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By Jason Wesseldyk and longtime community Sports Editor member Nancy Boettcher, who enlisted the help of an For the past few years, “army of volunteers.” children have been able to “More than 100 visit one of the six Little individuals have been Library locations in the involved in knitting the hats Otsego area to pick out and mittens, with many of books to borrow for free. them continuing to help, With winter—and the including several from the colder weather that comes Otsego Congregational with it—drawer ever closer, Church,” Watson said. there is now another reason “The yarn is donated and to make the trip to one of they often donate the hats the Little Libraries. and mittens to the schools. Otsego elementary But we thought placing literacy coach Gina Watson them in the Little Libraries has partnered with Brenda’s would be another avenue to Mitten Mission to provide take in getting them into the knitted hats and mittens in hands and onto the hands of addition to books. children.” Brenda Powers started Powers’ great-grandson Brenda’s Mitten Mission Navene Town—a three decades ago as a sixth grader at Otsego service to children in the Elementary School—is Otsego area and throughout among those who have Allegan County. Since her continued Powers’ legacy. passing, dozens of people “Thirty years ago my have continued her mission. great-grandmother started Watson was one of the giving away the hats and many people who have mittens and this year we been inspired by Powers’ have a free scoopie token generosity and giving spirit. (from Culver’s) with the “Brenda and I served hats and mittens,” Town together with mission work said. “The sizes are on the through the Otsego United back of the bag.” Methodist Church for many The Little Libraries— Otsego literacy coach Gina Watson (right) and Otsego Middle School student Navene Town show off the books and hats/ years,” Watson said. “She which are out-of-use mittens available at the Little Libraries around the community. (Photo provided) had a servant’s heart and newspaper boxes that always stepped up to help have been fashioned to around Otsego: Alamo Lombardini Mobile Home Watson first heard about transitioning from her those in need.” look like such things as Elementary, Art Garden Park, Northside Park Little Libraries through position as a first-grade Powers passed the mission robots or little houses— (downtown Otsego), and Washington Street the Allegan County teacher at Dix Street work on to her good friend are located in six places Dix Street Elementary, Elementary. United Way. And upon n see Libraries, Page A12 Plainwell City Council to consider ordinance By John Raffel associated with the van- The council was also the council was told, which council recently voted to costs for a new loader. The Correspondent dalism. The board voted told there’s a small price equates to approximately enter into a contract with city uses 1998 John Deere to confirm the emergency increase for the annual $27,160 per year. Evoqua Water Technolo- loader to remove loose PLAINWELL — The purchases for water tower chemical purchase of Cal- The costs are includ- gies for chemical purchas- leaves and snow from city Plainwell City Council cleaning with H2O Towers cium Nitrate, which is nec- ed in the budget and the es for the water revenue streets and parking lots. was scheduled at a meeting LLC for $17,500 and for essary to reduce odors at city invoices an outside process estimated at The current load may need this week to consider an an intrusion alarm from the Wastewater Treatment customer for their share $27,160. large repairs, causing ma- ordinance modifying the Perceptive Controls for Plant. The current year of this chemical as part of Wilson reported the jor service interruptions, city’s delineation of the $1,679. price is $3.10 per gallon, the plant’s operation. The city’s work in investigating Wilson indicated. flood hazard overlay zone and the excavation removal and filling of land. Otsego boys place third at cross state finals, girls place fifth The Council was also to consider bids received for The Otsego cross country a lift station and plant tank teams continued their cleaning. tradition of success at the In a previous meeting, Division 2 state finals. City Manager Erik Wilson Competing at Michigan reported about vandalism at International Speedway on the Mill demolition site and Friday, Nov. 6, the Otsego at the Kenyon Park Water boys’ team secured a third- Tower. place finish behind state Wilson said he authorized champion Fremont and St. emergency purchases for John’s. The Otsego girls power washing the water (seen below, photo by Gary towers to remove graffiti, Shook) placed fifth. security system upgrades This marks the second and intrusion alarms. The straight season in which council should consider both teams have placed in confirming those emergen- the top five at the state finals. cy purchases, he added. The boys were runner-up to Wilson also brought Fremont last season, while up possible insurance or the girls placed third. restitution from other costs Colin Mulder (at left) repeated as an All-State performer on the boys’ side, crossing the finish line in INDEX fourth place. Nick Cockerel ...... B11 (at right) joined him in Classifieds earning All-State honors Crossword ...... B10 with a 20th-place showing. .... B10 And while Plainwell For The Record didn’t qualify for the state Obituaries ...... A5 finals as a team, the Trojans ...... A6 were represented as Eli Viewpoints Veen and Ethan Johnson on Community Events A8 the boys’ side joined Grace Pettit and Mackenzie Hill on Public Notices ...... A8, the girls’ side in qualifying ...... A11, A12, B11 as individuals based on their performances a week earlier Religion ...... B12 at the regional meet. Sports ...... A9 - A11 Veen earned All-State by placing 19th, while Pettit Sudoku ...... B10 was 26th to earn All-State for the second straight year. For full story, see Page A9.

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A2 n November 12, 2020 The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Andrus elected new Undersheriff comments on Allegan City mayor rash of missing persons By Gari Voss By John Raffel if they are ‘voluntarily’ is believed to have left Correspondent missing. “Spreading on foot and was last seen During the November the info by any means is wearing a grey hooded 9, 2020 meeting, the Al- ALLEGAN – Allegan definitely helpful.” sweatshirt, denim jeans, legan City Council were County has had its share In the most recent black shoes and a black apprised of the financial of missing person reports incident reported by the hat with lime green state of the City, and in recent weeks, but each sheriff’s department, in lettering. Mr. Adkins has began filling the advisory time the person has been late October, the Allegan several tattoos including boards and commissions found. County Sheriff’s office one on the right side of with councilmembers for “On most missing responded to a report of his neck, right forearm, 2021. persons, we put out press a missing person from a and the names of his two Dan Veldhuizen of Sieg- releases,” Undersheriff residential neighborhood children on each of his fried Crandall walked the Mike Larsen said. “Any in Dorr. The missing per- wrists.” councilmembers through exposure (the media) can son John Ashley Adkins But two days later, Sgt. the auditor’s report for the provide is helpful. We’ve (46) was last seen on Sat- Ken DeVries issued this City’s Fiscal Year 2020. had many occasions urday Oct. 25th around statement: John Ashley After specifics related where tips came in that 9:30 a.m. at his residence Adkins was located this to internal control, audit led to closure. The only in Dorr.” afternoon. Thank you to adjustments and other ones where we do not put According to the sher- all those who assisted in sections, Veldhuizen com- out a release are the ones iff’s report, “Mr. Adkins the search for him.” plimented the Council for that are found quickly, having a strong sinking fund, which is not true of all cities. Overall, the City is fiscally solid. Need a news format to fit your busy lifestyle? The Council voted Delora Andrus as the next mayor and Teresa Gallo- Delora Andrus WE’RE ON THE way as Mayor Pro-Tem. DPW Director as the In closing, Mayor City Council appoint- Streets Administrator for Andrus wanted to thank ments to the different the City of Allegan to re- the Allegan City Police SAME PAGE boards and commissions place Aaron Haskin who Department and the City were discussed. Each was the previous director. Clerk Chris Tapper and Whether it’s print, online councilmember will Alex Wilkening and John his team. The last week inform Mayor Andrus Cook were appointed to has posed several stress- or the e-edition! of their preferences for 3-years terms on the Zon- ful situations that these 2021. ing Board of Appeals as teams handled with the wilcoxnewspapers.com Resolution 20.30 ap- the Planning Commission highest level of profes- pointed Doug Kadzban, representatives. sionalism. Road commission making NOTICE transition to winter Due to COVID-19 and the health and safety By John Raffel few of the paving proj- sion worked on. of our staff, there will be Correspondent ects have some gravel SALEM TOWNSHIP shoulders and pavement – Ottogan Street, 30th NO DEER PROCESSING at Earl’s Meats ALLEGAN — Craig markings to do yet but Street to 26th Street. Atwood, P.E., Managing paving is completed. WAYLAND TOWN- THIS YEAR 2020. Director of the Allegan “We have most of the SHIP – 6th Street and County Road Commis- winter equipment (wing 131st Avenue. Gregorville We really appreciate your support during sion, is getting ready for plows, v boxes for salt/ Road to 4th Street. MON- the winter. sand) installed on our TEREY TOWNSHIP – this difficult time. Our retail store is open as “We’re wrapping up trucks. The remainder 34th Street, 130th Avenue projects for the year,” will be installed based on to 132nd Avenue. usual to serve you. he said. “One project the forecast. We are get- There were also two in Casco Township on ting our early fill of salt culvert replacement 71st Street will be carried this week so all our barns projects; 5685 143rd Ave. over to next year due to will be full and ready for FILLMORE TOWN- Earl’s Meats Holland, MI 49423 some county drain work winter. We’re ready when SHIP – 54th Street south 616-392-6392 not being completed. The the snow comes.” of 141st Avenue. OVERI- “Your Hometown Meat Market” 616-836-6421 Lee Township renovation Here’s a listing of re- SEL TOWNSHIP – 138th hrs. M-F 9-5, Sat 9-12, Closed Sunday project paving will be construction and renova- Avenue, 380’ east of 42nd Find us on Facebook www.earlsmeats.com completed this week. A tion projects the commis- Street.

The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise November 12, 2020 n A3 Unofficial election results for Allegan County Congratulations! The elections have end- Clerk Cathy Ptak Treasurer Barbara VanGelderen Clerk Ann McInerney ed, and it is time for those elected to work Treasurer Christine L. McKellips Trustees David Kempker Treasurer Susan Kamyszek to achieve the tasks that will meet the Trustees Robert Larsen Tom Nolan Trustees Matt Miner needs of the citizens of Allegan County. Bernard L. McLeod Martin Township Jim Stein At the County Level, voters agreed Dorr Township Supervisor Glenn Leep to raise the basic millage back to the Supervisor Jeffrey Miling Clerk Rachelle M. Smit Cities and Villages 6.91 mills which is the level prior to the Clerk Debbie Sewers Treasurer Susan Tiemeyer City of Douglas Headlee Amendment. With the additional Treasurer Myrna Marr Trustees John J. Schipper City Council Members funds, programs at the County, Township Trustees Patrick Champion Jack Sipple Patricia S. Lion and Intermediate School District levels Chandler Stanton Monterey Township Aaron Miller can be implemented. Elected official now John W. Tuinstra Supervisor Henry Reinart Neal Seabert have research to do and decisions to make. Dan Weber Clerk Megan Frank Village of Hopkins Fillmore Township Treasurer Julie DeHaan President Terry Weick County Candidates and Proposals Supervisor Ken De Weerdt Trustees Eric Commons Clerk Mike Alberda State Rep 72nd District Clerk Elaine Mokma Jerry Williams Treasurer Mary Swainston Steven Johnson Treasurer Leah Folkert Otsego Township Defeated Tabitha Kennedy Defeated Lily Cheng-Schulting Trustees Chuck Schaap Supervisor Bryan Winn Trustees Dawn Buist State Rep 80th District Robert Yonker Clerk Jen Colin Craig Osborn Mary Whiteford REP Road Repair Proposal - NO Treasurer Carrie Lunarde-Alexander Jonathon VanderWall Defeated Erik Almquist Ganges Township Trustees Karen Burns Ben Williams County Prosecuting Attorney Supervisor John Hebert Matt McPherson Commission Eric Alberda Myrene Koch REP Clerk Robin Phelps Rick Moll Dawn Buist County Sheriff Treasurer Cindy Reimink Lori Morrell Bumgart Curtis J. Channells Frank Baker Trustees Barry Gooding Safety Millage Proposal - NO Tabitha Kennedy County Clerk/Register of Deeds Richard I. Hutchins Overisel Township Jonathon VanderWall Bob Genetski Fire Protection Proposal - YES Supervisor Russell Van Dam Village of Martin County Treasurer Gun Plain Township Clerk Renee Hop President Gary Brinkhuis Sally L. Brooks REP Supervisor Michael VanDenBerg Treasurer Patty Reuschel Clerk Darcy Doezema County Drain Commissioner Clerk Martha Meert Trustees Thomas D. Flokstra Treasurer Alice Kelsey Denise M. Medemar Treasurer Annette Horton Harvey Jipping Trustee Rick Martin Defeated Mark P. Ludwig Trustees Ron Kopka Fire Protection Proposal – YES City of Otsego County Surveyor Arron Morehouse Police Protection Proposal - YES City Council Members Kevin D. Miedema REP 48,653 Jenann Pearson Salem Township Dustin McNees County Commissioners William Shannon, Jr. Supervisor James Pitsch Brent Milhiem 1st District Dean Kapenga Heath Township Clerk Betty Brower Cyndi Trobeck 2nd District Jim Storey Supervisor Ronald Jones Treasurer Ashley Brower Defeated Michael Ransbottom 3rd District Max R. Thiele Clerk Missy Harvey Trustees Donald Sebright City of Plainwell 4th District D. Mark De Young Treasurer Misti Lindholm Dan Striegle City Council Members 5th District Tom Jessup Trustees Hilda Boerman Saugatuck Township Todd Overhuel 6th District Gale J. Dugan William Harvey Supervisor Cindy Osman Lori K. Steele 7th District Rick Cain Hopkins Township Clerk Abby Bigford City of Saugatuck Supervisor Mark Evans Treasurer Jon Helmrich City Council Members Allegan County – Clerk Eric Alberda Trustees Stacey Aldrich Mark E. Bekken Tax Limitations Proposal YES Treasurer Sandra Morris Brenda Marcy Scott Dean Trustees Robert Modreske Township Park Dana Burd Lauren Stanton Many township, city and village posi- Charles Wamhoff Commissioner Laurie Goshom Ken Trester tions went uncontested, but several were Dust Control Proposal - NO Jim Preston Searing Defeated decided in close races. Most Fire and Po- Laketown Township Erica L. Baarman Angela Carrion lice Protection proposals were approved, Supervisor Linda Howell Andrew Diaz Todd Hoskins but other proposal requests were defeated. Clerk Michelle Ann Sall Trowbridge Township Barry Eastman Johnson Treasurer Gary Lee Dewey Supervisor Jeff Kaylor Jane Verplank Townships Defeated Stacey Lefevre Clerk Steven K. Angle City of Wayland Allegan Township Trustees James B. Delaney Treasurer Cindi Kurtz Mayor Tim Bala Supervisor Stephen Schulz James K. Johnson Trustees Tony R. Emmons, Jr. Defeated Tracy Bivins Clerk Brande Gillies Township Park Ellen Fitch Mark A. Haveman City Council Members Treasurer Jane A. Waanders Commissioner Richard Becker Valley Township Abe Garcia Trustees Earl D. Mike Bender Thomas Shuff Supervisor Ron Remington Joe Kramer Jim Connell Kathleen Dearborn Defeated Greg Nawrocki Norman L. Taylor Casco Township Fire Department Proposal - YES Clerk Brandee Ellis Defeated Timothy Rose Supervisor Allan Overhiser Lee Township Treasurer Christi A. Foster Clerk Cheryl Brenner Supervisor Scott Owen Trustees Timothy Batchelor Boards of Education Treasurer Kenny Clevenger Clerk Heather Friel Michael L. Krcatovich Several schools districts were determined Defeated Kelly Hecker Treasurer Jessie M. Lowery Fire Protection Proposal – YES by close races. Several districts had Write Trustees Dan Fleming Trustees Lisa Galdikas Road Improvement Proposal - YES In candidates. The official results are still Paul Macyauski Ann Hatfield Watson Township being tallied. Defeated Judith Graff Leighton Township Supervisor Kevin Travis Allegan Public Schools Cheshire Township Supervisor Steve Wolbring Defeated Helen Goyings Christopher Hodge Supervisor Steve Revor Clerk Rachel Fennema Clerk Kelli Morris Mary Cone Kasprzyk Clerk Donna Hetzel Treasurer Jacquelynn Bultsma Treasurer Stephanie Caulder Vicki Knuckles Defeated Robin LaDuke Trustees Brian Bonnema Defeated Susan Jones Defeated Mary A. Colborn Treasurer Ron Hale John Hooker Trustees Michelle Harris Fennville Public Schools Trustees Ken Horton Road Millage Proposal - NO Jack Carl Wood Board Tobias Hutchins Raymond Moored Manlius Township Defeated Candy Anderson Juliet Michele Clyde Township Supervisor Lowell Winne, Jr. Wayland Township Write In results pending Supervisor Tommie Giles Clerk Kathy Lubbers Supervisor Roger VanVolkinburg n see Elections, Page A6

A4 n November 12, 2020 The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Smashing Old Pumpkins By G C Stoppel able, and a number of wild pile. The reason to remove animals will eat them. It the seeds, perhaps to feed With Halloween now well is generally best, and a them to the birds and small- behind us, one question lot more fun, to smash the er critters, is that some of remains: What do we do pumpkin into a few pieces. the seeds will germinate and with old pumpkins and jack Broken ones give easier grow in one’s garden the o lanterns? For an individ- access to the food - the following year. ual or business with one or seeds and the ‘flesh’ of the Pumpkin in a compost pile two decorative pumpkins it vegetable. is considered “green” or wet is not a serious challenge. Of all the domesticated (much like grass clippings) For a large number of un- animals raised in this area, that are necessary to get the sold pumpkins, it is a more none like raw pumpkin more “brown” or dry material onerous task. One obvious than sheep. Not only is it percolating. The news gets answer is to throw them a source of good nutrition, even better. There are few into the garbage can - the but also a natural medicinal ingredients in a compost pile original form of pumpkin wormer. Most farmers who that the little red worms love chucking. However, many raise sheep are delighted to as much as pumpkin and people believe there has to connect up with pumpkin coffee grounds. In return be something more envi- purveyors. they return what is best de- ronmentally beneficial and A third method to get rid scribe in a family newspaper friendly than sending “Jack” of old pumpkins is to cut as “worm casings” that add off to the landfill. them into smaller pieces, nutrients to the garden. The good news is that scrap away the seeds, and pumpkins are biodegrad- add the pieces to a compost Veteran Bekken to head new city council to select a one member 4.3, the second Monday is over, it is time for us did not seek office that By Scott Sullivan following the election to come together,” Bek- year; plus Barry Johnson Editor mayor and another mayor Saugatuck’s new city pro-tem. As such, Lauren Stan- ken said. He succeeds and Verplank, defeated council will be led by its Each position requires ton and Scott Dean are Ken Trester, the other Nov. 3 — who are or will longest-serving member. an affirmative vote by at due to be sworn in at city incumbent re-elected last be departing. Mark Bekken, a 38-year least a 4- of 7-member hall by Nov. 16, then will week. Also recently gone are incumbent re-elected majority. The two chosen take their seats for the Lewis, first elected last 13-year city clerk Mon- Nov. 3, was chosen assume those seats to Nov. 19 council work- year, praised Bekken and ica Nagel, who departed mayor and Garnet Lewis conduct the remainder of shop and meeting Nov. concurred with his call for a new job last June mayor pro-tem Monday the meeting. 23. for council to come to- and was replaced by Erin by the current council, Newly-elected mem- Bekken, a mayor be- gether. She was approved Wilkinson in August, and which includes two out- bers, should there be any fore, was nominated by a 6-1 vote, with out- 14-year manager Kirk going members. — in the last two years by second-year council going member Jane Ver- Harrier, who resigned City Charter Section there, atypically, have member Lewis. Hewas plank dissenting. effective Oct. 1. 4.12 calls for council at been four — take their approved by a unanimous The new council will Karen Homan is serv- 7-0 vote. preside over a time of ing as interim manager its first meeting following seats, per Charter Section each regular city election Mark Bekken The Saugatuck Harbor change wherein four until the new council can Insurance owner and life- longtime council mem- select a permanent re- time city resident said he bers — Jeff Spangler, placement. Saugatuck schools seek mascot ideas did not seek the seat but who resigned in 2019 had acceded to peers’ re- when he moved to Cal- By Scott Sullivan press release Monday, that and community members quest. “Now the election ifornia; Bill Hess, who Staff Writer will “inspire our students has been assembled to see and community, and por- through the process. They The Saugatuck Public tray strength. will work with a larger 900 Dix St, Otsego Schools Board of Educa- “The new mascot will not advisory group to gather, 269-694-1810 tion invites the community reference any groups of peo- research and evaluate sub- to submit recommenda- ple or specific cultures,” the missions, then provide a 428 Water St, Allegan tions for a new district release says. final recommendation to 269-673-6634 mascot through Sunday, The schools’ current the board for an early 2021 Nov. 22. orange and blue colors as adoptions vote. The board, which Aug. well as the block “S” will A professional graphic Income Tax Payroll 17 retired the schools’ remain as part of their design will be employed accounTIng longtime Indian team visual identity, the board and implementation of the PreParaTIon & Payroll name and mascot in lieu of went on. new mascot will follow & PlannIng • Accounting Taxes Native Americans finding Mascot ideas may be afterward. It and branding Services it degrading and offensive, submitted via an online will be in place for the • Individual Form 1040 • Bill Paying Services • Payroll preparation is seeking a new one that form found at http://bit.ly/ start of the 2021-2022 • Corporate Forms • Experienced with • Monthly, quarterly, “will be locally relevant, SPSmascot. Multiple ideas school year, the release 1120 and 1120S ◦ QuickBooks and annual payroll tax relatable to both current are welcome by simply says. QuickBooks Online students and alumni, and repeating the survey pro- For more information, • Partnership Form ◦ reporting will portray a positive, up- cess. Submissions may be contact spsboard@sau- 1065 ◦ Sage 50 • Preparation of lifting image. anonymous. gatuckps.com. • Fiduciary Forms • Financial Statement ◦ W-2s ◦ 1099s “This mascot will tell a A committee of students, 1041, 990, and 709 Preparation ◦ Sales tax reporting story,” said the board in a parents, alumni, faculty

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OBITUARIES William Francis Abraham, 81 Carolyn “Sue” Zwiers, 74 William Francis Abra- William (Sharon) were Carolyn “Sue” Zwiers, Emily Mattison, and David ham, 81, of Frostproof, the proprietors of the 74, of Fennville, passed Zwiers, Jr.; great grandchil- FL (formerly Gobles, MI) Richardson’s Trailer Park away Monday, November dren – Jayden and Landon passed away unexpectedly (Duck Lake, Gobles) for 2, 2020 at Rest Haven Zwiers, Astor and Axel Tuesday, September 22 at many years and had made Care Center in Holland. Luna. his home. everlasting friendships She was born June 3, 1946 Visitation will be held William was born Sep- throughout those years at to Wilbert and Wanda from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM tember 8, 1939 in Kalama- the park. (McFadden) Johnson in on Sunday, November zoo, MI to William T. and On September 9, 1961 Missouri. She married 8, 2020 at the Filbrandt Genevieve R. (Theobald) William married Sharon Edward Zwiers on May Family Funeral Home Abraham. (Richardson) who survives. 29, 1965 in Benton Harbor. in South Haven. Funeral William had a love for He is also survived by his They shared 48 years services will follow the classic cars and hot rods brother John Abraham in marriage. Sue was a visitation at 2:00 PM. Sue and spent a lot of time (FL), daughters Kimberly devoted wife, mother, and will be laid to rest at Fen- tinkering and attending (Tony) Saucedo (Plainwell) grandmother who enjoyed nville Cemetery. Kindly numerous car show events. and Kelly (Dan) Ciolk spending her time with her share your thoughts and He loved the Hot Rod and William Francis Abraham (Hudsonville), several grandchildren. Sue was an Carolyn “Sue” Zwiers memories on the family’s Street Car Nationals in Ka- grandchildren, great-grand- avid reader. online guestbook at www. lamazoo. He made many member of the Allegan children, nieces, nephews, She is preceded in death ers all of Grand Junction; FilbrandtFFH.com. friends attending these, County Snowmobile Club and dear friends Dennis by her husband. siblings – Betty Synder of The family is being several of which he kept and served as President Mackling, Chuck and Sue is survived by her Kentucky and Joe Johnson helped by the Filbrandt in contact with (Dave and and Vice President of the Helen Setter and Connie children – Lisa Mattison, of Florida; grandchil- Family Funeral Home of Terry) over the years. Wil- board for several years. He Koverman. Dave and Michael Zwi- dren – Andrew (Debbie) South Haven, 637-0333. liam enjoyed meeting with enjoyed grooming the trails William was preceded Zwiers, Amanda Zwiers, his friends (Them Misfits and teaching snowmobile in death by his daughter Car Club) at Deano’s in safety classes along with Christine (Quigley) and Roy Adrin Hoggard I, 76 Allegan/Plainwell. He also serving many functions of sister Donna (Abnet). Per the club. enjoyed boating, water ski- his wishes, cremation has Roy Adrin Hoggard I His son Clarence Simon (Scotty) Clark, Lynette ing and loved performing William had retired from taken place and a memorial General Motors (Kalam- Born March 8th, 1944 - Hoggard, His brother Oslund, Nancy Jensen, karaoke at “The Crooked is being planned to honor October 5th, 2020 James Hoggard, Sisters, Charles Newhouse, Her- Bass” (FL). azoo) and was a proud William at one of the local member of the UAW. Passed away October Erma Braden, Robbie Dor- schel I (Shana) Newhouse, William was an original car show events next year. 5th, 2020 peacefully at his don, Charlotte Jewson. ln- 24 Grandchildren, 17 Great Fennville home with his laws Chester and Norene Grandchildren; family. Gaskins. His brothers Robert He was a Navy Veteran, Survived by his Children, (Chris) Hoggard, Dennis Married to Mollie Gaskins Tina Bigger, Donna Crews, Hoggard, David Hoggard, Robert D. Guerrant, 65 Hoggard. He was preceded Ricky and Bobbi Nacke, Sisters Deb Scurio, Francis in death by his parents, Stephanie (Floyd) Bry- Martin, And Many Nieces Robert D. Guerrant and Abby, Austin and Jessi- Clarence ond Ella Hog- ant, Roy Adrin Hoggard and Nephews. May 10, 1955- October ca Wright with Miai and gard, ll, Lesley Griffin, Lenore 29, 2020 Ryleigh, Logan and Ashley Bob passed away at the Baillinger with Kayden and Battle Creek Veterans Montana, Cassie Ballinger Nathan H. Burrell, 33 Community Living Center with Hunter Alofs. following complications His loyal and faithful dog Nathan H. Burrell, age Tamara Claxton, brothers from a stroke. Bob was “Jack”, longtime friends 33, went home to be with Robert Holden, Garrett born and raised in Allegan, from the Trowbridge the Lord October 31, 2020. Burrell, Connor Burrell, the son of the late Robert Township Gun Club. He proudly served sister Chelsey Walker, wife and Norma (Miller) Guer- Special thanks to Pete his country being in the Jordan Burrell, as well as rant. He was married to Hammond and Barbie Hill Marines, followed by the many other family mem- Becky Benson for 35 years. who helped during Bob’s Army National Guards. bers. Bob was an avid sportsman journey. He created his business There will be a service who loved to hunt and fish. A celebration of Life will with Noel Christine called on November 15 at 2 pm Teaching his children and be held in the Springtime at American Hero Builders for family and close friends grandchildren to fish and Hays, Jennifer Atwood, Pike Lake. Burial with Mil- with a huge heart that at Hopkins Community swim at Pike Lake was one Eric Ballinger. A sister Pa- itary Honors will be at Fort always wanted to help Church 2142 128th Ave of his favorite pastimes. He mella Guerrant. Grandchil- Custer National Cemetery others by using his talents Hopkins MI 49328 was Navy Veteran. dren Courtney and Robert at a later date. to make this world a better He is survived by his Watkins with Leyton, Watch ur Bobber place. He done the show 60 wife Becky, children Brian Sawyer and Kinsley, Jeff days in wanting to help the Guerrant with Courtney and Ally Wright with Max system to be better. Nathan Nathan H. Burrell loved hunting, his family and helping others. Survived by his father Kelly Burrell, his mother Mary Anna Strickfaden, 67 Mary Anna Strick- (Tim Green), Katie (Amy) to Wings of Hope Hospice, faden, age 67 of Burnips, Strickfaden, Andrew Allegan. In lieu of flowers, passed away peacefully Strickfaden, Sam (Kayla) donations may be made to at her home, surrounded Schulz, and her very best Martin Football (checks by the love of her family friend Roberta (Kelly) payable to Martin Public and friends. Mary loved Beckers. Mary rejoins Schools; memo line Martin watching her grandchildren those who passed before Football; 1556 Chalmers JR, Cameron, and Carson her including her one true St., Martin, MI 49070) or Cameruci and Hadley and love, John Strickfaden; Allegan County 4-H (make Gunner Strickfaden in parents Doris and An- checks payable to An- everything they did, and drew Mays; sister, Andrea drew Strickfaden; memo could be found at the field Schulz; and several broth- line Allegan County 4H; or gym or wherever they ers- and sisters-in-law. 3067 44th St., Hamilton, needed her to be. Mary The family will be MI 49419). The family enjoyed crafting, watching celebrating Mary’s life welcomes memories and sports on TV, and collect- with a private graveside messages in their guest ing treasures. Mary leaves Mary Anna Strickfaden service and would like to book online at kubiakcook- behind Angie Cameruci express unlimited gratitude dorr.com. Public enjoys fruits Nichols Center’s work By G.C. Stoppel Wheeler spoke of the ben- Correspondent efits of a half-century-old Between Sau- U.S. Department of Agri- gatuck-Douglas and Fen- culture IR-4 project which nville on M-89 is a low makes possible regulatory white building many res- approval of sustainable pest idents have driven by but management. IT’S YOUR WORLD. not visited. It is the Trevor Facilities such as the READ ALL ABOUT IT Nichols Center study and Nichols Research Center, a YOUR WAY. part of the Michigan State promote safe farming prac- University system. tices through their labora- From home delivery to Center employee Celeste tory and field trials. It is a electronic subscriptions Wheeler, who holds an M.S. long-term, expensive proj- or breaking news on our degree in entomology, works ect. Ultimately, local fruit website, we keep you in the there with other researchers, It almost led to the birds’ be passed on to other small growers and consumers are know and on the go. plus interns and students extinction. animals and birds. beneficiaries. wilcoxnewspapers.com working on master or doc- Leopold pointed out myth An important part of the toral degrees. She explores and fear had almost deci- Center’s work is educating the challenges of beneficial mated north country gray local fruit growers and and harmful insects in our timber wolves needed to the public about insect area. keep deer, elk and moose pests, diseases and how to “Because this is primarily populations there in check. mitigate them safely. The a fruit-growing region,” Some pesticides sold public benefits in return by said Wheeler, “we focus on over the counter and used having an ample supply insects that could decimate by home gardeners are of safe fruit at reasonable a crop in a very short time.” also dangerous, Wheeler prices. This past year, as an went on, due to unintended With new crops plus example, stink bugs were side effects on non-target more-potent insecticides found for the first time ever insects. When they get into being introduced to the in West Virginia orchards. an insect’s system, they can area, work done here has On the other side of the national significance. country are “Killer hornets” which can destroy honey- bee colonies in short order. Half a century ago the simple solution to harmful insects (and most other liv- ing things) was application of DDT. Rachel Carson in her book “Silent Spring,” Alpo Leopold with his “Sand County Almanac” and many others pointed out to Americans that can easily do far more harm than good via ignorance. Carson showed DDT used to kill mosquitoes and houseflies also weakens shells of bald eagles until they cannot support the weight of nesting parents.

A6 n November 12, 2020 Viewpoints The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise A game show host like none other, passes

A game show host like none other, passes A great man left us Sun- day, and I’m not referring to Donald Trump. Rather, another television host of 38 years finally succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Alex Trebek, host of Jeopardy passed at age 80. Trebek and Jeopardy was must see television in my household. No I didn’t watch every night, but many nights. During James Holzhauer record-breaking run last year, I was in front MIKE’S of that wide screen every night. It was compelling MUSINGS and it has always been a challenge to match wits M IKE W ILCOX against the actual contes- n P UBLISHER n tants. But enough about Jeop- ardy. Let’s talk about the be missed by us all.” show’s host, Trebek. The “Just gutted,” added Brad last year or so we were Rutter, widely regarded as made aware of Trebek’s the third best player ever cancer. Mightily he carried on Jeopardy. “There will on, hosting the show to never be another like him.” the very end- his last show I had always thought Tre- was only a week and a half bek was a personable guy, ago. but when he announced he Life as Performance Of all the game show had cancer, and coura- hosts that have come and geously continued to work “At this time of the year start on all of this is sim- dropped into the slot of a gone Trebek and Wheel of the show despite how he it is more than usually de- ple: This year, primarily Red Kettle, a few gifts for Fortune’s Pat Sajak have felt, he really earned my sirable to make some small because of the pandemic the Toys for Tots box, a been on our television respect. He could have provision for the poor and its effect on the econ- little generosity via your screens for decade after retired, and lived off his and penniless who suffer omy, the needs have never church or other organiza- four decades of earnings, greatly from the cold. been greater. Many people tion is what is needed. On decade. Trebek was the Many thousands are in who have been pushed its own, it might not seem perfect host for Jeopar- but like they say, “the show must go on,” and want of common neces- out of work have watched like much, but when com- dy- a rare combination of saries ; many hundreds of as their savings dwindled bined with others, it makes sophisticated class and Trebek wasn’t going to use terminal cancer as an thousands are in want of away, some of their un- a world of difference to a self-deprecating humor. common comfort.” employment benefits have child or family. He made his guests feel excuse to quit. Those, of course, are come to an end, and the The other day I was comfortable, as well as Many in show business the words of the “Char- eviction moratorium ex- talking with a waitress at those of us in the audience. go awry, but the French itable Men” in Charles pires at the end of Decem- one of my favorite cafes. He transcended the game Canadian Trebek was a Dickens’ A Christmas ber unless it is renewed by She said, “You know show. People watched be- stalwart in the industry. I Carol, who have stopped the government. School who’s the most generous cause of him, not necessar- can’t say I have run across by Scrooge’s office to ask breakfast and lunch when it comes to tipping. ily the game. anyone who had an unkind for a donation to help the programs are sometimes G C ORWIN Single mothers. They word for Trebek. He is a Ken Jennings, the 74- poor. Scrooge gives them sporadic despite the best S TOPPEL know people who work in time, all-time Jeopardy legend, an icon, and his the bum’s rush out the efforts of the schools. restaurants aren’t getting champion said, “Alex run of 38 years will likely door. Parents have long gone big pay, and they know never be duplicated. Halloween was barely out of their way to protect can have something under what it’s like. Maybe some wasn’t just the best ever at the tree. what he did. He was also Jeopardy certainly won’t over, we were still being and shelter their children of them were waitresses be the same without him at bombarded by political from the harsher realities It isn’t that they want a when they were younger, a lovely and deeply decent hand-out. But like every- man. I am grateful for the helm. His replacement mass-mailings, being of life. They want their so they really know. And will have mighty large asked to contribute to a children to experience one else in life, there are they never forget it, so they every minute I got to spend times they truly appreciate shoes to fill. Will the new political party, and the first childhood as long as pos- leave a good tip.” with him.” of the Christmas donation sible before they see how an extended hand stretched If ever you had a rough “Alex was a legend of host be able to retain the out to them. And at this audience that always tuned requests cross our horizon. rough it can be. They’ll Christmas in the past, and American television who Several local businesses skimp on their own meals time of the year, if there things are a bit better this will never be forgotten or in to Trebek? Will he have is anything we can do to the same trivia knowledge have the Marine Corp Toys or delay buying clothes year, then you understand replaced,” noted James for Tots collection boxes. they need, just so they can make the holidays a bit what she was saying. Holzhauer, who had an and humor that Trebek In the larger cities the Sal- take care of their sons and better and brighter for oth- Maybe this is the year to incredible winning streak brought to the table? Most vation Army kettles, some daughters. They’ll say that ers, then that’s the thing we return the favor and make last year, only to fall a few likely not, but then who with bell-ringers, will be they really don’t want or ought to be doing. Simple someone’s Christmas a bit games short of Jennings. would? As Jennings said, out in force. need anything for Christ- as that. better. His courageous fight “he was the best ever.” I The reason for this early mas, just so their children Our spare change against cancer was an certainly would comply. inspiration for us all. In a Here’s to you, Alex. May time when the country is your trivia questions stump LETTERS TO THE EDITOR deeply divided, Alex will many in heaven. Thank you, Plainwell Department of Public Works Employees! Dear Editor: done like clockwork. And finally, I we have in our city the flowers were I have lived in Plainwell several am so pleased that our city crew has planted and taken care of just like a years and am so impressed with the the streets clear of snow before most “normal” year. The parks and bath- services our city offers it residents. go to work in the morning! That is rooms were cleaned and taken care of Again, this fall, I am able to rake my amazing and I think shows a solid every week. The grass was moved and leaves to the curb and with-in 24-48 work ethic and their dedication to our trimmer with careful love and atten- Shopping in town helps local shops, cafes and hours they are picked up by our city community. tion. My goal for sending this edito- restaurants, and the business owners who make them workers. Each month on the first It’s been a tough year for all our rial in is to simply say …. Thank you Monday any brush and bagged leaves city workers as they try to provide the and well done. unique! When you or grass that I need hauled away is community. Because of the great team Lois Heuchert shop local the whole community benefits. Now it’s time to take care of the planet Dear Editor: water. It affects crops, communities jobs. I hope that our representatives The U.S. just wrapped up one of and our great state so much. In ad- Fred Upton, Gary Peters, and Debbie the most contentious elections in its dition to rejoining the Paris Climate Stabenow also support it. 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The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise November 12, 2020 n A7 Small Business Saturday asks us to shop local By G C Stoppel is frightening to many customers. Shop Small This year is the tenth Saturdays alleviates the anniversary of the Shop spiked anxiety of being Small Saturdays concept. with large crowds. It began as a response to There is one good the big box stores holding thing that has come out their Black Friday sales of the seven-plus months on Thanksgiving night of the pandemic. Very and the early hours of quickly merchants began the next day. American to step up and utilize their Express, credited for social media presence. creating the concept, was During the close down beginning to expand its during the late winter market into the smaller and spring when they retail stores and wanted could not serve custom- to do something to sup- ers, some of them began port what they described curbside service, and as “the backbone of the nearly all of them began American economy. promoting their business The marketing scheme on line. By now most of worked well. Instead them have it down to a of standing in long lines fine art. while waiting for the Customers can doors to open, or partic- browse on line, find gifts ipating in the stampede the local economies. By retail businesses across do the children. the formats might change. for others and purchase through the big box chain 2013, consumers spent the country, and employ According to Tim “Right now we’re looking them. They can be picked five and a half billion forty-seven percent of Perrigo of the Allegan at the traditional parade stores, people could have - up at the curb, or in the personal service in dollars in small stores. all private sector em Chamber of Commerce, on the first Friday of some instances deliv- In 2015, the figure had ployees. Money spent not much publicity has December, but it might be independent shops. - ered. Many merchants Shop Small Satur- risen to over sixteen in a local small store is yet arrived from Amer done differently.” also have a link to ‘Santa days gained immediate billion dollars. In 2017, money invested in the ican Express, but the The pandemic of this Wish List’ - as in “Santa, traction, and the fol- it was estimated that community. Part of that scheme will continue this year makes Shop Small I wish you would bring lowing year, 2011, the seventy-three percent of money circulates back year, and it is important. Saturdays even more me….” Others have their Americans bought from to community organi- “Our local merchants will appealing. The specter of US Senate approved a - own creative methods. resolution of support. small stores. zations, charities, and be participating.” standing outside in poten - All of this is import- churches. Everyone He went on to ex- tially filthy weather for Although the initial nov - - elty has diminished, it is ant because the small benefits. More immedi plain that some of the tra hours in long lines with still an important facet of businesses make up ately - you and your next dition downtown events others, then crowding ninety-nine per cent of all door neighbor benefit; so will be taking place, but into the big box stores, Wings of Hope or Wings Home- from 2 comes quality care

By Gari Voss care.” These profession- of Hope is contracted to als often go into private run the Wings Home. I Allegan County bene- homes to guide palliative am the Executive Direc- fits from two valued care care for patients. tor of Wings of Hope and organizations. Wings of Executive Director The- the Director of the Wings Hope Hospice and Palli- resa Lynn shared, “Wings Home.” ative Care was organized of Hope was founded in These two programs in 1983. Wings Home 1983 by a brave group have touched the lives opened in 2010. Both of forward-thinking of many over the last 37 provide compassionate volunteers. At that time, years. Thanks to the gen- end-or-life care to pa- the concept of ‘hospice’ erosity of organizations tients and their families. was only 10 years old such as the United Way, Each has a place in the in this country, and the Perrigo and The Alle- end-of-life cycle. Wings topic of death was even gan County Community of Hope and Wings Home more avoided than it is Foundation basic needs are often confused, but today. I can only imagine have been met. But, it has they are two separate the obstacles they had been the monetary and organizations focused on to overcome to establish volunteer donations from giving the appropriate the agency that is now groups and organizations care at an extremely vul- Wings of Hope Hospice throughout the commu- nerable time of life. and Palliative Care. We nity that have made the Wings of Hope Hospice are very proud of our 37 organization that is sepa- own home. It is because Allegan, she has guided difference to patients and has been serving Allegan years of service to the rate from Wings of Hope of volunteer power that the organization from their families through the and Van Buren Counties, community and of the Hospice & Palliative the Wings Home is able their original Journeys last years, months and and surrounding commu- visionary trailblazers who Care. It has its own board to offer care at no cost to programs into Journeys days of life. nities such as Kalamazoo, came before us!” of directors and its own the patient.” Advanced. Because of As shared online, Grand Rapids and Hol- Celebrating its 10th staff and volunteers. The Though the two care her passion and dedica- “These separate organiza- land. The guidance given year, the Wings Home Wings Home relies solely organization have their tion, Wings of Hope has tions provide dignity and by a team of professionals is a four bedroom home on community support, own board of directors, flourished. comfort for the dying and “enables family members that cares for terminally and the community has they share the leadership In addition to being the support for their loved to surround their loved ill patients who have been very generous. Vol- talents of Theresa Lynn, Executive Director of ones, as well as a com- ones with love, time, received assistance from unteer caregivers and PhD. Lynn has worked Wings of Hope, Lynn is plete continuum of care comfort, and dignity in Wings of Hope Hospice. staff provide the type of in hospice programs of also the director of Wings in the most appropriate the face of life-limiting Lynn shared, “The Wings 24-hour care a family various sizes, but enjoys Home. “The Wings Home setting for the patient and illnesses and end of life Home is a non-profit would provide if the the small, more person- serves only Wings of family.” patient was in his or her al programs. While in Hope patients, and Wings Allegan County

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A8 n November 12, 2020 Community Events The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise

EVENTS EVENTS ADDITIONAL **Due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers, some Thursday, November 19, 2020, 4 pm: INFORMATION events may be cancelled or postponed. Death Café (Virtual Event) Wings of Hope Hospice invites you to join a lively Fall Gather Up: October 3, - November 29, The Allegan Public Library is now open after being conversation. Grab your favorite drink and join from 2020 closed in response to an employee testing positive for your own home. To join the discussion facilitated by City of Allegan residents may place leaves at COVID-19. Theresa Lynn, PhD, contact Wings at (269) 686-8659 the street edge for pick up. Place piles within 3 or [email protected] for Zoom instruc- feet of the street edge can occur ONLY during this Schaendorf Brewing Company is now open tions. time frame – NOT near utility poles, guy wires, Wednesdays – Sundays for lunch and dinner. hydrants, mailboxes, storm drains or other obstruc- Saturday, November 28, 2020: tions. Brush will not be picked up during the Fall Until November 29, 2020: Small Business Saturday Gather Up. Allegan Fall Leaf Gather Up Watch for specials offered by small businesses in Year-Round Yard Waste Drop Off Place leaves at the street edge within 3 feet of the Allegan County. City of Allegan residents may drop off yard waste street edge ONLY during this time frame – NOT near bags and brush throughout the year at the Public utility poles, guy wires, hydrants, mailboxes, storm Works facility at 691 Airway Drive, 24 hours a day, drains or other obstructions. Brush will not be picked ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES seven days a week. Yard waste bags must be paper up during the Fall Gather Up. bags and only contain grass, leaves, and other The Cub Closet at Allegan High School. foliage which will decompose in compost piles. Until November 28, 2020: Students and families may access free food, clothing, Brush cut by the property owner, fallen limbs, Win a Basket during Small Business Saturday hygiene products, and school supplies. Students can branches, and Christmas trees may be dropped off Class Act Salon, 890 Marshall Street, Allegan contact their guidance counselor or Mrs. Feffer at 269- for chipping. Branches must not exceed 4 inches in Free tickets to win a basket with $250 in products can 673-7002 if they would like to visit. We are a school diameter. be obtained from the Salon or by going to their Face- community that shows up for one another! book page https://www.facebook.com/ClassActSalon- Veterans Day Observance in Plainwell. Wed., llc. The winning tickets for the 2 baskets will be drawn Storytime at Allegan District Library - Nov. 11, 2020, 11 am. on Saturday. The Library is Closed until Further Notice Plainwell Memorial Post 9377, Veterans of For- Wednesdays, 10:30 am, live in Hanson Park, weather eign Wars of the U.S. in cooperation with Francis Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 8:30 am: permitting E. Sanders Post 84, American Legion invites ev- Veterans Day Flagpole Dedication Thursdays, 10:30 am, Allegan District Library Face- eryone to the Greater Plainwell Veterans Memorial The Grocery Outlet Store 425 Western Avenue, book Live. It will be recorded. at Sherwood Park in Plainwell for a ceremony to Allegan commemorate the service of all American veterans Veterans, or their immediate family, receive 10% off Allegan County Historical Society, Old Jail Muse- from the Revolutionary War to the current War on total sale on Wednesday only (Veterans Day). Also, for um. Terrorism. At 11 am, church bells will ring in ded- the month of November, The Grocery Outlet Store will Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm. (269 673-8292 ication to the thousands of brave young men and be taking donations for the West Michigan Veterans Email: [email protected] Webpage: women in the U.S. Armed Forces who are currently Assistance Program. www.alleganoldjail.com thrust into harm’s way. Wreaths will be laid, a rifle salute will be given, and taps will be played. Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 11 am: Adventure Club at Allegan Event Veterans Day Observance in Plainwell. 439 River Street Allegan Thursday, November 19, 2020, 4 pm: Death Greater Plainwell Veterans Memorial, Sherwood Wednesdays, 10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm Café (Virtual Event) Park, 201 N. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell We invite you to join us for physical thrills and fun Wings of Hope Hospice is sponsoring a Death Contact John Roggow (269) 217-7389 or jrog- each week at the Adventure Club whose goal is to Café. This event is a part of a growing worldwide [email protected] Public Welcome! keep kids active, social, and add some enrichment to phenomenon where people, often strangers, gather their school year! An affordable, unique, and exciting to talk about death and eat good food. Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 1 pm: experience at a discounted price. For more information The objective of Death Café is to ‘increase Alcohol Ink Lighted Wine Bottle call 269-430-3961 or check online at https://www. awareness of death with a view to help people Brave Art Studio & Gallery, 1873 Lincoln Rd., alleganevent.com/adventureclub. make the most of their (finite) lives’. Death Café Allegan $40 was founded by Jon Underwood in England in Come out and learn how to create an alcohol ink Allegan Food Pantry 2011 based on the work of Bernard Crettaz, a Swiss decorated wine bottle with battery operated lights. A 247 N Main St, Allegan sociologist. Lizzy Miles was the first person to fun night with friends, suitable for all artistic levels. Monday: 10 am – 1 pm; Thursdays: 2 – 5 pm Curb- offer Death Café in the U.S. Class size will be limited to 6. To preregister for this side Service Discussion will be facilitated by certified than- class, please email Paulette Carr at Brave.Art.Carr@ Deliveries are made to homebound senior citizens atologist Theresa Lynn, PhD,Executive Director gmail.com. of Wings of Hope Hospice and Director of Wings Baby Closet Home. Individuals may participate according to Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 6 pm: Newborn Clothing and Supplies their level of comfort. The conversation will be Pour Tile Coasters Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 101 N. thoughtful, respectful, and confidential. This is a Brave Art Studio & Gallery, 1873 Lincoln Rd., Walnut Street Allegan virtual event via Zoom. Allegan $70 Call 269 673-2254 and leave a message. Learn to pour these tile coasters using special Pebeo NOTE: paints. This is a 3 part class, but classes 2 & 3 are Community Clothes Closet – This Community Calendar is an opportunity only approximately 1 hour each. Create 4 coasters, all Free Clothing and More for all organizations in Allegan County to post supplies provided. The first class we will learn about Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 101 N. events. This can expand your audience since not all what each paint does and do the actual pouring. Use of Walnut Street Allegan residents and visitors interface with social media. heat gun and torch. We will have windows open during Fridays: 10 am – 1 pm Please, remember to send your event information to this class so be prepared for the weather. To preregister [email protected]. for this class, please email Paulette Carr at Brave.Art. Congregational Kitchen - [email protected]. dinner pickup Congregational Church 325 Cutler Street Allegan Thursday, November 12, 2020, 8 am: Thursdays: Pick up 3 to 5:30 pm. Takeout dinners CPR Basic Life Support Renewal only during COVID-19 Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital, Education Room, $70. Instructor: Betty Sousley The Hands of Grace Food Pantry This course covers adult/child/infant CPR including United Methodist Church, 409 Trowbridge St., Alle- two-rescuer scenarios and the use of bag mask, for- gan eign-body airway obstruction (choking), and automated Tuesday: 9-11:45 a.m.; Wednesday: 9-11:45 a.m. and external defibrillation (AED). 5-7 p.m.; Friday: 10-11:45 a.m. Food Pantry serves FOOD to residents of Allegan Saturday, November 14, 2020, 10 am – 4 pm: 49010 ONLY. Old Jail Museum Allegan County Historical Society 113 N Walnut St, Wednesday Curbside Lunches Allegan, MI 49010 (269) 673-8292 First Presbyterian Church, 200 Cutler St., Allegan Sack lunches can be picked up from 11:30 am – 1 pm Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 8 am: CPR Basic Life Support Renewal Allegan County Sheriff Department Services Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital, Education 640 River St. Allegan, MI 49010 269.673.0500 Room, $70. Instructor: Betty Sousley X-4219. This course covers adult/child/infant CPR including Tuesdays and Thursdays only for Livescan finger- two-rescuer scenarios and the use of bag mask, for- printing services and License to Purchase permits. eign-body airway obstruction (choking), and automated You must schedule an appointment for both. *If you external defibrillation (AED). are getting fingerprints for a CPL, you must go to the Clerk’s Office first for the application itself. 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The rezone that is requested is to be changed from C-1 to R-1. 500 Linn Street Suite 2, Allegan The property is located approximately at 807 (corner of Linn & Maple Streets) 32nd St within the Township. The tax number is 21-009-014-00. Changes! PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Town- • Upgraded to ship Board did approve the rezone classifi cation Digital X-rays request unanimously. • New Kid Cave PLEASE TAKE FUTHER NOTICE the Rezone of this parcel will be updated on our Zoning map • Therapy Dog Which is a portion of our zoning Ordinance. Dr. Kathryn Hafer, D.C., CPE TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD ALLEGAN COUNTY Steve Angle, Trowbridge Township Clerk CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER 913 S. M-40 269 673-5426 Allegan, MI 49010 269-673-8189 www.alleganchiropractic.com

The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Sports November 12, 2020 n A9 Otsego boys cross country places third at D2 state finals By Jason Wesseldyk in the goal-setting for the ishing runner-up last season, tice. He’ll be missed as will Junior Logan Kolhoff (94th Sports Editor season. The captains lead it the Bulldogs still ended all of our seniors who have at 17:20) senior Andrew and the team decides what up in third place with 187 worked so hard for the past Kubiak (112th at 17:32) were BROOKLYN—If you they want out of their sea- points. four years.” the final two scoring runners don’t set goals that are high son. Fremont repeated as state Junior Nick Cockerel gave for Otsego. Senior Isaiah enough, you’ll never really “So many kids these days champs with 61 points, fol- Otsego a second All-State Wilkins (117th at 17:37) and know what you’re able to are afraid to set high goals lowed by St. Johns with 126 runner, placing 20th at 16:32. sophomore Pierce Bentley accomplish. for themselves. They don’t points. That marked a new per- (149th at 17:54) also com- That’s one of the messages want to fall short. These Otsego entered the meet sonal record and completed peted. Otsego boys’ cross country boys consistently set goals ranked fourth in the Divi- a huge turnaround season “I think the rest of the coach Steve Long tries to that challenge them both in- sion 2. for him after finishing hisboys ran well,” Long said. impress upon his team. And dividually and as a team.” “I’m really happy with sophomore year with a PR “It was a slow day. We saw it’s a message the Bulldogs And while Otsego fell how we performed,” Long of 18:10. the temps and no rain all took to heart. short of its goal of earning said. “We can’t control what “Let’s talk about Nick for week and thought it’d be a “I love that these boys set another trophy at the Divi- others do, but we can control a second,” Long said. “What fast day, but I don’t think high goals,” Long said. “I’m sion 2 state finals by virtue what we do. And I think the an amazing year he’s had. the kids were acclimated actually not really involved of a top-two finish after -fin kids gave 100 percent today. He’s just worked really hard to 70-degree temps and the There were just a couple since sixth grade to put him- wind was tough as usual teams better than us on that self in the position he was in there.” day. at the finals. Plainwell junior Eli Veen “We knew going in ranked “After last season, I joined Mulder and Cockerel fourth, it was going to be wouldn’t have thought he’d in garnering All-State hon- tough getting on the podium be on our state team let alone ors, placing 19th at 16:31. this year. But we also knew finishing 20th in the state Teammate Ethan Johnson we had a solid shot at it. I and earning All-State hon- also qualified as an indi- thought the boys ran well ors. What a great story about vidual and placed 185th at overall as we moved up to a kid that wants something 18:22. third. You don’t always really badly and is willing to “Eli saved his best race leave a meet with a trophy, put in the work to get it.” for the season for the state Plainwell junior Eli Veen but you can always leave Junior Mason Kolhoff just meet,” Plainwell coach Scott earned All-State honors for knowing you did your best. missed out on All-State hon- Evans said. “I think that he the first time, placing 19th And I feel good about that.” ors for the second straight had one of the better second at the Division 2 state finals. Senior Colin Mulder year, placing 32nd at 16:44. halves of all the runners in (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) earned All-State—which st last season. - He finished 31 the first race. Once he en point. Ethan overall had a goes to the top 30 - finish“Mason had another tered the track he kept mov- ers—for the second straight strong day,” Long said. ing forward. He ran a great great race. The wind affected year, placing fourth with a “He’s been Mr. Consistent race and I’m very proud of him a little more than he had time of 15:59. for a few years now. He just him. planned for, but overall he ”Colin had another great missed the individual honor “For Ethan, just making had a great time.” day,” Long said. “He’s been All State again this year, but state was icing on the cake. Otsego’s Nick Cockerel (middle, with headband) was one of a great leader this year both he’s always there for this He worked hard for the two Bulldogs to earn All-State. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) on the course and at prac- team.” past four years to get to this Otsego girls place fifth at state By Jason Wesseldyk was close behind with 79 Joy Wolfe (164th at 21:36) Sports Editor points. Third-ranked Grand also competed for Otsego. Rapids Christian (143 “I was very happy with BROOKLYN—Ranked points) finished at its rank- how the girls performed,” ninth in the final regu- ing, while fifth-ranked Ca- Long said. “The best part lar-season poll last season, dillac (206) joined Otsego for me is when they race the Otsego girls’ cross coun- in moving up one place. hard and walk off the course try team was able to jump up Heading into the meet, together with big smiles on six spots at the Division 2 Otsego coach Steve Long their faces and that’s what I state finals and place fourth. knew the competition would saw toady. And while the Bulldogs be tough. “Most people don’t un- weren’t able to make that “The competition on the derstand the bond that these big of a leap this season, girls’ side was absolutely girls create. This isn’t just a they did outperform the incredible,” he said. “The team, it’s a family. One that ranking with which they en- top two teams in Division develops over literally thou- tered the finals at Michigan 2 were the top two teams sands of miles together and International Speedway on in any division. There has I’m proud of them.” Friday, Nov. 6. never been a more stacked Plainwell had two runners Otsego moved up one spot field for D2 girls than this competing at state after they from its sixth-place ranking year. qualified as individuals. Members of the Martin volleyball team were all business in claiming the district champion- to finish in the top five for a “Knowing that, the girls Sophomore Grace Pet- ship. (Photo provided) second straight year, finish- went into the state meet tit repeated as an All-State ing with 215 points. ranked sixth and ran well performer, placing 26th at Second-ranked Petoskey to finish fifth. I think they19:37. Junior Mackenzie Clippers claim district crown th won the state championship could have picked up an- Hill was 46 at 20:03. By Jason Wesseldyk added seven kills, while Madison Bogdan with 68 points, while top- other spot to finish fourth, Sports Editor checked in with five. ranked East Grand Rapids but simply put, we didn’t Makala Goddard served up four aces, have the times to compete The Martin volleyball team didn’t just with Teagan Curry and Avery Veltman with Petoskey or East GR defeat Howardsville Christian (semifinals) each finishing with four aces. Goddard also this year.” and Heritage Christian (finals) en route tochipped in with three kills. One difference for Otsego claiming a Division 4 district champion- Warner continued her solid play in the fi- this year was that none of its ship. nals, leading the team with 10 kills, match- runners finished in the top Rather, the Clippers dominated their op- ing Cirsten Coburn for team-high honors 30, meaning the Bulldogs ponents. with there blocks and finishing third on the had no All-State runners. Martin won both matches in straight sets, “We’ve had a different team with three aces. Goddard and Curry team this year than previous surrendering no more than 19 points in any each had five aces to lead the way. years,” Long said. “We were set and holding its opponents to single-digit Kylie Ritchie added seven kills, while much more of a pack team points in three of the six sets. Yowler and Curry had five and four kills, than our tradition of front Domination, indeed. respectively. Veltman and Coburn chipped runners.” “The bottom line is the girls came to- in with three kills each. Sophomore Chelsea gether and got the job done,” Martin coach “We have a lot of talent on this team and Glessner led Otsego, - finish Logan Malling said. “The one thing I really these girls aren’t done yet,” Malling said. ing 37th at 19:56. The fresh- noticed during both matches was that we “These girls are ready for regionals and I’m men duo of Megan Germain continued to play at our level and holding excited to see how they respond to playing (55th at 20:09) and Logan ourselves to a high standard.” at that level.” Brazee (58th at 20:12) joined The win over Howardsville Christian in The Clippers were scheduled to square the junior tandem of Clau- the semis was by a 25-17, 25-8, 25-7 score. off with Athens in a regional semifinal on dia Stachura (77th at 20:26) The Clippers prevailed 25-19, 25-16, 25-9 Tuesday, Nov. 10, with the winner advanc- and Elizabeth Burrill (82nd at over Heritage Christian in the finals. ing to the regional final against the winner 20:30) to round out Otsego’s Bri Warner led the offensive charge of the Battle Creek St. Phillip vs. New Buf- scoring runners. against Howardsville Christian, racking falo match. 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A10 n November 12, 2020 Sports The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Martin gets defensive in playoff win over New Buffalo By Jason Wesseldyk “I thought our defense played cepted a pass from New Buffalo’s Sports Editor outstanding,” Blauvelt said. “We Michael Bombin and returned it 90 have weekly defensive goals and yards to put the Clippers up 42-0 MARTIN—A football coach we met those with the shutout and heading to halftime. knows his team is playing well three turnovers.” Eckman added two more touch- when his defense outscores the op- Sophomore JR Hildebrand led downs on the offensive end. Not position’s offense. the defensive charge for Martin, only did he haul in a 61-yard scor- Such was the case for Martin racking up a game-best 11.5 tack- ing pass from Gabe Meyers in the coach Brad Blauvelt in his team’s les. first quarter, but he also a 4-yard 8-player Division 1 regional semi- “JR had a great game from scoring run in the third quarter to final against visiting New Buffalo his middle linebacker position,” complete the game’s scoring. on Friday, Nov. 6. Blauvelt said. “He was in every “Brayden played a very good, The Martin defense scored three play and played with a chip on his complete game for us,” Blauvelt times—twice on fumble recover- shoulder all night.” said. ies and once on an interception— As well as Hildebrand played on Meyers—who finished 2-for-4 while that same defensive unit kept the defensive end, he was not able passing for 74 yards to go with New Buffalo from scoring a single to get into the scoring act. Class- 74 rushing yards on six carries— point. mate Chris Tuinstra was. added a 5-yard TD run in the first The result was a 50-0 victory by Scooping up a fumble early in quarter, while Tuinstra had a 44- the Clippers, who advanced to the the first quarter, Tuinstra raced 57 yard scoring run in the second regional finals against Marcellus yards for the touchdown to account quarter. on Friday, Nov. 13. for the game’s first points. Tuinstra finished with 80 rushing The shutout was the first of the Senior Brayden Eckman ac- yards on four carries. Martin’s Chris Tuinstra makes his way downfield after recovering a fum- season for the Clippers, who im- counted for the other two defensive “All the scoring on defense left ble. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) proved to 7-1 and whose only de- touchdowns, both of them coming the off with limited plays, but guys are really starting to play as a unit. Marcellus enters the regional feat was due to a COVID-related in the second quarter. After scor- made the most of their opportuni- We had a great week of practice final at 5-2 following its 26-22 win forfeit. ing on a 35-yard fumble recovery ties,” Blauvelt said. “I’m proud of and that translated to the field.” over Lawrence in the semifinals. to make the score 28-0, he inter- our offensive line play. Those guys Saugatuck boys place fifth at Division 5 state finals By Jason Wesseldyk gatuck with a runner-up finish behind Carson advice. The kid who won it looked like he year with a time of 17:19. Young ran in the Sports Editor City-Crystal’s Coleman Clark (15:58), while was all over the place, so I thought he’d get first of two Division 4 races—done to limit senior Nik Pettinga was seventh (16:48) and tired out and I told Max to pressure him. As the number of participants in each race due to BROOKLYN—Life doesn’t always go as junior Adam Martinson was 11th (17:07). it turned out, Max probably should have held COVID—that featured the third-place teams planned. Junior Tristan Ashley has been Sau- back and used his led speed over the final from regionals and the individual qualifiers, The same can be said for cross country gatuck’s fourth runner all season and was 600. But he has a lot of motivation for next placing second in that race. meets. coming off a regional performance that sawseason. “I was excited for Carsen, especially after Ranked first in Division 4 throughout thehim break 17 minutes for the first time. And “Nik was disappointed that he didn’t fin - missing All-State by only two places last season, the Saugatuck boys’ cross country through the first two miles he was right aboutish a little higher, but he’s been having some year,” Martin coach John Visser said. “I team entered the state finals at Michigan where he needed to be. issues with his breathing and he just didn’t believe having two separate heats this year International Speedway with designs on “My assistant coach saw (Ashley) at the feel quite right. But it was still a great race actually helped him place better. Normally winning the state championship. And evenmile-and-a-half and said he was looking re- for him and a great career.” Carsen tends to want to be near the front or though Saugatuck had three of the top 11 ally good,” Bauer said. “I saw him at the two Bauer said the focus now shifts to the track run with the front runners and when there finishers, the Indians ended up placing fifth mile and could tell he was starting to struggle season. are faster runners, he tends to keep up for the with 223 points. a little bit. We’re not quite sure if it was the “We can’t do anything about this race, but first two miles then he gets tired and slows Carson City-Crystal won the title with 157 heat (temps in the mid 70s) or what, but he we can regroup and come back strong track down the final mile. points, followed by Breckenridge (162), just didn’t look right.” and that’s what we’re going to do,” he said. “In the first heat, Carsen was running with Concord (166) and Kalamazoo Christian Ashley ended up at 21:27, placing 161st While Saugatuck was disappointed with its two other runners in the front who all basi- (209). overall and seventh on the team. overall finish, Martin senior Carsen Young cally ran the same pace the entire race. That “Things definitely didn’t go the way we Sophomore Luke Gorgas wound up as was ecstatic about his showing. pacing was definitely what helped him finish had envisioned them going,” Saugatuck Saugatuck’s fourth runner, placing 99th at After missing out on being All-State by where he did after the combined times.” coach Rick Bauer said. “That’s a life lesson19:18, while junior Kurtis Bronz was fifthtwo spots last year, Young placed 16th this that can be tough to learn, but things don’t on the team, placing 157th at 19:34. always go your way and that was the case Sharnas and Pettinga both entered the race for us today.” with aspirations of claiming the individual The top three runners for Saugatuck did state championship, which only Cory Gorgas largely what was expected. Junior Max has accomplished previously for Saugatuck. Sharnas clocked in at 16:06 to lead Sau- “I thought Max ran great,” Bauer said. 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The Allegan County News & The Union Enterprise Sports November 12, 2020 n A 11 Plainwell swim team cruises to conference championship By Jason Wesseldyk Sturgis (163), South Haven their hard work.” Sports Editor (152) and Alma (113). Nugent won the 200 free “I am so proud of our team (1:54.95) and the 500 free Plainwell’s Riley Nugent in so many ways,” Plainwell (5:08.11), while Pallett and Meghan Pallett were coach Andrea Murphy said. took first place in the 200 among the standout per- “It’s been a difficult year for IM (2:16.8) and 100 breast- formers at the Southwest everyone with the COVID stroke (1:09.12). The pair and Central Michigan Swim situation and it was extreme- also combined with Amber Conference championship ly hard to try and prepare Widner and Sydney Harper meet at the Allegan Aquatic ourselves as coaches, let to post a winning time of Center on Saturday, Nov. 7. alone our athletes. 3:41.36 in the 400 free relay. Nugent and Pallett each “Everyone really stepped Allegan, meanwhile, got won two individual events up when it came time to winning efforts in the 200 and were part of the Trojans’ swim and dive. We had a medley relay (1:53.47) and winning effort in the 400- great senior class to lead the 200 free relay (1:39.74) year freestyle relay. us, juniors and sophomores from Hannah Antkoviak, And those performances who knew what needed to Brooke Houser, Mikayla Re- helped Plainwell rack up happen and what they need- imink and Hayley Staffen. Members of the Plainwell swim and dive team celebrate their conference championship. 547.5 points to secure theed to for our team and fresh- Both performances set new (Photo by Kathleen Widner) league championship. man who swam out of their school and meet records. Allegan was second with minds. Literally everyone “The girls delivered a Houser also won the 100 (1:01.65) to give Allegan free; and the 400 free relay 457 points, followed by rose to the many challenges strong performance,” Al- butterfly (1:00.78) and four event wins. team of Ally Brown, Chloe Harper Creek (379.5), Mar- we faced this entire season legan coach Mark Mattox Staffen claimed the top Otsego won the diving Dean, Morgan Kruithoff and shall (268), Otsego (237), and I really appreciate all said. spot in the 100 backstroke event as Abie Sullivan - postHouser. ed a score of 459.85 to The get Division 3 state finals past Plainwell’s Taylor Seib- are slated for Nov. 20-21 in Hamilton claims fourth straight district title ert (406.8). Lake Orion. All of the event wins for “I really want to thank By Leo Martonosi Plainwell and Allegan pro- the Allegan Aquatic Center Senior Correspondent duced state-qualifying times. and their staff and the- Al Also qualifying for the state legan administration along HAMILTON—Four and with Allegan swim coach counting for the Hamilton finals from Plainwell were: Amber Widner in the 200 Mark Mattox,” Murphy said. volleyball team. free and 100 free; Harper “They allowed us to swim “They have an outstand- in the 500 free; and the 200 at their facility and they ran ing all-around team,” said free relay team of Widner, a wonderful meet that was Grand Rapids South Chris- Isabelle DeLaet, Harper and safe, fast and fun and I know tian coach Ashley Jackson Nugent. everyone in our league ap- after the Hawkeyes won Also qualifying for Alle- preciates all the hard work their school-record fourth gan were: Reimink in the that went into it.” consecutive district cham- 100 fly; Antkoviak in the 100 pionship by defeating the Sailors in a Division 2 dis- trict championship match. The 25-5 Hawkeyes were ALLEGAN TOWNSHIP at their best in sweeping the MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Sailors 25-20, 25-21, 25-21. “We were ready for this November 2, 2020 match against South,” said the Hawkeyes’ AJ Ediger. The Hamilton volleyball team claimed a district championship for the fourth year in a row, 1. Board approved: Allegan County Resource Close wins earlier over setting a school record in the process. (Photo provided) Recovery Program Agreement; resolution for Hudsonville Unity Christian “We played well,” said truth,” Mikolajczyk said. and Holland Christian gave Ediger, who finished with Defi cit Elimination Plan; Resolution to hire and Hamilton coach James Mi- 18 kills and 11 digs, admit- “All these girls can play. It establish Jack Wood as an Ordinance Enforce- Ediger and her teammates kolajczyk. ted she was going to miss wasn’t just AJ.” ment Offi cer for the township; Poverty Exemption the confidence to outlast And no one played better not playing volleyball at the Other girls who had im- South Christian for the dis- than Ediger, who signed a next level. pressive outings included Guidelines; Ambulance Contract Renewal, and trict crown. national letter of intent to “I’m going to miss my Jen Johnson (17 digs), Al- place on Tax Roll Horseshoe Cove brush hogging “It’s always hard to beat play basketball at the Uni- coach and all of my team- yssa Morgan (18 assists), and delinquent sewer and water bill. a team like Unity and Hol- versity of Iowa. mates,” she said. “Hope- Olivia Visscher 9 kills, land Christian three or more - - Kyra Kleinheksel (8 kills) times in one season,” Ediger “We’ve talked about play fully, I will be able to re 2. Board learned: 15 building permits were ing both basketball and turn and watch some of my and Jen Hoppes (17 digs said. and 13 kills). pulled in October with eight new homes. The Sailors may have volleyball at Iowa,” Ediger teammates play volleyball said. “But after a lot of soul and maybe some basketball “This may have been done Hamilton a favor searching by thought it would next year.” the best (Hoppes) has ever 3. Board approved payment of General Fund knocking off the Crusaders Almost everyone on Mi- played,” Ediger said. “She early in district play. be best just play one sport bills in amount of $16,023.46. at Iowa.” kolajczyk’s star-studded was unbelievable.” roster put up big Joellie numbers Boeskool had 23 against South Christian. assists and five digs for Linda Evans, Saugatuck volleyball “I know there are some Hamilton. Alyssa Morgan Allegan Township Clerk people out there who think was credited with 18 assists falls in district semis we’re just a one, two or and Johnson with 17 digs. three -person team, but By Jason Wesseldyk Taking on Muskegon that’s hardly from the Sports Editor Western Michigan Chris- Notice tian in a Division 3 district of Public Hearing KENT CITY—All things, semifinal, Saugatuck -suf no matter how good, must fered the 25-23, 25-16, 25- Public Notice Watson Township eventually come to an end. 15 loss to bring an end to Planning Commission For the Saugatuck volley- one of the most successful In the Regular Overisel Township Planning Com- ball team, that end came on seasons in program history. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Kent Saugatuck ended with a mission Meeting to be held on Tuesday November Notice is hereby given that pursuant to PA 110 City High School. 16-3 record that included a 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM in the Overisel Township Hall of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, the Southwestern Athletic Con- the Commission will hear the following request. Planning Commission of Watson Twp. will hold ference Lakeshore champi- its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, onship. Kurt Glupker of 4427 36th Street Hamilton, MI “We started strong and December 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., at the Watson battled hard to the end,” and Ross Schutter of 4063 138th Ave. Hamilton, Township Hall located at 1895 118th Ave. Allegan, Saugatuck coach Sherri MI are requesting a Special Use Permit for the Michigan. Public hearings will be held and possi- Austin said. “But we just purpose constructing a private drive to service ble action taken for the following items: were unable to hold off 2 building sites. The address of the property in Western Michigan Chris- tian.” question can be identifi ed as 3885 40th Street 1. A request for Special Use Permit by Northstar Zoe Myers played well Hamilton, MI. Overisel Township, Allegan Coun- Aggregates, LLC, property owner, to operate in the losing cause, leading ty, MI. All interested parties are encouraged to a mineral mining operation at an unaddressed Saugatuck in digs with 18, attend and address any potential concerns. Writ- parcel with frontage upon 13th Street and 117th kills with nine, assists with ten Comments can be submitted to the address Avenue, also known as permanent parcel num- seven and aces with two. below prior to Thursday November 19, 2020. Aerin Baker added seven ber 0323-024-002-00, subject to the provisions kills and seven digs, while of Chapters 15 and 17 of the Watson Township Lauren Barnhill had eight Dave Arendsen Zoning Ordinance and the Michigan Zoning En- 4510 39th Street digs. Karissa Moerler (five abling Act, specifi cally MCL 125.3205(5). The digs and four kills), McK- Holland, MI 49423 enzie Pearson (three kills), parcel consists of approximately 77.74 acres and Gracelynn Miller (five is zoned R-1. assists and two digs) and Handicap Provisions will be provided by calling in Saugatuck’s Zoe Myers sets Emma DeBoer (four digs) advance to the Township Offi ce at: 269-751-7030 2. Any such other business that properly comes the ball for a teammate. also contributed for Sau- before the Planning Commission. (Photo by Jen Drew) gatuck. Dave Arendsen, Secretary If, prior to the meeting/public hearing, members of the public have certain questions or wish to pro- NOTICE vide input on any business that will be addressed Public Notice at the meeting/public hearing then such persons MARTIN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW may contact the Planning Commissioners through MEMBERS ARE UP FOR RENEWAL. IF IN- In the Regular Overisel Township Planning Com- submission of written comments by mail or drop TERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF mission Meeting to be held on Tuesday November box to Watson Township Planning Commission, THIS BOARD, FOR THE TERM 01/01/2021- 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM in the Overisel Township Hall c/o Watson Township Hall, 1895 118th Avenue, 12/31/2022, PLEASE SEND LETTERS OF IN- the Commission will hear the following request. Allegan, MI 49010 or by email to the Zoning Ad- TEREST BY DECEMBER 1, 2020 TO: MARTIN ministrator at [email protected]. TOWNSHIP CLERK “BOARD OF REVIEW”, PO Eric and Jill Louwerse of 4768 Country Ridge Ct. BOX 27, MARTIN MI 49070. ANY QUESTIONS Holland, MI are requesting a Special Use permit A copy of the meeting materials may be found PLEASE CONTACT SUPERVISOR, GLENN for the purpose of constructing a private road on links on the Township’s homepage at www. LEEP AT 269-208-7035. according to Allegan County, and Overisel Town- watsontownship.org including all application ma- ship Standards which will service 2 buildable par- terials. If remote access is provided subject to cels The property in question can be identifi ed the Open Meetings Act, as amended, access in- as Parcel Number 0318-006 004-00 Overisel formation and instructions will be provided on the Township, Allegan County, MI. All interested par- Watson Township website as addressed above. NOTICE ties are encouraged to attend and address any Watson Township will provide necessary reason- potential concerns. Written Comments can be able auxiliary aids and services at the meeting MARTIN TOWNSHIP IS SEEKING TWO MEM- submitted to the address below prior to Thursday to individuals with disabilities upon 72 hours ad- BERS FOR OUR PLANNING COMMISSION November 19, 2020. vanced notice to the Township. Individuals with BOARD. THIS WILL BE A THREE YEAR TERM disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services 2021 – 2023. PLEASE SEND LETTER OF IN- Dave Arendsen should contact the Township Clerk by email, TEREST BY DECEMBER 1, 2020 TO MARTIN 4510 39th Street phone, or mail. TOWNSHIP CLERK “PLANNING COMMIS- Holland, MI 49423 SION”, PO BOX 27, MARTIN MI 49070. ANY BRUCE BOS, SECRETARY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT GLENN LEEP Handicap Provisions will be provided by calling in WATSON TOWNSHIP AT 269-208-7035. advance to the Township Offi ce at: 269-751-7030 PLANNING COMMISSION 269-672-9895 Dave Arendsen, Secretary

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Elementary to the district’s as Watson decided to add winter months,” Watson When children are fin- the recognition, but I think Brenda Powers’ legacy this literacy coach in 2018, some newly released titles said. “I am always looking ished reading a book, they it is important to share a bit winter.” Watson jumped on board. to the libraries as a way to for donations to support are asked to return it to one of her legacy that contin- You can contact Watson “I thought it was a good further entice children to purchasing new releases of the Little Library loca- ues to live on in others,” at gwatson@otsegops. way to promote reading visit. Those titles include that are current and engag- tions so other children can Watson said. “Having a org for more information and accessibility to books,” the newest books in the ing to others.” enjoy the book as well. servant’s heart and giving about the Little Library Watson said. “This has “Dog Man” and “Diary of New releases are sched- “I’m so glad that we have to those in need has always program or to inquire about been especially important a Wimpy Kid” series. uled to be added to the Lit- this way to provide books been her testimony. It lives getting involved through during this pandemic when “This new promotion has tle Libraries on a monthly to our children,” Watson on in her great-grandson donating or helping to keep libraries and schools have new release books that will basis throughout the winter said. Navene as well as many the libraries stocked and had times of shut down.” be placed in the libraries, to give children a good And she glad to be help- others. She has definitely cleaned. Jena Jacobs and her so I am going to purchase book with which children ing carry on the tradition of been a strong influence in children Sadie and Griffin a few new releases to keep can curl up and keep warm Brenda’s Mitten Mission. my life and I’m so proud volunteered to help Watson children visiting during the during the cold weather. “Brenda would not want to be helping carry on keep the Little Libraries stocked. “They clean out and Plainwell man restock the libraries on a regular basis,” Watson said of the Jacobs family. “They missing have been helping me since the start of COVID The Plainwell Department last March and I couldn’t of Public Safety is seeking do it without them. They the public’s assistance in will now also be checking locating a missing person to see if hats and mittens from the area. are needed and restock Peter Lee Snow, who re- when necessary.” sides on Benhoy Street in Watson said the impact Plainwell, was reported of the Little Library pro- missing on Saturday, Nov. gram has been significant. 7. His family reported they “The Little Librar- last had contact with Snow ies bring a community on Monday, Nov. 2. together around literacy,” Snow is a 36-year-old she said. “This is a valu- white male, standing ap- able way to share the joy proximately 5-foot-8 and of reading and a love for weighing 130 pounds. He books for free.” had black hair and brown All of the books to this eyes. point have been donated. Snow has a form of autism “The community has and has processing issues. been so generous that He was entered into the law I have never once had enforcement information to purchase any of the Navene Town, a sixth grader at Otsego Middle School, is helping to carry on the tradition network system as a missing books,” Watson said. vulnerable adult. That changed recently, of providing hats and mittens to children that was started by his great-grandmother Brenda Powers. (Photo provided) Anyone having knowl- edge or information of Snow’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Plain- well Department of Public Ladies Night planned for Nov. 13 Safety at (269) 685-9858.

By Jason Wesseldyk Sports Editor The Otsego/Plainwell Area Chamber of Com- NOTICE merce is hosting its annual Ladies Night on Friday, TOWNSHIP OF OTSEGO Nov. 13. ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN Dubbed “Ladies, Leaves & Laughter,” the event begins at 3 p.m. and runs NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF through 8 p.m. APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING Many businesses in the Otsego and Plainwell area are participating, with most TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWN- offering giveaways, -dis ERS OF OTSEGO TOWNSHIP, ALLEGAN counts and/or specials. COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND OTHER INTEREST- The list of participating ED PARTIES: businesses and specials in- cludes: PLAINWELL: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to Pub- 10th Street Saloon: $0.50 lic Act 110 of 2006 as amended, that the Zoning off all drinks Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at a Ace Hardware: Stop in meeting, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7:00 to make a free chalkboard craft. Register to win a p.m. at Otsego Township Hall 400 N. 16th Street, $1,500 grill. Anything in a Otsego, MI 49078. bag for 20 percent off (ex- clusions apply). PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Excel-Deal 24 LLC, Beyond Staging: Vinette 3690 Orange Place #517, Beachwood, Ohio Competition, winner gets a 44122 is requesting a variance to reduce the re- basket worth $400. First 10 Some of the attendees of last year’s Ladies Night experimented with some interesting hats through the door get a Ka- and glasses. (Photo provided) quired Lot Width referenced in Article 9 – High lamazoo Candle. Density Residential District, Section 9.05, Sub- Bridge Street Deli & Modern Woodmen: Stop specials all night through- win a free month member- section (f) as follows: Health Goods: Free coffee.to register for their door out the store. Ladies face ship. 10 percent off couponprizes for and check out hand- mask contest, top 3 win gift Petal Company: By 1 get next visit. Enter to win a made gemstone jewelry by cards. 1 50 percent off candle sale. Area Regulations: $25 gift card. Karen Coy Designs. Elks Lodge: Stop in to SevenEast Salon: Stop in f) Lot Area and Width (Multiple Family). The Calico Rabbit: Giveaway Passiflora: 50 percent off hear our drink specials. to see their new clothing for minimum lot area and width for a multiple family drawings every 30 minutes. all fall clothing and dé- Flamazing Nutrition: Buy sale. Lashed out by Alley dwelling shall be one acre and two hundred (200) Vendors and crafters on cor. Also doing a $100 gift 1 drink, get 1 half off. will also be on site. feet, respectively. site. Free photo booth. card giveaway for my shop Linen & Earth: Free gift Smart & Simple: Stop in Campbell’s Pharmacy: (must register at Fortress of with purchase of $50 or to Sip & Shop and mention Stop in to hear all their spe- Solitude that evening). more. “Ladies Night” to receive Parcel numbers 0317-025-037-00 and 0317-025- cials. Perfect Image Salon: Stop Maude’s Tapouse: Stop in 30 percent off storewide. 037-10, 1301 103rd Avenue, Otsego, Michigan 49078 Edward Jones: Stop in in to see the new location. to hear our drink specials. Studio 120: Stop in to see The legal descriptions are as follows: to enter to win a pink Yeti 20 percent off all product. Otsego Health and Fit- this photography studio. PARCEL 0317-025-037-00 cooler. Free giveaways. Door prizes. ness: Stop in to get your Tori Belle Magnetic Eye- Plainwell Flowers: Stop free week certificate and a E 1/2 E 1/2 S 16 A E 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 EX COM lashes & Kristen’s Cookies in for drawings and holiday OHF bracelet. Register to AT SE COR NW 1/4 TH N 636.67’ TO POB TH will be on site. specials. CONT N 423.64’ TH W 164.94’ TH S 423.66’ TH Elle Salon Shop: Pop Prevalent Boutique Sa- E 164.14’ TO POB SEC 25 T1N R12W (2011). a balloon for a discount lon: Stop in to see stocking PARCEL 0317-025-037-10 COM AT SE COR NW on product. $10 and less stuffers and gift ideas. Grab CITY OF PLAINWELL, MICHIGAN specials. Hair curling and your $5 and $10 coupons. 1/4 TH N 636.67’ TO POB TH CONT N 423.64’ braiding tutorials from For every $20 spent you get TH W 164.94’ TH S 423.66’ TH E 164.14’ TO 5-6:30 p.m. Various ven- entered to win a $100 hair NOTICE POB SEC 25 T1N R12W (2011). dors selling homemade service gift card. OF PUBLIC HEARING products. Rhinos: Stop in to hear Written comments will be received from any inter- Envy: Stop in to see this drink specials. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:00PM new store at 151 N. Main M-89 CORRIDOR: Zoning Ordinance Amendment ested persons concerning the foregoing matter by St. and get your $5 Envy Applebee’s: Order a car the Otsego Township Clerk at the Township Hall cash to use in future. side to-go drink party bag PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plainwell Plan- at any time from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays Fortress of Solitude: Stop and get $10 off food- pur ning Commission will host of Public Hearing on through Thursdays, up to the date of the hearing in to see this new store at chase, or order 3 Mucho and may be further received by the Zoning Board 131 S. Main #4 and enter to drinks and get a free ap- Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 7:00 PM, win a $100 gift card to Pas- petizer coupon. Drinks in- local time, at Plainwell City Hall Council Cham- of Appeals at the hearing. Anyone interested in siflora. clude margarita, strawberry bers, 211 N. Main St., Plainwell, Michigan. reviewing the application for the variance and the Hart’s Jewelry: First 30 mojito or Bahama mama. Otsego Township Zoning Ordinance may examine ladies will get a free jewel- Mention offer at time of- or The purpose of this Hearing is to consider an the same at the Otsego Township Hall from 8:00 ry cleaner. In stock jewelry der. a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, sales or put just 20 percent Salvinos: Order 2 drinks, Ordinance to amend the City of Plainwell Zon- down for Christmas lay- get ½ price appetizer. Men- ing Ordinance; to Amend Section 53-3 To Add a hereafter until the time of the hearing and may fur- ther examine the same at the public hearing. away. tion “not an ordinary Italian Defi nition Pertaining to Mining Operations; and Island City Coffee: $1 offrestaurant” at the host stand specialty drinks. Buy 1 get and receive a $5 coupon. to Amend Section 53-54 To Add a Special Ap- proval Use and Standards Pertaining to Mining Otsego Township will provide necessary reason- 1 half price macaroons. Enter to win door prizes. able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers Joe’s Pizza: Stop in to OTSEGO: and Fill Operations in the Industrial District. hear drink specials. Bob’s Hardware: Great for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of print- The full text of this Code is available for review ed material being considered at the hearing, to at Plainwell City Hall. All interested parties will individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon be given opportunity to express their views on seven (7) days’ notice to the Otsego Township the presentation for the Planning Commission’s Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aux- consideration. Written comments may be direct- iliary aids or services should contact the Otsego ed to the City Clerk at 211 N. Main St., Plainwell, Township Clerk at the address or telephone num- MI 49080, or by email to [email protected]. ber listed below.

Please direct any questions or requests for ac- Otsego Township Zoning Board of Appeals cessible accommodations to the City Clerk by 400 N. 16th Street calling 269.685.6821. Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9434

Thursday, November 12, 2020 SPECIAL SECTION

OF ALLEGAN COUNTY 2020

Thank you for voting Edward Jones as your favorite Financial Advisors.

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Best Auto Body Shop ...... Teds’ Auto Body Shop Best Flower Shop ...... Holiday Floral Best Auto Parts Store ...... Auto Zone Best Fitness Center ...... Rivertown Gym Best Auto Service Department ...... Betten Baker Allegan Best Furniture Retail ...... Country House Furniture Best Independent Auto Service ...... Advanced Auto Parts Best Gift or Novelty Shop ...... Hallmark Best Gas Station ...... Village Express Best Golf Course ...... Cheshire Hills Best Oil/Lube ...... Finishing Touch Best Hair Salon ...... Matt Flora Hair Salon Best Place to Buy a New Vehicle ...... Betten Baker Allegan Best Hardware Store ...... Plainwell Ace Hardware Best Place to Buy a Used Vehicle ...... Betten Baker Allegan Best Heating & A/C Service ...... Lapham’s Heating & Cooling Best Tire Store ...... Ken’s Tire & Auto Service Best Home Improvement ...... Home Depot Best Auto Detailing ……………………………………………………….… M-89 Detailing Best Insurance Agency ...... Hartman-Ellis Agency, LTD Best Bakery ...... Sweetwaters Best Church ...... United Methodist Church - Allegan Best Breakfast ...... Minnie Sophrano’s Best Landscaing/Lawncare Service ...... Wesseling Service Best Cup of Coffee ...... Mugshots Best Lumber Company ...... Legg Lumber Best Friday Fish Fry ...... Village Inn Restaurant Best Nail Salon…………………………………………… .. ………………Class Act Salon Best Hamburger ...... Salvinos Best Non-Profit …………………………………………………….Wings of Hope Hospice Best Sandwich/Sub ...... Subway Best Pharmacy ...... Moore Family Pharmacy Best Restaurant ...... Salvinos Best Place to Tan ...... Beach Paradise Best Fast Food ...... McDonalds Best Propane Company ...... Hopkins Propane Best Chinese Restaurant ...... Hong Kong Best Real Estate Company ...... Sneller Real Estate Best Grocery Store ...... Village Market Best Resale Shop ...... Aubrey’s Closet Best Place for Pizza ...... Vitales Best School ...... Allegan Best Place to Buy Meat ...... Hardings Market Best Well Drilling ...... Koops Well Drilling Best Farm/Farmers Market……………………………………………………,,…..Allegan Best Place to Work ...... Perrigo Company Best Place to Buy Produce ...... Meijer Favorite Accountant/CPA ...... Tom Hutchens Best Ice Cream ...... Dean’s Favorite Attorney ...... Heidi Wolf Best Salad Bar ...... Village Inn Restaurant Favorite Car/Truck Salesperson ...... Bill Ball, Zeigler Chrysler Best Tavern/Bar ...... Sherwood’s Cove Favorite Chiropractor ...... Dr. Lucianno Giovannuci Best Deli Counter ...... Hardings Market Favorite Coach ...... John Kubiak - Otsego Best BBQ ...... Brewsters Favorite Dentist ...... Dr. David Buis Best Winery/Brewery ...... Fenn Valley Favorite Eye Doctor ...... Allegan Eyecare Best Food Truck ………………………………… ………………………...Smoke’n Joes Favorite Financial Advisor ...... Edward Jones Best Mexican Restaurant………………………………………………………..Casa Real Favorite Police Officer ...... Jay Gibson Best Pet Supplies ...... Family Farm & Home Favorite Musician ...... Andy Paul Best Antique Shop ...... Garden House Antiques Favorite Hair Stylist ...... Jen Clark/Class Act Salon Best Campground ...... Tri-Ponds Family Camp Resort Favorite Physician ...... Dr. Madiha Farhat/Otsego Medical Center Best Bank/Credit Union ...... Allegan Credit Union Favorite Plumber (Licensed) ...... Tim Rogers Best Barber Shop ...... Otsego Barber Shop Favorite Real Estate Agent ...... Cheri Schulz/Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Best New Business in Past Year ...... Allegan Floral Favorite Teacher ...... Laura Sullivan Business with Best Customer Service ...... Finishing Touch Favorite Columnist ...... Mike Wilcox, Allegan County News Best Carpet Cleaning/Cleaning Services ...... Modernistic Favorite Waitress/Waiter ...... Minnies Best Assisted Living ...... Life Care Center Favorite Veterinarian ...... Dr. Henry Reinart/Pickle Street Veterinary Services Best Funeral Home ...... Winkel Funeral Home Favorite Electrician ...... Shane Weber Best Convenience Store ...... Otsego Party Store Favorite News Outlet ...... Allegan County News Best Dog Grooming ...... Waggin Tails Favorite Politician ...... President Donald Trump Best Farm/Lawn Equipment Dealer ...... Steensma Favorite Licensed Mechanic ...... Bob Harrington. Harrington’s Best Casino ...... Gun Lake Casino Favorite Handyman ...... Matt Wolthuis Best Event/Wedding Venue……………… ………………………………………..The Silo Favorite Administrative Assistant (Secretary) ...... Sandi LaFountain/Finishing Touch Best Festival ...... Allegan County Fair Best Feed Store ...... Family Farm & Home AT BETTEN BAKER, ALLEGAN, WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS FOR VOTING US AS: Many Thanks to those that voted for me as your Favorite Real Estate Agent. I greatly appreciate your trust in me. yesterday, today and tomorrow. • BEST AUTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT Cheri Sleeman Schulz • BEST PLACE TO BUY A USED VEHICLE • BEST PLACE TO BUY A NEW VEHICLE

1255 Lincoln Road BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Allegan Home Services Michigan Real Estate (269) 673-2111 Cheri Sleeman Schulz • 269-720-4735 WHERE MICHIGAN SHOPS www.BettenBaker.com 430 Western Ave. (M-40), Allegan www.SoldByTeamSchulz.com THANK YOU Voted Allegan County’s With sincere gratitude, ‘Favorite Optometrist’ I thank you for voting me, Dr. Henry Reinart, We would like to thank as your favorite our patients for their Veterinarian. I greatly confidence in our practice appreciate the trust you have in me and my staff and the ability to provide to care for your pets comprehensive eye care and livestock. over 30 years to our community.

Dale Wittkop, OD Amanda Hodge, OD Paul Hodge, OD Locally Owned and Operated, our doctors & staff have over 100 years of experience to help serve you! 123 Locust Street, Allegan Large and Small Animal 2605 30th Street, Allegan 673-5100 • 1-800-797-4351 Mobile Practice 269.793.3050 Paul Hodge,OD, Dale Wittkop,OD; Amanda Hodge,OD Serving Allegan County picklestreet.com Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm and Surrounding Area [email protected] www.alleganeyecare.com

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Sherwood’s Cove Riverfront Chiropractic Best Bar/Tavern Best Chiropractor Voted the Best Bar/Tavern, Sherwood’s Cove wants everyone to know, “We’re a hometown bar where we welcome everyone. We serve the Dr. Lou at Riverfront Chiropractic took the honors as the Best Chiroprac- coldest beer in town and your typical bar food (burgers, wings, tacos, tor in Allegan County. Dr. Luciano Giovannucci, D.C. began his practice fish and munchies) along with offering daily drink & food specials.” in 2001 at 151 Brady Street in Allegan then moved to a larger office at Sherwood’s has been in the same family for over 36 years. 880 Marshall Street in 2004. The business is noted for providing safe, Sherwood’s Cove was opened by Butch and Sue Sherwood along effective and natural health care using spinal adjustments to manage pain with Gene and Fay Sherwood in 1964. The brothers created a business and other health related issues. In addition to chiropractic care, customers that has stayed in the family. Butch and Sue’s son Eugene assisted at can receive massage therapy, custom made orthotics, supplementation, Sherwood’s Cove until his death in 2007. At that time, daughter Becky and nutrition coaching. Weaver stepped up to assist Butch with his establishment. The father and Giovannucci graduated in 1999 from Palmer College of Chiropractic in daughter duo continue guiding the staff and welcoming customers. Davenport, Iowa. After college he worked with a chiropractor in Niles During the months of the COVID-19 lockdown, Butch and Becky before opening his own practice in Allegan. Wife Tina has a Bachelor’s in scheduled a renovation to open the front of the bar back to its original Environmental Science and graduated in 2016 from New York Chiroprac- design so customers could enjoy the view of Brady Street, Mahan Park tic College with a Masters in Applied Clinical Nutrition. In 2012, massage and the Kalamazoo River. After hearing from customers, it was decided therapist Angela Delarosa, who specializes in deep tissue massage, joined to open for take-out the last weeks of the Shutdown. Upon seeing the the team. changes, the customers were delighted and couldn’t wait to come back Those who visit Dr. Lou share that he is a good listener and understands and enjoy the view. what other chiropractors have done. In addition, he finds all the right plac- Customers are slowly returning to Sherwood’s Cove and signing the es and is not too rough when making just the right adjustments. According “guest book”. They look forward to playing pool for fun, leagues or to receptionist Hanna Gallegos, clients really seem to like him. They have tournaments and challenging each other at shuffleboard. Becky shared been known to refer to him as “a miracle worker” and exclaim, “I feel like that “without the help of our great staff, Nick Bowes, Sue Revor, Betsey I’m walking on air.” Lewis, Tyler Revor and Megan Miller, Sherwood’s Cove wouldn’t have been voted the Best of the Bars/Taverns.” Becky and Butch are delight that after all these years, Sherwood’s Cove has been recognized. Her parting thoughts were that “People make the bar,” and gave a big Thank You!

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Class Act Salon Favorite Stylist and Best Nail Salon Relax, Renew, Refresh adorns the homepage of Class Act Salon, where Jen Clark, Favorite Hair Stylist, hangs her shingle. Class Act Salon was originally opened by Shirley Andrus Ivester and Angie Heckman in 2002. In 2019, Ivester and Heckman decided to sell or close the salon when Jen Clark decided to take over ownership in September. Since that time Clark shared, “It has had some difficult and challenging times, but we have a great team of girls who are like family.” The team is led by Clark, whose goals have been to provide a positive environment for the clientele and employees while giving back to the community. Clark graduated from Empire Beauty Salon in 2008, and after a year and a half working in a men’s salon in Florida, returned to Allegan. She is proud of what she and the other three stylists, Dee Joynes, Ethel Brown and Kim Earl, and nail tech, Kim Caines. have been able to accomplish with customers at the salon and for the com- munity. Comprised of Jen Clark, Kim Caines and Dee Joynes, Class Act was also voted as Favorite Nail Salon for 2020. Caines, the only known licensed nail tech in Allegan joined Class Act Salon in 2002. Dee Joynes, a Board Certified Cosmotologist joined the salon in 2019. Since taking ownership, Clark and her team have reached into the community to furnish supplies for the Back to School Supply Drive. This year, they will do Holiday for the Hospice Home where people can donate to Wings Home. Also from now until Small Business Satur- day (the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day), tickets will be made avail- able through Facebook or at the Salon to win baskets with products. Being awarded Favorite Stylist and Best Nail Salon goes beyond the talents of these women. It is a place where people find caring pro- fessionals who listen to meet client needs.

Thank Thank You you for choosing to our Clients and Friends, for voting Wings of me as your Favorite Accountant. Hope as the Best of the Best in non-profits.

530 Linn St, Allegan • 269-686-8659 www.wingsofhopehospice.com 900 Dix St, Otsego • 269-694-1810 428 Water St, Allegan • 269-673-6634 Thank you for your vote of confidence Voted best Pharmacy

ALLEGAN HAMILTON Moore Family Pharmacy Moore Family Pharmacy (inside Village Market) (inside Hamilton Foods) M-F 8:30-7:00 Sat. 9:00-3:00 M-F 9:00-6:30 Sat. 9:00-2:00 673-6749 751-8482

PLAINWELL SOUTH HAVEN Moore Family Pharmacy Moore Family Pharmacy (inside Harding’s Market) (inside the new Village Market) M-F 9:00-7:00 Sat. 9:00-3:00 M-F Drive-thru8:00-7:00 Sat. 9:00-3:00 685-5847 service 637-3222 www.moorefamilypharmacy.com

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Koops Well Drilling Best Well Drilling Service Koops Well Drilling in Holland was established as the best Well Drilling Service in Allegan County. Koops Well Drilling was established in 1946 by Alvin and Gradus Koops of Holland. Currently, it is co-owned and operated by the 3rd generation – Lance Koops, Tonya (Koops) Borgman, and Russ Beck- ley. Tonya gives a real face and voice to the office which is one of the special qualities of the business. Lance was trained by his dad and does much of the site visits and quotes along with service work. Russ has been 30 years with the company and can often be located in the field with the teams and equipment. As a point of pride, they believe that “As a part of our service pack- age, we proudly serve West Michigan with over 12,000 operational wells. Over the past seven decades, Koops Well Drilling is pleased to provide customer satisfaction quickly and in a friendly manner.” Their service is not only in the wells dug by their two crews, but in the qual- ity of the products used and how they respond to ensure that customer water needs are met. The Koops leadership team would like all to know, “Since 1946, Koops Well Drilling has been appreciative of the community of Alle- gan County. Now in our 3rd generation, we take pride in our customer service. Starting with your first call to our office personal, to the well drilling portion and finally the water line installation. We continue to use the best quality products for our customers and hope to service your water needs in the future.” As industry professionals with over 70 years of well drilling experi- ence, Koops Well Drilling has proven that they are seasoned experts in their field and thank customers for their vote of confidence.

Ken’s Tire & Auto Service Heartfelt Appreciation SERVING ALLEGAN FOR OVER 69 YEARS! And Thanks.... Thank You for your loyalty and For voting me as support by voting us as: Favorite Hairstylist & “Best Tire Store” Class Act Salon as • Car & Truck Care and Maintenance Best Nail Salon in the 2020 Jen Clark • Electrical & Electronic Services Allegan County Best of the Best. • Heating & Cooling Services 500 Water St., Allegan • 269-673-6668 kenstireandautoservice.com 890 Marshall Street, Allegan SERVICE IS THE DIFFERENCE, WE GET IT! 269-686-9008 • www.classactsalonllc.com You’ve made Voted #1 Resale us smile! Consignment Shop 5th year in a row! To our many patients go our Great Christmas decor sincere thanks for your vote and gift ideas! of trust with your dental care. You really give us something to Celebrating our 12th smile about! year in business! Gift Certificates Available David A. Buis, D.D.S. P.C. 101 Locust Street, Allegan 269-673-5385 435 Cutler St., Allegan (269) 673-4332 Aubrey’s Closet M-F 9:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-3:00

VOTED BEST AUTO DETAILING Family Owned and Operated Since 1956. FOR 2020 BEST OF THE BEST! We would like to thank the Allegan, Kalamazoo and Buff & Wax, Engine, Vinyl, Barry County residents for Glass, Shampoo Interior, their continued trust and for Tires/Rims, Door Jams, allowing us to serve them during difficult times. Trunks & More Thank you for voting us Best 1277 Lincoln Rd. Funeral Home for 2020. MM8989 AutoAuto Allegan 207 E. Allegan Street, Otsego (269) 673-6240 269-692-2721 www.winkelfuneralhome.com CenterCenter THE PLACE TO BE FOR GOLF REPRESENTING THE IN ALLEGAN COUNTY! ‘BEST OF THE BEST’ Cheshire Hills Golf Course

2021 Golf Memberships Now Available Voted Favorite School LAURA SULLIVAN Thank You for voting us Allegan County’s Voted as 2020 “Best of the Best” Golf Course for 2020! Favorite Teacher RESTAURANT • BAR • PRO-SHOP • DRIVING RANGE Pine Trails Elementary Cheshire Hills A Fun and Title 1 Interventionist Golf Course, Inc Challenging 269-673-2882 27 Holes 3829 102nd Ave • Allegan CONGRATULATIONS www.cheshirehills.com of Golf!

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Moore Family Pharmacy Best Pharmacy Voted the Best Pharmacy, the Moore Family Pharmacy is owned and operated by Simoore Holdings under the auspice of President Ryan Moore, R.PH, MBA. These pharmacies can be found tucked in corners of food markets in South Haven, Allegan, Hamilton and Plainwell, and “strive to inspire health and wellness throughout their surrounding communities” with the slogan “Where You Should Expect More.” Ryan Moore attended John Glenn High School during which he worked for Dow Chemical. After high school, he completed his pharmacist pro- gram at Ferris State University then a master’s in business administration (MBA) at Western Michigan University (2003). He worked at Perrigo do- ing over-counter dosage and moonlighted at Meijer as a community phar- macist, but his big transition was working with Dan Simon, whose phar- macies had been serving communities since 1999. Simon became Moore’s role model. In 2007, Moore purchased part of the stores then purchased the remainder in 2011. Simon taught Moore to be community minded and customer focused. When Moore took over the pharmacies from Simon, he continued “trying to do what others won’t.” This has included special customer service, his first drive through flu shot clinic, and a Medicine Synchronization program that includes coordinating doctor prescribed medications, packaging them, then giving free delivery. Moore admits that the COVID-19 lockdown was tough because custom- ers were advised to get enough product for three months, which put stress on supplies and staff who worked to fill orders. In addition, doctor offices were closed and PPE for people in stores was difficult to obtain. All offices opened slowly and are now back up to speed. Moore Family Pharmacy in Allegan “strives to inspire health and well- ness throughout surrounding communities. The friendly, knowledgeable staff is happy to assist with all of customer health care needs.” They go above and beyond storing, preparing, and dispensing medicine by coun- seling patients and caregivers, administering vaccinations; and providing other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes. Moore is delighted to be awarded the Best Pharmacy and shares it with his wife Kerri, a pharmacist at the Plainwell store, and all of his employees who meet the needs of customers each day.

A Sincere Thank You for voting me as Favorite Attorney in the Best of the Best Poll 2020

H. Wolf Law Firm, PC 1244 Lincoln, Allegan 269-673-2105 mifamilylawlawyer.com Heidi L. Wolf

Voted as your Favorite Flower Shop. Thank 1306 Jenner Dr., Allegan You!!! 269-673-2859 www.holidayfloral.com

THANK YYOUOU fforor youryour confidence in uuss bbyy vovotingting usus as BesBestt WellWell DrillerDriller forfor 2020.

Family Owned & Operated and Serving West Michigan Since 1946. We guarantee top- notch services while providing complete customer satisfaction. Voted Favorite Butch Sherwood & Becky Weaver Bar/Tavern in Butch Sherwood(father and & daughter)Becky Weaver Allegan’s Best (fatherFamily and Owned daughter) and Operated Since 1984 of the Best Serving the coldest beer in town. Sherwood’s Cove 38381111 - 58t58thh StStreet,reet, Holland (269) 7751-507151-5071 132 Brady St., Allegan kkoopswelldrilling.comoopswelldrilling.com 269-673-6977

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Edward Jones Best Financial Advisors

Edward Jones has been voted the Best Financial Advisors in Allegan County. The parent office, Edward D. Jones & Compa- ny, was opened in 1922 by Edward D. Jones Sr. who was deter- mined that his company would treat associates as partners in the business and treat clients fairly by offering appropriate, quality investments. The one-room office with one desk, three chairs and a hat rack expanded beyond its St. Louis roots. In 1994, at the beginning of his career as a financial advisor, Rob Marciniak opened the first Edward Jones office on Marshall Street in Allegan, Michigan. Currently, there are three locations headed by Rob Marciniak, Rick Buller, and Clayton Schauss. As business increased, Rob Marciniak wanted to expand Edward Jones’ capacity in Allegan so in 2006 he invited Rick Buller to start a second office. Buller shared, “We in turn invited Clayton Schauss in 2014 to continue growing our ability to serve more people.” Each office has one financial advisor and support staff. They- of fer comprehensive planning for “preparing for and living in retire- ment, funding for education goals, and collaboration with legal and tax professionals to help optimize estate and tax efficiency.” Buller believes Edward Jones advisors “create an atmosphere of confidence, knowledge and comfort for our clients. They know we genuinely care about them and their life goals. As a result, clients have mutual respect for us as individuals and value our advice.” On behalf of the Edward Jones advisors and their staffs, “We appreciate the confidence that people have in working with us. We look forward to doing our best to continue to exceed client expectations. Thank you Allegan for selecting Edward Jones as being the Favorite Financial Advisors.”

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Laura Sullivan Favorite Teacher

Voted Favorite Teacher, Laura Sullivan is no stranger to receiving awards. In 2016, she was described as “a compassionate teacher who goes above and beyond,” and as “kind-hearted but FIERCE.” Sullivan completed Liberal Studies at Cal State University, San Marcos then completed her teaching certification at Western Michi- gan University, and later completed her master’s at Spring Arbor. In 2002, Sullivan began teaching 1st grade at Pine Trail then moved to 1st and eventually 2nd at Westward until 2017 when she joined the administrative staff in the Superintendent office. This year, Sullivan has been delighted to return to Pine Trails as a Title I reading and math interventionist. Each day, Sullivan believes that she wants to “find what works for students and what they need to be successful because students do not learn the same ways.” Several years ago, this belief led her to obtaining iPads for all of her students after the district had given each classroom 12. The experience led her to expressing her thanks and sharing her students’ experiences because with the technology, she could engage students in new ways. Sullivan reiterated that teaching is “building relationships with stu- dents” then following them through their school years and beyond. One of her “proudest achievements” was when she received the Outstanding People for Education award in 2016. She had a student with autism assigned to her class. She made adjustments, and under Sullivan’s tutelage, that student achieved her highest potential. To this day, that student sends messages to her 2nd grade teacher. When informed of being named the Favorite Teacher, Sullivan was speechless and honored. Her teaching philosophy clearly involves the belief that ALL students can learn at high levels, and her new teaching position allows her to continue living her passion.

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Pickle Street Veterinary Services Best Veterinary Service Chosen the Best Veterinary Service, Pickle Street Veterinary Ser- vices is a 100% mobile mixed animal practice established in 2014 by Dr. Henry Reinart DVM MS. Reinart is the son of a cattle veter- inarian and grew up in Hopkins, Michigan. Through high school, he went on rounds with his dad, and after graduation attended Michigan State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2010 and focused his studies on nutrition and livestock management. In 2014, Reinart graduated from the College of Vet- erinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a certificate in Production Animal Medicine, which includes large animal medicine and a solid foundation in small animal medicine. In addition, he received a Master of Science in Food Safety so he can help his clients in matters of pre-harvest food safety. By providing a mobile practice, Reinart feels there is more flexi- bility since the office does not need to shuffle appointments when an emergency arises. In addition, office visits often put ill animals in contact with other animals in a confined area, which can put pets at risk. But the greatest benefit is probably reducing animal stress while removing possible interaction with aggressive animals. In 2019, Reinart hired Dr. Emily Pease as an associate veterinari- an. Pease is a Michigan native and grew up near Bellevue. She was active in 4-H showing cattle and sheep, and also did many non-live- stock projects. Having a career working with animals was always her goal, so she pursued a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Michigan State University then went on to veterinary school at Iowa State Uni- versity where she graduated with her DVM in 2019. Reinart believes customers may consider Pickle Street Veterinary Services as the best because of their “bedside manner”, the empathy they have for their customers and animals, and the assistance given by the reception services during calls answered and through Face- book updates. Others refer to the support Pickle Street Veterinary gives to the Allegan 4-H community and interns from the Allegan County Technical Center programs. A huge thank you to the Pickle Street Veterinary team!

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PEEK AT THE PAST

From the pages of The improvements at the fair- economic lines to meet Allegan News and The Al- grounds. First of all, the human needs and believe legan County News and construction of the new that education for all is not a Gazette: modern restrooms for both human right but is necessary men and women, and sec- for peace in tomorrow’s ond the building of cement world. Nov. 2, 1945 bleachers in front of the 300 to hunt in special grandstand, he said. The Nov. 2, 1995 season: Three hundred bleachers, Mr. Delano said, Local made videotape lucky persons who can hunt will be built with the idea celebrates by fighters: antlerless deer in Allegan of later constructing a more Larry Charest hopes his County from December adequate grandstand and commercial video produc- 1-10 have been chosen. well-designed as a connect- tion will be a hot item. The conservation de- ing unit. Charest, A semi-retired partment announces that videographer who splits his hunters whose names were Nov. 5, 1970 time between Plainwell and drawn have been notified. All but one GOP candi- Juniper, Florida, has pro- Thirty-three farmers resid- date elected: Over 20,000 duced a video celebrating ing in the 24,000 acre area voters went to the polls in firefighters. which will be opened for Allegan County Tuesday in The 27-minute video, the special season received an off-year election, accord- called “Fearless Cham- permits automatically; 604 ing to figures in the gover- pion,” recounts a day in the applications to hunt were nor‘s race, where Milliken life of a professional fire received prior to the Octo- defeated Levin, 12,136 to and rescue squad, including ber 10 deadline. 7,834. footage filmed at fires and Names of 267 hunters There was also a lot of traffic accidents. were drawn by a lot. ballot splitting in the race Charest expects the major- Since the special antler- for U.S. senator, where Hart ity of videos will be bought less season first opened in defeated Romney, 9,781 to by firefighters and by - par 1941, the 1,891 gunners 9,769. ents for their children. whose special permits were The only Democrat run- Three local teams have validated have taken 165 ning for county commis- a chance to be champs, deer. No gun accidents have sioner was Romuald Belka, dream of big Silverdome occurred during the special who defeated Reinder win: While Bing Crosby seasons. Hoeksema, 507 to 437. keeps dreaming of a White Fair nets $14,000; plans All other incumbent Re- Christmas, three Allegan given: Showing a 1945 publican candidates on County prep football teams profit of more than $14,000,the county, state and dis- will be dreaming of a silver the Allegan County Fair trict level carried Allegan Thanksgiving. Association is now en- county. Silver, as in the state title tirely out of debt for the World Community Day game Nov. 24–25 at the first time in many years, itto be observed here: The Pontiac Silverdome. was announced this week Church Women United First, Plainwell’s var- by E.W. DeLano, president in Allegan will celebrate sity football team made the and secretary of the associ- World Community Day on playoffs for the first time in ation. Mr. DeLano pointed Friday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m., in school history with a 27-7 out that nearly $50,000 has the sanctuary of the Blessed thumping of Class AA Hol- been spent during the last Sacrament Church, joining land West Ottawa. 14 years in construction of with 2,300 other commu- The county’s other Class new buildings, improve- nities across the country. B school, Hamilton, made ments and purchase of land. 1970 observances will the playoffs “by a whisker“ At the annual meeting of highlight international edu- for a second MHSAA play- the group held Wednesday cation year as designed by off appearance and as many Larry Charest produced a video celebrating firefighters called “Fearless Champion,” which afternoon at the City Hall, the United Nations. seasons. recounted the experiences faced by firefighters in a day on the job. Mr. DeLano outlined the The theme for the day is The third and final team receipts and disbursements “Use a Key for Tomorrow: to make the Allegan County of the fair for the year. Stat- Education.“ Father Frances postseason playoff conten- ing that the fair this year Jaye Flynn will be the guest tion is Hopkins, standby —Compiled by Jason was the best money maker speaker. longtime head coach Rex Wesseldyk CROSSWORD yet with a gross of $61,487 Since 1942, World Com- Weaver. in good gate in grandstand munity Day has been spon- receipts every day in spite sored by Church Women of the chilly weather. United to cooperate ac- Mr. Delano pointed out tion for justice and peace. DEATHS that the association was Church women have always now in a position to make worked together across ra- October 22, 2020 October 27, 2020 two of the badly needed cial, denominational and Larry Duane Sherman, 79, Gun Craig Anderson, 78, Laketown Twp. Plain Twp. David Curtis Washburn Iv, 81, Pat A Vanderschel, 73, Park Twp. Wayland MARRIAGES October 23, 2020 Thomas Lee Eymann, 66, Martin Howard Leslie Lokers, 92, Holland Twp. Alisa Deloris Riddell, 59, Trow- Mark William Briggs, 83, Holland The following people applied for a and Brian Louis Ellsworth, Hudson- bridge Twp. October 28, 2020 marriage license between Oct. 28 and ville Marjorie Cathrine Regnerus, 80, Elwyn Duane Engelter, 80, Trow- Nov. 3: John Benham Edgerton, Martin, Manlius Twp. bridge Twp. And Amy Noelle Buskirk-Newday, October 24, 2020 October 29, 2020 Richard Lee Hopson, Fennville, Shelbyville Andrew John Hofstee, 17, Hopkins Mary Elizabeth Deweerdt, 98, Fill- and Michelle Suzanne Schmitz, Al- Paul David Wilson, Allegan, and October 25, 2020 more Twp. legan Misty Michelle Johnson, Allegan Sally Ann Conolly, 83, Allegan Twp. Dan L Knoll, 68, Overisel Twp. Kimberly Ann Hemminger, Alle- Archer Hicks Johnson, Allegan, Christopher Jerel Guyton, 30, October 30, 2020 gan, and Corey Richard Rhodes, and Michelle Anahi Andrade Marti- Grand Rapids Ann Holstege-Schutt, 89, Olive Allegan nez, Allegan October 26, 2020 Twp. Dale Lee Harps, Allegan, and Megan Francis Scott, Holland, and Gerald Leon Bray, 87, Gun Plain October 31, 2020 Robin Lyn Laduke, Allegan Michael Barton Horn, Holland Twp. Carol Hedblom Currie, 69, Chicago Rhonda Lynn Simmons, Plainwell, Beverly Jean Lundie, 91, Holland

CIRCUIT COURT CLUES ACROSS 38. Ottoman military Judge Margaret Zuzich pay $498 in court costs and tent to do great bodily harm court costs and fees includ- 1. Dutch word for ‘lan- commander Bakker handed down the fees. As part of 12 months less than murder attempt. ing $348.92 in restitution. guage’ 41. One who does not following decisions on Oct. probation, Johnson must Gettys was ordered to pay James Norman Wigin- 5. Popular music style succeed 26: complete all treatment pro- $951.20 in court costs and ton, 45, of Kalamazoo, was 8. Body part 43. Data grams as directed by proba- fees including $553.20 in sentenced to a minimum 11. Largely dry valleys 45. 3D image Paul Donald Butcher, tion agent and pay $30 per restitution. of 21 months in prison to 31, of Otsego, was sen- month supervision fee. Raymond Roy Lapham, a maximum of 72 months 13. Brew 47. Whale ship captain tenced to 30 days in jail with Leroy Antonio Rob- 47, of Niles, was sentenced in prison with 138 days 14. Ancient Greek 49. Japanese title 18 days credit for domestic inson, 42, of Kalamazoo, to 2 days in jail with 2 credit for financial trans- sophist 50. Made of wood violence and domestic vio- was sentenced to 8 months days credit for knowingly action device - stealing/ 15. Where rockers play 55. Yokel lence - second offense no- in jail with 137 days credit or intentionally possess- retaining without consent, 16. Human gene 56. Exercise system __- tice. Butcher was ordered to for false report of a felony. ing controlled substance a minimum of 21 months pay $525 in court costs and Robinson was ordered to methamphetamine attempt. in prison to a maximum of 17. One point east of bo fees. As part of 24 months pay $498 in court costs and Lapham was ordered to 72 months in prison with northeast 57. Supreme being probation, Butcher must fees. pay $498 in court costs and 138 days credit for financial18. Adversary 59. Playing card with complete all treatment pro- Gage Daniel Whita- fees. As part of 18 months transaction device - illegal 20. Small cask or barrel three spots grams as directed by proba- ker, 25, of Otsego, was probation, Lapham must sale/use and habitual of- 21. About ear 60. Hostelry tion agent and pay $30 per sentenced to 90 days in complete all treatment pro- fender - second offense- no month supervision fee. Jail jail with 29 days credit for grams as directed by proba- tice. Wiginton was ordered 22. Benign tumors 61. Spiritual leader time to be served with the assault with a dangerous tion agent and pay $30 per to pay $1,641 in court costs 25. In a different way 62. Single lens reflex Allegan County Jail Com- weapon (felonious assault), month supervision fee. and fees including $1,175 in 30. One charged with a 63. Time of the 90th munity Service Program. 90 days in jail with 29 days Tiffany Ann Shepherd, restitution. crime meridian, used in the Michael James Edema, credit for assault with a 28, of Paw Paw, was sen- 31. Chinese principle central U.S. 32, of Hopkins, was sen- dangerous weapon (felo- tenced to 174 days in jail Unless otherwise noted, tenced to 1 day in jail with nious assault) and 90 days with 174 days credit for the fines set forth above underlying the universe 64. Thomas __, Ameri- 1 day credit for domestic in jail with 29 days credit uttering and publishing include $130 for the crime 32. Long, narrow straps can cartoonist violence. Edema was or- for weapons - felony fire- attempt. Shepherd was or- victims rights fund and $68 33. Passover dered to pay $425 in court arm. Whitaker was ordered dered to pay $646.92 in state fee per file. costs and fees. As part of 12 to pay $7,040.90 in court months probation, Edema costs and fees including CLUES DOWN 34. Keyboard key must complete all treatment $6,406.90 in restitution. As SUDOKU 1. Shuttered airline 35. __ juris: independent programs as directed by part of 36 months probation, 2. Swiss river 36. Corporate executive probation agent and pay $30 Whitaker must complete all 3. Port city in Yemen (abbr.) per month supervision fee. treatment programs and di- 4. It can be straight 37. Adult female bird Michael Paul Green, 44, rected by probation agent Fun By The Numbers of Hamilton, was sentenced and pay $30 per month su- Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puz- 5. Tennis player’s tool 39. Pertains to knowl- to 3 days in jail with 3 days pervision fee. zle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so 6. Estranged edge credit for failure to pay sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! 7. Garden archway 40. Pashtoes child support and 3 days in Judge Roberts A. Kengis 8. Assists 41. Prefixed title for Ital- jail with 3 days credit for handed down the following failure to pay child support. decisions on Oct. 26: 9. Grain crop ian monks Green was ordered to pay 10. Millisecond 42. To be fired from a $466 in court costs and fees. Diane Marie Gettys, 50, 12. U.S. Founding Father gun As part of 36 months proba- of Otsego, was sentenced to Adams 44. A way to position tion, Green must complete a minimum of 24 months in 14. Small, deerlike buf- 45. __ process: produces all treatment programs as prison to a maximum of 60 directed by probation agent, months in prison with 409 falo ammonia pay $11,969.31 restitution days credit for domestic 19. Easily manageable 46. Follow instructions to the Friend of the Court violence and domestic vio- 23. Male parent 47. Humanistic disci- and pay $30 per month su- lence - third offense notice. 24. Nearsightedness pline pervision fee. Gettys was ordered to pay 25. Patriotic women 48. Throw Donald Ray Johnson, $398 in court costs and fees. 36, of Bloomingdale, was In a separate case, Gettys, 26. Decorate a cake with 51. Swiss river sentenced to 77 days in with an Allegan address, frosting 52. American hate group jail with 77 days credit for was sentenced to a mini- 27. __ fi (slang) 53. Actor Idris knowingly or intentionally mum of 24 months in prison 28. A joke rooted in 54. Seizes possessing controlled sub- to a maximum of 60 months wordplay 58. Baseball stat stance methamphetamine. in prison with 401 days (See Solution Page B11) 29. Attack violently Johnson was ordered to credit for assault with in- n see Solution, Page B11

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Foreclosure by Advertise- Notice of Foreclosure by Advertise- and State of Michigan on the 13 day sentative, or to both the probate court Trust Estate to David C. Shidler, personal repre- ment ment of October, 2020. at 113 Chestnut Street, Allegan, MI Estate of Kristen J. De Witt Date of sentative, or to both the probate court Notice is given under section 3212 Notice is given under section 3212 PRESENT: HON. Roberts Kengis, 49010 and the personal representa- Birth: October 26, 1970 at 113 Chestnut Street, Allegan, MI of the revised judicature act of 1961, of the revised judicature act of 1961, Circuit Judge tive within 4 months after the date of NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The 49010 and the personal representa- 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the TO: William C. Fischer and Rhea S. publication of this notice. decedent, Kristen J. De Witt, Settlor tive within 4 months after the date of following mortgage will be foreclosed following mortgage will be foreclosed Fischer, husband and wife and their November 3, 2020 of the Kristen J. De Witt Trust dated publication of this notice. by a sale of the mortgaged premises, by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Unknown heirs, devisees or assigns JAMES MIKEL MCEWEN P53923 February 16, 2000, died on October Cunningham Dalman, P.C. or some part of them, at a public or some part of them, at a public and/or any UNNAMED DEFEN- 550 LINCOLN ROAD 3, 2020. Nicholas R. Dekker P70930 auction sale to the highest bidder for auction sale to the highest bidder for DANTS who may have an interest in OTSEGO, MI 49078 Creditors of the decedent are 321 Settlers Road cash or cashier’s check at the place cash or cashier’s check at the place the property which is the subject of 269-692-3665 notified that all claims against the Holland, MI 49423 of holding the circuit court in Allegan of holding the circuit court in Allegan this action; BRANDY MORAN decedent, her estate, or her trust will (616) 392-1821 County, starting promptly at 9:00 AM, County, starting promptly at 9:00 AM, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 6543 EDGEFIELD STREET be forever barred unless presented David C. Shidler on November 19, 2020. The amount on December 3, 2020. The amount 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff PORTAGE, MI 49024 to Kelly D. De Witt and Kurt Brinks, 6183 Standing Stone Drive due on the mortgage may be greater due on the mortgage may be greater in this Court to quiet title to property 269-998-2887 Co-Trustees of the Kristen J. De Witt Holland, MI 49423 on the day of sale. Placing the highest on the day of sale. Placing the highest located In the Township of Manlius, ------Trust within 4 months after the date of (616) 291-3300 bid at the sale does not automatically bid at the sale does not automatically County of Allegan and State of Michi- publication of this notice. ------entitle the purchaser to free and clear entitle the purchaser to free and clear gan, described as follows: TO ALL CREDITORS: Jennifer L. Remondino ownership of the property. A potential ownership of the property. A potential Township of Manlius County of Alle- laci Botelho Bosman (date of birth, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention purchaser is encouraged to contact the purchaser is encouraged to contact the gan and State of Michigan, to-wit: 08/21/1976), died 10/08/2020. There 99 E. Eighth Street, Suite 200 homeowner: If you are a military county register of deeds office or a title county register of deeds office or a title Beginning at a point found by is no personal representative of the Holland, MI 49423 service member on active duty, if your insurance company, either of which insurance company, either of which commencing at the north quarter post decedent’s estate to whom letters of (616) 396-3243 period of active duty has concluded may charge a fee for this information: may charge a fee for this information: of Section 21, town 3 north, range 15 administration have been issued. Kelly D. De Witt less than 90 days ago, or if you have Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kevin Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Hurl west; thence west on the section line Creditors of the decedent are noti- 4545 Audubon Road been ordered to active duty, please Vande Vusse and Ellen L. Vande Dyer, an unmarried man 1467.50 feet; thence south 03 deg . fied that all claims against laci Botelho Holland, MI 49423 contact the attorney for the party fore- Vusse, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Elec- 00’ west, 364.18 feet to the center of Bosman’s Estate, will be forever (616) 566-0211 closing the mortgage at the telephone Original Mortgagee: PNC Bank, Na- tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as the Old Allegan Road thence south barred unless presented to Steve Kurt Brinks number stated in this notice. Notice of tional Association, assignee of PNC mortgagee, as nominee for lender and 89 deg. 29 ‘ 20” west, on said center, Bosman, within four months after the 1440 Waukazoo Drive foreclosure by advertisement. Notice Holding, LLC, assignee of National lender’s successors and/or assigns 365. 2 feet to the place of beginning date of publication. Holland, MI 49423 is given under section 3212 of the City DND, Inc., successor by merger to Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Fi- of this description; thence north 69 Date: 11/4/2020 ------revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 National City Mortgage Services Co., nance of America Reverse LLC deg. 29’20” east, on the center of said Alles Law PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the fol- formerly known as First of America Date of Mortgage: January 11, 2017 road, 165.42 feet; thence south 03 Christopher Shourds (P82401) STATE OF MICHIGAN lowing mortgage will be foreclosed by Mortgage Company Date of Mortgage Recording: Janu- deg. 00’ west, to a point 23 feet off the 5360 Cascade Road SE 48th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Foreclosing Assignee (if any): None ary 23, 2017 easterly right of way of the P.M.R.R.; Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DIVISION some part of them, at a public auction Date of Mortgage: August 5, 1996 Amount claimed due on date of no- thence northwesterly on a line 23 feet (616) 365-5055 ALLEGAN COUNTY sale to the highest bidder for cash or Date of Mortgage Recording: Sep- tice: $111,309.36 east of said right of way to a point Steven Bosman PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF cashier’s check at the place of holding tember 20, 1996 Description of the mortgaged prem- south 03 deg. 00’ west of the place 329 129th Ave. HEARING FOR NAME CHANGE the circuit court in Allegan County, Amount claimed due on date of no- ises: Situated in Township of Martin, of beginning; thence north 03 deg. 00’ Wayland , MI 49348 CASE NO. 20-63361-NC and starting promptly at 09:00 AM, De- tice: $61,339.29 Allegan County, Michigan, and de- east, to the place of beginning. +1 (616) 481-0727 JUDGE HON. MICHAEL BUCK cember 17, 2020. The amount due on Description of the mortgaged prem- scribed as: A Parcel of land beginning You must file your answer or take ------P27674 the mortgage may be greater on the ises: Situated in Township of Heath, Al- 10 rods South of the West quarter post other action permitted by law in this Court telephone no. 269-673-0532 day of the sale. Placing the highest legan County, Michigan, and described on the South bank of the Gun River in Court within 30 days after the date of NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY Court address 113 CHESTNUT ST, bid at the sale does not automatically as: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section Section 36, Town 2 North, Range 11 last publication. If you fail to do so, ADVERTISEMENT Notice is given ALLEGAN, MI 49010 entitle the purchaser to free and clear 12, Town 3 North Range 14, West, West, thence North to the West quar- a default judgment may be entered under Section 3212 of the revised In the matter of HUNTER LEE ownership of the property. A potential Heath Township, Allegan County, ter post thence North 200 feet, thence against you for the relief demanded in judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MLODZINSKI purchaser is encouraged to contact Michigan, described as beginning at East 300 feet, thence South to the the complaint filed in this case. MCL 600.3212, that the following TO ALL PERSONS, including: the county register of deeds office the Northeast corner of Section 12 and South bank of the Gun River, thence 2. With respect to Defendants Wil- mortgage will be foreclosed by a (specify non-custodial parent’s name or a title insurance company, either proceeding thence South 01 degree Northwesterly along the river bank to liam C. Fischer & Rhea S. Fischer, a sale of the mortgaged premises, or here, if applicable) of which may charge a fee for this 43 minutes 02 seconds West 246.50 the place of beginning. A/k/a 1297 copy of this Order shall be published some part of them, at a public auction BRIAN LEE MLODZINSKI information. Default has been made in feet along the East line of said section; Second Street. each week in The Allegan County sale to the highest bidder for cash whose address is unknown and the conditions of a certain mortgage thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes Common street address (if any): News & Gazette, three consecutive or cashier’s check at the place of whose interest in the matter may be made by Timothy S. Smith and Beth 06 seconds West 2651.09 feet; thence 1297 2nd St, Plainwell, MI 49080-9510 weeks and proof of publication shall holding the circuit court in Allegan barred or affected by the following: A. Smith, husband and wife to Fifth North 01 degree 45 minutes 42 sec- The redemption period shall be 6 be filed in this Court. County, starting promptly at 9:00 a.m. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, onds East 246.51 feet along the North months from the date of such sale, 3. Further, a copy of this Order shall on Thursday, December 17, 2020. on DECEMBER 14, 2020 AT 11:00AM dated June 18, 2003, and recorded and South 1/4 line of said section to unless determined abandoned in ac- be posted upon the subject parcel. The amount due on the mortgage Date and time at FAMILY COURT on June 26, 2003, in Liber 2492, the North 1/4 corner of said Section; cordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if Roberts Kengis, Circuit Judge, may be greater on the day of the COURTROOM before Judge HON. Page 561, Allegan County Records, thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes the subject real property is used for P47062 sale. Placing the highest bid at the MICHAEL BUCK P27674 said mortgage was assigned to Fifth 06 seconds East 2650.90 feet along agricultural purposes as defined by 11-5 11-19 sale does not automatically entitle the to change the name of: HUNTER Third Bank, National Association by the North line of said Section to the MCL 600.3240(16). ------purchaser to free and clear ownership LEE MLODZINKSI to HUNTER LEE an Assignment of Mortgage which has point of beginning, containing 15.000 If the property is sold at foreclosure of the property. A potential purchaser WROBLESKI been submitted to the Allegan County acres except any part taken, used or sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised STATE OF MICHIGAN is encouraged to contact the county ------Register of Deeds, on which mort- deeded for road purposes. Also Sub- Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to PROBATE COURT register of deeds office or a title gage there is claimed to be due at the ject to a 16.00 foot wide easement for MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be COUNTY OF ALLEGAN insurance company, either of which STATE OF MICHIGAN date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven ingress and egress, the centerline of held responsible to the person who NOTICE TO CREDITORS may charge a fee for this information. PROBATE COURT Thousand One Hundred Two and which is described as beginning at a buys the property at the mortgage fore- Decedent’s Estate Name of Mortgagor: Matthew J. COUNTY OF ALLEGAN 48/100 ($97,102.48) including interest point on the East line of Section 12, closure sale or to the mortgage holder FILE NO. 20-62576-DE Crehan Original Mortgagee: Home, NOTICE TO CREDITORS at the rate of 6.00000% per annum. Town 3 North, Range 14 West, Heath for damaging the property during the Estate of Jean Elizabeth Beaty, LLC, a Michigan limited liability Decedent’s Estate Said premises are situated in the Township, Allegan County, Michigan redemption period. deceased company Date of Mortgage: August FILE NO. 20-62558-DE Township of Wayland, Allegan County, distant South 01 degree 43 minutes Attention homeowner: If you are Date of birth: 10/14/1931 5, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: Estate of FELICITY ANGEL-LYNNE Michigan, and are described as: The 02 seconds West 123.74 feet from the a military service member on active TO ALL CREDITORS: * August 6, 2019, Liber 4368 Page 223 SCHLOSSER, deceased North 10 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Northeast corner of said section and duty, if your period of active duty has NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Amount claimed due on date of No- Date of birth: 10-6-2002 the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town proceeding thence North 89 degrees concluded less than 90 days ago, or if decedent, Jean Elizabeth Beaty, died tice: $152,951.44 Description of the TO ALL CREDITORS: * 3 North, Range 11 West. Commonly 40 minutes 20 seconds West 253.22 you have been ordered to active duty, 6/22/2020. mortgaged premises: Lot 1, Terriconn NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The known as: 2795 1ST ST, WAYLAND, feet; thence South 01 degree 43 min- please contact the attorney for the Creditors of the decedent are notified Subdivision, City of Fennville, Allegan decedent, Felicity Angel-Lynne MI 49348 If the property is eventually utes 02 seconds West 120.98 feet to party foreclosing the mortgage at the that all claims against the estate will County, Michigan, as recorded in Schlosser, died 6/26/2020. sold at foreclosure sale, the redemp- the point of ending. telephone number stated in this notice. be forever barred unless presented to Liber 12 of Plats, Page 39. PP# Creditors of the decedent are notified tion period will be 6.00 months from Common street address (if any): This notice is from a debt collector. James P. Keag, personal represen- 03-52-775-001-00 Address: 5660 that all claims against the estate will the date of sale unless the property 3396 36th St, Hamilton, MI 49419- Date of notice: October 29, 2020 tative, or to both the probate court Landsburg Rd, Fennville, Michigan be forever barred unless presented is abandoned or used for agricultural 9595 Trott Law, P.C. at 113 Chestnut Street, Allegan, MI 49408 The redemption period will be to Crystal Schlosser, personal repre- purposes. If the property is deter- The redemption period shall be 1 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 49010 and the personal representa- six (6) months from the date of sale, sentative, or to both the probate court mined abandoned in accordance with year from the date of such sale, unless Farmington Hills, MI 48334 tive within 4 months after the date of unless determined abandoned in at 113 Chestnut Street, Allegan, MI MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, determined abandoned in accordance (248) 642-2515 publication of this notice. accordance with MCL 600.3241a, or 49010 and the personal representa- the redemption period will be 30 days with MCL 600.3241a. 1423558 11/3/2020 if the subject real property is used for tive within 4 months after the date of from the date of sale, or 15 days If the property is sold at foreclosure (10-29)(11-19) Pamela J. Cross P56089 agricultural purposes as defined by publication of this notice. after statutory notice, whichever is sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised ------Rhoades McKee, 55 Campau Ave. MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is 11-9-2020 later. If the property is presumed to Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to NW, Ste. 300 sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter Holly A Jackson P71684 be used for agricultural purposes MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be STATE OF MICHIGAN Grand Rapids, MI 49503 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 180 Monroe Ave NW Suite 400 prior to the date of the foreclosure held responsible to the person who IN THE 48TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (616) 235-3500 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the Grand Rapids MI 49503 sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the buys the property at the mortgage fore- COURT FOR ALLEGAN COUNTY James P. Keag borrower will be held responsible to 616-454-3700 redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant closure sale or to the mortgage holder Paul Klomparens PO Box 98 the person who buys the property at Crystal Schlosser to MCL 600.3278, if the property for damaging the property during the Plaintiff. Fennville, MI 49408 the mortgage foreclosure sale or to 500 Streeter Ave Apt 32 is sold at a foreclosure sale, the redemption period. V (616) 218-4247 the mortgage holder for damage to Allegan MI 49010 borrower(s) will be held responsible Attention homeowner: If you are William C. Fischer & Rhea S. ------the property during the redemption 269-512-4921 to the person who buys the property a military service member on active Fischer, husband and wife, and ANY period. Attention homeowner: If you ------at the mortgage foreclosure sale or duty, if your period of active duty has UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES & STATE OF MICHIGAN are a military service member on ac- to the mortgage holder for damaging concluded less than 90 days ago, or if ASSIGNS. PROBATE COURT tive duty, if your period of active duty STATE OF MICHIGAN the property during the redemption you have been ordered to active duty, Defendants. COUNTY OF ALLEGAN has concluded less than 90 days ago, PROBATE COURT period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The please contact the attorney for the ••••••• NOTICE TO CREDITORS or if you have been ordered to active COUNTY OF ALLEGAN foreclosing mortgagee can rescind party foreclosing the mortgage at the Martin Reed (P26028) Decedent’s Estate duty, please contact the attorney for NOTICE TO CREDITORS the sale. In that event, your damages telephone number stated in this notice. Attorney for Plaintiffs FILE NO. 20-62574-DE the party foreclosing the mortgage Decedent’s Estate are, if any, limited solely to the return This notice is from a debt collector. 138 Hubbard St. Estate of LAURY JEANNE BETKE, at the telephone number stated in FILE NO. 2020-62573-DE of the bid amount tendered at sale, Date of notice: October 22, 2020 Allegan, MI 49010 deceased this notice. This notice is from a debt Estate of Edward C. Shidler, plus interest. Dated: November 12, Trott Law, P.C. 269-673-8954 Date of birth: 01/21/1967 collector. Date of Notice: November deceased 2020 Randall S. Miller & Associates, 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 •••••••• TO ALL CREDITORS: * 3, 2020. Bernard Schaefer Attorney Date of birth: June 23, 1937 P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 HON. Roberts Kengis P47062 NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The for Home, LLC 161 Ottawa NW, Suite TO ALL CREDITORS: * National Association 43252 Wood- (248) 642-2515 File No. 20-63205 CZ decedent, LAURY JEANNE BETKE, 212 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The ward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield 1423202 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLI- died 04/10/2020. 272-4361 decedent, Edward C. Shidler, died Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 (10-22)(11-12) CATION AND POSTING Creditors of the decedent are notified (11-12)(12-03) January 17, 2020. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. ------NOTICE OF ACTION that all claims against the estate will ------Creditors of the decedent are notified 20MI00513-1 At a session of said Court held in be forever barred unless presented that all claims against the estate will (11-12)(12-03) the City of Allegan, County of Allegan, to BRANDY MORAN, personal repre- NOTICE TO CREDITORS be forever barred unless presented CLASSIFIEDS

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By G C Stoppel and sometimes it is just plain the old television shows such As Christians we do a bit of into how we are to live in peace fun doing a little time travel to as Leave it to Beaver, Father time travel into the past. Every and harmony with God and New York Yankee’s best known the past. That is especially true Knows Best, or The Andy Grif- time we read the Bible we are our fellow mankind. Chris- catcher, Yogi Berra, was right when we are facing personal or fith Show but they weren’t very transported back to the era of tians are also forward looking when he said, “Nostalgia ain’t national challenges. The Corona realistic. Religious differences, the Apostles, to Jesus, or all the people, ultimately looking to what it used to be.” Chicago Pandemic is a good example. race relations, politics, and other way back to Adam and Eve. We eternity in Heaven with God newspaper journalist and author, But life wasn’t all that perfect challenging subjects were never go back in time to read eternal and Jesus. Finding the balance Studs Terkel, picked up on this in the past. We might enjoy mentioned. truths and perhaps gain insight between the past and future puts theme in a number of his history us squarely in the present, and books. In The Good War, for there’s the challenge. How are example, he interviewed Chi- we to honor the best of the past, cagoans who had lived through built for the future, and live World War Two, and many of today? them spoke primarily of the good There are a lot of answers. times. They barely touched on For me, one of the best can the specter the Western Union be summed up in one word: telegraph boy, and then, a short ABUNDANTLY. Jesus said, time later, a black wreath and a “I have come that you might Gold Star Flag on another home. have life, and have it abundant- Many of us are like the char- ly.” Frankly, I don’t think He acter Gil Pender in the film Mid- was speaking about acquiring a night Paris who want to go back lot of stuff - “inventory,” as my to a previous era and live. Pender wife calls it. Rather, that we so wanted to live in Paris in the come alive and fully experience 1920s, but in his time travels he all the goodness that God has met a woman from that decade placed before us that our hearts who wanted to live in the 1890s. are singing. They travel back and meet a Then, we pause for a couple of artists who are con- moment, grateful for all we vinced that life was far better in have, and explore how we the Renaissance. can help others experience Not only was Yogi Berra spot it, too. That’s why churches on the money about nostalgia, have open doors. We invite but the heart of the matter is people to come so we can share there never were “Good Old with them what we have discov- Days.” What made them that ered brings fullness to our life. way for us is that we either G C Stoppel survived that era, or we are alive Priest Associate as a result of our predecessors Episcopal Church of the having survived them. In my Good Shepherd case, if my father hadn’t survived Allegan, MI the Spanish Flu of a century ago, I wouldn’t be here today. It’s tempting to look back, Directory of Area Churches Allegan Assembly of God Christ Community First Church of God Peace Lutheran Church South Monterey United 424 DeLano St, Allegan Church 1313 Marshall Street, Allegan Kingdom Hall of 805 S. Wilmott St., Otsego Methodist Church Pastors Tim Heath & Paul Hays 3370 113th Ave., Allegan 673-4302 www.pathtohim.org Jehovah’s Witness www.peaceotsego.com Pastor Kelsey French Church: 673-6577 www.alleganccc.org • Pastor, Tim Secord 2199 Taft Road, Allegan 694-6104 Church: 793-7323 (269) 673-2329 Phone: 673-6179 Allegan Bible Church Pastor Wally Coots First Congregational Pearl United Methodist St. Francis of 412 S. Sherman, Allegan Church Living Waters Church Assisi Episcopal Church Pastor Jon Gruss The Church of Jesus 323 Cutler Street, Allegan Community Church 1689 56th St., Fennville 11850 9 Mile Rd. Church: 673-6831 Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church Office: 673-3139 5458 M-89, Fennville 269-561-5048 Worship 9:30 am Shelbyville, MI 49344 687 Linn Street, Allegan Pastor Cory Klein Service: 10:30 Sundays Douglas Tipken, Pastor 269-664-4345 Allegan Christian Center Church: 673-9617 Pastor Andrew Leach www.fennvilleumc.org Service: Sundays 9:30 am 700 Ely St., Allegan First Presbyterian 269-561-5277 Paul Knuckles, Pastor Church of God - Otsego Church of Plainwell Plainwell First Baptist St. John’s Evangelical Church: 673-2921 112 Kalamazoo St., Otsego 303 East Bridge St. M-40 North Church Lutheran Church Pastor Stephen Burrow Sr. Plainwell, MI 49080 Church of God 404 W. Bridge St., Plainwell 1764 34th St., Allegan Allegan County Jail 269-694-9481 Pastor Ruth Lowry 685-5990 1900 M-40, Allegan (269) 685-8888 Pastor Ronald Kruse 673-2079 Chaplain Sarah Farkas www.otsegocog.com Pastor Nathan Strom Pastor George Osborn Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Phone: 673-0350 Friendship Bible Church Church: 673-4412 Corner Bible Church 104 Baker St., Hopkins, MI Plainwell First United St. Margaret’s Catholic Allegan United Methodist 4001 124th Allegan Pastor Len Schildroth Martin Reformed Methodist Church Church Church 673-5995 Office 793-7929 Church 200 Park St. Plainwell 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego Corner Walnut & Trowbridge www.cornerbiblechurch.com 1073 W. Allegan St., Martin 269-685-5113 269-694-6311 streets, Allegan Hope Lutheran Church Pastor: Mark Heijerman • www.fumcplainwell.com Pastor Bob Lynch Dunningville Reformed 290 12th St., Plainwell 672-5596 St. Stephen’s Church: 673-4236; Church Pastor Kari Fast • Rectify Church Episcopal Church 2559 M-40, Allegan (269) 685-1348 Martin United 247 N. Main St., Allegan 309 Union Street, At the Master’s Feet Church: 751-5894 Methodist Church 616-218-1556 Plainwell, MI 49080 814 21st St., Otsego Hopkins Community 969 E. Allegan St., Martin Pastor Sarah Lindstrom 269-694-6897 East Martin Christian Reformed Church Rev. Corey Simon The Bridge Paster Ray Brown Reformed Church 2142 128th Ave., Hopkins 269-672-7097 Refreshing 269-509-6458 510-118th Ave., Martin (269) 793-7361 www.martinumc.org Springs Ministries 247 W. Main St, Allegan Blessed Sacrament 269-672-5746 hopkinscommunitychurch.net 201 Briggs St., Allegan Sundays 10:30am Church www.eastmartincrc.org Merson Church 616-510-7416 www.thebridgeinallegan.com 110 N. Cedar Street, Allegan Hopkins United 3313 102nd Ave., Gobles, MI Pastor Adrian Hall Fr. Simon Manjooran Episcopal Church of Methodist Church Pastor Alan Carson The Path of Allegan Church: 673-4455 the Good Shepherd 322 N. Maple St., Hopkins Office: 673-5274 Restoration Christian Griswold Auditorium 101 North Walnut St, Allegan (269) 793-7323 www.mersonchurch.org Community 401 Hubbard St., Allegan Bravo Community Church Office: 673-2254 Pastor Kelsey French The MAC • 728 River St. (269) 650-3933 Todd Viening 5587 113th Ave., Fennville Montage Ministries 269-567-8330 Sunday Worship 10am Pastor Mark Douglas Faith Baptist Church Horseshoe Community “A Community in Worship” Pastor Austin Kreutz www.thepathofallegan.org 616-886-1214 2846 125th Ave., Allegan Bible Church Griswold Auditorium John Looman, Pastor 4950 104th Avenue, Grand Junction Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm River of Life Church Trowbridge Burnips United Methodist 673-5040 1-888-354-3272 269-521-4580 • 605 W. Allegan, Otsego Community Church 4241 30th, Burnips Pastor Don Miller Monterey Center 269-672-9904 355 26th Street, Otsego Craig VanBeek, Pastor Fennville United Methodist Church www.alleganchurch.com Pastor Mykel Hall, Pastor 616-896-8410 Assembly of God Immanuel Lutheran 3022 130th Ave. Church: 673-5502 5897 124th Ave. Church Monterey Center, 49328 Riverside Chapel Chicora Country Chapel Fennville, MI 49408 631 Grand Street, Allegan Craig VanBeek, Pastor 4242 Blue Star Hwy., Holland The River Flows with 4399 108th Ave., Allegan P.O. Box 571 Church: 673-3335 793-7288 269-561-2686 Hope and Healing Pastor Herb Curry 269-561-2683 Pastor Dan Ward Pastor Rick Jones 1652 M-40 North, Allegan Phone: 521-7657 mobile: 269-686-6831 Mt. Calvary M.B. Church Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Immanuel Reformed 5425 105th Ave., Pullman Seventh Day Adventist Fennville United Church Pastor Everett Belue Church Watson Bible Church Methodist Church 500 E. Main St., Fennville 269-382-3405 229 Cutler Street, Allegan 1626 116th St., Otsego 5849 124th St., Fennville (616) 335-6230 Alex Rybachek, Pastor Pastor Tim Farley 672-2166 269-561-5048 Pastor Ralph Houston New Hope Baptist Church: 673-3284 Worship 11:00 a.m. Church Douglas Tipken, Pastor InTents Life Ministry 2011 Lincoln Road (M-40 N) Shelbyville United www.fennvilleumc.org 245 Court St., Otsego, MI Pastor Tadd Butler Methodist Church Service: Sunday 10:00am 673-1938 938 124th Ave., Shelbyville First Presbyterian Leigh Larson - 269-290-4363 672-7097 - Church office Church www.intentslifeministry.com Northbridge Church Rev. Corey Simon 200 Cutler Street, Allegan 8824 Douglas, Kalamazoo Church: 673-4631 Johnson Temple 269-385-4378 • www.fpcallegan.org Church of God in Christ www.northbridge.cc Rev. Kathlyn Nealand 3299 Academy Street, Allegan Rev. Jeremiah Johnson Sr. Open Door Worship First Baptist Church Phone: 673-8590—673-3007 Center 1290 32nd St., Allegan 2449 - 54th St., Fennville Service at 10:00am Journey Family Church Pastor Dale Scholten Pastors Nathan Smith & 313 Depot St., Gobles (269) 561-5711 Brendon Bayley 628-2288 www.fbcallegan.com Rev. Gary Napp