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Here’s a long-lasting Mother’s

Day gift Mother’s Day has almost ar- rived. As an adult, you can fully appreciate all your mother has done for you, so, on this occasion, you may be happy to give Mom flowers, candy, jewelry or some- thing similar. But Mother’s Day is here and then it’s gone. Is there a longer-term gift that can make a real difference in your mother’s life? Actually, there is – the gift of knowledge for her financial future. Specifically, there are two key areas in which you may be able to provide valuable help to your mother: long-term care and estate planning. But don’t panic – you don’t have to be an expert in ei- ther one of these subjects. You can, however, steer Mom – and possibly your other parent, too, if one is in the picture – in the right direction. Let’s take a quick look at both these topics. First, consider long-term care. If your mother is in good health, you may not have thought much about whether she would eventually need an extended stay in a nursing home or the services of a home health aide. But the odds aren’t necessarily in her favor: About 70 percent of adults who reach 65 will eventually require some type of long-term service and support, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human

Services. And this type of care is expensive: The annual median cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $100,000, and it’s nearly $55,000 per year for the full-time services of a home health aide, according to a survey by the insurance company Genworth. Unless your mother has accu- mulated a great deal of financial resources, she likely won’t be able to pay these costs out of pocket without jeopardizing her financial independence. Furthermore, Medicare typically pays only a small portion of these expenses. To help your mother deal with this potential financial threat, you might want to suggest she meet with a financial professional, who can explore possible strategies and products designed to address long-term care. And the sooner, the better, because these solutions will become more expensive and challenging the older your mother gets. The second topic you may want to bring up with your mother is her estate plan. Has she drafted a will? Has she safeguarded her wishes by creating the necessary legal documents? These could include a durable power of attorney for finances, which allows her to name someone to manage her financial affairs if she becomes in- capacitated, and a durable power

of attorney for health care, which allows someone to make medical decisions for her if she is able to do so herself. Having her estate plans in or- der can help protect your mother’s finances and ensure her leg- acy is honored – which is almost certainly an outcome she would keenly desire. So, if your mother doesn’t already have a compre- hensive estate plan, encourage her to see a legal professional to start the process. Helping your mother protect herself from the catastrophic costs of long-term care and the chaos of an inadequate estate plan may not sound like a typical Mother’s Day offering, but your actions can help keep Mom in a good place in life –and that’s a pretty valuable gift. This article was written by Ed- ward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Cali- fornia, L.L.C.; Edward Jones In- surance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insur- ance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C.

Andrew Cove, AAMS® 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-

Financial FOCUS

Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones

Wendi Stratton Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, MI (517)760-

Member SIPC

PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on June 2, 2021 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton MI, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following:

A request from Eaglecrest Homes on behalf of property owner, Chris and Shelley Kocur,
11710 Lindsey Road, Plainwell, MI 49080, for a variance to allow for the construction of a
new single-family dwelling. The subject parcel fails to meet the required lake frontage
for a buildable lot pursuant to section 4.24 A of the Prairieville Township Zoning
Ordinance. The subject site is located 11710 Lindsey Road, Plainwell, MI 49080., Parcel

08-12-008-017-21 and is currently zoned R-2.

A request from Eaglecrest Homes on behalf of property owner, Chris and Shelley Kocur,
11710 Lindsey Road, Plainwell, MI 49080, for a variance to allow for the construction of a
new single-family dwelling. The construction of the principal building fails to meet the
side yard setback requirements pursuant to section 4.41 of the Prairieville Township
Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located 11710 Lindsey Road, Plainwell, MI 49080.,
Parcel # 08-12-008-017-21 and is currently zoned R-2.

Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals.
All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an
electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting.

Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below.

PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 159798

HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Ordinance No. 21- PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE An ordinance (21-01) to amend Hastings Charter Township Cemetery Ordinance No. 93- Section 7 (B) “Interment Regulations” and repeal any parts of ordinance in conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS CHARTER, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I

ADMENDMENT TO SECTION 7(B)

B.) Up to six cremains may be buried in the same burial space not containing a full burial; or one full burial and not more than five cremains shall be allowed in a burial space with prior approval by the Township Clerk.

SECTION II

EFFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon its publication following its adoption. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP

Anita S. Mennell, Clerk 885 River Rd Hastings, MI 49058 269-948-

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Elaine Garlock
Central United Methodist Church Sunday
held its first outdoor service of the season,
which included congregational singing, for
the first time in many months. Marilyn Noffke
was at the keyboard. Members were dressed
for the weather which was cool enough one
wanted to be dressed warmly. In keeping
with the sermon theme, one rail of the front
entry was entwined with a long grape vine.
Fourth Avenue has many benches to benefit
pedestrians and two of these were pressed into
use by congregants. Most people brought lawn
chairs. Folding chairs from the fellowship hall
were provided for others. The May 9 service
will include infant baptism.
Phil Carpenter, who has owned a home
on Johnson Street for about five years, has
listed it for sale. The day after it was listed
prospective buyers were touring the house,

accompanied by a Realtor. New days, new ways! A report comes from Grand Rapids that Forest Hills High School last week had a drama performed in a new way. Actors went through their dialogue in advance and were filmed. Likewise musicians performed and were recorded. When the night of the performance came with a reduced- size audience, in conformity with health department rules, the actors wore transparent masks but said their lines silently as the sound recorded earlier resonated to the audience. They saw the actors’ lips moving but the sound came from elsewhere. Likewise they heard the singing recorded earlier. This should have relieve the teenage students from having stage freight or performance jitters. Arbor Day was observed by having a new tree planted near the beach by village officials and DPW members.

NOTICE:

SEEKING APPLICATIONS

FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Board:

Animal Shelter Advisory Board: 3 citizen at large positions

Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or http://www. barrycounty.org under the tab: How do I apply for: A position on an Advisory Board or Commission and click on apply; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information.

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Vaccine nears

approval for

adolescents Taylor Owens Staff Writer The Pfizer vaccine is expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for youngsters between the ages of 12 and 15 within the next week, and local pharmacies are looking for ways to provide it to area fam- ilies. Lake Odessa Pharmacy Owner Andrea Cusack said she plans to partner with local health departments to administer Pfizer vac- cines after it is approved for that age group. Maple Valley Pharmacy Manager Jody Moore said they are gauging the local demand to see if there is enough to justify purchasing an ultra-cold storage freezer and 1,000 doses of the vaccine. Moore encouraged people to message the pharmacy’s Facebook page if they are interested in getting the Pfizer vaccine for their teens. Pfizer is currently the only vaccine approved for teens aged 16 and 17. Canada became the first country in the world to approve the vaccine for youngsters age 12 and up on Wednesday. The Barry-Eaton Health Department holds semi-regular Pfizer clinics, and Spectrum Health Pennock will hold a clinic with the vaccine available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 15 at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Vaccine appointments are available at barr- yeatonhealth.org, spectrumhealth.org or at a local pharmacy. As of Tuesday, 44.8 percent of Barry County residents had received their first dose of a vaccine, and 35.4 percent had completed their vaccinations. While the vaccination rate is high among the older, more vulnerable population, it remains low among younger people. More than 70 percent of people 65 and older have received at least their first shot of the vaccine, while around 22 percent of people in their 20s, 29 percent of people in their 30s and 36 percent of people in their 40s have received a shot. The amount of new cases of COVID-19 in Barry County has dropped slightly over the last two weeks, although the current rate of infection cases remains high. As of Wednesday, there were 273 confirmed cases of the virus, although health officials warned there are likely more cases due to the high percentage of tests that have come back positive. Health department epidemiologist Taylor Olsabeck said they are encountering an increasing number of people who refuse to talk to the department, or who refuse to isolate when they are possibly infected with COVID. In the last week, the county has recorded an additional four deaths due to COVID-19, for a total of 63 deaths from COVID-19 in the past year in Barry County. April was the third worst month for COVID-19 since the presence of the virus was confirmed in Barry County, with 23 people hospitalized and nine deaths due to COVID-19. Peak months in the past year remain November, with 46 hospitalizations and 11 deaths, and December, with 34 hospitalizations and 18 deaths.

Airport

commission

approves March

financial report Sophie Bates Staff Writer The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission approved the March financial report and heard a report from Airport Manager Mark Noteboom at the brief meeting April 28. The financial report showed expenditures of $12,020 and $25,132 in revenues for the month of March. The airport’s year-to-date revenue is currently $86,001 and year-to-date expenditures are $28,205. During his report, Noteboom informed commissioners the airport has three hangars available for rent, with several potential candidates to fill the openings. Noteboom also said the fence being constructed around the airport is expected to be finished around May 7. The fence, designed to keep deer off the runways, was approved by the commission in September 2020 with a $87,919 bid for installation by Proline Fencing of Freemont. “The deer fence is in the works. It’s still slow. All the posts are in, so tomorrow they are supposed to start hanging the chain link fence at the end and then next week they’re supposed to finish,” Noteboom said. “I think they’ll be finished by Friday — next Friday.” Additionally, the commissioners received an update on a building expansion during Noteboom’s report. In January, the commission approved a building expansion for Jeff Williams, the owner of Powrachute, a light-aircraft manufacturer. Williams, who has rented at the airport for approximately a decade, has completed an 80-by-80-foot expansion at the north end of his current building. Now that the expansion is finished, Noteboom said pavement will be poured before the project wraps up.

Carson James Beals, born at Spectrum Health Pennock on April 7, 2021 to Casey Ann Vandenberg and Christopher James Beals of Plainwell. ***** Barrett Pinks, born at Spectrum Health Pennock on April 7, 2021 to Corinthia Pinks and Austin Pinks of Hastings. ***** Ryleigh Ann Reeves, born at Spectrum Health Pennock on April 10, 2021 to Chelsea Reeves and Tony Reeves of Dowling. ***** Xavier Daniel Reinke, born at Spectrum Health Pennock on April 10, 2021 to Taylor LaBean and Nathan Reinke of Hastings. ***** Jordan Allen Lamange, born at Spectrum

Health Pennock on April 12, 2021 to Makayla Lester and Christopher Lamange of Battle Creek. ***** Mycah Ray Ulrich, born at Spectrum Health Pennock on April 18, 2021 to Elizabeth Kienutske and Brandon Ulrich of Nashville. ***** Kinsley Phyllis, born at Spectrum Health Pennock on April 21, 2021 to Brooke Turner and Eric Turner of Nashville. ***** Colton Scott Furman, born at Spectrum Health Pennock on April 25, 2021 to Tasha Perry and Cody Furman of Bellevue. *****

SOCIAL SECURITY

MATTERS

Teachers can find resources online

Vonda VanTil Public Affairs Specialist The past year has been difficult for everyone, including educators and their students. Our nation’s teachers have adapted, pivoted and provided for their students in ways they had never imagined possible. This year, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 2-8, and honor all educators who prepare our children for the future. We know that well-informed instructors can have a powerful and positive influence on their students. That’s why we created an Educator Toolkit. It’s a shareable online resource for teachers to engage students and educate them on Social Security. The toolkit includes:

Lesson plans with objectives.

Infographics and handouts for each

lesson plan.

Links to Social Security web pages.

Talking points.

Quiz questions and answers.

You can access the toolkit at ssa.gov/ thirdparty/educators.html. We value and welcome the efforts all teachers make to educate America’s young people. We want to help spark discussion with students about Social Security. share our toolkit with the educators in your communities, today.

Vonda Van Til is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525, or via email to [email protected].

HB 5.6.2021 FINAL

Lake Odessa

08-12-008-017-21 and is currently zoned R-2.

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