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By Gari Voss pete on Wednesday, March tion, Superintendent Jim plans for the athletic field struggles and coming to- will be obstacles to over- Correspondent 31, 2021 was the Fennville Dreydanus shared, “The improvements.” gether as a strong team. “ come, we can work as a girls’ soccer team that Board of Education very In anticipation of the Senior Arelly Sanchez team to support each other Celebrating a $23 mil- beat the Bangor girls 4-1. deliberately saved the im- Ribbon Cutting and inau- reflected, “I’m looking for- and make the best out of lion transformation bond The vision has for this provements to the athletic gural game, Junior soccer ward to finally being back the season.” proposal, Fennville student facility, complete with fields until after the ma- player Angelica Mendoza on the field and playing As the Lady Blackhawks representatives, School artificial turf, a new press jority of the improvements stated, “The main thing I with girls that I haven’t prepared to take the field, Board members, athletic box, restrooms, and 8-lane to the school buildings am looking forward to this played with before. To be- Coach Gray summed up director and superinten- track, to be used by “past, because their priority was season, after not being able come successful, we must the excitement, “Effort, dent cut the ribbon signi- current and future Black- on first improving the aca- to play last year, is getting be able to communicate teamwork, and having fying the opening of the hawks.” demic environment where to represent our school on and work as a team.” fun are on the top of our Bruder Memorial Stadium. Reflecting on the $3-$4 all students spend their our brand new field. We Senior Lidia Lopez list. Thankfully, this year The first team to com- million Phase 3 comple- time before making final are pushing through our added, “Even though there n see Fennville, Page A12 Minnie’s Cruise In features cars, burgers COVID-19 Delays Jury Trials in Allegan County

By G C Stoppel the parking lot to enjoy some 20+ testing the waters; it all went very Photograph by Gari Voss classic autos. The weather was well, perhaps even better than perfect for lingering and looking expected.” By Gari Voss can request to be moved On Friday April 2nd, Minnie’s over automobiles worthy of being There are plans afoot to do this Correspondent from Phase 2 with no jury Restaurant in Allegan held a burger entered in the Course d’ Excellence. again this spring or summer, either trials to Phase 3 with jury and cruise-in night, and it was This was the restaurant’s first in the parking lot, or with permis- The increase in trials and proper health pre- well attended. Guests could enjoy attempt at something special to sion of the city, on Locus Street. COVID-19 cases has cautions of face coverings, a burger special in the restaurant engage the community, and ac- again halted jury trials in social distancing, plastic before or after they walked over to cording to an employee “We were Allegan County’s 48th dividers and health screen- Circuit Court. Across the ing questions. state, the average cases Courts must move back of COVID-19 have risen, into Phase 2 when a county and by March 28, 2021, has a test positivity rate be- Oops! Proposed ballot mistakes Allegan County reached an tween 5% and 15% in the average of 38.7 new cases seven days before a request per day. In accordance with in phases is made. mean no May election in Fennville Michigan Supreme Court To return to Phase 3, the orders, this requires that county positivity rate must Voters in Fennville will drafting a new resolution voted millages through this commission could have jury trials must cease until be 5% or lower for the sev- not go to the polls in May to put the issue on the year,” Morgan wrote in a raised the millage rate the public health guidelines en days before the change after all. November ballot, accord- memo to the city commis- without a general vote of are met. request. This is much lower The state rejected the ing to City Administrator sion. the public. The raise would The 48th Circuit Court than the 10.7% reported be- ballot wording for a pro- Amanda Morgan. The new City millages be made during the ap- gave notice to jurors on tween March 11th – 24th. posed charter amendment resolution should be ready The city now levies by proval of the budget which March 26th via Facebook In the meanwhile, virtual that would have meant the for commission approval at charter 14.8068 mills for includes a public hearing that “due to the latest trials will continue to be elimination of some special the April 19 meeting. general operations. This time where residents can numbers from the Health streamed. This has been millages so police and fire The proposal does not require a vote. address the commission. Department, we will not be extremely helpful as the could be funded instead In January, the com- Residents approved two The final vote would re- holding jury trials for the State reported that since through one tax. mission unanimously special millages – 0.7621 main with the commission. next two weeks.” These January 31, 2021, courts The Fennville City approved a resolution to mill for public safety that The proposal would guidelines are intended to have logged over 2 million Commission voted Mon- ask voters to raise the limit expires this year and 0.960 have limited only the city keep jurors and others in hours of Zoom hearings. day, April 5, to remove the on how much it can charge for fire safety that expires millage. Other government the courtroom safe consid- During this shutdown, proposal from the ballot. in taxes from a maximum in 2023. Those millages entities, such as schools ering that jury trials draw it is expected that areas There are no other issues of 15 mills to 20 mills, the have decreased from their and the county, could still a larger number of partici- of the courthouse will be for the May ballot in the most allowed under state original amount of 0.8 mill ask for tax increases. pants and observers. cleaned in preparation for city, so no citywide election law. By amending the city and 1 mill respectively due Ballot proposals for May In addition to the 48th jury cases to resume. This will be held. charter to allow the 20 to state law. The money for other county residents Circuit Court, the 57th Dis- will better ensure that court The city attorney is mills, the city will not be raised by those millages include the Macatawa Area trict Court and the Allegan employees and visitors will able to ask for added mill- can only be spent on what Express Transportation County Probate Court are have adequate protection ages, according to Morgan. is described in the ballot Authority millage, Allegan in Phase 2. from the virus. The state informed the language. Public Schools Bonding Through much of 2020, If Allegan County can city that the proposed The current charter Proposal, Holland Public Allegan County postponed return to a downward ballot language was not millage and the two special Schools Bonding Propos- jury trials which created a trend in positive cases of acceptable because it used voted millages total about al, Hudsonville Public backlog that has affected COVID-19, the court could the terms “assessed value” 16.52 mills. Schools Operating Millage all involved, but it has been be back in session for jury instead of “taxable value” A single mill brings in Renewal Proposal, South noted that the delays affect trials as early as April 14th. and the overall proposal about $22,000. Haven Public Schools the victims and witnesses If not, the logjam of more was over the state-mandat- The current millages “do Bonding Proposal, Zeeland to a greater degree than than 100 cases and the ed 100-word count. The not provide adequate rev- Public Schools Bonding defendants. waiting game will contin- proposal as submitted was enue for the city’s current Proposal and Zeeland In the case of Allegan ue. Allegan County will three words over the limit, needs,” according to the Public Schools Operating County, the 48th Circuit not abandon cases, but it Morgan said. commission. Millage Renewal Proposal, Court has been able to will take longer than the “This change does not Budget hearing according to the Allegan hold only 7 jury trails estimated 12-18 months for affect any of the current If the charter amendment County website. None since March 2020. When a jury trial to come before a millages. The city will still was on the ballot in May of those requests impact the number of COVID-19 judge in a courtroom. be able to levy the special and was approved, the city Fennville City. cases decreases, the court INDEX Classifieds ...... A11 Puzzles ...... A10 For The Record .... A10 Obituaries ...... A2 Viewpoints ...... A5 Public Notices ...A2, A4, ...... A11, A12 Religion ...... A6 Sports ...... A7-A9

A2 n April 8, 2021 The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise OBITUARIES Lyman Ferris Moored, 92 Lyman Ferris Moored, in Au Train, Michigan, nature and generous spirit A Graveside Service Center, 8214 Pfeiffer Farms 92 of Jenison, Michigan where they lived for a time will be missed by his fami- will be held on Tuesday, Drive SW, Byron Center, passed away on Friday, before settling in Jenison, ly and friends. April 20, 2021 at 11:00 MI 49315. Gorden Funeral March 26, 2021 at Metro Michigan. During their Lyman is survived by his AM at the Salem Town- Residence, Hopkins Chap- Health Village in Wyo- retirement, they would sister, Margaret Conrad; ship Cemetery. In lieu of el, is assisting the family ming, Michigan. Born travel from state to state sister-in-law, Alice Bren- flowers, donations may be with arrangements. April 4, 1928 in Salem in their motor home and ner; and many special made in Lyman’s name to Township, Michigan, the would spend the 3 months nieces and nephews. Faith Hospice of Byron son of the late Lynn and or so in Florida before Helen (Ford) Moored and coming back to Michigan. the husband of the late Lyman and June enjoyed June (Brenner) Moored. their adventures together Lyman served honorably in until June’s passing in the United States Navy and February of 2018. Ly- then went on to continue man was a member of the his education at Grand Masonic Lodge and since Rapids Junior College. Lyman Ferris Moored he and June never had any He took a position with children, he loved enter- Consumers Energy in also served on the Michi- taining children by being Allegan for a while and gan State Medical Board a clown. As a clown, he then moved to Temper- under Governor Milliken. would visit children at ance, Michigan where he In his spare time, Lyman various children’s hospitals owned and operated his enjoyed his time in the and also participated in the own Sunoco full-service outdoors, whether he was Macy Parade in Detroit, gas station. His last career hunting, fishing, sailing, Michigan. Lyman was an move resulted in Lyman or riding his motorcycle. amazing man with a huge owning and operating an He also enjoyed wood- heart. He made everyone audiology/hearing facil- working. After retirement feel at ease and made their ity that provided custom Lyman and June built their days brighter just by being made hearing aides. He dream home in the U.P. around them. His giving Dennis Ross, 66 Dennis Ross of Allegan memorial at a later date so MI passed away Sunday memories can be shared. March 28th, 2021 at the Flowers can be sent to his age of 66 surrounded by wife Noelia Ross at 1566 family. He was born in 29th st Allegan, MI 49010 Kalamazoo, MI on Sept and monetary contributions 19, 1954. Dennis enjoyed can be made in Dennis’ spending time riding mo- name to Wings of Hope torcycles, watching horror Hospice in Allegan, MI. movies, and being with family. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd James Ross and Mary Ida Ross (Longnecker), brother Scott A Ross, and sisters Vivian Velasquez, Madelon Lopez, and his son Adam Dennis Ross J Ross. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years ledore, Diana Mann, Lyle Noelia Ross and children Ross, Alice (Jim) Hitze, Dennis Ross Jr, Tyra Ross, Carl (Carmen) Ross as well Kenneth Ross, Candy as many nieces, nephews, Ross, Bruce Ross, Aaron grandchildren, and great Ross, and Eric Ross (Brit- grandchildren. tney). He leaves behind Dennis will be cremated siblings Shirley Ross Po- and the family will have a Donald Peterman Donald Peterman passed away peacefully on No- vember 10, 2020 while in Florida. He worked at Spartan Stores for 48 years as a truck driver and Notice NOTICE received the “Million Mile of Public Hearing Award” from the Michi- OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION gan State Police. He also Watson Township WATSON TOWNSHIP farmed for himself and Planning Commission ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN later for Timmer’s Farm in Hopkins. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to PA 110 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Watson Town- Don is survived by his of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, the loving wife of 70 years ship Board adopted Ordinance 04012021 at a Ann, daring daughter Planning Commission of Watson Twp. will hold its regular Township Board meeting held on Thurs- Martha (Jim) Tucker, won- regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April day, April 1, 2021, to take eff ect following this derful son David (Terene) Donald Peterman 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., at the Watson Township publication of summary of said Ordinance below: Peterman and special Donald Peterman Jr, Rich- Hall located at 1895 118th Ave. Allegan, Michi- daughter in law Pam Peter- gan. Public hearings will be held and possible ac- man. He is also survived ard Peterman and Kenneth Ordinance No. 04012021 by his brother Russell Peterman. tion taken for the following items: Peterman, sister in law There will be a memorial An amendment to Chapter 17 of the Watson service held at the VFW Clara Goodman and many 1. A request for Special Use Permit by Northstar Township Zoning Ordinance. wonderful grandchildren hall in Wayland on May 1, 2021 to honor Don. In lieu Aggregates, LLC, property owner, to operate and great grandchild. a mineral mining operation at an unaddressed He was processed in of flowers, please donate to ARTICLE I: Amend Chapter 17 of the Watson death by his three sons the Wayland VFW. parcel with frontage upon 13th Street and 117th Township Zoning Ordinance in its entirety to reor- Avenue, also known as permanent parcel num- ganize and align the regulations of sand, gravel, ber 0323-024-002-00, subject to the provisions and mineral extractions within Watson Township of Chapters 15 and 17 of the Watson Township to those of the State of Michigan. Hopkins Township Zoning Ordinance and the Michigan Zoning En- 142 E. Main St. Hopkins, MI 49328 abling Act, specifi cally MCL 125.3205(5). The ARTICLE II. SEVERABILITY: states that any pro- Planning Commission parcel consists of approximately 77.74 acres and vision or part of the Ordinance declared invalid Notice of Public Hearing is zoned R-1. shall not aff ect validity of any other part, which shall remain in full force and eff ect. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to PA 110 of 2. Any such other business that properly comes 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, the Hop- before the Planning Commission. ARTICLE III. REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE: kins Township Planning Commission will hold a If, prior to the meeting/public hearing, members of All ordinances or parts of ordinances in confl ict regular meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, the public have certain questions or wish to pro- herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance April 27, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Hopkins Township vide input on any business that will be addressed shall become eff ective eight days following this Hall, 128 South Franklin, Hopkins MI, 40328. at the meeting/public hearing then such persons publication on April 8, 2021. may contact the Planning Commissioners through SECTION IV. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES: The following items will be heard, considered, submission of written comments by mail or drop Establishes penalties for violation of this Ordi- and possibly have action taken upon them: box to Watson Township Planning Commission, nance as a Municipal Civil Infraction. c/o Watson Township Hall, 1895 118th Avenue, 1. A request from James Koopman, interested Allegan, MI 49010 or by email to the Zoning Ad- SECTION V. SEVERABILITY party, for a Type B Home Occupation to operate a ministrator at [email protected]. The various parts, sections and clauses of this Or- landscape and snow removal business pursuant dinance are hereby declared to be severable. If to Section 157.053 of the Hopkins Township Zon- A copy of the meeting materials may be found any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause ing Ordinance at 1970 128th Avenue, also known on links on the Township’s homepage at www. of this Ordinance is adjudged unconstitutional or as Parcel Number 0310-028-006-10. watsontownship.org including all application ma- invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the terials. If remote access is provided subject to 2.Any other such item as comes properly before remainder of the Ordinance shall not be aff ected the Open Meetings Act, as amended, access in- thereby and shall remain valid and in eff ect. the Planning Commission. formation and instructions will be provided on the Watson Township website as addressed above. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Hop- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a true Watson Township will provide necessary reason- kins Township will provide necessary, reasonable copy of this Ordinance is on fi le in the Offi ce of able auxiliary aids and services at the meeting auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to indi- the Clerk of the Township of Watson at the ad- to individuals with disabilities upon 72 hours ad- viduals with disabilities upon fi ve (5) days writ- dress set forth below and that a copy of this Ordi- vanced notice to the Township. Individuals with ten notice to the Township Clerk at PO Box 217, nance may be inspected, reviewed or purchased disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services Hopkins, MI 49328, by phone 269-806-7547 or by contacting the undersigned during regular should contact the Township Clerk by email, by email to [email protected]. business hours on regular working days. A copy phone, or mail. of this Ordinance may also be viewed on the A copy of agenda items and draft documents and Township website at www.watsontownship.org. public hearing notice is available for viewing on- JAY EVELAND, SECRETARY line at www.hopkinstownship.org. Instructions for WATSON TOWNSHIP KELLI MORRIS, CLERK access and participation are on the following page. PLANNING COMMISSION WATSON TOWNSHIP 616-706-9256 1895 118TH AVENUE HOPKINS TOWNSHIP CLERK ALLEGAN, MI 49010 ERIC ALBERDA 269-217-9899 269-806-7547

The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise April 8, 2021 n A3 Young Women in Leadership Kaylani Rubley: Implementing Leadership Qualities Learned from TAG Team Experiences By Gari Voss Community Foundation gling then finding just to complete our mission. Correspondent (ACCF) is an example the right gifts “opened We must be extremely of an organization that my eyes to the needs of organized and ensure due Data is showing that acknowledges the lead- others while providing diligence as we determine the number of women in ership qualities of youth an opportunity to bring how to utilize endowment senior leadership roles and is willing to grow smiles and allow some funds.” has been increasing young leaders through of their problems to help The review and dis- since 2015. No matter their TAG Team, the alleviate some of their tribution of grant funds the industry or business, Youth Advisory Council problems.” connects Kaylani’s gender, racial and ethnic of the ACCF. This Team After graduating from current role as a trustee diversity in leadership of high school students high school in 2010, to her beginnings as a can give businesses a leg- learn to work together Rubley attended Daven- TAG team member. The up when finding solutions by understanding vari- port University. “I had ACCF Board members to problems. ous points of views and always wanted to go into continually nurtures Change has been slow, interacting with people nursing. At Davenport, I growth through new but since 2015, represen- from a variety of back- was a RA (resident hall projects, reaching out to tation of women in senior grounds. As they grow as assistant) for three years new donors, and identify- leadership positions has a Team, they accept the and worked the front desk ing service opportunities. grown from 17% to 21%. responsibilities of select- while playing softball.” “ACCF makes a differ- In 2020, 44% of compa- ing recipients of the TAG Upon graduation in ence to so many.” nies had three or more Scholarship and TAG/ 2014, Kaylani was hired Rubley shared that it women in upper leader- Legacy Grants. by Metro Health Care and is challenging for her to ship positions compared Kaylani Rubley is a ended up in Wyoming, say “no”. When it comes to 29% in 2015. Harvard product of the TAG Team Michigan as an emergen- to accepting challenges Business School found leadership program. At Kaylani Rubley takes time to pose with her puppy Luka. cy medicine nurse. “The outside her comfort zone, that this assists compa- the end of her freshman pandemic has been an eye she has come to realize nies in proportionately year at Hamilton High She was not familiar weighing of informa- opener. 15 minutes can that her leadership roles, matching consumers to School, a senior reached with people, activities tion and opinions from make a huge difference.” “Fill my cup and bring businesses. out to her because of a or issues in neighboring multiple backgrounds and Along her leadership joy to myself and others.” Females taking leader- recommendation from a school districts. points of view. journey, Rubley took Young women who ship positions is evident school guidance coun- Rubley’s first TAG “In the end, there was two opportunities to step into leadership roles as teenage activists selor. The request was to meetings introduced her a feeling of satisfaction volunteer in Guatemala. often begin their journeys like Greta Thunberg, a “step out of her comfort to the vulnerability of and pride when the Team These weeks offered her when still in elementary teenage environmental zone” and take a lead- participating in open, worked out differences additional insight into the through high school. activist, step forward ership role on the TAG honest conversations. and stalemates. We left needs of others beyond Organizations such as and take a stand. These Team with ACCF. She remembers how her happy,” Rubley stated. her community and com- the Allegan County young, ambitious, capa- As a student athlete, responsibility for lead- One of the most mem- fort zone. Community Foundation ble women are becoming Kaylani had volunteered ership grew as the Team orable activities with the Continuing her path nurture and guide future more influential in orga- to assist with different awarded grants and schol- TAG Team was the yearly to grow and give back, leaders who step out of nizations and businesses activities and events, but arships. Members did shopping for Sylvia’s Rubley decided to accept their “comfort zones” to of all types. had not ventured beyond not always agree. There Place. Getting to know the call to become a trust- achieve great things in a The Allegan County her local community. was a lot of listening and the needs and wants of ee on the ACCF Board. variety of positions. people who were strug- “During the pandemic, Storey hopeful on we had Zoom meetings broadband prospects 400 new COVID cases By John Raffel ed funds from the federal has administered 34,000 Correspondent government to entice doses of Covid vaccine reported, no deaths broadband expansion, it and organized nearly 2,500 By John Raffel The week’s totals before deaths in Barry County; promises a way to reduce volunteer hours. Correspondent that was 3,870 and 3,348; 25,478 cases and 370 ALLEGAN – Allegan the cost disadvantage that “The 45 clinic days were preceded by 2,596, an in- deaths in Ottawa Coun- County Board of Commis- face companies interested organized and executed ALLEGAN — The num- crease of 752 in one week. ty and 5,730 cases and sion chairman Jim Storey in serving rural Michigan.” by the county’s health ber of COVID-19 cases in The death count had risen 100 deaths in Van Buren has passed along some pos- Storey added Allegan department and emergency Allegan County posted by by seven to 20. County. itive news on his weekly County belongs to the services organization.” health department officials The number of cases A USDA study provided newsletter to the county on National Association of Storey also reported coming into this week, was were 1,941; 1,503; l,201 by the Allegan County upgrades to broadband. Counties, and is promoting Allegan and Van Buren up to 8, 478 cases and 118 and 1,015 in previous Health Department showed “Legislation introduced April as national county county boards of commis- deaths. weeks. that only 1 percent of by Senator Nesbitt to government month to give sioners’ members took part The total from the previ- The number the week people washed their hands provide tax incentives for awareness of the services briefing on Michigan’s ous weeks was 8,048 cases before that was 901 cases correctly before preparing companies who invest in county governments pro- new approach to designing with 118 deaths; 7,752 and seven deaths. food. Washing your hands expanding rural broadband vide citizens. congressional and state and 118 deaths; 7,557 The week before that, it with soap and water for to unserved and under- “County advocates note legislative districts. and 118 deaths; 7,405 was 815 cases and seven 20 seconds before prepar- served areas has moved the role of county gov- “A representative of and 118 deaths; 7,298 deaths. ing food can help prevent towards the Governor’s ernments are often over the Michigan Citizens and 118 deaths; 7,211 and Statewide, it’s at 768,000 food poisoning, the health Desk,” Storey said. “The looked when compared Independent Redistricting 118 deaths; 7,145 and cases and 17,249 deaths. department points out. bills would grant a limit- with other governmental Commission updated the 115 deaths; 7,055 and The figures are 123,000 COVID-19 is caused ed-time exemption to the units,” Storey wrote in his participating commission- 109 deaths; 6,918 and cases and 4,291 deaths in by a coronavirus called personal property tax on newsletter. “In particular ers on the process that 106 deaths; 6,734 and Wayne County; 90,618 SARS-CoV-2. Older adults equipment installed to pro- this year it is worthwhile to will produce newly drawn 98 deaths; 6,491 and 92 cases and 2,070 deaths in and people who have vide broadband service to note that county govern- district lines after the U.S. deaths; 6,190 cases and 86 Oakland County; 76,232 severe underlying medi- areas currently without it. ments in Michigan are on Census Bureau releases deaths; 5,865 cases with cases and 2,052 deaths cal conditions like heart “While not the total the front line of combating its 2020 data,” Storey 72 deaths; 5,509 cases and for Macomb County and or lung disease or diabe- answer to the continuing the Covid 19 contagion, said. “Several hearings 57 deaths, compared to 57,747 confirmed cases tes seem to be at higher problem of the ‘digital both through testing and, are planned by the Com- 5,355 the week before, up and 749 deaths for Kent risk for developing more divide’ in rural areas, such more recently, establishing mission to receive both dramatically from 4,955 County. serious complications from as Allegan County, when and running vaccination testimony and proposed and 4,496 the previous two In neighboring counties, COVID-19 illness. combined with the expect- sites. To date the county district maps.” weeks. it’s 4,344 cases and 52 Allegan County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ChamberChamberss ofof CommercesCommerces City of Allegan Certified Financial Planner PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of Helping businesses compete in and around Western Michigan the City of Allegan, Michigan, shall on April 12, Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered by 2021 at 7:00 PM, at the City Council Chambers, Tibbitts Financial Consulting. Allegan City Hall 231 Trowbridge Street, Allegan, Michigan, hold a public hearing for the following items independently purpose of considering list- ed below: Waanders Thank You 1. The City of Allegan agrees to provide clear ti- Concrete allegan counTY tle. This property will not be joined in title or deed with property the Leverence’ s already owned at Co. For all oF Your SupporT! 148 Mill District Road and abuts the property in this proposal. Redi-Mix Concrete Cement Blocks 2. The City of Allegan agrees to provide clear 673-6352 title and deed. To sell the property at 413 Rus- Babylon Road, 269-673-6501 sell Street, parcel number 51-170-070-00 to Dan Allegan www.allegancountyfair.com Chilla.

3. The City of Allegan proposed draft of Ordi- nance 491, Allegan City Sign Ordinance Amend- ments.

4. The City of Allegan proposed draft Resolution 21.06, Election Date Change. Tim Andrus, AAMS Rick Buller AUTO • LIFE • HOME Financial Advisor Financial Advisor At that time and place, the City Council shall hear 113 E. Allegan Street 850 Marshall Street 673-4256 OTSEGO ALLEGAN and consider comments, concerns, statements, Allegan • www.hartmanellis.com 269-692-2280 269-686-8025 information, or other communications concern- ing the proposed property sale. Please send all written comments to the address listed below. Comments can also be sent to ctapper@cityo- 103 W. Allegan St. fallegan.org Amish Oak Otsego, MI 269-692-2200 City of Allegan Treasures & More David Hart, AAMS 231 Trowbridge Street Financial Advisor Custom Furniture available in 705 West Superior St. Allegan MI 49010 WAYLAND (269) 673-5511 Oak, Cherry, Maple and Hickory woods 269-792-1342 • Curios • Bedroom Sets • Entertainment Centers • BY: Christopher Tapper • Oak Accessories • Amish-made Kitchen Tables & Chairs City Clerk Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

A4 n April 8, 2021 Community Events The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise

EVENTS EVENTS ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

**Due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers, some events may Fri., April 16, 2021, 6pm: Ladders of Hope - Food Assistance be cancelled or postponed. Safe Harbor Lifeline Gala (RSVP Today) 717 East Main St, Fennville, MI 49408, www.laddersof- Bay Pointe Inn 11456 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville, MI 269 hopemi.org, (269) 455-9452 Beginning March 16, 2021: 672-8111 6th Annual Best of the West – Revue Readers Poll Sponsored by Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center, Alle- Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center - City of Allegan Downtown Development Authority and Revue gan 269 673-3791 abuse prevention and healing West Michigan An event for the Safe Harbor’s Capital Campaign to build their 402 Trowbridge Street, Allegan, MI 49010 www.safe- This is a write-in format this year to allow for a wider variety new facility. harborallegan.org, (269) 673-3791 of potential winners! RSVP: https://events.eventgroove.com/event/13th-Annu- Go to: https://revuewm.com/botw-2021-sur- al-Lifeline-Gala-47302 Senior Fitness/Fit Over 50: Senior Fitness Classes for vey?fbclid=IwAR0elFE745Qbya0j-z0in2itvqvekH- Ways to Give: 55-80plus! Calico Rabbit, 130 N. Main Street, Plainwell. V06DfsrB_-bvjrmumxa-K4HCE4zCE for instructions and sur- Online donation at https://safeharborcac.org/ Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30am. Designed vey. Text LIGHTINGTHEWAY: 44-321. to improve strength, cardio fitness, flexibility and balance. Questions? Email Josh Veal at [email protected] Mail a check or pledge card: Safe Harbor 402 Trowbridge All set to classic tunes. Drop in or call Sharrin at 269 330- Street Allegan, MI 49010 3204. Masks and safe distancing required. Beginning Sun., April 11, 2021, 1:30pm: 2021 CARES ACT Tax Deduction NA/AA Survivor Group – Come Join Us Scouting: Allegan has a variety of scouting opportuni- The Bridge Church 247 Main Street Allegan Mon., April 19, 2021, 7pm: ties. Each group is meeting in different ways to stay safe. Anyone needing support is welcome to come on Sundays at On Capitalism & Socialism: What is the difference? Cub Scout Pack 3026: Meeting depend on age. Call 1:30pm to the Bridge Church. New Hope Baptist Church, 2011 Lincoln Road Allegan Cub Master Nathon Kelley 616 706-3038 or assistant Rob State Representative Steve Carra was born and raised in South- Keen 269 568-0435 Beginning Wed., March 31, 10am – 5pm: west Michigan, graduated with degrees in economics and polit- Boy Scouts 91 (11 yrs. and over): Sundays 4:30, outside ADL “Carnegie Corner Bookstore” Reopens ical science from Western Michigan University, was a research at JC Park. Call Scout Master Rob Keen 269 568-0435 Allegan District Library 331 Hubbard Street, lower level Al- assistant at the religious-based free market think tank Acton In- Girls Troop 191: For meeting information, call Kara legan (269) 673-4625 stitute in Grand Rapids, and currently represents district 59 in Hiscock 269 719-5017 Reopening will include a bag of books for $2 – hard and soft the Michigan Legislature which encompasses all of St. Joseph cover plus CDs, DVDs and audible books. Masks are required, County and most of Cass County. Sylvia’s Place - Safe from Domestic Violence and sanitizer and glovers will be available. Be one of the first Crisis Line: 269 673-8700 50 patrons for the reopening on the last day of Women’s History Sun., May 30, 2021, 8am – 4pm: Month and receive a bookmark honoring women who have sub- Allegan Antique Market The Vine Food Pantry / Love, INC stantially influenced history. Allegan County Fairgrounds 150 Allegan Co. Fair Dr. Allegan Christ Community Church Outdoor shopping with reduced indoor shopping. Standard 3370 113th Ave, Allegan, MI · (269) 673-2329 Now - April 30, 2021: protocols requires wearing a mask and keeping a safe distance at 7th Annual Cereal Drive all times. Info: Larry Wood 616 735-3333 Wednesday Curbside Lunches Allegan County Community Foundation 112 Locust Street, First Presbyterian Church, 200 Cutler St., Allegan Allegan Sack lunches can be picked up from 11:30 am – 1 pm In response to the food scarcity needs across Allegan County, ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES ACCF has set the goal to provide one box of cereal per child per Wings of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care - week for the summer months to those children whose families Downtown Allegan Social District: End of Life Care visit food pantries in Allegan County. Every month, nearly 6,000 Each day from 11am until 11pm 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010, www.wingsofhope- people are served by the 16 pantries of the Collaborative. To do- Pick up a favorite beverage at Schaendorf’s Brewing Com- hospice.com, (269) 686-8659 nate text “CEREAL” to 44-321; donate on-line at www.allegan- pany during their hours of operation and wander down to the foundation.org, mail a check to ACCF, 112 Locust St., Allegan Riverfront to enjoy the warm fire and ambiance. Open beverages 49010 with the memo “cereal”, or drop off cereal to any of themust be in approved City of Allegan cups ADDITIONAL member pantries across Allegan County. Regent Theater Concessions to Go, INFORMATION each Friday from 6 – 8pm Wed., April 7, 2021, 11:30am – 5:15pm: RSVP Today Red Cross Blood Drive 211 Trowbridge St, Allegan, MI 49010 Phone: (269) 673- 2737 Fri., April 16, 2021, 6pm: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 110 Cedar St. Allegan Stop at the theater to purchase your favorite theater food. Safe Harbor Lifeline Gala Masks are required. Schedule an appointment: Bay Pointe Inn 11456 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville, https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=- Storytime at Allegan District Library - MI 269 672-8111 DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=49010 Check Calendar Sponsored by Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Thursdays, 10:30 am, Allegan District Library Facebook Center, Allegan 269 673-3791 Wed., April 7, 2021, 2 – 6pm: Live. It will be recorded. An event for the Safe Harbor’s Capital Campaign to Ascension Blood Drive build their new facility. Immanuel Lutheran Church 631 Grand Street Allegan 269 Allegan County Community Action - RSVP: https://events.eventgroove.com/ 673-3335 Assistance for daily living event/13th-Annual-Lifeline-Gala-47302 Masks are required. Schedule an appointment: https://donate. 23 Water Street, Allegan, MI 49010, www.communityactional- Ways to Give: michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/137239 legan.org, (269) 673-5472 Online donation at https://safeharborcac.org/ Food, weatherization, early childhood education Text LIGHTINGTHEWAY: 44-321. Thurs., April 8, 2021, 12-5:45pm: Mail a check or pledge card: Safe Harbor 402 Red Cross Blood Drive Trowbridge Street Allegan, MI 49010 Hamilton Reformed Church 3554 Lincoln Rd. Hamilton Allegan County Historical Society, Old Jail Museum. 2021 CARES ACT Tax Deduction Masks are required. Schedule an appointment: Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm. (269 673-8292 Call to confirm https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=- hours. DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=49010 Email: [email protected] Webpage: www. alleganoldjail.com Fri., April 9, 2021, 6 - 8pm: Allegan Event – Ropes Course and More Concessions to Go 439 River Street Allegan Regent Theater 211 Trowbridge, Allegan. Come and pick up For more information call 269-430-3961 or check online at your favorite movie food. https://www.alleganevent.com Mondays-Thursdays: Groups Only. Fridays: 12 – 6pm; Satur- Thurs., April 8, 2021, 9pm: days: 10am – 6 pm; Sundays: 11am – 5pm. Make appointments Order DEADLINE for The Great Pierogi Drive Up online to ensure availability. Walkups welcome, but appoint- Sun., April 11, 2021, 10am – 6pm: PICK-UP - The Great ments receive priority. Constant sanitizing done to ensure Pierogi Drive Up safety. Allegan County Fairgrounds 150 Allegan Co. Fair Dr. Allegan 888 673-6501 Allegan Food Pantry Pre-Order only! www.doyoulovepolishfood.com/the-great- 247 N Main St, Allegan pierogi-polish-favorites-drive-up-041121. Frozen/Refrigerated Monday: 10 am – 1 pm; Thursdays: 2 – 5 pm Curbside Pierogi by the dozen in traditional and contemporary flavors to Service heat and serve. Plus dessert items. Deliveries are made to homebound senior citizens

Tues., April 13, 2021, 1pm: Allegan Homeless Solutions - Alcohol Ink Epoxy Pour Vase Locating assistance for the homeless Create an alcohol ink and epoxy coated vase. 409 Oaks Crossing, Suite 142, Plainwell MI 49080 www.alleganhomelesssolutions.org, Gail Hill – kittygran@ Brave Art Studios & Gallery 1873 Lincoln Rd, Allegan, Mi gmail.com (269) 264-4150 (Paulette) [email protected]. Appoint- ments required. The Arc of Allegan County - Advocates for people with disabilities Wed., April 14, 2021, 11am – 4pm: 219 Hubbard Street, Allegan 269 673-8841 Ascension Blood Drive Mission to advocate for individuals with intellectual and devel- Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital 555 Linn Street Alle- opmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play with dignity, gan 269 686-4239 respect and meaningful involvement in the community. Masks are required. Schedule an appointment: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_ Baby Closet schedule/129024 Newborn Clothing and Supplies Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 101 N. Walnut Wed., April 14, 2021, 1pm: Street Allegan Brave Art Playing with Knives Call 269 673-2254 and leave a message. Carve out a painting with palette knife and a limited palette on an 11x14 palette board. Bridges of Hope, Allegan County - Brave Art Studios & Gallery 1873 Lincoln Rd, Allegan, Mi Assistance to move out of poverty (269) 264-4150 (Paulette) [email protected]. Appoint- 108 E Grant Street, Plainwell, MI 49080, bridgesofhopealle- ments required. gancounty.org, (269) 204-6041 Their mission is to foster relationships with individuals desiring to move out of poverty by providing tools, support, Wed., April 14, 2021, 6:30pm: education, and connections to community resources. Pout Tile Coasters Learn to pour these tile coasters using special Pebeo paints. Community Clothes Closet – Brave Art Studios & Gallery 1873 Lincoln Rd, Allegan, Mi Free Clothing and More (269) 264-4150 (Paulette) [email protected]. Appoint- Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 101 N. Walnut ments required. Street Allegan PUBLIC NOTICE Fridays: 10 am – 1 pm PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Thurs., April 15, 2021, 8am – Noon: Heart Screening for Cardiovascular Disease Congregational Kitchen - FOR THE AUGUST SPECIAL ELECTION Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital 551 Linn St., Suite 250 dinner pickup TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 Allegan Congregational Church 325 Cutler Street Allegan Appointments required. Ascension.org/events Keyword: Al- Thursdays: Pick up 3 to 5:30 pm. Takeout dinners only TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE: during COVID-19 legan; CITY OF ALLEGAN, or call Penny Brown 269 598-3893 Fast 8-10 hours before your appointment. Screening includes s The Hands of Grace Food Pantry COUNTY OF ALLEGAN, STATE OF MICHIGAN cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, waist measurement, blood pres- United Methodist Church, 409 Trowbridge St., Allegan sure and other risk factor assessments Tuesday: 9-11:45 a.m.; Wednesday: 9-11:45 a.m. and 5-7 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Ac- p.m.; Friday: 10-11:45 a.m. Food Pantry serves FOOD to residents of Allegan 49010 curacy Test for the August 4, 2021, Special Elec- Thurs., April 15, 2021, noon: tion has been scheduled for: Allegan County Association of Retired School Personnel ONLY. Trestle Stop Restaurant M-40 Hamilton 269 561-2480 DATE – Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - Beginning Call for reservations by April 10, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. ALL PRECINCTS

CITY OF ALLEGAN, ALLEGAN CITY HALL 231 TROWBRIDGE STREET ALLEGAN, MI 49010

The Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election count the votes in the manner prescribed by the law.

Christopher Tapper, City Clerk City of Allegan

The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Viewpoints April 8, 2021 n A5 Thirty hours Life as Performance Art The topic of ‘vaccine tasks or they are likely immunized against spe- passports’ keeps return- to be out of work. cific diseases. However, later I arrive ing to prominence in the For example, before it is only a small minori- Cars that run on news. The basic premise a business hires a new ty of people who travel electricity are nice in is that those who have employee they often do from the US to these a lot of ways. You do received the full dosage a background check to countries; the vaccine save money. Electrici- of the Covid-19 vaccine determine whether or mandate as it is being ty is cheaper than gas, would receive paper or not that individual has a proposed is universal. particularly when the electronic documenta- criminal record. In the Mission creep latter is approaching $3 a tion that would allow past, it was a matter of rarely comes to an end gallon. The acceleration them to travel on public filling out forms to make on its own. Instead, is other-worldly. My pas- transportation, attend the request of the local it expands, often well sengers have compared live performance and and/or state police agen- beyond reason and com- it to a rocket ship, as we sporting events, or go cies. That is a reasonable mon sense. go from 0 to 60, faster into restaurants. Those thing for a company to Individuals and than a Corvette. And who do not would be do. Now, however, it G C ORWIN groups have also ex- you don’t have to worry stopped at the door and is possible to do a very pressed great concern about costly repairs, be- S TOPPEL cause there is no engine. turned away. deep electronic back- about vaccine passports There is a sense of ground check, not only because it will create As some of you know MIKE’S often judged, labeled, or I have owned a Tesla for comfort in that idea - if for criminal activity, but a two-tiered system four years now. I have a MUSINGS it actually comes into for anything they wrote sometimes cancelled be- in the United States habit of buying unusual being. If I am in a con- or said, or were accused cause of things done by and abroad. Britain’s vehicles and the Tesla M IKE W ILCOX fined space with other of writing or saying their distant ancestors. Prime Minister recent- people for more than a years earlier, that others Regarding the ly proposed a vaccine was on my bucket list, P UBLISHER not because I am a big n n few minutes, it would might be offensive. This pandemic in general passport, as have some environmentalist, or be reassuring to know sort of investigation is and vaccine passports in American politicians, abhorred gas guzzlers, or grocery store, but that everyone else has a favorite of the “woke particular, when the all and there is a growing but just because it was for some reason in the had their vaccine and the police” who are look- clear is announced, and strenuous objec- unique. northern tier, the chargers risk of infection is great- ing for an opportunity will the passports still tion to it. They believe I absolutely love it, are in empty parking lots. ly diminished. It almost cancel someone who be mandated? Or, it will only divide and or did until a couple There is no place to walk seems reasonable, since has beliefs they consid- will something else be fracture society all the of weeks ago. In my to for coffee. It’s lonely, we have to have a pass- er unacceptable. They invented? Let’s re- more. Those, who for senior moment wisdom, it’s dark, and you usu- port to travel out of the research an individu- member that after some whatever reason, cannot I decided to drive the ally are the only vehicle nutcase tried to use his charging. country or return, or be als’ entire social media or will not receive the Tesla to Florida. Now able to provide a license history. shoes to blow up an vaccine will be treated I have driven to the Already delirious from driving in the pounding for everything from fish- That is bad enough, airplane, more than like second class citi- sunshine state countless but the future looks even a decade later anyone zens. times, but always in a rain your mind begins to ing to flying a private wander. What if you are plane. more frightening. Today traveling by plane must We have enough that motorized vehicle. The remove their shoes. We electric vehicle, I knew accosted by a burglar? At the same time, it is perfectly acceptable divides us and makes What if someone puts a many of us are wary to eat red meat or drive are told it is for our safe- people feel like second in advance, was going ty, but that mandate does to create a challenge be- bullet hole through your of this because it has a gasoline powered vehi- class citizens. Women, cause I would be forced windshield? I remain the potential to be- cle. But what if, in the not apply to anyone over minorities, the LBGQT to stop every 200 miles in my car with doors come another example future, those things are seventy. That makes it communities, minority to charge. locked, counting the of “mission creep” that not acceptable? Is an seem more like a make- religions and others have Well because of the minutes down at my car easily gets out of hand. individual to be judged work project for a bit of been forced into narrow availability, or unavail- slowly charges. There is rarely an end to by today’s standards or safety theater. confines and faced dis- ability of charging sta- And then the sun comes mission creep because the standards a decade We also know crimination. They still tions, the earlier pre-trip up and I’m in Florida, those working on a proj- or more out in the that when we travel to experience it. Do we calculation of 5 stops 24 hours later, but only ect know that they have future? It is very likely, various foreign countries really want to add more? ended up being 8 stops. six more hours to my to continue finding new as individuals today are we are required to be A trip that normally destination. Driving on takes 19 hours, actually adrenalin you are no came to 30 hours before longer tired, just excited LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I arrived at my Florida to be close. And then you destination. That’s 30 arrive. straight hours on the road You aren’t looking to Opportunities for school properties? for this hombre, who make small talk. You never stops for a hotel or don’t care about eating. To the Editor, son school buildings Center. and options, before this restaurant. All you want to do is find With vote date arriv- and properties, which If this bond does bond proposal goes up Talk about a trip from the nearest bed. I did just ing quickly for the APS would no long function pass.... then, these are for vote, because after hell. Try driving 30 that and for the next 10 hours I slept like a baby. bond proposal, and if as schools... and so, in opportunities to be the vote, it feels those hours straight, with many it does pass, it seems, the past, there has been considered for these options could very well hours through driving I tell my son, my friends, please don’t let there are perhaps, many talk that Allegan would properties. be gone? rain. Try driving through opportunities pertain- benefit from a Senior I do wish wish there Sincerely, Karen Tripp Indianapolis, Louisville, me ever do this again. Road trips are great, but ing to the Pine Trails, Center, a Homeless were more laid out plans Allegan Nashville and my favor- West Ward, and Daw- Shelter, and even Teen for these properties, ite (not) Atlanta, with not in an electric car. your wipers on high, and Next time I travel to you still struggle to see Florida, or Alabama or outside. Let me tell you wherever I need to be, Review: From Archie to Zack it’s no fun. the airplane needs to be Each time I stopped to my vehicle of choice. The girl who sits right found a note in a desk. charge, I waited an hour, Two hours in a plane behind you at school is Zinnia found one in band The Bookworm Sez give or take 10 minutes, always trumps thirty really nice. class. Zelda found one in to charge the vehi- hours in a car. Remember She shares her things a tree trunk and all three “From Archie to Zack” cle. Now down south, that Mike- remember, if you ask nicely, and girls knew who wrote charging stations are remember, remember. she likes to make you them. They delivered the by Vincent X. Kirsch usually near a restaurant laugh. She seems very notes to Zack and that smart and polite and she made him smile because c.2020, Abrams Books for never says mean things he’d been working on Young Readers In Loving Memory of to anyone, even if they a note that wasn’t quite deserve it. All the kids right. $17.99 / 40 pages Kelly Montgomery in your class like her; One that said the truth May 1971 - April 2017 you like her but in the that everybody already new book “From Archie knew. Those we love can to Zack” by Vincent X. Nothing unusual. never be more than a Kirsch, there might be That’s not normally By Terri Schlichenmeyer someone you like just a what you want to hear thought away... little more. about a new book; you For as long as there’s There was no doubt in probably want to hear anyone’s mind. Every- enthusiastic things like a memory they live in body knew it: Archie WOW! but that’s not our hearts to stay loved Zack and Zack what you’ll find here. loved Archie. The two “From Archie to Zack” boys were happiest when tells young readers a The Family of Kelly Montgomery they did everything sweet story in a calm, together, but the funny even, nothing-unusual thing was, neither of manner. them could say “I love The lack of drama is you.” where unusual comes to Oh, but you can bet play. © The Allegan County News, 2021 they both really wanted Author-illustrator P.O. Box 189, 241 Hubbard St. to say it. Very much so. Vincent X. Kirsch lets Allegan, MI 49010-0189 (269) 673-5534 And then one day, Archie kids know that Archie e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wilcoxnewspapers.com wrote Zack a note that and Zack can love one Published weekly by The Allegan County News. R. Michael Wilcox publisher. Newsstand price said “From A. to Z. it’s another and it’s okay. $1.00 per copy. Subscriptions: $36 per year in county; $45 per year in Michigan; $52 out of state; true. I love you.” The children in their Foreign rates upon request. Periodicals postage paid at Allegan, MI 49010. Postal Publication uncles. No. 013-700. Postmaster: Send address corrections to The Allegan County News, P.O. Box 189, Archie read the note class don’t make fun Allegan, MI 49010-0189. Perfect for anytime to himself and it really of anyone. They barely reading, kids ages 4-to-8 made him smile. even comment; in fact, will love this book best. But that note wasn’t they seem to think it’s For them and for you, quite right, so he hid it in wonderful, a lesson that “From Archie to Zack” is a tree and Zack was still pulses like a heart here. © The Union Enterprise, 2021 a book to get behind. his best friend. Even the action-rich The Bookworm is Terri P.O. Box 483, Plainwell MI 49080 illustrations tell a story (269) 673-5534 He wrote another note, Schlichenmeyer. here, a story about kids e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wilcoxnewspapers.com kind of the same. He Terri has been reading read it to himself but it that also serves as a Published weekly by The Union Enterprise. R. Michael Wilcox publisher. Newsstand price 75¢ per since she was 3 years old copy. Subscriptions: $36 per year in Allegan County. $45 in Michigan; $52 out of state. Periodicals just wasn’t quite right. surprisingly grown-up and she never goes any- postage paid at Allegan, MI 49010 and at additional mailing office Postal Publication No. 413600. He hid the second note conversation-sparker Postmaster: Send address corrections to Union Enterprise, P.O. Box 483, Plainwell, MI 49080-0417 where without a book. in his band case and he about love, whether it’s She lives on a hill in Wis- and Zack were still best between friends, class- consin with two dogs and friends. mates, neighbors, or R. Michael Wilcox, Publisher 13,000 books. Jason Wesseldyk, High School Sports Editor Just before Halloween, a child’s two favorite Robin Clark, Account Representative Archie wrote another Julie Hotchkiss, Accounts Receivable note, with just a little Matt Gliwa, Graphic Artist more oomph and he read Jordan Wilcox, IT Support it to himself many times. NA/AA Survivor Group What he wrote finally (Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous) seemed right this time. New meeting starting at ADVERTISING DEADLINES He loved Zack! But for 4 P.M. Monday some reason, he couldn’t The Bridge Church The Allegan County News and Union Enterprise will in no case be responsible for typographical or give the note to Zack, so 247 N. Main St., Allegan, (main level) other errors, but will reprint that part of an advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. The publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any material at any time. The right is reserved to reject, Archie hid it in his desk Sunday afternoons - 1:30pm omit or edit any material offered for publication. at school. Then one day, Zuzella Need Support - Come Join Us!

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by G C Stoppel what might be around the death. For perhaps most we love be exposed? Will that depression has become next bend or over the next of us, this year has been we or they survive? We are a way of life, or chemicals. I have always be hill. And, of course, we one very long valley of the anxious about our fi nanc- In many ways, the val- touched by the fi rst part of play the Michigan game of shadow of death. We might es, stressed because of the ley of the shadow of death the 4th verse of the 23rd wondering if we are still not live in abject fear, but uncertainty of returning to is worse than the valley of Psalm - yea, though I walk inside the white line. we live in heightened anx- normal activities. Perhaps death itself. through the valley of the Those are moments of iety. Will we be exposed we or someone close to us It is the second half shadow of death I will fear the valley of the shadow of to the virus? Will someone is suffi ciently stressed out of that verse that gives no evil, us hope - the reassur- When we read it care- ing message about the fully, it is an odd phrase. Good Shepherd’s rod and We understand the val- staff . Those were the ley of death, whether it defensive tools of a shep- was story of the valley of herd. The rod, to fi ght off dry bones or Tennyson’s wild predators or human epic poem The Charge of thieves; the staff to pull a the Light Brigade. The sheep out of a crevice or word “valley” seems a bit pit. strange, and it changes our The message for way of thinking. the followers of Jesus is Here in western Mich- simple and straight for- igan, we get regular ex- ward. Simply because of periences with the valley our relationship with the of the shadow of death. Lord does not make us When a cold or warm front immune for all the spooky comes across the lake, it stuff that happens in life. sometimes brings with it Nor, does it keep us safe a thick fog blanket. Or in from disappointment, the winter we get ‘lake heartbreaks, and loss. But eff ect’ that sometimes we are not alone in those comes down with suffi cient moments. Jesus is with intensity that it is hard to us, and the long-lasting see. Fog or snow, it is even good news of Easter is more miserable driving that Jesus is always with after dark. us. Even if we are trav- G C Stoppel eling on very familiar Priest Associate roads, this can make for Episcopal Church of the white-knuckle driving. We Good Shepherd have no idea if there is an animal or stranded vehi- Allegan, MI cle, or something else in front of us. We don’t know Directory of Area Churches Allegan Assembly of God Christ Community First Church of God Peace Lutheran Church South Monterey United 424 DeLano St, Allegan Church 1313 Marshall Street, Allegan Kingdom Hall of 805 S. Wilmott St., Otsego Methodist Church Pastors Tim Heath & Paul Hays 3370 113th Ave., Allegan 673-4302 www.pathtohim.org Jehovah’s Witness www.peaceotsego.com Pastor Kelsey French Church: 673-6577 www.alleganccc.org Pastor, Tim Secord 2199 Taft Road, Allegan 694-6104 Church: 793-7323 (269) 673-2329 Phone: 673-6179 Allegan Bible Church Pastor Wally Coots First Congregational Pearl United Methodist St. Francis of 412 S. Sherman, Allegan Church Living Waters Church Assisi Episcopal Church Pastor Jon Gruss The Church of Jesus 323 Cutler Street, Allegan Community Church 1689 56th St., Fennville 11850 9 Mile Rd. Church: 673-6831 Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church Office: 673-3139 5458 M-89, Fennville 269-561-5048 Worship 9:30 am Shelbyville, MI 49344 687 Linn Street, Allegan Pastor Cory Klein Service: 10:30 Sundays Douglas Tipken, Pastor 269-664-4345 Allegan Christian Center Church: 673-9617 Pastor Andrew Leach www.fennvilleumc.org Service: Sundays 9:30 am 700 Ely St., Allegan First Presbyterian 269-561-5277 Paul Knuckles, Pastor Church of God - Otsego Church of Plainwell Plainwell First Baptist St. John’s Evangelical Church: 673-2921 112 Kalamazoo St., Otsego 303 East Bridge St. M-40 North Church Lutheran Church Pastor Stephen Burrow Sr. Plainwell, MI 49080 Church of God 404 W. Bridge St., Plainwell 1764 34th St., Allegan Allegan County Jail 269-694-9481 Pastor Ruth Lowry 685-5990 1900 M-40, Allegan (269) 685-8888 Pastor Ronald Kruse 673-2079 Chaplain Sarah Farkas www.otsegocog.com Pastor Nathan Strom Pastor George Osborn Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Phone: 673-0350 Friendship Bible Church Church: 673-4412 Corner Bible Church 104 Baker St., Hopkins, MI Plainwell First United St. Margaret’s Catholic Allegan United Methodist 4001 124th Allegan Pastor Len Schildroth Martin Reformed Methodist Church Church Church 673-5995 Office 793-7929 Church 200 Park St. Plainwell 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego Corner Walnut & Trowbridge www.cornerbiblechurch.com 1073 W. Allegan St., Martin 269-685-5113 269-694-6311 streets, Allegan Hope Lutheran Church Pastor: Mark Heijerman www.fumcplainwell.com Pastor Julia Humenik Dunningville Reformed 290 12th St., Plainwell 672-5596 St. Stephen’s Church: 673-4236; Church Pastor Kari Fast Rectify Church Episcopal Church 2559 M-40, Allegan (269) 685-1348 Martin United 247 N. Main St., Allegan 309 Union Street, At the Master’s Feet Church: 751-5894 Methodist Church 616-218-1556 Plainwell, MI 49080 814 21st St., Otsego Hopkins Community 969 E. Allegan St., Martin Pastor Sarah Lindstrom 269-694-6897 East Martin Christian Reformed Church Rev. Corey Simon The Bridge Paster Ray Brown Reformed Church 2142 128th Ave., Hopkins 269-672-7097 Refreshing 269-509-6458 510-118th Ave., Martin (269) 793-7361 www.martinumc.org Springs Ministries 247 W. Main St, Allegan Blessed Sacrament 269-672-5746 hopkinscommunitychurch.net 201 Briggs St., Allegan Sundays 10:30am Church www.eastmartincrc.org Merson Church 616-510-7416 www.thebridgeinallegan.com 110 N. Cedar Street, Allegan Hopkins United 3313 102nd Ave., Gobles, MI Pastor Adrian Hall Fr. Simon Manjooran Episcopal Church of Methodist Church Pastor Alan Carson The Path of Allegan Church: 673-4455 the Good Shepherd 322 N. Maple St., Hopkins Office: 673-5274 Restoration Christian Griswold Auditorium 101 North Walnut St, Allegan (269) 793-7323 www.mersonchurch.org Community 401 Hubbard St., Allegan Bravo Community Church Office: 673-2254 Pastor Kelsey French Live service 10:00 am Sundays (269) 650-3933 Todd Viening 5587 113th Ave., Fennville Montage Ministries RestorationChristianCommu- Sunday Worship 10am Pastor Mark Douglas Faith Baptist Church Horseshoe Community “A Community in Worship” nity.org www.thepathofallegan.org 616-886-1214 2846 125th Ave., Allegan Bible Church Griswold Auditorium Pastor Austin T Kreutz John Looman, Pastor 4950 104th Avenue, Grand Junction Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm 269 567 8330 Trowbridge Burnips United Methodist 673-5040 1-888-354-3272 269-521-4580 Community Church 4241 30th, Burnips Pastor Don Miller Monterey Center River of Life Church 355 26th Street, Otsego Craig VanBeek, Pastor Fennville United Methodist Church 605 W. Allegan, Otsego Pastor Mykel Hall, Pastor 616-896-8410 Assembly of God Immanuel Lutheran 3022 130th Ave. 269-672-9904 Church: 673-5502 5897 124th Ave. Church Monterey Center, 49328 www.alleganchurch.com Chicora Country Chapel Fennville, MI 49408 631 Grand Street, Allegan Craig VanBeek, Pastor The River Flows with 4399 108th Ave., Allegan P.O. Box 571 Church: 673-3335 793-7288 Riverside Chapel Hope and Healing Pastor Herb Curry 269-561-2683 Pastor Dan Ward 4242 Blue Star Hwy., Holland 1652 M-40 North, Allegan Phone: 521-7657 mobile: 269-686-6831 Mt. Calvary M.B. Church 269-561-2686 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Immanuel Reformed 5425 105th Ave., Pullman Pastor Rick Jones Fennville United Church Pastor Everett Belue Watson Bible Church Methodist Church 500 E. 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The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Sports April 8, 2021 n A7 Clippers fall to Fowler in state quarterfinals By Jason Wesseldyk together a better effort. But we just weren’t Sports Editor able to execute. “Fowler is an incredible team. We knew KALAMAZOO—Fowler’s Riley sisters they were great at getting to the rim and made life difficult for Martin in the -Divi were aggressive on defense, but they over- sion 4 girls’ basketball state quarterfinal whelmed us tonight. Our offense just could game played at Loy Norrix High School on not get into the attack mode we needed Monday, April 5. against their switching defense.” Junior Mia Riley and sophomore Emma Mia Riley starred for Fowler early, slash- Riley combined for 36 points as the Eagles ing her way to the basket repeatedly in handed the Clippers a 64-26 loss. the opening quarter. She finished with 13 Martin, which was making its first quar- points in the opening stanza—including terfinal appearance since 1995, finished the eight in a row to end the quarter—as part season at 12-6. of her game-best 20 points. “We didn’t play our best basketball - to Martin trailed 20-6 at the end of the first night,” second-year Martin coach Ben quarter. Schipper said. “With as good as we have Emma Riley, meanwhile, did most of her been playing lately, we were hoping to put work for the outside, knocking down four 3-pointers as part of a 16-point effort. As a team, the Eagles buried 10 triples. “Defensively, we were hoping to take away their 3-point threats and rotate to pro- tect the rim on the backside, then scramble out if needed,” Schipper said. “Unfortu- nately, (Mia Riley) and their guards got to the rim much more than we hoped and their shooters were lights out. Congratulations to them on an outstanding effort.” Speaking of outstanding efforts, fresh- man Makala Goddard scored 14 points for the Clippers, including a quartet of 3-point- ers. Martin freshman Makala Goddard (12) tries to fight through the defensive pressure of Fowl- “It was great to see her shoot confidently er. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) and fill it up on the big stage as a- fresh - While disappointed with the loss, Schip- to not knowing if each practice would be man,” Schipper said. “She has a bright fu - ture ahead of her.” per couldn’t have been prouder of the sea our last this season, these girls have dealt Gracie Shettler had five points in the los- son as a whole. with so much adversity and handled it with ing effort, followed by Natalie Yowler with “It was an amazing season,” he said. grace and understanding,” Schipper said. four, Madison Bogdan with two and Bri “Our improvement was drastic from the “We were doing four player workouts on Warner with one. first game to the end of the season. The the playground over the summer and our - successes that came with this season were girls committed to doing workout videos The game marked the final prep basket - ball game for seniors Warner and Yowler. so rewarding after all these girls have gone on YouTube during our pause from No - through.” vember to January. “Thank you to our seniors, Bri and Na - - talie,” Schipper said. “They will be greatly The Clippers advanced to the regional fi “They put in the work and always with missed as they brought a great level of pas- nals last season but were unable to play that out any complaining. They just wanted to sion and commitment to our team.” game as the tournament was cancelled due play and to give it their all. We have big Cirsten Coburn looks for an open teammate The Clippers trailed 32-12 at halftime to COVID-19. shoes to fill going into next year, but I’m in Martin’s quarterfinal game. (Photo by Ja- and 49-22 after three quarters. “After having last season taken from us excited about the future of our program.” son Wesseldyk) right before hosting the regional finals, Baseball Preview: Wayland girls lose to By Jason Wesseldyk and Mason Wendt round out out an infield hit, but he can “Dylan is just an athlete. Sports Editor the roster. also put it out of the park if We are going to put him in Newaygo in quarters the pitcher challenges him.” center and just let him use By Jason Wesseldyk ALLEGAN FENNVILLE Ben Peterson will handle his speed to make it tough Sports Editor Due to the 2020 season When he looks at the roster the bulk of the catching du- for anyone who tries to put having been cancelled due for his team this season, one ties when not on the mound. the ball in the air from gap to to the COVID-19 pandem- things immediately jumps “Benny does a great job gap. Dylan has natural power VICKSBURG—Wayland senior Stephanie Ainsworth racked up 19 points to match Newaygo’s Jaxi Long for ic, Allegan, like most teams out at Fennville coach Steve behind the plate and will help and is fast enough to leg out - throughout the county—and Peterson: pitching depth. our pitchers out greatly be- a ground ball to second base, game-high scoring honors in the Division 2 girls’ basket state—enters the 2021 sea- “Our pitching will be an cause he will limit any stolen which makes him a dual ball state quarterfinal played at Vicksburg High School on son with few players who area of strength for us this bases with his arm,” Steve threat at the plate.” Monday, April 5. have previous varsity expe- year,” Peterson said. Peterson said. “At the plate Other players include “Their post player was pretty good,” Newaygo coach rience. Senior Brody Peterson is he just hits the ball hard. He sophomores Nathan Grif- Nate Thomasma said of Ainsworth. “Better than I thought. Seniors Tyler Aldrich and expected to head up a rota- has power to put the ball out fin, Adam Myers and Saul She hurt us a little bit.” Baylee Schafer are among tion that also includes soph- of the park from both sides Carizales along with fresh- Ainsworth’s strong performance was the good news for the players who have played omore Ben Peterson, senior of the plate and from gap to man Tre Cooper. the Wildcats. at the varsity level, as both Easton DeRoo and sopho- gap. We are counting on him “I’m excited we get the op- The bad news? Her performance wasn’t enough to pre- found their way into the more Max Machado. Junior to drive in a lot of runs for us portunity to get back out on vent Wayland from suffering the 51-35 season-ending loss. starting lineup as sopho- Dylan Schut and freshman this season.” the field and compete,” Steve Wayland finished the season—which saw the Wildcats mores. Cesar Arrendondo Corrales DeRoo will see time at first Peterson said. “I was super forced to take a three-week hiatus leading up to the post- Aldrich—who is recover- are expected to be among the base, with Schut manning disappointed for the seniors season due to COVID protocols—at 12-3. ing from an injury suffered top relievers for the Black- center field. last year (with the season be- Thomasma said his team’s defensive game plan was to during basketball season— hawks. “Easton has played a lot ing cancelled) and I am pray- contain Wayland senior sharpshooter Parrish Hudson, who and Schafer are two of the When not pitching, Brody more baseball than anyone ing we get a whole season in is slated to continue her playing career alongside Ainsworth six seniors on the roster for Peterson—an All-Confer- else on our roster over the this year. at Cornerstone University next season. Allegan this season. The oth- ence player as a sophomore last couple of years and has “We expect to be in the mix Newaygo did a solid job in that regard, limiting Hudson ers are Nathan Davis, Austin in 2019—will anchor the in- put in a lot of work in the off to win the SAC Lakeshore.” to four points. Corbett, Cooper Lake and field at shortstop. season to get better,” Steve “We played well defensively,” Thomasma said. “We Anthony Hiscock. “Brody is a great athlete Peterson said. “As a sopho- HOPKINS didn’t give up 10 points in any one quarter. We really fo- There are also six juniors and good at whatever he more, he started out on fire at When Hopkins coach Pat- cused on Hudson and really making her work for all she on the squad: Jeremiah plays, but baseball is defi- the plate, driving in a lot of rick O’Dell was asked for his got. We did well there.” Hansen, Tyler Kammeraad, nitely his best sport,” Steve runs early in the season. With thoughts as his team prepared Wayland found itself on the wrong end of a 26-17 half- Blake Montgomery, Nick Peterson said. “He is smooth all the baseball he has played for the 2021 season, one time score, with the deficit standing at 39-26 after three Gallentine, Vance Muenzer with his glove, has great the last couple of years we thought immediately entered quarters. and Evan Leece. range and a strong arm. are hoping he can continue his mind. A 12-9 edge by Newaygo in the fourth quarter ended any The sophomore trio of Cul- “At the plate Brody uses that success throughout the “I’m just excited to be back hope of a Wayland comeback. ver Neldon, Jack TerMeer the whole field and can run whole season. coaching baseball,” he said. The Wildcats earned its place in the state quarterfinals That sentiment is likely thanks to a 61-48 victory over host Edwardsburg in a re- being echoed by coaches throughout the state after the gional final played on Wednesday, March 31. 2020 season was cancelled It was Wayland’s first regional crown in nearly a decade, due to COVID-19. dating back to 2012 when Parrish Hudson’s sister Presley As the Vikings enter play was starring for the Wildcats. following the one-year lay- Wayland trailed 24-22 late in the second quarter before off, they do so in an OK Sil- three 3-pointers—two from Hudson and one from Maddy ver Conference that has a bit Terry—gave the Wildcats a 31-24 lead at the intermission. of a different look thanks to Although the Eddies narrowed the gap to two points in realignment in the OK con- the final minute of the third quarter, Wayland never relin- ferences. quished the lead. Comstock Park and Sparta Hudson finished with a game-topping 27 points, thanks have both joined the league. largely to five 3-pointers. Ainsworth added 16 points, while n see Baseball, Page A8 Terry ended with eight.

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Baseball n from Page A7 “Comstock Park is al- adapt to roles on the var- “In addition to benefiting And despite having the ways a competitive team sity.” from the experience of re- 2020 season wiped out due and Sparta is another solid Pitching is a primary con- turning contributors, we will to COVID-19, Huberty team,” O’Dell said. “With cern for Eldred. have good team speed and is making strides in those the addition of those teams, “If we can throw strikes offensive depth,” Tim Antel areas. And thanks to a quar- it should be a fun year.” and win the free base war, said. tet of players who competed Just don’t ask O’Dell then I think we have a group That team speed resulted at the varsity level as sopho- how he thinks the league of kids who could find them- in 182 stolen bases in 2019, mores in 2019, the Wildcats will shake out, because he selves right in the mix for good for an average of 6.3 enter the 2021 campaign doesn’t know following the the conference title at the per game. with more experience than off year. end of the season,” he said. Newcomers include se- many teams. “I have no clue where ev- All but two players—ju- nior pitcher/utility Darin Pitcher/shortstop Domi- eryone is this year,” he said. nior catcher Tyler Norris Jablonski and juniors John nic Dzierzyc, pitcher/first “I do know that we want to and junior utility player Hartgerink (second base/ baseman Trent Hoaglin, compete for the league title Zach Kortokrax—are listed outfield/pitcher), John pitcher/first baseman Owen like all teams do every year.” as pitchers. Roberts (catcher/pitcher/ Salingue and outfielder/mid- A trio of returning seniors Andrew Kubiak (infield), outfield/first base), Colin dle infielder Grant Chesley will lead the charge for Hop- Derek Rapa (utility) and Jax Garcia (third base/outfield), comprise that senior group. kins as it strives to achieve Visser (outfield) join Dentler Nate Firmiss (second base/ “We have a core group of that goal of finishing atop as seniors on the roster. outfield), Cayden Schreck- Seniors with loads of var- the conference standings. Kubiak and Dentler are engust (catcher/first base), sity experience,” Huberty Matt Reynolds, Austin expected to see anchor the Sid Greenwood (utility), said. “This should be the Pickett and Colin Osborn all middle infield positions Landon Botz (pitcher) and backbone of our team this return after having played at along with junior Colby Ethan Avery (outfield). year. We also have depth on the varsity level as sopho- Ward. Rapa and Visser will Finding solid contribu- the mound and some solid mores in 2019 for a Hopkins play mainly outfield. tors on the mound will be defenders, which are our team that went 19-9. The remainder of the roster a primary focus for Tim other strengths.” “Matt will lead the pitch- consists of: juniors Jayden Antel after the loss of Wyatt Senior outfielder Mason ing staff,” O’Dell said. “He Fuelling (outfield), Brayden Larsen and Ryan Shanahan Ensly is among the team’s is headed to Calvin College Zanardi (utility) and Preston to graduation. newcomers. Other first-year to pursue a career and play Lyford (utility); sophomores It will be a challenge to re- varsity players include ju- baseball next year.” Sam Bronkema (corner in- place (Larson’s and Shanah- nior Collin Brown (middle In addition to pitching, field) and Tyler VanderLugt an’s) innings on the mound,” infield/pitcher), sophomores Reynolds will also play in (first base/outfield); and Tim Antel said. “As always Dustin Loomans (catcher), the outfield and perhaps do freshmen Callum Wesseldyk in baseball, pitching and Reagan Mutchler (outfield/ some catching. (catcher) and Kyle Lingbeek pitching depth dictates suc- pitcher), Cam Carnevale Pickett will also pitcher (corner infield). cess. We will be looking for (third base/pitcher) and and play the outfield, while And while he doesn’t athletes to step up and gain Carter Koopman (middle Osborn will pitch and play know exactly what to expect mound presence to go along infield/pitcher) along with first base. when it comes to the top with Alec Hoezee, who freshman Bryce Calkins “Austin is doing great this contenders for league honors takes over as the top pitcher (third base/pitcher). year playing in the outfield,” given the one-year hiatus, after two years of pitching in “Like everyone else, the O’Dell said. “He and Matt Eldred knows his team will big games.” younger members of the have done a great job lead- have to be ready each time it The Trailblazer hope to team who didn’t get another ing in the off season this steps on the field. defend its divisional title. year of experience due to year. “I expect that the usual “We also want to make a COVID last year, so that’s “Colin will be expected to suspects like Vicksburg, St- run in a very difficult district a concern,” Huberty said. be one of the leaders on this urgis and Edwardsburg will and regional tournament,” “But I expect us to be able to team. He has a great arm and all be very solid,” Eldred said Tim Antel, who has a compete day in and day out great bat.” said. “But the Wolverine 32-29-1 record with Sau- and hopefully take another Newcomers include senior Conference baseball coaches gatuck and is 129-90-1 over- big step forward in the de- outfielder Dravyn Rooks; all do a great job of having Senior Joey Antel returns for Saugatuck after receiving all at the varsity level. velopment of our program.” juniors Eli TeHennepe their teams ready to compete All-Conference honors as a sophomore. (Photo provided) Huberty expects Grand (catcher/outfield), Cody and we often see very com- WAYLAND Rapids Catholic Central, Veldhouse (outfield/first petitive games from top to Brendan Burch (first base), so we really need those four When he took over as head Grand Rapids South Chris- baseman) and Andrew Wil- bottom.” Justin LaGrow (outfield), to lead the way.” coach in Wayland for the tian and Forest Hills Eastern liams (pitcher/third base/ Craig Doerr (second base) That quartet was part of 2019 season, Brian Huberty to be among the top con- outfield); and sophomores PLAINWELL and Ben Gale (third base); the 2019 Saugatuck team wanted to bring a sense of tenders in the OK Gold Con- Tristen Perry (first base/ Having a strong defen- and sophomores Davy Ham- that won the OK Lakeshore consistency to the program ference. But he’s not about pitcher/DH), Charles Bent- sive team up the middle— ilton (outfield) and Ryan title with an 8-2 record. that had been missing in re- to count out his team. ing (pitcher/infielder) and catcher, shortstop, second Koob (catcher). Diaz (first base) was namedcent years. “If we can stay healthy and Jack Reynolds (pitcher/sec- base and center field—has “We’re lacking in varsity All-Conference, Joey Antel “I took over a program out of COVID restrictions, ond base/outfield). long been a goal for baseball experience, which is a con- (shortstop/pitcher) was hon- that had four coach in fivewe should be able to com- “Hitting should be one of teams at all levels. cern, but I think this group orable mention All-Confer- years,” Huberty said. “So pete with the top teams in strengths this year,” O’Dell Despite having the 2020 will learn quickly.” ence and Czarnecki (outfield, my goal was to give some one of the toughest leagues said. “We have some guys season cancelled due to And if this group of Tro- utility) was All-District. stability to the program, in the Grand Rapids area,” that can move the ball really COVID-19, Plainwell coach jans does prove to be quick All four of those players focusing on fundamentals, Huberty said. “I would think well this year.” Chris Taylor will be able to studies when it comes to hit better than .300 that year, being good teammates and we are going to turn some plug in experienced varsity learning to play the game at including a .350 mark for being better young men.” heads this year.” OTSEGO players into two of those the varsity level, then they Diaz. With the 2020 season four positions for upcoming could make some noise in having been cancelled due campaign. the race for Wolverine Con- to COVID-19, Otsego en- Senior Jackson Vleitstra ference honors. ters the season as the rein- returns at catcher for the “I think Edwardsburg will ing Wolverine Conference Trojans, while junior Liam be the top title contender in champions after having won Stephenson is back at short- the league, but our goal is to the title in 2019. stop. compete for the Wolverine And although only one Vleitstra and Stephenson Conference championship,” member of the team—se- spearhead a roster of play- Taylor said. nior infielder/pitcher Jakson ers that Taylor believes has Dentler—has played a game what it takes to put together SAUGATUCK at the varsity level, the Bull- a successful showing. Seniors Joey Antel, Lucas dogs hope to make a run at “We have a good group Czarnecki and Alec Hoezee defending that title. of players this year,” said have all played at the varsity “We have a lot to play for Taylor, who is entering his level since their freshmen in 2021,” Otsego coach Matt 17th season at the helm of seasons, as has junior Ben- Eldred said. “In addition to the Plainwell baseball pro- nie Diaz. defending a conference title, gram. “Many of the guys Saugatuck coach Tim we are looking for a three- are two-and-three-sport ath- Antel will rely on the ex- peat in the MHSAA district letes, which is always a good perience and leadership of tournament. thing.” those four players to set the “The reality is that 13 In addition to the two tone for the rest of the team of the 14 guys have never returning players, Tay- following the cancellation competed at the varsity lor welcomes a group of of the 2020 campaign due to level. There are still so many 11 newcomers to the team COVID-19. unknowns. We will see how this year: seniors Jake Lu- “We will be counting on quickly we can pick up on narde (third base), Alex those guys to help navigate things. The bottom line for Rowe (outfield) and- Kea the start of the year,” Tim the Bulldogs will be how gan Coffinger (catcher);- ju Antel said. “There was very quickly all the new guys can niors Jack Wilson (outfield),little prep due to the late start Holden Deaton (outfield), of practice and early games, Professionals Directory Guide

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The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Sports April 8, 2021 n A9 Martin claims regional title By Jason Wesseldyk With Martin holding onto with Makala Goddard (two Sports Editor a 30-25 lead at the end of points) and Natalie Yowler the third quarter, Warner (one point) rounding out the MENDON—Although the knocked down a 3-pointer scoring. Martin girls’ basketball team and made both of her free “It really was a complete earned the right to compete throw attempts in the final team effort, which I say often in a regional final last season, frame as part of her sev- about our girls,” Schipper the Clippers never got that en-point effort in the stanza.said. “Yowler had big-time opportunity to do so as the She scored at least four rebound after big-time re- season was suspended—and points in each quarter and bound.” eventually cancelled—due to finished 6-of-7 at the line. Martin led 10-7 after one the COVID-19 pandemic. “Bri was the steady force quarter as Shettler scored So when Martin advanced for us tonight,” Schipper five of her seven points in to a Division 4 regional final said. “When we needed a the stanza. again this season, senior Bri bucket, she got it for us. She Schipper, a Martin gradu- Warner did her part to make is also the glue of our de- ate who starred on the hard- sure it was a memorable ex- fense and held (Rachel Wil- wood, is in his second year perience. liams) scoreless.” at the helm for the Clippers. Warner scored a game-top- Cirsten Coburn accounted “The support I feel as the ping 19 points—including for the other five fourth-quar- coach of this program is in- seven in the fourth quar- ter points for Martin, hitting credible,” he said. “Our girls ter—to lead the Clippers to a triple and making a pair do their absolute best to ex- the 42-31 win over Colon on of free throws. She also ecute everything we ask of Wednesday, March 31. knocked down a pair of them. And I’m so fortunate Senior Bri Warner led Martin with 19 points in the regional-final win over Colon. (Photo by The regional championship 3-pointers in the third quar- to have Robert VandenBerg, Jason Wesseldyk) was the first for the Clippers ter to held snap an 18-18 my father-in-law (and Martin since 1995. halftime deadlock. athletic director) by my side “What a phenomenal, Coburn finished with 13 every day sharing his basket- gutsy performance our girls points. ball and teaching knowledge gave tonight,” Martin coach “Cirsten hit some huge with us. Ben Schipper said. “The suc- threes in the second half to “My wife, Carly, my par- cess we have had this season help give us a bit of cushion ents, and my family are all has been so rewarding and in what was a back-and-forth knowledgeable basketball I’m so proud of our girls for game through three quar- fans and I talk strategy with their consistent effort and ex- ters,” Schipper said. “Each all of them. It’s truly a family ecution. minute she was on the court experience. Being able to do “We continue to rise to the her confidence climbed and this for the community and occasion.” she was key for us tonight.” school I love so much makes And no player rose to the Gracie Shettler added this all so enjoyable. It’s occasion more than Warner. seven points for Martin,good to be a Clipper.” Hopkins drops regional final By Jason Wesseldyk come up short in their quest to secure the Sports Editor program’s first regional championship since 2002. BENTON HARBOR—The Division 2 The game marked the end of Weber’s boys’ basketball regional final pitting Hop- hardwood career, as he will head to North kins against host Benton Harbor was a some- Carolina Charlotte to play tight end for the what bittersweet for Hopkins senior Colin football team. Weber. “Colin is a tremendous athlete, but he’s an First the sweet: Entering the game with 985 even better young man,” Hopkins coach Jake career points, Weber scored 19 points against Jewett said. “He’s like a son to me.” the Tigers to propel him past the 1,000-point Tristen Perry and Trevor Smith joined mark at 1,004. Weber in double figures with 15 and 11 Now for the bitter: Despite holding a brief points, respectively. second-half lead, the Viking fell 66-59 to Despite being underdogs, the Vikings -re mained within striking distance throughout the game, trailing by four at halftime. “We played Benton Harbor tough,” Jewett said. “We got their best player, Kentrell Pul- lian, in foul trouble early, which was part of our game plan. We also did a really good job with transition defense and preventing them from getting to the rim.” Despite the outcome, Jewett had nothing but praise for his team. “I loved the effort we played with,” he said. “We didn’t back down, weren’t intimidated and executed the game plan the best we could. We left it all on the floor and lost to a good team.” And while Jewett must say good-bye to Weber and the other seniors, he’s excited about the program’s future. “I’m incredibly proud of my guys and the direction our program is going,” Jewett said. “We compete hard every time we step foot on the floor. Now, we just need to continue building, doing things the right way. “This was a great game and experience for my guys. It opened some eyes and will push Colin Weber reached 1,000 career points my younger guys to continue to get better.” in Hopkins’ regional loss to Benton Harbor. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) The Allegan County News Service Directory Guide Find the Services and Businesses You Need!

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From the pages of The Al- sketches were somewhat legan News and The Allegan rough, the cat finally came County News and Gazette: into his own. April 5, 1946 April 7, 2016 County alerted to fire ACEing state finals: The threat: Five forest and brush Allegan County Ensemble fires were successfully con- color guard program capped fined to small areas in - Alle an undefeated season by gan County during the last winning first place in its two days, but all volunteer class at the statewide Guard and conservation department Championships on Saturday, fire fighters continued today April 2, at Saginaw Valley to maintain Condition No. State University. 7—which means “stand by Melissa Lewis, ACE’s di- and stay alerted.” rector, said the group won in With the county’s fields a field of six groups with a and forests almost tinder dry, score of 75.21 in the Inde- Harry Plotts, conservation pendent Regional A class of officer, today warned farm- the Michigan Color Guard ers, fishermen and picnickers Circuit. to use extreme caution when “It was a season high and using fires. the overall best score we’ve Prompt reporting of fires ever had in the history of our and speedy response to program,” Lewis said. alarms has made it possible Founded in 2011 by Mark to confine them to areas usu- Heather, and competing ally less than one acre, but since 2012, the color guard Plotts feared that “one slip has always finished in the and the whole state forest top 10 in its class in the -fi area could go.” nals, including a third-place medal in 2013. April 8, 1971 This year’s show was en- “White Cane Week” set titled “Orange Colored Sky” for April 18-24 by The and used music of the same Lions Club: The year White the Cat” comic: Dustin Saturday mornings were Junior High Writing/Photo name sung by vocal jazz Cane Week will be observed The White Cane calls for group New York Voices. th thoughtfulness, friendly ap- - his favorite day of the week, Contest, presented by “Quill in Michigan from April 18 Krcatovich first began draw Heather is a longtime color through April 24th. The Alle- preciation and a personal ing when he was two years not just because of the car- and Scroll” magazine for his responsibility for the safety old because he needed some- toon lineup on television, cat cartoon. Classmate John guard and marching band gan Lions Club and over 500 judge. He designed the show other Lions Clubs through- of the individual carrying it. thing to do with his hands. but because he had an urge Bosma was declared a na- to draw. tional winner for his sports and played off the color or - out Michigan will team to- Thousands of White Canes That was 12 comic books ange as often as possible. gether during this one week have been furnished free ago and now at 13 years “I couldn’t turn the lights column, “John’s Column.” which is set aside to acquaint of charge to blind people old, he is a certified cartoonon too early ‘cause I’d wake Stanky was the first char- throughout the state. It is the junkie in every sense of the up my parents, so I went in acter Krcatovich drew that —Compiled by Jason Wes- the public with State Laws seldyk which have been adopted for aim and plan of the Lions word. the bathroom with a flash- he felt was worth publishing. the protection of the blind. to provide every blind per- Unlike many who draw light to draw.” Although his preliminary Local elementary schools, son with a White Cane—the for the fun of it, the Otsego In November 1994, Kra- drivers license bureaus, and symbol of blindness—as a resident knew by the time he catovich published his first DEATHS police departments will as- measure of protection for reached fourth grade that he comic book, “Brainfood,” sist in this educational effort him. would be a cartoonist. featuring his award-winning March 16, 2021 March 23, 2021 by the Lions of Michigan in “I decided I had to draw cartoon, “Stanky the Cat.” Herbert Aalderink, 90, Holland Tracey Karen Rhodes, 58, Cheshire co-operation with our local April 4, 1996 and I knew in time I’d have Krcatovich was recently March 17, 2021 Twp. Otsego cartoonist the talent to do it.” named a sweepstakes win- Robert Walter Meunier, 84, Trow- Shirley May Cassidy, 84, Allegan Lions Club. bridge Twp. Frances Koning, 86, Wyoming breathes life into “Stanky ner in the 1996 International Raymond Andrew Brand, 62, Val- March 24, 2021 ley Twp. Raymond John Bosek, 70, Dorr March 19, 2021 Twp. CIRCUIT COURT Marilyn Stejskal, 86, Saugatuck March 25, 2021 Twp. William Joseph Lavette, 78, Alle- Robert Louis Wheeler, 58, Gun gan Twp. Judge Margaret Zuzich liquor and operating - while ordered to pay $198 in court $498 in court costs and Plain Twp. March 26, 2021 Bakker handed down the intoxicated/impaired/with costs and fees. fees. As part of 24 months March 22, 2021 Harold Norman Ende, 88, Heath following decisions on the presence of a controlled Justin Edward Dowdy, probation, Landon must Helen Marie Ross, 91, Manlius Twp. Twp. March 22: substance - third offense 33, of Kalamazoo, was complete all treatment pro- notice. Palomares was sentenced to 45 days in grams as directed by pro- MARRIAGES Michael Sean Cassidy, ordered to pay $498 in jail with 6 days credit for bation agent and pay $30 61, of Kentwood, was court costs and fees. As part knowingly or intentionally per month supervision fee. \ The following people applied for a Robert Phillip Anderson, Byron marriage license between March 24 Center, and Stephanie Nicole Otten, sentenced to 10 days in of 24 months probation, possessing controlled sub- Landon may be released and March 30 Byron Center jail with 10 days credit for Palomares must complete stance methamphetamine early to the Twin County James Theodore Hoover, Holland, knowingly or intentionally all treatment programs as and 6 days in jail with 6 Probation Center Program. Jonathan Neil Vanryswyk, Fen- and Melissa Ann Martinez, Holland possessing controlled sub- directed by probation agent days credit for weapons - Felicity Theresa McSau- nville, and Amanda Nichole Vanry- Curtis David Vanderwal, Dorr, and stance methamphetamine. and 80 hours community ammunition - possession by by, 39, of Ypsilanti, was swyk, Fennville Heidi Elizabeth Olsen, Dorr Cassidy was ordered to pay service and pay $30 per felon. Dowdy was ordered sentenced to a minimum $398 for court costs and month supervision fee. to pay $566 in court costs of 13 months in prison to a fees. As part of 24 months Donald Michael Trico- and fees. As part of 24 maximum of 60 months in CROSSWORD probation, Cassidy must li, 51, of Plainwell, was months probation, Dowdy prison with 166 days credit complete all treatment pro- sentenced to 60 days in must complete cognitive for retail fraud first degree. grams as directed by proba- jail with 11 days credit for behavioral therapy, moral McSauby was ordered to tion agent and pay $30 per knowingly or intentionally reconation therapy and pay $498 in court costs and month supervision fee. possessing controlled sub- all treatment programs as fees. Courtney Elizabeth stance methamphetamine directed by probation agent Simon Manyang Cochran, 29, of Allegan, and habitual offender - sec- and pay $30 per month Toang, 38, of Jenison, was was sentenced to 66 days in ond offense notice. Tricoli supervision fee. sentenced to 10 months in jail with 66 days credit for was ordered to pay $498 Karen Renee Harvey, jail with 28 days credit for knowingly or intentionally in court costs and fees. As 43, of Allegan, was sen- assault with intent to do possessing controlled sub- part of 24 months proba- tenced to 6 months in jail great bodily harm less than stance methamphetamine tion, Tricoli must complete with 9 days credit for know- murder. Toang was ordered and probation violation. all treatment programs as ingly or intentionally pos- to pay $1,177.96 in court Cochran was ordered to directed by probation agent sessing controlled substance costs and fees including pay $466 in court costs and and pay $30 per month methamphetamine. Harvey $779.96 restitution. As part fees. Probation revoked. supervision fee. was ordered to pay $398 in of 36 months probation, In a separate case, Co- court costs and fees. Toang must complete all chran, with a Dorr address, Judge Roberts A. Kengis Tyler Lee Holland, 25, treatment programs as was sentenced to 1 day in handed down the following of Wayland, was sentenced directed by probation agent jail with 1 day credit for decisions on March 22: to a minimum of 30 months and pay $30 per month uttering and publishing at- in prison to a maximum of supervision fee. tempt. Cochran was ordered Matthew Ryan Allen, 20 years in prison with 269 Jayson Anthony White, to pay $298 in court costs 32, of East Lansing, was days credit for knowingly 18, of Hopkins, was sen- and fees. sentenced to 300 days in or intentionally possessing tenced to 210 days in jail Bradd Andrew Fields, jail with 190 days credit for controlled substance meth- with 118 days credit for CLUES ACROSS 41. U. Utah athlete 44, of Battle Creek, was stalking – aggravated and amphetamine, a minimum breaking and entering with 1. Pituitary hormone (abbr.) 42. Old English sentenced to 1 day in jail probation violation. Allen of 30 months in prison to intent to commit a felony 4. Ceramic jars 43. Trade with 1 day credit for retail was ordered to pay $798 in a maximum of 20 years in or larceny attempt. White 9. Monetary units 44. Nostrils court costs and fees. Proba- prison with 269 days credit was ordered to pay $198 in fraud first degree. Fields 14. Alias 46. Ticket seller __Hub was ordered to pay $627 tion revoked. for third degree fleeing court costs and fees. White in court costs and fees Christopher Lee Bald- and eluding and probation was ordered to pay $198 in 15. ‘Superman’ actor 49. Of I including $229 restitution. win, 39, of Plainwell, was violation. Holland was or- court costs and fees. 16. Britonic tribe 50. Institute legal proceedings As part of 24 months proba- sentenced to 125 days in dered to pay $566 in court 17. Shorten against tion, Fields must complete jail with 125 days credit for costs and fees. Probation Unless otherwise noted, 18. LA Dodgers manager 51. Takes apart all treatment programs as motor vehicle; use without revoked. the fines set forth above 20. Hoarded 55. Doorway directed by probation agent authority but without intent Stephanie Lynn Landon, include $130 for the crime 22. Theatrically portray 58. Long int’l river and 100 hours community to steal. Baldwin was or- 30, of Wayland, was sen- victims rights fund and $68 23. Noah’s grandson 59. Trailblazing athlete Gibson service and pay $30 per dered to pay $198 in court tenced to 180 days in jail state fee per file. 24. Dependent 60. Former CBS News host month supervision fee. costs and fees. with 112 days credit for Sentences are concurrent 28. Peyton’s little brother 64. Sign language David Roger Haist, 42, In a separate case, knowingly or intentionally unless noted. 29. Cools the house 65. Badgerlike mammal of Allegan, was sentenced Baldwin was sentenced to possessing controlled sub- Listings compiled by cor- 30. Principle part of 66. Thin strips of wood to 365 days in jail with 93 a minimum of 24 months stance methamphetamine. respondent Jim Hayden 31. Type of wrap 67. Brooklyn hoopster days credit for operating in prison to a maximum of Landon was ordered to pay 33. Peels 68. Portents of good or evil under the influence of 20 years in prison with 107 37. Commercial 69. Footwear liquor and operating - while days credit for knowingly SUDOKU 38. Make an attempt 70. When you think you’ll intoxicated/impaired/with or intentionally possessing 39. Arrange in steps arrive the presence of a controlled controlled substance meth- Fun By The Numbers substance - third offense amphetamine and habitual Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puz- notice and probation viola- offender - third offense -no zle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so CLUES DOWN 34. Erases tion. Haist was ordered to tice. Baldwin was ordered sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! 1. Batflower genus 35. Spielberg’s alien pay $698 in court costs and to pay $198 in court costs 2. Predatory seabirds 36. Absurd fees. Probation revoked. and fees. Sentence to be 3. Fish farm 40. Dorm worker Deshawn At- served consecutively to the 4. Arrangements 41. Used to make pesticides wood-Lavelle Lyons, 49, of following case. 5. Go in advance of others 45. The sister of your father or Muskegon, was sentenced In a separate case, Bald- 6. Bulgarian monetary unit mother to a minimum of 57 months win, with a Grant, Alabama, 7. ‘__ Maria’ 47. A way to let know in prison to a maximum of address, was sentenced to 8. W. African ethnoreligious 48. Can’t produce much 480 months in prison with 90 days in jail for police group vegetation 4 days credit for controlled officer - assaulting/resisting/ 9. Wild Asian oxen genus 52. Small streams substance -- delivery/ obstructing and habitual 10. Vinegary 53. Folk singer DiFranco manufacture (narcotic or offender - second offense 11. To this 54. Weights cocaine) less than 50 grams notice. Baldwin was or- 12. Explosive 56. Start over and habitual offender - third dered to pay $198 in court 13. Female sibling 57. Black Sea resort city offense notice. Lyons was costs and fees. Sentence to 19. Orlando museum (abbr.) 59. Wimbledon champ ordered to pay $198 in court be served consecutively to 21. Type of hoop 60. Corporate executive (abbr.) costs and fees. the preceding case. 24. About Holy Father 61. Unskilled actor who Jose Luis Palomares, 48, In a separate case, Bald- 25. Academic environment overacts of Holland, was sentenced win was sentenced to 97 26. Extremely angry 62. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! to 6 months in jail with 1 days in jail with 97 days 27. Surrenders 63. Of or relating to ears day credit for operating credit for bond - absconding (See Solution Page A11) 31. Swiss mountain pass under the influence of or forfeiting. Baldwin was 32. Sharp mountain ridge n see Solution, Page A11

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Notice of Foreclosure by Adver- and assigns of Bank One, Nation- ing the amount due and unpaid on Decedent’s Estate further described as follows: That tisement. Notice is given under al Association as Trustee, of the the Mortgage, along with interest Estate of Betty J. Boeskool STATE OF MICHIGAN part of the Northwest of Section section 3212 of the revised judi- GreenPoint Manufactured Housing due, the legal costs and charges Date of birth: 03/30/1942 48TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAM- 11, Town 4 North, Range 13 West, cature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, Contract Trust, Pass-Through Cer- of sale as allowed by statute and/ TO ALL CREDITORS: ILY DIVISION Salem Township, Allegan County, MCL 600.3212, that the following tificates, Series 2000-3 Mortgagee/ or the Mortgage, and any taxes and NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The ALLEGAN COUNTY Michigan, described as: Com- mortgage will be foreclosed by a Assignee Schneiderman & Sher- insurance that the Mortgagee pays decedent, Betty J. Boeskool, died CASE NO. 21-63888-NC and mencing at the Northwest corner of sale of the mortgaged premises, man P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite on or prior to the date of said sale. 02/16/2021. JUDGE HON. MICHAEL L. BUCK said Section; thence South 89 de- or some part of them, at a public 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 The property mentioned and de- Creditors of the decedent are P27674 grees 22 minutes 01 seconds East auction sale to the highest bidder 248.539.7400 scribed in the Mortgage, as located notified that all claims againstPUBLICATION the OF NOTICE OF 1316.17 feet along the North line of for cash or cashier’s check at the 1431810 in the Township of Casco, County estate will be forever barred unless HEARING FOR NAME CHANGE said Section; thence South 00 de- place of holding the circuit court in (03-18)(04-08) of Allegan, and State of Michigan, presented to Cindy Maxwell, trust- Court telephone no. 269-673- gree 00 minutes 59 seconds East Allegan County, starting promptly ------are more particularly described as ee, within 4 months after the date of 0532 585.95 feet along the East line of at 9:00 AM, on April 15, 2021. The NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY follows: publication of this notice. Court address the Northwest 1/4 of said Northwest amount due on the mortgage may ADVERTISEMENT Lots 216, 217, and 218, SUNSET 04/02/2021 113 CHESTNUT ST, ALLEGAN, 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence be greater on the day of the sale. Notice is given under section SHORES, Casco Township, Alle- Cindy Maxwell MICHIGAN 49010 South 00 degrees 00 minutes 59 Placing the highest bid at the sale 3212 of the revised judicature act of gan County, Michigan, according to 82 Emerson Valley Drive In the matter of KODY KENNETH seconds East 208.0 feet along said does not automatically entitle the 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, the recorded plat in Liber 5 of Plats, River Falls, WI 54022 STUCK East line; thence North 89 degrees purchaser to free and clear owner- that the following Mortgage will be Page 21, Allegan County Records; 651-296-0955 TO ALL PERSONS, including: 17 minutes 28 seconds West 420.0 ship of the property. A potential pur- foreclosed by a sale of the mort- Address: 7268 & 7270 Elm Street, ------(specify non-custodial parent’s feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 chaser is encouraged to contact the gaged premises, or some part of South Haven, MI 49090; name here, if applicable) whose minutes 59 seconds West 208.0 county register of deeds office or a them, at a public auction sale to the Tax Parcel Nos.: 03-02-760-216- STATE OF MICHIGAN address is unknown and whose in- feet; thence South 89 degrees 17 title insurance company, either of highest bidder for cash or cashier’s 00 & 03-02-760-217-00; 48TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAM- terest in the matter may be barred minutes 28 seconds East 420.00 which may charge a fee for this in- check at the place of holding the cir- together with all existing or subse- ILY DIVISION or affected by the following: feet to the point of beginning. To- formation. MORTGAGE: Mortgag- cuit court in Allegan County, starting quently erected or affixed buildings, ALLEGAN COUNTY TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be gether with a non exclusive ease- or(s): Priscilla D. Holloway, a single promptly at 9:00 a.m., on May 6, improvements, and fixtures; all PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF held on APRIL 22, 2021 AT 9:15 AM ment for ingress and egress over woman and Steven Holloway, a 2021. The amount due on the mort- easements, rights of way, streets, HEARING FOR NAME CHANGE at FAMILY COURT COURTROOM the East 66 feet of the Northwest single man Original Mortgagee: gage may be greater on the day of roads, alleys, and public places, CASE NO. 21-63818-NC and before Judge HON. MICHAEL L. 1/4, Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Greenpoint Credit, LLC Date of the sale. Placing the highest bid at privileges, and appurtenances, JUDGE HON. MICHAEL L. BUCK, BUCK P27674 to change the name Town 4 North, Range 13 West, mortgage: December 30, 1999 the sale does not automatically en- public or private, now or later used P27674 of: KODY KENNETH STUCK to Salem Township, Allegan County, Recorded on January 21, 2000, title the purchaser to free and clear in connection with the premises; Court telephone no. 269-673- KODY KENNETH WINSON Michigan. Commonly known as: Liber 1916, on Page 280, Foreclos- ownership of the property. A po- and all rights to make divisions of 0532 ------4570 Sutter Memorial Drive, S.W., ing Assignee (if any): The Bank of tential purchaser is encouraged to the land that are exempt from the Court address 113 CHESTNUT Byron Center, MI 49315. Tax ID New York Mellon Trust Company contact the county register of deeds platting requirements of all applica- ST, ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN 49010 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE- Number: 0319-011-004-20. N.A. as successor in interest to all office or a title insurance company, ble land division or platting acts, as In the matter of JAYDEN LARON CLOSURE SALE The redemption period shall permitted successors and assigns either of which may charge a fee for amended from time to time. HINES FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Alle- be six (6) months from the date of Bank One, National Associa- this information. Attention Purchasers: the fore- TO ALL PERSONS, including: gan County). NOTICE OF FORE- of such sale, unless determined tion as Trustee, of the GreenPoint THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC- closing Mortgagee reserves the (specify non-custodial parent’s CLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT, abandoned in accordance with Manufactured Housing Contract TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT right to cancel the sale prior to sale name here, if applicable) DEMAR- Notice is given under section MCLA 600.3241a, in which case Trust, Pass-Through Certificates,A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WILL or to rescind this sale at any time. IUS HINES whose address is un- 3212 of the Revised Judicature theredemption period shall be thir- Series 2000-3 Amount claimed to BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. In that event, your damages, if any, known and whose interest in the Act of 1961, 1961 PA 236 MCL ty (30) days from the date of such be due at the date hereof: Twen- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE will be limited solely to the return matter may be barred or affected 600.3212, that the following mort- sale or when the time to provide ty-Four Thousand Three Hundred AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU of the bid amount tendered at the by the following: gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the notice requirement by MCLA Twenty-Five and 87/100 Dollars ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. sale, plus interest. If the mortgaged TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will the mortgaged premises, or some 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is ($24,325.87) Mortgaged premises: Default has occurred in the property is sold at foreclosure sale be held on. 4/21/21 at 1:30pm at part of them at a public auction later or unless the redemption peri- Situated in Allegan County, and conditions of a Mortgage (the under Chapter 32 of the Revised FAMILY COURT COURTROOM sale to the highest bidder for cash od is shortened in accordance with described as: The West 100 feet “Mortgage”) made by DONALD P. Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to before Judge HON. MICHAEL L. or cashier’s check at the place of MCLA 600.3238. of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of DEXTER, a single man, as Mort- MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be BUCK, P27674, to change the holding the circuit court in Allegan If the property is sold at a foreclo- the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest gagor(s), to ABBY RAHN and SU- held responsible to the person who name of: JAYDEN LARON HINES County (at the front door of the sure sale, under MCLA 600.3278, 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 North, ZANNE E. DE PUEY, jointly and buys the property at the mortgage to JAYDEN NOAH VEEN Courthouse in Allegan, Michigan), the borrower and mortgagor will be Range 15 West, Lee Township, Al- to the survivor of them and not as foreclosure sale or to the mortgage ------starting promptly at 9 o’clock A.M. held responsible to the person who legan County, Michigan. Commonly tenants in common, as Mortgag- holder for damaging the property on May 6, 2021. Default has been buys the property at the mortgage known as 5376 105th St, Pullman, ee. The Mortgage is dated August during the redemption period. STATE OF MICHIGAN made in the terms and conditions foreclosure sale or to the mortgage MI 49450 The redemption period 9, 2010 and was recorded August Attention Homeowner: If you are 48th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMI- of the mortgage made by Lance holder for damaging the property will be one year from the date of 13, 2010 at Liber 3439, Page 437 a military service member on active LY DIVISION E. Windham and Olga Windham, during the redemption period. such sale, unless abandoned under of Allegan County Records. The duty, if your period of active duty ALLEGAN COUNTY husband and wife, as original mort- Attention Homeowner; If you are MCL 600.3241a, in which case the amount claimed to be due on said has concluded less than 90 days CASE NO. 21-63817-NC and gagors, to Howard W. Windham as a military service member on active redemption period will be 30 days Mortgage and unpaid at the date ago, or if you have been ordered to JUDGE Hon. Michael L. Buck Trustee of the Howard W. Windham duty, if your period of active duty from the date of such sale, or 15 of this Notice is ONE HUNDRED active duty, please contact the at- P27674 Trust dated December 18, 1995, as has concluded less than 90 days days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND torney for the party foreclosing the PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF original mortgagee, dated January ago, or if you have been ordered to notice, whichever is later; or un- FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE mortgage at the telephone number HEARING FOR NAME CHANGE 1, 2015, and recorded on April 15, active duty, please contact the at- less extinguished pursuant to MCL AND 20/100 ($171,461.20) DOL- stated in this notice. The length of Court address 2015, at the Allegan County, Mich- torney for the party foreclosing the 600.3238. If the above referenced LARS, including interest on the ap- the redemption period will be six (6) 113 Chestnut St., Allegan, MI igan Register of Deeds, in Liber mortgage at the telephone number property is sold at a foreclosure plicable indebtedness at the rate of months from date of sale, unless 49010 3919, Page 79, Document Number: stated in this notice. sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 5.00% per annum. This sum will in- the redemption period is shortened Court telephone no. 269-673- 2015006927. The amount claimed Attention Homeowner: This sale of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the crease as additional interest, costs, pursuant to MCL 600.3241a or 0300 to be due on this mortgage, on the may be rescinded by the fore- borrower will be held responsible to expenses, and attorney fees accrue MCL 600.3238, in which case the In the matter of Richard James date of this notice, is $69,025.32. closing mortgagee. In the event, the person who buys the property at under the Mortgage and its related redemption period shall be 30 days Russell The amount due on the mortgage your damages, if any, shall be the mortgage foreclosure sale or to note and which are permitted un- from the date of sale or as other- TO ALL PERSONS, including: may be greater on the day of the limited solely to the return of the the mortgage holder for damaging der Michigan law after the date of wise provided by statute. (specify non-custodial parent’s sale. Placing the highest bid at the bid amount tendered at sale, plus the property during the redemption this Notice. No legal or equitable DATED: April 1, 2021 name here, if applicable) sale does not automatically entitle interest. The law firm of R.J. Baker period. Attention homeowner: If you proceedings have been instituted ANDREW W. BARNES (P70571) Austin Alexander Arnold whose the purchaser to free and clear & Associates, PLLC is a debt col- are a military service member on to recover the debt secured by the KOTZ SANGSTER WYSOCKI address is unknown and whose in- ownership of the property. Apo- lector attempting to collect this debt active duty, if your period of active Mortgage, and the power of sale in P.C. terest in the matter may be barred tential purchaser is encouraged to and an information obtained will be duty has concluded less than 90 the Mortgage has become opera- ATTORNEYS FOR MORTGAG- or affected by the following: contact the county register of deeds used for that purpose. days ago, or if you have been or- tive by reason of the default. EES TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be office or a title insurance company, Dated: March 31, 2021 Excalibur dered to active duty, please contact At the date and time as refer- 317 Center Street, South Haven, held on May 10, 2021 at 9:30am at either of which may charge a fee for Property Management Services, the attorney for the party foreclos- enced previously in this Notice, MI 49090 113 Chestnut St., Allegan, MI 49010 this information. LLC, Successor ing the mortgage at the telephone the Mortgage will be foreclosed (269) 591-6915 before Judge Hon. Michael L. Buck The description of the mortgaged Excalibur Property Management number stated in this notice. The by a sale of the property herein 4-1 4-22 P27674 to change the name of: premises is all that certain piece Services, LLC Bank of New York Mellon Trust described, or some part of them, ------Richard James Russell to Julius or parcel of land situated in the 608 Quincy St. SW Company N.A. as successor in in- at public auction, to the highest Jordan Castillo-Maley Township of Salem, in the County Grandville, Michigan 49418 terest to all permitted successors bidder, for the purpose of satisfy- NOTICE TO CREDITORS ------of Allegan, and State of Michigan 4-8 4-29 CLASSIFIEDS

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TOWNSHIP OF HOPKINS ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DEVELOP- MENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANC- ING PLAN

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWN- TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP ERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPKINS, ALLE- ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN GAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE REGARDING ZONING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 2021-11, which was adopted by the Hopkins TO: RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWN- Township Board at its electronic meeting and ERS OF TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, ALLE- public hearing held on March 30, 2021, to take GAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND OTHER IN- eff ect immediately upon publication of the sum- TERESTED PERSONS: mary of said Ordinance. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Trowbridge SECTION 1 TITLE. This section provides that the Township Board will hold a public hearing on TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP title of the Ordinance is the Hopkins Township May 6th 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Trowbridge Town- Downtown Development Authority Development ship Hall, 913 S. M-40, within the Township, to ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan Ordinance. consider the following: TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP NOTICE SECTION 2 ADOPTION. This section indicates 1. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments regard- REGARDING A NEW ORDINANCE that the Development Plan and Tax Increment ing R-1 and R-2 Districts. To remove text stating: TO: RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWN- fi nancing plans met the requirements of Section The accessory building will not exceed the fl oor ERS OF TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, ALLE- 217(2) of Public Act 57 of 2018 (the “Act”), feasi- area of the fi rst fl oor of the dwelling on the relat- GAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND OTHER IN- ble, and reasonable and necessary to carry out ed lot occupied by a single-family dwelling TERESTED PERSONS: the purposes of the Act. The Plans are in rea- sonable accordance with the Township’s Master PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pro- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Trowbridge Plan and public services with the project area are posed text amendments will be available for Township Board held a public hearing on April adequate. Any changes in zoning, streets or utili- inspection at the Township Hall, 913 S. M-40, 1st, 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Trowbridge Township ties are reasonably necessary for the project and within the Township by appointment only (616- Hall, 913 S. M-40, within the Township, and vot- the Township. 218-1898) and be available at said hearing for ed on the following: public inspection. SECTION 3 SECTION HEADINGS. This Section 1. Adoption of an Ordinance to allow Gobles indicates that the Section Headings of the Ordi- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written Pine Grove fi re Department to Charge and Col- nance are furnished for convenience only and shall comments will be received at the offi ce of the lect fees from any individual, partnership, cor- not be considered to be part of this Ordinance. Township Clerk at any time during regular busi- poration, Limited liability company, association, ness hours of regular days and will further be re- consortium, governmental entity or any other le- SECTION 4 REPEALER. This section repeals all ceived by the Planning Commission at the time gal entity (individually, a “Liable Party” and col- confl icting ordinances. SECTION 5 SEVERABILI- of said hearing. lectively, the “Liable Parties”) who have received TY. The provisions of the Ordinance are severable. or caused the provision of any services from PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Trow- the Gobles Pine Grove Fire Department within SECTION 6 PUBLICATION, RECORDING AND bridge Township will provide necessary, reason- the portion of the Fire Department’s response EFFECTIVE DATE. The Ordinance is in eff ect able auxiliary aids and services at the hearing area located within the Geographic border of the upon publication, after adoption. to individuals with disabilities upon fi ve (5) days’ Township Of Trowbridge and to provide the en- notice to the Trowbridge Township Clerk of the forcement of this Ordinance. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full need for the same. Individuals with disabilities text of this Ordinance and attached exhibit may requiring auxiliary aids or services should con- tact the Township Clerk by writing or by calling Votes were as follows. be examined at the Hopkins Township Hall or by Mark Haveman Jr: yes requesting the same from the Hopkins Township the Clerk at the Township Hall. Cindi Kurtz: yes Clerk, Eric Alberda at the address and telephone All persons are invited to be present at the afore- Jeff Kaylor: yes number provided below. A copy of the Ordinance Steve Angle: yes may be viewed on the Township’s website at said time and place to participate in discussion on the above. The ordinance will be eff ective 8 days after pub- http://www.hopkinstownship.org/home. lication. HOPKINS TOWNSHIP TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD Eric Alberda, Township Clerk 142 E. Main Street PLANNING COMMISSION Steve Angle, Trowbridge Township Clerk Hopkins, MI 49328 Steve Angle, Trowbridge Township Clerk 913 S. M-40 (269) 793-3188 913 S. M-40 Allegan, MI 49010 [email protected] Allegan, MI 49010 269-673-8189 http://www.hopkinstownship.org/home 269-673-8189