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LOCAL 4A Thursday, June 5, 2003 Battle Creek Enquirer OBITUARIES Electioe is Moeday Carlton L. Burt Pennfield Tvvp. Mr. Carlton L. Burt, 67, of Pennfield MI, died Tues Russell C.

Metzger Battle Creek Russell C. Metzger, 87, of Creek died Tuesday, June 3, Fillys Elizabeth Clayman Columbia, SC Fillys Elizabeth Clayman, 65, of Columbia, SC and formerly years. I feel I have a good grasp of the high school environment and overall function and needs of our school district. With my last daughter being a senior next fall, my decisions can be made for the best of all children and not have to consider the effects on my child." Priority: "To improve communication and restore trust." 2003, at Oak- lawn Hospital, Marshall, MI. Russell was born July 16, 1915 in Battle Creek to Homer and Estella (Ward) Metzger.

He attended Lake-view Schools, where he played basketball, soccer and baseball. Russell was employed for 41 years at the Kellogg Company, retiring in 1976. In the 1930's he worked at United Steel and Wire Company. He was married March 4, 1935 in Angola, IN to Virginia Kline. Bird.

Surviving is his wife, son, Gordon R. (Donna) Metzger of Marshall, daughter, Phyllis Dwyer of Jackson, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Russell was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy and a brother, Homer Metzger, Jr. He attended Battle Creek Evangelical Friends Church and was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. At the request of the family, friends may call after 12:30 Friday at the Farley-Estes Dow-dle Funeral Home where the family will receive friends p.m.

Friday. Funeral services will he officiated by Pastor Kelly Hadlich 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestes-dowdle.com Arlene C. Royal Battle Creek Arlene C. Royal, 76, of Battle Creek, died Monday, June 2, 2003, at her residence. She was born January 8, 1927, in Byron Center, MI, to George and Elizabeth (Kipen) Zerfas. The family moved to Lake Odessa when Arlene was five, she came back to Battle Creek in the late 1940s.

She graduated from Spring-port High School and received a degree from Nazareth College. She was an Elementary Teacher at St. Jerome School and later employed as a Social Worker with Veterans Affairs Medical Center prior to retirement in 1992. Arlene married Henry J. Steinbacher on July 31, 1948; they divorce in 1970.

Later she married Robert Royal on September 12, 1975 and he died July 24, 1990. Survivors are daughter, Kathy A. (Gregory) Howard of Chestnut Hill, MA; sons, Michael H. (Sun Im) Steinbacher of Port Orchard, Washington, Peter J. (April) Steinbacher of Allendale, MI and James P.

(Donna) Steinbacher of Ann Arbor; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; step son, Mark Royal; step daughter, Anne McCown; brothers, Norman Zerfas, Punta Gorda, FL, Robert Zerfas, Three Rivers, MI and Donald Zerfas of W. Bend, Wisconsin; and sisters, Evelyn Lynch of East Lansing and Therese Lauer of Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry J. Steinbacher and Robert Royal; children, Mary Ann and Ronald Geo. Steinbacher; brothers, Richard and Phillip Zerfas; and sister, Jean Mason.

Arlene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She served as a volunteer at Battle Creek Health System. She enjoyed playing bridge. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m.

Thursday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Committal services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with Rev.

Fr. James S. O'Leary officiating. Cremation has been conducted. Burial in Ft.

Custer National Cemetery. Memorials to Good Samaritan Hospice Care. Steven Eugene Brandeberry Winnsboro, TX Steven Brandeberry, 43, of Winnsboro, Texas and former ly of Battle Creek, died of cancer June 4, 2003, in the hospital in Tyler, Texas. Steven was born May 15, i960, to Freder ick and Loretta Gaskill Brandeberry. He married Lisa Smart and they have a son, Levi James Brandeberry.

The marriage ended in divorce. Steven moved to Winnsboro where he met and married Kim Marks. Steven was a journeyman electrician and site foreman at new construction in and around Winnsboro. Steven enjoyed fishing and many outdoor activities with his family. He also loved to barbecue and cook for family and friends.

Steven is survived by his wife, Kim; son, Levi; step grandchildren, Corey and Crystal Marks, in Winnsboro; mother and father; sister, Elizabeth Brandeberry; brother, David Morris; grandmother, Helen Dilsaver Kinny; uncle and aunt, Vern and Joan Herz-ing; cousins, Cindy Bauman and Kim Newton all of Battle Creek; uncle, Ira Brandeberry; and cousins Wayne and Daisy Gilson of Gilmer, Texas. Arrangements are being made at Don Beaty Funeral Home. Burial at Rosewood Cemetery in Gilmer, Texas. Michael J. Herman Marshall Michael J.

Herman, 55, of Marshall, formerly of Jackson, died at his home Tuesday, June 3, 2003. He was a manager for the Battle Creek Aco Hardwares. Friends may call at Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Thursday, from 6 p.m. 8 p.m.

and Friday 9 a.m. 9 p.m., with family present 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Rosary 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Services Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church.

Alvin E. Kader Bellevue Alvin Earl Kader, 66, of Bellevue died May 27, 2003 at home. Also surviving are sisters, Barbara Lust of Marshall, Betty Kader of Guyton, Georgia, Janet (Bruce) Worthington of Sandpoint, Idaho and Peggy (Bill) Blimline of Murry, Kentucky; brothers, Dick Kader of San Antonio, Texas, and Terry (Kim) Kader of Sanger, Texas. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com Kenneth John Lord Marshall Kenneth John Lord, age 94, of Marshall died December 24, 2002.

A graveside funeral service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday June 7, 2003 at East Eckford Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home. Obituary policy The Enquirer publishes death notice and funeral service information free of charge.

Additional information, including photographs, may be published for a fee. Contact your funeral director or call the Milestones Coordinator at 966-0683 for more information. The list of funeral services on this page also is published for free. Owens Brush Co. official dies at 82 Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa Richard M.

Hyman, 82, who held several patents on toothbrushes, hairbrushes and toothbrush pack-; ages, died Sunday. Hyman worked for nearly 40 years at Owens Brush Co. in Iowa City, the world's largest producer of toothbrushes and a major manufacturer of hairbrushes. The company later became Oral-B. He also served as president of the American Brush Manufacturers Association.

Election, From 3A achieve and are at risk for not earning a high school diploma. Finances are not an exciting issue, but we need to continue to be wise with our money. We need to continue to seek grants and joint efforts." Priority: "Over the last three years we have undergone major changes in our administration, our staffing, our board and now the configuration of our elementary grades. I believe we have faced our challenges and made the big decisions we have had to make. As a board member I would work with the rest of the district to support a renewed focus on learning in each school and in each classroom as we adjust to our new structure." RODNEY FERGUSON Age: 39 Personal: Married to Susan for 10 years and has two chil-.

dren, Alexandria, 9, and Eric, 4. Is the director of the city's recreation department and serves on several community organizations. Has lived in Albion for eight years. Experience: Certified in crisis intervention techniques and an experienced trainer in developing Positive Peer Cultures. Has provided training and presentations on a variety of topics.

Platform: "I am running for the Albion Board of Education because I believe I have experiences and knowledge regarding young people and budgeting that will benefit our district. I will work with other board members to ensure that our children get a quality education from preschool through high school, so that they are well prepared for college and the work place." Issues: "Our district, like many others, has been hit with tight finances. As director of the City of Albion's Recreation Department I have had to deal with budget constraints head-on and understand how to get the most you can with limited resources." Priority: "If I have an agenda, it would be to help our students be as successful as possible; help the board of education, administration, teachers and staff get the most value for the funding we have as well as finding new and creative ways to bring in more funding, for instance from grants; and to promote the Albion Public Schools in a positive way because they mold our community's most valuable human resource our children." DAVID WHEATLEY Age: 47. Personal: Married to Launda with four children, Polinia, 8, Tevy, 9, Joe, 10 and Josh, 15. Experience: Has a graduate degree in education and teaches students of all grades.

Has spent most of the last 12 years helping organizations improve their performance by coaching and training people. Platform: "I do not see consistent, strong expectations of performance and a system of accountability driving improvement within the school system. I want to see the school improve the quality of education our kids receive. To do this the school system needs strong leadership, direction and accountability. This needs to be driven down from the top." Issues: "The two most serious and immediate issues facing the school system in my opinion are the willingness to accept mediocrity and ensuring we reap the benefits of the school reconfiguration." Priority: "To deal with all these challenges requires strong educational leadership.

This means the qualities of integrity, courage, strength, a sense of service, a belief in people, excellent judgment and the ability to learn themselves. These are the standards I will be holding myself and the superintendent accountable to. I would expect her to push these through the administration." KIRK LEE Age: 46. Personal: Married to Terri Jo Lee with two children, Elexis, 18, and Elyse, 16. Has lived in Albion for 21 years and has a chiropractic practice.

Experience: "I have held every board position in my state professional organization. I have also served on and chaired several affairs and governmental affairs committees. I presently serve as president to the Palmer College of Chiropractic International Alumni Association. On advisory committee board of the Michigan Chiropractic Federal Credit Union, to name just a few." Issues: "I enjoy politics, have served on my professional level, now wish to serve locally. I have been a part of the football program coaching for 16 day, June 03, 2003 at his home after a two month ill ness.

He was born November 14, 1935 in Battle Creek, MI the son of Guy Burt and Flossie (Warren) Burt. Graduated from Battle Creek Central H.S. He served in the Army as a Specialist Second Class. He enlisted on March 3, 1955 and was discharged on February 28, 1958. Mr.

Burt was the Co-owner of Cook-Jackson Interior Systems-Battle Creek retiring in Jan. 1997 after 32 yrs. Began his working career at Komarck's Super Market- Battle Creek. He married Carol (Wells) Burt on August 14, 1965 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He is survived by his Parents: Battle Creek, Wife: Carol Burt, Battle Creek, MI; Daughters: Carla (Bryan) Brown, Louisville, KY, Renee (Gabe) Spiegel, Columbus, OH; Grandchildren: Austin, Chloe and Stephan all of Louisville, KY; Brothers: Don Burt, Colorado Springs, CO, Russell Burt, Battle Creek, MI, Guy Burt, Seattle, WA; Sisters: June Eberhard, Battle Creek, MI, Mary Hirakis, Battle Creek, MI He was preceded in death by his brother George Burt and sister Emma Burt.

Member of North Ave. Church of God where he was the official Church Hugger. He was the present Chairman of the 2.3 million dollar church addition and renovation. Carlton had served in just about every church board position. Enjoyed bowling, baseball, hunting, fishing, hiking, outdoor activities, wood carving.

He loved photography, especially with the church and Pennfield School activities. Carlton was recently honored May 14, 2003 by Pennfield Public Schools for his many years of photographic contributions. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Saturday where the family will be present from p.m. and on Sunday from p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, 10:30 A.M.

at the North Ave. Church of God with Pastor James L. Sparks of North Avenue Church of God officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, ML Memorial tributes may be made to North Ave.COG-Carl-ton L. Burt Conference Room.

Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Mary W. Rose Battle Creek Mary W. (Westergard) Rose, 93, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at the Laurels of Galesburg. She was born June 4, 1909, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Olaf Georgine (Larsen) Westergard.

She was employed by the Kellogg Company for 31 years, retiring 1974. Survivors are daughter, Helen M. Salomon of Battle Creek; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Eleanor Jesse of Minneapolis, MN. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Mary was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club.

She enjoyed reading, walking and needle work. Visitation will be 12 hour before service. Funeral service 11 a.m., Friday at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Calhoun County Humane Society. H-bomb worker Wing Gin Pon dies Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif.

Wing Gin Pon, 78, who worked on the trigger for the first hydrogen bomb, died May 28. Pon worked at Berkeley's Radiation Laboratory. The bomb was set off in a 1954 test on Bikini Island, among other top-secret projects. But the environmental impact of the nuclear-testing fallout and U.S. involvement in Vietnam disillusioned Pon, who left the lab in the 1960s.

of Battle Creek, died Sunday, June 1, 2003 in Columbia. She was born July 27, 1937 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Richard Filmore and Irma Adelia (Randall) DeFord. Fillys graduated form Miami Valley Hospital Nursing School in Dayton, Ohio in 1959 receiving a degree as a Registered Nurse. She lived in various cities in Michigan (Battle Creek, Ypsilanti, and Kalamazoo) from 1959-1993, and Columbus, Ohio from 1993-2001. She moved to Columbia in 2001.

Fillys worked in hospitals in Ypsilanti, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo with her longest tenure at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where she worked for 25 years. She married David W. Clayman in Battle Creek in 1961 and he preceded her in death June 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law and Amelia (Dixon) and Walter Clayman, and Amelia's second husband, Vern Dixon. She is survived by a sister, Dr.

Diane E. DeFord, of Columbia, SC and a brother, Richard F. DeFord, of Interlachen, FL. Fillys loved to read, sing and engage in a variety of art activities (drawing, painting, clay, etc.) She also tutored young children to help them improve as readers. At the request of the family friends may call after 2pm Friday at the Farley-Estes Dow-dle Funeral Home where they will be received from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Messages may be left for the family at www.farleyestesdow-dle.com. FUNERALS THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Gladys P.

Brown: 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Putnam Funeral Home, Union City. Harold A Duckworth: 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.

Glema A Ferguson: 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, in Oak Grove Cemetery, Cold-water. Bertha Osbom: 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Albion.

Earl W. Roberts III: 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. De'Shawn Rosier. 11 a.m.

Thursday, June 5, in New Hope Church of God in Christ. Marian Rossman: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in Miller Chapel of First Congregational Church. Goldis N. Sinclair 11 a.m.

Thursday, June 5, at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Arberdean M. Stevens: 11 am Thursday, June 5, in Maple United Methodist Church. Donald Swain: 1 p.m. Thursday June 5, in Fort Custer National Cemetery.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 Odie T. Cromwell: 10 a.m. Friday, June 6, in Mount Zion A.M.E Church. Mary J. Geeting: 10 a.m.

Friday, June 6, at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Kenneth C. Hall: 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. William J.

Hayford: Noon Friday, June 6, in Urbandale Seventh-day Adven-tist Church. Russell C. Metzger. 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Farley-Estes Dowdle Funeral Home.

Mary W. Rose: 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arlene C. Royal: 11 a.m.

Friday, June 6, in Fort Custer National Cemetery. SATURDAY, JUNE 7 William C. Bell: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in The Little Theater at Upper Arlington High School, Upper Arlington, Ohio. Marilyn Boshers: 11 a.m.

Saturday, June 7, in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Fillys E. Cayman: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Farley-Estes Dowdle Funeral Home.

Michael J. Herman: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Marshall. Kenneth J.

Lord: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in East Eckford Cemetery. MONDAY, JUNE 9 Carlton Burt 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 9. in North Avenue Church of God.

Clyde F. Ellis Jrj 10 a.m. Monday, June 9, in Fort Custer National BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS COne seat. Lee McDonald is not seeking re-election.) KIM WATSON Age: 44. Occupation: Works in the Materials Management (Procurement) Department at Kellogg corporate headquarters.

Personal: Married to Leon Watson and has three teenagers, Darin, Brittney and Brett. Attended Battle Creek Schools and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Has lived in Battle Creek for 40 years. Experience: Bachelor's degree from Spring Arbor University in management and organization development. Involved in Parent Teacher Associations at Dudley, Northwestern Middle School, W.K.

Kellogg Middle School and Battle Creek Central High School. Was Parent Teacher Association president for two years for the Battle Creek School District PTA Council. Involved in HOSTS (Helping One Student to Succeed), Junior Achievement and the Sojourner Truth Dedication Committee. Platform: "I have chosen to run for this position because I strongly believe that all children should receive a quality education. In order for this to be possible, students must have positive role models as leaders and educators who believe in them.

I believe that we must put children first by building bridges together and closing gaps to improve education. It is important to bring parents, edu-cators and the community together to build these bridges for a better education system." Issues: "For about the last 10 years we have seen enrollment decline for various reasons. In regards to academic achievement we have recently seen that the MEAP scores are being challenged. The District is accountable for each student's proficiency in academics and the improvement of MEAP scores. It is important that state requirements are being met.

Also, with recent changes in legislature such as the 'No Child Left Behind this becomes a major concern to the district due to facing budget constraints already. We have seen budget dollars continually decrease while district costs increase, due to cutbacks in funding." Priority: "I would like to better understand what major challenges have caused enrollment to decline and what can be done to improve academic achievement. I feel bringing together the parents the board and the staff will help to remove any barriers or obstacles in order to implement plans and make improvements where needed. It is important that we do whatever it takes to build a district that students want to be a part of and that parents want their children to be a part of as well." JACKIE BRAMAN Age: 41. Personal: Married to Vince has three children, Alex, 18, Samantha, 16, and Kyle, 15.

Her occupation is a home-based community organizer. Has lived in Battle Creek for 18 years. Experience: Past president for Parent Teacher Associations, current membership chair for High School Parent Teacher Student Association, past regent vice president for the State Board of Managers for the Michigan PTA. Committee member for neighborhood restoration and community policing subcommittees for the Weed and Seed Program, on Housing Board of Appeals for the City of Battle Creek. Currently chairwoman for Neighborhood Planning Council No.

4 in Battle Creek and a mini-grant committee member for Yes We Can! Platform: "I decided a couple of years ago with all my PTA involvement and booster club involvement I wanted to be more involved in setting policy." Issues: "Parent involvement is a huge task. Battle Creek Public Schools does a good job but there needs to be some policy in place if we want to move.