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By Jason Wesseldyk Sports Editor Plainwell High The past two school years have presented stu- dents with a unique set of challenges courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. School’s Top 22 Despite those challenges, several seniors at Plain- well High School contin- ued to excel academically and have been named as Students part of the Top of the 2021 Class. A total of 22 seniors Connor Buschini Keagon Coffi nger are included in that group. Valedictorian Isaac Viviano and salutatorian Hana Nguyen lead the way for Plainwell’s graduat- ing class, which will be honored at a graduation ceremony at Streidl Field on Thursday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Viviano, the son of Sar- ah Lindley and Norwood Viviano, plans to double major in math and chemis- try in college, though he is currently undecided as to where he will attend. Jeffery Doud Joshua Doud Dillen Eagle Matthew Engel Alyssa Gernaat At PHS, Viviano partic- ipated in swimming and band. An All-Conference honoree for swimming in 2020 and 2021, he broke the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke. Viviano is also a Nation- al Merit Scholar Com- mended Scholar, College Board Rural and Small Town Scholar. Nguyen, the daughter of Marie Tsuji and Thang Nguyen, plans to major in pre-veterinary or biology at Michigan State Univer- sity. She plans to minor in Kaitlyn Groner Allison Hawkes Jacob Herbert Ethan Johnson Lucas Kalavitz Japanese. Active in choir, Nguyen was an honor-roll students all four years at PHS and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Here is a look at the oth- er 20 members of Plain- well High School’s Top of the 2021 Class: Connor Buschini *University: Michigan State University *Major: Business *Extra Curricular: Basketball and Tennis, National Honor Society Grace Klang Jake Lunarde Caleb Markle Hana Nguyen Tristian Skinner *Parents: Dominic Bus- chini and Tracy Jenkins

Keagon Coffi nger *University: Western Michigan University *Major: Biomedical Science *Extra Curricular: Foot- ball, Baseball, Red Cross Club *Awards: Honor Roll, 2 year Varsity Football All-Conference Honorable Mention *Parents: Noel Coffi n- ger, Lynnette Coffi nger Iris Steinman Isabella Torres Zachary VanSweden Isaac Viviano Amber Widner  see Students, Page A8 Otsego to have Memorial Allegan County is fourth Day parade fastest growing in state It was requested by the COVID, there was not a By John Raff el newly created “indepen- Emergency Management By John Raff el Correspondent Correspondent VFW and is to be held on parade last year. dent” redistricting com- Director Scott Corbin, and May 31 in the morning. “We’re operated with mission will hold its fi rst Plainwell Schools Supt. The parade route includes the fact people have been ALLEGAN – Allegan two hearings. The second Matthew Montagne rec- OSTEGO – The City North Farmer to South vaccinated and we’re County Board of Commis- is on Thursday in the after- ognized the Boy and Girl of Otsego commission Farmer and ends at the hoping people will fi nd a sioners chairman Jim Story noon, at Wings Stadium in Scouts of Plainwell for recently approved to have a memorial park. way to socially distance said news reports show Al- Kalamazoo. their work helping with the Memorial Day parade, city “Usually it’s a full pa- throughout the parade legan County’s population “Where the lines are COVID vaccination clin- manager Aaron Mitchell rade with the VFW, high route,” Mitchell said, has grown 6.75 percent drawn not only aff ects the ics. Plainwell’s gymnasium said. school marching band, city adding attendees and par- since 2010 when the last representation our county has had Friday vaccination offi cials and a few other ticipants should still wear census was completed. will receive in Washing- clinics from the start of the participants,” Mitchell said. masks and/or follow safety “This places our county ton and Lansing, but also vaccination distribution. With the status of  see Parade, Page A8 as the fourth fastest grow- the workload of our local “More than 150 volun- ing county in the state,” clerks who will need to teers helped the emergency Storey said in his weekly make voting precincts fi t management division of newsletter. “Ottawa Coun- within the newly drawn the sheriff ’s department ty was the fastest, record- districts,” Storey said. and health offi cials deliver ing with an 11.7 percent “For rural counties such as thousands of doses of the increase. This is more than ours, one of the factors the COVID vaccine,” Storey merely interesting. When commission is supposed wrote in his report. “In the 2020 census numbers to consider is ‘communi- addition to the scouts, the are fi nalized, expected ties of interest.’Keeping cooperation between Plain- in late August, work will our county townships and well Community Schools increase on re-drawing the cities linked is important in and county operations was maps for Congressional, preserving Allegan County an outstanding example of State Senate and State communities.” working together for the House districts.” Storey said last week good of our residents.” Storey said this week the he, Sheriff Frank Baker, INDEX Classifi eds ...... B5 Puzzles ...... B4 For The Record ...... B4 Obituaries ...... A7 Viewpoints ...... A6 Public Notices ...A8, B2, ...... B3, B4, B5 Religion ...... B6 Sports ...... B1-3

A2  May 13, 2021 The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Friends of Allegan’s Oakwood Cemetery formed Allegan’s Oakwood Strickfaden, the fi rst elect- about other possible work need of restoration, and associated costs with any nonprofi ts and service Cemetery, located in ed President of the FAOC, and special projects that working with the City of project so one focus for the organizations, businesses, the heart of the city, has the organization grew out could be done, we decided Allegan on possible joint FAOC will be fundraising. churches, and the commu- gotten some new friends! of several people’s interest to step out from under the ventures to further beautify We are proud to announce nity at large, the FAOC A group of private citizens in the cemetery. “Some umbrella of the historical the cemetery. Long term the return of the 8th Annual could be a driving force with a passion for the of the new board mem- society and start a new goals include publication Oakwood Cemetery Living in helping to maintain the city cemetery, have come bers have a passion for nonprofi t organization.” of a walking tour map History Tour on June 4 and beauty and dignity of one together to form an offi cial gravesite restoration, some In addition to restoring highlighting graves of war 5. The tour highlights the of the area’s most histori- organization, Friends of have an interest in Civil and conserving damaged servicemen and women, stories of people buried in cally signifi cant places.” Allegan’s Oakwood Cem- War and other veteran sto- and neglected gravestones, founding families, and Oakwood with interesting Other members elected etery (FAOC), to help the ries, and some have family the organization will also other famous and infamous stories, as told by the actors to the Board of Directors city maintain the sacred and friends buried in Oak- focus on encouraging people; working with area playing the deceased.” include Secretary Lisa grounds and rehabilitate wood and want to see the walking and self-guided schools to promote local Tickets sell out fast for this Richlich, Treasurer Aman- old, forgotten headstones cemetery maintained and tours of the cemetery history and respect for event and are on sale now da Martin, and Directors and monuments. The group improved,” Strickfaden grounds and to educate the the grounds; and off ering for $10 at Hathaway Cot- Len Sheaff er and Bill Bren- fi led for legal standing said. “A small group of community with programs gravestone restoration tage and Gifts and online nan. For more information with the State of Michigan people who are certifi ed in history, art appreciation training to area groups and through Eventbrite. about the FAOC, the tour in the fall of last year and in headstone restoration and genealogy. Short term organizations. “We are excited about the or any of its projects, email is in the process of becom- worked under the auspic- goals are to establish a According to Strick- possibilities for this new friendsofalleganoakwood@ ing recognized as a 501c3 es of the Allegan County “membership” program to faden, most of the goals organization,” stated Peter gmail.com or contact the nonprofi t organization by Historical Society,” Strick- promote the cemetery and of the FAOC requires Savage, M.D., Vice Presi- group through its Facebook the Federal government. faden further explained. the FAOC organization, funding. “Even though we dent of the Board. “Work- page @friendsofallegan- According to Amanda “But as the word spread identify more stones in are all volunteers, there are ing with schools, other soakwoodcemetery. Faces in the crowd - Thoughts on marijuana shops

By GC Stoppel Episcopal church, “Hope her truck, “No diff erence you’re going to preach between grass and a pint of The front page above against it.” Popov.” the fold article on April - woman in Fennville: “I -older woman in Alle- 29th, was Gari Voss’s don’t like the idea of it, gan, “Mary, Joseph, and report on the new mari- but I wish it had been Jesus! What will they juana dispensaries or as legal when my mum had think of next? First it’s the they are often called “pot chemo for bowel cancer. sports betting, then being shops” approved from Al- She was in miserable shape able to parade around town legan. Even a stoner could and my son got some for drinking, and now this. fi gure out that this leads her and we made it into And, they’ll get into their straight to the question of brownies. It really helped. cars and be driving. It isn’t the week: What are your So, maybe there will be right.” thoughts about the new some good out of it.” shops?” -young woman getting in -woman at a gas station near Glenn: “We grow our own.” Choose from 16 fl avors of Mooville Ice Cream - couple in a parking lot near a garden center: “We should see if we can get Decisions, the seeds here. You think they carry them? It’d be Decisions, cheaper to raise our own.” - man on main street Decisions in Fennville: “First I’ve NOW OFFERING: heard of it. I don’t know if it’s good or not.” CUSTOM-ORDER -older man near the Al- ICE CREAM CAKES. legan Post Offi ce: “What All Cakes made with dumba** came up with Mooville Ice Cream! that idea?” -woman on Locust Also serving • Hand Dipped & Soft Serve Cones Street, “Cool, man” fl ash- es a peace sign, then snaps • Non-Dairy Vegan Soft Serve Ice hear from the police chief gers. It’ll be cheaper to become dependent on the Cream “not.” buy it on the street than government, see. And -young couple on Locus about this fi rst. It doesn’t • Waffl e Cones & Bowls seem like a smart idea.” from a legal shop.” now he’s going to scramble • Sundaes & Banana Splits Street, “So, like,. Will -older woman, “The gov- -middle aged man near their brains with dope. It’s they change the social • Flurries & Shakes ernment taxes everything the library. “I’ll bet Biden a conspiracy against • Hot Dogs & More drinking district to include else, so why not go for it is behind it. He’s gotta be. grass, too? That’s be us!” Pauses and fl ashes and get the tax money.” Either him or Hillary. First a big smile. “Just kid- 155 Riverfront Plaza, Allegan really cool.” -friend with her, “They of all he gives all these ding, but I had you going, -business person in Alle- 269-686-6783 tax making booze, but people money so they I’ll bet.” @scoopticecream gan, “I think this needs to there’re still bootleg- don’t have to work and -man in front of the be studied, and we need to Hours: Thu-Sun 12-8

The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise May 13, 2021 n A3 Allegan County Technical Center- A Jewel in Allegan’s Crown By Gari Voss and Gordon and area businesses. These Wickens (ACATEC) trainings align adults with employment opportunities or Not many communities skill upgrades. can boast of a training center “Many of our programs are that can not only offer high listed on the Pure Training school students a fast track Connect website and eligible to career employment, but students may find financial also offer adults the ability aid through West Michigan to develop skills that lead to Works!. WMW! also assists a desired job or to expand ACATEC students with skills that will lead to career employment readiness and advancement. job placement services,” The COVID-19 pandemic Wickens added. has affected the job market ACATEC continually com- in a number of ways. People municates with employers working in the entertainment across the county to discover or food industries were heav- current needs and trends. ily affected by shutdowns. This collaboration allows Another group has been staff to promote scheduled working parents, essential courses then assist employers workers or not, who found in placing interested students themselves unable to find into jobs. childcare or felt the necessity changes if they must return days, the doors swing open looking for skilled workers, training needs. In addition, Along with guiding adults to stay home with children to offices fulltime. again around 4pm as adult and wrap-around services the Tech Center staff assists into developing or expand- who moved to online learn- Whether unemployed or students arrive. These adults available for adult students, in developing postsecondary ing skills, a grant received ing platforms. remotely employed, workers arrive to learn to weld or there has never been a better plans, accessing financial by ACATEC has allowed To reduce monetary stress, are weighing their options operate the equipment in our time to check into evening aid, and enrolling students in adults pursuing a General new unemployment rules for future careers. Enter machining lab. They come to courses at the Allegan Tech the programs that best align Education Diploma or high were initiated and extra the Allegan County Area learn how to use computers, Center.” with career goals. school diploma to complete money was made available Technical Education Center do graphic design, or run MS In 2015, the tech center The Educational Opportu- short-term, technical training to those who were unable to (ACATEC). As Gordon Office programs. They learn was credentialled by the nity Center (EOC), a federal- at no cost. This includes the continue their careers. Now, Wickens wrote, “After the to build homes or work with Higher Learning Commis- ly funded program, provides support of a career navigator unemployment rules are Buses Leave, ACATEC is for the elderly. Some come for sion as an official site of career and educational who coordinates wrap- being restored and more leg- Adults.” fun, but most come in order Lake Michigan College planning and assistance with around services as needed. islators are pushing to return “After 2pm the last yellow to switch careers or maybe where courses can be postsecondary applications When an event like a unemployment payments to buses leave the Allegan Tech get a promotion,” Wickens offered and support services and financial aid. The EOC pandemic plays havoc with their previous limits. Center and return ACATEC explained. provided that allow students matches adults with the the world of work, having a Employees working from students to their local high Wickens continued, to complete educational correct training provider career development system home are also rethink- schools. Simultaneously, “ACATEC is committed to programs up to the level of but is not aligned with any like the Allegan County ing their future positions. teens with driving permits serving all members of our an Associate degree, in ad- particular college, university Area Technical and Educa- Surveys conducted by the leave for the afternoon. The communities - including dition to short-term training or provider. tion Center that organizes University of Houston and building grows quiet for a adult learners. We partner programs like the Certified Wickens explained that learning opportunities for Prudential Financial indicate short period of time, but it with Lake Michigan College, Nurse Aide program. the Allegan Tech Center adults desiring to adjust that employees working doesn’t stay that way. Many West Michigan Works!, area ACATEC does not work also conducts short-term career pathways is truly a remotely are considering job adult education programs exclusively with Lake Mich- training programs of its own life changer. and other organizations to igan College. Kalamazoo throughout the year. The To explore career oppor- deliver the education and Valley Community College classes offered are amended tunities and training at this Deputies investigate training requested by adult (KVCC), Grand Rapids and expanded as the year Jewel in Allegan’s Crown, students and area businesses. Community College (GRCC) progresses thanks to infor- contact the Allegan Techni- single vehicle accident With expanding financial and Baker College provide mation provided by West cal Center (269) 512-7800. aid sources, businesses targeted educational and Michigan Works! (WMW!) By John Raffel way and came to a rest in a Correspondent wooded area after striking a tree. The passenger in ALLEGAN – Lieutenant the vehicle, a 24-year-old ORV ordinance main item on County agenda male from Zeeland, was Brett Ensfield, of the By John Raffel enthusiasts prepared a Storey said. “Another issue revisit that decision.” Allegan County sher- airlifted to a Grand Rapids proposed ordinance which is the process for deciding Storey also said the area hospital in critical Correspondent iff’s department reported they shared with the sheriff the distribution of federal Board will discuss wheth- that on Saturday, shortly condition. ALLEGAN – Allowing and Prosecuting Attor- ARPA dollars advertised er to extend the county’s before 9:30 p.m.. deputies “The driver, a 43-year ORVs on county roads will ney Myrene Koch, who to be sent to the county. At Covid emergency order responded to the area of old male from Zeeland, be among the main agenda made suggested changes. its last meeting, the Board which expires June 30. 136th Ave and 41st St, was transported to a local items at Thursday’s 9 a.m. That draft was then sent of Commissioners set a “Without this order in Overisel Township, in hospital for treatment.” Allegan County the Board to county civil attorneys process for hearing from place, public bodies, such reference to a single vehi- The report said alcohol of Commissioners meeting. for their changes.” Storey Allegan citizens that en- as the Board of Commis- cle truck crash involving is suspected to be a factor “Hired attorneys for said the material would be tailed receiving proposals sioners, would need to injuries. in the crash which remains the county administration reviewed by the Commis- by June 15 and conducting resume fully meeting in “The truck is believed under investigation. The department have been sioners in anticipation of a public hearing on Aug. 5. person rather than meet- to have been traveling names of both occupants reworking a draft ordi- a public hearing, required “My position has been ing by remote technology westbound on 136th Ave are not being released. nance allowing off-road by state law, at the June 10 that no decision on spend- (Zoom) or the combination when the driver failed to Assisting the Sheriff’s vehicles on county roads,” meeting. ing the $23 million should of remote technology and negotiate a curve in the Office on scene was the commission chairman “More than 150 ORV be made without first in person meetings now roadway,” the report said. Hamilton Fire Dept. and Jim Storey wrote in his users came to the Commis- hearing from citizens. It’s available,” Storey wrote in “The truck exited the road- the Michigan State Police. weekly newsletter “ORV sion’s April 22 meeting,” their money. Some want to his newsletter. Serving Lunch

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A4 n May 13, 2021 The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Armed Services Day is May 15 Five deaths last week attributed to COVID By John Raffel pared to 5,355 the week it’s 5,683 cases and 64 Correspondent before, up dramatically deaths in Barry County; from 4,955 and 4,496 the 31,549 cases and 405 ALLEGAN — The previous two weeks. deaths in Ottawa Coun- number of COVID-19 The week’s totals before ty and 6,871 cases and cases in Allegan County that was 3,870 and 3,348; 120 deaths in Van Buren posted by health depart- preceded by 2,596, an County. ment officials coming increase of 752 in one A USDA study pro- into this week, was up week. The death count vided by the Allegan to 10,640 cases and 136 had risen by seven to 20. County Health Depart- deaths. The number of cases ment showed that only 1 The total from the were 1,941; 1,503; l,201 percent of people washed previous weeks was and 1,015 in previous their hands correctly 10,353 cases and 131 weeks. before preparing food. deaths; 10,015 cases and The number the week Washing your hands with 126 deaths; 9,569 cases before that was 901 cases soap and water for 20 and 126 death; 8,985 and seven deaths. seconds before preparing cases and 120 deaths; The week before that, it food can help prevent 8,478 cases and 118 was 815 cases and seven food poisoning, the health deaths; 8,048 cases with deaths. department points out. 118 deaths; 7,752 and Statewide, it’s at COVID-19 is caused 118 deaths; 7,557 and 939,000 cases and 18,883 by a coronavirus called 118 deaths; 7,405 and deaths. SARS-CoV-2. Older 118 deaths; 7,298 and The figures are 159,000 adults and people who 118 deaths; 7,211 and cases and 4,778 deaths in have severe underlying 118 deaths; 7,145 and Wayne County; 114,000 medical conditions like By G C Stoppel next to white soldiers and own special day through- 115 deaths; 7,055 and cases and 2,252 deaths in heart or lung disease or sailors, nor were minori- out the year. For exam- 109 deaths; 6,918 and Oakland County; 97,507 diabetes seem to be at Armed Forces Day ties often promoted to ple, the Army observes 106 deaths; 6,734 and cases and 2,325 deaths higher risk for developing will be observed on May command positions, espe- June 14th, which is also 98 deaths; 6,491 and 92 for Macomb County and more serious complica- 15th, this year. It is cially if they had superior Flag Day. Because of deaths; 6,190 cases and 70,018 confirmed cases tions from COVID-19 the seventy-first anni- rank over white service their training schedules. 86 deaths; 5,865 cases and 803 deaths for Kent illness. versary of this national personnel. The National Guard and with 72 deaths; 5,509 County. holiday. Unlike Memo- The second major Reserve units can set their cases and 57 deaths, com- In neighboring counties, rial Day, Independence change came when the own unique day anytime Day, and Veteran’s War Department was during May. Day, this holiday does renamed the Department In addition to honoring Freyhof earns degree not receive much atten- of Defense, the better to those men and wom- tion. state America’s emphasis en currently serving Erika Jeanette Freyhof Freyhof earned a Bach- with high distinction from In 1949, President Tru- on maintaining interna- in the military, Armed of Hamilton was among elor of Science in Educa- the College of Education man, as Commander in tional peace rather than Forces Day is a time to 3,512 graduates who tion and Human Sciences and Human Sciences. Chief, made some radical pursuing war against remember and honor received degrees from changes to the United other countries. our veterans. In those the University of Ne- Your Hometown Homepage States military. The first The following year, the communities where the braska-Lincoln during commencement exercises PUTTING THE WORLD was when he desegregat- first Armed Forces Day day is observed, there is AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! ed all branches of the ser- was observed for the first often a lunch with a guest May 7 and 8. vice, making it possible time, and was re-affirmed speaker, and in this area, Print...Online...E-edition for whites and minorities as an national holiday donations are collected to www.wilcoxnewspapers.com to serve in the same by President Trump in support the work of the units. Prior to that time, 2017. Each branch of West Michigan Veterans COUPON minorities did not serve the service also has their Assistance Program.

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The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Community Events May 13, 2021 n A5 EVENTS EVENTS ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

**Due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers, some events may Thurs., May 20, 2021, 8am-noon: Congregational Kitchen - be cancelled or postponed. Heart Screening Thursday dinner pickup Allegan Professional Building 551 Linn Street, Suite 250, Congregational Church 325 Cutler Street Allegan Now – May 31, 2021: Allegan, MI 49010 Thursdays: Pick up 3 to 5:30 pm. Takeout dinners only City of Allegan Spring Spruce Up! Masks required. Register at: https://ascension-mi.regfox.com/ during COVID-19 Curbside brush piles and leaf piles must be separate piles or heart-screening-allegan in bags and left at the edge of the street for pick up and not near The Hands of Grace Food Pantry poles, mailboxes hydrants or other obstructions. Brush cannot ex- Thurs., May 20, 2021, 11am – 4pm: United Methodist Church, 409 Trowbridge St., Allegan ceed 4 inches in diameter or include trash, vines, building materi- Ascension Blood Drive Tuesday: 9-11:45 a.m.; Wednesday: 9-11:45 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.; als, stumps or roots, and must be from the property owner’s yard. Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital 555 Linn Street Alle- Friday: 10-11:45 a.m. gan 269 686-4239 Food Pantry serves FOOD to residents of Allegan 49010 Wed., May 12 & Thurs., May 13, 2021, 7-8pm: Masks are required. Schedule an appointment: ONLY. Substance Use and the Teen Brain https://www.aghosp.org/Events/Default.aspx?e=1222 Allegan County Youth: What’s Trending? Virtual Ladders of Hope - Food Assistance Collaboration of Allegan County Substance Abuse Prevention Thurs., May 20, 2021, 6pm: 717 East Main St, Fennville, MI 49408, www.laddersofhopemi. Coalition (ASAP), Stop Suicide, Allegan Public Schools and Brave Art org, (269) 455-9452 TalkSooner.org Brave Art Studios & Gallery 1873 Lincoln Rd, Allegan, Mi 30-minute presentations by Dr. Crystal Collier will focus on (269) 264-4150 substance use and the mental health impact on the teen brain. All Create a picture you have always wanted to paint. (Paulette) Mobile Food Pantry, 2nd Monday of the Month: Drive are who have a vested interest in the future of youth are welcome, [email protected]. Appointments required. Thru Food Distribution and attendees are eligible to win a Meijer gift card. Wednesday Casco United Methodist Church 880 66th ST, South Haven has a middle school focus on Zoom.us Meeting ID: 922 9000 ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES MI 49090 9222 Passcode: 217943. Friday has a high school focus on Pantry items a pre-packaged. Limit - one box per vehicle. Zoom.us Meeting ID: 974 2367 1842 Passcode: 416914 Downtown Allegan Social District: Each day from 11am until 11pm NA/AA Survivor Group – Wed., May 12, 2021, 1pm; Thurs, May 13, 6pm: Pick up a favorite beverage at Schaendorf’s Brewing Come Join Us - Sundays, 1:30pm: Ugly Brush on Black Canvas Company during their hours of operation and wan- The Bridge Church 247 Main Street Allegan Brave Art Studios & Gallery 1873 Lincoln Rd, Allegan, Mi der down to the Riverfront to enjoy the warm fire and Anyone needing support is welcome to come on Sundays at (269) 264-4150 ambiance. Open beverages must be in approved City of 1:30pm to the Bridge Church Use the Ugly Brush. Learn about directional strokes, building Allegan cups dark into lights, bringing depth to your piece. (Paulette) brave. Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center - [email protected]. Appointments required. Allegan County Community Action - abuse prevention and healing Assistance for daily living 402 Trowbridge Street, Allegan, MI 49010 www.safeharboral- Wed., May 12, 2021, 6pm: 23 Water Street, Allegan, MI 49010, www.communityac- legan.org, (269) 673-3791 Hummingbird Feeder tionallegan.org, (269) 673-5472 Come out and make this irresistible feeder. brave.art.carr@ Food, weatherization, early childhood education Regent Theater Concessions to Go, gmail.com. Appointments required. each Friday from 6 – 8pm 211 Trowbridge St, Allegan, MI 49010 Phone: (269) 673-2737 Thurs., May 13, 9am – May 15, 2021, 9pm: Allegan County Historical Society, Old Jail Museum. Stop at the theater to purchase your favorite theater food. Night of Hope – Online Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm. (269 673-8292 Call to con- Wings of Hope http://www.wingsofhopehospice.com/ firm hours. Scouting: Allegan has a variety of scouting opportunities. Each Wings of Hope Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year with Email: [email protected] Webpage: group is meeting in different ways to stay safe. an online version. Go online to bid then check back often to en- www.alleganoldjail.com Cub Scout Pack 3026: Meeting depend on age. Call Cub Mas- sure your bid holds. ter Nathon Kelley 616 706-3038 or assistant Rob Keen 269 568- Allegan District Library, 10am – 5pm: 0435 Fri., May 14, 2021, 10am: Plus, Carnegie Corner Bookstore Boy Scouts 91 (11 yrs. and over): Sundays 4:30, outside at JC Community Garden Opens Allegan District Library 331 Hubbard Street, lower Park. Call Scout Master Rob Keen 269 568-0435 Community Garden Trowbridge and Cedar Streets Allegan level Allegan (269) 673-4625 Girls Troop 191: For meeting information, call Kara Hiscock The Lions is coordinating the planting and maintenance of the All library facilities are open including the used book- 269 719-5017 Garden. All are invited to participate in the planting, maintaining store with hard and soft cover books plus CDs, DVDs and harvesting of the vegetables. Work on your own schedule. and audible books. Masks are required, and sanitizer and Senior Fitness/Fit Over 50: Senior Fitness Classes for 55- glovers will be available. 80plus! Calico Rabbit, 130 N. Main Street, Plainwell. Mon- Fri., May 14, 2021, 6 - 8pm: days, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30am. Designed to improve Concessions to Go Allegan Event – Ropes Course and More strength, cardio fitness, flexibility and balance. All set to classic Regent Theater 211 Trowbridge, Allegan. Come and pick up 439 River Street Allegan tunes. Drop in or call Sharrin at 269 330-3204. Masks and safe your favorite movie food. For more information call 269-430-3961 or check online distancing required. at https://www.alleganevent.com Fri, May 14, and Sat., May 15, 2021, 5-10pm: Mondays-Thursdays: Groups Only. Fridays: 12 – 6pm; Storytime at Allegan District Library - Allegan Arcade – Pinball, Mario and More Saturdays: 10am – 6 pm; Sundays: 11am – 5pm. Make Check Calendar At the Back of the Regent Theater 211 Trowbridge, Allegan appointments online to ensure availability. Walkups wel- Thursdays, 10:30 am, Allegan District Library Facebook Live. This will be a “soft” opening to allow the community to be- come, but appointments receive priority. Constant sanitiz- It will be recorded. gin feeling comfortable interacting in a smaller space. Come and ing done to ensure safety. enjoy your favorite games for a quarter a play. (Check out the Sylvia’s Place - Safe from Domestic Violence “Additional Information” section.) Allegan Food Pantry Crisis Line: 269 673-8700 247 N Main St, Allegan Monday: 10 am – 1 pm; Thurs- Fri., May 14 – Sun, May 16, 2021: days: 2 – 5 pm Curbside Service The Vine Food Pantry / Love, INC Allegan Event Deliveries are made to homebound senior citizens Christ Community Church Allegan Event 439 River Street Allegan 3370 113th Ave, Allegan, MI · (269) 673-2329 Currently open Fridays – Sundays. May 28th the Riverfront Allegan Homeless Solutions - Zipline will open. Locating assistance for the homeless Wednesday Curbside Lunches 409 Oaks Crossing, Suite 142, Plainwell MI 49080 First Presbyterian Church, 200 Cutler St., Allegan Fri., May 14 - Sun., May 16, 2021: Fair Food Mania www.alleganhomelesssolutions.org, Gail Hill – kit- Sack lunches can be picked up from 11:30 am – 1 pm Allegan County Fairground: 150 Allegan Co. Fair Dr. Allegan [email protected] Come and buy your favorite Fair Food from the Food Trucks. Wings of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care - The Arc of Allegan County - End of Life Care Sat., May 15, 2021, 9am Shotgun Start: Advocates for people with disabilities 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010, www.wingsofhopehos- Camp Kidwell 4-Person Golf Scramble 219 Hubbard Street, Allegan 269 673-8841 pice.com, (269) 686-8659 Cheshire Hills Golf Course 3829 102nd Ave. A l l e g a n Mission to advocate for individuals with intellectual and (269) 673-2882 developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play Each golfer plays 18 holes w/cart and lunch included, and is with dignity, respect and meaningful involvement in the ADDITIONAL entered into hole events. community. Event features 50/50 raffle, betting holes, a $5,000 hole-in-one INFORMATION contest and an online auction. Baby Closet Fees: $65 per golfer or $260 per team. 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A6 n May 13, 2021 Viewpoints The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Manage to Life as Performance Art By G C Stoppel book savings account. potentially dangerous to persevere and Once there, all hope of write about happiness. My father did not ever seeing that mon- It’s the sort of thing that believe in creative ey seemed lost forever. a card-carrying die-hard life will be good lawn-mowing. There The teller duly recorded devotee of Wokeness were two right ways the amount, checked to might find so appalling Before he died a few to do it and that was it. see how much interest it might lead to being year’s back, Roger Camp- Either make nice straight should be added, and then cancelled. (If I don’t bell, a local pastor use to parallel lines back and took the passbook to be have a column here next write a weekly inspira- forth over the grass, or counter-signed by the week, you’ll know what tional column for us. It make concentric circles Lord High Chief Accoun- happened to me.) To was a must read for me, working from the outside tant, better known as the some people there seems and I always found them to the final remaining cashier. to be too much privilege to put a smile on my face strip in the middle. My parents believed in happiness. Not every- and a giddy in my gait. No random wandering in their own version of one had your privilege Partially because of around carving out min- the Economic Theory of mowing a lawn or what I read, and par- iature labyrinths in the of Frugality that was G C ORWIN weeding a vegetable gar- tially because I have an Kentucky Blue, Scotts as sacred to them as den, much less walking S TOPPEL optimistic outlook on life, Shade Mixture, and crab- Mr. Reagan’s ‘trickle to and from school until I have tried to teach my grass. Above all, no little down’ economic plan, or the temperature dropped child and others that the missed patches where the whatever Milton Keynes More rows meant more below zero. most important personal- wheels did not perfectly had written about mon- produce which meant a The other day I mowed ity trait one can learn is MIKE’S align and over-lap. No ey. My parents viewed well stocked freezer and the lawn for the first time perseverance. If you can need for further discus- Adams Smith idea about pantry for a possible win- this season, and when I persevere, you can pretty MUSINGS sion. That was the right the Wealth of Nations as ter famine. Shelling peas, put the machine away I much accomplish most way to mow a lawn. having its beginning with snapping beans, picking looked over my handy- anything. Most impor- M IKE W ILCOX Growing up, mowing one’s own lawn. and cutting rhubarb, and work. Nice straight con- tantly you can get through lawn-mowing was a an Economic frugality was even Stalking the Wild centric circles, thirteen of n P UBLISHER n life with a good attitude. interruption to creative simple and straight for- Asparagus (long before them to be precise, with I have proclaimed many things such as a sum- ward, and something they Eull Gibbons wrote a final buzz cut of the times that life is a series “downs” I have a lot to be mer long marathon with had learned as children a book by that name) thin remaining strip of of ups and downs. It is up thankful for. For my age, my sister as we played when they were growing was their idea of fun. grass. A freshly cut lawn to us to maintain balance my health is incredibly Monopoly, bird watching, up. My father, a bit older One of my aunts, the a person can take pride when life is fantastic, and good. I have successful or idly scraping seeds off than Mother, had lived one who joined the in. A lawn that would be to do the same when life businesses that generate long stems of grass in through the Agriculture Roman Catholic Church, worthy of a compliment becomes challenging. We a nice income for me. a nearby hayfield. The Depression in the 1920s, had religious icons in her from Dad. need to remember that I have a child who is work of mowing a two and both of them survived bedroom. When I opened And when I plant the challenges are always perfect in every way. My acre long hardly seemed the Great Depression of my eyes every morning vegetable plot, when going to crop up, but in son, girlfriend, brothers, worth the extra quarter the 1930s. I was greeted by a motto someone points out that time those challenges will sisters and extended fami- added to my allow- Economic Frugality my father had carved: the rows aren’t evenly disappear if we simply ly are all very supportive. ance, especially when extended to a vegetable Work is the Best Kind of spaced and they would persevere. This morning I didn’t I was strongly encour- garden, but there my fa- Fun.” look better if I had used As an example, my own want to get out of bed, aged to drop it into a ther let his creativity burst My parents were right string and a measuring life has endured a series but I knew a busy day mason jar with a slit in out. Rows were exactly about their Economic stick, I will echo my of drastic swings. I had a at work awaited me. I the tin roof cut expressly four feet apart on the Theory of Frugality. Years father’s words, “You get great childhood, and was clamored out, showered, for the purpose. If I was north end; seventy feet later, Dad explained that more in that way.” on top of the world in my dressed, and entered my expected to find joy in a later they had narrowed it paid for our summer Money doesn’t buy that early thirties. Big hous- vehicle. Signs of happi- mounting collection of to about a foot on the vacations without touch- sort of happiness, and if I es, fancy cars and trips ness were everywhere. little silver discs, I didn’t south end. The idea of ing their savings account. am lucky, I’ll have the around the world were The radio played famil- succeed. Worse, at the wasting money on baling That was a source of privilege to fall off my part of me at that time. iar songs that got me end of the summer one cord to create a straight pride to both my parents. perch behind the walking Then came divorce, busi- boogeying. The garage of my parents would row was foreign to him. Their ‘do it yourself’ lawnmower or perhaps ness failures, car repos was filled with sounds take me to the local bank “Eyeballing it,” ex- approach led to far less someone will have to pry and the like. For awhile I from just born chicks. A where I would deposit plained, “means you anxiety and paid huge the garden hoe out of my thought I would be living couple miles down the those coins into a pass- can get in more rows.” dividends in happiness. cold, dead hands. under a bridge, until my road, I looked in the dis- Right now it seems sister and brother-in-law tance to see a half dozen took me in. deer grazing. While driv- But I persevered. I nev- ing I received a call from LETTERS TO THE EDITOR er gave up hope. I knew a childhood friend, just I could get back to a checking in to see how I better lifestyle, and lo and was doing. Election changes will not impact voters behold I shortly did. Now Life’s little pleasant surprises always put a I am on top of the world Dear Editor: more secure and give early in person voting the There are more details again, and enjoying the smile on my face. No, they won’t always be Much has been said power to poll watchers Saturday before election about how the votes are finer things life throws at about the legislation to help catch any irreg- day 8am to 5pm. handled and even early us. But I am also smart there. Some days are tougher than others. pending concerning the ularities. The biggest Whether you believe registration for young enough to know that “on elections in Michigan and impact on voters would there was widespread people. If you have con- top of the world” can Experiences like death, job loss or divorce are across the nation. Most be having to show ID fraud in 2020 or not, cerns I suggest you look change very quickly. critics have been vague as to cast a vote or request nothing in these measures up the facts and make But no matter what difficult emotionally. But to what the bills will do, an absentee ballot, and suppresses the vote for your own decision, don’t I have resolved that we must remember better days are always on the they just call them voter those with limited means anyone. It’s in our best just accept some vague happiness comes from suppression or racist. can obtain a free state interest to make our vote opinions from someone within and despite my horizon. All we have to do is persevere. In Michigan most of the ID card. It bans sending as secure as possible. with an agenda. changes will not impact unsolicited absentee Right down to cleaning Nancy Demler voters at all. They are ballot applications and se- up the voter registration South Haven changes in how ballots cures ballot drop boxes. It to remove those that have LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are handled by poll work- actually gives more times died and those that have ers to make your vote to vote, as an example, moved. Assault weapons should be banned Systemic racism is a reality To the Editor: of war. The object is to Dear Mr. Wilcox, Systemic racism Blacks. There are more interest. In response. Some KILL as many PEOPLE Several weeks ago was a new term to me White people than Black I do not believe there people listen with only in the shortest length of you lamented that people when I heard it last sum- people, so let’s look at is a question of whether one ear. time as possible. no longer are willing to mer. I decided to find out the per capita statistics. there is systemic racism My concern is with This type of weapon discuss their differences what it was and started In a paper published by in the United States, or do “assault weapons”. Our was banned for civilian of opinion civilly, but reading “White Fragili- the National Academy of Black people and People Founding Fathers proba- use in the 1930s. Why are would rather just cancel ty” by Robin Diangelo. Sciences that evaluated of Color have a higher bly never thought of these they permitted for civilian your paper. After reading I learned that it is the risk of being killed by a chance of dying at the types of weapons. Not in use now? It doesn’t make your column, “Academia way our society has been police officer, Black men hands of a police officer. their worst nightmares. sense. must recognize two structured to give advan- are 2.5 times more likely Both of these situations My sons hunt. My A very concerned sides”, I feel I must speak tage to the White citizens to be killed by police over are unfortunately true. friends hunt. I target citizen. up regarding the criticism of our country, not just their life course as White The question is how do shoot. We do not use “as- Barb L. Ewing you had for the words disenfranchising Blacks men. American Indian we change these realities? sault weapons”. Assault Lawton that your son’s college but all people that are not men are between 1.2 and The first step is to say weapons are instruments president expressed on White. I have enclosed 1.7 times more likely, and something when you see the day Derek Chauvin a copy of the book for Latino men are between or hear something that was convicted. I strongly you to start your learning 1.3 and 1.4 times more continues to deny the disagree with you that journey on this topic. likely. I am enclosing a reality of the world we America has less racial You also stated that copy of the paper for you live in. inequities than any other many more Whites die at to read. The Discussion Debby Williams © The Allegan County News, 2021 country on Earth. the hands of cops, than session is of particular Lawrence P.O. Box 189, 241 Hubbard St. Allegan, MI 49010-0189 (269) 673-5534 e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wilcoxnewspapers.com Former clerk answers questions Published weekly by The Allegan County News. R. Michael Wilcox publisher. Newsstand price $1.00 per copy. Subscriptions: $40 per year in county; $55 per year in Michigan; $55 out of state; Foreign rates upon request. Periodicals postage paid at Allegan, MI 49010. Postal Publication To the Editor: er registration signature Township as an election one location (township No. 013-700. Postmaster: Send address corrections to The Allegan County News, P.O. Box 189, I am writing about cards are at the Paw Paw worker, then hired as dep- hall) there is no traveling Allegan, MI 49010-0189. comments on Face Book Township Hall’s Clerk’s uty clerk, then appointed time required. regarding the future Paw Office. Voting machines, clerk (Norm Rushing The township pur- Paw Fire Department laptops, signage, boxes of retired), then elected as chased the property from building and holding fu- precinct ballots and other clerk, my four (4) year the Frank family for the ture elections there. Also, items required to conduct term ended November future Paw Paw Fire © The Union Enterprise, 2021 comments on the Paw on elections, all at the 2020. I decided not to Department building from P.O. Box 483, Plainwell MI 49080 Paw Township treasurer Paw Paw Township Hall. run for reelection another funds accumulated over (269) 673-5534 e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wilcoxnewspapers.com position, with hours and Giant undertaking to four years. the years from the fire salary posted. Where is transport voting machines Elections prior to town- millage fund. Published weekly by The Union Enterprise. R. Michael Wilcox publisher. Newsstand price 75¢ per copy. Subscriptions: $40 per year in Allegan County. $55 in Michigan; $55 out of state. Periodicals this information coming and laptops, etc. The ship hall additions and Yes, the department postage paid at Allegan, MI 49010 and at additional mailing office Postal Publication No. 413600. from? Paw Paw Township Hall renovations were at the needs a new building Postmaster: Send address corrections to Union Enterprise, P.O. Box 483, Plainwell, MI 49080-0417 The treasurer is an has been adequate for Village of Paw Paw De- to house the fire trucks, “elected position”. Due elections. partment of Public Works equipment, meeting room R. Michael Wilcox, Publisher to the resignation of the The 2020 Presiden- garage. The voting ma- and kitchen and training Jason Wesseldyk, High School Sports Editor treasurer, this will be on tial election was over- chines were monstrous. area, but at what cost to Robin Clark, Account Representative the August ballot. Also whelming with voter They had to be protected the village and township Julie Hotchkiss, Accounts Receivable on the ballot will be a turnout. The COVID-19 and stored at the garage. taxpayers. Matt Gliwa, Graphic Artist school millage, along restrictions, regulations Voting was held there. This township must be Jordan Wilcox, IT Support with the bond millage for and guidelines from the However, any issue adequate, functionable the future fire department Secretary of State and requiring the clerk and and reasonable. building. Michigan Bureau of Elec- deputy clerk, a phone call Do all firemen reside in ADVERTISING DEADLINES The August election tions were challenging was made to the town- the village or Paw Paw 4 P.M. Monday and future elections will for the precincts’ set up. ship and they traveled to Township? The Allegan County News and Union Enterprise will in no case be responsible for typographical or be held at the Paw Paw Also, the new state law the garage to handle the Respectively, 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, Township Hall. on “same day registration issue, then return to the Linda L. Jordan omit or edit any material offered for publication. The Qualified Voter File to vote” was added. township hall. Former Paw Paw Town- (QVF) computer and vot- I started at Paw Paw Now that all is held at ship Clerk

The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise May 13, 2021 n A7 OBITUARIES A r lin e R u t h H is c o c k , 9 4Brian Alex Abraham, 74 Arline Ruth Hiscock, 94Brian Brian Alex Abraham, Arline Ruth Hiscock, Her loving nature will 74, of Allegan, MI, passed 94 of Allegan, Michigan, live on in the hearts of her away on April 30 after a passed away peacefully family and friends and all battle with lung disease Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the lives she touched. and pneumonia. Wings Home in Allegan, Arline is survived by her Brian was born on March Michigan. She was the children, Gwen (Norman) 27th, 1947 to Norbert and daughter of the late Martin Arndt, Diane (Danny) Teresa Abraham in Kalam- and Clarabelle (Rice) Se- Barrett, Steven (Julie) azoo, MI. He graduated bright and the wife of the Hiscock, David (Susan) from Allegan High School late Robert Merle Hiscock. Hiscock and Georgia in 1965. On October 12th Arline and Robert were (Bruce McCormick) of 1968, he married his married on November 20, Hiscock; 17 grandchildren; soulmate Robben (Klenk) 1946 and were fortunate 25 great-grandchildren; 5 Abraham. Brian took pride enough to be married for great-great-grandchildren; in working many posi- 59 years before Robert’s her 6 siblings, Barbara tions, including Flashes passing in 2005. Arline Graham, Jim (Avis) Se- of Allegan, with his last lived a full and vibrant Arline Ruth Hiscock bright, Don (Pat) Sebright, and most gratifying job life, raising five children Lyle (Fran) Sebright, Susan as Human Resources of and providing a loving and and officer for the Allegan (Clif) Tyler and Brenda Gra-Bell Truck Line, Inc. nurturing home. Not only Business and Profession- (David) Brant; her broth- of Holland, MI. He loved did she do an amazing job al Women; officer and er-in-law, Elton (Rachel) working in his yard, his being a homemaker, but board member of Allegan Hiscock; along with many workshed, and his home. in 1967 she took over the Dollars for Scholars; and nieces and nephews. He was a man who valued Brian Alex Abraham ambulance business from officer and member of the In lieu of flowers, memo- family above all and gave local funeral homes, start- Allegan Elks. Needless to rial donations may be made selflessly to others. his parents Norbert and Brian’s life will be com- ing out with a couple of say, she was an extremely in Arline’s name to the Brian and Robben were Teresa Abraham. He is sur- memorated on Friday, May station wagons, and turned busy woman who loved to American Red Cross (5640 married for 52 wonderful vived by his wife, Robben 28 from 4:00-7:00 at the it into the Allegan Ambu- be involved in her com- Venture Ct., Kalamazoo, years and had four chil- Abraham, his sister Karen Hartman Conference Cen- lance Service which she munity. In her free time, MI 49009), Dollars for dren, Ryan (Misty Angle) (Abraham) Klenk, his four ter, 690 N. Eastern Avenue, operated for 23 years. She Arline enjoyed TOPPS, Scholars (allegan.dollars- Abraham, Rhonda (Bret) children, and his eight Allegan, MI. learned CPR and first aid Curves, water aerobics and forscholars.org, P.O. Box Mallory, Brandee (Chris) grandchildren (Samantha The family requests and went taught many local camping. Probably her 8, Allegan, MI 49010) or Ellis, and Jaym (Tarin) & Braden Ellis, Jaret & donations honoring Brian’s citizens, police officers and favorite thing to do though, the Wings Home (530 Linn Abraham. Logan Abraham, Megan & life be made to the Ameri- firefighters these lifesav- was spending time with St., Allegan, MI 49010). A Brian is predeceased by Abbey Mallory, Teresa & can Lung Association. ing techniques through her family and especially private Celebration of Life Joelyn Abraham). the American Red Cross. her grandchildren and will be held at a later time. Arline was also a process great-grandchildren. Her Gorden Funeral Residence server and constable for generous spirit and love of is assisting the family with Lorna Rose Russell, 79 Allegan County, along others made her extremely arrangements. well-liked and respected. Lorna Rose Russell, der; as well as Glenda (Da- with serving as president 79 of Allegan, Michigan, vid) VanOrder and Joseph went home to be with her Schneider who were just Lord on Saturday, May 8, like her kids! Linda J. Sweet, 71 2021 at Ascension Borgess She was loved by so Hospital in Kalamazoo, many and touched every- Linda Jo Sweet (White) of the Fraternal Order of Michigan. Born Decem- one’s life that she came in died peacefully on May Eagles. She was an avid ber 5, 1941 in Allegan, contact with! 2nd, 2021. She was born volunteer, helping with Michigan, she was the A celebration of life will to Marguerite (Clark) and holiday parties, funerals daughter of the late Eliz- be held at a later date. Ralph White on June 30, or walking in parades. abeth F. Russell. Lorna, Below is a beautiful poem 1949. She was preceded Jo also loved flamingos. also known as Tada to her that sums up what she in death by her mother, It was not uncommon close family and friends, would have told us: father, and brother, Tom. for her to put flamingo was a long-time resident “Don’t cry for me, I’m She is survived by her 3 yard sticks up in yards or of Allegan, Michigan. Her not gone. children: Sara (David) around town. Her way of spunky personality and car- My soul is at rest, my Harman of Allegan, spreading a little humor ing nature made everyone Lorna Rose Russell heart lives on. around her feel her energy Light a candle for me to Scot (Aimee) Sweet of and joy. Another love of and love. Lorna’s easy her sister, Mary Babbitt; see Battle Ground WA, and hers was motorcycles. A smile and laughter will be daughter, Tammy (Chad) And hold on to my mem- Samantha Sweet (Paul rider herself, she had a greatly missed. Gorby; granddaughter, ory, Wirth) of Allegan, and 7 love for Harley’s, as was She was preceded in Amber (Jon) Christman; But save your tears for grandchildren, Gabrielle Linda Jo Sweet apparent from her Harley death by her mother Eliza- grandson, Tyler (Rachel) I’m still here, and Charlotte Harman, jean jacket she would beth F. Russell and eight of Gorby; great-grandsons, By your side through the Ethan and Hanalei Sweet, turned away someone often wear. I could go her siblings. Bryce, Kain and Rhett years!” Jaden and Carter Rob- that needed help. After on and on about Linda Lorna is survived by Christman; her best friend By Christy Ann Martine erts and Allie Wirth. Jo over 25 years at Ace, Jo Jo, she was my mother. of 60 years, Ruth Schnei- grew up a hard worker, retired and took on the I do not think one truly a trait she learned from role of Grandma Jo Jo. appreciates their mother her father. Before she She watched her oldest until they are older and Merritt Bush Jr., 73 became the “hardware” grandson Jaden from the possibly a parent them- Merritt passed away day, May 10, 2021 at the lady, she was a butcher time he was born until he selves. Although she was Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Winkel Funeral Home, for Harding’s grocery went to school. They had a single mom, that did at Borgess Medical Center Otsego. In accordance with store. This was a job that many great adventures to- not stop her from taking in Kalamazoo. He was covid -19 guidelines a limit she loved and would tell gether and she cherished us on trips and showing born February 4, 1948 in of 25 people at a time will stories of frequently. After those times. Once she us the love, we needed. Otsego, the son of Merritt be allowed and masks and her butcher career ended, fully retired from babysit- She did so much for us Sr. and Lorna (Lickley) social distancing will be she took over as co-own- ting, Jo would spend most and for others. Whether Bush. Merritt was a 1966 required. Cremation will er and manager of Ace of her time walking. She you knew her as Linda, Otsego High School grad- follow. A graveside service Hardware in Allegan, a would wake up early, Jo, mom, Mama Sweet, uate. He proudly served his will be held at 11:00 A.M., business that started with head down to Bubba’s for or grandma, she will be country in the U.S. Navy Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her brother. Although Jo a coffee and then head deeply missed. A celebra- during the Vietnam War Mountain Home Ceme- had only three children, home. She would then tion of life and luncheon as a door gunner with the tery in Otsego. Military she was “Mama Sweet” head out for another walk will take place on Sunday Seawolves HAL3, DET 4. Honors by Otsego VFW to many more kids. She in the afternoon. One of May 16th from 12-3 at He worked at Menasha for Post #3030.Contributions was always ready to help her favorite stops was the the Eagles in Allegan with many years until his retire- in memory of Merritt may her children’s friends, local pharmacy to the see a motorcycle procession ment. Merritt was an avid be made to the Coronavirus Merritt Bush Jr. whether it was treats after gals working behind the at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, outdoorsman and enjoyed Response Fund for Nurses counter. If Jo was not at taking walks in the woods, cée, Tabitha) Bush III of or to the Otsego VFW Post a driveway basketball donations can be made to game, or a place to stay. home, she was walking. Alzheimer’s Association. hunting and fishing. He Allegan and Mike (Steph- #3030. Messages of con- also liked woodworking, anie) Bush of Otsego; dolence may be posted at She was not a person that Jo was also a member reading, making beef jerky step-son, Richard Mapes www.WinkelFuneralHome. and taking frequent trips to of Plainwell; 6 grandchil- com. Wal-Mart. Merritt was hap- dren, Michael (Katarina), piest when surrounded by Mathew, Stephen, Nathan his family, especially his (fiancée, Destiny), Dylan grandchildren. He was a and Austin; a great-grand- life member of the Otsego child due soon as well as VFW Post #3030. In 2002 an older sister. He was at their home in Otsego, he preceded in death by his married Wanda Mapes who parents. Friends may visit survives. Also surviving with Merritt’s family from are his sons, Merritt (fian - 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Mon-

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A8 n May 13, 2021 The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Jacobs to serve as intern for Otsego Main Street By Jason Wesseldyk Main Street with experience said. “I believe that this Sports Editor in leading civic engagement will expand my knowledge efforts on GVSU’s campus of how a local communi- Who says you can’t go in addition to attending the ty runs, and thus give me home again? Cook Leadership Academy experience when I begin a Certainly not Sam Jacobs. at GVSU. career in public administra- Jacobs, a 2018 graduate “Since I have been living tion.” of Otsego High School, is at home due to COVID, After his internship is back in his hometown as he I saw (the internship at done, Jacobs will return to participates in an internship Otsego Main Street) as a GVSU to complete is un- with Otsego Main Street. great opportunity to be ac- dergraduate degree. After Jacobs, who began his tive in my hometown com- that, he plans to continue duties with Otsego Main munity as well as a chance his education at GVSU by Street on Monday, May 3, to learn more about my in- obtaining his master’s de- said he couldn’t think of a terests in public administra- gree in public administra- better place do his intern- tion,” Jacobs said. tion. ship. During his internship, “I have really enjoyed “I love being able to do Jacobs will be working un- learning about the field of my internship in my home- der the guidance of Otsego public administration and town because it allows me Main Street director Kahler can’t wait to have a career to learn about my own com- Sweeney. in it,” Jacobs said. “I hope munity, as well as give me “Sam was selected for to find a job in a small-to- experience in how a city ac- this internship because of medium-size city govern- tually runs,” he said. “Also, his experience with com- Sam Jacobs, a 2018 Otsego High School graduate, is doing an internship with Otsego Main ment before moving on to I really like that I can give munity engagement and the Street. (Photo provided) becoming a city manager.” back to the community that passion that he has for con- cobs’ internship are expect- porting our volunteer pro- cobs believes will help him For now, though, he is I grew up in, as this com- necting citizens with op- ed to range from expanding gramming,” Sweeney said. in achieving is ultimate goal relishing the opportunity munity has supported me portunities to get involved the outreach that Otsego “As part of this internship, of becoming a city manag- he has with Otsego Main and my endeavors many with their communities,” Main Street does to assist- Sam will have the opportu- er. Street. times before.” Sweeney said. “He also has ing with volunteer coordi- nity to see how local gov- “My goals for this sum- “I am so happy I have the Since graduating from so much love for his home- nation and finding ways toernment institutions such mer are to learn more about opportunity to give back to Otsego High School, Ja- town and for all the things increase citizen participa- as a city and downtown the inner workings of gov- this amazing community cobs has been attending that make Otsego great and tion in their local commu- development authority op- ernment on a local level, as through helping with down- Grand Valley State Univer- I know he will have a great nity. erate, as well as learn about well as community and eco- town development, citizen sity, where he is pursing his impact on our community “Sam will be supporting economic and community nomic development within outreach and community degree in public adminis- this summer.” us by designing a commu- development.” the community,” Jacobs engagement,” he said. tration. He comes to Otsego The responsibilities of Ja- nity outreach plan and sup- It’s an opportunity that Ja- Parade n from Page A1 Otsego eyes hiring police officer protocol. “People should down.” be able to watch from their The council had sched- By John Raffel ground and confers with police coverage to the citi- Other listed benefits were yard and be safe.” uled for Tuesday of this Correspondent Mitchell. zens of Otsego. The hours Longevity eligible after Mitchell said the budget week a workshop at the “Eventually it will be the consist of 12-hour shifts, 5 years of service, paid is expected to be approved United Methodist Church. OTSEGO – Otsego city chief’s choice,” Mitch- both days and nights, 5 vacation leave, sick leave, on May 17. The main agenda item was manager Aaron Mitchell ell said. “I approve the a.m.-5 p.m., 5 p.m.-5 a.m/, bereavement leave, holiday “We had our final recom- discussion in regard to the reported coming into this hiring.” along with a swing shift leave, and comp time. mendation with the general past and future of the city. week, the number of candi- The ad for the position starting between the hours Uniforms are furnished fund and the discussion Remarks were welcomed dates for a full-time police stated the following: of 12-1500. The City of with cleaned equipment for need to find money,” from the audience and officer was down to two. “City of Otsego is Otsego has a population provided by employer to Mitchell said. “We’re hav- commissioners were He indicated there were accepting resumes for a around 4,000 people.” include footwear. ing an increase in cost in scheduled to provide some hopes of hiring someone full-time police officer The benefits in the ad Health, optical, dental, public safety. The general comments. this week. position from qualified stated starting wage of and life insurance are fund has to subsidize that. No action was scheduled Mitchel said chief Brad candidates. The City of $21.75/hour, after 5 years available with retirement We’re looking at our fund to be taken. Misner does the interview- Otsego provides 24-hour $31.71. and 457 plans available. balance. It’s dwindling ing, looks at the back-

Students n from Page A1 and Diane Branch-Coffin- Soccer Caleb Markle Steinman of Michigan cipal’s Council, Relay for ger *Parents: Bob and Jodi *University: Western * Major: Political Sci- Life Hawkes Michigan University Isabella Torres ence * Awards: Honor Roll 4 Jeffery Doud *Major: Nursing *University: Central * Extra Curricular: years, MVP Swimming, *University: Michigan Jacob Herbert *Extra Curricular: Works Michigan University Swimming Team, Track Snowcoming Queen 2021 State University *University: University as an EMT *Major: Mechanical and Field, Musical, Class * Parents: Andrew and *Major: Mechanical of Michigan *Parents: Lynn and Dolly Engineering Officer-VP, Big Brother Kathleen Widner Engineering *Major: Ross School of Markle *Extra Curricular: Work Big Sister Mentor, Prin- *Extra Curricular: Na- Business and going to the gym tional Honor Society, Big *Extra Curricular: Swim- Tristian Skinner *Awards: Scholarship for Brother Big Sister Mentor, ming, Cross Country, Golf, *University: Western CMU, Honor Roll-4 years EMT Training Links and National Honor Michigan University *Parents: Dave and Mi- *Parents: Jeff and Tricia Society *Major: Business chele Torres CITY OF OTSEGO Doud *Parents: Jessica and *Extra Curricular: Foot- Allegan County, Michigan Jason Herbert ball, Track, Big Brothers Zachary VanSweden Joshua Doud Big Sisters Mentor, Honor *University: Purdue NOTICE OF ADOPTION - *University: Undecided Ethan Johnson Roll University or University of *Major: Business Fi- *University: Michigan *Parents: David and Rose Michigan TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF nance State University Skinner *Major: Aerospace Engi- OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE *Extra Curricular: *Major: Chemical Engi- neering National Honor Soci- neering Iris Steinman *Extra Curricular: THE OTSEGO CITY COMMISSION AT ITS ety-President, Red Cross *Extra Curricular: Cross *University: Northern Working at Walmart, going MAY 3, 2021, REGULAR MEETING, CON- Club, Varsity Football, Big Country-State qualifier, 2 Michigan University to the gym with friends, Brother Big Sister Mentor years Basketball, Track, *Major: Zoology building computers and SIDERED AND ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING *Parents: Jeff and Tricia National Honor Society, *Extra Curricular: playing online games with AMENDMENT TO THE OTSEGO ZONING OR- Doud Youth Group, Big Brother Marching Band and Wind friends. 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Thursday, May 13, 2021 Otsego goes 3-0 to take top spot at Bulldog Invitational By Jason Wesseldyk “Avery had a few diving strikeouts in five innings. Sports Editor plays that really shut down She didn’t walk a batter. some innings,” Knash said. Bolhuis (4-for-4 with three OTSEGO—What would “We are really hitting our runs and an RBI), Neville it be like to throw a no-hit- stride defensively, with a lot (3-for-4 with two doubles, ter and hit a home run in the of girls making a lot of good two runs and two RBI) and same game? plays.” Vanderroest (2-for-4 with a Ask Otsego senior Kendra Those good defensive run and two RBI) led the of- Vanderlugt, because that’s plays helped preserve the fense for Otsego. exactly what she did against no-hitter for Vanderlugt, Against South Haven, the Coldwater during the Bull- who threw 54 of her 85 Bulldogs were locked in a dog Invitational at Memorial pitches (64 percent) for 1-1 tie before scoring twice Park on Saturday, May 8. strikes. in the bottom of the fifth and Vanderlugt struck out “Kendra was tough,” three times an inning later to seven and walked two in ad- Knash said. pull away. dition to crushing a two-run Despite Vanderlugt’s Bolhuis was the lone Bull- homer in the fifth inning as dominance, the game with dog with multiple hits, going Otsego claimed the 10-0 vic- Coldwater remained close 3-for-3 with a run and an tory in six innings. through four innings as RBI. That victory was one of Otsego led 3-0. But the Bull- Watson started in the three on the day for the Bull- dogs added three runs in the pitcher’s circle and worked Otsego softball coach Jake Knash (far right) honored his team’s five seniors during the Wol- dogs, who also beat North- fifth inning and four in the two scoreless innings before verine Conference twinbill with Paw Paw. (Photo by Gary Shook) view (11-1 in five innings) sixth to end the game via the giving way to Abby Lucas, and South Haven (6-1) to mercy rule. who allowed one run in five in the opener before Vander- Game two wasn’t quite as game, while Vanderlugt earn a first-place finish. Hailey Vanderroest joined innings to collect the win. lugt connected for a two-run, kind to Otsego, as Vicksburg homered. Vanderlugt also “My girls played solid all Vanderlugt in hitting a home “Abby and Ally did a nice walk-off home run. scored multiple runs in four earned the complete-game day,” Otsego coach Jake run—she hit a two-run shot job in the circle today,” Vanderlugt, who finished of the first five innings to win, striking out eight. Knash said. “We had lots in the first inning to start Knash said. “Both had great 3-for-3 with two home runs, collect the 12-1 victory. Lucas was the game-two of great hitting today by my the scoring—while Neville spin and kept the hitters two runs and four RBI, also Neville went 3-for-3 in the winning, allowing four girls and we played some (3-for-4 with two runs and guessing, giving us a lot of pitched all eight innings. loss. Watson and Ali Janke runs—three earned—in five outstanding defense, only an RBI) and Jada Bolhuis ground balls.” She allowed two runs on 10 each singled to account for innings. She struck out two allowing two runs all day.” (2-for-4 with two runs) had The previous day, Otsego hits with two walks and six the other Otsego hits. and walked two. Senior shortstop Avery multiple hits. squared off with Vicksburg strikeouts. On Tuesday, May 4, Otsego’s leading hitters in- Neville was among the Bull- Ally Watson pitched in a Wolverine Conference “My girls played tough de- Otsego swept Paw Paw, win- cluded Neville (3-for-4 with dogs to come through with and earned the win against doubleheader and came fense and made few errors to ning 9-4 and 14-4 on Senior a double, two runs and three some big plays on the defen- Northview, allowing one away with a split. keep us in the game until we Night. RBI), Vanderlugt (2-for-2 sive end. run on three hits with fiveOtsego trailed 3-2 in the were able to come up with Bolhuis (2-for-4 with two with a homer, two runs and bottom of the eighth inning the big hit,” Knash said. runs) and Neville (2-for-4) two RBI) and Kacie Scott (3- with a double and three RBI) for-3 with a homer, a run and Plainwell holds off Tigers for 1-0 victory had multiple hits in the first three RBI). By Jason Wesseldyk level of effort he saw from his play- “We just didn’t put a lot of chances Allegan boys’ track Sports Editor ers. together. The biggest thing is when “We’ve had a handful games you get in games like this, you see PLAINWELL—The girls’ soccer we’ve won that I’ve been very frus- how few the chances are, and the wins Parchment Relays teams from Plainwell and Allegan trated with after the game, but this margin of error is very small in a entered their showdown at Streidl one I can’t complain,” Legge said. match like this. You may get four By Jason Wesseldyk Field on Wednesday, May 5, with “It came down to a PK, and I’ll still or five chances, and the team Sports that Editor unblemished records in the Wolver- argue that it wasn’t a good call on puts one away is the team that walks ine Conference. the PK, but the ref missed one earlier away with the result.” PARCHMENT—For the second week in a row, the Alle- Only the Trojans ended the game in the game that should have been a gan boys’ track team participated in a relay event. that way. PK, so maybe that’s poetic. But the And for the second straight week, the Tigers came away Thanks to a penalty kick by Gabri- girls played hard. with the championship. elle Zugel with about four minutes Taking part in the Parchment Relays on Friday, May 8, remaining in the first half, Plainwell Allegan racked up 69 points to edge out Plainwell by four picked up the 1-0 victory to improve points. to 4-0 in the league and 7-2 overall. In the girls’ meet, Plainwell was second with 59 points Allegan slipped to 3-1 in confer- and Allegan was sixth with 28 points. ence action and 6-3-1 overall. “The Parchment Relays are always a really fun meet for Plainwell coach Garry Snyder saw us,” Allegan boys’ coach Evan Williams said. “We usually the win as another step in the matu- try to put together some different relay teams because it’s ration process for his team. the week before the Conference Final and we want to let “We’ve been up and down, and we the kids have some fun before we get into the end of the were pretty consistent for most of the season.” night, so I’m happy with that,” Sny- With two races—the 4x100 and the 4x400—Allegan der said. “I would have liked to have trailed Plainwell by four points. But the Tigers finished first seen more goals and for us to have in both of those events to secure the championship. created a few more opportunities, but “The boys weren’t happy when they heard we were down, it’s a good win for us in the in the and that kind of lit a fire under those two relay teams,” Wil - league, so I’m happy with that. liams said. “It’s a building process. We’re a The 4x100 team of Josh Webb, Luke Ellis, Josiah Flora very young team, so it’s a matter of and Josh Hamman posted a time of 46.35 to beat Plain- improving every game.” well by less than a second. The 4x400 team of Titus Smith, Plainwell’s penalty kick resulted Kaleb Smith, Connor Harlan and Blane Johnson posted a from Allegan being called for a push time of 3:42.9. in the box. Others wins for Allegan came in the distance medley And while disappointed with the relay (800-800-1,600-1,600) as the team of Drew Ellis, Johnson, Mason Kleeves and Harlan had a time of 14:30.09 final score, Allegan coach Paul Allegan and Plainwell each entered their showdown on Wednesday, May 5, with a Legge was pleased with the overall and the 4x110 shuttle hurdles as the team of Ben Burgoyne, 3-0 record in the Wolverine Conference. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) Josh Hamman, Elijah Festerling and Titus Smith had a time of 1:14.63. Plainwell won the 4x100 throwers relay (51.66 by the team of Michael Griffey, Owen McDaniel, David Stout and Allegan girls’ tennis upends Forest Hills Cole Peters) and the 4x800 (9:13.47 by the team of Thai Nguyen, Alex Blanton, Ethan Johnson and Eli Veen). On the girls’ side, Plainwell took first place in the fol- Eastern in battle of state-ranked teams lowing relays: 4x100 (53.94 by the team of Alexis Poel, Alexia Inquilla, Jessica Barnes and Kaylee Wright); 4x400 By Jason Wesseldyk (4:25.05 by the team of Poel, Grace Pettit, Angel Soper and Sports Editor Mackenzie Hill); and the 200-200-400-800 sprint medley relay (4:32.44 by the team of Wright, Barnes, Soper and ADA—A pair of the top-ranked girls’ tennis team in Di- Hill). vision 3 squared off at the Forest Hills Double Dual on The Trojans also took first in the high jump (4-8 by Becca Saturday, May 8. Wagner) and the pole vault (7-6 by Soper). And it was eighth-ranked Allegan that came away with Allegan won the 100-100-200-400 sprint medley relay as the 6-2 win over fifth-ranked Forest Hills Eastern. the team of Rachel Webb, Sasha Mills, Sabrina Mills and “That win was big for my young team,” first-year Allegan Hannah Antkoviak ran a 1:57.55. coach Damien Arthur said. “I think it gave them some con- Antkoviak also won the long jump at 16-0. firmation, even though we are young, that we deserve to be in the conversation as one of the best D3 teams in the state.” Allegan played particularly well in the singles flights, as the Tigers swept FHE. That included identical 6-0, 6-0 wins by No. 1 Regan Fales, No. 2 Mia Kolhoff and No. 3 Sophie Schichor. No. 4 singles Bristyn Neldon came through with a hard- fought 7-6 (2), 6-4 win. “The singles really took care of business and my fresh- man, Bristyn Neldon, showed some real grit in her close win,” Arthur said. “Her confidence is building match after match.” In doubles, Allegan’s No. 1 team of Hailey Fuller and Jasper Harrington won 6-2, 6-1, while the No. 2 team of Grace Clearwater and Emma Kuebler won 7-6 (3), 6-1. “It’s very exciting as a coach to see the hard work in practice transition into confident match play,” said Arthur, whose team moved up to No. 6 in the ranking following the victory. The Tigers also played Forest Hills Northern, the top- ranked team in Division 2, and dropped an 8-0 decision. Still, Arthur was happy his team had the experience. “Playing against Northern, arguably the best team in the state, provided us a great opportunity to get better,” he said. “These type of match-ups shows where we are weak and where we are strong when it comes to each individual flight’s game. “Now the score says 8-0, but my girls played hard and made earn their win from top to bottom. We knew we were out-gunned but we showed up and played well.” Fales had the most success against Northern, dropping her match at No. 1 singles 6-2, 6-4. The No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams each fell by a score of 6-4, 6-1. On Monday, May 10, Allegan bested Three Rivers 8-0 to finish the regular-season portion of the Wolverine Con- ference schedule a perfect 8-0. The league tournament is Connor Harlan and his Allegan teammates won the Parch- Jasper Harrington and her No. 1 doubles partner Hailey Full- slated for Saturday, May 15. ment Relays. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) er won their match against Forest Hills Eastern.

B2 n May 13, 2021 Sports The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Saugatuck track teams perform well at Bluejay Invite By Jason Wesseldyk win the Large School Divi- 200 (third at 29.12); Morrow Sports Editor sion of the meet as well. in the 300 hurdles (fourth at Luke Gorgas provided the 53.57); and Samantha Six- SHEPHERD—Senior Nik other first-place finish for the berry in the 3,200 (fourth at Pettinga has long since es- Trailblazer, winning the pole 12:12.71). tablished himself as one of vault with a height of 11-0. Two days earlier, both the the top distance runners to Gorgas also took seventh in boys’ and girls’ teams from ever compete for Saugatuck. the 3,200 (10:57.17) and sev- Saugatuck improved to 4-0 in Taking part in the Elite enth in the 1,600 (5:02.69). the SAC with wins over Wa- 3,200 at the Bluejay Invita- Other top individual per- tervliet. The boys won 78-53 tional in Shepherd on Fri- formances for Saugatuck in- and the girls won 81-44 day, May 7, Pettinga further cluded Casey Mathieu in the Individual winners for the cemented his legacy. high jump (second at 5-2), boys were: Diaz in the 100 Finishing the race in a Cayden Schreckengust in the (11.94), the 200 (24.85), the time of 9 minutes, 30.86 shot put (third at 38-0) and 400 (51.58) and the 110 hur- seconds, Pettinga posted the William Doucette in the 100 dles (15.41); Tristan Ashley third-fastest 3,200 time in (fourth at 12.26) and the long in the 1,600 (4.48.97) and school history. jump (17-0). 3,200(10:40.25); Doucette in That performance was Saugatuck also took third the long jump (17-3.5) and good enough to secure an in the 4x800 relay, as the 300 hurdles (48.8); Schreck- 11th-place finish in the race,team of Liam Norbeck, Loch engust in the shot put (36- just two seconds shy of a Rigozzi, Owen Boyer and 9.5); Mathieu in the high top-10 showing. Corey Bow- Ethan Smith put together a jump (5-7); and Gorgas in the ers of Cedar Springs won the time of 11:47.63. pole vault (10-0). race with a time of 9:19.77. On the girls’ side, Bailey Individual winners for the “Nik had a big night,” Morrow and Jillian John- girls were: Johnson in the Saugatuck boys’ track coach son each won and event as long jump (15-2) and 200 Rick Bauer said. Saugatuck placed fourth in (29.1); Veldt in the 1,600 The same could be said the Small School Division (5.57.3); Sixberry in the 800 for Saugatuck junior Benny with 71 points. Morrow won (2:47.36); Morrow in the Diaz. the 100 hurdles (17.54) and 100 hurdles (17.57); Warren Diaz won all four events in Johnson won the long jump in the 300 hurdles (56.56); which he competed to help (14-6.25). Baker in the high jump (4-9); Saugatuck place fourth in the That pair also joined Aerin and Pond in the pole vault Small School Division of the Baker and Alexis Warren (7-0). Bluejay Invitational with 79 to place third in the 4x100 Luke Gorgas won the pole vault for Saugatuck at the Bluejay Invitational on Friday, May 7, points. relay (55.24), while Johnson, as well as the SAC dual meet against Watervliet two days earlier. (Photo by Scott Sullivan) Two of Diaz’s races re- Catherine Pond, Maya Veldt sulted in personal records, as and Warren placed fifth in he broke 11 seconds for the the 4x400 relay (4:48.06). first time in the 100-meter Other top performances for BIG LAKE DRAIN dash (10.85) and ran a 22.62 Saugatuck included Baker in NOTICE DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES in the 200. Diaz’s other wins the high jump (second at 4-8) AND DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS came in the 400 (52.91) and and long jump (third at 14- the 110 hurdles (14.98). 1); Veldt in the 1,600 (third All of those times would at 5:39.26) and 800 (seventh DATE: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 have been good enough to at 2:39.67); Johnson in the TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Allegan County Drain Commissioner’s offi ce, 113 Chestnut St., Allegan, MI 49010 Wildcats sweep Middleville QUESTIONS: (269) 673-0440 By Jason Wesseldyk After posting a 15-4 win The Allegan County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Drainage District Boundaries and a Sports Editor that was stopped after six in- Day of Review of Apportionments on the above date, time and location. At the Day of Review, the Drain nings due to the mercy rule Commissioner shall consider proofs and allegations and shall (1) carefully reconsider and review the de- After seeing their pro- in the opener, Wayland took gram’s streak of consecutive an early lead in the nightcap scription of land comprised within the drainage district (2) carefully reconsider and review the apportion- OK Gold Conference cham- and held on for the 4-1 vic- ment of benefi ts; and (3) defi ne and equalize the apportionment as is just and equitable. The computation pionships come to an end tory. of costs will also be available at the Day of Review. Drain assessments are collected in the same manner with a runner-up showing in The wins upped the Wild- as property taxes and will appear on your winter tax bill. A general description of the lands by section 2019, members of the Way- cats’ record to 6-0 in league number proposed to be added or deleted from the Drainage District is as follows: land softball team are on a play and 13-2 overall. mission to reclaim the top Despite the final score, spot in the league this year. Wayland found itself locked Drain Name Municipality Portions of Sections Added Portions of Sections Removed The Wildcats got one in a 4-4 tie with Middleville Big Lake Drain Watson Township 13, 14, 22, 23, 24 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, step—make that two steps— through three innings of 15, 22, 23, 24 closer to that goal with a game one. But the Wildcats doubleheader sweep over scored four runs in the fourth Comments on the apportionment of benefi ts may be submitted to the Drain Commissioner in writing Middleville on Tuesday, inning, three in the fifth and before the Day of Review at the Offi ce of the Allegan County Drain Commissioner, 113 Chestnut Street, May 4. four in the sixth to collect the win. Allegan, Michigan 49010 or by emailing [email protected], or comments may be received in Emma Tornes , Kayla writing or verbally at the Day of Review. Comments submitted in advance must be received by the Drain Reed and Emma Ludema Commissioner prior to the Day of Review to ensure consideration. Allegan County and Watson Township each singled and a dou- are to be assessed at large. bled for the Wildcats. Jada Mohon added two singles, while Kami Morse, Rya Additional information, including a map of the Drainage District Boundary established at the Board of VanderKooi, Grace Kincaid, Determination, the Drainage District boundary revisions being proposed at the Day of Review, and the Oakleigh Hulst and Kylie Notice of Letting (containing the number and length of sections, the average width of each section, and Mutschler each had a single. if the drain will be closed, the amount and specifi cations of all tile or pipe required; the location, number, Ludema went the distance type, and size of culverts or bridges to be installed, if any; and conditions upon which the contract will be in the pitcher’s circle, strik- ing out eight. awarded) can be found at: In the second game, Way- http://cms.allegancounty.org/sites/Offi ce/Drain/SitePages/Home.aspx land jumped out to a 3-0 in the first inning and added an Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for eff ective participation in the Day of Review should insurance run in the sixth. contact the Drain Commissioner’s Offi ce at the number noted above (voice) or through the Michigan Re- Kincaid singled twice in the victory, with Kennedy lay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the Day of Review to request mobility, visual, Cole going for a triple and hearing or other assistance. You may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s decision to revise the district Morse going for a double. boundary to the Allegan County Circuit Court within ten (10) days, and you may also appeal the determi- Tornes and Reed both sin- nation of apportionments to the Allegan County Probate Court within ten (10) days. gles, with Reed also picking Kami Morse had a single up the win with her com- and a double in Wayland’s plete-game effort that in- Dated: May 6, 2021 OK Gold twinbill against cluded six strikeouts. Denise Medemar Allegan County Drain Commissioner Middleville. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) Professionals Directory Guide

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The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Sports May 13, 2021 n B3 Saugatuck soccer picks up wins over Bridgman, Parchment By Jason Wesseldyk that offensive attack than se- players as Kasey Losik, Mia Eva Kierzek, Ally Firmiss albeit in a different kind of shots she faced in goal as Sports Editor nior Karrisa Moerler. Zerfas, Alyvia Downer and and Grace Miller all chipped game. Saugatuck won 2-0. Finding the back of the net Lauren Miller each scored in with one assist. Moerler and Downer each Iris Kuipers had an assist in There was no shortage of not once, not twice, but three once. Downer and Zerfas The Trailblazers also pre- scored one goal, while Dayna the victory. offense for the Saugatuck times, Moerler led the Trail- also picked up an assist. vailed on Tuesday, May 4, Crough turned away all five girls’ soccer team in its non- blazers to the 7-2 victory as league contest against Bridg- they improved to 8-2-2. man on Friday, May 7. And The remainder of the goals Zuroske shine in goal for Fennville soccer no player provided more of were spread out between four By Jason Wesseldyk totals for the Fennville girls’ Zuroske compiled a total of “Bailey is making a lot Sports Editor soccer team. 61 saves. of saves to keep our games In games against Coloma Unfortunately for the close,” Fennville coach Bailey Zuroske continues (Monday, May 10), South Blackhawks, that effort Mark Gray said. “She’s to put up impressive save Haven (Friday, May 7) and didn’t translate into wins beenas working hard game in Holland (Thursday, May 6), Fennville went 0-2-1 duringand game out.” that span. Angelica Mendoza ac- Fennville softball Fennville tied Coloma 1-1 counted for the goal against after falling to South Haven Coloma, with the assist earns first win of season (2-0) and Holland (3-0). going to Merissa Mendoza. By Jason Wesseldyk Sports Editor ALLEGAN COUNTY The Fennville softball team earned its first win of the sea- son when it downed Comstock 15-0 in the second game of the Bangor Invitational on Saturday, May 1. ROAD COMMISSION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Jessica Sanchez went 3-for-3 with a homer to lead the Blackhawks. Ellie Merson added two home runs and struck COUNTY LOCAL HOT MIX out eight Comstock batters to earn the win. ASPHALT PAVING #2 In its other game of the tournament, Fennville dropped a 7-5 decision to Bangor. Sanchez struck out 14 batters and Sealed bids will be received by the Allegan Coun- collected three RBI at the plate. On Friday, May 7, Fennville played Bangor in a twinbill ty Road Commission at their offi ce at 1308 Lin- and lost 14-6 and 12-0. coln Road (M-89), Allegan, Michigan until 11:00 A.M., E.S.T., Wednesday, May 26, 2021, and at such time be publicly opened and read aloud for NOTICE the following: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY I. HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVEMENT

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Hot Mix Asphalt paving (Michigan Department of Allegan County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions) Transportation Specifi cation: LVSP & 4E1) in Al- legan and Gun Plain Townships. The Department of Homeland Security’s Feder- al Emergency Management Agency has issued Complete specifi cations and bid forms are avail- a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), able at the Road Commission offi ce and the The Saugatuck soccer team downed Bridgman 7-2. (Photo by Road Commission website www.alleganroads. Scott Sullivan) and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, refl ecting proposed fl ood hazard org under the Projects link. determinations within Allegan County, Michigan Saugatuck baseball (All Jurisdictions). These fl ood hazard determina- Bidders must be prequalifi ed by the Michigan tions may include the addition or modifi cation of Department of Transportation to perform Paving drops pair of twinbills Base Flood Elevations, base fl ood depths, Spe- Construction. cial Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone des- By Jason Wesseldyk bottom of the frame and 11 ignations, or the regulatory fl oodway. Technical All bids must be submitted on forms furnished by Sports Editor more in the third inning to information or comments are solicited on the pro- the Road Commission and sealed in envelopes end the game via the mercy A lack of offense proved rule. posed fl ood hazard determinations shown on the with the name and address of the bidder, and the costly to Saugatuck in the The Trailblazers also preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Allegan item bid upon clearly marked thereon. first game of its baseball -dou dropped a doubleheader to County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions). These fl ood bleheader against Parchment Watervliet on Friday, May 7, on Monday, May 10. falling by scores of 10-0 and hazard determinations are the basis for the fl ood- BID DEPOSIT of at least 5% of the bid amount The Trailblazers were lim- 13-1. plain management measures that your communi- will be required for each project bid upon. A sin- ited to one hit—a single by Joey Antel accounted for ty is required to either adopt or show evidence of gle bid check may be submitted to cover all proj- Lucas Czarnecki—in suffer- two of Saugatuck’s three hits being already in eff ect in order to qualify or remain ects bid. The Bid Deposit may be in the form of ing the 6-0 loss. for the day, with Matt Hart- qualifi ed for participation in the National Flood In- Certifi ed Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond. The second game saw Sau- gerink accounting for the gatuck collect five hits, with other. Darin Jablonski drove surance Program. However, before these determi- Benny Diaz and Joey Antel in a run with a groundout nations are eff ective for fl oodplain management The Commission reserves the right to reject any each collecting two, but it and Czarnecki stole a pair of purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to or all bids, to waive minor technicalities, and to wasn’t enough as Parchment bases. appeal the proposed information. For informa- accept the bid that is deemed to be in the best prevailed 19-4 to earn the On Thursday, May 6, Sau- sweep. gatuck came up short in a tion on the statutory 90-day period provided for interest of the County of Allegan. Antel also drove in three of slugfest to Covenant Chris- appeals, as well as a complete listing of the com- Saugatuck’s four runs in the tian, falling 19-12. munities aff ected and the locations where copies BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS nightcap, with Alec Hoezee Hartgerink (3-for-5 with of the FIRM are available for review, please visit OF ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN singling and driving home a double) and fellow fresh- the other run. Czarnecki fin- man Brad Moorer (2-for-4 FEMA’s website at ished with five stolen bases. with two RBI) led the offense https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Sta- John Kleinheksel, Chairman Saugatuck used a pair of charge in the losing cause. tus/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and James Rybicki, Vice-Chairman runs in the top of the sec- Czarnecki (2-for-4 with a ond inning to tie the score of triple) gave Saugatuck a third Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877- Larry Brown, Member game two at 4-4, but Parch- player with multiple hits. FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). ment plated four runs in the The Allegan County News Service Directory Guide Find the Services and Businesses You Need!

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From the pages of The thrills the audience when he Since the Maats first be- Allegan News and The Al- sings, will be there. This is a came foster parents in 1973, legan County News and special evening for all who they have taken in over 150 Gazette: love music. foster children, Greig said. Join the wonderful Chris- “Imaging dealing with May 10, 1946 tian fellowship in singing all of the school confer- praises to our Lord and Sav- ences, parent visitations, 45 Racers After Big Fair ior Jesus Christ. case workers, grocery and Purses: Forty-five top- clothing shopping and meal flight Michigan and Ohio May 9, 1996 preparations,” Greig said trotters and pacers have Maats are first to share to the audience made up of been signed up for the two award: The Liberty Bell much of the Allegan County early closing races on the Award is an annual event legal community. 1946 Allegan County Fair for the Allegan County Duing this time, the Maats harness racing program, it Bar Association, but this were also raising their own was announced today. year was a first. Gerard andfive children: Tim, Dan, Speed program officials Adele Maat now have the Joel, Nicole and Nathan. said 26 entries have been distinction as being the first “You ought to go to their received for the 2:24 pace, married couple to be pre- family reunions,” Greig 19 for the 2:24 trot. Both sented with the award. said. events are now closed. The Maats, who reside in Many of the children who Additional of consolation Holland, were honored for stayed in the care of the events to be run for horses their continuing work in the Maats attended Holland “out of the money” in the Allegan County foster par- Christian Schools, which two races in which there ent community. was financed by either the are more than ten starters, “We are honoring a cou- Maats themselves or their also was announced this ple who is part of the back- church, Greig said. week. No entry fee will be bone of the juvenile court charged for these added and the foster parents,” —Compiled by Jason races. May 13, 1971 lamazoo and Holland and Little Mike, the nine-year- probate judge George A. Wesseldyk Purses for this year’s Community hymn sing in many other places. Also, old boy with his guitar who Greig said as he presented program are nearly double here May 23: A Commu- the Maats with the Liberty those of last year, accord- nity Hymn Sing will be Bell Award. ing to E.W. DeLano, fair held may 23 at 8:45 p.m. in DEATHS board president and secre- the Griswold Auditorium. tary. Prize money this year Special music by “The April 23, 2021 land MARRIAGES totals $6,400 as compared William Lee Walker Jr, 80, Valley Victoria Lorraine Nitz, 61, Dowa- Heraldors Quartet” from Twp. giac to $3,950 awarded in 1945. Grand Rapids, known as Robert Walter Stanley, 81, Otsego April 27, 2021 The following people applied for a Bethany Ann Marshall, Wayland The two races which the Outstanding Gospel Twp. Roger Wayne Wynsma, 78, Filmore marriage license between April 28 and Megan Elizabeth Martin, Plainwell, were closed this week will singing Quartet and record- April 24, 2021 Twp. May 4: and Clayton Montgomery Burch, pay off with $1,000 purses, Judy Kay Cullen, 67, Allegan Twp. April 29, 2021 Plainwell ing artists, will be there. April 25, 2021 Judy Ellen Zenk, 74, Fremont Justin Donald Shaver, Dorr, and Logan Michael Hough, Pullman, highest ever offered on the They have sung in the Dorothy Marie Rowe, 75, Martin April 30, 2021 Sara Marie Richards, Dorr and Morgan Marie Snyder, Pullman Allegan track. Civic Auditorium, Grand Twp. Bethann Vanderberg, 64, Gun Plain Amy Rebecca Drenth, South Brandy Marie Hawley, Wayland, Rapids, several times in Ka- April 26,2021 Twp. Haven, and Aaron Jacob Giesler, and Anthony Patrick Edwards, Way- Betty Geraldine Stevens, 93, Way- South Haven land Timothy Walter Sheffer, Plainwell, Alyssa Suzanne Grifhorst, Hop- and Julie Ann Sagas, Plainwell kins, and Randy J Chrisman Jr, Rebecca Ann Murphy, Wayland, Hopkins CIRCUIT COURT and Jonathon Michael Church, Way- Carson Emmet Krueger, Allegan, land and Elizabeth Catherine Steffes, Riley Sue Otting, Fennville, and Allegan Joshua Neil Kidder, Fennville Keisha Kay Cosby, Allegan, and Judge Margaret Zuzich Bak- 270 days in jail for breaking 2 days credit for fourth degree $6,466 in court costs and fees Jennifer Delyn Broadworth, Plain- Timothy Joseph Gauthier, Allegan ker handed down the following and entering a vehicle to steal fleeing and eluding attempt, 2 including $5,900 restitution. well, and David Joseph Fortune, Samuel Edward Lehnert, Dorr, and decisions on April 26: property $1,000 or more but days in jail with 2 days credit As part of 24 months proba- Plainwell Tiffany Choy Lay, Kentwood less than $20,000. Collins was for operating a motor vehicle tion, Jankowski must complete Jenelle Marie Hoffius, Shelbyville, Jonathan Edward Hulst, Allegan, and Jamie Lyn Hoilman, Shelbyville and Siarra Ariane Hoolsema-Thomp- Eric Michael Bean, 40, of ordered to pay $998 in court while impaired and habitual of- all treatment programs as Erin Elizabeth Lein, Toledo, OH, son, Hopkins Galesburg, was sentenced to costs and fees including $500 fender - second offense notice. directed by probation agent, and Cameron Scott Myler, Toledo, Travis Michael Cummins Sr, 365 days in jail with 117 days restitution. Esteves was ordered to pay complete cognitive behavioral OH Grand Junction, and Shellie Danielle credit for knowingly or inten- Erik David DeHaan, 28, $198 in court costs and fees. therapy programming and pay Emma Michele Jennings, Ham- Murphree, Grand Junction tionally possessing controlled of Holland, was sentenced Gabriel Walsh Hoffman, $30 per month supervision fee. ilton, and Alex Paul Huizenga, Sau- Josiah Paul Nobel, Wayland, and substance methamphetamine to 60 days in jail with 1 day 30, of Holland, was sentenced Lisa Lea Rackley, 29, of gatuck Reanna Kate Brinks, Wayland and probation violation. Bean credit for operating under to 1 day in jail with 1 day cred- Richland, was sentenced to 30 Cody Jay Caldwell, Wayland, and was ordered to pay $398 in the influence of liquor and it for police officer - assaulting/ days in jail with 1 day credit court costs and fees. Probation operating - while intoxicated/ resisting/obstructing. Hoffman for knowingly or intention- revoked. impaired/with the presence of was ordered to pay $398 in ally possessing controlled CROSSWORD Teena Jean Bixler, 36, of a controlled substance - third court costs and fees. As part of substance methamphetamine. Shelbyville, was sentenced to offense notice. DeHaan was 24 months probation, Hoffman Rackley was ordered to pay 180 days in jail with 144 days ordered to pay $398 in court must complete all treatment $498 in court costs and fees. credit for knowingly or inten- costs and fees. As part of programs as directed by pro- As part of 18 months proba- tionally possessing controlled 36months probation, DeHaan bation agent and pay $30 per tion, Rackley must complete substance methamphetamine. must complete all treatment month supervision fee. all treatment programs as di- Bixler was ordered to pay $398 programs as directed by pro- Jaysionna Kaylee Marsh, rected by probation agent and in court costs and fees. As part bation agent and pay $30 per 18, of Kalamazoo, was sen- pay $30 per month supervision of 48 months probation, Bixler month supervision fee. tenced to 87 days in jail with fee. must complete all treatment Didyano Rafael Esteves, 87 days credit for bond - ab- Matthew Scott Ranger, 26, programs as directed by pro- 18, of Holland, was sentenced sconding or forfeiting attempt. of Plainwell, was sentenced bation agent. Bixler sentenced to a minimum of 32 months Marsh was ordered to pay to 180 days in jail with 4 days under Swift and Sure proba- in prison to a maximum of 4 $198 in court costs and fees. credit for domestic violence tion. years in prison with 344 days Casandra Mae Rowe, 40, of and domestic violence - third In a separate case, Bixler credit for children - accosting Grand Junction, was sentenced offense notice and habitual was sentenced to 180 days in for immoral purposes and a to 300 days in jail with 110 offender - third offense notice. jail with 112 days credit for minimum of 4 years in prison days credit for controlled Ranger was ordered to pay larceny from a person. Bixler to a maximum of 15 years in substance - delivery/manufac- $498 in court costs and fees. was ordered to pay $1,198 in prison with 344 days credit for ture – methamphetamine and As part of 36 months proba- court costs and fees including criminal sexual conduct - third controlled substance - second tion, Ranger must complete all $1,000 restitution. As part of degree (force or coercion) and or subsequent offense notice treatment programs as directed 48 months probation, Bixler probation violation. Esteves - double penalty. Rowe was by probation agent and pay must complete all treatment was ordered to pay $1,956 in ordered to pay $498 in court $30 per month supervision fee. programs as directed by pro- court costs and fees including costs and fees. As part of 36 Ranger may be released into bation agent and pay $30 per $1,690 restitution. months probation, Rowe must the Twin Counties Program month supervision fee. Bixler In a separate case, Esteves complete all treatment pro- after 150 days served. sentenced under Swift and was sentenced to 2 days in jail grams as directed by probation Harold Czyswon Shelton Sure probation. with 2 days credit for police agent, enter and complete the Jr., 40, of South Haven, was Jamal Adam Collins, 29, officer - assaulting/resisting/ meth diversion program and sentenced to 8 days in jail with CLUES ACROSS 32. Extensive landed of Pullman, was sentenced to obstructing, 2 days in jail with pay $30 per month supervision 2 days credit for weapons - 1. Prevents harm to property fee. carrying concealed and 2 days young 33. Male aristocrat in jail with 2 days credit for 5. ‘Losing My Religion’ 38. For each Judge Roberts A. Kengis assault - aggravated. Shelton handed down the following was ordered to pay $648 in rockers 41. More fidgety NOTICE decisions on April 26: court costs and fees. As part of 8. Partner to pan 43. Very happy OF PUBLIC HEARING 18 months probation, Shelton 11. Cavalry unit 45. A place to store info MARTIN TOWNSHIP Benjamin William Ewart, must complete all treatment 13. Peyton’s little brother 47. Helps to heal 32, of South Haven, was programs as directed by PLANNING COMMISSION sentenced to 210 days in jail probation agent and pay $30 14. Mexican dish 49. 12th month (abbr.) for third degree fleeing and per month supervision fee. 15. Disseminates info to 50. Broad, shallow Please take notice that on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 eluding and habitual offend- Jail term to be served with the the public craters at 6:30 pm the Martin Township Planning Com- er - second offense notice. Allegan County Jail Commu- 16. Set an animal on 55. Nocturnal S. Ameri- Ewart was ordered to pay $398 nity Service Program. Court 17. Canadian flyers can rodent mission will hold its regular meeting at the Martin in court costs and fees. This ordered an additional 40 hours Township Hall, 998 Templeton Street, Martin, MI, sentence is consecutive to any community service. Weapon in 18. Elongated mouths of 56. Frost anthropods 57. Ethiopian town 49070. At this meeting, Public Hearings will take parole sanctions. this matter to be forfeited. Kaitlyn Ann Jankowski, 20. I (German) 59. Curved shapes place upon the following matters which will be 29, of Plainwell, was sentenced Unless otherwise noted, the 21. Opposite of west 60. Company that rings discussed, deliberated and possibly have fi nal to 270 days in jail with 5 days fines set forth above include 22. Glows receipts credit for knowingly or inten- $130 for the crime victims action taken thereon: tionally possessing controlled rights fund and $68 state fee 25. Measures how quick- 61. Spiritual leader substance methamphetamine per file. ly a car moves 62. Sheep native to 1. A request from Dover Farms, LLC for a Spe- and 270 days in jail with 5 Sentences are concurrent 30. One who has gained Sweden days credit for buying, receiv- unless noted. wealth 63. Cars need it cial Use Permit and site review subject to Section ing, possessing, concealing, Listings compiled by corre- 9.3 of the Martin Township Zoning Ordinance to or aiding in concealment of spondent Jim Hayden 31. Patti HearstÕs cap- 64. Partner to relaxation expand an existing manufactured home commu- stolen, embezzled, or convert- tors ed property or motor vehicle. nity at 1590 Dover Drive, also known as Parcel Jankowski was ordered to pay Number 03-15-030-010-00. CLUES DOWN 29. Tyrant 1. Scientist’s high-reso- 34. Unit of electrical 2. A text amendment to Section 4.27, REMOV- SUDOKU lution tool (abbr.) resistance AL AND PROCESSING OF SOIL, of the Martin 2. Type of school 35. A history of oneÕs Fun By The Numbers Township Zoning Ordinance in its entirety to align 3. Formal close (music) life Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puz- 4. Transmits high volt- 36. Actor DiCaprio with state requirements and updated conditions. zle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! age 37. Sea eagle 5. A way to occupy a 39. Avoiding being 3. Such other matters that may come properly certain area caught before the Planning Commission. 6. Draws out 40. __ de Mornay, actress 7. His Airness 41. Belonging to a thing Members of the public are welcome to attend and 8. Nocturnal rodents 42. Not us participate either electronically or by phone and 9. South American 44. Motorcars to make comments during the designated por- plants 45. Capital of Bangla- tions of the agenda. Written comments may be 10. Homestead desh submitted to the Martin Township Planning Com- 12. Bland or semiliquid 46. Ancient Greek mission up until the date of the public hearing by food sophist 14. Forest resident 47. Practice boxing mailing to or dropping off at the Martin Township 19. The body needs it 48. __ Grant, actor Offi ce at 998 Templeton Street, Martin Michigan, 23. Atomic mass unit 51. Swiss river 49070 during regular business hours or by con- (abbr.) 52. S. Sudan river tacting the Township Clerk at 616-760-3065. 24. Spell 53. A bumpkin 25. Relaxing place 54. One point south of Margaret Smith, Secretary 26. Political fundraising southwest Martin Township Planning Commission tool 58. Small island (British) (See Solution Page B5) 27. Make a mistake 28. Partner to Adam n see Solution, Page B5

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STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN Wilmott St., Otsego, Michigan, died on April CIRCUIT COURT 48th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 5, 2021. COUNTY OF Allegan ALLEGAN COUNTY No probate estate is currently contem- PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEAR- PUBLICATION AND NOTICE plated for the decedent. Creditors of the ING OF FRIEND OF THE COURT decedent are notified that all claims against FILE NO. 2021-63936-AY ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW the decedent and the William S. Fox and NOTICE In the matter of Malachi David Bagley 1984-006150-DZ Barbara A. Fox Trust, dated October 18, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS in- PUBLIC NOTICE 1999, as amended, will be forever barred OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION cluding: ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE unless presented to: Cindy S. Sharp, named Joseph Carlton Amthor, and any inter- RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE Trustee of the James A. and Ruth I. Doxey ested parties whose address(es) is/are COURT Trust, dated August 2, 2011, or to both the TOWNSHIP OF MONTEREY unknown and whose interest in the matter Pursuant to Michigan law, the chief circuit Attorney for the Trustee, Mariko C. Willis, may be barred or affected by the following: judge annually reviews the performance re- and the Trustee, within 4 months after the ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held cord of the friend of the court. The review date of publication of this notice. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9:00 am will be conducted on or about July 1, 2021. May 7, 2021 at 113 Chestnut Street, Allegan, MI 49010 This review is limited by law to the follow- Willis Law TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF before Judge Michael L. Buck P27674 for ing criteria: whether the friend of the court Mariko C. Willis, J.D. (P81915) the following purpose: TO IDENTIFY FA- is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory 491 W. South Street MONTEREY, ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED THER AND DETERMINE OR TERMINATE duty, or failure to carry out the written or- Kalamazoo, MI 49007 PERSONS: HIS RIGHTS TO THE CHILD ABOVE WHO ders of the court relative to statutory duty; (269) 492-1040 WAS BORN ON 12/31/2006 IN KALAMA- whether the purposes of the Friend of the Barbara A. Fox, Trustee ZOO MICHIGAN TO JENNIFER BAGLEY. Court Act are being met; and whether the 204 S. Wilmott St Hearing will be held virtually. Please contact duties of the friend of the court are being Otsego, MI 49078 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance 21-01 which Attorney Bolen to participate. carried out in a manner that reflects the (269) 692-2301 was adopted by the Township Board of the Township of Monterey at a regular 04/22/2021 needs of the community. Members of the ------Sarah Bolen P84701 public may submit written comments to the board meeting held May 3, 2021. 6312 West Main Street chief judge relating to these criteria. Send Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Kalamazoo, MI 49009 your written comments, with your name and Notice is given under section 3212 of 269-978-6560 address, to Hon. Margaret Zuzich Bakker, the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 MONTEREY TOWNSHIP LIQUOR LICENSE AND CONTROL ORDINANCE Jennifer and Ivan Colin Courthouse, 113 Chestnut Street, PO Box PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following 1020 18th Street Address Otsego, MI 358, Allegan, MI, 49010-0358. mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the 49078 ------mortgaged premises, or some part of them, 269-861-1198 at a public auction sale to the highest bidder SECTION 1 TITLE. The ordinance is entitled the Monterey Township Liquor Li- 4-29 5-13 STATE OF MICHIGAN for cash or cashier’s check at the place of cense and Control Ordinance. ------9TH CIRCUIT COURT – FAMILY DIVI- holding the circuit court in Allegan County, SION starting promptly at 9:00 AM, on June 17, STATE OF MICHIGAN KALAMAZOO COUNTY 2021. The amount due on the mortgage may PROBATE COURT PUBLICATION OF PARENTAL-RIGHTS be greater on the day of sale. Placing the SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS. This section contains defi nitions used in the ordinance. COUNTY OF ALLEGAN TERMINATION HEARING highest bid at the sale does not automati- NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. 2020-0074-NA cally entitle the purchaser to free and clear Decedent’s Estate PETITION NO. S01 ownership of the property. A potential pur- SECTION 3 APPROVAL REQUIRED. No person may sell liquor for on premise FILE NO. 2021-62837-DE TO: James Richard Rasnake, father chaser is encouraged to contact the county consumption unless in accordance with the ordinance and approval from the town- Estate of Todd James Carriere IN THE MATTER OF: Bentley Paul Moss register of deeds office or a title insurance Date of Birth: October 23, 1978 12/18/2016 company, either of which may charge a fee ship board. TO ALL CREDITORS: * A hearing regarding termination of pa- for this information: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dece- rental rights will be conducted by the court Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Claire E. dent, Todd James Carriere, died February on June 15, 2021 at 1:30p.m. in the 9th Cir- Sommer, a married woman SECTION 4 APPLICATION TIMES AND PROCEDURES. This section provides 1, 2021 cuit-Court Family Division, 1536 Gull Road, Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Creditors of the decedent are notified Kalamazoo, MI 49048 before Honorable G. Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, approval by the township is required prior to application to the State Liquor Control that all claims against the estate will be Scott Pierangeli. as nominee for lender and lender’s succes- forever barred unless presented to Richard This hearing may result in the termination sors and/or assigns Commission; provides for a fee for application; off ers review by the township clerk; T. Carriere and Cheryl L. Carriere personal of your parental rights. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): UBS Bank provides for a public license hearing and resolution adoption by the township; representatives, or to both the probate court You have the right to an attorney. There USA at 113 Chestnut Street, Allegan, Michigan is no right to a jury at this hearing. Date of Mortgage: January 28, 2013 provides for notice of that hearing; reserves the right of authority with the township 49010 and the personal representatives IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Date of Mortgage Recording: April 17, within 4 months after the date of publication James Richard Rasnake, father person- 2013 board; provides for the terms of the license and provides for license renewals. of this notice. ally appear before the court at the time Amount claimed due on date of notice: May 4, 2021 and place stated above. James Richard $643,506.77 Law Office of Kenneth A. Puzycki, PLLC Rasnake, father shall immediately call 269- Description of the mortgaged premises: SECTION 5 APPLICATION CONTENTS. The section lists application require- Kenneth A. Puzycki P45404 385-6042 to arrange appearance for this Situated in Township of Casco, Allegan 270 James Street hearing due to COVID-19 circumstances. County, Michigan, and described as: THAT ments. Holland, Michigan 49424 ------PART OF LOTS 4 THROUGH 8, INCLU- (616) 738-8800 SIVE, BLOCK 1, THAT PART OF LOTS Richard T. Carriere and COUNTY OF ALLEGAN 10, 11 AND 12, BLOCK 3, AND THAT SECTION 6 RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSES. This section provides for various Cheryl L. Carriere NOTICE TO CREDITORS PART OF VACATED BLUFF ROAD AND 177 N. 160th Street Trust VACATED SOUTH LAKE LANE IN THE license restrictions, addresses license grant or renewal; provides for continued Holland, Michigan 49424 In the Matter of the Lois M. Hartsuiker PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD BY THE LAKE, compliance; provides for variance process. (616) 834-3553 Declaration of Trust established March 30, ON THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH------2018 WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWN Lois M. Hartsuiker was the grantor of the 1 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, CASCO STATE OF MICHIGAN Trust and her date of birth was December TOWNSHIP, ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHI- SECTION 7 COMPETING APPLICATIONS. This section provides for criteria PROBATE COURT 25, 1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: * GAN, DESCRIBED AS: when two entities have competing applications. COUNTY OF ALLEGAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dece- COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST NOTICE TO CREDITORS dent, Lois M. Hartsuiker, who lived at 5592 CORNER OF SAID LOT 5 OF BLOCK 1, Decedent’s Estate 124th Avenue, Fennville, Michigan 49408, THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 16’ WEST FILE NO. 21-62716-DA died January 15, 2021. 123.10 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY SECTION 8 OBJECTION TO RENEWAL AND REQUEST FOR REVOCATION. Estate of Daniel R. Jager, deceased Creditors of the decedent are notified that LINE OF SAID BLOCK 1 TO THE SOUTH- This section provides a procedure for posting a notice of the public hearing; criteria Date of birth: 03/21/1951 all claims against the above-referred Trust WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, THENCE TO ALL CREDITORS: * will be forever barred unless presented NORTH 89 DEGREES 56’ EAST 238.97 for renewal, nonrenewal or revocation of a liquor license by the township board. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dece- to Kathryn M. Herbert, Trustee, within 4 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID dent. Daniel R. Jager, died 10-12-2019 months after the date of publication of this PLAT TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER Creditors of the decedent are notified that notice. OF SAID LOT 10 OF BLOCK 3, THENCE SECTION 9 This section is reserved. all claims against the estate will be forever Date of Publication: 5-13-21 NORTH 0 DEGREES 04’ WEST 95.0 FEET barred unless presented to Leslie Jager Cunningham Dalman, P.C. ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT a/k/a Leslie Valkner, personal represen- Nicholas R. Dekker P70930 ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS SECTION 10 ENFORCEMENT. This section provides for a liquor control enforce- tative, or to both the probate court at 113 321 Settlers Rd., P.O. Box 1767 10 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF Chestnut St., Allegan, MI 39010 Address Holland, MI 49422 SAID LOT, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES ment department within the township. and the personal representative within 4 (616) 392-1821 56’ WEST 34 FEET ALONG THE NORTH months after the date of publication of this Kathryn M. Herbert LINE OF SAID LOTS 10 AND 11, THENCE notice. 6346 Old Allegan Road NORTH 0 DEGREES 04’ WEST 10 FEET SECTION 11 INSPECTION. This section provides for periodic inspections of li- 05/01/2021 Saugatuck, MI 49453 TO CENTER LINE OF SOUTH LAKE Blaque W. Hough P-47697 (269) 857-1516 LANE, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56’ quor establishments and investigation of complaints. 300 South State St., Ste. 11 ------WEST 64.50 FEET ALONG THE CENTER Zeeland, MI 49464 LINE OF VACATED SOUTH LAKE LANE (616) 212-9336 STATE OF MICHIGAN TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 4 OF SECTION 12 PENALTIES. This section provides penalties for violations. Leslie Jager a/k/a Leslie Valkner PROBATE COURT BLOCK 1, THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 1023 Miller Rd. COUNTY OF ALLEGAN 04’ WEST 110.49 FEET TO THE PLACE Plainwell, MI 49010 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BEGINNING (269) 501-5675 Decedent’s Estate Common street address (if any): 997 SECTION 13 ISSUANCE, TRANSFER OR RENEWAL NOT REQUIRED. This ------FILE NO. 21-62908 -DE Lake St, South Haven, MI 49090 section addresses transfers, renewals and issuance of licenses. Estate of Robert James Haven a/k/a The redemption period shall be 6 months STATE OF MICHIGAN Robert J. Haven, Deceased from the date of such sale, unless deter- PROBATE COURT Date of birth: 1/5/1939 mined abandoned in accordance with MCL COUNTY OF ALLEGAN TO ALL CREDITORS: * 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is SECTION 14 SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this ordinance are severable. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dece- used for agricultural purposes as defined by Decedent’s Estate dent. Robert James Haven a/k/a Robert J. MCL 600.3240(16). FILE NO. 21-62907-DE Haven, Deceased died January 29, 2021 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale SECTION 15 REPEAL. All ordinances in confl ict are repealed. Estate of Donald Burton Horn, Jr., De- Creditors of the decedent are notified that under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature ceased all claims against the estate will be forever Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the Date of Birth: 12/27/1950 barred unless presented to Judy B. VanDon- borrower will be held responsible to the per- SECTION 16 SAVINGS. This section saves all pending proceedings and repeals NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: The gen, personal representative, or to both the son who buys the property at the mortgage decedent, Donald Burton Horn, Jr, who probate court at 113 Chestnut Street, Alle- foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder any confl icting ordinances. lived at 25305 S. Chicago Road, Elwood, IL gan and the personal representative within for damaging the property during the re- 60421, died July 3, 2020. 4 months after the date of publication of this demption period. Creditors of the decedent are notified that notice. Attention homeowner: If you are a military SECTION 17 EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take eff ect 30 days after all claims against the estate will be forever 5-7-21 service member on active duty, if your pe- barred unless presented to Diane E. Horn, William B. Millard P39054 riod of active duty has concluded less than publication after adoption. named personal representative, or to both 211 E. Water Street, Ste. 401 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered the probate court at 113 Chestnut St., Al- Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 to active duty, please contact the attorney legan, Michigan 49010 and the named per- (269) 343-2106 for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of Ordinance 21-01 is on fi le in sonal representative within 4 months after Judy B. VanDongen telephone number stated in this notice. the date of publication of this notice. 6911 Leonard STreet This notice is from a debt collector. the Offi ce of the Monterey Township Clerk at the address set forth below and has Date: May 4, 2021 Coopersville, Michigan 49411 Date of notice: May 13, 2021 David F. Kiel (P43048) (616) 837-6858 Trott Law, P.C. also been posted at the Township’s website for inspection by the general public. Orton, Tooman, Hale, McKown & Kiel, ------31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 P.C. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 314 Trowbridge Street, P.O. Box 239 STATE OF MICHIGAN (248) 642-2515 Megan Frank, Clerk Allegan, MI 49010-0239 COUNTY OF ALLEGAN NOTICE TO 1435020 (269)673-2136 CREDITORS (05-13)(06-03) Township of Monterey Diane E. Horn, Decedent’s Trust 2999 30th Street Personal Representative FILE NO. 25305 S. Chicago Road In re: The William S. Fox and Barbara A. Allegan, MI 49010 Elwood, IL 60421-9509 Fox Trust, dated October 18, 1999 (269) 793-2014 (779) 227-0367 TO ALL CREDITORS: * ------NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dece- dent, William S. Fox, who lived at 204 S. CLASSIFIEDS Home For Sale Boat For Sale Piano Tuning New vacation/retirement FOR SALE (DOUGLAS) NEW For Sale- 1965 Carver all Maybe you would play more home for sale. $149,500. 2 2021 MANUFACTURED HOME wooden boat with 120 HP if your piano was tuned. A.J. bed 2 bath Kalamazoo River 3 Bedrooms; 2 Full Bathrooms; Mercury inboard/outboard. Weener (269) 308-1194 waterview and private ac- new appliances; A/C, washer & Good condition. $3500. 269- Booking spring 21. cess. 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By G C Stoppel or less membership rate. strong anti-mask and an- the door and never to return nothing against Jesus, just The Epistle of St. James They attribute this to a ti-vaccine message into their was the blending of poli- that organized religion had has always been one of my number of factors. Part of theology, but then watched tics and religion from the become unimportant in their favorite books on the New it has been the pandemic in horror as members began pulpit. The vast majority daily life. Testament, right after the that forced many churches to fall ill and die, while still simply decided that merging A careful study church four Gospels. I like it be- to stop in-house services, or others intentionally chose to the two institutions meant history indicates that peri- cause the emphasis is placed rely on social media. Oth- stay away. Another major organized religion was no odically a sharp decline is fi rmly on practical, practic- er churches incorporated a factor that sent people out longer relevant. They had followed by God seeming ing Christianity. In short, if to push a Reset Button we are going to profess our to move us in a diff erent faith in Jesus and all that direction. It happened with He taught, then we need the Council of Nicaea, the to put those teachings into Reformation, the Second action. St James followed Great Awakening, and the up by adding that it isn’t Social Gospel movement of enough to talk we need to the 1800s. Most recently follow up by putting it into it was the neo-Orthodox practice. movement that began some He wrote that iff some- 50 years ago. one is hungry, don’t talk Where God will lead us about faith, give the per- in the near future is not yet son food and then talk. If known, but from what I see someone is homeless don’t in the rest of our society say you are going to keep and culture, it may be a them in your prayers, help neo-Social Gospel move- them fi nd a safe place to ment. Because of the gun call home. Faith is import- violence, police shootings, ant; so is action. Doing the civil unrest, and an empha- work of Jesus is far more sis on including all people important than lip-service in all areas of life, churches because talk is cheap. have renewed their work Earlier this year several of reaching out into the research groups announced wider community. They that membership in orga- are putting an emphasis not nized religion, including all only on proclaiming the major religions and de- message of Jesus, but doing nominations, had dropped the work He instructed His to an all time low, and was followers to do. continuing to decline. The That is a very good thing. number is just below 50%, G C Stoppel which is a drastic drop from Priest Associate just twenty years ago. In Episcopal Church of the another twenty years the Good Shepherd United States may be like Allegan, MI much of Europe, with a 20% Directory of Area Churches Allegan Assembly of God First Congregational Journey Family Church Sunday Worship 8:30 - 9:30am South Monterey United 424 DeLano St, Allegan The Church of Jesus Church 313 Depot St., Gobles Mon Night Bible Study 7:30pm Methodist Church Pastors Tim Heath & Paul Hays Christ of Latter-Day Saints 323 Cutler Street, Allegan 628-2288 Pastor Kelsey French Church: 673-6577 687 Linn Street, Allegan Church Office: 673-3139 Rev. Gary Napp Open Door Worship Church: 793-7323 Church: 673-9617 Pastor Cory Klein Center Allegan Bible Church Kingdom Hall of 2449 - 54th St., Fennville St. Francis of 412 S. Sherman, Allegan Church of God - Otsego First Presbyterian Jehovah’s Witness Pastor Dale Scholten Assisi Episcopal Church Pastor Jon Gruss 112 Kalamazoo St., Otsego Church of Plainwell 2199 Taft Road, Allegan (269) 561-5711 11850 9 Mile Rd. Church: 673-6831 Pastor Stephen Burrow Sr. 303 East Bridge St. Phone: 673-6179 Shelbyville, MI 49344 269-694-9481 Plainwell, MI 49080 Peace Lutheran Church 269-664-4345 Allegan Christian Center www.otsegocog.com Pastor Ruth Lowry 685-5990 Living Waters 805 S. Wilmott St., Otsego Service: Sundays 9:30 am 700 Ely St., Allegan Community Church www.peaceotsego.com Paul Knuckles, Pastor Corner Bible Church Friendship Bible Church 5458 M-89, Fennville 694-6104 St. John’s Evangelical Church: 673-2921 4001 124th Allegan 104 Baker St., Hopkins, MI Service: 10:30 Sundays Lutheran Church 673-5995 Pastor Len Schildroth Pastor Andrew Leach Pearl United Methodist 1764 34th St., Allegan Allegan County Jail www.cornerbiblechurch.com Office 793-7929 269-561-5277 Church Pastor Ronald Kruse 673-2079 Chaplain Sarah Farkas 1689 56th St., Fennville Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Phone: 673-0350 Dunningville Reformed Ganges Baptist Church M-40 North 269-561-5048 Worship 9:30 am Church 6577 122nd Avenue, Fennville Church of God Douglas Tipken, Pastor St. Margaret’s Catholic Allegan United Methodist 2559 M-40, Allegan 269-543-4203 1900 M-40, Allegan www.fennvilleumc.org Church Church Church: 751-5894 Pastor Bill Dodge Pastor Nathan Strom 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego Corner Walnut & Trowbridge [email protected] Church: 673-4412 Plainwell First Baptist 269-694-6311 streets, Allegan East Martin Christian 11AM each Sunday Church Pastor Julia Humenik Reformed Church Martin Reformed 404 W. Bridge St., Plainwell St. Stephen’s Church: 673-4236; 510-118th Ave., Martin Hope Lutheran Church Church (269) 685-8888 Episcopal Church 269-672-5746 290 12th St., Plainwell 1073 W. Allegan St., Martin Pastor George Osborn 309 Union Street, At the Master’s Feet www.eastmartincrc.org Pastor Kari Fast Pastor: Mark Heijerman Plainwell, MI 49080 814 21st St., Otsego (269) 685-1348 672-5596 Plainwell First United 269-694-6897 Episcopal Church of Methodist Church The Bridge Paster Ray Brown the Good Shepherd Hopkins Community Martin United 200 Park St. Plainwell 269-509-6458 101 North Walnut St, Allegan Reformed Church Methodist Church 269-685-5113 247 W. Main St, Allegan Blessed Sacrament Office: 673-2254 2142 128th Ave., Hopkins 969 E. Allegan St., Martin www.fumcplainwell.com Sundays 10:30am Church (269) 793-7361 Rev. Corey Simon www.thebridgeinallegan.com 110 N. Cedar Street, Allegan Faith Baptist Church hopkinscommunitychurch.net 269-672-7097 Rectify Church Fr. Simon Manjooran 2846 125th Ave., Allegan www.martinumc.org 247 N. Main St., Allegan The Path of Allegan Church: 673-4455 John Looman, Pastor Hopkins United 616-218-1556 Griswold Auditorium 673-5040 1-888-354-3272 Methodist Church Merson Church Pastor Sarah Lindstrom 401 Hubbard St., Allegan Bravo Community Church 322 N. Maple St., Hopkins 3313 102nd Ave., Gobles, MI (269) 650-3933 Todd Viening 5587 113th Ave., Fennville Fennville (269) 793-7323 Pastor Alan Carson Refreshing Sunday Worship 10am Pastor Mark Douglas Assembly of God Pastor Kelsey French Office: 673-5274 Springs Ministries www.thepathofallegan.org 616-886-1214 5897 124th Ave. www.mersonchurch.org 201 Briggs St., Allegan Fennville, MI 49408 Horseshoe Community 616-510-7416 Trowbridge Burnips United Methodist P.O. Box 571 Bible Church Montage Ministries Pastor Adrian Hall Community Church 4241 30th, Burnips 269-561-2683 4950 104th Avenue, Grand Junction “A Community in Worship” 355 26th Street, Otsego Craig VanBeek, Pastor mobile: 269-686-6831 269-521-4580 Griswold Auditorium Restoration Christian Pastor Mykel Hall, Pastor 616-896-8410 Pastor Don Miller Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm Community Church: 673-5502 Fennville United Live service 10:00 am Sundays Chicora Country Chapel Methodist Church Immanuel Lutheran Monterey Center RestorationChristianCommunity.org The River Flows with 4399 108th Ave., Allegan 5849 124th St., Fennville Church United Methodist Church Pastor Austin T Kreutz Hope and Healing Pastor Herb Curry 269-561-5048 631 Grand Street, Allegan 3022 130th Ave. 269 567 8330 1652 M-40 North, Allegan Phone: 521-7657 Worship 11:00 a.m. Church: 673-3335 Monterey Center, 49328 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Douglas Tipken, Pastor Pastor Dan Ward Craig VanBeek, Pastor River of Life Church Christ Community Church www.fennvilleumc.org 793-7288 605 W. Allegan, Otsego Watson Bible Church 3370 113th Ave., Allegan Immanuel Reformed 269-672-9904 1626 116th St., Otsego www.alleganccc.org First Presbyterian Church Mt. Calvary M.B. Church www.alleganchurch.com Pastor Tim Farley 672-2166 (269) 673-2329 Church 500 E. Main St., Fennville 5425 105th Ave., Pullman Pastor Wally Coots 200 Cutler Street, Allegan (616) 335-6230 Pastor Everett Belue Riverside Chapel Church: 673-4631 Pastor Ralph Houston 269-382-3405 4242 Blue Star Hwy., Holland www.fpcallegan.org 269-561-2686 Rev. Kathlyn Nealand InTents Life Ministry New Hope Baptist Pastor Rick Jones 245 Court St., Otsego, MI Church First Baptist Church Service: Sunday 10:00am 2011 Lincoln Road (M-40 N) Seventh Day Adventist 1290 32nd St., Allegan Leigh Larson - 269-290-4363 Pastor Tadd Butler Church Service at 10:00am www.intentslifeministry.com 673-1938 229 Cutler Street, Allegan Pastors Nathan Smith & Alex Rybachek, Pastor Brendon Bayley Johnson Temple Northbridge Church Church: 673-3284 www.fbcallegan.com Church of God in Christ 8824 Douglas, Kalamazoo 3299 Academy Street, Allegan 269-385-4378 Shelbyville United First Church of God Rev. Jeremiah Johnson Sr. www.northbridge.cc Methodist Church 1313 Marshall Street, Allegan Phone: 673-8590—673-3007 938 124th Ave., Shelbyville 673-4302 www.pathtohim.org Northpoint Ministries 672-7097 - Church office Pastor, Tim Secord 10976 M40 (M40/CR390) Rev. Corey Simon Gobles MI