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THE HASTINGS

VOLUME 159, No. 41

NEWS BRIEFS Friday’s summit to focus on community health Pennock Health Services and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce invite the public to the Barry County Healthcare Summit Friday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The summit will be at the Barry Community Enrichment Center as a forum for education and dialogue regarding health issues.

Dr. Amy Schultz will speak on aligning community partnerships. Tom Stobie will present “Farm to School — a Community Cooperative.”

A panel discussion will follow with panelists Janine Dalman, executive director of Pennock Marketing and Foundation; Colette Scrimger, health officer at Barry-Eaton District Health Department; and David Baum, president of Hastings Fiberglass.

Cost for the summit is $5 which includes lunch. RSVP to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, 269945-2454, or by email to carol@mibarry.com.

Habitat dinner planned tomorrow A Swiss steak and chicken dinner will be served by Barry County Habitat for Humanity volunteers Friday, Oct. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hastings First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Green and Church streets.

In addition to the meats, the meal will include potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad, beverage and desserts.

Barry County Habitat for Humanity is a Christian housing ministry working with low-income families to provide simple, quality, affordable homes in Barry County. For more information, call 269-948-9939.

Love Inc. coordinating Christmas aid programs Barry County Love Inc. has begun coordinating names of children and families needing help this Christmas season.

Thornapple Valley Church is seeking names of children from preschool through 16 years old and their families, particularly in the Hastings and Middleville areas, to help this holiday season. Families are asked to sign up in person at Love, Inc., 305 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

TVC organizers said that when they hit their limit this year, they will not take any more names.

Delton is also asking that families with children in need of assistance also sign up at Love, Inc. Those in need of assistance in the Lake Odessa area are asked to sign up by calling Alan Goodemoot, 269-367-4942.

Nashville is collecting names for its “Wish Upon a Star” program for children up to 16 years of age from the Maple Valley school district.

In the Freeport area, sign-up slips are available at the Freeport District Library during regular library hours.

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Services set for mayor, city seeks successor for both mayor and trustee Hastings City Hall will be closed from approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, to allow city employees to attend the funeral of Hastings Mayor Bob May, who died Tuesday, Oct. 16, after a long battle with cancer. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Highway, Hastings.

May was appointed council member for the 2nd Ward in 1992 and was elected to the same in 1994, 1998 and 2002. He served as mayor pro-tem 2001-03. He was elected mayor in 2004 and re-elected in 2008.

May graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1964 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 through 1971. After leaving the military, he worked for Kroger for 10 years and Pepsi for 30 years. He was a member of the Nashville VFW and also a member and past commander of American Legion Post 45 in Hastings and the current commander of the Sons of the Legion. He was involved in the Boy Scouts of America throughout his life, first as a Scout, then as leader. In 2003 the Boy Scouts presented him with an award for saving a woman from drowning.

May was a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings and was awarded the Book of Golden Deeds in 2008. May participated in Relay for Life and was the first recipient of the Robert L. May Humanitarian Award from the American Cancer Society. May also participated in the March of Dimes Walk for Babies.

Hastings Mayor Pro-tem Brenda McNabbStange will continue to serve as mayor until a successor is appointed. The Hastings City Council has 45 days to name a new mayor, or a special election must be held. The new mayor may be selected from seated members of the council or from the qualified electorate residing in any of the city’s four wards.

The city is also currently seeking a candidate from the 1st Ward to fill the seat previously held by trustee Waylon Black, who resigned in September.

Those appointed to fill the vacancies left by

May and Black will serve until the next regular city election slated for November 2013.

Anyone interested in either position should call, 269-945-2468, for more information or

pick up an application at city hall, 201 E. State St..

Baum Center for Health dedicated Earlene Baum cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the Baum Center for Health Oct. 15. Pictured are (from left) Mike O’Mara, Scott McKeown, Janine Dalman, David Baum, Larry Baum, Earlene Baum, Maggie Coleman, Sheryl Lewis Blake, Dr. Peter Manring, Susan Price, Dr. Sanjay Dalal, Jim Wincek and Valerie Byrnes.

Teachers speak out against proposed salary reductions

by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer What’s old is new again. The Hastings Board of Education and Hastings Superintendent Todd Geerlings, guided by Michigan Association of School Boards consultant Tom White, have dragged contract negotiations with the Hastings Education Association into the public forum, and the HEA has responded in kind.

The Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday evening was standing-room only as 35 members of the HEA addressed the board regarding the proposed 6 percent in-schedule salary decrease, which stalled negotiations last week, meaning both parties will now enter a non-binding fact-finding hearing with a state judge.

Each HEA member who spoke ended with the same scripted phrase: “We are committed to kids. We are committed to education, and we are willing to help.”

The teachers spoke about the hours they put in after school and on weekends, paying for classroom supplies out of their own pockets, the impact of a pay freeze on family budgets, the district’s history of alleged financial mismanagement and poor decision-making and more.

Steve Laubaugh, who has taught in Hastings Area Schools for 17 years, summed up his colleagues’ statements.

Laubaugh said teachers put in long hours because they love their jobs, and, while he acknowledged that administration and board members also do what they do because they value education, he said the district’s teachers are the front-line employees.

“We are the people that greet those kids in the morning and send them home; we are Hastings education,” he said and quoted Banner editor Doug VanderLaan, who wrote a series of articles on Hastings High School graduates and spoke at the annual Business, Industry and Education luncheon at the beginning of the school year. “‘The graduates we talked to, it’s amazing the futures they have before them based on what they learned and were taught here. What they were thankful for

Hastings Area Schools teachers line the walls of the Southeastern Elementary School’s multi-purpose room during the board of education meeting Monday evening. were the teachers that wrote specific suggestions on their homework, telling them how to improve. They appreciated teachers that started every class with a smile and showed them that they were ready to teach. They appreciated teachers that organized real-life experiences. They appreciated teachers that loved music so much that they wanted their students to pursue and continue it. And, they appreciated the elementary schools because when the teachers saw a student not being challenged, they were quick to put a project in front of them and to not lose the momentum.’

“We are those teachers,” said Laubaugh.

“We also are willing to help. [The board] has made a decision to go public with the idea that we won’t settle a contract, and the district is worse off because of that. Well, as multiple

speakers have addressed, our financial situation is shaky; but, it is not because the teachers have cost you too much in salaries.

“The situation that we’re in comes down to two simple things, and neither of them have anything to do with math — cooperation and trust,” he said. “We have tried to cooperate and helped save. We have compromised.

We’ve negotiated. We’ve given. And now, you’ve said, ‘You won’t give this.’ That is not cooperation. That’s not compromise. We are not here asking for a raise. We aren’t even here to ask you to freeze our salaries. We are here to offer you money back. We want you to have an improved fund balance. I am willing to back smaller paychecks for this year to fix our district. But, I am not ready to take a permanent smaller paycheck. That is the differ-

ence between your on-scale cuts and our offscale cuts.”

When the board, led by then-interim Superintendent of Schools Michelle Falcon, negotiated its most recent contract with the Hastings Education Association in 2011, it was touted as a new day in negotiations when the teachers’ association and the school district could work together to reach a compromise without a mediator and without dragging the process into the public arena.

“There’s a saying in labor negotiations that if nobody’s happy, then you probably have a good contract,” said White when the current contract, with a pay freeze and limited reopener for salary negotiations in 2012, was

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REDUCTIONS, continued from page 1 ratified by the board in 2011. “There’s things for your employees to be distressed about ...

It’s hard for them to take zero [increases] and pay more for insurance. It’s hard for the board because the district is in a difficult financial situation and would have liked to have had more coming out ... I feel very confident and very comfortable that this was a fair deal that will allow us to right the ship and set us on a path that will benefit the district for the long run.”

White used the ship analogy again last week after the HEA did not ratify the proposed 6 percent on-scale salary reduction.

“They are willing to take a pay cut, but it’s not large enough or long enough,” he said.

“They have a lack of trust in the district’s finances, and I understand that, but we’ve righted the ship.”

Monday evening, Laubaugh agreed with White’s assessment regarding lack of trust and reiterated Abraham Lincoln’s famous, “You can’t fool all of the people, all of the time,” then said, “We’ve been fooled before by the decisions that you have made; so we don’t trust you, yet. You’ve broken our trust ...

“You’ve righted the ship. We’d like to believe that, we really would ... If you are going to sail this ship of Hastings Area Schools with [new administration], we’d actually like to see it work ... ” he said. “Well, trust is built over time. We’d like to solve the budget problem this year, just like you have asked. But, our members want you to prove it before committing to salary cuts that will affect us year after year. An on-scale cut is not necessary to fix this district right now.”

The difference between the 6 percent onscale reduction proposed by the board and the 6 percent off-schedule reduction counter offer from the HEA is the duration of the salary cut.

The HEA wants a one-time, one-year salary reduction good until the end of the current two-year contract. The administration wants the HEA to take a permanent salary cut. If the reduction was off-schedule the HEA would begin salary negotiations at the pre-reduction rate, if it were on-scale, as the board has proposed, negotiations would start with the reduced salaries.

Either way the 6 percent reduction would have eliminated the district’s budget deficit and possibly lead to a 4 percent fund balance.

The Michigan Department of Education recommends districts maintain a 15 percent fund balance. However, White estimates that due to the current funding crisis, most Michigan schools have an average fund balance of approximately 10 percent.

Prior to the public comment portion of the meeting, White gave a presentation outlining the board and administration’s position. He cited declining enrollment, reduced state funding, a deficit budget as of the end of the 2011-12 school year, and the district’s rank for teacher salaries among public school districts in the state of Michigan a as primarily motivating factors for requesting the salary reduction. White said teacher salaries and fringe benefits account for the largest percentage of the district’s expenses.

“We want the public and the teachers in attendance to understand what is going on in the district; we also want you to know ... we understand the difficulty of what we are asking,” he said. “It’s not easy to ask. It’s not an easy thing to do. We understand that. But, as we look at the situation, from the board’s perspective, we are trying to do what we think is in the best long-term interest of the district.”

White said that because the HEA rejected the tentative 6 percent on-scale salary reduction, the board is now proposing a 10 percent on-scale reduction subject to renegotiation at the end of the current contract.

Geerlings explained in an interview with the Banner Tuesday the proposed salary reduction has been increased because with every payroll that passes while negotiations continue, the district does not realize the savings it would have had the 6 percent reduction been approved last week.

“It’s not permanent in the pure sense of the word, it is 10 percent and then it will be renegotiated,” he said. “The real issue here is, is this something that comes off the salary schedule or is it something that is temporary?”

As with the previous proposal, the sticking point is whether the reduction is on or offschedule because that will determine the base for renegotiating teacher salaries when the contract expires in 2013.

For now, the district and the HEA are coordinating when to hold the fact-finding session. After the fact-finding hearing, the judge will have 30 days to issue a non-binding ruling followed by a mandatory 60-day “cooling-off,” or negotiating period. If, at the end of the 60 days, the district and the association have not reached an agreement, the district has the right to impose its last best offer on the teachers.

In other business, the board: • Accepted the personnel report which included the following: Appointments — Kelsi Harden, life guard, Community Education and Recreation Center; Caitlin Maurer, part-time music teacher Southeastern and Star elementary schools; Luella Raymond, substitute bus driver; transfer/reassignment — Terri Pennepacker, food service General I, Star Elementary, to replace Beth Richardson, who resigned from the post.

• Accepted the following donations: Hastings Athletic Boosters, $6,500 to be used of equipment and supplies for the fall 2012 athletic season; Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, $12,936 to defray the cost of 16 different activities and programs.

• Announced that the next regular work session of the board will be at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St., and the next regular meeting of the board will

begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in the multi-purpose room of Star Elementary School, 1900 Star School Road.

Four Hastings High School students named to regional honors choir

Kelsi Harden named 2013 Commended Student Hastings High School Principal Kevin Riggs has announced that senior Kelsi Harden has been named a Commended Student in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by the Riggs to Harden. She is the daughter of Kim Harden.

About 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2013 competition for national Merit Scholarship awards, commended students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 competition by taking 2011 preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

“Recognizing academically talented students plays a fundamental role in the advancement of educational excellence within our nation,” said an NMSC spokesperson.

“The young people recognized as commended students represent some of the best and brightest minds in the country as demonstrated by their outstanding performances in our highly competitive program. We sincerely hope this recognition will provide them with additional educational outlets and motivate them in their pursuit of academic achievement.”

In high school, Harden has participated in

Kelsi Harden Key Club, student council, Science Olympiad, tennis, Youth in Government, volleyball, basketball, peer tutoring, cross country and Youth Leadership Work Group. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

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Hastings High School students, (from left) Olivia Rose, Tom Peurach, Alex Cherry and Natalie Anderson, have been selected to be a part of the District B regional Honors Choir, for a performance Saturday, Dec. 1.

Last weekend, six members of Hastings High School’s Varsity Singers traveled to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo to audition for the District B Regional Honors Choir, and Tuesday it was announced that four have been selected: sophomore Natalie Anderson and seniors Alex Cherry, Tom Peurach and Olivia Rose.

“This audition was a huge undertaking for these students, considering the music that was required for audition was on back-order this year,” said Hastings High School Choir Director Matthew Callaghan. “Students prepared hard for less than two weeks and were required to sing the selected audition piece from memory without piano accompaniment and then were asked to sightread a piece of music for them.”

More than 300 students auditioned from area school districts, including Allegan,

Battle Creek, Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Holt, Hopkins, Kalamazoo and more. Out of that number, only half are selected to join this choir, which meets for one rehearsal and then performs a large concert Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Dalton Recital Hall at Western Michigan University. Regional honors choir members will also have a chance to audition for the State Honors Choir Dec. 1, as well.

That audition will be more intense and will test more of the skills of the singers, said Callaghan. The 150 students selected for the State Honors Choir will spend four days in Grand Rapids preparing for a concert at DeVos Performance hall in downtown Grand Rapids, Friday, Jan. 19.

The community is invited to hear all Hastings high school and middle school choirs perform a free concert Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Central Auditorium in Hastings.

First frost expected to end deer EHD cycle Readers of The Banner’s sister publications, The Reminder, The Maple Valley News, The Lakewood News and The Sun and News, have been introduced in the past two weeks to a new “voluntary subscription” program that publishers J-Ad Graphics Inc. hope will be a needed assist to maintaining its free circulation coverage throughout the area.

“Advertisers have helped us build a business model that served us for more than 60 years,” says Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics. “The support received from advertising sales allowed us to provide news coverage in free circulation of these newspapers to our local communities.

“But economic times have changed. The sluggish economy and the loss of so many local businesses that provided us advertising revenue have placed a severe burden on our bottom line. Add to that the exponential price increases in paper, ink and the fuel needed to deliver those papers, and you can see why so many newspapers in other communities have either shut down or gone to Internet coverage like we’ve seen in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.”

Jacobs uses the automotive industry as a prime example of the new economic landscape. Just a few years ago, the Barry County area had 10 auto dealerships that were weekly newspaper advertisers. Today, all 10 have closed, leaving J-Ad Graphics with less income and smaller papers.

After studying similar programs at free circulation newspapers throughout the country for the past two years, Jacobs and his brothers, John and Steve, made the decision to appeal to readers though a voluntary subscription program.

Special “publishing partnership” envelopes will appear with each of the free circulation newspapers being distributed this weekend.

Readers will not only be asked for whatever financial support they can provide, they’ll

also be asked to respond to an enclosed poll in which J-Ad Graphics Inc. is seeking feedback.

“The financial support is vital, of course,” said Fred Jacobs, “but I’m as interested in the poll response. It’s the first time we’ve done a direct solicitation, and it’s important to us and to our staff to know how the community feels about the job we’re doing.”

Jacobs and his brothers are second-generation publishers, carrying on a tradition begun by their parents, Mel and Alice Jacobs, when they started the Reminder in the 1940s. The Jacobs family’s devotion to print circulation runs long and deep.

“A newspaper is a community treasure,” says Fred Jacobs. “It puts together everything residents need to know about the community in which they live — without the need for electricity or special connections. You can read it with a cup of coffee, at work or nearly anyplace. And we cover everything from births to deaths to everything in between.

“Our staff members attend more meetings than any single one of us and report what happened so our community can be informed.

We’re interested in everything from local clubs, schools, businesses, municipalities, local sports, engagements, weddings and anniversaries.

“A community’s newspaper is just too valuable a community resource to let go away. That’s why we’re appealing to our readers in this fight. They’ve built our community, and that’s why we value them so highly. We look forward to them joining us as publishing partners.”

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This doe takes her final breaths after stumbling into some shrubs in a residential yard within the Hastings city limits Monday morning. Police were called after neighbors saw the deer struggling to walk. She died just as an officer arrived.

by David DeDecker Staff Writer The deer bowhunting season is well underway. With the first hard frosts of the season, experts say the threat of a continuing spread of epizootic hemorrhagic disease is over.

Barry County residents have been calling wildlife authorities about an alarming number of dead deer found around local ponds, creeks and lakes. EHD is a virus transmitted from deer to deer by a biting fly, called a midge.

The midge is killed by a heavy frost.

“The frost should have put an end to the EHD cycle for this year,” said DNR Biologist Sara Schaefer. “Reports have slowed down, and many of the deer hunters and farmers are coming upon dead deer as they are out doing other things. The carcasses are well decomposed. So far, the Department of Public Health has not been concerned about the carcasses.”

As of Oct. 8, Ionia County still led the state in reported EHD cases in whitetail deer, at 2,077. Kent County followed with 1,073, and

Barry County had nearly 913 reported cases.

The state total as of Oct. 8 was 8,671, according to the state’s emerging diseases website.

EHD had been reported in 33 of Michigan’s 83 counties.

Eric Pessel, director of environmental health services for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, said the virus is not communicable and does not spread to humans. He said the decaying carcasses present no danger to the public as a whole, even though many deer are found dead in one location. Pessell said the deer are not dying in public places, and they are more likely to die in rural areas on larger open tracts of land.

“Decay is not a public health issue right now,” said Pessell. “Unless the dead deer begin to attract disease-carrying vermin, such as rats. However, people should not eat deer they find because they don’t know how long the deer have been dead.”

For more information on the 2012 EHD season go to www.michigan.gov/dnr and search for EHD.

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Baum Center for Health is celebrated and dedicated

by David DeDecker Staff Writer The Baum Center for Health Dialysis Center was dedicated with fanfare the evening of Oct. 15.

Pennock CEO Sheryl Lewis Blake said the creation of the center was a long road, but with perseverance and patience, the 5,500-square-foot dialysis center has become a reality.

“It has been quite a journey to get here,” said Lewis Blake. “In 2007, Pennock went out into the community and conducted over 30 meetings.

We talked to people about what the community wanted and what services were needed. Dialysis was in the top three.”

Lewis Blake explained Pennock conducted extensive research to learn that more than 250 people within 15 miles of Pennock Hospital were being treated for kidney-related ailments.

More than 40 local people were traveling outside of Barry County to receive kidney dialysis treatment. Those people, she said, were traveling 90 minutes round trip for dialysis, three times per week, and each dialysis treatment lasts three to five hours.

“To bring this project to fruition, a complex partnership was needed,” she said. “We needed to recruit physicians, find a company who would do the provision of care, work with the hospital’s board of trustees and a new committee called New Services Strategic Planning.

There was also a relationship forged with a nephrology center in Kalamazoo and the national company called Fresenius.”

The Pennock board approved a project in 2011 to bring a dialysis center to Barry County.

The Pennock Foundation then approved a $500,000 capital campaign to renovate the abandoned Viatec building, which is located behind the hospital, but fronts State Street.

“We were blessed and very fortunate that Larry and Earlene Baum came forward and gifted the money for the renovation,” said Lewis Blake. “The old warehouse was fraught with all kinds of issues and challenges. The time table was elongated as state and federal inspections took over 120 days.”

Lewis Blake went on to thank the people involved in the project, including Pennock staff, the board of trustees, committee members, foundation members, physicians, Fresenius, the construction company and contractors.

The Baum Center for Health is located in the old Viatec building on West State Street, just east of Cook Road.

Fresenius Care Director of Operations Susan Price spoke about kidney disease. She said one in 10 American adults, or 20 million people, have some sort of kidney failure. Fresenius provides 32 million kidney treatments nationwide on a yearly basis. Fresenius treats approximately 215,000 patients a year, has 45,000 employees, and is the largest dialysis provider in the world.

Dr. Peter Manring is a nephrologist and the medical director of the Baum Center for Health Fresenius Dialysis Center.

“You really should be proud of yourself as a community for bringing this forth,” said Manring. “This is such an important part of the care for people in this community. This facility is really a statement of who Hastings is, and what Hastings can do as a group, especially with the great help from the Baum family. You have a state-of-the-art dialysis unit right here. It’s beautiful. I thank you and my patients are grateful.”

Hastings resident John Lenz spoke next. He is the son of late Jack Lenz, who was a life-long friend and classmate of the Baums. He brought

a patient-family perspective to the celebration.

John Lenz said his dad’s kidneys began to fail in 2010, after years of heart issues.

“He always wanted his health care closer to home, right here in Hastings. In November 2011, Jack began dialysis three days a week in Grand Rapids. His life became surrounded by his dialysis, and finding rides back and forth to Grand Rapids daunted Jack. It was exhausting and time-consuming.

“It was the promise of Larry and Earlene that gave him hope. He always talked about the dialysis center that was going to open soon with a chair built just for him. If you knew Jack, he told you the center was being built just for him.

Sadly, Jack passed away April 9 while in Arizona. Undoubtedly, it was Jack’s hope to return to Hastings and have his dialysis done right here.”

Next, Barb and Jim Toburen, and the Pennock Foundation, donated two photographs by Hastings photographer Steve White to the center, and Maggie Coleman presented the dedica-

John Lenz speaks about his late father, Jack Lenz, and what the promise of the Baum Center for Health Dialysis Center meant to his dad.

Bradford White seeks tax abatement for expansion project village limits, the restriction is already in place.

Once the site is officially closed, the village will receive a $10,000 payment from Crystal Flash for the park property contamination.

• Village trick-or-treat hours will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, unless the holiday falls on a Sunday, in which case the date will be moved to Oct. 30.

• Village Manager Rebecca Fleury reported the Michigan State Housing Development Authority visited Middleville Oct. 4 talking with partners about the building at 101 E. Main St. Partners are considering a rental rehabilitation program through MSHDA. • The former Metaldyne site is listed with the real estate management firm Collier’s of Grand Rapids. Collier’s is actively marketing the site and will put it up for auction in November. Village officials say they are hopeful a new industrial user will be found for the facility.

• Department of Public Works Director Duane Weeks said new fuel tanks for the village have been delivered and will be in use soon. The tanks, one for gas and one for diesel fuel, will be located at the DPW facility in secured areas. Village officials expect to get better prices on fuel by buying in bulk.

• Two of the first bond projects for the village are nearing completion. The Cardinal Court watermain project and the North Block Alley utilities project were both successful and nearing completion.

• Weeks also reported work at Calvin Hill Park also was finished, including paving the parking lot and work on the basketball court.

Weeks said the village is still waiting for additional bids on a 20-by-30-foot pavilion for the park, but he anticipates that work may also still be done this year.

• County Commissioner Dan Parker informed the council of a public hearing on the 2013 Barry County budget at 9 a.m. Oct. 23.

tion to the Baums.

“Larry and Earlene have consistently demonstrated their inherent ability to recognize and address the needs of our community,” said Coleman. “The Pennock Foundation and the patients of this community are grateful for their generous gift and their unwavering commitment to improving the health of Barry County.”

Executive Director of the Pennock Foundation Janine Dalman also presented the Baums with a resolution from the Pennock Foundation, thanking them for their involvement, dedication and leadership in the community.

Holding back emotions, Larry Baum said, “Earlene and I would like to thank David [Baum] and Pennock Hospital for giving us the

opportunity to help this wonderful community.”

“There is over a million dollar investment in facility, infrastructure and equipment,” said Lewis Blake. “... Let’s not forget the jobs created. Not only did we create construction jobs, but we also have additional people employed in Hastings — more nurses who are Fresenius staff.

“In summary, I think of the incomparable gift the Baums have made and am reminded of the quote, ‘What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others, and for our community, remains and is immortal,’” said Lewis Blake in closing.

“Thank you, Earlene and Larry. You have created a renewed opportunity for hope and health in this community.”

This dedication plaque commemorates Larry and Earlene Baum’s dedication to the community and its health.

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The back of the Baum Center bears Fresenius Medical Center signage.

by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council set a public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 23, on a request for an industrial tax abatement from the Bradford White Corporation. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the village hall.

Council members heard Tuesday, Oct. 9, that Bradford White, the largest employer in Barry County, is seeking tax abatement on its current expansion project, the total value of which is estimated at $21.54 million.

Bradford White officials are expected to attend the Oct. 23 meeting to discuss the tax abatement application. A tax abatement means the company would get a multi-year break on a portion of taxes due on the new real and personal property.

In other matters at the village council meeting: • The council approved a closure of the Crystal Flash monitoring site. It has been monitored since 1990 when there were confirmed releases from underground storage tanks. The property is located at 615 S. Broadway.

American Hydrogeology has completed extensive investigations in the soil and groundwater quality at and around the site.

The village’s Spring Park property is located adjacent to the site, and contaminated groundwater was found on a portion of the park site.

More than 2,000 cubic yards of contaminated soils were removed from the site, a soil vapor extraction system was operated to clean up additional soil, and a groundwater treatment system was operated.

Officials with American Hydrogeology say the groundwater contamination is stable and decreasing. However, it still exceeds the MDEQ criteria for drinking water. The village cannot allow groundwater be used for drinking purposes on the site.

Village officials said since the village already prohibits any new wells within the

Executive Director of the Pennock Foundation Janine Dalman (left) reads the Baum Center dedication to Pennock Board of Directors Chair Maggie Coleman and Larry and Earlene Baum.

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Baums honored at health center dedication

Jodi White of Hastings snapped this photo of a great blue heron as it sought a dinner of unsuspecting fish.

Did you See? We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com.

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know?

Funny business Do you recognize any of these men or know why they are in costume? One map on the wall and a booklet on the table read “Barry County.” Do you know where they are or why the photo was taken? What can you tell us about this photo?

Have you

The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43

Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554.

Dorotha Cooper of Hastings recognized Rolfe Bulling of Bulling’s Appliances, the man on the right, in last week’s photo.

Bulling’s store was near her parents’ coffee shop on State Street in downtown Hastings.

Cooper suggested the Sparton radio in the photo came from Bulling’s. She did not recognize anyone else in the photo.

met?

Deb Hatfield is the marketing director at Walker, Fluke and Sheldon PLC, but she does much more for the community. She is involved with Hastings Kiwanis Club, Barry County Chamber of Commerce, the Thornapple Arts Council and many other organizations, businesses and government entities.

Favorite book: I love reading and I love books, but my most recent book is Saving Frank which is about Frank Lloyd Wright the architect.

Favorite elementary school memory: It would have been in fifth grade. I was in a split class of fourth and fifth graders, so I had the same teacher for both grades. Up until that point in my life, I did not like to read. I was a poor reader. She made reading fun and now I read any chance I get. Her name was Paula Wasink, in Hamilton, and she made me truly believe I could read, and not everyone reads the same, and that reading can be fun.

Person you would most like to meet, past or present: Abraham Lincoln. He had the ability to bring people together, and that is something I would like to do better.

If I were president: Health insurance and the health care system is so important. I would like to fix it. It needs repair, and I think everyone should have access that needs access ... which is everyone. ... We

Monday evening, Pennock Health Services held a special dedication ceremony to celebrate the official opening of its new 5,500-square-foot dialysis center located in the Baum Center for Health on West State Street in Hastings.

The dialysis center was made possible through the generosity of Larry and Earlene Baum of Hastings. During a special event Monday, Larry told those in attendance that his son David had returned from a meeting of the Pennock Foundation Board where they discussed plans to launch a capital campaign to raise funds for a new dialysis center.

According to Pennock Health Services Chief Executive Officer Sheryl Lewis Blake, the board of trustees, leadership and staff had spent more than two years investigating the need for dialysis and working through a strategic plan to bring dialysis services here.

“Although we knew there was a need, we did not know to what degree and were surprised to find the large number of patients within a 15-mile radius of the hospital,” said Lewis Blake.

Realizing the need for dialysis services in our community, it didn’t take long for Larry and Earlene to decide they wanted to be a part of such a special project and offer Pennock the funds needed. Their gift helped avoid the need for a local fundraising campaign.

“It was able to happen sooner rather than later, and it became another step in keeping Hastings the great community that it is,” said Earlene.

For years, the hospital talked about the possibility of offering dialysis services in Hastings. More recently, it has come up in community discussions, in surveys and in strategic planning at the hospital, but, in order to make it a reality, the board needed a solid plan and the support of a partnering company to make it possible.

When Pennock purchased the building, now called the Baum Center for Health, it was anticipating future growth of the organization. In recent years, the hospital has moved the Pennock Home Care, hospice and its financial services department to the facility, which is located behind the hospital, but facing State Street, and still has plenty of room for expansion. Plus, when it purchased the building, the hospital got the additional parking necessary to help lighten the load at the hospital. So, with the building in place and the study complete, Pennock officials were ready to proceed with their plans.

To make the project successful, Pennock forged a relationship with Nephrology Center from Kalamazoo to provide the medical coverage and Fresenius Medical Care to build and operate the facility.

According to Susan Price, director of operations for Fresenius Medical Care, more than 20 million people are in need of dialysis services — 1 in every 10 adults.

Fresenius is the largest provider of dialysis services in the world, with over 35,000 employees dedicated to taking care of people. With its experience, Pennock could proceed with the confidence that the center would be successful.

That’s what it’s all about for the Baums, who are dedicated to making a difference in their community. Through their philanthropy, our community and its citizens receive many benefits.

“We must not merely will our neighbors good but actually work to bring it about,” said Thomas Aquinas.

The Baums are doing just that — affecting our community with their special giving.

A little over 10 years ago, with the help of Earlene’s parents, Earl and Virginia McMullin, the families gave the YMCA Camp Algonquin new life. Their gift helped to build a new lodge with a large hall, kitchen, offices and restrooms and all new cabins for campers to enjoy. The families then established an endowment fund to ensure the YMCA the funds would be there to operate the camp for generations to come.

Due to the Baums’ support, the Hastings schools have a new stadium with a state-of-the-art football field.

The Baums have supported the Hastings library, the Garage Works program at Gilmore Car Museum and, currently, Larry serves on the Gilmore board, giving his time and talent to help grow the facility.

Due to Larry’s strong business background, he spearheaded a program for the Hastings airport to grow and become self-sufficient within five years.

Through their giving, the Baums have shown their dedication to our community and their willingness to make it a better place for all of us. The gifts listed above are only those that are publicly known, their heartfelt and anonymous giving extends even farther.

Recently the couple was instrumental in helping the First Presbyterian Church realize its goal of building a beautiful new church just west of Hastings. With the relocation of the church from its longtime home in downtown Hastings, the vacant building opened the possibility for the Barry Community Foundation to bring together a number of non-profits under one roof as an enrichment center to better serve our community.

When Earlene heard of the financial difficulties the Riverside Cemetery Corporation was experiencing, she got involved to help find a way to save the cemetery, give it new life and fund the maintenance forever.

These are just a few examples of how the Baums have been able to impact our community with their dedication to local giving. Proverbs 11:25, says, “Be generous and you will be prosperous, help others and you will be helped.”

Monday, Pennock invited a number of people throughout our community to celebrate the opening of the new dialysis center and to acknowledge the Baums for their sincere acts of kindness and generosity.

“To have made even one person’s life a little better, that is to succeed,” said Thoreau.

Due to their giving, the Baums have helped impact our lives and made our little part of the world a better place to live.

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If you could give someone anything in the world, what would it be? That’s kind of emotional for me. It would be to give my daughter the ability to walk and to be a normal teenager.

Favorite movie: I really like the movie “Pretty Woman.” I like Julia Roberts, and I think she is a good actor. She was really good in “The Pelican Brief,” too. Any James Bond movie — they have cool cars and cool gadgets. ... I like all the Bond men.

Best thing about Barry County: I think the people of Barry County are the most giving. I truly believe that if there is a need or something great for the community, people step up to the plate. Additionally, if we could get more people to just take one more step, or more people to volunteer for one thing they are passionate about, Barry County could be above amazing. We could be unstoppable.

Deb Hatfield have a lot of smart people out there and if we take the politics out of it, we could figure it out.

Best advice ever received: Never give up.

Each week, The Banner profiles a person from the community working behind the scenes, whose efforts may not make headlines, but whose dedication makes Barry County shine. We’ll provide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars.

Do you know someone who should be featured? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com.

This photo of the Baum family (from left) Dave, Larry and Earlene Baum, was taken during the kidney dialysis center’s dedication.

The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 18, 2012 — Page 5

Cutting commissioner perks would help county budget

IURP RXU UHDGHUV Candidates should repay county To the editor: While I was a county commissioner 200708, I was chair of the facilities committee. We worked hard on a regular basis to approve badly needed major renovations to the jail.

The committee was made up of Commissioners Mark Englerth, Don Nevins, myself, Sheriff Dar Leaf and Barry County Jail employees.

While performing an approved renovation project at the county jail, Jim Dull (working as an independent contractor-editor’s note) submitted an additional $2,200 expense for work completed. Later, it was proven in court that Jim Dull paid then-Commissioner Mark Englerth for working on his project.

An out-of-town Judge heard this as a civil case and determined it was illegal for Englerth to do work for the county while a county commissioner and a civil fine/ticket of $100 was issued to Englerth.

If I had known at the time what some of that extra $2,200 expense was really for, I would have stopped the extra payment.

I now hear that Jim Dull and other county commissioner primary winners attended a state commissioners conference at Shanty Creek at the county’s expense before they have been elected Nov. 6. Without the November election over, how do you spend taxpayer dollars on candidates to a state conference until they are elected officials?

I suggest that the non-elected candidates

pay back the county for all the expenses covered by the county for them to attend the state commissioners conference.

Craig Stolsonburg made an autocratic decision to invite the non-elected candidates to the conference — a decision that he admitted should have been brought before the full board. The county funds spent on the non-elected candidates need to be paid back.

Prior to being elected, others and myself — rightly so — were never asked to any allexpense paid out-of-town overnight conferences that provided very little training before taking the oath of office.

Jim Dull last week finally showed up at county board meeting after it was brought to light that he has not attended a commissioners board meeting and has never attended committee meetings to better understand the real issues and day-to-day operations of our county government. That is where the real education takes place, not at a state commissioners conference. Does Jim Dull really want to be a commissioner?

Voters of Assyria, Baltimore, Johnstown, Maple Grove Townships need to do the right thing and write in Jeff VanNortwick as their 7th District County Commissioner Nov. 6.

He is honest, hard-working, cares about the county and deserves re-election.

Keith Ferris, Hastings Former county commissioner

Party has become radicalized To the editor: I am seeing an all-out assault by the moneydominated Republican Party to completely destroy all unions. Throughout our history, the long-fought (and sometimes bloody) battle for union rights made it possible for millions of proud working families to enjoy a decent middle class lifestyle. Do they want to rule us as an oligarchy?

The Webster dictionary description of democracy is “government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.”

The description of an oligarchy, is “a form of government in which the power is vested in a few persons or a dominant class or clique; government of the few.”

As a former Republican, I believe that the average middle class Republican voter does not realize how radicalized their Republican senators and representatives have become.

Maybe these same politicians do not realize it themselves as they propose to reduce our national debt at the expense of our working middle class, while giving the wealthiest 2 percent a free pass to accumulate more wealth. Or maybe they are just power hungry.

Whatever the Republican motive for defeating Barak Obama at any cost, our democracy has served us throughout our history and it must be preserved by giving Obama another four years by voting Nov. 6. It is our duty to vote for government by the people.

Jack Kineman, Hastings

To the editor: First, I have to agree with the letter from Krista Jones about “Sheriffs still stand” Maybe our commissioners should worry more about the people who hang together and manufacture and sell drugs.

As I have said before, our commissioners would not have to argue about the budget if they only got paid per meeting – not all the perks. There are people who work for our county only part-time and they have to pay for

their insurance — why not the commissioners?

With a savings of about $250,000, the county could afford to give the sheriff’s department what they need. If you look at the sheriff’s budget, the monies they are asking for is need not want. I hope the new commissioners coming in have more guts than the current ones.

The sheriffs department is better now than before Dar Leaf took office.

Another thing – how about if the adminis-

Most visible candidate will get the vote To the editor: Who is Jim Dull? Mr. Dull is invisible. The only information I received about this candidate was a letter stating a bit about himself and his position on issues.

Perhaps because he was successful in the primary election by 100 votes over Jeff VanNortwick for District 7 Barry County Board of Commissioners, he feels there’s no problem because he’s running unopposed.

Therefore, he doesn’t have to be visible to the community in which he may serve.

After researching the candidates (and what little there is to know about Jim Dull) it became apparent to me why would I want to elect someone who is invisible when there is a visible person who has been diligently working for our community for six years.

I truly cannot vote for Jim Dull. When I heard that Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick

Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400.

State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383.

U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822.

Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531.

President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121.

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To the editor: After having read the Banner of Oct. 4 ,I felt compelled to write a few comments concerning Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick.

First, I will say I am not one of his District 7 constituents but his behavior as a county commissioner does affect me.

In the article concerning VanNortwick as a write-in candidate, he bashes Jim Dull. It sounds to me like VanNortwick is a poor loser.

I would prefer the inexperienced, ready-tolearn candidate than vindictive behavior. I’m sure VanNortwick was not experienced or on top of the issues when he was elected the first time.

New blood is needed on the board of commissioners; hopefully, Jim Dull will bring fresh ideas and represent the taxpayers without the animosity that VanNortwick has shown.

Now VanNortwick wants to debate with Jim Dull. Why? This is something that should have been done before the primary, Jim has been voted the winner, no need now.

I would expect any personal issues toward fellow commissioners, department heads or appointed officials to be left at the door.

Voting against an issue because of a personal vendetta is wrong and not the job of an elected official. Voting by commissioners should be for the good of Barry County taxpayers, and if that includes going against personal issues, so be it.

VanNortwick said Sheriff Dar Leaf campaigned against him in favor of Jim Dull. To my knowledge, there is no policy stating that

is wrong unless it is during work hours. In past years, the candidates have campaigned against each other; this is no different. Some were caught doing it during work hours on taxpayers’ time.

Concerning the issue VanNortwick has with Sheriff Leaf and his affiliation with the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Association, is there any police or guidelines that state this is wrong or illegal? The issue of hoarding ammunition by the sheriff department, I would much prefer law enforcement hoarded it versus the criminals. Should a call for law enforcement to your resident be necessary, officers should have enough ammunition to defend taxpayers and themselves. I think VanNortwick would be surprised how much ammunition is being hoarded by many taxpayers.

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To the editor: There’s nothing better than the positive hard work and good old experience that Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick, who’s running as a write-in candidate Nov. 6, has shown during his past six years serving Barry County’s District 7.

I don’t know Jim Dull, but I do know of the great work VanNortwick has done for the 7th District. He has demonstrated his commitment, sustainability and government transparency to the quality of life we hold so dear

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My last issues are the denial of budget requests by the register of deeds and the sheriff department requests for part-time personnel for the register of deeds and $14,000 for the sheriff department should have been approved from the money spent foolishly for an Animal Control Director at wages of $67,000. How about the $80,000 salary being paid for four days a month work by the Eaton County part-time equalization person that VanNortwick voted for?

I hope the constituents of District 7 think twice before they write in VanNortwick on the Nov. 6 ballot. There is no place on the board of commissioners for his attitude and behavior to fairly represent the taxpayers of Barry County.

Sandra VanDenburg, Hastings

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For this week: Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner broke the human freefall record last week, jumping from a helium-filled balloon at over 24 miles altitude and breaking the sound barrier by falling at a speed of 833.9 miles per hour.

Some say the daredevil feat will prove to be scientifically significant. What do you think it was?

registered to be a write-in candidate, the decision made a lot of sense to me because I feel he’s the most qualified individual for the job.

Let’s keep this visible person on the job by writing in Jeff VanNortwick for District 7 Barry County Commissioner on the Nov. 6 election ballot.

No place on board for vindictive behavior

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trators, superintendent took pay cuts like they expect the teachers to do. The teachers use their own money if necessary to make sure they have enough supplies. It’s not like they get paid that much to begin with. Yet they still give because they care so much for their profession. Yeah, Hastings area school teachers.

Deb James, Hastings

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in our hearts, even in these hard economic times. VanNortwick has demonstrated his wisdom, fortitude and compassion for others countless times.

I look forward to a prosperous future with Jeff VanNortwick as our county commissioner. We need Jeff more than ever to continue the great job he has helped to do on Barry County’s fiscal budget and other policies.

Ruth Johnson, Baltimore Township

Deer crashes rise in October and November On average, 146 vehicle/deer crashes occur every day in Michigan. According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, a total of 53,592 crashes were reported in 2011, resulting in 1,464 injuries and eight deaths.

That number is down from 2010, during which 55,867 crashes were reported. Many crashes go unreported, so actual crash numbers are estimated to be much higher.

The top five counties for deer crashes were Kent (1,750), Oakland (1,736), Jackson (1,536), Calhoun (1,429) and Montcalm (1,340).

Barry County had 918 reported crashes.

Among other surrounding counties Allegan had 973 reported car/deer collisions; Eaton, 1,151; Ionia, 878; and Kalamazoo, 1,011.

The Michigan Deer Crash Coalition says motorists can help avoid dangerous encounters with deer by following these tips: • Watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk.

• Deer move in herds, so one deer may be a sign that others are out of sight.

• Deer also often travel single file, so if one crossed a road, chances are that more are nearby waiting to cross, too. When startled by an approaching vehicle, they can panic and dart out from any direction without warning.

• Be alert all year long, especially on twolane roads. Watch for deer warning signs.

They are placed at known deer-crossing areas and serve as a first alert that deer may be near.

• Slow down when traveling through areas heavily populated by deer.

“It’s important to understand that it’s safer to come to a controlled stop whenever a deer is in your path than to swerve and go off the road,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “Don’t veer for deer or swerve to avoid an animal, because it can be more dangerous and even deadly.”

The MDCC is an affiliation of groups representing law enforcement, traffic safety, the insurance industry, natural resources, higher education and strategic regional planning in the public and private sectors. For more information, visit the MDCC Web site at www.michigandeercrash.org.

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GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228.

Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Time before the service.

Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training.

SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry.

Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries.

WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m.

PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead.

(616) 758-3021 church phone.

Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m.

WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen.

Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.

ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m.

ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. .

WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information.

QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m.

GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers.

Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327.

COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving).

Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services.

HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church.

Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May).

Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May).

Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting.

Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study.

COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m.

Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information.

ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 .

HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285.

Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings.

Pastor Collin Pinkston. Phone 269945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m.

Traditional Worship; 10 a.m.

Refreshments; 10:45 a.m.

Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for PreK-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m.

HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121.

Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. for children and youth, and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m. , and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week Pioneers at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade.

Adults: Marriage Enrichment class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m.

Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m.

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Sunday, October 21 - Worship Service 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. October 21 Men’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m.

October 22 - Adventure Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. October 24 - Wordwatchers 10 a.m. October 25 - Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. October 27 - Youth Event @ Charlton Park 3-5 p.m.

Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058.

(269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com.

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Hastings Mutual Insurance Company has announced a new marketing partnership with National Farmers Union. Through this partnership, Hastings Mutual will serve as an endorsed insurance carrier of Farmers Union and will offer a premium discount on its farmowners insurance policies to Farmers Union members in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin.

“We are thrilled to partner with National Farmers Union and the individual state organizations in our territory to offer increased benefits for our mutual members,” said Dan Hill, vice president of marketing for Hastings Mutual. “This partnership will also create a unique marketing opportunity for our independent insurance agents to service new farm insurance accounts.”

In addition to offering insurance expertise and a farm policy discount, Hill said the partnership between Hastings Mutual and Farmers Union will support rural communities through farm safety training courses and materials, membership networking and educational events, community co-ops and additional farm industry resources for mutual members of the partner organizations.

“Hastings Mutual is an outstanding insurance company that can offer top farm insurance products to our members, in addition to other great coverages including home, auto, and commercial insurance,” said Roger Johnson, president of National Farmers Union. “We look forward to the added resources and benefits available to our members through this strong partnership.”

This partnership also seeks to increase growth for Farmers Union’s association memberships in the Midwest as well as continue to expand Hastings Mutual Insurance Company’s presence in the region’s farm insurance market.

National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through advocating grassroots-driven policy positions adopted by its membership. For more information, visit the association website at www.nfu.org.

For more information about Hastings Mutual, visit the company website at www.hastingsmutual.com.

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LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900.

Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m.

This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses:

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HASTINGS, MI - Robert L. May, "Mayor Bob", age 66, of Hastings passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Pennock Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Bob had served faithfully on the Hastings City Counsel for over 20 years before being elected Mayor in 2004.

Funeral services for Mayor Bob May will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 2012, with Pastor Jeff Garrison officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Barry County Relay for Life, or the family of Bob May for final medical expenses.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.

Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details.

MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Carlyle Borck, of Middleville, passed away October 12, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.

Carlyle was born March 11, 1928 in Mayville, the son of the late Carl and Flora (Newberry) Borck. Carlyle served in the United States Army and Merchant Marines during WWll. Carlyle is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia (Thompson) Borck; daughters, Theresa (Ed) Zachary of Middleville, Pam Fierros of Middleville; a son, Ronald (Leslie) Hildebrant of Rose City; sister-in-law, Joan (Dale) Robinson of Petoskey; brothers-inlaw, Mel (Deb) Thompson of Grandville, Frank Thompson of Holland, Bob Thompson of Petoskey; grandchildren, Dawn, Tyler, Michael, Jason, Kayla and Malea; seven great grandchildren and several loving nieces, nephews and relatives.

Carlyle was preceded in death by a brother, three sisters, a granddaughter, Andrea and a great grandson, Ayden.

A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Dorr Epiphany Lutheran Church, 4218 Park Lane, Dorr, with Pastor Jonathon Krenz officiating.

Interment will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions to Faith Hospice will be appreciated.

Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Carlyle's online guest book and to leave a condolence message for his family.

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HASTINGS, MI - Raymond Arthur Mead, age 79, of Hastings passed away, Friday, October 12, 2012.

He was born October 30, 1932 in Hastings, the son of Clement (Ted) Mead and Ida (Shellenbarger) Mead. Ray attended Striker School in the early years, then Freeport school until eighth grade, continuing on to Hastings High School where he graduated in 1951. He honorably served in the Korean War from April 1952 until February 1954.

Ray worked at the E.W. Bliss for 33 years, retiring in 1987. He was diagnosed with diabetes at the early age of 25. His disability did not hinder him in the least from doing all the things that he loved. Ray was an avid fisherman, once owning a bait and tackle shop, with his son. He built three houses, a car lot, was a co-owner of the Cone Zone ice cream store, and had several rental houses as well.

Ray was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, since 1971 and the American Legion since 1978. He served on the Hastings Township board for 13 years, serving five of those years as treasurer.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Ida Mead and brother, Paul Mead.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Martha Mead and his children, Tina (Steve) Bradford, Gordon (Teri) Mead, Brenda (Brett) Geurkink; grandchildren, Christy (Bradford) Franklin, Jeff Bradford, Carolyn Bradford Emily (Mead) Labbe and Jacob Mead; great-grandchildren, Cadence Bradford and Evan Labbe.

Memorial contributions may be made to Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, Good Samaritan Fund, 4887 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings, MI 49058.

A memorial service with a visitation prior to service time, will be held Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until noon and the memorial service will begin at noon. Rev. Randall Bertrand, officiating.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit out website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message to the family.

Don’t let identity thieves trick you

by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Identity theft is a real threat. Identity thieves victimize millions of people each year. The days before Halloween bring National Protect Your Identity Week, from Oct. 20 to 27.

Be sure to safeguard your personal information, such as your Social Security number and mother’s maiden name. Identity thieves hunger for such information the way trick-ortreaters hunger for candy.

You can help protect yourself by not carrying your Social Security card with you and not providing your personal information to unknown sources over the Internet or by email. Be sure to shred any documents, bills or paperwork before you throw them away.

Most important, never reply to an email claiming to be from Social Security that asks you for your Social Security number or other

personal information.

If you think you’ve been the victim of an identity thief, call the Federal Trade Commission, 877-IDTHEFT (877-4384338); or go to www.idtheft.gov and click on the link for “Report Identity Theft.”

Learn more about identity theft at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10064.html.

If you want to get involved with Protect Your Identity Week, visit www.protectyouridnow.org.

Don’t fall victim to an identity thief.

Safeguard your identity and take precautions to keep the “bad guys” at bay — during Protect Your Identity Week, Halloween and throughout the year.

Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov.

Social Security announces 1.7 percent benefit increase for 2013 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for nearly 62 million Americans will increase 1.7 percent in 2013, the Social Security Administration announced Tuesday.

The 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment will begin with benefits that more than 56 million Social Security beneficiaries receive in January 2013. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin Dec. 31.

Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the

Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $113,700 from $110,100. Of the estimated 163 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2013, nearly 10 million will pay higher taxes as a result of the increase in the taxable maximum.

Information about Medicare changes for 2013, when announced, will be available at www.Medicare.gov. For some beneficiaries, their Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola.

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Green Gables Haven and Hastings library report at Rutland meeting

by David DeDecker Staff Writer Rob Bates, representing Hastings Public Library, gave a report to the Rutland Charter Township Board of Trustees during its monthly meeting Oct. 10.

Bates said 25,700 items were checked out from the library through July, with 644,179 items checked out over five years. Computer use at the library is 7,330 hours so far in 2012.

Bates told the board that 9,748 people entered the library in September with 6,678 items checked out.

Janie Bergeron, executive director of Green Gables Haven, spoke about the shelter.

She said the Mary Kay Foundation awarded Green Gables a $20,000 grant.

Bergeron said GGH has served 96 people over the course of 2012. She said the shelter provides many services to female victims of domestic violence and their children.

Services including legal referrals, room and board, health care, school referrals, and various types of counseling. Most people stay an average of 45 to 60 days. Sometimes, according to Bergeron, there will be someone who will stay for several months.

“We work very closely with United Way, [the Michigan Department of Human Services] and Families First,” said Bergeron.

A wish list of items the shelter needs is posted on the website www.greengableshaven.org.

Township Treasurer Sandy Greenfield and Trustee Dorothy Flint were voted to the election commission for the Nov. 6 election In new business, the board unanimously approved a resolution on the redetermination of special assessment for weed control on Algonquin Lake. The resolution stated no change to assessment or costs for weed control from last year. Weed control for Algonquin Lake costs approximately $60,000 per year.

Mike Hallifax of Hallifax Services was present at the meeting to hear unanimous approval of the sexton, grounds and janitorial contracts. The costs are the same as last year.

Janitorial is $45 a week, which includes cleaning of floors and restrooms, dusting, emptying trash, cleaning of the entrance door glass and miscellaneous cleaning. Sexton and grounds duties are for maintenance of the Rutland Township Cemetery at $1,000 per month. Hallifax Services will continue to serve Rutland Township for three more years.

The next regularly scheduled township meeting will be Nov. 14.

BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY

by Gerald Stein

WEST N: 10 4 3 M: A K Q 10 9 8 L: 8 5 K: 5 4

EAST N: J 6 5 M: 7 6 2 L: 2 K: A Q 9 8 3 2

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You are invited to an open house in honor of the 90th birthday of Robert Falconer on Saturday, October 20th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Bob and Pat Doezema, 389 N. Airport Rd.,Hastings, MI 49058.

Stop in to visit with Dad and enjoy food and desserts. If you are unable to join us and want to send a card you can send it to: Robert Falconer, 421 N. Airport Rd., Hastings, MI 49058.

If you have any questions call Pat at 269838-1469.

Don MacKenzie will celebrate his 95th birthday on October 19th.

He has five children: Doug (Judy) MacKenzie and Keith (Kay) MacKenzie both of Vermontville, Doug (Judy) MacKenzie MacKenzie of Woodland, Den (Bonnie) MacKenzie of Hastings and Denise (Joe) Morgan of Naples, Florida.

Don retired after many years at Hastings Manufacturing Company in Hastings.

Cards may be sent to Don c/o Oakview Adult Foster Care, 2895 E. M-79 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058.

Hastings High School focusing on college applications next week

NORTH N: A K 9 2 M: 4 3 L: K Q 10 9 7 3 K: 6

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Don MacKenzie celebrates 95th birthday

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Gilbert to lead Michigan Bar Association section Hastings attorney David Gilbert has been elected chairperson of the Michigan Bar Association’s Criminal Law Section. With 2,000 members, the criminal law section provides education, information and analysis about crime, corrections and court-rule changes.

“I am excited about the opportunity to play a leadership role in advancing the primary purposes of the section, which include promoting justice and the administration of justice, and protecting the public and the rights of each individual,” said Gilbert. “It is an honor to be selected for this position by my peers.”

Members of the criminal law section of the Michigan Bar Association include prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, and judges who handle criminal cases.

Gilbert has practiced law for more than 15 years from offices in Calhoun and Barry counties. He also is the Republican candidate for Calhoun County prosecutor in the Nov. 6 general election.

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seniors to participate. Local college admission representatives and volunteers from Navigate, Barry County’s Local College Access Network, will be on hand to help students with applications.

“We are thrilled to be bringing this event to Hastings High School,” said Tava, Navigate college advisor. “The College Application Week event ensures that every Hastings senior has had the experience of completing an application for a postsecondary program. This makes a piece of the college planning puzzle less daunting, especially for first-generation college students.”

For more information about this event, email Longstreet, clongstreet@hassk12.org, or Tava, coordinator@KnowHow2Navigate.org.

Marriage Licenses Christopher Wayne Pennington, Freeport and Anastasia Ryan Smith, Freeport.

Mitchell David Brisboe, Hastings and Traci Lynn Eggleston, Hastings.

Danny James Thompson, Middleville and Sarah Jean Wolf, Middleville.

Jordan Leroy Bursley, Hastings and Chelsea Nicole Standler, Hastings.

Newborn Babies Eastyn Aron Frank, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 2, 2012 at 7:57 a.m. to Tia and Casey Milligan of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Landon Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 3, 2012 at 5:58 p.m. to Michael and Nichole Burkey of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs.

1 oz. and 19 inches long. ***** Anna Farai, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 5, 2012 at 2:54 a.m. to Nichole Goto of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. ***** Henry Melvin, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 5, 2012 at 12:02 p.m. to Todd and Christine Payne of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Myla Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 8, 2012 at 8:09 a.m. to Andrew and Callie Courtright of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. ***** Brynnlee Elle, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 8, 2012 at 1:38 a.m. to Kristen Mead and Zach Blackburn of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long.

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Today’s column is another look at aggressive bidding versus defending. In today’s hand, West is the opener, and she has a strong heart suit and nothing more. Here is a perfect time, with a strong heart suit, a total point range between five and eleven points, and little to lose to throw in a weak two-bid. West accordingly bid 2M, promising her partner East six good hearts and little more. The objective in this type of bidding is to disturb the opponents, and, as we have seen in the past, this happened again on this hand.

North, on this hand, dropped the ball in the bidding. With shortness in hearts, and two suits that look respectable, hearts and diamonds, North should have made a bid. Did the two-heart bid of West confuse or interfere with his thinking? It appears that it did as North meekly passed the bid when there is a bid ready and open for him to tell his partner South about his hand. What was the bid?

A take-out double would have given North an opportunity to tell his partner South to bid something when the bidding gets around to him. A take-out double promises good points and support for the three unbid suits. While North’s clubs are nothing, it is the other two suits that might be the fit for the North-South team. North did nothing but pass. When that happens, all North can expect is nothing.

Again, as we have seen in past columns, East is in tune with her partner West. Knowing the weak two-bid in hearts promises six hearts from her partner West and hearing nothing from North, East looks at her three hearts as additional support for their partnership. Listening to the bidding, East knows that East/West have a golden fit in hearts with nine hearts. West aggressively bids 3M. At this point, South, as the last bidder, has no place to go. Bidding Diamonds and Clubs at the four level doesn’t sound very appealing, especially when North has taken such a lackluster stance with no bid. South reluctantly passes, and the hand is passed all around. The contract is 3M in the West.

In the play of the hand, and afterwards during the post mortem discussion, it is obvious that North/South have three spade tricks on the opening lead of the AN, the KN, and the lead to the QN in the South. The first three tricks have gone to the North/South team, and too late, they realize that they had a good fit in spades. What else did they have as well?

North/South will take one more trick in Diamonds, the AL, and the KK on the club finesse will result in five tricks for the North/South team, and a poorly deserved 50 point score for their efforts. Down one trick, East/West will take eight tricks with hearts as trump and just go set by one trick. It is a wonderful sacrifice for East/West to give up only 50 points instead of letting North/South find their fit in spades.

What did North/South give up to gain a paltry 50 points on their side of the ledger? It should be obvious that they missed a game in spades, losing only two hearts and the AK, making four spades and a superior score of 420. Do you think North felt a bit embarrassed at his lack of bidding when someone opened a weak-two bid? Listen to the bidding seems to be the message, loud and clear. West had informed the entire table of her hand; it was obvious that she had what she said she had as the East/West partnership play weak twos in their convention card partnership agreement. North needed to step up and bid. Aggressive bidding by the East/West partnership must be counteracted by aggressive bidding by the North/South team as well. Otherwise, East/West will be smiling all day that they stole another bid from their opponents.

Bridge Question for this week: What is the Law of Total Tricks as applied in today’s column? Answer next week. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com)

Hastings High School is participating in Michigan’s second annual College Application Week Oct. 29 through Nov. 2, along with more than 80 other Michigan high schools. The sessions in Hastings will be Tuesday, Oct. 30, and Thursday, Nov. 1.

The goal of the program is to give every graduating senior the opportunity to apply to college. During this event, students may apply to any of Michigan’s community colleges, independent colleges and universities and state universities in which they are interested. Hastings High School will work with each senior to complete and submit at least one college application.

Cathy Longstreet and Pam Tava, College Application Week event site coordinators for Hastings High School, expect more than 100

Hayward-Pelak Tony and Katie Hayward of Wayland and Frank and Peggy Pelak of Marne are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Troy Thomas Hayward and Shayne Nichole Pelak.

Troy is a 2006 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is employed at Bradford White Corporation in Middleville.

Shayne is a 2007 graduate of West Catholic High School as well as the Everest Institute and is employed in the medical field.

Their wedding is planned for November 10, 2012.

“Miracle on 34th Street” Monday, October 22 at 7:30PM in Leason Sharpe Hall (Barry Community Enrichment Center) located at 231 South Broadway in Hastings • 20 adult parts

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by Elaine Garlock The home tour sponsored by the Woodland Women’s study Club is Saturday with an interesting array of homes to tour. It is always fascinating to see what is the latest in furnishings or to see how people have used old items in new ways.

The Lansing District superintendent of United Methodist Churches is holding the annual charge conference for four local churches at Central United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Each church committee of pastor and staff relations will meet separately with District Superintendent Robert Huntley.

Local pastors include Rev. Karen Sorden at Central, Clare Huyck at Sunfield and Gary Simmons at Woodland.

Ten members of the women’s fellowship of First Congregational Church toured the International Aid Mission at Spring Lake Oct. 10. After an impressive tour, they were treated to lunch. President Roxie Hazel led the group. A Tecumseh couple were presenters at the Saturday meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society, speaking on use of computers to retrieve census data and other vital information.

The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday with Thelma Curtis presiding in the absence of the president. A laywoman of Central United Methodist Church related several stories of the formation and development of the church from its start at the predecessor of Bonanza, its move to the new town of Lake Odessa in 1988, the 1904 move to downtown Lake Odessa with the name addition of Central, since it was centrally located

in the business district. The first half of her presentation was of the worshiping body and the second half was on the changes of the building with its addition of Fellowship Hall in 1961, changes to make the basement level barrier-free in 1991, the elevator project in 1994 that resulted in two new rooms replacing stairways, four new flights of stairs in the former breezeway space. A new kitchen came in 2001. The kitchen and four-level elevator projects were done without increasing the footprint of the church.

The November meeting of the LOAHS will be the Memory Tree annual program followed by Christmas ‘Round the Town the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving Day. Following the landscape project at the historic depot, workers rescued components of the hitching rails that were alongside Fourth Avenue at Tupper Lake Street for decades and almost lost to posterity. Someone on the streetscape project a few years ago salvaged the rails, and they have been stored beneath the depot deck. Now the best pieces have been assembled and mounted at the west end of the depot. If in need of a place to safely tie your steed while in town, feel free to use the hitching rail at the depot.

Public service people were busy on Monday evening with an ambulance call to an apartment house on Fourth Avenue at Fourth Street. While three ambulances were occupied there, two fire trucks were dispatched to Twin City Foods. On Saturday at dusk, there was a collision on Cemetery Road just off M50. A wrecker was called for that incident.

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Explore new opportunities during open enrollment If you work for a medium-size or large organization, you may well be entering that time of year known as Open Enrollment.

While it may not be as dramatic as the “other” election that’s arriving in a few weeks, Open Enrollment will provide you with some choices that can have a big impact on your life.

Depending on how your organization administers its benefits program, you may be able to make changes to several important areas during open enrollment. Here are three of them: • Life insurance — If your employer offers free or inexpensive life insurance, you should almost certainly accept it. But if your situation has changed since you first received life insurance as an employee benefit — that is, if you’ve gotten married or had children or bought a house — you may well need to supplement your employer’s policy with outside insurance. Also, make sure the beneficiary designations on your employer’s policy are still correct.

• Disability insurance — Almost everyone recognizes the need for life insurance. But that’s not necessarily the case with disability insurance — which is unfortunate, because a worker’s chance of becoming disabled is 2 to 3.5 times greater than dying, according to A.M. Best, the credit-rating company. If your employer offers disability coverage, you should probably take it — but, as is the case with life insurance, you may need to supplement your employer-sponsored plan with a policy of your own. To determine how much protection you need, add up your monthly living expenses and then compare the total to your current disability insurance coverage.

You may well discover a “gap” that should be filled.

• 401(k) plan — If you can make changes to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan (such as a 403(b) plan for nonprofits or a 457(b) for state and local governments),

you’ll want to consider two key areas: your contribution amount and your investment mix. As a general rule, it’s a good idea to contribute as much as you can afford to your retirement plan because your money can grow on a tax-deferred basis. So, if you can afford it, or if you’re anticipating a salary increase for next year, consider bumping up your retirement plan contribution.

As for your retirement plan’s investment portfolio, take a close look at it. Does it still reflect your risk tolerance and time horizon?

These two factors will change over the years, so you’ll want to make sure your investment mix keeps pace. Also, is your account properly diversified, or have you tended to concentrate your dollars in just one or two types of investments? While diversification cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it can help you reduce the impact of volatility on your holdings.

You should have several weeks in which to study your benefit plan options, so take the time you need to make the right choices. You may also want to consult with a professional financial advisor — someone who can help you determine your life insurance and disability protection needs as well as review your retirement plan’s investment mix to ensure it’s still appropriate.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553.

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by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Not too long ago, I rewrote my will, bringing it up to date. There’s nothing like tackling a project like that to remind me of my mortality. But imagine not just your own individual death, but the finality of the death of all members of your species — that’s the idea behind what geologists and paleontologists investigate when they muse on extinctions and what can cause them.

You’ve likely heard of the mass extinction that removed the non-avian (non-bird) dinosaurs from the face of the Earth some 65 million years ago. There have been other periods, too, of enormous die-offs in Earth history. And even apart from times of mass extinction, some species are always going belly-up. In short, most species that have ever lived are now extinct. As I like to say, extinction isn’t rare, but as common as dirt.

The largest extinction the planet has seen wasn’t the one that wiped out the dinosaurs.

It came many millions of years before, between what geologists call the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras. But the extinction that marked the end of the dinosaurs is famous because the public is understandably interested in everything connected to the dinosaurs’ reign on the planet.

If we look at the fossils that are just a bit older than the time of the dinosaurs’ extinction and compare them to the fossils that are just a bit younger, we can see just how different life on Earth became. Organisms in the oceans were particularly hard hit during the great transition, as were plants on land.

Interestingly, mammals were comparatively unaffected (go team!).

The first part of an important theory for what happened when the dinosaurs disappeared was put forward in 1980 by a team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley. The idea is one you may be familiar with, namely that a large meteorite slammed into the Earth. Later research work put the location of the impact in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico — the place became known to as the “Crater of Doom.” The meteorite that hit the Yucatan, as the theory goes, carried with it an unusual metal, one that can be found in a narrow layer of sediment that occurs at or near the “boundary” between the dinosaurs’ era and our own.

Soot and ash in Earth’s atmosphere, according to the theory, was so strongly increased by the impact event that not much

sunlight reached the surface of the planet.

Plants died as a result. After them, of course, many animals dependent on the plants gave up the ghost, as well.

But not everyone has been satisfied with the meteorite theory of extinction. There has always been some evidence of massive ecological upheavals before the special layer that contains the unusual metal linked to a meteorite impact. Enter Gerta Keller, a professor at Princeton who has gone her own way on the matter of what led to the great die-off.

Keller agrees with others in the field that there was a giant impact in the Yucatan. But she argues that mass extinction events occurred before that time. The cause?

Massive volcanic eruptions in what’s now India.

India is home to major lava flows known as the Deccan traps. They are just a bit older than the Yucatan impact event. Well, that’s just in geologic time — likely 150,000 to 300,000 years.

Keller has taken samples at 150 different places around the globe from the layers just around the time of the mass extinction. She says her observations indicate the mass extinction was well underway before the impact of the meteorite. And, in addition, she says there were really multiple impacts, not just one.

A lot is yet to be unraveled about mass extinctions. Some hypotheses that have been put forward don’t yield testable ideas — and so we can’t prove or disprove them.

In short, it can be tough to know what to make of some of the data and observations we have.

But extinctions fascinate us, which is why geologists and paleontologists have investigated them for generations. What causes the catastrophic changes in species, however, is often hard to pin down. As some have said, only a time-travel machine would let us observe what really caused the extinctions of species. But nothing will stop the good efforts of many scientists to try to understand mass extinctions better.

Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities.

Follow her online at rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University.

The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 18, 2012 — Page 9

Memories of rigs and crews This Memories of the Past column by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Oct. 24, 1979, issue of the Maple Valley News.

maw of the separator, Brumm related.

“This crew traveled with the machine, sleeping at night in the barn and getting their meals daily at the various farm tables where Early harvest time in Castleton and sur- they threshed,” reminisced Brumm. “Many a rounding townships was a season of arduous farmer’s wife had built up a reputation over labor for local farmers. But the task was often the years as a good place to be at meal time. enlightened with humor that has left a bounti- Conversely, there were a few places where the ful gleaning of happy memories behind. crew worked hard to get away from before Howard E. Brumm, a Nashville native now dinner time.” of Charlevoix, remembered harvests in the During the threshing operation, farmers early 1920s when he worked as a member of supplied several extra hands to tote the filled a threshing machine crew operation in the grain bags to their storage place. Brumm, in Castleton Township area. his position as bagger man on the crew, had “As many old-timers recall, these threshing an opportunity to witness an amusing incident outfits moved from farm to farm as soon as which helped add levity to lighten the load of the cut and shocked grain was dry enough to work for these men. be threshed,” explained Brumm, who worked “One day when the rig was at the George on a rig owned by Charles Mead.

Austin farm, just north of Nashville, a son-inA primary member of a threshing crew was law of the Austins, Claude Greenfield, came the engineer who ran the steam engine, source out to help carry grain from the rig to the of power for the grain separator. The engineer granary,” Brumm recounted. “Claude was a was assisted by a tank wagon man who, with town boy and, as such, was the butt of a gooda team of horses, hauled water to keep the natured prank pulled off by the other grain steam engine running. carriers who were country boys. These coun“It often proved to be a thirsty beast, espe- try boys managed to put a 50-pound rock into cially in a dry summer when many roadside the first bag of grain that Claude was to tote. creeks and small ponds would dry up,” They put a bushel of wheat into the bag, and remembered Brumm. “Many times it was with the rock, it nearly doubled the weight of necessary to shut down the engine when its the load. Claude had watched the others grab water supply ran out before the tank wagon a bag and nonchalantly swing it over a shoulreturned with a fresh supply.” der and walk away. So, when his turn came, The balance of the threshing crew included he did the same. Or rather, he started to but the separator man, who kept his machine in couldn’t get the bag off the ground.” good working order; a bagger, who caught the “Meantime, another bag was ready and one freshly threshed grain in bags; and an opera- of the country boys again swung it over his tor of the blower, which blew the freshly shoulder with seeming little effort. Again threshed straw into a stack. Built into a shape- Claude resolutely grabbed his bag and tried to ly pile, the straw was preserved by the farmer shoulder it, but with no better success than his for bedding his livestock. first effort.”

In addition to these five primary positions, “By this time, Claude began to sense the the crew included several “bundle pitchers” prank and, midst the merriment of the onlookwho tossed bundles of grain into the hungry ers, dug into the bag of grain to discover the rock.”

Brumm also recalled a late fall threshing episode which was not viewed by so many onlookers, but left a lasting impresThe Barry County Road Commission is accepting

NOTICE

sealed bids for the purchase of a pre-owned rubber tired 15 ton roller. Full specifications can be obtained from the BCRC. Bids will be opened at 10 AM on November 1, 2012 at the offices of the BCRC. The BCRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to purchase comparable equipment at a lower price.

Please clearly indicate on the outside of the envelope “Sealed bid enclosed - Rubber Tired Roller”. Please direct all questions Rob Richardson, Equipment Superintendent.

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Barry County Road Commission 1725 W. M43 Hwy. P.O. Box 158 Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3449

Threshing rigs and crews moved from farm to farm in Castleton and surrounding townships in the 1920s, leaving a gleaning of happy memories behind. At first, the grain separator (right) was powered by a steam engine; later, a gasoline-fueled tractor (above left) was used. The separator blew threshed straw into a stack behind the barn. Freshly bagged grain (extreme right) is loaded, ready for hauling to granary. In this photo, taken in the Saddlebag Lake area near Woodland, is the grandfather (second from left in white hat) and father (sixth from left, behind belt) of this column’s author, the late Susan (Murphy) Hinckley. Good-natured humor (and a 50-pound rock) occasionally lightened the threshers’ work load, recalled Howard E. Brumm, a Nashville native now of Charlevoix. sion. “... The summer threshing season involving wheat, oats and other grains would finish rather early in the fall,” explained Brumm.

“Then came the bean huller and the clover seed huller; these sometimes ran well into the fall and much colder weather.”

Brumm remembered a threshing incident that happened at such a time, when it was almost too cold to sleep in the barn at night.

Crews on the late fall jobs were much smaller and often only the engineer stayed overnight. He had to remain close to the steam engine to keep it fired, so the water in the boiler and connected pipes wouldn’t freeze. Since this required both a late night firing of the boiler and another early in the morning, the man tending the engine had to stay with the rig overnight.

“This particular event happened at the Glen Wotring farm, five or six miles north of Nashville,” recounted Brumm. “An overnight stop was involved and Mrs. Wotring, feeling compassionate over thinking of anyone having to sleep in the barn, told her husband that since there was only one man staying overnight he should invite the fellow to sleep in the house.”

The engineer in this case was Frank Bailey who, according to Brumm, worked with the rigs year-round, year after year and was about all he knew.

“Frank accepted the invitation to sleep in the house rather reluctantly, as he was dirty and there wasn’t any easy way to clean up,” recalled Brumm. “He was shown to an upstairs bedroom which he found so clean it made him uneasy. Warily preparing for bed, he first pulled off his felts and boots — accepted footwear for men in cold weather.

As he pulled off his felts he found they had a lot of chaff in them.”

Looking around for a place to empty them,

HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 18 — Pizza and Pages discusses M.T. Anderson’s The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing — The Pox Party, 3:45 to 5 p.m.; Movie Memories celebrates things that go bump in the night with “I Married a Witch,” starring Frederic Marsh, 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19 — preschool story time enjoys stories about

who’s in the zoo, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; teen lock-in, 6 to 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 — toddler story time enjoys stories about Halloween, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring class, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess club , 6 to 8 p.m.

Call the library for more information about any of the above, 269-945-4263.

City of Hastings

Request for Proposal Strategic Planner/Consultant Historic Charlton Park The Historic Charlton Park Board is seeking a consultant/planner to assist with the facilitating, organizing, and development of a written long-range Strategic Plan for Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area. Proposals must be received by 4 p.m. November 16, 2012. The Executive Director along with the Historic Charlton Park Board Executive Committee will review all proposals and select the winning proposal. No late proposals will be accepted. Additional information may be obtained by visiting our website, www.charltonpark.org or by contacting the park office at (269) 945-3775.

The Historic Charlton Park Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals; for reasons of uniformity, to award the contract to any entity or person(s) other than the low bid. No oral proposals will be accepted.

For any questions or inquiries regarding this RFP, please see contact information below.

Please send all proposals to: Historic Charlton Park Attn: Dan Patton, Director 2545 S. Charlton Park Road Hastings, MI 49058

Village, Museum & Recreation Area 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058-8102 Ph: 269-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 www.charltonpark.org 77571829

PUBLIC NOTICE FALL LEAF PICKUP

The City of Hastings Department of Public Services will again be providing the citizens of the City of Hastings with a fall leaf pickup, scheduled to begin Monday, November 5, 2012. City crews will begin picking up leaves in the Second Ward and Third Ward south of State Street. City Crews will then finish Second Ward and Third Ward north of State Street and move into First Ward north of the Thornapple River. Crews will finish in Fourth Ward from Broadway to the west City limits.

Frank found a floor register and, thinking it was connected to the basement, he shook his footgear into the register.

“Unfortunately, instead of leading to the basement, the floor register was just that, and happened to be located directly above Mrs. Wotring’s china closet, where she had her choicest pieces of china and crystal,” explained Brumm. “You can imagine what it must have looked like after this unseemly shower of dust and chaff from above.”

The catastrophe (Brumm figures it was about that) wasn’t discovered until early the next morning.

“When Mrs. Wotring viewed the disaster, she was ready to cry,” recalled Brumm. “But soon another feeling overcame her first reaction. By the time Frank appeared from the upper room, she served him his breakfast along with rather strong and vehement upbraiding for his uncouth manners.”

“The poor fellow retreated to the safety of his steam engine, glad to escape the sharp tongue of his hostess and at the same time vowed to sleep in the barn regardless of weather, where he was more at ease with himself,” concluded Howard Brumm. “Such was life on the farm in the 1920s.”

LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2012 5 board members present.

6 guests.

Regular meeting opened at 7 p.m.

Approved: Agenda Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Insurance Bid by Burnham & Flower Risk Reduction Grant Program Approval to sign off on BPH Documents Minutes to be published on website Snowplow contract Annual Audit Report by Walker Fluke & Sheldon Adjourned 8:12 p.m.

Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77571805

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 23, 2012 the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2013 county budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the County Courthouse at 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.

A copy of the proposed 2013 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator’s Office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058.

Pamela A. Jarvis, Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners

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TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 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 is a summary of Ordinance No. 144, which was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at a regular meeting held on October 10, 2012.

SECTION I. AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 6.6.B.3 AND 6.6-1.B.1. This Section amends Sections 6.6.B.3 and 6.6-1.B.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to allow in the “A” Agricultural District and the “AP” Agricultural Preservation District subject to special land use approval, more than one dwelling unit to be used as living quarters on a farm for a member or members of the owner’s immediate family or for unrelated families having permanent employment on the farm.

SECTION II. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

Residents should place their leaves to be picked up either very near the curb if a parking lane is present, or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We ask that residents not place leaves in any traveled lane, or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction.

SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This Ordinance shall take effect eight days following publication after adoption. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed.

Residents should have their leaves raked out prior to the start of the leaf pickup to allow us to complete the project in an efficient and timely manner. Your cooperation in this regard will be greatly appreciated.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication.

There will be an announcement on WBCH radio each weekday morning informing citizens of the location of the City work crews, including a tentative area that will be covered that day and where the work crews will be headed the next day.

Tim Girrbach 77571807 Director of Public Services

PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Ted DeVries, Clerk 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664

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Notice of Borrowers’ Rights Under Michigan Foreclosure Statute Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage (“Mortgage”) made by Robert O Brown, Jr. and Rosemary A Brown (“Borrowers”), against the property located at 2249 Stanton Dr., Middleville MI 49333, given to Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, fka Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), having its principal offices at Madisonville Office Building, 5001 Kingsley Dr., MD # 1MOBBW, Cincinnati, OH 45263 (“Bank”). Notice is hereby given that Borrowers have the right to request a meeting on or before November 11, 2012, with Bank’s designated agent to attempt to work out a loan modification to avoid foreclosure. The name and phone number of Bank’s designated agent is Joseph F. Fazi at 248-377-0700. Borrowers may also contact a housing counselor who may accompany Borrowers to any meeting with Bank’s designated agent. A list of housing counselors approved by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) can be found at http://www.mshda.info/counseling_search/ or by calling (517) 373-8370. If Borrowers request a meeting, foreclosure proceedings will not begin until 90 days after November 11, 2012. If Borrowers and Bank reach an agreement to modify the loan and Borrowers abide by the terms of the agreement, Mortgage will not be foreclosed. Borrowers have the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. The telephone number of the Legal Aid and Defender is (877) 964-4700.

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THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made

by Gregory Young, a married man and Brandi Young, F/K/A Brandi Miller, his wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. , Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2008, and recorded October 28, 2008, in Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of $142,942.14 (one hundred fortytwo thousand nine hundred forty-two and 14/100) including interest at 3.75% (three point seven five) percent per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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, MI at 1:00:00 PM on October 25, 2012.

Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Lot 57 of HASTINGS HEIGHTS, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 41 of Plats. Also the East 1/2 of vacated alley adjacent to said parcel on West side. Commonly known as: 1524 N. Jefferson Tax Parcel No.: 55-055-028-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, you may have certain rights. Dated: September 27, 2012 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10104638 77571232 (09-27)(10-18)

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Bradley and Nancy Bradley, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2004, and recorded on November 3, 2004 in instrument 1136631, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fourteen and 30/100 Dollars ($95,614.30).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 15, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of section 21; Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Beginning at a point which lies North 05 degrees 20 minutes West 75.00 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 10, Arnetts Resort; thence North 85 degrees 43 minutes West 273.82 feet, thence North 05 degrees 20 minutes West 70.16 feet for the place of beginning; thence South 05 degrees 20 minutes East 70.16 feet, thence North 85 degrees 43 minutes West 30.83 feet; thence North 89 degrees 9 minutes West 30 feet; thence North 5 degrees 20 minutes West to a point which lies North 83 degrees 34 minutes West of the plat of beginning, thence South 83 degrees 34 minutes East to the place of beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: October 18, 2012 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #409653F01 (10-18)(11-08) 77571662

LEGAL NOTICES

Case No. 12-141-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 17th day of July A.D., 2012 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9 was the Plaintiff and Teresa Herlein and Duane T. Herlein were the Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the 29th day of November, A.D., 2012 at 1 pm o’clock in the forenoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 8, Near Lane Estates No. 1, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 7, Barry County Records Tax ID: 14-140-0008-00 Commonly known as: 12942 Near Lane, Caledonia, MI 49316 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: October 4, 2012 Mark Sheldon Deputy Sheriff Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 77571391 48302 (248) 335-9200 (10-04)(11-15)

Case No. 12-109-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2012 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-10 was the Plaintiff and Stephen Vandermade, Tracy Vandermade, Household Finance Corporation III the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the 6th day of December, A.D., 2012 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 80 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41. Tax I.D. 08-55-055048-00 Commonly known as: 1527 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: October 11, 2012 Sheriff Dar Leaf Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 (10-11)(11-22)

STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of John W. Rodgers and Hildah I. Rodgers Trust u/t/a dated February 14, 2000. Date of birth: December 2, 1928 – John W. Rodgers.

TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent John W. Rodgers, surviving Trustee, died October 1, 2012 leaving the above trust entitled “John W. Rodgers and Hildah I. Rodgers Trust” in full force and effect.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Bruce Cook within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.

Date: October 12, 2012.

Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 William J. Rodgers 2501 Ragla Road Hastings, MI 49058 77571803 (269) 945-3057

SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by PHIL W. HART, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2011, and recorded on June 30, 2011, in Document No. 201106300006442, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Forty-Seven Cents ($91,645.47), including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 8, 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 21, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, LYING WEST OF THE HIGHWAY, EXCEPT 2 ACRES ON THE SOUTH SIDE, BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 JPMC.000851 CONV (10-11)(1177571652 01)

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur W. Moredick and Dianne M. Weers, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 18, 2005, and recorded on April 15, 2005 in instrument 1144932, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Six and 19/100 Dollars ($165,706.19).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 8, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 3, Algonquin Shores Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 55.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: October 11, 2012 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #411228F01 77571510 (10-11)(11-01)

FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Russell W. Gleason and Wendy M. Gleason, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systms, Inc., as nominee for Regions Bank, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2004 and recorded January 28, 2004 in Instrument # 1121392 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Household Finance Corporation III, by assignment dated March 15, 2012 and recorded March 19, 2012 in Instrument # 201203190002759 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($86,898.41) including interest 7.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on November 15, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest one-fourth of the Northeast one-fourth of section 21, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Described as: The East 12 Rods of the Northwest one-fourth of the Northeast one-fourth of section 21, Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 1801 Mill Lake Rd, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 10/18/2012 Household Finance Corporation III, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-67167 (10-18)(11-08) 77571792

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Monte K. Sauers, a married man and Joy A. Sauers, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2006, and recorded on November 13, 2006 in instrument 1172609, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($158,992.15).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 25, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 30 acres of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Except beginning at the Southeast corner of said Section, thence West on the South Section line 511 feet 3 inches; thence North parallel with the East Section line 255 feet 6 inches; thence East to East Section line 511 feet 3 inches; thence South on East Section line 255 feet 6 inches to place of beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: September 27, 2012 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #290314F02 (09-27)(10-18) 77571185

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Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel L. Kramer, a married man, and Patricia L. Kramer, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2003, and recorded on May 15, 2003 in instrument 1104418, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 15/100 Dollars ($96,719.15).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 8, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Bary, County of Barry, State of Michigan: The West 443 feet of the South 1009 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, Town 1 North, Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: October 11, 2012 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #403049F02 (10-11)(11-01) 77571498

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Theodore Smith, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated April 15, 2009, and recorded on April 21, 2009, at Instrument No. 20090421-0004312, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine and 34/100 Dollars ($187,349.34), including interest at 6.0% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

Said premises is situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, Michigan, and described as: Commencing at the center of Section 34, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence South 21 rods to the center of M-37; Thence Southerly in the center of highway 16 rods to the point of beginning; Thence East 968 feet; Thence Southerly parallel to the center line of highway 732 feet; Thence West 968 feet to the center of the highway; thence Northerly along the center of highway 732 feet to the point of beginning.

PPN: 09-034-017-10 More Commonly Known As: 15591 S M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, MI 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale.

Dated: October 1, 2012 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 77571339 (616) 531-7711

THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE--Default has been made in the conditions of a Mortgage made by TIMOTHY LEE COLBURN AND JEANETTE ELLEN NORRIS, a single man and a single woman, Mortgagors, to NPB MORTGAGE, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 13, 2005, and recorded September 19, 2005, Instrument Number 1153020, of Barry County Records, Michigan, which mortgage has been assigned by mesne assignments to First National Acceptance Company, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $77,593.57, including interest at 12.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 16 of Sundago Park, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 71, Barry County Records; c/k/a 82 Sundago Park, Hastings, MI 49058 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the premises are determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days.

Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 you will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 18, 2012 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC Attorneys for Mortgagee Assignee P.O. Box 721400 Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 586-1200 (10-18)(11-08) 77571824 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBIN M. ELWEN, A SINGLE WOMAN, to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated July 17, 2003, and recorded on July 28, 2003, in Document No. 1109466, and rerecorded on September 9, 2003 in Document No./Liber 1112854 and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand One Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($60,117.32), including interest at 4.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 8, 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 74 1 / 2 FEET OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 4 OF H.J. KENFIELD'S, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE (S) 9 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 USBW.001780 FHA 77571657 (10-11)(11-01) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Erin E. Hall and Gary N. Hall, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2004, and recorded on April 1, 2004 in instrument 1124511, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Three and 80/100 Dollars ($110,673.80).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 25, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the North Section line; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East, 800 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, parallel with the West line of said Section 289.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, 256.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 289.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West on said North line 256.00 feet to the Place of Beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: September 27, 2012 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #408547F01 (09-27)(10-18) 77571151

LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Judy A Gray Loy, An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Sterling Bank its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2007 and recorded November 13, 2007 in Instrument # 20071113-0004079 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., by assignment dated August 4, 2010 and recorded August 9, 2010 in Instrument # 201008090007410 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Ninety-One Cents ($82,997.91) including interest 3.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 25, 2012 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 50 feet of Lot 82 of Mix Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof; also commencing 23 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Lot 82, Mix Addition to the Village of Nashville; thence East 28 feet; North 50 feet; West 28 feet; South 50 feet to the place of beginning.

Subject to and together with; an easement for the purposes of ingress and egress over the following portion of Lot 82 of the Mix Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, beginning at the Northwest corner of said lot and thence Easterly along the lot line 100 feet, Southerly 6 feet parallel to Phillips Street, thence Westerly 100 feet to the West line of said lot, and thence Northerly 6 feet to the place of beginning. This easement intended for the purposes of establishing a joint driveway, for the purpose of ingress and egress only between Lots 82 and 83 of Mix Addition, without the rights to park or otherwise block this easement. Also subject to and together with; an easement for the purposes of ingress and egress over the following portion of Lot 83 of the Mix Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, beginning in the Southwest corner of said lot, thence Easterly along the lot line 100 feet, thence Northerly 6 feet parallel to Phillips Street, thence Westerly 100 feet to the West line of said lot, and thence Southerly to the place of beginning. This easement intended for the purpose of ingress and egress only between Lots 82 and 83 of the Mix Addition, without the rights to park otherwise block or use this easement.

Commonly known as 116 Phillips St, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 9/27/2012 Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-68833 (09-27)(10-18) IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Virgil D. Walters Jr and Judy L. Walters, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 22, 2004 and recorded November 15, 2004 in Instrument Number 1137258, Barry County Records, Michigan.

Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three and 90/100 Dollars ($93,943.90) including interest at 6.25% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 11/08/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Barry County, Michigan: The South 209.00 feet of the North 627.00 feet of the East 365.00 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. subject to the right of way over the East 33 feet thereof for Gurd Road.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period.

If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights.

Dated: October 11, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 326.9846 (10-11)(11-01) 77571607

FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Scott Edgerton, A Single Man to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated September 1, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument # 1133833 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: HouseHold Finance Corporation, III, by assignment dated February 24, 2012 and recorded February 27, 2012 in Instrument # 201202270001953 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars and Fifty-One Cents ($70,852.51) including interest at 8.30% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on November 1, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot number eight (8) of Vickery's Lakeside Park, in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof and Lot nine(9) and the East seventy-four (74) feet of lot number thirty-four (34), all of Vickery's Lakeside Park, in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Subject to conditions, restrictions and easements of record. Commonly known as 1173 Cottage nka 10144 Cottage and 857 Watts, Dowling MI 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated:10/4/2012 HouseHold Finance Corporation, III, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-66423 77571435 (10-04)(10-25) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on September 19, 2006, by Daniel R. Welton and Judith Welton, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on October 17, 2006, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1171503, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 15, 2011, recorded on December 1, 2011, in Instrument Number 201112010011202, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Eight and 08/100 Dollars ($170,198.08); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Parcel “K”: Commencing at the North quarter post of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence West along the North line of said Section, 1502.00 feet; thence South 47.67 feet to the centerline of Coats Grove Road; thence 335.05 feet along said centerline and the Arc of a curve to the left the radius of which is 358.10 feet and the chord of which bears South 38 degrees 08 minutes 10 seconds West 322.95 feet; thence continuing along said centerline South 11 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West 146.76 feet; thence continuing 169.62 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right the radius of which is 996.45 feet and the chord of which bears South 16 degrees 12 minutes 37 seconds West 169.43 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing 98.04 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right the radius of which is 996.45 feet and the chord of which bears South 23 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 98 feet; thence North 73 degrees 30 minutes 34 seconds West 247.74 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Leach Lake; thence North 56 degrees 51 minutes 42 seconds East along said intermediate traverse line 137.21 feet; thence South 64 degrees 57 minutes 21 seconds East 86.06 feet; thence South 77 degrees 06 minutes 50 seconds East 86.58 feet to the place of beginning. Including lands lying between said traverse line and the waters of Leach Lake. Formerly Described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional quarter of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Leach Lake Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, said point being 1376 feet West of the North quarter post of said Section 5; thence South 69 degrees 45 minutes West 326 feet; thence South 47 degrees West 69 half feet; thence South 36 degrees West 441 feet; thence South 21 degrees West 75 feet; thence South 16 degrees West 265 feet; thence Southwesterly along the highway 100 feet for the beginning; thence continuing Southerly along said highway 100 feet; thence West to the Shore of Leach Lake; thence Northerly along said Lake Shore to a point West of the place of beginning; thence East to the place of beginning.

Commonly known as: 120 Coats Grove Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9509 Parcel Number: 08-06-005-042-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: October 10, 2012 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (10-18)(11-08) 77571813

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianne L. Schwiegershausen, An Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Centex Home Equity Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 4, 2005, and recorded on May 11, 2005 in instrument 1146275, and modified by Affidavit or Order executed on March 31, 2010 and recorded on April 12, 2010 in instrument 201004120003830, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Seven and 19/100 Dollars ($124,267.19).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 1, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 12 rods and 10 feet of the Northeast one quarter of the Northeast one quarter of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, except the East 12 Rod and 10 feet thereof.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: October 4, 2012 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #188791F02 (10-04)(10-25) 77571381 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. Notice under MCL 600.3278: Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under MCL 600.3201 et. seq., the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: In the case of resolution prior to or simultaneously with the aforementioned foreclosure sale, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior / Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1999-2, by Green Tree Servicing LLC, as Servicer with delegated authority under the transaction documents, may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Ruth A. Eggleston and Terry L. Eggleston ("Mortgagor"), to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated October 9, 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on October 12, 1998, in Document Number 1019220, et. seq., said Mortgage being last assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior / Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1999-2 ("Green Tree"), by Mortgage Assignment dated April 2, 2012, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on April 11, 2012, in Document Number 201204120004425, et. seq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $120,631.10, which amount may or may not be the entire indebtedness owed by Debtors to Green Tree together with interest at 6.75 percent per annum.

NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et. seq., on November 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 9, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DISTANT SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07' 54" WEST, 439.05 FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07' 54" WEST, 439.06 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 49' 32" WEST, 791.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 13' 22" EAST, 439.35 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 48' 24" EAST, 790.97 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. which also includes any interest Green Tree may have in the 1998 MFGD Housing Mobile Home, Serial Number M0308512. The redemption period shall be six (6) months unless the property is established to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of sale or fifteen (15) days from the date the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(b) was posted and mailed, or unless under MCL 600.3240(17), prior to the foreclosure sale the borrower follows the procedure set forth in that section to establish the presumption that the property is used for Agricultural purposes, in which case the redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of the sale. Dated: October 4, 2012 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior / Subordinate PassThrough Certificate Trust 1999-2, by Green Tree Servicing LLC, as Servicer with delegated authority under the transaction documents By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD & PEZZETTI, P.C. Attorneys for Green Tree 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 File No.: 6140.1100 Ad #39457 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01/2012 77571568

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Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Curtis M. Kenyon, A Married Man and Melisaa L. Kenyon, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 2, 2005, and recorded on August 12, 2005 in instrument 1151038, and assigned by said Mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-12 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Five and 25/100 Dollars ($81,565.25).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 1, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the West one half of the Southwest one quarter of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 28, thence North along the Center of the Highway 676 feet thence East 40 rods, thence South to the Center of Gregg's Crossing Road, thence West 40 rods to Place of Beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: October 4, 2012 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #412056F01 (10-04)(10-25) 77571376 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by MADISON D. HOWELL AND LINDA L. HOWELL, husband and wife, whose address is 3070 Madilin Lane, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagor, to MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, whose address was 629 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as assigned in the Barry County Register of Deeds to Daemeon Richards and Jennifer Richards, whose address is P.O. Box 53, Hastings, Michigan 49058, and securing that certain Note between Madison D. Howell and Linda L. Howell, as Debtor and MainStreet Savings Bank, as Creditor, dated September 16, 2005, November 29, 2005 and May 6, 2003, and pursuant to that certain guarantee wherein Mortgagor, Madison D. Howell and Linda L. Howell, guaranteed the Note mentioned above and secured the guarantee with Mortgage described above.

There is claimed to be due thereon, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 25/100($729,854.25) Dollars with interest at the rate of 7.75%, as secured by the above-referenced mortgage as of this date. There also shall be attorney’s fees, unpaid real estate taxes and costs.

And no proceedings 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 has become operative; NOW, THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgage, will be foreclosed by a sale of the parcels of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County on the 15th day of November, 2012, at 1:00 p.m.

Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together with interest payable at the rate of 7.75%, together with late fees, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale together with interest thereon as though on an open account at the rate of 5% per annum; which said premises are described in said Mortgage, to-wit: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00°37’24” EAST 542.33 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89°22’36” WEST 309.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°18’04” WEST 265.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°22’36” EAST 313.87 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°37’24” WEST 265.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; NOW BEING A PART OF RED OAK ESTATES CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1136354, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, EXCEPTING THEREFROM UNITS 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 AND 13.

The period of redemption will be six (6) months from date of sale.

Dated: October 9, 2012 Nathan E. Tagg, Attorney for Daemeon and Jennifer Richards Drafted by: Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 77571637

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by MADISON D. HOWELL AND LINDA L. HOWELL, husband and wife, whose address is 3070 Madilin Lane, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagor, to MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, whose address was 629 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as assigned in the Barry County Register of Deeds to Daemeon Richards and Jennifer Richards, whose address is P.O. Box 53, Hastings, Michigan 49058, and securing that certain Note between Madison D. Howell and Linda L. Howell, as Debtor and MainStreet Savings Bank, as Creditor, dated September 16, 2005, November 29, 2005 and May 6, 2003, and pursuant to that certain guarantee wherein Mortgagor, Madison D. Howell and Linda L. Howell, guaranteed the Note mentioned above and secured the guarantee with Mortgage described above.

There is claimed to be due thereon, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 25/100($729,854.25) Dollars with interest at the rate of 7.75%, as secured by the above-referenced mortgage as of this date. There also shall be attorney’s fees, unpaid real estate taxes and costs.

And no proceedings 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 has become operative; NOW, THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgage, will be foreclosed by a sale of the parcels of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County on the 15th day of November, 2012, at 1:00 p.m.

Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together with interest payable at the rate of 7.75%, together with late fees, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale together with interest thereon as though on an open account at the rate of 5% per annum; which said premises are described in said Mortgage, to-wit: THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1\4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The period of redemption will be six (6) months from date of sale.

Dated: October 9, 2012 Nathan E. Tagg, Attorney for Daemeon and Jennifer Richards Drafted by: Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 77571632 IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shane S.A. Gerard, a single man, to NPB Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2007 and recorded September 12, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070912-0001949, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Cenlar FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four and 79/100 Dollars ($114,834.79) including interest at 7.125% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 11/01/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 85.27 feet of Lot 27, and the West 23 feet of Lot 28, Supervisor's Plat Number 1, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 77.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period.

If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights.

Dated: October 4, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 275.0708 77571445 (10-04)(10-25)

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Thornapple Township, village fail to reach agreement on road millage proposal

by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thornapple Township officials say they don’t want any hard feelings with the Village of Middleville, but they decided Monday night it’s best to let voters decide if they want to support a .75 road millage and not enter into any agreement with the village to share funds.

The Middleville Village Council approved a resolution asking the township to share a portion of the millage funds for village street needs if it is approved.

Township officials say there isn’t enough money to share with the village if they want to keep the millage at the “conservative” .75 mills.

Township Clerk Susan Vlietstra said it’s simply too late now to seek an agreement.

“If the village had come to us before and talked about this, we would have asked for a different amount in the millage,” she said.

“We are trying to be considerate of our taxpayers and keeping the millage at a very conservative number.”

The millage proposal will be on the Nov. 6 ballot. It is proposed as a three-year millage for maintenance and improvement of township roads and not for street projects within the village.

The first year, the millage will generate an estimated $175,650. For the owner of a home with a taxable value of $60,000, it means an additional $45 per year.

However, township residents will see a tax reduction since a 1.5-mill levy for the Thornapple Township Emergency Services building will be paid off with the 2012 tax collections. If the road millage is approved, it’s still only about half of the cost of the TTES millage.

In addition to the millage, the township will continue budgeting $75,000 from the general fund for a total of about $250,000 per year.

Village residents already pay 2 mills for road maintenance within the village — a millage that was set by the village council and did not require voter approval.

Township officials said this is their only avenue available for raising more funds for

roads.

“I feel rather than enter into an agreement with the village, I think we should just let the voters decide if they want the millage or not,” said township board member Patrick Harrison.

Even though the township won’t enter into an agreement with the village, the village’s Downtown Development Authority and the Local Development Finance Authority will be allowed to collect their share of the taxes, amounting to about $9,000.

“We wanted to be good neighbors and allowed the DDA and LDFA to collect their share,” said Treasurer Debra Buckowing.

She said relinquishing more of the funds would not be fair to the township roads that need maintenance.

“We can’t accomplish what we set out to do if we give up the funds. I don’t see it as double-dipping in any way,” said Buckowing.

Township Supervisor Don Boysen reminded everyone that the village is part of the township.

“They have to use the township roads to get

out of the village,” he said.

Buckowing said communication between the village and township is “a bit strained. We weren’t aware of some things about the village until we read them in the press,” she said.

Village Manager Rebecca Fleury, who attended the township meeting, said communication is a two-way effort and suggested improvements on both sides. The village council did not know of the road millage request until after the township board approved the ballot language.

“Communication has to work two ways,” said Buckowing. “We didn’t rush into the road millage. We asked voters a few years ago, and we’ve discussed it. We did put this year’s ballot language together very quickly.

There are just lots of things the township doesn’t get consulted on from the village. I

think it’s a little unfair to blast us in the newspaper. I don’t think it’s been handled very neighborly.”

She also reminded township officials the township supports the village in other ways.

“We have never asked for money from the village for assessing. We bear that cost, yet information goes to the village,” said Buckowing.

Buckowing said the township also needs to be informed of potential tax abatements in the village, since the implications can impact the township budget.

Fleury said the village is required by law to notify the township and other taxing entities of any public hearing for tax abatements, and the village has followed those regulations.

She said if needed she can notify the township as soon as an application is submitted.

State News Roundup Officials sue to count late military ballots Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and Attorney General Bill Schuette Friday announced they are filing suit against 24 communities to require local clerks to extend the counting deadline for ballots that were not sent by the deadline set by Michigan election law so the voices of military and overseas voters are heard.

“The men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms must be able to participate in our democracy,” Johnson said. “While the vast majority of local clerks met the deadline, we must ensure that all military and overseas voters’ voices are heard in the Nov. 6 election.”

Johnson and Schuette are pursuing legal action to ask judges to order local clerks to extend the counting deadline for military and overseas voters who applied for a ballot by the Sept. 22 deadline by the number of days the ballots were delayed. Legislation supported by Johnson that would allow the secretary of state to extend the counting deadline without the need for court intervention is before the state Senate after House approval.

Despite repeated reminders from the Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections and other groups, clerks in 24 local communities (none in Barry County) reported that they did not send out 38 military and overseas ballots 45 days before the Nov. 6 election, as required.

More than 8,700 ballots were requested

before the deadline. That means that more than 98 percent of clerks sent the ballots in time and the number of late ballots is significantly less than during the August primary election when 155 ballots were sent to military and overseas voters past the deadline.

Bureau of Elections staff sent multiple reminders to all 1,517 local clerks about their responsibility to send out the ballots by the deadline. Bureau of Elections staff also worked with the Michigan Townships Association and the Michigan Municipal League to inform local clerks about the deadline.

Public sector unions made most concessions in contract negotiations Local government leaders in Michigan report that their employees’ unions made concessions in negotiations this year more frequently than the jurisdictions did on pay, benefits, staffing and work rules, according to a University of Michigan survey.

By far, the biggest giveback, according to the poll by the U-M’s Ford School of Public Policy, was on fringe benefits: 69 percent of local leaders report their employees’ unions made concessions in this area, while just 5 percent report the jurisdiction made concessions. Another 5 percent say each side made

concessions, while 17 percent say neither side made concessions.

Due in part to declining local government revenue and pressures to cut costs, many public sector labor unions came to the table ready to make concessions. In addition, new state policies may have driven some of the reductions in employee benefits. Public Act 152 of 2011 limits how much jurisdictions can contribute toward the health care costs of their employees, and the state’s new Economic Vitality Incentive Program uses revenue-sharing incentives to encourage limits on both health care and retirement benefits.

The poll, part of the Michigan Public Policy Survey series at the Ford School’s Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy, also reports that, according to local leaders, the overall relationship with their employees’ unions is positive: 16 percent say the relationship is excellent, while 50 percent say it is good. By contrast, 29 percent say relations are fair, and just 5 percent say they are poor.

The survey also found that statewide, only 27 percent of local governments have a public sector labor union. Among them, 78 percent negotiated with their unions in the past 12 months.

The study, conducted April 9 to June 18, involved surveys sent via hard copy and the Internet to top elected and appointed officials in all counties, cities, villages and townships in Michigan. A total of 1,329 jurisdictions returned valid surveys, resulting in a 72 percent response rate. For the full survey, go to http://closup.umich.edu/michigan-public-policy-survey/20/michigans-local-leaders-satisfied-with-union-negotiations

Pratt promoted to deputy chief Jeff Pratt is back in uniform after three years as a detective with the Hastings Police Department. Pratt was recently name deputy chief of police. He takes over the position left empty a year ago when Mike Leedy retired. Pratt will celebrate 25 years with Hastings Police Department this year.

THE BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION

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will be taking sealed bids on the following home at 5030 Squire Lane, Middleville, MI 49333. Bids will be accepted at the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Hwy., PO Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until October 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Home is on 5.43 acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Minimum Bid $160,000. More info and photos at www.barrycrc.org. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Envelope must be marked *SEALED BID*.

BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala, Chairman D. David Dykstra, Member 77571599 David D. Solmes, Member

NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions:

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Agricultural Preservation Board (5 positions: 2 representing Natural Resource Conservation, 2 representing Agricultural Interest, and 1 representing Real Estate or Development Interest) Building Authority (1 position) Charlton Park Village and Museum Board (4 positions, Citizen at Large) Commission on Aging Board (4 positions) Parks and Recreation Board (1 position, Citizen at Large) Road Commission (1 position) Solid Waste Oversight Committee (1 position, representing Health Association/Environmental Professional) Transit (1 position) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information.

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Nashville council has third resignation in a month

by Shari Carney Staff Writer In less than a month, three people have resigned from the Nashville Village Council.

Mike Kenyon, who has served as vice president of the Nashville Village Council, was not at the council’s Thursday, Oct. 11, meet-

ing. Instead, President Frank Dunham read aloud Kenyon’s letter of resignation, stating the resignation was effective Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Trustee Richard Harwood resigned Sept.

13, citing family obligations as the reason for his departure.

Trustee Mary Coll had submitted an email

COURT NEWS Daltin Cody Lingbeek, 17, of Battle Creek was sentenced Oct. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court for criminal sexual conduct, third degree, with a person 13 to 15 years old.

Lingbeek was ordered by Judge Amy McDowell to serve six months in jail, with credit for seven days served. He must pay $698 in court assessments and serve 24 months on probation. Lingbeek is court ordered to pay $75 per month toward assessments and obtain his GED. Three months of his jail time will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. Three additional charges of criminal sexual conduct, third degree, with a person 13 to 15 were dropped.

Aaron J. Ketchum, 41, of Hastings was sentenced in circuit court Oct. 10 for criminal sexual conduct, third degree, multiple variables and criminal sexual conduct, second degree, with a person under 13 years old.

Ketchum was ordered by Judge McDowell to serve 84 to 180 months in prison, with credit for 93 days served. He also must pay $266 in court assessments. Four additional charges of criminal sexual conduct, first degree, with a person under 13 and a charge of criminal sexual conduct, second degree, were dropped.

Paul David Vickery II, 34, of Delton was sentenced Oct. 11 in circuit court for possession of a non-narcotic drug. Judge McDowell

ordered Vickery to serve 30 days in jail, with credit for one day served. He must pay $1,698 in court assessments and serve 24 months of probation. He must attend drug court and pay $100 a month toward court assessments.

James Alan Lake, 33, of Hastings was sentenced Oct. 11 in circuit court for operating a vehicle with a high blood alcohol content.

Judge McDowell ordered Lake to serve 60 days in jail, with credit for one day served. He must pay $1,248 in court assessments and serve 12 months on probation. Lake’s license is suspended for 365 days and restricted after 45 days. The balance of his jail time will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. He must begin earning a GED while in jail and pay $150 per month toward assessments when he gets out of jail. A charge of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer was dropped.

Skylar Scott Ross-Matrau, 18, of Shelbyville was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Oct. 12 Court for possession of marijuana. Judge McDowell ordered Ross-Matrau to serve nine months on probation and pay $803 in court assessments. He must pay $90 per month toward assessments. Charges of possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy and use of marijuana, spice or salvia were dropped.

POLICE BEAT BEA Nashville Police seek information on break-ins Nashville Police responded to a morning break-in at the Nashville C-Store Oct. 15.

The glass in the front door of the Main Street store had been smashed. The officer responded to the alarm, but no witnesses or suspects were at the scene. A search of the business determined no one had entered the building.

Nashville Police checking the property at Bear’s Den party store on Main Street in Nashville around 3 a.m. Tuesday found the front door window smashed, but no one had entered the building. Similar incidents reportedly continued into Eaton County, said Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray, but no further information is available.

Nashville Police are asking people to call 517-852-9866 with any information.

String of vehicle thefts in Hastings Hastings Police responded to a call of two suspects breaking into a vehicle in the 600 block of Barfield Drive Oct. 10. Police did not locate the suspects, but started to receive several more complaints of thefts from cars, receiving 11 in all. During the investigation, with the assistance of the Michigan State Police and their K-9 unit, Hastings Police located two suspects and recovered several items that had been stolen. A South Hanover resident said her vehicle had been ransacked with items thrown all over the interior. The vehicle had been unlocked, she said, and a backpack, car cell phone charger, flash drives and medication were missing. On South Dibble Street, a resident said she was visiting her parents and when she was ready to leave noticed that a new ATV/Utility 2000pound winch was gone, along with a Nintendo DS handheld game Police arrested a 20-year-old Hastings man on charges of larceny from a motor vehicle and malicious destruction of property. A 16-yearold also was arrested but was released into the custody of his parents. The investigation is ongoing, and Hastings Police encourage people to lock their vehicles at all times.

Woman screams her way to jail Hastings Police responded Oct. 9 to a noise complaint at a home in the 400 block

of North Broadway. When officers arrived, a female was screaming inside the residence. Officers made contact with the woman who said she was upset at a friend.

While checking on the identities of the parties involved, police learned of a warrant for the woman’s arrest. As officers attempted to place her under arrest she declined and attempted to walk back inside of her residence. A struggle ensued and she was eventually taken into custody on an outstanding traffic warrant and for resisting and obstructing police.

Guns protected by six dogs Barry County Animal Control was called to assist Michigan State Police at a residence on M-78 in Bellevue Oct. 4.

Troopers were serving a search warrant on a possible report of a large number of firearms in the home. They broke through the door only to find several pitbulls inside. Animal Control staff discovered six dogs — our inside and two in the backyard. Two were removed by control pole and two others by leash and placed in the control truck. The four dogs were transported to the Barry County Animal Shelter until their owner reclaims them. The following day, troopers called Animal Control again and reported that the two remaining dogs had entered the residence through a sliding door. Troopers requested the dogs be removed. The dog’s owner was present when Animal Control arrived, provided proof the dogs were licensed, and took the dogs to his vehicle while police were in his home. Police found nearly 400 guns in the home (as reported in the Oct. 11 Banner.)

Student tries to enhance concentration Deputies were contacted Oct. 4 by DK Academy in reference to a suspected exchange of medication by students. No money was reportedly exchanged between the 19-year-old female and 18-year-old male students. A teacher said the students were honest with her and admitted that one had given the other two Ritalin tablets.

One student had asked the other for the pills to help concentrate in school.

Apparently, the student to whom the medication was prescribed had given pills to the other student several times in the past.

When asked by the deputy if they knew the exchange was illegal, the students said they did. The case remains open pending court disposition.

to Clerk Cathy Lentz Friday, Sept. 28, after the regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 27. Coll, however, was seated at the council table Thursday evening. With Trustee Johnny Hartwell absent and Harwood’s seat still open, Dunham needed at least four council members to have a quorum in order to pay the monthly bills. Coll’s resignation had yet to be approved by council.

Three individuals had applied for Harwood’s open seat: Gary White, Ben Langham and Darrin Fisher. White had submitted a letter of intention to council during the police committee workshop Thursday, Oct. 4. Langham and Fisher submitted letters earlier.

The first nomination of Gary White came from Trustee Terry Zoerman. When Dunham asked for a show of hands, Zoerman’s was the lone vote.

The second nomination came from Trustee Marcia Scramlin for Fisher. Dunham and Scramlin voted for Fisher, while Coll abstained. Coll said she did not think it was fair for her to vote, since she would be leaving as soon as the bills were paid.

“You need four votes to put someone on,”

High schooler suspended for carrying knife A 15-year old Hastings High School student was expelled from Hastings Area Schools, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16, after admitting to possessing a knife on school property and threatening another student Wednesday, Oct. 10.

During a disciplinary hearing Monday, the Hastings Board of Education, with board President Kevin beck and Secretary Donna Garrison absent, approved a motion to expel the student by a 4-1 vote with trustees Patricia Endsley, Jon Hart, Rob Longstreet, and Dan Patton voting in favor of the motion, and Gene Haas dissenting.

The student may submit a request for reinstatement no earlier than Jan. 1, 2013.

Students suspended after sharing tainted brownies A Delton Kellogg sixth grade student brought a plate of brownies to school Oct. 9 that allegedly contained a laxative. The brownies were given to 14 classmates.

A student spoke up and let an adult know the brownies possibly had the laxative baked into them.

Superintendent Paul Blacken said school officials acted immediately.

“No adverse affects were noticed by any student,” said Blacken. “A letter from the administration was sent home to all who received a brownie explaining what happened, and a school official and police officer would be personally speaking with everyone within 24 hours. The person who brought the brownies, and the person who distributed them were suspended from school while the investigation was completed. The kids are back in class, and all is now quiet.”

Lakewood gets into D3 district semifinals Dylan Durkee set a new Lakewood record for assists in a season with 17 in Lakewood’s 9-1 victory at Portland Monday in the opening round of the Division 3 state tournament.

Durkee had two assists, and scored once himself in the Vikings’ second win of the season over the Raiders.

The win put the Vikings into last night’s district semifinals against Maple Valley.

Stockbridge and Lansing Catholic were set to meet up in the other district semifinal Wednesday. The district final will be played Saturday at Fuller Street Field in Nashville.

Kalib McKinney had three goals, while Drew Durkee, Evan Knapp, Kyler Knapp, Joey Reed and Jake Waldron scored once each for the Vikings in the win Monday.

Kyler Knapp, Daniel Sauers and Jesse Darnell had two assists each, and Kevin Foltz added one.

Dane Hengesback scored the lone goal for Portland.

Brady Forman made seven saves in net for the Vikings.

said Clerk Cathy Lentz.

Zoerman swung his vote to Fisher, but the council still was one vote short.

“I will vote for Fisher,” said Coll.

Having the required votes, Fisher stood, was sworn in and took a seat at the table.

Later, as soon as the bills were approved

for payment, Coll gathered up her items and left. The meeting continued.

Coll had served on the village council 10 years, beginning in April 2002. Kenyon served a total of 12 years, from April of 1996 to November 1999 and a second time from April 2003 to the present.

TK students helping families whose homes burned

by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Two families within the Thornapple Kellogg School District were displaced by house fires last week, and the schools are reaching out in support.

No one was injured in either blaze.

The families affected are the Dawn and Merle Simmons II family and the Todd and Jane Young family.

The Simmons’ ranch-style home on Jackson Road was heavily damaged by fire Saturday, Oct. 6. Thornapple Township Fire Chief David Middleton said the blaze was reported about 11:30 a.m. and apparently started in a bedroom closet by a heat lamp.

Middleton said he did not have a dollar amount on the estimated damage to the home, but that it was heavily damaged by smoke.

The fire was contained mainly to two rooms in the home.

The Simmons’ have six children, the oldest children attending TK schools. Dawn Simmons and the children were home at the time the fire started and were able to get out of the house without injury.

Middleton said he believed the home had working smoke detectors.

A second fire Thursday, Oct. 11, destroyed the home of Todd and Jane Young at 6128 Big Pine Drive, between Hastings and Middleville The Young’s ranch-style home was destroyed by the blaze. They have two children in the TK schools. Hastings Fire Chief

Roger Caris said the home is a total loss, with an estimated value of $201,000. He said the department received the call about 10:45 a.m. and were assisted at the scene by Thornapple Township and Freeport fire departments.

Caris said the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

TK school students and staff collected clothing and funds to assist the families.

Quimby Road home destroyed by fire Tuesday A fire early Tuesday morning, Oct. 9, destroyed the home of Dan and Sue Carlson at 2876 Quimby Road, Hastings.

Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said he blaze was reported about 12:30 a.m.

Caris said the home is a total loss but did not have a dollar estimate on the value. He said the homeowners did not have insurance.

Caris said no one was home at the time the blaze started, and no one was injured.

Fire departments from Delton, Freeport and Thornapple Township assisted at the scene.

Caris said the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

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TK/Hastings girls improve to 5-0 in O-K Rainbow

by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The score was never very close Thursday night, but that didn’t mean the Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings girls didn’t have to work.

TK/Hastings’ Libby Betcher won her two individual races by a combined total of .69 seconds. The Trojan team won its O-K Rainbow dual at Grand Rapids Union High School by the final score of 97-65.

Betcher edged the Hawks’ Marielle Johnson in the 100-yard freestyle. Betcher touched the wall in 1 minute 3.52 seconds, and Johnson in 1:03.88. In the 100-yard breaststroke Betcher finished in 1:16.25, just

ahead of the Hawks’ Samantha Lesatz who touched the wall in 1:16.59.

“I always tell the kids, ‘don’t ever let anybody beat you in the last length,’ so they work hard on that,” said TK/Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel. “We haven’t lost more than one or two races in the last length all season.

They work hard to do that, and that’s good.”

The TK/Hastings girls haven’t lost any meets all season, improving to 8-0 in duals with the win and 5-0 in the conference.

“We had a couple of kids who really did well (tonight),” Schoessel said. “Overall some of the events we used as kind of a warm-up for the MISCA Meet, for example

TK/Hastings’ Emma Anderson splashes through the water on her way to a time of 1:12.47 in the 100-yard butterfly at Grand Rapids Union Thursday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer)

TK/Hastings’ Jennifer Tuokkola races towards victory in the 200-yard freestyle during Thursday’s O-K Rainbow dual at Grand Rapids Union. (Photo by Brett Bremer)

the medley relay, just to give them more time to swim together and practice their relay exchanges and so forth.”

The MISCA Meet was held Friday and Saturday at Eastern Michigan University, with the top swimmers from across all divisions in the state. The TK/Hastings medley relay team cruised to victory in 2:01.27 Thursday, with Kayla Strumberger, Alexa Schipper, Hannah Bashore and Kayla Kroells getting the win.

Jennifer Tuokkola matched Betcher’s two individual wins. She took the 500-yard freestyle in 6:13.40 and the 200-yard freestyle in 2:20.46.

Kourtney Dobbin took the other individual freestyle win for TK/Hastings, winning the 50-yard race in 28.08 seconds.

TK/Hastings also had Bashore win the 100yard butterfly in 1:05.07 and Strumberger win

the 100-yard backstroke in 1:06.81.

Kroells, Dobbin, Emma Anderson and Schipper took the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:53.15, and Bashore, Marissa Swanson, Strumberger and Kroells won the 400-yard freestyle in 4:11.60.

The Hawks’ lone win came in the diving competition, where Morgan Hitchings totaled 201.05 points. TK/Hastings’ Brieanna Sheldon was second with a score of 182.85.

“Their kids did very well. Their kids swam very well. They should be very proud of their effort,” Schoessel said.

The TK/Hastings girls host Creston in Hastings Thursday, then go to the Ottawa Hills Invitational Saturday.

Schipper had the top finish for the TK/Hastings team at the MISCA Meet, placing 19th in the 100-yard breaststroke in a time of 1:10.31. That was the only individual even

in which the Trojans’ had two girls competing. Libby Betcher was 65th in 1:14.01.

Shipper swam in four events. She also teamed with Strumberger, Bashore and Kroells for a 20th-place time of 1:55.91 in the 200-yard medley relay, placed 76th in the 200-yard individual medley in 2:25.51, and joined Kroells, Dobbin and Katy Garber to place 42nd in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:48.52.

In the other relay, the 400-yard freestyle, Bashore, Swanson, Strumberger and Kroells finished 48th with a time of 4:01.14.

TK/Hastings also had Kroells 77th in the 50-yard freestyle in 26.67, Strumberger 80th in the 100-yard backstroke in 1:06.95 and Bashore 36th in the 100-yard butterfly in 1:02.79.

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Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Walker passes the ball during the second set of her team’s 2-0 KVA victory at Olivet Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer)

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Delton Kellogg’s Faith Ferris (11) goes up to block an attack by Olivet’s Jessica Griffin Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer)

“now, only because, we have to cut down all our errors.”

“We’re going to try to do everything we can to put them in the right position to not have them move to get there. That’s all we can do.

We struggle. Our biggest thing is copmetitiveness.”

All that said, the Panthers are listed among the honorable mention teams in the Class C state rankings and they improved to 7-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 25-17, 25-19, 25-14 victory at Olivet Wednesday evening.

“We had probably more competitiveness today than we’ve had in a month,” Magelssen said Wednesday. “This is certainly Ali’s (Vanderwoude) best match by far.”

Vanderwoude led the Panther atttack with 19 kills and six aces. She also had two solo blocks and tied for the team-lead in diggs with six.

“She was waiting instead of being early all the time,” Magelssen said. “She was planning for the ball, where before she was just planning to a spot and hoping the ball would be there. I think she played with a little more intensity.”

Faith Ferris added seven kills for the Panthers.

Vanderwoude and Ferris need to hit well to carry the attack for Delton Kellogg, especially against good teams like the one the Panthers were set to face last night. Delton was scheudled to host Schoolcraft in a battle between two teams that were 7-0 in the KVA heading into the match.

Kristen Mohn had 12 assists and Kanoe Chaffee had ten in the win over Olivet. Delton also got three aces each from Mohn and Hannah Phommavongsa.

Rachel Parker and Phommavongsa matched Vanderwoude’s six digs, while Kaysie Hook and Libby Parker had five apiece. “(Olivet) served tough. They live and die with their serve. They’re going to make errors, but they’re also going to serve tough. The ones that they serve tough we better get our hands on and get it up. I thought we did a pretty good job of that. They aced us a few times, but we

Panther setter Kristen Mohn passes the ball up during Wednesday’s KVA contest at Olivet High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) also passed it pretty well. Little Libby Parker, I brought her up yesterday and threw her out there because we’re playing that six-up and she did a great job. She moved. She didn’t stand around and watch balls.”

Delton Kellogg closes out KVA matches with a trip to Pennfield Tuesday, then will head to the KVA Tournament in Olivet Saturday Oct. 27.

TK finally gets first O-K Gold win

by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Dan Dykstra rushed for two touchdowns.

Aaron Ordway kicked two field goals.

Cole Gahan had two interceptions.

Ben Jazwinski had two sacks.

And Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity football team scored victory number two on the season.

The Trojans traveled to Wayland and topped the Wildcats 39-8 Friday to improve to 2-6 overall and 1-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. TK closes out the regular season at home against Ottawa Hills this Friday.

The Trojans threw out the records heading into the contest.

“Tonight as just one game,” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. “I said, ‘make it your championship.’”

The Trojans did that, and the starters did it so well that everyone got to be involved in the

victory. Ruger was proud of the way they did their jobs and proud of the way they stood there on the sidelines rooting on the reserves.

Ordway scored the Trojans’ first points on a short field goal in the opening quarter, then TK exploded for 16 points in the second and 13 more in the third. Ordway would add a 41yard field goal in the second quarter.

Dykstra had the two touchdown runs, CJ Bronkema rushed for one, Garrett Harris rushed for one, and Cole Cronkwright caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Grant Allison.

Allison was 6-of-8 passing on the night for 89 yards. Nate Stahl led all Trojan receivers with three catches for 52 yards.

On the ground, Bronkema had seven rushes for 67 yards, Dykstra nine for 45 yards and Addison Schipper seven for 20 yards.

“We didn’t have those second and 12s and those second and 18s,” said Ruger. “That

helped out a lot. Our backs ran hard. Our quarterback made good decisions. Our offensive line got underneath them and gave us a place to go.”

The defense took care of all its duties as well.

“It didn’t matter if they ran into the middle, to the left or to the right. We had somebody there to make the tackle,” said Ruger.

In the secondary, the Trojan defenders knocked down passes and caught a couple.

Gahan had the two interceptions and Garrett Harris added one.

Connor Collier had a team-high six tackles for TK. Zack Kidder, Jacob Nelson, Noah Newton and Jazwinski had four each. Gahan added a blocked punt as well.

Wayland falls to 0-8 with the loss, and 0-4 in the O-K Gold.

The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 18, 2012 — Page 15

Lakewood girls win 10th straight championship

by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Don’t let the reaction fool you. The Vikings like to win conference championships.

But they also expect to. They won their

Tingley and four blocks from Taylor Shook.

Everyone contributed to the championship, as they have all season long for the top ranked team in the state in Class B. “Lets face it, I don’t have a signed scholarship player on this team,” Rowland said.

“They just play hard, they play with that experince and that’s nice. They know it’s a team effort.

“Truly, even from the bench. Sunshine coming in and giving us a few points is huge.

It gets you over the hump. Taylor VantLand is ready to go in, and let me get Beth (Tingley) a break, let her see what’s happening. You can do that with so much confidence with this team because they all are so ready to play. It’s hard to be like that, because I am not one that subs just to sub. I never have been. I’ve got to

Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team celebrates its tenth straight conference championship after winning Saturday’s Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Tournament at Portland High School. Team members are (front from left) Emily Kutch, Brooke Wieland, Olivia Davis, (back) Charlotte Smith, Sunshine Young, Taylor VantLand, Madison Neustifter, Taylor Shook, Vanessa Reynhout, Jordan Kietzman, Beth Tingley and Karly Morris. (Photo by Brett Bremer)

Lakewood setter Brooke Wieland sets the ball up as teammate Taylor Shook sets up for an attack during their contest with Portland at the CAAC-White Tournament Saturday in Portland. (Photo

by Brett Bremer)

tenth in a row Saturday.

There was no screaming mob scene.

Players celebrated louder for winning single points throughout Saturday’s Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Tournament than at the moment they actually knocked off the host Raiders in the championship game.

Of course, the Vikings’ outright league championship was clinched hours earlier when the Raiders upset Williamston in the semifinals.

“We’re happy. It’s just one of our first, hopefully, wins of the season as we come into postseason,” said Lakewood senior setter Brooke Wieland. “The postseason is very important. This kind of gets us ready.”

The Raiders did their best to push the Vikings. Lakewood topped the Raiders in the championship match 25-22, 25-17, 25-19.

A couple of aces by Alexza Kaiser and one

LHS girls going to finals for first time as a team

Lakewood’s Emily Barker (left) and Oliva Barker pose on the medal stand after Wednesday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at Pigeon Creek Golf Course in West Olive. Emily was fourth and Olivia fifth to help the Viking team earn a spot in the state finals for the first time.

by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is a first time for everything.

Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team will go to the Division 3 State Finals for the first time next weekend after placing second at Wednesday’s regional tournament hosted by Pigeon Creek golf Course. The finals will be held at Bedford Valley in Battle Creek Friday and Saturday.

“We have sent several individuals to the finals in years past, but is so cool to see the whole team go for the first time,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch.

“The weather was brutally tough today - 35 degree wind chill, gusts to 30 mph, some of the most miserable conditions I have seen for high school golf. On top of that, this course was long (5700 yards) and full of hazards.

Our girls really played tough despite the weather. It takes a very special athlete to endure a day like today both physically and mentally. I am so proud of this team.”

Only eight girls were under 100 on the day.

Three of them were Sailors.

South Christian earned the regional championship with a score of 376, led by individual medalist Megan Wieringa who shot an 87.

Lakewood was second with a 397, and Grand Rapids Christian was the third state qualifying team with a 416, beating out Holland Christian on the fifth-score tie-breaker.

Emily Barker led Lakewood with a 93 and Olivia Barker shot a 95, placing them fourth and fifth respectively.

“Emily Barker had a consistent front and back today,” said Kutch. “She took advantage of the holes she could and managed the course well. Olivia got off to a rough start on the front nine, but battled real hard on the back to post a 42. Water came into play on

almost every hole and she had a few errant shots on the front. But as a true number one player does, she fought hard and stayed very tough mentally to finish the round strong.”

Victoria Hager added a 102 for the Vikings and Kennedy Hilley a 107.

“Victoria, Kennedy, and Bryonna (Barton) also battled back after a few tough holes,” Kutch. “They are competitors and always give such a strong effort every time they go out there. The depth at number three, four and five was a huge advantage to the team score.”

Kutch said he through hits team’s practice round at Pigeon Creek last Saturday was key.

“The weather was almost identical and I think we came into this round with an edge,” said Kutch.

Wayland’s Ali Martus, Holland Christian’s Bre Luurtsema and Hamilton’s Taylor Johnson were the three individual state qualifiers from the regional. Martus shot a 92, Luurtsema a 95 and Johnson a 100.

Behind Wieringa for South Christian, Arancha Baron had the day’s second-best score at 91. Bridget Hemingway added a 95 and Kelsey Ballast scored a 103.

Grand Rapids Christian got a 95 from Rachel Harkema, a 103 from Marissa David, a 104 from Emma DeWitt and a 114 from Anna Prince. Grace Bolt added a 117, which was 16 shots better than the fifth score from Holland Christian.

Behind the top four teams, Wayland shot a 422, Unity Christian 423, Zeeland West 435, Allegan 435, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 437, Hamilton 444 and Thornapple Kellogg 468.

Sandra Gerou led TK with a 108. Amber VanMeter was second on the team with a 115.

Hannah Lamberg added a 121 and Maria Pamplona a 124.

by Mae Johnson helped Portland inch closer to the Vikings at the end of the first set, but after the Vikings saw a 24-19 lead slip to 2422 Wieland flipped up a set for Emily Kuth that she was able to put down for the final point.

Strong service runs by the Vikings’ Jordan Kietzman and Olivia Davis helped Lakewood push its lead from 11-10 to 20-11 in the middle of the second set.

Davis also stepped up and got the Vikings off to a 4-0 start with a run that included an ace at the beginning of set number three, and then she added a few big kills to keep her team in front throughout the set.

A tip by Wieland that found an opening in the Raider defense scored the final point for the Vikings.

“Portland played very hard,” Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland said. “They played well all day. They took it to Wiliamston. They played very hard. We had to make some changes against them to keep them off speed.

“We forced them in so then we could go deep on them. We got them into one-on-one situations, because they’re not singley going to stop our hitters, so we forced them into one-on-one. Brooke (Wieland) keeps everyone on edge because you don’t know what she’s going to do with that ball. We even solo blocked at one point, and pulled everybody off to pick up tips. Those types of little things.”

Kutch led the Viking attack against the Raiders, with 17 kills and added 17 digs.

Davis finished with 15 kills and four aces.

Wieland, who had 31 assists, did her best to push the attack.

“When our big hitters can get on top of the block they aren’t stopped very often. The quicker our offense is, the better it works,” said Wieland.

Lakewood also got 19 digs from Beth

Swim meet to go pink in cancer fight In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings High School girls swim team will use its meet on Tuesday, Oct. 23 as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds to donate to the American Cancer Society.

The meet, which begins at 6 p.m. at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center, will feature the team and its Eaton Rapids High School competitors wearing pink ribbons tied to their suits and the names of family members and friends who have struggled with breast cancer written on their arms and legs. The names of those who have been affected by breast cancer will also be announced at the meet.

The girls on both teams have been collecting donations and there will also be a special contest involved pink toy ducks and the sale of special shirts designed by Lexi Sensiba, a previous captain of the TK/Hastings team.

Fans are also encouraged to help the battle against cancer to wear pink.

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give this team credit. They keep their chins up. They’re ready when I need them.”

In the Vikings’ 25-9. 25-18, 25-14 win over Lansing Catholic in the semifinals Kutch led the attack with 13 kills. Wieland had eight kills, as well as 26 assists. They both had eight digs.

Tingley led the Viking defense with 12 digs and also had four aces. Davis finished with five aces, two blocks and six kills.

Lakewood also got six kills from Reynhout and four blocks from Shook.

Williamston topped Lansing Catholic in the match for third place on the day, while Corunna beat Stockbridge to finish in fifth place.

Lakewood starts play in the CAAC Cup at home tonight.

Charlotte takes advantage of early mistakes by Lakewood

by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Orioles didn’t move the ball very far in the first half, but they didn’t have to.

Charlotte’s varsity football team scored a 42-7 victory over Lakewood in the Vikings final home game of the season Friday.

Charlotte scored 35 points in the first half, 14 in the opening quarter and another 21 in the second, but had less than 200 yards of offense at the break.

“We had two turnovers on kickoffs. They had two drives right away that started inside our 30. They had less than 200 yards of offense in the first half, and they had 35 points. We can’t make those mistakes,” said Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher.

Lakewood did pick up its play in the second half, getting the lone points of the third quarter on a 6-yard touchdown run by quarterback Alex Potter.

Potter as 4-of-11 passing for 27 yards. He was intercepted once.

Zach Kilbourn led the Lakewood offense

with ten rushes for 66 yards. The Vikings had just 75 yards on the ground. Kilbourn also had two receptions for 15 yards.

The Viking defense was led by Lars Pyrzinski, who had 11 tackles. Kilbourn had six tackles and Paul Hager had six too.

Ryan Bartolacci was 6-of-10 passing for Charlotte, for 139 yards and three touchdowns. He tossed touchdown passes to Latrell Levanduski, Anthony Charameda and Blane Heisler.

Charameda also rushed 20 times for 104 yards and two scores. Levanduski added six rushes for 41 yards and the Orioles’ other touchdown.

“They are a good team and we came out flat,” Boucher said.

The Vikings will do everything they can this week to make sure that doesn’t happen Friday when they travel to take on the rival Bulldogs.

Lakewood is now 1-8 on the season. The Bulldogs are 2-6 after a 44-14 loss to Leslie Friday night.

Turnovers and their returns put Lions in big hole at G-A Galesburg-Augusta scored three touchdowns, on plays of 82, 86 and 71 yards within a seven minutes span in the second quarter.

That killed any momentum the Maple Valley varsity football team had built up between its homecoming victory last week and that point in this Friday’s contest. The Rams went on to top the visiting Lions 35-8.

Richie Waite scored on an 82-yard run for the Rams with eight minutes left in the second quarter, putting the first points of the night up on the scoreboard.

Lion quarterback Beau Johnson had his only two passes of the night picked off. Luke Ragotzy returned one 86 yards for a touchdown with just under six minutes left in the first half. Waite returned the next one 71 yards for a score 1:09 before the break.

Waite added a 38-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter, then Ragotzy capped off the scoring for the Rams, hauling in a three-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Born.

Dylan Kennedy scored the Lions’ lone touchdown on a 44-yard run with 6:09 left in the game. Ryan Nisse added the extra-point kick for Maple Valley.

Born also had two passes picked off, but neither Austin Gonser or Tommy Mudge were able to advance theirs like the Rams had.

The Lions outgained the Rams on offense, 291 yards to 245. Maple Valley got 276 yards on the ground. Garrett Miller led the way with eight rushes for 96 yards. Kennedy carried it 14 times for another 64 yards. Anthony Mahler added four rushes for 44 yards, and completed his one pass attempt in the contest for 15 yards to Nisse.

The Rams’ attack was a bit more balanced, getting 154 yards rushing and 91 passing.

Born was 4-of-7 for the 91 yards. Kyle Mallwitz had a 32-yard reception, and Waite had a 33-yard catch and run.

Waite finished with 14 rushes on the night, for 102 yards. Sean Kerney added ten carries for 33 yards.

Matt Wehr led the Lion defense with ten tackles. Diego Pesina had seven and Tommy Mudge had four.

Waite had nine tackles and Mallwitz nine for the Rams.

The Lions are now 3-5 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this season. The Rams improve to 2-6.

Maple Valley closes out the regular season with a trip to Schoocraft Friday. The Eagles are 8-0, ranked second in the state in Division six, and they clinched at least a share of the conference championship with a 42-7 win at Delton Kellogg Friday night.

Bowling Scores Tuesday Mixed B.C. Red Cross 19; Boyce Milk Haulers 17.5; Hurless Machine 16; Hometown Lumber 16; J-Bar Antique Tractors 15.

High Games - Ray B. 232; George H. 213; SIS 191; Dawn W. 191; Dan W. 171; Sharon B. 170; Becky R. 157; Melvin B. 146; Rebecca G. 146.

High Series - George H. 564; Ray B. 524; Dawn W. 477.

Monday Mixerettes Dewey’s Auto Body 19-5; Kent Oil 17-7; Dean’s Dolls 13-11; Nashville Chiropractic 11-13; Creekside Growers 11-13.

Good Games and Series - B. Hathaway 181-457; S. Dunham 160-464; D. Snyder 196539; V. Carr 221-587; B. Anders 156; J. Alflen 177-509; J. Rice 190-488; L. Elliston 194-567.

Senior Citizens Sun Risers 16-8; Three Gals & a Guy 15-9; Usedtobe #1 14-10; Butterfingers 13.5-10.5; Just Having Fun 11.5-12.5; M&M’s 11-13; Kuempel 11-13; Early Risers 10-14; Ward’s Friends 9-15; King Pins 9-15.

Women’s Good Games and Series - M. Wieland 191-487; R. Murphy 192-515; G. Scobey 178-469; E. Dunham 175-452; N.

Boniface 170.

Men’s Good Games and Series - L. Dunn 209-494; L. Brandt 201; R. McDonald 207570; C. Atkinson 186-456; H. Gibson 150433; B. Akers 190-529; R. Walker 162-500; M. Saldivar 187; G. Bennett 175-436.

Wednesday PM Court Side 19-5; Delton Suds 15-9; Boniface Construction 14-10; Hair Care 1410; Eye & ENT 10-14.

Good Games and Series - J. Rice 217-553; T. Christopher 178; S. Stevens 122-349; J. Pettengill 131-378; P. Shellington 157-415; S. Beebe 181; K. Moore 145-332; N. Boniface 169.

Thursday Angels Riverfront Vin. Ser. 16.5-7.5; Moore’s Apts.

15-9; Varney’s Const. 14-10; Hastings Bowl 13.5-6.5; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 13-11; Miller Farm Repair 10-10; D.J. on the Roll 8-16.

High Games and Series - C. Gdula 165; C. Miller 194; J. Moore 201; C. Purdum 176; B. Noteboom 168; A. Castelein 219; W. Barker 151; D. Curtis 173; C. Hurless 167; J. Gasper 193; Ca. Shellenbarger 156; Colleen S. 211553; M. Weiler 132; B. Brown 138; J. WOod 149; C. Cooper 191; N. Taylor 162; L. Kendall 156.

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Schoolcraft clinches KVA championship in Delton

by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers frustrated the Eagles for a while - just not long enough.

Schoolcraft’s varsity football team improved to 8-0 on the season and clinched a share of the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship at Delton Kellogg Friday with a 42-7 win over the host Panthers.

The Eagles posed for pictures on the north end of the field, while the 0-8 Panthers walked off the south end ready to start working on a win to get their first victory of the season next Friday. Delton ends the season at Olivet.

“Gotta keep working. Gotta keep working to get better,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Ryan Bates after the game. “We just played absolutely the best team in our league.

They’ve already beat the big boys. They’ve

got Hackett left. We knew we were in a ball game coming in. Our goal was to try to control the clock as much as we could in the first half so we could keep their offense off the field.”

The Panthers did that, but the Eagles don’t need much clock to score.

Delton Kellogg’s first drive ate up nearly half of the first quarter, but ended in a missed 32-yard field goal attempt. Delton Kellogg’s second drive ate up nearly five minutes and ended in a three-yard touchdown run by Cole Ritchie and an extra-point kick by Cole Mabie.

But in between those two long Delton drives, the Eagles moved 80 yards in four plays. Blake Zemek finished off the touchdown drive with a 15-yard run and Brennan Vaughn added the extra-point. The Eagle drive took just 51 seconds

“We made two goals in the second half,” Bates said. “Our two goals were to hold them to seven points in the second half and put a couple points in. We held them to seven in the second half, but we just came up shot on the offensive end.”

Clark got the only touchdown of the second half, finishing with four for the night, ending the Eagles’ first drive of the second half with a two-yard TD plunge.

“I thought our offense was able to move the ball on them early. I thought they made some defensive adjustments that really slowed us down,” Bates said. “They were able to send some backers and got our gaps filled up and it was tough for us to be able to move the ball a little bit towards the end of the first half. We had some turnovers that hurt us, and they’re a good football team. They’re coming. They’re the best defensive football team in our league.”

Ritchie had 15 rushes for 51 yards to lead the Delton Kellogg offense.

“Cole Ritchie is just a beast,” Bates said.

“He’s a good hard runner. He’s a good line-

backer. He’s one of our captains. He’s a hardcore kid. He’s a good solid runner and he was a tight end for us last year because we needed a tight end. He volunteered to play it and played tight end all season. We needed a running back this year and he said I’ll play it.

He’s just that type of kid who does what we ask him to do.”

Justice Kimbrue had 26 yards on 13 rushes, and Kenmark Maligat ran hard for 22 yards on five carries.

Josh Arkwright completed the only pass for Delton, for 20 yards to Ritchie.

“It’s tough. It’s always tough when you have this type of a season,” Bates said. “The kids keep coming back to practice every day and we have Saturday practices. They don’t miss any practices. They just keep working and they have as good of an attitude as you can with a season like this and we just keep working on playing together play as a family play for each other.”

Schoolcraft will look to clinch the outright KVA title when it plays host to Maple Valley this Friday.

Panther running back Kenmark Maligat holds on to the football as he races ahead for a 12-yard gain during the second quarter against Schoolcraft Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer)

Schoolcraft running back Benny Clark looks for room to run as Delton Kellogg’s Hunter Smith (52), Justice Kimbrue (3) and Dakota Warren (50) give chase during the second quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer)

Lions win last regular season game, host district final Sat. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team is hosting a Division 3 boys’ soccer district tournament this week.

The Lions had an opening round bye and were set to open district play at Lakewood High School yesterday against the Vikings, who beat Portland 9-1 in the opening round Monday.

Stockbridge beat Olivet 5-0, and Lansing Catholic topped Leslie 4-0 in the in the two other opening round games of the district

tournament Monday. They were set to meet at Stockbridge for their district semifinal Wednesday.

The district championship game is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Fuller Street Field in Nashville.

Maple Valley closed out the regular season by scoring its second win of the year against Bellevue Thursday. The Lions won 3-2, breaking a 2-2 tie with a second half goal to win it.

The Eagles’ next drive, after Ritchie’s touchdown, took two plays and just under 30 seconds. Tom Hurst completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to Zach Decker for a 13-7 Schoolcraft lead.

Delton fumbled the ensuing kick-off, and Schoolcraft took over at the Delton 22-yard line. An offside penalty on Delton moved the Eagles five yards closer, then Benny Clark rushed 17 yards for a touchdown on the next play. The Eagles added a two-point conversion pass to make it 21-7.

That was only half the touchdowns the Eagles would score in the second quarter as they pushed their lead to 35-7 by the half.

Schoolcraft had a two-play, 76-yard drive that ended in a 60-yard touchdown run by Clark and a five-play, 43-yard drive that ended in an 8-yard Clark TD run.

Clark finished the night with seven carries for 160 yards.

Delton Kellogg running back Cole Ritchie drags Schoolcraft’s Nick Cakmakci as he runs through a hole in the line during the first quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer)

Saxon soccer shut out in districts

by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon senior Maxwell Clark left the field with an injury with just under 19 minutes to play in the second half of Monday’s Division 2 District Opener at Grand Rapids Christian High School.

He was out about ten minutes. When he returned to the field, it took only about a minute and a half for him to get two very good scoring chances. One came on a leftfooted shot from the top of the 18 that the Eagle keeper snagged. The next chance came after fellow senior Ian Beck raced up the left side and put the ball into Clark who chipped a shot just over the Eagle net.

That’s how things went all night for the Saxons in a 4-0 season-ending loss to Grand Rapids Christian. The Eagles buried their best chances in the net. The Saxons best chances just missed their mark.

Clark had shot go off the football crossbar, just behind the soccer crossbar at the south end of the field in the first half. Hastings’ Tanner Roderick rifled a shot that was deflected just wide. Alex Cherry deflected a crossing pass from Roderick just wide. Ben Kolanowski and Adam Hyrsl closed in on the Eagle net once together late in the second half, and Hyrsl had a hard shot go just wide.

The Saxons were just inches from getting a goal with four minutes left. Roderick booted

Hastings’ Matt Johnson pushes the ball through the midfield as Grand Rapids Christian’s Brian Holwerda gives chase midway through the first half Monday. (Photo

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Hastings’ Ben Kolanowski is upended by the Eagles’ Tony Dykhouse as he goes up for a header during the second half of Monday’s district opener at Grand Rapids Christian High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer)

a corner kick into the middle. Cherry found it and hit a shot that would up trickling towards the goal-line after it went through the crowd in front of the net. Christian midfielder Zachary DeWindt jumped over at the last second and cleared it off the line.

“We fought throughout the game,” said Hastings head coach Ben Conklin. “I don’t think we gave up. It just wasn’t there for us tonight. Those couple early goals of theirs really set us back on our heels. We kind of fought back in the first half, almost had one.

Second half we still played pretty strong, we just didn’t get the ball cleared like we like and we weren’t able to keep the possession like we’re used to.”

Christian scored the game’s first goal in the fifth minute, with Mpindi crashing the net and heading in a corner kick from teammate Jacob Witte.

The score stayed 1-0 until the 25th minute, when Tyler Romero sent a free kick from midfield to the front of the Saxon net. It bounced twice in the box, sitting up nicely for David Plantinga to turn and blast a shot by Hastings keeper Travis Mathews.

It was 2-0 at the half. Grand Rapids Christian added a goal by Gabe Mitogo in the 54th minute and one by David Urena in the 64th minute to seal the win. Urena and Ian Adams earned the second-half assists for the Eagles. On both goals the Eagles found space moving the ball through the middle of the Saxon defense.

Grand Rapids Christian advanced to take on Lowell in the district semifinals at Lowell Wednesday. The Red Arrows opened postseason play with a 4-0 victory over Thornapple Kellogg Monday.

Nick Proeske scored both goals for Lowell.

“It’s going to be difficult next season, losing 11 seniors and two foreign-exchange student seniors, so 13 seniors overall out of a team of 20,” Conklin said after Monday’s loss to the Eagles. “It’s going to be difficult, but I think we’ve got the talent coming up that we can still put together a good squad, especially with the juniors coming back that have been together for a long time.”

Hastings ends this season with a record of 11-9-1.

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Cougars clinch share of OK Gold title in Hastings

by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons may have been able to come back from a one touchdown deficit in the final nine minutes Friday, but a two touchdown deficit was too much against the Cougars’ defense.

Grand Rapids Catholic Central improved to 8-0, and clinched at least a share of the OK Gold Conference championship, with a 28-14 victory over the Saxons in Hastings.

The Cougars’ Ryheem Stokes started the game with a 54-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and basically ended it with a 75yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. In between, he added a oneyard touchdown run in the third quarter.

“They spread it out and ran the ball on us,” said Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher.

“We didn’t tackle particularly well. They had two or three big plays plays. when you give up big plays to a gifted athletes it’s tough.”

On the other side, the Saxons weren’t getting the big plays they needed. Hastings had just 250 yards of offense, 205 of it coming on

60 rushes. Stephen Shaffer had a solid game, rushing 29 times for 104 yards, but was held to 3.6 yards per carry.

The Saxons pride themselves on being able to complete long, methodical drives down the field. Against Catholic Central though, it wasn’t easy to sustain those drives.

“They’ve got a great scheme and they’re athletically very gifted and very physical,” Rademacher said.

“They’ve got a great scheme. They’re very solid with what they did. They stayed on assignment and didn’t run around and get confused.”

After Stokes’ opening TD and kicker Mwenda Righa’s extra-point kick put the Cougars up 7-0, Hastings took its only lead of the game one a 26-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion run by Shaffer in the second quarter. That TD came on just the second play of a drive that started at the Cougar 33-yard line.

Catholic Central answered before the half with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Jon Marosi to Nick Marosi, then added another

Righa extra-point to lead 14-8 at the break.

Stokes scored the only touchdown of the third quarter, on a one-yard run.

Hastings pulled to within 21-14 on a fouryard touchdown run by Jon French about three minutes into the fourth quarter, but that score was quickly followed by Stokes’ kickoff return for a score.

“I’m proud of our kids,” Rademacher said.

“We played tough. We never gave up.”

Stokes finished the game with 17 rushes for 174 yards. Jon Marosi was 4-of-6 passing for 55 yards.

Chase Huisman completed two of his four passes for Hastings, for 45 yards. Michael Eastman had both the Saxon receptions.

On the ground, French added 69 yards on 14 carries.

Michael Hart led the Saxon defense with six tackles. Eastman had six too. James Lee added five tackles. Miguel Arjona intercepted a pass, and Kenny Cross and Logan Bleam each had a fumble recovery.

Hastings didn’t turn the ball over in the game.

Hastings running back Stephen Shaffer looks for a hole in the Catholic Central defense on a first half run Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons are now 6-2 overall, and will close out the regular season against South Christian in Byron Center. The Saxons and Sailors are tied for second place in the OK

Gold standings at 3-1, behind the 4-0 Cougars who take on Wayland Friday.

Saxons going back to state golf finals DK girls finish as KVA runners-up Hackett Catholic Central and Delton Kellogg both had their top five earn conference honors Tuesday at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship hosted by Hackett at Portage West Middle School.

The Fighting Irish had four girls earn allconference, and one honorable mention allconference performer, clinching the league championship. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ cross country team capped off a runner-up season in the KVA with two all-conference performers and three honorable mention allconference runners.

Christi Boze led the Panthers, finishing 12th in 20 minutes flat. Hackett’s leader was just ahead of her, as Lucy Ankenbauer was fourth in 19 minutes 54 seconds.

Pennfield’s Audria Bornamann was far and away the league champion, finishing in 19:11.

Kalamazoo Christian’s Kate McLain was second in 19:48 and Jessica Rushford third in

19:52.

The top 14 runners earned all-conference honors, while finishers 15-21 were honorable mention all-conference.

Hackett ended the race with 58 points.

Delton Kellogg was second with 71, followed

by Olivet 87, Schoolcraft 112, Pennfield 119, Kalamazoo Christian 134, Maple Valley 159, Galesburg-Augusta 188 and Constantine 211.

Delton Kellogg also had Megan Grimes 13th in 21:39, Sarah Rendon 16th in 21:52, Sammi Cleary 19th in 22:05 and Marcie Stevens 22nd in 22:28.

Behind Rushford for Maple Valley, Hanna Kyle was 31th in 23:15, Emma McGlocklin 36th in 23:40, McKayla Lamance 40th in 23:57 and Elizabeth Wetzel 54th in 25:59.

Hackett also won the boys’ meet Tuesday, with 52 points, edging Schoolcraft which finished with 54 points. Kalamazoo Christian was third with 82 points, followed by Maple

Valley 83, Constantine 114, Delton Kellogg 166, Parchment 175, Olivet 187 and Pennfield 247.

Schoolcraft’s Zach Wehner and Kalamazoo Christian’s Dough Hollett battled for the individual title, as the only two guys to finish the race in less than 17 minutes. Whener won it, in 16:21, with Hollett finishing in 16:24.

Schoolcraft’s Matt Ring was third in 17:07.

Delton Kellogg’s Jarryd Calhoun earned all-conference honors with his fifth-place time of 17:22.

The Delton team also had Zach Haas 21st in 18:20, Alex Stevens 44th in 20:18, Dylan Kelley 46th in 20:26 and Brock Mueller 50th in 20:38.

Maple Valley was one point out of third place, with Kyle Brumm 12th in 17:54, Andrew Brighton 13th in 17:56, Micah Bromley 16th in 18:04, Austin Rood 17th in 18:08 and Sam Benedict 25th in 18:38.

Saxon spikers playing pretty well The O-K Gold Conference doesn’t get any tougher than what the Saxons and Trojans will face tonight (Oct. 18).

Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg travel to South Christian for a varsity volleyball quad where the Trojans and Saxons will not face the Sailors as well as the Wayland Wildcats.

The Saxons and Trojans just met up Tuesday night in Hastings, where Thornapple Kellogg’s girls scored a 22-25, 28-26, 25-18,

25-21 victory over the Saxons..

Hastings head coach Val Slaughter said that her team “played great volleyball.”

The defense led the way for Hastings, with Nikki Redman recording 13 digs and Taylor Warner nine. Rachel Quillen and Grace Bosma had three blocks each.

Corrie Osterink led the front row attack for the Saxons with 12 kills, Quillen and Bosma both added another five each. Erin Goggins

The Hastings varsity volleyball team celebrates its championship after a 4-0 day at the Leslie Invitational Saturday.

had 18 assists and led the Saxon team with three aces for the night.

Hastings was on a roll coming into the match, having won the championship Saturday at the Leslie tournament with a 4-0 record for the day. It wasn’t all smooth sailing though, as the Saxons dropped the first set in each of their first three matches.

The Saxons defeated Springport 23-25, 2523, 15-10, Michigan Center 20-25, 25-19, 256, Vandercook Lake 23-25, 25-16, 25-7 and finally Leslie 25-16, 25-15.

Slaughter said her team played its best match of the day in final win over the host Blackhawks.

Quillen had a fantastic day at the net for Hastings, with 30 kills and seven solo blocks.

She also had four assists.

Quillen had a team-high six aces. Redman and Goggins added five aces each.

Goggins finished the day with 53 assists.

Osterink chipped in 19 kills and Bosma 13.

Bosma and Christine Maurer added three blocks each. Sarah Taylor added another 12 kills. Warner had 19 digs.

The Saxon team is now 28-18-5 for the season.

At the first OK Gold Conference quad of the season last Thursday, the Saxons took on Ottawa Hills and Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Hastings.

Hastings topped the Bengals 25-10, 25-6, 25-10 with Redman recording eight aces, Quillen seven kills, Taylor six kills and Goggins 14 assists and four aces.

The Saxons played a tough first set against the Cougars, but wound up falling in three 2826, 25-15, 25-10.

Osterink had six kills and Bosma five for Hastings. Goggins had 13 assists. Quillen finished with five blocks while Bosma added four. Ally Owen had a team-high four aces.

Golf Course in Battle Creek Friday and Saturday. The Red Hawks shot a 392.

Coldwater was fourth with a 400, followed

by Three Rivers 403, Otsego 407, Vicksburg 407, Harper Creek 445, Stevensville Lakeshore 453, Sturgis 494 and Niles 528.

Plainwell’s Darby Wagner was the day’s individual champion, with an 81. Marshall’s Amanda Genise was second with an 84.

Behind Wagner for the Trojans, Katlin O’Connell shot a 97, Catherine Lemus a 106 and Abbie Losiewski a 107.

Marshall added Sammi Price’s 92, Annie Cape’s 106 and Jill Puckett’s 110 to Genise’s score.

The three individual state qualifiers from the regional were Harper Creek’s Jozlin Johnson who shot an 87, Three Rivers’ Holly Hines who fired an 88, and Coldwater’s Anna Wendorf who shot a 95 and then had to win a play-off with Vicksburg’s Abbey Stasik for the final spot.

Parchment rallies in regulation, then beats Delton in shoot-out Delton Kellogg lost two two-goal games to Parchment during the Kalamazoo Valley Association season.

The Delton varsity boys’ soccer team pulled closer Tuesday, but not ahead.

Parchment won the teams’ Division 3 District Opener, in Parchment, 4-3 in a shootout.

The host Panthers survived by the skin of their teeth. Delton had the lead three different times in the ball game. Lucas Hansen scored all three goals for Delton Kellogg during regulation, including one with 13 minutes and 35 seconds to play that put his team up 3-2.

Delton Kellogg held that one-goal lead into the final minute of regulation when Parchment’s Brandon Linglead found the back of the net with just 16 seconds left.

The teams then played through two scoreless overtime halves before heading to the shoot-out.

Each of Hansen’s three goals gave Delton the lead in the game. He scored his first in the sixth minute. Delton held that lead for more

than 25 minutes, until Travis Lind scored for Parchment 8:20 before the half.

Hansen scored early in the second half too, to put his team up 2-1, but Charlie Eaton answered five minutes later to tie the game again.

Parchment outshot Delton 16-15 in the contest.

Delton Kellogg closed out the regular season with a 4-2 loss at Lawton.

Cole Mabie and Keith Malachowski scored the two goals for Delton Kellogg.

Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie said he was impressed with his goalkeeper despite the four goals against. He did make 12 saves.

“Landon Grizzle stepped up his game with two of our starting defenders hampered with injuries,” coach Mabie said. “His play kept us in the game. We have played six games in the last two weeks and had five starters get hurt.

Their replacements are doing well to fill their positions. Lawton’s players played a well organized game.”

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Hastings running back Kenny Cross gets a hand-off from quarterback Chase Huisman in the backfield during Friday night’s OK Gold Conference contest with Grand Rapids Catholic Central inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Dan Goggins)

There were only seven golfers under 90 in the challenging wet, windy conditions at Angles Cross Golf Course in Vicksburg Wednesday.

Three of them were from Hastings.

Hastings’ varsity girls’ golf team won its second consecutive Division 2 Regional championship, outscoring runner-up Plainwell 367 to 391.

The Saxon team had three girls among the top seven scorers and a fourth in the top 20.

Kylee Nemetz led the way, shooting an 87 which put her in a tie for third place individually.

Teammates Lindy Kloosterman and Katie Brown tied for sixth place with a pair of 89s.

Hastings also had Amanda Sarhatt finish 19th with a 102. Courtney Rybiski had the Saxons’ fifth score, a 117.

Marshall was the third team from the regional to qualify for the Division 3 State Finals, which will be held at Bedford Valley

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TKHS girls get first conference title since 2007

by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It wasn’t far into the girls’ race when the rest of the leaders let South Christian sophomore Alexis Miller go at Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park.

Miller won the race in 19 minutes 9.0 seconds. Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Melissa Winchester was second in 19:18.9.

When Miller pulled away, Winchester still had her goal in sight, beating Hastings’ Trista Straube, which she managed to do for the first time. The Saxon junior was third in 19:25.6.

“Winchester was just haunting her the entire race,” said Hastings head coach Steve Collins.

Winchester wasn’t even sure she was going to run this fall. She followed a bit begrudgingly in the footsteps of sisters Rebecca and Allyson and brother Keith her freshman year, all cross country runners at TK who have gone out to collegiate careers. It was August before she decided she wanted to return to the team for her sophomore season.

Thornapple Kellogg girls’ head coach Tammy Benjamin said she didn’t do anything to try and convince Winchester to return.

“She had to come to that decision on her own and she decided she wanted to run. That was good. A good decision on her part,” Benjamin said.

“I just kind of missed it, because I missed out on camp. Practices are fun with the team,” Winchester said.

The team has been happy to have her. The Trojans clinched their first O-K Gold Conference championship since 2007 Tuesday, winning the conference meet by 20 points over runner-up South Christian.

The Trojans finished with 27 points, thanks to five girls in the top eight and seven in the top 18. South Christian ended the day with 47

The Saxons’ Ariel Moore cruises along at Johnson Park during Tuesday afternoon’s O-K Gold Conference Meet.

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Like Winchester, Walter was in second for much of the race behind Catholic Central’s Matt Lennon. But he was never too far behind. “(Lennon) went out fast,” Walter said.

“My plan was to pass him at the one-mile mark, but he ended up holding his pace so then I ended up getting him at the two-mile.

“After that, the gap just kept increasing from there.”

“It was right after the hill. He had used a lot of energy on that hill, then he looked back at me and I knew. That’s when I knew he was falling off.”

“We thought the race was probably going to start solving itself right after the first mile,” said TK boys’ coach Josh Reynolds, “but for it to go all the way to the two-mile mark and for David to be several meters back up until that point I think that’s a good lesson to take into the regional meet which is what we’re going to need and also into the state meet.

We’re going to be tested there, and he’s going to have to have that character to dig deep to know that even if there’s a barrier in front of him he has got the strength and he’s got the inner-drive to take that risk to jump to that next group.”

Reynolds said that Walter really started learning those lessons freshman year.

“It still goes back to him being willing his first two years to work hard and be uncomfortable under upperclassmen,” Reynolds said. “I think it still kind of goes back to that, when we had Carl Olsen and Dustin Brummel and David was the underclassmen and was willing to go out and run with those upperclassmen and run as long as he could right on their heels and keep putting in that time. That

Thornapple Kellogg’s Melissa Winchester leads a pack that includes (back from left) Hastings’ Trista Straube and South Christian’s Alexis Miller and Megan Schwartz early on during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) points, followed by Grand Rapids Catholic 42 points, clinching the conference title for the Cougars. Wayland was second with 45 Central 79, Hastings 93 and Wayland 125.

The TK boys had something to celebrate points, followed by South Christian 69, too, with junior David Walter winning the Thornapple Kellogg 86, Hastings 105 and Ottawa Hills 178. boys’ race in 17:27.4.

The TK girls celebrated by waving an orange “Middleville” flag high above them as they ran around and cheered during the junior varsity race.

“I said to Mel, ‘if we can wrap this up tomorrow that gives me one conference championship with all the Winchester girls.

Let’s get after it,’” Benjamin said. “And Casey (Lawson) is so excited to have a team conference championship. It’s always fun when you’re winning, but when your team wins its so much better than when just you have individual success. Team successes are so much better. This is a great group.

“I’ll enjoy that for the rest of the day, for sure.”

Lawson was fourth in 20:02.7. TK also had Olivia Lamberg sixth in 20:31.6, Janie Noah seventh in 21:09.5 and Shelbi Shepherd eighth in 21:23.6. The six and seven runners for the Trojan team were Bryn Beyer who was 12th in 21:40.9 and Taylor Ward who was 18th in 22:15.1.

Straube was one of two top ten finishers for Hastings. Ariel Moore was ninth in 21:23.9.

“Ariel did very well,” said coach Collins.

“She came through with a nice race. She’s been injured, with a back issue, and she put together a good race. She’s trying to work her way up in the conference for all-conference and she came through with a great race today.”

Hastings also had Rachel Rimer 22nd in Hastings’ Brandon Gray gets to the finish line just ahead of Thornapple Kellogg’s 22:42.8, Olivia Rose 28th in 23:06.3 and Wyatt DeLeeuw at the end of Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park.

Maria Palacio 31st in 23:37.2.

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The Saxons’ Jake Miller works his way up the hill at Johnson Park during Tuesday afternoon’s O-K Gold Conference Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) has transferred into this year where now he’s a little more independent, but he’s learned those lessons of what uncomfortable feels like and knows that he can move past that.”

Behind Walter, Daniel Vannette was 12th in 18:31.0, Austin LaVire 18th in 18:54.7, Conor Leach 24th in 19:10.4 and Joe Gaikema 31st in 19:54.0.

Hastings was led by Ronnie Collins’ eighth-place finish. He came in at 18:23.9.

It was a tough day for the Saxons. Ronnie had been third at the last couple league jamborees. Jake Miller, who had been the Saxons’ top runner for much of the year, was battling injury. He was fourth for the team, and 25th overall in 19:15.4.

Hastings also had Chance Miller 16th in 18:41.9, Garrett Bowers 23rd in 19:06.8 and Brandon Gray 33rd in 20:04.1.

The Trojans and Saxons will both head to Carson City-Crystal for their Division 2 Regional Meet Saturday (Oct. 27).

Youngsters lead Lakewood girls’ team at the Color Run Belding won the boys’ and girls’ championships at Tuesday afternoon’s Saranac Color Run, as both teams put four runners in the top ten.

Delton Kellogg had its girls’ team place fourth and the boys’ sixth. Lakewood’s girls were sixth and the boys ninth.

Freshman Olivia Louthan led the Viking girls’ team, finishing 29th overall in 23 minutes 17.9 seconds. Two sophomores and two juniors took the other four top scoring places for Lakewood.

Sophomore Anja Gimse was 39th in 24:18.5 and her classmate Brooke Stahl was 44th in 24:28.9. Junior Lindsey Tooker was 46th in 24:40.0 and her classmate Mycah Ridder was 48th in 24:48.5.

Comstock Park senior Amanda Clancio won the race in 20:10.0.

Delton Kellogg’s Christi Boze wasn’t too far behind Clancio, placing third in 20:29.1.

Belding freshman Teresa Myles was second in 20:20.4.

Behind Boze for Delton, Sarah Rendon was 18th in 22:13.9, Megan Grimes 21st in 22:41.0, Marcie Stevens 23rd in 22:52.0 and Sammi Cleary 32nd in 23:34.7.

Belding finished with 42 points, ahead of Comstock Park 43, Saranac 66, Delton Kellogg 95, Fowler 120, Lakewood 182, Portland St. Patrick 186, Central Montcalm 233 and Bellevue NTS. Senior Traviss Wilkerson was 27th to lead the Lakewood boys’ team, finishing in 18:58.7. Junior Nolan Stoepker was 41st in 20:01.4. Lakewood’s other three scorers were freshmen, Ben Wakely 47th in 20:17.9, Tyler McDiarmid 49th in 20:31.7 and Treston McGarry 72nd in 23:42.2.

Saranac senior Tim Young won the boys’ race in 16:06.6.

Delton Kellogg had Jarryd Calhoun 13th in 17:57.5, Alex Stevens 48th in 20:25.3, Dylan Kelley 50th in 20:39.6, Brock Mueller 57th in 21:17.2 and Austin Tamez 58th in 21:17.8.

The team title went to Belding’s boys with 33 points. Young’s Saranac team was second with 48 points, followed by Fowler 69, Creston 107, Central Montcalm 164, Comstock Park 189, Delton Kellogg 190, St. Patrick 193, Lakewood 196 and Bellevue NTS.