L’image Hair Salon’s Oct. 6 ‘cut-a-thon’ for Children With Hair Loss campaign

Nine-year-old Bree Town with her new wig, which was styled by friend and L’image stylist Tara Coville.

L’image Hair Salon’s Oct. 6 ‘cut-a-thon’ for Children With Hair Loss campaign

In an effort to complete what two young, generous sisters set out to do, L’image Hair Salon is holding a “cut-a-thon” from 2 to 5 p.m. today, collecting donations of money and hair to go toward a nonprofit organization that makes and donates wigs to children who have lost their hair.

Die-offs of EHD-affected deer usually occur near water, as deer, dehydrated and suffering from high fever, try to cool themselves down. “If multiple watersheds are involved, the total mortality is higher (in that area),” DNR wildlife biologist Tom Cooley said.

WOODS & WATERS: DNR report record number of EHD-related deer deaths

For many deer hunters and hunting-related businesses in the Ionia, Montcalm and Kent counties, the frost couldn’t come any quicker, especially in Ionia, where a small insect, the midge fly, is the culprit for spreading a disease in the state’s deer population that has wiped out more than 2,800 deer since July.

MCC Social science instructor Kendric DeLong will host a discussion about the U.S. Constitution at MCC’s Sidney campus from noon to 1 p.m. It is open to the public. “I hope to set a little insight and understanding of the Constitution and its history, what’s there and what’s not there,” DeLong said. “It’s going to be a fun, casual, interactive chat.”

U.S. Constitution Day lecture at MCC Sept. 17

If Kendric DeLong ever needs to stimulate conversation — or debate — in his social science classrooms at Montcalm Community College (MCC), all he needs to do is bring up the subject of the U.S. Constitution.

Nine-year-old Bree Town, who is battling acute myeloid leukemia, shows off the “Fight like a girl” bracelets, which were available to purchase, one of the few fundraisers for the Greenville girl’s fight against leukemia. A hog roast benefit will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday at 4717 N. State Road in Ionia. Several family fun activities are planned.

Communities rally for Bree Town, 9-year-old leukemia fighter

Bree Town is waiting with much anticipation for her upcoming party, an Alvin and the Chipmunks theme. The 9-year-old Greenville girl, who wants to be just like her mother when she grows up and dreams of flying, knows what she must endure before her party can happen — another round of chemotherapy.

“Border collies are one of the smartest breeds,” Nortier said. “Angus, like every border collie, likes to keep his mind thinking so he’s always up for tricks, especially taking turns playing catch with the frisbee with people.”

Greenville-based therapy dog ‘Dr. Angus’ at your service

Angus’ nose is usually wet, his tongue always seems to be hanging out the side of his mouth and his coat is quite hairy. On top of that, he is not one for many words. But somehow he manages to get people to smile and talk to him. The 8-year-old border collie is one of three dogs owned by Greenville’s Judy Nortier that occasionally visits residents at retirement facilities, working as a “therapy dog,” helping people through trying days by entertaining them with tricks or just by listening with a wagging tail.

Funeral notices for Tuesday, July 3

Today Margaret Abbott — 2 p.m., Brigham Funeral Chapel, Edmore. Anna May Halvorsen — 11 a.m., Brigham Funeral Chapel, Edmore. Friday William Wiggins Jr. — 11 a.m., Greenville Community Church. (Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville) July 11 Carl Pardike – 6 p.m., The Wet Spot, Crystal. July 14 Patrick Allen Cole – 2 p.m., Lakeview Cemetery, [...]

Craig Gill, at left, and Levi Herroon, owners of the new Short Stop Motorcycle Parts & Accessories in Belding, will open at 9 a.m. Monday. The duo will also host Bike Night both Monday and Tuesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Bike Night will be held each Thursday evening, starting at 6 p.m.

New motorcycle shop opens, Bike Nights begin July 2-3

Starting Monday, parts, accessories, repair and good old-fashioned camaraderie for motorcycle owners and enthusiasts will be available at Levi Herroon and Craig Gill’s new business, Short Stop Motorcycle Parts and Accessories.

Funeral Notices for June 23, 2012

Today Helen Howe Allen — 11 a.m., Vickeryville United Methodist Church. (Simpson Family Funeral Home, Sheridan) Sunday Mary Kay Janulis — 2 p.m., North Park Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids. Wednesday Kenneth L. Rogers – 11 a.m., Sheridan Congregational Church, Sheridan. (Simpson Family Funeral Home, Sheridan) Kenneth L. Rogers, 55 [...]

Relay for Life at Montcalm Community College June 15-16

Montcalm Community College is hosting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Montcalm County on June 15-16 on the college’s Sidney campus.

Owen Newland, left, and Dayton Reeves have been collecting chapsticks and toy tractors to donate to the DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids for young patient, in honor of Bree and Madison Town of Greenville. Bree Town is battling leukemia. The two Belding five-year-old boys will be collecting donations until June 16. Drop donations off at The Daily News office at 109 N. Lafayette St. in Greenville or call (616) 550-0668 for more information.

Lil tykes, big heart: Belding 5-year-old boys collect donations for young patients

Five-year-old Belding buddies Owen Newland and Dayton Reeves have been collecting chapsticks and toy tractors to donate to the DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids for young patient, in honor of Bree and Madison Town of Greenville. Bree Town is battling leukemia.

Ryan Schlehuber “Scoop”