Battle Creek Enquirer from Battle Creek, Michigan • Page 2

MA OVER THURSDAY, OCT. 18, 1990 BATTLE CREEK ENQUIRER 2A LOCALSTATE xploded ship moved; channel still mmusft be checked by underwater debris from the Sept. 16 explosion, said Lt. Mary Jager, of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office.

So the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must certify the river is clear of obstructions before it can be reopened to commercial and recre- float. A pair of tug boats pushed the Jupiter to the river's edge on Wednesday, clearing the channel, said John Joeckel, manager of fleet operations for Ashland Oil the parent firm of the company that owns the tanker. and on for three days. On Tuesday, Titan Maritime Industries Inc.

of Fort Lauderdale, began pumping gasoline-tainted water from the ship's hold and into the Bay City Wastewater Treatment Plant. As the water siphoned off, the vessel began to "The next steps are to make sure the ship is strengthened enough to make the journey upriver to the scrap yard and to scan the river bottom to make sure all obstructions are out of the way, so the channel can be opened to navigation for all vessels," Joeckel said. ational traffic, Jager said. The Jupiter had blocked the Saginaw River to pleasure boats and commercial traffic since it caught fire while unloading its cargo of 2.3 million gallons of unleaded fuel at the Total Petroleum Co. terminal.

The tanker burned off From 1A publishing expo Friday The Associated Press BAY CITY The M.V. Jupiter has been pushed to the side of the Saginaw River, but the U.S. Coast Guard says the channel must be cleared of submerged debris before the shipping lane is reopened. The channel still may be blocked Shuttle officials need to see marked improvement to keep it going beyond that point. "We have eight months left to increase ridership," she said.

"If we see no signs that it will continue to improve, we won't be able to support it another year." Trips on the two buses began June 4. The shuttles start at the city's transportation center at Hamblin Avenue and South McCamly Street before making stops at McCamly Place and Battle Creek Inn, 5050 Beckley Road. A one-way trip costs $5. The city guaranteed the state FOR THE RECORD The previous two expos were in Kalamazoo. The seminars are co-sponsored by the Association of Professional Communicators.

Topics include: Publishing fundamentals, covering terminology and concepts related to electronic and traditional publishing design. Hot topics and demonstrations, covering new products and technologies that are changing the way work is done. Knowing the right tools and techniques to improve work and results. Carpenter, 25 Rodney B. Sigourney, 24, and Tricia E.

Jenkins, 19 Sheldon W. Dolly 23, and Renee S. Flynn, 23 Police and Fire Woman injured in crash: a 77-year-old Battle Creek woman was in good condition at Battle Creek Health SystemLeila Site this morning after an accident about 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Bedford Road and West Michigan Avenue. Alice E.

Sines, of 65 S. Burdge was driving south on Bedford Road and was injured when she attempted to turn left onto Michigan Avenue and pulled into the path of a northbound car. Mark H. Ingle, 28, of 130 S. 30th was not injured.

Break-ins: (Values in parentheses) Michigan Paperboard Lab, 79 E. Fountain St: Unknown items taken and damaged, '87 Chevy later recovered (amount undetermined). Arthur Street, first block: Attempted, damage to house window Brookfield Court, first block: Nothing taken from a vacant house. Sonoma Road, 12000 block: Unknown items taken, damage to house door screen (amount undetermined). Barney Boulevard, 100 block: Cash, 1 8 cassette tapes later recovered, from a house.

Boardman Street, first block: Nintendo, TV, talking Bible, purse, food stamps ($465) from a house. Thefts: Broadway Boulevard, 100 block: Bicycle ($102) from a yard. Erich HenkeL 375 W. Dickman Road: Car wheel, tire Battle Creek Central High School 100 W.Van Buren Pontiac Grand Prix ($1,500) later recovered. West Michigan Avenue, 200 block: Car hood ornament Kellogg Community College, 450 North Car hood ornament "Mary Street, first block: '80 Ford van, later recovered.

West Rittenhouse Street, 100 block: Check ($195) from a mail Multi-media, a presentation on one of the fastest-growing communication skills. Case studies, real-world experiences of electronic publishing and presentation pioneers. Idea exchanges, informal discussion groups focusing on specific products. Among the expo features are an electronic design exhibit, a major display of designs and publications produced by those attending, a collection of 32 national, regional and local product and service providers. box.

"Broadway Boulevard, 100 block: Attempted theft of AMFM radio from a pickup. Kellogg Community College, 450 North Computer printer East Michigan Avenue, 300 block: Two jackets, cash ($1,882) from a porch. Stringham Road, first block: Speakers ($125) from a car. Fonda Street, first block: Canned goods ($10) from a house. Lakeview High School, 300 S.

28th Attempted theft of moped, damage to wiring Vandalism: Emmett Street and Wabash Avenue: Car paint Avery Avenue, first block: House door, porch light "Long John Silver's, 35 E. Columbia Window North East Avenue, first block: House window West Van Buren Street, 200 block: Car window, hubcaps W.K. Kellogg Junior High School, 90 W. Van Buren St: Car hood Comfort Inn, 165 S.W. Capital Motor home window "East Emmett Street, 500 block: Car paint Green Street, 100 block: Car window Gangplank, 1790 W.

Columbia Car hood, mirror "Oak Street, first block: Two house windows Carl Terrace, 100 block: Car radio, speakers, tail lights Compiled by Staff Writers Mark Schwerin and Trace Christenson Lottery Tuesday DAILY GAME: 490 I DAILY-4: 1718 BKENO: 3, 5, 6, 8, 15, 17 20. 25, 31, 35, 39, 41, 45, 49 54, 57, 59, 61, 64, 68, 69, 70 You must match 6 to 10 numbers to win a cash prize. Wednesday DAILY GAME: 733 DAILY-4: 6737 LOTTO 47: 11, 21,23, 26, 33, 47 Six-number winners: None Five-number winners: 36 $2,500 each Four-number winners: 2.167 $100 each BZINGER: 8-0-3-2-2-7 SATURDAY JACKPOT: $4 million Electronic More than 800 people are expected to attend the third-annual SSG Electronic Publishing Expo from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Kellogg Arena and Stouffer Battle Creek Hotel.

Drawing an ever-increasing attendance 500 in 1988 and 700 last year the expo "combines national and local exhibitors with first-rate seminars led by those who actually use the technology every day," said Alex Elligsen, president of the sponsoring company, SSG Laser Works, Kalamazoo. Oct. 17, 1990. Patricia Lutz, 769 Avenue a son Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990.

Randy and Amanda Budreau, 621 Simmons, a daughter Thursday, Oct. 1 8, 1990. PENNOCK, HASTINGS Troy and Anne Woodman, Vermont- ville, a daughter Sunday, Oct. 14, 1990. Aimee Gross, Dowling, a son Sunday, Oct.

14, 1990. I Terri Keeler, Hastings, a daughter Monday, Oct. 15, 1990. ALBION COMMUNITY Martin Weiman and Alisa Weller, Spring Arbor, a daughter Monday, Oct. 15, 1990.

Darcina Porter, Albion, a son Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1990. BRONSON, KALAMAZOO Al and Tamara Morehart, 137 Apper-son Road, Battle Creek, a son, Barry James Lewis, Saturday, Oct. 13, 1990. Setting it Straight A meeting to be called by the Lakeview Downtown Development Authority for discussion of snow removal will affect merchants along Beckley Road and Southwest Capital Avenue.

An incorrect street was reported. It is the intention of the Battle Creek Enquirer that its news reports be fair and accurate in every aspect If you have a question or comment about news coverage, wTite to Ellen Leifeld, executive editor, 155 W. Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI 49016, or call 964-7161 between 8 am. and 4 jn. Mondays through Fridays.

Marriage Licenses' Nicholas J. Blaskie, 25, and Kelly Kiessling, 24 Roderick D. Holliday, 28, and Karen D. Elmore, 29 Gregg D. Jaques, 39, and Linda S.

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Swank, 31 William A. Chenoweth, 22, and Kris A. Allen, 21 Brian T. Connerty, 28, and Carla White, 26 Gordon E. Kissinger, 52, and Kathleen A.

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Call 964-7161 as Assistant City Manager Wayne Wiley said he expects a new promotion to be announced soon that should boost ridership. "I think the numbers are somewhat disappointing, and I believe the ridership will have to pick up in the coming months if it is to continue," he said. The shuttle already has been promoted on six billboards in the Battle Creek area, 30-second television commercials, print ads in area media and radio spots. The city also has printed reminders about the service on utility bills. City, DL Memorial donations may go to any charity.

Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home. Thelma A. Straley HASTINGS Thelma A. (Sutton) Straley, 82, of 340 Francis died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990, at home after a long illness.

She was born in Clayton and was raised in the ClaytonAdrian area, attending schools there. She attended Lansing Business College and worked in real estate most of her adult life. She came to Hastings in 1983 from Homer. Surviving are sons, John and Thomas Straley, both of Hastings; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m.

Friday at Wren Funeral Home. Memorial donations may go to Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Jessie S. Thompson Jessie S. Thompson, 89, formerly of 5 Radley died Thursday, Oct.

18, 1990 at Moore Foster Care Home, Bedford where, she had resided for a month. Arrangements are pending at Farley-Estes Funeral Home. Compiled by Mark Glubke, Trace Christensen and Verna Weidig Death Elsewhere; Rex G. Nivison, 39, of Treasure Island, died Monday, Oct. 15, 1990, at home in Florida.

Among the survivors are his parents, Richard and Veva Nivison of Hastings; and a brother, Martin J. Nivison of Middleville. Services will be at 1 1 a.m. Friday at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Births BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY James and Kaihy Mahoney, 124 Williams Drive, a daughter Friday, Oct.

5, 1990. James Ayers and SuAnn Latshaw, 1 50 Glynlee, a son Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1990. Russell and Mary Logan, 42 Barberry Drive, a daughter Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990.

Vipin and Bernice Singh, 14836 Helmer Road, a daughter Wednesday, Battle Creek BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN Vol 91 Issue 90 (USPS 045-400) Ninty-first Year of Publication Published weekday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings by Federated Publications 155 W. Van Buren St. Battle Creek. Michigan. 49017-3093 A member of the Gannett Group Telephones Switchboard 964-7161 (800)333-4139 Circulation 968-4444 Outside of Battle Creek area (800) 333-4 139 USA Today Delivery 968-4444 Marshall bureau 781-9911 Subscription Rates DAILY AND DAILY SUNDAY WEEKLY RATES SUNDAY ONLY ONLY Carrier Delivery $2.75 $1.80 $1.25 Motor Route $3.00 $1.90 $1.40 ADVANCE OFFICE PAYMENT Carrier Delivery 13 Weeks $35.10 $22.75 $15.75 26 Weeks $68.90 $44.20 $31.00 52 Weeks $130.00 $85.80 $59.75 Motor Route Delivery 13Weeks $37.70 $24.05 $17.75 26 Weeks $75.40 $48.10 $35.00 52 Weeks $143.00 $91.00 $67.25 All Office-Pay Rates Are Discounted Mail subscriptions payable in advance.

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that the shuttle would provide at least 1 2,000 trips the first year. The city must pay the state $5 for every ride short of 12,000. Tickets are available in Battle Creek at the transportation center, the Battle Creek Inn and Stouffer Battle Creek Hotel. Trips now start at 5 a.m., but plans are to change the schedule by Nov. 1 so a shuttle will leave from the airport every half-hour beginning at 4:30 a.m., DeBiasi said.

"It will be more convenient for meeting airport arrivals and departures, and it's easier for people to remember," she said. Other changes also are planned, ll More obit information. 10B day at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Memorial donations may go to St.

Joseph Catholic Church. Robert Leonard Murray HOMER Robert Leonard Murray, 47, of 214 Plain died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990, at home after a long illness. He was born in Albion and he had lived in Calhoun County all his life. He was a 1961 graduate of Homer High School and served four years with the Marines during the Vietnam era.

He was employed by Union Products in Albion, Addison Products in Jonesville and Select Mobile Homes. He was last employed by the Starr Commonwealth School grounds maintenance department until his illness. He was a member of American Legion Post 55 and Loyal Order of the Moose of Albion. He enjoyed woodworking and talking on the CB radio, his handle was "Screwball." Surviving are his wife, the former Judy Worthington of Homer, a son, Robert E. Murray of Have-lock, N.C.; daughters, Dawn Vorce of Bronson and Brenda Murray of Homer, and three grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Homer Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels. Memorial donations may go to Ronald McDonald House or Make A Wish Foundation. Robert V. Pierce Robert V.

Pierce, 89, of 37 W. Alden died Wednesday, Oct. 1 7, 1 990, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, where he had been a patient for two years. He had been ill several years. He was born in Michigan and came to Battle Creek in 1963 from Ann Arbor.

He worked for Pierce Grocery Ann Arbor, for 20 years. He later was an inspector with the federal government for 1 7 years until retirement. After retirement, he was a crossing guard with the Battle Creek Public Schools. He had been affiliated with Boy Scouts of America for more than 60 years. His wife, the former Alta Linton, preceded him in death.

Surviving are a daughter, Joyce Marie Pierce of Ann Arbor, and a brother, Leon Pierce of Centre-ville. His body was donated to the medical research department at University of Michigan Hospital. No services will be held. Memorial donations may go to Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements are by Royal Funeral Home.

Julie A. Sager DELTON Julie A. Sager, 28, of 12680 S. Wall Lake Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990 at Bor-gess Medical Center after a lenghty illness.

Arrangements are pending at Williams Funeral Home. Helen Theresa Starke HASTINGS Helen Theresa (Franczak) Starke, 69, of 618 E. South died Monday, Oct. 15, 1990, at Pennock Hospital after a long illness. Bom in Chicago, she was a graduate of Bowen High School, Chicago, coming to Hastings in 1984.

She was a salesperson for several stores in Indiana and Illinois. Her husband, John W. Starke, died in 1975. Surviving are a son, John R. Starke of Calumet City, DL; a daughter, Janice Starke of Hastings; three grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Fronczak of Hastings.

Services were scheduled for today in St. Andrews Church, Calumet Gladys E. Babcock Gladys E. Babcock, 86, of 135 Avon died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990, at the Mercy Pavillion.

Arrangments will be announced later by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel in Bellevue. Dorothy Mae Blatteau UNION CITY Dorothy Mae Blatteau, 58, of Union City, died Monday, Oct. 8, 1990, in Battle Creek Health SystemLeila Site after a short illness. Born in Celina, Ohio, she moved to Union City about nine years ago. She was a cook and managed several res- 1 I A she worked as a chef at a Union City restaurant.

She was a Union City Adult Education graduate and later worked for Union City Adult Education. She enjoyed fishing, pool and bingo and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Surviving are a daughter, Toni Crumley of Avilla, two grandsons; and a sister, Mary Schott of Celina, Ohio. Services were held Oct. 11 at W.J.

Dick and Sons Funeral Home, Celina, Ohio. Local arrangements were by Farley-Estes Funeral Home. Hazel D. Dewey Hazel D. (Udey) Dewey, 86, died Wednesday, Oct.

17, 1990 at Mercy Pavilion. Arrangements are pending at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Ray Keener Jaime Ray Keener, infant son of Terri Keener of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1990, in Battle Creek Health SystemCommunity Site shortly after birth.

In addition to his mother, surviving are his twin brother, Steven; a sister, Sarah, at home; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pajak of Battle Creek. Graveside services were held Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Royal Funeral Home.

J.K. McDonald J.K. McDonald, 84, of 727 An-drus died Wednesday, Oct. 1 7, 1990, at Battle Creek Health SystemLeila Site, where he had been a patient since Sunday. Bom in Jackson, he was raised in Marshall and was a graduate of Marshall High School.

He came to Battle Creek in the 1920s and attended Argubright Business College. He was employed by the old Oliver Michigan Central Railroad and Edgett and Hall Moving. He was last employed by Kellogg Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of St.

Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Kellogg Traffic Club and Kellogg 25-Year Club. He was a former member of St. Philip Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, the former Mildred C.

Scott; a son, Kenneth C. McDonald of Battle Creek; a daughter, Norma L. Hinrichsen of Tehachapi, nine grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Smith of Battle Creek. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Fri LnJE EtTJOCJ OTEBE YOU STAND.

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