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The Belding Redskin has been lurking in the shadows in recent years in favor of an Old English B which represents the Belding Area Schools district. Belding resident Carmin Barker is calling for school officials to make a final decision about the school’s mascot.

Belding Area Schools and community members review use of longtime mascot

By Emilee Nielsen

from the primary mascot role as the issue continues to be scrutinized.

This issue has not always been so hotly debated.

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BELDING — A national debate has hit home for residents of Belding.

The usage of Native Americanderived mascots for sports teams has been debated for years, but a resolution is still not readily evident in the near future. People have gone back and forth in local communities, on sports news shows and in publications. Many school districts and national organizations have conceded their mascot in favor of something unrelated to Native Americans.

Schools that have made changes to their mascots have not been limited to the mascot of the Redskin. For example, in 1991, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) made a change from the Hurons to the Eagles. In 1994 the official mascot, a Bald Eagle that wears an EMU jersey, was made the official mascot for the university.

In early April, Bomani Jones, a sports journalist employed by ESPN wore a shirt on the “Mike

A BELDING TRADITION

Carmin Barker, left, and her 14-year-old daughter Lauren Barker wore these shirts to March’s meeting of the Belding Area Schools Board of Education, where Carmin first brought the issue to the board’s attention.

and Mike Show” that parodied the Cleveland Indians baseball team. The shirt was emblazoned with the name “Caucasians” and instead of the Indians mascot, there is a caricature of a white man with a dollar sign on his forehead, where the headdress on the former primary mascot Chief Wahoo sits. The Indians made a move to demote Chief Wahoo

The first instance of the Belding Redskin appeared in high school yearbooks with the class of 1940-1941. That was the year the first edition of “The Redskin” yearbook was published. Previous to that, the yearbook was titled “The Cocoon.”

According to a book titled “Redskins: Racial Slur or Symbol of Success” by Bruce Stapleton, the mascot was adopted as early as 1938.

Seventy years later, Belding Area Schools began a process to phase out the Redskin in earnest in 2008. That year, the high school yearbook was no longer referred to as “The Redskin,” save for 2014 when a reference to the Redskins was made on the cover.

Past Belding superintendents and previous school board members have made the decision to See Identity, Page 2

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A ‘little favor’

At left, to the left of the entrance to Rudness Field, a depiction of the Redskin logo and name is on display. At right, the newly designed arch over the entrance to Rudness Field shows the Old English B that the district has favored in recent years in an attempt to acclimate residents if the district is ever forced into a change by the Michigan Board of Education.

STANTON — He’s the man who cleaned up the city, with the help of one faithful companion. No, not the Lone Ranger.

Retiree Ron Blum didn’t carry a shootin’ iron and his buddy, Frank Sawdy, doesn’t ride a horse named Scout. But together they made Stanton a nicer place to live.

It happened the last week of April, during the city’s annual spring cleanup. Blum and Sawdy, using their own equipment, drove through town collecting large items such as furniture and refrigerators, and then delivered them to waiting dumpsters at the Department of Public Works (DPW).

Why? Just to be neighborly.

“I know a lot of people just don’t have the means of hauling all their stuff,” Blum explained. “It’s not that they want it to accumulate, they just don’t have a way to get it to the dump.”

Blum and Sawdy, both retired Army and National Guard veterans, spent two afternoons and one full day traversing the city in search of unwanted detritus. The two were partly motivated by the city’s recent adoption and enforcement of new blight ordinances. Those violating the new ordinances can now be cited and fined.

Blum figures it’s better for everyone that he just do his neighbors a “little favor” and help them avoid a fine. Judging by the response from the community, he’s not the only one thinking this way.

“People were glad to be rid of their junk,” Blum said. “My neighbor Frank and I both have the same attitude. We don’t mind helping people.

It was kind of cold and wet one day, but we’re both retired out of the military so it’s not the first time we’ve been cold and wet.”

He may be retired, but Blum describes himself as being “busier than heck.” When he’s not cleaning up the city, he also owns and manages several rental properties and admits he sometimes has a hard time keeping up.

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LOCALIZING THE DEBATE

During the public comment portion of the March 21 meeting, Carmin stood with two others, her husband Dr. Charles Barker Jr. and Angela Ross.

Each of them, in turn, addressed the board and implored them to shed some consistency on the issue at hand.

“I’d like to encourage the board to revisit this and look at the fact that we’re in limbo here,” Charles said. “If we’re going to be the Redskins, let’s be the Redskins. If we’re not, then let’s

make that change.”

At that time, the board did comment. Board President Timothy Flynn did speak to the comments, but separate from his position on the board, saying “this is from Tim Flynn, me as a person and as a citizen.”

“Right now, the board’s focus needs to be the next (superintendent) installed and in place,” he said. “As an alum and resident of the community, I understand there’s definitely some contrast in opinion.”

Carmin has also taken the issue to the community, creating a Facebook page called “Belding Pride — Restore the Redskin,” as well as circulating a petition for people to sign showing support for the restoration of the Redskin logo and signage.

“The school stance is they would keep any existing signage and imagery with this school but they would not put funds into putting anything new in the new high school and so on,” she said. “I didn’t understand all that. I wanted to know much money was put into making everything the Old English B. How much was that and could that money be used to bring the Redskin back.”

Since that initial contact, Carmin has been in talks with board members to see what they could do together to come up with a solution. The community was given the chance to participate in a survey to evaluate some different things in the school district, and on that survey is a question designed to gauge the feelings of people in the community about the Redskin mascot.

Carmin has accomplished one of her goals. The issue is on the agenda to be discussed during Monday’s school board meeting at 7 p.m. at the Orchard Hills Administration Building. Results of the survey will be discussed at that meeting.

“The opinions are quite evenly represented in terms of those wanting to expand our current display of all those items at the district level and those in favor of abandoning the widespread use of them/moving to something different,” Flynn said.

PRIDE, NOT PREJUDICE

As far as removing the Redskins mascot from the school district, Belding will not be the first to do so.

They also aren’t the first school district to maintain that the usage of the Native American derived logo and name is not meant to be offensive.

The Morley-Stanwood Mohawks have a mascot derived from Native American people in name and in logo.

The mascot, a cartoonish representation of a Native American, is used at sporting events and a caricature of the mascot’s head is printed on uniforms and apparel.

Morley-Stanwood Superintendent Roger Cole said a committee met in the 1990s to visit the issue of whether the district should make a change. The committee included the superintendent at the time, community members, board members and a Native American resident of the community.

“At that point in time, the conversation was it’s used respectfully and it’s a tradition for this school,” Cole said.

“Everybody felt good about it and moved on.”

The idea that the name is a tradition for school districts and that it is a sign of respect is a recurring theme for people of Belding and Belding students. Even if the intent isn’t meant to be offensive, that might not take away the sting for people of Native American descent.

Traditionally, the term Redskin is a derogatory word used to refer to Native Americans. Erik Rodriguez, the interim director of public relations for

the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, said Redskin is “one of the more offensive names that can’t really be called a nickname.”

“It’s generally associated with racism,” he said. “We wouldn’t support a name like the Redskins.”

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan works closely with the Central Michigan University (CMU) Chippewas to keep an open dialogue and to maintain an understanding of Native American culture.

“Their logo (a flying C) isn’t deemed offensive to anyone,” Rodriguez said.

Every year, CMU sends students to cultural museums to understand more about Native American history. That open communication and education makes it easier to for the tribal association to maintain a relationship with CMU. “We can understand and teach about the Chippewa name,” Rodriguez said. “(There’s nothing) educational about the name Redskin.”

A school district in Marshall (near Battle Creek) once known as the Redskins departed from that in the wake of controversy and made the change to the Marshall RedHawks.

While that transition was difficult for some members of the community, current Superintendent Randy Davis believes it was “the right thing to do relative to using an image of an indigenous people as a mascot, especially when represented in a derogatory way.”

“It was a tumultuous time in Marshall as they wrestled over this topic,” Davis said. “We are better for it, in my humble opinion and the kids haven’t thought twice about being a RedHawk. Marshall really did it right by having the students determine what the new mascot would be and how it would be designed.”

In a random sampling of six Belding High School students by The Daily News, all of them said being known as the Redskins was a point of pride for students and that it’s not meant to be derogatory or disrespectful.

“We don’t use it offensively. I take pride in the Belding Redskins,” said 17-year-old Makennah Rousseau, a junior. “But I do understand why people would say that this is offensive.

Mascots aren’t supposed to be bad.

They’re supposed to be what we’re proud of.”

MOVING FORWARD

What it comes down to for many Belding residents, students and adults alike, is the desire for an identity to unite under. As a mascot, the Redskin has been a Belding tradition for decades. With new signage departing from the old logo of a Native American profile in favor of an Old English B, the district’s turmoil and lack of identity is evident.

In front of the high school, two signs stand. One has the old logo engraved on it, proclaiming the home of the Belding Redskins. The other sign shows the Old English B with Belding Area Schools underneath.

The football field has an arch showing Rudness Field with the Old English B set in the middle. To the left is a stone engraved with the Redskin logo and name, next to the Rudness Field title.

“I don’t think people as a community realize that the Redskin imagery has even moved away, that it’s on hold and who made that decision,” Carmin said. “I have four more kids coming up through Belding schools and I would like the issue to be resolved. I want to have an identity and right now, there isn’t one.” enielsen@staffordgroup.con

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Ron Blum used his dump truck to pick up unwanted junk from residents in violation of Stanton’s new blight ordinance. Stanton’s spring cleanup effort filled five and a half 40-yard dumpsters, thanks in part to the efforts of volunteers Blum, pictured at right, and Frank Sawdy.

Favor Continued From Page 1 that worked well for the junk collection effort.

“I figured we might as well put them to good use,” he said.

Blum’s son, James Blum — who works as Stanton’s DPW director — put his department to work during the cleanup compacting the junk into rented 40-yard dumpsters with a backhoe.

According to Blum, without the compaction, the collected refuse would have filled twice as many dumpsters as it did. As it was, the city topped off five and a half dumpsters, far more than the less than two the city’s spring

cleanup day usually generates.

City Manager Jake Eckholm credits Blum and Sawdy for much of this success, as well as the city’s beefed up blight ordinances.

Eckholm and Stanton Police Chief Joe Patino went out earlier this spring and found 41 properties in violation of the ordinance. The city sent out letters giving those property owners three weeks’ notice to get their junk out to the curb for pickup.

“We gave them a description of what was out in the yard that needed to go,” Eckholm said. “There were appliances, furniture, what-

ever. This was a one time opportunity for people to let someone pick up their stuff and take it to the dump. A lot of those people took advantage of the offer.

“If you drive around town now, you can see that it’s plainly cleaner. It was a great program. We collected pretty much double the most we’ve ever seen.”

For Blum, it was all in a day’s work. At first he tried to maintain his anonymity, but as he admits, when you’re driving your truck around town picking up junk at the curbs of residents, people tend to notice.

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Continued From Page 1 distance the school from any signage or logo depicting a Native American profile, opting instead for the use of an Old English B to represent Belding.

Redskins is still a name printed on school sanctioned merchandise and apparel, but nothing sanctioned features the Native American profile so many community members grew up seeing.

At the beginning of this year, Belding resident Carmin Barker was thrown into the Redskin mascot debate in a way she was not expecting.

Carmin’s son Connor and his best friend Blake Rodarmer, who lives with the Barkers, were two of five boys who made it to the early March state competition for wrestling from Belding.

“I thought it would be cool for the boys to design a shirt for the boys who qualified for state because that’s a huge accomplishment,” Carmin said. “What they came up with was a Redskin design with (the profile of) a skull in a full headdress.”

Carmin received a phone call from Superintendent Sara Shriver while she and her family were on the way to the wrestling competition in Detroit in regard to the shirts. “(She) said it was her job to relay to me that the (school) board was not in support of those shirts at all,” Carmin said. “At first, what I thought was being said was just that the boys couldn’t wear the shirts on the podium.”

After conversing with Shriver, it became evident to Carmin that it was preferred that student athletes did not wear the shirts at all, based on the idea that the profile of the Native American is not a sanctioned logo for the school district.

Carmin was quite upset about the ordeal, especially because she and her husband paid for the shirts and the school was not involved. She admitted she did not proof the designs with the coach beforehand, but she did not see an issue at the time.

“If I had (thought it would be an issue), I would have brought it to him and gotten his approval and he probably would have said we can’t do that,” she said. “In my mind, I was doing it on my own.”

The main concern for Carmin at the time was that her sons not see any ramifications if they did decide to wear the shirts at the conference anyway.

“Only one boy, (Blake Rodarmer), made it to the finals and ended up wearing a different shirt, but I tried to come up with a compromise for the situation,” she said.

After the competition, Carmin decided she wanted to see something done about the mascot — either the Redskin be reinstated as a logo and as a mascot for the school district or the district depart from the name entirely in favor of something less controversial.

Her goal from that point on was to get the issue in front of the school board and on the agenda. She first approached the board during its March 21 meeting.

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DO Line Continued From Page 1 motor on the rowboat without registering the boat. Is this true? Wondering Dear Wondering: While researching your question, we noticed that State Representative of the 103rd District Bruce Rendon, R-Lake City, had introduced House Bill 5722 on Aug. 13, 2014. It says he wants to exempt from watercraft registration mandates small boats that are powered by an electric motor rated at 100 pounds of thrust or less.

It notes that under current law small boats (canoes, dinghies, rowboats, etc.) are already exempt, but not if they are motorized.

We contacted Rep. Rendon to find out what the status of his House Bill is now.

Here’s what he told us: “My House Bill 5722 from 2014 did not make it through the Committee process. I am considering re-introduction of the bill, but would need the Department’s response on what effect it would have on their revenue. My bill only dealt with the Registration of boats with trolling motors.”

He told DO Line that as far as the current ability to use a small motor on a row boat is concerned, it is possible.

However, the boat would have to be registered.

We will continue to research this question through the Michigan Secretary of State.

We will let you know when we have additional information.

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Michigan revenues below estimates LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers may need to trim Michigan’s next spending plan after seeing revised tax revenue forecasts.

The House and Senate fiscal agencies projected Friday that revenues could be $149 to $200 million less this fiscal year than projected in January.

Revenues may be $177 to $305 million below an earlier estimate for the next budget year.

State officials will meet Tuesday to set revised estimates that are needed before legislators can finalize the 2016-2017 budget in coming weeks. The Legislature also is considering more spending for Flint, whose residents continue enduring a lead-contaminated water emergency.

The fiscal agencies say employment and personal income growth is boosting tax revenues, but not as much as expected months ago because of slow growth in retail sales and declining corporate profits.

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Ed Koehn Ford donated $6,000 to the Greenville High School senior mystery trip fund.

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Zellie’s Opry House at 230 E. Edgerton St. in downtown Howard City welcomes Bluegrass from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) at 7 p.m. tonight. This one-time only performance marks the return of Howard City banjo player Calder Baker, who graduated from Tri County High School, then ventured south to ETSU to pursue a bachelor of science degree in Bluegrass, Country, & Old Time Music with an emphasis on Appalachian Studies. For the past 18 months, Baker has held the banjo position for ETSU’s Bluegrass Pride Band. Accompanying Baker on his hometown tour are fellow ETSU students Matt Wright on upright bass, Sarah Logan on fiddle, Troy Boone on mandolin and James Storey on guitar. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Arrive early for a meet and greet with the band — a unique Zellie’s Opry House pre-show event. Call (616) 260-3032 for more information.

Ed Koehn Ford donates $6,000 to Greenville Senior Mystery Trip

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derful they’ve become,” said Matt Babcock, a salesman at the dealership. “It’s a chance for Ford to give back locally.”

The Greenville dealership has made two other donations to the Greenville community as part of the program. Each time, Ford has donated the full amount possible of $6,000, which totals 300 test drives.

“It can be kind of hectic, but it’s something Ford loves to do as far as giving back to the community,” Babcock said.

Kate Bradley, a co-chairwoman on the Senior Mystery Trip committee, approached Babcock to get the ball rolling on the project. Babcock said he recently started running the program, so he was excited to get the project going.

“The Ford Drive 4 Ur schools is a great way for schools and communities to raise money for any event,” Bradley said. “We just want to thank Ed Koehn for sponsoring the Senior Mystery Trip and The Daily News for allow-

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WEST OLIVE — A fire has gutted a church in west Michigan, collapsing the steeple as well as most of the roof of the building.

No injuries were reported during the Friday morning fire at Faith United Reformed Church near West Olive in Ottawa County.

The Holland Sentinel reports multiple departments were on the scene and traffic in the area was blocked off as crews responded. The Grand Rapids Press says Pastor Matthew Nuiver saw the fire from the church’s parking lot and reported the steeple was on fire.

The church has a congregation of about 300 people.

Nuiver says there’s been “an overflow of really awesome people who have offered sanctuary space to us, gym spaces to us.”

There was no immediate word about a possible cause of the fire.

DNR seeks details about bear poaching SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — State officials are seeking information about the poaching of a 500-pound black bear that was found fatally shot in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula.

The state Department of Natural Resources says the male bear’s carcass was found Manistee River near a boating access site in Kalkaska County’s Springfield Township.

A necropsy determined the bear dead from a shotgun wound during the last week of April.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR. Poaching a black bear is a misdemeanor crime subject to penalties of up to 90 days in jail and fines and restitution totaling up to $4,500. The area where the carcass was found is open for bear hunting only in part of September and October of each year.

Charge dropped against GR leader GRAND RAPIDS — A criminal charge has been dismissed against an elected official in the Grand Rapids area who was accused of stealing more than $20,000 in a real estate deal.

A Kent County judge scratched a larceny-by-conversion charge Friday against Jay Spencer, who is the supervisor in Plainfield Township.

Jolan Jackson invested $241,000 with Spencer to buy, fix up and sell a house in 2011. But police say about $180,000 was spent on nonbusiness items.

Spencer’s attorney, Peter Walsh, says the criminal charge was inappropriate, especially when the parties already were involved in a civil lawsuit over the same issue.

Walsh says a tough housing market had hurt Spencer’s real estate work at the time.

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Offenders get a better shot at rehabilitation

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hen does a child officially graduate into adulthood?

This is a loaded question with many answers. Is it high school graduation? Is it a certain birthday? Is it ceremonial, such as a religious ceremony or an important milestone? Is it moving out of the parents’ home?

There is no one good answer in a broad sense, but in a legal sense, it happens at a few different ages in Michigan.

A citizen cannot vote or be drafted until the age of 18.

However, at 17, alleged criminals are automatically tried as adults. Michigan is one of nine states to have a threshold of 17.

That could change after a bipartisan push to raise Michigan’s age for adult offenders from 17 to 18 received a major lift in the Legislature. The Republican-controlled House approved a 20-bill package on Wednesday and Thursday; every bill won support from at least 90 members of the 110-seat chamber.

The legislation would define 17-year-olds as juveniles and make other changes. Those include prohibiting youths under 18 from being detained in adult facilities — even if they are segregated from older offenders — and no longer requiring judges to put extra weight on the seriousness of a crime and a juvenile’s prior record when considering if the offender should be sentenced as an adult.

This is a needed change.

For serious crimes, the state has always had the opportunity to try juveniles as adults. However, if this passes, it will hopefully allow 17-year-old offenders who commit minor crimes to rehabilitate without the offense following them through adulthood.

Prosecutors already had some recourse to rehab young offenders through the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. This is a special classification where those 17-24 who are charged with crimes could end their sentencing with a clean record if all terms are completed. We have seen this Act regularly used in Midland County.

Rehabilitation is the key in punishment and we think raising the age to 18 will allow more offenders to prove they can change.

Midland Daily News, May 3 Voices are reprinted from other Michigan newspapers whose views do not necessarily represent the opinions of The Daily News.

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Voting conundrum Dear Editor, ikes, what a terrifying conundrum; choosing between Hillary or Trump for president.

Although Hillary has begrudgingly been nudged to the left on many issues by the progressive postulations of Bernie Sanders, I’m throughly convinced that her actions won’t match the eloquent rhetoric that rolls off of the end of her forked tongue.

Meanwhile, the lying, narcissistic, bombastic, bigoted hate monger, Donald Trump, along with all of the other dysfunctional crackpots on the right, are still stuck in the “government is not the solution it’s the problem” bubble that the great deceiver Ronny Reagan propagandized.

Which of these individuals will move our country away from the supply side trickle down Reaganomics that have been forced down our throats for the past 30 odd years and created the largest income inequality gap that we’ve ever experienced? Which one would dismantle the disastrous unfettered free trade deals that have shipped all of our good

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manufacturing jobs offshore and decimated the middle class?

Which one would admit to man made climate change and steer our economy away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources? Which one would take on Wall Street, Big Pharma and the gluttonous for profit health insurance industry? Which one would work to overturn Citizens United and get money out of politics? Which one would change the tax code so that the 1 percent and corporations won’t be allowed to hide money offshore and make them pay their fair share of taxes again? Which one would create new jobs by rebuilding our infrastructure?

And which would begin promoting the inclusionary principles that this country was founded on; rather than continuing the exclusionary policies promoted by their uber wealthy campaign donors and xenophobic followers?

Niether Slick Hilly or Daffy Donny that’s for sure; that’s why it’s Bernie or bust for me!

Gregory D. Krammen Greenville

A few things

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’m not sure what all the fuss is right now about men’s and women’s bathrooms. I can’t tell you how many times I have gone into men’s bathrooms. Oh, you’re right, it wasn’t on purpose. It was out of stupidity.

Just the other day I was at the On My airport. I watched Mind a woman confiBy Maureen dently walk into Burns the men’s room. I made a conscious decision not to follow her in and tell her where she had gone wrong. Oh, no, I wanted to watch it play out!

Not long after, she came hurrying into the ladies’ room, all in a twitter. I told her I had seen her make the wrong turn. We had a good laugh over how many times we had done that in our lives.

Many places are now removing the labels of men and women and just calling them bathrooms. That makes sense. I do want to warn you, though. If you do go into a men’s room, beware. Those urinals are so hard to sit on!

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I am guessing most of my readers are “older,” like me.

Maybe not near as old as me, but not teenagers either. In other

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words, you may get this next part.

My husband just left to attend the graduation at Ferris State University. He has been doing work there for a few years.

So, he left looking good — sport coat, tie, good “slacks” (that is a word young people don’t know or use — I am guessing you know it, sorry). He drove off with gusto and was about a house away from ours when the phone rang. It, of course, was him.

He said, “I’m not sure I can go anyplace without you anymore.”

I asked, “Why, do you have food on your clothes?”

“No,” he replied. “But, my zipper is undone.” We had a great long laugh over this. And then he said, “If it hadn’t been for the breeze …”

Hah! Nuff said!

thing, not give up something. I think doing is more positive.

However, this year my great idea was to give up something — complaining. The complaining I was thinking of was all the times in a day that I complain to my husband about this hurting and that hurting. I’m pretty sure most of my complaints are about aches and pains. I thought this would be quite a sacrifice on my part. I also thought my husband might really enjoy the break.

For those of you who are young married folks, let me break the bad news to you. When you are married 49 years as we almost are, much of your communication together is about your aches and pains. I’m just warning you.

Well, my good idea didn’t work. Why? Because I promptly forgot about it and never thought •••• about it again until Lent was over.

Sarah Fruchey wrote me this week. “In response to your recent Ah, the spirit is strong but the column: My son once got in trou- mind is weak. What can I say? ble on the school bus for exclaim- And, my poor husband never got that well needed break. ing, “What the hell!” after listening to a comment from another •••• child. When reprimanded, he Wherever I go these days, peoreplied, “What? That’s just what ple are complaining about the you say when you’re really surweather. And yet, nothing changprised.” es. Perhaps due to what I recently I’m guessing he was really sur- read, “All of us should take a lesprised when he got reprimanded. son from the weather. It pays no Thanks for sharing, Sarah. attention to criticism.”

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I had a great idea for lent this year. I usually try to “do” some-

Maureen Burns, a Greenville resident, is a professional speaker and author. Her e-mail address is maureenburns@maureenburns.com.

Fighting fires in earlier days

reenville had no organized fire department prior to its incorporation as a city in 1871.

Fires were fought by “the primitive system known as the bucket brigade,” according to “History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties” by John From the S. Schenck, “and Archives the property of

By Sandy residents, as a Main consequence, yielded speedily to the ravages of the devouring element.”

Babcock fire extinguishers were purchased and placed throughout the village, but they didn’t fully address the problem so in 1872 the Common Council adopted a resolution: “Resolved: That in the opinion of the Common Council it is for the best interests of this city that we purchase a Clapp & Jones steam fire-engine, two hose-carts and eight hundred feet of hose.”

They also decided to build a building for the fire department on property donated by Manning Rutan.

A hose company and a hookand-ladder company were organized, made up of volunteers.

Both companies continued until the organization of a paid fire department in 1877.

The city council’s fire department committee in 1877, “having been instructed to devise some means for increasing the efficiency of the department, proposed a radical change in the system then in use, and the employment of 15 men from the company then existing,” Schenck said.

The chief of the department was to receive $75 per year, two

assistants each $60 per year, and the rest of the employees each $50 per year.

For water to fight the fires, the city had a few years earlier constructed three 1,000-gallon cisterns, which were filled by pump with water from the river.

Ten years after the organization of the paid fire department, “Greenville had the largest fire of its history,” according to the Greenville Independent in 1887.

“It broke out at 7:45 Thursday evening in the little building occupied by Thomas Evans as a tea store (on the east side of Lafayette Street between Washington and Cass), opposite the Exchange hotel.”

The fire department turned out promptly but seven buildings north and south of the tea store burned rapidly. They included the old Rider & Potter building, the Roosa restaurant and Hansen & Beardslee’s agricultural warehouse to the north and Cooper & Perks meat market, Wilbur & Everett’s millinery store, C.J. Church’s building once occupied

by Herrick’s grocery, and the building occupied by tailor P. Schorott to the south, according to the Independent. Three cisterns were emptied of water in fighting the blaze.

The fire was kept from spreading farther north and south by Hayden’s brick building on the north and Edwards’ brick building on the south, the Independent said, adding, “Brick walls are most certainly a good thing.”

The fire on the east side of Lafayette Street was under control and many people had gone home before it was discovered that the roof of the Exchange hotel across the street was on fire.

“The hotel, in common with all other adjoining buildings, had been protected by people mounted on the roof who extinguished the brands carried from the burning buildings,” the Independent said. “The cornice had been on fire two or three times. Finally it was considered safe to leave the roof.”

Some thought the scuttle was left open and a brand fell into the loft “filled with cobwebs and other inflammable material” or possibly the cornice fires were only extinguished on the outside and were still burning inside.

Whatever the reason, the hotel “took fire from the roof and burned comparatively slowly to the ground,” the Independent said. Once again, brick walls stopped the flames’ spread, the Eureka brick block to the south and Church’s brick bank to the north.

By midnight most people had gone home, “but there was no rest for the wearied fire department,” the Independent said.

“Three tanks were emptied of water, Slawson’s corner, Hale’s corner and the Webster house tank. The great mass of smoking ruins were kept thoroughly drenched for hours and the three tanks were refilled before the firemen took rest; and this occupied them unceasingly until in the afternoon of the next day.

“Our people owe a great debt of gratitude to the firemen for their most faithful and efficient service,” the newspaper concluded.

Changes to the city’s fire-fighting water supply and another fire followed the next year. More about that next time. smain@staffordgroup.com

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oga and massage are two sides of the same coin, at least according to Melanie Hansen.

Massage, said Hansen, owner of Healthy Balance Bodywork in Greenville, is a passive way to increase range of motion, while yoga is an active way to increase range of

motion. “(Massage) decreases inflammation. It’s relaxing, which reduces the stress hormone cortisol in our body, which promotes healing,” she said. “Cortisol is detrimental to our health.”

A primary reason Hansen included yoga into Healthy Balance when she opened the business was because “massage is all about what I do to you, whereas yoga is your part of the process.

“I think there should be yoga in Greenville, so I wanted to make it happen. It’s a great compliment to

massage and to staying healthy,” she said.

Hansen wants to offer yoga to Greenville in a relaxing way that is not overwhelming. Yoga, she explained, is a good option for people who cannot participate in highBy Emilee Nielsen Daily News staff writer impact activities but are still looking to build range of motion, strength, flexibility and balance.

Yoga enthusiast Mike Hardenburgh says yoga can be especially good for people who are in their 50s and above, because it offers a way to work through issues with range of motion.

“A person would be able to bend easier, walk easier and enjoy everyday life a bit more (after yoga) instead of basically walking around stiff all the time,” he said.

Hardenburgh, a retiree, says yoga is something he enjoys immensely, and he looks forward to sharing that passion with others in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas.

As far as participation, Hardenburgh said participants have to be reasonably careful while doing yoga if they’re dealing with a disability, especially when trying new poses.

“The main things with yoga are increased strength, stamina and balance,” he said. “In a balanced yoga practice, you’re going to develop strength and flexibility and openness. It’s a misconception that it only focuses on flexibility.”

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1974 Greenville grad is artist of the month at Community Center

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obin Rarick Maxon has had a pencil, pen or paintbrush in her hand as long as her sisters can recall.

Since early childhood, Robin, a 1974 graduate of Greenville High School and the featured artist for the month of May at the Greenville Area Community Center, has loved art and despite never being denied supplies, she would use common household items as a canvas.

Maxon’s sister, Marge Rozell, recalls one fond memory when the family bathroom was occupied for an indeterminate amount of time. Upon

By Stacie Smith entering the bath- Daily News features writer room, Marge discovered that Robin had been doodling away on the toilet tissue.

Robin’s handiwork wasn’t limited to flimsy paper that would be discarded, but made a permanent mark on the family home, as well.

“In her teenage years, she went down and redid the whole basement,” Marge said. “She painted the walls, did characters on the walls — it looked pretty neat.”

As with most budding artists, Robin’s start was rather humble. Robin’s other sister, Cheryl Rickle, recalls teaching her how to draw stick figures. Both sisters attribute some of Robin’s artistic ability as having been inherited from their father.

“She kind of took after my dad with that (being artistic),” Cheryl said. “I wish they (parents) were here now to see what she can do — it would blow them away.”

Both of Robin’s sisters are deeply proud of their sister’s talents and accomplishments. The same rings true with Robin’s husband, Rick. The two are both artistically inclined and met while students at Montcalm Community College.

While she pursued commercial art, he was a music teacher.

Both Rick and Robin are retired and their children are grown, so it allows for more time for Robin to pursue her love of painting watercolors. The extra time also allows Rick to sometimes be part of Robin’s artistic process.

“I like everything she does,” Rick said.

“I take a lot of interest in watching the process and give her my input and she listens to me sometimes.”

Robin harnessed her talent, studied art at Central Michigan University and received a degree in commercial art and design from Indiana Vocational Technical College in South Bend.

While she was a student at Greenville High School, she served as art club president. The need to create art was ever present and it led to her painting signs for businesses and a potato truck

while she was still living at home with her parents.

Robin worked for many years as a graphic designer and once her children were older, she was able to start pursuing art as a passion. It wasn’t until about five years ago that Robin started dabbling with watercolors. She would attend art shows and learn more about artists she admired and eventually reached out to get advice and take workshops.

By visiting the Greenville Area Community Center and viewing Robin’s art or going to her website, www.robinmaxon.com, it is clear to see that inspiration is taken from everything.

Road trips, more often than not, turn into photo ops and inspiration for future paintings, according to Rick.

“I do a lot of nature scenes,” Robin admits. “I had a show a couple of years ago at a local nature center and they wanted a lot of spring flowers — I traipsed around in the woods and took some photos.”

It isn’t just the flora and fauna that inspires Robin to fill a canvas, but the way the light plays on the petals of a flower or dances across ripples on the water. She keeps her camera handy when out and about.

Rick will point out she can’t pass a vineyard without stopping to snap a few pictures. He makes sure to bring along a book.

“You really have to have a strong light source,” Robin said. “It can really add to the drama — you get the whole value range.”

Along with painting for her pleasure, Robin will commission special pieces.

She will break from using watercolors for such projects.

“On occasion, I will work in acrylic,” Robin said. “I have a gentleman who has an old saw blade that was his grandfather’s and you cannot work with watercolor on that surface.”

Art is Robin’s passion, but family is her center. She and Rick have three grown sons who have all gone into the arts, as well.

She also shares her talent with her family and has recently created portraits of both Marge and Cheryl’s grandchildren. It is a gift both sisters treasure.

Having an entire family so deeply involved in the arts, it is important to Robin that all children have access. She recognizes the impact it had on her children and the children Rick taught through the years.

“I think it is really important that all kinds of art is supported in the schools,” Robin said. “Some kids are visual learners, and that is another reason we need art in the school — it goes hand in hand with different styles that our kids learn.”

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Above, Robin Maxon is a Greenville native who is the featured artist at the Greenville Area Community Center. She is shown here with a large portrait of sunflowers done in watercolor. At right, one of Maxon’s paintings, in which she nature and lighting play a big part in what Maxon decides to paint.

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While you don’t need to get outdoors to be physically active, men and women who find themselves bored by workouts at the gym or at home may be more likely to embrace physical activity if they can get their exercise outdoors.

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Getting outside to enjoy the great outdoors can reduce the likelihood that a person will live a sedentary lifestyle that can negatively affect long-term health. But many adults are spending too much time indoors.

In its 2014 OUT is IN national survey, the National Recreation and Park Association found that 28 percent of adults in the United States do not spend time outside daily. The survey, conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of the NPRA, asked 1,005 adults to share their opinions and behaviors regarding outdoor time. While 35 percent of respondents said work was getting in the way of their spending time outdoors, 39 percent said their computers, tablets, smartphones, and televisions were keeping them indoors.

Though it might be difficult to cut back on hours at the office, adults do have the capacity to cut back on their screen time. Using that newfound free time to get outdoors can pay dividends for years to come, as the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability notes that the potential consequences of living a sedentary lifestyle are severe. According

Adults whose homes are in close proximity to their offices may want to try riding a bike to work instead of relying on their cars or mass transportation.

to the NCHPAD, one study indicated a 40 percent decrease in cancer mortality among physically active persons compared to those who were inactive. Physical activity also helps to prevent insulin resistance, which is the underlying cause of type 2 diabetes.

While you don’t need to get outdoors to be physically active, men and women who find themselves bored by workouts at the gym or at home may be more likely to embrace physical activity if they can get their exercise outdoors.

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Saturday July 16 9am-3pm Montcalm County Fairgrounds Ash Building 8784 Peck Rd. Greenville

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ONLY $25 • 50-word customized ad in The Daily News and Daily News Extra • 10'x10' booth space and 1 table SPACE IS LIMITED. To reserve your space, contact Amber Rood @ 616-548-8257 or arood@staffordgroup.com Or register online at thedailynews.cc/classifieds/ community

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Grandstand Events • Montcalm County Fair • June 26-July 2

JUN 26 @ 6PM

JUN 27 @ 7PM

JUN 28 @ 7PM

JUN 29 @ 7PM

JUN 30 @ 5PM

JUL 1 @ 7PM

JUL 2 @ 7PM

Combine Demo Derby & Farm Games

Antique Tractor Pull

Poorman Pullers Mini Modified Tractor Pull

Motorcross Series

Livestock Auction

Super Kicker Rodeo

Demolition Derby

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Sponsored by Ed Koehn Chrysler Dodge

by SJO Productions

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Help Wanted

Four custom 15" clear coated aluminCommercial Truck Drivers um rims. Will fit 15" or 16" Ford Contractors Steel Company is looking Ranger. Great shape! $240 Call 616- for truck drivers with a valid CDL A li225-8763 cense and a good driving record to work in our Grand Rapids warehouse.

Kenmore High efficiency washer 3.6 We offer $18.44 an hour starting pay cubic foot $150 Call (989)220-4394 and competitive benefits, such as medical, dental & vision. Drivers are home most every night. Please send Marble Slab - used for candy making resume via email marked "GR DR" or 5ftX3ftx2in $250.00 or best offer Call via fax to 734.452.3919 (616)754-6283 Twin size bed for sale, Full set, headboard, frame, boxspring, and mattress, like new. $200. Call 616-7943465

Notices Set Up Your Own Small Retail Shop.

New, used or crafts, antiques and collectables, rent starts @ $50/mo Busy M-91 Market. Greenville, MI 231-5803777

VENDOR BOOTH OPENINGS JUNE 4th (9am-5pm) & JUNE 5th (9am-Noon)

The Daily News is seeking a Full Time Customer Solutions - sales team member to serve on front sales desk of busy office. This position will help handle every aspect for our customers, clients and readers while providing the highest level of service in the industry.

The ideal candidate must be outgoing and friendly, and willing to help customers find solutions through many different methods, including outbound sales calls, email correspondence and coordination with outside Marketing Consultants and Creative Services teams. They must a be team player who can maintain focus while multitasking.

Ideal candidates would have some sales experience, as well as a customer service background.

During the 19th Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale. @ Heritage Village 2800 College Dr., Sidney On the grounds of MCC

Working knowledge of computer systems is required.

Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative and problem-solving skills.

Cost $100 (Sat only $75) Limited to 10 8'x10' vendor booths

Candidates must posses strong verbal, mathematics and customer service skills.

Contact Amber Rood @ THE DAILY NEWS 616-548-8257

Candidates must have dedicated work ethics and a can do attitude.

arood@staffordgroup.com Announcements

Send resume and cover letter to:

GLSI equipment, your source for all your outdoor power needs, we service/sell Scag, Ferris and Husqvarna zero turn mowers. Husqvarna lawntractors, chain-saws and trimmers.

989-584-1211

Stafford Publishing/The Daily News Attention: Director of Sales & Marketing P.O. Box 340 Greenville, MI 48838 Email: arood@staffordgroup.com

NRA CPL Class. Saturday May 21st from 8-5. Lunch provided, Cost: use of our firearms and ammo $85.00, bring your own firearms $75.00 For Info and pre-registration call 989640-7930 or 7868. Stanton area

E.O.E. M/F/V/H Dental Assistant Friendly, motivated Dental Assistant needed in fast paced dental office.

Must have knowledge in ALL general dentistry procedures, excellent patient care skills, and experience with orthodontics. Familiarity with Dentrix and digital xrays preferred. Minimum of two years experience required. Call Ellen at 989-352-7294.

Arts, Crafts & Bazaars GREENVILLE — Vendor applications are being accepted for the 9th Annual Craft & Collectable Fair at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church during Danish Festival weekend, Aug. 19 and 20.

This is a fundraiser to benefit the local ecumenical food pantry. MCLC Youth will be sponsoring the lunch offered during event. Both indoor and outdoor spaces available. For more information or to sign up for a vendor space call Audrey at (616) 794-4046 or Rita at (616) 754-0323.

DIESEL MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN WANTED: Immediate position available for Certified Technician. Extensive experience and management skills to be part of a team that maintains 30+ semis, front-end loaders and other large equipment.

Also transmission and drive train maintenance. Must be organized, capable of complete overhauls and CSA requirements. Full benefits to include health insurance, HSA, and 401K. Please apply in person at Timpson Transport; 3175 Seqwun Ave. Lowell, MI 49331 Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Or email r e s u m e t o info@TimpsonTransport.com or fax to (616)897-5905

Garage Sales GREENVILLE GARAGE SALE Friday 5/13 (9-5) and Saturday 5/14 (9-5) HUGE FURNITURE & MOVING SALE Tons of furniture, antiques, tools, ladders, yard tools, 10' dog kennel, and household items. 10951 West Baker Road. 1 1/2 miles west of M91, across from Palmer Drive.

Drivers: LOCAL Opening! Excellent Hourly Pay, Full Comprehensive Benefits. Yard Switcher/Hostler Weekend Overnights 6p-6a. 2yrs Class-A CDL. Call Penske Logistics: 855-217 -9391

GREENVILLE, Garage Sale, May 21st Only, 10AM-2PM. Holy Walkers Relay for Life, vendor/craft show & bake sale. SILENT AUCTION. Various Vendors. Proceeds go to Holy Walker team for the Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society. St. Paul's Lutheran Church Pavilion, 9844 SW Greenville Rd.

SHERIDAN, Garage Sale, Sat., May 14th, 10am-5pm & Sun. May 15th, 10am-2pm: HUGE "GUY" POLE BARN SALE, LOTS of guns/ammo/scopes, bows/arrows, hunting supplies, knives, golf clubs, cabinets, riding lawn mowers, power trowel, tools and LOTS MORE! Watch for the signs-sale in back pole barn! No early sales!

3957 W. Wise Rd. (County Farmbetween Greenville & Sheridan)

Estate Sale- May 19th and 20th. 310 Irving St., Greenville MI 48838. House packed attic to basement. Please see our website at www.vintage-heirloom-estatesales.com for details and photos.

Auctions & Auctioneers Auction Every Saturday at 6pm. Starting May 7th. View on auctionzip.com Located at Peddlers Market 420 N. Lafayette St. Greenville. Always taking consignments and buying Estates. Call Rick (616)302-8963

To place your Classified ad, call 616.754.9301 or email:classifieds@ staffordgroup.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

INSIDE SALES-STEEL CLERK Contractors Steel Company is looking SHIPPING/RECEIVING Due to growth and a major restrucfor an inside sales person with good ture our warehouse, Stafford Printcommunication and math skills. Ex- ing inin Greenville seeking a person perience with basic cad drafting to work part-time.isThe main purpose and/or blueprint reading a plus. We of this position will be to keep accuroffer a competitive wage and benefit ate records of incoming and package. Please mail, fax or email product. You will be expectedoutgoing keep your resume to us. 2768 Dormax S.W. the warehouse organized andtoclean, W y o m i n g , M I 4 9 5 1 9 , F a x # so our crews can quickly get inserts or 616.531.8827 paper needed for efficient production.

You must also assist the drivers in prepping and staging skids for quality deliveries, so you need to be capable LMSW Health Coach – of lifting up to 50 pounds. Candidates Montcalm Area Health Center must have a valid chauffeur's license, and a dependable vehicle. It would be Cherry Health has an opening for a helpful if you also had a hi-low lifull-time Health Coach at our Mont- cense. And you must be fairly comcalm Area Health Center location in puter literate. While this is a first shift Greenville, Michigan. Cherry Health position, candidates must be willing is the largest Federally Qualified to work a flexible schedule, and be Health Center in Michigan and able to work with little or no superviprovides integrated behavioral and sion. Please send resume with cover medical health services at over 20 letter and wage expectation to: locations. Montcalm Area Health Stafford Media, Att: HR Manager, PO Center is a primary care practice for Box 340, Greenville, MI 48838 or patients of all ages. This individual email rpate@staffordgroup.com will generally work an 8 a.m. to 5 M/F/V/H EOE p.m. schedule. If the individual is available to work one or two evenings per week, that is preferable.

Health Coaches placed in our medical sites are part of an integrated care team and provide behavioral health intervention to chronic conditions that have a strong behavioral component. Health coaches also work to integrate medical care into the treatment plans of individuals seeking behavioral health therapy. The Health Coach provides information, education, and support to patients with chronic conditions in an effort to help them become informed and activated about how to improve their quality of life.

Candidate must have a Master’s degree in Social Work with LMSW licensure by the State of Michigan.

(An LPC, LLP, or LMFT license or an LLMSW license does not qualify.)

Must have the CAADC certification through MCBAP or be able to be placed on a development plan within 30 days of hire. Must be proficient with Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Therapy, and DBT. Must be competent at collecting/analyzing data and applying the results to practice.

Cherry Health offers a full benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 403(b), and a generous paid-time off policy. Cherry Health offers licensure supervision, is recognized by the National Health Service Corporation, and may offer student loan repayment opportunities for qualified individuals.

Household Goods

The Greenville Optimist camp is looking for camp counselors. Staff must be at least 18 years old and able to start on June 20th and available until July 28th. This is an overnight camp. Starting salary is $204 a week plus room and board. To apply sent a letter of interest to Personnel Manager EightCAP, Inc. 904 Oak Drive Greenville, MI 48838-8230 or go online to http://www.8cap.org/employment.

TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: Fulltime positions available due to business expanding. We are looking for experienced semi truck drivers for multi axle flour and/or flatbed loads. Applicants must have at least 2 years experience. Applicants must be in good physical condition to handle the demands of the job i.e. chaining down loads and construction like duties, ect. Full benefits and a progressive pay scale. You may apply in person at 3175 Segwun Ave. Lowell, MI 49331 Monday-Friday from 8am5pm. Or email resume to info@TimpsonTransport.com or fax to (616)897-5905

The successful candidate will have improved skills, a proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industry's best practice processes. You will be responsible for a varied environment of software, hardware and operating systems.

We are a family owned business that offers a great work environment and benefit package. Please send a letter or interested (which includes your wage expectation), and your resume to: Human Resources Manager PO Box 340 Greenville, MI 48838 or email to rpate@staffordgroup.com EOE M/F/V/H

Appliances 2-piece appliance set Matching Refrigerator & Stove Good condition. 1 year warranty, Reconditioned! $199/set See Us on facebook! hammondwholesale.com 989-584-1600 Carson City

Firewood For Sale. 8 face cords of dried firewood. $350.00 call 616-516-6687

For Rent Miscellaneous Pontoon Trailer rental/ crank up style.

Call (989)981-6577 or (989)330-1805 for more information.

Work Wanted Bill's Painting Insulation, Drywall, Painting, Powerwashing, Exterior Painting Various Texture Ceilings (989)560-0100

Stafford Media (publishers of the Daily News, Greenville MI) is looking for an IT manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of their computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and times lines. You will supervise the implementation and maintenance of our company's computing needs.

Queen pillowtop mattress set Brand New 20inch thick, 10 year warranty. $248/set.

See Us on facebook! hammondwholesale.com 989-584-1600 Carson City

Housekeeper- I do kitchen's, bathroom's, living room's, grocery shopping, etc. Wage $15 per hr. Call Mrs. Leanna Wonsey 616-548-6220

Adult Care A lovely residential home in the Greenville area for elderly individuals with Alzheimers and related Dementias has openings for male and female residents. Please call for information and directions to tour the home.

616-225-2231. Ask for Luanne.

Construction Service Peiffer Construction, 989-506-2785 new homes, additions, pole buildings, remodeling, and all other aspects of construction. Call for a free estimate, licensed and insured.

Professional Services Mower-blade and chainsaw sharpening.

We have the tools & experience to get the job done right.

Please contact GLSI equipment located in Carson City 989-584-1211.

Lawn & Garden

House For Rent 3 Bedroom house at Long Lake, Belding area. $750 per month, deposits and references required. No pets. Call 616-761-3444

Apartment For Rent DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE, Award winning apartment, Large Bedroom and Den, walk-in closet, granite counters, hardwood floor, central-air, washer/ dryer, designer fixtures, $800 per month, references. 616-897-5077

Downtown Greenville: Award winning studio apartment, 1 bedroom, designer fixtures, $450 per month, plus gas & electric and credit references. For details call 616-897-5077

Greenville- 1 bedroom upstairs apartment. Utilities included. $115 per week. No smoking. One year lease.

Stove and refrigerator included. 989309-1236

Sheridan, 1 bedroom apartment available, no pets, no smoking, 1 year lease. Call (989)289-2064 or (989)289 -0505

A-1Lawncare now accepting new residential and commercial clients. For regular schedules or one time mows.

Lawncare, mowing,trimming,spring Wanted To Rent To apply, visit www.cherryhealth.org (Careers -> View our Current Open- Stafford Media needs a full-time driver clean ups, call for free quote AWANTED! We are Looking to rent. ings) and search for the position of with a CDL-A or B w/air brakes li- 1Lawncare 616-754-7762 Nice 3 bedroom house on the outside LMSW Health Coach – Montcalm cense (would be to your benefit to Goodell's Farm Market of town. Greenville area. Call Area Health Center. Submit your ap- have a TT Endorsement). We are lookThriller (616)255-6020 ing for a dedicated driver that is complication.

Filler mitted to excellent customer service, a Spiller Flowers team approach, and attention to deCherry Health is an Equal For Pots and Baskets Real Estate General tail. Drivers work varied schedules and Opportunity Employer.

Flats are not assigned to a particular shift, Custom Filled Pots and Baskets MA–Clinical/Clerical experience, Part- as we make deliveries throughout the 3 Bedroom Ranch house on 10 Vegetable Plants time/Full-time. NE Plainfield allergy week and weekends day and night. acres. 5 acres woods and 5 acres clinic offers work-life balance in a pos- Candidates must also be able to lift at Nevins Rd. between Sidney Rd and field. 330 ft wide by 1/4 mile deep.

Stanton Rd 9am-6pm least 50 pounds. Stafford Media is a itive team setting. Email resume: Single story, framed home, built local, family owned business known 1AllergyJob@gmail.com or 1990, Michigan basement and for its quality work and above-and- Wanted Miscellaneous fax 616-988-8512.

24ftx32ft pole barn, 2 miles North beyond commitment to customer sat- Family with a seasonal at South shore, of Stanton. $58,000 land contact. isfaction. Resumes (with cover letter & $25,000 down. 701-339-9166 Margo's Family Restaurant is looking wage expectation) can be mailed to: Crystal Lake, looking for dock space to for a cook. Apply within. 215 S Lafay- Human Resources Manager PO Box rent for the summer. We have a 20' pontoon. Have cash and will pay imette St. 340 Greenville, MI 48838: faxed to mediately. Please email sgt_sam- Lakeview- 2 bedroom 1 bath on just 6 1 6 - 2 2 5 - 1 3 8 9 o r e m a i l e d t o antha@yahoo.com or call Samantha less than 2 acres for sale on a corner rpate@staffordgroup.com M/F/V/H at 517-490-7161 lot. Possible land contract. $5000 Material Handler down. Price $44,900 Call 616-754Steel Distribution Center is looking for EOE Wanted To Buy 3044 material Handler/Crane Operator trainees at our Wyoming, MI plant.

Bud's Auto Parts. Used cars and parts These physically demanding jobs are for sale. We buy junk cars. Gowen. for positions on our 2nd and 3rd T.A. Builders Inc. is seeking to hire 616-754-0111 shifts. These positions at a growing skilled construction carpenters. KnowTwo Bedroom Cottage north of BarrySteel Service Center offer opportunit- ledge in residential construction,sid- I want to buy a refrigerator, stove, ton just off M66. Has access to Meries for future training for skilled equip- ing, pole barn and framing a must. washer & dryer, in working condition. rill Lake. Needs TLC. $25, 000. Make ment positions. Starting rate is $13.60 Please contact us at 989-762-0161. I have cash. 989-584-6818 cash offer. Call 989-382-9521 per hour with a competitive benefit package. You may email or fax your resume or apply in person at Contactors Steel Company-2768 Dormax St. S.W., Wyoming, MI 49519. Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Fax 734.452.3919. Please mark resume "GRMH"

Come join us to honor West Michigan Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s

LOWELL, Garage Sale, Saturday May 14th, 12 pm-5 pm, Sunday May 15th, 10 am-4 pm. Estate Sale!!! Everything 50% off. 11020 Vergennes St Lowell MI 49331

Estate Sales

Help Wanted

INSERTERS NEEDED Stafford Media (publisher of The Daily News & Carson City Gazette) will be hiring inserters over the next few weeks for third shift. These are part-time positions (16-27/hours per week), and the starting pay is $8.50/hour. This position handles our finished products, and you will receive on-the-job training. Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

You must take a written test (math questions) at our downtown office (109 N. Lafayette Street/Greenville) or our production building at 1005 E. Fairplains/Greenville. You can come in and do the test MondayThursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00PM, or Friday mornings between 9:00 AM and Noon. NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED; we will contact you if we wish to hire. Once you are in this position, and have proven over a number of months that you can do the job-you will have the opportunity to go into the apprenticeship program. This is a 3step program, and you receive a minimal raise as you complete each step until you reach $8.75/hour.

E.O.E. M/F/V/H Looking for Class-A and Class-B Drivers. Seasonal Position. Competitive rates and hourly wage. Contact (989)584-3994 from 8am-5pm or (517)819-7236

Medical Assistant needed, must be able to multi task. Send resume to P.O. Box 241, or drop off at 200 S Franklin St., Greenville,MI 48838

Now Hiring for the Lowell, Ionia, Saranac and Greenville areas, apply today 318 Main Street, Lowell MI 616-897-7881 www.workboxstaffing.com Sandyland Farms, a potato and grain farm located in Montcalm County, is currently taking applications for full time employment. This position would offer a competitive wage and benefit package, based on experience and knowledge. This job would entail a wide range of farm duties. Applications are available at the office, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, located at 13375 Deaner Rd. Howard City, MI 49329. Applications and resumes will be accepted at that location in person, by mail, or can be sent by email to: jenni@sandylandfarms.com Any questions please call the office 989-3526708.

SANDYLAND FARMS 13375 DEANER RD. HOWARD CITY, MI 49329

GIRL OF THE YEAR

Bree Town!

WHERE: Greenville Community Center WHEN: Tuesday, May 17th 6-8pm WHAT: • Spaghetti Dinner • 50/50 • Bree’s Artwork Auction

WHO: Anyone who wants to honor Bree and offer support to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society WHY: To celebrate Bree and do a little fundraising COST: $8 for adults $5 for kids (under 12) 50/50: $5 for 1 or $20 for 5 Donations for Bree’s artwork

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THE DAILY NEWS DEADLINES LINER ADS Mon-Thurs: 10am for following day • Fri: 10am for Sat. & Mon. DAILY NEWS EXTRA DEADLINES LINER ADS Tuesday at 10am for the next weekly publication THE GAZETTE DEADLINES LINER ADS Wednesday at 10am for the next weekly publication

DISPLAY ADS 10am 5 days prior to publication • 10am Wednesday for Monday DISPLAY ADS Monday at 10am for the next weekly publication DISPLAY ADS Tuesday at 10am for the next weekly publication

PAYMENT TERMS: Prepayment is required for Classified Advertising. The Daily News reserves the right to request prepayment of any advertising published. ERRORS & CORRECTIONS: Advertisers are responsible for checking their ad on the first day of publication to verify accuracy in spelling. If a spelling error is found, your ad will be eligible to run for one additional day at Stafford Printing & Publishing’s discretion. All Tribute Ads should be submitted in writing in person, by mail, email or fax to ensure accuracy. The Daily News will not rerun Tribute ads for free due to incorrect information being provided.

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Legals

Thalia Club Celebrates 82 Years Together

STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING

Sunday May 22 @ 12:00pM 6507 Greenville rd, Greenville, Mi 2 miles north of M57 on M91 (inside the Kaleidoscope of Times Antique Mall)

STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION

The following articles are from the

Gordon Ross Estate of Greenville and an estate on Whitefish Lake in Pierson.

TO: CHRISTINA PAINTER Child’s Name: RACHELL DENISE PATTERSON Case No.: 16-51123-NA-103884201 Hearing: JUNE 7, 2016 AT 2:00 P.M. Judge FEENEY, 10TH FLOOR, COURTROOM 10-A

Plus many other consignments being added daily.

Many Antiques & Collectibles, Tools, Furniture, Glassware, Lawn & Garden, plus numerous items not seen.

3 auctioneers selling. 10% Buyer’s Premium.

Please check website for pictures and details.

TO: MIKE COOPER Child’s Name: RACHELL DENISE PATTERSON Case No.: 16-51123-NA-103884201 Hearing: JUNE 7, 2016 AT 2:00 P.M. Judge FEENEY, 10TH FLOOR, COURTROOM 10-A

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EUREKA CHARTER TOWNSHIP AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE #79 The Charter Township of Eureka hereby ordains to amend Ordinance 79, with an amendment to Chapter 20 Administration and Enforcement, adding the following: Section 20.5 Severability Clause This Ordinance and each section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or any provision thereof shall be deemed to be severable. If any section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or any other provision of this Ordinance is adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable or unconstitutional for any reason, it is hereby provided that the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.

Motion was made by Trustee Posekany with a second by Trustee Kelley.

A true copy of Ordinance #79 in its entirety is available for viewing at the Eureka Charter Township Hall, 9322 S. Greenville Road, M-F, 9 am to 1 pm.

The Amendment shall take effect thirty (30) days from date of this publication.

An initial and/or supplemental child protective petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition, including a permanency planning hearing, will be conducted by the Court on the date and time stated above in the 1 7th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division, Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The permanency planning hearing will result in the child(ren) being returned home, continued in foster care, or the court may order proceedings to terminate parental rights.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that you personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above and exercise your right to participate in the proceedings.

This hearing may result in a temporary or permanent loss of your right to the child(ren).

APPROVED: May 9, 2016 PUBLISHED: May 14, 2016 EFFECTIVE: June 13, 2016

Dated: 5/11/2016

Call Supervisor Roy at 754-5053 with any questions.

Date: Monday, May 9, 2016, 7:00 pm, 9322 S. Greenville Road Present: Supervisor Rod Roy, Clerk Linda Ruwersma, Treasurer Cindy Hanson Trustees: Marty Posekany, Jeremy Austin, Elaine Pendrick, and Brad Kelley Absent: none; others present: six Things discussed: Greenville Transit report showed 258 runs into the Township for April Planning Commission, Sheriff, Zoning, Fire, and Library reports Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2016.

The next Montcalm Township Meeting/Dinner will be Tuesday, June 21, 2016, hosted by Montcalm and Fairplain Townships Playworld Midstates will be installing playground equipment on May 25, 2016. Yearly audit went well with Abraham & Gaffney, PC Approved the following: Board Meeting Minutes from the April 11, 2016 General fund balance of $1,035,034.40 as of 4-30-16. Payment of e-bills 692 -700 and checks 14819-14864, for a total of $50,725.24. Ordinance 79 addition – Section 20.5 Severability Clause. Donation to support the Montcalm Conservation District for $500.00.

Meeting adjourned at 7:47 pm Next regular meeting will be June 13, 2016, 7:00 pm, 9322 S. Greenville Road Questions: Call Supervisor Rod Roy at 616-754-5053 Submitted by: Clerk Linda Ruwersma

Open House Saturday, May 14th 1:00pm-3:00pm

$113,500 1015 Half Court, Stanton

PRICE REDUCED! This well built ranch home has 3 bedrooms including a master bath. Finished rooms in full basement include a family room, game room, & potential 4th bedroom. A front porch and back deck to enjoy the country setting not far from town. Central Montcalm schools. Home warranty included.

MLS#1812809

OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP 10300 14 Mile Road, Rockford, MI. SUMMARY OF MEETINGS May 10, 2016 – Regular Meeting 7:30 PM Present: Dean, Mason, Parker, Porter, Rittersdorf, Sowerby and VanHouten PUBLIC HEARING: Woodbeck Chain of Lakes Weed Control Special Assessment Approved: • Special Assessment Resolution No. 2 & 3 • Minutes of Regular Meeting from April12, 2016, as written • Fund balances for April • Approve transferring funds from the Capital Fund to the General Fund Drive Extension in the amount of $8,825.00 • Approve transferring funds from the Capital Fund to the General Fund Phone System in the amount of $7,731.45 • Approve transferring funds from the Cemetery Fund to the General Fund Fence Repair in the amount of $465.45 • April expenditures of $60,261.94 and $9,058.12 from the General Fund and Sewer Fund, respectively • Approve Social Media Policy • Adopt Resolution for exercising rights of refusal on property up for back taxes

Hosted by: Amy Randall Mobile (989)388-1824 Office: (989)772-9449

may 25 sheridan blood drive The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Sheridan Community Hospital, 301 N. Main St. Schedule an appointment by downloading the Red Cross app, visiting www.redcrossblood.org or calling (800) 733-2767. may 27 fenwick steam summer camps Ionia County Intermediate School District AmeriCorps and Central Michigan University will offer two summer camps for incoming 6th graders focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The first session is June 13-16 and June 20-23. The second session is July 25-28 and Aug. 1-4. Students can attend both sessions. The cost is $20 each session and scholarships are available. Registration deadline is May 27 and is available at goo.gl/ y3QmHZ. Registration fee can be sent to ICISD,

Central Realty & Associates

2191 Harwood Road, Ionia, MI 48846.

Questions or concerns can be directed to Lynda Richter at (616) 527-4900 ext. 1253 or lrichter@ioniaisd.org. may 28 blanchard blanchard/montabella alumni reunion The 71st annual alumni reunion will be at 6 p.m. at the Blanchard American Legion Hall. Bring a dish to pass and table service. may 29 sheridan memorial weekend services The Amble Memorial Sanctuary (South Sidney Church) will host its annual Memorial weekend service at 3 p.m. The church is located at 5501 W. Muskrat Road. This year, Settlement Lutheran Vicar Sara Kayser will be presenting the memorial message. Coffee will be served following the service. An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25-28 with coffee available.

In Honor o f Me mor ial Day

HOME BRAVE OF THE

Through generous sponsorships, The Daily News will again publish a listing of area service men and women who have served the United States of America in all branches of military.

Please submit names and branch of military of loved ones currently serving or who have served in the past. If you have submitted names in the past, you do not need to resend them.

crystal zumba classes Nora Ryan teaches Zumba classes from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Crystal Community Center in Crystal Township.

june 1-aug. 28 sidney pool closed Montcalm Community College’s pool in the ACtivities Building will be closed.

GREENVILLE — LeRoy John Fuhrman Jr., 61, of Stanton, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Sparrow Carson Hospital.

The son of LeRoy John “Jack” and Marjorie L. (Cooper) Fuhrman, he was born on Feb. 23, 1955 in Greenville.

LeRoy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed at Frigidaire for more than 24 years. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and enjoyed playing the guitar and cribbage.

He was preceded in death by his father on Dec. 11, 2013; and sisters, Margie Fuhrman in 1956 and Susan Warvel on April 11, 1995.

Surviving are his mother, Marge Fuhrman of Turk Lake; brother-in-law, John and Christie Warvel of Dansville; nephew, Timothy and Miya Warvel of Dansville; niece, Jennifer and Trevor Hall of Cookeville, Tenn.; and many great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Honoring LeRoy’s wishes, cremation will take place and private committal services will be held.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign LeRoy’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, visit www.

ChristiansenCares.comCremation.

Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Anna Arlene Hill, 97

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sheridan zumba classes Missy Mitchell teaches Zumba classes from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Sheridan Community Center.

Diana Unrath teaches classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sheridan Community Center.

Chad Justin Gerlach, 36,

Greg Dean Oakfield Township Supervisor

Area Locals

For more information, call (989) 763-2232.

carson city Zumba class Nora Ryan teaches Zumba classes from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays at St. Mary’s Hall and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Snap Fitness. For more information, call (989) 763-2232.

GREENVILLE — Chad Justin Gerlach, 36, of Greenville, passed away after a lifelong battle with Deschenes muscular dystrophy at home with his family on Thursday, May 12, 2016.

He was born in Carson City on March 11, 1980, the son of Jeffrey and Kathleen (Thompson) Gerlach.

Chad was a graduate of Greenville High School with the class of 1999, receiving the Commander Grow Award. He then graduated from Western Michigan University in 2004 with a degree in marketing and Chad finance. After college, he Gerlach lived an independent life for many years, showing inspiration to many with his strong uplifting attitude and the will to fight his illness. He is the named recipient of the Chad Gerlach Foundation formed by Jeff and Andria Platko and many friends. He enjoyed life and was engaged with electronics and the computer.

In his childhood, he loved attending Muscular Dystrophy Camp and later as a VIP at camp, encouraging others with this illness.

His foundation sponsors two scholarships each year at GHS. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Kathleen of Greenville; his sister and her husband, Hayley and Jason McGee of Comstock Park; his niece, Brinley and nephew, Hudson McGee; grandmother, Evelyn Thompson of Crystal; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends.

A memorial service will be 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with a gathering for visitation beginning at 3 to 5 p.m. Claude Johnson will conduct the services.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Make a Wish Foundation.

Messages of condolence may be sent via www.hurstfh.com.

A complete copy of the Minutes is available for viewing at the Township Hall during regular office hours.

Linda L. VanHouten Oakfield Township Clerk

area locals

LeRoy John Fuhrman Jr., 61

Show & Sell

Meeting in Brief Eureka Charter Township Board Minutes

Members of the Thalia Club celebrated its 82nd anniversary with a luncheon. The group will host its annual spring garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at 10625 Wildwood Drive. On May 25 Thalia Club will host guest speaker Andrea Krause at a dinner May 25 at the Winter Inn. Individuals interested in learning more and joining Thalia Club may call (616) 754-3441.

Obituaries

PATRICIA D. GARDNER JUDGE OF PROBATE

Linda Ruwersma, CMMC, CMC Eureka Charter Township Clerk

Courtesy photo

STANTON — Anna Arlene Hill went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

Born in Bay City, on Sept. 10, 1918. She was the daughter of Olga (Anderson) Bergman and Gustin E Bergman.

Arlene was married to Howard Hill on Sept. 7, 1940, who preceded her in death in 2013. They were married nearly 73 years and had five children, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

The family moved to Stanton in 1949, so they could live closer to the Evangelical Free Church summer camp at Rainbow Lake, Trufant. Howard and Arlene donated their time as caretakers there for many years and then continued their support when the camp moved to Evart, where, as Spring Hill Camps,

it has become one of the largest Christian camps in the country. They were charter members of Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Stanton, where Arlene was an active leader in the Sunday School, children’s ministries and Women’s Missionary Society. She was a frequent soloist and valued choir member at Trinity Church.

Survivors include their children, Timothy (Nancy) Hill of Holly Hill, Fla., Richard (Jane) Hill of Evart, Susan Blonsky, Stanton, Roger (Suzanne) Hill, Warren, and Jeffrey S Hill, Stanton. Arlene is also survived by sister-in law, Mary (Bill) Talley, Jacksonville, Fla., and sister-in-law, Aletha VanDonkelaar, Grants Pass, Ore., as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous other family members.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, James D. Hill; her parents, Gustin and Olga Bergman; sister, Esther Bergman; brothers and sisters-in law, Verner (Alyce), Freedolph (Doris), Melvin (Milldred) and Eldon (Tessla) Bergman and brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford (Dorothy), Glen (Alda) Hill and Beverly (Armand) Burke.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Church, Stanton, with Pastor Mark Edwards officiating.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Barden Funeral Home, Stanton, and at the church one hour before services. A luncheon in the church fellowship hall will be held following services.

Memorials may be made to Spring Hill Camps or Trinity Evangelical Free Church.

Interrment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Entrican.

The family is being served by Barden Funeral Home, Stanton. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Althea Agnes Nichols, 79

GREENVILLE — Althea Agnes Nichols, 79, of rural Sheridan, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at her home.

The daughter of Ethel Belle (Baldwin) and Raymond J. Sly Sr., she was born on Jan. 23, 1937, in Comstock Park.

On July 15, 1955, she married Emory J. Nichols and together they enjoyed 35 years of marriage until Emory passed away on July 20, 1990.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Arden Sly and Sandra Anna Hansen and two brothers, Hill Chuck Sly and Burton Sly. Althea retired from the former Electrolux Home Products, having worked at both the Greenville and Belding plants, and was a member of Jesus NonDenominational Church. She enjoyed all types of handicrafts including embroidery, quilting, knitting and crocheting, as well as reading and studying her Bible.

Surviving are her children, Kim Silos, Emory and Kathy Nichols Jr., Cynthia and Dennis Holliday, Jeffrey Nichols, Gerold and Tina Nichols, Arden and Chris Daigre, Dora and Vern Warner and Diane Nichols; seven brothers and sisters, Phyllis Sawdy, Raymond and Shirley Sly Jr., Robert and Betty Sly, Betty Sias, Freda and Gary VanBuskirk, Sharon and Lenford Collins and Charlene Cazier; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Sly; 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat grandchildren; many, many nieces and nephews; and her always faithful canine companion, Sebastian.

Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jesus Non-Denominational Church, 9206 Peck Road, Greenville, where funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday. Althea’s pastor, the Rev. Tommy D. Turner Jr., will officiate.

Burial will take place privately in Evergreen Cemetery near Sheridan.

Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the church.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Althea’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, visit www.

ChristiansenCares.com Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Sports

Saturday, May 14, 2016 • Daily News

Fishing with your spouse can be dangerous

Fast Break From staff and wire reports

U-M, UCLA to play home-and-home LOS ANGELES — UCLA will play Michigan in a home-and-home basketball series over the next two seasons.

The Bruins will host the Wolverines at Pauley Pavilion in December for the first time in 10 years. Michigan will play host at the Crisler Center in December 2017, marking UCLA’s first trip to Ann Arbor since December 2007.

The teams played twice at neutral sites in 2008 and 2011.

UCLA has an 11-5 record in the series, including winning three of four at home.

The agreement was announced Friday.

SPORTS ROUNDUP SOFTBALL

LAKEVIEW 4, KENT CITY 1: In a battle of the top two teams in the CSAA-Silver the Wildcats prevailed in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader with the Eagles on Friday. Kirsten Johnson got the win on the mound, throwing a completegame one-hitter with one walk and four strikeouts. Vaughan Martens had two hits in the win for Lakeview. The second game was suspended by rain in the second inning with Kent City leading 4-1. The game will be made up at some point since it’s for the conference lead. RECORD: 14-10 and 10-5. NEXT GAME: at Hesperia Tuesday.

CC-CRYSTAL LOSES TWO: The Eagles got both of their games in against Saranac on Friday, but lost them both by scores of 3-1 and 12-4. In the first game, Kendall Norton took the loss despite allowing just four hits.

She walked four and struck out six. Haley Lutherloh was 3-for3 at the plate for CC-C. Whitney LaVictor took the loss in the second game, scattering 12 hits in 6 2/3 innings. She walked four and fanned two.

LaVictor was 2-for-3 at the plate, Hunter Vining was 3-for4 and Taylor Reeder was 2-for4. RECORD: 7-14. NEXT GAME: at home for an invitational today.

WYOMING HIGH 13, GREENVILLE 1: The Yellow Jackets were mercied by the Wolves for the third time this week when they gave up 12 runs in the final two innings of Thursday’s game. Sabrina Brown had an RBI groundout in the third inning for Greenville’s only run.

Greenville also committed three errors in the loss. Pitching statistics were not made available. NEXT GAME: at the Belding Invitational today.

BOYS TRACK

LAKEVIEW FIFTH AT CONFERENCE MEET: The Wildcats finished fifth in the CSAASilver Conference meet Thursday, scoring 68 points.

The winning team was Morley Stanwood with 141. Lakeview did have one conference champion, as Nic Ruvalcaba won the pole vault (10-6). NEXT MEET: at Shepherd for Division 3 regionals next Friday.

GIRLS TRACK

LAKEVIEW FOURTH AT CONFERENCE MEET: The Wildcats scored 44 points to take fourth place at the CSAA-Silver Conference meet Thursday. The meet was won by Kent City with 198. Lakeview got a conference champion in Laruen Corwin in the 100-meter hurdles (17.60). NEXT MEET: at Shepherd for Division 3 regionals next Friday.

GOLF

CENTRAL SIXTH AT ITHACA: The Green Hornets shot a team score of 387 to finish sixth in the nine-team Ithaca Invitational on Friday. The host Yellowjackets won the meet with a 346. Central’s Josh Mitchell was third overall with an 81. Teammates D.J. Zeis had a 94, Nate Saladin had a 105 and Ryan Lake had a 107.

NEXT MEET: at Reed City Tuesday.

BASEBALL

TRI COUNTY 2, GRANT 1: The Vikings got a win against the Tigers in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader Friday. Colton Harris got a complete-game win, scattering five hits while striking out eight. Harris also had one of the four Tri County hits in the game, with the others coming from Austin Nagelhout, Bryce Ruppert and Markus Kimmel.

The second game was suspended in the fourth inning with the Vikings leading 2-0.

The game will be made up at some point. RECORD: 10-10 and 6-4. NEXT GAME: at Reed City for the finish of a suspended game Monday.

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ow a spouse can be a wife or a husband, depending on the individual, and one may be better at fishing than the other one.

For example, I know a lady in Greenville that can likely out-fish any guy, and she doesn’t use bait. No sir, she’s a fly-flipper. I saw Woods and her fishing on the Waters Rogue River one day

By Ed and she was nailing Gilbert one trout after another.

However, you take my wife for instance... please. She tried hard, bless her, but if the fly she was casting wasn’t imbedded in one of my ears or in my fishing clothes, it was festooned behind or above her in a nearby tree. Ah, but what can you say right after she waded up behind me and caught Daily News/Chip Burch one of my trout flies right in her hair!

Chesaning’s Chelsea Kue, left, moves the ball forward under the watchful eye of Carson City-Crystal’s Kennedy Even worse, perhaps, is three guys Murphy on Friday. fishing from one boat, and no ladies involved. I tell you, everyone is casting at the same time, and you need to be prepared to duck. Three of us were fishing Wabasis Lake one morning, and I was in the center of

By Chip Burch the boat so I spent a lot of time sitDaily News sports writer ting down.

Now, man or woman, two people CARSON CITY — Carson Cityfishing from a canoe while traveling Crystal’s soccer team got a confidencedownriver can also hazardous to boosting win Friday. one’s health. A friend of mine from The Eagles shut out the Chesaning White Cloud and I have taken many Indians 2-0 for their third win of the trips down the Pere Marquette River season. while fly fishing. But we both know “I think my team played really how to flip those flies without snaggood,” CC-C coach Mallory Amadon ging the other fellow, and I recomsaid. “We held our defensive line really mend that one be sure of the other’s good and our forwards did an awefishing habits before fishing on the some job taking shots at the net. My stream. center mids were strong in the midActually, the best way is to take dle.” turns handling the canoe from the This is the second time the Eagles back while the fly-flinger operates (3-6) beat the Indians (0-14) this seafrom the front of the canoe. son.

So, although I mentioned the fact CC-C got the first goal in the 16th that fishing with one’s spouse van be minute of the first half. Kennedy dangerous, it would be best to simMurphy took a free kick that went to ply stay with them while she or he Kaylee Reeder, who didn’t get all of the becomes proficient, and then turn power she wanted on the shot but them loose on yourself... or the pubChesaning goalkeeper Nicole Marzluff lic. had the ball go through her hands anyway and it crossed the goal line.

Ed Gilbert is the outdoors writer for “Reeder is good at just taking the The Daily News. His email address is gilbertoutdoors@comcast.net. shots. She just keeps swinging,” Amadon said. “The goal we had wasn’t the strongest goal but if you keep PREP SCHEDULE shooting you’re going to get them in eventually.”

TODAY The second goal came with four BB — Vestaburg at Fulton, 9 a.m.; minutes left in the first half on a penCentral Montcalm at Big Rapids touralty kick after Mette Iversen was fouled nament, TBA in the penalty area. Paulina SB — Greenville at Belding Schoenmeyer put the penalty kick Invitational, 10 a.m.; CC-Crystal home for the 2-0 lead.

Invitational, 10 a.m.; Vestaburg at “So far they (CC-Crystal’s offense) Fulton, 9 a.m. have been playing really well,” Amadon Carson City-Crystal’s Paulina Schoenmeyer, left, celebrates with team- TR — CC-Crystal at Alma College said. “I have a strong left side with mates Kaylee Reeder, middle, and Stella Klinger after scoring the Eagles’ Scottie Classic, 10 a.m.; Vestaburg at Fulton, 9 a.m.

Mette, Stella (Klinger) and Reeder up second goal during Friday’s game.

GO — Greenville, Lakeview and Tri top. Mette is really good with taking County at Big Rapids Invitational, 9:30 the ball down the side and crossing it “Haleigh was ready when they did on Marzluff. a.m. in. She does a really good job finishing (shoot),” Amadon said. “She really Next up for CC-C is a home game SO — Greenville at Ithaca Invitational, her ball and getting it to the net.” challenged them (Chesaning) quite Tuesday against Dansville.

9 a.m.

The defense did the rest, holding aggressively to get the ball from their TE — Greenville at O-K Bronze cburch@staffordgroup.com the Indians to just four shots on goal- foot. She did a good job.”

Conference tournament at GR Forest (616) 548-8255 Hills Northern, 10 a.m. keeper Haleigh Hubbell.

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CC-C nets third win of season

Fourth annual Tri-Greenville event coming June 4

By Chip Burch

Daily News sports writer

GREENVILLE – The fourth annual TriGreenville event is coming.

The swinning, running and bicycling event is set for June 4 at Baldwin Lake Beach in the south part of the city of Greenville.

“It’s an early season triathalon and duathalon event,” said Kara Tiesworth of the Greenville Recreation Department. “It’s a sprint triathalon at Baldwin Lake Beach.”

Tiesworth said the number of participants have risen since the inception of the event in 2013.

“We’re anticipating it growing again,” she said. “We have a capacity of 400 so we would love to reach the capacity for adult and youth.

We’d love to have 800 total.”

Last year there were 182 adult individuals and 84 youth individuals in the event. There were eight adult teams and two youth teams in last year’s event. There were also 15 adults who did just the duathalon.

The adult triathalon involves swimming a quarter-mile around Baldwin Lake, followed by an 11.8-mile bike ride and a 5K run.

The youth triathalon consists of a 200meter swim, a 3.75-mile bike ride and a 2.2mile run.

There is also a duathalon available, Tiesworth noted.

“We had a few individuals that wanted to do the duathalon who were not avid swimmers,” she said. “Then we have team divisions as well for those who are not interested in doing the race as an individual.”

The event also has a traveling trophy that goes to the schools who have the most youth participants. Lincoln Heights Elementary School in Greenville has the grade school trophy and Central Montcalm Middle School

“We are anticipating it growing again. We have a capacity of 400 so we would love to reach the capacity for adult and youth.

We’d love to have 800 total.”

Kara Tiesworth Greenville Recreation Department currently houses the secondary school trophy.

Tiesworth said the traveling trophies are “to encourage youth participants.”

“Then they have the bragging rights for having the most youth for the year,” she said.

“We’re encouraging other children to try something new.”

There is one new feature this year that proved to be popular in a post-race survey, Tiesworth noted.

“This year each participant who crosses the finish line will get a finisher medal,” she said.

“We had a finisher prize in the past but it was brought to our attention in surveys that people wanted that finisher medal.”

Tiesworth also noted volunteers are to help with the event. Call Tiesworth at (616) 7548887 if you want to volunteer.

Last year’s male overall winner was Ben Semeyn (54:45) and female overall winner was Stephanie Postma (1:03.53).

Athletes can still register for this event. The deadline to guarantee a T-shirt is Sunday. Race day registration is also available.

For more information on the event or to Courtesy photo register go to http://gvcomrec.com/tri-greenEach year a traveling trophy is awarded to the schools ville-triathlon-duathlon/. cburch@staffordgroup.com (616) 548-8255

with the most youth participants. The winners for the 2015 Tri-Greenville were Central Montcalm Middle School and Lincoln Heights Elementary.

Daily News • Saturday, May 14, 2016

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Olympic gold medalists from Russia deny doping claims

By James Ellingworth AP sports writer

MOSCOW — Two Olympic gold medalists from Russia denied doping Friday, a day after they were identified in a newspaper report detailing state-sponsored cheating at the 2014 Sochi Games.

Bobsled champion Alexander Zubkov and cross-country skier Alexander Legkov were among the athletes accused of doping by the former head of the Russian national drugtesting laboratory in a New York Times article.

“I considering it an accusation not supported by anything,” Zubkov said, calling the story “simply lunacy.”

At a news conference in Moscow, Zubkov and Legkov sat on either side of deputy Sports Minister Yuri Nagornykh, who denied Russia had ever operated a state doping program.

Legkov waved a thick folder of papers that he said contained the records of all his doping tests over three years. The sheer number of tests was evidence enough that he could not have taken banned drugs without being

caught, he said.

“You’d have to be a complete kamikaze to do that in Russia if you’re an athlete representing our nation,” Legkov said.

The article also brought a strong response from the Kremlin. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman denounced the allegations as “a turncoat’s libel.”

Grigory Rodchenkov, the former head of the Russian lab now living in Los Angeles, told the Times he was given a spreadsheet of doping athletes by the Sports Ministry before the games. It allegedly bore the names of 15 athletes who later won medals, including Zubkov and Legkov.

The spreadsheet was not published and The Associated Press could not verify it.

Rodchenkov said he then switched tainted urine samples for clean ones at the doping lab used for the Sochi Games, with help from people he believed to be officers of the Russian security services.

Zubkov and Legkov, who both threatened to sue Rodchenkov for defamation, are two of Russia’s most prominent winter sports athletes.

Zubkov carried the Russian flag at the opening ceremony for the Sochi Olympics and won gold in the two-man and four-man bobsled events at age 39, becoming one of the oldest pilots to win an Olympic event.

Legkov won gold in the men’s 50-kilometer cross-country mass start on the last day of the games and was given his gold medal at the closing ceremony.

Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin rejects the accusations that the Russian government oversaw a state-sponsored doping program and subsequent coverup.

“It just seems like, you know, some kind of a turncoat’s libel,” Peskov said, without mentioning Rodchenkov by name. “I wouldn’t put trust in such unfounded claims.”

The government continues to back Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, Peskov added. He also said the Kremlin backs the idea of legal action against Rodchenkov.

“We would potentially support such action to file lawsuits against this gentleman and against the publications, which are spreading this slander,” he said.

The deputy sports minister, Nagornykh, said there is no way that Russia could have manipulated doping samples at the Sochi Games because of the presence of foreign observers. “(Russia) did not have the opportunity to influence in any way the system of doping control procedures, storage and transport,” Nagornykh said.

He also denied allegations in the Times article that he had met regularly with Rodchenkov to discuss a secret doping program leading to the Olympics.

The World Anti-Doping Agency is set to investigate Rodchenkov’s allegations, and Rodchenkov himself has volunteered to identify which samples he tampered with.

The IOC told the AP on Friday that “we are already in touch with WADA to discuss the offer of Mr. Rodchenkov to provide information on his claims.”

The IOC said it would “welcome any evidence that will help to determine the truth or otherwise of these allegations,” adding that if wrongdoing is uncovered it “will not hesitate to act decisively to punish those responsible and to defend the clean athletes.”

Reyes banned through May under MLB domestic violence policy

By Pat Graham

AP Sports Writer

DENVER — Jose Reyes now knows when he can return. His role — and perhaps his future — with the Colorado Rockies remain as murky as ever, especially given the emergence of rookie shortstop Trevor Story.

Reyes was suspended through May 31 on Friday, the second player penalized under Major League Baseball’s new domestic violence policy. Reyes agreed to the punishment and won’t appeal, the commissioner’s office said. The penalty stemmed from an alleged altercation with his wife at a Hawaii resort last October.

In Reyes’ absence, Story has taken his job and become one of baseball’s big surprises this season. Story ranks among the big league leaders with 11 homers and 27 RBIs and is batting .266.

“I don’t worry myself too much in the future or what’s going to happen when Jose comes back,” Story said. “Take it day by day and things will work out.”

The Rockies are still formulating a plan with Reyes — whether he will head to Arizona for extended spring training or maybe on a minor league rehab assignment.

“We are in phase 2 of this, which is, ‘OK, what next?’ and, ‘What now?’” Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich said. “There is no

sense or need to put the cart before the horse before we fully understood what the penalty was going to be under the policy.

“Now we’re going to have to start truly re-engaging with Jose and his agent, Jose making sure we’re on the Reyes same page.”

The four-time All-Star shortstop will lose 52 days of pay under the agreement, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, which amounts to $6,251,366 of Reyes’ $22 million salary.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because that aspect of the penalty wasn’t made public.

“I want to apologize for everything that has happened,” Reyes said in a statement released by the players’ union. “I am sorry to the Rockies organization, my teammates, all the fans and most of all my family.”

The 32-year-old has not been with the Rockies all year. But outfielder Carlos Gonzalez doesn’t think the chemistry in the clubhouse will be drastically altered once he does return.

“He’s a guy who will bring a smile to the field. He enjoys the game,” Gonzalez said.

“It’s never bad when you have talent on your team.”

Bridich refused to speculate about

whether he will look to trade Reyes.

“Everybody has kind of been in limbo, Jose included, the Rockies included,” Bridich said. “We’ll see what goes on. But any of those sorts of conversations — not at liberty to comment on right now.”

Earlier this week, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman joined the team after serving a 29-game penalty.

Discipline under the MLB policy, which was agreed to last summer after a number of high-profile incidents involving NFL players, isn’t predicated on a conviction.

Reyes had been scheduled to go to trial April 4 after pleading not guilty to abusing a family or household member. Hawaii prosecutors dropped charges before the trial date and said his wife was not cooperating.

Reyes is a career .290 hitter with 479 stolen bases in 13 seasons, and his contract with the Rockies runs through the 2017 season and includes a club option for 2018.

He won the 2011 NL batting title while with the New York Mets — who were set to play at Colorado on Friday night.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been around Jose Reyes, but there was nobody more shocked — knowing him and being around him — than I was,” Mets manager Terry Collins said. “Let’s get it behind us and let’s move on. I think he’s a great player

and love him as a human being. Hope it’s all settled.”

Reyes’ penalty without pay was retroactive to Feb. 23, when he was put on leave ahead of the Rockies’ spring training report date for position players. Commissioner Rob Manfred said Reyes has agreed to contribute $100,000 to one or more charitable groups that focus on preventing and treating survivors of domestic violence.

“I am encouraged by Mr. Reyes’ commitment to the treatment provisions of the policy in order to ensure that such an incident does not occur in the future,” Manfred said in a statement.

Last Oct. 31, Reyes was arrested at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.

According to a recording of a 911 call released by police, a hotel security guard reported the woman had injuries to her leg and scratches on her neck.

Reyes was released after posting $1,000 bail and was ordered to stay away from his wife for three days. He pleaded not guilty to abusing a family or household member.

Chapman agreed in March to a 30-game suspension after an altercation with his girlfriend last October in Florida. A rainout cut the games he missed to 29.

AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum in New York contributed to this report.

Track and Field Leaders BOYS TRACK Davis Greenway Steele Todd Becktell Erskin Wiltjer Bucao Mitchell Ostrom-Howell Johnston Gonzalez Lorenz NMacMillen Lincoln Parker Schofield Braman Reamer Sabin

100 DASH C. Montcalm Greenville Belding Cedar Springs Tri County CC-Crystal Tri County Montabella Lakeview Cedar Springs Vestaburg Belding Greenville Greenville Greenville Lakeview Greenville C. Montcalm Greenville Belding

11.69 11.74 11.80 11.81 11.84 11.86 11.94 11.94 11.96 11.97 11.99 12.04 12.13 12.18 12.20 12.24 12.27 12.27 12.30 12.31

Davis Becktell Todd Kronlein Erskin Johnston Lincoln Greenway Farmer Ostrom-Howell Reamer NMacMillen Mitchell Basso Bucao Ryan Mead Braman Kerslake

200 DASH C. Montcalm Tri County Cedar Springs Greenville CC-Crystal Vestaburg Greenville Greenville Greenville Cedar Springs Greenville Greenville Lakeview Cedar Springs Montabella C. Montcalm Cedar Springs C. Montcalm Tri County

23.24 23.24 23.43 24.10 24.15 24.18 24.20 24.23 24.29 24.32 24.36 24.37 24.38 24.49 24.56 24.59 24.84 25.03 25.09

Johnston Erskin RSawade Farmer Matulis Todd Gonzalez Kronlein Ryan Eldred Greenway Grice Hollinshead Bucao Slot Williams Larsen Harvey Fortunado Totengco Green McNinch

400 DASH Vestaburg CC-Crystal Cedar Springs Greenville Tri County Cedar Springs Belding Greenville C. Montcalm Montabella Greenville Greenville CC-Crystal Montabella Tri County C. Montcalm Lakeview Lakeview Tri County Tri County Greenville Greenville

52.68 52.86 53.20 53.43 53.64 53.72 54.26 54.65 54.71 54.83 55.39 55.48 56.27 56.34 56.54 56.54 56.74 57.18 57.64 57.74 57.84 58.01

Matulis Luchies AaJason Harthorn RSawade Farmer Slot Wood Rackley Lorenzini Mora Lovell McQuillan Gormley BSawade Ljunglof Priebe Ream Bauer

800 RUN Tri County Tri County Tri County Cedar Springs Cedar Springs Greenville Tri County Greenville Tri County Lakeview Cedar Springs Cedar Springs Belding Montabella Cedar Springs Greenville Greenville Cedar Springs Greenville

2:04.76 2:07.90 2:08.79 2:09.02 2:10.44 2:11.04 2:12.38 2:12.44 2:15.23 2:15.92 2:18.85 2:19.40 2:19.61 2:20.50 2:20.89 2:21.31 2:21.60 2:22.97 2:23.20

Luchies AaJason Mora Harthorn Mason Rackley Barrett Hilliker Willemstein Marvel Gormley Baker Gatcher Lovell Jager Lee TiGondek Algarra Wadle Braman Scofield

1,600 RUN Tri County Tri County Cedar Springs Cedar Springs Greenville Tri County CC-Crystal Greenville C. Montcalm Cedar Springs Montabella Cedar Springs C. Montcalm Cedar Springs Greenville Greenville Vestaburg Greenville CC-Crystal Belding C. Montcalm

4:35.00 4:43.03 4:47.30 4:47.40 4:47.60 4:53.07 4:55.64 4:57.27 5:04.00 5:06.60 5:08.90 5:10.13 5:11.00 5:12.78 5:13.59 5:15.30 5:16.36 5:19.32 5:19.37 5:19.82 5:23.37

Mora Mason AaJason Algarra Harthron Rackley Marvel Wadle AdJason Lovell Abbott

3,200 RUN Cedar Springs Greenville Tri County Greenville Cedar Springs Tri County Cedar Springs CC-Crystal Tri County Cedar Springs Greenville

10:11.13 10:20.08 10:26.24 10:35.66 10:38.53 10:44.00 10:53.56 11:16.60 11:17.90 11:18.59 11:24.70

Baker Myles Scofield Hilliker TyGondek Braman Osborne TiGondek Ream

Cedar Springs Belding C. Montcalm Greenville Vestaburg Belding Tri County Vestaburg Cedar Springs

11:33.55 11:35.04 11:36.10 11:36.28 11:48.11 11:48.12 11:53.06 11:56.60 11:59.44

Douglas Kubec Smith Heintzelman Benavidez Saucier Ruhlaender Francisco Holbrook Outwin Olsen Bunce Ruvalcaba Blackledge Priebe Lagunas Briggs Jaquays Byrne Green Renne

110 HURDLES Cedar Springs Greenville Greenville Greenville Vestaburg Belding C. Montcalm Belding Tri County Cedar Springs Greenville Belding Lakeview Greenville Greenville Tri County Tri County Lakeview CC-Crystal C. Montcalm Montabella

16.29 16.33 17.37 17.67 18.02 18.12 18.13 18.24 18.59 18.60 18.81 18.94 19.04 19.11 19.32 19.34 19.48 19.64 20.43 20.48 20.57

Rasmussen Smith Douglas Heintzelman Kubec Blackledge Ruhlaender Francisco Matulis Jaquays Olsen Outwin Priebe Roberts Bunce Briggs Byrne Saucier Ruvalcaba Holbrook Green

300 HURDLES Greenville Greenville Cedar Springs Greenville Greenville Greenville C. Montcalm Belding Tri County Lakeview Greenville Cedar Springs Greenville Greenville Belding Tri County CC-Crystal Belding Lakeview Tri County C. Montcalm

42.16 43.46 43.69 43.99 44.13 45.50 46.50 46.70 47.34 47.43 47.56 47.62 47.91 48.60 48.92 49.53 49.56 49.82 49.84 50.29 50.64

400 RELAY Cedar Springs 45.75 (Basso, Todd, Ostrom-Howell, Alvesteffer) Greenville 46.09 (Lorenz, NMacMillen, Blackledge, Greenway) Belding 46.85 (Gonzalez, Sower, Partridge, Steele) C. Montcalm 47.21 (Bigelow, Braman, Davis, Reed) Tri County 47.24 (Maxon, Kerslake, Tague, Wiltjer) Lakeview 47.59 Montabella 48.02 800 RELAY Greenville 1:34.90 (Kronlein, Lincoln, NMacMillen, Greenway) Cedar Springs 1:35.56 (Basso, Ostrom-Howell, Mead, Todd) C. Montcalm 1:37.00 (Braman, Davis, Reed, Ryan) Tri County 1:37.42 (Stevens, Kerslake, Wiltjer, Becktell) Belding 1:41.51 (Sower, Partridge, Steele, Kavaluskis) CC-Crystal 1:41.65 (Erskin, Pringle, Hollinshead, Smith) Montabella 1:41.87 (Renne, Korte, Eldred, Bucao) Lakeview 1:43.50 (Larsen, Mitchell, Parker, Tanner) 1,600 RELAY Cedar Springs 3:41.27 (RSawade, Basso, Douglas, Todd) Greenville 3:42.60 (Kronlein, Olsen, NMacMillen, Greenway) Tri County 3:44.10 (Totengco, Becktell, Luchies, Matulis) Montabella 3:52.21 (Gormley, Bucao, Florez, Eldred) Lakeview 3:54.43 (Harvey, Larsen, Lorenzini, Nichols) Vestaburg 3:59.29 (Sheets, Sinclair, Johnston, TiGondek) Belding 4:03.95 (Gonzalez, Sower, Kavaluskis, McQuillan) 3,200 RELAY Tri County 8:25.46 (Rackley, AaJason, Matulis, Luchies) Greenville 8:55.75 (Farmer, Bauer, Algarra, Wood) Cedar Springs 8:58.62 (Mora, Marvel, Baker, Harthorn) Montabella 9:36.70 Belding 9:37.73 (Rich, Myles, Braman, McQuillan) Vestaburg 9:38.50 Lakeview 9:51.92 (Lorenzini, Berebougher, Kettler, Nunley) Central Montcalm 10:10.00 (Brown, Ruhlander, Scofield, Willemstein) JSmith Kuiper Maxson Alvesteffer Spencer

SHOT PUT CC-Crystal Greenville Tri County Cedar Springs Cedar Springs

48-2 46-7 ¾ 43-11 ½ 43-8 ½ 43-4 ½

The Daily News Track Classic The Daily News Track Classic will take place at Greenville High School on May 31. The area’s top athletes from Belding, Carson CityCrystal, Cedar Springs, Central Montcalm, Greenville, Lakeview, Tri County and Vestaburg will compete. Montabella competes at The Monrning Sun Invitational in Mount Pleasant on the same day. Due to a scheduling conflict with a district soccer game beginning at 4 p.m., the field events begin at 6:15 p.m. and the track events at 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $5 to attend.

DSmith Whitcomb Holbrook Bebow Ross Zerka Riches Lyon Twitchell Wiltjer Ball Schofield Cossou O’Toole Downing Swatzell Holyfield Dexter

CC-Crystal Belding Belding C. Montcalm Belding Lakeview Belding Cedar Springs Cedar Springs Tri County Belding Greenville Greenville Belding Greenville Cedar Springs Belding Tri County

42-7 ¾ 42-3 ½ 41-5 40-2 39-4 39-2 39-1 38-9 38-4 38-3 38-1 ½ 38-0 ½ 37-3 37-4 36-8 36-6 36-4 ½ 36-3

Kuiper Spencer Whitcomb JSmith Ball Riches Maxson Twitchell Schofield Bauer Holbrook Holyfield Swatzell Nunley O’Toole Lyon Bebow Zerka Naert DuVall Miller

DISCUS Greenville Cedar Springs Greenville CC-Crystal Belding Belding Tri County Cedar Springs Greenville Greenville Belding Belding Cedar Springs Lakeview Belding Cedar Springs C. Montcalm Lakeview C. Montcalm C. Montcalm Greenville

145-4 137-9 136-1 132-1 128-7 122-7 118-9 ½ 115-11 ¾ 114-1 111-10 110-6 109-5 106-7 103-1 ½ 102-2 101-5 ½ 101-4 ¼ 101-2 ½ 100-11 100-2 98-6 ½

Harvey Mead Kubec Olsen Totengco Todd O’Toole Kronlein Robbins Schatz Reed TyGondek Matulis Mitchell Parker McNinch Poprawski Bigelow Kavaluskis Williams Green

HIGH JUMP Lakeview Cedar Springs Greenville Greenville Tri County Cedar Springs Belding Greenville Belding Cedar Springs C. Montcalm Vestaburg Tri County Lakeview Lakeview Greenville Tri County C. Montcalm Belding C. Montcalm C. Montcalm

6-0 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-2 5-2

RSawade Schatz BSawade Vandenberg Ropeleski Ryan Gonzalez Green Stehouwer Davidson Ruvalcaba Bouman Mathews Saucier Francisco Brew Huiet Briggs Niemi VanderMuelen Liollios Nicholson

POLE VAULT Cedar Springs Cedar Springs Cedar Springs Greenville Lakeview C. Montcalm Belding Greenville Vestaburg Montabella Lakeview Greenville Greenville Belding Belding Cedar Springs Greenville Tri County CC-Crystal Tri County Lakeview Greenville

13-6 11-6 11-6 11-6 11-6 11-6 11-0 10-9 10-6 10-6 10-6 10-0 10-0 9-6 9-6 9-6 9-6 9-0 8-6 8-0 8-0 8-0

Alvesteffer Mead Pringle Grice Becktell McNinch Reamer Ryan Mitchell Eldred Priebe Huizenga Partridge Ellison Harmon Tanner Parker Benavidez Larsen

LONG JUMP Cedar Springs Cedar Springs CC-Crystal Greenville Tri County Greenville Greenville C. Montcalm Greenville Montabella Greenville Greenville Belding Cedar Springs Tri County Lakeview Lakeview Vestaburg Lakeview

20-1 20-1 19-5 ½ 19-3 19-2 ½ 19-1 ¾ 18-7 ¾ 18-4 18-3 18-3 17-11 ¾ 17-11 17-10 17-9 ¾ 17-9 ¾ 17-9 ½ 17-2 ½ 17-2 ½ 17-2 ¼

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GIRLS McCully LKemp Jackson Stearns McDowell Breimayer Dentis Guelzo Eubank MacLaren Tepin Holmberg Lefor Rugg Hallock Pettway Lobert Kerr Croy Swarts Gaffney

100 DASH Belding Greenville Cedar Springs Tri County Belding Belding Greenville C. Montcalm Belding C. Montcalm Cedar Springs Greenville Greenville Cedar Springs Greenville Lakeview Montabella Greenville Greenville Montabella C. Montcalm

12.99 13.02 13.14 13.34 13.44 13.44 13.48 13.56 13.64 13.66 13.67 13.86 13.92 14.06 14.24 14.24 14.30 14.38 14.46 14.47 14.49

Jackson McDowell Guelzo Stearns Holmberg McCully Longstreet Breimayer LKemp Dentis Holland King Lobert Peacock Pettway AMcCarty German Lefor Hallock Powell Hallock Klinger

200 DASH Cedar Springs Belding C. Montcalm Tri County Greenville Belding Tri County Belding Greenville Greenville C. Montcalm Greenville Montabella Cedar Springs Lakeview Vestaburg Belding Greenville Montabella Montabella Greenville CC-Crystal

27.27 27.33 27.45 27.52 27.81 27.95 27.95 28.04 28.05 28.28 28.69 28.72 28.74 28.75 28.94 28.99 29.21 29.68 29.68 30.07 30.27 30.30

Longstreet McDowell Roper Roderick Rugg Vandyke Holland Kerr AMcCarty German Croy Fidler Brownell Lobert Stearns Klinger AKemp Baker Lefor Hauenstein Perez

400 DASH Tri County Belding Lakeview Greenville Cedar Springs Cedar Springs C. Montcalm Greenville Vestaburg Belding Greenville Greenville Belding Montabella Tri County CC-Crystal Greenville CC-Crystal Greenville Tri County Lakeview

1:03.44 1:03.45 1:04.18 1:04.63 1:05.46 1:06.00 1:06.15 1:06.33 1:06.85 1:07.07 1:07.51 1:07.54 1:07.94 1:08.04 1:08.04 1:09.49 1:10.00 1:10.11 1:10.29 1:10.74 1:10.74

Garvey Longstreet KiBuskirk Heintzelman Fidler TMyles Wallin AKemp Gross Kavanagh Brownell Callahan Ferman Wittenbach Ovokaitys Croy Roper Thornton Phenix Basney Merlington

800 RUN Montabella Tri County Montabella Cedar Springs Greenville Belding Belding Greenville Belding CC-Crystal Belding Greenville Montabella Belding Cedar Springs Greenville Lakeview Greenville C. Montcalm C. Montcalm Cedar Springs

2:26.55 2:30.34 2:33.36 2:34.54 2:36.03 2:37.73 2:38.05 2:40.36 2:41.27 2:42.62 2:45.51 2:46.30 2:49.70 2:51.70 2:52.46 2:52.80 2:53.50 2:54.36 2:54.64 2:55.03 2:55.29

Garvey Heintzelman KiBuskirk TMyles Ward Wittenbach Fidler Ovokaitys

1,600 RUN Montabella Cedar Springs Montabella Belding CC-Crystal Belding Greenville Cedar Springs

5:20.40 5:40.67 5:40.82 5:43.70 5:49.98 5:53.11 5:54.18 5:54.67

Harrison Phenix Callahan Merlington Basney Syrjala Snyder Thornton Daniels Bigelow Stenquist Brownell

C. Montcalm C. Montcalm Greenville Cedar Springs C. Montcalm Belding Tri County Greenville Lakeview Greenville Belding Belding

6:01.00 6:02.00 6:02.46 6:02.50 6:03.00 6:05.25 6:11.09 6:16.28 6:21.06 6:28.54 6:30.79 6:45.80

Ward KiBuskirk Ovokaitys TMyles Merlington Snyder Syrjala Phenix Wittenbach Callahan Thornton Stenquist Fidler Bigelow Harrison Ferman Willison Clark Stahlin Borgardus

3,200 RUN CC-Crystal Montabella Cedar Springs Belding Cedar Springs Tri County Belding C. Montcalm Belding Greenville Greenville Belding Greenville Greenville C. Montcalm Montabella Tri County Lakeview Belding Tri County

11:59.91 12:30.90 12:53.02 13:16.77 13:22.03 13:29.06 13:29.24 13:31.13 13:33.13 13:45.18 13:48.46 13:59.49 14:06.90 14:22.77 14:30.30 14:47.43 15:18.13 15:26.98 15.39.10 15:39.30

LKemp Tepin Eubank Jakeway Bucao Marvel Sheehan Corwin Parker German King Sanborn Peterman Tuttle McQueen Conway Sapp Harig Wall Armbruster

100 HURDLES Greenville Cedar Springs Belding Belding Montabella Cedar Springs Montabella Lakeview Belding Belding Greenville CC-Crystal C. Montcalm Belding C. Montcalm Tri County Lakeview Lakeview Tri County Montabella

15.34 16.41 16.92 17.29 17.83 17.83 18.14 18.16 18.17 18.32 18.66 19.39 19.87 20.24 20.34 21.54 21.62 21.64 21.85 22.32

LKemp Tepin Eubank Jakeway King Marvel Sheehan German Bucao Baker Sanborn Peterman Tuttle Wall Harig McQueen Mezquitic Miller Painter King

300 HURDLES Greenville Cedar Springs Belding Belding Greenville Cedar Springs Montabella Belding Montabella CC-Crystal CC-Crystal C. Montcalm Belding Tri County Lakeview C. Montcalm C. Montcalm Lakeview Lakeview Vestaburg

48.11 48.13 50.02 50.76 52.03 53.57 53.69 53.84 53.91 53.98 56.11 57.73 58.33 58.63 58.81 58.84 59.56 1:00.64 1:00.77 1:02.68

400 RELAY Cedar Springs (Peacock, Tepin, Male, Jackson) Belding (Breimayer, McCully, Eubank, Johnston) Greenville (Dentis, Kerr, Lefor, Holmberg) Montabella C. Montcalm (MacLaren, Guelzo, Holland, McQueen) Tri County (Birdsall, Hauenstein, Longstreet, Stearns) Vestaburg (Snyder, Alexander, Hale, AMcCarty)

50.73 52.50 53.42 53.54 55.85 56.24 59.05

800 RELAY Belding 1:50.03 (Jakeway, Breimayer, German, McDowell) Cedar Springs 1:50.81 (Peacock, Tepin, Vandyke, Jackson) Greenville 1:51.74 (Roderick, Kerr, Hallock, Holmberg) Montabella 1:54.70 C. Montcalm 1:56.17 (Guelzo, Holland, MacLaren, McQueen) Tri County 1:58.67 (Hauenstein, Hojnacki, Longstreet, Stearns) Lakeview 2:02.10 (Corwin, Miller, Pettway, Roper) Vestaburg 2:05.00 (Alexander, Hale, AMcCarty, JMcCarty) 1,600 RELAY Cedar Springs (Rugg, Heintzelman, Vandyke, Tepin) Belding (Jakeway, McDowell, TMyles, Brownell Greenville (Fidler, Kerr, AKemp, Roderick) Montabella Tri County (Stearns, Hauenstein, Wall, Longstreet) CC-Crystal (Baker, Kavanagh, Sanborn, Klinger) C. Montcalm (Guelzo, Holland, McQueen, Putnam) Vestaburg

4:25.55 4:26.44 4:27.91 4:28.20 4:34.16 4:38.32 4:51.09 4:51.10

(AMcCarty, JMcCarty, Snyder, Alexander) Lakeview 5:00.00 (Miller, Painter, Perez, Roper) 3,200 RELAY Montabella 10:50.20 (KiBuskirk, Ferman, Dobbrastine, Garvey) CC-Crystal 10:50.80 (Baker, Kavanagh, Klinger, Ward) Belding 10:51.56 (Gross, Syrjala, Wallin, Brownell) Greenville 11:03.71 (Bigelow, Thornton, Croy, Fidler) Tri County 11:31.00 (Danh, Longstreet, Snyder, Wall) Central Montcalm 11:42.11 Lakeview 11:57.27 (Clark, Daniels, Hill, Painter) Wilker Hallock HHubbell McCully Keilholtz Moore Colley Kuiper Nummer Ledford Knapp Pilkinton Molitor CHubbell Marvel KaBuskirk Barnwell Fishburn Gloden Putnam

SHOT PUT Belding Greenville CC-Crystal Belding Montabella Greenville Cedar Springs Greenville Belding C. Montcalm Montabella Belding Lakeview CC-Crystal Cedar Springs Montabella C. Montcalm Vestaburg Greenville C. Montcalm

37-9 34-4 ½ 30-10 ¾ 30-4 ½ 29-3 ½ 28-4 ¾ 28-4 ¼ 27-5 27-2 26-10 26-8 ¼ 26-6 26-5 26-2 ¼ 26-0 ¾ 25-10 ½ 25-9 ½ 25-4 25-0 25-0

Hallock Wilker KaBuskirk Nummer HHubbell Keilholtz Colley Busel Frost Molitor Gloden Ledford Knapp BMyles Barnwell Thomas Moore Putnam Semposki CHubbell

DISCUS Greenville Belding Montabella Belding CC-Crystal Montabella Cedar Springs C. Montcalm C. Montcalm Lakeview Greenville C. Montcalm Montabella Belding C. Montcalm Belding Greenville C. Montcalm Tri County CC-Crystal

105-1 105-0 100-4 ¾ 97-4 94-3 89-10 88-1 87-0 83-4 82-0 82-0 74-4 73-5 71-9 70-11 69-1 68-0 66-10 66-5 66-1

Carson Hojnacki Smith Sheehan Swarts Vandyke AKemp Johnston Lefor Breimayer Male Busel TMyles McQueen Ledford Sannemo Post Putnam

HIGH JUMP Montabella Tri County Tri County Montabella Montabella Cedar Springs Greenville Belding Greenville Belding Cedar Springs C. Montcalm Belding Montabella C. Montcalm C. Montcalm Lakeview C. Montcalm

5-2 5-1 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-6 4-4 4-4 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-0 4-0 4-0

LKemp German Marvel Matthews Busel JMcCarty KaBuskirk Bosley Bowen KiBuskirk Birdsall Wall Battles Hamel Carson Perez Wallin McCully Armbruster Theisen

POLE VAULT Greenville Belding Cedar Springs Greenville C. Montcalm Vestaburg Montabella Tri County C. Montcalm Montabella Tri County Tri County Greenville Greenville Montabella Lakeview Belding Belding Montabella Montabella

12-9 9-7 9-0 8-4 8-3 8-0 7-6 7-0 ¼ 7-0 7-0 7-0 7-0 7-0 7-0 7-0 6-6 6-0 6-0 5-6 5-6

LKemp McDowell Sheehan McCully King Guelzo Crystal Chavez Theisen Bowers Croy Busel Hauenstein Underhill Harig Gordon McQueen Sapp Battles Tuttle

LONG JUMP Greenville Belding Montabella Belding Greenville C. Montcalm Cedar Springs C. Montcalm Montabella Cedar Springs Greenville C. Montcalm Tri County Greenville Lakeview Belding Montabella Lakeview Greenville Belding

18-0 16-10 15-7 15-6 15-4 ½ 15-3 14-3 14-3 14-0 14-0 13-9 13-8 13-6 13-4 13-2 13-1 13-0 12-11 ½ 12-11 12-10

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MAY 23 STANTON PIZZA FUNDRAISER Central Montcalm Community Church will hold a benefit from 4 to 8 p.m. at BC Pizza of Stanton. A percentage of orders taken during those times will benefit the youth to attend Kids’ Camp this summer. Dine in and take out orders only.

STANTON AMERICAN LEGION DINNERS Volunteers at the American Legion in Stanton serve dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday night. First Friday of the month is all you can eat fish for $9, second Friday is steak for $12, third Friday is ribs for $12 and the fourth Friday is a fourpiece chicken dinner for $9. All dinners come with choice of potato, coleslaw or cottage cheese, and a roll. Also available on Friday night are shrimp or chicken tender dinners for $9. Child portion are available. Also serving Monday night $1.50 tacos and Wednesday night burger baskets for $5. Public is always welcome and take out available, (989) 831-4114. Help support your local vets.

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Mondays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for gamers and crafters.

Various games on hand to enjoy or bring your craft and enjoy working in a pleasant environment with new friends. We have WiFi too.

Tuesdays and Saturdays: Euchre at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Crafty Thursdays: 9 a.m. to noon. Quilters work on one group project, which is sold to help the senior center. Knit, crochet, needlepoint; bring your craft and share the fun.

Pinochle — come and play.

Bridge 1 to 4 p.m. Beginners welcome.

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Fridays: Open 9 a.m. for games; bring a sack lunch at 11:30 a.m. Bingo at 12:30 p.m.

New: Hand and Foot card game after Bingo, 1 p.m.

Free Metron blood pressure check third Thursday of every month. Bingo, 12:30 p.m. May 13.

Hand and foot card game, 1 p.m.

The following groups rent the facility for meetings and invite the public to attend: Weight Loss Challenge at 5 p.m. Mondays.

TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), 5 p.m., Thursdays.

Learn Hebrew or Greek from Ben Chapman. If interested, contact Ben at (616) 712-6123 or email Chaps3@ charter.net.

The Greenville Area Senior Center will hold an indoor yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 19 and 20. Normal activities will not be held during the sale.

Lori Althoff will present “Gemstones” from 6 to 8 p.m.

May 19 at the American Legion in Stanton. It is a presentation of valuable insights and techniques for interacting with someone with dementia.

Participants will be actively involved as Althoff goes in and out of character as a typical person with dementia/ Alzhemer’s disease. Cost is $15 per person with snack and beverage provided. For more information, call (715) 340-4164 or email gemstone. lori@gmail.com.

Commission on Aging Senior Center STANTON — The Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center, 613 N. State St., Stanton, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Meals are served at noon.

See the Food With Friends menu below.

All seniors and/or spouses of seniors 60 and older are invited for lunch and socializing. A $2.50 donation for the meal is appreciated but not required. Pre-registration for meals is required a week in advance.

A variety of activities are offered throughout the week, including crafts, cards, music, coffee hour, presentations and various classes. Call the Commission on Aging at (989) 831-7476 or (616) 2257476 for a complete list of events or to reserve a meal.

Open to all senior citizens 60 and older. No charge, but donations of $3 per meal are

accepted. Call (616) 527-5365 for reservation three days in advance. All meals served at noon.

Belding — Thursdays: Belhaven community room, 41 Belhaven Drive.

MENU — May 19: Swedish meatballs, pasta, green beans, plums.

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Grattan — Monday and Wednesday: Grattan Township Hall, 12050 Old Belding Road NE, (616) 6918450.

Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton.

Lunch served at noon.

Thursday, May 19 — Senior Christian Neighbors, 11:30 a.m. potluck, Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville.

Friday, May 20 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton.

Lunch served at noon.

Saturday, May 21 — Euchre, 2 p.m., Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center, 715 S. Baldwin St.

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Transportation for seniors of Montcalm County for medical purposes can be provided through the Montcalm County Commission on Aging. Call Lauri Implom, ———— (989) 831-7476 or (616) 225Food With Friends 7476, for more information or Montcalm County Call the Commission on to arrange for rides.

Aging at (989) 831-7476 or Weatherization services are (616) 225-7476 a week in available from EightCAP Inc. advance to reserve a meal. All meals are free but a donation for households with annual is requested. Meals are served incomes under $22,648 for a one-person household and at noon.

Carson City — Monday, $29,617 for a two-person (maximum Wednesday: Carson City household United Methodist Church, incomes are dependent on the number of people in the 119 E. Elm St. Call the Edmore — Monday, household).

EightCAP Inc. Weatherization Tuesday, Thursday: Curtis Community Building, 209 S. office at 1-888-257-0449 for more information or to Sheldon.

Greenville — Monday schedule an intake session. through Friday: Friendship Home Help Services assist House East, 320 E. Oak. Howard City — Monday elderly, blind and disabled through Thursday: Howard adults with special needs so City Action Center, 132 E. they can remain in their own home. Personal care, houseEdgerton St. Stanton — Monday work and laundry services are through Friday: Senior Center, available for Medicaid or SSI Commission on Aging, 613 N. individuals. Call Adult Services Unit, Montcalm State St. MENU — Monday: County Family Independence Smothered pork chop, corn- Agency, (989) 831-8400. bread, sweet potatoes, braised Eldercare Locator, toll-free, cabbage, apple. Tuesday: nationwide directory assisChicken tenders, roasted redskins, green beans, dinner roll, tance service that helps older orange. Wednesday: Salisbury people and caregivers locate steak, mashed potatoes, spin- community services for ach, pineapple, dinner roll. seniors. Call 1-800-677-1116, Thursday: Tilapia, baked Monday through Friday, 9 potato, broccoli, banana, din- a.m.-11 p.m. ner roll. Friday: Chicken caeMedicare and Medicaid sar salad, pasta salad, assistance is available in Mandarin orange, dinner roll.

Montcalm County. For ———— seniors who need help underNext Week’s Events standing their coverage or Monday, May 16— have questions on what that Montcalm County coverage means, the Michigan Commission on Aging Senior Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Center, open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Program (MMAP) can lend a 613 N. State St., Stanton. hand. Volunteer counselors Lunch served at noon. Crafty can sort out complicated hands, 12:45 p.m. problems and ensure seniors Tuesday, May 17 — are receiving coverage that Montcalm County best fits their needs. Contact a Commission on Aging Senior local MMAP counselor at Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1-800-803-7174 for more 613 N. State St., Stanton.10:30 information. a.m. Penny bingo, 10:30 a.m.

Lunch served at noon. Wii Friendly Visitor is a volunbowling, 1 p.m. teer companion to a senior Tuesday, May 17 — Trufant who seeks social interaction.

Senior Citizens, noon potluck, Visitors and clients are St. Thomas Lutheran Church. matched according to interTuesday, May 17 — Euchre, est and location. Amount of 6 p.m., Greenville Area Senior time spent could vary. Call Citizens Center, 715 S. Lauri Implom at Montcalm Baldwin St. County Commission on Wednesday, May 18 — Aging, (989) 831-7476 or Montcalm County (616) 225-7476.

Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Respite programs provide 613 N. State St., Stanton. supervised care for the patient Visual support, 10 a.m. Lunch while giving the caregiver a served at noon. Yarn stitching, brief period of rest. The 1 p.m.

Senior Center Group Respite Wednesday, May 18 — The Program is open from 9 a.m.

Purls of West Michigan nee- to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, dlework group, 10 a.m., First Wednesday and Thursday at Congregational Church, the Stanton Senior Center.

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The Specialized Respite Wednesday, May 18 — Program is available Monday Euchre, 7 p.m., Howard City through Friday in the patient’s Action Center, 132 E. home. Call the Montcalm Edgerton.

County Commission on Thursday, May 19 — Aging office at (989) 831-7476 Montcalm County or (616) 225-7476 for more Commission on Aging Senior information.

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ING The EightCAP governing board will meet at MAY 16 STANTON FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC 9:30 a.m. at the EightCAP annex located at 906 The Mid-Michigan District Health Department is Oak Drive. The public is welcome. Auxiliary aids holding a family planning clinic 8 a.m. to noon and services are available upon request to indiand 1 to 5 p.m. at 615 N. State St. For more viduals with disabilities. The meeting facilities information or to schedule an appointment, call are barrier free.

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MAY 20 SIDNEY LIFELONG LEARNERS CHANGMAY 18 STANTON IMMUNIZATION CLINIC The ES FACING SMALL COMMUNITIES Learn about Mid-Michigan Health District Health Department the changes facing small communities and what is holding an immunization clinic from 8 a.m. to leads some to thrive in the face of astonishing noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. at 615 N. State St. For shifts around them during the third of four premore information or to schedule an appoint- sentations in Montcalm Community College’s spring Lifelong Learners educational series. ment, call (989) 831-5237 ext. 5.

Shawn Morford, Ph.D., and Les Morford present MAY 18 IONIA UNDERAGE DRINKING TOWN “Saving Mayberry: The Status of Rural and Small HALL MEETING The Ionia County Substance Town America and the Work to Preserve This Abuse Initiative will host a town hall meeting National Treasure” from 10 a.m. to noon in room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ionia County M210 in the Les Morford Instructional Building Commission on Aging. Keynote speaker will be on MCC’s Sidney campus. Visit www.montcalm.

Stephanie Hurst, a victim services specialist. edu/LLL for more information or a registration Topics include stories of recovery, how to talk to form, or call Lifelong Learners President Bev kids about alcohol and effects of underage Gates at (989) 261-4491 for more information, or MCC Cultural Events Coordinator Karen drinking on families and the community.

Maxfield at (989) 328-2111 ext. 334 to register MAY 19 VESTABURG BLOOD DRIVE The or for more information.

American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m. at Vestaburg High School, 7188 MAY 21 LANGSTON LANGSTON HOMECOMAve. B. Schedule an appointment by downloading ING The annual Langston Homecoming will be the Red Cross app, visiting www.redcrossblood. 12:15 p.m. at the Pine Township Hall. The event will include a potluck dinner. Bring table service org or calling (800) 733-2767. and a dish to pass. Beverages will be provided.

MAY 19 GREENVILLE WIC BENEFIT PICK UP The Come to see old friends and to make new ones.

Mid-Michigan District Health Department is holding a WIC benefit pick up from 8 a.m. to noon MAY 21 BELDING HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS and 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Greenville Community WASTE COLLECTION Ionia County residents will be able to properly discard of household Church, located at 6596 Vining Road. hazardous waste from 8 a.m. to noon at the old MAY 19 SIDNEY ONE BOOK ONE COUNTY KICK- hospital lot on M-44, 408 W. State St. Electronics OFF Find out what everyone’s reading during the will not be accepted.

2016 One Book One County Montcalm kickoff celebration May 19 at 6 p.m. in rooms D303-305 MAY 21 GREENVILLE KARAOKE AT THE MAC in the Beatrice E. Doser Building on Montcalm The Montcalm Alano Club is hosting karaoke Community College’s Sidney campus. Musical beginning at 8 p.m. The evening will include entertainment and refreshments are provided. snacks. Members are encouraged to bring Reservations are required and may be made by friends. The MAC is located at 117 E. Montcalm emailing Karen Maxfield at Karen.maxfield@ St. montcalm.edu or by calling (989) 328-2111 ext..

334. Program sponsors are Stafford Media MAY 21 CRYSTAL ROLLING THUNDER Solutions, MCC, the MCC Foundation and the COUNTRY AND GOSPEL JAMBOREE Come listen to good music with Al Towne and the Rolling public libraries of Montcalm County.

Thunder Band from noon to 3 p.m. at Crystal MAY 19 GREENVILLE BENEFIT GARAGE SALE Community Center (old school). Admission is The Thalia Club will host its annual spring free, but freewill donations are accepted. The garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10625 event also features an open mic.

Wildwood Dr. All proceeds will be donated to MAY 25 BELDING BEEKEEPING PRESENTAcharity.

TION The Belding Library Booked with Friends MAY 19 AND 20 GREENVILLE INDOOR YARD will host “The Secret Life of Bees,” presented by AND BAKE SALE The Greenville Area Senior Dennis Cochran and Bob Galbraith at 7 p.m. This Citizens Center will hold its annual indoor yard is a free and informative program about beeand bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy tasty keeping. Reserve a spot by calling (616) 794homemade baked goods and an eclectic shop- 1450.

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Woman returns from vacation pregnant Dear Readers: I’ve stepped away from my column for the week while I put the finishing touches on my new book, which will be published in the fall. Please enjoy these “Best Of” columns in my absence. I’ll be back with your fresh questions and answers next week.

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ear Amy: I am a happily married 27-year-old woman about to have my first baby, and I am terrified because it isn’t my husband’s baby.

Last spring, another woman and I took a trip to the Bahamas. At the hotel, I had a massage and was seduced by the masseur. I tried to resist, but I guess I got carried away. I sort of cooperated once things got started.

After some prenatal tests, my doctor recently told me that the baby’s blood type is different from both my husband’s and mine, which means the baby is not his. When the baby is born, it will be very obvious: My husband and I are white, and the masseur is black.

I can’t tell my husband; I think that he would leave me. It’s too late for an abortion. What can I do? Please advise me. — Pregnant and Scared Dear Scared: I appreciate the fact that you are assuming some responsibility for participating in this sexual encounter, which from the way you describe it sounds less like seduction than coercion (and possibly assault) to me. Or is this how you are justifying your own choices? Only you can know.

This hotel employee should not be seducing, coercing or having sex with hotel guests during massage sessions. (Giving a consenting adult a cell number and hooking up off the premises is another matter.) If he coerced or forced you to have sex with him, then you should have gone to hotel management and the police immediately in order to prevent him from preying on other hotel guests.

In addition to other very tough decisions that you need to make fairly quickly, you also should be immediately tested for STDs. You have to tell your husband about this. You simply have no choice. However, it would be helpful for you to rehearse this conversation with a trusted friend or professional counselor.

You and your husband should discuss this in a neutral environment. Planned Parenthood offers pregnancy and adoption counseling. Counselors working for this agency have seen it all, and you will not be judged. Your local Planned Parenthood office will refer you to a social worker, and will be by your side while you and your husband walk this very difficult path.

Check your local listings or www.plannedparenthood.org for a clinic near you. — January 2007

Send questions via e-mail to askamy@tribune.com or by mail to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, May 14, 2016: This year you open up to new beginnings, and as a result you see life from a different perspective. You might walk on a more conventional side than many of your contemporaries, but this stance works for you. Romance and creativity remain high priorities. VIRGO gets along with you well. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) *** You appear to have become more irritable than you have been in a while. Expressing your feelings certainly ranks high in importance for you. How you choose to express yourself and the tone of your words will determine the outcome of a tense situation. Tonight: Near good music.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) **** A close loved one might be expressive and very sarcastic. Which would you prefer: a hot-headed person or a withdrawn personality? Your actions could determine which expression this person displays. Think carefully. Tonight: Try to tame the wild loved one in your life!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) **** Reach out to someone you care about. A close associate could be adding fuel to a heated situation, which could add an explosive element to your day. Be careful with this person, as he or she really has little control. Stay levelheaded. Tonight: Protect what is important to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) **** Your words have an impact on others. The way you feel could determine what is happening within your immediate circle.

Your actions also tend to reflect your frustration and anger. A discussion might be in order when you have calmed down. Tonight: Express yourself clearly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) **** A loved one who gets easily angered cares about you far more than you might realize. This person’s self-discipline is not as high as yours. Avoid taking risks of any sort, as they are likely to backfire. Use today for some rigorous exercise or to get into a project. Tonight: As you like it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) **** You’ll perk up, but as a result of your renewed energy, you also could become far feistier. Understanding your limits is important. Expressing your boundaries and feelings could be instrumental in being more even-tempered. Tonight: Choose to go with the flow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) *** Tempers flare, making it nearly impossible to proceed. You also might not be in the mood to negotiate a peace treaty right now. You could be so tired of all the comments and snapping around you that you might not mind the hostilities for now. Tonight: Clear the air.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) **** Be careful. If anyone has the capability to act out today and spend money in order to deal with any frustration and anger, it could be you. A friend might not understand what you are doing and inadvertently cheer you on. Weigh the pros and cons. Tonight: Where the gang is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) **** All of us can be combustible at times; however, this particular moment seems to be your turn. You could switch from being quiet and withdrawn to being volatile and difficult. Assess how you can be most effective in alleviating this source of irritation. Tonight: In the limelight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) *** Reach out to someone at a distance. This person could try to push you in his or her chosen direction. You will need to detach and take in the big picture. Recognize how angry you are on a deeper level. Start discussing what ails you. Tonight: Start sharing more of this moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ***** Deal directly with confusion that could attack your finances. You don’t want to have a decision cost so much that you need to pull back. A friend could be very angry. Understand that it might not be as much about you as you think. Tonight: Have fun with a favorite person.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) **** You can walk tall and strong, but don’t just assume that you are out of the line of fire. A parent, friend or boss could be combustible, to say the least. Do not put up a fight; instead, listen calmly. Know that there is truth in what this person is saying. Tonight: Out and about.

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ear Amy: My daughter just turned 16 and received a new car. I’m so worried about her.

Every day I watch the news and hear about a new accident, and I worry that one day it will be her in one of those accidents.

Without her knowing, I installed a tracking device in her car so that I can monitor where she is.

I’ve also recently started reading her journal and going through her drawers to see if she is using drugs or having sex. I know I’m going into her private space, but I just want to make sure that she’s OK. Should I be doing something differently? — Mercedes Dear Mercedes: You should be doing many things differently.

Installing a tracking device will not make your daughter a safer driver. Knowing where the car is won’t protect her from the perils of the road, which are considerable for 16-year-olds.

A 16-year-old girl should not have a new car before you’re confident of her driving. She might be better off using your family car in a limited way until you and she are confident.

Studies of teen drivers show that the crash rate decreases as their age increases.

Don’t read your daughter’s private journals. She has a right to her own thoughts and expressions. Unless you have some compelling reason to suspect that she is taking drugs or having sex, you shouldn’t be going through her property.

Your daughter’s eagerness to earn and maintain your trust will help her to make safe and sound choices. — May 2007

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AREA LOCALS GREENVILLE MUSEUM OPEN The Fighting Falcon Military Museum will be open for the season on Sundays from 2 to 4:30 p.m. It is located at 516 W. Cass St. Come see the Fighting Falcon, the famous glider replica made by Gibsons and all the new exhibits including a hand drawn Greenville map for Air Raid drills and many related items. Tours at other times may be arranged for groups or veterans by calling Jerry (616) 7546991 or Barb at (616) 7540161.

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Greenville

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Belding

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Wayland

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enrolled as a full time student with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply for the Nita Curtis Scholarship through June 30.

Applications are available at the Central Office, Home Township Library or the Edmore Village office. Applicants with questions may call Karen DejaCaulkett or the Edmore Village office.

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REGIONAL CITIES

Standish

Thursday

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Clare

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Some sun with a shower possible; cool

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Sunny to partly cloudy and warmer

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A shower, perhaps a snow shower early

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53° 39°

Windy and cooler with a shower or two

ALMANAC Grand Rapids through 6 p.m. yesterday

Monday

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