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Saturday, August 2, 2014 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Phone (269) 945-9554 1351 North M-43 Highway â&#x20AC;˘ Hastings, MI 49058-0188

on and Reva Aukerman are pillars in Delton and the surrounding area. In their caring approach to people whose paths they cross, the Aukermans are a perfect match for a community that prides itself in caring for its residents. Look for Reva and Don as grand marshals of the Founders Festival parade Saturday, Aug. 9, and take the opportunity to cross their path and to meet two individuals who represent a commitment to family and to community. To read more about the Aukermans and the activities planned for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Founders Festival, turn inside.

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 1:00-3:00PM Host: Tom Mohler 63 Sundago Park

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 1:00-2:30PM Host: Ron Lewis 1226 Becker Rd.

Larry Allerding, CRS, GRI, Assoc. Broker . . 269-838-6794 Mark Hewitt, GRI, Assoc. Broker . . . . . . . 269-838-7005 Cindy Winebrenner . . . . . . . 616-437-7729 Dianne Feldpausch, CRS, GRI, Sales Mgr . . . . . 269-838-1332 Ron Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269-908-2828 Tom Mohler . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269-986-1197 Justin Peck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269-760-4965 Leanne Wilkins. . . . . . . . . . . 269-350-6347 Jess Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616-350-7948

NEW PRICE!

MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00-5:30 (269) 945-5182 • 1-800-420-9080 • 149 WEST STATE ST. HASTINGS

1. PRICE REDUCTION - OPEN HOUSE Move in ready * Cozy 3 bed bungalow at Thornapple Lake * Deeded lake lot included * Jacuzzi tub - main floor laundry * Sliders to patio * Guest house or workshop * Newer furnace and roof. Call Tom . . . . . $67,900 Directions: E State Rd. to S. Charlton Park Rd. to E. River Rd. to Sundago Park to property.

5. HASTINGS WITH 5+ ACRES & IMMEDIATE POSSESSION! Large rooms, 2 baths * Master suite, very large kitchen/eating area, dining room & living room with a fireplace * Over 2000 Sq. ft. of living area in this home. Call Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119,900 Directions: N. on Michigan Ave, E. on State Rd., N. on Becker Rd. to property on E. side.

PENDING

New Listing

2. ALGONQUIN LAKE AREA! 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home * Just outside of town * Master suite with whirlpool tub & walk-in closet * Open floor plan on the main floor offers a large living room * Open to the dining room & kitchen area * French door in dining room open to the deck & backyard * Short walk to boat launch & lake access! Call Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,900 New Listing

3. COUNTRY LIVING! 10 +/- acres * Open and spacious kitchen w/appliances & walk-in pantry * Large living room w/electric fireplace * Master bedroom w/private master bath * Convenient main floor laundry/mud room * Den/possible 3rd bedroom. * Sliders from the dining area to large composite deck overlooking the back yard * 24'x32' attached garage * 30'x40' pole barn w concrete floor, electric, and a 10'x9' overhead door w opener * Land is rolling with trees and a fenced pasture for horses! Call Larry . . . . . . . . . . $139,900 New Listing

4. TRADITIONAL HOME CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN! 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home close to schools, parks & downtown * Well maintained spacious home has an updated kitchen * Gorgeous woodwork throughout the home * The covered front porch is perfect for relaxing in the evening or lazy days! Call Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,900

7. 20 ACRES - WALKOUT RANCH 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch * Large living room and family room, kitchen upstairs and down * Tuck under garage plus large pole barn * Large pond and grassy meadow * Wooded acres to hunt and hike * Secluded and peaceful! Call Cindy. . . . . . . . . . $169,900

9. CLASSIC HASTINGS This 3 bed/2 bath 2 story has been updated w/charm! Refinished hardwood floors and trim compliment the open feel of the home! Call Justin $89,900

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18. PENDING! 3 Bedroom, 3 bath home on 2 acres * Only listed for 1 week! Call Jess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144,900

PENDING

10. AFFORDABLE WALKOUT RANCH IN HASTINGS! 2 Bedrooms on the main floor * Possible 3rd bedroom in the finished walkout lower level * Fresh paint and newer flooring in many rooms * Replacement windows * 2 Stall attached garage * Private backyard! Call Larry. . . . . . . . . . . $83,500

11. 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

PENDING

8. HUNTERS PARADISE +/- 63 acres of hunting & fishing galore. Not to mention a newer built home with a half heated huge pole barn. Call Jess. . . . . . . . . . $314,000

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6. GREAT COUNTY SETTING ON 10 ACRES! Wonderful views of the countryside from this updated and remodeled farm house * 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, includes main floor master bedroom suite with full bath and convenient main floor laundry * New windows, kitchen, flooring & paint * 32x50 4 Stall garage plus a horse barn & fenced in woods! Call Larry . . . . $199,900 NEW PRICE!

PENDING

12. JUST PLAIN STUNNING 10 rolling acres with hardwoods and fruit trees * 4 possible 5 bedrooms w/ large master suite * New oak and ceramic floors throughout * Open kitchen, living & dining rooms * Pantry * Wrap around deck with sliders * Brilliant sun room overlooking woods * 2 large well designed outbuildings * All stainless steel appliances included! Call Tom. . $249,900

13. NEW PRICING Two bedrooms * Main floor laundry * Car ports * Priced to purchase! Call Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,900

14. WELL MAINTAINED FAMILY HOME Master suite plus 2 spacious bedrooms * Main floor laundry * Completely remodeled kitchen w/all new appliances * Bright 3 season room * Situated on fenced double lot * Central air * Energy efficient w/extra insulation & window treatment * Dead end street close to schools. Call Tom. . . . . $134,900

15. HASTINGS WEST SIDE! Cute as a pin * Move-in ready * 2 Bedrooms * 1 bath * Large backyard * Storage building/play house * Cheaper than rent! Call Mark . . . . $64,900

16. 10 ACRES AND INDOOR POOL! Hastings schools * Southern Barry County * Wooded park like 10 acres * Large 32’ x 48’ pole barn * Updated kitchen * Dining room * Living room with wood burner * Large lower level rec room * 3++ bedrooms * Heated indoor pool * 2 car attached garage * Great home you won’t want to miss it! Call Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229,900 NEW PRICE!

17. SPACIOUS COUNTRY WALKOUT RANCH! Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home on 2 1/4 acres * Custom built with handicap accessible features * Large master bedroom with full bath plus walk-in shower * Convenient main floor laundry/mud room * Completely finished walkout * Nearly 2800 sq.ft. finished living space * Large 30x40 additional building! Call Larry Allerding . . . . . . . . $189,900

19. GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME This nice cape cod home has all the space you’ll need * Sitting on 5 city lots gives you the convenience of city living close to everything but lots of room to roam * Home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths * 2 car attached garage * Large living room has a fire place. Call Leanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134,900

23. NEAR SCHOOLS! Well cared for 3 bedroom home in a great location * Many updates including newer flooring and fresh paint in many rooms * Open staircase in dining room * Convenient main floor laundry * 1 Stall garage * Extra large lot! Call Larry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $88,500

COMMERCIAL & VACANT LAND

HIGH TRAFFIC VISIBILITY! Prime spot on main road (M-37/M-43) retail, office or mixed use. 1,212 sq. ft floor space on 0.2 acre. Small rental above! Call Cindy...............................$149,900 20. COUNTRY LIVING! Over 7 acres w/a pond * Great place for horses, big gardens, and outdoor fun * Newer pole barn with double doors * House has 3 beds, 2 baths w/ an attached garage, & walk-out basement * Sun room off the front of the home to sit back and take in nature. Call Leanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $122,000

VACANT LAND OFFERING PAR. B! 2.4 acres in Hastings bordering Hasting Country Club and Indian Hills Dr. Containing several building sites. Call Ron ..........................................$26,000

21. GUN LAKE COTTAGE! Cute 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage in South Shore Estates * Sleeps 4 * Association includes beautiful sandy beach front * Private parking area * Shared laundry * Dock space for boat * Space for wave runner! Call Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,900

LITTLE COUNTRY STORE! Thornapple Lake * Good income stream * Beer/wine license * Fixtures * Inventory * Real Estate and Business Name included. Call Mark......................................$129,900

22. 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

2.5 ACRE BUILDING SITE Just south of Hastings * Private paved road * Hastings schools * Wooded * Walk-out site * Great location of newer homes. Call Mark..............................$24,900

HASTINGS BUILDING! Zoned AO and approx..Sqft. is 3,660 * Corner lot location! Call Larry .........................$28,500 PRIME COMMERCIAL BUILDING SITE IN HASTINGS! 2 Lots on high traffic street among restaurants and other various businesses. Call Larry......$225,000

Just Say “As advertised in the Reminder” Hastings Saturday, August 2, 2014

Hastings in the Good Old Summertime

RELAY FOR LIFE 2014 Barry Expo Center • Noon Fri. 8-8 until Noon Sat. 8-9

“A Cure for Cancer is Music to our Ears”

Celebrate ✮ Remember ✮ Fight Back

Prices effective thru Aug. 9, 2014 or while supplies last.

SUMMERFEST SIGN-UP 2014

FRIDAY AT THE FOUNTAIN

SPORTS

August 8th Noon to 1:30 PM

• Softball, 10K, 5K, Fun Run, Tennis Tournament • 3 on 3 Soccer Classic, Weight Lifting • The Grand Parade, • The Jim Jensen Memorial 3 on 3 Basketball Kids Parade & Tournament the Derby

Courthouse Square Downtown Hastings

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CLARKSVILLE OX ROAST Ox Roast Sandwiches start serving at 5PM CLARKSVILLE OX ROAST SAT., AUGUST 9TH

For Info Call:

“Third Coast Steel” DELTON FOUNDERS FESTIVAL

Pancake Breakfast, Softball Tourney, Crafters, The Grand Parade, Classic Car & Bike Show, Street Games & More

616-693-2161

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUG. 8 & 9, 2014 Many weekend events including … • Grand Parade • Local Artist Showcase • Pig Roast • Craft Show • Inflatables • Fireworks • Outhouse Races • Music and many other events

BBQ AND BLUEGRAZZ

CHARLTON PARK

PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE SUNDAY, AUG. 10TH, 5:00 - 8:00PM

GREAT LAKES LONG BOW INVITATIONAL

A Classic Summer Barbeque Dinner with a Concert by “Midnight Cattle Callers” from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

30TH ANNUAL

Make Reservations at: 269-721-4190 or log onto: www.cedarcreekinstitute.org

AUGUST 8, 9 & 10

PLAYING AT THE PLAZA

For Kids

For Adults “Funky Marbles”

“Genot ‘Winter Elk’ Picor”

An eclectic mix of musicians playing different genres of music.

Interactive Stories, Songs & Dances

6:30pm Thursday, Aug. 7th

Noon Thursday, Aug. 7th

OPEN ’TIL 8 FRIDAY

TROLLEY RIDES

• Over 25 Local Merchants and Restaurants will be Open ’til 8pm or Later

Trolley Around Town FREE TROLLEY RIDES Fridays 6:00-9:00pm

• You can take the Trolley from 14 Stops Around Town to Enjoy Downtown Hastings and South Jefferson Street

14 stops around Hastings! Look for the signs or flag the trolley down

• Visit the Hastings Sculpture Exhibit all around town

BIGGEST SAVINGS OF THE YEAR - SALE ENDS AUGUST 31

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Gift Certificates are limited to one per person, per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 & older.

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1. The annual Barry County Relay for Life Celebration will be held at the Barry Expo Center next weekend from Noon on Friday until Noon on Saturday. You are invited to come out and visit and participate in the celebration any time during the 24 hours to show your support by participating in the 24-hour walk and the special activities designed to raise funds for the fight against cancer. Your support by pledging some bucks, joining or sponsoring a team or helping to put on the event by volunteering in some other way is much appreciated. There is something going on every hour, pizza parties, a pajama lap, flashlight lap on Friday evening, luminaries honoring those who have lost their nettle with the disease and those who have survived will glow throughout the night. To find out you can help in Relay for Life as an individual or as part of a team, log on to www.relayforlife.org. 2. Summerfest 2014 is less than a month away and now is the time to plan your schedule so you can participate in the many Summerfest events. The summerfest sports events include softball, weightlifting, the fun run, the 10K and 5K runs, the Tennis Tournament, the 3 on 3 Soccer Classic and the Jim Jensen 3 on 3 Memorial Basketball Tournament. The Dewey Auto Body Great Gravity Grand Prix 2014, featuring the famous “Medbug Derby Car” will again be held. Don’t forget to enter the annual Summerfest Parade, the Kids Parade and the Hastings Car Club Car Show. Details are on the application forms in the Reminder or you can log on to www.hastingssummerfest.com. Gather your friends and family, form a team and participate in Summerfest 2014. 3. The Clarksville Ox Roast is next Saturday (August 9) in Downtown Clarksville. The day’s activities are well worth your attendance starting with the Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. until they serve the famous Ox Roast Sandwiches at 5 p.m. The day includes fun for the entire family including a Softball Tournament, crafters, the Grand Parade at 11 a.m. followed by a day of activities and games for all to enjoy. The day concludes with the annual “Dodge Ball Tournament” from 6-8:30 p.m. 4. The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will serve a great Classic BBQ Dinner and the Midnight Cattle Callers in concert next Sunday evening (August 10). Dinner is at 5 p.m., the concert from 6-8 p.m. The Midnight Cattle Callers play swing music from the 30s and 40s big band era, yet it’s too twang not to be country. There is admission to this event and you can sign up by calling 269-721-4190 or log on to www.cedarcreekinstitute.org. 5. The Fridays at the Fountain Concert this Friday features the music of Third Coast Steel from Noon until 1:30 p.m. by the fountain on Courthouse Square in Downtown Hastings. Bring your lunch or buy lunch downtown, come and go as your schedule allows and enjoy the free show sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council, the City of Hastings DDA and local businesses. 6. The No Family Left Indoors program this week is sponsored by the Hastings Public Library and will feature a “Scavenger Hunt at Riverwalk Trail” through Downtown Hastings. You will discover architectural details, identify sculptures from different angles and match natural formations to photos. Log on to www.barryoutdoorfun.com for more information. 7. The 40th annual Delton Founders Day Weekend is next Friday and Saturday (August 8-9) all around town. Many new and old events for the entire family to enjoy are on the schedule. A pig roast, pancake breakfast and chicken barbeque and more highlight the food events. Entertainment, games, raffles, arts and crafts will be going on both days with the Grand Parade at 1 p.m. on Saturday and the festivities conclude with the Variety Show on Saturday evening (registration closes on August 8) at 269-623-3618. 8. This quarter’s Women’s Giving Circle of Barry County will meet this Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. for dinner at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. This philanthropic group of women will then discuss nonprofit organizations in the county and decide which one they should support this quarter. This unique group raises a significant amount of money each time they meet and are becoming an increasingly important part of our community. To find out the qualifications for joining and how you can help the group call 616-891-0325 or email to NanGoodin@aol.com. 9. This weekend at the Gilmore Car Museum the Great Lakes Volvo Club will meet on Saturday, August 9 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) with over 100 Volvos expected to attend. Admission is $10 per person (11 and under are free) and includes all museum exhibits in addition to the show. Also this Saturday, the Gilmore Car Museum and the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum (9-3). The dedication ceremony is at 1 p.m., admission is $10 per person. Don’t miss this chance to tour the great new facility at Gilmore. 10. The 30th annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational is one of the largest such events in the world and will take place next weekend (August 8-10) at Historic Charlton Park near Hastings. The event includes longbow shooting, vendor displays and a chance to enjoy the company of other longbow enthusiasts and to learn more about the sport. Camping, boating, fishing and swimming in beautiful Thornapple Lake and visits to the historic site are all included. Come for the day, enjoy the show and learn. Admission is $5. For more information, call 269-9453775 or log on to www.michiganlongbow.org. 11. The Hastings Mystery Theater feature this week is Fast and Furious (1939) starring Franchot Tone and Ann Southern as Joel and Garda Sloan, a husband and wife team who deal in rare books. While on vacation, his partner in a beauty pageant is murdered and the couple investigate his murder. Hastings Mystery Theater is only seen on WOW the Hastings Cable Access Channel. 12. Hastings: What you always wanted your hometown to be.

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STAY CONNECTED THE WAY YOU WANT! Verizon Edge, now available at RadioShack of Hastings. A new plan that lets you get a new Verizon 4G LTE phone when you want it. Having what you want, on the network you want. That’s Powerful. Verizon.

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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. Subject to Customer and Edge Agreements and credit approval. .©2014 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung and Galaxy S are both registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Used under license Edge Up available after 30 days and 60% of original device paid. © 2014 Verizon Wireless.

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Vote YES on August 5 to RENEW the Transportation Ballot Proposal RENEW

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THE SAME LOW .25 MILL that has provided services for the last ten years! Barry County Transit anticipates 100,000 rides in 2014. That’s 30,000 more annually than when the original millage passed and yet Look at the rides provided last year; of the 93,000 Barry County Transit provided: • • • • • • •

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Last year Barry County Transit transported our residents over 303,000 miles!

NO INCREASE TO OUR TAXPAYERS!

to Barry County Stores to Medical Appointments relating to Mental Health treatment and programs to school for Students to Government Services to local Restaurants to local Banks 35,367 passenger rides were our transit dependent clients, including both seniors and residents needing assistance with their mobility and independence. “For less than the cost of coffee and a doughnut each month, area residents can ensure responsive transportation services for everyone, now and into the future.”

Paid for by the Friends of Transit Support Moving People Forward in Barry County P.O. Box 343, Hastings, MI 49058. Learn more at: friendsoftransitsupport.com 06847194

Barry Community Foundation ASSISTING WITH BASIC NEEDS community of Hastings, to provide food and funds for our neighbors in need. The pantry can purchase some food items from the South For the next three years the Barry &HQWUDO )RRG %DQN DW VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ UHGXFHG UDWHV Community Foundation has elected the education element as its priority focus area. using the Hastings Food Pantry fund housed at This element is a reminder that a healthy the Barry Community Foundation. Churches, community opens itself to new ideas and businesses, schools and the Postal Carriers hold provides life-long learning for all members food drives throughout the year. We are grateful of the community. for these generous donations to help keep our Members of this impactful network are VKHOYHV ÂżOOHG reaching out into the community to offer :KDW GRHV LW WDNH WR ÂżOO RXU VKHOYHV" ,Q their support in extending educational we purchased 4,728 pounds from the food bank; opportunties for all Barry County residents. 11,973 pounds were donated or purchased from our vision - Barry County... a Community ÂżQDQFLDO GRQDWLRQV DQG WKH 3RVWDO &DUULHUV IRRG Where Education Matters for All! drive totaled 2,968 pounds That sounds like a lot of food, and it is, but divide that among 706 n a Healthy Community, everyone households and that only comes to about 28 has the basic necessities of living. pounds of food for each household. How much The Barry Community Foundation food does your family go through in a week? realizes that in order for Barry County Perhaps your youth group would like to come residents to be happy, healthy contributing help sort food? Maybe you would be interested members of the community their basic needs in a quick tour of the food pantry? Would you PXVW ÂżUVW EH PHW 7KH %DUU\ &RPPXQLW\ like to volunteer one hour a month (M-F from Foundation partners with organizations and 1-2pm) to help in the pantry? Give Marcia a call supports programs that uphold this premise. (269.948.2169). We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this without you and are grateful for your interest in helping your Imagine having to choose between paying a bill neighbors. or buying food for your familyâ&#x20AC;Ś Where would you go for help? In 2013, 706 Barry County households (2383 individuals) found their way to the Hastings Food Pantry. The pantry serves Through its partnership with Davenport University, the Barry Community Foundation households from Hastings and Barry County is able to provide free income tax assistance (referred by Barry County Cares--formerly to Barry County residents whose household Love, INC) once a month. income is less than $55,000. This program The Pantry is here to assist families that operate operates out of the Barry Community on a tight household budget who may have (QULFKPHQW &HQWHU RIÂżFHV DV ZHOO DV WKH unforeseen expenses during a month. For Hastings Public, Putnam District and Delton example, this could be a family who had an Public libraries. Last tax season, three unexpected car repair bill and were forced to volunteers assisted nearly 250 households! In use that weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grocery money to cover the order to better serve our community, we are repair. This family would have the opportunity searching for others who may be interested to select food that her family would enjoy from in volunteering their time during tax season. shelves of canned vegetables and fruit, proteins, No experience required; all volunteers are canned or boxed main dish items, grains/rice, WKRURXJKO\ WUDLQHG DQG FHUWLÂżHG *UHDW cereal, bread, soup, snacks, baking supplies and opportunity for high school students who may condiments. be interested in Business or Accounting. If you Over 70 community volunteers stock shelves or are interested in volunteering, please contact greet guests and make their visit as comfortable Courtney at (269) 945-0526. as possible. It takes a village, like the

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How can you help make a difference? 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. 231 S. Broadway St. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Design and Photography:

Megan McKeown

www.barrycf.org Writing:

fund highlight: Barry County united way Homeless prevention fund This fund provides families (who may not be eligible for government aid) assistance with paying their housing expenses. This year these funds were used to help a couple who lost their jobs and were not provided with unemployment. They rented a home, without DQ\ GLIÂżFXOW\ IRU WZR \HDUV ZKLOH HPSOR\HG During their job search (and battle for unemployment) they became behind paying rent. They both found new employment but were now considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;over-incomeâ&#x20AC;? and not eligible for assistance. The grant was used to pay back the rent owed. The endowment fund helped to stabilize this family and we are very thankful to be able to assist these families thanks to this endowment fund!

athena nominations: Do you know an outstanding business woman who has been successful in her professional career? If so please visit: www.mibarry.com or call (269) 945.2454 for additional program information or to obtain the nomination form.

Events you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss For additional information please contact us: (269) 945-0526

August 2 Red Barns Spectacular Car Show and Swap Meet Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Gilmore Car Museum

August 8, 9 Delton Founders Festival Time: Events kick off at 9:00 a.m. Location: Downtown Delton www.facebook.com/DeltonFoundersFestival

AUGUST 16 August Fest Car Show and Yard Sale Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Historic Charlton Park

AUGUST 22, 23, 24 37th Annual Hastings Summerfest Time: 12:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Hastings

Marcia Szumowski, Lani Forbes and Barry Community Foundation Staff

Delton

Medical Center Continued commitment to the Delton Community, as we have been for over 30 years.

Dr. Joseph Roth, DO, Board Certified; Boe Bissett, PA-C; John Kehl, PA-C

~ Diagnostic Services ~ on site including: •• Lab Lab Services Services •• Vascular Vascular Studies Studies

•• Cardiac/Diagnostics Cardiac/Diagnostics •• Orthopedic Orthopedic Clinic Clinic

•• X-Ray X-Ray •• Ultrasound Ultrasound

Natural Natural products products and and nutritional nutritional supplements supplements to to augment augment traditional traditional care care ~ ~ Skin Skin Care Care ~ ~ •• Laser Laser •• Chemical Chemical Peel Peel •• Skin Skin Care Care Products Products

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~~ Early Early Appointments Appointments Available Available ~~ 11320 S. M-43 Hwy., Delton, MI 49046 • (269) 623-5521 • www.DeltonMedicalCenter.com

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CHAPPLE REALTY INC.

Drew Chapple Associate Broker . . . . .269-207-3280

YOUR WATERFRONT AND RECREATIONAL PROPERTY CONNECTION!!

Brad Goebel Associate Broker . . . . .269-330-1235

(269)-623-4058

Jane Drewyor - Realtor® . .269-317-7994

118 E. Orchard St., Delton, MI 49046

WESTMICHIGANLAKES.COM

Carol Hersha - Realtor® . . .269-838-8585 Jody May Office Mgr./Realtor® . .269-370-0067

WALL LAKE - Enjoy 75 ft. of Wall Lake frontage in this nice 2 bedroom brick home, complete with fireplace in the great room. Home sits on a large private lot where one can enjoy this premier allsports lake. Priced @ $169,000 (14029945) Call Drew Chapple 269-207-3280

GUERNSEY LAKE – REDUCED - 150’ of Lake frontage on Big Guernsey Lake. Home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, great view of the lake from living room and custom kitchen, tile floors with in floor heat and a 40x60 insulated pole barn. Priced @ $165,000 (14014703) Call Drew Chapple 269-207-3280

4 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS on 3.36 private park like acres, main floor laundry, 2 car attached garage, open living room w/fireplace, kitchen w/snack bar, large family room, 4 season room w/great views, natural gas, central air, and newly hooked up to the city sewer. Delton Kellogg Schools. Sales Price $184,900 (14013355) Call Brad Goebel 269-330-1235

BIG CEDAR LAKE – Ranch home on the Channel, along with shared access on 82 acre Big Cedar Lake, great for fishing. Many recent up-dates include, roof, siding, replacement windows, furnace, kitchen cabinets and more. Home has 2 bedroom, 1 bath, attached 1 car garage, fenced back yard all on double lot. Quiet little neighborhood on a private road, wonderful year round home or vacation get away. Priced @ $89,900 (14013211) Call Jane Drewyor 269-317-7994

40 ACRES – Attention Farmers, Hunters, Investors and Nature lovers, spectacular 40 acre Historical Farm with 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, main floor laundry, wood stove in living room. The property offers a mix of hardwoods, fenced pasture, 25 acres of tillable land, chicken coop, 30x80 barn with horse stalls. Priced @ $259,900 (14009741) Call Drew Chapple 269-207-3280

WALL LAKE - Beautiful Sunset views on Wall Lake with over 200 feet of lake frontage. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home with walk out basement, 2 car garage and has lots to offer for year round or a summer cottage. Home sits on a half acre wooded lot. Wall Lake is a 530 acre all sports lake. Priced @ $329,900 (14008695) Call Drew Chapple 269-207-3280

ACREAGE - 3.2 rolling acres with a 2300 sqft, 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home with walkout basement, 2 plus car garage, bonus room above the garage that is unfinished, 3 season room, huge deck, 2 pole barns with fenced pasture. In the last 5 yrs the roof shingles, water well, exterior siding, and many other improvements have been completed. Priced @ $149,900 (14032803) Call Drew Chapple 207-3280.

ACREAGE - Private 5 acre wooded setting over looking Shelp Lake. Home is 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Ranch walkout with open floor plan and attached 2 car garage. Main floor kitchen, dining room, laundry room, large living room with slider to a three season porch and deck over looking the woods and lake. Lower level rec room with woodstove, full bath and lots of storage space. Also, has 30x40 Pole Barn on site with electric and water. Priced @ $149,900 (14029557) Call Drew Chapple 207-3280

WALL LAKE – Lake frontage with Contemporary 2 bedroom, one bath, 1000 sq ft year round home with open floor plan and many updates. Spectacular Sunset view and great beach. Wall Lake is a 530 Acres All Sports lake, known for great fishing, sailing and water sport activities. Priced @ $229,900 (14038034) Call Drew Chapple 207-3280

VACANT LAND WILKINSON LAKE – Lake lot priced at $24,900. CROOKED LAKE – 75’ frontage, wooded and pole barn. $149,900 07660446

68 ACRES – Frontage on Cedar Creek w/open fields, woods & water. $259,900

10 ACRES – Beautiful wooded 10 acres is perfect building site. $39,900 54 ACRES – Acreage with a mix of woods, wetlands, and tillable. $159,900 96 ACRES – Acreage w/mix of woods, field, stream & wetlands. Barn w/cement floor. $299,000

8 ACRES – Wall Lake area with large pole barn. $79,900 9.5 ACRES – Wooded with 30 x 100 Pole Barn $64,900

FOUNDERS 41st Annual Delton

FEST

Friday & Saturday

August 8th & 9th

Inflatables Friday & Saturday 11am to6pm

FRIDAY, AUG 8th, 2014

SAT. AUG 9th, cont.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. DELTON DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOK SALE at the library selling gently used books. Sale starts Thursday 10-7. Sponsored by Delton Friends of the Library.

5:00 p.m. CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PlAY/MUSICAL A repeat of Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance @ Wm. Smith Park. 7:00 p.m. VARIETY (TALENT) SHOW Auditions dates and times TBA in July, watch the Hastings Reminder & Facebook for announcements. Open to public. For more info: Call Renae 269207-0712 Sponsored by WBCH Radio AM/FM and Gun Lake Casino. 10:00 p.m. FIREWORKS DISPLAY Provided by American Tradition Fireworks. Sponsored by MEI Telecom Services; Smith & Doster, Inc.; IC Electric; Thornapple Credit Union; Delton Family Pharmacy & Jones Lake Campground.

1:00 - 6:00 p.m. INFLATABLES Soccer field. 3 tickets $5.00- unlimited all day $7.00. Inflatables provided by Bouncers & More. 5:00 p.m. SCAVENGER HUNT Teams (4 members) sign up at 5 p.m. at the Delton Fire Station to receive their list and rules. Contact Kathy Forsyth at 269-664-4824. 5:00 p.m. DELTON KARAOKE IDOL CONTEST Delton Memorial VFW Post off Delton Rd. Open to non members. $20.00 entry fee with cash prizes awarded. Sponsored by Delton Memorial VFW Post 422. 7:00 p.m. CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLAY/MUSICAL Wm. Smith Park Pavilion. Bring your own chairs/blankets. Summer Theatre Camp Kids will develop and perform their very own play, using their imagination and instruction by Director Michael C. Hyatt. Sponsored by Diamond Transportation; Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc.; Pro Services & Art & Deeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen & Bath.

SAT. AUG 9th, 2014 7:00 a.m. Cars/Trucks/Motorcyles SHOW & SHINE @ Wm. Smith Park. Registration begins. Trophies for all divisions (car, truck, cycles, etc.) at 2 pm. For details contact Barry Bower at 269-209-5604. 7:45 - 8:25 a.m. 5K RUN/WALK Registration. Contact DKHS Student Council at stuco@dkschools.org Sponsored by DKHS Student Council. 8:30 a.m. 5K RUN/WALK begins at Soccer field. 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. qualifications for HORSESHOE TOURNEY @ Delton Moose Lodge. Tournament begins @ Noon. $5.00 fee with 100% pay back. Sponsored by Delton Moose Lodge 1649 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. TASTE OF HOMEMADE GOODNESS CONTEST. Barry Township Hall. Judging at 10:30 a.m. Label all items. Same day reg. at 9:00 a.m. Contact Wendy at 269-623-6787 for details. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. DELTON DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOK SALE continues at the Library. A bag of books for $2.00. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ARTS & CRAFTS and ANTIQUES SHOW Exhibitors from around the area and state will be on display. Sponsored by BSA Troop 50. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m. COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Held in Grove Street CafĂŠ Parking lot. Sponsored by Delton Suds & Friends of Delton Library. Proceeds to benefit DK Schools P.I.E. group. 0:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. HORSE WAGON RIDES through out Delton. Sponsored by Grove St. CafĂŠ. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LIVE WRKR RADIO REMOTE & PIT STOP CHALLENGE @ NAPA Auto Parts on Orchard St. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. INFLATABLES Soccer field. 3 tickets $5.00- all day $7.00. Inflatables provided by Bouncers & More.

LIVE REMOTE 12:30 - 3

Wm. Smith Park Activities August 9th 9:30 am- 10:30 am KAZOO. NATURE CENTER BIRD OF PREY. Sponsored by Gun Lake Casino & Scrapaloo 10:30 am - 11:30 am CRITCHLOW LIVE ALLIGATOR SHOW Sponsored by Friends of Delton Dist. Library 11:30 am - 12:00 pm KALAMAZOO BAG PIPE BAND Sponsored by Williams Gores Funeral Home 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm SCREAMING CONTEST 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm RICK ROC ZOO Sponsored by Various Delton Businesses 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm FROZEN SHIRT Sponsored by John & Barb Carpenter 3:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 pm BRIAN PENNY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MAGICIAN Sponsored by Delton Moose 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm OUTHOUSE RACES Rules apply-please contact Barry Bower at 269-209-5604. Sponsored by Alignment Services Inc. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm TUG OF WAR Sponsored by Chris Bromley 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm WATER MELON DROP Sponsored by Various Delton Businesses FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

Friday 5 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PIG ROAST Barry Twp. Hall. By Donation. Sponsored by Delton Founders Festival Friday & Saturday PRETZEL WAGON @ Thornapple Credit Union. Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 28TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST All you can eat Buffet Style. By Donation. Delton Fire Station â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sponsored by Delton Fire Club. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ELEPHANT EARS & FRESH LEMONADE provided by Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concessions: & Hot dogs, Brats, Fries, Beverages etc. provided by M&M Munchmobile @ DK Elementary School. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;CHICKEN BBQâ&#x20AC;? sponsored by Delton Moose Lodge 1649 will be available at Wm.. Smith Park Grounds. 12:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 p.m. HOT DOGS & BRATS available at Wm. Smith Park Grounds. Sponsored by Delton Rotary. Be sure to also visit the local restaurants and eateries of our Delton Area Businesses, Sajoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, Tujax Tavern, Grove St. CafĂŠ & the Local Grind.

In case of rain, most events will be moved into the Middle School Various contests, such as Hula Hoop, Match Box Car Races will be held along with Donkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Ponies!

Thank You â&#x20AC;˘ Thank You â&#x20AC;˘ Thank You â&#x20AC;˘ Thank You FOUNDER FEST CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

PIT STOP CHALLENGE 10AM TO 3PM

OF DELTON

126 ORCHARD OPEN 8-5:30 MON.-FRI., 8-2 SAT.

269-623-4804

BEST TIME WINS A 50-PC. AIR TOOL KIT $100 VALUE

3 STAR SPONSORS COUNTRY BREEZE DAN SUTHERLAND EXCAVATING DELTON HARDWARE DELTON SHELL GO GO AUTO PARTS HERB DOSTER PHOTOGRAPHY KATIE & CHRISTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MIDLAKES SCREENPRINTING & MONOGRAMMING KNAPP ENERGY, INC. PNC BANK 4 STAR SPONSORS ALIGNMENT SERVICES INC. ART & DEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KITCHEN & BATH DIAMOND TRANSPORT

I C ELECTRIC JONES LAKE CAMPGROUND MID LAKES STORAGE OSBORNE FARMS PRO SERVICES SAJOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA SCRAPALOO TNR MACHINE, INC. THORNAPPLE CREDIT UNION 5 STAR SPONSORS BARRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY B J HYDRAULICS BUCKLAND INSURANCE CARPENTER GRAVEL CHAPPLE REALTY, INC.

DELTON BOY SCOUT TROOP 50 DELTON FAMILY PHARMACY DELTON FLORAL DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS DELTON MEDICAL CENTER DELTON POLE BLDG. SUPPLIES DEWEYS CAR PALACE GUN LAKE CASINO L J FLUID POWER INC. MEI TELECOM SERVICES SMITH & DOSTER, INC. WBCH RADIO 100.1 WILLIAMS GORES FUNERAL HOME

SCRAPBOOK STORE

SCRAPALOO Celebrating 10 years of scrapping

10090 S. M-43 Hwy. • Delton, MI 49046

269-623-7310

scrapaloo@yahoo.com

Stop in and check out our in-store specials. Enter our door prize drawing!

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Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm Friday & Saturday Night Crops

Delton’ Fo u n d e s F e s t i v arl’ s SA L E ! Au g u us t 9 , 2 0 14

BRING THIS AD AND RECEIVE A FREE GOODY BAG

Come and Gather at

Grove Street Cafe

Save thousands off of Book!

(On M-43 across from Delton Schools)

Heated leather, Ecoboost engine, bluetooth Sirius radio, exc. cond.

19,995

20,995

2012 FLEX SEL AWD

2011 EXPLORER LIMITED 4X4

24,995

2010 RANGER SUPERCAB 4X4

16,995

2008 F150 SUPER CREW 4X4 XLT trim, trailer tow pkg., 5.4L V-8, clean inside & out!

14,995

Join us for the

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

on Saturday ************************************

Bakery (269) 623-8047

in our parking lot Saturday 9-?

Hot Looking & Driving Truck!

2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED SEL

OLD S6,995

Leather, dual climate control, trip computer, body & int. exc., low miles, great looking & driving car!

2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4

Limited ed. Heritage pkg., tutone bucket seats, 5.4L, good lucking truck!

Extended cab, great tires & brakes, runs good!

2,995

W/OD, RUNS & 1994 RANGER SUPERCABXLT TRIM, V-6, AUTO. $

DRIVES GOOD, SOLID BODY! GREAT MPGS ........................

2,995

SMITH & DOSTER, INC.

GARAGE SALE

114 N. Grove St., M-43, Delton

07660454