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Floyd Adam Fender, 47, of Nashville,
was found guilty of second-degree criminal
sexual conduct involving a victim under the
age of 13 in Assyria Township in January- He was sentenced by Judge Michael
Schipper to serve 90 days in jail, with credit
for two days served. He was ordered to pay
$1,058 in fines and costs and placed on pro-
bation for 60 months with the requirement
that he be on compliance monitoring with
home detention for a minimum of 12 months
and may only leave for work, medical
appointments or court, with prior approval.
Fender was ordered to pay a supervision fee
of $30 a month or $60 a month for electron-
ic monitoring supervision. He also was
ordered to have no verbal, written, electron-
ic or physical contact with the victim nor
any contact with anyone under the age of
Rene Munday Kilpatrick, 57, of Mid-
dleville, was found guilty of attempted
assault with a dangerous weapon, a knife,
Sept. 19, 2021, in Yankee Springs Town-
ship. She was sentenced by Judge Schipper
to serve one day in jail, with credit for one
day served. She was ordered to pay $558 in
fines and costs and placed on probation for
24 months. Kilpatrick must pay a supervi-
sion fee of $30 a month for each month of
regular supervision or $60 a month for each
month of electronic monitoring supervision.
A count of assault with a dangerous weapon
was dismissed at the time of sentencing.Alonso Orante Sanchez, 40, of Lake
Odessa, was found guilty of operating a
vehicle while intoxicated as a third-time
offender Sept. 3, 2021, on Coats GroveRoad in Castleton Township. He was sen-
tenced by Judge Schipper to 20 days in jail,
with credit for six days served. Sanchez’s
driver’s license was revoked, and he was
ordered to pay $1,058 in fines and costs. He
also was ordered to pay a $400 fee to the
Ionia County Sobriety Court and participate
and successfully complete the Ionia County
Sobriety Court program. Counts of operat-
ing a vehicle on a suspended license and
reckless driving were dismissed at the time
of sentencing. Court records show prior
convictions for operating while impaired
Jan. 27, 2009, in Centreville, and April 2,
2019, in Hastings.David Andrew Sheerer, 30, of Freeport,
was found guilty of failing to pay child sup-
port and was sentenced by Judge Schipper
to serve 33 days in jail, with credit for 33
days served. He was ordered to pay $398 in
fines and costs and ordered to pay $10,
to the Barry County Friend of the Court in
restitution. He will make minimum pay-
ments of $598 each month toward his resti-
tution and continue to pay his ordered child
support to the county Friend of the Court.Jordan Mark Willis, 27, of Plainwell,
was found guilty of assault with intent to do
great bodily harm less than murder June 16,
2021, in Orangeville Township. He was
sentenced by Judge Schipper to serve 180
days in jail, with credit for one day served.
Willis was ordered to pay $3,155 in fines
and costs and placed on probation for 24
months. He must pay a supervision fee of
$30 a month for each month of regular
supervision or $60 a month for each month
of electronic monitoring supervision.Law officer sworn
Jail finds
drugs smuggled
under stamps
Corrections officers at the Barry
County Jail intercepted two post cards
Feb. 4 mailed to a 32-year-old Hast-
ings inmate that contained strips of
suspected suboxone underneath the
stamps. The drug is used to treat opi-
oid addiction, but it also can be abused
as well.Catalytic converter
removed from
Manor vans
A Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy
was dispatched to Thornapple Manor
at 3:13 p.m. Feb. 7 after an employee
reported someone had cut a catalytic
converter out of one of the facility’s
vans.Outdoor equipment
stolen during move
A 38-year-old woman called police
at 1:32 p.m. Feb. 11 to report that items
had been stolen from her yard in the
4000 block of Circle Inn Drive in
Orangeville Township. The woman
said she was in the process of moving
out and had placed the items near the
residence. They included two push
lawn mowers, a patio table, a car strut
and a small black grill.Couple defrauded
out of $27,
An 84-year-old Shelbyville woman
called Barry County Central Dispatch
at 9:38 a.m. Feb. 2 to report she had
been defrauded out of $27,500. The
victim said a young woman who
claimed to be her granddaughter,
along with a man who said he was a
court-appointed attorney, called Jan.
25 and said the granddaughter needed
$12,500 for bail money. The woman
got together the money in cash and
her husband, 87, gave it to the man
when he came to the house. Two days
later, the woman received another call
stating that her daughter had been in
an accident with another woman, who
was Muslim and had lost her baby in
the accident. They said the baby need-
ed to be buried within 24 hours and if
the Shelbyville woman sent $15,
in cash to an address in Florida, they
wouldn’t press any charges. She sent
the money, and paid an additional
$114.59 to have it sent overnight. The
couple received a call Feb. 2 from a
woman claiming to be a border patrol
agent who said they had received a
suspicious package and asked what
was inside. The husband said it was
cash and the woman hung up. The
sheriff’s deputy looked up the num-
bers for both the supposed court-ap-
pointed attorney and the border patrol
agent, and both were fake.Hastings man
threatened with
assassination
A 30-year-old Hastings man con-
tacted police Feb. 7 saying a suspi-
cious man had called him and threat-
ened to kill him. The caller claimed
the man had wasted a call girl’s time
by messaging her, and he now would
have to pay $2,000 or he would be
assassinated. The man said he then
received text messages with photos of
heads and people with their limbs cut
off, along with a picture of the man’s
name and address. He blocked the
caller, and the police were unable to
reach anyone at the number.Burglary victim
declines
investigation
A 72-year-old woman called police
at 9:31 a.m. Feb. 1 to report that her
neighbor’s house in Rutland Town-
ship appeared to have been broken
into. The woman said her neighbor,
also a 72-year-old woman, was in
Florida, but her front door was open.
Police found the door, which was
dead-bolted, appeared to have been
kicked open, and two sets of foot-
prints were inside. Deputies called
the owner, who said it was not neces-
sary for deputies to inspect the resi-
dence for stolen items. The case was
closed.Living with Anxiety
We can’t accept living with anxiety because the world is full of it. It
becomes a problem when we are full of anxiety and reacting and making
decisions based on the anxiety we are feeling. I often say to people that
anxiety is my friend. I get strange looks when I say that. When I allow
anxiety to affect my decisions, it’s then that I realize that I am trying to
do things in my own strength, and I need to stop and ask God for help.
So, how can we deal with anxiety in an effective way? What can we do
when we feel anxious? What does the Bible have to say?1 Peter 5:7-9 says,” Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a
roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in
the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the
world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”4 Keys to Dealing with Anxiety
- Give your anxiety to Jesus. Whatever you’re dealing with give it
to the Lord and ask him for His help and guidance. This is not
something that you do just once but it’s a daily thing or even
every hour. This is because we are so used to dealing with things
on our own and managing our own problems. If we don’t learn to
give our anxiety to the Lord daily as a lifestyle, then our anxiety
will devour us. It will devour our time and all our energy and
wear us out. - Change what you’re thinking on. This is critical. Once you give
a negative thought to the Lord, you must replace it or something
worse will replace it. So, what are we to replace it with?
Philippians 4:4-9, Says “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:
Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not
be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of
God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,
whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think
about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from
me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with
you.” Just let this scripture guide you on what you are to change your
thinking to.- Find out what the root cause of your anxiety is. Anxiety can
be like the check engine light going on in your car. You don’t
ignore it. You go to a specialist who can help you find out what
is wrong with your engine. Maybe it’s time to call Spiritual Care
Consultants and come in for an appointment to see what’s really
going on so that anxiety doesn’t run your life. Our number is
269-929-9201. - Go to your doctor for a check up to see if there is something
out of balance in your body. Sometimes a medication might be
needed. We say that medications can be a bridge to a better
place.
I hope this has been helpful. Anxiety is a normal thing that everyone
deals with. But it doesn’t have to run your life. Spiritual Care
Consultants has a podcast channel called “Healing Begins.” There are
many great tools there to help you like episode Number 21: Peace not
Panic Meditation. Just look us up on Google, Apple, Spotify, or Amazon
Music. Remember, give your anxiety to him because He cares for you.Donations
Spiritual Care Consultants (SCC) is a non-profit
Christian organization based in Hastings and serving
Barry County and beyond. Because SCC is funded by
grants and generous donors, services are free to all adults
and children who are dealing with a variety of issues,
ranging from depression to anger and anything else that
is making life difficult for them such as grief, worry and
being bullied.Donations to SCC may be made by sending a check to
Spiritual Care Consultants,
1375 W. Green St., Suite #1,
Hastings, Mich. 49058
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INCORPORATION OF GULL LAKE SEWER AND WATER
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PURSUANT TO PUBLIC ACT 233 OF 1955, AS AMENDED, PLEASE TAKE
NOTICE that the Gull Lake Sewer and Water Authority Articles of Incorporation have
been amended as follows:- Article II of the Articles of Incorporation of Gull Lake Sewer and
Water Authority is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE IIThe names of the municipalities which are members and compromise this
Authority are Richland Township, Ross Township, and the Charter Township of
Cooper, all of the County of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Barry Township and Prairieville
Township, both of the County of Barry, Michigan, all of which are hereby designated as
the constituent municipalities.- Article XVII of the Articles of Incorporation of Gull Lake Sewer and
Water Authority is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Michigan and the Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan, which newspapers have
general circulation within the limits of the Authority. One (1) printed copy of such
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publication, shall be filed with the Michigan Secretary of State and the County Clerks of
the Counties of Barry and Kalamazoo within thirty (30) days after the execution thereof
has been completed.The Township Clerk of the Township of Ross, Michigan is hereby designated
as the person to cause these Articles to be published, certified and filed as aforesaid.
In the event she shall be unable to act or shall neglect to act, then the Clerk of the
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NOTICE: SEEKINGAPPLICATIONS FOR
VOLUNTEERS
The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from
volunteers to serve on the following Boards:Mental Health Authority Board: 5 positions, 3 must have lived experience
in mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder
Parks and Recreation Commission: 1 position
Planning Commission: 2 positions
Tax Allocation Board: 1 position
Zoning Board of Appeals: 1 positionApplications 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: An Advisory Board or Commission and click to display
the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on
Monday, March 7, 2022. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information.Barry County’s newest sheriff’s deputy, Steven Perkowski, 33, of Plainwell, took the
oath of office Tuesday, administered by Sheriff Dar Leaf, during the county board of
commissioners meeting. Perkowski grew up in Plainwell and worked as a patrol officer
in Barry Township for five years before joining the sheriff’s office. “I’m excited to serve
the members of the community,” he told The Hastings Banner. (Photo provided by
Undersheriff Jason Sixberry.)