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Bill Ferrell, a toxicologist with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services response section, gave Orleans Township residents a chemistry lesson on what PFAS is and how levels are calculated during Tuesday’s Orleans Township Board meeting. — DN Photo | Meghan Nelson
Lakeview manager leaves for position in Coopersville
ORLEANS TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) offered Orleans Township residents a chemistry lesson Tuesday night on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, to help them understand the contamination found within their community.
MDHHS officials, along with the Ionia County Health Department and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) attended the Orleans Township Board meeting to update and reassure residents about PFAS test results within the community. Ionia County Health Officer and Director of Environmental Health Ken Bowen explained there are 3,000 different PFAS compounds, all of which are man-made
and don’t occur naturally in the environment. However, they are ubiquitous and found in household items, such as cookware, technology, apparel and any item meant to resist heat, oils, grease, stains or water. Their widespread use along with pollution have introduced them into the environment where they don’t degrade. Bill Ferrell, a toxicologist with the
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bschreur@staffordgroup.com LAKEVIEW — This village’s manager has resigned after less than two years on the job. Shay Gallagher announced his resignation last week, telling council members he had accepted a position as deputy city manager for the city of Coopersville. With Lakeview Village President Ed Winter also not running for re-election in November, Gallagher’s announcement means the village will have Shay both a new man- Gallagher ager and president in the coming year. Winter could not be reached for comment for this story. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” Gallagher told the Daily News. “It took a number of weeks to formulate a full decision on my part. There was a lot of discussion between myself and my fiancé, but we ultimately decided that it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.” Gallagher was initially hired as village manager in November 2016, shortly after the Stanton City Commission decided to end a shared manager agreement with Lakeview. Gallagher wants to make sure everything is in good working order before he leaves Lakeview. “Things are still on very good terms,” he said. “I gave the coun-
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Rocky Hutchinson, bottom left, Melanie Tompsett, top left, and Kathy Craig, right, portray cousins in the midst of what might be the worst family reunion in all of history in the Flat River Community Player’s production of “The Red Velvet Cake War,” which is set to debut at the Greenville Area Recreational & Community Center this weekend. This is the 150th show the FRCP has put on since the organization began in 1975. — DN Photo | Brandon Schreur
Flat River Community Players mark 150th production BRANDON SCHREUR
bschreur@staffordgroup.com GREENVILLE — In the fall of 1975, Greenville resident Robert “Tex” Ritter started production on the newly formed Flat River Community Player’s (FRCP) first show — a comedy titled “Look Who’s Laughing.” Ritter had no idea if the show would be a hit or whether anyone would even show up to watch it when it opened that winter, as Greenville had never had its own adult theater group before. Fast-forward to present day and Ritter’s work certainly hasn’t been in vain. The FRCP is now on the brink of performing their 150th production, “The Red Velvet Cake War,” which will
THE FLAT RIVER COMMUNITY PLAYERS 150TH SHOW WHAT: “The Red Velvet Cake War” WHERE: Greenville Area Community Recreational and Center WHEN: 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, 22, 28, 29 and 2 p.m. on Sept. 23 INFORMATION: www.frcplayers.org for ticket pricing or more information be playing at the Greenville Area Recreation & Community Center starting Friday through Sept. 29. The road has been a long one full of many ups and downs for the FRCP. After “Look Who’s Laughing” turned out to be a hit, Ritter went on
to direct several more shows, including “Bull in a China Shop” and “Count Dracula.” The public interest in the production company began growing, as Montcalm County residents such as Tom Overly, Terry Alexander, Carol Polaha and Chris Hansen all came on board to direct. Autumn of 1978 was an especially exciting time for members, as Elmer Coon was hired to direct the organization’s first musical, “Oklahoma!” The musical also marked the first time that Valerie VanderMark, now a longtime FRCP actress, became involved with the group.
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At left, Flat River Community Players president and “The Red Velvet Cake War” co-director Kent “Skip” Schuster re-arranges the set. At right, Rocky Hutchinson, left, and Melanie Tompsett, center, pretend to enjoy the red velvet cake that Kathy Craig’s character, right, prepared for them. — DN Photos | Brandon Schreur
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POLICE REPORTS BELDING POLICE Officers responded to 18 incidents Tuesday, including: • Warrant for arrest, 6:40 p.m., W. State. GREENVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY Officers responded to 18 incidents Tuesday, including: • Motor vehicle theft, 8:08 a.m., Maple. • Behavioral issues, 2:41 p.m., Van Deinse. • Resisting officer, 5:49 p.m., S. Greenville West. • Disturbing the peace, 9:57 p.m., E. Grove. MONTCALM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Deputies responded to eight incidents Tuesday, including: • Car-deer accident, 7:14 a.m., State. • Obstructing justice, 12:05 p.m., State. • Property damage accident, 12:45 p.m., Greenville. • Suspicious situation, 9:49 p.m., Main. MONTCALM COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH Firefighters responded to the following fire calls Tuesday: • Miscellaneous situation, 6:03 a.m., S. Derby, Stanton Community Fire Department. • Alarm, 6:05 p.m., W. Kimball, Maple Valley Township Fire Department. • Miscellaneous situation, 9:03 p.m., E. Deaner and N. Neff, Home Township Fire Department.
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JOSH TELLO Josue “Josh” Tello, 61, of Crystal, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. A family man through and through, Josh loved spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed going to his grandkid’s events and games which he hardly ever missed. Family BBQ’s and pontoon boat rides were always a good time and something Josh enjoyed doing. He loved to crank his music loud and was also a big sports fan – “Go Blue!” In his younger years, Josh liked driving at the mud bogs and later in life enjoyed watching others do it. Surviving Josh is his wife of 41 years, Roxanne Tello; daughter, Michelle (Eric) Avery of Riverdale; son, Josh (Sherri) Tello of Carson City; grandchildren, Brittany Hildreth of Carson City; Brennen, Brayden and Brantlee Avery all of Riverdale, Merry Yates of Weirton, West Virginia; sisters, Margaret (Sonny) Martinez, Mary (Henry) Dochstader and
MICHAEL DOUGLAS WILBERDING Michael Douglas Wilberding, 58, unexpectedly entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Monday, September 17, 2018. Born June 11, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and JoAnne Wilberding, he resided in Greenville, Michigan where he served as an active and devoted member of Greenville Community Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son who found joy in the service of others and The Lord. Anyone who knew Mike, knew he was full of life and love. He always knew exactly what to say, knew just how to make you smile. Mike was a true servant of God and lived his faith by dedicating his love of Jesus and time to the following ministries: Student Ministry, Director of Spiritual Formation, Small Group Leader, Member and Leader on the Freedom Ministry Team and Life Change University Teacher. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Lori Wilberding; two children, Bridget
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Hope (Floyd) Lovejoy all of Jackson; Martha (Enoch) Othon of San Jose, California; Linda (Wayne) Campbell of Parma; Ester (Ross) Holderbaum of Mesquite, Texas; brothers, James (Kay) Tello of Leslie; Manuel (Joan) Tello and
Daniel (Kim) Tello both of Jackson as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Josh is preceded in death by his parents, Isidoro and Maria (Maldonado) Tello; brother, Humberto Tello; two nephews, Raymond Ghant III and Danny Tello; great niece, Jessika Baier and a sister-in-law, Cleota Tello. A memorial service for Josh is being held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Freedom Way Church of God (1637 S. Crystal Road, Crystal, MI 48818) beginning at 2 p.m. with Pastor James Tello officiating. For those wanting to help Josh’s family out, memorial donations can be made directly through his online obituary which can be found at www.simpsonfamilyfuneralhomes. com.
(Jesse) Fraim of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Ian Wilberding of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; two grandchildren, Owen Fraim, and his granddaughter due in November. He is also survived by his parents, Joseph and JoAnne Wilberding; three brothers, David (Julie) Wilberding,
James (Nan) Wilberding, Bruce Wilberding, and his sister, Nancy (Noel) Hargrave-Thomas; his in-laws, Garry and Connie Borton; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many extended family and friends. Family will greet friends and loved ones at Hurst Funeral Home (1801 W Washington Street Greenville, MI 48838) on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 4 - 7 p.m. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Greenville Community Church (6596 Vining Road, Greenville, MI 48838). Burial will take place at Forest Home Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, relatives and friends are asked to consider the needs of the family. Memories and messages of condolence may be shared via www.hurstfh.com.
CINDY MARIE MCCORD of joy and optimism were shown through her constant smiling, laughter and joking around that will never be forgotten. Surviving are her husband of 28 years, Brandon; children, Molly (Nicholas) Gurski, Garrett (Matraca) McCord, Mallorie McCord, Morgan (Bryan) Hammis; grandchildren, Mason and Oliver; parents, James and Barbara Dahnke; brothers, Jack Heimler and Craig Boyer; mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Rose; brothers-in-law, Tim and Terry McCord. A celebration of her life will take be 7 p.m. Friday, October 5 at the Impact Church, 1069 Lincoln Lake Ave. SE, Lowell. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Cindy Marie McCord, 52, of Trufant, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, surrounded by her family. Cindy was born June 23, 1966, in Grand Rapids. Cindy was a certified nurse’s aid at Metro Hospital. She then became a waitress and bartender at Clifford Lake Inn where it closely became her second home. Friends and family were Cindy’s passion in life. Each person she met, was touched by a special light that lit up any room. With a real zest for life, Cindy loved to garden, ride her motorcycle, browse antique shops, go camping with her husband and children, and chat with friends and family. Throughout her legacy, she always had a positive outlook on life. Her signature gifts
JESSIE KIEFF Jessie Alice Kieff, 83, of Stanton, passed away Tuedsay, September 18, 2018 at Spectrum Health Kelsey in Lakeview. Jessie was born on November 6, 1934 in McBride, the daughter of Willis and Edna (Hallock) Miles. She was raised in the McBride and Stanton area and graduated from Edmore High School. She continued her education at Ferris State College earning her degree as an RN. Jessie married Dennis Wayne Kieff on January 22, 1952 in Grand Rapids, after being introduced by their fathers who worked together roofing. She worked for 10 years at Masonic Pathways in Alma as a nurse. In 1960, she started helping Dennis with the secretarial and bookkeeping duties for the “family business,” Kieff ’s Roofing. Jessie enjoyed gardening, reading and watching TV, especially when the Detroit Ti-
gers were on. She was a member of the Frost Seventh-day Adventist Church. Jessie is dearly loved and will be missed by her daughters, Barbara (Sonny) Soper of Edmore, Suz Kieff of Stanton; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fern Gilbert of Burlington, MI, Carol (Earl “Junior”) Avery of Crystal, MI; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Kieff, who passed away on May 11, 2011; her parents, Willis and Edna Miles; her in-laws, James and Dorothy Kieff; two sons, Steven Kieff who passed away March 24, 2004, and Gerald Kieff who passed away July 24, 2013; her sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Norval “Bus” Brown; and her brother-in-law, Keith Gilbert.
Services for Jessie will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Edmore with pastors Ken Micheff and EJ Wolf officiating. The family will greet friends on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Funeral Chapel. All are invited to a luncheon at Frost Seventh-day Adventist Church following interment at McBride Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Frost Seventh-day Adventist Church food pantry or the Montcalm County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be made utilizing the guestbook at www.brighamfuneralchapel. com.
UPCOMING AND PENDING SERVICES TODAY Vesta Hoover — 7 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Sidney. (Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville) Marion L. Sherman — 2 p.m., Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. Thomas Willmore — 11 a.m., Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home, Big Rapids. FRIDAY Anne Lenski Fiser — 2 p.m., John-
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cil four weeks notice so that I could wrap up several large projects and then help put together a list of ongoing topics and issues to be addressed by the interim city manager and, eventually, my successor.” The Lakeview Village Council is now in the process of working out the details of hiring an interim city manager, with Gallagher’s assistance. Time is limited, however, as Gallagher begins his new job on Oct. 15. “Shay really stood out as a very well rounded and grounded individual,” Coopersville City Manager Jonathan Seyferth told the Daily News. “He brings some great experiences from Lakeview along with him, and we’re excited to see what he brings here.” Gallagher was one of 19 applicants who interviewed for deputy city manager in Coopersville. Prior to being Lakeview’s village manager, he also worked as deputy township supervisor in Algoma Township and assistant to the village manager in
A HISTORY OF LAKEVIEW VILLAGE MANAGERS • Shay Gallagher was hired as village manager in November 2016. He is resigning to take the job of assistant city manager in Coopersville. • Jake Eckholm was village manager from August 2014 until September 2016. He also worked as Stanton’s manager as part of a shared services agreement. He resigned to take a manager’s position in Muskegon Heights. • James Freed was village manager from June 2008 to May 2014. He also worked as Stanton’s manager as part of a shared services agreement. He resigned to take a manager’s position in Port Huron. • Wally Delamater was village manager from January 1997 to April 2008. He resigned to take a manager’s position in Suttons Bay. He resigned from Suttons Bay this past July to take a job as the head of a municipal Department of Public Works in Ottawa County. Sparta. Gallagher is excited to begin the new position and believes he’s leaving the village in good hands. “Lakeview is progressing and has a bright
• Gordon Gallagher was village manager from autumn 1994 to December 1996. He resigned to take a manager’s position in Hartford after he and the Lakeview council failed to come to terms on a new contract. He is currently manager of Spring Lake Township. • Michael Uskiewicz was village manager from March 1993 to October 1994. He resigned to take a manager’s position in Iron River. He was city manager of Bessemer until December 2015 when the city council bought out his contract and he resigned. • Everil Manshum was village manager from August 1989 to November 1992. He resigned to take a manager’s position in Middleville. He died in 2011 at the age of 75. • Brett McLachlin was village manager from June to August 1989. He resigned after just nine weeks to take a manager’s position in Pennsylvania. future,” he said. “As I reflect on my time here, I know that the village has had some great achievements, and the input and effort of the community has been really evident. I value my time here and wish the village the best.”
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W At left, Doug Christensen, left, receives a bouquet of flowers from Jerry Hoye during the Flat River Community Player’s dress rehearsals for the upcoming show, “The Red Velvet Cake War.” At center, Kim Bell, who plays Cee Cee Windham, recites her lines during the dress rehearsal. At right, Melanie Tompsett plays the character of Peaches Verdeen Belrose. — DN Photos | Brandon Schreur
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looked at the director and said, ‘I don’t care if you decide to cast me in anything or not, but I know that you need volunteers for “I had moved to Greenville in 1976, and in something and I’m not taking no for an an1978 I heard that (the FRCP) was putting on swer.’” he said. “The director and assistant their first musical,” VanderMark recalled. director were looking at me with their eye“I’m a music teacher, so I was really interbrows raised, wondering if I was for real. ested in joining and decided to show up to Then they gave me the smallest role.” the auditions.” That was good enough for Schuster. He Little did VanderMark know, but that continued helping out in FRCP productions decision would impact her life in ways she — whether acting, costuming, building sets would never have guessed. or working the sound system and lights “Auditions were on a Tuesday, the day afduring shows. ter Labor Day,” recalled Valerie’s husband, Now Schuster is president of the FRCP. Greg VanderMark. “I remember it because He’s also co-directing “The Red Velvet Cake that’s the night I met Val.” War” alongside Tammy Hollinshead. The two of them wound up cast in roles One of the main issues Schuster has opposite of each other, with Greg portraybeen trying to solve since becoming presiing the part of Will Parker and Valerie playdent involves costuming and storage. ing Ado Annie. “We store our costumes in a warehouse, The rest, as they tell it, is history. which we got on a handshake,” he said. Greg and Valerie aren’t the only couple “Last spring, the ceiling caved in on that to find love during an FRCP show. The probuilding when the snow thawed. We lost duction company has been responsible for a about a third of our costumes and half of large number of relationships and marriagour furniture.” es over the years. Wild animals and break-ins have also “Now, we like to just sit back, watch and caused problems at the facility, which go, ‘Oh yeah, those two are next to get marSchuster finds esperied,’” Greg joked. cially disappointing Debra Dieckman considering that the decided to audition FRCP’s costume sefor the FRCP about lection is one of the 10 years after Greg largest in Michigan. and Valerie met, “I think it might even though she had technically be the practically no expethird largest, but rience in acting or I know it’s compaperforming. rable to the Grand “I grew up with a Rapids Civic Themom who played viater’s,” Schuster nyl albums of Broadsaid. “There is a lot way shows,” Dieckof history in those man said. “One of costumes. Band unithem that I really forms, Eisenhowloved listening to er jackets from the was ‘Brigadoon.’ I Korean War, World was teaching at CenWar II and Vietnam, tral Montcalm one other army uniday when I looked forms that probably at the paper and saw cost $1,000, a really that they just so hapexpensive Elvis cospened to be having tume, etc.” auditions for ‘BrigaAs Schuster condoon.’” From left, Spence Tower, Leighann Fries, Doug Christensen, Kathy Craig, Melanie Tompsett and Rocky Hutchinson After being con- gather onstage after dress rehearsals for “The Red Velvet Cake War” to receive feedback from director and Flat tinues to explore vinced by a co-work- River Community Player president Kent ‘Skip’ Schuster. “The Red Velvet Cake War” is the 150th production that options to resolve the predicament, the er that she should FRCP has put on, as the organization began in the winter of 1975. — DN Photo | Brandon Schreur FRCP has received try out, Dieckman support from the Greenville community in wound up landing a supporting role as a of theater.” For others, the FRCP serves as some- many ways. chorus girl. “St. Paul’s Episcopal Church lets us From that point on, she was bitten by thing of a second home that they come back practice in their building, which is really to time and time again. what she calls the theater bug. “I first started with (the FRCP) in 1984,” nice considering some of the stuff we’ve “If you get really enthralled with the FRCP like I was, it means you’re bitten by Ruth Hansen said. “I directed shows like rehearsed there,” Schuster joked. “There’s the theater bug and will come back to au- ‘Godspell,’ ‘The Crucible’ and ‘Grease.’ I always a bunch of familiar faces in the audition for every show,” she said. “Lori En- was also in some of the more popular shows, dience when we perform shows, too.” There have been times when Schuster gelbrecht, for example, has that bug right like ‘Fiddler on the Roof ’ and ‘Oklahoma!’” Hansen has many fond memories with suspects some of those familiar faces may now.” Dieckman and the VanderMarks all took the group that she’s collected through the have been returning with ulterior motives. “My first musical was ‘The Great Ameriturns serving in roles as actors, directors, years. “‘Mame’ was a pivotal point for me,” can Trailer Park Musical,’” he said. “There music directors and board members. There were times they can all remember when she said. “I just had knee and hip replace- was a character who was a stripper in that ment surgery, so being able to get on stage show and we had the same guy come and sit things weren’t smooth sailing. “I was the president of the board when to dance and sing was such a positive re-en- in the front row every single night. We’d all be like, ‘Hey man, welcome back, nice to see we were embezzled against,” Dieckman forcement in my life at that time.” Hansen eventually decided she wanted to you again.’ We made so much money off of said. “That was in 2002. Our treasurer embezzled $56,000. At least, that’s how much take what she learned in the FRCP and pass him by the time the play ended.” Schuster knows the importance that we could prove. It could have been way it on to a younger generation. In 1990, she began working with the Greenville Creative a group like the FRCP has in a place like more, for all we know.” But the good times always outweighed Arts Council to start the Hans Christian Greenville. “Being an adult theater, we make plays the bad as the process of creating a show Andersen Theater, a production company always provides laughs and entertainment. for children’s theater that remains active in that adults can go to and just let their hair down,” he said. “We’re not adult as in dirty, Despite some light-hearted shenanigans, Greenville today. The FRCP has also inspired the forma- but it’s just a place for them to relax and some members enjoyed their experiences with the production company so much that tion of several other experimental theater maybe learn. We’re providing culture for it drove them to lifelong careers in related groups in Montcalm County, such as the a community that isn’t necessarily so diverse.” Bottom Stream and Barn Theater. fields. In return for all the support they receive, “These were more like black box theaters, Shane Mahan did the makeup for Elmer Coon’s adaptation of “Fiddler on the Roof ” where you don’t pay as much attention to the FRCP gives back to the community by the set or costumes, but rather focus on the awarding two $500 scholarships each year in the fall of 1979. Now Mahan creates and develops special acting and directing,” Dieckman said. “It’s to local graduates interested in theater. With “The Red Velvet Cake War” openeffects on Hollywood films, such as “The supposed to be a different avenue for people Shape of Water,” “Avengers: Infinity War” who want to perform Shakespeare or other ing this week, Schuster couldn’t be more proud of all of his cast and crew who have and the upcoming “Godzilla: King of Mon- classics.” Hansen still has a presence with the put in countless hours working on this prosters.” Wendy Wheeler became involved with FRCP, having played a supporting role in duction. “I’ll sit through all of our practices the FRCP in the mid-1980s when she was a “Christmas Belles” in 2016 — a production that Kent “Skip” Schuster remembers quite completely steady-faced, but I’ll be in tears teenager. watching them all come the performance,” “I was with them through all four years well. “There was a moment in the show when Schuster said. of high school,” she said. “My last show was The “Cake War” cast couldn’t be more ‘Brigadoon’ in 1987, which I remember be- her character accidentally takes some cause it was my senior year in high school medication, which was given to her by me excited about the production and their role and the night that we closed was also the because I played the town idiot,” he said. in the long history of the FRCP either. “It’s going to be so funny,” said Doug day that we moved out of town. That was a “She passes out and I have to wheel her in a wagon across the stage. Everyone in the Christensen, who plays the character of great memory to leave on.” Wheeler is now a freelance artist who has audience knows who Ruth Hansen is, so I Newt Blaylock. “Everybody has funny lines worked as a musical director for the Kalam- thought it would be funny to ad-lib a little. and I even get to wear an eyepatch.” Being something of a spiritual sequel to azoo Civic Theater and the Marshall Civic I went, ‘I always have to take out the trash,’ “Dearly Beloved” and “Christmas Belles,” Players. She is also an operations manag- and everyone laughed.” Being able to deliver moments like that “The Red Velvet Cake War” is an absurdist er for the Battle Creek Symphony and she teaches voice and piano lessons at the Com- was the reason Schuster knew he would be comedy that follows the three cousins — a perfect fit for the FRCP the moment he Gaynelle (Kathy Craig), Peaches (Melanie munity Music School of Battle Creek. “It’s funny to think back to (the FRCP) walked into his first audition five years ago. Tompsett) and Jimmie (Rocky Hutchinson) “I came to auditions not knowing any- — in the days leading up to what might just time in my life because I now work with students in the same way that people worked thing about Flat River at the time, but I be the worst family reunion ever planned. with me back then,” Wheeler said. “I remember there was one summer when I was singing Eliza Doolittle songs from ‘My Fair Lady’ and it just felt really great to be taken seriously as an artist as a young person. I remember feeling that these adults don’t only believe in my talent, but they also think I can handle the responsibility of being in this adult group.” Allyson Paris also went on to become involved with larger civic theaters after her time in the FRCP. Paris was brought on board to another production of “Oklahoma!,” this time directed by Dieckman, in 1998. She continued to appear in other shows in the years that followed, eventually directing “Oliver!” in the summer of 2001. Paris is now associate director of the Grand Rapids Civic Theater — a position she doesn’t believe she would have gotten if it wasn’t for her time with the FRCP. “Greenville is so lucky to have something like the FRCP, considering it’s a pretty small town,” Paris said. “There are so many wonderful people devoted to the arts in the area. I did so much because of all of those opportunities, which led to my life-long love
ell, it’s official; I’m running a cathouse. Not the fun kind (or the terrible, sinful, evil kind, depending on your theological and/or moral point of view — and whatever that point of view is, I agree with your assessment completely and without reservation). The cathouse I’m running is for cats, creatures one step removed from rats, which is why they consider rats their natural enemy; both struggle within a similar ecological niche. It started with Tom. I wrote about him last week. He’s the demented stray my son Jordan cared for after he learned Tom had been abandoned by his former owner. Tom showed up at my house (formerly occupied by my son) shortly after I moved in. Over the past few months I went from trying to get rid of the cat (didn’t work) to tossing him the occasional bit of leftover chicken (big mistake) to finally putting out a dish for him and filling it with Meow Mix every morning. As I mentioned in last week’s column, Tom is a horrible, awful, mean-spirited, vicious creature. He claws, he bites, he hisses. I’m afraid of him, my kids and grandkids are afraid of him. I’ll bet that guy who used to wrestle crocodiles on TV would be scared of him. But amazingly, he has friends. Cat friends. At least I think they’re his friends. They were hanging around my front door when opened it this morning. Tom was nowhere to be seen, but squatting there on my patio was a calico cat and a grey puffball indistinguishable from something that might form naturally beneath my bed if I never dusted there, which I don’t. I had never seen either before, so I don’t know whether they’re “neighborhood” cats, like Tom, or if they’re being bussed in from out of town by someone with a twisted sense of humor. The puffball beat cheeks as soon as I opened the door. The calico just sat there calmly staring at me, same as Tom did the first time we met. Now, before I go any further, let me confess I don’t really like cats much. There are a few I’ve been very fond of (my old cat, Friday, comes to mind), but as a species, I consider them to be opportunistic weasels who would happily toss their own litter mates into a volcano in exchange for a cold slice of liver. The best thing you can say about cats is they’re too small to turn on their human counterparts and eat them. Not individually, at least. In a large group, cats could probably bring down a full-grown man. Fortunately, they don’t get along well enough, even with their own kind, to work in such an organized fashion. A cat’s idea of a good time is catching something smaller than itself and taking it apart like a watchmaker repairing a Rolex. The difference is the watchmaker won’t eat the guts of the Rolex once he’s grown tired of disassembling it. That’s my take on cats. I don’t really DIS-like them, but I’m not sending out any feline Christmas cards, either. This leaves me in an awkward position. For the reasons I mentioned last week, Tom is now, after a fashion and with much reluctance on both our parts, my responsibility. I feed him and make sure he has fresh water. I would probably even brush him occasionally and put some flea-proofing on his fur in the spring were it not for the fact he would react in such a way as to leave me an amputee if I tried. So I feed him outside. And word has gotten around. I don’t know if Tom has been letting his flea-bitten buddies know I’m a soft touch or if cats possess some sort of rudimentary telepathy when it comes to free Meow Mix, but I’m afraid of what the future holds. It’s been only a few months and already I’m three cats richer than I want to be. Where will it end? And will it end with cats alone? I live in the city, but there are raccoons around here; field mice; squirrels; birds galore. I did not sign up to serve as the neighborhood’s impromptu Doctor Doolittle. But it seems I may have been drafted.
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Terry Anderson bought his orchard in 1978 from Orville Trebian, who hired Anderson as a summer employee in 1971. Anderson now co-owns the Stanton-area business with his eldest daughter, Amy. — DN Photos | Stacie Smith
At left, along with fresh produce, the store at Anderson & Girls also sells baked goods like pies and fresh doughnuts and coffee. At right, Anderson & Girls Orchards also offers retail items in its store, which includes several variety of apples that are grown on approximately 150 acres just north of Stanton. — DN Photos | Stacie Smith that has been a learning curve. While apples are the main crop, Anderson said the economy has changed how they run their business. “When the economy and the whole apple economy got stinky, we added on to the store,” Anderson said. “We built the ice cream shop and started doing the petting zoo thing in 2000 and that has been really good for us.” The orchard also hosts a number of events that include school tours. The store sells pies, doughnuts, coffee, cider and
decorative items. Anderson said from Labor Day through October, the orchard is a constant stream of visitors and when they think they will take a rest, the Christmas season comes into full swing and families again line up to see live reindeer and visit with Santa Claus. Anderson said through the years, he has developed a community of friends and mentors among other apple growers and those who raise animals. More recently, he has come to know some of the orchardists around Sparta and Kent City, known as “the
Ridge.” They have started to implement growing apples in a manner that farmers in Europe use where land is more scarce and apples are grown on vine-like structures. Doing so also means there will be a need to develop the machinery to harvest the apples. It is something Anderson knows they will move toward in the future. For now, Anderson continues to think of things to add to the growing business. “There are people who hate going to work in the morning,” he said. “I look forward to it.”
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4. Store dried, mulched leaves in a dry spot so they can be used in the spring as a weed barrier for spring plantings. They will keep weeds at bay and help retain soil moisture to ensure small sprouts have the resources to grow.
It is impossible to count just how many leaves fall to the ground each year, or just how many pounds of leaves get collected curbside, but the numbers are substantial. Cleaning up leaves is considerable work, but not all of those leaves need to be carted away. In fact, there are several different uses of leaves that can be beneficial.
5. Use shredded leaves as a lawn supplement. Pass a lawn mower over leaves left on the lawn to break them down into pieces too small to rake. This will help keep the lawn healthy throughout the winter without blocking out needed sunlight.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP GIRLS GOLF CENTRAL MONTCALM FINISHES THIRD AT FREMONT: The Green Hornets took third place out of eight teams at Tuesday’s jamboree at Fremont with a score of 432. Big Rapids won the event with a score of 357. Kala Daggett led the Hornets with a score of 101, followed by Kaylee Borton (105), Anna Lake (109) and Addison McKay (117). NEXT: at Greenville Invite at 9 a.m. Friday.
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LAKEVIEW FINISHES SEVENTH AT FREMONT: The Wildcats took seventh place out of eight teams at Tuesday’s jamboree at Fremont with a score of 518. The Wildcats were paced by Jordyn Papendick who shot a 101, followed by Allie Larsen (121), Karli Commans (142) and Eamon Kosawatwanit (154). COACH’S QUOTE: “We are sticking to our team goal of constant improvement. Today was our best team score, Jordyn and Emmie had their personal best rounds.” — Brian Corwin. NEXT: at Chip Hills Invite at 10 a.m. Sept. 27. TRI COUNTY FINISHES SIXTH AT FREMONT: The Vikings took sixth place out of eight teams at Tuesday’s jamboree at Fremont with a team score of 490. The Vikings were led by Megan Owen who shot a score of 118, followed by Alissa Chavez (119), Mary Siple (121) and Maddie Fortunato (132). NEXT: at Kent City at 9 a.m. Tuesday. VOLLEYBALL FREMONT 3, CENTRAL MONTCALM 1: The Green Hornets fell to Fremont on Tuesday night in four sets, 25-27, 23-25, 31-29, 18-25. Hannah Putnam led the team with 21 kills and 10 digs. Libby Ledford added six kills and nine digs. Jessie Tanner totaled 30 assists on the night. RECORD: 11-6-3 overall, 1-2 CSAA Gold. NEXT: home against Big Rapids at 7 p.m. Tuesday. BRECKENRIDGE 3, VESTABURG 0: The Wolverines lost at home on Tuesday in straight sets, 16-25, 17-25, 11-25. Brianna Zinn led the team with 13 digs, one block and one ace. Jenna Dove held the team’s lead in kills with six. NEXT: at CC-C at 7 p.m. Tuesday. CC-C 3, ASHLEY 0: The Eagles took down conference foe Ashley in straight sets in Tuesday’s match (25-6, 25-20, 25-14). Hannah Taeter led the team with eight kills. Bailey Fitzpatrick led the team, along with Carmen Donahue, with 11 digs. Donahue totaled 11 aces to lead the team while Kolbi Humphrey added 20 assists. NEXT: at New Lothrop at 5 p.m. today.
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FOOTBALL: Lee at Belding (Homecoming); Montabella at CC-C (Homecoming); C. Montcalm at. Big Rapids; Ottawa Hills at Greenville (Teacher Appreciation Night); Ionia at Eaton Rapids; Lakeview at Hesperia; Tri County at Grant; Coleman at Vestaburg (Homecoming), 7 p.m. GIRLS GOLF: C. Montcalm at Greenville Invite, 9 a.m. BOYS SOCCER: Shepherd at Lakeview, 4:30 p.m.
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CROSS COUNTRY: Tri County, Montabella, Lakeview at Evart Invite, 10 a.m. VOLLEYBALL: Montabella at St. Louis; Greenville at Zeeland East Invite, 8 a.m.; Tri County, Lakeview at Morley Stanwood Tournament, 9 a.m. BOYS SOCCER: Tri County at Allegan, 11 a.m.
MONDAY
BOYS SOCCER: Godwin Heights at Belding; Greenville at Big Rapids, 6:45 p.m. GIRLS GOLF: C. Montcalm at Big Rapids Invite, 9 a.m.; Belding, Greenville at Candlestone, 3:30 p.m.; Ionia at Alma Invite; Tri County at Chip Hills Invite, TBA BOYS TENNIS: Greenville at Northview, 4:15 p.m.
Similar slayings draw vastly different political reaction RYAN J. FOLEY | Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa — The cases are strikingly similar: Two talented young women were stabbed to death by male strangers while doing athletic activities alone in normally safe parts of Iowa. But politicians who quickly expressed outrage about the immigrant suspect charged with killing runner Mollie Tibbetts have been silent or more restrained about the white homeless man accused in the death of a college golf star from Spain. Hours after Cristhian Bahena Rivera was arrested last month in Tibbetts’ death, President Donald Trump declared that the farmhand had killed the “beautiful” young woman because of the nation’s “disgraceful” immigration laws. The president recorded a video citing Tibbetts’ slaying in his case for building a wall on the border with Mexico and adopting other policies intended to keep immigrants from entering illegally. So far, Trump and many others who followed his lead have not weighed in on the death of Celia Barquin Arozamena, who was attacked Monday while golfing on a course near Iowa State University. The White House press office did not respond to a request for comment Wednesday on Barquin, who was the Big 12 women’s golf champion this year and a 22-year-old engineering student. Neither has Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican who tweeted that Tibbetts would be alive if immigration laws were enforced and added: “Leftists sacrificed thousands, including their own, on the altar of Political Correctness.” King represents Ames, which includes the university, and a part of western Iowa where the suspect accused in Barquin’s death lived as a teenager and young adult in small towns. Court records show that 22-year-old Collin Richards repeatedly received chances to turn his life around but instead kept committing crimes and violated probation again and again. Richards once threatened to “shoot up” a convenience store where he was caught shoplifting. He dragged his ex-girlfriend out of a home in a headlock, allegedly cutting off her airway and leaving her injured. He got high and stole a pickup truck after wrecking his own car. He burglarized a gas station to steal tobacco and beer and stole from his own grandparents’ home. He was found with an illegally long knife during a traf-
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LAKEVIEW — Getting mercied in soccer is never fun for the losing team, but for Jeff Bennett, his young Wildcats varsity team did see some victories during their 8-0 loss to Grand Rapids Covenant Christian Wednesday. Coming into the season, Bennett had a good core of upperclassmen to compete this season, however, due to several injuries, the Wildcats’ starting lineup now resembles more of a junior varsity squad, with only two subs on hand, which, against a more experienced and talented Chargers team, was a giant task to compete. “Normally, we have a year or two to develop these guys into varsity type players, but now we’re just throwing them out there and we’re expecting a lot out of them. But I realize that so we’re just focused on one or two things in a game and see if we can improve on them,” said Bennett, who, in his five seasons as head coach had only suffered one mercy game up to this point, which now his team has been mercied two games in a row. “We’ve seen improvement every week, so as long as we see that I think we can keep them motivated. We don’t want them to get depressed and down on themselves. It’s not only important to keep developing them as players, but it’s also important to keep their spirits up, especially in a game like this.” The Chargers were on the offensive throughout the game, putting pressure on Lakeview sophomore goalkeeper Taydden Taylor early and often, though he managed to keep the more dominant Chargers team off the board until 28:56 in the first half when a corner kick sailed just past the fingertips of Taylor, nestling in the corner of the net. Just over a minute later, the Chargers struck again, this time a frozen line shot from midfield and past Taylor to give Covenant Christian a 2-0 lead. The Chargers and Wildcats would go back and forth with Lakeview mostly on the defensive for much of the first half. The Chargers would score one more goal in the first half, nailing a goal with 4:50 left. Taylor would see 13 shots on goal the first half while his offense wasn’t able to produce one shot on goal. Though Covenant Christian controlled the tempo and the ball almost all of the first half, Bennett did like what he saw from his defense, especially his freshmen defensemen, Dylan Veene-
Lakeview junior Brenden Kurtze (4) and fellow freshman teammate Hunter DeHate (14) squeeze a Covenant Christian player for the ball during second half play Wednesday. Due to several injuries, Wildcats head coach Jeff Bennett has had to rely on many freshmen to fill the roster. — DN Photo | Ryan Schlehuber
Lakeview sophomore Tarik Jack carries freshman teammate Christian Kurtze off the field during an injury timeout. Kurtze is one of six freshmen on the team who have been playing major minutes at the varsity level as the Wildcats are missing at least four players owing to injury. — DN Photo | Ryan Schlehuber ma and Christian Kurtze. “They have really shown significant improvement in the last few games,” Bennett said of his freshmen. “Each game, we work on a few things and try to keep their composure, not panic when you got pressure and try to push the ball up the field and not out quite as much. We were getting a lot of offsides calls our way so we’ve kept our cool when a guy is offsides.” By the second half, however, the Wildcats were getting gassed, which Bennett knew would be a problem with only two players to sub in. The Chargers took advantage, scoring five goals and forcing a mercy game with the eighth goal with 8:57 to go in the game. “I knew Covenant Christian was going to be pretty good.
They’re a good team,” Bennett said. “You can’t feel too bad because that is a really good team. I thought we played tough the first half. But we only have two subs, and I knew by the second half we’d get worn down.” The Wildcats, 0-5 on the season, will try and earn their first win against Shepherd, which Bennett believes his team has a good shot to do so. “They’re more in our skill range so hoping to get a win there,” he said. “We just got to continue to avoid panicking and then I want them to try and turn the ball and put it up the field and also to control the ball in midfield. If we can continue to show improvement in each game, then we can build ourselves up to be competitive by the time we play districts.”
Twins sweep 3-game series from Tigers with 8-2 win AP report DETROIT — Stephen Gonsalves is getting more comfortable running in from the bullpen to start a game. The Minnesota Twins, who have been experimenting with an “opening pitcher,” then bringing in a primary pitcher after an inning or two, got excellent results in Wednesday’s 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Gabriel Moya started for the Twins, but was replaced by Gonsalves in the second inning, marking the sixth time this season they’ve used an opening pitcher. Gonsalves (1-2), who pitched
six scoreless innings of one-hit ball and struck out four, picked up his first major league win. “It was amazing,” he said. “It’s a dream come true.” In his previous outing against Kansas City on Sept. 13, Gonsalves entered as the primary pitcher in the third inning, but did not factor into the decision. Against the Tigers, he entered in the second with his team holding a 4-0 lead. “We’re doing it so much here now that you’ve learned to adjust your routine,” Gonsalves said. “The first inning is the worst, coming in from the bull-
pen and feeling it out.” The Twins, who swept the threegame series from the Tigers, made Gonsalves’ entrance easier by putting up four runs in the top of the second off Detroit pitcher Spencer Turnbull (0-1), making his first major league start. Tyler Austin and Ehire Adrianza each had RBI singles to spark the rally. “Moya did a nice job in that first because that’s critical to get off to a good start,” Twins manager Paul Molitor said. “It was nice to see Stephen finally get into a rhythm. I’m sure it felt good to come in with a lead, too.”
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Bill's Painting Remodeling Insulation, Drywall, Painting, Plaster Repair, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting Various Texture Ceilings (989) 560-0100
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VENDERS $25.00 FOR A TABLE Contact Clyde Pritchard 8933 S. Coldwater Rd. Blanchard, MI 49310
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GREENVILLE. Garage Sale. Thursday-Friday, September 20-21st, 9am-4pm. Moving must downsize. 8757 Berridge Rd. 2 miles east of Greenville.
GREENVILLE. Garage Sale. Thursday-Friday, September 20-21st, Thursday, 1pm-6pm Friday, 9am-6pm. Barley used woman clothes, fish tank, furniture, general household and kitchen items. Neighborhood Sale. 11092 S. Johnson Rd.
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GREENVILLE. Garage Sale. Thursday-Friday, September 20th-21st, 9am-6pm. NeighborF E N W I C K . G a r a g e S a l e . hood garage sale. Name brand Thursday-Friday, September clothing (Jr, woman's, and 20-21, 9am-5pm. Antiques, men's), antiques, area rugs, furprimitives, hundreds of new silk niture, bikes, project pieces, flowers, huge amount of lace dishes, game boy, toys and and trims, vintage linens, yard countless treasures. Rain or and yards of fabric, dishes, fur- shine. 10980 S. Johnson Rd. niture, Hearthstone navy blue cast iron wood stove, fishing shack, hunting blinds, chop saw, muzzleloader, etc. Too much to mention. 644 W. Jenks Rd. 4 miles south of M66-M57 inter- GREENVILLE. Garage Sale. Thursday-Friday, September section. Right half a mile. 20-21st, 9am-6pm. Garage Sale. Deer hunters camper, 4'x6' enclosed trailer, project furniture, household wood and glass GREENVILLE. Garage Sale. shelving units, new Craftsman Thursday-Friday, September leaf blower, push mower, and 20-21, 8am-5pm, September weed eater. Miscellaneous, 22, 8am-12pm. Green Timbers mannequin, all size clothes, Neighborhood Garage Sales. electric fireplace, indoor and outSatterlee Rd. Behind Walmart door rugs, old records. Cleaning or enter from Harlow Road - out storage barns. Rain or shine. west of Youngman about 1/2 Three homes having sales. mile. Look for signs on both 11491 Johnson/Snows Lake. roads. Off Baker Rd.
Garage Sales
Firewood for sale. All hardwood. 10 foot length, $100/per fullcord. 11 cord minimum. Delivery fee after first 20 miles. Call (989)235-3094 anytime.
Kenmore gas range, good condition. Nice and clean $125.00. Water softener, good condition $75.00. Call 616-712-6242. Maytag washer. Heavy Duty oversize capacity, 4 speed, 25 cycles and electric dryer, heavy duty. $250.00 for set. Whirlpool, refrigerator with ice maker, good condition. 66x29-1/2 $135.00. Call 616-712-6242 Metal frame bunk bed, sturdy, mattresses gently used, $100 obo. (616)984-6321.
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Kent County, Michigan NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND POTENTIALLY CONFIRM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL COWAN LAKE SANITARY SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Grattan, Kent County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed to make certain public improvements in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the costs of the improvements shall be specially assessed.
SHERIDAN. Garage Sale. Thursday-Saturday, September 20-22nd, 9am-6pm, 9am2pm. Garage Sale. Home decor, women's clothing, like new nursing scrubs, candle holders, votives, white hobnail and white milk glass vases/pedestal, and other vintage wedding decorations including: 19 sets of antique china used in wedding. Barnett crossbow, Ruger 270 Hawkeye Rifle/Scope. Ice fishing equipment, rifle scopes, new Brinkman smoker, commercial meat band saw, and more. 6420 Stevenson Rd. 2 miles east of M66 on Condensary. South on Stevenson 1/4 mile to sale.
Estate Sales Estate Sale. Brass knick knacks, Regular knick knacks, 2 well water pumps, one bladder, Antiques including dressers and cabinets. Old records and record players. 10750 S. Sheridan Rd. Friday, Sept. 21st -Sunday, Sept. 23rd 9am-?
ADDRESS 8323 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8319 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8305 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8303 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8301 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8265 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8225 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8217 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8209 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8201 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8193 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8237 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8297 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8273 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8257 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341
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Roofing, Shingles, Metal, Rubber, Vinyl siding, Window replacement. Seamless Gutter, with covers. Licensed and Insured. 616-754-3878
Lawn & Garden Borek Service & Yellowline Asphalt Restoration LLC is offering fall cleanup. Call (616)761-9566.
For Sale Miscellaneous For sale produce. squash, gords, pumpkins. Whole sale or small lots. You pick or we pick! 989-637-4091. 6739 Bricker Rd. Hubberston.
Home Furnishings OAK TABLE, SIX CHAIRS, HUTCH, $500, Excellent condition, table 40"x60", two leaves. Hutch 48", glass shelves, mirror, lights, serving shelves, silverware drawer, storage. Call 616292-0041.
Available September 15th. For rent, nice 3 bedroom home, large back yard, in Greenville. $1150 a month. Call 616-5203687
Greenville: 2 bedroom , 1 bath, washer and dryer, new carpet and paint. Clean and affordable. $625/month. Call for more details and to view. (616)835-3473.
For Sale/Rent Real Estate 133 S. Lincoln Stanton. 4 bedroom 1 bath. Great starter home! $67,900, Open by appointment. John G. Christensen, Advanced Real Estate Brokers Call- 989287-0900
1999 Red Chevy Blazer. $1,200. Good Condition. Call 989-5339875 4 aluminum Jeep Grand Cherokee rims with like new 265-75-15 Firestone Destination LE tires. $300. 4 aluminum directional rims fits small Ford or Jeep $110. 4 aluminum mods fit Chevy 2 wheel drive trucks and suburbans 5 bolt $110 or best offer. May take trades. 989-2916047.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Grattan has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the costs of said Public Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each Help Wanted benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP Pursuant to an earlier resolution of the Township Board, the costs is accepting applications for a part time DEPARTMENT of of the Public Improvements are to be periodically re-determined PUBLIC WORKS position. on a yearly basis in accordance with the resolution and Act 188. Applications are available
TAKE NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his/her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file his/her appearance or protest by letter, on or before the close of the hearing. TAKE NOTICE that any person objecting to the assessment roll is requested to file written objections with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing. TAKE NOTICE that an owner or any person having an interest in the real property subject to the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days after the date of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the owner or person having an interest in the real property appears and protests the special assessment at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the roll.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk for public examination or inspection. 254731
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Apply in person at 4840 N. Greenville Rd., Lakeview or email resume to jason@farmservicesinc.com.
Farm Services Inc. is currently accepting applications for a service tech. Work involves servicing center pivot irrigation systems and electrical trouble shooting. Applicants must be willing to work outdoors. CDL and welding experience a plus. Competitive wages, health insurance, simple IRA with company match, paid time off, seasonal and performance bonuses, holiday pay, company vehicle and cell phone allowance offered. Apply in person at 4840 N. Greenville Rd., Lakeview or email resume to jason@farmservicesinc.com.
Farm Services Inc. is currently accepting applications for a state licensed master or journeyman electrician. Work entails installing customer electrical services for irrigation systems, installing pump panels, VFDs, phase converters, center pivot controls, wireless controls and telemetry services. Also, servicing and trouble shooting of center pivot systems and assisting sales staff and tech staff. Competitive wage depending on experience, simple IRA with company match, health insurance, paid time off, seasonal and performance bonuses, holiday pay, company vehicle and cell phone allowance offered. Apply in person at 4840 N. Greenville Rd., Lakeview or email resume to jason@farmservicesinc.com. Plastic Processing: Extrusion and Hi-Lo experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience, health/life insurance and 401K included. 2nd shift position only. Apply in person at Alloy Exhange, Inc. 300 Rockford Park drive NE, Rockford, MI 49341.
at the Crystal Community Center or email: clerk@crystalmi.com. Submit applications by 3 pm on 10/10/18.
DRIVER NEEDED Stafford Media (publisher of The Daily News, Greenville) is seeking a full-time CDL-B driver. We are looking for a dedicated driver that is committed to excellent customer service, a team approach, and attention to detail. Our drivers work varied schedules and are not assigned to a particular shift, as we make deliveries throughout the week and weekends day and night. Candidates must also be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Stafford Media is a local, family owned business known for its quality work and above-and-beyond commitment to customer satisfaction. Resumes (with cover letter & wage expectation) can be mailed to Human Resources Manager, PO Box 340, Greenville, MI 48838; or emailed to rpate@staffordgroup.com. M/F/V/H EOE General Labor position open at Greenville Steel NO PHONE CALLS, apply within.
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Typical 40-hour week with some overtime. Competitive wages, health insurance, simple IRA with company match, paid time off, seasonal and performance bonuses and holiday pay offered.
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TAKE NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment or other matters to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
Work involves erection of agricultural irrigation systems. Applicants must be willing to work outdoors. CDL and welding experience a plus.
Bud's Auto Parts. Used cars and parts for sale. We buy junk cars. Gowen. 616-754-0111
2012 Chevy Impala, loaded,excellent condition, like new, 185,000 miles. $4900.OBO. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville, runs and drives good, 152,000 miles $850. 2007 Chrysler mini van, 180000 mils , $1200 OBO. Call (616)712-6242
PUBLIC HEARING: TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Grattan Township will hold a public hearing on September 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Township offices at 12050 Old Belding Road NE, Belding, Michigan 48809, for the purpose of reviewing and potentially confirming the special assessment roll and also hearing and considering any and all objections thereto.
Farm Services Inc. is currently accepting applications for build crew members.
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The Cowan Lake Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment District shall consist of the following described lots and parcels of land (all with lake frontage on Cowan Lake in Grattan Township), against which all or a portion of the costs of the Public Improvements shall be specially assessed: ADDRESS 9720 10 Mile Rd NE Rockford, MI 49341 9930 10 Mile Rd NE Rockford, MI 49341 8383 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8361 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8347 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8335 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8300 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8310 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8320 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8330 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8340 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8350 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8360 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8370 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8380 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8390 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 9994 10 Mile Rd NE Rockford, MI 49341 8321 Bay DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8011 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8049 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8081 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8113 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8121 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8129 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8169 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8177 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8185 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8145 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8065 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8153 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8089 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8101 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 10006 10 Mile Rd NE Rockford, MI 49341 10018 10 Mile Rd NE Rockford, MI 49341 10028 10 Mile Rd NE Rockford, MI 49341 10040 10 Mile Rd NE Rockford, MI 49341 10046 10 Mile Rd NE Rockford, MI 49341 8397 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8391 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8385 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8383 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8373 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8367 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8361 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8355 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8351 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8347 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8343 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8339 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8335 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8331 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341 8327 Cowan Lake DR NE Rockford, MI 49341
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House For Rent PARCEL NUMBER 41-12-06-201-021 41-12-06-201-022 41-12-06-201-023 41-12-06-201-024 41-12-06-201-025 41-12-06-201-029 41-12-06-201-034 41-12-06-201-035 41-12-06-201-036 41-12-06-201-037 41-12-06-201-038 41-12-06-201-039 41-12-06-201-041 41-12-06-201-042 41-12-06-201-044
NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that a special assessment roll has been prepared and presented to the Township Board for Grattan Township, Kent County, Michigan, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1954 (as amended) (“Act 188”) for the purpose of defraying the cost of the creation, construction, improvement and installation of a new public sanitary sewer system for Cowan Lake and the financing thereof (the “Public Improvements”).
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MECHANIC Republic services of Pierson is currently looking for a motivated individual for 2nd shift mechanic. MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS excellent pay and benefits, apply o n l i n e a t www.republicservices.com/careers. EOE
PRODUCTION APPRENTICES NEEDED Stafford Media (publisher of The Daily News & Carson City Gazette) will be hiring Production Apprentices over the next few weeks for 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts. The starting pay is $9.25/hour. This position handles our finished products, and you will receive on-the-job training. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. You can apply at our downtown office (109 N. Lafayette Street/Greenville) or our production building at 1005 E. Fairplains/Greenville. You can come in Monday-Thursday 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. This is a 3-step apprenticeship program, and you receive a minimal raise as you complete each step until you reach $9.55/hour. We're a family owned business that offers a great work environment and room for advancement. E.O.E. M/F/V/H Seasonal Help Wanted: General labor in bean processing facility, lift truck experience helpful. Apply in person at West Michigan Bean Company. 3700 W. Wise. Rd, Sheridan. Roofers wanted. Must have transportation and work hard at a fast pace. JAKS Roofing in Fenwick. Call 616-425-9040.
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Positive Solutions, Informed Choices is seeking an Executive Director. PSIC is a Christcentered non-profit ministry that provides practical, educational and spiritual support to women, men and children who face planned and unplanned pregnancy in Ionia County.
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Legals NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jacob L. Weber, original mortgagor(s), to Sidney State Bank, mortgagee, dated 10/19/2016, and recorded 10/26/2016 in Liber 2016R on Page 11711, in Montcalm County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of $73,252.89, including late fees, unpaid real estate taxes and insurance premiums and interest at 6.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Montcalm County at 10:00AM on 11/01/2018. Said premises are situated in Evergreen, Montcalm County, Michigan, and are described as: PP # 59-009-025-010-01 EVERGREEN TOWNSHIP, MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25; BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89°00ʼ54" WEST 1309.46 FEET ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE TO THE SOUTH 1/8 CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00°13ʼ54" EAST 236 FEET ALONG THE EAST 1/8 LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89°00ʼ56" EAST 1309.98 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00°21'36" WEST 236 FEET ALONG THE EAST SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SECTION 25, T10N, R6W. The redemption period shall be 184 days from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 17, 2018 BLANCHARD LAW Attorneys for Sidney State Bank By: Joshua A. Blanchard (P72601) Duane A. Carr (P11644) 309 S. Lafayette St., Ste 208 PO Box 938 Greenville, MI 48838 (09/20 - 10/11)
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St. Charles Borromeo School and the Flat River Community Library recognized the top readers from the library’s Summer Reading Program. The top reader from each grade, kindergarten through fifth grade, received a special award at the school board meeting on Sept. 13. Congratulations to the award winners. Pictured from left are Ruth Arlt, Avery Ostrander, Cruz Castro, Jolie Platte and Isabel Castro. — Submitted photo
Alpha Family Services to host gala Oct. 5 Submitted by Alpha Family Services GREENVILLE — Alpha Family Services of Greenville invites the public to its fundraising Masquerade Gala and Silent Auction from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5. This year’s event will be held in the Ash Building of the Montcalm County Fairgrounds just north of Greenville. It will be a fun evening with entertainment by River City Improv, dinner by the Winter Inn, live music and a silent
AREA LOCALS SEPT. 21 LAKEVIEW ONE BOOK CLOSING Kathleen Flinn, author of the 2018 One Book One County Montcalm selection “Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good,” is the featured speaker for the One Book closing event at 6 p.m. at Tamarack District Library in Lakeview. Refreshments will be provided. The event is part of the 2018 One Book One County Montcalm program, which features the selection, “Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good,” by Kathleen Flinn. One Book One County Montcalm is sponsored by Stafford Media Solutions, Montcalm Community College, the MCC Foundation and the public libraries of Montcalm County.
and live auction. There will be a selection of items to bid on for both auctions. Tickets are $30. RSVP by Sept. 24 by visisting www.alphafamilyservices.org or calling (616) 225-2265. Alpha Family Services is a faithbased pregnancy resource center dedicated to helping those in Montcalm County and the surrounding community with practical assistance and parent education. All services are free.
Visit www.montcalm.edu/one-book for more information. SEPT. 21 GREENVILLE LIFELONG LEARNERS PRESENTATION “Getting Started in Family Search” is the second of four of MCC’s Lifelong Leaners fall series. Presenter Sue Nelson will cover the basics of familysearch.org and will show participants how to sign up for a free account, enter vital statistics correctly, attach sources, search for records, merge duplicates and attach photos and memories. The presentation is from 10 a.m. to noon in room G129 in the Stanley and Blanche
GREENVILLE — Several memorials were added to the Memorial and Tributes Program at the Flat River Community Library in August. This is a great way to remember or honor the special people in our lives, and each gift is given with the thought of another in mind. We would like to personally thank our donors and recognize those they were honoring. Joy Denbrock was honored by Janet Delamater and Jan Howard with the purchase of four titles, “The Fair Chase: Epic Story of Hunting in America” by Phillip Dray, “Call of the Mild: Learning how to Hunt My Own Dinner” by Lily Raff Mccaulou, “Nymph Fishing: New Angles, Tactics, and Techniques” by George Daniel and “Fishtown: Leland, Michigan’s Historical Fishery” by Laurie Kay Sommers. Phil and Norma Bard also honored Amy Taft with the purchase of “Lost in the Library: A Story of Patience and Fortitude” by Josh Funk. Daniel Mayher Jr. was honored by Stafford Media Inc. with the purchase of two titles, “If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Red Wings” by Ken Daniels and “Waterfalls of Michigan” by Greg Kretovic. Tim Arntz honored Jackie Arntz with the purchase of “The Grave’s a Fine and Private Place” by Alan Bradley. “Epic Hikes of the World” by Lonely Planet was purchased by Paula Guernsey to honor Kendell Martin. Janet Gilman was honored by Friends of the Flat River Community Library with the purchase of two titles, “Crepe Paper Flowers” by Lia Griffith and “The Joy of Watercolor” by Emma Block. The above titles have been ordered, and should be available for viewing and check-out at the library shortly. Forms for the Memorials and Tributes Program can be found at the library or at www.flatriverlibrary.org. The memorial donations announced in the above article reflect items ordered through August. Items ordered after that will be announced in next month’s article. For more information about services, contact the library at (616) 754-6359, visit www.flatriverlibrary.org.
CLUB CALENDAR SEPT. 23 LAKEVIEW Community Euchre, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3701. The public is welcome. SHERIDAN PUBLIC BREAKFAST, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., VFW Post and Auxiliary 5065. SEPT. 24 SHERIDAN COMMUNITY EUCHRE, 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 5065. The public is welcome.
Health officials assure Orleans residents water is safe Continued from Page 1 MHDDS response section, explained the compound resiliency is due to its atomic makeup. “This carbon-fluorine bond is one of the strongest bonds, and it gives these chemicals unique characteristics,” Ferrell said. “They are very stable in the environment, and they don’t break down easily. They’re very mobile in the environment, especially in groundwater, and they bioaccumulate in biota, including humans.” Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS), which was found at 200 ppt at EightCAP’s facility, has four carbon-fluorine bonds, while other PFAS compounds, such as perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), have eight of those carbon-fluorine bonds. PFOS and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been recorded in human epidemiological and then tested in animal studies to come up with a reference dose or the acceptable level of daily ingestion for those compounds. According to Ferrell, researchers determined the reference dose for PFOS and PFOA to be 20 nanograms per kilogram per day. That reference dose is used to determine the lifetime health advisory for drinking water by assuming how much water the average person drinks and how much of the com-
pound the daily water intake can safely contain. “If you think back to your old algebra, you know or make assumptions of how much water the person is ingesting and you know what the daily intake is. You rearrange it and solve for the drinking water concentration,” Ferrell said. “That’s how they came up with the 70 ppt as the acceptable lifetime health advisory.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not currently have a lifetime health advisory for PFBS, but it does have a reference dose of 20,000 nanograms per kilogram per day — a thousand times higher than the combined reference dose for PFOA and PFOS Ferrell said PFBS’s higher reference dose, which means a lower toxicity level, may be attributed to the small chain size and low half-life (the rate at which a chemical decrease by half) of PFBS in blood. PFBS has a half-life of 28 days compared to 2.1 to 10.1 years for PFOA and 2.1 to 27 years for PFOS. “Based on this information, given the low half-life of PFBS relative to PFOS and PFOA as well as the relative toxicity as exhibited by the reference doses, the DHHS has concluded the concentration of PFBS of 200 ppt does not pose a public health risk,” Ferrell said. Although health offi-
cials said local water is most likely safe to consume, they are still looking for the source of the PFBS contamination. Aaron Assmann, an environmental quality analyst with the MDEQ, explained he uses several tools such as Environmental Mapper, which is available to the public at www. mcgi.state.mi.us/environmentalmapper, to look for potential sources of contamination. “When we get new info like this, we typically do a table-top review,” he explained. “We look at our databases. We look for industrial operations in the area. We look for possible confirmed releases whether they’re gasoline releases or other compounds we consider to be hazardous materials.” Looking for any link to a PFAS leak, Assmann said he couldn’t find one. He found underground gasoline storage tanks, including two which is registered as leaking and removed. Gasoline isn’t linked to PFAS plumes, and the confirmed release was closed in 1995. “There were a few complaints, but none of them really stood out to me,” Assmann said. “There’s not
really a solid silver bullet PFAS source I found near that site.” Assmann and Abigail Hendershott, the district supervisor for the MDEQ’s remediation and redevelopment division, admitted they’re working from Grand Rapids and don’t know Orleans Township, as well as residents, do. “If you do know of information we should know, please, let us know,” Hendershott said. Several residents mentioned nearby Pitsch Landfill, which they said has had problems in the past. According to Hendershott, active landfills are up next for PFAS testing and she added she will work with her waste management division colleagues at the MDEQ to learn more about Pitsch Landfill. In the meantime, although the PFBS contamination is believed to be safe for residents to drink, health officials recognize it may still worry residents and gave options to abate their fears. Hendershott said she personally feels comfortable installing a National Science Foundation certified three-stage carbon fil-
ter under her kitchen sink to remove any potential PFOA or PFOS contamination and are likely to remove other PFAS compounds. Bowen said if he was an Orleans Township resident, he would look into testing his water, which can cost between $250 and $500. But he acknowledged it’s an individual choice. “The million dollar question everyone wants to ask is if it’s safe,” Bowen said. “You’re going to find when you ask a health official if something is safe they get pretty squirrelly. We don’t like to say things are safe because we say it is safe and then something changes tomorrow. “I’m being told by MHHDS this chemical at this level is not a health concern,” he added. “That being said, I’ll also tell you from a health perspective, it should not be in the water, which is why we’re going to continue to investigate it.” Hendershott reassured residents the MDEQ isn’t done with Orleans Township. As the MDEQ continues to receive more information over the next year, she said they will continue to update residents.
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ear Amy: I’m a nanny, and the family I work for has a very sweet lap dog they inherited from their grandma, who recently passed away. I think that sentiment and grief is what led them to keep a dog very poorly suited for their lifestyle. They spend a lot of time out of the house and the dog has to be crated while they are gone, especially as the house is being redone and the workers aren’t careful about keeping him from going into the street. The family is very loving and treat the dog well, but a problem has arisen: He always behaves better when I’m around. He doesn’t bark, he falls asleep at my feet, and he doesn’t try to chase cars when we go on a walk. They are working to improve their relationship with the dog, but I’ve been put in an awkward place. They have started joking that I should take the dog. All of this has made me feel guilty when I leave at the end of the day! I don’t think it’s my place to tell them how to take better care of this dog. This isn’t my dog and the family is working through their difficult adjustments! How do I ease the guilt and let go? I definitely don’t want a dog. — Nanny in Need Dear Nanny: This family has acquired a new family member, and this increases your workload. You might be able to negotiate a raise based on this extra work. “Monetizing” this sweet pup will remind your employers that you are a professional caregiver. If they are on vacation, for instance, you should only agree to canine-care if they are willing to pay you a fair wage for dog sitting. Don’t let them pressure you to take the dog home with you — even for a limited time — because then, I assure you, you will end up with him. It sounds as if you have the golden touch with children and canines — and this is no surprise because caring for children and dogs requires a similar skill set: patience, gentleness, and firm and loving course corrections. Your clients are acknowledging your skill with this dog when they joke that you should take it. But you should — and you must — be as firm and clear with them as you would be if they attempted to foist a child upon you. The next time they joke or hint about this, you should say, “Well, there is no way I will take the dog, but I have gotten to know him and if you want I’d be happy to show you some of the things I’ve learned.”
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ear Amy: The question from “Inconsolable” made me see red. This woman was upset that her extra-marital affair had ended. I was worried that you would find a way to sympathize with her. I’m glad you called her out as the selfish person she is! — Relieved Dear Relieved: This was the rare question that elicited absolutely no sympathy from me.
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ear Amy: My family was invited to my cousin’s wedding. We replied back that we would all be there. My cousin sent me a message that they received our response, and that our daughter was not allowed. My wife and I are extremely upset! Our daughter is a toddler, but well-behaved. My instinct is to politely respond that we will no longer be attending the wedding. There will be several family members coming from out of town we barely see and would’ve liked the opportunity for them to see our daughter. They are certainly free to invite whomever they want to their wedding, but to me the whole point is to gather family and friends to celebrate the union of two people. What should I do? I feel like I will still be angry with him come the day of the wedding because my daughter is part of my family and should be there. — Upset Cousin Dear Upset: You don’t get to decide what the point of your cousin’s wedding is. A wedding is a sacred ceremony and — in this case — also a party for grown-ups. I infer that this wedding is being held near where you live, which would make it easier for you to secure child care, as well as welcome out-of-town family members to your home for an introduction to your toddler. If you can’t understand this and manage to rein in your anger, then yes, it sounds as if your family should stay home.
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