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Belding council approves MSHDA housing program n $37,000 available to home buyers for rehabilitation costs

By Cory Smith

Daily News staff writer

BELDING — For those looking to buy a home in the city limits of Belding, a fair amount of relief may now be able to come your way.

At Tuesday’s city council meeting, members of Belding City Council voted unanimously to approve hous-

ing program guidelines from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) Homebuyer Purchase Rehabilitation Program.

“It’s an excellent program,” Belding City Manager Randy DeBruine said. “It offers home buyers in the Belding area a chance to fix up their homes, up to $37,500. It may not be an earth shattering amount, but every little bit helps.”

According to Belding Housing Commission Executive Director Sharon Carlson, that $37,500 offered

by the MSHADA’s program will provide up to $10,000 in closing costs and down payments and up to $27,500 in rehabilitation money to eligible purchasers when buying a home in the city limits.

According to DeBruine, purchasers are required to enter a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and can’t make more than 80 percent of the average median household income in Belding.

“We’ve used this program as a tool See Housing, Page 2

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Miss Danish Festival Audrey Frank is competing next week in the Miss Michigan Scholarship pageant in Muskegon.

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Greenville High School jazz band members, from top right, clockwise, senior Meagan Draper, 16, on vocal solo, junior Jared Loomis, 16, on trombone, junior Carl Katterjohn, 15, on drums, sophomore Alex Budge, 15, on bass trombone, sophomore Anteneah Bremby, 15, on tenor saxophone, members of the trumpet section, and center, junior Autumn Russel, 16, on electric guitar, perform at the weekly Rhythm on the River concert at Tower Riverside Park in Greenville Thursday evening.

Greenville OKs public safety agreement n City hopes last time for year-to-year agreement

By Kelli Ameling

Daily News staff writer

GREENVILLE — The Greenville City Council accepted an agreement with the Police Officers Association of Michigan for the officers of the Greenville Department of Public Safety.

After coming out of an executive session on Tuesday, the City Council approved the one-year agreement.

Assistant City Manager Cameron Van Wyngarden said in the past, the agreements have been three-yearlong agreements. However, with the unpredictable budgets, the last two years the agreements were only one-year agreements.

“We are hoping this is the last year we have to do one-year agreements,” Van Wyngarden said.

The agreement, which begins July 1 and continues through June 30, 2013, has had some adjustments since the previous agreement.

Mike Pousak, director of the Greenville Department of Public

Safety said he was pleased they could agree on a contract.

“I am pleased we came to an agreement and can continue to work without distractions,” Pousak said.

Among the adjustments are the following: • Health and hospitalization will be subject to the same health care plans, including employee contributions, as are implemented for other city employees as of July 1.

• The amount the employer will

GREENVILLE — It was on a whim that Audrey Frank opted to compete in the Miss Danish Festival pageant last August. She won that title, earning the right to compete in the Miss Michigan Scholarship pageant and perhaps proceed to the Miss America Scholarship pageant.

Following a send-off celebration last Friday at Greenville Area Community Center, Frank, 20, of Greenville, will leave Sunday for Muskegon for rehearsals, public appearances, photos and autograph sessions prior to two evenings of preliminary rounds and Saturday evening’s final round of competition among the 31 contestants vying for the title of Miss Michigan.

“I had not even considered the idea of ever being in the Miss Michigan pageant,” said Frank, the daughter of Mark and Kathy Frank.

“For a lot of the girls, it has been their goal for years and years, and I hadn’t ever dreamed of it. But this past year I have grown so much and after seeing the other girls who will be at Miss Michigan, it is so exciting and I am glad I am doing it.”

The young women will each have a private interview with a panel of judges before competing in preliminary rounds of evening wear, lifestyle and fitness, talent and on-stage question.

“I am probably most comfortable with the interview portion,” said Frank, who following a two-year stint with Young Americans is a freshmen majoring in business.

“With my job at the Bronco Connection (a Western Michigan University alumni relations association), I talk with people all day. The talent portion has been a lot of work, with evening gown I have to concentrate on walking gracefully and wearing a swimsuit on stage is just awkward.”

Frank, a vocalist, had a selection chosen until she sang and played guitar at a Children’s Art Exhibit in Belding.

“It was an ’80s theme and Audrey sang and played her acoustic guitar to Cyndi Lauper’s ‘True Colors,’” said Julie Stephens, executive director of the Miss Danish Festival Pageant. “Audrey’s mom suggested she do this instead, I liked the idea, and Audrey felt very comfortable with it.”

One very unique aspect of Frank’s appearance will be the fact that she has designed and made much of her wardrobe.

“I have worked every day since December sewing on my evening gown. It is a royal blue satin in a halter style and a longer train on the

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Cars that talk to each other?

WASHINGTON — As a safety demonstration, it was a heart-stopper: A Ford Taurus was seconds away from cruising through an intersection when suddenly a row of red lights pulsed on the lower windshield and a warning blared that another car was approaching fast on the cross street.

Braking quickly, the driver stopped just as the second car, previously unseen behind a large parked truck, barreled through a red light and across the Ford’s path.

The display at a recent transportation conference was a peek into the future of automotive safety: cars that to talk to each other and warn drivers of impending collisions. Later this summer, the government is launching a yearlong, real-world test involving nearly 3,000 cars, trucks and buses using volunteer drivers in Ann Arbor.

The vehicles will be equipped to continuously communicate over wireless networks, exchanging information on location, direction and speed 10 times a second with other similarly equipped cars within about 1,000 feet. A computer analyzes the information and issues danger warnings to drivers, often before they can see the other vehicle.

Dash for cash comes at a cost WASHINGTON — Fundraising gluttony is in. Can a political stomach ache be far behind?

President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney are on an unprecedented fundraising binge that shows no sign of ending.

Motivated by the sheer terror of being outspent by one another, the two candidates are locked in an ever-escalating game of financial one-upmanship. And it comes at a cost all its own.

• Think of what other things they could be spending that time on if they weren’t courting donors: say, governing, or preparing to govern. Or talking to a broad swath of voters rather than campaign partisans.

• Think of what else all that money — sure to exceed $1 billion — could be used for: Fighting poverty? Improving education? Putting a nick in the $15.8 trillion national debt?

Ex-wife casts more doubts on claims MINNEAPOLIS — Timothy Michael Poe won over the crowd and the judges of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” even before he began to sing, with his moving story of blocking a grenade blast in 2009 to save his buddies in Afghanistan — an act of heroism he said broke his back and left him with a brain injury.

When a judge remarked during the episode broadcast Monday on the disappearance of Poe’s stutter during his cover of a Garth Brooks song, he spun another tale: He discovered his talent only after his speech therapist suggested he sing in the shower to help with the stutter.

The truth, according to an ex-wife, was that Poe not only was never hurt on the battlefield, he had been singing “pretty much his whole life” and spent four years fronting an alternative rock and cover band in Rochester, Minn. A MySpace page last updated in February 2009 for the Rochester band Crawl Space lists Poe as vocalist.

Suicides surging among U.S. troops WASHINGTON — Suicides are surging among America’s troops, averaging nearly one a day this year — the fastest pace in the nation’s decade of war.

The 154 suicides for activeduty troops in the first 155 days of the year far outdistance the U.S. forces killed in action in Afghanistan — about 50 percent more — according to Pentagon statistics obtained

by The Associated Press.

The numbers reflect a military burdened with wartime demands from Iraq and Afghanistan that have taken a greater toll than foreseen a decade ago. The military also is struggling with increased sexual assaults, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and other misbehavior.

Budget czar: Go slow on teacher retirement changes

By Kathy Barks Hoffman Associated Press

LANSING — Michigan lawmakers should pass a bill next week that ends stateprovided health care coverage in retirement for new teachers but without language that would force them into a 401(k)-style retirement plan, the state budget director said Thursday.

John Nixon told reporters in a conference call that teachers hired since 2010 are under a hybrid pension plan largely paid for by the teachers themselves.

Switching to a defined contribution plan would double the amount the state has to contribute to new teachers’ retirement benefits, increasing the drain on the school aid fund by $400 million this year and about $8 billion over the next 30 years, he said.

Some Senate Republicans are pushing for the switch, saying it would take the state off the hook for future pension costs. Nixon says it’s not that simple, especially since accounting rules

would require the state to fully fund the Michigan Public School Employee Retirement System over the next 15 years rather than the next 26 if no new teachers were to be covered by the system. He warns the state’s bond rating could be negatively affected, increasing borrowing costs.

“We’re not saying we oppose it, we’re saying we need to think through all the consequences,” Nixon said. “The hybrid plan that we have in place (for teachers hired since summer 2010) has taken out a lot of the risks that are in place with defined benefit plans. ... Most states out there are moving to a hybrid-type plan that we already have.”

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, indicated he was fine with passing the other parts of the teacher benefits bill and giving more study to the question of what new teachers pension should be.

Gov. Rick Snyder has been trying to whittle down the unfunded liabilities for

pensions and retiree health care coverage for state workers and school employees.

He and Nixon support the bill set to be taken up next week by the House that would require teachers hired before July 1, 2010, to pay a larger share of the cost to keep their defined benefit pensions.

It also would make a $130 million state-funded down payment on school employees’ costs in retirement. That funding, along with 3 percent contributions school employees are required to make, would significantly decrease the retirement system’s $45 billion unfunded liability, Nixon said.

Under the bill, new public school hires wouldn’t be eligible for retiree health care coverage but would get a match of up to 2 percent plus a lump sum upon retirement so they could pay for their own health insurance in retirement. Retired school workers covered by state-provided health insurance would have to pay at least 20 percent of their premiums.

from 60 square feet to 125 square feet,” DeBruine said.

“But this is just for businesses in the M-44 area of town.”

Council members also approved a proposal amending city employee contribution for health insurance.

“Efective July 1, employees will be paying a rate of 12.5 percent instead of the previous 10 percent for their health insurance premiums,” DeBruine said.

According to DeBruine, single health coverage will rise from $405 to $446, two person coverage will increase from $891 to $1,026 and family coverage will increase from $1,114 to $1,227.

DeBruine said the percentages will continue to rise through 2015 on a yearly basis until rates reach 20 percent.

“We would have done this sooner, as the state has passed laws attempting to get puplic employees to go up to 20 percent, but our employees were gracious enough to work under concessions for the last two years, so we waited for those

concessions to come to an end.”

Member of city council also recognized Woodview Elementary fifth grade classes with the “Good Neighbor Award” at Tuesday’s meeting.

Elementary teacher Michael Simmons and students Jade Flynn and Anastasia Hintz accepted the award on behalf of the fifth grade classes.

According to Belding Mayor Ron Gunderson, students and teachers picked up trash along Kenwood Avenue, Main Street, Belding Road, Orchard Steeet, Orchard Hills School, Central Riverside Park, Water Street Park and at Demorest Fields.

“These students and teachers picked up nearly 75 large bags of trash throughout the city,” Gunderson said. “The city is very appreciative of all the effort shown by the Woodview fifth grade classes, teachers and parents involved in the clean-up effort.”

not practical at all, but it fits what I need for competition.”

Frank and Stephens have talked nearly every day the past year in preparation for the week.

“Audrey is very talkative and very approachable. The judges will see she is genuine,” said Stephens, “There are different phases of competition, but the judges have to look at the girl as an overall package. Audrey is a real package deal and very pre-

sentable for what they are looking for.”

Two other Greenville women, Young Miss Danish Festival 2011 Brianna Van Houten and her predecessor Young Miss 2010 Alisha Gatchel, will be competing for the Miss Michigan’s Outstanding Teen contest.

The preliminary round is Tuesday with the winner announced on Wednesday.

Housing Continued From Page 1 in the past and it has helped bring people to the Belding area,” DeBruine said. “This year the program is allowing us to distribute $75,000.”

In other news, members of City Council had a first reading of a zoning ordinance that will allow larger signs to be used for businesses along M-44.

“Our sign ordinance requirement for a wall sign was previously 60 square feet,” DeBruine said. “When O’Reilly Auto Parts came to town, they requested a sign that was 123 square feet. City Council granted their request, and it became evident that our restrictions might be a little too restrictive.”

DeBruine said a subcommittee was formed to review the sign ordinance and decided to relax the restrictions, which was approved by the planning commission and read over by City Council at Tuesday’s meeting.

Members of City Council will vote on the proposal at the June 19 meeting.

“We’ve increased the size

Frank Continued From Page 1 skirt,” the Greenville High School graduate said.

“Tammy Hollenshead made me a beaded belt for it, along with making all my jewelry to go with my outfits.”

She has opted for a vintage-style dress with a butterfly top and shift skirt, and a two-piece blue swimsuit with a bandeau top.

“I really like it,” she said, “It is not something you would actually swim in, it is

Correspondent Lori Hansen is a Greenville-area resident.

Saturday

Susan Groom-Mays — 1 p.m., Belding VFW Post.

(Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding) C. June Neumann — 11 a.m., Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Greenville.

Phyllis Rowley — 11 a.m., Orleans Township Cemetery.

(Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding) Jack Wood — 11 a.m., at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.

Sunday

Anna Thomsen — 2 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Sidney.

(Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville)

Kenneth L. Loper Sr., 91

BELDING — Kenneth L. Loper Sr., 91, of Belding, died Thursday evening in Carson City. Funeral services are pending at Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding.

Anna Jeanette Thomsen, 91

GREENVILLE — Anna Jeanette Thomsen, 91, of Stanton, died at her home. Funeral and committal services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, Sidney. Visitation with the family and friends will begin at 1 p.m. (Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville) Obituaries on Page 8

‘Band of Brothers’ honored on D-Day

By Greg Keller Associated Press

SAINTE-MARIE-DUMONT, France — With World War II-era military planes darting overhead and Normandy’s Utah Beach visible in the distance, a bronze statue emerged from beneath a camouflage parachute, in tribute to a man whose quiet leadership was chronicled in the book and television series “Band of Brothers.”

The unveiling of the Colorado-made statue of Pennsylvania native Maj. Dick Winters was one of many events marking Wednesday’s 68th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied operation that paved the way for the end of the war.

The 12-foot (3.6-meter) tall bronze statue in the Normandy village of Sainte-Marie-duMont shows Winters with his weapon at the ready. But Winters — a native of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, who died last year at age 92 — only accepted serving as the statue’s likeness after monument planners agreed to dedicate it to the memory of all junior U.S. military officers who served that day.

“There were many Dick Winters in this war, and all deserve the bronze and glory of a statue,” said former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge, present as the bronze statue, draped in a camouflage parachute, was unveiled.

Also attending were four or five D-Day vets, including two who served in Winters’ “Easy Company,” Al Mampre and Herb Suerth Jr. Winters “was a humble, simple person thrust into a position of leadership in which he excelled,” said Suerth, who heads the association of former Easy Company vets, only 19 of whom survive.

The statue was made in Loveland, Colorado and transported here, to a roadside between the village of SainteMarie-du-Mont and Utah Beach, distant but visible behind the statue.

It was here that Winters and his small band of men dropped out of the sky soon after mid-

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night on June 6, 1944, on a death-defying mission to destroy four German 105mm artillery guns that threatened the Allied invasion force.

During the ceremony, World War II-era military aircraft flew overhead, including a U.S. artillery spotting plane just like those that would have darted through the skies on D-Day. Master Sergeant Frank Barnett, 37, a paratrooper from Anniston, Alabama, serving at the U.S. Air Force base in Ramstein, Germany, attended the ceremony with other members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing.

Barnett and 18 colleagues had made the trip to Utah Beach to participate in a parachute jump over the same Normandy fields where Winters and his “Easy Company” landed soon on D-Day. The paratroopers, dressed in military fatigues, said they’ve all watched “Band of Brothers” ‘’four or five times.”

“It’s important for us on the airborne side to remember everything they did,” Barnett said. “They are the Greatest Generation.”

The plan to erect the statue began 2½ years ago, said Tim Gray, Chairman of the Rhode Island-based World War II Foundation, which initiated the project and helped raise the $100,000 it cost.

The statue “is not a monument to one man, it’s a monument to many men and the leadership they showed on D-Day,” Gray said — “all the divisions that fought on the beaches and hedgerows of Normandy on June 6, 1944.”

Tens of thousands of Allied and German forces were killed in the D-Day invasion and ensuing Battle of Normandy.

Frenchman Reny Rossey, 86, recalled accompanying a British unit in the invasion as part of the effort to liberate his country from the Nazi occupation.

“Coming back home, for us, it was enormous. We had to do this job,” he said at a ceremony Wednesday at a British cemetery in Ranville.

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Morley fugitive arrested MORLEY — Alan Steven Phelps turned himself in late Wednesday afternoon to the Michigan State Police 6th District Fugitive Team.

Phelps, 35, of Morley, was wanted on a five-count felony warrant out of Mecosta County for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.

He was also wanted on a one-count warrant out of Montcalm County for fleeing and eluding.

On May 23, Michigan State Police troopers attempted to pull Phelps over for a routine stop. Phelps fled and began traveling north on northbound U.S. 131, causing a crash and fleeing the scene.

GOP: Cut income tax rate to 3.9% by 2018 LANSING — Some Republican lawmakers are pushing to drop Michigan’s income tax rate to 3.9 percent by 2018.

Under a House bill introduced Thursday, the rate would drop to 4.2 percent on Jan. 1 and go down each year. State revenue would shrink by $1.8 billion over the six years.

Lawmakers just passed legislation cutting the current income tax rate from 4.35 percent to 4.25 percent on Oct. 1, three months earlier than scheduled. That will save average taxpayers about $10 per person.

Changes approved last year

by Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and the GOP-led Legislature mean individual income taxpayers will pay $1.4 billion more next year based on 2012 income while businesses pay $1.7 billion less.

Budget director John Nixon said Thursday he’s unaware of the proposal but has other priorities.

5 robbed, attacked group of students GRAND RAPIDS — Police say five young men robbed and assaulted a group of college students after scoping out what to steal from the home during a party.

The Grand Rapids Press, WOOD-TV and WZZM-TV report police arrested four, including a 14-year-old boy, and were seeking a 19-year-old man.

Police say the five attended a party on Sunday night and returned about 4 a.m. Monday.

Investigators say young men in the home were pistol-whipped and tied up while a young woman was sexually assaulted.

The home is near Grand Valley State University’s Pew Campus.

Grand Rapids police Capt.

Jeff Hertel says the suspects are a “dangerous group.” Police credit tips for helping the investigation.

Court reinstates unusual DUI case IONIA — The Michigan Supreme Court has reinstated a drunken driving case against a man who was sitting in his parked pickup truck with the engine off.

The justices have overruled a decision by an Ionia County judge, saying Jeff Ward’s right against illegal seizure wasn’t violated when a deputy approached and talked to him outside a skating rink in 2010.

The Supreme Court says the deputy smelled alcohol through the open window and could hear sounds that suggested the engine had just been turned off.

Justices unanimously say there was probable cause to make the bust near Ionia, 35 miles east of Grand Rapids.

A message seeking comment was left with Ward’s lawyer.

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Adult scholarship awarded to Lakeview woman Special to The Daily News

LAKEVIEW — The first Lincoln Family Adult Scholarship was awarded to Marlene “Patsy” Alvera during Honors Night May 17 in the Lakeview High School gymnasium.

This scholarship was set up by the Dallas and Nancy Lincoln family to help an adult from the Lakeview community that for whatever reason finds themselves in a position to go back to college to continue his/her education.

Patsy, as she is known, applied in April for the $500 award. She has lived in the area for 22 years and had been laid off from her position with Lakeview

Community Schools for the second time in June 2011. After being out of school for 34 years, going back was daunting to Alvera but she is persevering. She attends Montcalm Community College and has a 3.7 GPA. She is studying accounting and hopes that soon she’ll be able to contribute to family finances once again.

The Lincoln family was very happy to be have the scholarship fund endowed with the Lakeview Area Community Fund (LACF) which is affiliated with the Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF). The family had firsthand knowledge of the difficulties associated with finding

Michigan House OKs welfare drug testing proposal

By The Associated Press

LANSING — Some Michigan welfare applicants and recipients would be required to pass drug tests under legislation approved Thursday by the Michigan House.

The House passed the measure by a 71-37 vote, and it now moves to the Senate.

The legislation would require the Department of Human Services to establish a program of suspicionbased substance abuse screening and testing for Family Independence Program applicants and recipients who are at least 18 years old. The program would start as a pilot program in January and expand statewide by 2015.

At least 30 states have considered requiring drug tests for people seeking public assistance such as welfare, unemployment benefits or public employment.

Currently, Indiana and West

Virginia require drug testing for people seeking job training.

Michigan briefly ran a pilot program to drug test welfare recipients in late 1999. The American Civil Liberties Union sued, and a federal appeals court affirmed a lower court’s order halting the program.

Part of the legal challenge was based on the claim that constitutional rights were violated because testing was done without “individualized suspicion.”

Grandville Republican Rep. David Agema and other supporters say job applicants and workers often are required to pass drug tests. A study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management last year showed 57 percent of U.S. employers conduct drug tests on all job candidates.

Detroit Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib said in a statement that the measure was punitive and political.

scholarships for adults who go back to school later in life and were so pleased to award the first Lincoln Family Adult Scholarship to someone who had worked so hard for so many years and is excited about a new career.

This scholarship will be awarded every May and applicants should contact Director of Grants and Communications Amy O’Brien at amy@gacfmi.org.

For more information about the LACF family of funds or how to start your own endowment fund, contact Alison Barberi at (616) 754-2640, via email using alison@gacfmi.org or check out the foundation’s website at www.gacfmi.org.

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ORLEANS TOWNSHIP — A man is in custody after crashing a vehicle into the front of a building earlier this morning.

Ionia County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to an accident at 5999 N. State Road at 3:24 a.m.

Upon arrival, deputies observed a vehicle sitting inside of the residence.

According to the sheriff ’s office, investigation revealed that a Pontiac Grand Am had been traveling westbound on Woods Road at a high rate of speed.

The driver, whose name is being withheld pending arraignment, was unable to make the turn onto N. State Road and lost control of his vehicle leaving the roadway

and crashing through the front of the building where the vehicle came to a stop.

The residents of the building were asleep in the rear portion of the building and awoke to a loud crashing noise when the vehicle entered the front portion of the building that houses their antique business. The residents were not injured.

The driver fled the scene and was apprehended by deputies a short distance from the scene.

He was treated and released for minor injuries sustained during the crash and has been arrested on multiple charges.

The Sheriff ’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Orleans Fire Department, Life EMS and Ruehs Towing.

Police Reports GREENVILLE — Police responded to 17 complaints Thursday. Incidents included: • Suspicious situation, 1:18 a.m., W. Cass.

• Larceny, 1:45 p.m., W. Benton.

• Disorderly conduct, 10:34 p.m., S. Lafayette.

BELDING — Police responded to 14 complaints Thursday. Incidents included: • Malicious destruction of property, 12:16 p.m., S. Bridge.

• Larceny, 3:20 p.m., E. Ellis.

• Suspicious situation, 11:39 p.m., Harrison.

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Michigan Masonic Tuscan-Mt. Gilead Lodge No. 178 each year awards scholarships to eligible high school seniors from the area. The Masonic Lodge holds five familystyle chicken dinners each year with most of the profits applied to fund the scholarships as well as other community needs. This year’s scholarship winners are Nicholas Miller and Micala Decker, both from Carson City-Crystal High School.

Pictured with Miller and Decker is Lodge Master Tony Brown.

Senate OKs changes to dune protection

By John Flesher

TRAVERSE CITY — Builders would have an easier time gaining approval for houses, driveways and other projects in sensitive seaside areas under proposed legislation that would make the first significant changes in Michigan’s sand dune protection law in nearly a quarter-century.

The bill won Senate approval Wednesday on a 26-12 vote and now goes to the House, where a similar measure is pending. It’s backed by construction and real estate interests that contend the existing law is tilted too heavily in favor of dune protection at the expense of development.

Environmental groups say it would allow overdevelopment in dune areas by weakening regulators’

authority to block projects or require changes to make them less damaging.

“They’ve really taken the heart and soul out of the law,” said Brad Garmon, conservation director for the Michigan Environmental Council.

Gov. Rick Snyder said Thursday he was unfamiliar with the bill but would study it. Although neutral on the measure as a whole, the Department of Environmental Quality agrees with provisions that would help ward off costly “takings” lawsuits by property owners, legislative liaison Maggie Cox said.

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s in years past, there are millions of dollars up for grabs for a whole slew of entities in the Great Lakes states for new projects to restore and protect our precious waters.

And, like the previous two years, the Huron Conservation District has a very worthwhile proposal to control shoreline phragmites.

Phragmites, an invasive species that’s becoming quite the nuisance — degrading our wetlands and coastal areas — is now spreading to the mainland.

Earlier this week, the Tribune reported about the conservation district’s efforts to secure about $450,000 of the roughly $20 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding for a shoreline phragmite control project.

Greg Renn, technician/grants manager for the Huron Conservation District, illustrated many good points as to how phragmites crowd out native plants, block shoreline views, reduce public access to waterways and create fire hazards.

The area understands the importance of getting grant funding for this project. The question is: Does the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which is distributing the grant funding, understand the necessity of this funding?

This is the third year the local conservation district is seeking grant funds for phragmites control. Like the conservation district, we hope the third time’s the charm — that this much-needed project will be funded with the dollars aimed at achieving the results this project guarantees.

Say what you will about government grants. The fact is, the money is available. Now it’s just up to grant reviewers to ensure the money is directed to the right projects.

And when it comes to the having the right stuff to fit the bill, we believe the conservation district’s proposal has it in spades.

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Thank you for the coverage from class of 1962 Dear Editor, would like to thank Lonnie Allen and the Daily News for the fantastic coverage given to our class on their 50th class reunion and tour of the high school.

One picture showed a group of “students” sitting in Mr. Swanton’s senior math classroom. They were so excited to just be back in that room! For them it was like going back in time.

As the first graduating class at the new Greenville High School on Hillcrest Street, there is an

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overwhelming amount of pride that we continue to feel for our school, our town and our friendships that have lasted for more than 50 years.

Thank you again, Lonnie! You spent a lot of time visiting with class members, questioning us about the school, the reunion, Alumni, and how things were 50 years ago. All of this helped make a memorable weekend for the class of 1962.

Ann Corner class of 1962 Greenville

Northeast Montcalm County 146 years ago

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he Treaty of Washington in 1836 paved the way for settlement of the Montcalm area. Under the treaty, the lands in the Lower Peninsula north of the Grand River were relinquished by the Ottawa, Chippewa and Potawatomi From the tribes. The Archives United States

By Sandy government Main obtained title to the northwest part of the Lower Peninsula, including the major portion of Montcalm County.

Settlement of the Montcalm area moved from south to north.

Luther Lincoln was the first settler in the county, taking up land in 1839 at the junction of Black Creek and the Flat River in what is now Montcalm Township.

Settlerment kept moving north, and the last township in Montcalm County, Richland Township, was formed in 1870.

By the mid-1860s people had settled in most areas of the county. Over the next several months we’ll take a look at what various communities were like more than 140 years ago.

In a June 5, 1866, article in the Greenville Independent titled “On a Tramp,” a writer who signed himself “H.E.T.” describes what he found on a visit to the northeast part of the county: “Traveling through the north eastern part of this county, I found it improving faster than I had anticipated. Three years ago the town of Home had not a single resident. Now it has between forty and fifty voters. The people are generally industrious, though I saw one or two exceptions. The timber on this township is heavy beech and pine, with the exceptions of about two sections near the north-west corner of the

town which is mostly covered with hard wood. The settlers are mostly from Indiana. They expect a steam saw mill to be built this summer.

“The town of Day, immediately south of Home township, also expects a new steam saw mill. Its timber is pine. The greater part of this town has been taken since the removal of the county seat to Stanton. (Editor’s note: The county seat was moved from Greenville to Stanton, at first named Fred, in 1860.)

“Ferris is settling considerably.

But the route I traveled was somewhat swampy.

“Crystal is more settled than either of the others and is better for farming purposes than either of the others.

“These towns have been mostly taken under the Homestead Act. Shingles are not exactly a legal tender, yet they are variously employed as a medium of exchange. Roads are being cut through in some places to Ionia, whither they take their shingles and whence the bring their flour and other necessaries.

“Crystal Lake is a village just started, and has one tavern, two stores, one grocery, and a saw mill affords a supply of lumber.”

Crystal Lake also was mentioned in the Independent the next week by editor E.F. Grabill: “Crystal Lake will be an unusually attractive place on the coming anniversary of our National Independence. Great preparations are being made to make the occasion as interesting as may be.

Of the numerous beautiful lakes in this county no one is so noted for its attractive features as Crystal Lake.”

At that time not all areas of the county were accessible by road, as noted in an article in the Independent on June 19, 1866, by a Bushnell Township resident who signed himself “S.” “If ever you should come to

Bushnell, please bear in mind that there are no roads leading through the town from east to west; so make a ‘flank movement’ and enter the town by the way of lonia County.

“Aside from roads, Bushnell’s a fine town. For agricultural purposes, it is excelled by no town in Montcalm county, some portions of the soil being heavy clay good for wheat, while other portions consist of loam. The whole is excellent grass land, and a large portion of the town is improved.

In hard wood timber Bushnell is not excelled, the greater part of her forests consisting of oak, hickory and other valuable timber.

“Messrs. Mills & Dean have put up a portable steam saw mill on Section Four and are doing a good business. The lumber of their manufacture that I have examined, was well sawed and of passable quality. Wm. Van Fleck has also erected a steam saw mill of the same pattern as mentioned above, on Section One, and is doing a good business. Another mill still is being erected on Section Fourteen.

“When the low land along Prairie Creek is properly drained, which can easily be done, and the town changes its policy in regard to roads, Bushnell will be a town containing a goodly number of model farms.

“I am happy to add that the time I speak of is not far distant, as more has been done within a short time past for public improvement than has been done for several previous years.

We hope these improvements will continue so that sister Bloomer will not be so difficult to approach as she has hitherto has been.”

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Time for bully culture to change

know kids can be mean and throw harsh verbal barbs in an attempt to knock their peers down a notch.

Actually, it’s almost expected.

This kind of behavior has been going on since the beginning of time, in all cultures.

I also know kids on the fringe Just often join in the Thinking “fun,” most likely

By Julie in hopes they’ll Stafford avoid becoming a target for these bullies. Plus, they might garner a few laughs.

Then there are the kids who stand back and watch the cruelty, but don’t have enough confidence or courage to step in and do the right thing. Believe me, I get it. This takes guts.

A lot of adults I’ve talked with since moving to Greenville brush stories about bullying off as typical teenage behavior. They say things like “The term bullying is being overused” and “It’s just part of being a teenager” and “It makes you a stronger person.”

I say bologna.

My coworkers will tell you that my least favorite answer to questions about why we do this or that at the newspaper is “we’ve always done it that way.” As a matter of fact, I actually take that as a challenge to change the pat-

tern.

Same goes for bullying. School officials will tell you it’s a problem in our schools today and it’s gotten more vicious. I’ve seen it first hand. Maybe it’s easy for some parents to ignore — your child seems to be popular, gets good grades, is generally happy and active and involved. If you’re lucky, you don’t hear about it at home because your child just doesn’t let peer criticism bother them. Maybe, if you’re lucky, they’re not the bullied or the bystander. Hopefully they’re not the bully. But it’s kind of like cancer — you don’t really want to think about it … until your child is diagnosed.

I’m suggesting we all should think about it, talk about it, figure out what we as a community can do about it. The other day I heard a story about a mom who confronted the parent of a child who had beaten her daughter up on the way home from school.

That bully’s mom was proud of her daughter’s behavior because she raised her to be “scrappy.”

Since when did this become OK? I’m here to tell you that there are kids who struggle to get through every single day because of what other kids say to them, because of the things that are quite literally thrown at them in class and the halls, because of how their “friends’” behavior changes when they get in a crowd.

Some of these kids who are constantly harassed are lucky enough to realize they need to talk about what’s done to them and confide in their families.

Doesn’t make it easier to get through the day or to figure out your place in an already difficult time of your life. But at least gives them an outlet and a possibility for brainstorming ways to manage their day.

But what about all those kids who go home to an empty household, who are too embarrassed by what has been said to them and want to manage being bullied on their own, whose parents work long hours and don’t honestly have the energy to listen?

Just because this has forever been a part of our culture or because you don’t hear your child talk about bullying at home, doesn’t mean we, as a community, can’t stand up and say, “It’s not OK and we’re here to change the climate.” Maybe we won’t be able to change the bully’s behavior. But what if we could teach our kids to stand up for the bullied? To step in when they know a situation isn’t right?

And what if we could help the bullied build their confidence to stand up for themselves and realize they deserve better?

I say it is possible. juliestafford@staffordgroup.com (616) 548-8260

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Fast Break From staff and wire reports

Heat, Celtics go back to Miami for game 7

Friday, June 8, 2012 • Daily News

Tigers avoid sweep, beat Indians 7-5

By Noah Trister AP Sports Writer

Cleveland nearly rallied from a 7-1 deficit but, with the Tigers leading by two, the Indians left the bases loaded in the seventh and two on in the eighth.

“It was a good series overall, but seven was just too many for us today,” Cleveland manager Manny Acta said.

“Our offense did a great job of battling back. We had a couple times where we just needed one more hit.”

Detroit avoided a threegame sweep and beat the Indians for the first time in six meetings this year.

Crosby (1-1) allowed three runs and five hits in 5 1-3 innings. Jose Valverde pitched a perfect ninth for his 10th

save in 13 chances.

Derek Lowe (7-4) allowed seven runs and nine hits in five innings.

Crosby is in Detroit’s rotation because of an injury to Doug Fister, and he was sharper after a rough outing against the New York Yankees in his debut last week. The Tigers gave him plenty of support, scoring four runs in the first and three in the fourth.

“There’s a lot of things going on in your debut.

You’ve got family, you’ve got friends, you’ve got people congratulating you all the time,” Crosby said. “This was a lot better. I knew it was going to happen, I knew what

I was going to expect going into this start so it was definitely a positive thing.”

B o e s ch’s Brennan single in the Boesch first put runners on first and third with nobody out, ending a 2-for-38 stretch for the big right fielder. Prince Fielder, Delmon Young and Don Kelly hit RBI singles, and another run came home on a wild pitch.

The Tigers were a seasonhigh six games under .500 coming into the game — a

BOSTON — LeBron James has walked off the court here too many times with nowhere to go except summer vacation.

The destination this time: Game 7 in Miami, with a spot in the NBA finals on the line.

James had 45 points and 15 rebounds, overwhelming the Boston Celtics and leading the Heat to a 98-79 victory Thursday night that forced a decisive game in the Eastern Conference finals.

After two days of questions about the Heat’s future and his own history, James provided his response in resounding fashion in a building where Miami had lost 15 of its previous 16 games, and where his season had twice come to an end.

“In an environment like this, you want to have a big game,” he said. “I wanted to be there for my teammates, no matter what was going on throughout the course of the game.

“This was a gut check for us, and it’s good to see we were able to bounce back after that loss, after that Game 5 loss at home.”

James shot 19 of 26 from the field and finished four points shy of his playoff careerhigh while playing 45 minutes, not sitting down until the victory was long secured.

“He was absolutely fearless tonight, and it was contagious,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “The way he approached the last 48 hours, and not only LeBron, but everybody else. Nobody likes getting dirt thrown on your face before you’re even dead. He showed great resolve.”

Dwyane Wade added 17 points for the Heat, who need a victory at home Saturday night to return to the NBA finals. And if James plays like this again, Miami should have no problem getting it.

“He played amazing. He was locked in from the beginning of the game like I’ve never seen him before,” Wade said.

DETROIT — The inside of Casey Crosby’s locker was drenched, and the Detroit left-hander’s T-shirt was a bit wet too after the traditional beer shower celebrating his first career win.

“It was the best feeling in the world,” the 23-year-old rookie said.

Miguel Cabrera homered, Brennan Boesch broke out of a slump with a pair of hits and Crosby pitched into the sixth inning to earn his first major league victory, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 Thursday.

Luck, breeding, distance make Triple try tough

Carson City-Crystal’s Spencer Harwood, left, waits for the throw from first as Belding’s Kole Hart dives back to first during a game May 18.

NEW YORK — The Triple Crown.

Three races in a five-week span at varying distances on different tracks. So tough only 11 horses have won it, none in 34 years, by far the longest gap ever.

Now it’s your turn to try, I’ll Have Another, on Saturday at the Belmont Stakes.

“You need the racing luck,” suggests Bob Baffert, the only trainer to lose the Belmont three times with horses that won the first two legs.

It’s tougher these days because of changes in breeding, full fields of 20 horses in the Kentucky Derby, more foals and an increased emphasis by owners and trainers on the sport’s three biggest races.

I’ll Have Another, an averagesized chestnut colt, appears to have rebounded well after two hard races in the Derby and Preakness, with the most exhausting still to come. He’ll run 1 1-2 miles around Belmont’s oval with 11 rivals gunning to keep history from happening.

Before Affirmed swept the 1978 Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, 25 years had passed between Citation in 1948 and Secretariat in 1973. Ask trainers and jockeys what makes winning the Triple Crown so difficult, and no one can agree on a single factor.

Real Quiet had no luck in 1998, when a nose separated him from racing immortality. The year before, Baffert watched from the stands as Silver Charm lost by three-quarters of a length. In 2002, War Emblem nearly fell to his knees when the starting gate sprang open, and Baffert knew right then the colt was doomed. He straggled home in eighth place, beaten 19 1-2 lengths by a 70-1 shot.

“Everybody is trying to take their little shot at you,” Baffert said.

Wilcox leaving Carson City-Crystal baseball program, seeks full-time job

Tigers to host their 2nd Classic Car Show DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers once again will be bringing together two of the area’s biggest passions when they host a car show next month.

The 2nd Annual Detroit Tigers Classic Car Show will be held July 7 at Comerica Park.

The Tigers say car owners interested in taking part must go through an online nominating process. All vehicles need to be show quality, street legal and have been manufactured before 1990.

If selected, a registration fee of $115 applies, and that includes car show space, two tickets to that day’s Tigers-Royals game, two food vouchers for use within Comerica Park, two Classic Car Show T-shirts and a Classic Car Show poster.

One hundred nominated classic cars will be selected for participation in the show.

Nominations run through Friday.

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far cry from what was expected when the defending AL Central champions added Fielder in the offseason. They lost to Cleveland on Wednesday night in part because an error by Boesch led to three unearned runs.

On Thursday, Boesch’s RBI double in the fourth made it 5-1, and Cabrera followed with his 13th homer of the year, a two-run shot that barely cleared the wall in right.

“I’m tired of talking about adjustments,” Boesch said.

“Hitting is not about some mechanical thing, it’s just grinding out at-bats and doing what you can to help the team win.”

Horse trainer has plenty of company

By Justin Pritchard Associated Press

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By Chip Burch

Daily News sports writer

CARSON CITY — Carson City-Crystal will be looking for a new varsity baseball coach during the summer.

Travis Wilcox resigned as head coach after the 2012 season ended. He resigned after his team went 15-19.

“It wasn’t an easy decision.

It’s been in my mind for a couple of years,” Wilcox said.

“I have a girlfriend in Grand Rapids, and it was time to make the next step. I was substitute teaching here, but it wasn’t full-time.”

Wilcox had a hard time making the decision.

“I’ve had many nights of being up and making pro and con lists,” he said. “You invest your life in a group of kids in not only baseball but football and basketball. Carson City is a great lace to grow up and work at, and I kept hoping for something to open up. I needed to face reality and find something full-time to support myself and eventually my family.”

There were a couple of things that Wilcox thought kept the Eagles from winning more games this season, despite improving from 2011’s 6-24 record.

“The first thing is the ability to get timely hits,” he said.

“There were a lot of game where we’d leave guys stranded with two out. The batting average went through the roof but couldn’t get guys in. The other thing was we put too

Carson City-Crystal’s Garner Cusack goes for a ground ball in a game against Belding May 18.

many guys on base on defense.

When you don’t allow them to work to get on base you’re putting yourself in a tough position.”

Wilcox cited two players who stood out to him that were nice surprises in Mitch Wesley and Lucas Ratu.

“Mitch was a senior and didn’t play for us last year because of a wrestling injury,” Wilcox said. “He hit .396, he was all-league. We lost him for a couple of games because he pulled back a home run at Dansville but he hit a pole and

messed up his shoulder. The team was better with him around.

“Lucas was a junior. He started for us as a sophomore.

We like to think of him as a little engine that could. He was a .561 on-base (percentage), he hit .310 in the league and he could get the big hit.

You could always count on Lucas to make a play.”

Though Wilcox couldn’t recall his overall record for his time at CC-Crystal, he was happy with how things turned out under his watch.

“When I had taken it over, we had kids that couldn’t throw, couldn’t catch, and they certainly couldn’t hit the ball,” he said. “We had a solid core, and that’s what made it harder to leave. I expect the team to win 20-25 games next year.”

The biggest thing he’ll miss is the interaction with the players.

“I think the biggest thing is the relationships with the kids and the stuff outside of baseball,” he said. “Whether it was dealing with a kid who had a death in the family or bringing his grades up.

“As far as the baseball, we had the defending state champs (Shepherd) and leading by one run and couldn’t close the deal. I think that was one of the moments where the team thought, ‘Look what can happen if we do things right.’”

CC-Crystal athletic director Larry Farmer said the process is already underway to look for Wilcox’s replacement.

“We post it internally, and that internal posting will end June 13,” Farmer said. “If we don’t have any candidates internally we would open it from outside.”

Farmer said the district will take their time to get a coach.

“As long as it takes to find a quality coach is how long it will take,” he said. “We’re not set by a certain date. We want the right person and we’ll go as long as we need to to get that.” cburch@staffordmediasolutions.com (616) 548-8255

LOS ANGELES — The affable man with the horse that may become the first Triple Crown winner in more than a generation can’t seem to outrun his unflattering nickname: “Drug” O’Neill.

But Doug O’Neill is far from the only trainer in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes with a history of improperly medicated horses. The Associated Press reviewed the histories of all 11 trainers with horses in the race and found that 10 had at least one violation of medication regulations set by state racing boards.

O’Neill has been under the most scrutiny because his colt, I’ll Have Another, won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes and is the 4-5 favorite to add the Belmont and complete the first Triple Crown in 34 years.

“We had the black cloud before he won the Derby,” D. Wayne Lukas, the elder statesman among trainers, said of horse racing’s drug problems.

“Now it’s just gotten darker.”

Lukas, who will run 20-1 Optimizer in the Belmont, didn’t mention his own record. He has had almost as many violations as O’Neill, though spanning a longer career with a larger stable and including none in the last 13 years.

That’s something Penny Chenery, the doyenne of the sport and owner of the great Triple Crown champion Secretariat, apparently didn’t realize when she told The Atlantic magazine that I’ll Have Another’s owner, J. Paul Reddam,”should be embarrassed that the trainer he has chosen does not have a clean record.”

In fact, only one trainer in the Belmont has a clean record — Kelly Breen, whose horse, My Adonis, was a last-minute entry.

Five of the others have had a single violation, typically for medications commonly used either to control inflammation or to prevent internal bleeding while racing. Their use is legal only within bounds.

AP’s review included hundreds of rulings from state racing commissions collected by the Association of Racing C o m m i s s i o n e r s International, which represents the sport’s regulators.

The majority of violations were unrelated to medications; improper paperwork was common, and there were a few for profane tirades as well.

Central Montcalm’s boys golf team wins regional title

By Chip Burch

Daily News sports writer

SCOTTVILLE — Central Montcalm’s boys golf team did something they haven’t done in 11 years.

The Green Hornet boys won a regional golf title, shooting a team score of 342 to win the Division 3 regional at Lakeside Links Golf Course Thursday.

Central was followed by a 351 from Ludington and a 352 from Roscommon. All three will be going to the state finals at Michigan State

University’s Forest Akers East Golf Course June 15-16.

“I actually wasn’t surprised,” Central coach Gary Buchholz said. “I thought all along our team would win districts and regionals. We didn’t win districts but we made it in regionals. I just thought it was a good opportunity for us.”

Leading the Hornets was Ben Gladding, who tied for fifth overall with an 84. Tyler Sleet shot an 85, Tyler Johnson added an 86 and Ryan Michalek carded an 87.

Michalek and Jared Cilibraise were usually the leading scorers on C e n t r a l ’s t e a m , Ryan B u c h h o l z Michalek noted. He credited the preparation the team had done before the regional.

“The greens played really tough (Thursday),” he said.

“It affected other teams but it didn’t affect us as much.

We’ve played courses like that before. We had that experience and the practice rounds going behind us.”

The last time the Hornets had won a regional was when they went back-toback in 2000 and 2001.

Buchholz knows next week will be a test for the team.

“I think the competition is going to get tougher,” he said. “I’m not really sure of all the regionals that are in there but I know Ithaca will be there. I know they have

some teams that shot better scores than us I’m happy to be there. I don’t always think we’ve played our best. We’re capable of shooting around 320.”

Central will be joined at Forest Akers East by teams like Jackson Lumen Christi, who shot a 291 team score at their regional, and Grand Rapids West Catholic, who shot 313 to win the Olivet regional. cburch@staffordmediasolutions.com (616) 548-8255

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LAWN & GARDEN

In loving memory of

The family of Virginia Thomas would like to thank everyone who came to the visitation and the funeral.

A special thank you to Metron of Greenville, Spectrum Health, ICU and all the doctors and nurses.

wife, mother, grandmother.

A special thank you to Hurst Funeral Home, the senior Center, and Rev. Harger.

We think of you lots & miss you even more!

Very special thank you to our six grandsons who were pallbearers and to husband; Robert E. Thomas, son; Robert L. Thomas, son; Terry L. Thomas and our two grand-daughters for the eulogies.

Love, Joe, Rob, Frank, Robbie, Jordan & Jake

Thank You

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SALE

EightCAP Inc. is taking bids on the following vehicles:

FATHER S DAY TRIBUTE ADS

1998 Chevy 24-Passenger Mid-Bus (98-26) (does not run) - 172,549 miles 1998 GMC 24-Passenger Mid-Bus (98-21) - 157,945 miles 1997 Amtran 47-Passenger (97-53) - 208,164 miles 1998 Dodge Caravan (49-09) - 109,246 miles 1998 Dodge Caravan (49-06) - 128,499 miles 1998 Dodge Caravan (49-11) - 127,997 miles All vehicles will be sold in an “AS IS” condition. Vehicles can be seen at 1315 Moore Drive in Greenville. For more information call Dee at 616-754-9315 x3416; TTY: 711. All bids must be in by 3:00 p.m. on June 13, 2012. EightCAP, Inc. is an equal opportunity program/employer and encourages appropriate small business and minority and female-owned firms to bid.

Deadline to submit entry is June 13th @ noon $15 (2x2) $25 (2x3) $35 (2x4) To order online visit: www.thedailynews.cc/ classifieds/dad WAYSIDE GARDENS Across from Walmart.

Fresh Strawberries Bulk Seed Suet Cakes - 89 cents Wood Pellets - $179/ton

LOST LOST DOG: Female black lab with white markings, last seen West of Trufant. Call 616-984-2666 SMALL TAN w/white female pupply, bobbed tail, wearing blue harness. Lost June 3 near Canfield and Derby Rd. Very prett. Reward. Call 616-794-0203 or 517-213-1587.

PET SHOPS HEELER MIX PUPS, Ferrets, Kittens, Bunnies, Birds, Tropical fish, Small Animals, Reptiles, Cages. Feeder crickets. Anne’s Pet Shoppe, Downtown Greenville, 616-754-6708

DOGS & PUPPIES AKC YOUNG adult female German Shepherd. Black and red, German lines, very obedient, excellent temperament. $300.

Call 989-289-1691 MALE PINCH-TZUS $70 will weigh between 8 and 15 lbs. Born March 22. First shots and wormed. 989-289-7055

PONIES & HORSES RAVENNA HORSE AUCTION Saturday, April 21th - 4 pm

R & L Tack Shop

Bob Leach - 231-865-6277

ANNOUNCEMENTS

616-225-9219 HELP WANTED ADVERTISING SALES position available in Greenville. Seeking full-time sales person with excellent communication skills, sales experience and a desire to succeed. Base salary plus bonuses. Send resumes to: Jacob@htwprogram.com ATTWOOD CURRENTLY has an opportunity for a Preventative Maintenance Technician in Lowell. Successful candidates will have knowledge of PLC logic, sensor technology and experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Apply online at www.Brunswick.com/careers BOOKWALTER MOTOR Sales is looking for a body shop technician. Must be State certified. Apply in person, 335 Sheridan Rd., Stanton, MI. CENTRAL MONTCALM High School is seeking an assistant Football coach. Applicant must demonstrate the ability to teach the fundamentals of football to young athletes. Employment subject to criminal background check. Please send letter of interested, resume and references to: Thomas Torok, Athletic Director, Central Montcalm Public Schools, 1480 S. Sheridan Rd., Stanton, MI 48888 DENTAL ASSISTANT wanted, full-time.

Benefits available. RDA preferred. Please fax resume to 616-794-1059.

CONTEST! GLAD YOU’RE MY DAD! CONTEST Send us an essay on why your dad deserves to win a rocker/recliner from Larry’s Northtown Furniture and Appliance ($499 Value!) PLUS a 1 year subscription to The Daily News.

HIRING PT/FT custodians for Belding area. 2nd shift from 3-12pm, M-F w/some weekends. $9.00-$11.00/hour.

Must pass FBI fingerprint and drugscreen, valid drivers license. Apply online at www.grbsinc.com or fax resume to 616-451-2201.

LPN OR RN wanted for county jail nurse position, 15-20 hours per week.

Duties include sick calls, routine physicals, meds, etc. Fax resume to 989-831-9150 or mail to 2939 S. Sheridan Rd, Stanton, MI 48888.

PSYCHOLOGIST OR SOCIAL WORKER with specialty in interest in children under 12 years. Well established private practice agency located in the northeast part of Grand Rapids with a satellite office in Greenville. E-mail nkgs@comcast.net

HELP WANTED

BUSINESS SERVICE

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST-PRISONER Re-entry Program - Goodwill Industries - Greenville, MI - Full-time.

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work or other Human Services related field required. One year experience in human services or related field and experience working with diverse individuals with barriers to employment preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem solving skills necessary. Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation required. Goodwill offers 401K, health, vision, dental, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness programs, education reimbursement, employee discounts, and employee assistance/retention programs. Goodwill Industries is a team oriented employer committed to helping its employees grow and make their lives better.

Submit resume to employment@goodwillgr.org or HR, Goodwill Industries, 3035 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418 or fax HR at 616-532-3044. EOE HOUSECLEANING, 616-225-8066

RATE negotiable.

MICHIGAN BASED company seeking OTR CDL-A drivers. Must have clean MVR. Sign-On Bonus!! Benefits after 90 days.

Further information contact 800-350-3010.

POTATO SCOUT and research assistant for summer in Montcalm area. Request job description and application via email from maotto@agri-businessconsultants.com

No job Too big or Too small I also buy houses!

Call 616-498-1808

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Nevins Road between Sidney Road and Stanton Road

BARGAIN BOX FRIGIDAIRE 30” white free-standing gas range. Works great. $75.00. 989-831-8657

OLD UPRIGHT freezer. 65x32 1/2. White, works great. $75. 616-712-6242

FRIGIDAIRE CHEST Freezer 27” deep x 56” long, $200 OBO 989-287-2574 1 BOX of 100 like new golf balls, $25.

616-794-2616.

WANTED TO BUY BUD’S AUTO PARTS Used cars and parts for sale. We buy junk cars. Gowen.

616-754-0111.

FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Commercial Cool 11,500 BTU portable air conditioner, Brand New, Still in box. Price $350 Call 989-831-5605

HOUSEHOLD GOODS QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET Brand New 20inch thick, 10 year warranty. $248/set.

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BLACK BIRD ASPHALT Sealcoating & Line Striping Residential & Commercial Licensed and Insured Jeff Lowell/Owner 989-831-0582/616-824-9663

Blackedout Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. -Over 20 years experienceEstimates & Information 616-460-9096 •SEALING •HOT RUBBER CRACK FILLING •STRIPING •SMALL PATCH REPAIR •MAINTENANCE •SNOWPLOWING blackdoutsealcoating@gmail.com www.blackedoutgr.com Chris Gilbert & Jamie Aper

hammondwholesale.com 989-584-1600 Carson City

HOME FURNISHINGS 1940S DUNCAN Phyfe dining room set w/2 leaves. Drop-lead table, six chairs, buffet, china cabinet. Great condition. $500.

616-984-2360.

QUEEN CEDAR bed with SERTA mattress set. $125.

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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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Hammond Wholesale 320 W. Main, Carson City 989-584-1600

Hammond Wholesale 320 W. Main, Carson City 989-584-1600

APPLIANCES 2-PIECE APPLIANCE SET Matching Refrigerator & Stove (white) Good condition.

1 year warranty, Reconditioned! $199/set

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS STORE CLOSING SALE 30% ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT on all purchases over $50 (In stock items only) HANSEN’S MUSIC HOUSE GREENVILLE 616-754-3803 MON-FRI 12-6PM SATURDAY 10AM-2PM www.hansensmusic.com

HEATING & COOLING ELIMINATE HEATING BILLS with central boiler and outdoor furnaces!

Save up to $1,145.00!

ORDER NOW! Call SOS in Dutton 616-554-8669

FIREWOOD FIREWOOD-4 CORDS of mixed dry hardwood. Split and ready to be hauled. $125 per cord. 616-754-7523

HOUSE FOR RENT ENTRICIAN AREA: 2 bedroom, all new appliances, newly remodeled, no pets. $550 per month plus deposit. Call 616-835-3549 or 616-754-2618.

garage sales

LAWNCARE AND LANDSCAPE •Design •Pruning •Mulch •Plantings •Maintenance SPECIALIZING IN: •Water Features •Patios •Retaining Walls

Call 517-202-9779.

GARAGE SALES Auction - Every Friday Night 6:30pm - Inside Have items to sell? We are always looking for consignments!

Antiques, collectibles, estate items and misc.

New Mattress Sets Starting at $125.00

STORE OPEN

CLEANING SERVICES BLUE BIRD Carpet Cleaning General cleaning services office and residential Power washing Don't Replace your Carpet Call the Blue Bird Today!

Jeff Lowell - Owner Jefflowell54@gmail.com 989-831-0582

HOME IMPROVEMENT HANDYMAN SERVICES Let us help you with that to- do- list!

If it needs to be Installed, built, repaired or maintained Call 989-831-0582 Or Jefflowell54@gmail.com Licensed and Insured

Wednesday thru Saturday 10am to 6pm.

PEDDLERS MARKET 420 N. Lafayette Greenville, MI 48838

616-225-2664 616-302-8963 Call Rick for more information.

BELDING POLE Barn Sale - June 7th ONLY from 10am-4pm. 30-quart turkey fryer, Wii Sports w/ 2 remotes, TV with VCR, sheets, towels, comforters, lots of small appliances, new coats, all sizes of clothes and shoes, VCR tapes/DVDs/Playstation games. Pampered Chef, lots of oak stuff and shelves and lots of miscellanous. 118 BROWN ST. BELDING YARD Sale, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm. Clothes, books, steam mop, Hoover vacuum, Longaberger Baskets, men’s bike, Native American dolls, small kitchen appliances and lots of miscellaneous items. 935 Park Street.

FENWICK GARAGE Sale - June 7, 8 & 9 from 8:30am-5pm. Weight system, Honda XR-50 (mini-bike), scrapbooking supplies, new english riding boots, 35mm camera/lens/other photo equipment. Hohner harmonicas, GMC truck, small tools, aluminum plank, nailgun, many household items and lots of clothes. 9601 AMSDEN ROAD, between 57 and Fenwick Rd.

GAZELLE EDGE low impact trainer, folds flat for easy storage. Like new. $65.

616-712-6242

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HANDYMAN SERVICES.

CRYSTAL/DUCK LAKE annual multi-family garage sale. June 7, 8 & 9, 9AM-5PM. Household items, books, CDs, yard tools, mowers, games, antiques, baby crib, toys, huge variety of new tools.

Much more, too numerous to mention.

SHEPARD DRIVE, East Shore (Duck Lake) off Pakes Road, between Crystal Road and Mt. Hope.

GE REFRIGERATOR with ice maker, 18.1 cu. ft. white. Good condition. $140.

616-712-6242

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GUS’ TREE SERVICE •Cutting and Trimming•Stump removal •Brush chipping, •Lot clearing. Experienced and references. FREE Estimates. Call 616-754-8468, or 1-888-453-9933

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WORK WANTED

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GOODELL’S FARM MARKET Open Monday - Saturday 9am to 6pm

TYLER TRUCKING is looking for 3 full time drivers and one part time driver. ¢35 per mile, work 3 1/2 days out 3 1/2 days home. Call Fred at 616-446-9022

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Deadline to enter: June 12

SEALY MATTRESS SALE Full - King - Queen sizes Mattress, Box Spring and Frame $95

TAXI DRIVER WANTED chauffeurs-license required. Must be at least 23 years old with a clean record and background check. Prefer someone who lives in Greenville. Call 989-285-6694 Ask for Brian

(250 word maximum)

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A-1 LAWN care is now accepting new clients. Lawn care, mowing, trimming, clean ups. Residential and Commercial. Free Estimates. Call A-1 Lawn Care 616-754-7762

NEED TREES cut or trimmed? Call Nick at Eikey’s Tree Service, LLC 616-558-9817.

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HOME FURNISHINGS

BARGAIN BOX FRONT LOAD washer and electric dryer set. Heavy duty, large capacity, $250.00.

Good condition. 616-712-6242.

GARAGE SALE: Thursday June 7 and Friday June 8, 8:30 - 4:30. Furniture, household items, collectibles, brand new bridesmaid dresses and silk bouquets, misc. electronics. 501 Pearl St., Belding (corner of Pearl and Center)

BOWFLEX ULTRA work out bench, asking $250. Call 989-235-4361.

GOWEN GARAGE Sale - June 7th & 8th, 9am to 6pm, Saturday, June 9th, 9am-1pm. Carnival Glass, Twin-size captain bed, golf clubs, smoker, skis, clothes and too many misc. items to mention. The garage is overflowing. Saturday: half-price on all remaining items. 2233 S. SATTERLEE RD. (south off Colby Rd.)

ECLIPSE DELUXE Aquarium, saltwater/freshwater NEW IN BOX. twin lamps, 37 gallons, has three stage biowheel filtration. Was $350, selling for $150 Call 616- 232-8324

GREENVILLE GARAGE Sale - June 7th & 8th from 9am-6pm. Clothing, linens, books, toys, medical scrubs, queen sized mattress and lots of misc! 9097 BAKER ROAD, on the east end by airport.

LIFT CHAIR, sage green. 4 years old but only used 8 months. Asking $300, 616-232-2012.

GREENVILLE GARAGE Sale - Saturday June 9th from 9am-4pm. Matching couch and loveseat, $350/both, full-size bed, white round coffee table, antique Stickley table and much more. All items in excellent conditon, cash only. 308 MYRTLE STREET, no early sales!

MAYTAG WASHER and electric dryer.

Heavy duty, large capacity and good condition, $175.00. 616-712-6242

WABASIS SHORES Annual Garage Sale.

June 7, 8 9am-5pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm. Lincoln Lake south to Hart Rd., turn right and follow signs.

GARAGE SALES GREENVILLE GARAGE Sale - Saturday June 9th, 8am-??? All proceeds go for MCC-MTEC team donations for American Cancer Society/Montcalm County Relay for Life. 4151 FITZNER ROAD, take M91 north, turn right (east) on Peck Rd., turn left (north) on Fitzner Rd., to the corner of Fitzner and Holland Lake Rd. GREENVILLE GARAGE Sale: June 7th & 8th from 9am-4pm. Home decor, brand name clothing (womens and boys), Playstation games, Pack-N-Play and bassinet, fishing poles, household items, books, some toys. Something for everyone! 412 E. MONTCALM, across from Tower Automotive.

GREENVILLE GARAGE Sale: June 7th-9th, 9am-4pm. A lot of miscellaneous stuff, baby boy stuff, newborn-6 months, adult clothing - small & large sizes. Something for everyone! 502 E. COFFREN STREET. GREENVILLE GARAGE Sale: June 8th & 9th from 8am-5pm and June 10th from 11am-5pm. Furniture, alot of baby items, movies, appliances, a lot of bedding, towels and other housewares. 1211 CEDARWOOD DRIVE, off Fairplains and Edgewood.

GREENVILLE HUGE Garage Sale, Thursday and Friday, 8am-6pm and Saturday, 9am-? Clothes; twin boys 3T-5T, girls size toys juniors, and ladies mostly 10-16 (lots of dress clothes/skirts). Also desks, home school items, toys, tools, bikes, and much more! 319 South Street near Macomber. Clean, organized, and pet/smoke free.

GREENVILLE MULTIFAMILY Garage Sale, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm. Roll top desk, toys, plus size clothing, small refrigerator, small TV, wagon, dolls, glassware, something for everyone. Open Rain or Shine! 9213 Britzman. Off M-91, 4 miles north of the Old Meijers, watch for the signs.

GREENVILLE MULTIFAMILY Garage Sale, Friday and Saturday, June 8th & 9th, 9am to 5 p.m. Women and children’s clothing, Nintendo DSI, many toys (including several Fisher-Price Little People collection), Playstation games, computer table, lamps, chairs, bar stools, small tables, household items, antique dishes home decor, videos, CDs, computer games, lots of books for adults and children, fishing rod holder, several hostas and plenty more.

This is a huge sale. Don’t miss it. 11200 Harlow Rd. West off Youngman or east off Montcalm Ave. GREENVILLE SALE, Thursday-Saturday, 9am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-3pm. Tons of name brand clothes from newborn through adult, lots of baby items and home goods and much more. 1712 W. Washington St. Right next to Burger King in front of K-Mart at Mid-Michigan Cellular.

GREENVILLE YARD Sale - June 8th & 9th from 8am-5pm. Lots of household items, display paper rack for 12x12, antique rocker, Kirby vacuum, tv, old fencers, incubator and lots more! 4698 MONROE ROAD, M-91 to Peck Rd., W. to Monroe then around the 4th curve on the left.

GREENVILLE: 4-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Thursday, June 7th & Friday, June 8th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults, Kids Clothes and Toys. Also, misc. items 6076 Youngman Road GREENVILLE: MOVING SALE June 7, 8 & 9 (9am-4pm). Dishes, glasses, furniture, Christmas decorations, house and lawn decor and clothing. 419 WEST CASS ST. Corner of Cass and Cross

GARAGE SALES LAKEVIEW: JUNE 7, 8 and 9 Moving and selling lots of household items! Some tools, clothes and a fish tank too! 8131 Newcomb Rd Just off of M-91, 3 miles north of Langston and 2 miles south of Five Corners.

SIDNEY YARD Sale - June 7th-June 9th from 9am-???. Baby boys clothing 0-24 months, baby girls clothing 0-12 months, upright piano, girls sizes 10-12, household items and lots, lots more. 1402 NEVINS ROAD. SIDNEY: GARAGE SALE Sat only, June 9th 8am-4pm Gun cabinet, furniture, TVs, grills, slow blower, well pumps, yard tools. 20hp Chrysler outboard motor, organ, dressers, refrigerator, headboard, miscellaneous tools, garage and household items. 3498 West Sidney Road

STAFFORD MEDIA SOLUTIONS (publisher of The Daily News)

is hosting an Employee Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

NO Early Sales...

IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, SALE WILL BE CANCELLED

-GREENVILLEThis will be held in the small parking lot on Montcalm Street, across from the main parking lot. Customers may park in the main parking lot, and we hope you will also take the time to check out Habitat For Humanity’s Resale Store.

Our employees will be selling a variety of items which includes: clothes, Antiques, Collectibles, Games, Toys, Reiman Magazines (Country, Taste of Home, etc.), Books, Seasonal Decor, Live Plants, Fabric, Home Goods, Name Brand Junior Clothing, DVD’s, Jewelry, End Table, Children s Clothing, Crystal Chandelier; solid wood (blonde) bar table & chairs; framed artwork, Harley Davidson clock and collectibles, VCR, 14.4 Cordless Drill, Electronic TV Golf Game, Helmet and much more!

STANTON RUMMAGE Sale, Friday-?, 10am-7pm. Front tine rototiller, 8” rototiller, walk behind tractor with attachments, Amish heat surge, King-size waterbed, brass and glass, little girl baby clothes, some furniture and lots of miscellaneous.

2871 E. Evergreen Rd. M-66 to Sidney Rd., east to Town Hall, north and follow the signs.

YARD SALE: June 7-9 9am-6pm, Rain or Shine-Inside Yard Sale/Bake Sale-Name brand kids clothing, household goods and furnishings, games, toys, and electronics.

212 W Main Street, in the downstairs office enter off Court Street, Stanton.

Friday, June 8, 2012 • DAILY NEWS HOUSE FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT

LAKEVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 bath house.

Stove, fridge, washer/dryer hook-ups. $450/month + utilities. Section 8 welcome.

NO PETS & NO SMOKING. 989-818-0883 LARGE - THREE bedroom - with full basement and big yard. Natural gas, laundry room. $159 per week, $700 deposit. Stanton area. No pets. Call 989-831-4515.

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.

LEGALS

ROOMATE WANTED in Stanton. Basically 1 bedroom apartment w/kitchen, bath and large living room. Everything included (wireless internet/cable). $300/month. Call 989-287-0905.

MOBILE HOME RENTAL 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home, natural gas heat, garage. Located south of Stanton on M-66. $100/week plus deposit. No Pets.

989-831-5168 MCBRIDE: 3 Bedroom trailer for rent.

4217 Division, Includes washer, dryer, lawn mowing, snow removal, garbage. Call 989-762-5542 or 989-560-6109 for details.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL/LEASE

APARTMENT FOR RENT 2 BEDROOMS Greenville, large lower.

Coin op laundry, extra storage. $625 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.

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

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT MAIN STREET STANTON 989-831-0582

REAL ESTATE GENERAL BELDING-WOODED 2.8 acres, 3+ bedroom home. 2.5 bath, attached 2-stall garage. Full basement, fireplace, new furnace, central air. Lots of storage space. Call 616-794-3658

BELDING NEWER 2 BEDROOM duplex.

Clean and well maintained. Washer/dryer hook up. Covered parking. $595, includes heat and garbage pick up. No pets. Deposit and references. 616-761-3427

REDUCED PRICE: $62,500. Remodeled 2 bedroom home, hobby farm on 10 acres.

Close to lakes, state land, barrel racing arena. Good barns and fencing. Ready to move into. No L/C. Stanton. 616-902-6996

CRYSTAL LAKE: 2 bedroom, air, all appliances, cable TV, internet and trash pickup, $590/month.

No smoking.

Days 989-831-4700, evenings 989-235-6180.

REMODELED 2+ bedroom w/Duck Lake access. 1950 Waterview Way, Crystal.

Completely remodeled, new kitchen & bathroom, new well, central air, big yard. $69,500. Call 989-287-2084.

EDGEWATER, MAPLEWOOD SQUARE, & MEADOW RIDGE APARTMENTS

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

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.

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.

BOATS/MOTORS BOAT LIFT on Clifford Lake, held 18 1/2 ft Four Winns. Has top roll in and out of water. $1600. 231-250-4846

LEGALS STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT MONTCALM COUNTY

Call 616-754-6130 or visit www.hathawayproperties.com

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE

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 STUDIO Apartment for rent. Downtown. Call 269-986-2202 for further details.

GREENVILLE: MODERN 2 bedroom duplex in the Cedar Crest area. Appliances furnished. One year lease. References required. No pets. Call 616-894-0712 NICE LARGE 1 bedroom on ground floor. $135 per week electric furnished. Deposit of $300. No pets. 231-250-4846

ROOM FOR RENT GREENVILLE: HOUSE to share. AVAILABLE JUNE 5th 3 blocks from Lafayette.

Single person. Washer/dryer furnished.

Clean and remodeled. Storage area. $115/week includes utilites.

Call 616-894-0951.

FILE NO. 2012-131NC 625 North State Street Stanton, MI 48888 Court address (989) 831-7316 Court telephone In the matter of JoAnne Bignell d/o/b 1/31/1964 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Montcalm County Probate Court, Court Complex, 625 North State Street, Stanton, Michigan 48888 before Judge Charles W. Simon, III to hear the petition of JoAnne Bignell for the change of her/his name from JoAnne Bignell to JoAnna Marie Bignell.

Date of Notice: June 8, 2012

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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.

PINE TOWNSHIP MEETING DATE CHANGE The Pine Township Board Meeting will be held on June 20, 2012, at 7 P.M. instead of the regular meeting date of June 11, 2012.

A Public Hearing on the proposed budget for 2012-2013 will be held at this time.

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

Doris J. Swem, Clerk 6/8

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JoAnne Brigham-Bignell Petitioner 3816 Flat River Drive Six Lakes, MI 48886

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.

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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) MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARIA A. GRISWOLD and DAVID L. GRISWOLD, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MI, having its principal office at 4200 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2006 and recorded November 6, 2006 in Liber 1333 of Mortgages, Page 349. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith.

At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of TWENTY TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT and 43/100 ($22,378.43) dollars including interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum.

No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east door of the Judicial Complex, 631 N. State Street, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Montcalm, City of Stanton, Michigan, on June 21, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., local time.

Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240(8), MSA 27A.3240(8)] the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241(1), in which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale or expiration of statutory notice period.

The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Crystal, County of Montcalm, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 10 North, Range 5 West, Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, described as: commencing at the Southeast corner of said section; thence North 00 degrees 45'24" West 860.79 feet along the East section line to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 14'36" West 181.50 feet; thence North 00 degrees 45'24" West 145.71 feet; thence North 89 degrees 14'36" East 181.50 feet; thence South 00 degrees 45'24" East 145.71 feet to the point of beginning.

Also included in as collateral is a 1997 Fleetwood mobile home, Serial #INFLV55A72040BD13 as recorded in Liber 1340, Page 484 INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MI Mortgagee SCHENK, BONCHER & RYPMA Gary P. Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1601 (616) 647-8277 5/18,25 6/1,8

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Greenville City Council Notice of Public Hearing Proposed 2012-2013 Budget Truth in Taxation Hearing

The Property Tax Millage Rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed Budget will be a subject of this hearing.

Proposed Expenditures $ 4,701,150 496,730 495,325 195,050 2,250 1,058,500 50,000 100,000 24,550 3,611,591 50,500 249,599 6,000 67,250 259,300 18,600 1,409,925 872,130 137,500 76,000 793,800 775,000 15,000 500 59,550 21,500 53,800 59,000 59,553 2,000 8,000

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 JUNE 28, 2012.

Said premises are located in the Township of Home, Montcalm County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Home, County of Montcalm, Michigan That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 12 North, Range 6 West, described as commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 24; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 38 seconds West 147.38 feet along the East-West 1/4 line to the point of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 59 minutes 38 seconds West 305.39 feet along said East-West 1/4 line; thence South 293.30 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 55 seconds East 285.42 feet; thence North 03 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds East 298.87 feet to the point of beginning. Together with the right of ingress and egress over a strip of land 25 feet wide and being South of a line described as commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 24; thence South 301 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 55 seconds West 453.04 feet to the point of ending.

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

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: May 25, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 362.6905

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SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE SHOP WITH CONVENIENCE SHOP THE CLASSIFIED WAY!

General Fund Operating Promotion & Advertising Transit Operations Solid Waste Operations Capital Improvement Fund Local Street Fund

8.8200 .2200 .2500 .9073 2.1700 .6000

Total Millage Levied

12.9673

State Equalized Valuation

$222,565,149

When --- Saturday, June 9, 2012 Time --- 8 AM to 1 PM Where --- Sidney Township Park What will NOT be accepted: NO --- Hazardous or Toxic Materials NO --- Commercial Users NO --- Containers with liquids (ex: old paint cans) NO --- Yard Waste NO --- Tires NO --- Units with Freon NO SHOVEL OFF LOADS!

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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason B Mikula and Rana A Mikula, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated November 23, 2009, and recorded on December 10, 2009 in Liber 1463 on Page 578, in Montcalm county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Six and 56/100 Dollars ($147,956.56).

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 10:00 AM, on June 21, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Crystal, Montcalm County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 3: Part of the East 1/4 of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 10 North, Range 5 West, described as beginning 177.92 feet, North of the Southeast corner thereof, thence West 329.12 Feet; thence North 151.56 feet; thence East 329.12 feet, thence South 151.56 feet, the point of beginning, Subject to ESM for Ingress and Egress 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.

If the property is sold at 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: May 18, 2012 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #383435F02 (05-18)(06-08)

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

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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BELDING PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF BELDING ZONING ORDINANCE A public hearing will be held by the City of Belding Planning Commission for the purpose of receiving comments on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. Copies of the draft ordinance amendment may be viewed at City Hall, 120 S. Pleasant Street, Belding, MI during normal business hours. The public hearing will be held on June 26, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot Street, Belding, MI 48809 The proposed amendment to Section 19.3, A, 1 of the Zoning Ordinance, “Violations” to add subparagraph c, as follows: c.

The fine for a violation of Section 16.3, A, 3 and 4 shall be $25.00 for the first offense and $45.00 for a second offense that occurs within thirty (30) days of the first offence and for any subsequent offense that occurs within thirty (30) days of the prior offense.

Fines for violations of all other sections of the Zoning Ordinance are not proposed to be changed.

A copy of the proposed ordinance amendments are available for review at the City Hall during business hours. Any written comments need to be provided to the City Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the Public Hearing.

BRADLEY S. HOOL Clerk-Treasurer 6/8

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale

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

Sidney Township Residents Only!

Residents will be required to show proof of residency (tax bill, voter’s registration, driver’s license, etc.)

Sidney Township 3019 S. Grow Rd. Sidney, MI 48885 Phone: 989-328-3635 6/6,8

Millage Levied as follows:

00180230

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald Athearn II and Jan S. Athearn, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 27, 2006 and recorded July 5, 2006 in Liber 1313, Page 704, Montcalm County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC f/k/a WM Specialty Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen and 91/100 Dollars ($114,616.91) including interest at 8.749% per annum.

CLEAN-UP DAY

A summary of the proposed budget to be considered is listed below. A complete copy of this budget may be seen in the office of the City Clerk during regular office hours prior to the public hearing. Public comments, either written or oral, are welcome at this hearing.

General Fund Major Street Fund Local Street Fund Community Center Fund Danish Kingdom Fund Solid Waste Fund Development & Rehabilitation Fund Industrial Park Fund General Debt Service Fund Capital Improvements Fund Fire Dept. New Equipment Fund Recreation Fund Camp Wah Wah Tay See Fund Parking Fund Greenville Transit System Baldwin Lake O&M Fund Sewer Fund Water Fund Water Improvements Fund Solar Project Fund Motor Pool Fund Health & Life Self-Insurance Fund Unemployment Fund Weekly Indemnity Fund Special Assessment Fund Accr. Sick & Vacation Fund Dental & Vision Fund Retirement Benefits Fund County Drain Assessment Firefighters Equipment Fund Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund

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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 SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT 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 DEBT AND 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.

SIDNEY TOWNSHIP

A public hearing on the proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard on that same date, in Council Chambers in the Municipal Complex, located at 415 S. Lafayette Street, Greenville, Michigan.

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If special accommodations are needed to participate in these public hearings, please call the City at least one (1) day in advance.

Kareen Thomas Belding City Clerk 6/8 00180197

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

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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 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

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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 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) Notice Of Mortgage 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Ledger, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 15, 2006, and recorded on March 20, 2006 in Liber 1295 on Page 614, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Montcalm county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seven and 31/100 Dollars ($97,507.31).

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 10:00 AM, on June 21, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Village of Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 31, Birch Run No. 2, Village of Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 13 of Plats, on Pages 32 and 33, Montcalm County Records.

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.

If the property is sold at 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: May 18, 2012 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #397673F01 (05-18)(06-08)

BUY IT! SELL IT! CLASSIFIEDS WORK!

Notice of Mortgage 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 ACTIV MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin L. Galey and Faith A. Galey, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Foreclosed Assets Sales and Transfer Partnership, a Tennessee Partnership, Mortgagee, dated July 10, 1997, and recorded on July 16, 1997 in Liber 4100 Page 024 in Montcalm County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty and 56/100 dollars ($46,780.56), including interest at 14.43% 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 within Montcalm County, at 10:00 AM, on July 5, 2012.

Said premises is situated in the Montcalm Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, and is described as: THE NORTH 1/2 ACRE OF THE SOUTH 1 ACREOF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE EAST 10 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 18, TOWN 10 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, MONTCALM 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.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held at responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging property during the redemption.

Dated: May 21, 2012 For more information, please call: (616) 458-3994 Bryan D. Reeder (P75222) PLACHTA, MURPHY & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer 124 East Fulton, Suite 100 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 5/25 6/1,8,15

MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by RONALD W. BOYER and MARILYN R. BOYER, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to INDEPENDENT BANK, having its principal office at 4200 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, Mortgagee, dated September 17, 2009 and recorded September 30, 2009 in Liber 1456 of Mortgages, Page 1056. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith.

At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR and 80/100 ($21,264.80) dollars including interest at the rate of 8.0% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east door of the Judicial Complex, 631 N. State Street, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Montcalm, City of Stanton, Michigan, on June 21, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., local time.

Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240(8), MSA 27A.3240(8)] the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241(1), in which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale or expiration of statutory notice period.

The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Home, County of Montcalm, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Lot 1, in Assessor's Plat of Camp's Addition, Village of Edmore, Home Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof.

INDEPENDENT BANK Mortgagee SCHENK, BONCHER & RYPMA Gary P. Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1601 (616) 647-8277 5/18,25 6/1,8

Bingo Sunday

Greenville American Legion Post 101, 1 to 6 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m., 1320 W. Washington St. (M-57).

Monday

Howard City Action Center for Senior Citizens, early bird 6 p.m.

Edmore VFW Post 2292, early bird 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday

Sheridan VFW Post 5065, early bird 6 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m.

Wednesday

Belding VFW Auxiliary 4406, early bird 6 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m., 114 N. Bridge St. Food and beverages available for purchase. Information: (616) 7949624.

Thursday

Six Lakes VFW Post 5602, early bird 6:30 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m. Light lunch available at 5 p.m.

Friday

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary 5065, early bird 6 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m.

Saturday

Belding VFW Post 4406, doors open at 3 p.m., sales 4 p.m., early bird 5 p.m., regular bingo 6 p.m., 114 N. Bridge St. Information: (616) 794-9624.

Eating out June 9 Belding Steak fry fundraiser A steak fry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Belding American Legion. The event is a fundraiser for the Belding High School girls varsity basketball team. The public is welcome.

June 14 Greenville Spaghetti dinner Big Brothers Big Sisters spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 5649 S. Greenville Road, Greenville.

Spaghetti, garlic bread and all the trimmings will be available for $6 per person. Everyone is invited.

June 15 Six Lakes Swiss steak Supper A swiss steak supper will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 5602 in Six Lakes. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Cost will be $7.50 adults and $4 children ages 4-10. The menu also will include fresh-peeled mashed potatoes, homemade gravy,

Area Locals June 9 Greenville Lifewalk Alpha Family Center of Greenville will host its 16th annual LifeWalk event, open to the public.

Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m.

The 9K Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. on the Flat River Trail and the walk gets under way at 10 a.m. Those interested in collecting pledges may download a pledge form at www.alphafamilycenter.org There will be prizes for the top pledge collectors, free T-shirts for everyone and door prizes.. All money collected will go to support the operations of the Alpha Family Center as they assist families in need in the community.

June 9 Greenville ‘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 learning group at the Flat River Community Library. Sessions will be at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The group is for children from birth to 5 years old. All are welcome.

June 9 Greenville Car Wash/ Bake Sale A car wash and bake sale to support the First United Methodist Church Mission Trip will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dr. O’Donald’s office next to Walgreens on W. Washington Street in Greenville.

June 9 Belding Plant sale The Belding Gardeneers’ annual plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at 100 Depot St., Belding.

June 10 Greenville Adoptive and Foster Care Families picnic A picnic celebration for local adoptive and foster care families will be at 12:15 p.m. at the pavilion east of the Greenville Area Community Center. A kickball game will follow the free picnic lunch and there will be door prizes from local donors. Families planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Melissa at (616) 754-1840.

June 10 Greenville Democrats meeting The Montcalm County Democratic Party meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the Union Hall, 315 W. Charles St., Greenville. Bring a friend. Meetings are the second Sunday of each month.

June 11 Greenville country music jamboree American Legion Post 101 in Greenville hosts a country and gospel jamboree on the second Monday of every month.

There is no door charge and everyone is welcome. People are invited to bring their instruments or just listen to some classic country music. Homemade food will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. and open microphone is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There is a 50/50 drawing every night. All proceeds are donated to RAVE and the Children & Youth Fund.

June 14 Greenville Larsen Brothers concert The Larsen Brothers will be on concert at 7 p.m. at the Greenville Area Community Center. The Larsen Brothers perform Christian, gospel, country and acoustic music. They play originals, old gospel, new country and bluegrass. Give a listen at their website, www.reverbnation.com/thelarsenbrothers. Tickets are $7.50 per person. Call the community center at (616) 754-9163 for more information.

corn or string beans, coleslaw or tossed salad or applesauce, roll, pie (sugar-free available) or cake, and coffee or iced tea. Takeout will be available, call (989) 365-3671 by 4:30 p.m., pick up by 5; call after 5 p.m., pick up after 6. The public is welcome.

June 15 Stanton Barbecued ribs dinner American Legion Post 452 will serve a barbecued ribs dinner for $11 from 5 to 8 p.m. or until gone.

Shrimp or chicken tender dinners also will be available for $8. All dinners include choice of baked potato, french fries or onion rings, choice of coleslaw or cottage cheese, and a roll. Child portions for age 7 and younger are $5. Takeout will be available, call (989) 831-4114. The public is welcome.

June 22 Greenville Fish fry A fish fry will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 101. Cost is $9 adults, $5 children 12 and younger. The public is welcome.

June 14 Belding Music in the Park Flashback will perform oldies 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.

June 14-16 Lakeview Used book sale The Friends of the Tamarack District Library will hold its annual used book sale in the Tamarack Room of the library. Sale hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Money raised from this sale is used to help support the summer reading program and other projects suggested by the library staff.

June 14 Sheridan food pantry A food pantry sponsored by the VFW Post 5065 Ladies Auxiliary will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the basement of the Sheridan VFW Post, 209 W. Washington St. (County Farm Road). The food pantry is open on the second Thursday of each month.

Call the post at (989) 291-9680 for more information.

June 14 Stanton Story Weavers Story Weavers will meet at 6:30 p.m. The tellings will focus on bedtime stories. The Story Weavers welcome those interested in becoming tellers and current tellers. Call Fran at (989) 427-5801 for more information.

June 14 Sidney Heritage Village meeting A meeting of the Heritage Village Committee (Volunteers) will be at 9 a.m. at the Village Township Hall, west of the Montcalm Community College campus on Sidney Road. All are welcome to continue making the history of Montcalm County come alive for future generations.

Planning is in progress for the Heritage Festival set for Aug. 2-4.

June 14 Sheridan Free concert “Pickin’ by the Pearl,” a free concert, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Pearl Lake park behind the VFW Hall in Sheridan. This week’s concert will feature Country Green. The public is invited.

June 14 Belding Shuffleboard lessons Shuffleboard lessons for adults will be given at 6:30 p.m. on the courts at the northwest corner of Demorest Field across from the Blossom Shoppe. The lessons are free and participants do not need to have their own cues. Lessons will continue on June 21 and 28.

Separate youth lessons will be arranged if there is enough interest.

Call (616) 794-0906 for more information.

June 15 Belding Used book sale The Friends of the Alvah N. Belding Library will sponsor a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library. Donations of books in adult and young adult fiction, nonfiction, paperbacks, hardcover, and all children’s book are needed and may be left at the circulation desk during business hours.

June 15 Lakeview Art show/ sale The Friends of the Tamarack District Library will host an art show and sale featuring local artists from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will take place at the site of the old library in downtown Lakeview.

Light refreshments will be served.

June 15-16 Sidney Relay for Life Everyone is invited to join in

Danish Festival Briefs 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.

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

the fight against cancer during the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Montcalm County.

This year’s event will start at noon on Friday, June 15, and run through noon Saturday, June 16, at Montcalm Community College, Sidney. It’s not too late to start a team. Contact Rita Goggins at (616) 551-4067 or rita.goggins@ cancer.org for more information.

June 16 Edmore ‘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 learning group at noon at the Home Township Library. The group is for children from birth to 5 years old. All are welcome.

June 16 Lakeview Vitality for Life 5K Walk/Run The Vitality for Life 5K Walk/Run will take place in Lakeview. Registration will be at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m.

Cost is $25 for those who preregister by June 1 and $30 after that date. Only preregistered participants are guaranteed a shirt.

Children under 10 are free. Free entries do not get a shirt. Register online at lcwellnesscenter.org or stop by the Lakeview Community Wellness Center. Call (989) 3527510 for more information.

June 16 Sheridan Euchre tournament The Sheridan VFW is hosting its third euchre tournament at the VFW Post. Play will begin at 10 a.m. and will last until about 3:30 p.m. Advance applications now are being taken by either calling the post at (989) 291-9680 or by letter. The registration fee is $10 and can be submitted the day of the tournament.

Based on 70 players, the top seven players will receive prizes with the first-place winner being awarded $150. Registration on the day of the tournament will start at 8:30 a.m.

June 16 Carson City ‘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 learning group at 10:15 a.m. at the Carson City Public Library. The group is for children from birth to 5 years old. All are welcome.

June 18 Belding Shopping tips class Belding Community Education offers “Sarah’s Deals and Shopping Tips 101” from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Belding Middle School media center. Instructor will be Sarah Jehnzen, the WOTV4Woman coupons and deals expert, who will teach where to find and how to use coupons according to individual store policies. Cost is $10. Call Tami at (616) 794-4646 to register or for more information.

June 18-29 Greenville ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ A two-week musical theater camp for youths is offered at the Greenville Area Community Center. Ruth Hansen is the instructor. Students will prepare “Welcome to the Jungle,” a mini-musical based on Aesop’s fable “The Lion and the Mouse.” Grades K-2 will meet from 11 a.m. to noon. Cost is $30 for Greenville city residents and $45 for non-city residents. Grades 3 and up will meet from 9 a.m. to noon.

Cost is $45 for Greenville city residents and $67.50 for non-city residents. Scholarship funding is available. Call the community center at (616) 754-9163 for more information.

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) 835-6937.

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.

Obituaries C. June Neumann, 83

GREENVILLE — C. June Neumann, of Greenville, passed away on her 83rd birthday, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville.

The daughter of Frederick Gordon and Loda Merle (Linderman) Mier, she was born June 6, 1929, in Orleans.

On March 12, 1948, at Bath, she married Ronald G. Neumann and together they enjoyed 54 years of marriage until Ron passed away on Sept. 29, 2002. She also was preceded in death by her a brother, Dick Mier, and a sister, Donna Monks.

June was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and had been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lester J. Sitts Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5065 in Sheridan.

Surviving are her children, Charlyn Wing of Greenville, Fred and Sandy Neumann of Orleans; two grandchildren, Laura Lee and Clint Holly of Smyrna, Ronald Lee and Jennifer Beth Neumann of Greenville; four greatgrandchildren, Allysen June Neumann, Alexa May Neumann, Aubree Marie Neumann, Samantha Grace Holly; a sister, Ilene Postle of Texas, formerly of Ionia; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 511 S. Franklin St., Greenville, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ken Harger, retired pastor of Shiloh Community Church, will officiate and burial will take place privately at Fairplains Township Cemetery.

Envelopes for memorial contributions to either the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society will be available at the funeral home.

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

ChristiansenCares.com.

Anna Jeanette Thomsen, 91

GREENVILLE — Anna Jeanette Thomsen, 91, of Stanton, passed away at her home under the loving care of her daughter and Spectrum Health Hospice.

She was born in Pueblo, Colo., on May 7, 1921, the daughter of the late Eugene Leroy Schermerhorn and Flora Winifred Damon Schermerhorn.

She lived most of her life in the Stanton area and was married to Leroy “Twerp” Thomsen on June 25, 1952, who passed away Dec. 4, 1993, and she also was preceded by her sister, Doris Hoffman.

Surviving are her two daughters, Janet Nichols and her children, Amy and Shelley Nichols; Jeanne and Jack Barber and children, Scott and Marcey Barber, Kurt and Kim Barber, Chad and Penny Barber; and several great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Also surviving are her sister, Iris Senn and her families, and special cousin, Loren and Barb Schermerhorn.

She was very talented in cooking and as a seamstress, but most notably as a hair stylist and artist. She has an oil painting hanging in the farmhouse at Montcalm Community College as well as a painting published in the book, “Michigan Art and Artist in Public Buildings.” She also restored the altar painting “The Rich Young Ruler” at North Sidney Historical Church.

Funeral and committal services will be 2 p.m.

Sunday, June 10, at Faith Lutheran Church, Sidney, with associate in ministry Bernice Sorrels officiating.

Burial will be in North Sidney Cemetery.

Visitation with the family and friends will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be given to the North Sidney Historical Church.

Messages of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com.

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ear Margo: We are not originally from the U.S. We are from Asia. In our culture, the parents’ property goes to sons, and they give daughters whatever they can afford. Last time they went back home, they signed over all the property to their sons. One brother (the oldest and our mother’s favorite) was responsible for all of the finances of the house and other decisions.

When they came back, my mother lost her job. I helped them buy a two-bedroom condo. Now she is getting some unemployment, and they are just surviving financially and are extremely happy to be a burden on me. It was my mistake to sponsor my parents to come to the U.S. They don’t know any English, and I have to do all the bill paying, grocery buying, coordinating of medicines, etc.

My husband is unhappy about this, so it’s causing stress in my personal life. What bothers me is that they have given everything to their sons. They should have stayed with them. I have paid them back every penny they spent on my education and marriage. What should I do or not do? — Stuck in the Middle.

Dear Stuck: While it is an admirable part of your culture to look after the elders, I would say you have certainly done your share. Given that you are now crosscultural, I recommend that you encourage your parents to return home. It would be fair to tell them you are not able to support them any longer, and it is harming your marriage. Your brothers, according to custom, are their proper heirs and should be the ones to look after them.

Let your parents know that being adrift in a country where they cannot speak the language or even go shopping cannot be comfortable for them. If you withdraw from the situation, I think they will, indeed, return to Asia. I am not quite certain why they came. They have had the American experience, and it does not seem to have worked out. Do not let them guilt you into continuing with things as they are. — Margo, equitably

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ear Margo: I have a situation with my elderly mother, who stays with me some months and with my sister’s family the rest of the time.

When my mom stays with me, she often is dramatic and somewhat needy, and frankly, I feel she needs to be in assisted living. My sister and I rarely talk to each other due to all of our dysfunction. How do I get my mom to understand that I love her but truly think she needs more care than I can provide? She is on a fixed income, and I would not be able to provide funds to help out. — Worn Thin Dear Worn: Dysfunction or no, you have to talk to your sister about the situation. This conversation is necessary, so just try to keep things on the subject at hand.

You do not say how your sib is fixed financially, or whether she agrees with your opinion. You need to find out. If your sister cannot swing an assisted living residence financially but agrees that more professional care is needed, the next step is to look into Medicaid options.

If she disagrees with your evaluation, suggest that she be the sole caretaker and you will contribute what you can.

Should you be able to reach an agreement with your sister about the care of your mother, it will be a difficult talk to have with your mother, but an important one. I have friends who have lived through this, and granted, it’s not easy, but it works out. Companionship with others in the same boat often turns out to be a blessing, and the elderly parent does better. — Margo, thornily Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www. creators.com/dearmargo. Due to a high volume of e-mail, not all letters will be answered.

Jacqueline BIGAR’S STARS HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, June 8, 2012: Exciting events and impulsive people mark your year. You actually will enjoy the excitement. You’ll receive what you desire when you least expect it. This year is a lucky one, with Jupiter, the planet of good fortune, in your sign. AQUARIUS can be zany yet full of ideas.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) ***** You find that others support you in every direction you seem to want to head. If you want someone to play devil’s advocate, consider looking at a different day. Your immediate entourage seems very caring, but they’re not up for the job. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) *** You don’t need to establish anything. You just need to be yourself. As an opportunity comes forward to better understand an older friend or boss, do not turn away. A meeting could be more important than you realize. Say “yes” to an opportunity. Tonight: Leader of the gang.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) **** You seem to be on top of the world right now.

It’s as if you see many light years ahead of the here and now. You wonder about different ideas and whether they will work. You might not get powerful feedback until later in the day, if at all. Tonight: You can daydream all you want now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) **** Others make the first move, which ultimately could be quite comforting. You do not have all the answers, nor do you claim to.

It seems as if several people have given you more power than you really want or deserve. Tonight: You are happiest relating to others on a one-on-one level.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) **** You are a bundle of energy that others cannot help but notice. You naturally draw people in. This newfound charisma and vitality will tend to increase your natural gregarious tendencies. A partner or friend makes a suggestion. Yes, this person might have an agenda ... but do you really care? Tonight: In the whirlwind of living.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) **** Pace yourself. You might have to hang in there for longer than you want, but if you are efficient, you could clear out a lot of tasks faster than you think. A friend or loved one might be impatient about wanting to see you. Enjoy this person’s aggravation, because it is flattering! Tonight: Go out with a friend or two.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ***** Your imagination could get you into a lot more trouble than you might think is possible. When your mind keeps drifting to yonder lands and a certain someone, the answer is to call or visit this person. Be careful — you could flub up right now with others around you. Tonight: All fun and flirtation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) *** If you can take some time for yourself, do so. Relax at home. Only when you are ready should you reach out for someone. A child or younger person could be very dominating. Do you really mind? Tonight: Make it simple and close to home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) **** You gain much more freedom when others are mellow. You even can let out that creative imp that lives within you. You feel so much more in sync. Some of you might want to play devil’s advocate. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) *** Your sensitivity to your budget is appreciated. Still, you might want to cross your t’s and dot your i’s. You suddenly might realize that there is a vagueness that you need to clarify, though it might not pertain to the budget. Tonight: Your treat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) **** You are full of excitement and energy.

Others seem more flexible. Be open to someone’s somewhat wild idea.

Listen to a suggestion more openly. Ironically, it might originally have been your idea! Tonight: The world is your oyster.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) *** You do not always need to be “on.” Allow yourself to call in to work today if possible. Whether you are retired or not, do absolutely what you desire. Your intuition points to the correct way to handle a child or younger friend. Trust your judgment. Tonight: Not to be found.

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Alana Nehring

Aaron Ofseyer

Joe Kopecek

Almanac

A warm front will generate showers and thunderstorms well north of I-96 through the weekend. It will also bring a much warmer and more humid airmass to the area.

Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s

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June 9 Inside garage sale, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Greenville Eagles 4321, 11690 S. Greenville Road (M-91). Public welcome. Questions: (616) 794-2987.

June 10 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.

June 11 Greenville Lodge 96 F&AM, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 115 S. Lafayette.

June 12 Trivia Night, 6-9 p.m., Greenville Eagles 4321. Free to play.

Public welcome. Information: (616) 794-2987.

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Tom Kohn of Belding is shown with his family in this four-generation photo. With Kohn, pictured at right, are his son, Mark Kohn of Belding, at left; grandson, Jon Kohn, and great-grandson, Dominic Kohn of Caledonia.

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Nayomii Dorothy, born May 20 at Carson City Hospital. She weighed 6 WZZM13.COM pounds, 1 ounce, and has a sister, Nevaeh Bailey. Grandparents are Harvey and Sharon Bailey of Ionia, Suzanne and Roy Lumbert of Muir and Roogie and Betty Elliott of Hastings.

Maygen, McKenna, Stone and Korben. Grandparents are Karen Sowles and Mike Harter of Greenville, David and Val Blumberg of Sheridan, Bill and Tammie Hitsman of Mount Pleasant and Millie Johnston of Stanton.

Avery Kristine Main

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Kyle and Jacquelyn Main of Edmore are the parents of a girl, Avery Kristine, born May 21 at Carson City Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds. Grandparents are Dale and Amy of Sidney and Jack and Kris Baney of Stanton.

Samantha and Eric Tett of Belding are the parents of a boy, Izaiha Rae, born June 1 at Spectrum Health United Hospital, Greenville. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and has one sibling, Baya Tett. Grandparents are Jill and Tracy DeGroat of Belding, Kim Trapp and Walter Tett of Grand Rapids.

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Stella Brokaw and Jason Gotwalt of Belding are the parents of a girl, Mali Jay, born May 23 at Carson City Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and has three sisters, Maci, Tyra and Kiya, and three brothers, Gage, Taden and Ty. Grandparents are Alma and Clay Courtney, Dan Carlson, all of Belding, and Karie and Steve Thomas of Greenville.

June 12 Six Lakes VFW Auxiliary 5602, 7 p.m.

June 11 Family planning clinic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5:30 p.m., MidMichigan District Health Department, 615 N. State St. Information or appointment: (989) 831-5237 ext. 5.

Trufant

June 12 Maple Valley Complex Seniors, noon potluck, Maple Valley Complex, 239 First St. (former Trufant school). Bring dish to pass and own table service.

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Brayden Matthew Jensen Matthew and Anna Jensen of Stanton are the parents of a boy, Brayden Matthew, born May 25 at Carson City Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and has two brother, Demetrius and Austin Jensen. Grandparents are Bill and Sherry Farrington and Chuck and Lynn Jensen, all of Sheridan.

Blake William Helton Michael and Kelsey Helton of Crystal are the parents of a boy, Blake William, born May 24 at Carson City Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 7

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June 12 Entrican Gleaner Arbor, 12:30 p.m., Beardslee’s Restaurant.

Gleaners and friends welcome.

June 12 Edmore Chapter 111 OES, 6 p.m. potluck, meeting at 7 p.m.

June 12 VFW Post 2292 regular meeting, 7:30 p.m.

June 12 VFW Auxiliary 2292 regular meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Lakeview

June 11 Hough-Pontius VFW 3701 Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sheridan

June 10 Public breakfast, 7:3010:30 a.m., VFW Post and

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This is a free informational event.

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