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NO. 47 THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 19, 2020 USPS 564-620 As COVID-19 cases spike statewide, State issues new emergency restrictions The Michigan Depart- On Monday, November orders were required to limit devastated by the surge in ment of Health and Human 16, there had been over indoor and outdoor gather- COVID-19 cases and deaths. Services (MDHHS) issued a 264,576 confirmed cases of ings where COVID-19 is Hospitals are reporting ICU new emergency order COVID-19 in the state with most likely to spread. These beds are beyond capacity, Sunday that enacts a three- 8,049 deaths. On Sunday and limits will be enacted for the and health workers are suc- week pause targeting indoor Monday alone, there were next three weeks in a hope to cumbing to the illness. The social gatherings and other 12,763 confirmed cases with slow the rapid rise in the best way to protect essential group activities in an effort 55 deaths. COVID-19 infection rate. health workers is to take to curb rapidly rising Gov. Gretchen Whitmer “Indoor gatherings are steps that prevent further COVID-19 infection rates. stated, “Right now, there are the greatest source of spread, infection. Governor Gretchen Whit- thousands of cases a day and and sharply limiting them is Brian Peters, CEO of the mer, Chief Medical Executive hundreds of deaths a week in our focus,” said MDHHS Michigan Health & Hospital and MDHHS Chief Deputy Michigan, and the number is Director Robert Gordon. Association, supported the for Health Dr. Joneigh growing. If we don’t act now, “The order is targeted and new efforts. “The MHA and Khaldun, and MDHHS thousands more will die, and temporary, but a terrible loss our member hospitals appre- Director Robert Gordon held our hospitals will continue of life will be forever unless ciate Governor Whitmer’s Lawrence Township Supervisor Donna Spenner, center, recognizes a press conference Sunday to be overwhelmed.” we act. By coming together strong and swift response to Clerk Kim Thompson, left, for her 24 years of board service, and Russ evening to discuss this new Taking into considera- today, we can save thousands the current surge in COVID- Reynnells for his 16 years of service. Courier-Leader photo/Paul Garrod order, which went into effect tion the rising numbers, of lives.” 19 cases, which is stretching Wednesday, Nov. 18. MDHHS decided that new The order will limit resi- our hospitals and their hard- Service to Lawrence Twp. honored dential and non-residential working employees thin,” he gatherings. said. “Community spread is By Paul Garrod • For households, no rising rapidly across the [email protected] more than two households state, meaning healthcare LAWRENCE - The Lawrence Township Board paid trib- should gather at one time. workers are being exposed ute Thursday, Nov. 12, to two members stepping down with Mike’s MDHHS urges a household and leaving hospitals with 40 years of combined service to the township board. to pick only one other house- strained capacity. We urge Lawrence Township Board Supervisor Donna Spenner hold with which to interact Michiganders to comply with presented plaques to Clerk Kim Thompson and Trustee over the next three weeks. the Michigan Department of Russ Reynnells. Thompson had served 24 years on the Musings For information on Health and Human Services board, while Reynnells had served 16. Both chose not to Social Pods, visit emergency order. If you want seek re-election to the board in the general election held Mike Wilcox, Publisher Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. to show your thanks to our earlier this month. • Bars and restaurants healthcare workers, take Thompson is a charter member and chair of the Local are to be open for outdoor these preventive measures: Development Funding Authority (LDFA) since 1995, and dining, carry-out and deliv- don’t gather with people out- charter member and vice chair of the Lawrence Downtown Do you need help? Write us! ery only. side your household and Development Authority (DDA), and member of the Zoning • Gyms can open for wear a mask whenever you Board of Appeals (ZBA) since 1996. Thompson also creat- It’s time for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish pro- ed and is a charter member of the Lawrence Old Town Hall gram. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find individual exercise with leave home. We also want to strict safety measures. urge people to get emer- Preservation Foundation. themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and, in Reynnells served as a township liaison to the Van Buren • Casinos, movie the- gency care if they experience detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make County Road Commission. He was also instrumental in the any life-threatening symp- Christmas a happy occasion. aters, bowling alleys, hiring of a fulltime fire chief for the Lawrence Township This year more than ever, because COVID-19 has reared its arcades, and group exercise toms or injuries; don’t delay Emergency Services. Reynnells, as well as Thompson, ugly head upon our economy, there are hundreds of local fami- classes will be closed. care that can save your life. served on the board during the construction of the new lies that need our help. I have talked to countless young men and • High schools will The faster we can squash this township library, as well as renovation of the new township women who sit idle, laid-off from their job, praying for help to close, classes will go virtual, surge, the faster we can safe- hall. meet their basic needs. and high school sports will ly resume our lives and Spenner told The Courier-Leader that Reynnells came The economic prosperity our leaders so proudly talked be suspended. livelihoods. Hospitals are on the board to replaced his father, Richard, who had about at the beginning of the year, never really trickled down to • K-8 classrooms may asking for all of Michigan to stepped down after over 42 years of township board serv- our rural areas. And since March, the pandemic has decimated remain open with masks and unite against COVID-19.” ice. Now, Reynnells is stepping down and his brother, Tom, the livelihoods and savings accounts of most Michiganders. precautions. The latest information is will fill his position. These statistics simply accentuate the fact that many of us • College classes will go always available at “It’s very commendable of the Reynnells family to are going to have difficulty providing for our families this to remote learning with no Michigan.gov/Coronavirus devote that much time to the township,” said Spenner. Christmas. That’s where this newspaper, with the help of area in-person classes and CDC.gov/Coronavirus. “Service such as that is rare in these times.” businesses and more fortunate individuals step forward. • College and profes- If you need help, we ask that you write a letter explaining sional sports may continue exactly why. You can mail the letter for the Allegan County News with “extraordinary stan- or Union Enterprise to 241 Hubbard St., Allegan, MI 49010 or e- dards for risk mitigation and mail it to [email protected]. If you reside in Van Buren without spectators.” LOCAL County, mail it to The Courier-Leader or Paw Paw Flashes at 125 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079 or e-mail This is not an overall [email protected]. stay-home action. Those We, in turn, will take the best letters to area businesses, who who cannot work at home VETS will provide money and donations to see that your Christmas are still able to go to work. Wish is fulfilled. Area businesses and Wilcox Newspapers has Amenities such as hair provided Christmas cheer to nearly 1,000 families in years past. salons, barber shops and HONORED Last year alone we gathered close to $20,000 in cash and gifts to other personal businesses help over 100 families. remain open. Outdoor activ- Generosity appears to know no local bounds. Several gener- ities and gathering places Members of the Paw ous individuals have donated $1,000 to the fund. In one instance, remain accessible. Paw American Legion I was vacuuming our new offices one day in early December Fewer cases of COVID- McGowan-Johnson Post when I came upon an envelope lying on the floor. I opened the 19 have been associated with 68 offered a 21-gun envelope to find ten $100 bills. An anonymous person has sim- elementary and middle salute to honor local ply thrown the money in to our office without anyone having school students and those in veterans during a seen him or her. early childhood environ- Veteran’s Day program Your letters have motivated us to find an apartment for a ments. These groups should held last Wednesday, homeless couple, purchase a gravestone for a distraught wife, continue with strong mitiga- provide a vehicle and gas money for a family to travel to the Nov. 11, at Maple City tion including face mask, Veterans Memorial Park Detroit suburbs for Christmas, as well as provide countless din- hand washing and sanitiz- ners, articles of clothing and thousands of toys for children in in Paw Paw. Chilly ing. Childcare is available our communities. weather did not deter Unlike other Christmas funds, and there are plenty out especially for working par- those who would there, ours only serves disadvantaged families in our local areas. ents. Teachers and childcare acknowledge and Thus, if you decide to contribute, please know you will be help- providers are essential to mourn the nation’s ing a friend or neighbor and not someone in another county or working parents and to edu- service men and state. cating children. Everyone women. So, if your 2020 has been a bummer, and you need help, taking precautions will pro- send us a letter and tell us why. We have a lofty goal of helping tect the children and their Courier-Leader photo/ at least 100 local families this year. You could be one of those caregivers. Paul Garrod families. All you have to do is write or e-mail to one of the Essential health workers addresses above. across Michigan have been

The Lawrence American Legion Hess-Eastman Post 174 and its Auxiliary members Dome Restaurant provided boxed turkey dinners to veterans and auxiliary members, in held a Veterans Day service at Hill Cemetery’s Veterans Memorial, Lawrence. The ceremo- place of the annual community dinner. Photo courtesy of Shellie Johnson ny included readings, prayers, a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps. April’s Teapot a VINEYARDMEDIA publication • 125 E. MICHIGAN AVE., PAW PAW • ONLINE AT: www.pawpawcourierleader.com

PAGE 2 • The Courier-Leader • Paw Paw, Michigan NOVEMBER 19, 2020 ONLINE AT: www.pawpawcourierleader.com Health Dept. continues efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus Paw Paw Village Offices closed HARTFORD - Over the With the change in prior- period starting two days they do not develop symp- PAW PAW - Effective soon as they are aware that past month, the number of ities, the health department before your symptoms be- toms or test negative. Monday, Nov. 16, all Paw Paw they will not be able to pay positive COVID-19 cases is asking for everyone’s help gan, or for COVID-positive “CDC and MDHHS guid- Village offices were closed to your bill on time so that reported to Van Buren/Cass to follow isolation and quar- individuals without symp- ance have not changed - the public except by appoint- arrangements can be made,” District Health Department antine measures. toms, two days prior to when wearing masks and social ment due to rising local cases said Moyer-Cale. (VBCDHD) have increased Individuals notified they your test sample was collect- distancing are imperative if of COVID-19. Village Manager All village employees con- significantly. Recent cases are positive should do the ed. we are going to eliminate Sarah Moyer-Cale strongly tinue to work regular hours have reported numerous following: •Inform close contacts coronavirus. Stay home if encourages residents to sche- although some are working close contacts making con- •Isolate for 10 days. they need to self-quarantine you are sick and stay away dule an appointment by phone from home. “We expect all vil- tact tracing efforts difficult Individuals need to isolate for 14 days from their last from social gatherings, espe- prior to arriving at the office lage services to continue as to sustain. Even with assis- for 10 days from the onset of contact to you while you cially with people outside of to ensure someone is available normal at this time,” said the tance from partner organiza- symptoms or 10 days from were considered contagious your household and if mask- and ready to assist. Masks are village manager. tions and increased staffing, the day a positive test sample and monitor for symptoms ing and social distancing is required for entry. “We are capacity has been reached. was collected if they don’t •If symptoms arise, get not happening,” says Dr. available by phone and e-mail Lawton Clerk’s Individuals and their close have symptoms (asympto- tested Larry Wile, Medical Director, service throughout the regu- contacts may not receive a matic). After 10 days, if your •If you need an isolation Van Buren/Cass District lar work day,” she emphasized. office closed phone call from Van symptoms have improved or quarantine letter for your Health Department. He con- Utility payments can con- Buren/Cass District Health and you are fever free with- employer, call Van Buren/ tinues, “We ask everyone be tinue to be made via dropbox, LAWTON - Due to the Department. out the use of medications, it Cass District Health Depart- ready to take action on their online, by phone, by mail, or new COVID-19 restrictions, Effective immediately, is ok to return to normal ment at (269) 621-3143, own if they test positive for by autopay. Information about the Village of Lawton Clerk’s Van Buren/Cass District activities. If you are still feel- option 0. COVID-19. Isolating and utility accounts can be found office will be closed to the pub- Health Department has ing sick, please consult with Please note: receiving a notifying your close contacts online at www.pawpaw.net by lic through the COVID-19 made the decision, based on a medical professional as negative COVID-19 test are critical to containing the clicking on “Pay Utilities” on restriction timeline. Village the overwhelming number some people can be conta- result after exposure does spread within our communi- the homepage and entering residents may still make pay- of Van Buren and Cass Coun- gious for a longer period. if not mean that you will not ty.” the account number. ments online or use the blue ty cases, to focus efforts on symptoms improve and you develop symptoms or test For COVID-19 testing “If a customer has been drop box located in front of affected by COVID-19 in any containing potential out- are fever free without the use positive at a future time locations and more the office. way that has impacted their breaks by: of medications, it is okay to within your quarantine peri- information about COVID-19 For more information or ability to make timely pay- 1.Continuing case inves- return to normal activities od. 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Box 307, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (In person and on Facebook) NEW COMMUNITY On Facebook - for pastoral care. SUNDAYS: ST. JUDE ROMAN Worship Outdoors - 9:30 a.m. • CHURCH Calvary Baptist Church of Paw Paw • Lawton Middle School CATHOLIC CHURCH • NEW HOPE FELLOWSHIP • MATTAWAN COMMUNITY COVEY HILL Adam Potgiesser, Pastor 13809 M-40 North, Gobles 201 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw ST. MARY’S CHURCH (269) 501-2788 Rev. Father Joseph Xavier, MSFS BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Tim Gunderson 23680 Front Ave., Mattawan SUNDAY: Deacon James Bauer, ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastoral Administrator 33566 28th Avenue, Paw Paw www.newhopefellowship.org 668-3263 Worship - 11 a.m. Daniel Wilson, Pastor SUNDAY: 500 Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw www.mattawancc.com Visit: www.NC2online.com or 628-2219 SUNDAY: 628-2139 Morning Worship - 10 a.m. Rev. Father Joseph Xavier, MSFS [email protected] visit Facebook for streaming services Mass - 9:30 a.m. www.coveyhill.org • 657-4459 Rev. 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PAGE 4 • The Courier-Leader • Paw Paw, Michigan NOVEMBER 19, 2020 ONLINE AT: www.pawpawcourierleader.com Lawton Council seats new village trustees, president By Paul Garrod 19 restrictions, the comple- recognizing family, friends, [email protected] tion was delayed from spring classmates, and others hon- to this fall. Over the next ored by the donors. Make LAWTON - Three trus- two months, a garage and sure to stop by to see this tees and a new president for breezeway will be added by tribute to the community,” the Village of Lawton were JCS Construction. The 1,040 said Imus. sworn in at the Nov. 10 vil- sq. ft. home has an open Imus also said village leaf lage council meeting. floor plan with a kitchen, pick-up will continue Those taking office in- great room, three bedrooms, through the end of Novem- cluded Judy Peterson and one bath, first floor laundry ber or the first significant Gail Dudek, both incum- and full unfinished base- snow fall. Village residents bents, and Nicole Smith, ment. are asked to place leaves to who was elected Nov. 3. Imus said, “We anticipate the curb, not the street. Incumbent council mem- the home to be move-in Leaves placed in the street ber Paul Knudstrup was also ready between December clog the storm drains and sworn in as the village coun- and January.” may cause storm water to cil’s new president. Knud- More information regard- back up. strup replaces Rick Reeves, ing the sale of the home can For more information on who after over 20 years of be found on the Village of leaf pick-up, contact the Vil- service to the village, decid- Lawton Facebook page @Vil- lage of Lawton Department ed to step down. lageofLawtonMI or the vil- of Public Works at (269) 624- Lawton Village Manager lage website at: www.law- 6406. Lisa Imus said the new tonmi.gov. Imus reminded village Judy and Tim Janssen, left, presented two gifts to Lawrence Township Supervisor Donna Spenner, right, home, built by students of Imus said the Village of and area residents of the no during the Nov. 12 meeting of the Lawrence Township Board. The items - a framed section of carpeting the Van Buren Tech Con- Lawton is preparing for the parking ban on village from the Michigan State Capitol Senate floor and a drawing of the Van Buren County Courthouse in Paw struction Trades program, third annual Christmas Card streets, which went into Paw - formerly belonged to Judy Janssen’s mother, the late Shirley Jackson, longtime Van Buren County was finally delivered to its Contest. “Whether you deco- effect Nov. 1. There will be site at 423 E. Second Street. rate in the traditional sense no parking on village streets clerk. Courier-Leader photo/Paul Garrod Imus said due to COVID- or with ‘Clark Griswold’ flair, between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. enter your home in this vil- For more information on the lage-wide contest and you parking ban, contact the vil- Single-vehicle Paw Paw District Library Notes Funds approved could be a winner,” said lage office at (269) 624-6407. Imus. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, the Paw Paw District The Christmas card crash victim Library building will be closed for in-person visits through for purchase of should be no larger than 4- December 8. Curb service will still be available during normal by-8-feet. Judging will be Paw Paw Schools identified open hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 11 Chromebooks based on “curb appeal” as a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Just go to your library account to reserve titles for checkout viewed from the street only. okay extended By Paul Garrod or give us a call at (269) 657-3800 and we will pull your mate- at Mattawan Unique design, creative use, [email protected] rials and contact you to set up a time for curbside pick-up,” By Paul Garrod and overall presentation will learning plan [email protected] be used in consideration for ALMENA TWP. - The instructed Donna Dluge, the library’s Program Manager. the winners. By Paul Garrod victim of a single-vehicle Curbside Book Bundles! For those who are interested in MATTAWAN - The Mat- The contest is free to [email protected] crash Sunday, Nov. 8, in a specific subject, author, or genre, the library is now offering tawan Board of Education enter. First, second, and Peo- Almena Township has been book bundles. For children, staff will choose 10 books to bun- at its Nov. 9 meeting ap- ple's Choice place winners PAW PAW - At the Paw identified as Jesse Cramp- dle, and for adults, five books. “You tell us what to pick, or our proved an additional will receive a gift card from a Paw Board of Education’s ton, 37, of Kalamazoo, knowledgeable staff will pick for you,” said Dluge. amount not to exceed Lawton business of their Nov. 9, in-person board according to the Van Buren Miss Jeanne continues her virtual storytimes on $80,000 from Federal choice. The contest is open meeting held at the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office. Mondays at 11 a.m. throughout the next few weeks on COVID-19 relief funds to to all residences within the Street Campus, the board Van Buren County Sher- Facebook Live. purchase Chromebooks and boundaries of the Village of approved the hiring of Patr- iff Daniel Abbott said earli- Turn the Page: the Bob Seger Story. This complete biog- carts. Lawton. The winners will be isha Wayner as an Online er that Van Buren County raphy of the rock legend’s 50-year music career by Edward The board also approved announced at the Dec. 8, Education Interventionist. Sheriff’s deputies respond- Balian will be the topic of discussion on Friday, Nov. 20 at 6 Lawton Village Council a Contingency Bond Fund The board also filled two ed at 1:15 a.m. to the 25000 p.m. Balian will talk about the many photos and his extensive expenditure not to exceed meeting. coaching assignments, Tan- block of County Road 375, For more information research involved in getting his biography of Bob Seger pub- $180,00 to complete proj- ner Eubank as a sixth grade for a report of a vehicle fire. lished. It promises to be a very interesting Zoom program. ects related to the west and and official rules, visit: boys basketball coach, and The Mattawan Fire Dis- www.lawtonmi.gov. See the library webpage for the link at east walls at the ECEC Maegan Moon as an eighth trict arrived on scene and www.pawpaw.lib.mi.us. building. Imus said fundraising for grade volleyball coach. reported a vehicle fully The board also approved the Splash Pad is now com- The board also approved: engulfed in flames, with a a December meeting date plete. “Many individuals and •The COVID-19 Extend- subject inside who was businesses in the communi- change from Monday, Dec. ed Learning Plan Reconfir- deceased upon their arrival. TOWNSHIP OF WAVERLY 14, at 6:30 p.m. to Thurs- ty purchased engraved mation as presented; As deputies arrived at the bricks to help fund the VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN day, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. •The new Home eLearn- scene, they located an SUV NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The meeting will be held splash pad, located in ing Course Adoption of MS which had collided with a Chancy Lewis Park. Those PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Waverly Township in-person at the James Digital Art and Design, MS tree. The vehicle was travel- Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hear- Weeldreyer Auditorium, at bricks are now in place at the Game Design 1A, and MS ling westbound on County entrance to the splash pad, ing and regular meeting concerning a rezoning application Mattawan High School. Journalism: Tell Your Story; Road 375, when it left the on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the •The Social Studies Cur- roadway and struck a tree. Waverly Township Hall, 42114 M-43. riculum Adoption for Grade The force of the impact Please take further notice that the matters to be K-2 from McGraw Hill at a caused the vehicle to burst considered at the public hearing include the following: cost of $35,126.40. into flames. Kingsland LLC of South Haven MI has petitioned for a rezoning from R3 Low Density Residential to Agricultural Happy for the property at (41400) M-43 Hwy (80-18-009-014-65). The request is for the entire parcel; approx 138 acres. Thanksgiving. COM AT S 1/4 POST OF SEC, TH N 0 DEG PAW PAW 03’34”W ALG N & S 1/4 L 264 FT TO BEG, TH N 89 DEG 40’14”W PAR WITH S SEC L 660.0 FT, TH S 0 DEG 03’34”W 264.0 FT TO S SEC L, TH COMMUNITY CALENDAR N 89 DEG 40’14”W ALG S SEC L 800.9 FT, TH ® Grace A. Gant, AAMS N PAR WITH W SEC L 484.0 FT, TH N 89 DEG Financial Advisor November 20 AA & Al-Anon, 8 p.m. (Almena Methodist Church) 40’14”W 540.0 FT, TH N 176 FT, TH N 89 DEG 179 W. Michigan Ave., Ste. 3 November 21 AA, 7 p.m. (First Presbyterian Church) 40’14”W 360.0 FT, TH N 150 FT, TH N 89 DEG Paw Paw, MI 49079 November 22 Narc-Anon, 7 p.m. (First Presbyterian Church) 40’14”W 300.0 FT TO W SEC L, TH N ALG W 269-657-0047 November 23 Kiwanis Club, noon SEC L 1364.57 FT, TH S 89 DEG 46’55”E PAR AARP, 1:30 p.m. WITH E & W 1/4 L 300.0 FT, TH N 150.0 FT, TH N 89 DEG 46’55”W 50.0 FT, TH N 350.0 FT TO Paw Paw Village Council, 7:30 p.m. E & W 1/4 L, TH S 89 DEG 46’55”E ALG SAID AA & Al-Anon (non-smoking), 8 p.m. (St. Mary’s School) 1/4 L 2413.65 FT TO CEN OF SEC, TH S 0 DEG November 24 Senior Citizens, noon (held via Zoom) 03’34”W ALG N & S 1/4 L 2415.76 FT TO BEG. Written documents†may be submitted to the Clerk at AA, noon (First Presbyterian Church) 42114 M-43 Paw Paw, MI 49079 up to the date of the NOTICE November 25 TOPS, 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. hearing and may also be submitted at the hearing. REGULAR MEETING OF O.E.S. Anyone interested in reviewing the related application THE LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP November 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! may examine a copy at the Waverly Township Hall by ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) contacting the Clerk (269-657-6847) or the Zoning Administrator at 1-800-626-5964 during normal business To be held On December 8, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. hours. Necessary and reasonable aids for disabled To stop the spread of COVID-19, pursuant to MCL OASIS persons will be made available with sufficient notice to the 15.263 as amended, and MCL 15.263a, this meeting will BEER • WINE • LIQUOR • LOTTO clerk. be held remotely WITHOUT in-person attendance via Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Larry Gilbert, Clerk freeconferencecall.com Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 42114 M-43 Said meeting concerns Lawful ZBA business, and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Paw Paw, MI 49079 Action on VARIANCE APPLICATION(S) for Kristine & Since 1962 Phone 657-5481 269-657-6847 Thomas Drews, regarding 47979 Prospect St., Lawrence, Nov. 19, 2020 MI 49064, 80-13-140-006-00, along with a PUBLIC HEARING on the same; To join the meeting (Meeting ID: clerk060): 1) Via the internet. Open your web browser and enter https://join.freeconferencecall.com/clerk060 2) Via telephone. 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ONLINE AT: www.pawpawcourierleader.com NOVEMBER 19, 2020 The Courier-Leader • Paw Paw, Michigan • PAGE 5 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FOOTBALL Lawton stopped again by Schoolcraft By Matthew Day way to limit the Blue Devils’ also lined up to throw the [email protected] leading rusher, junior Jake ball, connecting on a 20-yard Rueff, to 41 yards. Connor throw to Jonathon Holloway The Lawton Blue Devils DeVries, who normally racks for the Blue Devils’ only faced Schoolcraft for the up yards receiving did more score of the night. DeVries District championship last carrying of the ball, for a completed five of 14 passes weekend, and the contest total of 39 yards. DeVries for 50 yards. ended as many before, with the Eagles claiming a deci- sive win, 42-7. Lawton has had an impressive run under head coach Wade Waldrup, with only two losses in the past Paw Paw senior Connor Hindenach rumbles forward trying to pick up a few yards against the stingy two seasons heading into this game. Unfortunately, Edwardsburg defense, in Friday night’s District playoff game. The Eddies gave up little to the Red Wolves, those two losses were at the who went down in defeat to end their season. Hot Shotz Photography/Matthew Day claws of the Schoolcraft Eagles. The Blue Devils had averaged 357 yards a game Paw Paw’s District run ends heading into Friday’s title game, including a total of 320 yards against the Eagles at Edwardsburg from their last meeting. But this time out, the Lawton By Butch Hindenach times during the evening due offense was stalled, muster- [email protected] the Pack ended in losses. In ing 160 yards in total offense Lawton senior DJ Hearns, left, tracks the Schoolcraft quarterback fact, the lone big play for the to a sprained ankle from last and just one touchdown in in an attempt to interrupt his plans. The Blue Devils struggled to stop EDWARDSBURG - Once Red and White was a 43-yard week’s game, and the loss of the third quarter. the Eagles from claiming another District title. again, Paw Paw took on pass from Rocz to Aaron two other backs for this con- test was costly to the offense; The Eagles even found a Hot Shotz Photography/Madi Day Edwardsburg in District tour- Hayes late in the second peri- nament football action Friday, od. For the run-dependent however, the Eddies were with the usual result -- an Wolf Pack, it was the longest really just too good, too big, overpowering domination of aerial strike of the season, and and two quick to contain on the Red Wolves by the Eddies. accounted for about 35 per- either side of the ball for more Paw Paw ended the night’s cent of the team’s total than a few plays at a time. work with a 43-0 defeat, way yardage through the air for Overall, the Red Wolves short of a District trophy. the year. had a good season, winning The Wolfpack kicked off In most games, there had six of nine games usually by a to the home team to start play, been little need for the Reds to large margin. Their three and an interception by Paw go up on top, as in six of the losses were all delivered by Paw’s Jason Rocz three plays nine games played, they had teams rated high in the top 10 into the game gave Paw Paw easily shredded defenses in Division 4 in the State of the ball on its own 22 yard attempting to stop their usu- Michigan. line. But the Reds went three ally powerful running attack. The end of the tourna- With the ball still and out, and it took the Eddies Edwardsburg and Detroit ment trail marked the end of way above the net, just five plays to reach the end Country Day were the two high school football careers Gobles’ Kaya zone for the first time, and exceptions. The lone Paw Paw for 11 Paw Paw seniors. Huizenga goes up opened the floodgates on what runner showing much suc- Wearing the red and white for for the hit against became a common occur- cess advancing the pigskin the last time were Will Schoolcraft in rence throughout the first half was Jackson Kanniainen, who Marshall, Jason Rocz, Justin Regional tourna- of play. In fact, the Orange and carried the ball 11 times all in Baird, Kolby Hindenach, ment action last Blue Eddies held a significant the second half for 42 yards. Aaron Hayes, Jackson Kan- week. Gobles lost 36-0 lead at halftime, having As a team the Pack were held niainen, Connor Hindenach, in three straight scored five touchdowns in a to 106 yards rushing, their Peyton Long, Jake Caron, sets. total of 22 plays run from the least of the season, with the Mason Aldrich, and Alex line of scrimmage. first Edwardsburg encounter Leonard. These players had a To top it off, a strong netting 157 yards of turf. In two-year win-loss record of 16-5, with two second place Tigers Rock defensive effort held Paw Paw their other contests they had Photography/ to 41 yards rushing in 20 averaged over 300 yards a finishes in the Wolverine Gala Rock attempts in the first two peri- game on the ground. Conference. ods, which illustrated the The Red Wolves’ leading game was as good as over. A rusher Kolby Hindenach was VOLLEYBALL total of nine running plays by able to carry the ball just three

Gobles loses to Schoolcraft in Regional NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION PAW PAW TOWNSHIP By Gala Rock Coach Renee Rambadt. “I’m responded to adversity with [email protected] To the residents and property owners of the Township of Paw Paw, Van honestly so proud of the girls integrity.” Buren County, Michigan, and all other interested persons: The Gobles volleyball from the beginning of the For the Tigers, Emily TAKE NOTE, on 11/13/2020, the Paw Paw Township Board of Trustees, Paw Paw team played Schoolcraft in season until the end. They Baxter had seven assists and the first round of Regionals, improved each time they five digs, while Kaya Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, at a Special Meeting, held remotely to avoid the and were outmatched by the stepped on the court. They Huizenga added, two kills, spread of COVID-19, adopted an Ordinance Amending its Zoning Ordinance. A summary Eagles, 13-25, 11-25 and 9- worked well with filling in Morgan Kohlert, three digs, follows: 25. positions when we needed a and Madi Brady, one kill and 1) The sections include the following: “Schoolcraft is all around a player to take on a new role three digs. SECTION I AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II SECTION 42-2.02 solid team,” said Gobles for that match. They “DEFINITIONS OF TERMS” OF THE PAW PAW TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION II AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE V “DISTRICT STANDARDS” OF THE PAW PAW TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION III AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE VIII “USE STANDARDS” OF THE PAW PAW TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION IV AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE IV OF THE PAW PAW Thank You TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION V AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 42, TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE For Your PAW PAW TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES Service SECTION VI UNCHANGED SECTION VII CONFLICTING ORDINANCES SECTION VIII RECODIFICATION SECTION IX SAVINGS CLAUSE Contact SECTION X SEVERABILITY SECTION XI EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL Veterans Service Office 2) Summaries of specific provisions follow: a. Chapter 42 “Zoning”, Article II “Rules of Text Interpretation and Definitions”, Karee Krause, Section 42-2.02, replacing Commercial medical marihuana facilities (or facility) with MEDICAL AND/OR RECREATIONAL MARIHUANA FACILITY, with various subsections including adding provisioning centers, marihuana microbusinesses Veterans Service Officer and Equivalent licenses, and prohibiting all establishments and facilities under Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), Act 281 of 2016, as amend- ed, or the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), Initiated 269-657-8200 Ext. 1612 Law 1 of 2018, as amended, not expressly provided for within said zoning ordi- nance. In Regards to Services Offered b. Chapter 42 “Zoning”, Article V “District Standards”, sections 42-5.02, 42-5.03, 42-5.08, 42-5.10, 42-5.11, 42-5.12, permitting the Provision Centers, Grower • County / Federal Benefits ... facilities - Class A, Class B and Class C, Excess Marihuana Grower Facilities, and Marihuana Microbusinesses, Processor facilities, Secure transport facilities, Safety Michigan Veterans Trust Fund compliance facilities, within various zoning districts including AGR, ARR, NCC, • Application for Health Care in a VA Facility GC, HSC, and HCI. c. Chapter 42 “Zoning”, Article VIII “Use Standards” of the Paw Paw Township • Discharge Requests Code of Ordinances, 42-8.07 concerning Commercial medical marihuana facilities to add recreational marihuana facilities, and changing its title MEDICAL AND/OR Assistance in Filing for Service/Non-Service RECREATIONAL MARIHUANA FACILITY. Connected Disability d. Chapter 42 “Zoning”, Article IV “Uses Allowed By District”, Table of Uses Allowed by District, Section 42-4.02, to list Provision Centers, Grower facilities - Dependent / Survivor Benefits Class A, Class B and Class C, Excess Marihuana Grower Facilities, and Marihuana Microbusinesses, Processor facilities, Secure transport facilities, Safety Access to VA Service Organizations compliance facilities, as a “Special Land Use” within various zoning districts Access to VA Education Benefits including AGR, ARR, NCC, GC, HSC, and HCI. e. Chapter 42 “Zoning”, “TABLE OF CONTENTS”, is amended to replace Medals Requests Commercial medical marihuana facilities (or facility) with MEDICAL AND/OR RECREATIONAL MARIHUANA FACILITY. The Ordinance shall take effect the 8th day after publication. A true copy of the ordinance may be inspected at, or a copy obtained from, the Paw Paw Veterans Service Office Township Clerk, 114 N. Gremps St., Paw Paw, MI 49079, during normal business hours M-Th 9 AM ñ 4 PM. Take note COVID-19 may affect the ability to inspect or obtain a 219 E. Paw Paw St., Suite 303, Paw Paw, MI 49079 copy and you are encouraged to call ahead (269) 657-4340. Nov. 19, 2020

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LaMoine Curtis LaMoine Curtis, 82, of Paw Paw, BITUARIES passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. He O was born March 16, 1938, in Paw Paw, the son of the late James Curtis and Lil- lian Marie(Waite) Curtis. LaMoine dedicated many years of his Anita L. Rumery life in auto body repair. In later years, On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, he enjoyed rebuilding and tinkering with vintage gar- Anita Louise (Amidon) Rumery peace- den tractors in his spare time. fully traded in her earthly home for her On, April 8, 1961, he married Judith (Stevens) Cur- heavenly, eternal home. Born on tis, who preceded him in death. November 14, 1936 in a small suburb of He is survived by his two sons, Scott (Karen) Curtis Chicago, she is the daughter of William of Mattawan and Bradley (Sandy) Curtis of Paw Paw; Francis Amidon and Florence Anna daughter, Darci (Michael) Chilla of Gobles; seven Thommen. The family moved to Tyner, Indiana, when grandchildren, Ryan (Shannah) Curtis, Kelly (Camer- Anita was young and that is where she spent most of her on) Brunson, Corey Curtis, Kim (Michael) Sinke, Ash- growing up years with her younger brother, Bob, and ley (Alex) Delich, Emily Chilla and Justin Chilla; nine two younger sisters, Eileen and Nancy. great-grandchildren; brother, Phil (Gwen) Curtis; sis- In her 12th year of high school, the family moved to ter, Sid Shank, along with many nieces and nephews; The Paw Paw Kiwanis Club honors its Paw Paw High School Mattawan, Michigan. Anita’s father, William Amidon, and his longtime companion, Betty Turner. October Student of the Month, Abigail Schupbach, right, the daughter was pastor of the Mattawan Congregational Church. LaMoine was also preceded in death by his brother, of Brian and Mandi Schupbach, with a certificate of recognition. She After high school, Anita went to Western Michigan Uni- Jack Curtis. was nominated by PPHS Spanish teacher, Zach Daniels, left, who stat- versity, graduating with a teaching degree. While at Cremation has taken place. LaMoine will be laid to ed that ” Abby is a great person and a hard-working student. She is Western, she met her husband-to-be, Donald Lee rest at Wildey Cemetery, Paw Paw, at a later date. kind, articulate and dependable. My experiences with her in Spanish Rumery. They were married in 1957 at the Mattawan Share a memory or sign the online 4 and AP Spanish Language and Culture, as well as my observations of Congregational Church. The couple moved to tribute wall at: her as co-leader of the PPHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes have Lawrence, Michigan, then to Athens, Michigan, finally www.adamspawpaw.com. given me the opportunity to see the great person that she is. Her settling in Paw Paw, Michigan in 1970. future is bright.” Schupbach has applied to Westpoint, her alternate Most of Anita’s teaching career took place at Lawton Dorothy E. Arens https://www.facebook. choice being Wheaton College in Illinois. She plans on pursuing a Elementary School where she taught music and 4th com/courierleader degree in psychology. Photo courtesy of Paw Paw Kiwanis grade classroom for 20 years. Because she loves teach- Dorothy Elaine Arens, ing and wasn’t ready to retire, she taught 4th grade at 90, of Lawton, passed away BLOOMINGDALE TOWNSHIP First Assembly Christian School for many years. Sunday Nov. 15, 2020, at VAN BUREN COUNTY • STATE OF MICHIGAN Throughout her life, Anita was very active as a gifted Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. pianist for a variety of churches and other organiza- She was born Jan. 27, ORDINANCE NO. 132 tions, and taught piano to a great number of students. 1930, in Houghton, MI, She also accompanied the Kalamazoo Symphony the daughter of the late Orchestra, the Kalamazoo Oratorio Society, as well as George Belttari and Helga being a long-time choral member of the KOS. She cre- (Baakki) Belttari. ated a Performing Arts Camp for local youth, served as She and her husband, a church pianist for most of her life, directing a multi- Arthur, founded the Ever tude of Christmas and Easter church programs, junior Last Label Company in and senior choirs, including the Fellowship Choir. She Paw Paw. organized regular choir visits to local nursing homes Dorothy is survived by and the local jail, seeking places of ministry. Anita took her husband of 60 years, delight in providing opportunities for people to use Arthur Arens; her brother, their God-given musical talents. And those who know Ken Belttari; her nieces Anita, know that if there was a piano in the room, you and nephews and a broth- would find Anita sitting on the bench. It was one of the er-in-law, Charles Arens . greatest joys of her life. Dorothy was preceded Anita was preceded to heaven by her parents, William in death by her sisters, and Florence Amidon; her brother, Robert William Ami- Joyce Enyart and Mildred don, her sister, Mary Ruth Amidon, and her brother-in- Snow. law, Donald Bernard Trumblee. Family members Cremation has taken remaining include her sisters, Eileen (Jessie) Davis and place. Dorothy will be laid Nancy Kenney; her three daughters: Beth Ann DeVall to rest in Forest Hill Cem- and children: Samuel (Hannah) James DeVall, and Han- etery, Houghton, MI. nah Beth DeVall; Yvonne Ruth Rumery and daughter: Share a memory or sign Grace Anita Leigh Rumery; and Margaret (Charles) the online tribute wall at: Louise Flannery and children: Rachel (Tom) Louise www.adamspawpaw.com. Reisterer, and Jacob (Kaitlin) Charles Flannery. Anita has four beloved great-grandchildren: Benjamin Michael Ayres; Isaiah Douglass Lee DeVall; Aliza Louise Flannery, and Mack Jacob Flannery, as well as many greatly loved nieces and nephews. DEATH NOTICE Burial will take place at the Almena Township Ceme- Ronald Refior, 80, of tery. A memorial service celebrating Anita’s life will be Portage, MI, died Nov. 15, held on Sunday, November 29, 2020, 4:00 p.m. at New 2020, in Grand Haven, MI. Hope Fellowship, 201 W. Michigan Arrangements by Betzler Avenue in Paw Paw, Michigan. Share a Life Story Funeral Homes, memory or sign the online tribute 6080 Stadium Dr., Kalama- wall at: www.adamspawpaw.com zoo. www.BetzlerLifeStory.com

Judith I. Terrell Judith I. Terrell, of May your Thanksgiving Lampasas, TX, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away on be stuffed to the brim November 7, 2020. Born on February 16, with happiness and love. 1942, Judy leaves behind her husband Eugene Ter- rell of Lampasas, TX; two sisters, Diana Daines of Happy New Hampshire, and Shirley Brundage of Lark- spur, CO; four children, Thanksgiving! Kim Grabman of Cler- PLEASE NOTE: mont, FL; James Karban We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day of Orlando, FL; Hans Ter- rell of Asheville, NC, and LAKEVIEW FOUNDATION Hanah Goodwin of Lam- pasas, TX. Community Thrift Shop Judy fought a long and 1000 E. MICHIGAN AVE., PAW PAW arduous battle of breast HOURS: RETAIL - TUES. - SAT., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. cancer, C.O.P.D., diabetes, and congestive heart fail- DONATIONS - THUR. - SAT., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or pod is full ure. Lakeview Foundation is a non-profit whose proceeds go towards Health and There will be a memo- Medical Scholarships, and improving healthcare in Eastern Van Buren County. rial service held in the The Holiday Store and Home Decor will be closed indefinitely. Please check spring in Lampasas, TX. out the new “Holiday Department” at the Community Thrift Shop!

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State of Michigan STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice of Foreclosure NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of Foreclosure by closed 36th Judicial Circuit - Family Division PROBATE COURT by Advertisement. BY ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement. Van Buren County COUNTY OF VAN BUREN Notice is given under section 3212 Sale Date, Time, and Location Notice is given under section 3212 By Paul Garrod Publication of Hearing NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST of the revised judicature act of 1961, The real estate located at 52541 of the revised judicature act of 1961, Case No. 19-019194-NA INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the fol- 48th Avenue, Lawrence, Michigan 49064 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the fol- [email protected] Petition No. 01 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE lowing mortgage will be foreclosed by a will be sold at a public sale to the high- lowing mortgage will be foreclosed by a TO: Sherena Marvin Estate of Victoria A. Warner. sale of the mortgaged premises, or est bidder for cash or cashier’s check. sale of the mortgaged premises, or IN THE MATTER OF: Layla Marvin I, Monica Koblinski, intend to some part of them, at a public auction The sale will occur on December 17,2020 some part of them, at a public auction LAWRENCE - Due to the DOB 03/07/2019 request my informal appointment as sale to the highest bidder for cash or at 1:00 p.m. at the place for holding the sale to the highest bidder for cash or state-wide increase in CO- A hearing regarding Termination personal representative of the estate. A cashier’s check at the place of holding Circuit Court in Van Buren County. cashier’s check at the place of holding of Parental Rights will be conducted copy of the application is attached.This the circuit court in Van Buren County, Mortgage Information the circuit court in Van Buren County, VID-19 cases, the Lawrence by the court on December 03, 2020 at notice is being served upon each per- starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on The real estate is being sold starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on Village Hall and all Village 1:30 p.m. in Circuit Courtroom Two, 212 son whose right to an appointment is December 17, 2020. The amount due on because default has been made on the December 17, 2020.The amount due on E. Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, Michigan prior or equal to my own. The court will the mortgage may be greater on the conditions of a mortgage on the real the mortgage may be greater on the buildings have again been 49079 before Honorable Jeffrey Dufon. not act upon my application until 14 day of the sale. Placing the highest bid estate. The mortgage is dated January day of the sale. Placing the highest bid closed to the public until fur- You have the right to an attorney days after the date of this notice was at the sale does not automatically enti- 21, 2004 and was given by Frank P. at the sale does not automatically enti- ther notice. and the right to a trial by judge or jury. mailed or until 7 days after this notice tle the purchaser to free and clear own- Tortorelli and Diane C. Tortorelli, husband tle the purchaser to free and clear own- IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that was personally served. ership of the property. A potential pur- and wife, the mortgagors, to Teachers ership of the property. A potential pur- Individuals may still make Sherena Marvin personally appear The actions you may take include: chaser is encouraged to contact the Credit Union, the mortgagee. The mort- chaser is encouraged to contact the payments to the village using before the court at the time and place • Upon paying a filing fee, filing a county register of deeds office or a title gage was recorded on January 30, 2004 county register of deeds office or a title stated above. petition for formal proceedings insurance company, either of which in Liber 1405 on page 495 in the Office of insurance company, either of which the drop box located at the This hearing may result in the to appoint a personal represen- may charge a fee for this information. the Register of Deeds for Van Buren may charge a fee for this information. right of the main door termination of your parental rights. tative. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Debra County, Michigan. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Nov.19, 2020 • Upon paying a filing fee, filing an S. Zantjer and Scott B. Zantjer Original Amount Due on Mortgage Clarence Peterson, a single man entrance or on-line at: Gov- application for informal appoint- Mortgagee: Roy’s Home Center, Inc. The amount claimed to be due Original Mortgagee: Home Sweet pay.net. Those having an ment of yourself as personal Date of mortgage: August 21, 1995 under the mortgage as of the date of Homes Sales Date of mortgage: urgent matter, may call the representative, provided you Recorded on August 22,1995,Liber 1051, this notice is $67,891.77, which includes November 26, 1997 Recorded on have a higher priority to be on Page 240, Foreclosing Assignee (if principal, unpaid interest, late fees, and December 22, 1997, Liber 1150, on Page village office at (269) 674- Stroud said the council appointed. any): U.S. Bank National Association, as attorney’s fees. This amount includes 708, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. 8161. will continue discussion with • Contacting an attorney for Trustee, as successor to Firstar Trust annual interest at 6.125% per year. Bank National Association, as Trustee, for assistance in representing you in Company, as Trustee, for Manufactured The†amount due under the mortgage Manufactured Housing Contract Lawrence Village Manager West Michigan RailRoad on a any proceeding you wish to file Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate will increase as additional interest, costs, Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Theresa Stroud said all contract for a Safe Routes to in the court. Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1995-8 expenses,and attorney’s fees accrue on Certificate Trust 1998-5 Amount claimed The court will not be able to Amount claimed to be due at the date the mortgage. to be due at the date hereof: Seventy- Lawrence Village Council and School crossing in front of provide you with any legal advice in hereof: Thirty-Six Thousand Twenty-Six Redemption Period and Liability for Three Thousand Five Hundred Ninety- Village Committee meetings Southwest Michigan Feed, at completing or filing the forms. and 36/100 Dollars ($36,026.36). Damage Seven and 11/100 Dollars ($73,597.11). Mortgaged premises: The period within which the mort- Mortgaged premises: Situated in will be held via ZOOM. Log 231 S. Paw Paw St. Date: November 11, 2020 Attorney Situated in Van Buren County, and gagor may redeem the real estate will Van Buren County, and described as: in details will be posted on Following the General Miller Johnson described as: be six months from the date of the fore- Beginning on the North and South the Village of Law-rence web- Election, the Lawrence Vil- Ryan P. Duffy P75178 The West 312 feet of the North 419 closure sale, unless it is determined to be quarter Line of Section 27, Town 2 45 Ottawa Ave. SW, Suite 1100 feet of the East 412 feet of the abandoned in accordance with M.C.L. South, Range 17 West at a point site at: lage Council held a swearing Grand rapids, Michigan 49503 Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Section 600.3241a, in which case the 628.27 feet North 00 degrees 29 www.lawrencemi.com. in for new members. David (616) 831-1700 Town 2 South, Range 14 West. redemption period will be 30 days from minutes 12 seconds West of the Ryan P. Duffy on behalf of Commonly known as 38101 West the date of the sale. If the property is South quarter post of the section; Water emergencies can be Quick will retain his seat as Monica Koblinski 28th Avenue, Gobles, MI 49055. sold at the foreclosure sale, pursuant to thence South 89 degrees 44 min- called in to (269) 312-4040, president, as will trustees 43124 M-43, Lot 313 The redemption period will be one MCL 600.3278, the mortgagor and any utes 20 seconds West parallel with year from the date of such sale, unless other person liable on the mortgage will the South section line, 265.00 feet; effective through the end of Phil Glennie and John Grit- Paw Paw, Michigan 49079 Nov.19, 2020 abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in be held responsible to the person who thence North 00 degrees 29 min- the year. The issue will be ter. Newcomer David which case the redemption period will buys the property at the mortgage fore- utes 12 seconds West, 821.89 feet, be 30 days from the date of such sale, or closure sale or to the mortgage holder thence North 89 degrees 44 min- revisited in early January, DeLoach will fill the third 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) for damage to the property during the utes 20 seconds East, 265.00 feet to according to Stroud. trustee’s seat. PAW PAW TOWNSHIP notice, whichever is later; or unless extin- redemption period. (See M.C.L. Section the North and South quarter line; SYNOPSIS OF MEETING The Lawrence Village guished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. 600.3278.) thence South 00 degrees 29 min- The council approved a November 13, 2020 Meeting Minutes If the above referenced property is Legal Description of Mortgaged Property utes 12 seconds East on same, Meeting called to order by Council will hold a special village Outdoor Seating and sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter Land situated in the Township of 821.89 feet to the place of begin- Supervisor Stull 3:07 P.M. 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL Lawrence, Van Buren County, State of ning, together with a 33 foot wide council meeting, Tuesday, Café ordinance. The ordi- Board members present, Angela 600.3278, the borrower will be held Michigan, described as follows: easement for ingress-egress and Hazzard, Matthew Miller, Fran Sanders, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. at the nance will be available soon responsible to the person who buys the Part of the Northeast fractional public utilities, described as begin- Donald Stull. Absent Linda Jordan. property at the mortgage foreclosure quarter of fractional Section 4, Town ning on the South line of section 27 Lawrence Village Hall. on the village website. Guest present Catherine Kaufman, sale or to the mortgage holder for dam- 3 South, Range 15 West, Lawrence at a point 280.00 feet South 89 Gary Barton, Amelia Lietzau, Trent aging the property during the redemp- Township, Van Buren County, degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds Degraff, Jim Degraff. tion period. Michigan, described as commenc- West of the South quarter post of Approved October 12th meeting Attention homeowner: If you are a ing at the North quarter post of said the section; thence South 89 HELP WANTED: minutes. military service member on active duty, Section 4, thence East along the degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds Approved Agenda. if your period of active duty has con- North line of said Section 1384.10 West, 33.00 feet; thence North 00 ALMENA TOWNSHIP Approved Schley Nelson as archi- cluded less than 90 days ago, or if you feet to the point of beginning of the degrees 29 minutes 12 seconds tect for new fire department. have been ordered to active duty, land herein described, thence West, 661.27 feet; thence North 89 DEPUTY TREASURER POSITION Approved Zoning Ordinance. please contact the attorney for the South 00 degrees 40 minutes 29 sec- degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds Amendment to Medical and recre- party foreclosing the mortgage at the onds East parallel with the North East, 48.00 feet; thence South 00 Almena Township Deputy Treasurer position ational marijuana facilities. telephone number stated in this notice. and South quarter line of said degrees 29 minutes 12 seconds Approved expenditures report as available starting December 7, 2020. Hours: M-W-F U.S. Bank National Association, Section, being along the East line of East, 33.00 feet; thence South 89 presented. as Trustee, as successor to a parcel of land described in a degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds Approved audit findings by 9am -4pm. Municipal accounting experience desired, Firstar Trust Company, as Trustee, Warranty Deed recorded in Liber West, 15.00 feet; thence South 00 Siegfried Crandall. for Manufactured Housing Contract 811, on page 681 and a Warranty degrees 29 minutes 12 seconds but will train. Email resume with cover letter to alme- Approved AUD Ordinance 270. Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Deed recorded in Liber 0878, on East 628.27 feet to the place of Meeting Adjourned 3:47 P.M. [email protected] or mail to Almena Township, Certificate Trust 1995-8 page 038, Van Buren County beginning. Commonly known as Rebecca F.Payne, Mortgagee/Assignee records, 1462.127 feet to the South 75102 CR 376, Covert, MI 49043. Deputy Clerk attention Deputy Treasurer position, 27625 CR 375, Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. line of the North fractional half of The redemption period will be 6 Nov.19, 2020 Paw Paw, MI 49079. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 said Northeast fractional quarter, months from the date of such sale, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes unless abandoned under MCL Almena Township is an equal opportunity employer. 248.539.7400 32 seconds West along said South 600.3241a, in which case the redemp- TO PLACE AN AD: 1425128 line 220.035 feet to a line which is tion period will be 30 days from the date (11-19)(12-10) 1164.10 feet East of and parallel of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL Call (269) 657-3072 Nov.19- Dec. 10, 2020 with the North and South quarter 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; line of said Section, thence North 00 or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL Village of Mattawan degrees 40 minutes 29 seconds 600.3238. West, along the last described line If the above referenced property is NOTICE 1459.985 feet to the North line of sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter The Village of Mattawan is accepting letters of interest LINK LEARNING OFFERS FREE COLLEGE COURSES AT said section 4, thence East along 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL to fill one (1) vacancy on the Village Council, term ending KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN said North line 220.00 feet to the 600.3278, the borrower will be held place of beginning. The real estate responsible to the person who buys the November 2022. The Village Council meets the second is also identified with Tax Parcel No. property at the mortgage foreclosure and fourth Mondays of every month at 7:00 P.M. Members 08-13-004-026-04. sale or to the mortgage holder for dam- Attention homeowner: If you are a aging the property during the redemp- also serve on several sub-committees. Link Learning is excited to announce dual enrollment military service member on active duty,if tion period. Candidates must be a Village Resident, have lived in options for students to earn free high school and your period of active duty has conclud- Attention homeowner: If you are a college credits while attending Link Learning through ed less than 90 days ago, or if you have military service member on active duty, the Village for at least one year and no felony a partnership with Kendall College of Art & Design been ordered to active duty, please if your period of active duty has con- background. (KCAD). Courses are online and count both as high contact the attorney for the party fore- cluded less than 90 days ago, or if you If you would like to take part in shaping the future of the school and college credits. closing the mortgage at the telephone have been ordered to active duty, number stated in this notice. please contact the attorney for the Village of Mattawan please submit letters of interest to: Dated: November 10, 2020 party foreclosing the mortgage at the Village of Mattawan Phillip A. Garrett, Esq. telephone number stated in this notice. More information is available at Contact: Bryon Scoggin Thorne Grodnik, LLP U.S. Bank National Association, 24221 Front Avenue Assistant Director of Curriculum, 420 Lincolnway West as Trustee, for https://www.linklearning.org/dualenrollment. Non-Traditional programs Mattawan, MI 49071 Berrien Springs Public Schools Mishawaka, Indiana 46546 Manufactured Housing Could you help us spread the word? C- (574) 386-8693 (574) 256-5660 Contract Senior/Subordinate 269-668-2128 Nov.12- 26, 2020 Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1998-5 or Mortgagee/Assignee [email protected] Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Letters of interest must be received on or before 3 p.m. State of Michigan Farmington Hills, MI 48335 December 3, 2020. Judicial Circuit - Family Division 248.539.7400 Nov. 19, 2020 LAWTON County of Van Buren 1425129 PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING (11-19)(12-10) FOR NAME CHANGE Nov.19- Dec. 10, 2020 File No. 2020 ??? NC NOTICE OF AN APPROVED ANTWERP COMMUNITY CALENDAR Court Address: Probate Court, 212 E. Paw Paw Street, Suite 220, TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP AMENDMENT Paw Paw, MI 49079 November 23 Lawton Lions, 7 p.m. Court telephone no. 269-657-8225 Public notice is hereby given that the Antwerp Township Lawton Public Library Board, 7 p.m. IN THE MATTER OF: LAZLO CASE NO. 20-0637-SP Board approved an ordinance to rezone a portion of a par- NICHOLAS CSISZAR. RAFAEL SOLIS and ANA SOLIS, November 24 Lawton Area Business Assn., 6 p.m. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Plaintiffs cel of land from Single-Family Residential (R-2) to General including: whose address(es) are v. Commercial (GC). The land subject to the rezoning is a Lawton Village Council, 7 p.m. unknown and whose interest in the mat- MICHAEL TANNER and ter may be barred or affected by the BRANDY PRESTON, portion of parcel 80-02-007-035-30, located on 56th November 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING following: Defendants Avenue, Paw Paw, MI 49079. The portion of the parcel is NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 12/03/2020 at 11:15 a.m. at Probate Plaintiffs' Attorney, Bar No., Address, described as follows: Court, Court Room #3 before Judge and Telephone No.: LANTZ EXCAVATING DAVID J. DISTEFANO P35010 to change Andrew W. Barnes (P70571) PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION the name of LAZLO NICHOLAS CSISZAR KOTZ SANGSTER WYSOCKI P.C. 7, TOWN 03 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST, TOWNSHIP OF 43619 30th Street • Paw Paw to NICHOLAS WILLIAM CSISZAR. 317 Center Street LAZLO NICHOLAS CSISZAR South Haven, MI 49090 ANTWERP, COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF (269) 657-2756 52201 Rue Bon Jour (269) 591-6920 MICHIGAN, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED Mattawan, MI 49071 Nov.19, 2020 An action seeking to forfeit a land AS FOLLOWS: contract covering the following COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER described real property located in the Township of Geneva, County of Van CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 03 SOUTH, Buren, State of Michigan has been RANGE 13 WEST; THENCE ALONG THE commenced by Plaintiffs RAFAEL SOLIS and ANA SOLIS, against Defendants SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 7, SOUTH 89 MICHAEL TANNER and BRANDY PRE- DEGREES 09 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST STON: Tract "A": That part of the 528.06 FEET (PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 30, Town 1 South, SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 09 SEC- Range 16 West, according to the ONDS EAST 528.00 FEET ON THE PLAT OF ůŲȚ ®®Ëv¨ Government Survey thereof, lying Southwesterly of the centerline of M-43 ‘SAND PINES’ AS RECORDED IN LIBER 8 OF Highway; EXCEPTING THEREFROM PLATS PAGE 164 OF VAN BUREN COUNTY I` I` ?99V:*Sf Commencing at the North Quarter comer of Section 30, Town 1 North, RECORDS); THENCE, ALONG THE EAST LINE Range 16 West, Geneva Township, Van OF SAID PLAT, NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MIN- Buren County, Michigan, thence South 1degree24 minutes 37.7 seconds West, UTES 41 SECONDS WEST 982.10 FEET (PRE- along the North and South Quarter line VIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS THE EAST LINE OF of said Section 30, a distance of 2310.49 feet to a point on the construction line THE WEST 32 RODS OF THE SOUTHEAST S3?VS Ǫ 4*_Lf of Highway M-43, thence South 42 QUARTER OF SECTION 7 AND PLATTED AS degrees 45 minutes 42.2 seconds East, a distance of 130.10 feet to the point of NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 37 SEC- beginning, thence South 47 degrees 14 ONDS WEST 981.86 FEET) TO A FOUND CON- minutes 17.8 feet West 80.38 feet, SšËÀÈvâƜ :³ÛŒ­‚ŒÀ ŮŲ thence North 88 degrees 35 minutes CRETE MONUMENT AND THE POINT OF 22.3 seconds West, 33 feel, more or less, to the West line of said Tract "A" and the BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 point of ending. ALSO EXCEPTING DEGREES 00 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST ŒÈ܌Œ® ŭŮưůI9 THEREFROM Commencing at the North Quarter comer of Section 30, Town 1 338.36 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES North, Range 16 West, Geneva 09 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 469.79 FEET $ÀŒÃšÜvȌÀ ³­­Ë®œÈâ šËÀƒš Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, ŲŬŬ  9œƒšœ—v® یƜ IvÜ IvÜ thence South 1 degree 24 minutes 37.7 (PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH 89 seconds West, along the North and DEGREES 20 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, South Quarter line of said Section 30, a distance of 2310.49 feet to a point on PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID :³ ÀŒÃŒÀÛvȜ³® ®ŒŒˆŒˆ –³À Èv§Œ³ËÈƛ the construction line of Highway M-43, SECTION 469.74 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 00 thence South 42 degrees 45 minutes I¨ŒvÌ ÃÈv⠜® â³ËÀ ƒvÀ v®ˆ –³¨¨³Ü ˆÀœÛŒư 42.2 seconds East, a distance of 130.10 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST ȚÀË œ®ÃÈÀ˃Ȝ³®Ã và â³Ë vÀÀœÛŒƛ feet to the point of beginning, thence 338.88 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES South 47 degrees 14 minutes 17.8 sec- onds West, 40 feet, thence south 42 06 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 470.85 TO A degrees 45 minutes 42.2 seconds East, LŒ¿ËŒÃÈ ˆŒ¨œÛŒÀ⠖³À Sšv®§Ã—œÛœ®— 135 feet, thence south 47 degrees 14 FOUND CONCRETE MONUMENT AND THE minutes 17.8 seconds West, 10 feet, POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL CONTAINS ‚ŒÈ܌Œ® :³ÛŒ­‚ŒÀ ŭŲ v®ˆ :³ÛŒ­‚ŒÀ ŮŲ thence South 42 degrees 45 minutes 42.2 seconds East, a distance of 200 3.66± ACRES (159,238± SQFT). SUBJECT TO ‚â ƒv¨¨œ®— ƪŮŲŵƫ ŰŭűưŬųŲųƛ feet to the point of ending. Commonly EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS APPARENT known as: 68977 M-43 Highway, South Haven, MI 49090; Tax Parcel No.: 80-09- AND OF RECORD. 030-026-00 [(hereinafter, the Copies of the files, reports, and application materials "Property")]. MICHAEL TANNER and BRANDY concerning this case are available for review at the ½vܽvÜÈËÀ§Œâƛ³À— PRESTON must answer the current legal Township Hall during regular business hours at 24821 action or take other action permitted –vƒŒ‚³³§ƛƒ³­ƨ½vܽvÜÈËÀ§Œâ by law within 28 days after the last date Front Street, Mattawan, Michigan, 49071 (call 269-668- of publication.Defendants' answer must 2615). be filed with the Van Buren County ƪŮŲŵƫ ŰŭűưŬųŲų ƪV®œÈŒˆ šÀœÃȜv® OŒÀۜƒŒÃƫ District Court, which is located at 1007 Planning Commission Public Hearing: October 7, 2020 E. Wells Street, South Haven, Michigan Township Board Adoption: November 10, 2020 49090. SšœÃ âŒvÀƺà ŒÛŒ®È œÃ Ã˽½³ÀȌˆ ‚â ¨³ƒv¨ ƒšËÀƒšŒÃƜ ‚ËÜ®ŒÃÌÃƜ If Defendants do not answer or Publication Date: November 19, 2020 take other action within the time ³À—v®œçvȜ³®Ã v®ˆ œ®ˆœÛœˆËv¨Ã œ® ȚœÃ —Œ®ŒÀ³Ëà ƒ³­­Ë®œÈâƛ allowed, judgment may be entered Effective Date: November 26, 2020 against them for the relief demanded in Nov. 19, 2020 f S( ?99V:*SfƜ $?L S( ?99V:*Sf the Complaint. Nov.8 - 26, 2020

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Requires internet-connected Hopper, Joey or Wally device. Customer must press Voice Remote button to activate feature. Google is a trademark of Google LLC.

Plus, don’t forget to ask about our high-speed internet options available in your area.

Ask about our special offer for military, veterans, and first responders! Precision Satellite Sales and Service, LLC (866) 597-8794 Mention Promo Code N2020 www.precisionsatellite.getdish.com

Offer for new and qualifying former customers only. Important Terms and Conditions: Qualification: Advertised price requires credit qualification and 24-month commitment. Upfront activation and/or receiver upgrade fees may apply based on credit qualification. Offer ends 1/13/21. 2-year commitment: Early termination fee of $20/mo. remaining applies if you cancel early. Included in 2-year price guarantee at $59.99 advertised price: America’s Top 120 programming package, local channels, HD service fees, and Hopper Duo Smart DVR for 1 TV. Included in 2-year price guarantee for additional cost: Programming package upgrades ($74.99 for AT120+, $84.99 for AT200, $94.99 for AT250), monthly fees for upgraded or additional receivers ($5-$7 per additional TV, receivers with additional functionality may be $10-$15). Regional Sports: RSN surcharge up to $3/mo. applies to AT120+ and higher packages and varies based on location. NOT included in 2-year price guarantee or advertised price (and subject to change): Taxes & surcharges, add-on programming (including premium channels), DISH Protect, and transactional fees. Premium Channels: 3 Mos. Free: After 3 mos., you will be billed $30/mo. for Showtime, Starz, and DISH Movie Pack unless you call or go online to cancel. Remote: The DISH Voice Remote with Google Assistant requires internet-connected Hopper, Joey, or Wally device. Customer must press Voice Remote button to activate feature. Google Assistant Smart Home features require Google account and compatible devices. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Other: All packages, programming, features, and functionality and all prices and fees not included in price guarantee are subject to change without notice. After 6 mos., if selected, you will be billed $9.99/mo. for DISH Protect Silver unless you call to cancel. After 2 years, then-current everyday prices for all services apply. For business customers, additional monthly fees may apply. Free standard professional installation only. BDRIVE_25925