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Greenville players compete at all-star game, Page 4

Parked in the front of Nelson’s Speed Shop, firefighters use a turntable ladder in attempt to extinguish flames from above.

A firefighter attempts to tame a fire that spread throughout the interior of Nelson’s Speed Shop early this morning.

A portion of the exterior of Nelson’s Speed Shop collapses as a fire burns away at the building.

Not Again

Greenville’s Nelson’s Speed Shop suffers another devastating fire; 11 departments battle blaze

By Kelli Ameling

Daily News staff writer

MONTCALM TOWNSHIP — The owners of Nelson’s Speed Shop have experienced another devastating fire that destroyed their business.

At about 1:30 a.m. today, Montcalm Township Fire Department was dispatched to Nelson’s Speed Shop on M-91 in Montcalm Township for a structure fire.

“When I got here it was 40 percent involved,” said Montcalm Township Fire Department Lt. Ryan Hyde.

The fire started in the back of the business, on the west side of the building, where the warehouse is located, Hyde said.

The steel building was a challenge for firefighters to get water into the complex.

“Trying to get water on the fire was the biggest problem,” Hyde said.

No one from the business was injured. The business was insured.

Hyde said firefighters had not yet determined the cause of the fire.

The owners of Nelson’s Speed Shop were on the scene of the fire, but they declined to comment at this

Daily News/Cory Smith

Firefighters battle against a fire that consumed Nelson’s Speed Shop in Montcalm Township early this morning. The building is a complete loss.

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Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at the rear end of Nelson’s Speed Shop early this morning.

Firefighters push a utility task racing vehicle away from the burning Nelson’s Speed Shop building to prevent it from catching fire.

Greenville High School graduate a finalist at Meijer Great Choices Student Film Festival n Taylor Sirard makes top 10 for second year in a row at student film festival

By Kelli Ameling

Daily News staff writer

GREENVILLE — A recent Greenville High School graduate makes it into the top 10 at the Meijer Great Choices Student Film Festival for the second year in a row.

Taylor Sirard, 17, of Greenville, entered a 30-second film called “Diversity” to compete against others students all across the state.

“It’s about how diversity is a very

important part of how our world works,” Sirard said.

According to the contest’s website, students K-12 create a 30-second public service announcement video focusing on healthy lifestyles, building character and/or celebrating diversity.

Winners are then chosen for each category and can be named a top prize winner, who will receive a $2,000, $1,000 or $500 prize package, or named as a trophy winner.

Sirard was named as a 2012 Meijer Great Choices Film Festival Trophy Winner.

“Last year, I won third place, and this year I knew I hadn’t made the

top three at all,” she said. “I had to be realistic and understand it’s still a big accomplishment. I’m very competitive with my own accomplishments — I always want to improve.”

Through her film, Sirard wanted people to see diversity as more than just a subject of race or color.

“Without it, there wouldn’t be any competition, creativity or talents,” Sirard said. “Everyone and everything would be the same. The world would be completely bland.”

According to a letter sent to Greenville Public Schools

Taylor Sirard at a glance

Name: Taylor Sirard Age: 17 Hometown: Greenville Family: Mother, Vicki; father, Joe; stepmother, Jessica; siblings, Ashley, Alex and MacKenzie.

Taylor Favorite Sirard movie: “I couldn’t possibly decide.”

College: Sirard will begin Grand Rapids Community College in the fall.

Hobbies and interests: “Before videography, my passion is art, specifically painting. Not to say videography isn’t art.”

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Briefly From staff and wire reports

Saturday

Much of Kalamazoo River to open DETROIT — Nearly all of the Kalamazoo River is being reopened for recreational use and the cleanup of a massive oil spill nearly two years ago is in its final stages, federal, state and local officials announced Thursday.

Thirty-four miles of the river and all of Morrow Lake are reopening, Susan Hedman, a regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, told The Associated Press.

“We’re at a really good juncture here. Much of EPA’s work is complete,” said Ralph Dollhopf, coordinator of the EPA team overseeing the cleanup, after a 30-inch pipeline ruptured in July 2010, spilling 840,000 gallons of heavy crude.

A more than 2-mile stretch of the river that was closed to the public reopened earlier this year. Thursday’s announcement leaves only a quarter-mile stretch of the delta between the river and Morrow Lake still closed, and EPA officials said they expect that section to reopen in the next few weeks after some final cleanup work.

“We’ve gone about it systematically and methodically. ...

It’s been a successful cleanup and a complicated one, and we think it’s gone well,” Dollhopf said when asked to reflect on the amount of time it took to get to this point in the cleanup process.

The EPA’s efforts over the past year largely have focused on removing submerged oil from the river bottom, a process Dollhopf said was difficult since the oil is under the surface. It forced those tasked with the cleanup to develop ways to recover the oil without causing additional harm to the environment, a goal Dollhopf is proud to say was accomplished.

The next big announcement in the spill aftermath will come from another federal agency, the National Transportation Safety Board, which expects this summer to wrap up its investigation of what caused the leak.

Most regional jobless rates increase in May LANSING — The state says seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates increased in most regions of Michigan in May as seasonal workers sought jobs.

The figures released Thursday by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget show jobless rates increased in 14 of the state’s 17 major regional labor markets compared with April.

Statewide, the unadjusted jobless rate in May was 8.5 percent, up from 8.3 percent in April.

Rates ranged from a low of 5.5 percent in the Ann Arbor region to a high of 10.2 percent in the northeastern Lower Peninsula.

Statewide, job gains were reported in leisure and hospitality services; trade, transportation and utilities; and construction.

20-year deal ends ferry dispute MACKINAC ISLAND — A dispute over Mackinac Island ferry service is ending with a 20-year agreement.

Northern Ferry Co. LLC and Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry will continue to offer service to the island under a franchise agreement approved this week by the Mackinac Island City Council. The agreement ensures the ferry companies get a say in rates and schedules.

Northern Ferry owns the Star Line and Arnold Transit Co. ferries. Word that an agreement was nearly done came earlier this month.

The deal followed disagreements in recent years about ferry franchises. It avoids the prospect of state Legislation about ferry service to the island located between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas.

1,500 artists to show work at this ArtPrize

Sunday

Mary Kay Janulis — 2 p.m., North Park Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids.

Tom White plays lead guitar in his band, Elroy, during the weekly Music in the Park event Thursday night at Riverside Park in Belding.

Rod James of the band Elroy jams away on the drums during the weekly Music in the Park event Thursday night at Riverside Park in Belding.

Belding Music in the Park

Daily News/Cory Smith

Belding residents gather with friends and family during Thursday night’s Music in the Park event at Riverside Park in Belding as the band Elroy performed throughout the evening. Music in the Park started June 7 and will continue every Thursday night throughout the summer at 7 p.m. until the final performance on Aug. 23.

Fire Continued From Page 1 time. Their business has served the Greenville area for more than 40 years by selling snowmobiles, outdoor power equipment, ATVs, lawnmowers and more.

Water had to be transported to the scene from the city of Greenville by tankers from multiple fire departments.

Hyde said a majority of the tankers were pumping 1,500 gallons of water per minute through each monitor and 1,250 gallons per minute from the truck working on the back section of the building.

Officers closed M-91 at Sidney Road north of the fire scene and at Peck Road, south of the scene. M-91 reopened just before 6:30 a.m.

Hyde said the building is a complete loss, but firefighters were working hard to salvage what was left of the outside. As of 5 a.m. today, the fire was 90 percent contained.

2001 fire was arson

This is not the first devastating fire for the business and business owners.

Before the current building was constructed, a smaller Nelson’s Speed Shop building was in its place.

On Sept. 17, 2001, at about 1:40 a.m. that building was set on fire.

Richard Crew and Stewart David Barron were both indicted on one count of arson and one count of conspiracy to commit arson by a federal grand jury in Grand Rapids.

Crew was sentenced to 84 months in prison while Barron was sentenced to 63 months in prison. Each man also was ordered to pay about $4 million in restitution.

Thomas Klein, owner of Tom’s Cycle in St. Johns, received five months in federal prison, two years of supervised release and five months of home confinement for misprision (knowledge/failure to report) of a federal arson. He was ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution.

Nelson’s Speed Shop was rebuilt just shy of a year after the 2001 fire. “(Arson) is possible, but it’s still too early to tell,” Hyde said of this morning’s fire.

Firefighters make use of the turntable ladders on their firetrucks to attack a fire from above at Nelson’s Speed Shop early this morning.

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By Kathy Barks Hoffman Associated Press

LANSING — Michigan Human Services director Maura Corrigan on Thursday strongly rejected the accusation that the state has been deliberately slow in reinstating welfare benefits to thousands of recipients who were cut from the rolls but later ordered to be put back on them.

Jackie Doig, of the Saginaw-bases Center for Civil Justice, says only about 100 of the 11,000 families that lost benefits starting last October have had them restored, despite a March court order telling the state to do so. In that ruling, Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Geoffrey Neithercut found that Michigan can’t take away welfare benefits under the five-year federal limit if recipients still qualify for cash assistance under state law.

The state has appealed the March ruling but has been unable to get a stay of it, and the center filed a motion this week asking Neithercut to find the department in contempt. He set a July 16 hearing on the matter.

Corrigan told The Associated Press on Thursday that re-enrollment is not automatic. Those hoping to get their benefits back are treated as new applicants and must go for a one-day JET Program orientation on how to find jobs or gain additional training even if they’ve gone through it before. Caseworkers have to manually override the computer system that tracks welfare recipients to get benefits restored, increasing the amount of time required.

“We have taken action with regard to thousands of these cases, and that is a complicated process,” Corrigan said. “To suggest that DHS is nonchalant about this process could not be further from the truth.”

She wouldn’t say how many families have been reinstated, saying that information will be provided at the court hearing.

“There is just no excuse for how long it is taking.

These families are going without utilities, housing, they’ve had their water turned off. ... It’s a nightmare,” Doig said Thursday.

“They were promised that these cases would move quickly and they are not.

They are sitting.”

Michigan lawmakers in 2007 adopted a four-year limit that had several exceptions, then approved stricter enforcement last year.

The four-year limit doesn’t include months where someone with a disability can’t work, or where family members are caring for a disabled spouse or child and can’t hold a job outside the home, but those months count under the federal limit.

Neithercut ruled that the state can’t deny benefits to those who haven’t reached the four-year state cap.

The law also exempts from the state limit recipients 65 or older who don’t qualify for Social Security benefits or who receive very low benefits, and temporarily exempts some recipients who are domestic violence victims. The state had anticipated saving $60 million by changing its policies.

The Michigan Supreme Court decided in April against immediately taking up the state’s appeal, saying the Court of Appeals should hear the case first and should do so quickly. No opinion has yet been released.

Doig says the DHS has created a “slow, cumbersome process” for handling applications to be reinstated.

Corrigan says the department must follow federal requirements to certify the applicants are eligible or face fines.

“If we didn’t do it, then we would be audit bait for the federal government,” she said. “We are in compliance with the stipulated order.”

Responded Doig, “These cases are not being processed in a timely manner in spite of DHS promises that they would be expedited, and families are ... still not receiving assistance because of the unlawful policy.”

Police Reports

11 departments respond to fire

Hyde said the 11 departments that responded to the fire were the Greenville Department of Public Safety, Belding, Day Township, Courtland Township, Lakeview District, Maple Valley Township, Montcalm Township, Oakfield Township, Stanton Community and Sheridan Community and Spencer Township fire departments.

Also on scene was the Montcalm County Sheriff ’s Office and Advance Life Support.

According to Diana Ply, a crew member of McDonalds on M-57 in Greenville, the fast-food chain donated 25 cheeseburgers and 25 small orders of fries to the firefighters at the scene.

DHS, Center for Civil Justice differ on how fast welfare reinstated

BELDING — Police responded to 19 complaints Thursday. Incidents included: • Malicious destruction of property, 8:25 a.m., Demorest.

• Assault, 11:50 p.m., Whites Bridge.

Community fire departments.

• Hazardous materials, 2:18 p.m., Division and E. McBride, Day Township Fire Department.

• Controlled burn, 8:27 p.m., W. Station and S. Satterlee, Eureka Township Fire Department.

GREENVILLE — Police responded to 19 complaints Thursday. Incidents included: • Retail fraud, 3:34 a.m., W. Carson City.

• Driving with suspended license/warrant arrest, 5:24 a.m., Washington and Baldwin.

• Larceny, 1 p.m., W. Washington.

• Property damage accident hit and run, 2:31 p.m., Washington and Clay.

• Retail fraud, 9:30 p.m., W. Carson City.

• Structure fire, 1:37 a.m., Montcalm Township Fire Department with assists from Belding, Day Township, Greenville Department of Public Safety, Lakeview District, Maple Valley Township, Spencer Township, Courtland Township, Oakfield Township, Sheridan Community and Stanton Community fire departments.

Today

STANTON — Montcalm County sheriff’s reports were not available.

The Sept. 17, 2001, issue of The Daily News detailed the first fire that destroyed Nelson’s Speed Shop. Just more than a year later, Nelson’s reopened in a new building.

STANTON — Montcalm County Central Dispatch reported the following fire calls Thursday and today:

Thursday

• Structure fire, 1:31 a.m., S. Vining, Montcalm Township Fire Department with assists from Spencer Township and Stanton

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Finalist Continued From Page 1 Superintendent Pete Haines, audio and visual students and professors from Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University, Michigan State University, Compass College, Western Michigan University and Delta College judged the competition.

Sirard, who entered the contest during her senior year at Greenville High School, said she started making films her junior year of high school.

“Being able to convey an

idea or mood using video,” said Sirard of what she likes best about making films.

Although she has favorites and inspiration in Hollywood, the Internet gives her the most inspiration to do her films.

“With the short films I do, I am inspired most by people I find on YouTube — my biggest inspiration is Mitchell Davis,” Sirard said.

“As far as Hollywood directors, I’m a big fan of Tim Burton.” kameling@staffordmediasolutions.com (616) 548-8289

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GRAND RAPIDS — Organizers say this year’s ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids will feature entries from 1,511 artists at 162 venues.

Details about this fall’s installment of the annual art contest were revealed Thursday evening.

Participating artists hail from 56 countries and 45 states.

ArtPrize executive director Catherine Creamer says “the numbers really don’t matter” and that organizers “are excited about the quality of the work this year.”

This year’s event is scheduled for Sept. 19 to Oct. 7.

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News Editor Elisabeth Waldon SMS Board Member Linda Stafford Community Member Chuck Miel

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Snyder does right thing standing up for bridge

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t was fitting that the day before Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper were to meet in Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit on June 15 to announce a deal to build a second bridge over the Detroit River, a new economic study said the new span would increase Michigan’s gross domestic product by $2.2 billion and add more billions in construction and other jobs.

That certainly won’t be enough to end Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel “Matty” Moroun’s ongoing propaganda campaign against the bridge or put a little spine in the backs of Republican lawmakers quaking at Moroun’s threats to finance tea party-type candidates to run against them if they back the bridge.

But the study released last week will come as one more reason for Snyder to prove, by sticking by the bridge plan, that he is what he advertised himself to be — a businessman who will do what’s best for Michigan, whatever the political fallout.

On Wednesday a state House committee tried to throw more sand in the gears by approving a supplemental budget that would prohibit using any state money for the Detroit River International Crossing unless authorized by the Legislature.

The full House approved it June 14.

Grandville Republican Rep. Dave Agema, who introduced the supplemental bill, claimed his only goal was to defend the state constitution by ensuring Snyder doesn’t spend money lawmakers didn’t authorize. How good of him. The reality, of course, is that this is more Matty Moroun.

Ever since it became obvious the bridge would never get an OK by a GOP-led Legislature — back in the Gov. Jennifer Granholm days — the Canadians have been absolutely unwavering: They will pay Michigan’s $550 million share of the $2.2 billion estimated cost of the bridge and the state won’t have to spend a dime. Bridge tolls will pay for operations and upkeep.

If you have any doubts the bridge will be able to pay for itself, take it from Matty. He has spent an estimated $15 million in the past couple years to mount a series of (almost entirely false) TV ad campaigns to submarine the bridge; he is right now paying even more to have petition circulators try to get a bridge ballot issue on the November ballot.

Think about it: If Moroun really believes the bridge will cost the state millions, why does he want so badly ($15 million worth) to build one himself? It’s nonsensical.

Thankfully, Snyder won’t be swayed and the Canadians are smart enough to do the math. They know that a second international crossing will mean billions in the long run for the Canadian economy, and they’re ready to make the investment.

Traverse City Record-Eagle, June 15 Voices are reprinted from other Michigan newspapers whose views do not necessarily represent the opinions of The Daily News.

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Median not a good idea Dear Editor, n a recent Short Takes column, you asked for our thoughts on a downtown median. My thoughts are that it is a stupid idea all around.

Saying this is good news for downtown business and to encourage us to use ample parking is a joke. What parking? The reason I don’t shop downtown anymore is because it is next to impossible to find a parking spot now. The city really hurt downtown business when they took out all the extra parking spots and put in the streetscapes!

Now, streetscapes are fine for a town like Ionia which doesn’t have

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its main traffic going through town. But all of Greenville’s traffic does go through town. I will never understand Greenville’s reasoning for the streetscapes and now they complain that the businesses aren’t getting as many customers. Well, give us back the parking spaces we used to have.

I believe that putting medians in place would make it even harder for people to get around. We are frustrated enough as it is without ample parking and now it wants to give us more headaches? Give me a break!

Kathy Harger Greenville

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A look at the Greenville of 146 years ago

reenville was booming in 1866. Its population had tripled in six years and it was home to many mills, factories, stores and other businesses.

E.F. Grabill, editor of the village’s weekly newspaper, the Greenville Independent, took From the note of this Archives growth in y Sandy B September 1866 Main when he wrote, “From John Lewis Esq., who has been taking the census of this school district, we learn that the whole number of persons in the district, between the ages of five and twenty years, is 263, all but 13 of whom reside in the village proper. In 1860 our entire population was a few less than 400, and there were 22 empty dwelling houses in the village. Now after much building, there is not a sufficient number to satisfy the demand.”

Two months later Grabill published an article about Greenville, saying, “Not unfrequently has the wish been expressed by friends at a distance that an article be published in the Independent, descriptive of our village and its surroundings and pointing out its prospective future.”

Grabill was able to comply, obtaining “through the favor of a friend” an article that he noted had been prepared for another purpose.

“Greenville is a beautiful village of 1,200 inhabitants, in the township of Eureka and County of Montcalm, 22 miles from Ionia and 33 miles from Grand Rapids, and is the largest place between those points north of the Detroit & Milwaukee R.R. for 75 miles.

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Within the circuit of many miles no other locality possesses so many natural advantages favorable to the building up of a town.

It is situated on Flat River, a meandering stream that, with its tributaries above Greenville, runs through a vast area of valuable pine forest. On these streams several saw mills are running and wealthy companies are doing heavy lumber jobs — one man alone will cut and market 15,000,000 feet the coming winter. For this immense business, Greenville is the base of supplies.

Besides, the inhabitants in northern directions for fifty miles do their flouring here.

“Flat River propels, within the immediate boundaries of Greenville, the machinery of two flouring mills, two saw mills, two shingle mills, two foundries, two machine shops, two planing mills, two turning shops, one sash and blind factory, one tannery, one carding works and woolen mills.

One steam saw mill and one steam shingle mill are in operation, and other steam shingle mills are in process of construction.

“Besides its superior lumbering and manufacturing facilities, Greenville is surrounded with rich and well-watered farming lands — of oak plains cheaply cleared, easily tilled and yielding abundantly of every crop peculiar to the climate of Michigan. Here large crops of the first quality of White Winter Wheat are raised and sold at high prices to eastern millers to be ground and marketed under fancy brands.

“Greenville is a Post Centre from which radiate seven different mail routes. It has two hotels, one printing office issuing a weekly newspaper, an express office, a banking office, nine general assortment stores most of

which have heavy stocks of every thing; three groceries, one book and notion store, two drug stores, three boot and shoe stores, three tin and stove stores, one bakery and confectionery, two meat markets, two harness shops, three carriage and wagon manufactories, three blacksmith shops, one cabinet shop and furniture store, two livery stables, two cooper shops, one dealer in jewelry, clocks, etc.; one clothing store, four millinery and dressmaking establishments, two merchant tailors, and of lawyers, physicians, mechanics and laborers a goodly number — of the latter two classes the supply is not equal to the demand.

“Greenville has three tasteful and commodious churches — Methodist, Congregational and Baptist, all of which are well filled by their respective congregations.

“The inhabitants of Greenville are intelligent, industrious and enterprising, and noted for morality and temperance.

“Since its population has been 500, eighteen months have passed at one time without the sod being broken in the cemetery. Invalids who visit Greenville suffering from pulmonary or asthmatic affections, remark the peculiar atmosphere and profess to experience immediate relief.

“Greenville is on the line of the proposed extension of the Lansing & Ionia Railroad to Muskegon. The preliminary steps have already been taken to making a survey. Its rapidly increasing business demands a railroad and its enterprising citizens will push the work to an early completion.”

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What was I talking about?

’ve had to reset my bank password five times in as many months.

The other day I spent a half hour looking for my cell phone, only to discover I’d put it in the silverware drawer along with a spoon I was nesting away.

And this week Just I actually said to Thinking a co-worker,

By Julie “That’s a fresh of Stafford breath air.”

I’m not sure what my problem is, but it seems to be getting worse.

I walk out of my office muttering to myself about something on my way to accomplish an important task, only to get half way there and forget where I was headed.

More often than not, I have days where I mentally count my

food intake before going to bed, feeling pretty darn good about myself. Then I wake up at 2 a.m. remembering that trip to the Dairy Barn with coworkers or that “emergency chocolate attack” I satisfied early afternoon and forgot to calculate.

I hit a low point recently when I realized I couldn’t find my bite guard — a very expensive tiny piece of plastic I wear at night to help prevent grinding my teeth. I ranted and raved to whoever would listen that “someone” must have taken it or mistakenly thrown it away, not knowing its value — to both my mouth and wallet. The very next day, while rummaging in a bathroom drawer, I found it. Right where I’d put it in an attempt to clean up my bathroom counter for company.

So now I seem to have stooped to blame to explain it away. If I had to guess, I’d say my issues may be worsening partly because

of a nutty schedule. Perhaps it’s because I don’t exercise — which always sharpens my thinking — as much as I used to. Or maybe it’s because I don’t take a multivitamin.

There’s not a lot I can do about the schedule. And as for exercise, I’m working on that one. The multivitamin thing is a little trickier because I don’t swallow horse pills very well and they tend to upset my stomach anyway. Plus I try to get most of my nutritional needs met through food. Recently I read an article about roasting kale so that it becomes crispy like chips. And I’m trying to feed my family as much locally grown produce as I can. Fresh peas grown and sold north of town are the current favorite.

So anyway … wait, now what was I talking about? juliestafford@staffordgroup.com (616) 548-8260

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Sports

Daily News • Friday, June 22, 2012

Fast Break From staff and wire reports

Berry’s hit gives Tigers 2-1 win DETROIT — Quintin Berry slapped a base hit through the drawn-in infield, then took off for first base. He raised both hands in the air in celebration, rounded the bag and ripped off his helmet.

“I’ve never had a walk-off before,” the Detroit outfielder said. “I showed it out there, jumping around, acting crazy.

You don’t know what to do with yourself.”

Berry’s tiebreaking RBI single in the 10th inning gave the Tigers a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. It was another bright moment for the 27-year-old rookie, who is hitting .315 on the year.

Detroit also got an encouraging performance from another youngster. Jacob Turner allowed a run and four hits in five innings in his first start of the season.

“He did fine. I will say this: He’s much improved,” Detroit manager Jim Leyland said.

“There’s no question about that. He’s much improved from the last time I saw him, particularly at the big league level.”

Prince Fielder homered for the Tigers.

Ramon Santiago and Jhonny Peralta started the winning rally with one-out singles off Victor Marte (0-1), who then grazed Austin Jackson’s jersey with a pitch.

Berry followed with a grounder up the middle to end it, and the Tigers poured onto the field to mob him.

“They gave me a good shot, but it’s the best feeling you could get, being ripped up a little bit,” Berry said. “I’ll let them do it every day.”

Coach happy with Montabella baseball season

By Chip Burch

Daily News sports writer

BLANCHARD — Even though Montabella’s baseball team finished the season under .500, coach Matt Hynes was happy with the season.

The Mustangs were 11-19-1 on the season, including a 6-9-1 record in the Mid-State Activities Conference. That record was good enough to tie for third in the conference with Vestaburg.

“I’m very happy with this year,” Hynes said. “The guys worked hard.

I didn’t know what was going to happen this year because last year we graduated six starters. We had a lot of guys step up and step up pretty nicely.”

Hynes said there wasn’t a real sig-

“I’m very happy with this year. The guys worked hard. I didn’t know what was going to happen this year because we last year we graduated six starters.”

Matt Hynes Montabella coach nature win for the Mustangs this year.

“We didn’t have the big shock win, but against Lakeview we came back in the last inning down seven and tied it,” Hynes said “We didn’t win it but we came back and that was great.

Against Vestaburg we came back five runs in the last inning. Beating Coleman in Coleman was a big win.”

Hynes especially liked how his team played away from Blanchard.

“What I was mostly impressed

with was more than a few wins came on the road,” he said. “We had a few wins at home and we played better on the road this season.”

There were a few players Hynes thought stepped up big this season.

“Who stepped up the most this year was Nate Bandfield,” Hynes said. “He was a two-year starter for us. He threw 92 1/3 innings. He pitched 14 of the 16 league games this season.

“Nate Jankowsky did really good.

He did a lot of sacrificing for us. He was a really good batter.

“Drew Nemeth stepped up for us.

On the mound he lost only one time this year. He stepped up nicely to be our No. 2 pitcher.”

Hynes will have to deal with a similar problem of graduating seniors that he had last year.

“Just like last year we were very senior led and next year will be totally different,” he said. “We’ll only have two seniors next year. I do have some good JV players who will be moving up. Dan Cutler had a nice season at third base. I look for Chase Murray and Brady Burggren to step up on the mound which will help out Jankowsky and Nemeth.”

ONE MORE TIME

Wings to open at home vs. Nashville DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have been scheduled to start the upcoming season Oct. 12 at home against Nashville, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs.

The NHL announced schedules for every team on Thursday — if there’s no work stoppage. The league’s collective bargaining agreement expires Sept. 15.

Detroit will host each of the other Original Six teams, including Toronto in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1 at Michigan Stadium.

The Red Wings will also play Pittsburgh and Washington at home. They will host the Sidney Crosbyled Penguins on Nov. 19 and the Alex Ovechkin-led Capitals on Dec. 7.

The Red Wings are scheduled to wrap up the regular season on the road, ending April 13 at Colorado.

Lions add Archer to compete with Moore ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback R.J. Archer and released wide receiver Troy Burrell.

The move that creates competition for Kellen Moore was announced Thursday.

Archer was cut as a rookie free agent by the Minnesota Vikings two years ago. He plays for the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League.

The former William and Mary standout will likely get a chance to compete with Moore, an undrafted rookie from Boise State who set several college records, to be the team’s third-string quarterback behind Matthew Stafford and Shaun Hill when training camp begins next month.

Burrell is an undrafted rookie from Wayne State.

Champs!

James leads Heat to NBA title

By Brian Mahoney

AP basketball writer

Campgrounds back open after wildfire NEWBERRY — Officials say several state forest campgrounds in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that were closed during a recent wildfire are completely or partially reopened.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that most of the recreational facilities in the area of the Duck Lake Fire are back open. A lightning strike started the 33-square-mile Duck Lake wildfire last month. It destroyed 136 structures, including homes, outbuildings and campers.

No injuries were reported.

The DNR says reopened areas include the Bodi Lake state forest campground and boat launch as well as the day-use area, bridge and boat launch at the Mouth of the Two Hearted River state forest campground.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park also is open for visitors and campers.

Some areas remain closed.

Details are posted online.

cburch@staffordmediasolutions.com (616) 548-8255

Daily News/Bruce Bentley

Greenville’s Mackenzy Nichols, left, plays defense on Thursday in the 6th Annual Champions of Character All-star Basketball Classic at Cornerstone University.

Greenville grads compete in high school all-star game

By Bruce Bentley

Daily News sports editor

GRAND RAPIDS — Putting together a collection of the best area high school basketball players made everyone want to win that much more.

On Thursday, the 6th Annual Champions of Character All-star Basketball Classic took place at Mol Arena at Cornerstone University.

The two-day event featured the best current college or professional and high school players for both boys and girls.

Greenville’s Mackenzy Nichols competed in the girls game, while Torrey Davis, Chris Mickey and Austin Somerfield all competed in the boys game. All four played for the Pepsi All-stars.

The girls game was first and was won by the WBBL All-stars 75-47.

“It was fun. I haven’t played in a while, so it was fun to get out there,” Nichols said. “We didn’t practice before and just got together before the game.”

Nichols did not score and had to make an adjustment from playing zone defense all season long to man-to-man defense on Thursday.

“I played alright,” Nichols said. “All year long we played zone, so I had to play a little man and that was a change. I had fun, it was a good time.”

Nichols will study education at Ferris State University in the fall.

Trailing most of the boys game, the Pepsi All-stars (coached by Greenville’s Mark Haist) made a late second half comeback to win 90-87.

“It ended up with some basketball at the end,” Haist said. “Every kid got to play, but in the end we all want to win.”

Down 80-75, the Pepsi All-stars went on an 8-0 run to take a 83-80 lead in

Torrey Davis of Greenville goes up for a shot against Hudsonville’s BJ VanLoo on Thursday at Cornerstone University.

Greenville’s Chris Mickey grabs a rebound during the Champions of Character All-star game on Thursday.

the final minutes. They would not relinquish the lead again.

Players were diving for loose balls, blocking shots, fouling hard and playing tight defense. It was a big change from the first half for the Pepsi All-stars (trailed 51-43 at halftime).

“We figured we couldn’t lounge around on defense like we did in the first half,”

Somerfield said. “We had to start locking up on defense in the second half and it worked.”

Northview’s Darren Kapustka scored nine of his 17 points in the second half to earn team MVP honors.

He also had four rebounds and four assists.

The starting five consisted of an all O-K White lineup with Davis, Mickey and

Somerfield along with both Northview players Kapustka and Kevin Rich.

Northview handed the Yellow Jackets their lone regular season loss this past season and knocked them out of the playoffs in the first round.

“We thought is was symbolic. We’ve had such a great rivalry the past few years,” Haist said. “It’s been intense. Sometimes we don’t like them on the court, but that shows the rivalry. It’s a Champions of Character game and off the court we are friends.”

Davis scored 12 points and grabbed three rebounds. He will play in college in the fall at Lake Forest College, north of Chicago.

“It was real fun to have all of us there. It was fun seeing some of the other guys too,” Davis said. “This was a nice fun way for everyone to get together.”

Somerfield, who was on the court in the final minutes, finished with six rebounds and one point.

He will play at Grand Valley State University this year.

“It was a good game. We went down early because we couldn’t hit a shot and they were lights out,” Somerfield said. “The second half, we all willed to win and pulled it out.”

Mickey had five rebounds and two assists. He did not score, but only took one shot.

“I think it was a really good experience,” Mickey said. “I didn’t play that well, but we got the win. I had fun and that is what it’s all about.”

Kevin Badger of Godwin Heights scored a game-high 17 points and was named WBBL team MVP. “All the kids tonight had great attitudes and were very coachable,” Haist said.

“I think they knew we were here for an all-star game.” bbentley@staffordmediasolutions.com (616) 548-8290

MIAMI — Music blared and confetti fell, the only celebration LeBron James really wanted in Miami.

Not that one two summers ago, the welcoming rally where he boasted of multiple titles, perhaps without realizing how hard it would be to win just one.

He dreamed of this moment, with teammates surrounding him and the NBA championship trophy beside him.

“You know, my dream has become a reality now, and it’s the best feeling I ever had,” James said.

James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, leading the Miami Heat in a 121-106 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to win the NBA Finals in five games.

Ripped and ridiculed for the way he announced he was leaving Cleveland and taking his talents to South Beach, it’s all worth it now for James.

Best player in the game.

Best team in the league.

And now, NBA champion.

“I’m happy now that eight years later, nine years later since I’ve been drafted, that I can finally say that I’m a champion, and I did it the right way,” James said. “I didn’t shortcut anything.

You know, I put a lot of hard work and dedication in it, and hard work pays off. It’s a great moment for myself.”

And for his teammates, who watched the Dallas Mavericks celebrate on their floor last year.

James left the game along with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for good with 3:01 remaining for a round of hugs and the start for a party he’s been waiting for since arriving in the NBA out of high school as the No. 1 pick of the 2003 draft.

James hopped up and down in the final minutes, shared a long hug with opponent Kevin Durant, and then soaked in the “MVP! MVP! chants during the raucous postgame.

“I wanted to become a champion someday,” James said. “I didn’t know exactly when it would happen, but I put in a lot of hard work.”

He was a choker last year, the guy who came up small in the fourth quarter, mocked for “shrinking” in the moment while playing with what he called “hatred” in trying to prove his critics wrong.

He came to Miami seeking an easier road to the finals but found it tougher than he expected, the Heat coming up empty last year and nearly getting knocked out in the Eastern Conference finals this time

by Boston. Facing elimination there, James poured in 45 points on the road to force a Game 7 and the Heat won it at home.

Bosh and Wade, the other members of the Big Three who sat alongside James as he promised titles at his Miami welcoming party, both had strong games.

Bosh, who wept as the Heat left their own court after losing Game 6 last year, finished with 24 points and Wade scored 20.

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CARDIO FIT exercise machine, works full body. Like new. $75. 616-205-6273

UMBRELLA 10’ free standing. Used twice. $175. 616-205-6273

KODAK EZ-SHARE G600 Printer/Dock.

Brand New. $50 616-205-6273

CEDAR SPRINGS Area Garage Sale June 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th from 9am-6pm. Hunting blinds, tree-stands, lawn sweep, duck and geese decoys, helmets, shoulder pads, kids wagons, kids toys, craft items, ice fishing gear, fishing poles and tackle, Mary Kay items, propane heater, backpack supplies, trolling motor, snowplow, soloms. 12678 MCCLAIN NE, west of Lincoln Lake on MCCLAIN, 2nd driveway on the south.

GARAGE SALE benefit for food pantry, June 21st, 22nd & 23rd 8am-5pm New & Used 10605 WEST Colby Road, Gowen (Between M-91 & Johnson Road)

GARAGE SALE OVER? We will take your unsold Furniture, Appliances and Household items in good condition and working order.

You get a tax deduction!

Deliver to us or call to arrange a pick-up.

Habitat for Humanity of Montcalm County ReStore 124 W. Grove St. Greenville 616-754-5014 Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Closed: Sunday and Monday GOWEN GARAGE sale Saturday June 23rd only. From 9am-2pm. Stampin' UP! items, paper, card and scrapbook supplies, jewelry making items, kids snowmobile, 125 gallon aquarium, kids clothing size newborn to 18, unopened size-1 diaper packs, women's clothing, maternity clothes, household items, curtains, toys and much more! 3668 S. Johnson Rd.

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GARAGE SALES GREENVILLE - “All the kids left; the dog died; we moved.”Sale - Thursday June 21, 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday 6/22 from 10am-4pm and Saturday 6/23, 8am-12pm. Dog crates/items, dorm & XL twin bedding/items, Pottery Barn, rugs, antique child desk, steamer trunk, table, chairs, seasonal decor, turntable, LPs, electronics, sporting goods, women’s and misses XS-2X, men’s XS-XL clothing and accessories, costumes and more! Postponed during rainy periods, 1621 CLARK COURT, in Baldwin Woods subdivision, up the hill from the west end of Baldwin Lake; or 57 to Satterlee to Grosvenor, look for signs.

GREENVILLE GARAGE Sale - June 21st, 22nd and 23rd from 9am-6pm. Home Interiors, coolers, camper and Blazer. Too much to mention, must see!! 721 E. PEARL STREET, Greenville.

GREENVILLE GARAGE Sale, June 22 and 23, 8am to 6 pm. Cleaning out 20 years of accumulation. Lamps, glass wares, stained glass equipment and glass pieces, Wendy’s 1986 Furskins collectibles, cameras, books, movies, sewing patterns, pet supplies, antique scale, life jackets and lots more treasures. 1436 Vining Rd., M-91 north to Turk Lake to Colby, east to Vining, north to sale.

GREENVILLE MOVING Sale Everything Must Go! June 21-23, Thursday-Saturday, 9am-3pm. Twin bed, dresser, toddler, bed, couch, loveseat, Pac-N-Play, carseat, weight bench, baker’s rack, many household items, kids’ toys, Christmas tree, snowboard, grill, push lawnmower and many other items. 911 E. Evergreen Take M-91 to Fairplains east to Crescent south to E. Evergreen St. east.

GREENVILLE MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale - June 21-23, 8am-5pm. Clothing baby girls 0-6 months, girls 7-8, boys 5-8, mens and womens. Household items, ladies bike, avon stines, puzzles, mens items, tools, sump pumps, air compressor, littles pet shop toys, Cars the movie toys. 10996 WISE ROAD.

GARAGE SALES GREENVILLE: RUMMAGE sale. C.I.A. Youth Ministry Fund Raiser. June 21-23, Thursday-Friday 8-4, Saturday 8-12.

Clothing, household items, toys and more!

200 East State St. at VFW Post. Proceeds support summer mission trip.

NORTH OF TURK Lake Garage Sale June 21, 22, 23 from 9am-6pm. Mens and womens items, VHS and DVD movies, trailer hitch parts, old two-wheel trailer, tools, misc. hardware, contractors wheel barrow and ATV accessories. One mile west of M-91, 9689 W. DICKERSON LAKE ROAD. SHERIDAN FOURTH ANNUAL CROOKED LAKE garage sales. June 21, 22 and 23rd, 9AM-?. Something for everyone. 3 1/2 miles east of M-66 on Holland Lake Road.

SHERIDAN GARAGE Sale - June 21 & 22 from 8am-5pm. Snow mobile, ladder rack, tv, chairs, file cabinets, clothing and lots and lots more. 4058 CONDENSARY ROAD, follow signs.

SHERIDAN GARAGE Sale, Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. 12’ Meyers boat and small generator, lots of miscellaneous men and women items. No children items. 104 Bliss Ct. Pearl Lake Dr., off County Farm Rd., just before V.F.W. STANTON GARAGE Sale - June 21, 22 and 23 from 8am-4pm. Tables, benches, dry sink, primitive, books, linens, purses, mens intrest and lots more! This sale is too good to miss!!! Located at Derby Lake, 281 SPRING GROVE RD., Stanton (first drive past boat landing, follow signs).

STANTON GARAGE Sale, June 21, 22 & 23, 8am-? Power lift chair for a TALL person, nice girl’s clothes-sizes 8-12, boy’s clothes-sizes 4T and up, adult clothing and a lot of miscellaneous items. 2603 W. Cannonsville Rd., go north on Musson to sale.

GREENVILLE MULTIFAMILY Garage Sale, June 21, 22, 23, Thursday-Saturday, 9am-3pm. Futon bed, table saw, treadmill, lawn mower, name brand clothes for all ages. Toys and more. 522 W. Cass St.

STANTON GARAGE Sale, Thursday and Friday, 8am-4pm and Saturday, 8am-1pm. Two-man portable shanty, tree stands/Summit (Viper Gorilla), camping and archery gear, McKenzie deer targets, hard bow cases, wire welder, Christmas decor, camo clothes (L & XL) , household items, fencing, weights and weight bench, interior doors, Panasonic portable phone system.

3250 W. Kendaville, 1 mile north of Entrican to Kendaville, first house.

GREENVILLE: GARAGE/YARD Sale June 21-June 23. 9am-4pm Couches, oak table, china cabinet, chairs, household items, clothes, and miscellaneous 1102 West Orange St.

STANTON GREAT BIG Fireman Military Surplus Sale Plus Lots More. One Day Only, Saturday, June 23, 7am-7pm. Inside Stanton Leppinks Greenhouse. No checks, No Early Sales.

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HouseHold Goods queen pillowtop MATTRESS SET Brand New 20inch thick, 10 year warranty. $248/set.

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Home FurnisHinGs queen cedar bed with SERTA mattress set. $125.

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Hammond Wholesale 320 W. Main, Carson City 989-584-1600 Sealy mattreSS Sale Full - King - Queen sizes Mattress, Box Spring and Frame $95

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Hammond Wholesale 320 W. Main, Carson City 989-584-1600 Solid oak bunkbed-Very Sturdy, used but clean! $89 - complete

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Stanton/dickerSon lake -(1) 2bed/1bath with attached garage, $550/mo. and (1) 2 bed/1 bath with full basement and attached garage for $650/mo. 989-560-7997 three bedroom, 1 bath house, big fenced in yard, garage, private country home, located 1 mile from Derby and Nevins Lake. $700 plus utilities, $500 deposit. References required, pets allowed.

616-835-3159.

ApArtment For rent 1 bedroom, Greenville. Small lower apartment. $495/mo. plus deposit. Utilities included. No pets. 616-696-4518 2 bedroomS Greenville, large lower.

Coin op laundry, extra storage. $595 per month plus deposit, includes heat, water and trash. No pets. 616-696-4518 amato rentalS- 1-6, bedroom apartmentS. One month’s rent - paid by month. Appliances furnished. No pets.

Call for more information, 616-433-7047 or 616-894-1551. apt. for RENT, GREENVILLE: large 2 beds, 1st floor apt wheel chair accessible, 1 1/2 bath, large garage, laundry area. Clean, remodeled, water/trash included. Quiet complex, 821 Clay St. $560 month. $500 Dep./Ref/NO CREDIT CHECK. Heethuis Holdings.LLC (616-443-8204 Brian)

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in town Greenville: 3 bedrooms, 1 with Murphy Bed, 1 with walk-in closet, 1 bath with ceramic tile flooring. Formal dining room with built in cabinet. Kitchen with eating area and lots of cabinets. Main floor laundry room with sink and shower.

Large living room with picture window.

Sun room with three walls of windows and ceramic tile flooring. Partial basement. 1 stall unattached garage with opener. Shed with deck overlooking back yard. Front covered porch. Paved driveway. New high efficiency furnace. New energy efficient windows. Walking distance top town, park, and Meijers Trail, Asking $89,900.

Call 616-255-4641

recreAtionAl property cottaGeS for rent, two-bedroom cabins on big lake in Sears, MI. Rowboat, basketball-court, firepit, swimming. Openings June September. $275/week.

231-734-3596.

Automobiles 2003 ford Explorer, 4x4.

Loaded-192,000 miles. $3300. 94 Dodge Dakota truck, V6. $1400. 1998 Olds 88 V6, 176,000 miles. $800. 1998 Ford Windstar. $1600. 616-712-6242

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beldinG - 1 bedroom apartment, utilities included. Starting at $120 per week, plus deposit. Call 616-754-8118.

2-piece appliance SET Matching Refrigerator & Stove (white) Good condition.

1 year warranty, Reconditioned! $199/set

beldinG: 3 bedroom, $570 per month plus utilities. Call 616-754-1185

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cottaGe downtown Lakeview, MI, cozy, quiet, deeded lakefront, spacious 1 bedroom, A/C, cat only. $425 per month plus deposit. 989-352-7626

Greenville Ace Hardware 616-754-8990 or 616-754-6919

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edGewater, maplewood Square, & meadow ridGe apartmentS the newest, best maintained, and highly rated apartments in Greenville.

Ask to read our customer survey! friendly, full time staff, - 1 - 3 bedroom units, - some with FREE HEAT, ~ some pet friendly, - some with washer/ dryer included, - some with attached garages, - ALL at a great value and convenient west side location. call 616-754-6130 or visit www.hathawayproperties.com Greenville one bedroom with new carpet, freshly painted. Includes range, refrigerator, window air conditioner, heat, cable and internet, washer and dryer hookup. $550/mo., no pets and no smoking.

616-754-0366.

Greenville: modern 2 bedroom duplex in the Cedar Crest area. Appliances furnished. One year lease. References required. No pets. Call 616-894-0712 lakeview, 2brm, $110.00 per week, Appliances furnished. Water & Trash included, Clean. No pets. 989.506.3618 one bedroom UPSTAIRSAPARTMENT. Excellent location in downtown Sheridan.

Near schools, MCC, and hospital. $525 pays the rent. Utilities Included. Apartment has drywall throughout, newer refrigerator, stove and hardwood floors. This is a must see to appreciate the price. Excellent condition. Call 616-902-3734 day or night.

for rent: 3 bedroom, 1 and 1 half bath, bi-level home in Greenville. All appliances included plus central air and utility storage shed. Located in quiet area, close to town, nice place for children. $750/month + $750 security deposit due at signing, minimum 1 year lease, no pets. Call 616-446-4832 or 616-446-5909 to inquire.

Greenville are 2 bedroom house on Sidney Rd. with stove, refrigerator and air. $725 per month plus deposit. No pets Call 616-754-4080 Greenville: 304 w. high St. 3BD 2BTH $900/MO Beautiful Home 115 n.franklin 3BD 2BTH $750/MO Very Spacious For more info or to set up a viewing, contact appleland rentals mon - fri 9 - 3 616-754-3030 not lookinG to buy yet, unSure of the area, newcomerS to the area? Large charming country home completely remodeled, north of Greenville on one acre. No smoking or pets. Now taking applications 541-571-7070. $900 per month. $900 deposit, first month’s rent plus $300 cleaning deposit.

Sheridan 1 bedroom apartment includes all utilities and appliances include wahser/dryer. No smoking. No pets. $475 per month. 989-291-3434

room For rent Greenville: houSe to share. AVAILABLE 3 blocks from Lafayette. Single person. Washer/dryer furnished. Clean and remodeled. Storage area. $115/week includes utilites.

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mobile Home rentAl lakeview 2 bedroom, 1 bath with pole barn. Appliances and trash pick up included, $550 per month, $550 deposit. No dogs, no smoking. Call 989-365-3865 lakeview: 91 70th Ave. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. $500 per month, plus $500 security.

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION CITY OF BELDING, IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN Amendments to the City of Belding Zoning Ordinance Pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, the City Council of the City of Belding, Ionia County, Michigan adopted an amendment to the City of Belding Zoning Ordinance on June 19, 2012, as summarized below: Section 16.3, H, 4 of the City of Belding Zoning Ordinance is deleted in its entirety amended to read in its entirety as follows: Section 16.3 Signs H. Units of Measurement 4. For buildings with multiple tenants, the sign areas for wall signs and projecting signs shall be determined by taking the occupant frontage applicable to each tenant and computing sign requirements for that portion of the structure. When computing wall area, the entire vertical plane of the wall shall be counted, including windows, doors and other fenestration.

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leGAls FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Alan Hammock, A Married Man and Jamie Hammock, His Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Birmingham Bancorp Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 12, 2009, and recorded on June 25, 2009, in Liber 1447, Page 0451, Montcalm County Records, said mortgage was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 11, 2011 and recorded October 24, 2011 in Liber 1523, Page 473, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Twenty-Six and 21/100 ($142,026.21) including interest at the rate of 5.00000% 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 venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Montcalm County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 10:00 AM on July 12, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Village of Lakeview, Montcalm County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northeasterly 142.6 feet of Lot 1 and the Northeasterly 142.0 feet of the Northwesterly 12 feet of Lot 2, all in Block 40, French`s third addition to the Village of Lakeview, Montcalm County, Michigan Commonly known as: 904 S. LINCOLN AVE If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes.

If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year.

Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) 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. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights.

Dated: June 8, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 12MI01566-1 (06-08)(06-29)

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SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRIAN D. KING and SHERRY K. KING, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 11, 2007, and recorded on October 2, 2007, in Liber 1380, on Page 54, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as assigned, Montcalm County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($106,977.97), including interest at 4.250% 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 venue, at the East door of the Judicial Complex in Stanton, Michigan at 10:00 AM o'clock, on July 12, 2012 Said premises are located in Montcalm County, Michigan and are described as: LOTS 90, 91, AND 92 OF COFFREN AVENUE SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GREENVILLE, MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 6, MONTCALM COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under 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.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 USB.002694 (06-08)(06-29) STATE OF MICHIGAN 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCULTFAMILY DIVISION MONTCALM COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 2011-0493NA PETITION NO. TO ERIC HOPKINS IN THE MATTER OF: CLAYTON WILLIAM RALPH AND EMMA KAY HOPKINS-WEBSTER A hearing regarding Court jurisdiction, removal of children, and terminating parental rights will be conducted by the court on July 23, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in Montcalm County Probate/Juvenile Courtroom, Court Complex, 625 N. State St., Stanton, MI 48888 before Judge Charles W. Simon III. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Eric Hopkins personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above.

This hearing may result in the termination of your parental rights.

6/22 IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCHCASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH ISINCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING.OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBTAND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jean Marvin an Michael Marvin, wife and husband by Judy Perkins, Attorney-in-Fact, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 12, 2008 and recorded May 22, 2008 in Liber 1407, Page 68, Montcalm County Records, Michigan.

Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Nineteen and 61/100 Dollars ($67,019.61) including interest at 6.5% 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 east door of the Judicial Complex in Stanton in Montcalm County, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on 07/12/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Douglass, Montcalm County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 149. Lake Stanton Subdivision Number 1, Town 11 North, Range 7 West, Douglass Township, Montcalm County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months 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. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the

2011 CCR REPORT FOR VILLAGE OF SHERIDAN WATER SYSTEM

Section 16.3, J, 7, Table 16.4-1 of the City of Belding Zoning Ordinance is amended as follows:

WILL BE SENT VIA MAIL TO THE VILLAGE OF SHERIDAN RESIDENTS ON JUNE 29, 2012

The number, area, location and height requirements for a pole sign in the B-1 District as listed on Table 16.4-1 are deleted in their entirety and replaced in their entirety with the following:

THIS REPORT HAS BEEN POSTED AT:

“Not permitted”

Sheridan Park Apts., Mid-Michigan District Health Dept., Stanton MI Pearl Lake Apts., Sheridan Post Office, Wrights Plastic Products, Sheridan Community Hospital, Sheridan Village Market, Sheridan Elementary School

The area requirements for wall signs in the B-2 District as listed on Table 16.4-1 are deleted in their entirety and replaced in their entirety with the following:

ADDITIONAL COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT: Sheridan Village Office 115 E. Evergreen St. Sheridan, MI 48884

“20% of area of the wall to which the sign is attached; 125 sq. ft. max.”

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

The area requirements for a pole sign in the B-2 District as listed on Table 16.4-1 are deleted in their entirety and replaced in their entirety with the following:

The area requirements for a ground sign in the B-2 District as listed on Table 16.4-1 are deleted in their entirety and replaced in their entirety with the following: “50 sq. ft. max.”

Arrangements to inspect the amendment or the full text of the Zoning Ordinance as amended may be made by contacting the City Clerk at 120 S. Pleasant Street, Belding, MI 48809, or by telephone at (616) 794-4800 during normal business hours.

This amendment shall take effect 7 days after publication. ss/ Kareen Thomas City Clerk City of Belding

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 27, 2012 at 6:30 P.M. at Edmore, Michigan, the Board of Education of Montabella Community Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2012-2013 budget.

The Board may not adopt its proposed 2012-2013 budget until after a public hearing.

A copy of the proposed 2012-2013 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 302 W. Main St., Edmore, Michigan.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to suppor the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.

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If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, 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 damage to the property during the redemption period.

If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights.

Dated: June 8, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 682.1982

(06-08)(06-29)

SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JENNY A. COULSON, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 16, 2009, and recorded on January 23, 2009, in Liber 1429, on Page 539, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Montcalm County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($89,352.23), including interest at 5.500% 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 venue, at the East door of the Judicial Complex in Stanton, Michigan at 10:00 AM o'clock, on July 5, 2012 Said premises are located in Montcalm County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 12 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, REYNOLDS TOWNSHIP, MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST 669.10 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION: THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 465.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST 333.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 465.01 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 330 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST 334.55 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under 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.

FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.004692 (06-01)(06-22) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on November 5, 2004, by Rebecca L. Bristol, a single woman, as Mortgagor, given by her to CNFC Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation, recorded on November 19, 2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Montcalm County, Michigan, in Liber 1212, Page 479, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 301 North State Street, Alma Michigan 48801, on April 4, 2012, recorded on April 5, 2012, in Liber 1539, Page 0581, Montcalm County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Fifty Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 36/100 Dollars ($50,150.36); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, at the east door of the Judicial Complex in Stanton, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Montcalm County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MONTCALM, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Lots 12 and 13 in Arnold’s Park View and Roadside Lots, part of Government Lot 3, in Section 4, Township 10 North, Range 8 West, excepting conveyances and encumbrances of record. Commonly known as 9067 Spencer Road, Greenville, Michigan 48838 Property Parcel No. 59-014-200-012-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale.

Dated: May 29, 2012

MONTABELLA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2012-2013 BUDGET

“2 sq. ft. per lineal foot of frontage; 100 sq. ft. max.”

sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

Emily Longnecker, Secretary

FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Alma, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (06-01)(06-22)

school reunions June 24 Sheridan High School reunion Former Sheridan High School students and alumni are invited to the Sheridan Reunion 2012 at 1 p.m. June 24 at the Sheridan Community Center. Participants can share memories and fellowship with many old friends. Call Mary Ellen Walter, secretary, at (989) 261-4333 for more information.

JUly 28 Stanton Allschool reunion The Stanton Rural Agricultural School all-school reunion for the years 1930-1962 will be at noon July 28 at Trinity Church, 415 N. Mill St., Stanton. Call (989) 831-5370 for more information.

Aug. 11 Stanton CMHS Class of 1982 The Central Montcalm High School Class of 1982 is having its 30th class reunion. Also invited are the Classes of 1980-1984.

The event is Aug. 11 at Clifford Lake Inn with appetizers and cash bar at 7 p.m. and pizza bar at 9 p.m. Cost is $25 per person if received by May 31, $30 per person if received by June 30, and $35 per person thereafter. Send money to Tami Emmons-Drake, 4205 S. Derby Road, Sidney, MI 48885. For more information visit Facebook – CMHS 30 Year Reunion: Classes 1980-1984 Invited or contact Chrissy Parks (Chris Morris) at cmorris@ cmpdist.com or (517) 9743839.

Aug. 18 Greenville GHS Class of 1972 The Greenville High School Class of 1972 reunion will be at 5 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Turk Lake Bar Banquet Room. Call Jan SurdamRoy at (989) 291-5085 or email janr@montcalm.edu for more information.

Danish Festival Briefs Greenville Grand Dansk Parade applications The 48th annual Danish Festival is taking applications for the Grand Dansk Parade scheduled for 11 a.m. Aug. 18. Applications can be obtained and downloaded from the website danishfestival.org or visit the office on the second floor of Huntington Bank during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. All Danish Festival forms are located in the lobby on the second floor. Call the office at (616) 754-6369 for more information.

The 48th Danish Festival will be Aug. 16-19 with the theme “The Snow Queen.”

Greenville Danish Festival Road Run The Danish Festival Road Run will start at 8 a.m. Aug. 18. Applications can be obtained by visiting our website at www. danishfestival.org and click on the “forms” tab to download or print. Applications are also available on the second floor lobby of Huntington Bank in downtown Greenville. Events for that day include 4-mile run, 2-mile fitness walk and the Junior Kids Race.

Greenville Danish Festival vendors The Women’s Action Network is seeking vendors for the 2012 Danish Festival. Booth space is located at Veterans Park in Greenville and rents for $125 before July 1. A $25 late fee will be added after that date. Each space is approximately 20x20 feet in size. Call Jennifer Iteen for more information at (616) 8356937.

Greenville Nonprofit booths at Danish Festival Nonprofits looking to promote their organization are informed that the Women’s Action Network is seeking nonprofit vendors for the 2012 Danish Festival. Booth space is located at Veterans Park in Greenville and rents for $75.

Each space is approximately 10x20 feet in size. Call Jennifer Iteen for more information at (616) 835-6937.

Greenville Danish Festival arts and crafts Arts and Crafts applications are being accepted for the Danish Festival Arts and Crafts show Aug. 17 and 18. All types of unique arts and crafts are being sought for this year’s show. Applications for the new Danish Boutique area of the show also are available.

Information is available at www. danishfestival.org or by calling the Danish Festival office at (616) 754-6369.

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ear Amy: My friend asked me to baby-sit for her 6-year-old. She is married and pregnant with her second child. She and her husband provided their phone numbers to me before they went to work — I had never sat for them before.

They have a little pool, so I was laying out in my bikini watching the boy play and her husband showed up and started talking to me. I felt like he was criticizing his wife, my friend. I became uncomfortable when he started talking about the “seven-year itch.” He said that’s when men want to cheat.

I put on my shorts and shirt. I have never been put in a situation like this. I have a boyfriend and I love him very much.

When her husband went back to work, he sent me a text not to tell his wife what he had said and ended it with, “By the way — nice bathing suit.”

I didn’t respond and then he texted me “Sorry.” I still didn’t reply back.

When my friend got home from work I wanted to tell her, but she is pregnant and I didn’t know how she would react. I left my phone at their house and when I got it back I realized those messages were gone! He had erased them!

They want me to baby-sit again, but I don’t want to.

Everyone is telling me not to tell her, but I really think I should. I would want to know if my husband behaved like this. — Upset Dear Upset: You must ask yourself what purpose would be served by you informing (or reminding) your friend that her husband is a jerk.

So far, that’s his biggest crime — and he copped to it when he apologized and then erased his texts.

Regardless of what you tell your friend, there is no question that you should confront him to say, “I didn’t appreciate the comments you made to me the other day. Completely inappropriate. Do not go there again.”

If you confronted him, it would help you manage some of your own discomfort.

If you are too uncomfortable (or simply don’t want) to baby-sit, then you will have to say so.

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 Friday, June 22, 2012: This year good will seems to surround you. You also maintain a very positive attitude and gain socially and financially. A few surprises keep your days lively. Your instincts guide you well, so trust your gut when you have questions. LEO knows how to have fun.

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) **** Your playfulness is noted. Others might not be in the same mood and therefore don’t respond as you might like. The good news is that they will come around in time. Your instincts are right on with a child or loved one. Could this person’s thinking be distorted? Tonight: Add more fun and mirth.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) *** You might want to stay close to home, but a friend or meeting lures you to a different place. Your strong yet gentle manner draws someone in closer. Do you really know what you want from this person? Think and determine that. Tonight: Close to home.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) **** You are a great communicator, and once more you get to express that quality to your immediate circle. You add clarity while others add confusion. Take the lead, because you have the strongest vision and the greatest field of possibilities. Tonight: All smiles. It is Friday night.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) *** Your possessive side emerges in a conversation where you think you know more — and you actually might. Play it cool, and do not reveal your true connection to a person involved here.

Others will see it soon enough. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ***** You are ready for whatever life tosses your way. You’ll have a wonderful conversation with someone who is pivotal in your life. You also will see a positive outcome from a meeting. Make plans with a favorite person later today. Tonight: Ask, and you shall receive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) *** Others seem to have a sense about whatever you are choosing not to reveal. Perhaps your look is like “I can’t tell, but I want to!” Stay mum. It will be worth it in the long run. Even a boss or other type of authority figure tries to coax you to open up. Tonight: Vanish.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ***** Meetings might be many, but they bring strong results. Your mind could be on a dear friend or someone at a distance. Make sure you have plans soon to get together with this person.

Clear out as much as you can. Tonight: Think “weekend.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) **** Clearly the spotlight is on you. How you handle the situation could be up for scrutiny. Just do what you would normally do, and don’t worry about others’ judgments. Listen to a dear friend or associate. Tonight: A late dinner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ***** Keep reaching out for more information and other people. You might have difficulty deciding what is doable, but you will figure it out. Getting feedback might be the most effective way to proceed. Tonight: Let your imagination choose.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) **** Someone close to you has a way of absorbing the limelight no matter what you do. Continue as you have been; you cannot stop this trend. This person also has a lot to offer, so consider becoming a team player. What is stopping you? Tonight: Opt for a one-on-one conversation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) **** With as many suggestions as are heading your way, you could be overwhelmed by what is happening. On the same hand, realize that you cannot deny building popularity. You see suddenly how many invitations you have. Now what? Tonight: So much to sort through: who, where and when?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) *** Your even pace allows you to absorb much more of what is going on. You could be taken aback by the generosity of a loved one or roommate. Be willing to work with this person. Share an idea without fear of being judged. Tonight: Do not push.

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@2012 King Features Syndicate Inc.

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ear Amy: I have been married to a fabulous man for more than 15 years. I love him with all my heart, but there is something that has been bothering me and I would love your take on it.

He is a perfectionist. That is fine — but what I find troublesome is when he needs to “perfect” something I have done.

He feels the need to rearrange the wood when I make a fire, change the load of clothes when I am going to do the wash, etc. We went on vacation and rented bikes. When I would park mine, he would move it to a different, “better” spot.

While these things may seem quite trivial, he has done this throughout our marriage. It is bothering me more and more.

Aren’t I “perfect” enough? Am I making too much of this? — I’m Perfectly Fine Dear Fine: You should consider that your husband has a degree of anxiety that is heightened when he sees things that he thinks are out of whack.

It is not you he is correcting — it is the world.

Understanding this about him should help you to negotiate this issue.

Can he understand how his world-correcting comes off when it is pointed in your direction? Realistically, can he manage to let some things lie?

And can you grasp how crazy it makes him to see that piece of wood not quite lined up alongside the others? Can you see how moving it just a smidge will make the universe right?

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ear Amy: “Paralyzed” said her 21-year-old daughter insisted on having her boyfriend sleep over because Paralyzed also had a boyfriend sleeping over.

This mother is setting a bad example for both her 21- and 13-year-old children by having her boyfriend sleep over. I feel you missed the point on this one. — Connie Dear Connie: I agree that I should have been more explicit about this choice. Thank you.

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June 24 Oakfield Township Museum open The Oakfield Pioneer Heritage Museum will be open from 2 to 4 p.m.

Located on Podunk Road south of M-57, the museum is located in the original meeting hall of the Ancient Order of Gleaners. History of the Gleaners is displayed in the museum. Other history of Oakfield Township is displayed, as well as genealogical archives which are available for research during open house days or by appointment. The museum is a good family activity and is open second and fourth Sundays June through September. Call (616) 874-6271 or click the “Heritage Society” link at oakfieldtwp.org for more information.

June 24 Carson City Texas hold ‘em American Legion Post 380 will host a big stack Texas hold ’em tournament from 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. at 121 N. Mercantile St. The tournament will benefit Knights of Columbus 2198. A $40 buy-in will get $20,000 worth of chips, blinds start at 100-100 (13 blind levels). No re-buy or add-ons allowed. There will be a 65 percent payout of tournament fee and payout will include three places. Cash game will start at 3:30 p.m. with the tournament starting at 5 p.m. Contact Bob Fahey (989) 981-6502, or (517) 526-1025.

June 24 Edmore Music by the Pond “Strictly Country” will perform country music at 6:30 p.m. at the gazebo next to the Curtis Pond on Sheldon Street in Edmore. The band includes Les and Darlene Jenkins, Jerry Bissell, John Capen, Pat Kane and Joe Konkoly. The concert is part of the Music by the Pond 2012 summer music series. People should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. In case of rain the concert will be moved inside the Curtis Building.

June 25 Crystal ‘Animal Dads’ “Animal Dads” by Sneed B. Collard III and Steve Jenkins is the book that will be read at the “Play, Learn and Read” parent-child

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learning group at 6 p.m. at Crystal Lake Community Church. The group is for children from birth to 5 years old. All are welcome.

June 26-Aug. 14 Belding Dog class Belding Community Education presents PAWS-ability Companion Dog Training from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Woodview Elementary Building. Call Tami at (616) 794-4646 or Ann at (616) 794-3085 to register or for more information.

June 27 Lakeview music in the park Jazz Is Restless will perform 1920s jazz and blues music at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Park on the shores of Tamarack Lake in downtown Lakeview as part of the Music in the Park concert series presented by Lakeview Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free and concertgoers should bring their lawn chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Tamarack Room at the Tamarack District Library or the Lakeview Community Church, depending on the size of the act.

June 28 Lakeview Free Food A food truck from Feeding America will be in the Lakeview Free Methodist Church parking lot, 110 N. Edgar St. Free supplemental food will be available to any who have need from 4 p.m. until the food runs out.

People picking up food should bring boxes or bags for carrying the food. The project is sponsored by the Lakeview Ministerial Association with Roger and Arlene Bachman providing financial support for this month’s food truck.

behind the VFW Hall in Sheridan. This week’s concert will feature Lost Creek with Kari Ann. The public is invited.

June 28-29 Fenwick Garage sale fundraiser A garage sale fundraiser for the Adults with Disabilities Association will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 8297 Carlson Road, Fenwick. Clothing, knickknacks and lots of miscellaneous items will be available.

June 29 Vestaburg Centennial Cookbook Spring Tea The Richland Township Library will host its Centennial Cookbook Spring Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend and are reminded to bring their hats. Attendees will be able to sample items from the cookbook.

June 29 Stanton Swiss steak dinner A swiss steak dinner will be served by volunteers at the American Legion Post 452 from 5 to 8 p.m. for $8. Dinner includes baked swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, choice of hot vegetable, and coleslaw or cottage cheese, and a roll.

Child portions for ages 7 and younger are $5. Takeout will be available, call (989) 831-4114. The public is welcome.

June 28 Belding Music in the Park The Larsen Brothers will perform country gospel music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at East Riverside Park as part of the city of Belding’s Music at East Riverside Park program. Free popcorn will be provided and there will be a door prize each night.

The public is invited.

Greenville New contest for artists Danish Festival has announced a new event, Art@the Green, a contest for artists to display their work at selected venues in Greenville. To enter, artists must send the application along with a $25 non-refundable entry fee to Danish Festival, P.O. Box 211, Greenville, MI 48838, or drop it off at the office on the second floor of Huntington Bank in downtown Greenville. The application can be downloaded from the festival website at danishfestival.org or obtained at the office. The deadline for receiving applications has been extended until June 29.

Call Pam Jorae at the festival office at (616) 754-6369 for more information.

June 28 Sheridan Free concert “Pickin’ by the Pearl,” a free concert, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Pearl Lake park

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cert from 7 to 9 p.m. at Red Pines Campground located two miles north of the Carson City blinker, then 600 feet left on Condensery Road. The public is welcome and should bring lawn chairs. Call (989) 584-3031 for more information.

Belding Riverwalk paintings The Belding riverwalk paintings have been switched up and will remain up for the next three months. Come see the variety of artwork painted by local artists of all ages at Water Street Park in Belding.

Anyone interested in painting a riverwalk painting should call Debbie Bell at (616) 894-5956 or Tami McNee at (616) 7941571 and a board will be provided. Any age and style is welcome. This project is sponsored by the Belding Area Arts Council and the city of Belding.

Sidney Quilts needed Quilters Quorum Quilt Group will host their 14th annual quilt show Aug. 2-4 at the Heritage Village Festival at Montcalm Community College.

The group welcomes anyone to loan quilts to be displayed at the show. Call Lucille at (989) 427-5351 or Joyce at (989) 4273788 for more information about the show.

Greenville Rocket Football signup Greenville Rocket Football on-line sign-up is now taking place at www. greenvillerocketfootball.com for flag, cheer and tackle 2012 fall registration.

Players must attend a uniform distribution event, see the sign-up page for details.

Deadline is July 18 for everyone. Camp information also is available on-line.

Payment is available on-line or in person.

Montcalm County Old blankets needed Donations are being sought of clean old blankets, including electric blankets, as well as pillows, comforters, sleeping bags and towels. The items can even be frayed with holes. They will be used to make kennel pads for cat/dog rescue organizations. Contact Ralph Bain at (616) 754-5253 or ralph_bain@hotmail. com.

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June 23 “Deck Opening” Party, 3-8 p.m., Greenville Eagles FOE 4321. Music, 50/50s, food.

Information (616) 794-2987.

June 24 Fighting Falcon Military Museum open, 2-4 p.m., 516 W. Cass St. Also open by appointment; call (616) 754-2810, (616) 7545879, (616) 754-5541 or (616) 7547819.

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June 26 Senior citizen potluck luncheon, noon, Settlement Lutheran Church. Fun activities to follow. All senior citizens welcome.

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June 24 Public breakfast, 7:3010:30 a.m., VFW Post and Auxiliary 5065.

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June 25 Family planning clinic, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m., MidMichigan District Health Department, 615 N. State St. Information or appointment: (989) 831-5237 ext. 5.

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