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Owner of Andy’s Car Cleaning, Andy Horbrook polishes up the wheel wells of a truck for Master Unit Die of Greenville. Hornbrook has being doing work for local businesses and the residents in Greenville for 33 years.

REVVED UP: Cleanliness is next to customer service for Andy Hornbrook

It is not unusual to hear about a man’s passion for his automobile, but for Greenville resident Andy Hornbrook the passion transpired into a career for 33 years.

Patrick and Agnes Cusack of Hubbardston sit in their living room with their dog, Lucky. The Cusacks celebrated 60 years of marriage on Sept. 13. — Daily News/Lonnie Allen

Hubbardston couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

Patrick and Agnes Cusack were married on Sept. 13, 1952.
“My lucky day, the 13th,” Patrick said.
Agnes and Patrick have enjoyed each other’s company for six decades now.
“It goes by awful fast, I just can’t believe it has been 60 years,” Agnes said. “Where does the time go?”

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S.H.E.: Meals in Minutes: Buffalo Chicken Mac-n-Cheese

When I hear the words ‘comfort food’ Macaroni and Cheese is one of the tasty dishes I think of. It’s a food that warms you, makes you feel comfy and even consoles you. Nothing like a good macaroni and cheese to remind you of childhood, but with this dish, I take it to the next level and so can you.

Racers zoom around the course during the lawnmower races at Sno-motion on Saturday. — Daily News/Lonnie Allen

Weekend heat doesn’t slow racers at Sno-Motion event

The heat on Saturday didn’t keep snowmobile racing from going on north of Greenville. Sno-Motion at Nelson’s Speed Shop was packed with racing participants, spectators and vendors from all over the country. An event this size could not take place without the help of the many volunteers from the Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA).

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Carson City park connector trail to be finished soon

The trail connecting two Carson City parks will be finished shortly after Labor Day. City Administrator Mark Borden told Carson City Council members Tuesday that the connector trails have already been marked out. “The new trails will be finished in 2 ½ weeks,” Borden said.

Greenville High Class of 1962 members, from left, Ann Corner, Laurel Christensen, Stan Blumberg, Rusty Schlienz, and Dave Wininger stand beside the plaque that depicts the story of Centennial Clock. The class donated the plaque during their 50-year class reunion. — Daily News/Lonnie Allen

Centennial Clock dedicated at Greenville’s new football stadium

Monday started a new legacy that was handed down from a community, which began in 1912 at the old Greenville Central Intermediate School with a clock. Greenville Public Schools Superintendent Pete Haines commenced the dedication of the 100-year-old clock by reversing the revolutions of the clocks hands with his words.

Turkey cream cheese pinwheel. Daily News/Lonnie Allen

SHE: Healthy school lunch ideas for parents on a budget

Here are three healthy lunch tips suggested for parents who are looking for fresh – economical ideas for children who bring their own lunch to school.

Nancy Esch of Crystal and her son, Ron Esch of Carson City, traveled to the 125th annual fast family reunion in Savannah, Ohio, this summer. Pictured above is a photograph of a previous Fast family reunion from at least a century ago. — Courtesy photo

‘The Adventure of Christian Fast’: Local family uncovers unique history

Two years ago Crystal resident Nancy Esch learned that her maiden name Fast was popular in early American history. Her son, Ron Esch of Carson City, started looking into his mother’s side of the family. What he found out about the Fast name surprised him and his mother. “I feel like we hit the jackpot in family history,” Ron said. “I searched Fast on the Internet and all this stuff started coming up about Christian Fast and I even found him on Wikipedia.”

Emily Cradit, right, and Lauren Guilfoyle, of the band Centerville, perform Saturday evening at the Greenville Performing Arts Center in Greenville.

Greenville’s Danish Festival enjoys another successful year (Photo Galleries)

As the Grand Dansk Parade was ending Saturday, the 48th annual Danish Festival remained busy with many people shopping the unique vendors downtown and in Veterans Park. For the past 20 years, Diana and Larry Townsend of Charlotte have been selling their handmade sweatshirts during the festival.

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Fun Friday at Danish Festival

The Danish Festival started off Friday fun with crafts, food, music and a day packed full of activities. The people attending the 48th annual festival had plenty to choose from on the first full day of events. The downtown was full of vendors selling novelties and unique gifts, including some products special only to Michigan. There was plenty of food to keep people fueled up for a day with lots of things to do and see.