THE BIRD IS THE WORD
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THE BIRD IS THE WORD
1 VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE: Cherry Bowl prepares for May Jubilee. PAGE 5 THURSDAY, March 26, 2015 Manistee, MichiganMANISTEENEWS.COM Bid to modernize Harborview elevators on hold News Advocate File Photo Lynda Vidas hands a ballot to Israel Stone on election day, Nov. 4, 2014, at the Manistee City Marina. More money was spent in the 2014 state election cycle than ever before. State elections increasingly influenced by ‘dark money’ By SEAN BRADLEY Staff Writer See HOUSING Page 12 Branch library summer hours undecided BY JUSTINE McGUIRE Staff Writer MANISTEE — Summer hours at the Manistee County Library system remain undecided after board members split a vote on the matter Tuesday. With four of five Manistee County Library Board members present, a vote of 2-2 was recorded on a motion not to institute Saturday summer 2015 branch hours, HAEMKER which followed the recommendation from library administration. “This was a hard recommendation for me to make; I knew it was coming,” said Charles Haemker, library director. “When I did the final analysis there was just no way I felt we could handle it this year.” Throughout the meeting he cited problems including finances and scheduling. See LIBRARY Page 6 75 Cents/$1.50 Weekend THE BIRD IS THE WORD Funding, signature needed to move process forward MANISTEE — The process to modernize the two elevators at Harborview Apartments in Manistee took another step this week. At Tuesday’s meeting, the commission voted unanimously to accept a $355,000 project bid from Rivertown Contractors, Inc., a GrandvilleMcKINVENbased company, COPUS over a $372,485 bid from Ovid-based company First Contracting, Inc. However, the commission did not authorize for housing commission executive director Clinton McKinvenCopus to sign the agreement for the project, nor did it authorize the spending of $355,000 in funds from By ELIZABETH FERGUSON Capital News Service Al Taylor/Courtesy Photo An indigo bunting rests on tree branch in Manistee County. Local birders encourage others take up the hobby MANISTEE — Birds flock to and through Manistee County year round, making it an ideal place for any birder to check out. The county is home BY to the southernJUSTINE McGUIRE most trailhead of the Staff Writer Sleeping Bear Birding Trail, which runs north along M-22 for 123 miles through Benzie, Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties. In 2014, 237 species were recorded in Manistee County on the trail using eBird.org — more than the other three counties. So far in 2015, 83 species are recorded on the trail. Linda Scribner/Courtesy Photo Short-eared Owl, a hunter of Manistee grasslands. See BIRDERS Page 6 Linda Scribner/Courtesy Photo Justine McGuire/News Advocate Birders line up to get a look at a Costa’s hummingbird that stayed in Onekama through early November 2014. It was the first of its species sighted in Michigan. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, one of six woodpecker species found in Manistee County LANSING — A growing number of Michigan political campaigns are being influenced by independent groups raising and spending unlimited funding, with donors not always disclosed to the public. More money than ever was raised for the 2014 state elections, topping the previous record in 2006. The top 150 Political Action Committees raised a total of $68 million, over 30 percent more than the $51.9 million raised in the 2006 election cycle, according to the Michigan Campaign Finance Network. The nonprofit, nonpartisan network researches money in Michigan politics and works to expose anonymous funding, also called “dark money.” “Much of that money is dark money,” said Susan Smith of Ann Arbor, president of the League of Women Voters of Michigan. “You don’t know who ROBINSON: is providing the “Transparency funding, so you reforms in camdon’t know who paign finance is influencing the would give the vote.” general public Groups fund- more confiing advertisedence in their ments related to government.” campaigns can remain anonymous under a 2013 Michigan law that separates issue advertisements from campaign advertisements. Issue advertisements advocate interests like education funding or tax policies. An issue advertisement might promote an interest related to a candidate, but as long as ads don’t explicitly ask viewers to support or oppose a candidate, the disclosure of donor names isn’t required. Ballots can also lack transparency. Michigan judicial candidates are nominated by political parties, but ballots do not state which party a judicial candidate was nominated by. “A tremendous amount of money See DARK MONEY Page 2 GET MORE ONLINE: manisteenews.com INDEX INSIDE THIS EDITION: Local/State. . . . . . . . . 3 Opinion. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Entertainment. . . . . . .5 MarketPlace. . . . . . . .8 Coffee Break. . . . . . . .7 Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . .10 GETTING CLOSER Actors get to work on “The Would-Be Lovers Guide to Channeling the Power of the Universe”. PAGE 3 OBITUARIES Wanda L. Carnill Angela Renee Crooks Schmidt Barbara “Bobbi” Jane Stoliecki See Page 6 LOTTERY Connect with us! News Advocate discussions and more. 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All club members welcomed. n Victorian Quilt Guild meeting, 10 a.m. Lake Bluff Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Guests and new members welcome. n An informational meeting will be held at the District Health Department #10 office in Manistee at 6pm to learn about the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) 16-week course. To register for NDPP or learn more about the program, call Amy at 231-309-8940. n AA meetings daily in Manistee and Mason Counties. For times and locations call 231-864-4503. GOVERNMENT & SCHOOL MEETINGS THURS., MARCH 26 n FiveCAP Board of Directors meeting at 4pm at FiveCAP, Inc. Main Office, 302 N. Main St., Scottville. FRI., MARCH 27 n Manistee Intermediate School District meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the ISD, 772 E. Parkdale Ave. TUESDAY, APRIL 7 n Manistee City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 70 Maple St. WED., APRIL 8 n MAPS Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., Madison School, 1309 Madison Rd. TUESDAY, APRIL 14 n Manistee City Council Work Session, 7 p.m., Council ChamSAT., MARCH 28 bers, 70 Maple St. n Bear Lake Community WED., APRIL 15 Playgroup, 9:30-11 a.m. Bear n Village of Bear Lake Regular Lake Methodist Church, 7861 Main St. Info 231-723-4595 n Relay for Life Soup/ Chili Lunch at Kaleva Lions’ Den from 11am-1:30pm. All proceeds for the American Cancer Society. n AA meetings daily in Manistee and Mason Counties. For times and locations call 231-864-4503. Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 12376 Virginia St. TUESDAY, APRIL 21 n Manistee Intermediate School District Board regular meeting, 4:30 p.m., 772 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee. ties. For times and locations call 231-864-4503. MON., MARCH 30 THURSDAY, APRIL 2 n Monday night Pinochn Lakeside Club member- le, Manistee Senior Center, 6 p.m. n AA meetings daily in Manistee and Mason Counties. For times and locations call 231-864-4503. TUESDAY, MARCH 31 n Community Table, St. Joseph Parish Center, 5:307pm. n AA meetings daily in Manistee and Mason Counties. For times and locations call 231-864-4503. WED., APRIL 1 n GriefShare, 6:30 p.m., Manistee United Methodist Church. n AA meetings daily in Manistee and Mason Coun- ship meeting, 12 noon, First Baptist Church, 1201 Lakeshore Road, Manistee. New members welcomed. n The Bear Lake Community Services food bank is open at the Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 7861 Main St. in Bear Lake, from 9am-11am. n Michigan Blood, Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. West Shore Educational Building, Room 2. Toll free 1-866-6425663. n AA meetings daily in Manistee and Mason Counties. For times and locations call 231-864-4503. n AAUW Manistee Branch meeting, 7 p.m. West Shore Hospital Room A Education area. WELLSTON — Wanda L. Carnill, 65, of Wellston, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Slagle Township Hall, located at 2971 South 7 Road in Harrietta. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to Autumnwood of McBain, 220 Hughston Street, McBain, MI 49657 or Mercy Hospital of Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, MI 49601. The family has entrusted the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee with funeral arrangements. Angela Renee Crooks Schmidt MANISTEE — Angela Renee Crooks Schmidt, 65, of Manistee, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born on Oct. 31, 1949, in Cheboygan, the daughter of the late Henry Crooks and Enid (Glee) McAdam. She passed peacefully, and was in the company of family during her final days. Angie is survived by her brother, Henry Crooks; her sisters, Glee (Myles) Elowsky and Charmaine (Thomas) Douglass; her son, Darin (Sheri) Schmidt; her daughter, Nicole (David) Madsen; and four grandchil- dren, Jacob Madsen, Bradley Madsen, Connor Madsen and Pamela Schmidt. Angie is remembered as a loyal daughter, sister and mother who was always ready to watch a sunset, partake in good food and wine, and do whatever she could to support her kids and grandkids. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for five years. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center at 309 Parkdale Avenue in Manistee with the Rev. Joe Hilyard Officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery at 1040 Veterans Oak Grove Drive. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service. Please visit Angela’s personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh. com to share a story or photo. The family has entrusted the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Manistee with funeral arrangements. Barbara “Bobbi” Jane Stoliecki MANISTEE — Barbara “Bobbi” Jane Stoliecki, 69, of Manistee, died Monday, March 23, 2015, at her home. She was born May 14, 1945, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late John and Frances (Ream) Kuk. She was a graduate of Godwin High School. She also attended Grand Rapids Community College and Michigan State University. She married Thomas J. Stoliecki on Oct. 1, 1976, in Grand Rapids. She was a member of the American Legion Post No. 10 of Manistee and the Legion Post No. 76 of Ludington. Barbara enjoyed making Indian jewelry and attended Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother and enjoyed spending all her free time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Stoliecki; children, Gary Geyer Jr., Connie Farrell and Julie Geyer; five grandchildren, Keith Karwat, Brandi Clugston, Milina Farrell, Shanna Farrell and Ashley Geyer; and siblings, Jim Kuk, John Kuk, Larry Kuk, Chris Snyder and Rose Kuk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Hope Farmer. A funeral Mass from The Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee with the Rev. John McCracken celebrant. Cremation will follow the funeral Mass. Final interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Grand Rapids with graveside services to be announced at a later date. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to her funeral Mass on Saturday. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements. DARK MONEY: From Page 1 is spent on the Supreme Court races along with all the other races,” Smith said. The Michigan Campaign Finance Network is pushing to improve transparency in campaign funding. “Transparency reforms in campaign finance would give the general public more confidence in their government, now that they could see who’s spending money to influence public policy,” said Rich Robinson, executive director of the network. The increase in campaign funding and anonymous donors began with the 2010 Supreme Court decision Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission that allowed super PACs to raise and spend unlimited amounts. While regular Political Action Committees contribute funds directly to a candidate’s campaign and face donation limits, super PACs can spend unlimited amounts to aid a candidate by creating issue advertisements or other indirect support. Robinson said the Citizens United decision took a few years to show effect, but now the number of super PACs is growing, resulting in much higher contribution amounts. In 2012, 11 of the top-spending PACs were super, but in 2014 super PACs made up half of the 40 top-spending PACs, according to the Michigan Campaign Finance Network. Increased political groups and donations are a good thing, said Michigan Republican Party Research Director Diana Bates, who says the trend demonstrates a rise in the number of individuals interested and supportive of the political process. “Campaign funding is simply a tool to help communicate with voters,” Bates said in an email. “It is the means by which our candi- dates promote their issues and tell their own stories that help voters make their decisions on Election Day.” The Michigan Republican Party will always see a need to increase fundraising, as the party is a main supporter of Republican campaigns, Bates said. Increased campaign funds affect who wins elections. Nearly every Michigan election since 2000 has been won by the candidate with the most funds, Robinson said. “In order to be a serious candidate, you have to be able to raise money,” Robinson said, “Or else you’re just not taken legitimately.” If candidates are unable to gain competitive funding and only intend to raise and spend less than $1,000, they can formally fill out a waiver to make the state and public aware of their situation. But Robinson said over 150 state legislative candidates did this in 2014 and were unable to win. “As more and more money is spent by special interests in an attempt to influence elections, the voice and influence of the individual voter decreases,” Smith said in an email. The League of Women Voters of Michigan works with the Michigan Campaign Finance Network to hold community forums where the public can discuss campaign funding issues, Smith said. The League has been advocating reform for laws that allow donors to stay anonymous and will continue to lobby for this issue this session, Smith said. “The more we can try to educate the public,” Smith said, “the more likely that we can have some influence in the legislature and change the campaign finance laws here in Michigan.” 3 MANISTEE NEWS ADVOCATE • Thursday, March 26, 2015 LOCAL & REGION WEATHER FORECAST DNR: Prepare for wildfires FROM STAFF REPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Sands Park ice rink closed, transitioning to summer MANISTEE — The Sands Park ice rink has closed, according to city officials. Jeff Mikula, City of Manistee Department of Public Works director, said the rink closed weeks ago when the ice began to melt. “We will begin taking it apart and storing it this week,” Mikula said in an email. “We will be transitioning the parks for summer during the next four to six weeks.” He said pieces from the rink have been removed and, weather permitting, more pieces will be removed. 3 MANISTEE — With warmer spring weather comes the renewed threat of wildfires. “Fire season gets going when dead grass and leaves become exposed after warm temperatures melt snow from easily ignited fields and forests,” said Dan Laux, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire prevention specialist. He added that several factors contribute to the increased wildfire risk in the spring. “Dead grass becomes flammable as it dries out,” Laux said. “People don’t realize there can be wildfire danger even when nights are cool and snow piles linger in the shade. The hazard begins when homeowners start spring cleanup chores by burning yard waste.” The unsafe burning of leaves, brush and other debris is a main cause Courtesy Photo A man burns a safe fire after cleaning up yard debris and keeping water near the flame. of wildfires in Michigan. A person is required to get a burn permit prior to burning brush and debris in Michigan. Residents in the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula can obtain a free burn permit by visiting www.michigan.gov/ burnpermit or by calling (866) 922-2876. The DNR reminds people to do the following prior to burning yard debris: n Obtain a burn permit; n Choose a day that is cool and damp with little wind; n Burn in small mounds placed in areas that are clear of vegetation; n Keep water close by; and n Supervise fires at all times. Always extinguish flames, coals and embers properly. Embers can be hot for days. “Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people,” Laux said. “We all need to do our part to prevent wildfires and protect the natural resources that make Michigan so special.” So far this year the DNR has responded to 10 wildfires totaling 69 acres. For more information, visit www. michigan.gov/preventwildfires. To check if burn permits are being issued in your area, visit www.michigan.gov/ burnpermit. City of Manistee building inspection services transfer to state on Tuesday MANISTEE — Beginning Tuesday, building permits are no longer available through the City of Manistee, the city’s Facebook page said Wednesday. The city will complete any current, open permits. The Manistee City Council took action at the March 17 council meeting to transfer building inspection services back to the State of Michigan. Council voted 7-0 in favor of adopting City of Manistee ordinance 15-02 and repealing chapter 1420, which transfers responsibility for the administration and enforcement of building inspection provisions from the City of Manistee building inspector to the State Bureau of Construction Codes. Please contact the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Bureau of Construction Codes for future building permit applications via the following contact information: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Construction Codes / Building Division P O Box 30255 Lansing MI 48909 Phone: (517) 241-9317 Email: bccbldg2@michigan.gov Manistee Library to host spring break programs MANISTEE — Free children’s programs will be held throughout spring break week, next week, at the Manistee Library. Monday will feature Game Day from 4-6 p.m. The event will include board, card and carnival games. Tuesday is Craft Day from 4-6 p.m. Attendees are asked to help clean out the library’s craft closet, which means supplies for all sorts of crafting will be available. Wednesday is Movie Day from 1-3 p.m. The library will show a newer, family movie. Popcorn and water will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring other snacks and beverages. Thursday will feature a library scavenger hunt. Participants can drop by the library from 3-5 p.m. to complete an age-appropriate hunt, and win a prize. The library will be closed on Friday in observance of Easter Sunday. All programs will be at the main library, located at 95 Maple St. in Manistee. Call (231) 723-2519 for more information. There is no need to register for any of the programs. NMC trustees challenge Gore Follette accusations By SARAH ELMS and MICHAEL WALTON The Record-Eagle TRAVERSE CITY (TNS) — Northwestern Michigan College trustees contend former board member Cheryl Gore Follette is off-base in her public questioning of NMC’s hiring practices and her allegations of a communication breakdown between the college’s governing board and president. Gore Follette resigned on Monday after 22 years on the board. She said in a voice mail message on Tuesday that her departure is tied to matters at the community college. On Wednesday she declined to elaborate, but a local online report said Gore Follette said she quit mid-term in part because of a decline in the elected board’s role in governing NMC, as well as poor communication between the board and President Tim Nelson. College trustees disagreed with the allegations. They said board members share a positive relationship with Nelson, and said they communicate well with the college’s highest-paid official. “We’re all on the same page,” Trustee Bob Brick said. “Everybody at that college is on the same page.” Gore Follette in the article also said her daughter recently was passed up for a job opening at NMC, which she characterized as evidence of an ineffective hiring process for important positions at the college. Several board members said trustees’ role at NMC is to create policy, not administer it. Trustee Ross Childs added he hasn’t heard anyone complain about how college officials fill open jobs. “And to me if you go down the list of people we’ve hired while I’ve been on the board, we’ve had excellent candidates, so I don’t see what the problem is,” Childs said. Nelson declined to comment on Gore Follette’s accusation that her daughter was bypassed for a job. He called the situation a human resources matter that he wasn’t comfortable discussing. Nelson also said board members have many opportunities to weigh in on college policies and goals, and said he’s not seen evidence of Gore Follette’s accusations in trustees’ annual written evaluations of his performance. — From News Advocate staff reports Photos by Sean Bradley/News Advocate The full cast of “The Would-Be Lovers Guide to Channeling the Power of the Universe” pose on stage Wednesday at the Ramsdell Theatre before rehearsal. Performances of the play are at the end of April and the beginning of May. ‘Would-Be Lovers Guide’ announces performance cast FROM STAFF REPORTS MANISTEE — The Ramsdell Theatre will host upcoming performances of “The Would-Be Lovers Guide to Channeling the Power of the Universe”. Written by Manisteearea playwright Maripat Allen, the romantic comedy comes to the Ramsdell on the following dates: 7:30 p.m. on April 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m. on May 1 and 2 and at 2 p.m. on April 26 and May 3. The play, directed by Jackie Karnisz and described as blurring reality and fantasy, stars the following cast: Lance Osborn as “John” Nicholas Osborn as “Ian” CONNECT WITH US Like us Follow us Circle us Casey Granada as “Jasmine” Brendan Lemon as “William” Carol Burba as “Andrea Warm Heart Peace Dove” Jackie Karnisz as “Heather” Scott Fransee as “Jerry” Nick Oestreich as “Mr. Johnson” Todd Aster as “Mr. Landon” and “Romantic Man (Stuart)” Casey Granada as “Sexy Girl (Victoria)” Tickets are available in advance by calling MyNorthTickets at (800) 836-0717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, online at www.manisteecivicplayers.org, or in person at the Ramsdell box office beginning at noon on April 22. Contact the box office by calling (231) 723-9948. Insurgent Opens April 3rd! View Full Schedule & Buy Tickets Online! 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DO YOU BELIEVE? - Rated PG-13 March 26 at 1pm, 4pm & 7pm April 2 • $2 Thursday Morning Classic • 10am The Bridge On The River Kwai (1957) 383 River St. • Manistee, MI • voguetheatremanistee.org • 231-508-8005 Thursday, March 26, 2015 4 OPINION CALL (231) 723-3592/(888) 723-3592 FAX (231) 723-4733 FREEDOM FORUM Free Press Free Speech Free Spirit “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” n Walt Disney, co-founder, Walt Disney Company WRITE 75 Maple St., Manistee, MI 49660 GUEST VIEW Can you trust who knocks at your door? The following editorial appeared in the March 25 edition of the Grand Haven Tribune: (TNS) Last week, authorities in Norton Shores began receiving complaints after a woman went door to door with a young girl, who said she was selling items to raise money for a class trip to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. That same young girl claimed to others that she was fundraising for a class trip to Cedar Point. The same suspect has allegedly been seen sending two girls door to door with similar claims, providing catalogs for people to purchase home goods, candy or magazines. The only form of payment accepted, of course, is cash. We live in a very generous, caring community where people have proven time and time again they’re more than willing to support projects both big and small. When the Girl Scouts come knocking to pedal their cookies, we buy them. When the neighborhood kids come around soliciting money for Jump Rope for Heart or other fundraising opportunities, we help them out. So, to see people preying on our generous nature by sending young kids around to do their dirty work is disheartening, and bordering on disgusting. When people come soliciting on our front porch, we want to trust them, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to do so. It’s one more lesson that you can’t be too careful when it comes to whether you can trust someone or not. It’s sad that we have to be wary of each and every youngster that now comes knocking on our door, but that’s becoming the reality of the world we live in. That’s not to say we can’t remain a generous community. We can. But be wary to whom you’re giving your hard-earned money to. Most likely, it’s someone with a legitimate cause and a real need for help. But how do we know for sure? LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORY President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Phone: (202) 456-1414 www.whitehouse.gov/contact U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D) 133 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4822 www.stabenow.senate.gov U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D) Washington, D.C. Office SRC-2 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6221 U.S. Rep. Dan Benishek (R) 514 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4735 Fax: (202) 225-4710 benishek.house.gov/contact-me/ email-me Gov. Rick Snyder P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-3400 E-mail: Rick.Snyder@michigan. gov State Sen. Darwin Booher (R) P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: (517) 373-1725 E-mail: SenDBooher@senate. mi.gov State Rep. Ray Franz (R) P.O Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-0825 E-mail: RayFranz@house. mi.gov The News Advocate encourages readers to write letters to the editor. Letters should be no more than 500 words and must contain a signature and a phone number for verification. Published letters also are limited to one per 30-day period, per author. The News Advocate retains the right to edit all letters for length and clarity. FAREWELL, FOR NOW Garry Trudeau, author of the Doonesbury comic strip, recently announced he will be taking a hiatus from the comic strip for nearly a year while he pursues other endeavors. It is likely the Pioneer Group will bring Doonesbury back when Trudeau returns. In opening round, Cruz courts pants-on-fire vote Brian Dickerson Guest Columnist bdickerson@freepress.com (TNS) Ted Cruz began his formal quest for the presidency this week the same way he became one of the most recognizable Republicans on Capitol Hill: by lying his head off. Speaking to a captive audience in the bosom of Christian fundamentalism, Cruz doubled down on a series of assertions non-partisan fact-checkers have repeatedly debunked: That the Obama administration seeks to “ban our ammunition.” That the Affordable Care Act has cost “millions” of Americans their health care coverage. And that the ACA’s employer mandates have forced millions more into part-time work. None of these talking points withstands much scrutiny, as the non-partisan factcheck.org website explained in a post wearily dismissing Cruz’s declaration as a medley of “dubious claims we have heard before, and a few we haven’t.” Nor was Cruz’s performance at Liberty University an anomaly, according to PolitiFact.com, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking site run by the Tampa Bay Times. PolitiFact reports that Cruz’s claims checked out as “true” or “mostly true” in fewer than one-fifth of the 44 public utterances it examined. Among presidential hopefuls in both parties, by PolitiFact’s reckon- Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/Tribune News Service U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks at the 42nd annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 26, in National Harbor, Md. Cruz announced his presidential bid Monday. English language and the hard data on which his rhetorical fictions are loosely based; when he exaggerates or misstates the facts, you can be confident his distortions are the product of shrewd calculation, not ignorance. And the more outrageous his rhetoric becomes, the more sincerely he seems to believe it. Long campaigns have a way of unmasking a candidate’s pathology, no matter how artfully his or her handlers conspire to conceal it. But in the end, a Cruz campaign may reveal more about the state of America’s political health than it reveals about the candidate himself. ing, only Ben Carson has eclipsed Cruz’s record of dishonesty. Then again, it’s early. Once upon a time, any presidential candidate who came out of the gate spewing so many whoppers would be a footnote by the end of the week. But in a political landscape where virtually no media organization enjoys the public’s confidence as a neutral arbiter of facts, the veracity of Cruz’s claims matters less than the frequency with which he repeats them. So while it’s too early to know whether he’ll be a factor in the GOP race, Cruz is likely to maintain a toehold in the contest much longer than his critics imagine. Cruz is a brilliant debater with a dazzling command of both the Brian Dickerson is the deputy editorial page editor for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at (313) 2226584 or bdickerson@freepress.com. MAY WE HELP YOU? Daily except Sundays and the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All subscriptions are payable in advance. All unsolicited articles, manuscripts, letters and pictures are sent at the owner’s risk and the News Advocate expressly repudiates any liability or responsibility for their safe return or custody. 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The event, which is organized by the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Cherry Bowl, will be held on May 28, but movie lovers can vote on what film they’d like to seen show now through April 2. Voting is done online, and a link to the voting website can be found at benzie.org. Movie choices are “Singing in the Rain,” “Rock Around the Clock,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Beach Blanket Bingo,” “Grease” and “Back to the Future.” The chamber will announce the winner on April 3. Last year’s event featured the 1982 Steven Spielberg classic, “E.T.” “Last year was the first year we held the event with the Cherry Bowl, to celebrate the new digital movie projector,” said Mary Carroll, executive director of the Benzie County SATURDAY Ventriloquist Richard Paul, 2:30 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee Easter Bunny Gala, 10 a.m. to noon, First Congregational UCC Church, 4920 Spring Street, Onekama SUNDAY Sunday Swim, 1-5 p.m., Paine Aquatic Center, Manistee Colin Merry/Pioneer News Network Visitors at the 2014 Cherry Bowl Jubilee participate in a cake walk, one of many games available at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In during the event. Chamber of Commerce. Aside from the movie, the event will feature a ‘50s theme, and family friendly activities, such as children’s games, face painting and mini golf. The event will double as a fund raiser for chamber operations. Last year’s event helped raise money to replace the chamber building’s roof. Laura Clark, owner of the Cherry Bowl Drive-In, said she was pleased to be working with the chamber to host the jubilee again. “Last year’s event was very successful, and we hope for a larger crowd this year,” Clark said. “We enjoy the community support, and it is great to see people coming out and having fun.” Clark said she couldn’t wait to see what movie was chosen, and was very excited for the upcoming season. She said she hopes to have the Cherry Bowl open by the first of May. For more information on the Cherry Bowl Jubilee, visit benzie.org. NEWS IN BRIEF First Congregational Church hosts Easter Bunny Gala Saturday morning ONEKAMA — The Easter bunny comes to the First Congregational UCC Church of Onekama from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday during the second Easter Bunny Gala. “The event is designed for area children and their parents to spend a little time together and have some fun on a Saturday morning,” a release said. “Children will be able to have their picture taken with the Easter bunny, decorate an Easter egg and a cookie and make an Easter craft.” Refreshments and fellowship will be available for parents. A jelly bean guessing jar will be present and the winner will receive a stuffed bunny. The jelly bean garden will be featured again this year. The event will take place in the church fellowship hall at the First Congregational UCC Church located 4920 Spring Street in Onekama. No reservations are necessary. For more information or questions, call Bill at (231) 633-7417. Big Bear Sportsman Club hosts yard sale April 11 KALEVA — The Big Bear Sportsman Club hosts an equipment yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 11. Patrons can buy, sell or trade all sorts of gear including hunting, fishing and boating equipment. There is a cost to rent a table at the event. Entry into the event is free. The Big Bear Sportsman Club is located at 8927 Puustinen Road in Kaleva. For more information, contact Dave by day at (231) 362-3103 or during evenings at (231) 499-3471. — From News Advocate staff reports The Easter bunny made his way to the First Congregational Church in Onekama last year and will make another stop this year, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the church for the Easter Bunny Gala. MISS A DAY, MISS A LOT. Subscribe to the News Advocate! Wholesome & Organic Foods Vitamins & Herbal Supplements Best Gluten Free Selection in Town! MORE THAN JUST BLACK & WHITE Read us online at manisteenews.com News Advocate File Photo OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS April 3 — Eagles Steak Fry, 5 p.m., Eagles Club, Manistee April 6 — Storytime with U of M Alumni Manistee Club, 11 a.m., Happy Owl Bookshop, Manistee April 11 — April Showers Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Manistee County Library, Manistee April 11 — Big Bear Sportsman Club yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Big Bear Sportsmans Club, 8927 Puustinen Road, Kaleva April 15 — SKYWARN Spotter Training, 6-8 p.m., Manistee County Sheriff’s Office April 18 — Maple Fest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Marilla Museum, 9991 Marilla Road, Copemish April 18-19 — Concealed Pistol Class, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Manistee Clan Muzzle Loading Club, 3125 Camp Road, Manistee April 24 — Lil’ Rev and John Nicholson, 8 p.m., Brown Town Hall April 24 — Hunter Education Class, Big Bear Sportsman Club, Kaleva April 24 – May 3 — A Would Be Lovers Guide To Channeling the Powers of the Universe, Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee April 25 — Met Opera Live in HD — Cavalleria Rusticana | Pagliacci (Mascagni/Leoncavallo), 12:30 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee April 25 — Manistee Family Fun Health Fair, 10 a.m. to noon, Manistee Catholic Central gym, 1200 U.S. 31, Manistee April 29 — Little River Casino Health & Wellness Fair, noon to 4 p.m., Little River Casino Resort event center, 2700 Orchard Highway, Manistee May 2 — Hunter Education Class, Big Bear Sportsman Club, Kaleva May 9 — Women’s Wine and Chocolate Walk, Downtown Manistee, Manistee May 15-17 — Arcadia Grit and Gravel Weekend, Downtown Arcadia 328 1st St., Manistee 231-398-3060 Family Fun at the Ramsdell Theatre & Community Arts Center Ventriloquist Richard Paul www.funnypuppetguy.com Saturday, March 28, 2:30 p.m. Ventriloquist Richard Paul has traveled the world performing his outrageous kid friendly, family fun show. Richard uses large colorful puppets, music humor, props and loads of audience participation that will keep their attention and bring smiles to their faces. From a funny hiccupping canary named Bosco, to a slow moving goofy snail, to a singing hunk of cheese and a circus flea that mysteriously flies around the audience, this fast pace funny show is guaranteed to keep all ages laughing and having a good time. With the help of numerous audience participants and the quick family friendly comical puppet interaction, the audience is always left to wondering: “How were the puppets talking?” This activity is funded in part by the MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and the MICHIGAN HUMANITIES COUNCIL Kick it into high gear this April with our Amazing April Chrysler Giveaway! You have two chances to drive away with cash and a brand new 2015 Chrysler. This April 11, from 10:00am to 8:00pm, it’s your big chance to drive home the winnings. Every hour until 7:00pm, you can win $1,000. 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The evening’s activities included a slide presentation by Dr. Payne with an open discussion following. 60 YEARS AGO Scouts turn in good deed Boy Scouts of Troop 69 of the Congregational Church and of Troop 68, Washington School turned in their “good deed for the day” this morning when they met at the Board of Commerce office to distribute display material on the cancer drive to business firms in Manistee. 80 YEARS AGO Voights takes chemist’s job Donald Voights, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Voights and graduate of Manistee High School, has just accepted a position with a Detroit chemical firm operating a number of plants throughout the United States. After having been graduated from Albion College, Donald began to study in chemical engineering at Wayne State University of Detroit. Compiled by Mark Fedder at the Manistee County Historical Museum GOT A BREAKINGNEWS TIP? We do our best to keep you informed when breaking news happens, but we can’t be everywhere! That’s why we need your help. 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Kathy Scarlata, board vice president, was absent. “The only reason this is happening is financial,” Faher said. “We would extend hours at all the branches if we could. ... I refuse to cave in to spending money that would result in, what I call, taking books off the shelf. We will not reduce materials.” Earlier in the meeting, Lind had proposed a motion to provide Saturday hours at only the Kaleva Branch Library. However, there was no second, so a vote was not taken. The proposal was made after hearing from four former branch managers during the meeting about how much each branch was used on Saturdays in previous years. Most of the former managers said Saturdays were slow, and it didn’t make financial sense to hold open hours. But Carolyn Tennant, former Kaleva branch manager, said Saturdays were relatively busy. The hours also provided an option for working folks to use the library, she said. Bernier said he didn’t support adding Saturday hours at Kaleva because he didn’t want to set one branch apart from the others. “(That) never has a good outcome,” he said. There was also discussion on the fact that hours at all six locations have changed several times over the past couple years, and the need for consistent hours. “As a patron, I always looked at the hours as a moving target,” Purdom said. “I never bothered memorizing them. We need some consistency.” Faher said that consistent hours could be feasible, but it would have to fit in the budget. The board moved on from summer hours without a decision, and will take it up again at the next meeting at 1:30 p.m. on April 28 at the Manistee Library, located at 95 Maple St. in Manistee. BIRDERS: From Page 1 “Birding is the No. 1 growing hobby in Michigan,” said Linda Scribner, vice president of the Manistee County Audubon Society, and lifelong birder. Scribner, of Manistee, spends two to three hours a day bird watching, which can include looking out her kitchen window at her collection of bird feeders or keeping an eye out when driving. In 2014, she recorded 249 species in Manistee County, and 262 in Michigan. She’s closing in on 300 species spotted for her total count, although she has only been recording sightings for a couple years. The world record for the most birds spotted in one year is held by Neil Hayward who recorded 749 species in 2013. His sightings beat the previous record of 748 in 1998 held by Sandy Komito. The popularity of the hobby may have been spurred in part by recent movies such as “The Big Year” (2011), starring Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson; “Birders: The Central Park Effect” (2013); and “A Birder’s Guide to Everything” (2014). A search for “Michigan birding” on Google yields 467,000 hits. Birding is addictive, Scribner said. “It often starts casually, but the interest quickly grows as you associate with other birders,” she said. “Birders are known for their dedication. I’ve been told many times that I have an ‘infectious enthusiasm.’” Manistee is home to the Lake Bluff Audubon Center — which is managed by the local Audubon society — on Lakeshore Road in Manistee Township. The Sleeping Bear Birding Trail begins at the center. The center consists of 72 acres of land on either side of the road, including about .33 miles of Lake Michigan beach and birding trails on both sides of the road. “I’m proud of the diversity of birds we have here,” Scribner said. “A lot people don’t realize what a special area we live in: We have the lake, rivers, woods and BUY A GET A FREE COFFEE! Local Birders enjoying a field trip to Arcadia Marsh. marshes. All of those provide a different habitat for birds.” A sighting of a snowy egret in the marsh in Manistee a few years ago is one of Scribner’s favorite birding moments, she said. The bird is similar in appearance to a blue heron, but half the size, Scribner said. The bird’s feathers are all white, it has black legs and bright yellow feet. It was a rare sighting, she said. Within five to 10 minutes a group of local birders had all gathered to see the bird, and were high-fiving on the find. Another local birder is Deb Krieger, president of the Manistee County Audubon Society. She’s been birding for about 10 years, which was when she began attending Audubon meetings. When you’re out in the woods, “you get so much more out of it when you know what you’re seeing,” she said. Krieger is also the volunteer resident manager of the Audubon’s bed and breakfast, located at the Lake Bluff center. “Out here, we support over 178 species when it’s migration season, which we’re in the midst of,” she said. “You never know, it’s kind of like going to the casino, you never what you’re going to get. That’s the fun of it.” The center, owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, became a bed and Linda Scribner/Courtesy Photo Al Taylor/Courtesy Photo A Baltimore oriole stops for a snack in Manistee County. breakfast in recent years to provide lodging for birders and others, as well as to serve as a fundraiser to maintain the natural area. Anyone interested in getting started bird watching should start now, Krieger said. However, she added, birds are almost always migrating. “When the last bird comes up, there are probably some birds heading south,” Krieger said. The Audubon society meets at 7 p.m. on the sec- SLEEPING BEAR BIRDING TRAIL 2014 species reported by county Benzie: 225 Grand Traverse: 220 Leelanau: 226 Manistee: 237 SOURCE: ebird.org ond Wednesday of each month at the center. The next meeting will be on April 8, and will feature a presentation for beginning birders from Greg Bodker, of Houghton Lake. Are you making a scrapbook for a school athlete? Plus: Enter to WIN $500 in FREE GAS... or free coffee for the rest of 2015! $25 in Free Gas Won Every Week! No Purchase Necessary: Visit the News Advocate office at 75 Maple St., Manistee, One free form per week, per person. Offer ends May 25, 2015. High-quality photo reprints available at www.ManisteeNews.com COFFEE • Break Manistee News Advocate • Thursday, March 26, 2015 FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE DILBERT 7 By Lynn Johnston By Scott Adams PEANUTS By Charles M. Schulz BLONDIE By Dean Young and Denis Lebrun Dear Abby: Short-Cut Cooking Is Source Of Guilt For Busy New Wife TUNDRA B.C. By Chad Carpenter By Johnny Hart DEAR ABBY: I am a full-time working woman, part-time student and new wife to an incredible husband. We’re in our mid-20s and have been living together for a year, but I have a problem that I’m still unsure about. Growing up I never learned to cook. The first meal I ever made was spaghetti when my husband (then fiance) and I moved into our home. My issue is, I HATE cooking. I don’t have the patience for it and neither does my husband. Should I be ashamed that I indulge in “box” dinners that take little time to prepare? Naturally, I cook meat and vegetables to go along with them, but is it shameful when a wife doesn’t cook everything from scratch? My husband doesn’t mind, but I worry. Shouldn’t a wife cook real meals for her husband? — NEW WIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR NEW WIFE: Because many couples both work, many husbands and wives take turns cooking or prepare dinner together. (“Hon- ey, I’ll do the salad and vegetables; you fix the chicken/fish/chops on the grill.”) The problem with prepackaged meals is that many of them contain more sodium and/ or other additives that nutritionists say are bad for one’s health when consumed on a regular basis, so I think you do have cause for concern. The most important ingredient in a lasting marriage is a partner who lasts, so if you want yours to last, be vigilant about what you put in your stomachs. DEAR ABBY: I’m a 29-yearold woman and I have been with my fiance, “Gary,” for three years. We became engaged six months ago. When I brought up wedding ideas recently, Gary responded with, “There are things that have to be resolved before I can even think about getting married.” In the discussion that followed, he said I need to get a better-paying job so I can contribute to the renovations on the house, buy my own personal items and have a shorter commute. I’m hurt because I believe mar- riage is about committing to the person you love. I also realize you can’t live on love alone. Am I overly sensitive about this? Is Gary’s request reasonable, or do you think he’s just looking for an excuse not to get married? — LOVE ABOVE ALL IN NEW YORK DEAR LOVE ABOVE ALL: Pay attention to what your fiance said because it appears he has unilaterally mapped out your future for you. This sounds less like a request to me than a demand. Open your eyes and keep talking with him. Did he specify whether your name will be on the deed to the house you will contribute to renovating? (I hope so.) I also hope you will be lucky enough to find a higher-paying job with a shorter commute, because not everyone is able to do that. Because I believe in both love and practicality, I think it’s important you and Gary have premarital counseling together to clarify whether you’re on the same page regarding finances. Ask Dr. K: Results Are Mixed For R.A. Alternative Therapies BEETLE BAILEY By Mort Walker HAGAR THE HORRIBLE By Chris Browne CRANKSHAFT By Tom Batiuk and Chris Ayers DEAR DOCTOR K: I have rheumatoid arthritis. Medications have helped, but only up to a point. Can you discuss alternative therapies that might help to further relieve my discomfort? DEAR READER: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term disease in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue lining the joints. This causes swelling, pain, redness and stiffness in joints throughout the body. Drug treatments slow the effects of the disease, but alternative approaches can also help to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. I’ll tell you what I know about the evidence for some of the more popular alternative therapies. Talk to your doctor before you try any of these. — ACUPUNCTURE involves inserting tiny, sterile needles into the skin. It may relieve pain by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. The few studies of acupuncture for RA have had mixed results. If acupuncture is performed by experienced therapists who are careful to sterilize their needles, it may help, and it has little risk. — MEDITATION. With mind- fulness meditation, you are directed to focus your attention on the present moment. At least one study found that this type of meditation helped people with RA cope with pain. — BIOFEEDBACK is a technique that helps you monitor and control your body’s responses. Some evidence suggests that this may be helpful for pain relief in people with RA. — RELAXATION TRAINING includes the technique of tensing certain muscles and then relaxing them. Relaxation training has been studied for RA, with mixed results. — TAI CHI is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that emphasizes breathing and mental focus. It involves moving continuously through a series of motions. Some small studies have not shown tai chi to improve joint pain, swelling or tenderness in people with RA. However, it did improve mood, quality of life and overall functioning. — YOGA combines physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation. Some small studies have found that yoga improves physical function and helps relieve tender and swollen joints. People with RA should practice yoga cautiously to avoid placing too much stress on affected joints. — FISH OIL. Omega-3 fatty acids, the primary fat found in cold-water fish (such as salmon, tuna, herring, sardines and mackerel), have anti-inflammatory properties. You can consume more omega-3 fatty acids by eating more fish or by taking fish oil supplements. Studies have found that fish oil supplements may help with tender joints and stiffness. They may also reduce the need for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, fish oil supplements may increase the risk for bleeding, especially in people who take medications to prevent clotting. So if you are taking any such medications, check with your doctor before starting to take fish oil supplements. With each of these alternative therapies some people did not have improved results. Unfortunately, your doctor has no way of knowing if you’ll be one of the people who benefits. 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(231)398-2759 HORSES SPRING TACK AUCTION Sunday, March 29, 1pm Scottville Optimist Club 105 W. Green Street, Scottville R&L Tack Shop Bob Leech (231)865-6277 LEGALS NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE On February 2, 2015, the Circuit Court for Manistee County in file No. 14-15252-CH ordered the foreclosure of a Mortgage made by RAYMOND BOESKOOL and THE RAYMOND D. BOESKOOL SUBWAY OF TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 17, 1992, to LAKE-OSCEOLA MANISTEE STATE BANK, of 790 N. is now hiring Michigan Ave., Baldwin, MI Apply at: 49304, dated October 21, 2003 www.mysubwaycareer.com and recorded on November 13, 2003, at the Manistee County Register of Deeds at Liber 885 at Pages 436-445 and the Modification of Mortgage, between LakeOsceola State Bank and RAYMOND BOESKOOL and BETTE GREGG, f/k/a BETTE POWELL, HAPPY BIRTHDAY f/k/a BETTE CAPTAIN, dated RUTH MYERS November 30, 2006 and recorMarch 26 ded on January 25, 2007, at the Manistee County Register of Deeds at Liber 1007 at Pages 527-529. MANISTEE There is due on the mortgage at COUNTY the date of this notice the sum of MEDICAL $32,606.28, plus interest at the CARE rate of 5.5 percent. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at the Homeward Bound charges $100 forfront adult dogs forManistee cats. All doorand of$40 the animals are current on vaccinations and have been neutered/spayed. County Courthouse, Manistee, Michigan, April 30, This is Thursday, LILY: Lily is 2015, a female about at Rottweiler 10:00 a.m.mix The period 2 years who is initially ofold redemption willshy bewith six (6) strangers but soon shows her playful, months. friendly personality. Shepremises particularly The mortgaged to be enjoys playing Buddy the beagle. sold arewith legally described as: ComeThe and West take this young Half (W girl ½) out of the of her kennel for a walk and you’ll East ½)friend! of the Northwbe herHalf new(E best est Quarter (NW 1/4), Section 34, Town 21 North, Range 13 West, Norman Township, ManThis is CARL: istee County, Michigan. And Carl is a 1 year old male orange tabby. This handsome fellow is very friendly one 14x60 Holly Park Mobile as well as spunky. No shrinking violet, Home, Serial # 2118, located Carl! He likes other cats and would onbe the property and which is pleased to make your home his own. real property. Come and meet Carl soon! Tax Identification No. 51-10034-200-02. DATED: March 19, 2015 LAKE-OSCEOLA STATE BANK BY: Tracy M. Thompson (P50016) Thompson, Thompson & 070 Happy Ads! Homeward Bound (231)723-PETS November 30, 2006 and recor- in case made and provided, no- premises are located in Manisded on January 25, 2007, at the tice is hereby given that said tee County, Michigan and are Manistee County Register of mortgage will be foreclosed by described as: Commencing at MANISTEE NEWS ADVOCATE • mortgaged Thursday, Marchthe26,Northwest 2015 corner of the Deeds at Liber 1007 at Pages sale of the property, 527-529. 1/4 or some part thereof, at public North 1/2 of the Southeast 9Class There is due on the mortgage at venue, at Manistee County of the Northeast 1/4 of Section the date of this notice the sum of Courthouse in Manistee, 415 – 8, Township 21 North, Range $32,606.28, plus interest at the 3rd Street, Manistee, Michigan at 15 West; thence South along rate of 5.5 percent. The Mort- 10:00 A.M. on APRIL 23, 2015. West line 209 feet to the Place gage will be foreclosed by sale of Said premises are situated in of Beginning; thence South the mortgaged premises at the the City of Filer City, Manistee along said West line 451 feet; front door of the Manistee County, Michigan and are de- thence East 209 feet; thence County Courthouse, Manistee, scribed as follows: The South North 451 feet; thence West Michigan, Thursday, April 30, ½ of Lot 5, Block 11, Filer City, 209 feet to the Place of Begin2015, at 10:00 a.m. The period according to the plat thereof ning. Also described as folof redemption will be six (6) as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, lows, pursuant to that survey months. Page 1, Manistee County Re- by Ross Surveys dated JanuThe mortgaged premises to be cords. The redemption period ary 26, 1988, Job # 582115, sold are legally described as: shall be six (6) months from the Tape 6: Part of the Southeast The West Half (W ½) of the date of such sale unless the 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of SecEast Half (E ½) of the Northw- property is abandoned, in which tion 8, Township 21 North, est Quarter (NW 1/4), Section case the redemption period shall Range 15 West, Commencing 34, Town 21 North, Range 13 be thirty (30) days from the date at the Northwest corner of the West, Norman Township, Man- of sale or abandonment, if aban- Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast istee County, Michigan. And donment occurs after sale. 1/4 of Section 8, Township 21 one 14x60 Holly Park Mobile N O T E : P u r s u a n t t o M C L North, Range 15 West; thence Home, Serial # 2118, located §600.3278, if the above-de- South 1 degrees 08 minutes 47 on the property and which is scribed property is sold at a fore- seconds East along the East real property. closure sale the borrower will be 1/16 line 209.00 feet for a Point Tax Identification No. 51-10- held responsible to the person of Beginning; thence South 1 034-200-02. who buys the property at the d e g r e e s 0 8 m i n u t e s 4 7 DATED: March 19, 2015 mortgage foreclosure sale or to seconds East along said East LAKE-OSCEOLA STATE BANK the mortgage holder for dam- 1/16 451.00 feet; thence North BY: Tracy M. Thompson aging the property during the re- 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 (P50016) demption period. seconds East 209.00 feet; Thompson, Thompson & DATED: March , 2015. thence North 1 degrees 08 Glanville, PLC David L. Porteous minutes 47 seconds West 111 E. Court St., Attorney for Mortgagee 451.00 feet; thence South 89 P.O. Box 609 MCCURDY, WOTILA & degrees 22 minutes 09 Ludington MI 49431-0609 PORTEOUS, P.C. seconds West 209.00 feet to (231) 843-8579 123 West Upton Ave. the Point of Beginning. ToMarch 19, 26, and P.O. Box 206 gether with an easement deApril 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015 Reed City, MI 49677 scribed as: Part of the SouthTELEPHONE: (231)832.3231 east 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 21 North, MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM March 19, 26, and Range 15 West, commencing IS a debt collector attempting April 2, 9, 2015 at the Northwest corner of the to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be SCHNEIDERMAN & SHER- Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast used for that purpose. Please MAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO 1/4 as to the Place of Begincontact our office at the num- COLLECT A DEBT, ANY IN- ning; thence South 1 degrees ber below if you are in active F O R M A T I O N W E O B T A I N 08 minutes 47 seconds East military duty. This sale may be WILL BE USED FOR THAT along the East 1/16 line 209.00 rescinded by the foreclosing P U R P O S E . P L E A S E C O N- feet; thence North 89 degrees mortgagee. In that event, your T A C T O U R O F F I C E A T 22 minutes 09 seconds East 10 damages, if any, shall be limited (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN feet; thence North 1 degrees solely to the return of the bid A C T I V E M I L I T A R Y D U T Y . 08 minutes 47 seconds West amount tendered at sale, plus in- MORTGAGE SALE – Default to the North 1/16 line 209.00 terest. Default has been made in has been made in the conditions feet; thence South 89 degrees the conditions of a mortgage of a mortgage made by MARY 22 minutes 09 seconds West made by Danielle Joy Peterson, REED and TODD REED, AS along said North 1/16 line to a single woman, whose address WIFE AND HUSBAND, to JP- the Place of Beginning. The reis believed to have been, 756 Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mort- demption period shall be 6 JACQUELINE BAKER EA Hilty Street, Filer City, MI 49634, gagee, dated January 31, 2008, months from the date of such to the United States of America, and recorded on February 6, sale, unless abandoned under acting through the Rural Hous- 2 0 0 8 , i n D o c u m e n t N o . MCL 600.3241, in which case ing Service or successor agency, 2008R000693, Manistee County the redemption period shall be 1 United States Department of Ag- Records, Michigan, on which month, or under MCL 600.3241a riculture now known as United mortgage there is claimed to be 30 days from the date of such l Individuals l Partnerships States Department of Agricul- due at the date hereof the sum of sale, or 15 days from the MCL l Corporations ture Rural Development, dated Eighty-Three Thousand Four 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever August 16, 2005 and recorded Hundred Fourteen Dollars and is later, or extinguished pursuant l Small Business August 19, 2005 in Manistee Sixty-Two Cents ($83,414.62), to MCL 600.3238 If the above Electronic Filing County Register of Deeds at including interest at 6.000% per referenced property is sold at a Liber 0959, Pages 0565-0571 annum. Under the power of sale foreclosure sale under Chapter Included! and in which mortgage there is contained in said mortgage and 600 of the Michigan Compiled Day/Evening Appointments claimed to be due as of March 6, the statute in such case made Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the 2015, the sum of One Hundred and provided, notice is hereby borrower will be held respons113 Washington Street One Thousand One Hundred given that said mortgage will be ible to the person who buys the Manistee Twenty & 33/100 ($101,120.33) foreclosed by a sale of the mort- property at the mortgage foreDollars including interest at gaged premises, or some part of closure sale or to the mortgage (231)398-9455 5.3750 percent per annum. In- them, at public vendue, Main holder for damaging the propterest is $11.1969 per day. Un- front door of the Courthouse in erty during the redemption perider the power of sale contained Manistee, Michigan at 10:00 AM od. in said mortgage and the statute o'clock, on April 16, 2015 Said JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in case made and provided, no- premises are located in Manis- Mortgagee/Assignee tice is hereby given that said tee County, Michigan and are Schneiderman & mortgage will be foreclosed by described as: Commencing at Sherman, P.C. sale of the mortgaged property, the Northwest corner of the 23938 Research Drive, or some part thereof, at public North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 Suite 300 venue, at Manistee County of the Northeast 1/4 of Section Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Courthouse in Manistee, 415 – 8, Township 21 North, Range JPMC.003318 USDA 3rd Street, Manistee, Michigan at 15 West; thence South along March 19, 26, and 10:00 A.M. on APRIL 23, 2015. West line 209 feet to the Place April 2, 9, 2015 Said premises are situated in of Beginning; thence South (231)723-3432 the City of Filer City, Manistee along said West line 451 feet; Washers, Dryers, County, Michigan and are de- thence East 209 feet; thence Refrigerators, Freezers, scribed as follows: The South North 451 feet; thence West Ranges, Microwaves, ½ of Lot 5, Block 11, Filer City, 209 feet to the Place of BeginWater Heaters according to the plat thereof ning. Also described as folServing Manistee, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, lows, pursuant to that survey Mason & Lake Counties Page 1, Manistee County Re- by Ross Surveys dated JanuLocally owned cords. The redemption period ary 26, 1988, Job # 582115, Tim Bosma shall be six (6) months from the Tape 6: Part of the Southeast 20+ years experience date of such sale unless the 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of SecReasonable Rates property is abandoned, in which tion 8, Township 21 North, case the redemption period shall Range 15 West, Commencing be thirty (30) days from the date at the Northwest corner of the of sale or abandonment, if aban- Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast donment occurs after sale. 1/4 of Section 8, Township 21 N O T E : P u r s u a n t t o M C L North, Range 15 West; thence §600.3278, if the above-de- South 1 degrees 08 minutes 47 AUTO RANCH, LLC scribed property is sold at a fore- seconds East along the East BUYING JUNK CARS, closure sale the borrower will be 1/16 line 209.00 feet for a Point SCRAP held responsible to the person of Beginning; thence South 1 PAYING CASH! who buys the property at the d e g r e e s 0 8 m i n u t e s 4 7 Licensed & Insured mortgage foreclosure sale or to seconds East along said East Locally Owned & Operated the mortgage holder for dam- 1/16 451.00 feet; thence North Towing and pick up is aging the property during the re- 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 always free! seconds East 209.00 feet; demption period. Todd Quillan thence North 1 degrees 08 DATED: March , 2015. 231-425-6206 minutes 47 seconds West David L. Porteous Visit autoranchscottville.com 451.00 feet; thence South 89 Attorney for Mortgagee degrees 22 minutes 09 MCCURDY, WOTILA & seconds West 209.00 feet to PORTEOUS, P.C. the Point of Beginning. To123 West Upton Ave. gether with an easement deP.O. Box 206 scribed as: Part of the SouthReed City, MI 49677 east 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of TELEPHONE: (231)832.3231 March 19, 26, and Section 8, Township 21 North, April 2, 9, 2015 Range 15 West, commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 as to the Place of Beginning; thence South 1 degrees 08 minutes 47 seconds East 284 FIRST ST. along the East 1/16 line 209.00 231-299-1400 feet; thence North 89 degrees DAYCARE • PRE-SCHOOL 22 minutes 09 seconds East 10 6AM-6PM feet; thence North 1 degrees THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 happiness and satisfaction, and get to Weekly • Daily • Hourly minutes 47 seconds West ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 08 work. DHS Assistance accepted. North(Aug. 1/16 23-Sept. line 209.00 Too much time spent hanging around to the We recognize the importance VIRGO 22) in giving positive recognition, the house will not help you get ahead. feet; — Someone try 89 to ruin your thencewill South degrees reinforcement and Give in to your playful side. Get 22 reputation. Keep of your business minutes 09allseconds West encouragement to achieve the together with friends or make plans along dealingssaid open North and aboveboard. 1/16 lineAny to healthy development of a with a loved one and have some fun. the questionable will putThe you rein Place ofchoices Beginning. child's self-esteem TAURUS (April 20-May 20) demption a vulnerable position. period shall be 6 — You will make positive strides if months LIBRA 23-Oct. 23) from(Sept. the date of such you are determined and dedicated. sale, — Add some abandoned excitement tounder your unless Self-discipline will ensure steady MCL routine.600.3241, Attend a course that appeals in which case progress. Love is highlighted, and the to your artistic andperiod creative interests. redemption shall be 1 special plans will enhance a personal month, The ability to express yourself in or under MCL 600.3241a relationship. a different medium you 30 days from the will datebring of such GEMINI (May 21-June 20) sale, satisfaction. or 15 days from the MCL — You will face trouble when it 600.3241a(b) SCORPIO notice, (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) whichever comes to some of your decisions. is —later, Unanticipated home orpursuant personal or extinguished Stop procrastinating and take care to expenses will put a strain your leisure time with people you like. You OVER 30 MCL 600.3238 If theonabove YEARS EXPERIENCE of unfinished business. A sense of referenced budget. Don’tproperty ignore your financial is sold at a deserve some fun. Free Estimates achievement will give you incentive foreclosure position. Takesale care under of any problems Chapter AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. Reasonable Rates to take on a new challenge. usingof cost-efficient methods. 600 the Michigan Compiled 19) — The more you travel and •Finishing CANCER (June 21-July 22) Laws, SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. under MCL 600.3278, the •Repairs — Loss is apparent. Keep an eye borrower 21) — Disappointment withresponsregard to communicate with others, the more will be held knowledgeable you will become. The •Texture on your wallet and ensure that your ible important partnerships should best be to the person who buys the Professional Quality valuables and assets are secure. Go dealt with quickly. Leading someone assortment of ideas with which you property at the mortgage foreWorkmanship through your personal paperwork and on or making promises that you come into contact will help you shape closure sale or to the mortgage Most Repairs make changes that will improve your don’t want to keep will make matters your own convictions. holder for damaging the propPISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Completed Same Day standard of living. worse. erty during the redemption periNo Job Too Small LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Take CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. Don’t let anyone push you around. Contact Kevin a realistic look at your relationships. od. 19) — You have the zest and vigor to You will be frustrated if you refuse to Chase Bank, N.A. If you are bored or in a rut, consider JPMorgan accomplish everything you set out to stand up for yourself. Let others know 616-307-9985 what it will take to bring you greater Mortgagee/Assignee do. Make plans for some enjoyable what you will and will not tolerate. 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"He's a very important part of the team," Ausmus said. "You don't want to lose him. He's coming off a major surgery so I was concerned. "But when he came up smiling I was relieved." For Cabrera, it was a return to normalcy. Cabrera started designated hitter on Sunday after the October procedure. He was under a "no-slide" rule, but defied the regulation running the bases in Tuesday night's exhibition loss to the New York Yankees. Cabrera told head trainer Kevin Rand Wednesday morning he was ready to play in the field and the decision was made that Cabrera would start – one day ahead of Ausmus' tentative goal of giving him his first start tonight. "It feel very good like I'm glad to be back at first," Cabrera said. "I'd like to get the rhythm, I like to get in baseball shape. I was so happy to be out there at first base. I like to play defense." He left the games after four innings. He was 0-for-2 before being lifted for Jordan Lennerton. "Right now I'm focused on going out there and play," Cabrera said. Ausmus said he might give Cabrera another start today vs. the Baltimore Orioles. See TIGERS Page 11 Spartans rely on Trice to make big shots EAST LANSING – Tom Izzo was after the teammate. You know, the high schooler who sported bodybuilder biceps and could steal rebounds off the top of the backboard. At least it looks that way when Brendan Dawson leaps in traffic, rising until everyone else starts to fall, then rising some more. All that easy athleticism earned Dawson a spot on everyone’s All-America list in high school, and Izzo chased him hard. Somewhere along the way, though, Michigan State’s coach began to notice the small point guard from Ohio who kept getting Dawson the ball during AAU games. Call it a happy accident that Izzo landed Travis Trice. Just as he has missed on a few high-profile recruits the past couple of seasons, Izzo has secured a few lower-profile guys who are giving him one of the best rides of his basketball life. None more important than Trice, whose superb performance Sunday was highlighted by a couple of late-game daggers. Those tears you saw last week when Izzo talked after his Spartans upset Virginia to make the Sweet 16? Well, the coach knows where Trice has been, and what he has been through to get here, to this place, where confidence and self-awareness mix perfectly. The ascent of this team is about more than the blossoming of Trice. Most of his teammates are better now than they were in December. And Dawson? He remains MSU’s most forceful game-changer, a 6-foot-6 coil of fast-twitch muscle who, when so inclined, can horse-collar a contest without making a single jump shot. As assistant coach Dane Fife said this week: “He is our X-factor. When he’s good, we are really good. He’s our All-American.” Shawn Windsor TNS Columnist swindsor@freepress.com And yet, All-Americans aren’t as rare a commodity as the one Trice has morphed into: senior guards who can get their own shot and aren’t afraid to take them. Ever. Such players are the key to tournament runs. Yes, some teams are so stacked with future pros along the frontline — Kentucky, Duke — that it might not matter who mans the perimeter. But even the Wildcats don’t make last year’s Final Four without a couple of late-game bombs from Aaron Harrison. Just ask Michigan fans. In fact, the team that knocked off Kentucky in the title game had a couple of those senior playmakers, too. The Spartans remember well, as they watched Connecticut’s Shabazz Napier make the shots they couldn’t. Trice wasn’t ready for that moment a year ago in the Elite Eight and said that loss fuels him still. He wasn’t the lead guard anyway for that team. Keith Appling was and had been for Trice’s first three years. But even if Appling hadn’t been in Trice’s way, there were other obstacles to navigate. His slight frame — 6 feet and 170 pounds. Painful blisters. A brain infection that cost him 30 pounds … and nearly killed him. And a coach’s expectations. Fife said it wasn’t until this year that the staff thought of Trice as much more than a catch-and-shoot guard. The coaches always liked his feistiness, and his self-belief, and his understanding of the game. Yet they’d recruited him as a backup point guard. Julian H. Gonzalez/Detroit Free Press/TNS New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter talks with Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera at first base. Lions sticking with 4-3 defense By DAVE BIRKETT Tribune News Service Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS Michigan State’s Travis Trice scores against Ohio State at the Breslin Student Events Center on Feb. 14. He stayed in that role for three seasons until early NBA defections, graduations and recruiting misses gave him an opportunity this year. He seized the chance early, showing an all-court floor game and, most crucial, the ability to make a play late in the game. By midseason, the minutes began to wear him down. “The dog days,” Fife said. “It was his first time playing 35-36 minutes, with other teams planning to stop him. That’s hard. Especially for a first-time guy, and a guard, who can’t impact a game just by simply being taller than everybody.” Izzo’s solution was to move Trice to the bench and cut down the minutes. It worked, though Trice eventually got back into the starting lineup. He had found another wind. He has averaged almost 18 points the past six weeks. “It’s all started to come together for me,” he said. His late-game three against Virginia might have sealed the game, but the step-back 10-footer in the lane a few possessions earlier showcased the sort of skill teams need to stay alive this time of the year. “It was beautiful,” Fife said. “And he’s worked on that.” Good thing, too, because although MSU lost a couple of future pros off last year’s team, it now has something it didn’t have a year ago: a healthy senior guard on a mission who can score from anywhere. “If we are going to do what we really want to do,” Fife said, “Trav is going to have to make big shots.” PHOENIX— Let there be no more questions: The Detroit Lions are sticking with their base 4-3 defense this year. Coach Jim Caldwell confirmed as much at the NFL owners meetings Wednesday, saying that the team will use four down lineman in its base defensive package but will continue to mix in multiple fronts. “Nothing’s going to change,” Caldwell said. “I’m not certain where all (the talk we might switch) came from, but just in terms of what we do, we’re a highly multiple team. We did a little bit of everything. If you take a look at our film, I think you’ll see that. That won’t change.” The Lions played primarily out of an even-man front last year but sprinkled in elements of a 3-4 defense. Some wondered whether the loss of Ndamukong Suh combined with defensive coordinator Teryl Austin’s background running 3-4 schemes might prompt the Lions to play more odd-man fronts this year. The Lions replaced Suh by trading for Haloti Ngata, who has spent the last nine seasons playing nose tackle and end in the Baltimore Ravens’ 3-4 defense, and they signed just one free agent so far, defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker, who played end and nose last year for the New Orleans Saints. Caldwell said that this year’s defense is “not going to look any different than it did last year,” when the Lions finished second in the NFL in yards allowed and third in points against. See LIONS Page 11 Wings lose Erik Cole for three games, Datsyuk may return today Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk celebrates a game-winning goal against St. Louis on Jan. 15. Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS By GEORGE SIPPLE Tribune News Service Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Hollands said Wednesday that forward Erik Cole will miss the next three games with an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated next week. Cole was injured in Tuesday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes at Joe Louis Arena. Defenseman Niklas Kronwall, who was scratched before the game with a lower-body injury, is day-to-day, according to Holland. Forward Pavel Datsyuk, who has missed the past four games with a lower-body injury, might return today, when the Wings host the San Jose Sharks (7:30 p.m.), Holland said. “Kronner’s day-to-day,” Holland said. “To- day’s a day off. I know he’s down here (at Joe Louis Arena). We’ll see how he feels (Thursday). I think there’s a chance he could play tomorrow night, but we have to see how he feels. ... He felt some tenderness, and we decided, going into last night’s game with 10 games to go, the last thing we need to do is do something to aggravate it for an extended period of time.” Holland said Cole will be out through the weekend. “They’re going to give him a week off and re-evaluate him him on Monday,” Holland said. “And Pav is at the rink. There’s a few guys here. I think he was going on the ice. We’ll see how Pav feels tomorrow morning. We’ll see how he feels after the morning skate tomorrow. But Pav’s close.” 11 Sports • Scoreboard Manistee News Advocate • Thursday, March 26, 2015 Scoreboard SPORTS IN BRIEF Vikings’ Zimmer: ‘No plans to trade Peterson’ Minnesota coach Mike Zimmer, speaking at the NFL owners meetings Wednesday morning, reiterated the Vikings’ stance that they expect disgruntled running back Adrian Peterson to play for them this season. Zimmer also clarified a comment he made to Pro Football Talk earlier in the offseason, saying, “I never once said I would accommodate him” by trading Peterson if that’s what he really wanted. “I’m not going to speculate on what he wants or doesn’t want,” Zimmer said. “Adrian’s under contract for three more years with us and that’s why you sign these contracts. That’s why you get these big bonuses, you know?” Peterson has three years remaining on a six-year, $96 million contract. Caldwell: RB Ray Rice not a fit for the Lions PHOENIX — The Detroit Lions have a hole at running back that they need to fill through the NFL draft or free agency, but coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday that his former player Ray Rice is not a candidate to take that spot “I don’t foresee that, to be plain and simple,” Caldwell said at the NFL owners meetings. “We certainly do know him and got to know him when we were there, and I think, at some point in time, like I had mentioned before, somebody will probably give him a second chance.” Caldwell spent two seasons with Rice on the Baltimore Ravens staff, when he was offensive coordinator and Rice was the team’s starting running back. NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament THURSDAY March 26 San Jose at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. FSD Sweet 16 Today’s games Midwest Region (1) Kentucky vs. (5) West Virginia, 9:45 p.m. (3) Notre Dame vs. (7)Wichita State, 7:15 p.m. West Region (1) Wisconsin vs. (4) UNC, 7:47 p.m. (6) Xavier vs. (2) Arizona, 10:17 p.m. Friday, March 27 East Region (3) Oklahoma State vs. (7) MSU, 10:07 p.m. (8) N. C. State vs. (4) Louisville, 7:37 p.m. South Region (1) Duke vs. (5) Utah, 9:45 p.m. (2) Gonzaga vs. (11) UCLA, 7:15 p.m. Samardzija to start Opening Day for White Sox GLENDALE, Ariz. — White Sox manager Robin Ventura revealed his not-so-well-kept secret Wednesday afternoon at Camelback Ranch. White Sox right-hander Jeff Samardzija will be the club’s opening day starter April 6 against the Royals in Kansas City. It will be Samardzija’s third straight Opening Day start for a Chicago team after he started the last two for the Cubs. — From staff reports and TNS News Service SATURDAY March 28 SUNDAY March 29 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 2 p.m. FSD Detroit at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. FDS+ Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m. FSD MONDAY March 30 Detroit at Miami, 6 p.m. FSD Today’s Sports on TV 7 a.m. — Golf:Trophee Hassan II, GOLF 10:30 a.m. — Golf:Trophee Hassan II, GOLF 1 p.m. — MLB: Exhibition - Baltimore vs. Detroit, FSD 3 p.m. — Golf: Valero Texas Open, GOLF 3:55 p.m. — Soccer: France vs. Brazil, ESPN2 4 p.m. — MLB: Exhibition: Kansas City vs. Seattle, MLBN 6 p.m. — Golf: LPGA Kia Classic, GOLF 7 p.m. — Womens Lacrosse: Maryland at Northwestern, BTN 7 p.m. — MLB: Exhibition - Los.Angeles vs. Chicago Cubs, ESPN 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Sweet 16 - Wichita State vs. Notre Dame, CBS 7:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Sweet 16 - UNC vs.Wisconsin, TBS 7:30 p.m. — NHL: San Jose at Detroit, FSD 9 p.m. — Boxing: Fredrick Lawson vs. Breidis Pescott, ESPN2 9:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Sweet 16 - West Virginia vs. Kentucky, CBS 10 p.m. — College Basketball: Sweet 16 - Xavier vs.Arizona, TBS National Hockey League Eastern Conference Atlantic GP W L OTLPTS Montreal 73 46207 99 Tampa Bay 74 46217 99 Detroit 72 392112 90 Ottawa 72 372411 85 Boston 73 362512 84 Florida 73 332614 80 Toronto 74 27416 60 Buffalo 73 20467 47 Metropolitan GP W L OTLPTS NY Rangers 72 46197 99 NY Islanders 74 44255 93 Pittsburgh 73 402211 91 Washington 73 392410 88 Philadelphia 75 302916 76 New Jersey 73 313111 73 Columbus 73 34354 72 Carolina 72 263610 62 Western Conference Central GP W L OTLPTS St. Louis 74 46217 99 Nashville 73 44218 96 Chicago 73 44236 94 Minnesota 74 42257 91 Winnipeg 73 382312 88 Dallas Colorado Anaheim Vancouver Calgary Los Angeles San Jose Edmonton Arizona 73 352810 80 73 332812 78 Pacific GP W L OTLPTS 75 46227 99 72 42264 88 73 40276 84 73 36 23 14 86 73 35308 78 74 214013 55 74 22448 52 Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 4, Chicago 1 Edmonton 4, Colorado 3 Dallas at Calgary, inc. Today’s games Anaheim at Boston,7 p.m. Arizona at Buffalo, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Washington, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7 p.m. Florida at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. San Jose at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m. National Basketball Association Eastern Conference Atlantic WL Pct GB Toronto 42 30.583 — Boston 31 40.437 101/2 Brooklyn 30 40.429 11 Philadelphia 17 54.239 241/2 New York 14 58 .194 28 Central WL Pct GB x-Cleveland 47 26.644 — x-Chicago 44 29.603 3 Milwaukee 35 36.493 11 Indiana 31 40.437 15 Detroit 27 44.380 19 Southeast WL Pct GB y-Atlanta 54 17.761 — Washington 40 32.556 141/2 Miami 33 38.465 21 Charlotte 30 40.429 231/2 Orlando 22 51.301 33 Western Conference Northwest WL Pct GB Portland 44 25.638 — OKC 41 30.577 4 Utah 31 39.443 131/2 Denver 27 44.380 18 Minnesota 16 54.225 29 Pacific WL Pct GB y-Golden State58 13 .817 — LA Clippers 47 25 .653 111/2 Phoenix 38 33.535 20 Sacramento2545.357321/2 LA Lakers 19 51 .271 381/2 Southwest WL Pct GB x-Memphis 50 22.694 — Houston 48 23.676 11/2 San Antonio 44 26 .629 5 Dallas 45 27.625 5 New Orleans37 34 .521 121/2 z-Clinched Conference y-Clinched Division x-Clinched Playoff Berth Wednesday’s Games Brooklyn 91, Charlotte 88 L.A. Clippers 111, New York 80 Atlanta 95, Orlando 83 Indiana 103,Washington 101 Chicago 116,Toronto 103 Miami 93, Boston 86 Cleveland 111, Memphis 89 L.A. Lakers 101, Minnesota 99 (OT) Houston 95, New Orleans 93 Philadelphia at Denver, inc. Portland at Utah, inc. Oklahoma City at San Antonio, inc. Sacramento at Phoenix, inc. Today’s Game Indiana at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Van Gundy wants Jackson, KCP attacking By PERRY A. FERRELL Tribune News Service Serena Williams feels pain, ready for Miami Open Serena Williams is still feeling some knee pain from the injury that forced her out of the semifinals in Indian Wells, California, last week. But she said when she stepped on the practice court at the Miami Open in Key Biscayne on Wednesday, there was little doubt in her mind that she would be ready to go for her first match Friday night. “I didn’t think I would be doing this interview [Wednesday],” Williams said. “I stepped on the court and I was just like, ‘I love this place.’ You know, I love playing at home. I live just down the road. “I don’t feel any pressure because I have won this title a few times, so I feel good about being here. When I hit on the court [Wednesday], just something about Miami, you know. I just feel so good out here. So I was like, ‘Oh, this is fun.’ I’m just looking forward to just enjoying myself this year more than anything.” FRIDAY March 27 Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS The Detroit Pistons’ Kentavious CaldwellPope drives against the Washington Wizards on Oct. 30, 2013. LIONS: Base 4-3 “We were extremely multiple,” Caldwell said. “We did a little bit of everything, and I think you’ll see the same thing happen this fall.” Caldwell said “multiplicity” was key to the Lions’ defensive success last year. “I think it’s extremely important because TIGERS: Top It appears the Detroit Pistons have their own version of Beast Mode. Coach Stan Van Gundy wants point guard Reggie Jackson and shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope attacking the basket and defenses every chance they get. The results are favorable, offensively, when the young duo don’t just settle for jumps shots. “We absolutely have to have that,’’ said Van Gundy. “Put pressure on the defense. They have to be going to the basket and then making plays when help comes. “Every play is a little different based on what they see. Every defense is a little bit different. You just want them making the right play. We try to show them a lot of film on when they’ve had good attacks and when there has been times where there were opportunities to put pressure on the defense where but options open ... From Page 10 of the fact that teams just can’t prepare for one look,” he said. “We’re going to give you a number of different looks that you’re going to have to block, in terms of pass protection. We’re going to give you a number of different looks when you decide to run the ball. To be able to run, you can’t always marlins in tune-up game Allergies slow Simon Starter Alfredo Simon went 4 2/3 innings and struggled in allowing 10 base runners and four earned runs. He said he didn’t get much sleep Tuesday night as he was fighting allergies. But he’s struggled all spring. He exited the game with a 7.02 ERA. “He was up in the zone again today,” Ausmus said. “He’s a big man and a lot of times when you’re long like that it’s tough to finish your pitches. “When he’s been in trouble, he’s been up in the zone – for the most part.” Holaday’s blast Bryan Holaday, 27, gave the Tigers a jolt when his grand slam highlighted a six-run sixth inning. Holaday spent his first full season in the majors last year as the Tigers’ No. 2 catcher, and batted .231 in 62 games. He is in a roster fight with prospect James McCann for the back-up catcher spot. “It’s one of those things where you keep saying over and over again that you can control what you can control,” Holoday said. I’ve we didn’t. It’s not a numbers thing, but a film thing.’’ Jackson said he likes having the keys to the car, meaning running the team and being the leader. Van Gundy would like to see him attack more because it opens up opportunities for Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond. “We got some wins that we; we just have to continue to stay in attack mode,’’ said Jackson. “(When you start) you control the team. You control how things get started and what direction. Whether you come out aggressive or timid. I like being in control. I love the responsibilities of it.’’ That should make it interesting once Brandon Jennings has healed from his Achilles tendon injury. Jackson obviously has no intention of being a backup point guard. Even Van Gundy said the team likely would go into the summer not knowing if Jennings would be 100% healthy by the time training camp rolled around. “We really don’t know,’’ said Van Gundy. determine exactly where we’re going to be. I think that that’s the true value of being multiple. Some teams are not able to be multiple because of the way their personnel is sort of developed and based, but ours, we have some multiplicity within it. So that’s a good thing.” ... From Page 10 been working as hard as I can trying to get ready for the season and preparing and trying to be the best player I can be and you got to let the chips fall where they may.” Kelly’s return Don Kelly, who spent the past six seasons with the Tigers, returned to Joker Marchant as a member of the visiting Marlins. He walked freely on the Tigers’ side of the locker room area, chatting up former Tigers manager Jim Leyland and members of the Detroit media. It was strange to see him in another uniform. “It was a little weird,” Cabrera said. “But he’s still the same guy.” V-Mart update Victor Martinez (knee) was allowed to slide in pregame drills. He was the DH against the Marlins and was 1-for-3. He was asked how it feels to run. “I haven’t done much,” said Martinez, who was in the lineup for the first time Sunday. “I haven’t been on the bases a whole lot, but I think it’s something I think I’m going to have to battle for a month, but we’ll see.” Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS The Detroit Tigers’ Victor Martinez crosses home after his home run against the Tampa Bay Rays July 3, 2014, at Comerica Park. 12 www.manisteenews.com MANISTEE NEWS ADVOCATE • Thursday, March 26, 2015 HOUSING: From Page 1 the U.S. Housing and Urban Development capital funds program for the project. McKinven-Copus said those agenda items were not authorized because the majority of additional funding needed comes from the the 2015 HUD Capital Funds Program, which was just announced and not technically available to use yet. “The other part is the environmental review for every capital fund,” McKinven-Copus said. “I can’t begin to prepare documents because (City of Manistee manager) Mitch Deisch will not be here. I have to stall the environmental review until I meet with the interim city manager and explain the process and begin the process.” Deisch was removed as city manager by the Manistee City Council at the March 17 council meeting. April 3 is his final day. Modernizing the two elevators, which help to transport residents who live in the building’s 48 apartments, has been a long process. He said bids were received in 2011 but they did not meet the scope of the work that needed to be done. After this, he said the commission worked with its architect, Grand Rapids-based M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group, and an engineering firm to determine if the modernization project could be completed without having to do all of the work at once. “After that, the state codes and regulations had changed and we needed to have an engineer come in to independently create the scope of work of what needed to be done to bring the modernization project in line with all state codes and regulations,” McKinven-Copus said. “The engineer was brought in last summer and didn’t get the report in until midfall then, from the report, the architect and engineer developed the scope of work.” In a letter to the housing commission dated Feb. 26, the commission’s hired architectural firm recommended the bid go to Rivertown Contractors, Inc., even if the company’s bid contained what it called “minor” errors. “(The bid) had minor irregularities including the sum of the individual bid line items not equaling the April 10, 2015. Call Today! 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However, Windham stood behind his bid amount of $355,000. “Our office has also completed projects with Rivertown for both private and public work throughout the state, most recently the Galien River County Park as well as the Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Muskegon Heights Housing Commissions,” the letter said. “All projects were completed and the renovation work was found to be quite satisfactory.” Housing commission president Dale Priester addressed the question of when the elevator work would begin, brought up by Manistee resident Susan Kukla, who lives at Harborview Apartments. “As soon as funds are totally released, and we talk to the city manager, we have to wait to authorize someone to sign,” Preister said. “As soon as the environmental processes are done, it’ll be available.” Accepting the bid in 2015 would leave the commission with $11,659 until funds from the 2016 capital funds program funds are awarded. “The $11,659 is not at our comfort level for rainy day funds if something catastrophic were to happen,” McKinven-Copus said. “The issue is not about doing the project, but the issue is a comfort level and there are things that will happen that we don’t anticipate.” Subscribe to the News Advocate! 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