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he 50-some seniors in Montabella High School’s graduating class of 2012 each have their own unique personality, style and future ahead of them.

But six of those seniors have experienced their own personal heartbreak — tragedies no one would wish on any young man or woman.

Maybe in another lifetime, Danielle, Dusty, Emily, Michael, Paul and Tori wouldn’t have been friends. Maybe they only would have been vaguely aware of each other’s existence as classmates passing in the hallway. But their shared sense of loss has created a common bond between them, and new friendships and successes are blooming as a result.

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Sports From top to bottom, Montabella High School seniors Emily Malina, Michael Hewitt and Dusty Snow talk about their past tragic experiences and their plans for the future.

Tori Patch was 10 when her mother died unexpectedly on June 8, 2005.

Tori knew something major had happened, but she still had her father.

Her mother’s loss didn’t really hit her until she began navigating the difficult teenage years.

“As I grew up, it affected me more because she wasn’t there for big parts of my life,” said Tori, now 17.

“Especially now, for graduation.”

Tori’s stepmother was able to fill some of the void, as was Tori’s aunt — her mother’s twin sister. Tori considered studying psychology and becoming a grief counselor to help others in similar situations, but she changed her mind. She didn’t want to be defined by her mother’s death.

“I didn’t want my whole life to revolve around my tragedies,” the eloquent teen said. “It’s made me want to do better and want to get through it. I don’t feel like because she died, I’m graduating, but I feel like it’s helped me become a better person and help me to get where I am.”

Tori is graduating 10th in her class this year. She has participated in the National Honor Society, Student Advisory and Medal United Nations panel. She plans to attend Adrian College this autumn. She is undecided about her major, having changed her mind about studying psychology, but

she still feels she has a lot to offer other young people.

Tori’s calm, confident outward demeanor doesn’t show it, but she will be thinking of her mother as she walks across the high school stage in her cap and gown Thursday.

“The big moments in my life have always been sad,” she said. “I just want to forget the sadness for the day and just enjoy graduation, just enjoy being successful.

“I don’t really talk about it a lot with anybody,” she added. “I do talk to my mom at home sometimes though. I just feel like she’s there.”

Tori is also able to share her feelings with some friends, including Danielle.

‘I’ve lost many loved ones in my life’

Danielle Moreland, 19, has lost two fathers in her young lifetime.

Her biological father died when she was 3. Like Tori, Danielle was so young then, she didn’t really begin to feel the loss until she was older.

When Danielle was 4, her mother remarried. Danielle’s new stepfather became a treasured father figure to her for the next 15 years. When Tori’s mother died, Danielle gave her elementary school friend a journal in which to write her thoughts. Both girls knew how it felt to lose a parent.

And then, last Memorial Day weekend, Danielle’s stepfather died in an car accident. When Danielle graduates, she will also be preparing to remember her stepfather on the one-year anniversary of his death four days later.

“I’ve lost many loved ones in my life,” Danielle said. “That made me a stronger person, but it’s a day-to-day thing I had to deal with. It’s very hard. I felt like losing my stepdad out of nowhere, just instantly, was the hardest because you couldn’t share your last stories with him, say you loved him, say goodbye to him.”

Danielle said she benefited from the support of her family, friends, school and entire community when her stepfather died.

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STANTON — Valedictorian Morghan Minnick stood before her 109 Central Montcalm classmates in a warm high school gym at Sunday afternoon commencement exercises and told them this day was not an ending but a beginning.

The graduating seniors, wearing green and black gowns, were surrounded by family and friends who whooped and cheered proudly as the men and women crossed the stage and received their diplomas.

“Our lives are really only

beginning, and we have so much more to experience,” Minnick said. “We get to decide who we are and what we want to do with the next four years of our lives. How many of us have not dreamed about our future major, a husband or a wife, a job? Our lives are only going to get better. We get to live those dreams.”

Honor students and foreign exchange students were announced and applauded.

“Of the 110 graduates, 100 of them have applied to college and seven of them will serve our country by joining the military,” Principal Tony Petersen said. “Thirteen years

ago you started a new chapter in your lives as kindergarteners. You are a different person now than you were then. Many of you wanted to grow up to be firefighters or ballerinas of super heroes. A lot can happen in a short time, and now it is time for your next chapter.”

Mercedes Hendrick had mixed emotions.

“I’m happy, I’m excited, but also kind of sad,” said Hendrick.

“I went to school here all 13 years and a lot of my friends did, too, and now it will be different.”

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Paul Bellingar had to grow up fast, like Michael.

Paul was 16 years old when he lost his father to cancer two years ago. His father battled the cancer for almost six years, giving the family time to prepare for the loss, but also taking an emotional toll on everyone.

“It was definitely a hard time in my life,” said Paul, now 18 years old. “Having a strong relationship with God definitely helped a lot.”

Paul’s peers who had experienced their own loss were curious as to whether it was easier to have time to say goodbye to a parent instead of losing them suddenly.

“There’s always more that you want to say,” Paul said.

“The hardest was telling him goodbye. It’s the hardest thing you’re ever going to do in your life. I miss my dad every single dad of my life. I’m 16 years old and I’m the man of the house now. You have to take care of your mom, your sister.”

Michael sympathized with Paul as he told his story.

“You’re thrown into adulthood way too quick,” he said.

Paul said family and friends helped him deal with his father’s loss — especially his two grandfathers.

“They taught me a lot,” he said. “I learned things every day about how to be an adult, how to make decisions. A few of my friends came to the funeral and that really helped just to see them there. My faith really helped the most.

Every day is a struggle, but it helps a lot when you’ve got God on your side.”

Paul finds going to the cemetery peaceful and fulfilling.

“You have bad days and you just really miss them and you go there and sit and talk and you feel better,” he said.

Michael and Tori find cemeteries a comforting place too.

However, Danielle finds it makes her feel anxious and upset.

“I can’t go there,” she said.

“It’s just too soon.”

Paul works at The Wildlife Gallery in Blanchard through Montabella’s CAS program.

The animals there make him think of the fun hunting trips he shared with his father.

Paul served on the Student Advisory and was also a member of homecoming court. He played baseball, basketball and golf. He plans to study welding at Montcalm Community College. Like his peers, he will be thinking of his lost parent when he graduates.

“I know he’d be really proud of me for doing it,” he said. “I’m going to be sad, but at the same time I’m going to be happy.”

‘If I can make it through, why can’t anyone?’

At 15, Dusty Snow and his twin brother, Levi, were headed down a dangerous path.

Both brothers were into drugs. They couldn’t have cared less about school.

Dusty’s brother was especially reckless, reacting with strong emotions when relationships didn’t work out. He overdosed on drugs twice over a girl. The first time, he survived. The second time, he didn’t.

“I beat everything that night, just hit everything,” said Dusty of reacting to his brother’s death on Oct. 22, 2009.

Friends and family tried to console Dusty with religion, but he was even more traumatized when people opined about where his brother had gone because of the way he had died.

His grandmother was different. She was able to communicate with and understand Dusty in a way no one else could. Sadly, she died a year later.

Dusty’s brother’s death had hit their mother hard and Dusty felt like he was on his

‘I try to make every day count’

Emily Malina, 18, describes herself as “a little clone” of her father.

Her father lived in Texas, but they shared a bond that kept them close despite the miles.

When Emily was 14, she was called out of class on Feb. 13, 2009, and came to the school office to find her mother and siblings. They told her that her father had died, very unexpectedly. He was on several different medications for Meniere’s disease — an inner ear disorder that affects hearing and balance — and the meds had accidentally mixed in a toxic way.

“I asked my mom if it was a dream,” Emily recalled. “I didn’t really believe it. I thought they were playing a trick on me. I thought maybe he had come up for a surprise visit from Texas and was hiding.”

But it wasn’t a dream. The family quickly flew to Texas for the funeral.

“I was like, this is a dream, will somebody please come and wake me up?” Emily recalled tearfully. “It was the worst day of my life.”

Emily started her freshman year that fall. Her entry into high school was made even more difficult by classmates speculating about her father’s death. Emily felt alienated and kept to herself, only sharing her feelings with her mother and siblings. She had always had an outgoing, go-getter personality. Now she felt like a zombie.

Slowly but surely, she began to come alive again.

Emily began attending local camps, including a Michigan State University government camp, where she won the highest citizenship award out of 400 other young women.

She met new people there and they opened her eyes to the world and its possibilities. She is now a counselor at that camp.

“That really inspired me,” she said. “I felt some of me coming back.”

She began to participate in school activities — cross country, track, basketball, forensics, the Model United Nations, the National Honor Society. She is now class president and is graduating fourth in her class. She also has a job at the ice cream shop in Edmore.

When Danielle’s stepfather died last year, Emily knew how to comfort her. The two young women bonded in a way few others could.

“God will never give you more than you can handle,” Emily said. “Losing my dad really helped me find my faith.

It was horrible and I wish it never would’ve happened, but I can see positivity in that.”

Emily loves recalling the memory of her father — an optimistic man with a funloving personality. He talked to her about going to college when she was young. Now she is going to Syracuse University to study international relations. She will study abroad in Italy her first semester. She’s thinking about becoming a diplomat.

Emily and her father had a tradition of watching “Star Trek” together — the original 1960s television series. She continues to watch the show almost every night. She attended a Star Trek convention and got to meet Leonard Nimoy, who played “Mr. Spock” on the television show.

She showed him a picture of her father and got a hug in return.

“Little do William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy know, but they have been there for me like nobody else,” Emily said with a laugh.

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will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Community Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding. A complete obituary will be published on Tuesday.

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SHERIDAN — Phyllis A. Triplett, 74, died Saturday at the Twin Oaks Retirement Home near Gowen. A memorial service at Twin Oaks Retirement Home will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. (Simpson Family Funeral Home, Sheridan)

HOWARD CITY — Velma J. Behnke, 85, of Howard City, died Saturday at her residence. Memorial services ‘It’s amazing to hear will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at their stories’ Bethel Lutheran Church, Montabella High School Howard City. Friends may Principal Shane Riley said four call at the church from 10 James C. Wilson, 79 or five years ago, he didn’t a.m. until time of services.

BELDING — James C. have high hopes for seeing (Heckman Funeral Home, Wilson, 79, of Belding, died Dusty or Michael graduate.

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“As they kids have matured, they have realized they need to be there with their friends a little bit more,” he said.

“Danielle has a very fun personality. That was a tough time for her because of her fun, easygoing personality.”

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Michael Hewitt, 19, never knew his father. He was gone before Michael was born.

Michael’s mother said his father had died, but Michael was never really sure.

Michael’s mother remarried. The mother and son struggled to understand each other and often ended up arguing and fighting. Michael made some bad decisions. He was headed down a dead-end road.

When Michael’s mother got divorced and began struggling with illness, he changed his priorities. He wanted to make his mother happy. He got a job at McDonald’s in Edmore via Montabella’s CAS program. He and his mother were able to move out of a small campground in Edmore and into a nice apartment in Howard City.

“She started getting better,” Michael recalled of his mother. “I don’t think I’ve ever been happier than I was the last month of her life.”

The night of Sept. 22, 2010, Michael and his mother told each other “I love you,” as they always did before they went to sleep. The next morning, Michael went into his mother’s room to say good morning. He wasn’t prepared for what he found.

His mother had died in her sleep.

“I didn’t cry,” Michael recalled. “I called the paramedic. Then I kicked the door off its hinges. I was feeling a lot of anger.”

Michael said his girlfriend at the time helped him get through the ordeal. He went to Florida to be with some family members for a while.

He missed a few weeks of school, but he eventually came back to class. His best friend’s mother took him in as her own son.

“I found family in a lot of friends,” he said. “They really took care of me.”

Michael did more than make up for lost time in the classroom. His grades went from Cs, Ds and Fs to a 4.0 GPA this past trimester.

His motivation? The Marines.

Michael enlisted the Marines’ delayed entry program. He found out the Marines wouldn’t accept him unless he graduated from high school, so he found a new focus. He began studying and doing homework. He trains for the Marines in Mount Pleasant and he works out every day to stay in shape. He will be fully enrolled at Camp Pendleton in California by November.

After he’s fully enlisted, he

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own. He tried going back to school.

“It didn’t work,” he said. “I freaked out.”

He could have continued down the path he was already on — speeding even faster toward destruction. Instead, he made the decision to turn around and head in the opposite direction.

Dusty’s girlfriend and her family took him in as one of their own. The girlfriend’s father repaired cars and began to teach Dusty the trade.

Dusty found auto body work enjoyable and fulfilling. He quickly learned how to buy and sell vehicles and make a nice profit.

And he gave high school another try.

Dusty’s grades slowly improved. He participated on the school’s forensic team, as well as the Essence of Stage program. He’s even mentoring a younger struggling student.

Now 18, he’s preparing to graduate. He plans to study auto collision at Lansing Community College. He wants to have his own auto body shop someday.

Before Dusty’s brother’s death, “I didn’t care about school,” he said. “I wasn’t going to go to college, wasn’t going to do anything. Now I want to go to college, want to own my own body shop. I think that’s the biggest accomplishment for me — I dropped all the drugs.

“He’s kept me motivated,” said Dusty of his late brother.

“If I can make it through, why can’t anyone?”

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plans to attend Montcalm Community College and then Ferris State University to study construction management.

“My life pretty much is strictly military right now,” he said. “I’m always training. I don’t have time to sit and think. I’d rather be tired and on edge and know I’m focused, than be lazy and have too much time to think.

“I want to wear a proud title. Even if the world around you isn’t that great, it doesn’t mean you still can’t be great.”

Michael wears a permanent reminder of his mother — a tattoo on the shoulder of his back.

“Mom’s not here physically, but she’s here in spirit,” he said. “My mom comes to me in my dreams a lot if I’m struggling and tells me what to do.”

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Continued From Page 1 “I didn’t realize how much I was loved until he was gone, how much he was there and how much he cared for me and my family,” she said. “The day that he died, everyone came to my house, all my friends, my family. The day of the funeral, everyone was at the funeral and the visitation.

The teachers came and visited.

People stopped by my house for two weeks straight. It didn’t take the pain away, but it made me happy.”

Just a few weeks after her stepfather died, Danielle competed in a race with Montabella High School’s track team. They placed seventh in the state.

“I just ran,” she recalled.

Danielle and Tori both work at McDonald’s in Edmore as part of Montabella’s Community-AsSchool (CAS) program. Both young women were part of homecoming court this school year. After graduation, Danielle plans to attend MidMichigan Community College and then study dental hygiene at Ferris State University.

“I have matured a lot,” she said. “I have taken responsibility for my brother. I’m there for him 100 percent.”

Just like Tori, graduation will be a bittersweet occasion for Danielle.

“Now that it’s almost time, I feel a lot of loss,” Danielle said. “He’s not going to watch me walk, he’s not going to watch me succeed in life.”

As Michael Hewitt listened to the young women share their stories, he wholeheartedly agreed with the sentiment of longterm pain and loss.

“People tell you to get over the pain, it’s going to get easier,” he said. “It doesn’t get easier. You learn to live with the pain, There’s so many things that remind you of the person you lost. I don’t cry about anything now. When the one person you love the most is taken away, you don’t cry about anything. It makes you stronger.”

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Focus on our furry friends

a gotta love the guy … that would be the black bear that posed for a picture beside a tree in north Greenville, and went on to be spotted and reported in other locations in West Michigan.

We’d like to believe he’d heard that Greenville was a pretty nice community, and thought he could probably get some good food. From later reports, he seemed to be covering a lot of territory … and perhaps he realized that this was primarily Lion territory; and he’d have to move on if he aspired to be a Chicago Bear.

• • • • While the majority of black bears undoubtedly eschew exotic beverages, horseracing’s latest celebrity, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another, will indeed have another of whatever he was having, as he attempts to be American horseracing’s first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed did it in 1978.

He has to win the Belmont Stakes, Saturday, June 9.

He’ll be running a mile and a half, and his trademark style is hanging behind the leader and exploding for a furious winning finish.

Even if you’re not a horseracing fan, this will be an event worth watching.

• • • • Sticking with the theme of furry and hairy friends, if you are a pet lover, you shouldn’t miss the 21st annual Town and Country Animal Clinic’s PETFEST open house.

It’s this Thursday on M-91 just south of Greenville’s city limits at the curve on the east side of the road.

There will be a petting zoo, ice cream, hot dogs, learning the latest in care for your pets and camel rides!

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up, if the need arises from enemy fire … or from one of us being thrown overboard. Which reminds me to warn you that this boat accelerates to 42 knots in the time it takes you to breathe in an out.

That’s 48 miles per hour for you land locked folks. Our three V-16 Packard gasoline aircraft engines are pumping 1200 HP each … that’s 3,600 HP hurtling us through the water. It banks hard on a turn. You’ll get flipped out if you aren’t careful … and you do not want to get flipped overboard when skipper is evading enemy fighters and end up as target practice for a Japanese pilot. I’ll tell you about getting flipped overboard another time.

Listen! Hear that sound? Planes coming. You’ll hear them before you see them. There they are.

Stand quietly, we need to find out if they see us this close to shore.

Ahhh … They see us. Three.

Turning our way. Get to battle stations and prepare your guns. We’re going to be VERY busy in a few minutes … you’re on your own.

Once they spot us, our boat comes alive … guns spin into position, our skipper revs up the engines. We prepare for maneuvers as our tracers mark the path of live ammunition being pumped skyward toward the fighters. The planes are lining up to strafe us.

One plane breaks formation and begins its approach. Skipper darts the boat quickly out of their line of fire … and the plane roars by, strafing the now empty water with gun fire. When he goes by, he’s a perfect target. Don’t miss the chance to lock onto him. One of you had him in your sights. There’s slight damage … wait … there’s a barely visible, black, pencil thin streak up and over his cockpit … from the engine. Good Job ! He’ll head home rather than risk what

might be an engine oil leak.

A second plane is coming in.

Skipper changes tactics, teasing the pilot this time with a long straight run … then dodges first one way, then the other, then away hard right. The fighter tries to follow our movements, but flies wide at the speed he’s traveling. The now empty water where we once were gets sprayed with gunfire. The plane roars past, its engine screaming like a mechanical bird of prey, angry at having missed us.

Another plane coming at us.

From behind. This time from higher up. Skipper throttles back … the boat instantly slows and settles into the water. The fighter can’t correct his speed that fast, and overshoots us and banks into a turn ahead of us. The plane is so close I can see the pilot … .he turns and we look at one another.

In the split seconds that follow, first one, then two of our gunners lock the fighter in their gun sights. Ammunition and tracer fire puncture the fuselage from the cockpit to the tail with a staggered pattern of holes. The Japanese plane shudders, recovers, and then banks steeply upward as the pilot’s head and upper body lift slightly and turn … staring back as if he’s trying to look back and inspect the damage. The fighter plane continues its upward lift, unaware of the damage inflicted on its fuselage, or upon its pilot … now slumped forward in his unshielded cockpit.

Suddenly, its quiet. The planes are gone … We are alone! No … it’s more than that ! … the South Pacific scene is fading … .

It’s me that’s alone. I’m sitting upright in my bed.

Story Told By Milton Rackham to Myrl Thompson. Check here next Monday for another excerpt. More complete excerpts will be posted at dnfreetime.com.

The Romney re-do

lue jeans. Gone.

Open collar white starched shirt. Gone.

Taking questions from the audience. Gone.

Interviews with local reporters.

Gone.

Stiffness … almost gone.

Welcome to the new and improved post-primary edition of Mitt Capitol Romney GOP Comment candidate for presBy Tim ident.

Skubick The re-do is in full swing.

Decked out in slacks, a subdued sport coat and a tie, the heir apparent to the GOP nomination showed he’d been practicing.

The venue was a Lansing Community College auditorium that seated only about 500. The visual image the campaign wanted was a full house in strong contrast to his appearance at Ford Field in Detroit months ago where the empty green seats far out-numbered his supporters. That picture on TV sent the wrong message.

The one seen in Lansing was much better.

And so was the candidate.

Even though Republicans have consistently berated President Barack Obama for using a teleprompter, there was their guy, Mr. Romney committing the same “sin.”

And his performance was near flawless.

His message had some humor, it was compact, and it drew strong

contrasts with the president. And it was not geared toward the ultraconservatives.

Now freed from mucking around with the likes of Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum, Mr. Romney was able to start his march toward the center after spending what must have seemed like a lifetime way over there on the far right.

He took on the president but in a respectful way which must have been disappointing for those on the far right. If they came for red meat, they got none.

In fact they got a GOP candidate who embraced the policies of a former Democratic president named Bill Clinton. Now keep in mind, Mr. Romney’s new audience are the moderates and independents of the voting world.

Some of those folks liked Bill Clinton and Mr. Romney asserted that Clinton’s smaller government and a reduced welfare state are on his agenda, too. He hit the President for not making it a threesome.

Using the canned stump speech was a departure from the previous townhall meetings made famous

by Ross Perot and others. But painfully, Mr. Romney was and never will be a Ross Perot.

A finely tuned speech allows the candidate to completely control his message and not be at the mercy of stupid or irrelevant questions from townhallers. It also guarantees that the slip-of-the-lip candidate would not have to worry about that.

But as good as the speech was, it lacked some key elements.

Noticeably in trouble with segments of the female voting public, there was nothing for them. Sure, the Republicans like to alibi by saying when Romney is talking about the economy, women are interested in that, but it’s not the same as taking on specific female issues, which he did not.

Heretofore the campaign made the candidate available for one on one interviews with local TV anchors. Sure, it was free media, but often times, the candidate could not stay on his economic message because reporters were tired of that stuff and asked other questions the campaign would rather avoid.

So there he was. Comfy inside the bubble with no chance the media could ask him anything.

Consequently the media had no choice but to be spoon-fed with what Mr. Romney wanted to say.

Of course all this pre-dated the latest “challenge” that the GOP hopeful must confront. And the jury may be out for a while regarding his self-described hair-cutting “prank” while attending a posh and private high school in Bloomfield Hills.

Funny thing how unexpected stuff like that can take the edge off an otherwise good week on the campaign trail. The problem is he can not handle this one by changing his wardrobe.

Tim Skubick is a syndicated political newspaper columnist who also anchors the weekly Public Broadcasting System (PBS) show “Off the Record” and serves as the Michigan Capitol correspondent for WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit. He can be

Tuesday, May 22

AA, 10 a.m., Coral Community Center.

OPEN AA, noon, United Lifestyles, room 3, 407 S. Nelson, Greenville. Information: Deb, (616) 894-1668.

BIBLE-BASED ADDICTIONS PROGRAM, 6:30-8 p.m., Central Montcalm Community Church, Sheridan.

WOMEN’S AA, 5:30 p.m., Rebos House, Cedar Springs.

AL-ANON meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, corner of Cass and Franklin streets, Greenville. Nonsmoking. Open meeting in the parlor. Information: Kathy, (616) 498-0374.

WOMEN’S STAG OPEN AA, 7 p.m., Sand Lake United Methodist Church (community room/front door), corrner of Maple and Sixth streets.

CLOSED AA (Big Book Study), 7:30 p.m., Crystal Congregational Church.

Wednesday, May 23

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) Chapter 911, weigh-in, 8:30-9 a.m., meeting at 9:10, St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish Hall, 305 S. Clay St., Greenville.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) Chapter 1807, weigh-in 9:30-9:50 a.m., meeting at 10, New Life United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 6584 Howard City-Edmore Road (M-46 east of Lakeview).

VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP, 10 a.m., Montcalm County Commission on Aging, Stanton. For anyone dealing with visual impairment, whether for themselves or a family member. Information: Karolina, (616) 458-1187.

AA meeting, noon, Community Impact Center (old Meijer building), 1220 N. Lafayette St., Greenville. Use front entrance at south end of building. Information: (616) 232-5823.

NA meeting, noon, GLC Hope Ministries, 1015 E. Washington, Greenville. Enter through the east door near the flagpole.

Information: (989) 304-1785 BIPOLAR/MANIC DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUPS, noon-1 p.m., 322 W. Main St., Ionia.

Information: Roberta or Kirby, (616) 522-9773.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m., Freedom Way Church on Crystal Road, Crystal. Information: (989) 235-6423.

AA, 7 p.m., Congregational Church, Sheridan.

AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Belding Community Center (Belrockton), 108 Hanover St., Belding.

Thursday, May 24

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS, 10 a.m., Miracle Drop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. A 12-step organization offering self-help and a caring group environment to help people cope with their personal emotional difficulties.

Information: Carol, (989) 8318778.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA), 10-11 a.m., Ionia County Health Department, 175 E. Adams St., Ionia.

OPEN AA and Al-Anon, noon, Montcalm Community College Instruction North room N510, Sidney. Information: Curt, (989) 365-3505. Wheelchair accessible.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) Chapter 1022, weigh-in 4:30-5 p.m., meeting at 5:15, Reynolds Township Hall, 215 E. Edgerton St., Howard City.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) Chapter 458, weigh-in 5:30-6:10 p.m., meeting at 6:20, Greenville Area Senior Center, 715 S. Baldwin St., Greenville.

PEOPLE RESTORE, 5:30-8 p.m., Greenville Community Church, 6596 S. Vining Road. Connecting with people who have hurts, habits, hang-ups. Share meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by recovery worship service at 6 and support groups at 7. Current support groups: men’s issues, women’s issues, Survivors of Suicide Loss, Alcoholics Anonymous, Divorce Care. Information: Darren Signs, (616) 225-2105.

AA meeting, 7 p.m., Community Hope Counseling Services, 6728 S. Vining Road, Greenville. Open.

Non-smoking. Information: Linda F., (616) 754-3450.

DIVORCE CARE support/recovery group, 7 p.m., Greenville Community Church, 6596 S. Vining Road. Child care available.

Information: Greenville Community Church, (616) 2252105, or group leaders Jim and Sharon Comden, (616) 240-0303 or jscomden@aol.com. Divorce Care is a support group of People Restore that meets on Thursday evenings.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS, 7 p.m. Greenville Community Church, 6596 S. Vining Road.

Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Survivors of Suicide Loss is a support group of People Restore that meets on Thursday evenings.

CLOSED AA (Living Sober

Saturday, May 26

AA WOMEN’S GROUP, 9:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, corne rof Cass and Clay, Greenville.

AA meeting, 10 a.m., Belding Community Center (Belrockton), 108 Hanover St., Belding.

OVERCOMERS AA/NA, 10 a.m., Cowden Lake Christian Church, corner of Gravel Ridge and Kendaville roads, Coral. Closed meeting. No smoking.

YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDICTIONS open meeting, 7 p.m., Rebos House, 10 First St., next to Sue’s Kitchen, Cedar Springs. For all drugs and alcohol.

For young people from as young as needed up to the 20s.

Information: Sandy W., (616) 6368253.

AA CLOSED, 7:30 p.m., Maple Valley Complex, 239 First Street, Trufant.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, 8 p.m., Congregational Church, 306 E. Main St., Carson City.

Sunday, May 27

CLOSED AA, 7 p.m., St. Bernadette of Lourdes Church basement, 991 E. Main St., Stanton.

AL-ANON AND ALATEEN, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 105 W. Washington St., Ionia.

Enter through Hall entrance, meetings in the basement.

Information: Kathy, (616) 5272972, or Sandy, (616) 527-6278.

OPEN AA AND AL-ANON, 7:30 p.m., New Life United Methodist Church, 6584 Howard CityEdmore Road (M-46), Lakeview.

Information: Char (989) 3526766. Al-Anon is for family members of alcoholics.

Monday, May 28

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meeting, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cowden Lake Christian Church, corner of Gravel Ridge and Coral roads, Coral. Information: (989) 287-1879.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) Chapter 1712, weigh-in 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:15, New Life United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 6584 Howard CityEdmore Road (M-46 east of Lakeview).

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, 6 p.m., Freedom Way Church on Crystal Road, Crystal, Information: (989) 235-6423.

HEADS-UP substance abuse support group for youths, 6-7 p.m., Ionia County Health Department, 175 E. Adams St., Ionia. Free and anonymous.

Information: (616) 527-5341.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA), 6-7 p.m., Ionia County Health Department, 175 E. Adams St., Ionia.

OPEN AA meeting, 7-8 p.m., First Congregational Church, Sheridan. For anyone struggling with alcohol-related issues.

Information: (616) 894-7716.

ALCOHOLICS FOR CHRIST, 7 p.m., Lakeview Free Methodist Church, 110 Edgar St. Information: (989) 352-5183.

AA meeting, 7 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, 1051 E. Howard City-Edmore Road (M-46), Edmore. Information: (989) 831-5914.

AA, 7 p.m., Settlement Lutheran Church, 1031 S. Johnson Road, Gowen.

AL-ANON, 7 p.m., Settlement Lutheran Church, 1031 S. Johnson Road, Gowen.

AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Belding Community Center (Belrockton), 108 Hanover St., Belding.

OPEN AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Greenville Area Community Center. Information: Jeff, (616) 225-7987.

Note: Some groups may not meet because of the holiday.

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GREENVILLE — Greenville High School’s annual Honors Week kicked off today with Activities/ Leadership Day I. Presentations included the prestigious Anne Hathaway Cook and A.F. Allinder awards.

Christina Ledezma received the Anne Hathaway Cook Award and the A.F. Allinder Award went to Peter Lindeman.

Many other awards were presented to students for various achievements: Elizabeth Austin — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Brittany Bassett — Theatre Booster Scholarship, Director’s Award Kaleb Bell — Coaches Recognition Award Colton Boehm — Coaches Recognition Award Teagan Boni — Rocket Football Camp Scholarship Zack Bonner — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Awards Amber BrashierFromage — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Award, Best Musician (Village Green Singers) Jorgen Chapin — Coaches Recognition Award Linsey Christensen — Rocket Cheerleading College Scholarship Christopher Copeland — Dedication Award (Concert Choir) Aaron Crebessa — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Award Alec Czanderna — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Awards Emily Daenzer — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Torrey Davis — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete, U.S. Army National Scholar Athlete Mitchell Demorest — Best Musician Award, Clark Oliver Orchestra Award

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OPEN AA, 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, corner of Cass and Clay streets, Greenville.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 12 & 12 Study Group, 7 p.m., Cowden Lake Church, Coral. Information: (616) 824-0559.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS, 7-9:30 p.m., Beth Haven Baptist Church, 1158 W. Carson City Road (M-57), Sheridan. Faith-based addiction abstinence program.

Information: (989) 291-0555.

LIVING FREEDOM, 7 p.m. service, 8 p.m. recovery groups, Ionia Armory. Men’s and women’s groups include NA, alcoholic issues and emotions anonymous as well as women of domestic violence and men’s issues.

Information: (616) 902-4274.

AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Belding Community Center (Belrockton), 108 Hanover St., Belding.

CLOSED AA (12 & 12), 8 p.m., First Congregational Church, Carson City.

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OPEN AA, 7 p.m., McKenna’s Restaurant, Lakeview.

AA, 8 p.m., VFW Post 3794, 200 E. State, Greenville.

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Anne Hathaway Cook Award winner Abigail Donnelly — Rocket Cheerleading Camp Scholarship Jared Downing — Pete Sorensen Music Scholarship Megan Draper — Paul Warnshuis Jazz Scholarship Katie Dunham — U.S. Army National Scholar Athlete Award Emily Gardineer — Thomas Matchett Orchestra Award Lukas Gilmore — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Awards Jesse Hamman — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Allen Hansen — Coaches Recognition Award Haldan Hansen — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Chase Harrington — Rick and Jody Petersen Memorial Football Camp Scholarship Heather Harrington — Coaches Recognition Award Hanna Hartley — Commitment to Excellence Award (Village Green Singers) Skye Hayes — Flat River Big Band Scholarship Catherine Hazekamp — Keith Hudson Band Award Melanie Hijek — Jerry Martin Band Award Anastasia Holmes — Drama Club Scholarship Zachary Hoover — Coaches Recognition Award Jacob Hopkins — Peterman Wrestling Scholarship Esha Howe — Dedication Award (Village Green Singers), Drama Club Scholarship Kaitlin Janzen — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Awards

A.F. Allinder Award winner Lena Jensen — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Awards Joanna Kebless — Clark Oliver Music Scholarship Luke Laidlaw — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Award Christina Ledezma — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete, Anne Hathaway Cook Award, MHSAA Scholar Athlete Nominee Devon Lehman — Coaches Recognition Award Peter Lindeman — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Athlete, A.F. Allinder Award Shamra Lintemuth — Commitment to Excellence (Concert Choir) Dakota Matelski — Myway Wrestling Scholarship Jessica Meloche — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Christopher Mickey — U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Allysen Neumann — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Mackenzy Nichols — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Awards, U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Samantha Norden — Choral Director’s Award Kyle O’Connor — Rick and Jody Petersen Memorial Football Camp Scholarship Bailey Parmelee — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Awards, MHSAA Scholar Athlete Nominee, OK Conference/GHS Outstanding Athlete Award

Anna Ralph — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Ezekiel Rewa — Coaches Recognition Award Marina Rupp — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Tori Sanders — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Tyler Schnepp — Rocket Football College Scholarship Mitchell Shaw — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Award Dakota Sherrick — Smith Family Wrestling Scholarship Austin Somerfield — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Kayleen Sorensen — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Awards Katelynne Spaans — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Awards Amanda Stowitts — Choral Director’s Award, Best Musician (Concert Choir) Kyle Swindell — Rick and Jody Petersen Memorial Football Camp Scholarship Jordan Thomas — OK Conference/GHS Outstanding Athlete Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Kyle Trowbridge — OK Conference Scholar Athlete Award Kaleb Vinton — Greenville Little League Baseball Camp Scholarship Alec Ward — Myway Wrestling Scholarship Audrey Wierda — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Matthew Wilhelm — Drama Club Scholarship, Technician Award Lucas Wilson — Coaches Recognition Award, OK Conference Scholar Athlete Nominee, MHSAA Sholar Athlete Award Brittany Worthington — Best Musician (Women’s Ensemble), Dedication Award (Women’s Ensemble) Dominique Zamora — Keith Hudson Band Award.

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May 22 Trivia night, 6-9 p.m., Greenville Eagles 4321. $1 off burger or burger basket, 5-8 p.m.

May 23 Greenville Garden Club, 7 p.m., Greenville Area Community Center. Program: “Sweet Taste of Roses” by Joyce Kebless, owner of Sassafras Hutch Herb Farm. Free and open to the public.

Roses are topic of garden club meeting GREENVILLE — “Sweet Taste of Roses” will be the program at the Greenville Garden Club’s meeting Wednesday, May 23.

The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the Greenville Area Community Center.

The program will be presented

by Joyce Kebless, owner of Sassafras Hutch Herb Farm. She will discuss roses and their many uses, including their use in the culinary arts.

Greenville Garden Club programs are open to the public. All programs are free.

$10 per player and the fee may be paid on the day of the tournament. Advance registration is urged as late entries may not be seated.

Based on 60 to 70 entries, first place will pay $150, with additional prizes for the seven top scores.

Advance registration may be made by calling the post at (989) 291-9680 or sending an application to P.O. Box 78, Sheridan, MI 48884.

Registration on site will start at 8:30 a.m.

SHERIDAN — The Sheridan VFW Post is taking applications for the upcoming euchre tournament to be held Saturday, June 16, at the VFW Post.

The tournament will start at 10 a.m. and be completed at approximately 3:30 p.m.

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May 23-26 South Sidney Cemetery/Amble Memorial Sanctuary annual Memorial Week Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 5501 W. Muskrat Road.

May 23 VFW Post and Auxiliary 5065, 6 p.m. potluck, meetings at 7.

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Scherzer’s 15 Ks help Tigers defeat Pirates 4-3

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James, Wade score 70 in Heat victory INDIANAPOLIS — The coveted NBA championship, the one LeBron James needs to validate everything, was vanishing.

With 18,000 towel-waving fans roaring like the engines at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indiana Pacers had knocked the Miami Heat to the floor and to the edge of elimination.

James didn’t panic. He simply picked up his teammates and carried them to a win.

And this time, Dwyane Wade helped.

James scored 40 points with 18 rebounds and nine assists, and Wade added 30 points — 22 in the second half — as Miami rallied to even their semifinal series against Indiana with a 101-93 win on Sunday over the Pacers, who had the defending Eastern Conference champions down couldn’t keep them there.

n Tigers begin 10 game road trip on Tuesday in Cleveland

By Noah Trister

AP baseball writer

DETROIT — Max Scherzer headed off the mound and toward the dugout, where manager Jim Leyland was waiting to offer a congratulatory handshake.

After 15 strikeouts in seven innings, Scherzer’s day was done, and the only question was whether the Detroit right-hander’s fine effort would go to waste.

“We’re in this business to win,” Scherzer said.

And win the Tigers did. Alex Avila’s tiebreaking, two-run single highlighted a three-run seventh that sent Detroit to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Scherzer’s 15 strikeouts were the most by a Tigers pitcher in 40 years, and his teammates wiped out a 2-1 deficit to get him the victory.

Mickey Lolich had 15 strikeouts for the Tigers against Boston on Oct. 2, 1972, and set the club record of 16 in 1969, doing it twice in less than three weeks.

Scherzer’s 15 strikeouts were the most by a major league pitcher this year. Miami’s Anibal Sanchez had 14 against Arizona on April 28.

“We’ve wasted a few good performances this year already,” Avila said.

“Hopefully, that will kind of get us on a roll a little bit.”

Detroit trails first-place Cleveland by three games in the AL Central.

Scherzer (3-3) threw 115 pitches.

He allowed four hits, including two solo homers, and a walk.

Avila’s hit made it 4-2. Pittsburgh scored a run in the ninth off Joaquin Benoit, but he held on for his first

save this season. Detroit closer Jose Valverde has a strained back.

Kevin Correia (1-5) allowed three runs and four hits in six-plus innings.

Scherzer gave up seven runs in 2 2-3 innings in his first start of the season, and although he’s been better since then, he entered Sunday’s game with a 6.26 ERA. He was locked in from the start, throwing his first 10 pitches for strikes before finally missing the zone against Pedro Alvarez, the first hitter of the second.

Scherzer got Alvarez anyway for his third strikeout of the day.

“Even when I’ve struggled, I’ve always believed the next time I go out there that I’m going to have a great start, no matter what,” Scherzer said. “That’s always been my belief ever since I’ve been in the big leagues, and today was no different.”

All 15 of Scherzer’s strikeouts were swinging. The only other pitcher since 1988 to strike out at least 15

— all swinging — in a game was Houston’s Mike Scott, who fanned 15 Cincinnati Reds on June 8, 1990, according to STATS LLC. “My changeup was really working well today. I was able to throw it to both lefties and righties, and I was able to generate swing-and-misses out of it,” Scherzer said. “I was able to throw it for a strike and throw it just underneath the zone to help generate some swing-and-miss strikeouts.”

Scherzer had struck out five straight — and 10 for the game — when Rod Barajas homered with one out in the fifth to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead. Jhonny Peralta answered with a solo shot in the bottom half.

Neil Walker hit a 407-foot homer in the sixth, and Scherzer’s pitch count began creeping up, precluding a run at the big league record of 20 strikeouts for a nine-inning game.

track qualifiers Division 3

Coyotes beat Kings 2-0, avoid sweep

Lakeview Boys: Dillon Wood, long jump, 22-7; 300 hurdles, 41.5; Brad Root, pole vault, 12-0; 400meter relay (Wood, Kyle Ringlever, Zac Tannis, Joe Main), 44.7; 800-meter relay (Wood, Kyle Ringlever, Zac Tannis, Joe Main), 1:32.3.

LOS ANGELES — The Clarence Campbell Bowl was in Staples Center for the first time, waiting to be presented

by Commissioner Gary Bettman to the NHL’s Western Conference champions. The Los Angeles Kings’ long-suffering fans gathered downtown shortly after dawn, eager to witness a series sweep and a coronation.

And then Captain Coyote and his goalie crashed the party for a win that suggests this series is far from finished.

Shane Doan scored two goals, Mike Smith made 36 saves in his third playoff shutout, and the Phoenix Coyotes emphatically avoided playoff elimination with a 2-0 victory in Game 4 of the conference finals on Sunday.

Ray Whitney and Antoine Vermette had assists for the Coyotes.

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West Division W L 26 16 21 21 19 24 18 24

Pct .619 .500 .442 .429

GB — 5 7½ 8

Sunday’s results Cincinnati 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 Miami 5, Cleveland 3 Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 3 N.Y. Mets 6, Toronto 5 Washington 9, Baltimore 3 Boston 5, Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 2, Tampa Bay 0 Texas 6, Houston 1 Arizona 2, Kansas City 0 Milwaukee 16, Minnesota 4 Chicago White Sox 6, Chicago Cubs 0 Seattle 6, Colorado 4 San Diego 3, L.A. Angels 2, 13 innings Oakland 6, San Francisco 2 today’s Games Boston (Buchholz 4-2) at Baltimore (Tom. Hunter 2-2), 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City (F.Paulino 1-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 3-5), 7:05 p.m.

Toronto (Drabek 3-4) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 4-0), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Williams 4-1) at Oakland (Milone 5-3), 10:05 p.m.

Texas (Darvish 6-1) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 3-3), 10:10 p.m. tomorrow’s Games Boston (Doubront 4-1) at Baltimore (Matusz 3-4), 7:05 p.m.

Detroit (Porcello 3-3) at Cleveland (Jimenez 4-3), 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Hochevar 3-4) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 3-5), 7:05 p.m.

Toronto (Hutchison 3-1) at Tampa Bay (M.Moore 1-4), 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Walters 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Floyd 3-4), 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 4-4) at Oakland (Godfrey 0-3), 10:05 p.m.

Texas (M.Harrison 4-3) at Seattle (Noesi 2-4), 10:10 p.m.

National League

Atlanta Washington Miami New York Philadelphia

East Division W L 26 16 24 17 22 19 22 19 21 21

Pct .619 .585 .537 .537 .500

GB — 1½ 3½ 3½ 5

Central Division

W L Pct St. Louis 22 19 .537 Cincinnati 21 19 .525 Pittsburgh 19 22 .463 Houston 18 23 .439 Milwaukee 17 24 .415 Chicago 15 26 .366

GB — ½ 3 4 5 7

West Division

W L Los Angeles 28 13 San Francisco 21 20 Arizona 19 23 San Diego 16 26 Colorado 15 25

Girls: Alex King, high jump, 5-0 and 300 hurdles; Sarah Mattix, pole vault, 8-10; Nele Tarras, long jump; 400-meter relay (King, Tarras, Tasha Sanders, Keelie Outman).

Division 4

Montabella Boys: Jonny Durham, pole vault, 12-2.

Girls: Cora Okkema, discus, 110-6 and shot put, 38-4; Rebekah Irani, discus, 97-7.

sports Roundup Daily News/Bruce Bentley

Greenville’s Rosalyn Wyse clears the bar during a high jump last season. Wyse qualified for the Division 1 state finals in the same event (also the 300-meter hurdles) on Saturday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids.

MLB standings

Baltimore Tampa Bay Toronto New York Boston

5

Pct GB .683 — .512 7 .452 9½ .381 12½ .375 12½

Sunday’s results Cincinnati 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 Miami 5, Cleveland 3 Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 3 N.Y. Mets 6, Toronto 5 Washington 9, Baltimore 3 Boston 5, Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 2, Tampa Bay 0 Texas 6, Houston 1 Arizona 2, Kansas City 0 Milwaukee 16, Minnesota 4 Chicago White Sox 6, Chicago Cubs 0 Seattle 6, Colorado 4 San Diego 3, L.A. Angels 2, 13 innings Oakland 6, San Francisco 2 L.A. Dodgers 6, St. Louis 5 today’s Games N.Y. Mets (J.Santana 1-2) at Pittsburgh (Bedard 2-5), 7:05 p.m.

Washington (G.Gonzalez 5-1) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-3), 7:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Minor 2-3) at Cincinnati (Leake 0-5), 7:10 p.m.

Colorado (Moyer 2-3) at Miami (Buehrle 3-4), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Garza 2-1) at Houston (Norris 4-1), 8:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 5-3) at Milwaukee (Wolf 2-4), 8:10 p.m.

San Diego (Richard 2-5) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 3-2), 8:15 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 5-1) at Arizona (Corbin 2-2), 9:40 p.m.

Greenville qualifies three girls for D-1 state finals

By Chip Burch

Daily News sports writer

GRAND RAPIDS — Saturday was one of the better days for a track meet, but only if you were a spectator.

“It had to be at least 90 degrees at the track at Houseman (Field) and there was no air because you’re in a bowl,” Greenville girls track coach Sharon Gianacakos said.

It didn’t seem to matter for three Yellow Jackets who will be heading to the Division 1 state finals after their performance in Saturday’s regional.

Rosalyn Wyse is a finalist in two events. She was the winner of the 300-meter hurdles (47.03) and was second in the high jump (5-0).

“She (Rosalyn Wyse) has worked hard all season long to get her time down,” Gianacakos said. “Her goal was to make it to state in the 300. For the high jump, she’s been consistently improving. I’d like her to get past the 5-foot mark. I know she can do it.”

Her twin sister Audrey

Greenville’s Audrey Wyse, left, qualified for the Division 1 state finals in the pole vault, while, Bailey Parmelee, right, qualified in the 1,600 and 3,200 runs.

made it to the state finals in the pole vault (9-8).

“Pole vault ran so long,” Gianacakos said. “She (Aurdey Wyse) qualified for state with a jump of 9-8 and that helped her relax.

Anything else she did was icing on the cake. She didn’t get her jump in until after the 800 relay.”

And Bailey Parmelee finished second in both the 1,600 (5:03.18) and the 3,200 (11:16.77). Both times Parmelee finished behind Rockford’s Taylor Manett.

“We purposely wanted her (Parmelee) to run those two,” Gianacakos said. “In a normal track meet we would have had her run four. We wanted her to focus on two events. She ran wonderful.”

Greenville’s girls team finished fifth with 57 points, but that was not enough to make it to the team state finals. They finished half a point ahead of Jenison but well behind Rockford’s 170.

“I thought they performed great,” Gianacakos

said. “All along, this team of girls has been a team. Each girl performs to help out the team. Especially, after winning the conference. It’s important to each individual on the team do their best and that helps the team.”

Gianacakos was especially pleased with her team’s finish in those conditions and against some very good schools at the regional.

“It was a long day for every athlete out there.” she said. “It was a long day, hot, and the girls were competing in the field events and running. They gave all their energy as much as they could.”

The Yellow Jacket boys didn’t have any qualifiers for the state finals, as they scored five points on a sixth in the 800-meter relay (1:35.76) and a seventh in the 3,200-meter relay (9:00.05).

Greenville’s track teams aren’t done, however, as they will head to the West Michigan Meet of Champions on Tuesday. cburch@staffordmediasolutions.com (616) 548-8255

Baseball

Tri County loses two: The Vikings went to the Traverse City West tournament Saturday and were losers by double digits in both their games. Against East Grand Rapids the Pioneers won 18-8, making Cody Gross the losing pitcher. Brandon Peterman and Tyler Burns had two hits each for Tri County. The second game saw the Vikings lose to the host Titans 11-0.

Mitch Goerner took the loss in that game. Tri County had only three hits: from Burns, Devin Thurston and Devin Longoria.

Record: 14-15. Next: at Fremont Tuesday.

Softball

Greenville 0-2: The Yellow Jackets struggled on Saturday at the Kenowa Hills Invitational.

They lost game one to the host Knights 15-0 in three innings.

Greenville was held hitless while Sarah Newhouse took the loss. In game two, the Yellow Jackets lost an early lead and fell 11-7 to Comstock Park.

Nikota Howe suffered the loss.

Beth Gantz and Howe led Greenville with three hits apiece. Howe had an RBI. Harleigh Lewis and Kae Page each had one hit. Page had two RBIs. Record: 13-20. Next: at Cedar Springs on Wednesday.

prep schedule Today

BB — Fowler at CC-Crystal, 4 p.m.; Belding at Lakeview, 4 p.m.; Fulton at Montabella, 4 p.m.

SB — Fowler at CC-Crystal, 4 p.m.; Belding at Lakeview, 4 p.m.

SO — Lowell at Greenville, 6:45 p.m.; GR West Catholic at Belding, 6:45 p.m.

GO — Belding at O-K Blue Championship, 9 a.m.; Lakeview at Big Rapids Inv., 9 a.m.

I’ll Have Another set to go for another at Belmont

By Richard Rosenblatt AP sports writer

BALTIMORE — I’ll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move.

Yes, I’ll Have Another came out of his thrilling Preakness win over Bodemeister in “super shape,” trainer Doug O’Neill said Sunday, and now comes New York for a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes on June 9.

“Bring it on! We’re ready to go.

Super pumped!” O’Neill said as he held court outside the stall of his Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner. “I can’t put into words how incredible it is. We’re just on Cloud 9. It’s super exciting.”

The colorful and controversial trainer was returning to his home

base in California, and making plans for the trip to New York in the next week or so. I’ll Have Another, meanwhile, was loaded onto a horse van at Pimlico and arrived at Belmont Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

O’Neill’s assistant, Jack Sisterson, will oversee the chestnut colt until O’Neill and the rest of his team arrive.

The trainer took time to soak in the moment before leaving Baltimore, though, and to contemplate the pressure-packed days that await leading to the first Triple Crown attempt since 2008. It will be the 12th Triple try since 1978, when Affirmed won thoroughbred racing’s most elusive prize.

“It’s hasn’t completely sunk in yet,” he said. “The party out here at the barn after the race was like wow!

I’ve never seen anything like that — everyone so excited about horse rac-

ing and I’ll Have Another being 2-for-2. I definitely feel the energy and buzz in the air.”

He hasn’t seen anything yet.

The Triple Crown quest brought some tantalizingly close calls since Affirmed turned back Alydar in the Derby, Preakness and Belmont 34 years ago — the longest drought between Triple Crown champions.

There was Real Quiet in 1998, who looked like a lock to take the Belmont until he was nailed at the wire by Victory Gallop. And there was Smarty Jones, who also seemed golden in the Belmont stretch only to be reeled in by 36-1 shot Birdstone in the final 70 yards.

So can I’ll Have Another win it?

Steve Cauthen, who was a freshfaced, 18-year-old jockey who rode Affirmed into history, believes the colt can deliver. Not only does he see similarities with Affirmed, but “The

Kid” can relate to what “new-kid-onthe-block” rider Mario Gutierrez is experiencing.

As for I’ll Have Another, Cauthen said the colt seems relaxed and takes things in stride, just like Affirmed.

“Horses that seem to come out of their races pretty well, it means they don’t bother themselves, and that’s a huge benefit when you’ve got three tough races,” Cauthen added. “It’s like three title fights in five weeks.

You are taking on the best around.

With Affirmed, he always did the right thing. He didn’t waste any energy. And when it came down to a battle, he thrived on it.

“This horse looks like he’s got that fighting spirit. He likes a game, and he wants to win and he can’t wait to get another battle. He thrives on it and to me that’s why more than anything he’s got a good chance.”

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Power incline. $90. Good condition.

616-712-6242

CARSON CITY SENIOR APARTMENTS 1 bedroom apartments, 62 years or older, Disabled (regardless of age) Barrier free available, Rent starts at $470.00 (based on income) Contact Duane (989) 584-6047 OR Susan 1-800-968-1792.

WHEELHORSE RIDING lawnmower, 12HP, 36” deck. Runs and mows good, needs battery. $250. 989-261-3024

GE REFRIGERATOR 61x28 and electric stove set. Good condition. $185 or sold separately. 616-712-6242

Equal Housing Opportunity TDD 800-649-3777 Equal Opportunity Employer

CRAFTSMAN AIR compressor, 20 gallon, 4 HP, new starter, 220 outlet. $200.

616-813-0957 or 616-225-9732

WII CONSOLE and two remotes, With Original Wii Sports Game $150. Used very little and is in excellent condition.

616.794.2649

CRAFTSMAN 12” full size badsaw $120 OBO and 16” Scroll saw-Brand New, table top model. $40 both for $160.

989-637-4125

CHEVY 5-HOLE wheel and tire for sale, with less than 50 miles on it. Asking, $55.00. #P205-70R15 Call 616-225-3205

Eureka Charter Township

The right individual will have a great attitude & work ethic, willingness to learn, and good driving record. Prior experience a plus not required. An opportunity for a long-term career with a great company. We are a successful, growing, multi-location, family owned and operated business since 1978. Excellent compensation and full benefits including health, dental, life insurance, 401K retirement plan, and paid vacations.

9322 SW Greenville Rd. Greenville, MI 48838 P.H. (616) 754-5053 Fax: (616) 754-4760 E-mail - eurekatp@yahoo.com

Apply with Dewey at Wonderland Tire, 6472 S. Greenville Rd. / M91 in Greenville.

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Eureka Charter Township will be accepting bids for demolition and disposal of a building located on the S/W corner of M-91 and Jordan Rd. at 9370 S. Greenville Rd. Bids will be due on June 1, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EST. For demolition contractors interested in bidding this project contact the Eureka Charter Township Hall at 616-754-5053 9-1 M-F. 5/19,21,22,23,24

ROBIN HOOD 26” 3-wheel bicycle. $185.

989-831-7286 FOOT CONTROLLED motor guide trolling motor. $150. 989-831-7286

WOODEN TABLE, 2leaves, six chairs, good shape. $250. (616)754-4123 1 OLYMPIC Deluxe Bench press combo $50 Call 989-330-8183

20’ ADD-A-ROOM with storm door for trailor, like new. Excellent condition. Was used on a park model. 616.794.2649

MARTHA STEWART Gazebo Melrose Collection, with net and glass top counter inside. Just like new $300 MUST SEE. LOOKS GREAT! Call 616-794-2649

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Danish Festival briefs

BUY IT! SELL IT! CLASSIFIEDS WORK! ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS CITY OF GREENVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 12-02 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE BY ADDING SECTION 3.33 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. THE CITY OF GREENVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1 Section 3.33 of the Greenville Zoning Ordinance is hereby ADDED to read as follows: 3.33 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to establish standards and procedures by which the installation and operation of Solar Energy Systems shall be regulated within the City of Greenville in order to promote the safe, effective, and efficient use of solar energy and to protect adjoining properties from any incompatible effects of such systems and to conserve and enhance property values.

B. Definitions: 1. Solar Energy System (SES): A system which converts solar energy for electricity generation, space heating, space cooling or water heating primarily for on site use and which consists of solar panels, photovoltaic laminates, electrical lines, pipes, batteries, mounting brackets, frames, foundation and other appurtenances or devices necessary for the operation of the system. This definition does not include small devices or equipment such as solar powered lawn or building lights which house both the solar energy generation system and the system which uses that energy to operate.

2. Solar Access: The right of a property owner to have sunlight shine onto the property owners land.

C. General Requirements: 1. Solar energy systems shall be a permitted accessory use in all zoning districts subject to the requirements of this Section 3.33. A Solar Energy System shall not be allowed as principal use.

2. This ordinance applies to Solar Energy Systems to be installed and constructed after the effective date of the ordinance.

3. Solar Energy Systems constructed prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall not be required to meet the requirements of this ordinance; provided that any structural change, upgrade or modification to an existing Solar Energy System that materially alters the size or placement of such system shall comply with the provisions of this Ordinance.

4. Multiple solar panels and supporting equipment shall be considered as one system.

5. The granting of any permit for a Solar Energy System does not constitute solar access rights.

6. A Solar Energy System shall be constructed and placed so it does not create a glare for persons off site.

7. A Solar Energy System shall be properly maintained at all times.

8. A Solar Energy System which is no longer used for its intended purpose shall be removed within 60 days of notification by the Zoning Administrator.

Greenville Artists sought Danish Festival “Art @ the Green” is seeking artists to enter their artwork for display Aug. 4-31 at up to 25 selected venue locations in Greenville. Voting will be done by the public.

Mediums include drawing and painting, 3-D design/ sculpture and mixed media. Art entries can be displayed either indoors or outdoors with electricity.

Applications may be obtained at the Danish Festival office located on the second floor of Huntington Bank, 203 S. Lafayette St., (616) 754-6369 or visit the Danish Festival website at danishfestival.org. There is a $25 nonrefundable artist fee. Prizes are $700 for first place, $400 second and $200 third. The deadline for receiving all applications is June 1.

a. A Solar Energy System shall not be erected in any front yard. b.

Setbacks (i) In all residential zones a Solar Energy System when placed in a side or rear yard shall be no closer than three feet to any lot line. (ii) In a non-residential zone a Solar Energy System when placed in a side or rear yard, shall be setback a minimum of ten feet from any lot line. (iii) When a Solar Energy System is located on a corner lot, which is considered to have two front yards and two side yards for the purposes of this Section, the system shall not be located in either front yard. c. In the R1, R2, and R3 zoning districts a ground mounted Solar Energy System shall be considered the equivalent of an accessory building for purposes of determining compliance with the maximum lot coverage regulations of that district. For all other zoning districts a Solar Energy System shall not be subject to the maximum lot coverage regulations.

SECTION 2 This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by City Charter.

Moved by Councilperson Lehman and supported by Councilperson Cunliffe, that the above ordinance be adopted as read.

YEAS: Seven. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.

Adoption Date: May 15, 2012 Effective Date: May 30, 2012

CITY OF GREENVILLE Bradley Hool, City Clerk 5/21

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Greenville Danish Festival vendors The Women’s Action Network is seeking vendors for the 2012 Danish Festival. Booth space is located at Veterans Park in Greenville and rents for $125 before July 1. A $25 late fee will be added after that date.

Each space is approximately 20x20 feet in size. Call Jennifer Iteen for more information at (616) 8356937.

Greenville Nonprofit booths at Danish Festival Nonprofits looking to promote their organization are informed that the Women’s Action Network is seeking nonprofit vendors for the 2012 Danish Festival. Booth space is located at Veterans Park in Greenville and rents for $75. Each space is approximately 10x20 feet in size. Call Jennifer Iteen for more information at (616) 835-6937.

Greenville 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

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) 7546369.

RESOLUTION In support of Michigan Correctional Officers and Employees WHEREAS, Carson City is proud that it serves the people of Michigan by hosting and supporting the Carson City Correctional Facility, and those correctional employees who work in such a challenging and dangerous job, protecting the public: and WHEREAS, the citizens of the city of Carson City and the surrounding community have concerns over their safety and well being; and WHEREAS, recent information indicates changes may be in the offing; be it RESOLVED, THAT THE Carson City Council requests that the Michigan Department of Corrections use all due diligence in decisions concerning the safety of our community as well as the economic impact that could result.

I, the undersigned, duly qualified and acting Clerk of Carson City, Michigan do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete c copy of Resolution 2012-2 adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting on the 15th day of May, 2012, the original of which is on file in my office. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting, notice by posting at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for the meeting.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto affixed by official signature on this 15th day of May, 2012, A.D. Staci Steere Clerk City of Carson City, State of Michigan

PERFORMANCE RESOLUTION FOR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES This Performance Resolution is required by the Michigan Department of Transportation for purposes of issuing to a municipal utility an “Individual Permit for Use of State Highway Right of Way,” or an “Annual Application and Permit for Miscellaneous Operations Within State Highway Right of Way.

RESOLVED WHEREAS, the City of Carson City hereinafter referred to as the “GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY,” periodically applies to the Michigan Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as the “DEPARTMENT,” for permits, referred to as “PERMIT,” to construct, operate, use and/or maintain utility or other facilities, or to conduct other activities, on, over, and under State Highway right of way at various locations; within and adjacent to its corporate limits; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the DEPARTMENT granting such PERMIT, the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY agrees that:

2. Any work performed for the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY will be solely as for the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY and not as a contractor or agent of the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities by vendors and contractors of the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, or their subcontractors or any other person not a party to the PERMIT without its specific prior written consent and notwithstanding the issuance of the PERMIT. Any claims against the State of Michigan, The Michigan Transportation Commission, the DEPARTMENT, and all officers, agents and employees thereof and those contracting governmental bodies performing permit activities for the DEPARTMENT and all officers, agents, and employees thereof will be the sole responsibility of the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.

Ordinance 12-03

New language in BOLD, Deletions shown with strike through line

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 12, THE INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT. THE CITY OF GREENVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1 Chapter 10, Commercial District, is hereby AMENDED to read as follows: SECTION 10.01 INTENT This District is intended to provide a wide range of goods and services to residents of Greenville as well as surrounding areas. These uses will generally be more intensive and less compatible with residential uses. These uses will have appropriate signs, adequate lighting levels, attractive landscaping, and convenient parking areas. Special attention will be given to the location of access points and other traffic and pedestrian conditions to ensure that such businesses are operated in a safe and efficient manner. Where possible, access points, parking areas, and other common features will be combined to serve more than one business.

Certain manufacturing uses which operate with no objectionable exterior characteristics may also be appropriate in certain locations in the C-2 Zoning District due to the availability of public utilities, truck route access, and proximity to retail goods, restaurants and services which can be supported by manufacturing workers.

SECTION 10.02 PERMITTED USES Land and/or buildings in the C-2 District may be used for the following purposes by right: A. Office buildings for any of the following occupations: 1.Executive, governmental, administrative, professional, designers, accounting, drafting, and other similar professional activities.

2. Medical, optical, and dental, and veterinary offices and clinics B. Banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and other similar uses, including those with drive-through facilities.

C. Personal service establishments conducting services on the premises, such as barber, beauty shops, shoe repair, tailoring and dry cleaning, fitness centers, travel agencies, and other similar uses.

D. Restaurants, delicatessens, coffee houses including sit-down and carry out establishments excluding those with drive in or with drive through facilities. Outdoor dining is permitted where such dining does not encroach upon a minimum of five feet of unobstructed sidewalk space adjacent to the curb. Outdoor dining may be separated from the sidewalk only with movable planters, fencing or similar non-fixed barriers provided they do not exceed a height of 36 inches including plant material. Any outdoor dining activity proposed for a public sidewalk or elsewhere in a road right of way must first be approved by the Greenville City Council.

E. Coin operated laundries.

F. Retail businesses of less than two hundred and fifty thousand 250,000 square feet of gross floor area conducting business entirely within an enclosed building.

G. Commercial schools. Business or trade schools.

H. Dancing, art, and music studios.

I. Libraries, museums, public parks and similar public uses.

J. Pharmacies including those with a drive-up window.

K. Catering establishments.

L. Retail building supply and equipment stores.

M. Retail nurseries and garden centers.

N. Pet shop including grooming services O. Establishments serving alcoholic beverages, with or without live music subject to any applicable State of Michigan regulations.

P. Veterinary clinics including those which provide kennel services except that outdoor runs are prohibited.

Q. Shops or stores for carrying on the trade of electricians, decorators, painters, upholsterers, photographers, similar artisans except metal workers.

R. Ambulance service establishments.

S. Day Care Facility/Child Care Center.

T. The repair or assembly of products sold by a permitted use in this district provided the repair or assembly does not constitute the principal use and all such work is performed inside.

U. Establishments for the repair of small engines, appliances and similar equipment.

V. Utility and public service buildings, without storage yards, but not including essential public services such as poles, wires, and underground utility systems.

W. Buildings, structures, and uses accessory to the Permitted and Special Land Uses.

SECTION 10.03 SPECIAL LAND USES Land and/or buildings in the C-2 District may be used for the following purposes when approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 16: A. Open air businesses including but not limited to: the sale of motor vehicles, farm implements, lawn and garden equipment sales and service, motor homes, mobile homes, mobile or modular homes, Open air businesses, including building materials, supplies, and similar uses.

B. Restaurants with drive through and/or take out facilities. Outdoor dining is permitted per Section 10.02.D C. Indoor and outdoor theaters and commercial recreation centers, establishments such as bowling alleys, theaters, video gaming establishments, skating rinks, indoor rock climbing, miniature golf, go cart tracks, athletic fields, and other similar uses.

D. Gas station/convenience stores with or without restaurants.

E. Automobile service and repair facilities and gas stations which perform such services as tire sales and installation; oil changes; brake, shocks and exhaust work; engine analysis and tune-ups; front end alignments; heating and air conditioning repair and similar minor vehicle repair services F. Hotels and motels.

G. Automatic and self-serve vehicle wash facilities. Vehicle wash establishments.

H. Kennels.

I. Retail businesses of greater than two hundred and fifty thousand 250,000 square feet gross floor area within an enclosed building.

J. Towers in excess of fifty 50 feet in height for Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Services.

K. Churches, synagogues, mosques and similar places of religious worship. lodges, and private clubs.

L. Public or private clubs, lodges, and banquet halls or similar places of assembly.

Nursing, or convalescent homes. (Amended June, 1998) M. Housing for the elderly including retirement housing, assisted living and nursing facilities.

N. Adult and child day care centers.

O. Mini-ware house and self storage facilities (Amended June, 2005) P. Plastic injection molding businesses.

Q. Building contractors such as painters, plumbers, electrical, cement, heating and air conditioning, fencing, and similar uses provided that any materials or equipment kept outside shall be screened from the view of nearby properties and roadways.

R. Auto detailing which involves the indoor washing of vehicles, including interior cleaning, application of graphics and pinstriping of the exterior and minor touch up painting. Painting of entire vehicles or any painting activity which involves the use of spray painting equipment is prohibited. Parking requirements shall be as required for automobile service and repair facilities as set forth in Section 10.09 herein.

SECTION 2 This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by City Charter.

Moved by Councilperson Lehman and supported by Councilperson Scoby, that the above ordinance be adopted as read.

YEAS: Seven. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.

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Greenville Danish Festival Road Run The Danish Festival Road Run will start at 8 a.m. Aug. 18.

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

1. Each party to this Agreement shall remain responsible for any claims arising out of their own acts and/or omissions during the performance of this Agreement, as provided by law. This Agreement is not intended to increase either party’s liability for, or immunity from, tort claims, nor shall it be interpreted, as giving either party hereto a right of indemnification, either by Agreement or at law, for claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10 THE C - 2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

Adoption Date: Effective Date:

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

June 23 Greenville Danish Festival Golf Outing The sixth annual Danish Festival Golf Outing will take place at Brookside Golf Course in Gowen.

The cost is $200 per team for the four-person scramble 18-hole event. Team sign-up only. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with 9 a.m. shotgun start. There will be lunch at the turn, dinner immediately following the event. The event will pay first, second and two blind draw spots. Registration forms are available at Brookside Golf Course and on the Danish Festival website: www.danishfestival.org. Call Brookside Golf Course at (616) 984-2381 for more information.

D. Permit Required 1. An electrical permit to install a Solar Energy System which generates electricity must be obtained before the installation of such system.

2. For Solar Energy Systems which heat water no permit is required unless used for potable water.

E. Standards 1. A SES may be installed on the ground or on a wall or roof of a principal or accessory building 2. Roof mounted systems shall not extend more than two feet above the roof line.

3. A wall mounted Solar Energy System shall only be located on that portion of the wall which faces a side or rear lot line.

4. A ground mounted Solar Energy System installed in the side or rear yard shall not exceed six feet in height in residential, office and commercial zones and 10 feet in an industrial zone. The height shall be measured from the highest point of the Solar Energy System to the ground.

5. A roof mounted Solar Energy System shall not exceed 42 inches in height as measured from the point of attachment to the roof to the top of the system.

6. A ground mounted Solar Energy System and a Solar Energy System attached to an accessory building shall comply with the following requirements:

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3. The GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY shall take no unlawful action or conduct, which arises either directly or indirectly out of its obligations, responsibilities, and duties under the PERMIT which results in claims being asserted against or judgment being imposed against the State of Michigan, the Michigan Transportation Commission, the DEPARTMENT, and all officers, agents and employees thereof and those contracting governmental bodies performing permit activities for the DEPARTMENT and all officers, agents, and employees thereof, pursuant to a maintenance contract. In the event that the same occurs, for the purposes of the PERMIT, it will be considered as a breach of the PERMIT thereby giving the State of Michigan, the DEPARTMENT, and/or the Michigan Transportation Commission a right to seek and obtain any necessary relief or remedy, including, but not by way of limitation, a judgment for money damages.

4. the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY It will, by its own volition and/or request by the DEPARTMENT, promptly restore and/or correct physical or operating damages to any State Highway Right of Way resulting from the installation construction, operation and/or maintenance of the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY’S facilities according to a PERMIT issued by the DEPARTMENT. 5. With respect to any activities authorized by PERMIT, when the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY requires insurance on its own or its contractor’s behalf it shall also require that such policy include as named insured the State of Michigan, the Transportation Commission, the DEPARTMENT, and all officers, agents, and employees thereof and those governmental bodies performing permit activities for the DEPARTMENT and all officers, agents, and employees thereof, pursuant to a maintenance contract.

6. The incorporation by the DEPARTMENT of this resolution as part of a PERMIT does not prevent the DEPARTMENT from requiring additional performance security or insurance before issuance of a PERMIT. 7. This resolution shall continue in force from this date until cancelled the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY or the DEPARTMENT with no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. It will not be cancelled or otherwise terminated by the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY with regard to any PERMIT which has already been issued or activity which has already been undertaken.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following position(s) are authorized to apply to the DEPARTMENT for the necessary permit to work within State Highway Right of Way on behalf of the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. Name

and/or Cindy Schafer

Staci Steere

Title Assistant Comptroller Comptroller

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution by the Carson City Council of the City of Carson City of Montcalm County at a Regular meeting held on the 15th day of 2012 A.D. Signed Bruce N. Tasker, Mayor

ORDINANCE NO. 47 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local electric business in the CITY OF CARSON CITY, MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years.

THE CITY OF CARSON CITY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. GRANT, TERM. The CITY OF CARSON CITY, MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, hereby grants the right, power and authority to the Consumers Energy Company, a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the “Grantee,” to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances for the purpose of transmitting, transforming and distributing electricity on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local electric business in the CITY OF CARSON CITY, MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years.

SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof.

SECTION 3. CONDITIONS. No highway, street, alley, bridge, waterway or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condition as when said work was commenced. All of Grantee’s structures and equipment shall be so placed on either side of the highways as not to unnecessarily interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes. All of Grantee’s wires carrying electricity shall be securely fastened so as not to endanger or injure persons or property in said highways. The Grantee shall have the right to trim trees if necessary in the conducting of such business, subject, however, to the supervision of the highway authorities.

SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the City free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the City on account of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the City and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance.

SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee shall construct and extend its electric distribution system within said City, and shall furnish electric service to applicants residing therein in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 6. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive.

SECTION 7. RATES. Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said City for electric furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which Commission or its successors authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate electric rates and rules regulating such service in said City, are hereby granted for the term of this franchise. Such rates and rules shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefore being made by either said City, acting by its City Council, or by said Grantee.

SECTION 8. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation.

SECTION 9. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, JURISDICTION. Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements of service not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, applicable to electric service in said City.

SECTION 10. REPEALER. This ordinance, when accepted and published as herein provided, shall repeal and supersede the provisions of an electric ordinance adopted by the City on July 24, 1979, entitled: AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local electric business in the CITY OF CARSON CITY, MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years. and amendments, if any, to such ordinance whereby an electric franchise was granted to Consumers Energy Company.

SECTION 11. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days from the date of its passage or upon the day after the date of its publication, whichever is later; provided, however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the same in writing filed with the City Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between said City and said Grantee.

We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duly enacted by the City Council of the CITY OF CARSON CITY, MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, on the 15th day of May, 2012.

Bruce Tasker, City Mayor Attest: Staci Steere, Comptroller 5/21

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Obituaries Velma J. Behnke, 85

HOWARD CITY — Velma J. Behnke, 85, of Howard City, passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

She was born May 24, 1926, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Ray and Rose (Lutjens) Endlein.

During her working years she worked as an LPN for many years as well as helping her husband on the farm.

She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her children, Nancy (Larry) Hosington of Howard City, Barbara (Tim) Alles of Howard City, Bruce (Bonnie) Behnke of Cedar Springs, Gary (Joann) Behnke of Cedar Springs; nine grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren; one brother, Donald Dunkelberg; one sister, Beatrice VanVorhees; and many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Frank, in 1995.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel Lutheran Church, Howard City, with Pastor Steve Frentz officiating.

Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11.

Arrangements were entrusted to Heckman Funeral Home, Howard City.

Phyllis A. Triplett, 74

SHERIDAN — Phyllis A. Triplett, 74, passed away S a t u r d a y, May 19, 2012, at the Twin Oaks Retirement Home near Gowen.

She was born Dec. 17, 1937, in Phyllis Triplett Detroit, the only child of Clair and Margy (Tow) Triplett. Both parents have preceded her in death.

Phyllis is survived by her family of several cousins.

Phyllis studied at home with her mother to attain a diploma at the age of 18 in addition to studying piano and became a skilled pianist, which she enjoyed very much. She liked working and learning at EBI. She also liked listening to music, singing, doing needlework, bird watching, flowers, boating and fishing with her father and observing nature.

She took many road trips south and west with her parents and especially enjoyed the trips to Yellowstone National Park.

Her family of cousins are very grateful to the many years of care and understanding given to her by Marsha Sexton, Lily Haring and the staff at Timothy Zylstra’s Twin Oaks Retirement Home.

A memorial service at Twin Oaks Retirement Home will be held at a later date.

There will not be any visitation held, as cremation has already taken place. Final interment will be next to her parents at Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan.

For those desiring to do so, memorial considerations can be made to the Twin Oaks Activity Fund in care of Twin Oaks Retirement Home.

The Simpson Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the Triplett family with care and compassion. To leave an online message of condolence, please go to www.simpsonfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Farmers markets Crystal The Crystal Lake Farmers Market will begin May 26 and run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Labor Day weekend. Call Candle Cottage at (989) 2354501 for more information.

Sheridan The Sheridan Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday starting June 1.

The market will be at the corner of Main and Evergreen streets. Call (989) 291-3485 for more information.

Eating out May 22 Stanton Hot dog bar Hot dogs will be the feature of the day at a fundraiser from noon to 1 p.m. at the Montcalm County Commission on Aging. Participants may choose hot dogs from the menu or make their own from the “dog bar.” Macaroni salad, fresh fruit, potato chips and dip, and pie also will be served. Everyone is welcome. Seating is limited. “To go” orders will be available. Cost is $7 per person to benefit the Meals on Wheels program of Montcalm County. Call (989) 831-7476 to reserve a seat or a “to go” order.

May 25 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.

May 25 Stanton Chicken dinner American Legion Post 452 will serve a four-piece deep-fried chicken dinner or a shrimp basket dinner for $8 from 5 to 8 p.m. 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.

Area Locals Sidney Pool closed for summer Montcalm Community College’s pool will closed for the summer from May 21 through Aug. 27. The gymnasium and fitness center are open for the summer. Visit www.montcalm.edu/ recreation for more information.

May 22, June 2 Greenville Fall soccer AYSO will register players for the fall soccer season from 6 to 8 p.m. May 22 or 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2 at the Greenville Community Church.

Email Kelly at aysogreenville@ gmail.com for more information.

To save time, print the application from www.eayso.org and bring it to registration.

May 23 Sidney MARC annual meeting The annual meeting of the Montcalm Area Reading Council will be at 8 a.m. in the Farmhouse on the Montcalm Community College campus in Sidney.

May 23 Greenville Instrument Bazaar The first Greenville Middle School instrument bazaar will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the GMS cafeteria. The bazaar was designed specifically but not exclusively as an opportunity for the fifth-grade students who will be coming into Greenville Middle School as band students next fall. Students and parents can find some incredible deals on used instruments. Those interested in selling an instrument should email Jeff Ayres at ayresj@greenville.k12.mi.us.

May 23-25 Greenville M-TEC closed Montcalm Community College’s Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC), at 1325 Yellow Jacket Drive on the college’s Greenville campus, will be closed May 23-25 due to construction.

May 23-26 Sheridan South Sidney open house The South Sidney Church/Cemetery located at 5501 W. Muskrat Road, Sheridan, will have its annual Memorial Week Open House.

Daily hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All are welcome.

Sheridan Parade applications The Sheridan VFW Post is accepting parade entries for the annual Memorial Day Parade in Sheridan. Call the VFW Post at (989) 291-9680 for more information or parade applications, or call parade director Eric Halvorsen at (989) 291-3401. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. May 28 near the old Carnation plant. Parade positions will begin forming at 10 a.m. Applications for the parade will be closed May 24. Late entries will be assigned at the end of the parade.

May 24 Lakeview Free food A food truck from Feeding America will be in the Lakeview Free Methodist Church parking lot, 110 N. Edgar St. Free supplemental food will be available to any who have need from 4 p.m. until the food runs out. People picking up food should bring boxes or bags for carrying the food. The project is sponsored by the Lakeview Ministerial Association with Firstbank of Lakeview providing financial support for this month’s food truck.

May 24-25 Vestaburg Garage sale The Richland Township Library Friends Group will have a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mary Vusich residence, 6841 N. Crystal Road, Vestaburg.

Proceeds will go to help support the Richland Township Library.

May 26 Stanton Community garage sale Central Montcalm Elementary PTO will host a community garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Central Montcalm Elementary parking lot during Sheridan Springfest. Cost to set up to sell is $20 for one parking space or $30 for two spaces.

Vendors are welcome. For food vendors with a wagon the rental fee is $50. In case of rain the sale will be held the following day, May 27. There will no refunds for no-shows. Anyone interested in renting a space can contact Mary at (989) 328-2095. The public is invited to come and shop for free.

May 27 Sheridan Kiddie Parade Sheridan VFW and Ladies Auxiliary invite kids of all ages to join in the fun at the Sheridan Springfest Kiddie Parade at 2 p.m.

Those interested in participating should arrive at 1:30 p.m. for lineup in the parking lot behind the VFW. The theme this year for the best dressed or decorated entry in each age category is “Remember the POW and MIAs.” Judging will be after the parade and prizes will

be awarded in each age category.

There will also be games, face painting by a clown, Relay in the Park and refreshments after the judging.

May 27 Sheridan South Sidney Memorial Service The annual memorial service at South Sidney Church & Cemetery, 5501 W. Muskrat Road, will be held at 3 p.m. Vicar Rosie from Settlement Lutheran will preside.

Providing the music is Nels Hansen. Refreshments will follow the service. All are welcome.

May 27 Edmore Music by the Pond Sweet Swing will perform swing jazz from the 1930s to the present as well as klezmer music at 6:30 p.m. at the gazebo next to the Curtis Pond on Sheldon Street in Edmore. The concert is part of the Music by the Pond 2012 summer music series. People should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. In case of rain the concert will be moved inside the Curtis Building.

May 28 Palo Memorial Day parade The Palo Memorial Day Parade will start at 11:45 a.m.

Lineup wll be at 11 a.m. All are welcome. Parking will be available at Palo Community School. The parade will head south on Main Street. A short ceremony honoring all veterans will follow the parade at the cemetery.

May 31 Greenville Senior Steppers performance The senior dance sensation, the Senior Steppers Dance Troupe, will be at Green Acres for a performance at 2 p.m. The Senior Steppers are a group of women ages 57 to 85 who perform jazz and tap to music that varies from “Jailhouse Rock” to “76 Trombones.” The community is invited for a great afternoon of fun, music, dance and refreshments. Green Acres is located at 1601 Winter Creek Court, Greenville. Call Sue or Karen at (616) 754-8850 for more information.

Belding No alumni banquet this year Because of the extensive renovation work on the Belding High School commons area scheduled to begin immediately at the close of school this year, the annual Belding High School Alumni Banquet will not be held. The traditional alumni banquet will return next year in the newly renovated commons area on June 8, 2013. Annual dues of $3 along with donations to the scholarship and/or general funds may be mailed to Belding High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 94, Belding, MI 48809. Call (616) 761-3504 for more information.

Sidney Register for MCC classes Registration for Montcalm Community College’s summer session and fall semester is under way. The schedule is available through MyMontcalm at my.montcalm.edu. Go to the Registration/Records tab to access the course search and registration functions. MCC’s summer classes begin June 4 and fall classes begin Aug. 25 unless otherwise noted.

For more information, e-mail register@montcalm.edu or call MCC’s Student Services at (989) 3281277.

Greenville Call for artists The Greenville Area Community Center is seeking local artists to display and/or sell their artistic talents. Each month the community center features a local artist as “Artist of the Month.” There is no cost to the artist to participate.

Individuals or groups who would like to be a featured artist should call the community center at (616) 754-9163.

Greenville Donations needed The Adults With Disabilities Association is doing a pop can drive until the first of June and is taking yard sale donations until the end of June. Anyone who has any of these to donate is asked to call Deb Thornton at (989) 2483479 to arrange pick-up or meet to pick up.

June 22-23 Coral Annual Coral Days The annual Coral Days Festival celebrating 150 years of Coral will be June 22 and 23. Come participate in the Coral Day Parade on June 23. Wanted: old vehicles, old tractors, floats, bands, politicians, etc. No registration is needed. Line-up will start at 9:30 a.m. with the parade at 11 a.m. The soapbox derby will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring your own soapbox. Crafters also are wanted.

Call Kathy at (231) 354-6431 (Coral Power Shop) about soapbox specifications or the craft show.

Class/school reunions Edmore Classes of 1983 and earlier The first Montabella/Edmore High School multi-year reunion for the classes of 1983 and earlier (the classes who attended the old Edmore High School) will be from 2 to 11:30 p.m. June 16 in the tent at Maxfield’s Restaurant. There is no charge to attend. There will be music from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, dancing, raffles, silent auction, cash bar and food. Free camping spaces will be available for tents and campers.

Those planning to attend are asked to contact Ginger Rogers on Facebook or Janice Mercer Stasiak at (616) 522-0834 or cstasiak0834@charter.net.

Greenville GHS class of 1960 Classmates from the Greenville High School Class of 1960 will meet at 1 p.m. June 2 at Roger and Joyce Sage’s home.

Finger food, wings, barbecue franks and meatballs will be provided by the committee. Soft drinks will be provided, otherwise bring your own. Bring memories of high school and experiences of “The Road Not Taken” for sharing. Call the Sages at (616) 7545770 for more information. Classmates attending the GHS alumni banquet must purchase tickets at Hansen’s Music House.

Greenville GHS Class of 1967 Greenville GHS Class of 1967 The Greenville High School class of 1967 is seeking phone numbers, email addresses, etc. for members of the class. Contact Barb Johnson Blumberg at (616) 754-7557 or blumberg.roger@ sbcglobal.net, or Jacque Hubbard Short at (517) 540-6946 or j joline@msn.com. The 45th class reunion is being planned for June, when class members will attend the alumni banquet June 2 and meet for a picnic from noon to 4 p.m. June 3 at Veterans Park.

Lakeview LHS Class of 1977 The Lakeview High School Class of 1977 will have its 35-year reunion June 16 at the Turk Lake Restaurant & Bar. More details will be available later. Questions can be sent to daviddrain@msn.com or call (616) 581-0375.

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

Stanton CMHS Class of 1972 The Central Montcalm High School Class of 1972 will have its 40-year reunion at 2 p.m. June 16 at Anderson & Girls Orchard in Stanton. A “potluck” lunch, own table service, drinks and good memories are requested, all under the orchard’s pavilion.

Classmates will be encouraged to connect for more socializing in the evening, if desired. Call Sharon (Jensen) Bowers at (989) 291-5109 for more information.

Stanton CMHS Class of 1982 The Central Montcalm High School Class of 1982 is having its 30th class reunion. Also invited are the Classes of 1980-1984. The event is Aug. 11 at Clifford Lake Inn with appetizers and cash bar at 7 p.m. and pizza bar at 9 p.m. Cost is $25 per person if received by May 31, $30 per person if received by June 30, and $35 per person thereafter. Send money to Tami EmmonsDrake, 4205 S. Derby Road, Sidney, MI 48885. For more information visit Facebook – CMHS 30 Year Reunion: Classes 1980-1984 Invited or contact Chrissy Parks (Chris Morris) at cmorris@cmpdist.com or (517) 974-3839.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12 THE IND, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT New language in BOLD, Deletions shown with strike through line

CITY OF GREENVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 12-03 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 12, THE INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT. THE CITY OF GREENVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1 Chapter 12, Industrial District, is hereby AMENDED to read as follows: SECTION 12.02 PERMITTED USES Land and/or buildings in the IND District may be used for the following purposes by right: A. Industrial plants manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging, treating, or assembling the following: 1.

Agricultural products, including but not limited to, the production of alcoholic beverages and the production in greenhouses of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, or other similar living products.

2.

Food and kindred products including meat, dairy, fruit, vegetable, seafood, bakery, confectionery, beverage, and similar products (but not including slaughtering of animals, or rendering or refining of fats and oils).

3.

Furniture and fixtures.

4.

Printing, publishing, and allied industries.

5.

Electrical machinery, equipment and supplies, electronic components, including computer, communication and musical equipment and devices and accessories.

6.

Engineering, measuring, optical, medical, scientific, photographic, and similar instruments and goods.

7.

Cut stone and stone products related to monuments.

8.

Wind energy, solar energy and similar systems.

B. Industrial plants manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging, treating, or assembling materials or products from previously prepared materials including the following: 1.

Textile mill products, including woven fabric, knit goods, dyeing and finishing, floor coverings, yard and thread, and other similar products.

2.

Apparel and other finished products including clothing, leather goods, furnishing and canvas products.

3.

Lumber and wood products including mill work, prefabricated structural work products and containers.

4.

Paper and paperboard containers and products.

5.

Biological products, drugs, medicinal chemicals and pharmaceutical preparations.

6.

Glass products.

7.

Jewelry, silverware and plated ware, musical instruments and parts, toys, amusement, sporting and athletic goods, pens, pencils, and other office and artist supplies and materials, notions, signs, and advertising displays.

8.

Pottery, figurines, and other ceramic products using only previously pulverized clay.

9.

Fabricated metal products, except heavy machinery and transportation equipment.

C. Wholesale businesses, including automotive equipment, drugs, chemicals, dry goods, apparel, food, farm products, electrical goods, hardware, machinery, equipment, metals, paper products, and lumber.

D. Warehousing (refrigerated and general storage within an enclosed building).

E. Laundries, laundry services, and dry cleaning and dyeing plants, excluding retail/service outlets serving the general public.

F. Office buildings for executive, administrative, professional, accounting, drafting, and other similar professional activities, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

G. Research and development facilities, including production activities otherwise permitted in this District.

H. Trade or industrial schools.

I. New building materials sales and storage, including contractor's showrooms and related storage yards. provided such yards and enclosed and screened in accordance with the requirements of Section 12.04, G. J. Body shops, wrecker services and vehicle repair facilities. including storage yards, provided such yards and enclosed and screened in accordance with the requirements of Section 12.04, G. K. Utilities and communications installations for essential services such as electrical receiving or transforming stations, microwave towers, and television and radio towers, but not including towers in excess of fifty (50) feet in height for Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Services.

L. Utility and public service buildings, including storage yards, provided such yards and enclosed and screened in accordance with the requirements of Section 12.04, G, but not including essential public services such as poles, wires, and underground utility systems.

N. Banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and other similar uses as determined by the Zoning Administrator, including those with drive-through facilities.

O. Machine shops P. Tool and die establishments Q. Commercial fuel depot.

R. Indoor recreation establishments.

S. Crating and packing services T. Park and ride lots operated by a public agency.

U. The retail sales of products produced on the premises of the above permitted uses provided the area devoted to retail sales does not exceed 15 percent of the total floor area of the building and is clearly incidental to the principal industrial use.

V. Buildings, structures, and uses accessory to the Permitted and Special Land Uses.

SECTION 12.03 SPECIAL LAND USES Land and/or buildings in the IND District may be used for the following purposes when approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 16: A. Truck and freight terminals.

B. Warehousing, bulk storage, and transport of propane, liquid petroleum, fuel oil, and similar fuels.

C. Junkyards. Salvage yards and recycling facilities D. Adult uses.

E. Towers in excess of fifty (50) feet in height for Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Services.

F. Golf Courses (Amended June, 2000) G. Mini-ware house and self storage facilities. (Amended June, 2005) Outdoor storage of vehicles, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and similar items is permitted provided that such storage areas are substantially screened as viewed from the road by the storage buildings themselves or by landscaping or fencing as may be required by the Planning Commission in accordance with the requirements of Section 12.04.F herein.

H. Asphalt, concrete or similar refining and manufacturing.

I. Refuse and garbage incinerators.

J. Manufacture of gas, coke, or coal tar products.

K. Manufacture of ammunition, fireworks, or other explosives.

L. Stockyards and slaughterhouses.

M. Blast furnaces drop forges, petroleum refining, metal stamping, and similar uses.

N. Solid waste processing facility, including composting as an incidental use O. Contractor equipment yards and operations including but not limited to businesses engaged in excavating, drilling, utility installation, fencing, landscaping, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, heating and air conditioning, and similar uses.

P. Uses which sell equipment, vehicles or machinery normally used for industrial purposes or in the construction trades except for vehicles used primarily for on-road travel. Such uses may display these items outdoors.

Q. Outdoor display and sale of items which are manufactured repaired or serviced as part of a use permitted by Sections 1202 and 1203 of this Ordinance.

R. Crematoriums S. Facilities engaged in the production of energy.

T. Sale/rental & display of the following; temporary mobile storage units (pods) and temporary refuse collection units; farm and garden products including fencing and equipment; pre-cast concrete products; utility trailers, animal trailers, and similar trailers; and granite or marble or similar products or raw materials.

U. Wholesale distribution and display of landscaping products such as mulch, woodchips, sod, dirt, and plant material and yard accessories.

V. On line auction warehouse facilities.

V. Uses which are industrial in nature, or are similar to one or more of the industrial uses in Section 12.02 or Section 12.03, as determined by the Planning Commission, and which are not specified elsewhere in this Ordinance subject to Section 16.04EE herein (Amended August, 2004) W. Establishments which produce alcoholic beverages primarily for distribution off site and which also engage in one or more of the following as a small percentage of the overall sales of the business and which devote a small portion of the square footage of the building to the following: 1. The retail sale of alcoholic beverages produced on site to the general public for consumption on the site and /or on a retail take-out basis including the limited sale of snacks, pre-packaged foods, and non-alcoholic beverages; 2. Conducting tours for the general public of the facility; 3. The retail sale of items related to the company and its products such as glasses, posters, and clothing.

SECTION 12.04 SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS All Permitted Uses and Special Land Uses are subject to the following Site Development Requirements: A. Site Plan Review is required in accordance with Chapter 17.

B. Landscaping and screening are required in accordance with Chapter 18.

C. Parking is required in accordance with Chapter 19. No parking shall be permitted in the required front yard.

D. Signs are permitted in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 20.

E. Unless not required by any other Ordinance, sidewalks shall be constructed on all sides of the property abutting a public street, in accordance with City standards. The Planning Commission may waive the requirement for a sidewalk when, in the opinion of the Commission, no purpose would be served by the sidewalk.

F. All Permitted and Special Land Uses, shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except that outside storage of materials, equipment, or vehicles and loading and unloading operations is permitted, subject to the following restrictions: 1.

Materials may be stored only in the side or rear yards, except that materials may not be stored on the street side of a corner lot or in any required yard.

2.

All storage of materials and equipment used in the business except vehicles shall be visually screened to a height of at least six (6) feet above the highest elevation of the nearest adjacent road or property bordering the site unless in the opinion of the Planning Commission or other approving authority the material is stored in a manner that it is not readily visible from off site or that the material is located such a substantial distance from adjacent properties and roadways that it is not a visual nuisance as seen from off site. Such screening shall meet the requirements of Section 18.05 A-C. (Amended August, 2004) 3.

In no case shall the outside storage of materials or equipment be stacked higher than the height of the visual screen unless in the opinion of the Planning Commission or other approving authority the material is stored in a manner that it is not readily visible from off site or that the material is located such a substantial distance from adjacent properties and roadways that it is not a visual nuisance as seen from off site. (Amended August, 2004) 4.

One (1) non-gated opening, no greater than twelve (12) feet in width, shall be permitted in the screen for each two-hundred (200) feet of frontage on a street.

G. Setbacks, height, area, and lot dimensions are required as noted below unless greater setbacks are required by Section 18.02.

SECTION 2 This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by City Charter.

Moved by Councilperson Lehman and supported by Councilperson Scoby, that the above ordinance be adopted as read.

YEAS: Seven. NAYS: None: ABSENT. Adoption Date: Effective Date:

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CITY OF GREENVILLE Bradley Hool, City Clerk 5/21

Monday, May 21, 2012 • Daily News

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ear Annie: My husband’s sister “Kelsey” filed for divorce a few months ago. Her soon-to-be exhusband kept in touch. He told me that Kelsey had been cheating on him with the guy she is currently seeing. I didn’t want to believe him, but in the past few weeks, I’ve discovered that Kelsey has been lying to her parents, her brother and me about nearly everything.

Her new guy has a DUI and lost his license. He has a child from another relationship, doesn’t work and rents a room from his brother. Kelsey has been paying for his plane tickets so he can visit her.

Kelsey told me she was filing for divorce because she couldn’t deal with her husband’s child from his first marriage. Now she is jumping into another relationship with the same set-up. She is convinced that “it’s different.” Her parents are unaware that Kelsey is planning to move two states away to be with him after she graduates.

I have spoken my piece. I told Kelsey what she did was wrong. If she were a friend, I would stop speaking to her.

But this is my sister-in-law, and I don’t want to cut her off.

However, neither my husband nor I want Kelsey and her new boyfriend coming to our house.

Should I tell Kelsey’s parents that she is planning to move away with this guy? Are we being too harsh by not inviting her into our home? This is my husband’s only sister, and I want to do the right thing. — Unsure of What To Do Dear Unsure: Kelsey sounds immature and reckless, the type who will make a lot of mistakes before she learns anything. Unless Kelsey has sworn you to secrecy, we see no reason not to inform your in-laws of her plans. Welcoming her into your home is up to you. If you have young children, you might want to keep her at a distance. But the more you disapprove of the boyfriend the more she will defend him. It often can be more effective to overwhelm him with kindness. And you never know. He could turn out to be the right guy for her.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, May 21, 2012: Sometimes you act as if someone has lit a fire under you, as you display a compulsive, driven quality this year. You will be unusually creative but also me-oriented. You have to live in this world with others. Stop and consider the people in your life. A fellow GEMINI reminds you with his or her very actions that the world does not revolve around you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) **** You make a strong effort to keep or make peace. You still could get the cold shoulder. Remember that there are other fish in the sea. Postpone any interactions for a while. Check out a purchase that could make your daily life easier. Tonight: Do some price comparison first.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) *** You are likely to go overboard in anything you do. You cannot help yourself right now. You spread a lot of caring around, which allows many people to feel more comfortable with you.

Tonight: Your treat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ***** You simply know what to do. Your very nature expresses your caring to others. Yet at the same time, you cannot force a child or loved one to open up. This person is going to be the way he or she is. A hunch could pay off. Tonight: Your wish is someone’s command.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) *** Continue your low profile, and you’ll get results. Others will be forced to come forward and express their feelings. You know what you are doing and why. Still, others are confused. A domestic matter cannot continue as it has. It needs to be handled. Tonight: Do your thing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ***** Zero in on your priorities, especially if they involve others. Meetings work well today, and others are highly responsive.

Tomorrow it might not be the same story. Touch base with a dear friend who always gives you key feedback. Tonight: Continue with friends and crowds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) *** You might want to take a stand and handle an issue. By making a call or doing some research, you might find out how right-on you are about an instinct. Someone really does care about you, and lets you know it. Tonight: Don’t get uptight about money. It won’t help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) **** You could be more negative than you realize. Others try to help you break out of this mold. Soon you will walk back out into a world with more sunshine. Let your friends help. Tonight: Break past self-imposed restrictions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) **** Though you are comfortable with oneon-one relating, you might need to pull back some and get a different perspective. You most likely feel uncomfortable with a key person you deal with often. Tonight: Talk and chat over dinner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) **** Others keep coming to you, and you might be sure that your door is a revolving one today. Know that you might need to establish limits, as your friends and others continue to interrupt you.

You can say nicely what you need to. Tonight: Now you’re available.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) *** Get your errands and other such matters done quickly. You find that you would appreciate a long lunch with a friend or going out midday to do something you have wanted to do. A parent, older friend or boss could be difficult. Be nice. Tonight: Take care of yourself first.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ***** You aren’t always as playful as today, which might be good. On the other hand, holding yourself back would be a mistake. Build fun plans into the day; get together with a favorite person. Tonight: As if there were no tomorrow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) *** Stay centered and know when to pull back and relax. Others are unusually demanding and encourage you to cocoon and not get caught up in the uproar that surrounds you. Stay on top of calls. Good news could be heading your way. Tonight: Stay close to home.

@2012 Creators.com

@2012 King Features Syndicate Inc.

ear Annie: What are your thoughts about the practice of notifying friends by email of the death of a loved one? This person also included instructions on how to offer condolences and provided recommendations for places to contribute in memory of the departed. — Pennsylvania Dear Pennsylvania: Like it or not, email has become one way people now notify others of everything. And while it may be less appropriate than a phone call or handwritten note, it’s certainly more private than posting it on Facebook.

Family members and close friends should still be told of a death with a personal call. Others can be informed in whichever way gets the news out in the most timely manner.

Suggestions for charitable donations and conveying condolences would be included in a newspaper death notice and are therefore acceptable in such an email.

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ear Annie: You suggested to “Roommate,” whose 13-year relationship was lacking intimacy, that her husband get his testosterone levels checked. Why is it that when men don’t want sex, it’s because their hormone levels are off, but when women don’t want intimacy, it’s because the relationship needs work?

You would think researchers would be all over finding a physiological reason for women’s lack of interest. Not once has any doctor recommended that I get my hormone levels checked. — Ohio Dear Ohio: You must not be a regular reader of this column. We’ve done countless letters on women and their hormone levels. The best advocate for your health care is YOU. If you think your hormone levels are off, don’t wait for your doctor to suggest it. Insist on being tested. And researchers are indeed “all over” finding a pill for women that equals Viagra for men. Not there yet.

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Almanac

A few showers are possible early Monday. Otherwise, expect a mostly cloudy and cooler day across west Michigan. High pressure will produce dry weather across the region through the end of the week. Temperatures will gradually moderate and by the end of the week the mercury will climb above 80 in many locations away from Lake Michigan.

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Moon Phases Precipitation

High Low

90° 61°

Rain/Snow May. (Dep.)

Average High

71°

Average Low

49°

6:13 AM

1.88’’ (-0.66’’)

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Spring (Dep.)

8.11’’ (-0.15’’)

Moonrise

6:36 AM

Year (Dep.)

13.31’’ (1.17’’)

Moonset

9:56 PM

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68

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United Hospital

Cost: $15. Are you considering letting your child stay home alone? This class is designed for 8 to 10 year olds who will learn home safety skills and how to respond in an emergency.

407 S. Nelson, Greenville, MI 48838.

Registration is required to attend. Call 616.754.6185 x 100 or toll free 1.800.406.4551.

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Sign up now June 5-8 Greenville Track and field clinic The Yellow Jacket Track and Field Clinic for boys and girls ages 5-16 is designed to introduce and develop track and field skills. The clinic will take place June 5-8 at the Yellow Jacket Stadium (GHS track) and includes participation in the Hershey Track and Field Games at 10 a.m. June 9 (ages 9-14 as of Dec. 31, 2012, only).

Fee is $25 Greenville city resident/$37 nonresident.

Registration deadline is May 25.

Contact the Greenville Recreation Department at (616) 754-8887, email grec@greenvillemi.org or check the website at www.greenvillemi.org/rec for more information.

includes meals and snacks, a sixfoot table to work at and a grand prize entry ticket. Email Maggie Sorensen at Maggies@montcalm. edu or call her at (616) 754-8824

June 16 Sidney Crop for Life “Crop for Life,” a day-long scrapbooking event, will take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Montcalm Community College’s Activities Building gymnasium to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. A silent auction will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.

Cost is $35 per person, which

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for more information. Email is preferred.

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 pre-

register 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) 352-7510 for more information.