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MCC hosts three-day historical celebration
SIDNEY Heritage Village celebrates its 25th anniversary with its annual Heritage Festival, Aug. 4-6 in Montcalm Heritage Village, located on Montcalm Community Colleges Sidney campus. Take a trip down memory lane during the three-day celebration, which features historical displays, events, refreshments and music for all ages. The festival is offered by the Montcalm Heritage Village Committee, a group of community volunteers that works year around in the historical Heritage Village on the colleges campus; MCC and the MCC Foundation. Montcalm Heritage Village was established in 1986 on MCCs campus and has grown to include more than 20 buildings and hundreds of artifacts from local areas depicting life in Michigan in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The opening ceremony is Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. in the Village Church. Several events run all three days including historical displays in Heritage Village buildings, a tool and machinery show in the blacksmith shop, display of a 1937 Chevrolet-General Pumper fire truck, Civil War encampment, schoolroom reenactments in the Gaffield School until 1 p.m., a quilt show and quilting instruction, live music, printing demonstrations, a bake sale, used book sale, yard sale and craft demonstrations. Aug. 4 is the Montcalm County Commission on Aging Day. Special events for senior citizens are in MCCs Beatrice E. Doser Building and include bingo, dessert and refreshment samples by local vendors, and health and lifestyle booths. Bob Milne, the top ragtime and boogie-woogie pianist in the United States, returns to Montcalm Community Colleges Barn Theater for one performance at 7 p.m. Aug. 5. Milne demonstrates the showy styles of the ragtime era on the piano and highlights his tunes with stories and commentaries about the music and musicians of the mid-1800s through the 1920s. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact MCC Dean of Instruction and Faculty Gary Hauck at garyh@montcalm. edu or (989) 328-1234 for more information. On Aug. 6, the MCC Foundation hosts its pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. in MCCs Activities Building. Proceeds from the breakfast support MCC scholarships. The cost is $5 per person in advance or $6 at the door. Advance tickets are available by calling (989) 328-1284 or by e-mailing terrys@montcalm.edu. Other special events on Aug. 6 include childrens activities, a blacksmith demonstration and Vintage Baseball games, following rules and customs from the 1860s. Visit www.montcalm.edu/heritagevillage. aspx for a complete schedule of events or for more information about Montcalm Heritage Village.
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The Red Flannel Festival Board of Directors has been working diligently to provide fresh new events for the 72nd Knight & Day Red Flannels Are Here To Stay! Festival celebration. The board has added over 20 new events in the last few years and boasts over 2,700 fans on our Facebook page, said President Michele Tracy-Andres. This board is extremely dedicated to ensuring the Red Flannel Festival the biggest and best ever! Were already working on plans for NEW EVENTS for the 73rd celebration in 2012! There is definitely a historical connection with the theme and the Original 1939 Order of Knights of the Red Flannel Drawers. According to the authors of the Cedar Springs Story, Sue Harrison and Donna DeJong, the history of the Order of the Knights of the Red Flannel Drawers is as follows: The first Red Flannel Day was held Nov. 11, 1939 and Carleton Cady wrote in that issue of the Grand Rapids Press: Lurid lingerie adorned the limbs of nearly every citizen. Scarlet certificates of knighthood were issued to members of the Order of Knights of the Red Flannel Drawers, who proudly wore the badge, which, in miniature, reproduced the article that on winter Mondays flies from Cedar Springs clotheslines. Their password was itch. Dr. C. W. Brayman, James H. Cook and Jack Pollock were some of the first members in good standing, crowing the first Red Flannel Queen, Maxine Smith. We believe the miniature badges referred to are the small, red flannel cutouts you see on lapels today. The Festival continues to expand its advertising portfolio with the addition of several billboards to advertise this years events! Again this year, the Festival has partnered with WLAV, 96.9 FM
Circus celebrates 73rd year in 2011

The Kelly Miller Circus, founded during the Great Depression, is marking another milestone this year as it celebrates its seventy-third anniversary. Founded in 1938 by Obert Miller and his sons Kelly and Dores, this traditional tented circus has seen the passing of over half of the last century and still offers the same great family entertainment it presented in its humble beginnings. Thanks to the sponsorship of the J & H Family Stores for the benefit of The Ensley Park Committee, the all new 2011 edition of the Kelly Miller Circus will be in town on Friday Aug. 26, 2011 for two performances at 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. at the Howard City Ball Parks behind McNaughton School. This years show features elephants, horses and a cast of international circus stars under a beautiful circus big top. The tent raising itself is a great free show that will take place at 9:00 a.m. and the public is invited to witness this very entertaining event. Enjoying a day at the circus means a lot more than just old-fashioned family fun. This event is a fundraiser that J & H Family Stores is sponsoring for the benefit of The Ensley Park Committee. Advance tickets will save you money and can be purchased at Community First Credit Union, First Bank, Independent Bank, Leppinks, Pierson Mobil, Howard City Mobil, Sticks & Stones, and the M-46 Truck Stop. Advanced ticket sales must end on the 25th of August.
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Fishel earns scholarship from LSSU
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ment and Unit levels. Pic also received a National Award for her dedication to the Education Program; she has always carried a special place in her heart for the Educational projects she heads up locally. Pic is loved and respected by her fellow members at Unit 381. Congratulations Pic you are the greatest. President Roxanne Berg from Walter F. Howarth Unit 381 was administered the oath of office as our Ninth District President. Unit members from various Units throughout Michigan were in attendance. Additional awards were presented to other dedicated women of Walter F. Howarth Auxiliary Unit 381. n Bonnie Kalkofen (1 award) for service hours spent at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. n Kathy Kailunas for her dedication to the Poppies Program (1 award) , V.A.& R. (1 award) and National Security (1 award) Congratulations Kathy Kailunas for your narratives, which were chosen to be forwarded to American Legion Auxiliary National convention for further competition. It is not everyday someone receives the honor of being in competition at the National levelyou did it twice in one year. Way to go Kathy. (By Joyce Twining) p.m., July 31 at 2 p.m. and Aug. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. Director Bev Guikema is excited about the upcoming show and the great cast of children with whom she has been working. Florabunda, the enchantress is the hostess and narrator. Belinda, the heroine, is a young woman of strong opinions, education and talent. Her proud father is Henry Beaumont. One day disaster strikes and Henry and Belinda are forced to move to the country and become farmers. Henry later wanders into the garden of the Beast who promises to spare his life if Belinda will live in the castle with him. Gradually she and the Beast become inseparable. When she returns from a visit to her father, they learn how deeply they care for each other. Plan to attend this show and enjoy the beautiful set designed and created by Eric LeMire and the acting abilities shown by the young people of the cast. Tickets are $5 and can be reserved by calling 6895437 or will be available at the door.
SAULT STE. MARIE Lake Superior State University is proud to announce that Nathan Fishel, a member of the 2011 graduating class from Morley-Stanwood High School has been awarded the Laker Gold Scholarship commencing fall se- NATHAN mester, 2011. Nathan FISHEL is the son of Daniel and Laura Fishel and resides near Morley. Nathan will major in mechanical engineering while at LSSU. The Laker Gold Scholarship was awarded based upon a competition that took place one Jan. 22, 2011. It is an invitational Scholarship in which over 45 academically talented students competed with the top three winning the Laker Gold Scholarship.
Walter F. Howarth American Legion Auxiliary wins awards

The Department of Michigan American Legion Auxiliary Convention was held June-23-26, 2011 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Marrion (Pic) Webster was presented a special award Honored Past President by the Michigan Department of the American Legion Auxiliary. Pic was chosen for this award in recognition of her dedication to the Auxiliary Department of Michigan/ Department Past President.. Pic has held many offices at the National, Depart-
Stage Door Players Childrens Theatre to present Beauty and the Beast
An enchanting, romantic and warm dramatization of the beloved tale, Beauty and the Beast, written by Michele L. Vacca will be presented by Stage Door Players childrens theatre on July 30 at 7
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One of Floridas finest Contemporary Blues Artists, Will Pearsall will be performing in concert at the Whitefish Golf Club and Grill at 7:30 PM. The price of admission is a suggested $12 donation. This is an encore performance. Last year Will left the stage to Concert Details a standing ovation Performer: Will Pearsall leaving the audience Music Genre: Contemporary wanting more. Nice to Blues know that sometimes Venue: Whitefish Golf Club you get what you ask 2241 N Bass Lake Rd for. Pierson Township, Mi Will Pearsall is Date: Thursday, July 28, 7:30 a blues fixture on PM the Jacksonville and Tickets: Suggested Donation Northern Florida mu$12 (available at door) sic scene. His high enFor Information: Call (616) ergy, crowd pleasin 636-5759 style performances can be seen nightly at the many clubs and local listening venues from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach. His set list has something for everyone including Memphis style blues standards from the likes of Mississippi John Hurt and Robert Johnson to the more contemporary offerings of KebMo and Taj Mahal, with his own original tunes thrown in for good measure.
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For more than 20 years, Will was one-half of Floridas legendary blues duo, The Jalapeno Brothers, playing over 200 shows a year. Now a solo act, Pearsall will be showcasing his amazing guitar skills (think Michael Hedges) and smoky blues vocals at the Whitefish Golf Club as part of his Michigan tour. It promises to be a great evening of blues when one of Floridas finest entertainers showcases his talents up close and personal at the Whitefish Golf Club.
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Dear Friends and Family: We have once again started training to participate in the Susan G. Komen Three Day, 60 Mile Walk for the cure of breast cancer. We walk in memory of our sister/aunt whom we lost to breast cancer in 1984. This will be our third year of walking and we will join hundreds of walkers in Washington D.C. this September. We have appreciated the support we have received the last two years and once again would appreciate your help as we have each committed to raising $2,300. If you would like to contribute, please visit our website at http://www.the3day.org/. Click on donate now and search for our personal fundraising pages. We are very grateful for your support and encouragement. Thank you very much! Kamaree (Kami), Kelly, and Pam Family Feet
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FURNITURE: 2 Muskegon County Courthouse Benches, Glass Inlaid Table, Microwave Cart, Electric Fire Place, Multiple TVs, Bar Stools, Leather Ofce Chair, Wooden Rocker, End Tables, Night Stand, Singer Treadle Sewing Machine, Lawrence M Stein Sewing Machine, Metal Cabinets, Several Large Appliances, School Desk, Large Buffet with Carvings, Drop Leaf Table, Vanity, Chairs, School Desk, wicker Rocker and Chair, Wrought Iron Bed, Foot Locker, Hump Back Trunk, Maple Bed and Rocker, Dressers, and MORE! COLLECTIBLES/HOUSE COLLECTIBLES/HOUSEHOLD: Silhouette Pictures, 5 Gallon Jars, Sausage Maker, Feed B Bags, Globe Banks, Costume Jewelry ( Necklaces, Rings, Bracelets) Chalk Heads, Snow Gloves, Coins Knives, Mother of Pearl B Button Hooks, Silverware and Chest, Many Knick Knacks, Several B Books of Paper Dolls, Old Dutch Drawing, Plates, Salt Dips, Dep pression Divided Dish, Silver Chafng Dish, Soup Terrine, Many T Toys, Wash Boards, Husquvarna Sewing Machine, Collector Cars, O Oil Lamps, Christmas Village, Tea Pots, Coronet, Delft Plate, Dishes Decorative Vases, Czechoslovakia Tea Set, Noritake China Complete Set, 1847 Rogers Prestige Silver Ware Set, Salem USA Set Fanta Old Car Lunch Set, Fantasia Florentine China, Peavy Falcon Electric Guitar, Wexler Saxophone, Fender Squire Strait Guitar 6 string, Budweiser Sign, Elsie Creamery Milk Can, Scale on Wheels, Life Magazines, Boxes of Crafts, Greeting Cards, Yarn, Decorations, Presidential Stamp Collection, Sleigh Bells, 45 Records, Polaroid Camera, Slide Projector, Carved Walking Sticks, Approx. 500 Videos, Die Cast metal Cars, Iced Tea Brewer, Oil Lamps, Bread maker, Paintings, Many Microwaves, Several Small Refrigerators, TV/DVD Player Combos, Air Bed Mattresses, Large Variety of Small Appliances, Wood Blocks, Hats and Hat Boxes from Saks Fifth Avenue, Dobbs of New York, Etc. Corner Aquarium, Ice Cream Scopes, Trivets, Pressure Cooker, 2 Air Conditioners, and MORE! OUTDOOR/TOOLS: Grain Grader mfg. by Johnson and Cagney Kalamazoo Michigan in great shape), 1993 Ford Bronco 4 WD 4 40,000 Miles, Harley Davidson Leather Jacket and Gloves, 1982 Goldwing 1100 cc. Full Dress, John Deere Model 112 Garden T Tractor SN 302004, Electric Lift Kohler Engine w/ Mower Deck, 16 T Tandem Trailer w/Beaver Tail, 16 V Bottom Fiberglass Boat 4 Cycle Engine w/ Trailer, 1964 Ford Project Car 2 Dr Hardtop (no engine), Lawn Boy Lawn Mower, Limb Cutters, Fish Poles, Sprayer, Car Bumper, Jack, Char Broil Gas Grill, Shepard Hooks, Lawn Furniture, Se Patio Set, Lanterns, 2 Burner cook Stove, Saws, Flood Lights, Weed W Whipper, Solar Lights, Military Cot, Tools, Outdoor Fire Pit, B Block Planes, Torches, Old Primitives, Drills, Outboard Mot TP 391755, Bench Vise, Shop Vac, Scythe Blades, Paper tor B Baler, Many Hand Tools, Sears Craftsman Table Saw, Tools b boxes, Hand Cart, Ladders, Dunlap Golf Clubs, Patio Set w/ P Padded Chairs, Many Handled Tools, Crates, Snow Boards, M Yard machine Snow Blower, Weber Grill and MORE! MTD AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Another Sale with a Large Variety of Furniture, Tools, Collectibles and More! 2 Rings all day. Sales Tax applies to this sale. Full Lunch Service Available. Come and Join us for the Day.
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Michigan residents urged not to handle wildlife

In Michigan, most rabies cases occur during the summer months, so officials from the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), Community Health (MDCH) and Natural Resources (DNR) are urging residents to protect themselves and their animals against the disease. Rabies is a viral disease that can infect mammals, it causes inflammation of the brain and once symptoms begin there is no treatment, and it is always fatal. Never handle wild animals, said Dr. Dean Sienko, MDCH Interim Chief Medical Executive. Its also important to teach children to never touch unfamiliar wild or unfamiliar domestic animals. Any mammal is capable of being infected with rabies. Rodents rarely test positive for rabies, however recently a woodchuck (a larger member of the rodent family) bit a person in Oakland County and tested positive for rabies. This is the first time rabies has been found in a woodchuck in Michigan. The bite victim received post exposure treatment for rabies and is doing well. Further testing at the MDCH Lab identified the rabies type as a skunk strain. Several species of wild animals serve as reservoirs for the rabies virus in the U.S. For example, bats throughout Michigan can transmit rabies and counties in southeast Michigan and the Thumb harbor a strain of rabies associated with skunks. Any unprovoked wild mammal that has bitten a human should be euthanized and submitted for rabies testing, said Dr. Steve Schmitt, DNR State Wildlife Veterinarian. Save bats for testing if there is even the slightest question of exposure, especially if the bat was found in a sleeping area. Its also important that residents take steps to prevent rabies in their livestock and pets. Rabies is out there and owners need to vaccinate their livestock and pets including horses and avoid contact with wild animals, said Dr. Steve Halstead, MDARD State Veterinarian. Skunk strain rabies can infect domestic pets and livestock following fights or other contact. Rabies is a virus that infects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal, or if saliva from an infected animal gets onto a mucous membrane such as the eyes, nose, or mouth, or into a break in the skin. Rabies is fatal if proper treatment is not received. Preventive treatment is given to people who are exposed to a potentially rabid animal. Treatment is not necessary if an animal tests negative for rabies. Michigan citizens are encouraged to take the following precautions: n Seek medical care if you are bitten by a wild animal. If possible, collect the animal and consult with local health authorities to determine if rabies testing is necessary. n If you awaken to a bat in a room where you have been sleeping, seek medical attention. Secure the bat and consult with local public health officials about the need for rabies testing. If the animal tests negative, then rabies post exposure treatment can be avoided. n Michigan citizens should be proactive and have their pets and livestock vaccinated against rabies. By working with their veterinarians, pet owners can take significant steps toward providing a safe and healthy environment for their families and animals. For information about rabies in Michigan, visit Michigans Emerging Disease website at www.michigan.gov/ rabies.
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Dining with Diabetes seminar coming to Montcalm County

People with diabetes can have a hard time understanding what they should eat. Michigan State University Extension will be offering the Dining With Diabetes seminar at the Montcalm County Commission on Aging office, 613 North State Street in Stanton on Tuesdays, Aug. 9 through Aug. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. Dining with Diabetes is a once a week class that runs for four weeks. This class is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. Whether you are newly diagnosed or want to refresh your knowledge, plan to come. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. You will learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Each participant will receive recipe booklets and handouts. Diabetes is a very serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat healthy and exercise regularly can lower their risk of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life. Registration for this program can be made by calling the Montcalm County Commission on Aging office at (989) 8317476 or the MSU Ionia Extension office toll-free 1-888-678-3464/1/Ionia by Aug. 3. The entry fee is $50 for an individual or $60 for couples sharing a notebook. Partial scholarships are available to adults receiving income-based government assistance. Michigan State University Extension Programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Plan your next family reunion vacation with confidence

Family reunion vacations can provide unforgettable memories and unique opportunities to grow closer to loved ones. For the planners of these events, however, they can also present a challenge when it comes to balancing the familys needs. When its time for your next trip, consider these expert tips designed to guide the coordination process and even make it as stress-free as the vacation itself: Choose a destination Determine the destination based on how far you are willing to travel and the types of activities and attractions you are interested in. Families with smaller budgets looking for relaxation can take a road trip to a nearby beach or lake region while families with a larger budget searching for adventure might fly to Europe. Planning around prominent events, such as food and wine festivals, is also becoming an increasingly popular trend. Determine must-haves
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Meeting Date: July 14, 2011 Called to order: 7:00 p.m. Members present: Supervisor Keith Grannis, Clerk Tina Porzondek, Trustee Lee Olsen, Trustee Ann Yanke. Absent: Treasurer Roger Stedman Action Items: Motion to approve consent agenda containing previous minutes, treasurers report, zoning report, re report and police report by Olsen, second by Yanke. 4 ayes, 1 absent, approved. Motion made by Yanke, second by Porzondek to appoint Dana Langworthy to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 4 ayes, 1 absent, approved. Motion made by Olsen, second by Porzondek to accept the Merit Network Agreement under the METRO Act allowing Merit Network, Inc. to expand ber optic infrastructure along public right -of-way of US 131. 4 ayes, 1 absent, approved. Motion by Yanke, second by Olsen to approve the purchase of a cell phone to be used by the zoning administrator to conduct township business. 4 ayes, 1 absent, approved. Discussion Items: A special election will be held August 2, 2011 for the Montcalm Community College Operating Mileage Proposal. Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Discussed the Notice of Eligibility to Incorporate as a Charter Township and Right to Referendum posting. The board will consider a resolution to oppose incorporation as a charter township at the next regular board meeting. Keith Grannis reported that the Montcalm Alliance has received a grant to identify and prioritize Browneld areas in the county. Public Comments: Ron Baker, County Commissioner commented on Montcalm Alliances efforts to identify Browneld areas and also commented on their work to nding a viable approach to expand public transportation. The board thanked Ron Baker for bringing the issue of expanding county road commission members to the forefront again. Dana Langworthy commented on his appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals and looks forward to serving the township residents. Adjourned: 7:40 p.m. Next Meeting: August 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. 215 E. Edgerton St. Howard City For more information call the township ofce at 231-937-6739 or check our website www.montcalm.org/reynolds.twp
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ESTATE & MOVING SALES. We do the work. Call Keith at 231-834-0442. Keiths Estate Service. HOME GROWN FROZEN beef, stakes and hamburger, also try our hand-dipped ice cream. Stop by to sample Saturday, July 30th, 12-2pm. Tami's Ice Cream Parlor and Farm Market. 22911 Polk Road, Stanwood (next to Brower Park).
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*VENDORS WANTED* MORLEY Stanwood Band Boosters are looking for vendors for a Flea Market at the Morley Stanwood Middle, August 4th thru August 5th, 2011 please contact Shelly Browne at 231823-2738 for information.
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COORDINATOR P/T: LOCATE and screen host families, provide support and activities for exchange students. Make friends worldwide! www.aspectfoundation.org EXPERIENCED OTR DRIVERS. Looking for "your keys to success?" Look no further. We offer a safety bonus, home time, competitive pay and benefit package. if interested call 231-937-9451 or email dispatch@dtwtransport.net for further information. HOUSEKEEPING: 3 HOURS per week. Must be very dependable. $7 per hour. 231-937-4326. TIRED OF LOOKING for a steady permanent job? MPI has your answers. Full time $8.00/$11.50 per hour, paid weekly. Our call center raises funds for breast cancer, public safety groups and more. So, warm up your voice and come join the fun for a steady income. Call (231)7969286 today. SMUGGLERS COVE NOW hiring Waitress and Bus Boy. Call (231)652-1196 or stop in for application, 864 E. 88th St., Newaygo.
Ofcial certication has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the township of Pierson Township has a population of 2,000 or more, and the township board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charter township under the provisions of the Charter Township Act, Public Act 359 of 1947, as amended (MCL 42.3a): 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township. 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incorporation as a charter township by resolution. At least 60 days after the adoption of the resolution of intent, the township board may adopt the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. If Option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have the right to le a Right to Referendum Petition. This petition must be led before the nal adoption of the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. The petition must follow, in general form, the nominating petition form as prescribed in the Michigan Election Law (MCL 168.488), and the heading must indicate Disagreement of Intent to Incorporate as a Charter Township. The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of the number of electors of the township voting for township supervisor at the last election in which a supervisor was elected. If the petition is successful, the question of incorporation will be placed on the ballot at the next general or special township election. The meeting will be held August 3rd, 2011 at 7pm at the Pierson Township Hall 21156 Cannonsville Rd. Pierson MI 49339. If you have any questions please call Brooke Scott at 616 636 8570
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Call to order: 7:00 p.m. Present: Scott, Cummings, Gondre, Harris, Marek, Thomas, Williams Actions taken: Approved consent agenda Approved agenda as amended Authorized pay request #2 for Contract #1 Authorized pay request #2 for Contract #3 Presented Sid Corl an Appreciation Plaque MICAN Presentation Recognize Max and Patricia Zamarripa Foundation as non-prot DPW Employee discussion Paid bills totaling $8,026.56. Adjourn: 8:10 p.m. A complete copy of the minutes is available at the Village Ofce during regular ofce hours or on our website www.howardcity.org. Kim Alexander, Clerk
MEETING SYNOPSIS July 11, 2011
Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library

Members & Guests Present: Pat Bauman, Brenda Burgess, Maxine Forward, Vicky Paulen, Lavonne Rehfus, Kera Roesly, Patricia Smith, Toni Wagoner, Harriet Wahoski, Shirley Westveer, Marjorie Morgan, Chris Poprawski and Janice Williams, Library Director.
Minutes of the July 13, 2011 meeting
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Shirley W. to approve the June 8, 2011, minutes as read seconded by Chris P. All approved. Treasurers Report: Due to Lindas absence, no report was given. Directors Report: Janice W.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Vicky Paulen.
Reported to the group the library is having a very successful Summer Reading Program with over 400 kids registered. 150 200 kids have been in attendance at the twice weekly programs. The carnival was a big success with almost 300 kids attending. A special thanks to the Summer Reading Sponsors for making all this possible. Reported that Tonya Nichols will present a program on Massage on Tuesday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the library. Reported to the group that the Used Book Cart netted sales of $75 in June.
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June 13, 2011 Supervisor Howarth opens meeting with Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: Supervisor Jean Howarth, Clerk Debbra Wright, Treasurer Chris Hadley, Trustees Chris Ortwien, Morgan Heinzman. Meeting called to order 7:00 pm. Motion Chris Hadley and Chris Ortwien approve agenda changes. All in favor motion passed. Dept. reports: Library: Ashley. Reading program kicks off Wednesday June 15, 2011. July 23rd Pancake breakfast at Newaygo County Sportsmans Club on Elm Ave. Transfer Station: John Erard. Running smoothly, clean up days went very well. Campground trash is building. Building Dept.: Don Reagan. Building permits are the same as this time last year. Announcement Commentary: Softball game, Power Paddle, Hookin up Heros. Public Comment: Jim Squires asked about the two trailers in Carrigan Dr. Subdivision. Don will contact the owners to see if will grant permission to move them. Budget amendment Elections $600. Motion by Morgan Heinzman and Chris Hadley to increase election budget by $600.00, money to come from contingency fund. Roll call vote Ayes Ortwein, Wright, Hadley, Heinzman, Howarth. Nays None motion passed. Al duChemin Park upgrade. Letters of explanation from Lynne Grant and Dale Platz Motion Morgan Heinzman and Chris Hadley to table duChemin upgrade overrun until 6/28 Tuesday meeting until we can speak with NN Committee. Motion passed Motion Chris Ortwein and Chris Hadley to table budget amendment until duChemin park upgrade project is discussed. All in favor. Motion passed. Sexton: Dawn Starr. Recommends the Board setting aside an area for single plots. Also suggests checking into winter storage instead of trying to perform burials in the winter. Chris Ortwein: Mute Swan Plan. Thurs. June 16, 2011 Plane will y over and do mute swan count. Will discuss at next monthly meeting and move forward. Motion Morgan Heinzman and Deb Wright to table Xyotek Contract Tues. June 26, 2011 meeting. All in favor. Motion passed. Chris Ortwein discusses tax sale/ distressed property at 6737 E. Hill, Parcel #20-04-382-008. Twp. Possible buy. Consult with Cliff Bloom to discuss the property on Croton-Hardy Dr. Motion by Chris Hadley and 2nd Chris Ortwein to authorize Don Reagan to spend up to $500.00, To build frame for Consumers Energy Sign. Roll call vote. Ayes Heinzman, Wright, Ortwein, Hadley, Howarth. Nays None. Chris Ortwein: Carrigan Dr. assessment. Newaygo Nationals- vendors Chris Ortwein will speak with Scott Faulkner and email board members. Motion, Morgan Heinzman and Chris Ortwein to approve $750 for Croton Hardy Building repairs. Roll call vote Ayes Wright, Hadley, Heinzman Ortwein, Howarth. Nays None. Motion passed. Motion by Hadley 2nd by Wright to adjourn meeting 9:45 p.m. All in favor motion passed. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted by: Debbra Wright, Croton Township Clerk
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Requested that the Friends purchase a case of copy paper for their use in printing documents and posters. Motion by Shirley W. to purchase a case of copy paper for reproducing items for the Friends Group. Seconded by Harriet W. All Approved. Publicity Report: Due to Arlenes absence, no publicity report was given. OLD BUSINESS
Country Sides Band on Aug. 9th. Meet at the park at 6:00p.m. NEW BUSINESS
Food Booth for Music in the Park: Committee Members are Vicky P., Maxine F., Lavonne R. The menu will consist of Sloppy Joes, popcorn, cookies and soft drinks.
Used Book Sale (Town-Wide Yard Sales): There was a discussion on having the used book sale in the park next year, both Friday and Saturday.
2011 Quilt: Will setup a schedule at the next meeting to sell quilt tickets at Leppinks.
Pieces of the Past Quilt Program: Motion by Brenda B, seconded by Majorie M. to pay the fee of $100.00 for a program by well-known quilter Krista Prout from Rosebush. All approved. Her lecture: Women of the Civil War and their Quilting and how they survived, will be of interest in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. The program will be presented on August 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the Library. She will also be bringing Howard City and Amble memorabilia. Members were reminded to pass out the posters. Local Author Program: Lavern Timmerman, the author of The Color of Night, is scheduled to speak about his book on Tuesday, September 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Mr. Timmerman is from the Sand Lake Area. Toni W. is the chairman for this event. Copies of his book will be available for purchase at the library ahead of time. OTHER BUSINESS
Parade of Homes: Brenda B reported that we still need 1 more home for the Christmas Tour of homes. The home tour will be 12:30-4:30, refreshments at the library will be 2-5, with the drawing at 5. One Book, One County, Montcalm: The book selection for this years event is Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Aspergers by John Elder Robison. This book discussion will take place at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library on Monday, September 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Reading Room. Stop by the library for a schedule of countywide events concerning this years book selection.
Book Club: The book for August is The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. The book discussion will take place on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Reading Room. Everyone is encouraged to read the book and join in on the discussion. Adjournment: Shirley W. made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Brenda B. All approved. Next Meeting: Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
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Band, 11am to 3pm; August 26th open jam 10am to 3pm; August 27th open jam 10am to 3pm; Sept. 9th open jam 10am to 3pm; Sept. 17th open jam 10am to 3pm; Sept. 23rd open jam 10am to 3pm and Sept. 24th open jam 10am to 3pm. For more information call Stacy at 616-636-8677 or stop in to Sticks-N-Stones. Check us out on FACEBOOK/ Pierson Outdoor Market or www.sticks-n-stonesetc.com. Book your spot today! The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at the following locations to distribute free food to individuals and families in need. Please do not arrive more than Horns of Power Concert Saturday, August 20th at 8:00 at the GHS Performing Arts 30 minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bring your own container to hold 50 lbs Danish Festival - $10 of food. You will check in upon arrival unless otherwise stated. Saturday, July 23rd, 1pm, Grant Wesleyan Church, Grant, please call 231-834-7222 to pre-register; Tuesday, July Lakeview High School Alumni (this includes any former Lakeview High School student & guest from 2011 & earlier) and retired teachers are invited to attend the 26th, 5pm, River Valley Community Church, Newaygo. annual Alumni Banquet, to be held at the Lakeview High School, on Sunday, Little Whitesh Lake Association is having lake wide rummage sales on Saturday, September 11, 2011. The cost is $13 per person, with open house at 11am and dinner July 23rd, from 9am until 5pm. Follow the signs around the lake bordered by North Bass served at 1pm. Reservations must be made prior to August 31st by sending payment, your Lake Road, Kendaville Rd., White Rd., and Lake Dr. The main sale will be near the name, maiden name (if applicable) and year of graduation to: Arnold Kempton Treasurer public access boat ramp on Main St. off Kendaville Rd. The Association has about 200 at 8128 5 Mile rd, Mecosta Mi 49332. If you can not attend and desire a copy of the 2010 members. Secretarys report, please send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Bernard Behrenwald, Grace Community Church Gospel Jamboree, BBQ/Pot luck, 4-8pm on Saturday, PO Box 149, Lakeview MI 48850. Questions may be directed to Arnold at 231-972-8518 or Bernard at 989-352-7945. Please spread the word to out of town classmates. Last year July 23rd, In the pavilion behind the church. we started a new program. It is in Memory of a Lakeview High School Graduate. Someone The Friends of the Croton Township Library Pancake Breakfast is at the Newaygo will receive $100.00 at the Alumni dinner this year. County Sportsmans Club at 7951 Elm Avenue in Croton Township on Sat. July 23 from 8-11 a.m. Cost is Adults & Ages 11 and up $5 each. Under age 4 is free. Ages 4-10 is Vendors needed for a Womens Expo to be held on Oct. 15 at Pine Grove Church $3 each. All money to help the Croton Township Library. Will have some gift sets and and sponsored by Stillwaters Counseling Center. Tables will be $50.00 which includes lunch. For more information call Judy at 231-937-4031 or Brooke at 616-340-9709. books for sale too. Maple Valley Twp. Fire Dept., Trufant Station, 4th Annual Pizza Party Fundraiser. Flea Market - Every Saturday, thru Oct 29, 9am 3pm. Flea Market will be in our Mel July 23rd, 4:30 to 8:00pm, $8 adult, $5 children 10 and under. Enjoy a slice of pizza with Trotter Sparta Store parking lot. Booth spaces available. Please call 616-887-4021 for information on booth rentals. your volunteer Firemen under the big tent between Stumps Pizzeria and the Post Ofce. Blood Drive, Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 10am-2pm. Heritage United Methodist Caron City Hospital Farmers Market, on Mondays, Summer 2011, 8am-12pm at the Church, 19931 W. Kendaville Rd., Fellowship Hall. (1-866-MIBLOOD or miblood.org) Carson City Hospital Administration Entrance. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, owers Now accepting 16 year olds with parental permission. Appointment preferred. Questions? and more, any local gardener or farmer is invited to participate. Call Anne at 989-5843971 ext 216 for more information. Call Paul Eickenroth at 231-937-4310. PANDAMANIA VBS 2011 July 24th - 28th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM What happens when Old fashioned square dance - Howard City VFW $5/mo, year round, Monday 1-4pm, a pack of panda bears invade The Springs? A wild celebration of Gods unconditional Potluck at 2:15pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183. love! At PandaMania Vacation Bible School kids ages 4 yrs. - 6th grade will discover that Lakeview Seniors Come early (1:00) for cards, games, refreshments and social time. God has a purpose and plan for everyone and that He crafted each of us with His own The LV Seniors meet the 1st Tuesday of each month. Come join us, bring a friend. loving hands. Pre-registration is encouraged by downloading a registration form at www. thespringschurch.info and dropping it off at The Springs Church, 135 N. Grant Street in Life Style Change, Weight loss etc @ Natures Atrium every tues 6:30pm-7:30pm Call Cedar Springs. Also, be sure to check us out on Sundays this summer @ 10 AM. OUR 231-937-9370. CHURCH ROCKS! For more info please contact the church ofce @ 616.696.2970. Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, and informative The Mid-Michigan District Health Departments Family Planning Clinics: discussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings 6:30pm every 3rd Tuesday of every 615 N. State St., Stanton - July 25th and 28th from 8am to noon and 1pm to 5pm. month at Stanwood Free Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie @ 231Immunization Clinics: 1014 E. Washington, Greenville - July 27th from 9am to 11am 823-8002. and 1pm to 3:30pm. For more information regarding any of these programs offered through Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2nd Wednesday of each the Mid-Michigan District Health Dept. please call 989-831-5237 ext 5, Monday through month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras House located at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For Friday. Wic Benet Pick-up: 1014 E. Washington, Greenville - July 27th from 8am to more information please call Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630. noon and 12:30 to 4:30. The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd Wednesday of month, Village of Howard City - 2011 Music in the Park - Every Tuesday night 7pm to 9pm. 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Located at Ensley Park in Downtown Howard City thru August 16. July 26th: Zellies Opry Info. Call Cheryl @ 231-937-5686. House - Local Bluegrass at its best! Our hidden Howard City treasure has decided to take the show on the road. The musical traditions of Tennessees Ryman Auditorium will be Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the second Thursday of each on display at Ensley Park. August 2nd: Showdown - Rock/Classic Rock/Old School R&B. month in the basement of the Mecosta County jail. Looking for new members. For more Showdowns Classic Rock sound is a perfect t for those who nd less to love in todays information call (231) 796-0966. music and enjoy more the glory of days of rock. Aug 9th: Country Sides Band - Come and Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist Church, 8060 M-46, enjoy some old country music, polkas, waltz and dance music by the best sax player in the Lakeview, in the Community Building behind the church. Thursdays from 1-4pm. country, featuring Jerry Bissell, Gene Harris, Noreen Gondre and Don Kik. August 16th: Bo White & The Bluezers - A multi-talented band whose main philosophy is to have fun! Free Western Square Dance Lessons - Newaygo St. Bartholomews Church - Thursday Based in rhythm and blues, individual band members experience covers the spectrum of 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183. popular music including rock, country, combo, jazz, classic rock, oldies and big band. Rain Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the Howard City VFW Post Schedule: In case of inclement weather the concerts will be held at Zellies Opry House at 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd. 230 Edgerton Street. Sponsored by: Village of Howard City, Howard City DDA, Reynolds Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays from 10am to 3pm. Township, Pierson Township, Firstbank of Howard City and the Panhandle Chamber of Bring your machine and call for supply list. New projects every week. Call Debbie Castle at Commerce. 231-354-6910 for more details or email at dcastle@pathwaysnet.com. Everyone welcome. Fellas take your gal and a few of your best friends, pile in the ol Packard and come on over Greenville Auction & Flea Market - Every Friday at the Old Meijer Store in Greenville to the Pine Grove Senior Grill for Brats on the Barbee. For all those age 60 and over on M-91. Flea market starts at 7:00am, Auction at 10:00am. Vendors and consignors were throwing our annual Brat Picnic at Noon the 27th of July. Come n get em, brats wanted. Call 616-225-9999 or email wwauctions@yahoo.com. hot off the grill can be found on the Northwest corner of M-82 and Beech Ave. Howard City Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Free Food Truck at Amble Free Methodist Church, July 28th, 5pm. Free Food Truck: Sponsored by the Lakeview Ministerial Association, Lakeview VFW Family Farm & Home Small Animals Sell and Swap 139 W River Dr, Newaygo 2nd and Firstbank. 4pm on Thursday, July 28th, at the Free Methodist Church, 110 N. Edgar Saturday of the month 8am-Noon 231-856-4641. Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd, Howard City, MI 4th Saturday Rd. Lakeview, MI. Lost Country Band, enjoy the best in classic country music. July 30th, 7-11pm at the of each month from 6pm to 8pm in the fellowship hall. For more info, please call the church @ 231-937-6440 or Gene @ 231-937-2036. VFW, Lakeview, MI. 50/50 Drawing, free popcorn, open to the public, byob. GRAND RAPIDS ACCORDION ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM Dont miss a Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veterans Breakfast for Veterans wonderful night of toe tappin music by this entertaining ensemble! There will be a free and/or wives (companions) or widows at 209 W Washington 7:30am-8:45am. concert in Brooks Park (downtown Newaygo) on Sunday, July 31. The concert will start at Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton, open 7 days a week. 6:30 p.m. Preceding the concert, Family of God Community Church invites everyone to Call Karen West or Dawny Kniffen 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule of events. Noon a free dinner of grilled hotdogs - also served in the park from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Make sure to lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs. bring your lawn chairs and plan to be entertained! A freewill offering will be taken. In case of rain, the concert will be held at Family of God Community Church, 90 Quarterline, Newaygo. If you have questions, please call the church ofce at 652-6500. MUSIC BY THE POND 2011 - Presented by Glen Curtis Foundation, Village of Edmore and Edmore Chamber of Commerce. Location: Gazebo next to Curtis Pond Sheldon St. - Edmore. When: Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm July 31 and Aug 28. Please Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library: Novel Destination Monday, July 25th, bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. In case of rain all shows will be moved into the 6:30pm Adult Book Discussion - Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder. Curtis Building. JULY - Ionia - Maple Valley Community Band has a new program this Travel to the Grant Area District Library to catch this one-derful show, featuring year which includes a variety of music. We will hear Dixie Land, marches and some swing. dazzling juggling, a creative whirlwind of tricks and many audience favorites. Joel Taceys This 30 piece band has musicians from all over including Belding, Ionia, Vermontville, One-derful World Comedy Show will be held on Tuesday, July 26, at 1:00. This interactive Greenville, Grand Rapids and many other surrounding areas. AUGUST - Gravel new show will have kids and parents crazy about reading and laughing out loud. Ridge come and listen to music performed by one of our areas local bands. They will perform bluegrass for our listening enjoyment. Our evening of music will wind down the Grant Area District Library Book Discussion Group: please join us in the discussion Edmore Potato Festival with ice cream being served by the local Edmore area Chamber of The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig on July 27th, at 10am in the Periodical Room. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. of Commerce. Ensley Baptist Church - Vacation Bible School is August 1-5 from 9:30am to Kent District Library - Sand Lake Branch: Pet Show Tuesday, August 2, 10:30am. Is your pet a star? Can your pet do cool tricks? Or do you just want to show off how smart, 12:00pm. cute or funny your pet is? Join us for a wonderful library pet show. All acts must preDeereld Bible Church - Vacation Bible School, 759 150th Ave. Morley, MI. register. Stop in the library for details. Contact Jan Eckert 231-856-7870. Ages 4-13, August 1-5 from 9am to 11:30am. SunSurf If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, but cant lift the ball or play Beach Bash! a round of tennis without running around the court, then join the Grant Area Senator Judy Emmons will be the speaker at the Lakeview Area Seniors meeting District Library every Monday between 4 and 5pm to play Wii Sports. This fun gaming on Tuesday, August 2nd at 2:00 PM at the Lakeview United Church of Christ Fellowship system allows the armchair athlete all the fun of playing the game, but without the need Hall. Come with any questions or concerns about our state of the State, Judy will be to sweat. Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling are among the games that will be played these happy to address your inquires. Monday afternoons. So bring a friend and come to the Library on Monday and see what a Heritage Village celebrates its 25th anniversary with its annual Heritage good sport you can be! For more information, call the Library at 231-834-5713. Have fun, Festival, Aug. 4-6 in Montcalm Heritage Village, located on Montcalm Community get involved and come play Wii with us. Colleges Sidney Campus. The three day celebration features historical displays, events, refreshments and music for all ages. There will also be a book sale and yard sale. Visit www. Preschool Storytime at the Croton Library on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am. Program is for 2-5 year olds and involves books, crafts, songs & fun. montcalm.edu/heritagevillage.aspx for more information. Bob Milne Concert - Ragtime and boogie-woogie pianist Bob Milne returns to Montcalm The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at 10am on the third Tuesday of Community Colleges Barn Theater for one performance at 7pm on Aug. 5th during the the month in the Community Room. All interested persons are welcome to attend. The Heritage Festival. Milne demonstrates the showy styles of the ragtime era on the piano library is located at 122 Elder St. in Grant. and highlights his tunes with stories and commentaries about the music and musicians The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the rst Wednesday of each of the mid 1800s through the 1920s. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door month at 1:00pm at the library. Please come if interested in helping your local library. beginning at 6:30pm. Contact MCC Dean of Instruction and Faculty Gary Hauck at New Members Needed - The friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township garyh@montcalm.edu or call 989-328-1234 for more information. Library is looking for additional members who are able and want to help the friends of the Heritage Festival pancake breakfast - The Montcalm Community College Foundation Library excel in advancing the library. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Please hosts its pancake breakfast from 7am to 10am, August 6th in MCCs Activities Building, contact Vicky Paulen at 231-937-5190. during the 24th Annual Heritage Festival. The cost is $5 per person in advance or $6 Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meet monthly, the rst Thursday at at the door. Proceeds from the breakfast support MCC scholarships. Advance tickets 1:00 p.m. The library is located at 1038 Wilcox in White Cloud. Everyone is welcome. are available by calling 989-328-1284 or by emailing terrys@montcalm.edu. Visit www. Shelf Life Book Club - meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM at the montcalm.edu/heritagevillage.aspx for more information about Heritage Festival. Grant Wrestling Clubs Summer Wrestling Clinic: Featuring 2X Olympic Coach Rob Tamarack District Library in Lakeview. Book titles are published in the Shelf Life Book Hermann, August 6, 2011. Schedule - 8am-9am check in, 9am-12:00 Session 1, 12:00- Club brochure and on the Monthly Event Flyers at the library. 12:30 break/lunch, 12:30-3:30 Session 2. Preregistration fee $50 includes lunch and t Wiggles and Giggles - is a toddler story time program, at 10:30 AM every Friday at the -shirt. The clinic will be held at Grant High School, 331 E. State St. Grant MI. For more Tamarack District Library in Lakeview that brings stories, songs, crafts and activity to your child. information contact: grantwrestling1@aol.com or Tami Montney at 231-206-1202. Pierson Outdoor Market, 21751 Cannonsville Rd. Pierson, next to Sticks-N-Stones The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at Newaygo City Hall, open Etc. and J&H Family Stores. 10am to 6pm $10 Spot. Schedule as follows: August 12th, every Friday, 10am to 6pm and Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends with hundreds of North Country Band begins at 10am, open jam 1pm to 3pm; August 13th, Oh Brother books at Bargain Prices. 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The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing, as well as hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, Monday through Friday. Michigan Chapter of Pilots for Christ - We provide free air and ground service for those with medical needs, pastors in need, missionaries cargo transportation. www.pilotsforchristmi.com or call 616-636-5523. A free Bariatric Support Group will meet the rst Tuesday of each month (beginning in February 2010) at 6:30pm in the Conference Rooms at Carson City Hospital. For more information, contact Ellen at 989-330-4091. Newaygo Countys newest Cancer Support Group - Whether you have been recently diagnosed, in treatment or living beyond your cancer, meet with others to share and offer hope for one another. Last Thursday of every month from 6:30 until 8:30 at Living Hope Physical Therapy, 977 W. 72nd St. (M-82), Newaygo, MI. For more information contact Deb Kaminski, 231-924-7013. Emotions Anonymous (EA) - Meetings every Wednesday, 1pm, Miracle Drop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No dues or fees. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people cope with stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Info call Carol (989)831-8778. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Newaygo. Weigh in 5:30-6:10pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. Sparta Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. Info. Betty at (616)691-7120. White Cloud, Commission on Aging. Weigh in 5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays, meeting 6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. East M-46. Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland Dr. Howard City, Howard City VFW Hall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:15-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. First meeting free. For information call 231-937-4441. Grief Recovery Support Group Weekly Meetings Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am, Pierson Bible Church, ministries building, 101 Grand St., Pierson, Michigan. Call 636-5542 or 636-5680 for info. Emphysema Support Group Meetings 2nd Tuesday of month, 5:30pm, Health Department, White Cloud. Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer! Reformers Unanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction, offered at Bills Lake Baptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of Newaygo. Every Friday night 7-9p.m. Info. call 652-9940. Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days & Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:306:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&12 12 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pmClosed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All Open-12Noon, 7:00pm, 9:00pm; Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm; Sunday-All Open9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-Open. Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers meeting, 7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking. Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug free). Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125 Newell Street, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous. Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when youre not hungry? Binge for no apparent reason? No DuesWe are a fellowship. FREMONT: First Congregational Church, 714 Hillcrest, Thursday, 10:45-11:45. Contact 6896553, Marge. Drug Problem? Narcotics Anonymous Now Meeting on Thursdays, 7pm, United Methodist Church, 1125 Newell St., White Cloud. (C, NS, BT) Newaygo Al-Anon Meeting, 7:30pm, Monday. 18 Justice St., next to St. Marks Episcopal Church, behind City Hall. Teen 12-Step Meeting Seventh Day Adventist-Baptist Church, 984 Wilcox Street, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm. Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are living with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE. Serving Mecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem drinking, please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to you - 6525574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only. MORLEY: Open Meeting. Smoking allowed. 19180 Monroe, Morley. Call Darryl for more info. (616) 826-0859. SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday, 7:30pm, Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508, Wednesdays, 8:00pm, Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays 7:30pm, Roger 8878508 (Spanish Speaking) KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya 6757663 SAND LAKE: Sand Lake Alcoholics Anonymous/NA: (AA/NA Closed Meeting - Women Only). Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Bldg next to the church), corner of Maple Street and Sixth Street, Tuesday at 7:00pm. (front door entrance). CROTON-HARDY: New Croton Township Hall, 5833 Division, Fri. 8pm - C; Sun. 7pm - O HOWARD CITY: VFW Hall, 1/2 mile south of Howard City, Larry 616-7235081, Wed. 7:30pm - O GRANT: Community Bldg., 105 S. Front- 678-7508, Wed. 7:00pm - O.; Sun. 7:00pm - O FREMONT: St Johns Episcopal, 124 Sullivan TUES., WEDS. & FRI.: Noon-O; NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner First SAT. of the month 6:30 Potlock 7:30 Speaker - O, SUN. 11:00am - O; Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm MON. THURS. 12 Noon - O TUES. Al-Anon: 8:00pm SAT. 11AM - O. Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pm NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John 9248027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracys Custom River Boats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm; Tues. Noon, 7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri. Noon, 5:30pm (Men only), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only all types of recovery welcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluck dinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm (O). WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-1779Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - C SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have an emotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to really live? Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 5:00pm, United Methodist Church, 240 Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.
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Medicaid might pay Dads rent. So Dad, age 70, needed more care than you could give him. Prior to 2007 Dad might have qualied for Medicaid assistance in paying his nursing home bills under its low-income rules, without having to sell the family home or farm or his car. He might have been able to keep a certain amount of his cash and some other more minor valued assets and still qualify for help. He spent his own dough. First, in theory, Dad had to spend or use up all his other assets on his own nursing home bill. But when that ran out, Medicaid assisted. Dad got to live the dignied life he deserved. The family farm was preserved. The feds fought it. In 1993, Federal law required each state to develop a plan to give the Feds back the Medicaid money it spent on long term care, from each deceaseds assets. The federal government wanted Dads originally exempted property. Michigans governors fought it. In 2007 Michigan was the last state, though kicking and screaming, to adopt its plan. In a nutshell for Dad, Michigans plan provides that the federal government can recover its Medicaid money from Dads estate after he dies, but only from those of Dads assets (in Dads case, the family farm) passing to his beneciaries through probate (not from his life insurance or his retirement money). Avoid probate, avoid expense-recovery. A good estate plan could avoid probate and thus save the farm. Does the family farm go? Michigan began its asset recovery enforcement plan on July 1. Specically, Michigan seeks reimbursement from Dads probate assets for expenses that Medicaid paid for any long-term care services (like nurs-
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ing home expenses) for him, if he was age 55 or older on September 30, 2007, and provided he didnt leave a spouse or minor/dependent child living in the home/farm. Only by using legal estate planning techniques like trusts and lady bird deeds to pass Dads property to you without probate, could Dads valued family farm and its tradition been preserved. OUCH! Now they want Dads life insurance. And now Governor Snyders on to Dad. At the direction of the Governors ofce the Senate Committee on Appropriations is currently considering Senate Bills 404-406, which are gearing to grab more of Dads assets. These Senate bills could wipe out the farm/home exemption, impose a lien on Dads farm/home while hes alive, and grab other assets like Dads life insurance and retirement accounts to repay Medicaid for advancing Dad money to pay his long term care rent and expenses. Apparently the Govs gured out that we know how to prevent so many diseases, or stave them off for years, that most of us will spend a good part of our lives in a nursing home not knowing our own names. He also knows well all want to save the family farm. So the Gov prefers that Dad pay his own bills, and pay them now, even if it means losing the family farm. Apparently the Governor thinks we should save Medicaid for the truly poor. Theres a thought.
Jeanne L. Jerow practices with a certicate in Estate Planning, Divorce & Custody, Business Law, Wills/Trusts/Probate law, Real Estate, Auto Injuries. Reach her at bigrapidslawyer.com. Remember if you read it here its not your personal legal advice. Dont depend on it.
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Sun., July 31, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
598 Henkel Rd., Kent Co. Follow Auction Signs.
This auction sale has a nice selection of garage items, tools, yard care, mower, household appliances, furniture, and antique items. There are many items to be unpacked and some surprises may be found. Tracey is moving to a smaller home and is selling items she no longer needs. Please check the web site for full list or call for a yer to be mailed to you.
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Location: West of Trufant or East of Pierson on Stanton Rd. (Co. Rd. 522) to Maple Hill Rd., South to Kimball Rd., East to Henkel, South to Auction
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Queens & Princess Pageant

Who: Howard City Young Ladies Ages 5 - 9 and 16 - 21 August 10 7:00 p.m. Pageant at Tri County High School Applications and rules available at Village Ofce or www.howardcity.org Application Deadline: Friday, July 29
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Tri County Rocket Football, & Cheerleader Sign Ups for the 2011 Season
Sign-Ups 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the baseball eld on Emory St., Howard City
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August 2, 4, 9, 11
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Bring birth certicate, health insurance information, and child (to be weighed). Cost is $30. Flag 4 - 7 years old, tackle 8 years old - 8th grade.
Have lots of love but not a lot of room? Volunteers are always appreciated!
There must be a cat person out there that is looking for an adult neutered male cat. Harley ts the bill! He was released to the shelter on July 13th and hopes he can nd a new home as soon as possible. He is 8 years old and weighs about 15 pounds. This lovable boy would make a great companion! ID# 11/07/43 added 07/15/2011
Anyone interested in coaching football or cheerleading must attend one of the four sign up dates to register.
Go to www.petnder.com/shelters/montcalm.html for a full list of adoptable animals.
Questions? Call Dan Hagstrom 231-580-9530 John Zuzula 231-250-2860 Nancy Butler (Cheerleading) 616-295-6343
Males dogs are $115.00 which covers the neuter surgery as well as all vaccinations a heartworm test and a $20.00 adoption fee. Females are $125.00 which includes all of the above as well. $10.00 is required for Montcalm County Residents for the Dog License at the time of adoption. Male cats are 70.00 which includes FVRCP vaccine as well as a rabies vaccine and the neuter Surgery. Females are $75.00 which includes all of the above. In some cases an animal may need extra treatment such as for ear mites or eas or an injury, in that case the adoption price may be more. Please see www.montcalm.petnder.com for in individual animals and their prices. Call (989) 831-7355 or (616) 225-7355 for more information.
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FOR SALE OR Rent: Newly remodeled 1992 Victorian, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Hardwood flooring in the kitchen, all appliances included. Located in the Tri County School District, with sheltered bus stop. Large wooded lots and off street parking. Lot Rent includes: Water, Sewer and Trash. Call Charlotte @ 231-937-5501 for more information, or email tamarackpinesestate@yahoo.com HOWARD CITY 2/BEDROOM Duplex near M46/131. Newer sub-division. Credit/Criminal back-ground check. Year lease. $150/weekly. 989-287-0009. HOWARD CITY: DUPLEX apartment, One bedroom, 2 bath. Includes washer/dryer. No pets. $525/month. 231-2184221. LAKEVIEW/MORLEY AREA: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with garage on 1 acre. Appliances furnished. $700/Month, $700 Security Deposit. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. Call 989-287-2060.
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RENT-TO-OWN! 4-BEDROOM, 1BATH home. Deeded lake access on Maston Lake. $5000 down! $700/month. (517)712-2392. SECOND FLOOR, 1 bedroom, utilities inc., basic cable, internet YFI, no smoking, no pets, best suited for a single. $450/month plus security. 616-813-7275. WHITE CLOUD: 3162 E. 6 Mile Rd.Unfurnished 2BD mobile located on 10 acres. $350/month, plus utilities, includes trash removal cart, $250 security deposit. 616-636-8967.
HOWARD CITY AREA, Country home, 5% land contract, 2-1/2 wooded lot, pond w/fish, 3Bedroom/2Bath, central air, 2-stall garage, Black top, Cutler Road. $109,000. 10% down, no closing cost. 231-937-9193.
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Healing and Health Care
Many years ago Dr. Bruce Bennett from Lakeview Medical Center told me, in the eld of medicine there are healers and there are technicians; you must learn to be both. At the time I was not sure what he meant, but over the years it turned out to be a great bit of insight. I have continued to study and learn in both of these areas. Technology is the area of medicine that traditional health care has been following. Surgery, pharmacology, tests and medical imaging have advanced tremendously in the last 30 years and costs of care have sky rocketed along with that. (Isnt it interesting that the cost of an MRI in the US is $1700 to $2000 compared to $160 in Japan?) But in spite of the negatives, I am still amazed every day, at the life saving things that the technology of medicine can perform. I do not always agree with the way prescription medicines are used in this country. The drug industry has had a huge inuence on the education of health care providers and many times we are coached by them to try to micro manage body chemistry to create a specic outcome. In some cases that is necessary. But we have lost sight of the fact that the body can heal itself in most cases. And often we have simply accepted unwanted side effects as part of the benet of the drug. In natural health, we have seen a huge increase in the technology also. There are thousands of new computers, sensors, herbs, supplements, and treatment devices. Along with the new, there is a resurrection of many of the old and ancient methods that still have validity. With the increased understanding of quantum physics we are now better able to understand what is happening with Energy Medicine. In homeopathy, for example, the energy signature from a plant is captured by a remedy preparation and now is able to be transferred to a person or pet to heal symptoms that match the remedy. There is no simple explanation at the present time for how and why this works, but I am sure it is related to quantum physics. We have seen so much success with homeopathy, and at rst, it was difcult to make the leap to use things when we really do not know how they work. On the other hand, I do not really know exactly how most prescription medicines work either, so maybe it is not too much of a stretch. There are some new energy healing methods beginning to immerge onto the scene. Dr. Eric Pearl has doing amazing energy healing work which he calls Reconnection. This is different than most of the New Age healing techniques and claims remarkable results. I used to watch Dr. Bennett just sit at the bedside of a very ill patient, sometimes all night, and many times they got better even though he really did not do anything. He never could explain it, but would just say, Sometimes they just needed someone there. That seemed very strange to me as a new graduate, thinking we should cure the world with drugs and surgery. Now I understand that the good Doc was, in some unknown way, truly a healer, in addition to being a good technician. Put Your Health in Your Own Hands. Bob Huttinga PA-C. 989-352-6500.
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8051 ISLAND VIEW, NEWAYGO: Private lake-front - Pettit Lake, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $79,000. Art 616.453.7655 2480 W SHORE DR., (BIG WHITEFISH LAKE) SAND LAKE: Residential Lot $149,900. Roberta A. Landstra 616.453.7655 1600 175TH AVE., MORLEY: 2 bedroom home with 484 Feet of private frontage on Little Muskegon River. $45,000. Brynadette 616.835.2624
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08 Chevy Impala LS 4 Door Loaded 08 Dodge Grand Caravan
3.5 Eng., 6 Pass, 56k Miles, Local Trade ..... $12,495 3.3 Eng, Loaded, Stow & Go Seating ............. $9,995 2.2 Eng, Air, Cruise, CD Player, 1 Owner ........ $8,995 3800 Eng, Loaded, Leather ........................ $11,995 3.8 Eng, Loaded, Leather, Factory Warranty $13,995 2.4 Eng, Leather, Loaded, Power Seat......... $10,995 V6 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto ....................... $8,995 3500 Eng, Loaded, AZ Auto, 61k Miles .......... $9,995 4.6 Eng, Air, Auto ...............................NOW
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

Recycling Fee for tires!
LOCATION: Montcalm County 4-H Fairgrounds 8784 West Peck Road, Greenville
or $240 Mo. or $190 Mo. or $179 Mo. or $225 Mo. or $260 Mo. or $200 Mo. or $175 Mo. or $195 Mo.
Recycling Fee for Televisions & Microwaves
08 Chevy Cobalt LT 4 Door
08 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Door
Open to all residents of Montcalm County! ~~ Funded by the Montcalm County Solid Waste Management Committee ~~
ITEMS CURRENTLY ACCEPTED: FROM YOUR HOME:
Aerosols Appliance & Flashlight Batteries Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) Cooking Oil Dyes Floor Care Products Floor Waxes Fluorescent Light Bulbs Furniture Polishes Mercury Batteries (camera, calculator, hearing aid) Mercury (elemental) Medicines (expired and excess) Oven Cleaners Scouring Powders Spot & Stain Removers Spray Dust Cleaners Thermometers Thermostats Upholstery/Carpet Cleaners Algaecides Ant and Roach Powders Bug Sprays, Sticks & Creams Fly Strips Fungicides Garden Dusts & Sprays Herbicides Insecticides Rat & Rodent Poisons Alcohol Creosote Cutting Oil Glues Mineral Spirits Naphtha Paint Brush Cleaners Polyurethane Coatings Rust Removers Turpentine Wood Stains & Preservatives
Sat., Aug. 6, 2011 9 am. to 2 p.m.

FROM YOUR GARAGE:
Antifreeze Auto Batteries Brake Fluid Car Waxes & Solvents Contaminated Oil Diesel Fuel Engine Cleaners Gasoline Kerosene Metal Polishes Mixed Fuel Oil/Gas Mixture Transmission Fluid
08 Buick LaCrosse CX 4 Door 08 Pontiac G6 GT 4 Door
USED OIL:
06 Ford Freestar SEL Mini Van
Containers will be available at the collection site for disposal of used oil and used oil lters. Oil allowed to be dumped in the containers includes: hydraulic, transmission, diesel, home heating oil and motor oil.
06 Chevy Malibu Maxx LT 4 Door 06 Ford E150 Cargo Van
05 Chevy Malibu Classic 4 Door
$5,995 or $150 Mo. or $199 Mo. or $135 Mo. or $210 Mo. or $140 Mo. or $279 Mo. or $340 Mo. or $340 Mo. or $320 Mo. or $200 Mo.
MERCURY THERMOMETER EXCHANGE:
05 Chevy 2500 Express Cargo Van 05 Pontiac Bonneville SE 4 Door
2.2 Eng, Loaded, Rust Free, Arizona Auto ...... $6,495 4.8 Eng, Air, Auto, Cruise .............................. $4,995 3800 Eng, Loaded, Rust Free, Arizona Auto... $7,995 Great Gas Mileage, Auto, Air, Arizona Auto .... $5,495 3.8 Eng, Loaded, Leather, 1 Owner ............... $8,995 4.6 Eng, Air, Cruise, 49k Miles, Sharp......... $10,995 5.3 Eng, 3rd Seat, Heated Leather Seats .... $10,995 5.3 Eng, Loaded, Dual Air .............................. $9,995 4.3 Eng, Automatic, Air ................................. $5,995
Exchange a mercury thermometer for a FREE oral digial thermometer. This is the last year to receive a free digital thermometer.
05 Chevy Aveo LS 5 Door Hatchback 04 Buick LeSabre Limited 4 Door
MISCELLANEOUS:
PESTICIDES:
Unknowns Chemical Fertilizers Dry Cleaning Solvents Fiberglass Epoxy Gun Cleaning Solvents Lighter Fluids Moth Balls & Flakes Photographic Chemicals Swimming Pool Acid & Chlorine Nail Polish Remover Sharps (medical needles and syringes) Oil Based Paint Automobile Model Printer Paint Stripper Thinner Spray Paints Artists Paints & Mediums Lead Based Paint Deck Stain Preservatives Varnish and Solvents Varnish and Sealers
ELECTRONIC WASTE AND TIRE COLLECTION

The following electronics will be accepted at NO CHARGE:
04 Ford F150 Reg Cab 4x2 Pickup 04 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 Loaded 04 GMC Yukon XL SLE 4x4
Electronic Recycling
PAINT PRODUCTS:
PCs), monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, modems, power cords/cables, disk drives, PDAs, etc.
Computer Components and Accessories: Computers (laptops and
03 GMC Sierra 1500 Reg Cab Pickup 03 Ford E250 Cargo Van 02 Ford E250 Cargo Van
5.4 Eng, Air, Tilt, Cruise ............................................................. $2,995 5.4 Eng, Power Windows, Cruise, Air.......................................... $2,995 3800 V6 Eng, P Seats, CD Player, Sun Roof ... $4,995 5.3 Eng, Air, Local Trade In ........................... $4,995
Ofce and Household Electronics:

Copiers, calculators, telephones, Ipods, answering and fax machines, radios, typewriters, gaming units, VCRs/DVD/ CD/MP3 players, cell phones, stereos, ballasts, etc. Microwaves - $5.00 each Televisions - $5.00 each Console Televisions - $10.00 each
01 Buick Park Ave 4 Door
00 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab 4x4 Pickup 00 Buick Century Custom 4 Door 00 Saturn L200 4 Door
or $200 Mo. or $200 Mo.
FROM YOUR WORKSHOP:
RECYCLING FEES:
3.1 Eng, Loaded, Leather .......................................................... $2,995 2.2 Eng, Air, Cruise, Power Windows & Locks ............................ $3,495
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: X X X Explosives Latex Paint Appliances X X Radioactive Material Business Waste
M-66
$1.00 per tire

(on or off rim)
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-6:00 Closed Saturday Sunday 8:30-3:00
Klees Rd. Stanton
Main Street
New St.
989-831-8358 1516 N. Peoples Rd., Stanton
Peoples Rd.
Latex paint is non-hazardous. Once it is dry, it an be thrown out with the regular trash!
Passenger and light truck tires up to 18 inches will be accepted. Limit - 10 tires per vehicle Tires must be dry and free of debris
Tire Recycling
KNIGHT AUTO SALES

In Business Since 1945 in the Same Location
VISIT US ON OUR WEB SITE @ WWW.KNIGHTAUTOSALES.COM
KNIGHTS
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A Bit of Everything for EVERYONE!

Residential & Commercial Commissions, Doors, Entryways Window Restorations
101 E. Bridge Six Lakes
The Intersection Glaswerk & Antiques

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Crystal Fountain Restaurant

(989) 561-2212
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989-365-3506
2535 30th Ave. Blanchard on M-66
The Little Store

Marathon Gas Kerosene Diesel Amzoil Groceries Live Bait Beer Wine Liquor ATM Lotto Race Fuel
3265 W. M-46 Six Lakes
989-365-3824
Candles & Gifts
SIX LAKES HARDWARE DOWNTOWN SIX LAKES

989-365-3000
Open 7 Days
The Areas Most Complete Hardware Store
Sept 17-18 Apple Picking
Its All Under pp pp 6 2011 Calendar ce The Apple Tree! FREE

I am Cre
Petting Zoo
Sept 24-25 & Oct 1-2 Fun Day on the Farm

Fun Farm Activities Pony Rides Pig Races
Pick Your Own Apples Wagon Rides to the Orchard
Anderson & Girls

Orchards & Gifts
3 Miles North of Stanton on M-66 or 5 Miles South of M-46 on M-66
Oct 15 Great Pumpkin Day

Scarecrow Making Pumpkin Picking
(989)831-4228
Follow us on Facebook! or Visit our Website: www.andersonandgirls.com
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Stanton Hardware Corp.

Owner: Kevin
Battig
102 N. Mill St. Stanton Monday - Saturday 8-7 Sunday 10-3
989-283-1131
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Where Friendly Service Comes With A Smile!

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There is Food, Fun & Much to See in a Great Family Atmosphere
9 Stroll Our Outdoor Marketplace

Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday
8am - Mid Evening Rain or Shine!
989.365.9057
10 Natures Chain Campground
Seasonal Sites Available 9851 N. Holland Rd
Six Lakes, MI
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Chemicals Supplies Water Toys Parts for Pools/Spas Hot Tub Sales and Repair Service
Local People you can Trust Serving the Area Since 1988
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Open May-Oct
Natures Chain of Lakes
Two Locations To Serve You
NaturesChain.com
989-365-3564
Stanton on N. M-66 989-831-4117 Greenville on N. M-91 616-754-4440
M Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Open 7 Days A Week Free Wi-Fi
989-831-8051
101 Main Street Stanton
Pizza, Fries, Mushrooms, Onion Rings & Mozzarella Sticks Now Available!
No job too big

or too small.
INBOARD & OUTBOARD

Motor Parts Trailer Parts Fuel Pumps, Filters Ignitions Alternators Out Drive Parts Bimini Tops/Covers Buy On-line! Trim/Tilt Propellers Starters Carpet Hardware Propeller Repair
MARINE PARTS
ACE

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From Hospital to Home

Comprehensive Care Solutions for the Traumatically Injured
PartsandPropellers.com
Certied Medicare/ Medicaid Provider Skilled Nursing PT/OT/ST Therapies Home Health Aides Private Pay Services Restorative Care Services Low Vision Therapy Psychiatric Nursing Services Most Insurances Accepted
PO Box 499 239 S. Ensley Howard City
888-937-4514
Commercial Industrial Residential Agriculture FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured Pierson Since 1980
616-636-8289
17731 West River Dr. Morley, MI 49336
Welding and Construction, LLC

231-856-7679
We Go All o Over!
Sparks
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F a m i l y o f S e r v i c e s
T h e A C E
Fully Insured nsured
ANDYS TREE SERVICE

Andrew T. Callender
MONEY
Call Now 1-888-761-1997 Call Now 231-592-4823 1103 N. State St. Big Rapids, Michigan
Spring Special on Windows! We make them in Michigan. We install them. We warranty them.
CALL MIKE'S WINDOWS SIDING - ROOFING - SUNROOMS Michigan Made Windows!

Spring Special on Shingle or Steel Roong! Call now for best price, plus free gutter system with roof and siding! Call now for best price, plus free gutter system with roof and siding!
Spring Special on Vinyl Siding!
Tree Work of All Kinds

Tree & Stump Removal & Trimming Shrub Removal & Trimming Tree Bracing & Repair Lot Clearing Storm Clean Up Pruning Specializing In Working Around Power Lines & Houses
Serving Montcalm, Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties and more!! Also Canadian Lakes area!!
Starting at $189
SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS!
DONT BE FOOLED BY OUT OF STATE COMPANYS!
1-800-982-4540 or 231-937-5607
SENIOR DISCOUNT Call For a FREE ESTIMATE
SHOP LOCAL!
CALL MIKES!
Pole Barns Garages Sunrooms All Types of Construction Steel & Storm Doors
Over 2,000 Happy Customers Recommend Us!
CALL NOW!
LICENSED & INSURED - MEMBER
FREE ESTIMATES
OF
Shop Locally
CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE
SERVICE DIRECTORY
For Rates For Rates & Information Call Information Call ma
231-937-4740
Robert Overla Concrete

HOWARD CITY All types of Concrete Construction Including Brick, Block, Poured Walls
Manure Pits, Slabs, Bunker Silos
616-262-8036
FARMWORK
Denton Boys Drilling Toys

Denton and Sons
Water Well Drilling 616-636-5684 616-636-4623 Jim Denton 616-636-8638
8744 124th St. Sand Lake OFFICE FAX
RENT THIS SPACE

231-937-4740
S. Wemmer, D.D.S.
205 E. Edgerton Howard City Hours by Appointment
For Information & Rates Call Lori at
Cedar Body Shop

13399 White Creek Cedar Springs
1/4 Mile S. of 17 Mile Rd.
616-696-1830
616.364.0550 1.800.396.2233
Bill Coleman Owner
Starters & Alternators
Quick Start Batteries
RENT THIS SPACE

231-937-4740
For Information & Rates Call Lori at
Family Dentistry
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

ROBINSON
Serving: Cedar Springs Sand Lake Howard City & Surrounding Areas
Also Portable Toilet Rentals for any occasion
2121 Alpine, N.W. Grand Rapids Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12
231-937-5725
If YOU cant ush You may need US!
231-937-8282 616-636-5565
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170 Items for Sale

The Spa at Tamarac
DIAMONDBACK MEN'S WILDWOOD 21-speed comfort/mountain bike w/rack, mint condition, $225 OBO. David (989)339-4147.
Teen Beauty: Skin Care and Make-up Class

Saturday, August 6 10 a.m. to noon
Esthetician, Tricia Grundy, will work with you and your teen on:
Basic and Acne Skin Care Skin Assessment through use of Skin Scope Hands-on make-up application/color matching Make-up Tips and Tricks for hiding blemishes and more Cost: $25 per Mother/Daughter Hurry, space is limited. Call Ahhh at 231.924.7800 for reservations. In partnership with Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial and Spirit of Women, purchase a lifetime Spirit of Women Membership and receive an additional 10% off products the day of your class. $25.00 one time fee. 1401 W. Main St., Fremont | 231.924.7800 | tamaracwellness.org
KENMORE REFRIGERATOR/STOVE SET. 2006 model, white, frost free. Runs great. New $900, sell $199 for both. www.hammondwholesale.com. 320 W. Main Street, Carson City. (989)584-1600. See us on Facebook. We deliver too!
MEN'S LEATHER RECLINER $275. Upholstered Side chair $175. (231)9727950 MTD 5HP CHIPPER/SHREDDER. Good condition $185 Call (281)414-3075. NEW REESE 2000LB 12volt winch. Power cord, remote etc. $110. (231)7753051 Cadillac.
REBUILT COMPUTERS & LAPTOPS: Also Computer repair & virus removal. Reasonable Rates. (231)856-7883
SEALY MATTRESS SALE- Full, queen or king-size $95/set includes frame. www.Hammondwholesale.com. 320 W. Main Street, Carson City (989)584-1600. See us on Facebook. We deliver too!
UTILITY TRAILER 4X8 with 2ft. side walls and ramp gate. $450/cash. Call Carl 616-232-8702.
Mecosta Health Services Where caring comes from the heart.

Peter VanDeMark, M.D.
Internal Medicine Accepting New Patients
A Leisure Living Managed Community www.leisure-living.com
Big Rapids Premier Assisted Living Community

Evergreen Terrace is a community designed to provide choice and convenience for those requiring various levels of assistance with daily activities.
Call Wendi today to make your reservation!

801 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: 231-527-1050 evergreen@leisure-living.com
Dr. VanDeMark deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases. He is board certi ed in Internal Medicine.
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2
$13,495
2008 Cadillac SRX4
AWD * 3rd Row Seats
3.8L * V6 * Leather
2008 Chevy Malibu
$12,495
2008 Chevy HHR LS
2.2 Ecotech * Stripe Pkg
LS * 2.2L * 4 Cyl
705 Oak Street, Suite 11 Big Rapids, MI 49307 For an appointment call: (231) 796-4406
$16,495
$9,495
Office location next to the hospital in the Professional Building.
CALL MIKE'S WINDOWS SIDING - ROOFING - SUNROOMS Michigan Made Windows!

Call Now 1-888-761-1997 Call Now 231-592-4823 1103 N. State St. Big Rapids, Michigan
2009 Chrysler Town & Country

Touring * Power Sliders/Liftgate
2008 Chevy Silverado
$16,995
$17,995
2006 Honda Odyssey
5.3L * Vortec * V8
2004 Chevy Silverado
Summer Sale on Roong and Siding!

Call Now for Best Price, plus FREE Gutter System with Roof and Siding
LICENSED & INSURED - MEMBER OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$13,995
2009 Chevy Traverse LS
Ext * 4x4 * Z71
$13,995
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
GLS Trim Pkg * 27 MPG
EX * 3.5 V6
FWD * 3rd Row Seating * Rear Air & Heat
$14,995
$7,995
2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab

4x4 * Jasper Engine
2004 Toyota Corolla S

40 MPG HWY * Clean Interior
$6,795
www.231yescars.com
$5,995
CALL NOW!
FREE ESTIMATES
Shop Locally
19449 M46 Highway Howard City 1 Mile East of US131 off Exit 120
1-866-643-5021
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WHEEL HORSE 10HP, older riding lawn tractor, runs, looks and works great. $600. 15ft deep V smoker-craft, aluminum fishing boat with 18 horse evenrude motor and trailer. $1600. 231-856-7669 Winter Cleaning? And now have stuff to sell? Let our Classified Ads help you out! Call THE RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 231-937-4740
210 Boats and Marine Equipment

14FT JON BOAT with 8HP Yamaha Motor, new trailer, boat cover, other accessories. $2,200. Call Lino Favero (231)972-7566.
230 Recreational Vehicles
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FOR SALE REESE 16K 5TH Wheel Hitch, like new, $500. (989)388-7105.
240 Manufactured Homes

18 MODELS ON DISPLAY REPOS starting $11,000 New MODULARS $58,000 (231)775-8102 Little Valley Homes
Firewood
Cut approximately 16" long, 1-1/3 full cord. Delivered $120 (989)352-7679
MIXED HARDWOOD:
4 Two 11x1 er all-weath signs.
Pre-sale checklist
Furniture
GOING OUT OF Business Sale: Furniture Liquidations: Save to 50% chests $98, Futon sofa complete $225, Day Beds, starting at $129, Loves from $288, 4piece bedroom $299, Mattresses or foundations, Twin size $68 each piece in sets, Bunkbeds starting from $199. Furniture liquidators, 16 E. Main in Fremont, MI. 231-924-9727.
Mattress Sets
MATTRESS SETS: GOING out of Business Sale! Mattresses & Foundations: Twin $68, Full $78 Queen $98 each piece, sold in sets. Furniture Liquidators, 231-924-9727, 16 E. Main, Fremont.
2004 TROPHY PARK Model Trailer in excellent condition. Located on Hardy Pond with a beautiful sandy beach and swimming area along with docks for boat slipping. Will sleep six very comfortably. Has a 20 x 10 three season room. 20 x 16 and 10 x 10 decks. Large storage shed. Shower and tub with standard flush toilet. Full size appliances and lots of cupboards. Large closets. Central air and heat. Most all of the furniture in the trailer will stay. Truly a turn key trailer. Asking $44,900.00. Contact 616-481-6585 or 616-4816922. RENT-TO-OWN: NICE REMODELED 2 & 3 Bedroom-2 Bath homes with all appliances, large lot in quiet park. Stop renting and start owning. For details call 616-364-7402.
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SPECIAL! If your garage sale is canceled due to rain, we will run your ad over absolutely FREE!! All ads must be pre-paid The only change allowed to ad is day/date/time. Ad will run once, same as original pre-paid.
Call Lori at 231-937-4740 or fax 231-937-4048. Deadline is Thursday at Noon!
Semi Truck & Farm Tire Service FREE Tire Rotation on New Tires FREE Lifetime Repair on a set of 4 New Tires Cooper Discoverer M&S & Weather Master Tires. Good for Cars & Plow Trucks Over 1500 Used Tires in Great Shape Plus Our Outstanding Service Dept., Brakes, Oil Changes
OLD TIRES A PROBLEM? BRING THEM IN TO CENTRAL MICHIGAN TIRE OR LARRYS TIRE! CALL FOR PRICES! Now Available: Service Truck for On or Off Road Service
Stop in for a FREE Tire Inspection! NEW MUD TIRES IN STOCK NOW!
WELL MAKE IT HAPPEN!
MONEYS TIGHT -
IT'S POT HOLE SEASON!
Cooper Nokian Sigma Firestone Michelin Bridgestone BF Goodrich
Plus So Much More!
9292 Howard City-Edmore Road (M-46) Lakeview
WHERE THE RUBBER HITS THE ROAD
989-352-TIRE
(8473)
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Rent this space.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
1 Mile North of M-46 on Youngman Rd.
Call for details. 231-937-4740 1-888-937-4740
110 Edgar St. Lakeview
989-352-6836
Rent this space.
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church 989-427-5645
Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 11 am Sunday Evening Bible Study 6 pm Wednesday Kids Program & Prayer Meeting 7 pm Other Opportunities: Choir, Small Group Bible Studies, & Youth Groups
Call for details. 231-937-4740 1-888-937-4740
1051 E. Howard City Rd. Edmore
Rent this space.
Sunday Morning Worship 9 AM Tues. & Thurs. Morning Worship 8:30 AM
Call for details. 231-937-4740 1-888-937-4740
Rev. Joseph Pettit
Rent this space.

Call for details. 231-937-4740 1-888-937-4740
Pierson Bible Church

101 Grand Pierson, MI
Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Evening 6:00 pm Teens 5:30 pm Tuesday - Grief Share 9:00 am Wed. Services 6:00 pm BLAST during school year 6-7:15 pm Ladies Bible Study 1:00 pm Ladies J.O.Y. meets 1st Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm
Youre Invited To
M-46 East of Old 131
Bethel Lutheran Church
SAND LAKE
231-937-4921
Pastor Steven Frentz
Worship Service 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Sat. Night Service 5:00
Youth Activities - Call Church
www.bethellutheranchurchonline.org
45 6th St. Sand Lake Rev. Darryl Miller Phone: 616-636-5673

Worship Service 9:30 am Childrens Church 9:30 am ~ FOR RENT ~ Church Ed. Building with fully equipped kitchen. Make reservations now for your parties, family reunions, showers, graduations, group meetings. Call Crystal Gould at 616-636-5615 $65.00 Rental, additional $25.00 refundable cleaning fee. NO ALCOHOL
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Emmanuel Baptist Church

16028 Isabella St. Coral Morning Worship 10 am Sunday School 11:15 am Evening Service 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
Pastor Thomas Sluys

www.piersonbiblechurch.org
231-354-6347 231-354-6311
Gospel Jamboree 3rd Sat. of the month.
Pastor Bert Boes
616-636-5542
United Methodist Church

19931 W. Kendaville Pierson
Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am* Sunday Youth Activities 5:30 pm* Wed.: Kids Club 6 pm* *September to May
HERITAGE
First Baptist CHURCH OF THE A warm welcome awaits you at Church City FULL GOSPEL BIG PRAIRIE (Since 1946) 304 Shaw St. Howard
Sunday School .....................9:45 am Morning Worship...............11:00 am Evening Worship .................6:00 pm
Celebrating 135 Years of Ministry in Howard City
Non-Denominational
Pentecostal Grace
180 E. Lake St. SAND LAKE 1 block E. of Trafc Light
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1988 S. Elm, White Cloud
(2 mi. N. of Hilltop Store - Hardy Dam)
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15 pm

Awana (grades K-6th) Teen Activity Center Adults Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm
Brad Brillhart, Pastor
231-937-4310
Ofce Phone
Church Phone: 231-937-4809 www.howardcitybaptist.com
Pastor Brian Humphreys Associate Pastor Paul Austin
Sunday School 10 am Sunday Morning 11 am Sunday Night 6 pm Wed. Bible Study 7 pm Pastor Verta Giddings Pastor Gary Giddings
Sunday Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Pastor Arnold Guikema Jr.
Ph. 231-689-0255 or 231-689-1850
(616) 636-5628 (616) 799-0331
PINE GROVE
Community Church
A Christian Reformed Ministry
Northland Church of Christ

A non-denominational New Testament Church Sunday Worship....................... 10 AM Bible School for all ages ..... 11:30 AM (Staffed nursery available)
Summer Worship 10 am & 6 pm

6PM Concerts July 3 &24 Aug. 14., Sept. 4
Matt. 6:33
Christ in you, the hope of glory - Cor. 1:27
An Evangelical Free Church of America

Sunday Worship at 10:30 am Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 pm Wednesday Sr. & Jr. High Youth Meetings at 7:00 pm Thursday Womens Bible Study and GAP Mens Group at 7:00 pm 53 E. 88th Street Newaygo, MI 49337
Knowing, Growing, Going
9920 Reed Rd., Howard City
Non Denominational
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 am Sunday Evening Service & Youth Group 6 pm Mens & Womens Discipleship groups offered throughout the week. For more info, call or visit our web site at: www.grace-hc.org Email: grace@oneisp.net
Corner of Cypress & 136th
South Ensley United Methodist Church
231-937-5250
www.pinegrovechurch.net
On M-82, 5 miles west of Howard City
Mr. Dan Nicksich, Senior Pastor 9891 Mason Dr. Grant M-37 South of Newaygo
www.ensleyumc.org Rev. Darryl Miller Ofce: 616-636-5659

Sunday Worship 11 am Sunday School 9:45 am
Pastor Jim Groenink
231-834-9910
www.rvccnewaygo.com
231-652-9461
231-937-6440 or 937-6833
Pastor Joel Cooper Pastor Jorge Ballivian
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Deereld Bible Church
Rent this space.

Call for details. 231-937-4740 1-888-937-4740
Rent this Join Us space.

Call for details. 231-937-4740 1-888-937-4740
759 150th Avenue Morley
Pastor Frank Taylor
In Worship
231-580-9649
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.
To know Christ and to make Christ known.
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Tired of the High Cost of Propane??

Heat Your Home For Less Than $130/Month With a Wood or Pellet Stove
(Includes Stove & Fuel)
Gas & Wood Fireplaces
Stoves & Alternative Heating Systems
Wood Stoves
Inserts
A Ton of Locally Produced, Premium Soft Wood Pellets

Not to be combined with any other coupon or discount. Expires 7/31/11 RV
20 OFF
00
With a purchase of a Pellet Stove.

Qualifying stove brands only. Call for details. Not to be combined with any other coupon or discount. Expires 7/31/11 RV
Ton of Pellets
FREE
10% OFF
With any purchase of a Pellet Stove.
Not to be combined with any other coupon or discount. Expires 7/31/11 RV
Labor & Venting
5950 14 Mile Road, Rockford

Fremont: 5554 S. Warner
616-866-0557
White Cloud: 3871 S. Evergreen Dr. (M-37) Gaylord: 1182 S. Otsego
Nunica: 11999 Cleveland
231.924.6009 616.837.9200
231.689.5300 989.732.8020
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Circle Of Love
By Tresa Erickson
When a couple gets married, they usually exchange rings as a symbol of their union. Wedding ring styles can run the gamut from simple gold bands to custom diamond creations. Whatever the choice, whatever the price, wedding rings have long been a part of the celebration and there are many superstitions surrounding them. Following is a brief description of some of them. According to superstition, it is bad luck to drop the ring during the wedding ceremony. Whoever does so will be the rst to die. If the ring does happen to get dropped, neither the bride nor the groom should pick it up. Whoever is ofciating should. Superstition also has it that a wedding ring dropped in a cemetery that rolls across a grave indicates death death of the bride if the grave is of a female or death of the groom if the grave is of a male. Wear the ring on the right nger In most countries, wedding rings are worn on the ring nger, or the fourth nger, of the left hand. Dont drop the ring
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This stems from the ancient belief that the vein of that particular nger on the left hand ran straight to the heart. In other countries, the ring is worn on the ring nger of the right hand. This stems from the belief that the thumb and rst two ngers of the right hand are sacred to the Trinity. Taking the wedding ring off could lead to loss or damage, a sign the marriage will come to an end. Lost or damaged wedding rings should be replaced as soon as possible and vows renewed. In some areas, it is acceptable to remove a wedding ring after the birth of the rst child. Superstition also has it that a wedding ring suspended on a lock of hair over the womb of a pregnant woman can determine the sex of the baby. Spinning clockwise denotes a boy; spinning counterclockwise denotes a girl. There are many other superstitions regarding wedding rings. Rubbing a wedding ring over a wart or sty will remove it, while sleeping with a bite of wedding cake pulled through a wedding ring will bring dreams of the persons future spouse. Some couples have a faux wedding ring baked inside their wedding cake. The guest that nds the ring will be Other superstitions Dont take the ring off
Of course, all of these are merely superstitions. Brides and grooms do lose their wedding ring from time to time, and while it might lead to some tension with their partner, it usually does not spell the end of their marriage. It gives them the opportunity to get a new ring, perhaps even one better than before. It is fun to learn what superstitions brides and grooms once observed. Many seem silly today, but that wasnt the case at the time.
married within the year. Pearls are shaped like tears, and therefore, not a good idea for wedding rings. Sapphires and aquamarines, on the other hand, symbolize marital bliss and make an excellent choice for wedding rings.
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By Tresa Erickson

for your phonograph. It would look lovely in your friends parlor, and theyre even willing to pay you what its worth.
My, how time has own. Seems like only yesterday you were packing up for the big move to your house. Now your children are all grown, some with children of their own, and the house you have cherished for so long seems big and empty. The time has come for you to downsize.
Downsizing typically involves moving to a smaller home, which creates a number of positives. Depending upon how much you still owe on your current house, you may make enough of a prot to put down a substantial down payment on a smaller house or buy it outright. Either way, you will have more cash in your pocket for other things. With less square footage, you will have lower utility bills and make fewer purchases, allowing you to save even more money. You will also have less to care for, easing stress and freeing up time. With downsizing also come some negatives, of course. You may not have the room for out-of-town guests, much less your possessions. Chances are everything in your home right now will not t in your new home. If you own a lot youre partial to, getting rid of some of it may not be easy. Ask your family and friends to help. They might even be willing to take some items off your hands. Wouldnt you rather see your daughter using your mothers china now than making her wait until after your death? The same goes
Paring down wont be easy, but it can be done. Be rm in what you want to keep and bequeath items only when ready. Dont succumb to the pressure of friends and family. Its your memories, so do with them as you wish. Just dont go overboard, or youll end up feeling like a can of sardines in your new home. Remember, youre downsizing to free up time and money and reduce stress. The more stuff you have, the less likely that is to happen.
Sifting through your possessions will take time. Dont rush the process, or you could end up making decisions you regret. Go through everything, old cards, letters, papers and more, and keep whats important to you. If youre holding onto items for your grown kids, dont. Let them know what you have and nd out what they want you to do with it. Do not take it to your new home. You need all of the space there for your own things. Give your children a time frame to retrieve the items they want or donate them to charity.
When sorting through your possessions, start in the rooms you use the least to avoid having to walk through an obstacle course for days on end. Move from large pieces to small and color-code everything according to whether you want to keep it, give it to a family member or friend, donate it to charity or sell it. With heirlooms youre handing down, write down any signicant details or memories associated with them for future owners. With heirlooms youre selling, bring in an expert to assess them and recommend the best method of sale.
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Attic fans can make a great difference in the temperature of your home. They pull the hot air out of your attic and the cool air in through your windows, reducing the temperature of your home up to 10 degrees and extending the life of your roof shingles. By Tresa Erickson Love the lazy days of summer, but hate the heat? Tired of the air conditioning running continuously? Why not install an attic fan and give your air conditioning system a break on those cool nights?
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Attic fans come in two general types: gable-mounted, which are secured to an outside attic wall, and oor-mounted, which are secured to the attic oor. Gable-mounted fans require professional installation, making them more costly, but are not nearly as noisy as oormounted fans, which can be installed by most do-it-yourselfers.
Attic fans work best in regions with cooler mornings and evenings. They are not advised for regions with heavy pollen and pollution, as they will draw the irritants into the home. The fans are most effective in the early morning and late evening when temperatures have dropped and may allow you to turn off the air conditioning during those times and save a little on your utility bills.
Should you decide you want an attic fan, you will have to select the right one for your needs. The larger your home, the more powerful fan you may need. You will also need the proper venting and may have some electrical concerns as well. Do your homework, and if needed, consult a professional. They should be able to advise you on the proper fan and installation of it.
Whatever the type of attic fan chosen, self-closing louvers must be mounted along with it. These allow for the movement of air when the fan is in use and keep attic dust out of the house when the fan is not in use.
Most attic fans are powered by electricity in one of two ways: directdrive or belt-driven. In the former, fan blades are attached directly to the spinning shaft of the motor; in the latter, theyre turned by a belt. Belt-driven fans cost more, but are quieter and more powerful, durable and easily maintained than direct-drive ones.
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