The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 21, 2021 — Page 9LEGAL NOTICES
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PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP
Regular Meeting
October 13, 2021
Called to order at 6:33 p.m.
Present: Stoneburner, Goebel, Pence, Doster. Absent:
DeVries
Agenda and September 8 & 28, 2021 Minutes were
approved.
County Commissioner’s Report.
Public comments, if any, were received.
Approved: paying bills: $44,749.46. Expansion of
recycling program
Approved Resolutions: 2021-15: Southgate Drive
Fund
2021-16: Merlau/Long Point SAD Public Hearing #
2021-17: Merlau/Long Point Fund
2021-18: Construction Code Administration
2021-19: Zoning Administration and Enforcement
Approved Long Point Vacation action
Public and Board comments were received.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by:
Rod Goebel, Clerk 169808RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP
BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGANNOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL
TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:PLEASE TAKE NOTICE proposed Ordinance #2021-178 as appended hereto was
introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its October 13, 2021 meeting.This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at a regular
meeting on November 10, 2021 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall.Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services,
such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the
meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland
Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Township.RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD
Rutland Charter Township Hall
2461 Heath Road
Hastings, Michigan 49058
Telephone: (269) 948-Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk
Charter Township of RutlandNOTE: this proposed ordinance is prepared in legislative format: existing content proposed
to be deleted is shown lined-through, and proposed new content is shown in bold type.CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND
BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-ADOPTED:EFFECTIVE:An Ordinance to amend parts of Chapter 89 (Cemeteries) of the Rutland Charter Township
Code of Ordinances, also known as the Rutland Charter Township Cemetery Ordinance (originally
adopted as Ordinance No. 2005-107, as amended by Ordinance 2016-158).THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLANDBARRY COUNTY, MICHIGANORDAINS:SECTION 1AMENDMENT OF § 89-6 OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP
CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO MARKERS AND MONUMENTS IN CEMETERIES§ 89-6 of the Rutland Charter Township Code, pertaining to the regulation of markers and
monuments in cemeteries, is hereby amended to read as follows:Ҥ 89-6. Markers and monuments.
A. All markers and monuments, including benches used as or having the function of a
monument or marker, shall be made of stone, bronze, or other equally durable composition.B. Only one monument shall be permitted per burial space. The Sexton may allow up to four
memorial markers in conjunction with a monument, provided the markers shall be level with
the ground so as to not impede the use of lawn maintenance equipment.C. The footing or foundation upon which any monument, marker, or memorial must be placed
shall be 18 inches deep and four inches larger on all sides with a maximum width of 24
inches. The marker or monument shall not exceed the size of the burial space. Cost of the
foundation is to be determined by contract with the Sexton and payable by the owner of the
burial space.D. All markers and monuments must be set in a neat and orderly fashion in line with the row.”SECTION 2AMENDMENT OF § 89-9 OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP
CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO GROUND MAINTENANCE IN CEMETERIES§ 89-9 of the Rutland Charter Township Code, pertaining to ground maintenance in
cemeteries, is hereby amended to read as follows:Ҥ 89-9. Ground maintenance.A. No grading or leveling upon a burial space shall be allowed.B. No shrubs, trees, or vines shall be planted. No fences or curbs shall be erected.C. The Township Board or its designee reserves the right to remove or trim any tree or shrub
already located within the cemetery in the interest of maintaining the proper appearance
and use of the cemetery.D. Mounds, memorials, decorations, or benches that hinder the free use of a lawn mower or
other gardening apparatus are prohibited. No site decoration shall be taller than the
headstone unless it is a plant or flower planted in an urn.E. All uUrns, memorabilia, or decorations must may be set in line with the headstone and
shall be within the boundaries of each individual occupied gravesite. Urns that are not
used for two years have become deteriorated may be removed by the Sexton.F. A contained border of no more than 36 inches that projects forward onto the lot shall be
allowed as long as it conforms to the dimensions of the burial space. The border may consist
of landscaping stones or flowers. All decorations/shepherd’s hooks must be contained
inside of the border. The maintenance inside of the border shall be the responsibility of the
lot owner and their survivors. Should the border become unsightly due to growth, decay,
or deterioration, the Sexton shall have the authority to remove the border and all contents
at the owner’s expense. Surfaces other than earth or sod shall be prohibited outside of the
border area.GF. All refuse of any kind, including, but not limited to, dried flowers, wreaths, papers, and flower
containers shall be removed or deposited in containers located within the cemetery.HG. The Sexton shall have the right and authority to remove and dispose of any and all growth,
emblems, displays, or containers that, through decay, deterioration, or damage, are
unsightly, would become a source of litter, or a maintenance problem.I. Under certain conditions, it may be necessary to remove part or the entire border to dig a
grave or maintain the grounds surrounding the headstone. If this happens, the lot owners
or their survivors will be responsible for removing the border and replacing it if desired. If
this removal is required but not done by the family, the Sexton will remove it at the owner’s
expense. The lot owners or their survivors will be responsible for its replacement.JH. All encroachments onto adjacent lots are the responsibility of the individual registered lot
owners or their designated representatives.KI. The Rutland Charter Township Board or its designees shall not be held liable for decorations,
memorabilia, trees, shrubs, or flowers and their containers left on or planted at any burial
space. Anything left on or planted at the burial space shall be the sole responsibility of the
lot owner or their survivors.”SECTION 3SEVERABILITYThe provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, so that if any part
is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction such decision shall not affect or invalidate the
remainder of the Ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect.SECTION 4REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; EFFECTIVE DATEAll ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication as may be required by law.Robin Hawthorne, Clerk
Charter Township of RutlandSTATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF BARRY
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Decedent’s Estate
Decedent: John Clark. Date of birth: 12/21/1955.
TO ALL CREDITORS:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, John
Clark, who lived at 3584 Cloverdale Road, Delton,
Michigan 49046 died August 29, 2021. There is no
probate estate.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all
claims against the John Clark or The John Clark
Irrevocable Trust dated 12/02/1999, as amended
and restated in total on 09/03/2004 and 01/22/2018,
will be forrever barred unless presented to
Alexandra V. Howells the named successor trustee
within 4 months after the date of publication of this
notice.Date: 10/19/
Michael D. Holmes P
DeMent and Marquardt, P.L.C.
211 East Water Street, Suite 401
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 343-
3584 Cloverdale Road
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 377-3908 169967SYNOPSIS
Hastings Charter Township
Regular Meeting
October 12, 2021Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Six board members present, one absent
Approved all consent agenda items
Leach Lake Weed Control renewal
Wage resolutions for 2022
Approved payment of bills
Dept. reports received and put on file
Motion to adjourn 7:44 pmRespectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell – Clerk
Attested to by Jim Brown – Supervisor 169993Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement
Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised
judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212,
that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a
sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of
them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder
for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding
the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly
at 1:00 PM, on October 28, 2021. The amount due
on the mortgage may be greater on the day of
sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not
automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear
ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is
encouraged to contact the county register of deeds
office or a title insurance company, either of which
may charge a fee for this information:
Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Rita M. Bates,
surviving spouse
Original Mortgagee: Financial Freedom Senior
Funding Corporation, A Subsidiary of IndyMac
Bank, F.S.B.
Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Bank of New York
Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
Date of Mortgage: July 25, 2007
Date of Mortgage Recording: August 6, 2007
Amount claimed due on date of notice:
$101,198.
Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated
in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and
described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving
Township, Barry County, Michigan, described
as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said
section; thence North 00 degrees and 00 minutes
West 2303.95 feet along the West line of said
Southeast 1/4 to a point which is South 00 degrees
00 minutes East 330.0 feet from the Center of said
Section 31; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes
East 385.17 feet along the North line of Church
Street to the place of beginning of this description;
thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 15 seconds
West 165.0 feet along the East line of Race Street;
thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes East 132.
feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 15
seconds East 165.0 feet to the North line of Church
Street; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes West
132.0 feet to the place of beginning.
Common street address (if any): 6463 W Irving
Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-
The redemption period shall be 6 months
from the date of such sale, unless determined
abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or,
if the subject real property is used for agricultural
purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16).
If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under
Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961,
pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be
held responsible to the person who buys the
property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the
mortgage holder for damaging the property during
the redemption period.
Attention homeowner: If you are a military service
member on active duty, if your period of active duty
has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you
have been ordered to active duty, please contact
the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage
at the telephone number stated in this notice.
This notice is from a debt collector.
Date of notice: September 30, 2021
Trott Law, P.C.
31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 642-1444453
(09-30)(10-21) 168775Thomas Jesse Ballard, 39, of Hastings, was
convicted of possessing a controlled substance,
methamphetamine/Ecstacy, in Hastings April
30, 2020. He sentenced by Judge Michael
Schipper to 54 days in jail, with credit for 54
days served. Ballard was ordered to pay $498 in
fines and costs and placed on probation for 12
months. Court records show he has prior convic-
tions for possession of marijuana April 20, 2004,
and use of methamphetamine Dec. 5, 2019.
Travis Noel Catron, 48, of Camden, Ind.,
was convicted of possession of a controlled sub-
stance, methamphetamine, July 9, 2018, in
Orangeville Township. He was sentenced by
Judge Schipper to 19 days in jail, with credit for
19 days served, and ordered to pay $998 in fines
and costs. His driver’s license was suspended for
30 days and restricted for 150 days. Other
charges of possession of a controlled substance,
marijuana or a synthetic equivalent, as a sec-
ond-time, or subsequent, offender; having an
open container of alcohol in a vehicle; operating
a vehicle on Marsh Road without a valid opera-
tor’s license; and unlawful use of a license plate
not issued for the Ford Ranger he was driving,
were dismissed at the time of sentencing. Court
records show a prior conviction for possession
of methamphetamine May 8, 2013.
Jeremy Lee Gesmundo, 42, of Delton, was
convicted of possessing the controlled substance
methamphetamine as a second-time or subse-
quent offender and carrying a concealed weap-
on, an 11-inch double-sided knife on a motorcy-
cle May 19 in Orangeville Township. He was
sentenced by Judge Schipper to consecutive
terms of 57 days in jail, with credit for 57 days
served, on each count. His driver’s license was
suspended for 30 days and restricted for 150
days. He was ordered to pay $566 in fines and
costs and placed on probation for 36 months.
Court records show a prior conviction for pos-
session of marijuana Feb. 20, 2001.
In a separate case, Gesmundo pleaded guilty
to failing to pay child support and was sentenced
by Judge Schipper to 60 days in jail, with credit
for 60 days served. He was fined $398 and
placed on probation for 36 months. Gesmundo
was ordered to participate in and successfully
complete the Office of Community Corrections’
Cog program for cognitive behavioral based
group treatment or other regular drug testing,
pay restitution of $27,713 through Friend of the
Court, and comply with all terms listed in the
presentencing investigation report.
Donald Perry Peters, 51, of Dorr, was found
guilty Aug. 10 of two counts of first-degree
criminal sexual conduct with a victim under age
13 between June 2001 and Sept. 1, 2008, in
Hastings. He was sentenced by Judge Schipper
to serve consecutive terms of 36 to 180 months
in prison on both counts. Four other counts of
first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct
were dismissed at the time of sentencing. He was
ordered to pay $1,126 in fines and costs.
Jaylind Paul Scott, 24, of Kalamazoo, was
convicted of unarmed robbery of a Cricut-Smart
cutting machine in Rutland Township Nov. 2,- He was sentenced by Judge Schipper to
pay $398 in fines and costs and placed on proba-
tion for 12 months. Charges of unarmed robbery
and second-degree retail fraud were dismissed at
the time of sentencing. Court records show a
prior conviction for attempted first-degree retail
fraud Oct. 19, 2020, in Branch County; and
attempted assault/resisting and obstructing May
24, 2018, in Kalamazoo County.
Michael David Stonehouse, 34, of Hastings,
was convicted of possession of a controlled
substance, methamphetamine, and domestic
violence June 9, 2020, in Nashville. He was
sentenced by Judge Schipper to 180 days in jail,
with credit for 77 days served on the first count
and 77 days in jail, with credit for 77 days
served on the other count. His driver’s license
was suspended for 30 days and restricted for
150 days. Stonehouse was ordered to pay
$1,108 in fines and costs. A charge of aggravat-
ed domestic violence on a woman with whom
he had a dating relationship, without a weapon,
inflicting serious injury but without intending
to commit murder or inflict great bodily harm,
was dismissed at the time of sentencing. Court
records show a prior conviction for assault and
battery of a woman with whom he had a rela-
tionship.
Aaron Daniel Wirtjes, 39, of Lansing, was
found guilty by a jury of eight felony counts:
First-degree criminal sexual conduct while he
was armed with a gun Feb. 20, 2020, in
Nashville; kidnapping, assault with a dangerous
weapon, domestic violence, and committing a
felony with a firearm on those four felony con-
victions, as well as being a four-time habitual
offender. He was sentenced to consecutive terms
of 570 to 960 months in prison on the criminal
sexual conduct count and the kidnapping counts;
120 to 180 months on the assault with a danger-
ous weapon count; 180 to 960 months on the
domestic violence count; and 24 months on each
of the four felony with a firearm counts. Count 2
is consecutive to Count 1. Count 4 is consecutive
to Count 3. Count 7 is consecutive to Count 5
and Count 8 is consecutive to Count 6. Wirtjes
was ordered to pay $1,474 in fines and costs.
Court records show he was previously convicted
of third-degree home invasion June 19, 2002,
and larceny in a building March 22, 2004, both
in Ingham County; forgery of a financial trans-
action device May 10, 2005, in Kalamazoo
County; and assault with a dangerous weapon
Dec. 21, 2015, in Kalamazoo County.