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Saturday, March 1, 2014 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Phone (269) 945-9554 1351 North M-43 Highway • Hastings, MI 49058-0188

rom “Mustang Sally” to “Johnny B. Goode,” songwriters and performers have colorfully defined what’s in name. There’s a lot in the name of the late Mary Youngs, too, and for the seventh straight year, area concertgoers will enjoy celebrating the life and passions of the late Hastings educator, wife, mother and grandmother. Three generations of the family are now continuing the legacy and passion to help others with their concert performances. Ellie Youngs actually received her first guitar from grandfather Steve. Her dad and Steve’s son, Chase, excelled as an athlete thanks to the interest and encouragement of his parents. Since its inception, the benefit concert that has awarded two $1,000 scholarships each year to two Hastings High School students with a passion for sports and music and, with Saturday’s concert at Hastings First United Methodist Church, may pass the $20,000 endowment mark which will make the scholarship a sustaining gift. The three generations of the Youngs family will be returning their gifts from Mary with their performance this year. Though the three will be singing of other notable names in music history this weekend, there’s no doubting what’s in their name. To read more and to preview the concert schedule, look inside.

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14. COUNTRY SETTING! Great updated ranch including new carpet * Has 3 bedrooms * Nice size kitchen * It’s in the country yet close to everything * This home has been all freshly painted * New vanity in bath and a 2 stall garage * Move in condition* Priced to sell. Call Dianne . . . . . $92,900

PENDING 17. GREAT OPPORTUNITY WITH 15. WESTERN BARRY COUNTY RANCH! Easy access to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo * This custom built home has terrific features including a breezeway joining the garage & house, Open kitchen, dining area and cozy living room * Corner lot close to Gun Lake! Call Mark. . . . . . . . $119,900

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16. HISTORIC STRIKER MANSION! 4+ Bedrooms * Fireplaces in the master bedroom, dining room & parlor * Includes furnishings * Natural woodwork throughout * Updated exterior & interior * Perfect for home or office * Own a piece of Hastings History * Striker House! Call Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249,900

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WILD ACRES - CENTRAL BARRY COUNTY Hastings 10 acre paradise - stream, pine, and hardwoods. Bordering 80 acres of State and across the road from another 50 acres of state ground. Call Ron . . . . . . . . . . .$39,900 2.5 ACRE BUILDING SITE Just south of Hastings * Private paved road * Hastings schools * Wooded * Walkout site * Great location of newer homes. Call Mark . . . . . . . $24,900

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1. The Mary Young’s Scholarship Fund raises bucks to help fund scholarships for kids. One of their largest fundraisers is the annual Fund Concert and this year’s edition is at the Hastings United Methodist Church in downtown Hastings next Saturday, March 8 beginning at 7 p.m. The concert is called “What’s in a Name” and will feature songs with names in the title performed by a wide range of local and statewide talent. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is open to all. A free will offering will be collected to benefit the Mary Young’s Scholarship Fund. If you can’t make the concert but still want to contribute send your donation to the First United Methodist Church. 2. Spring is so close, the 10th annual South Jefferson Street St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the unofficial beginning of spring will wind its way down “the Street” this year on Monday, March 17 at 4 p.m. The parade route remains the same, lining up in the alley behind WBCH Radio in Downtown Hastings, turning onto South Jefferson Street for two blocks and returning down Church Street or heading for home. The parade is known worldwide (or maybe just in Barry County) as the biggest little St. Patrick’s Day Parade around. You are invited to be in the parade - individuals, businesses, organizations, families (especially Irish), anyone. Pharmacist Mike Smith who has worked for over 35 years at Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street is this year’s grand marshal. You can walk, drive a vehicle, tow a float, play an instrument, ride a horse (you clean up the mess). If you want to participate, call Parade Master Ken Radant at WBCH (269-945-3414) or just show up on parade day and join the line. Chase away those tiresome old winter blues, put a little fun in your life and celebrate the coming of Spring by marching and/or watching the South Jefferson Street St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 3. The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will serve their monthly Sunday Brunch next Sunday, March 9, with seating times at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must preregister and pre-pay at 269-721-4190 or www.cedarcreekinstitute.org. The Free program for this Sunday Brunch (brunch attendance is not required), includes a program “Michigan Land Air Water Defensive” (12:15-1 p.m.), a TAC kites and crafts table (make a kite and fly it if weather permits) and an Artists Reception celebrating the artistic works of local artist Joe Hull (noon-2 p.m.) on display through May at the Institute. 4. Now is the time to sign up for the annual Sustainability Conference 2014 at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute that will address current environmental issues that are relevant to everyone (Saturday, March 15 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.). The conference will open with a discussion about “Renewable Energy in Michigan’s Near Future” with Douglas Jester of 5 Lakes Energy and will close with a presentation from Tony Kaufman of Lake Village Homestead Farm who will speak about what it means to be part of a sustainable community for 42 years. Breakout sessions will run all day. For a complete agenda, list of speakers and other information log on to www.cedarcreekinstitute.org. Registration and payment can also be made at the same address. You can also register at 268-721-4190. 5. The Hastings Mystery Theater feature this week is the Arsenal Stadium Mystery from 1938 starring Leslie Banks. A star player drops dead (turns out to be murder) during a soccer match. Inspector Slade of Scotland Yard has his work cut out for him. The Hastings Mystery Theater is shown on WOW cable access channel in Hastings at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. 6. The annual Hastings Saxon Spring Expo is next Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Hastings High School. There will be over 100 craft and vendor booths, plenty of food and over 200 Silent Auction Items (silent auction ends at 3 p.m.) for you to choose from. You can get a Craft and Vendor Contract and a list of Silent Auction items on the school website, www.hassk.12/org. Don’t miss this chance to support the students of Hastings High School. 7. The Gilmore Car Museum begins a 9-week Speaker’s Series tomorrow, March 2, at 3 p.m., at the museum, with a new topic each week through May. This week’s topic is “Titanic: West Michigan Connections” featuring Titanic research and historian Jay Follis. Tickets are $5, no registration is required and walk-ins are welcome. More information about the speakers series or other Gilmore programs is available at www.gilmorecarmuseum.org or by calling 269-671-5089. 8. Hastings: What you always wanted your hometown to be.

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Barry Community Foundation Supporting early education life as they embark on exploration, learning, and establishing friendships. You are the primary teacher in your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. From birth he or she has looked to you for guidance to learn what is expected behaviorally, academically, physically, socially, and emotionally. Kindergarten is the beginning of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s formal education and their experiences during this time can largely LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH WKH ZD\ KH RU VKH ZLOO UHODWH WR RWKHUV Success or failure during this time can affect a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-being, self-esteem and motivation. For these reasons it is important to ensure that your child is developmentally ready to learn and participate in a classroom setting. Identifying VSHFLÂżF NLQGHUJDUWHQ UHDGLQHVV VNLOOV DUH YLWDO when preparing a child for a successful school experience. The following list of skills are meant to provide guidance to you as you begin preparing your child for kindergarten in the fall.

education matters For the next three years the Barry Community Foundation has elected the education element as its priority focus area. This element is a reminder that a healthy community opens itself to new ideas and provides life-long learning for all members of the community. On February 27, the third of six sessions was held at the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Diverse leaders from our community passionate about education created this vision:

our vision Barry County... a community where education matters for all!

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he Barry Community Foundation (BCF) recognizes not only the need to support K-12 learning but also the necessity of early childhood development, job training and continued education. It is for these reasons that we hold a diverse collection of funds to help assist with many elements of education.

This fund was established with BCF in 2011 to assist children in Barry County attend preschool. Grant awards provide families assistance to address barriers that may prevent them from attending preschool such as tuition, transportation and ancillary daycare costs. Currently, this fund has a dollar for dollar match to encourage contributions. If you are interested in contributing please visit our Giving Center at www.barrycf.org/education-scholarships/

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Hastings: March 31st & April 2nd Call: (269) 945-6130 Thornapple Kellogg: April 22nd Call: (269) 795-3637 Delton Kellogg: April 17th Call: (269) 623-9275 Maple Valley: April 23rd and 24th Call: (517) 852-9468

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The Barry Community Foundation values all types of gifts; of time, talent or treasure. To make a donation to any of our existing funds, please visit the Giving Center on our website. By consolidating our resources we will continue to make Barry County a more vibrant place to live, work and grow! To learn more about how you can volunteer, contact the Barry Community Foundation at 269.945.0526. Design:

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march 26 Community Conversation Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Barry Community Enrichment Center

march 27 Education Matters Strategic Planning Session Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Barry Community Enrichment Center

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of Hastings JCJ/SFJ ENTERPRISES, INC.

602 West State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings • (269)

945-4800

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Off your monthly bill for new Verizon Smartphone activations Expires 3/3/14

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 am-9 pm; Saturday 9 am-9 pm; Sunday 11 am-6 pm

Activation/upgrade fee/line: Up to $35. IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Cust Agmt, Calling Plan, rebate form & credit approval. Up to $175 early termination fee ($350 for advanced devices). Coverage, varying by svc, not available everywhere; see vzw.com. While supplies last. Restocking fee may apply. 4G LTE is available in 500 markets in the U. S. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.Eligibility to port your home number varies. Service is not equivalent to landline phone service & not compatible with all home security systems.Verizon Wi-Fi available on select devices. Upload/download speeds at these locations may vary. Visit vzam.net for availability. © 2014 Verizon Wireless.

Just Say “As advertised in the Reminder” Hastings Saturday, March 1, 2014

Tom’s Meat Bundles

USA Lean Tender Semi-Boneless

8 Stuffed $ 99 Chicken Breast .... 1 $ 99 Pork Chops........ 3 $ 99 Pork Loin Roast ................ 2 Chuck $ 79 4 Roast ................ $ 99 Chuck Steak ..... 4 $ 59 Bratwurst.......... 4 $ 99 Brisket Flatts ..... 4 2/$ Smok-Y-Links .... 4 Beef $ Ribeye Steak .....lb.

USA All Natural FRESH USA

Pork Slab Ribs

$ 49

FRESH WHOLE

lb.

Fresh Boneless

lb.

USA All Natural Boneless

lb.

USA All Natural Boneless Beef BONELESS

Pork Loin

$ 99

lb.

. AVG. WT. 10 LB G TTIN CU E AV H SE PLEA 4:00 PM ORDERS IN BY

lb.

All Natural Lean Boneless Beef

lb.

Tom’s Homemade Green Pepper & Onion

lb.

Grobbles Corned Beef

lb.

Eckrich TO

E FRESH M’S HOMEMAD

Pork Sausage

8.3 oz.

#1 VARIETY BUNDLE 41.5# $140.00 5# Chicken Legs 8# Whole Chicken 4# Bacon 4# Pork Chops 5.5# Beef Roast 4# Porterhouse Steak 4# Pork Sausage 5# Ground Beef 2# Tom’s Own Brats #2 LEAN & HEALTHY 16.5# $95.00 2# Ground Round 2# Fillet Mignon 3# New York Strip Steak 2.5# Sirloin Tip Roast 2.5# Boneless Pork Chops 2# Ground Turkey 2.5# Boneless Chicken Breast #3 ECONOMY 22# $75.00 3# Beef Roast 4# Whole Chicken 4# Hamburger 1.5# Sirloin Steak 2# Sausage 2.5# Pork Chops 2# Hamburg Patties 3# Round Steak

Please order 24 hrs. in advance! #6 FAMILY PACK 21.5# $75.00 5# Chicken Leg Quarters 4# Ground Beef 3# T-Bone Steak 2# Beef Sizzler Steak 2# Tom’s Own Brats 3.5# Pork Roast 2# Pork Sausage #7 JUMBO 55# $200.00 3# Italian Sausage 3# Rib-Eye Steak 5# Country Style Ribs 7# Ground Beef 3# New York Strips 4# Stew Meat 3# Smoked Chops 4# Pork Cutlets 4# Cube Steak 10# Chicken Leg Qtrs 3.5# Pork Roast 5.5# Beef Roast

#4 BUDGET 50# $155.00 5# Leg Qtrs. 8# Whole Chicken 10# Hamburger 4.5# Beef Roast 3.5# Pork Steak 4# Rib Steak 5# Round Steak 5# Hot Dogs 2# Hamburg Patties 3# Tom’s Own Brats #5 BBQ 20.5# $125.00 4.5# Boneless Sirloin Steak 4.5# Porterhouse Steak 4.5# T-Bone Steak 4# Country Style Ribs 3# Thick Pork Chops

#8 SEAFOOD $55.00 16 oz Orange Roughy 20 oz Tilapia 10 oz Cod 1.25# Salmon Fillet 20 oz Perch 16 oz Cooked Tail-On Shrimp #9 GOOD MORNING 15# $70.00 5# Bacon 3# Ham Steak 5# Sausage 4# Beef Sizzler Steak

$ 69

lb.

Jumbo

Fresh Deli Specials

Tomatoes.................lb

Sandridge Sourcream & cheddar $ Macaroni Salad ......lb.

Sweet

Amish Baled Beans............lb.

Red & Green Seedless

299 $ 79 2 $ 99 2 $ 99 5 $ 99 4

Sandridge Baked Potato Salad ..........lb. Armour Roast Beef..............lb. Dairy Fresh Mini Horn Colby & Colby-Jack Cheese ....................lb.

Carl, We little knew that morning, God was to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Love, Nicole, Nettie, Nick and your family at Tom’s

3 $ 99 Grapes ...................... 1 $ 99 Potatoes ........... 2 2/$ Lemons ....................... 1 $

Clementines ..... 3 lb bag

Idaho

10 lb bag

Choice

Yellow Cooking

Onions .................3 lb bag Zucchini & Yellow

Squash ...................lb Baby Peeled

Carrots ................. 1 lb

All Beef Teriyaki Sticks $ 99

2/$

Portabella Cap

2/$ Mushrooms.......... 6 oz.

Lake Smelt

The Smokehouse T o m ’s H o m e m a d e

1 $ 99 1 $ 49 1 $ 79

459

16 oz..

lb.

Meat Market

269-945-5372 241 E. State Rd. Hastings MONDAY~FRIDAY 8AM TO 8PM SAT 8:30AM TO 8PM • SUN 10 TO 4

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