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Volume 66, Issue 3 · www.wilcoxnewspapers.com Extra Edition • Thursday, June 18, 2020 Theaters, gyms eagerly await next phase of reopening By Scott Sullivan Staff Writer In case you can’t tell what Gov. Whitmer is allowing to open, partially open and or still not letting be players given COVID-19 spread reductions, here’s the latest scorecard. Now allowed are: • in-person dining and drinking, with occupancy capped at 50 percent in bars and restaurants • outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people • outdoor parks and recreational facilities, unless they cannot allow for social distancing • shopping without an appointment • libraries and museums • outdoor fitness classes, athletic practices, training Mask in my glory sessions and games, with minimum sharing and fre- The Iron Archer sculpture at Mayor Brooks Me- The sculpture keeps a watchful eye on the Plain- 49080; donations can also be dropped off at city quent cleaning of equipment morial Plaza in downtown Plainwell is practicing well Arts Council’s effort: a $10,000 fundraiser to hall, Joe’s Pizza or Bridge Street Gallery. and supplies some safe social distancing with his mask. Not purchase a memorial sculpture to honor the plaza’s Those who do will get a vote on which final de- • office work that cannot be the first time the figure has been adorned for the current namesake, the late Mayor Rick Brooks. sign will be commissioned for the memorial. The completed at home season, it has donned a mask since at least early Visit the group’s Facebook page to donate or send arts council donated the first $3,000. (Photo by n see COVID-19, Page A8 March. to PAC Sculpture, PO Box 383, Plainwell, MI, Ryan Lewis) Also Excavation begins for Otsego community pavilion By Ryan Lewis Editor Inside Excavation began last week to make way for Otsego’s Honoring community riverfront pavilion. The $300,000 project, fund- Otsego High ed in part by a crowd-funding campaign last fall, has School’s been delayed like most construction projects due to the Class of 2020 COVID-19 crisis, but pros- --Page A6 pects are good for it to be completed this year anyway. Otsego Main Street director Honoring Joel Saukas said all bids for the work on the project were Plainwell accepted and came in somewhat under estimates at ap- High School’s proximately $270,000. “The project is going well,” Class of 2020 Saukas said. “We had site plan approval by city council June 1, --Page A7 and that helped us break ground the middle of last week.” The 6,000-square-foot, INDEX open-air structure was de- Classifieds...... B7 signed to provide shelter This view of newly excavated earth along Otsego’s south riverfront shows the Otsego police building at left and the Otsego His- for the local farmers market torical Museum at right. (Photo by Ryan Lewis) Crossword...... B6 during warmer months, the Happenings...... B5 community ice rink in the With the many donors to ager Bryan Winn said the since it avoids the need for a me feel comfortable it will For The Record...... B6 winter and any number of the project and so many in schedules of each contractor retaining wall, Saukas said, be close to the $300,000 other public gatherings. the community looking for- to fit into first. explaining that engineering budget,” he said. “A 10-per- Obituaries ...... A2 Cripps Fontaine Excavating ward to it, Saukas said he “It’s a good-sized project firm Wightman finished its cent contingency for many Opinion...... A4, B4 Inc. is donating its labor for was happy the project will but it’s uniquely simple for detailed designs in March. projects, and you’ll be fine. Bookworm Sez ...... A4 that excavation work; they live up to its promise to be it is,” Winn said. The struc- “They helped us rotate Something will always come are also working the expan- completed this year. ture has limited electrical and about 90 degrees and move up or something that will Public Notices ....B3-5, sion project for nearby USG. “We’re very excited it’s plumbing. I would guess that it 60 to 80 feet further east,” need to be changed.” ...... B7 “As luck would have it, started; it’s awesome to see by September we should have Saukas said. “It was original- Saukas said more an- Sports ...... B1-3 USG’s work is back on, so they work begin. I’m confident a building people can see.” ly going to be in the parking nouncements about when the Sudoku...... B7 brought in their equipment,” he we’ll be able to finish before lot area next to the kayak project would be completed said. “They’ve done the initial end of 2020.” Changes launch; now it’s further east were forthcoming. tear-up and now they’re just While originally expect- up on the hill “We’ll probably have a bet- bringing in some firmer topsoil Timeline ed to be situated parallel Winn said the engineering ter idea of that once more ex- to get the area ready for putting It’s still too early to tell to the nearby Kalamazoo price estimate was closer to cavation is finished,” he said. in the foundation. when different parts of the River, it’s now been rotated $340,000. Contact Ryan Lewis at “We’re on their schedule but project will be completed. approximately 90 degrees. “With bids coming in the Ryan.Lewis.Editor@gmail. Visit us not in a huge rush,” Saukas said. Volunteer construction man- That saved about $50,000 way they did, that makes com or (269) 673-5534. Online! Plainwell district passes budget with uncertain funding By Ryan Lewis ference in May, revenues to balance—a catch-all pot of has worked to maintain the Gelbaugh said a variety Editor the school aid fund are pro- money that provides the cash fund at the 12-percent level of spending cuts was used jected to be down by about flow leeway to pay most of as a way to make sure the to make up the remaining Same Quality Plainwell Public Schools $1.2 billion (statewide).” the district’s bills—down to district could weather future expected shortfall. She said has a budget in place for the Having secured permis- 11 percent of spending for financial difficulties. By the approximately is expected NEWS... coming school year—it’s just sion since May to develop the next budget, administra- end of this month, the end of savings of $288,000 as the not sure how much money it a budget that spends down tion presented exactly that. the current year’s budget, the n see Budget, Page A8 will have. the district general fund The board in recent years fund will be at 12.7 percent. The district’s director of fi- Not Just Paper nance Melissa Gelbaugh said the state funding cut is now Otsego cancels 2020 Gus Macker, mud volleyball widely expected to be $700 Anymore! per student. That equates to a By Ryan Lewis “Health and safety were the big rea- travels throughout the Midwest. nearly $2-million cut. Editor sons,” he said, noting the city and Main Saukas said the pandemic seemed “That’s the information Street did not want to be responsible for likely to limit the number of sponsors Otsego has officially canceled its 2020 possibly spreading COVID-19. for the event—as businesses big and we’re working with at this 3-on-3 Gus Macker Tournament. time,” she told school board The event, first started locally in 2015, small were hit by mandatory closures theunionenterprise.com Otsego Main Street director Joel Sau- typically draws thousands of fans and and limited service since March. Few- members at their Monday, kas said this week they recently made June 15, meeting. “Based on athletes each August, as three-person er teams were also expected along with the call for a variety of reasons. n see Macker, Page A8 the revenue estimating con- teams compete in the tournament that A2 n June 18, 2020 The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise

Obituaries (See another, Page A5) Virtual hiring event Allen D. Wells, 49 Arthur Rudolph, 73 connects job seekers Allen D. Wells, 49, of Arthur “Al” Rudolph, age Otsego passed away Sunday, 73, of Hamilton, passed with employers June 14, 2020, at Borgess away Sunday, June 14, Medical Center in Kalama- 2020 at Appledorn Living West Michigan Works is hosting a virtual job fair on Wednes- zoo. He was born Sept. 23, Center in Holland. day, June 24, and Thursday, June 25. 1970, in Allegan, the son of Al served in the U.S. This is the third virtual job fair the agency has hosted since the Daniel and Dawn (Kingsley) Army during Vietnam and coronavirus pandemic, and each of the virtual events has featured Wells. was retired from Excello/ over 30 employers and hundreds of job openings. For many years, Al had Textron. He was an avid Registration for job seekers opens June 15. worked as a machine operator sports fan especially when “Our virtual job fair concept is a proven model to efficiently and at Hascal Steel and had also his children and grand- safely connect job seekers with companies who have immediate done roofing and installed children were involved. needs to increase their workforces to meet demand,” said Amy drywall. He enjoyed riding in his Lebednick, business solutions director, West Michigan Works. In his free time he enjoyed Jeep Wrangler and collect- Available positions range from entry-level to highly skilled. Par- playing guitar, cooking, playing baseball cards with his ticipating employers represent the manufacturing, health care, IT and ing horseshoes and watching grandson, Austin. Al was retail industries. Some of west Michigan’s largest employers, including Mercy Health, Kraft Heinz, Perrigo and Amazon, are registered. movies. Al loved spending Allen D. Wells a member of Haven Re- time with his family espe- formed Church. During the week of June 15, job seekers can register for 15-minute cially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death Al was preceded in death phone interviews with local employers to discuss their skills and qual- On Sept. 15, 2012, at by his children, Anthony by his parents, John and Arthur Rudolph ifications as well as learn more about current job opportunities. Brookside Park in Otsego, Wells and Angel Gernhart; Betty Rudolph; brother, “We are encouraging job seekers to have their resumes prepared he married Deborah Gernhart his grandfather; and his fa- Johnny Rudolph; nephews, St., Hamilton. The Rev. and to research the companies before meeting with hiring manag- who survives. ther-in-law. Shawn Rudolph, Darren Michael Drew will offici- ers,” said Lebednick. “West Michigan Works offers free virtual Also surviving are his chil- According to his wishes, Elenbaas; and parents-in- ate. Burial with military resume resources on our website and have talent development dren, Candice “K.D.” Wells, cremation has taken place. law, Rich and Hazel Elen- honors will be in Riverside specialists available to help candidates prepare for interviews.” Kelly (Lee) Brooks, An- A private family memorial baas. Cemetery. Visitation will Companies representing Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, thony (Kelly) Miller and Me- service will take place at Al is survived by his wife be outdoors from 6 to 8 Muskegon and Ottawa counties are participating in the virtual job lissa (Mike) Pinks; mother, Chicora Country Chapel on of 54 years, Mary Rudolph; p.m. Wednesday June 17, fair. Interested job seekers can view the list of participating em- Dawn Wells; father, Daniel Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m. children, Mark (Amy) Ru- at Langeland-Sterenberg ployers and register for phone interviews www.westmiworks.org/ (Rhonda) Wells; 12 grand- Contributions in memory of dolph of Hamilton, and Funeral Home, 3616 M-40, virtual-job-fair/. children; siblings, Joseph Al may be made to Alcohol- Dawn Rudolph of Iowa; Hamilton. Diskin, Daniel Wells II and ics Anonymous. Messages of grandchildren, Maddie Memorial contributions Kyle Wells; and his grand- condolence may be posted at Rudolph, and Austin Ru- may be made to Hospice mother, Bonnie Showers. www.WinkelFuneralHome. dolph; siblings, Mary Sue of Holland and Wounded com. (Chuck) Carnes of Illinois, Warrior Project. Please and Joann (Tom) Cochran note that attendance at the of Illinois; in-laws, Dave funeral will be limited to Terry Phillips, 67 (Sally) Elenbaas of Hamil- 70 people in the church, Terry Phillips, 67, of Alle- ton; and niece, Lisa (Ross) overflow options will be gan, passed away Wednes- Brink of Hamilton. provided. Masks and ap- day, June 10, 2020, at his Funeral services are propriate distancing are home with his family at his planned for 1 p.m. Thurs- encouraged. Condolences side. day, June 18, at Haven Re- may be left online at www. Born January 8, 1953, in formed Church, 4691 Oak langelandsterenberg.com. Otsego, he was the son of the late Lester and Betty (Bur- roughs) Phillips and was the husband of Gloria (Moline) Having Problems with Your Phillips. Real Estate is OPEN Through the years, Terry Insurance Claim Due to Hail With a few precautions to make it safe! had been employed by PET and Storm Damage? 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Contact ROBIN at at 269-673-5534 The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise June 18, 2020  A3 Latino group questions Fennville o cial’s Proud Boys ties The mayor of Fennville view with the commission, said the group is anti-racist, since the Dec. 16 meeting. Pantelleria has said in has formally has responded he did not mention his promotes entrepreneurship He is the city’s representa- past interviews on a local to a letter from the nation’s affi liation with The Proud and venerates women. tive on the planning com- radio show that Bolles is oldest Latino civil rights Boys. “They are pro-freedom,” mission and serves on the performing his commis- organization regarding the After his appointment, he said. City Properties and Admin- sioner duties in a responsi- appointment to the city photographs surfaced Members of The Proud istrative/DDA committees. ble and respectful way. commission of a resident showing Bolles at a Sep- Boys attended the meeting with ties to a hate group, tember rally in Lansing to defend Bolles, some say- reports Allegan County with The Proud Boys. He ing the media was targeting News correspondent Jim is holding the group’s fl ag Bolles because he wasn’t Hayden on his Bicycle Base in one image and fl ashing politically correct. One Fennville blog. a white supremacist hand commissioner asked Bolles Mayor Tom Pantelleria, sign in another. to resign. said Hayden, who is also At the Dec. 16 commis- Bolles has not spoken to a member of that commission meeting that drew media nor addressed his sion, repeated what the city about 50 people, Bolles Proud Boys connection has stated since the appointment of Morgan Bolles in Morgan Bolles December—that the body Allegan/Ottawa Counties was not aware of Bolles’ within the limits of state affi liation with The Proud law, he said. EMERGENCY FOOD & Boys when the appoint- “He has now served sev- SHELTER BOARD (EFSB) ment was made and Bolles eral months and his voting Phase 37 cannot be removed except record is public for all to P.O. 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Latin American Citizens, a term to represent the res- nationwide civil rights ad- idents of Fennville,” the Requests for applications may be made by contacting Liz DeLaLuz vocacy group, sent a letter mayor said. at [email protected]. Applications are due Friday, dated March 27 asking that June 26, 2020, no later than 9 am. Bolles be removed from the Background commission. Bolles ran as a write-in Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies “The Proud Boys is a candidate in the 2019 elec- designated hate group by tion and was not elected. chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary, non-profit the Southern Poverty Law Danielle Brien resigned her or units of government, 2) have an accounting system, 3) practice Center,” wrote LULAC commission seat Nov. 18 non-discrimination, 4) have demonstrated the capacity to deliver Midwest vice president Jose and Bolles was appointed emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 5) if a voluntary or- Javier. Dec. 2. 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Residential, Vacant land, commeRcial Allegan’s #1 Real Estate Office 209 Hubbard Street, Allegan snellerrealestate.com Experience, Commitment and Integrity 269-355-1919 A4 n June 18, 2020 Opinion The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise We can learn from Memoir of prison ranch is unforgettable The last time you went rid- Every horse has a story to history, don’t destroy ing, the weather was perfect. tell. Every rancher had one, Did you notice that? Or were too, but the rules were strict The Bookworm Sez I’ve always been a history you thinking about something, about when they could share “Half Broke: A Memoir” buff, with a particular inter- some niggling issue, a thorny them so Gaffney really knew est in the Civil War. When I problem that needed to be very little about the people by Ginger Gaffney was a kid, I read with great solved from the back of a sad- she taught: Eliza, who’d been anticipation every Civil War dle? They say that the outside nearly mute; Flor, an admitted book I could get my hands of a horse is good for the inside liar; Randy, who dieted to ride; on. I could regurgitate every of a man. In “Half Broke” by Tony, who had anger issues. c.2020, Norton general’s name on both the Ginger Gaffney, the same goes Sarah, the biggest enigma of $25.95 / $34.95 Canada for the inside of a woman. all. And Marco, who leaves Union and Rebel side. While 272 pages many teenagers longed to She knew she wasn’t going this book with a surprise end- put their toes in the beach, I to get paid for the job. ing. longed to visit Gettysburg or That was fine. Ginger Gaff- The first time you were on Vicksburg or any other battle ney had a calendar full of work a horse happened so long ago By Terri Schlichenmeyer site of significance. that paid the bills for the small that it’s like having a finger or Thus it came with great MIKE’S homestead she and her part- a nose: it never wasn’t. You dismay when many statues ner shared. No, a gig working probably don’t even remember honoring those who fought MUSINGS with a New Mexico ranch that it, but you won’t forget “Half in the war were vandalized served somewhat as a transi- Broke.” and demolished. The like- M i k e W i l c o x tional option for inmates was Swinging timelines like a ness of confederate defenders Gaffney’s way of giving back. lariat, author Ginger Gaffney like Robert E. Lee, Stone- n P u b l i s h e r n Gratis work was gratitude for a tells her own barnboard-rough wall Jackson and Jefferson good life. story, but that absolutely takes Davis were either defaced, its maker. Although they had It wasn’t always good, a back seat to tales of horses decapitated, or knocked to nothing to do with the Civil though. she’s known and people she the ground. I understand to War, they were cancelled To say that Gaffney was knew at the prison ranch near some they symbolize slav- because some insisted the quiet as a child is putting it Santa Fe. Her tales are told ery, but—good or bad—they police shows depicted Afri- mildly: she didn’t speak until with deliberateness, and qui- are a part of our history, and can Americans in a less than she was six years old. She felt etly—even the ones that pulse we shouldn’t whitewash any favorable light. like a “genderless thing,” she with anger or gnashing teeth— of our past. In fact, I believe, Like an ostrich, the newly was angry, scared, hurt, mis- but the graciousness and gen- our past—good and bad— activated “cancel culture” trustful, had little self-control, erosity here comes out loud can provide us with a better would have us put our heads and she sometimes lashed out. and clear, leaving readers with understanding as to how to in the sand, and wipe out any Then she got a horse. a sad smile, a good chuckle, conduct our future. memories we might have of And now she’d volunteered a gasp, and the thought that The same with what many the Civil War and any other to work on this “alternative” books like this just don’t last consider to be the greatest oppressive acts that those in ranch with horses that had gone long enough. movie of all time, “Gone the so-called privileged class feral because nobody knew Yes, the skies can be cloudy with the Wind.” This 1939 might have committed in how to handle or train them. all day in this memoir, but it’s movie that depicted romance America’s short history. That She knew exactly how those a wonderful one that horse lov- in a Civil War setting was obviously includes statues, animals felt because she’d ers, armchair cowpokes, and recently shelved by televi- movies and cop-centric tele- been like them once, as had the reform workers shouldn’t even sion networks, again because vision shows. ranchers Gaffney was asked try to resist. If that’s you, you there was a great deal of in- Heck there was even wide- to teach: former addicts, law- should know that “Half Broke” teraction between white folk ly-circulated video of a Co- breakers, alcoholics who’d is a heckuva ride. and black slaves. lumbus statue falling to the been tossed aside, who’d The Bookworm is Terri Schli- But the interaction was ground. Many are advocating applied for a opportunity to chenmeyer. mostly benign. Even the lib- statues of George Washing- work with horses, and who Terri has been reading since eral New York Times has ton and Thomas Jefferson were constantly monitored and she was 3 years old and she said, the classic “has shaped should be demolished be- mentored to give them the best never goes anywhere without popular understanding of the cause both standard bearers chance to avoid being impris- a book. She lives on a hill in Civil War and Reconstruc- were owners of slaves in the oned again. Wisconsin with two dogs and tion perhaps more than any 18th Century. Ask me, and I 13,000 books. other cultural artifact.” But would profess, this is all get- now it is gone, at least for the ting out of hand. time being while censors pre- Use history as a learning Letters to the editor (See more, Page B4) pare a prologue that provides tool. We can learn from the a historical prospective more mistakes our forefathers akin to today’s culture. made. Slavery and the op- Don’t be afraid to vote by mail; it’s safe, easy “Gone with the Wind” pression of those who were wasn’t the only show/movie of a different skin color, or To the editor, to vote is maintained. So It’s really safe because was a township clerk in Cass on television to get the axe worshiped in a different way, Don’t be afraid to vote by they’re offering this option to your application signature County for 10 years and an this weekend. “Cops,” which should never ever happen. absentee ballot. It’s very safe vote safely and securely right is matched to your signature Otsego township employee/ had been a television stalwart But it did. Now let’s make and it’s not only easy for from your home. on file. So, clerks can be sure election worker for another for 33 years was told to take a sure we, as a nation and so- you, it’s easy on you. Why? It’s easy. Did you know who asked for a ballot and 10. hike. The highest rated show ciety will not make the same Because the clerks in Allegan you passed a law in 2018 to you can be sure only you get There you have it. Don’t be on A&E, “Live PD,” also met mistake twice. County want you to be able allow any registered voter to that ballot. Then when you afraid to vote by mail. Don’t to vote. get an absentee ballot just by return your ballot, it remains be afraid to ask for, vote Did you see or hear about asking for it? But did you safely sealed until election and return your ballot. Let’s those ridiculous lines of know no one gets one with- day. Moreover, multiple make sure your “feelings” people standing for hours in out filling out an application steps are in place to be sure are heard, because your vote Georgia’s recent primary? asking for a ballot? That’s no one sees how you voted. is the most important voice It’s to We don’t have to do that. We why the state as well as local Finally, because our bal- you have during an election. EASY can vote from the safety and clerks have sent applications lots are on paper, it’s easy to Spread the word: vote by comfort of our living room. to all Michigan voters. recount votes in close elec- mail or in person—but vote. Why? Because, thankfully, So watch for it or call your tions. So, rest assured, your Judy Root the State of Michigan Elec- clerk and ask for it. After you vote is safe. Plainwell SUBSCRIBE tion Board has worked very sign and return it, you’ll be Why do I know these Mail payment & coupon to: hard to be sure your right sent a ballot. things are true? Because I The Allegan County News or the Union Enterprise P.O. Box 189, Allegan, MI 49010 or call 269-673-5534 City should think twice about selling 2nd Street lane Name To the editor, Every time, there is an out- Selling off 27 feet of road to made selling 27 feet of road Address I have lived in Allegan all cry from residents who live the developer leaves no going to a developer who has a City State Zip Code my life. I have seen the Sec- on Trowbridge street and back if the plan does not work track record of not finishing ond Street bridge go to a one- Cutler street with the heavy out. I think the city Coun- projects in a timely matter or Phone way bridge two times, both traffic influx of people leaving cil and city manager’s office at all. email coming into Allegan. town. Every time, it has been needs to dig a lot deeper into Charles Tripp changed back to two-way. this before the decision is Allegan Allegan County Out-of-County Out-of-State Sub- E-edition Resident - $36 Resident - $45 scriber - $52 - $31 Code:BOX Why did newspaper prop up clerk’s ‘illegal’ claim? To the editor, But I must say, when I It’s no secret, our president cation forms is questionable, There is a lot to like about opened the May 28 issue is against mail-in ballot vot- what is the motivation for the our community, and in all and read the first article on ing. He is afraid it threatens front-page alert? © The Allegan County News, 2020 fairness a few things to dis- the front page titled, “No his re-election bid. I get the impression of an P.O. Box 189, 241 Hubbard St. like. I will leave the dislikes request? No application,” it The president is fighting endorsement. Allegan, MI 49010-0189 (269) 673-5534 e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wilcoxnewspapers.com for another time. raised a couple questions. I hard to block mail-in ballots, Actually, all a voter needs Near the top of my list of thought this must be the ed- he wrongfully claimed they is a reason to request Published weekly by The Allegan County News. R. Michael Wilcox publisher. Newsstand price $1.00 per copy. Subscriptions: $36 per year in county; $45 per year in Michigan; $52 out of state; likes is The Allegan County itorial section. No, this is the are illegal—even though During this coronavirus Foreign rates upon request. Periodicals postage paid at Allegan, MI 49010. Postal Publication News paper. Always friendly, front page. many in his own party take situation and social-distanc- No. 013-700. Postmaster: Send address corrections to The Allegan County News, P.O. Box 189, always fair, always offering My second thought: is our advantage of this conve- ing era, voting by mail is Allegan, MI 49010-0189. equal time to all sides to the newspaper becoming politi- nience. Mail-in ballots are the wise thing to do. So we spectrum. The paper gives cally one-sided? I realize the not illegal. need these application forms our local athletes proper rec- majority of Allegan usually Sending mail-in ballot mailed to us. ognition, countywide. It pro- votes red, but there is a lot of application forms to voters Allen O’Bryant vides good advertisement to blue in this county and we all who have not requested one Allegan © The Union Enterprise, 2020 our local businesses. read this paper. is questionable. Even if the P.O. Box 483, Plainwell MI 49080 legality of mailing the appli- (269) 673-5534 e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wilcoxnewspapers.com

Published weekly by The Union Enterprise. R. Michael Wilcox publisher. Newsstand price 75¢ per copy. Subscriptions: $36 per year in Allegan County. $45 in Michigan; $52 out of state. Periodicals postage paid at Allegan, MI 49010 and at additional mailing office Postal Publication No. 413600. Disillusioned by publisher sticking head in sand Postmaster: Send address corrections to Union Enterprise, P.O. Box 483, Plainwell, MI 49080-0417 This is not a letter to the Kalamazoo. However, that here. Even if it has, I don’t I hope at least one person R. Michael Wilcox, Publisher editor but a letter to the pub- does not mean that we have want to relive it; the past is would read this and stop to Ryan Lewis, Editor lisher. a right to put our head in the past and we need to work think how they react to oth- Jason Wesseldyk, High School Sports Editor I am disappointed, embar- sand and ignore the legit- for the future. I believe there ers. The mistreatment is not Robin Clark, Account Representative rassed and disillusioned with imate protests over police has been unfair treatment of only a police problem and Kathleen Cannon, Account Representative the image I had of you, Mr. brutality. The peaceful pro- black people—it has hap- not usually physical. Julie Hotchkiss, Accounts Receivable Wilcox. The article of your test you attended Saturday pened and it is happening and Many of all races will say Susan Thiel, Proofreader “Musings” in the June 11 should have triggered your should not continue happen- life is not fair, and I agree, Matt Gliwa, Graphic Artist issue may have been appro- journalistic mind to give ing. I don’t think I can help but if we begin to treat all priate for the Sports section, this topic the attention it de- rectify the wrongs that have with respect, it will make ADVERTISING DEADLINES but I even have doubts about serves. happened, but by speaking up living in the United States a 4 P.M. Monday that. My contact with the local maybe I can help improve the little more fair. I believe our The Allegan County News and Union Enterprise will in no case be responsible for typographical or In my opinion, Allegan is police department is limited present and future treatment country is worth that. other errors, but will reprint that part of an advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. The lucky not to have been in- and I only know a few offi- of blacks and others who Barbara Marr publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any material at any time. The right is reserved to reject, omit or edit any material offered for publication. volved with the riots expe- cers personally. I don’t know could be wrongfully accused Allegan rienced by Grand Rapids or if any of this has happened or mishandled. The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise June 18, 2020  A5

OBITUARIES (SEE MORE, PAGE A2) G. June (Moored) Hennip, 92 G. June (Moored) Hennip, and volunteered at Christian children, Ben (Debra) Hennip, phia Marie; and three sisters- Chapel. A funeral service 92, of Hopkins passed away Neighbors of Wayland and Kristin (Daniel) Russell, Susie in-law, Joyce Moored, Chris will be on Friday, June 19, at Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the Hopkins Elementary Schools. (Eric) Porter, Jill (Rusty) Si- Behrens and Connie Hennip. 11a.m. at Wayland Christian Allegan County Medical Care In her free time, June enjoyed etsema, Mandy (Travis) Bal- Along with her parents, Reformed Church, 303 E. Elm Community. reading, cooking and cro- leine, Tracy Hennip and Tom Francis and Orah; and her hus- St., Wayland, MI 49348, Pas- Born Feb. 23, 1928, she was cheting. She especially liked (Lisa) Hennip; 13 great-grand- band of 49 years, Peter; June tor Jerry Zandstra offi ciating. the daughter of the late Fran- making baby blankets to give children, Peter Hennip, Anika was preceded in death by her Memorial donations may be cis and Orah (Miller) Moored to family, friends and her com- Hennip, Adrianna Russell, great-great-grandson, James made in June’s name to Al- and the wife of the late Peter munity. Her generous and kind Kennedy Porter, Kelcey Por- Porter; her two brothers, Ken legan County Medical Care G. Hennip. heart will be remembered by ter, John Porter, Jenny Porter, and Keith Moored; and her sis- Community, 3265 122nd June enjoyed being a wife all who knew her. Eleanor Sietsema, Rosalind ter, Elma Hanlon. Ave., Allegan, MI 49010. and mother and caring for June is survived by her three Sietsema, Amelia Balleine, The family will receive A private graveside service her family as well as helping children, Bob (Pam) Hennip, Evelyn Balleine, Jace Hen- friends on Thursday, June 18, will take place in Maplewood out others around her. She Bill (Annette) Hennip and nip and Cole Hennip; one from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gorden Cemetery, Hopkins Township. G. June (Moored) Hennip was very active at her church Karen Hennip; seven grand- great-great-granddaughter, So- Funeral Residence, Hopkins Website maps public broadband CONGRATULATIONS wireless CLASS OF 2020 internet Allegan Alternative High School Graduates access LANSING—The State of Michigan, in partnership with the Connected Nation Mich- igan, released a statewide Wi-Fi hotspot map today to assist residents who currently lack internet access at home. The COVID-19 pandemic and transition to remote and Leo Brower Dylan Cole Des DeRoche Samantha Greenhalgh Levi Johnson distance learning has only in- Antkoviak Law Office Hathaway Cottage & Gifts Allegan Credit Union Briarwood Assisted Living Waanders Concrete Co. creased the need for residents RE/MAX Executive of Allegan Credit Union Country House Furniture David L. Ohmart, M.D. RE/MAX Executive of Allegan and students to have easy ac- Allegan cess to broadband services. The Wi-Fi mapping eff ort is an interim step to spotlight publicly available broadband hotspots. Lack of broadband internet access and aff ordability are issues in Michigan and across the country, particularly for people living in rural areas and for communities where there is persistent poverty. Michigan providers were re- Cyan Katje Haylee Lockwood Xavier Lopez Sara Mayer Kass McElwee cently awarded $22.5 million Hartman-Ellis Agency, LTD Allegan Floral & Gifts Allegan Credit Union Tibbitts & Associates, PLC Allegan Credit Union from the U.S. Department Country House Furniture David L. Ohmart, M.D. RE/MAX Executive of Allegan Country House Furniture BHHSMI - Steve Revor of Agriculture’s Broadband ReConnect Program aimed at expanding broadband access to unserved rural areas. In addition, the Federal Com- munications Commission, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, awarded more than $1.8 million from the COVID-19 Telehealth Program to help health care providers off er connected care services to patients at their homes or mobile locations. Ben Moon Jordan Nabors Jerid Pevler Ryan Raab Conner Ritz There are several active Matt and Holly Kleifgen Antkoviak Law Office Wray’s Septic Tank & Waanders Concrete Co. VanHorn Concessions Waanders Concrete Co. David L. Ohmart, M.D. Development Co. Hartman-Ellis Agency, LTD BHHS - Cheri & Hannah Schulz programs and grants centered RE/MAX Executive of Allegan on increasing investment in and access to broadband in Michigan. DTMB is now administrating the Connect- ing Michigan Communities (CMIC) Grant Program, which will award $18 million in grants for projects that ex- tend broadband service into unserved areas in Michigan. In addition, under the federal CARES Act, which Congress approved as a stim- ulus amid the coronavirus Austin Robinson Ellissa Sakon Breanna Salcedo Dakota Schuett Markus Springs pandemic, Michigan received Allegan Credit Union Allegan Floral & Gifts Allegan Eyecare Antkoviak Law Office Tibbitts Financial Consulting nearly $390 million under the David L. Ohmart, M.D. RE/MAX Executive of Allegan Allegan Floral & Gifts RE/MAX Executive of Allegan Wray’s Septic Tank & Elementary and Secondary Development Co. School Emergency Relief Fund to support local school districts to help with the impact COVID-19 has had on the elementary and secondary schools. These funds can be used to provide education services, including supporting remote learning. More than 28 percent of students live in homes without internet access that can support virtual learning. Ren Storey Gavin Taylor Camryn TeGrootenhuis Jessy Trolard Josh Ugianskis Residents who lack internet Dan Barber Construction Waanders Concrete Co. Antkoviak Law Office Hartman-Ellis Agency, LTD Allegan Credit Union access at home are encour- Sharon’s Quilts & More Allegan Credit Union RE/MAX Executive of Allegan Matt Flora Hair Studio Village Inn Restaurant aged to follow the Centers for Disease Control and State of Michigan social distancing guidelines when utilizing these hotspots, including wearing masks in public facilities and keeping a distance of at least six feet from others not from the same household. 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Budget n from Page A1 district does not refill the nine Montange said department will add across the different practice through a health larger activities such as the will be allowed, it makes ev- positions that will be left by heads and principals were in- schools and departments.” screening process including high school marching band’s erything so hard to plan. retiring employees. That involved to come up with the If cuts come in at half the a temperature check, as per annual camp, which would cludes the curriculum direc- best options. expected amount, the gen- Michigan High School Ath- otherwise meet during day- “Whatever we end up do- tor position, two high school “They volunteered in any eral fund will grow to 15.8 letic Association. time hours at the school in ing for athletics, we’ll have positions, one elementary way they could to figure out percent; if cuts are worse at Boar members requested early August. It has not yet to do for the band,” he said. support, four aides and using how they could make this $1,000, the fund plummets them to more clearly spell been scheduled. “Plus, the robotics team contract work through Envi- work,” Montange said. to 8 percent. Those totals as- out that any students with a “Based on what we know, starts meeting soon too, and roclean to fill the void left by Gelbaugh echoed that, not- sume no spending changes temperature at the screen- there’s no way to run a tra- they’re thinking about meet- two retiring custodians. ing the principals already do are made to account for the ing be barred from practice ditional camp,” he said. “It ing outside.” On top of that, merit pay well with their budget. different revenue. until testing negative for might have to be smaller Contact Ryan Lewis at for teachers will be cut. “That’s why we’re in the Board president Amy COVID-19. groups of kids. We’re not the Ryan.Lewis.Editor@gmail. Gelbaugh said other cuts position we are to do some Blades thanked the admin- Montange will incorporate only school dealing with this, com or (269) 673-5534. included curriculum pur- of this,” she said. “They do a istration and said, “We have that suggestion, run them however. But because we chases will be cut by rough- good job managing the mon- no idea what the numbers are past the district’s legal coun- don’t know what size groups ly $150,000, operations ey we have, and that really going to be. So, it’s difficult. sel and consult with other expenditures will be cut by helps us now as well as in the You did exactly what the nearby school district admin- $400,000, one fewer school long run.” board asked you to do.” istrations. bus will be purchased, and “Some of these strategies The board’s next meeting “So, I’ll put together a final technology purchases will be are not long-term sustain- will be its organizational plan that also includes if we reduced. able, but it’s the situation meeting July 6. have appositive case, how “That amounts to a lot of we’re in right now. It’s ba- would we respond,” he said. cuts,” she said. “We’ve tried sically what we have to do,” Athletic practice Montange said details to work together to make the he said. “If we end up in a The district’s re- about what is allowed and best decisions we could to better place funding wise turn-to-practice protocols are what isn’t are changing rela- keep most of our services in from the state, then we will also being finalized. tively rapidly. There was no place.” have to have a different list They include measures information yet on restric- Superintendent Matthew that re-prioritizes what we to admit student athletes to tions or protocols to govern

Macker n from Page A1 fewer of the couple hundred leyball tournament has been “We’ve seen that where more optimistic. It will likely volunteers willing to partici- canceled. some have been able to open take months to fully recover, pate. “At this point, we’re still in limited ways, they’ve seen if not years.” “It was just going to be planning on offering Home- massively reduced sales,” Contact Ryan Lewis at Preferred Insurance impossible to guarantee ev- town Christmas in Decem- Saukas said. “Now that Ryan.Lewis.Editor@gmail. 120 E. Allegan St., Otsego eryone’s safety,” he said. ber. Look for updates on that they’re reopening, we’re com or (269) 673-5534. 269-694-4220 “Many other cities’ tourna- in October and November,” ments have rescheduled, too. he said. We plan to bring it back in Until then, Main Street has 2021.” been promoting the public For many of the same rea- to eat and shop at local busi- sons, July’s annual Mud Vol- nesses and restaurants.

COVID-19 n from Page A1 • house cleaning ized. Testing negative for • outdoor public swimming COVID-19 were 5,964, up pools, at 50 percent capacity; in- from last week’s 5,169. door pools must remain closed The county is providing a • day camps for children COVID-19 dashboard www. • state forest campgrounds allegancounty.org that pro- and DNR-operated harbors vides this information. Click As of Monday, June 15: on the red COVID-19 button • personal care services near the top of the website; such as hair, tanning and nail the link to the “Allegan Coun- salons and massage and tat- ty COVID-19 Dashboard” is too parlors near the top of that page. • bottle and can returns in Statewide confirmed cases the front or separate areas of as of Monday afternoon grew stores; retailers may set limits slightly to 59,990 with a total on hours and refunds of 5,770 deaths attributed to While open in dozens of the coronavirus. norther Michigan and Upper Cases nationwide reached Peninsula counties, movie 2.06 million with 115,271 theaters and fitness centers deaths as of June 14. Glob- remain shuttered here. ally, the World Health Orga- Starting Monday, June 22, nization estimates 7.69 mil- state campgrounds and over- lion had tested positive and night shelters will be allowed 427,630 had died. to open. Editor Ryan Lewis contrib- Whitmer said June 1 she uted to this article. hopes to move the entire state into Phase 5 of her plan—“containing”—by July 4, provided data continues to show the state isn’t seeing an increase in cases. Another of Whitmer’s recent executive orders further extends the duration of protections for tenants and mobile home owners from being evict- ed from their home until June 30; a separate order extends protections for vulnerable pop- ulations in Michigan’s county jails, local lockups and juvenile detention centers until July 9.

By the numbers As of Tuesday afternoon, the county’s positive case total increased slightly to 245 with another 44 probable cases. Deaths attributed to the coronavirus remain at a total of six. Of the 588 who had been monitored by the health department for the disease, 20 were currently hospital- Thursday, June 18, 2020

Press Box Perspective By Jason Wesseldyk Sports Editor Detroit Tigers draft picks provide hope for future Being a fan of the Detroit Tigers has been challenging Blake Dunn is planning to play for the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwoods League beginning July 1 before returning to Western Michigan University for this the past few seasons. senior season. (Photo provided) After a successful de- cade-plus run beginning with a surprise appearance in the Dunn not selected in MLB draft, returns to WMU 2006 World Series and including another World Se- By Jason Wesseldyk pick in the draft, Dunn realized he selection. Specifically, it had him him a no-doubt center fielder at the ries appearance in 2012, the Sports Editor would have to wait another year to going at No. 125 to the Tampa Bay next level where he can track down Tigers have been one of the achieve that goal. Rays. baseballs deep in the gaps and also worst team in baseball the SAUGATUCK—In a normal year, “Not getting drafted is obviously MLB.com, meanwhile, had Dunn throw runners out with his potential past three years. 2017 Saugatuck High School grad- disappointing,” Dunn said. “But I rated a bit lower at No. 172 on its list 70-grade arm (on an 80 scale).” In fact, the Tigers were the uate Blake Dunn would have been believe all things happen for a rea- of top 200 prospects available for D1Baseball also praised Dunn’s worst team in MLB two of the a shoo-in to be selected in the MLB son and I’m just going to use this to the draft. Still, that was well within athleticism in its profile, which said last three seasons. That in- draft that took place on Wednesday, motivate me even more. I’m going to range for Dunn to be selected. the following: cludes last season’s abysmal June 10, and Thursday, June 11. work even harder, go back to West- Dunn’s overall athleticism was “Strong-bodied and quick-twitch 47-114 record that was good But this is far from a normal year. ern for my senior year and hopefully considered his biggest asset. That at 5-foot-11, 205 pounds, Dunn is for a putrid .292 winning Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, help the team win a MAC champi- athleticism was on full display during a 70-grade athlete and physically percentage, putting them 6.5 the draft was shortened from 40 onship and get into the postseason.” Dunn’s prep days at Saugatuck High resembles Cole Calhoun. Dunn was games behind the next worst rounds to five rounds, meaning just Even as the draft was unfolding, School, as he garnered All-State hon- a catcher as a prep, but has since team in the Baltimore Orioles. 160 players would be selected as op- Dunn said his advisor heard from ors in football, basketball and track moved to center field where his plus- Like I said, it’s been bad. posed to the 1,217 that were chosen multiple teams who expressed inter- in addition to baseball. plus speed plays from gap to gap. But good can come from last year. est in selecting him. There was, how- Baseball American named Dunn He’s a solid average defender with an even the worst of situations, Still, Dunn remained cautiously ever, a catch. the second-best athlete in the draft above average arm. He must reduce and in this case the silver optimistic. “Teams were asking my advisor if behind only University of Minne- his strikeout rate while improving lining is that the Tigers have “My advisor heard from several I’d be willing to sign for well below sota pitcher Max Meyer, who was his power, and was off to that type had the top pick in the annual teams that were interested,” said slot value,” Dunn said. “That’s not selected third overall by the Miami of start in 2020 with six extra-base MLB draft in 2018 and again Dunn, a junior outfielder at West- really something I was interested in Marlins. hits and just 12 strikeouts in 69 plate this year. ern Michigan University who was doing. Why sign for $70,000 when I Baseball America also ranked appearances to go along with 11 sto- In 2018, Detroit selected ranked as the 95th best prospect in can go back to Western and get my Dunn as fourth for best speed and len bases. Overall, there aren’t too Auburn right-handed start- the draft class and projected to be degree and have a great season on the best defensive outfielder. many athletes of his caliber in col- ing pitcher Casey Mize, who taking in the fourth round by D1Bas- baseball field?” Baseball America’s profile of lege baseball and Dunn will likely be headlines a group of prom- eball. “Playing professional sports Dunn also had the option of signing Dunn read: considered around the fourth round.” ising young arms in the Ti- has always been a goal of mine and as an undrafted free agent, though he “A plus-plus runner with huge arm Dunn entered the season as one gers’ system. Fellow righty I was looking forward to that oppor- never considered doing so as those strength and raw power, it’s easy to of 55 players named to the presea- Matt Manning and lefty Tarik tunity.” players are limited to a $20,000 sign- fall in love with the many ways that son watch list for the Golden Spikes Skubal are among the other But when the Houston Astros se- ing bonus. Dunn can impact a game… Dunn has Award—which goes to the top ama- top-flight pitching prospects lected UC San Diego pitcher Shay Like D1Baseball, DraftSite had electric athleticism, and that com- teur baseball player each year—and hoping to arrive in Detroit Whitcomb with the 160th and final Dunn projected as a fourth-round bined with his running ability makes n see Dunn, Page B3 sooner rather than later. Despite having that crop of promising pitchers, one criticism of the Tigers’ mi- Allegan’s Isola finishes diving career at Notre Dame nor-league system is that it By Jason Wesseldyk from the NCAA Champion- was short on top-tier position Sports Editor ships) out of my head as I did players who could one day my last dive of prelims.” make an impact at the big- SOUTH BEND—Allegan Although she finished the league level. High School graduate Erin preliminary round in third Detroit general manager Isola had just completed the place, Isola wasn’t sure if Al Avila started to rectify final dive of her career at the she and her three teammates that situation by selecting University of Notre Dame. would be allowed to com- high school outfielder Riley She just didn’t know it. pete in the finals since they Greene, who earlier this year After the second of six wouldn’t be going to nation- was ranked third behind Mize scheduled rounds of dives in als even if they qualified. and Manning on MLB.com’s the finals at the NCAA Di- But Notre Dame diving list of top Detroit prospects. vision 1 Zone Qualify at the coach Caiming Xie encour- That trend continued in this University of Kentucky, an aged the quartet to compete year’s draft, which took place announcement was made that and try to earn a qualifying Wednesday, June 10, and the remainder of the compe- spot, so they could at least be Thursday, June 11. tition was being cancelled in able to say they qualified. With the first overall pick, response to the COVID-19 During warm-ups for the the Tigers selected Arizona pandemic. finals, word came that the State first baseman Spencer And just like that, Isola’s NCAA Championships had Torkelson, who has been de- diving career was over. been cancelled altogether. scribed as a generational tal- “It was surreal to think that And following the second ent when it comes to power. I had done my last dive ever round of the finals, the Zone After going undrafted out without knowing it,” said Qualifiers were stopped be- of high school, Torkelson Isola, the 2015 Michigan cause they were no longer wasted no time in showing off High School Athletic Associ- necessary. his home-run swing with the ation Division 3 state diving “All of the girls from Sun Devils, blasting 25 home champion. “My friend and the other schools were so runs to go with a .320 bat- senior teammate Claire (An- supportive and encourag- ting average as a freshman in drews) and I did a synchro- ing to the seniors at that 2018. He backed that up with nized cannonball to celebrate meet,” Isola said. “Everyone 23 homers and a .351 batting our retirement and everyone cheered loudly for every se- Allegan graduate Erin Isola prepares to enter the water as a member of the Notre Dame swim- average as a sophomore. clapped, which was fun. It’s nior who was competing in ming and diving team. (Photo provided) And as a junior this season, just not the way I thought my the finals after they did their other seniors at the meet that Allegan girls’ swimming working as well, maintain- he hit six home runs with a career would end.” dives. day. coach Mark Mattox has fond ing a remarkable GPA while .340 batting average before Isola entered the Zone “I’m sad when I think “She experienced the same memories of Isola’s time also fully participating in the season was shut down due Qualifier seeking to qualify about the lost opportunity to abrupt ending to her career with the program. diving and track throughout to COVID-19. for the NCAA Champion- potentially compete for the that I did,” Isola said of Price. “As a former swimmer and the year. As a senior captain, The general consensus is ships for the third straight Irish at nationals again, but Isola and Price have re- swimming coach, diving had she really set an example for that the 20-year-old Torkel- year. I’m happy my diving career mained in contact throughout always been a mystery to the younger athletes to look son should make quick work But after the fifth of her ended on a high note. After their four years in college. me,” Mattox said. “Erin and up to.” of the minor leagues and six dives in the preliminary all, it is just one meet that I “I would see Bre at our an- Bre Price really opened my Isola maintained that same could be in Detroit as early round of the Zone Qualifier, missed out on and I’ve com- nual Notre Dame-Louisville eyes to what diving should level of excellence both in as next year. In fact, I’ve seen Isola received a text inform- peted in so many others. So, dual meet as well as at the actually be like. It was amaz- the pool and in the classroom some baseball experts suggest ing her that Notre Dame I’m content with the things Zone Championships,” Isola ing to be able to witness such at Notre Dame. In addition he could see time in Detroit wouldn’t be allowing its I’ve accomplished overall.” said. “I have also remained in high-level diving at every to winning the Notre Dame’s this year—if MLB can ever athletes to compete in the Bre Price, Isola’s former contact with my high school/ meet for the two years that I inaugural Diver of the Year get its act together and get NCAA Championships due diving teammate at Allegan club coach Kyle Oberhill. I was able to work with them. Award as a sophomore, she the season going—as minor to COVID-19. who finished third at the would often go back and train “As for Erin personally, also received the Top Gun league games are unlikely to “I was shocked,” Isola said. 2015 state finals before con- with him at WMU during the she was a real pleasure to Award for having the highest happen this year. “I tried to block any thoughts tinuing her diving career at summer and over Christmas work with. She was very po- GPA of a senior athlete. n see , Page B2 n see Press Box, Page B3 or feelings about (Notre Louisville, was among the breaks.” lite, kind and understanding. Isola Dame pulling its athletes She was diligent and hard- B2 n June 18, 2020 Sports The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Isola n from Page B1 “Divers are invariably was still happy that I man- And that’s just the “in-sea- tremely hard for me, but underrepresented in most aged to keep up my grades son” work. after a few months of be- collegiate swimming and as well as I did while dedi- Isola and the other div- coming accustomed to this diving programs, mainly be- cating much of my time to ers continued to practice crazy life I got a handle on cause of the small number athletics as well.” throughout the school year things,” Isola said. of them compared to swim- Challenging transition after the season, with eight Humble beginnings mers,” Isola said. “There- As an incoming freshman, hours of mandatory practice Isola describes her first fore, most of the awards at Isola didn’t completely un- and several “optional” prac- collegiate meet, which took all of our end-of-season ban- derstand what awaited her. tices. Athletes were also ex- place at Michigan State Uni- quets—such as MVP, most “Throughout my college pected to stay on campus and versity, as “a series of unfor- improved, most valuable search and recruitment pro- train during the summer. tunate events.” freshman and awards for cess, somehow no one ever Then there was the aca- Four days prior to the meet, leadership/character—are clearly explained to me what demic side of things. Isola’s bike was stolen. The given to swimmers and div- the crazy day-to-day sched- “Not only was my train- next day, she sprained her ers are often looked over. ule of a D1 student-athlete ing schedule incredibly in- ankle after stepping off a “So, I was surprised my was like,” Isola said. “I was tense, but the classes were step awkwardly. sophomore year when they shocked.” much harder than anything “So, I had to hobble around made an award just for div- Prior to college, Isola only I’d ever experienced in high campus because I didn’t ers. And I was even more practiced twice a day during school with much, much have a bike and my ankle surprised that I won the the week leading up to the more homework,” Isola said. wasn’t healed very much by award. There was a fresh- start of the high school sea- “Freshmen were required to the time the meet came on man girl that year who I son in the summer. And she go to study hall three nights Saturday,” Isola said. constantly competed with usually only trailed form late a week for at least the first Due to the injury, Isola was for top spots at meets and July/early August until No- semester, which helped us only able to compete in the we performed about equally vember and then at the start develop good study habits 3-meter event as opposed to at NCAAs that year. I was of the year until track season right away in the first few both the 3-meter and 1-meter happy to receive the award began. weeks of college.” because she couldn’t do a and I felt honored that my At Notre Dame, mean- Isola also became aware of full hurdle approach. coach chose me that year.” while, she had two-a-day the many rules that needed to “I had to do every dive She was also excited about practices anywhere from be followed, such as: wear- from standing on the end the Top Gun Award. two to four times each week. ing the same team-issued of the board, which is im- “I was surprised to learn Practice took place six days clothing as teammates for possible to do from only that I was even nominated for a week for 20 total hours every workout or practice; one meter above the water,” the Top Gun Award,” Isola each week from September never stepping on the “ND” Isola said. “I had to change said. “I knew that I had been until mid-March. monogram on the floor of my competition list to six Erin Isola graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in psychol- doing well academically, but There was also a week- the weight room; checking easy dives that didn’t require ogy and will work with children who have been diagnosed with I wasn’t sure where I stood long training trip in the fall in with every coach and ac- much jumping and, there- autism spectrum disorder. (Photo provided) among all of the other senior with no limit on the number ademic advisor before drop- fore, weren’t worth a lot of relationships for my whole Isola is preparing to embark student-athletes. of hours athletes could prac- ping a class; and setting an points. life,” she said. on her life after diving. “I’m kind of a perfection- tice, a two-week training trip extra alarm to avoid being “Needless to say, I did not Some of those closest She is scheduled to start a ist, so I set a goal freshman during Christmas break and late for your morning work- score very well at that meet.” friendships, not surprisingly, job in July doing applied be- year to get a 4.0 cumulative a championship meet during out. By her second meet, how- were with her diving team- havior analysis with children GPA by the time I graduated. spring break. “The transition from high ever, Isola’s ankle was mates. ages 2 to 12 who have been While that didn’t happen, I school to college was ex- nearly healed, allowing her “Because of its small size, diagnosed with autism spec- to perform much better. being on the diving team at trum disorder. Good memories Notre Dame gave me the “ABA is a type of therapy, While Isola’s first college unique opportunity to jour- sort of similar to (occupa- meet didn’t go the way she ney through the hectic life of tional therapy) or speech had hoped, the final home a student-athlete while hav- therapy, used mainly for meet of her career couldn’t ing seven to nine extremely people with autism or other have gone much better. close friends to support me developmental or learning She set personal records in through it all and make hi- disorders,” Isola said. “My both the 1-meter and 3-meter larious memories along the goal is to eventually go to events. way,” Isola said. graduate school for a mas- “I believe that was my best, “Some of my favorite ter’s in ABA, but for the most consistent performance memories were made while next year at least, I will be ever,” Isola said. “It was fun on training trips, when the working at Lighthouse Au- to cheer super loud with my whole team was fatigued, tism Center in Granger, Ind.” teammates, sing to our fa- stressed and burnt out from And she definitely hasn’t vorite Irish pump-up song the six chlorinated hours we ruled out staying involved in and see my family and dorm spent that day throwing our- diving through coaching. friends up in the stands, sup- selves off of high platforms. “I would love to be a coach porting me.” We would play games in while I am in grad school to And while Isola will al- our hotel rooms in the eve- help pay tuition,” Isola said. ways cherish the memory of nings, crack jokes, and have “My mom thinks I should be that meet, it was the relation- random debates or goofy a diving coach for my career ships she made during the discussions to distract our- and having a background in long hours of practice that selves from the reality of the psychology would definitely were the true highlights of days and days of practice be useful if I decide to go her college career. ahead of us. I’ve made the down that path. “I could not believe how absolute best friends on the “I’m not sure right now, many caring, passionate, cre- Notre Dame diving team and but it’s an option I would ative, hilarious, intelligent I know we will stay friends consider.” and authentic people I met for life.” at Notre Dame, both on the Plans for the future team and in my dorm, and With a bachelors degree Erin Isola shows off the diving form that helped her qualify for the NCAA Championships multiple I know I will treasure those in psychology now in hand, times. (Photo provided) Professionals Directory Guide West Michigan

facebook.com/ allegancountynews The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Sports June 18, 2020 n B3 MHSAA open registration for game officials for 2020-21 school year The Michigan High School each sport in which an offi- page. sity contests, while freshmen Athletic Association is ac- cial wishes to register, and New officials and those who and sophomores may officiate cepting registrations online the online processing fee is didn’t officiate during 2019- contests at the middle school/ or by mail for game officials $40. 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There is an officials’ regis- not registered for those sports But Torkelson was just the start for Avila and the Tigers. online again will receive a $5 com. Forms also are available tration test for first-time offi- during the previous school With the draft reduced from the usual 40 rounds to only five discount off their processing online that can be printed and cials and officials who were year. Manuals for both sports due to the coronavirus, the Tigers had a total of six picks and fees. A $16 fee is charged for submitted by traditional mail not registered during the past are available on the Officials used all of them on position players. The first five of those picks were all college players who are fairly polished. Following Torkelson, the Tigers selected Ohio State catcher Dunn n from Page B1 Dillon Dingler (second round), LSU left fielder Daniel Cabre- ra (second round), Rice shortstop Trei Cruz (third round) and was included on D1Baseball’s list of top 150 college hitters. Torkelson’s Arizona State teammate Gage Workman, a third While disappointed that he didn’t get drafted, Dunn has al- baseman (fourth round). ready shifted his focus to getting ready for next season. That Avila used the team’s final pick for Biloxi (Miss.) High includes working out at his family’s home gym and playing School third baseman Colton Keith, who has also showed for the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwoods League. promise on the mound with a low 90s fastball. The Northwoods League typically starts at the end of May, Each of the publications I’ve seen that offered draft grades but its opening was delayed due to the pandemic. The Growl- gave the Tigers an “A,” pointing out that Dillinger and Cabre- ers are slated for their season opener on Wednesday, July 1. ra were both seen as potential first-round picks, while Work- The season will consist of a 60-game schedule that concludes man was thought to go as high as the second round. with a three-day playoff schedule from Sept. 3-5. Now, I know full well that the praise from these publications “I’m looking forward to getting back on the field,” said doesn’t guarantee that all of these draft picks will be success- Dunn, who hasn’t played since mid-March when the season ful in pro ball. Heck, not even Torkelson is a sure thing, as we was cancelled due to COVID-19. “I’ve missed playing and I all have seen can’t-miss prospects in all sports do just that. can’t wait to get back to it.” But what this draft does do is provide hope for me and all the Dunn was hitting .288 before the season was stopped, lead- other Tigers fans out there that enduring the struggles of the ing WMU with two home run, 11 stolen bases and 17 RBI. past three years will eventually be rewarded. “I thought we had a really good team at Western this year And with everything going on in the world these days, I and it was really disappointing that we didn’t get to see how know I can certainly use as much hope as possible. good we really were,” Dunn said. “But we have almost ev- erybody coming back next year and it should be a fun season for us.” Dunn has talked to several of his coaches and teammates in the days since the draft. SYNOPSIS “I know my coaches and teammates were disappointed for Wayland Township Board Meeting me that I didn’t get drafted, but they’re also excited to have June 1, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. me back,” Dunn said. Last year at WMU, Dunn hit .374 with five home runs, 29 SEE THE WAYLAND TOWNSHIP MINUTES IN Blake Dunn runs the bases for Western Michigan University. RBI, 43 runs and 30 stolen bases to earn First Team All-MAC (Photo provided) honors. As a freshman he hit .308 with 18 RBI and 25 runs. COMPLETION @ WAYTWP.ORG Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call – VanVolkinburg, Miner, Kamyszek, McIn- Notice Notice erney and Jim Stein – absent with notice Trowbridge Township Trowbridge Township Approval of Minutes from May 4, and approval of Allegan, Michigan Allegan, Michigan today’s agenda.

Planning Commission public hearing notice regarding Planning Commission public hearing notice regard- Audience: No one wishing to be heard special use in Agricultural District Zoning Ordinance: ing special use in Agricultural District Zoning Ordi- County Commissioner Report – Rick Cain – nance: Zoom meetings continue. To: Residence and Property owners of Trowbridge Planning Commission Report – Matt Miner re- Township, Allegan County, Michigan and other inter- To: Residence and Property owners of Trowbridge ported Getty is ready to move forward w/a private ested persons: Township, Allegan County, Michigan and other in- road. Discussed Non-Conforming zoning at 132nd terested persons: & 0th Street -updating zoning area for Non-Con- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Trowbridge Town- forming. ship Planning Commission will hold a public hear- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Trowbridge Town- Sheriff /Deputy Report – April 52 incidents & May ing on July 9th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Trowbridge ship Planning Commission will hold a public hear- not yet available. Township Hall, 913 S.M-40, within the township to ing on July 9th, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Trowbridge consider the following: Township Hall, 913 S.M-40, within the township to Unfi nished Business - PCI Update/Invoice – dis- consider the following: cussed, question on one parcel. 1. Special use request by Dale Vote to allow split VanVolkinburg – property reviews were done and for single family home on a parcel less than 10 1. Special use request by Wray’s Septic Tank & McInerney will get with PCI for review and letters. acres in the AG zoning district, per section 5.03 of Development Co. to allow a split for single family the Trowbridge Township Zoning Ordinance. The home on a parcel less than 10 acres in the AG EGLE- Brown Ranger, letter received and McIner- property is located at approximately 3058 102nd zoning district, per section 5.03 of the Trowbridge ney sent an email regarding uncomplete work and Ave within the Township. Township Zoning Ordinance. The property is lo- waiting for another site visit. The tax I.D. number is 21-033-003-00 cated at approximately 1135 26th St within the Township. The tax number is 21-001-021-00 Update from Attorney regarding SBC – McInerney 2. Such other and further business as may proper- 2. 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Letters to the editor (See more, Page A4) Grandfather of killed newlyweds praises prosecutor Valid protests are lost To the editor, brought up believing that ginning to believe the justice I am forever indebted to Dear Myrene Koch: June there are consequences for would be served. You com- you and your team. Thank to rioters, anarchists 2 marked the anniversary of our actions. I reminded you mitted to doing everything you for doing your job in the sentencing of Jacob Dam- that this was not just a case possible to do what I had such a caring and profes- To the editor, ted to the destruction of the ron who killed my grandkids, administered by the courts asked. sional manner. If you had When these riots are over, laws of our republic and of Logan and Hannah Allbaugh. but about two families for- At first these were just caved in to expediency and I will not remember the vic- democracy everywhere. It is a memorial stone of a ever tortured by their kids’ words with no evidence cost containment, I believe tim George Floyd’s name. I They don’t care about promise kept and justice senseless deaths. that they were true. You ex- my grandkids would not have will not remember the ac- George Floyd other than the served. I have a folder that I needed to know that I plained the judicial system been given the justice they is titled, “Justice for Han- could trust you to do your to my entire family and what deserved. cused police officer’s name. opportunity it affords them nah and Logan” and took the job and prosecute to the full- was possible, even though By your actions, Jacob I will not remember the city to attack that which they occasion of remembrance est extent of the law and not the consequences seemed Damron was not free to harm and state in which this oc- truly despise freedom. to look through it. I was re- allow his attorneys to find a small in comparison to the anyone else with his careless curred. So, the valid protest is minded of our first meeting loophole that is not appropri- crime, you gave me a real- use of marijuana and other I will remember the burn- lost to the anarchists, the and in tearful bitterness try- ate consequences for his ac- istic expectation and an un- drugs. I also believe that being vehicles and buildings. I politicians and the pundits ing to tell you who Hannah tions. I told you that we were derstanding of the possible cause you held him liable for will remember the rampant of news agencies who are and Logan were. hopeful that this man would consequences. I began to his actions that he now has looting. I will remember some of the only ones ben- My words to you were, turn his life around, but that trust you. the freedom to turn his life the vandalism and property efiting from the suffering “How can a person describe he must first face the conse- You filed charges that were around and do some good. damage. of Americans who do the the joy of seeing two loved quences for the taking of two supported by evidence but I know that if he does, my I will remember the as- work, pay their taxes and ones united in marriage and lives and causing irreparable also to prevent any possible grandson would be pleased. saults, the batteries, and the keep this country free. looking forward to watching damage to my family. Justice loopholes that could be taken He had the gift of compas- murders of people black, I hope all Americans will them grow in their love for could not be served with any- advantage of. It became evi- sion and forgiveness. white, and brown who had remember those politicians each other and showing the thing less. dent that you were an expe- Thank you again for being no involvement in the death who were too weak to stand rest of the world what a lov- I gave you pictures of Lo- rienced professional when faithful to justice and doing of George Floyd. up to the rioters and main- ing marriage looks like and gan’s and Hannah’s wedding Jacob Damron hired a lawyer the right thing. I know you I will also remember the tain peace. then the indescribable pain and a picture of Logan’s from Grand Rapids who spe- could have caved in and plea names of mayors and gov- Remember and vote ac- 25 days later of the dream stepdad and I covering Han- cialized in this type of case bargained my grandkids’ ernors who allowed their cordingly in November ended by a selfish individual nah and Logan’s remains at and then hired a local lawyer justice away, but you kept cities and states to be de- because if you don’t this high on marijuana running their grave site. I asked you to navigate the nuances of the your word to me. There are a stop sign killing them in- to keep these pictures in your Allegan court system. no words to describe how stroyed and their citizens disgraceful political correct- stantly. case folder to look at and I understood the wisdom of grateful I am. Know that brutalized. ness virus will be the end of “How can a person de- remember who they were— how you were handing this your character is forever ap- Protests do not include freedom and the beginning scribe the pain of watching not just a case, but part of a case and I now fully trusted preciated. any of the above, but riots of servitude. the news and seeing pictures loving family devastated by in you and your team. I can- Danny T. Gardner do. Herb Seyl of the accident and the devas- loss. not begin to describe the Logan’s and Hannah’s The rioters are using the Ganges Township tation? These were my flesh I told you that I grieved relief knowing that justice Grandfather protesters as shields to blend and blood killed senselessly. for this man’s family and the would prevail for Logan and Allegan in among them. The rioters “How can a person de- pain that he caused but that Hannah. You kept your word are organized and commit- scribe the agony and pain of his family will eventually be to me and my family. seeing Jacob Damron on the reunited and could visit him video in the courtroom with in prison. I will never be able no remorse for causing my to see my grandkids this side grandkids’ death? I cannot of heaven. ALLEGAN COUNTY ALLEGAN COUNTY describe the pain. There are I told you these things hop- times that I cannot bear it.” ing that you understood the ROAD COMMISSION ROAD COMMISSION I was apprehensive towards trust that I must put in you ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS a judicial system that valued to allow justice for Hannah COUNTY LOCAL leniency and expediency and Logan. Your response COUNTY LOCAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION rather than justice. I was was the first step towards be- ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Sealed bids will be received by the Allegan Coun- Sealed bids will be received by the Allegan Coun- ty Road Commission at their offi ce at 1308 Lincoln ty Road Commission at their offi ce at 1308 Lincoln NOTICE Road (M-89), Allegan, Michigan until 11:00 A.M., Lo- Road (M-89), Allegan, Michigan until 11:00 A.M., cal Time, July 1, 2020, and, at such time, be publicly Local Time, June 24, 2020, and, at such time, be OF PUBLIC HEARING opened and read aloud for the following: publicly opened and read aloud for the following: WAYLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PROJECT NO. 4992 – 1.05 miles of roadway re- PROJECT NO. LH 4998 – Culvert replacement including grade establishment, sand subbase, ag- 1060 129th Avenue construction including clearing, grade establish- gregate base, HMA paving, gravel shoulders, and Bradley, MI 49311 ment, sand subbase, aggregate base, cross culvert replacement, and restoration on 34th Street from restoration on 54th Street approximately 690 feet 269-792-6394 130th Avenue to 132nd Avenue in Monterey Town- south of 141st Avenue in Fillmore Township, Allegan ship, Allegan County. County. The Wayland Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amend- Complete specifi cations, plans, and bid forms are Complete specifi cations, plans, and bid forms are ments to the Wayland Township Zoning Ordinance available at the Road Commission offi ce and the available at the Road Commission offi ce and the to amend Sections 3.42, Article 15, and the Table of Road Commission website www.alleganroads.org Road Commission website www.alleganroads.org Lot Requirements and to delete Section 3.32 in order under the Projects link. When accessing plans from under the Projects link. When accessing plans from to provide consistency in terms and requirements for the website, please send an email to jscott@alle- the website, please send an email to jscott@alle- lots on navigable bodies of water and to add new ganroads.org to be added to the plan holders list. ganroads.org to be added to the plan holders list. defi nitions for deck, patio and to combine the defi ni- All bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the tions for ordinary and normal high water mark. Road Commission and sealed in envelopes with the All bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the name and address of the bidder, and the item bid Road Commission and sealed in envelopes with the The hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, upon clearly marked thereon. name and address of the bidder, and the item bid at 6:30 p.m., at the Wayland Township Hall located upon clearly marked thereon. at 1060 129th Avenue, Bradley, Michigan 49311 A bid deposit of at least 5% of the bid amount will be required for this item. The bid deposit may be in the A bid deposit of at least 5% of the bid amount will be The proposed amendments are available for review form of certifi ed check, cashier’s check or bid bond. required for this item. The bid deposit may be in the at the Wayland Township Offi ces, 1060 129th Ave- form of certifi ed check, cashier’s check or bid bond. nue, Bradley, Michigan 49311, by appointment by The Commission reserves the right to reject any or calling the Township offi ces at 792-6394. all bids, to waive minor technicalities, and to accept The Commission reserves the right to reject any or the bid that is deemed to be in the best interest of all bids, to waive minor technicalities, and to accept If anyone wishing to attend the meeting has a phys- the County of Allegan. the bid that is deemed to be in the best interest of ical disability which may limit his/her participation in the County of Allegan. this hearing, please notify the Township Hall at least BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS fi ve days prior to the hearing so that reasonable ac- OF ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS commodations may be made. OF ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN John Kleinheksel, Chairman John Kleinheksel, Chairman James Rybicki, Vice-Chairman Matt Miner, Secretary James Rybicki, Vice-Chairman Larry Brown, Member Wayland Township Planning Commission Larry Brown, Member

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Happenings OTSEGO PUBLIC Salem Concerts in Park start June 21 SCHOOLS SALEM TWP.—Salem Township’s Concerts in the Park NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING will begin Sunday, June 21, featuring James Reeser and the Backseat Drivers. The monthly Sunday performances run ON PROPOSED 2020-2021 BUDGET from 4-6 p.m. at Salem Township Park—weather permit- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 22, 2020 at ting—at the corner of 30th Street and 142nd Avenue. The public is invited; all are asked to follow state and federal social 6:30 p.m. in a virtual meeting livestreaming at https:// distancing guidelines for limiting the spread of COVID-19. youtu.be/dURSYbvMF4w, the Board of Education of Otsego Public Schools will hold a public hearing to Antiques Market canceled for June consider the district’s proposed 2020-2021 budget. ALLEGAN—The June 28 Allegan Antique Market has been canceled due to COVID-19. The market is still working out details for the the July, August, and September dates. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2020-2021 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the Congregational Kitchen offers take-out proposed 2020-2021 budget including the proposed ALLEGAN—First Congregational Church of Allegan, property tax millage rate is available for public in- 323 Cutler St., serves more than 1,000 free dinners every spection during normal business hours at the Ad- Thursday night through its Congregational Kitchen. It will ministration Oﬃ ce, 400 Sherwood Street, Otsego, be take-out only until further notice. Phone call orders to (269) 673-3139 will be accepted starting after 3 p.m. that Michigan. day. Dinners will be available from 5-7 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. 2020-2021 BUDGET Scot Reitenour, Secretary Board of Education 50th anniversary PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 15, 2020, at John and Ann Roosen- office manager. They lived 6:30 o’clock p.m., The Board of Education of Fenn- berg of Allegan will soon in Loma Linda, Calif., for ville Public Schools will hold a public hearing to con- celebrate their 50th wed- five years but have lived in ding anniversary. Allegan for over 40 years. sider the District’s proposed 2020-2021 budget in The former Ann East- Their children include the Board Room, located at 5 Memorial Drive, Fen- SUMMARY man of Corry, Penn., mar- John Roosenberg, Joann nville, Michigan. Plainwell City Council ried John Roosenberg of Kosinski, Jennifer Roosen- May 26, 2020 Dowagiac. Paul Cannon berg, Amy Walker and The Board may not adopt its proposed 2020-2021 performed the ceremony Carrie Carman. They also budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the pro- in Corry, Penn., on June enjoy spending time with 1. Mayor Keeler called the regular meeting to order posed 2020-2021 budget, including the proposed 21, 1970. John worked as their grandchildren. at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers on the Zoom On- property tax millage rate, is available for public in- an internist and Ann as an line Meeting Platform. spection during normal business hours at 5 Memori- al Drive, Fennville, Michigan. Your Local News 2. Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present. Just the Way You Like It The property tax millage rate proposed to 3. Roll Call: Present: Keeler, Steele, Overhuel, be levied to support the proposed budget Keeney and Wisnaski. Absent: None. will be a subject of the hearing. 4. Approved Minutes/Summary of the 05/11/2020 This notice is given by order of the Board of Edu- regular meeting. cation. The Allegan County News 5. Adopted Resolution 2020-12 approving accep- In Print, Online & Mobile | Subscribe Today & Save! Julio Almanza, Secretary tance of a Brownﬁ eld Redevelopment Loan related 269-673-5534 | www.allegannews.com to the Mill Demolition Project.

6. Accepted and placed on fi le the April 2020 Water Martin Township Renewal Report. Synopsis of Special & Regular Meeting TROWBRIDGE May 27 & June 10, 2020 TOWNSHIP 7. Approved Accounts Payable for $57,568.44 ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN Special meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the 8. Adjourned the meeting at 7:57 pm. Township Hall Regular meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. at the PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Submitted by, Township Hall NOTICE REGARDING ZONING ORDINANCE Brian Kelley TEXT AMENDMENTS City Clerk/Treasurer Items approved: • Minutes from previous meetings TO: RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF • Budget Amendments for 2019/2020 fi scal year TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, ALLEGAN COUNTY, • Salary Resolutions for Township Board 2020-07- MICHIGAN AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: 10 LEIGHTON • Resolution 2020-11 Martin Township Budget PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Trowbridge Town- 2020-2021 ship Planning Commission will hold a public hearing TOWNSHIP • Truth and Taxation Hearing 2020-2021 on July 2, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Trowbridge Town- PLANNING COMMISSION • Annual Township meeting dates ship Hall, 913 S. M-40, within the Township, to con- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING • Township Attorney – Bloom Sluggett, PC sider the following: WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 AT 7:00 p.m. • Township Auditor – Vredeveld Haefner LLC • Township Assessor – Krista Simmons 1. Zoning Ordinance text amendments to add a new Notice is hereby given that pursuant to PA 110 of • Township Bank - United Bank Section 15.20Q, Recreational Vehicles, regarding 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, the Plan- • Final draw request per FCC camping on vacant and private property in the ning Commission of Leighton Twp. will deliberate • Payment of bills Township. the following request on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 • Adjournments at 7:00 p.m., at the Leighton Township Hall located 2. Such other and further business as may proper- at 4451 12th Street, Suite A, Wayland, MI 49348. Rachelle Smit ly come before the Planning Commission at said Martin Township Clerk hearing. The applications received are as follows: 1. A request from Ricky Richards, owner of parcel PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that following number 0313-400-018-01, an unaddressed par- the public hearing, the Planning Commission will cel with frontage on East Shore Drive to construct ALLEGAN PUBLIC make a recommendation on the text amendments an accessory structure larger than 3200 square to the Township Board. The proposed text amend- feet in area per Section 3.11.b of the Leighton SCHOOLS ments will be available for inspection at the Township Township Zoning Ordinance. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Hall, 913 S. M-40, within the Township at any time ON PROPOSED 2020-2021 BUDGET during regular business hours of regular days and 2. A request from Noah Scheidmantel of Leseco will also be available at the public hearing for review. LLC, for a Special Land Use Permit to operate PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 29, 2020, at vehicle sales and rentals pursuant to Section 6 o’clock p.m., via Zoom, the Board of Education of PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written com- 12.02.a of the Leighton Township Zoning Ordi- Allegan Public Schools will hold a public hearing to ments will be received at the offi ce of the Township nance upon parcel 0313-006-012-00 commonly consider the District’s proposed 2020-2021 budget. Clerk at any time during regular business hours of known as 4655 Division St. The link to the Zoom Budget Hearing can be found regular days and will further be received by the Plan- on the APS webpage at alleganps.org under “Up- ning Commission at the time of the public hearing. 3. Any other such business as may come before coming Board Meetings” or below: the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Trow- A copy of the application is available for review at bridge Township will provide necessary, reasonable https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74745878832?p- the Township Hall during regular business hours. auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to indi- wd=d2dFV3hoWXg0K2ZDU1g5RnpRWnhEZz09 This meeting is intended to provide an opportuni- viduals with disabilities upon fi ve (5) days’ notice to Meeting ID: 747 4587 8832 ty for Township residents and interested citizens to the Trowbridge Township Clerk of the need for the Password: 9kna8x express their opinions, ask questions, and discuss same. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil- all aspects of the requests. Those unable to attend iary aids or services should contact the Township The Board may not adopt its proposed 2020- the public hearing are invited to submit written com- Clerk by writing or by calling the Clerk at the Town- 2021 budget until after a public hearing. A copy ments to the attention of Scott Chestnut, Planning ship Hall. of the proposed 2020-2021 budget, including the Commission Chairman, care of Leighton Township, proposed property tax millage rate, is available for 4451 12th Street, Suite A, Wayland, MI 49348. inspection during normal business hours at Allegan All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion on Public Schools, Administration Building, 550 Fifth If any resident has a physical disability which may the above. St., Allegan, Michigan. limit his/her participation in this hearing, please no- The property tax millage rate proposed to tify the Township Hall at least fi ve (5) days prior to TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP be levied to support the proposed budget the hearing so that reasonable accommodations PLANNING COMMISSION will be a subject of this hearing. may be made. Steve Angle, Trowbridge Township Clerk This notice is given by the order of the Board of 913 S. M-40 Education. SCOTT CHESTNUT, CHAIRMAN Allegan, MI 49010 LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 269-673-8189 KD Lake, APS Board Secretary 616-891-8238 B6 n June 18, 2020 For The Record The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Peek at the Past Deaths May 12, 2020 Joseph Edward Damber, 84, Allegan Connie Lynn Blacquiere, 64, Salem June 2, 2020 From the pages of The Allegan Jaycee 20th An- June 15, 1995 line skates to be ridden in Twp. Ronald L Francisco, 85, Richland Allegan News and The Al- nual Turtle Derby at the Allegan to crack down the downtown area. May 20, 2020 Twp. legan County News and Hubbard Street Parking lot on downtown riders: The June 18, 2015 Paul Allen Meyer, 57, Heath Twp. June 3, 2020 May 21, 2020 Charles Thomas Carten, 82, Manlius Gazette: in downtown Allegan at 7 mayor and city manager Otsego changes M-89 James Scott Bush, 58, Wayland Twp. p.m. on Saturday, June 20. promised a crackdown on plan: Traffic projections May 28, 2020 June 4, 2020 Plans for 7-day fair are About 160 kids, aged 3 to youths skateboarding and have told Otsego City of- Alden A Nielsen, 89, Trowbridge Twp. Martha Maria Henning, 78, Dorr Twp. May 29, 2020 June 5, 2020 announced: Plans are now 13 years, will be racing tur- riding bicycles in the down- ficials they should look at Linda Wood, 70, Grandville Jeanette Voss, 95, Georgetown Twp. nearing completion for the tles in hopes of carrying off town area. changes to their M-89 rede- May 30, 2020 June 7, 2020 showing of the 94th annual the top prizes in their age Councilman Craig van sign plans. James Anthony Stark, 81, Laketown Robert Dale Dejong, 58, Otsego Twp. Twp. June 8, 2020 fair to be staged at River- group. Melle said he had received “This is a fluid process May 31, 2020 Carolyn Kay Townsend, 79, Dorr view Park in Allegan from The ground rules are sim- complaints about the bike and all this became a reality William Harry Copeland, 77, Douglas Twp. September 10 to 16, it was ple. The kids, or “trainers,” riding in the downtown area on Friday,” said city man- Marie June Cook, 85, Dorr Twp. June 9, 2020 announced this week by are divided into two age and asked if the police de- ager Thad Beard at a public Duane Marlo Mason Jr., 61, Plainwell Dorothy Lucille Holderbaum, 95, Ronald Richard Holmes, 83, Plain- Valley Twp. E.W. DeLano, president groups—ages 3 to 7 and partment tracked its actions hearing Tuesday, June 9. well Gerald Vincent Kelly, 78, Douglas and secretary of the fair. ages 8 to 13. Each heat, in such incidents. Beard explained what the June 1, 2020 Beginning with a thrill consisting of approximately Police chief Ed Cone said city, its traffic engineers and Sophia VanderKallen, 88, Holland day on Monday and ending 15 turtles, is run with the the department does not the Michigan Department of with the annual horse show first three place winners re- keep specific records on vi- Transportation had learned on Sunday, the week will ceiving cash prizes. The in- olations of the ordinance. from a test period that re- eetings be highlighted by world’s dividual heat winners then City manager Aaron An- configured the main route M championship teams pull- race against each other for thony said the number of through the city. It was re- Editor’s note: The following is a list of regularly scheduled public meetings that are likely subject to rapidly developing changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. ing contests on Tuesday and the grand prizes. complaints coming in was striped to three lanes form We advise you to call ahead and check the municipality’s website before attend- Wednesday, children’s day Hopkins FFA puts in 5 enough to justify action. He five in an effort to increase ing in person. on Tuesday, a calf scramble acres of corn: The Hopkins said he would ask the police safety and help downtown on Friday and Saturday and FFA recently put in a 5-acre department to step up en- businesses by making the Thursday, June 18 1:30 p.m. Allegan County Board of Public Works, Drain Commissioner’s Office, a farmers running race on corn plot to compare and forcement of the ordinance, area more walkable and in- ground level Allegan County Building, Allegan. Thursday. analyze different brands and which does not allow bi- viting to shoppers. 4:15 p.m. Otsego District Library Board, 401 Dix St., Otsego. Ernie Young, veteran varieties of corn, including cycles, skateboards and in- Friday, June 19 musical show producer of a small strip of high lysine 9 a.m. Allegan County Board of Human Services, Allegan County Human Ser- vices, 3255 122nd Ave., Suite 300, Allegan Chicago, will again bring a corn. Sixteen varieties in all Monday, June 22 musical show for five nights were planted. 6 p.m. Allegan City Council planning session, city hall, 231 Trowbridge St. of the fair, along with seven Carl Wrobleski chisel Marriages 5:45 p.m. Wayland Union School Board budget hearing, followed by regular feature attractions for the planted four rows of corn, The following people applied for a and Raina Esther Malley, Hamilton meeting, Wayland Union Fine Arts Center, 870 Superior St. marriage license between June 3 and Jason Isaac Leblang, Woodbury, 7 p.m. Otsego city Planning Commission, City Hall, 117 E. Orleans St. grandstand crowds. Feature and Greg Barnhart planted June 9: N.Y., And Lauren Renee White, New 7 p.m. Plainwell City Council, City Hall, 211 N. Main St. of the grandstand attrac- the rest. Russ Barnhardt cut York City 7 p.m. Otsego Public School Board workshop, Administrative Offices, 400 Sher- tions will be Miss Malikova down last year’s cornstalks Wendy Andrea Vazquez, Hopkins, Sharon Marie Tolles, Otsego, and wood St. doing a single highwire act and he also plowed. Merle and Leonard Francis Reinart, Hopkins Tracy Alan Counterman, Saginaw 7 p.m. Saugatuck City Council regular meeting, City Hall, 102 Butler St. Lee Thomas Grund, Plainwell, and Gordon Jay Stannis, Saugatuck, and 7 p.m. Allegan City Council, city hall, 231 Trowbridge St. without a net. Other acts Coffey plowed the rest of Alicia Marie Baur, Plainwell Kirsten Anne Oonk, Holland Tuesday, June 23 will include musical, com- the ground. Dan Brenner David Lamoyne Miller III, Wayland, Kyle John Speet, Holland, and 7 p.m. Ganges Township Planning Commission, Ganges Township Hall, 119th edy and unicycle acts, Mr. strayed the corn Friday, and Kiristin Michele Schick, Wayland Kelsey Joy Greving, Holland Avenue & 64th Street. Eric Jon Ouwinga, Caledonia, and Sydney Durae Dykstra, Dorr, and 7 p.m. Valley Township Planning Commission, 2054 N. M-40, Allegan. DeLano said. May 29, under the super- Marissa Ann Franken, Wayland Grant Thomas Stevens, Dorr Wednesday, June 24 vision of Ed Piontek from Katherine Elizabeth Winsemius, Shawn Lyle Johnson, Allegan, and 6 p.m. Positively Allegan Corporation, Allegan City Hall, 231 Trowbridge St. June 18, 1970 Geigy Chemical Company, Holland, and Phillip Anthony Speet II, Cecilia Ariel Sweet, Allegan Thursday, June 25 20ths annual Jaycee who supplied the spray. Holland Joel Adam Weber, Dorr, and Robin 9 a.m. County Commissioners planning session, Allegan County Services Build- Lindsay Antoinette Timmerman, Lynn Figley, Caledonia ing Board Room, 3283 122nd Ave., Allegan Turtle Derby Sat. June Hamilton, and Aleksandrs Dane Mole- Susan Marie Earl, Otsego, and Jay 1 p.m. County Board of Commissioners, Allegan County Services Building Board 20: The turtles will again naar, East Grand Rapids Wesley Clark, Otsego Room, 3283 122nd Ave., Allegan Benjamin Craig Wierda, Holland, Courtney Lynn Page, Dorr, and 7 p.m. Dorr Township Board, Township Hall, 4196 18th St. be off and running at the and Cassidy Erin Gifford, Riverside, CT Adam Nicholas Bredeweg, Wyoming Logan Grant Stagg, Free Soil, MI, Circuit Court Crossword Judge Margaret Zuzich Bakker days in jail with 3 days credit for police in prison to a maximum of 40 years in handed down the following decisions on officer - assaulting/resisting/obstruct- prison with 348 days credit for home June 1: ing attempt. Wilson was ordered to pay invasion -- first-degree and habitual of- Richard Allen Barnes, 54, of Sau- $175 in court costs and fees. fender - third offense notice. Travis was gatuck, was sentenced to a minimum of ordered to pay $460 in court costs and 3 years in prison to a maximum of 30 Judge Roberts A. Kengis handed down fees. years in prison with 13 days credit for the following decisions on May 29: controlled substance - delivery/manu- William Thomas Travis, 23, of Ka- Judge Roberts A. Kengis handed down facture - methamphetamine/ecstasy and lamazoo, was sentenced to a minimum the following decisions on June 1: habitual offender - third offense notice. of 24 months in prison to a maximum of Aaron Dow Snyder, 24, of Otsego, Barnes was ordered to pay $598 in court 10 years in prison with 348 days credit was sentenced to 155 days in jail with costs and fees. for taking possession of and driving 155 days credit for assault with a dan- Kirk Allen Beauchamp, 27, of Mus- away a motor vehicle and habitual of- gerous weapon (felonious assault) and kegon, was sentenced to 6 months in fender - third offense notice. Travis was 155 days in jail with 155 days credit for jail with 3 days credit for controlled ordered to pay $1,018 in court costs and knowingly or intentionally possessing substances - possession (narcotic or co- fees including $820 in restitution. controlled substance methamphetamine caine) less than 25 grams. Beauchamp In a separate case, Travis was sen- attempt. Snyder was ordered to pay was ordered to pay $498 in court costs tenced to a minimum of 36 months in $566 in court costs and fees. As part of and fees. Beauchamp may be released prison to a maximum of 20 years in 24 months probation, Snyder was enter early into an approved residential treat- prison with 348 days credit for weapons and complete Alternative Directions and ment program once a bed is available. - firearms - receiving and concealing, all treatment programs as directed by Kenneth Lee Mulac, 49, of River- and a minimum of 24 months in prison probation agent and pay $30 per month view, Fla., was sentenced to 110 days to a maximum of 10 years in prison supervision fee. in jail with 110 days credit for failure with 348 days credit for buying, receiv- to pay child support. Mulac was ordered ing, possessing, concealing, or aiding in Judge Roberts A. Kengis handed down to pay $498 in court costs and fees. As concealment of stolen, embezzled, or the following decisions on June 2: 1. Japanese classical 39. Arrange in steps part of 24 months probation, Mulac converted property or motor vehicle and Casey Ryan Graybeal, 36, of Paw theater 41. Witch must complete all treatment programs as habitual offender - third offense notice. Paw, was sentenced to 210 days in jail 4. Chess pieces 42. Promotional material directed by probation agent, pay restitu- Travis was ordered to pay $11,640 in with 2 days credit for knowingly or in- 9. Pieces of writing 43. Having certain ap- tion to Friend of the Court in the amount court costs and fees including $11,374 tentionally possessing controlled sub- of $13,863.51 and pay $30 per month in restitution. stance methamphetamine and 210 days 14. Doctors’ group pendages supervision fee. In a separate case, Travis was sen- in jail with 2 days credit for weapons 15. Capital of Guam 44. Approaches Carrie Ann Sinclair, 43, of Cale- tenced to a minimum of 300 months - carrying concealed and habitual of- 16. Type of turtle 46. One who did it (slang) donia, was sentenced to 49 days in jail in prison to a maximum of 600 months fender - second offense notice. Graybeal 17. Swiss river 49. Of I with 49 days credit for knowingly or in prison with 348 days credit for car- was ordered to pay $566 in court costs 18. MLB Hall of Famer 50. Blood relation intentionally possessing controlled sub- jacking and a minimum of 48 months and fees. As part of 24 months proba- 20. Places to sit 51. Works out stance methamphetamine. Sinclair was in prison to a maximum of 10 years in tion, Graybeal must complete all treat- 22. Fancy rides 55. Female given name ordered to pay $458 in court costs and prison with 348 days credit for carjack- ment programs as directed by probation 23. One of Washington’s 58. Isaac’s mother (Bib.) fees. As part of 24 months probation, ing attempt and habitual offender - third agent and pay $30 per month supervi- Tri-Cities 59. Makes someone happy Sinclair must complete all treatment offense notice. Travis was ordered to sion fee. The court does not object to 24. Without class 60. Creative programs as directed by probation agent pay $566 in court costs and fees. work release if Graybeal qualifies. and pay $30 per month supervision fee. In a separate case, Travis was sen- Travis Doran Mohrland, 40, of Al- 28. Male child 64. Small, faint constella- Vanessa Mae Valkema, 47, of Bat- tenced to a minimum of 360 months in legan, was sentenced to 6 months in 29. Keeps you cool tion tle Creek, was sentenced to 9 months in prison to a maximum of 600 months in jail with 2 days credit for destruction 30. Biblical place 65. S. American trees jail with 55 days credit for uttering and prison for assault with intent to murder of certain property used in connection 31. Italian city 66. Makes simpler publishing and habitual offender - third and a minimum of 2 years in prison to a with appliance or component of elec- 33. District in central 67. Neither offense notice. Valkema was ordered to maximum of 2 years in prison with 348 tric, telecommunication, or natural gas Turkey 68. We all need it pay $7,053.01 in court costs and fees days credit for weapons - felony firearm infrastructure that is property of utility. 37. Job for a grad student 69. Unique plastic utensil including $6,555.01 in restitution. As and habitual offender - third offense no- Mohrland was ordered to pay $1,243.00 38. Central nervous sys- 70. Thyroid-stimulating part of 48 months probation, Valkema tice. Travis will serve the felony firearm in court costs and fees including $745 in tem hormone (abbr.) must complete all treatment programs as sentence first then the assault with intent restitution. As part of 18 months proba- directed by probation agent, pay $30 per to murder charge. Travis was ordered to tion, Mohrland must complete all treat- month supervision fee and may be re- pay $8,423 in court costs and fees in- ment programs as directed by probation leased early into the Twin County Com- cluding $8,157 in restitution. agent and pay $30 per month supervi- CLUES DOWN 31. Long, leafless flower munity Probation Center after serving 6 In a separate case, Travis was sen- sion fee. 1. Civil Rights group stalk months. tenced to a minimum of 240 months Lisa Ann Rader, 51, of Plainwell, 2. Metropolis 32. Categorize In a separate case, Valkema was sen- in prison to a maximum of 40 years in was sentenced to 6 months in jail with tenced to 9 months in jail with 55 days prison with 348 days credit for home 10 days credit for knowingly or inten- 3. Badgers 34. Loads credit for uttering and publishing and invasion -- first-degree and habitual of- tionally possessing controlled substance 4. Regular business given 35. Indicates position habitual offender - third offense no- fender - third offense notice. Travis was methamphetamine. Rader was ordered to a store 36. Unreasonable tice. Valkema was ordered to pay $198 ordered to pay $3,070.06 in court costs to pay $498 in court costs and fees. As 5. Gets older 40. Dorm worker in court cost and fees. As part of 48 and fees including $2,872.06 in restitu- part of 12 months probation, Rader must 6. A bundle of banknotes 41. Dweller months probation, Valkema must com- tion. complete all treatment programs as di- 7. Midway between north 45. Welsh female name plete all treatment programs as directed In a separate case, Travis was sen- rected by probation agent and pay $30 and northwest meaning ‘snow’ by probation agent and may be released tenced to a minimum of 48 months in per month supervision fee. 8. Takes to the sea 47. Offering again early into the Twin County Community prison to a maximum of 20 years in Tomika Joy Schlipp, 30, of Ypsi- 9. Prestigious film prize: 48. National capital Probation Center after serving 6 months. prison with 348 days credit for sec- lanti, was sentenced to 350 days in jail __ d’or 52. Firm, dry and brittle In a separate case, Valkema was sen- ond-degree fleeing and eluding and with 350 days credit for false report of a tenced to 9 months in jail with 55 days habitual offender - third offense notice. felony. Schlipp was ordered to pay $198 10. Baltimore ballplayer 53. 007’s creator credit for forgery and habitual offender Travis was ordered to pay $198 in court in court costs and fees. 11. Removed 54. Allied H.Q. - third offense notice. Valkema was costs and fees. 12. Term of respect 56. Mackerels ordered to pay $198 in court costs and In a separate case, Travis was sen- Unless otherwise noted, the fines set 13. Genus containing pigs 57. Month of the Hindu fees. As part of 48 months probation, tenced to a minimum of 120 months forth above include $130 for the crime 19. Illumined year Valkema must complete all treatment in prison to a maximum of 40 years in victims rights fund and $68 state fee per 21. One who symbolizes 59. Not odd programs as directed by probation agent prison with 348 days credit for home file. something 60. Belonging to a thing and may be released early into the Twin invasion -- first-degree and habitual of- Sentences are concurrent unless 24. Member of a Turkic 61. ‘Boardwalk Empire’ County Community Probation Center fender - third offense notice. Travis was noted. people actress Gretchen after serving 6 months. ordered to pay $116,003.09 in court Listings compiled by correspondent 25. The academic world 62. Religion David Alan Wilson, 59, of Fennville, costs and fees including $115,805.09 in Jim Hayden. was sentenced to 3 days in jail with 3 restitution. 26. ‘Key to the Highway’ 63. Equal, prefix days credit for police officer - assault- In a separate case, Travis was sen- bluesman ing/resisting/obstructing attempt and 3 tenced to a minimum of 240 months 27. Hang-ups n see Solution, Page B7 The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise June 18, 2020 n B7

Public Notices

STATE OF MICHIGAN 6-4 6-18 will thereafter be assigned and distribut- 600.3278 the borrower will be held re- on July 20, 2020 at 9:15am at 113 Chest- On: 5-22-20 JUDICIAL DISTRICT ------ed to the persons entitled to it. sponsible to the person who buys the nut St., Allegan, MI 49010 before Judge Hon. Roberts Kengis 48th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Dated: June 9, 2020 property at the mortgage foreclosure Hon. Michael L. Buck P27674 for the This matter having come before this COUNTY PROBATE STATE OF MICHIGAN Jack Hallgren, Trustee of the Jeanne sale or to the mortgage holder for dam- following purpose: Court and this Court being advised of its ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLI- PROBATE COURT Hallgren Trust aging the property during the redemp- A hearing will be held on the petition premise and having reviewed the motion CATION/POSTING AND COUNTY OF ALLEGAN Dated July 27, 2016 tion period. of Julie Ann Hatfield, an adult, request- and attached exhibits, NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS 6726 114th Street Attention homeowner: If you are a ing said Court to change her legal name IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: CASE NO. 20-62770-CH Decedent’s Estate Fennville, Michigan 49408 military service member on active duty, to Julie Ann Coburn. Any person who 1. Plaintiff’s Verified Motion for Alter- Court Address: 113 Chestnut St., Alle- FILE NO. 20-62271-DE Attorney for Trustee: if your period of active duty has conclud- has good cause to object to said name nate Service Pursuant to MCR 2.105(I) gan, Michigan 49010 Estate of Lois M. Gaiowski, Deceased Andrew W. Barnes (P70571) ed less than 90 days ago, or if you have change should appear at the above time is granted; and Court telephone no. (269) 673-0300 Date of Birth: January 27, 1929 Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C. been ordered to active duty, please con- and place. 2. Service upon Defendant, Charles DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TO ALL CREDITORS: * 317 Center Street tact the attorney for the party foreclosing June 8, 2020 Prottengeier, may be accomplished as TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dece- South Haven, MI 49090 the mortgage at the telephone number Julie Ann Hatfield follows: UCFC LOAN TRUST 1998-D dent, Lois M. Gaiowski, Deceased, died (269) 637-1151 stated in this notice. 1021 40th Street a. Tacking a copy of the Summons TROTT LAW, P.C. - John P. Kapitan May 14, 2020 ------This notice is from a debt collector. Allegan, MI 49010 and Complaint upon the real property (P61901) 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Creditors of the decedent are notified Date of notice: June 18, 2020 269-760-2602 and premises commonly known as 5465 Ste. 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 that all claims against the estate will be Notice of Foreclosure by Advertise- Trott Law, P.C. ------Liland Trce, Fennville, MI 49408 (the 248-723-5067 forever barred unless presented to Kim ment 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 “Property”); T#484587L03 M. Smith, personal representative, or to Notice is given under section 3212 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 STATE OF MICHIGAN ii. Mailing a copy of the Summons and v. both the probate court at 113 Chestnut, of the revised judicature act of 1961, (248) 642-2515 IN THE ALLEGAN COUNTY CIRCUIT Complaint by regular first class ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN CLAIM- Allegan, Michigan 49010 and the per- 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the 1416509 COURT mail to both the Property and PO Box ANTS, OWNERS, HEIRS, DEVISEES sonal representative within 4 months af- following mortgage will be foreclosed (06-18)(07-09) Case No. 20-62462-CH 1157, Fennville, MI 49408; and OR ASSIGNEES OF UNKNOWN ter the date of publication of this notice. by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or ------Hon. Roberts Kengis iii. Publishing a copy of this order once CLAIMANTS OR OWNERS TO THE SWANEY AND THOMAS, P.C. some part of them, at a public auction NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE each week in a newspaper that publish- MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 3306 Richard G. Swaney P21188 sale to the highest bidder for cash or ca- STATE OF MICHIGAN LOAN TRUST 2014-4, by its servicer, es in Allegan County for three (3) con- ACADEMY ST., ALLEGAN, MI 49010 P. O. Box 1168 shier’s check at the place of holding the PROBATE COURT Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, secutive weeks. TO: Any and All Unknown Claimants. Holland, MI 49422-1168 circuit court in Allegan County, starting COUNTY OF ALLEGAN Plaintiff, IT IS SO ORDERED. Owners. Heirs, Devisees or Assignees (616) 392-5191 promptly at 9:00 AM, on July 16, 2020. NOTICE TO CREDITORS v This is not a final order and does not of Unknown Claimants or Owners to the Kim M. Smith The amount due on the mortgage may Decedent’s Estate CHARLES PROTTENGEIER, resolve all claims in this Court. Mobile Home located at 3306 Academy 473 Melrose Drive be greater on the day of sale. Placing FILE NO. 20-62292 DE GLORIA MEIRING f/k/a Gloria Prot- Dated: 5/22/20 St., Allegan, MI 49010 Holland, Michigan 49423 the highest bid at the sale does not au- Estate of Wilma Kraima Date of birth: tengeier, Hon. Roberts Kengis P-47062 IT IS ORDERED: (616) 283-0435 tomatically entitle the purchaser to free 10/26/1932 TONYA INGALLS, and 6-18 7-2 1. You are being sued in this court ------and clear ownership of the property. A TO ALL CREDITORS: * UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, by ------by the plaintiff to quiet title as to mobile potential purchaser is encouraged to NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dece- the Department of Treasury, home located at 3306 Academy St., Al- STATE OF MICHIGAN contact the county register of deeds dent, Wilma Kraima died March 15, Defendants. STATE OF MICHIGAN legan, MI 49010 PROBATE COURT office or a title insurance company, ei- 2020 TROTT LAW, P.C. PROBATE COURT You must file your answer or take oth- COUNTY OF ALLEGAN ther of which may charge a fee for this Creditors of the decedent are notified By: Robert J Kinggo III (P68442) COUNTY OF ALLEGAN er action permitted by law in this court PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF information: that all claims against the estate will be Attorneys for Shellpoint Mtg Servicing NOTICE TO CREDITORS at the court address above on or before HEARING Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Bran- forever barred unless presented to Jay 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 145 Decedent’s Estate 28 days after the date of last publication. FILE NO. 20-62850-NC don R. Jacobsen and Lisa Jacobsen, N. Kraima, personal representative, or Farmington Hills, MI 48334 FILE NO. 20-62266-DE If you fail to do so, a default judgment In the matter of Jalyssa McKaila Her- husband and wife to both the probate court at 113 Chest- 248.593.0496 Estate of George T. Rossa may be entered against you for the relief rera Original Mortgagee: National City nut Street, Allegan and the personal Trott File No. 441424L03 Date of birth: 9/6/1946 demanded in the complaint filed in this TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Bank representative within 4 months after the Andrew Byerly Birge (P62409) TO ALL CREDITORS: * case. including: Foreclosing Assignee (if any): B and date of publication of this notice. United States Attorney NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dece- 2. A copy of this order shall be pub- whose address(es) is/are unknown B Capital 6/8/2020 Michael L. Shiparski (P33064) dent, George T. Rossa, died February lished once each week in a newspaper and whose interest in the matter may be Date of Mortgage: February 9, 2006 Elizabeth V. Bauer P26187 Assistant United States Attorney 26, 2020. that publishes in Allegan County for barred or affected by the following: Date of Mortgage Recording: March 128 East Bridge Attorney for United States America Creditors of the decedent are notified three consecutive weeks, and proof of TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held 2, 2006 Plainwell, Michigan 49080 (IRS) that all claims against the estate will be publication shall be filed in this court. on July 15, 2020 at 11:00am at 113 Amount claimed due on date of no- (269) 685-6883 P.O. Box 208 forever barred unless presented to Sar- 5-19-20 Chestnut St., Allegan, MI 49010 before tice: $59,041.96 Jay N. Kraima Grand Rapids, MI 49501 ah J. Rossa, personal representative, or ROBERTS KENGIS P-47062 Judge Hon. Michael L. Buck P27674 for Description of the mortgaged premis- 3679 - 16th Street 616.456.2404 to both the probate court at 113 Chestnut 6-4 6-18 the following purpose: es: Situated in Township of Overisel, Al- Wayland, Michigan 49348 ANTKOVIAK & ANTKOVIAK, P.C. St., Allegan and the personal represen------A hearing will be held on the petition legan County, Michigan, and described (616) 808-9778 By: Matthew Antkoviak (P59449) tative within 4 months after the date of of Jacob Kiss requesting said Court to as: Unit 21, Paradise Lake Estates,ac------Attorney for Defendant Gloria Meiring publication of this notice. STATE OF MICHIGAN change the legal name of Jalyssa McK- cording to the Master Deed recorded in f/k/a Gloria Prottengeier Terri S. Macklin P38785 JUDICIAL DISTRICT aila Herrera, a minor, to Jalyssa McKaila Liber 2194, Pages 546 through STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE 416 Hubbard Street Carrier Law-4965 East Beltline Ave- 48th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Kiss. Any person who has good cause to 599B, and the First Amendment to the COURT COUNTY OF ALLEGAN Allegan, MI 49010 nue NE COUNTY PROBATE Court address object to said name should appear at the Master Deed recorded in Liber 2407, PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF 269.673.8469 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLI- above time and place. Pages 318 through 320, and the Second HEARING ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S (616) 361-8400 CATION/POSTING AND June 2, 2020 Amendment to the Master Deed record- FILE NO. 20-62869-NC VERIFIED MOTION FOR ALTERNATE Sarah J. Rossa NOTICE OF ACTION Jacob Kiss ed in Liber 2521, Pages 331 through In the matter of Julie Ann Hatfield SERVICE PURSUANT TO MCR 2.105(I) 3089 Baseline Road CASE NO. 20-62770 -CH 718 66th Street 346R, inclusive, and amendments TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS At a session of said court, held in the Gobles, Michigan 49055 Court address 113 Chestnut St., Alle- South Haven, MI 49090 thereto (if any) and designated as Alle- including: City of Allegan, County of Allegan, State (773) 719-8006 gan, Michigan 49010 231-254-4001 gan County Condominium Subdivision whose address(es) is/are unknown of Michigan ------Court telephone no. (269) 673-0300 ------Plan No. 162, together with rights in and whose interest in the matter may be DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL general common elements and limited barred or affected by the following: TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS common elements as set forth in the TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held THE UCFC LOAN TRUST 1998-D TO ALL CREDITORS: above Master Deed and as described TROTT LAW, P.C. - John P. Kapitan The Decedent, Jeanne Hallgren, in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as SUDOKU (P61901) 31440 Northwestern Hwy., whose last known address was 1111 amended. Ste. 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, Michi- Common street address (if any): 4154 Fun By The Numbers 248-723-5067 gan 49090, died March 23, 2020. There Spring Meadow Dr, Hamilton, MI 49419- Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puz- T#484587L03 is no Personal Representative of the 9121 zle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so v Decedent’s Estate to whom letters of The redemption period shall be 6 sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES OR administration have been issued. months from the date of such sale, ASSIGNEES OF HARRIETTE J. POR- Creditors of the Decedent are notified unless determined abandoned in ac- TRUM, DECEASED 3306 Academy St. that all claims against the Decedent’s cordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if Michigan Ad Network Allegan, MI 49010 estate will be forever barred unless pre- the subject real property is used for Solutions Classifieds TO Unknown Heirs, Devisees or sented to Jack Hallgren, Trustee of the agricultural purposes as defined by MCL THIS CLASSIFIED SPOT FOR SALE! Assignees of Harriette J. Portrum, De- Jeanne Hallgren Trust Dated July 27, 600.3240(16). 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Reaching out to troubled people By Roger Campbell When I expressed thanks to the cour- grief of a troubled woman in a distant “Is it nothing to you who pass by?” teous woman I added a question to let state. I then sent my book “STAYING Caring for hurting people demon- “Somebody’s made a payment on my her know I not only appreciated her help POSITIVE IN A NEGATIVE WORLD” strates our faith is real. God cares for credit card.” with my problem but that I was con- to her because it was written to bring us and knowing this moves us to care At the risk of blaming some latter day cerned about any trouble she might be faith to discouraged people. for others. Follow the journey of the Goldilocks, that was my conclusion facing. That was when I learned about Sorrow frequently lurks behind smiles. Bible through the centuries and you will after going over my monthly credit card the grief she was experiencing over the Troubled people are all around us and find that you are on a world mission of statement. recent loss of two brothers. we seldom sense their pain. Many feel compassion. There it was: the amount of the gener- Now I knew this mix-up on my ac- like the prophet, Jeremiah, who when But there is another dimension to ous payment, even the check number. count had happened so I could share the everything was going wrong cried out ministering to hurting ones that was Perhaps I had made a payment and revealed by Jesus when He said, “I was had forgotten to record it. This wouldn’t hungry and you gave me food: I was have been the first time. But now the thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a porridge thickened; this check number stranger and you took Me in; I was na- wasn’t the same as any I had written. ked and you clothed Me; I was sick and This unexpected windfall seemed too you visited Me; I was in prison and you good to be true. And, of course, it was! came to Me (Matthew 25:35-39). A closer look at the statement revealed His confused hearers asked when they the payment on the check had been had done these things and He answered stopped, the amount added back to my that in ministering to others they had account, and I had been charged ten ministered to Him. dollars for stopping payment on a check Reaching out to troubled people has I had neither sent nor stopped. far reaching implications: every touch of Evidently someone had sent a payment compassion touches our Lord. on his or her account that was mistaken- ly applied to mine. When credit wasn’t Roger Campbell was an author, a received, payment was stopped on the broadcaster and columnist who was check. So the mystery was almost a pastor for 22 years. An anthology solved. Don’t forget I was still out ten containing over one hundred of his best dollars. columns, “Everywhere You Go There’s A call to the 800 number on the a Zacchaeus Up a Tree,” is now avail- statement brought a customer service able at your local or online bookseller. representative to the phone. She was Contact us at rcministry@ameritech. helpful, apologetic and best of all quick net or on FACEBOOK @YOUR- to deduct the ten dollar stop payment FAITHADVENTURE charge from my account. Directory of Area Churches Allegan Assembly of God Christ Community First Church of God Journey Family Church Open Door Worship South Monterey United 424 DeLano St, Allegan Church 1313 Marshall Street, Allegan 313 Depot St., Gobles Center Methodist Church Rev. Paul Hays 3370 113th Ave., Allegan 673-4302 www.pathtohim.org 628-2288 2449 - 54th St., Fennville Rev. Joel Fitzgerald Church: 673-6577 www.alleganccc.org • Pastor, Tim Secord Rev. Gary Napp Pastor Dale Scholten Church: 793-7323 (269) 673-2329 (269) 561-5711 Allegan Bible Church Pastor Wally Coots First Congregational Kingdom Hall of St. Francis of 412 S. Sherman, Allegan Church Jehovah’s Witness Passion Hill Church Assisi Episcopal Church Pastor Jon Gruss The Church of Jesus 323 Cutler Street, Allegan 2199 Taft Road, Allegan 206 Russell St., Allegan 11850 9 Mile Rd. Church: 673-6831 Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church Office: 673-3139 Phone: 673-6179 Pastors Daniel & April Holly Shelbyville, MI 49344 687 Linn Street, Allegan Pastor Cory Klein 269-512-2763 269-664-4345 Allegan Christian Center Church: 673-9617 Living Waters Service: Sundays 9:30 am 700 Ely St., Allegan First Presbyterian Community Church Peace Lutheran Church Paul Knuckles, Pastor Church of God - Otsego Church of Plainwell 5458 M-89, Fennville 805 S. Wilmott St., Otsego St. John’s Evangelical Church: 673-2921 112 Kalamazoo St., Otsego 303 East Bridge St. Service: 10:30 Sundays www.peaceotsego.com Lutheran Church Pastor Stephen Burrow Sr. Plainwell, MI 49080 Pastor Bob Brydges 694-6104 1764 34th St., Allegan Allegan County Jail 269-694-9481 Pastor Ruth Lowry 685-5990 269-561-5277 Pastor Ronald Kruse 673-2079 Chaplain Sarah Farkas www.otsegocog.com Pearl United Methodist Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Phone: 673-0350 Friendship Bible Church M-40 North Church Corner Bible Church 104 Baker St., Hopkins, MI Church of God 1689 56th St., Fennville St. Margaret’s Catholic Allegan United Methodist 4001 124th Allegan Pastor Len Schildroth 1900 M-40, Allegan 269-561-5048 Worship 9:30 am Church Church 673-5995 Office 793-7929 Pastor Nathan Strom Douglas Tipken, Pastor 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego Corner Walnut & Trowbridge www.cornerbiblechurch.com Church: 673-4412 www.fennvilleumc.org 269-694-6311 streets, Allegan Grace Temple Pastor Bob Lynch Dunningville Reformed 430 Robinson Avenue, Allegan Martin Reformed Plainwell First Baptist St. Stephen’s Church: 673-4236; Church Rev. Harriette Portrum Church Church Episcopal Church 2559 M-40, Allegan Church: 673-4927 1073 W. Allegan St., Martin 404 W. Bridge St., Plainwell 309 Union Street, At the Master’s Feet Church: 751-5894 Pastor: Mark Heijerman • (269) 685-8888 Plainwell, MI 49080 814 21st St., Otsego Hope Lutheran Church 672-5596 Pastor George Osborn 269-694-6897 East Martin Christian 290 12th St., Plainwell The Bridge Paster Ray Brown Reformed Church Pastor Kari Fast • Martin United Plainwell First United 269-509-6458 510-118th Ave., Martin (269) 685-1348 Methodist Church Methodist Church 247 W. Main St, Allegan Blessed Sacrament 269-672-5746 969 E. Allegan St., Martin 200 Park St. Plainwell Sundays 10:30am Church www.eastmartincrc.org Hopkins Community Rev. Corey Simon 269-685-5113 www.thebridgeinallegan.com 110 N. Cedar Street, Allegan Reformed Church 269-672-7097 www.fumcplainwell.com Fr. Simon Manjooran Episcopal Church of 2142 128th Ave., Hopkins www.martinumc.org The Path of Allegan Church: 673-4455 the Good Shepherd (269) 793-7361 Rectify Church Griswold Auditorium 101 North Walnut St, Allegan hopkinscommunitychurch.net Merson Church 247 N. Main St., Allegan 401 Hubbard St., Allegan Bravo Community Church Office: 673-2254 3313 102nd Ave., Gobles, MI 616-218-1556 (269) 650-3933 Todd Viening 5587 113th Ave., Fennville Hopkins United Pastor Alan Carson Pastor Sarah Lindstrom Sunday Worship 10am Pastor Mark Douglas Faith Baptist Church Methodist Church Office: 673-5274 www.thepathofallegan.org 616-886-1214 2846 125th Ave., Allegan 322 N. Maple St., Hopkins www.mersonchurch.org Refreshing John Looman, Pastor (269) 793-7323 Springs Ministries Trowbridge Burnips United Methodist 673-5040 1-888-354-3272 Pastor Andrew Phillips Montage Ministries 201 Briggs St., Allegan Community Church 4241 30th, Burnips “A Community in Worship” 616-510-7416 355 26th Street, Otsego Craig VanBeek, Pastor Fennville Horseshoe Community Griswold Auditorium Pastor Adrian Hall Greg Carlson, Interim Pastor 616-896-8410 Assembly of God Bible Church Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm Church: 673-5502 5897 124th Ave. 4950 104th Avenue, Grand Junction Restoration Christian Chicora Country Chapel Fennville, MI 49408 269-521-4580 • Monterey Center Community The River Flows with 4399 108th Ave., Allegan P.O. Box 571 Pastor Don Miller United Methodist Church The MAC • 728 River St. Hope and Healing Pastor Herb Curry 269-561-2683 3022 130th Ave. 269-567-8330 1652 M-40 North, Allegan Phone: 521-7657 mobile: 269-686-6831 Immanuel Lutheran Monterey Center, 49328 Pastor Austin Kreutz Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Church Craig VanBeek, Pastor Fennville United 631 Grand Street, Allegan 793-7288 River of Life Church Watson Bible Church Methodist Church Church: 673-3335 605 W. Allegan, Otsego 1626 116th St., Otsego 5849 124th St., Fennville Pastor Dan Ward Mt. Calvary M.B. Church 269-672-9904 Pastor Tim Farley 672-2166 269-561-5048 5425 105th Ave., Pullman www.alleganchurch.com Worship 11:00 a.m. Immanuel Reformed Pastor Everett Belue Douglas Tipken, Pastor Church 269-382-3405 Riverside Chapel www.fennvilleumc.org 500 E. Main St., Fennville 4242 Blue Star Hwy., Holland (616) 335-6230 New Hope Baptist 269-561-2686 First Presbyterian Pastor Ralph Houston Church Pastor Rick Jones Church 2011 Lincoln Road (M-40 N) 200 Cutler Street, Allegan InTents Life Ministry Pastor Tadd Butler Seventh Day Adventist Church: 673-4631 245 Court St., Otsego, MI 673-1938 Church www.fpcallegan.org Service: Sunday 10:00am 229 Cutler Street, Allegan Rev. Kathlyn Nealand Leigh Larson - 269-290-4363 Northbridge Church Alex Rybachek, Pastor www.intentslifeministry.com 8824 Douglas, Kalamazoo Church: 673-3284 First Baptist Church 269-385-4378 • 1290 32nd St., Allegan Johnson Temple www.northbridge.cc Shelbyville United Service at 10:30am Church of God in Christ Methodist Church Pastors Nathan Smith & 3299 Academy Street, Allegan 938 124th Ave., Shelbyville Brendon Bayley Rev. Jeremiah Johnson Sr. 672-7097 - Church office www.fbcallegan.com Phone: 673-8590—673-3007 Rev. Corey Simon