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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
nBig Buck contest, Page 4
nChristmas Tree lighting
ceremony, Page 5
nFlu shot safety, Page 7
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do not refect the overall opinion of the paper. A letter to the
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RECORD - ENTERPRISE
The River Valley
Serving PortionS of MontcalM, MecoSta, newaygo and Kent countieS
A group of young people in a local de-
nominational church were hungry for the
things of God. Our spiritual needs were not
being met. We cried unto the Lord to bring
someone in to help us, someone who would
be more interested in service than in mon-
ey.
Meanwhile, Mr. Frank Allen, who lived
near here had become a widower, and had
gotten in touch with his sister, Harriet Ea-
The Bureau of Fire Services
today urges consumers to thor-
oughly water their Christmas
tree daily and practice impor-
tant safety measures to avoid
fre risk and reduce the chance
of a tragedy during this joyous
and festive holiday season.
A dry tree is extremely
fammable compared to a well-
watered tree, said Acting State
Fire Marshal Karen Towne.
When a Christmas tree catches
fre, you have only seconds to
escape a potentially deadly fre
--- dont risk the loss of family,
friends or your home.
Each year, an average of 240
home fres start with Christmas
trees causing 13 deaths, 27 in-
juries and more than $16.7 mil-
lion in direct property damage,
according to the National Fire
Protection Association. On av-
erage, one of every 18 reported
home Christmas tree fres re-
sulted in a death compared to
an average of one death per 141
total reported home fres.
Statistics show that Christ-
mas tree fres are much more
likely to cause death than av-
erage home fres, said Towne.
The risk of fre is higher with
natural trees than artifcial ones.
And, shorts in electrical lights
or open fames from candles,
lighters or matches are the most
common causes of tree fres.
Safety tips for selecting, set-
ting up, and lighting your holi-
day tree:
n If you have an artifcial
tree, be sure it is labeled or cer-
tifed by the manufacturer as
fre retardant. This indicates the
Lions Club to sponsor hearing screening clinic
The Howard City Lions Club, within
District #11-E-1, in cooperation with the
William and Leni Carls Speech and Hear-
ing Clinic of Munson Medical Center,
will sponsor a mobile hearing screening
clinic in Howard City during Winterfest.
The Clinic will be on Saturday, January
21 at the Howard City Fire Station from
10:00am-3:00pm. Munson and the Lions
Clubs have cooperated in the purchase,
staffng and equipping of the van in order
to meet the unfulflled need of residents in
outlying area for adequate, skilled hearing
assessment. Each Lions Club, within the
53 community northwestern Michigan
district, will host one or more hearing-
screening clinics.
The Clinic will have two goals. The
frst goal will be to identify the children
who have hearing loss. Past Director, Ed
Smith of the William and Leni Carls Hear-
ing Clinic states, Present statistics reveal
that one out of every fve children in our
area, between the ages of birth and seven
years, have hearing impairments. Many
have not yet been identifed. Many other
children have been identifed to have
hearing impairment, but much too late af-
ter the onset of the loss. We want to detect
the loss as early as possible so that correc-
tions can be made and the childs educa-
tion is not affected.
There is a second goal of the mobile
hearing clinic to identify senior citizens
with hearing losses. The clinic will offer
professional assistance to senior citizens
as to whether a person is in need of ampli-
fcation (hearing aid) or whether the pres-
ent aid the person is wearing is function-
ing properly or in need of replacement.
The clinic will offer 15-minute ap-
pointments to anyone interested. To make
an appointment, please call Howard City
Lion Rich at 231.937.4141.
Consumers
reminded to
water Their
Christmas
tree daily
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY
Church of the
Full Gospel
celebrates
65 years
See CHURCH page 8 See SAFETY page 4
BUCK CONTEST WINNERS
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear.
Maya angelou
tree will resist burning and should extin-
guish quickly.
n If selecting a live tree, choose a
tree with fresh, green needles that do not
break when touched or lose many needles
when the tree is tapped on the ground.
n Before placing the tree securely in
the stand, cut 1-2 from the base of the
trunk and place it in water immediate-
ly; keep the stand flled because heated
rooms dry out live trees rapidly.
nSet up the tree and decorations away
from windows and doors where clear ac-
cess may be needed in an emergency; and
away from freplaces, radiators, space
heaters, heating vents and other heat
sources.
n Use lights that have the label of an
independent testing laboratory; check the
packaging some lights are only for in-
door use.
n Dont use any strings of lights that
are frayed or broken.
n Dont connect more than three
strands of mini light sets and a maximum
of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.
nNever use lit candles to decorate the
tree and keep lit candles away from deco-
rations and anything that can burn.
nPlace the tree as close to an electri-
cal outlet as possible so that cords are not
running long distances. Do not place rugs
over cords to disguise them; this can be-
come an increased fre hazard.
n Always unplug all Christmas tree
lights before leaving home or going to
bed.
n Dispose of the tree promptly when
Christmas is over or when the tree starts
to drop needles. Dont leave it in the house
or garage.
To see U.S. Fire Administration video
demonstrations showing how fammable
a dry Christmas tree can be compared to a
tree watered regularly go to: http://www.
usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fre_prev/
holiday-seasonal/treefre.shtm
SAFETY
CoNTINUeD From PAGE 3
BUCK CONTEST: The Pierson Mobil Big Buck Contest has come to an end but with great results! Here are our
4 winners 1.Randy Moore ($1,000) 2. Sonny McNees (Rife) 3. Ron Henderson (Tree Stand) 4. Dillon Gross (New
Boots). We had a wonderful time with this being our frst time running a big buck contest, We want to thank Red Buck
for sponsoring this contest. We are looking forward to doing this next year!
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MONDAY,December19,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 5
SPECIAL CEREMONY LETTER TO
THE EDITOR
Reader moved to tears
TO THE EDITOR:
As an animal lover I was moved to tears by the letter
from Kim Beckett (12-5-11). Even though the outcome was
less than hoped for, it gives me comfort to know the poor
little cat was treated with compassion and love. Many
thanks to Kim Beckett and Dr. Lepley for their efforts. I
wish the driver who hit the kitty had stopped to render
aid.
BaRBaRa H. GRavEs
MCC students
enter creative
writing contest
SIDNEY Montcalm Community College recently rec-
ognized fve students for their creative writing efforts in
the colleges annual creative writing contest.
Students submitted essay, fction and poetry entries.
Sabine Hohlmuller-Reames, of Six Lakes, placed frst
in the essay category for The Ex-Amish, and Paige Arm-
strong, of Edmore, earned second place for When is the
Cost of Beauty too High? Hannah Hutson, of Greenville,
won frst place in the fction category for Placebo. In
the poetry category, Jessica Walker, of Greenville, earned
frst place for The Last Time I Saw Her Alive and second
place for What Was Left Behind.
First- and second-place individuals received a cash
prize and their entries will be submitted to the statewide
Liberal Arts Network for Development (LAND) Creative
Writing Contest where they will compete with entries
from Michigans 28 community colleges.
Contest entries were judged by David Johnson, who
has taught composition courses at Mississippi State Uni-
versity, where he received a masters degree, and creative
writing courses at Western Michigan University, where he
currently is fnishing a Masters of Fine Arts Degree. He
also is working on a novel, Wings.
Thanks to Bethel Lutheran, Howard City Lions Club, Pastor Brad, Village Municipal Workers, Still Waters
Ministry and The Friends of the Timothy C Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, the 3rd Annual Christmas
Tree Lighting Ceremony was a success.
This years ornaments were purchased:
In memory of Donors
Ethel Ripperger Melissa Stevens
Amanda Gibbs Sadie Bills
Betty Goerner Larry Goerner
Candy Jordan Judy Vande Guchte
Bob Tremlin Sr Beverly Tremlin
Lisa Tremlin Eric Tremlin
Lawrence Follett Sharron Follett
Patrick Jon Geers 2010 Helen DeJager
John Henry Geers 2011 Helen DeJager
Helen Luegge Cheryl Smith
Lawrence Wahoski Harriet Wahoski
Monte Carol Grove
Josef Chase Harriet Chase
Granny McKeon Cheryl Smith
Bertha Franklen Mary Kaye Cornelisse
Don Winterkorn Cherie Winterkorn
Tim Fancett Nina Wallace
John Townsend Delores Palmer
Daniel Michael Blanchard Fred & Pat Blanchard
Bob Tremlin Sr Bob & Starr Tremlin III
Bob Tremlin Sr Bob & Kathy Tremlin Jr
Bob Tremlin Sr Sarah & Douglas Courtright
Bob Tremlin Sr Eric Tremlin
Bob Tremlin Sr Chris & Alexandra Mikerut
Bob Tremlin Sr Todd & Dicksie Tremlin
Jennifer Adams Kim Alexander
Dorothy Ravell George and Janet Ravell
Eileen Ravell George and Janet Ravell
Harold Lutterloh Kay Lutterloh
George E Bunn Carol Bunn
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Health & Wellness Centers
Edmore Lakeview Stanton
989-427-5141 989-352-8168 989-831-4140
Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists
1951 The Lakeview Hotel is cur-
rently remodeling its dining room,
adding a dance oor, and making
the kitchen smaller.
The Byron Hawleys of Morley
have purchased the Koffee Kup
restaurant in Lakeview, and are
planning a grand opening soon.
1961 The Lakeview Quick Clean
Laundry is moving to its new loca-
tion next to the Post Ofce next
week.
M.G. Fish of Mecosta is retir-
ing after 25 years in the automo-
tive business, and 20 years in the
Mecosta drug store.
1976 Gary Mizga, former LHS
grad, has been appointed Branch
Manager of the Lansing Branch
of Burroughs Corporation Ofce
Products Group.
Master Sergeant David Wilson
has returned to his former home
town after retiring from the USAF
with more than 20 years of service,
and will open a TV repair shop.
1996 After years of accidents and
neighborhood complaints a trafc
light was nally installed at the
intersection of M-46 and M-66 in
Six Lakes.
Erin Grifth of Lakeview has
been named to the Deans List for
fall term at Northwood University.
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PRECIS SYNDICATE
Many Americans associate
influenza with the fall, but you
may be surprised to learn that
during many flu seasons, influ-
enza activity doesnt peak until
winter or early spring. In fact,
virus activity peaked in Febru-
ary or later in approximately
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That is why the American
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STATEPOINT MEDIA
Just because it isnt summer
doesnt mean you should put
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Most people think sunglasses
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but damaging ultraviolet (UV)
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with VSP Vision Care, the larg-
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company in the United States. In
fact, the sun sits lower in the sky
during winter, providing more
exposure.
While Americans are pretty
good about wearing sunglasses in
summer, most tend to ignore the
suns harmful effects in the win-
ter months. But UV rays are dan-
gerous all year. Snow is refective,
and up to 85 percent of the suns
UV rays are refected back up into
the eyes.
Those UV rays damage eyes
the same way they damage skin,
and can cause cataracts, macu-
lar degeneration and cancerous
growths both inside and around
the eyes, all of which can cause
blindness.
However, much of the dam-
age the sun causes can be pre-
vented simply by wearing sun-
glasses that block 100 percent of
UV rays.
Start Young
UV damage is cumulative over
time and doesnt heal, so start
protecting your eyes from the sun
now. That includes making sure
children are outftted with sun-
glasses and protecting eyes of all
ages from the sun all year.
Most UV damage occurs be-
fore age 18, but less than 30 per-
cent of children wear sunglasses.
In the winter, parents arent
slathering their kids with sun-
screen, and are instead bundling
them up with coats and scarves,
says Dr. Lewis. So sunglasses
arent intuitively top of mind, but
they should be.
Check The Label
Make sure your sunglasses
are 99-100 percent UV-rated.
Tinted sunglasses wont provide
UV protection unless they have a
UV rating on the label. Wearing
tinted glasses that are not actu-
ally protective allow the pupils to
dilate, which lets more radiation
in the eyes than wearing no sun-
glasses at all.
Also, the more coverage the
frame provides, the more protec-
tion you will receive. You may
also want to get polarized lenses,
which cut down on glare, if you
live in a snowy area or by water.
When the sun is shining on
the snow, its almost impossible
to see, let alone drive without
sunglasses, cautions Dr. Lewis.
And thats a real safety hazard.
Be Functional in Style
Different color lenses work
better for different conditions.
For example, yellow lenses are
great for skiing since they flter
out blue light that can make fo-
cusing diffcult. Green lenses are
great for general outdoor use, and
brown/amber lenses enhance
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Or see your local eye doctor, who
can help you fnd the right shades
for your needs -- particularly if
you prefer the convenience of
prescription lenses.
Just remember as youre bun-
dling up this winter to make sure
your eyes dont go naked!
Protect your eyes from the winter sun
Add a flu shot to your list
of New Years resolutions
See SHOT page 8
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ton, who lived in the State of Washington,
to come back to Sand Lake and help him. It
just so happened that Harriet Eaton was a
home missionary.
Shortly after her arrival in Sand Lake, in
the summer of 1942, Frank Allen and Har-
riet Eaton attended the Old Settlers picnic in
town. When the time came for regulars and
visitors to speak a few words, Sister Eaton
arose and openly proclaimed, I left this place
a sinner and have returned a child of God!
After the gathering, the frst one to seek out
Harriet Eaton was her old-time friend, Vita
Giddings Davies. They two were close friends
from then on.
When Sunday came, Frank Allen and
Harriet Eaton attended the only regular Prot-
estant church in town. They sat near the back
of the building. When the pastor preached to
her liking, Sister Eaton would say, Amen!
Quite a few heads turned to see who new in
church.
After the service, some young people asked
her if she would come and speak for the youth
group. She said she would and also bring her
guitar. We were delighted, and told her so.
She said, Come and see me. We agreed to
do so. Then she asked, When? This is the
way the Tuesday evening meetings began in
Frank Allens home. She started us right off
studying the Book of Genesis. The blessed
word of God began to open to us. We learned
how to pray. She ministered to us the whole
counsel of God.
Since we were told we could bring our
friends, that is what we did. During that very
snowy winter, a good number of teenagers
and some older women made their way to the
Allen home on a regular basis.
We were still attending the other church
and did so for quite some time. Later meet-
ings were held in various homes in the area.
Eventually the break came with the other
church. Those of us who were studying under
Sister Eatons capable ministry were passing
on things we had learned from her. All this
time we were teaching Sunday School classes
in the church where we had been attending.
Finally the pastor had to tell us to make a
choice. Then the new gathering drew more
people together.
As the group increased in size, the Lord
allowed us to rent the local Grange Hall
building for our Sunday night meetings. That
only made us eager to have our own build-
ing. We wanted one that would be used only
for the Glory of God. The search began 1.5
lots were purchased from Charles and Maude
Williams on East Lake Street in the village of
Sand Lake.
Local school districts were consolidating
with the village schools. The smaller, rural
buildings were being sold for homes or busi-
nesses. Some were being tom down, others
were being moved. A building was found near
Entrican, some 30 miles northeast from Sand
Lake. It was called the Cherry Dell School, so
named because it sat in a grove of black cher-
ry trees. The building was 24 x 40 ft. and in
sound condition.
The Cherry School Dell school building
was built in 1882. It continued to be in use
until this country school became consolidat-
ed with a larger school in the nearby village.
There were an average of 35 or 40 pupils each
year. Many social events as well as things
pertaining to the school itself were held each
year.
After much research and prayer, this for-
mer school building was purchased in 1946.
Sister Eaton had gone back to the state of
Washington to live with her son and grand-
son. Evelyn Rush, who had come for a two-
week visit with Harriet Eaton in 1944 stayed
on to help in the gospel work and later be-
came the pastor of the Sand Lake church
group. Verta Kibbe was her assistant. Mr.
John Hardy, a local carpenter, was hired to
help get the structure ready to move, to lay
the foundation on the new cite, as well as tak-
ing care of details later. He was ably assisted
by men of the church. Finally the time came
for the actual moving of the building. Since
it was a good-sized edifce, and the distance
considerable, this wasnt completed in a day.
The route had to be carefully mapped, as of-
ten narrow bridges prevented going a certain
way.
Then there was the hindrance of telephone
and electric wires. The building was too tall to
pass under many of these, so lines had to be
cut. At one time, this necessitated going a few
miles at midnight, when the current as less
likely to be needed.
All in all it was a welcome sight to the in-
terested parties to see the awaited building
moving south on old Highway 131 and into
the village of Sand Lake. The building had to
be completely re-plastered and a new chim-
ney built. The frst service was held in the
building on Dec. 31, 1946.
Through the years, there have been dif-
ferent improvements made to the building.
A basement was dug out, and a furnace in-
stalled. The entry was changed from the front
to the side, a west wing added, bathrooms
installed, a cement ramp poured, classrooms
added, upstairs and in the basement, and new
windows purchased.
The building has changed, and many of
the original group of believers have moved
away or relocated. Many have died in faith.
New ones have come in and have taken their
place in the meetings. The message preached
when the group started has not changed.
The Church of the Full Gospel has several
meetings a week, J-0-Y childrens meetings
during the school year, Daily Vacation Bible
School, and a youth camp in the summer
since 1979. Three-day Labor Day Fellowship
meetings, as well as the end-of-year anniver-
sary gathering on New Years Eve. We also
have the gospel
meetings at the Cedar Springs Metron
nursing home twice a month.
At this time Verta (Kibbe) Giddings, and
Gary Giddings are pastoring the meeting.
There are capable elders and deacons, wor-
ship leaders, and teachers.
The schedule of meetings are Sunday
School, Sunday 10 a.m. followed by worship
service at 11 a.m., Sunday evening at 6 p.m.,
J-0-Y meetings for children, during the school
year, and Bible Study, on Wednesday 7 p.m.
CHURCH
CONTINuED FROM PAGE 3
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would be substituted for Judiths lawyer as ofcial
attorney for the estate. When the Court decided to
distribute the money as proposed by Jacobs lawyer,
Judith appealed.
The children were not close. At the trial Jacob
had contended that his mother had a long history of
substance abuse, including crack cocaine addiction,
which had led to termination of her parental rights
to her two youngest children, and that she had not
continued to parent them actively. However Judith
claimed that although Jacob may not have known
his mother much, Keith and Bruce had continued
to be close to her. She said neither adult child
had showed up for their mothers funeral and that
neither had had contact with her for years. On the
other hand, she stated Keith and Bruce had daily
contact with their mother for years before her death
and had continued to call her mom even after the
adoption. But no other witnesses were called to tes-
tify. The appeals court believed that the truth about
this contradiction was crucial to deciding how to
distribute the money.
Damages. It isnt a question of need. Wrongful death
damages consider the relationships, and the degree
and type of loss. Spouses and children are the usual,
intended, recipients because of the expected close
relationship between them. But the actual felt loss
is important. Should we give money to kids who
havent seen their mother in fteen years? How
great was their grief? Should the money make up
for how their mother had treated them? Or will her
little children, who see her regularly, play with her,
show her love and feel love from her, feel a greater
loss?
The Appeals court said the lower court should have
held a full hearing. It stated: there was no factual
record on which the trial court could have based an
assessment of the fairness and equitability of the
distribution considering the relative damages suf-
fered by each of the relevant persons and an
independent appellate assessment of the fairness
and equitability of the distribution is impossible
without an evidentiary record. It sent the case back
to the trial court for a full hearing.
The outcome. Judith Parent had wanted more
money for the minor children, and less for the adult
children. She was probably happy to have the award
be reconsidered by the trial court. But she may have
lost anyway because Keith and Bruce werent Ms.
Robinsons children. They were her brothers. Won-
der if that made a difference?
__________________________________________________
Jeanne Jerow practices extensively Divorce & Custody, Certi-
cate in Estate Plans, Probate, Wills & Trusts, Auto Accidents,
Negligence and Property Law. Remember, because you read it
here, its not your personal legal advice. Dont depend on it.
Inheriting big money is a big deal
By Jeanne L. Jerow, Attorney, Counselor, Mediator Howard City
020 Personals
FELLER LOOKING FORa woman with
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Please call (231)937-4282.
030 Special Notices
HOLIDAY DECOR
AT P & J'S
All local Wreath's, Live potted trees,
Fresh cut trees, Holiday gift's avail-
able in store, Avariety Christmas tree
stands available. Ask about cus-
tom swags and grave blankets.
Call to check on hours, (231)796-
7950, (231)796-7976.
Located 4-miles south of Big Rapids
next to vet on Northland Drive.
050 Help Wanted
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS is
upon us, and Mpi is looking for some
women to come join our team of fundrais-
ing for the cause. Must have own vehi-
cle, and be able to work 40 hours a
week, Sun. thru Thursday. This is a per-
manent job, year round. Paid weekly,
earn $8-11.50 hr. Men are welcomed as
well and call for public safety groups.
Call (231)796-9286 for interview.
MPI IS NOWhiring for PART TIME
employment. Want to work but have
a busy schedule? We have the per-
fect job for you. Sunday 12pm to
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to 12pm, 20 hours a week. Start out
at $8 per hour with opportunity to
make much more. Raise money for
great organizations while working
in a professional environment. Call
for an interview today (231)796-
9276.
FULL OR PART-TIME, all-breed dog
groomer needed, experience only need
apply. 231-652-9372, ask for Les.
050 Help Wanted
CIRCULATION
SHIPPING & RECEIVING
New part-time position in the Circula-
tion Department. Monday-Friday 30
hours per week. This candidate must
be reliable organized and detail-ori-
entated.
Duties include: Unloading skids of
inserts. Organization of warehouse.
Schedule maintenance, repairs and
supplies for vehicle fleet. Ordering
post-press supplies. Maintaining bun-
dle's and other equipment. Will need a
chauffeur's license and be available as
a back-up delivery driver. Must be
able to lift 25-50 lb bundles. Be on
feet for long periods of time and have
reliable transportation.
Apply in person at:
Pioneer Printing Division
22405 18 Mile Road
Big Rapids, MI
between 10am - 4pm
Monday thru Friday
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER -
COMPOSITION POSITION
We are seeking a creative Graphic
Designer for a full-time opening in our
Big Rapids office. This position is a fast
paced, design based opportunity. Must
be able to meet deadlines and be very
organized. Must have good commu-
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experience with Mac OSX computers
and software applications including
being very fluent with the Adobe Cre-
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and Photoshop. Send cover letter,
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Pioneer Group Attn:
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Or email:
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ton, who lived in the State of Washington,
to come back to Sand Lake and help him. It
just so happened that Harriet Eaton was a
home missionary.
Shortly after her arrival in Sand Lake, in
the summer of 1942, Frank Allen and Har-
riet Eaton attended the Old Settlers picnic in
town. When the time came for regulars and
visitors to speak a few words, Sister Eaton
arose and openly proclaimed, I left this place
a sinner and have returned a child of God!
After the gathering, the frst one to seek out
Harriet Eaton was her old-time friend, Vita
Giddings Davies. They two were close friends
from then on.
When Sunday came, Frank Allen and
Harriet Eaton attended the only regular Prot-
estant church in town. They sat near the back
of the building. When the pastor preached to
her liking, Sister Eaton would say, Amen!
Quite a few heads turned to see who new in
church.
After the service, some young people asked
her if she would come and speak for the youth
group. She said she would and also bring her
guitar. We were delighted, and told her so.
She said, Come and see me. We agreed to
do so. Then she asked, When? This is the
way the Tuesday evening meetings began in
Frank Allens home. She started us right off
studying the Book of Genesis. The blessed
word of God began to open to us. We learned
how to pray. She ministered to us the whole
counsel of God.
Since we were told we could bring our
friends, that is what we did. During that very
snowy winter, a good number of teenagers
and some older women made their way to the
Allen home on a regular basis.
We were still attending the other church
and did so for quite some time. Later meet-
ings were held in various homes in the area.
Eventually the break came with the other
church. Those of us who were studying under
Sister Eatons capable ministry were passing
on things we had learned from her. All this
time we were teaching Sunday School classes
in the church where we had been attending.
Finally the pastor had to tell us to make a
choice. Then the new gathering drew more
people together.
As the group increased in size, the Lord
allowed us to rent the local Grange Hall
building for our Sunday night meetings. That
only made us eager to have our own build-
ing. We wanted one that would be used only
for the Glory of God. The search began 1.5
lots were purchased from Charles and Maude
Williams on East Lake Street in the village of
Sand Lake.
Local school districts were consolidating
with the village schools. The smaller, rural
buildings were being sold for homes or busi-
nesses. Some were being tom down, others
were being moved. A building was found near
Entrican, some 30 miles northeast from Sand
Lake. It was called the Cherry Dell School, so
named because it sat in a grove of black cher-
ry trees. The building was 24 x 40 ft. and in
sound condition.
The Cherry School Dell school building
was built in 1882. It continued to be in use
until this country school became consolidat-
ed with a larger school in the nearby village.
There were an average of 35 or 40 pupils each
year. Many social events as well as things
pertaining to the school itself were held each
year.
After much research and prayer, this for-
mer school building was purchased in 1946.
Sister Eaton had gone back to the state of
Washington to live with her son and grand-
son. Evelyn Rush, who had come for a two-
week visit with Harriet Eaton in 1944 stayed
on to help in the gospel work and later be-
came the pastor of the Sand Lake church
group. Verta Kibbe was her assistant. Mr.
John Hardy, a local carpenter, was hired to
help get the structure ready to move, to lay
the foundation on the new cite, as well as tak-
ing care of details later. He was ably assisted
by men of the church. Finally the time came
for the actual moving of the building. Since
it was a good-sized edifce, and the distance
considerable, this wasnt completed in a day.
The route had to be carefully mapped, as of-
ten narrow bridges prevented going a certain
way.
Then there was the hindrance of telephone
and electric wires. The building was too tall to
pass under many of these, so lines had to be
cut. At one time, this necessitated going a few
miles at midnight, when the current as less
likely to be needed.
All in all it was a welcome sight to the in-
terested parties to see the awaited building
moving south on old Highway 131 and into
the village of Sand Lake. The building had to
be completely re-plastered and a new chim-
ney built. The frst service was held in the
building on Dec. 31, 1946.
Through the years, there have been dif-
ferent improvements made to the building.
A basement was dug out, and a furnace in-
stalled. The entry was changed from the front
to the side, a west wing added, bathrooms
installed, a cement ramp poured, classrooms
added, upstairs and in the basement, and new
windows purchased.
The building has changed, and many of
the original group of believers have moved
away or relocated. Many have died in faith.
New ones have come in and have taken their
place in the meetings. The message preached
when the group started has not changed.
The Church of the Full Gospel has several
meetings a week, J-0-Y childrens meetings
during the school year, Daily Vacation Bible
School, and a youth camp in the summer
since 1979. Three-day Labor Day Fellowship
meetings, as well as the end-of-year anniver-
sary gathering on New Years Eve. We also
have the gospel
meetings at the Cedar Springs Metron
nursing home twice a month.
At this time Verta (Kibbe) Giddings, and
Gary Giddings are pastoring the meeting.
There are capable elders and deacons, wor-
ship leaders, and teachers.
The schedule of meetings are Sunday
School, Sunday 10 a.m. followed by worship
service at 11 a.m., Sunday evening at 6 p.m.,
J-0-Y meetings for children, during the school
year, and Bible Study, on Wednesday 7 p.m.
CHURCH
one month apart for optimal
protection.
We are all faces of
influenza and are recom-
mended by public health
officials to get vaccinated
this and every year, said
Norman H. Edelman, M.D.,
chief medical officer of the
American Lung Association.
Its not too late for family
members of all generations
to help protect themselves
from this potentially deadly
disease through immuniza-
tion.
About Influenza
Influenza is a serious
respiratory illness that kills
thousands annually in the
u.S. and hospitalizes even
more.
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
(CDC) recommends vaccina-
tion for everyone 6 months
of age and older. Groups at
higher risk of developing
influenza-related compli-
cations include: adults 50
years of age and older; chil-
dren 6 months to 18 years
of age; pregnant women;
anyone with chronic health
conditions, such as asthma,
chronic obstructive pulmo-
nary disease (COPD), heart
disease and diabetes; and
residents of long-term care
facilities. The CDC also rec-
ommends a yearly vaccina-
tion for those who come into
close contact with high-risk
groups, such as household
contacts, caregivers and
health care providers.
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Happy Anniversary
Craig and Starr Lynn
Britton
In life some things are just
meant to be!
God bless you both.
Love, Mom and Dad
12/17/2010
Village of Howard City
2011 Adopt A Pole Christmas Decoration
Program Sponsors
Anderson Insurance
B & R Storage
DTW Transport, LLC
Droski Insurance Agency, Inc.
Firstbank (2 Poles!)
Howard City Auto Clinic
Howard City Mobil-J & H Family Stores
In Memory of Mary D. Zenk
In Memory of Ben & June Zenk
Jeanne Jerow, Attorney (2 Poles!)
Latitudes Roadhouse & Steelheads Tavern
Leppinks Food Centers
M-82 Recycling
McKays Towing
Michigan Chair
Montcalm County Housing Commission
Pease Insurance Agency, Inc.
Reynolds Township
Robinson Septic Tank Cleaning
Robinson Porta Pottys
Dr. Scott W. Wemmer DDS (3 Poles!)
SR Automotive, Inc
Sid & Elaine Dehaan In Memory of Sid Dehaan Jr
Tri-County Cleaners
Trumpets & Doves
Universal Magnetics
Universal Products, Inc. (3 Poles!)
Viking Grocery Mart
Whites Bargain House
Wilsons Mobile Home & RV Parts Store
Zylstra Trucking
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Big Prairie Township Campground Stickers
On sale from January 2nd-16th, 2012 only
$10.00 each
Information needed for Seasonal & Visitor Stickers:
Make, Model, Year of Vehicle, and License Plate #
Boat Stickers: MC #s and Trailer Plate #s
This information is required
at the time of purchase.
Launching of boats all year long require both Visitor
and Boat Stickers.
Big Bend Park (231) 689-6325
Oxbow Park (231) 856-4279
Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Elder Issues. Legal Answers. E
Certicate Holder Estate Planning
Protection planning for your health, welfare and nances.
Attorney Jeanne L. Jerow
Howard City 231-937-9180
Experienced Trust Attorney
Trust & Probate Estates
Trust Plans and Tax Advantages
Avoid Probate
Estate Planning
Guardianships
Wills & Living Wills
Medical Directives
Nursing Home Assistance
Dear Family & Friends of
Harry
Hackbardt
We know dad would have
appreciated your kind thought-
fulness, generosity and support
during this time. He spoke often of his friendship
and his family, we know you meant a great deal
to him. Dad loved being surrounded by family
and friends.
Thank You
KENT THEATRE
8 N. Main St. Cedar Springs
616-696-7469
www.kenttheatre.org
Dec. 27 - Jan 1
ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
Tue., Wed. & Thur 1 PM Only Fri 6 & 9 PM
Sat. 3, 6, & 9 PM Sun. 3 & 6 PM Tickets: $3.00
DECEMBER COUPON
FREE SMALL POPCORN
with the purchase of a large pop.
One coupon per person, per purchase.
Expires January 1, 2012
December
Discounts are
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S. M-66 Stanton. MI
989-831-5271
Toll Free: 866-831-5271
2005 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab,
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2009 GMC Acadia SLT, leather,
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Just Arrived, 2008 Chevy
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2009 GMC Envoy Denali, 1 owner
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2010 Ford Fusion SE, 32,000
actual miles, balance of factory
warranty, looks new. Call Paul.
2010 Chevy Ext. Cab 4x4, local
one owner trade, 32,000 actual
miles, full power, big savings on
this one when you ask for Paul.
2005 & 2006 Buick LaCrosse
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condition, special deal on these
two. Contact Paul Riley.
2007 Chevy Malibu LS, low miles,
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2011 Buick Enclave AWD, loaded
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2007 GMC Envoy, local trade, full
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2007 Chevy Uplander Mini Van,
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Howard City Area
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8874 Dagget Rd.
231-937-6761
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Area Happenings run free of charge for non-prot groups.
Mail: The River Valley News Shopper, 491 W. Shaw, Howard City, MI 49329 Fax: 231-937-4048
Email: rvshopper@pioneergroup.com DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 12 NOON
Help is Available:
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, 5:30-
6:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&12 12
Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-Closed
(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 Open-9:00am,
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 689-
6553, 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 - 652-5574.
O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.
CEDAR SPRINGS: East Nelson United Methodist Church. 9024 18 Mile Rd.
between Tisdel & Keller Ave. Saturdays at 10am. Open meeting, AA - Alanon.
Non Smoking. Call Sandy M. 616-696-3205.
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 887-8508
(Spanish Speaking)
KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya 675-
7663
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). Sand Lake, open meeting, Mondays 7pm at St. Marys Catholic
Church, Sand Lake.
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 616-723-
5081, 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 924-
8027, 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 (3
rd
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 - 689-1779-
Non-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.
Library Happenings:
The Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township has a new
web site that contains program information, access to music
downloads, ebooks, and much more. Please check out our new web
site at www.tchrtl.michlibrary.org.
Take a trip on the wild side and hunt for your favorite letters -
safari style! This virtual journey to the Savannah and jungle will
let you experience the alphabet in a new and exciting way through
interactive and creative activities. For ages 6 and under. Tuesday,
January 10th, 10:30am at the Sand Lake Branch of the Kent District
Library.
Croton Township Library, end of year book sale. $1.00 bag, Dec.
27 through Dec. 31., Tues. 12-5pm, Wed. 12-7pm, (no Thurs.) Fri.
12-5pm, Sat. 9am-1pm. 8260 S. Croton Hardy Dr.
Kent District Library, Sand Lake Branch - Gingerbread
Lane: take a stroll down Gingerbread Lane and enjoy some tasty
gingerbread stories. Each child will make a simple gingerbread
house. Registration is required and participation is limited. For all
ages. Sat., Dec. 17, 1:30pm.
Teddy Bear Clinic: Bring your teddy bear to the library for a quick
check-up! Learn ways to keep teddy healthy and happy and even get
a clean bill of health! For families. No registration required. Tuesday,
Dec. 20, 10:30am - Sand Lake Branch of Kent District Library.
Grant Library to show modern Christmas Carol ~ This
hilarious take off of the Charles Dickens classic Christmas Carol
nds TV executive Frank Cross in mean spirits. Cross has risen
from the mail room and childrens television host to the top only
to become a cynical, uncaring, nasty, unforgiving character with a
sadistic sense of humor. This is the behavior that earns Cross his
visits from Christmas past, present and future. Join us at the Grant
Area District Library on Dec. 21st at 12:30 to see this classic tale
and enjoy a light lunch. This program will feature a mini holiday
lunch of ham, baked beans, potato salad, cookies and pudding. All
programs at the Grant Library are free and open to the public. A
donation will be greatly appreciated to offset the cost of the meal.
The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will
be having Toddler Time every Monday morning at 11am. There
will be stories, crafts, songs and activities for the toddlers. Toddler
Time is for children ages 18 months - 3 years old. If you have any
questions please call the library at 231-937-5575.
If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, but cant
lift the ball or play a round of tennis without running around
the court, then join the Grant Area District Library every
Monday between 4 and 5pm to play Wii Sports. This fun gaming
system allows the armchair athlete all the fun of playing the game,
but without the need to sweat. Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling
are among the games that will be played these Monday afternoons.
So bring a friend and come to the Library on Monday and see what
a good sport you can be! For more information, call the Library at
231-834-5713. Have fun, get involved and come play Wii with us.
The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will
be having Preschool Storytime every Tues. morning at 11am.
There will be stories, crafts, songs and activities for the Preschoolers.
We will be learning about letters each week. Preschool Storytime is
for children 3-5 years old. If you have any questions please call the
library at 231-937-5575.
The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at 10am
on the third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. All
interested persons are welcome to attend. The library is located at
122 Elder St. in Grant.
The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the rst
Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the library. Please come if
interested in helping your local library.
The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township
Library meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9am in the
community room at the library. We welcome you to join us for food,
fellowship and an opportunity to contribute to the well being of our
local library. The library is located at 117 W. Williams St., Howard
City, MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575.
Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meet monthly,
the rst Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The library is located at 1038 Wilcox
in White Cloud. Everyone is welcome.
Shelf Life Book Club - meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at
6:00 PM at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview. Book titles
are published in the Shelf Life Book Club brochure and on the
Monthly Event Flyers at the library.
Wiggles and Giggles - is a toddler story time program, at 10:30
AM every Friday at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview that
brings stories, songs, crafts and activity to your child.
The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at
Newaygo City Hall, is now closed until Memorial Day Weekend.
Hundreds of books at Bargain Prices. Proceeds for new Library
Building Fund.
Upcoming Events:
The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at the
following locations to distribute free food to individuals and families
in need. Most food distributions take approximately one hour.
Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled
delivery time. Bring your own container to hold 50 lbs. of food.
You will check in upon arrival unless otherwise stated: Sat., Dec
17, 1pm, Grant Assembly of God, Grant; Tues., Dec 20, 4:30pm,
Northland Church of Christ, Newaygo/Grant; Wed., Dec 21, 10am,
First Baptist Church of Woodland Park - sponsored by Action
Resource Center; Tues., Dec. 27, 5pm, River Valley Community
Church, Newaygo, Wed., Dec. 28, 5pm, Hesperia Community Ed,
Hesperia - sponsored by Lighthouse Community Church, Fri., Jan.
6, 10am, St. Joseph Catholic Church, White Cloud - sponsored by
Local Area Churches, Sat., Jan. 7, 10am, Pine Grove Community
Church, Croton/Howard City.
Old fashioned square dance - Howard City VFW $5/mo, year
round, Monday 1-4pm, Potluck at 2:15pm. Call Carole (231)652-
6183.
Lakeview Seniors Come early (1:00) for cards, games,
refreshments and social time. The LV Seniors meet the 1st Tuesday
of each month. Come join us, bring a friend.
Life Style Change, Weight loss etc @ Natures Atrium every Tues
6:30pm-7:30pm Call 231-937-9370.
Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, and
informative discussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings
6:30pm every 3rd Tuesday of every month at Stanwood Free
Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie @ 231-823-
8002.
Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2nd
Wednesday of each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras House
located at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more information please
call Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.
The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd
Wednesday of month, 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. Hauenstein
Reynolds Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. Call
Cheryl @ 231-937-5686.
Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the second
Thursday of each month in the basement of the Mecosta County
Jail. Looking for new members. For more information call (231)
796-0966.
Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 8060 M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Building behind
the church. Thursdays from 1-4pm.
Free Western Square Dance Lessons - Newaygo St. Bartholomews
Church - Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.
Bingo - ongoing every Fri. night at Renner Lobker VFW Post #
3306, 1001 Ensley St., Howard City. Doors open at 5pm, sales begin
at 5:30 and game begins at 6:30. Everyone Welcome!
Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the
Howard City VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.
Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays
from 10am to 3pm. Bring your machine and call for supply list. New
projects every week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910 for more
details or email at dcastle@pathwaysnet.com. Everyone welcome.
Greenville Auction & Flea Market - Every Friday at the Old
Meijer Store in Greenville on M-91. Flea market starts at 7:00am,
Auction at 10:00am. Vendors and consignors wanted. Call 616-
225-9999 or email wwauctions@yahoo.com.
Family Farm & Home Small Animals Sell and Swap 139 W
River Dr, Newaygo 2nd Saturday of the month 8am-Noon 231-856-
4641.
Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd, Howard
City, MI 4th Saturday 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.
Bingo every Sunday at the Greenville American Legion Post
#101, from 1pm-6pm, doors open at 11am. 1320 W. Washington
St. (M-57).
Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veterans
Breakfast for Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widows at
209 W Washington 7:30am-8:45am.
Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton,
open 7 days a week. Call Karen West or Dawny Kniffen 231-937-
5950 for weekly schedule of events. Noon lunches Tues, Wed,
Thurs.
090 Business
Services
GOTCH YA COVERED, Attention
Home Owners, Clubs, Etc. Holiday
Interior Painting/Cleaning. Color
match or new color. Have pic-
tures/references. 231-335-9299.
YOUR LOCAL
INTERNET Provider!
$18.45/month
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ROOFING: ALL TYPES
Repairs & Leaks. Free Estimates
20yrs. experience
Licensed/Insured
(616)636-8288
Ensley Roofing, LLC
100 Pets & Supplies
FREE KITTENS: GREAT Christmas Gift!
Will hold until Christmas Eve, Gray
long/hair & short/hair, cuddly, friendly,
litter trained and de-wormed. 231-937-
6523.
PUPPIES: FOR SALE Chihuahua pup-
pies, ready now. Good colors. 2 litters to
choose from. Brenneman's 14242 5 Mile
Rd. Morley.
110 For Rent
2 BEDROOM, REED City, rent includes
utilities, 1-year lease. No pets, starting at
$600/month. (231)465-4049.
2 BEDROOM MOBILE home on private
site. Available immediately. Howard City
area. Call 615-663-0109.
2-3 BEDROOM HOUSE w/garage Cro-
ton, washer/dryer, natural gas, no pets.
$600/month plus utilities, security deposit.
(231)652-2932.
3 BEDROOM DUPLEX, just outside Big
Rapids City Limits - includes washer/dryer
$650.00/month plus electric - $650.00
security deposit (231) 629-2695.
110 For Rent
SHAW LANE APT.'S, a family com-
munity located at 723 Shaw Street,
Howard City is taking applications for
2 & 3 bedroom apartments with a
$250.00 security deposit special! Appli-
cations are located in the hallway, or call:
231-937-5886. Free heat, water, sewer
and trash removal. Rent based on
income. Laundry room on site. Rent
starts at $513.00 housing vouchers
accepted. TDD 1-900-649-3777 Equal
Housing Opportunity.
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Since 1988
2 Miles North of Greenville on M-91
616-754-6800
CARS - VANS
2004 FORD MUSTANG Automatic, Burgundy ..............................
$
4,995
2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Sharp ..................................
$
6,995
2002 CHRYSLER 300M Leather, Loaded, Low Miles ....................
$
6,995
2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Local Trade .......................................
$
6,995
2005 CHEVROLET AVEO Low Miles, Automatic ...........................
$
6,995
2006 CHEVROLET COBALT SS Sharp ..........................................
$
6,995
2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU Low Miles ........................................
$
6,995
2004 SATURN ASTRA Coupe, 5 Speed .........................................
$
6,995
2003 SATURN L 4 Door, Loaded, Low Miles ..................................
$
6,995
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA Sharp ...................................................
$
6,995
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Leather ...............
$
6,995
2003 GMC FULL SIZE CUSTOM VAN .........................................
$
7,995
2006 FORD FOCUS Low Miles .....................................................
$
7,995
2008 KIA SEDONA 8 Passenger ...................................................
$
7,995
2006 CHEVROLET HHR Local Trade .............................................
$
7,995
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Loaded ..................................
$
7,995
2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA Loaded .............................................
$
7,995
2007 TOYOTA YARIS 40 MPG! .....................................................
$
8,995
2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED Loaded ...........................................
$
8,995
2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE Leather, 6 Speed ...........................
$
9,995
2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 Door, Loaded .................................
$
9,995
2009 DODGE CARAVAN Sharp! ..................................................
$
9,995
2006 FORD FUSION 4 Door, 60K ..................................................
$
9,995
2008 DODGE AVENGER 4 Door, Loaded......................................
$
9,995
2008 SATURN AURA 4 Door ........................................................
$
9,995
2005 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN ...............................................
$
9,995
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Loaded .........................................
$
10,995
2005 CHRYSLER 300C Leather, Loaded, AWD, Hemi ..................
$
11,995
2007 DODGE CALIBER RT All Wheel Drive ...............................
$
11,995
2009 FORD FUSION Leather, Loaded, 46K ................................
$
13,995
2008 DODGE CHARGER SXT 3.5 V6, Factory Warr. ..................
$
13,995
TRUCKS
2002 DODGE DAKOTA EXT. CAB 4x4........................................
$
6,995
2003 FORD RANGER EXT. CAB Clean ........................................
$
6,995
2004 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4x4 ....................................
$
9,995
2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4x4 .......................
$
9,995
2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 4x4 Loaded .............................
$
9,995
2008 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4x4 ..................................
$
11,995
2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO CREW CAB 4x4. ...................
$
12,995
2008 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4x4 ..................................
$
11,995
SUVs - CROSSOVERS
2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Local Trade, Sharp ............................
$
5,995
2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER Local Trade .................................
$
5,995
2003 FORD EXPLORER 4x4 4 Dr., Leather ..................................
$
6,995
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO ..................................
$
6,995
2004 JEEP LIBERTY 4x4 ..............................................................
$
6,995
2004 SATURN VUE AWD, V6, Sharp! ............................................
$
6,995
2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX All Wheel Drive..............................
$
7,995
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LTZ ........................................
$
7,995
2006 HONDA CR-V 4x4 ...............................................................
$
7,995
2001 GMC YUKON 4x4 Leather...................................................
$
9,995
2008 SATURN VUE AWD, V6 ......................................................
$
11,995
2009 FORD ESCAPE 4x4 Loaded ..............................................
$
12,995
2009 PONTIAC VIBE 5 Door ......................................................
$
12,995
2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT Loaded .......................................
$
13,995
2008 SATURN OUTLOOK 3rd Seat, Loaded ..............................
$
13,995
2009 DODGE NITRO Leather, Loaded .......................................
$
14,995
2009 MERCURY MARINER AWD ............................................
$
14,995
2009 NISSAN ROUGE SUV ......................................................
$
14,995
2008 HUMMER H3 4x4 ............................................................
$
19,995
Since 1988
Select Care Physical Therapy
North End of Town (Next to Carpet Store)
7762 N. Federal Road, Howard City, MI 49329
Aquatic Therapy (Only one in Town)
Anodyne for Neuropathy
Vestibular Rehab/Balance Training/
Fall Prevention
Sports Medicine/Kinesio Taping
Work Injuries/Auto Injuries
Pain Mannagement
Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
Arthritis/Fibromyalgia/Osteoporosis
Therapy Program
Post-op Edema Management
Not afliated with any other therapy
provider in the area. Operated by husband
and wife physical therapist team with
combined experience of 30 years.
Our therapists work only at this location,
and are highly trained and certied.
Our Hand-On approach is the strength
behind our successful treatment programs.
Therapy provided by licensed
physical therapists only.
Working Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9 am to 5 pm
*Early morning and late evening appt. are available, please inquire within.
All insurances are welcome, exible payment plans for co-payments, deductible, private pay, etc.
231-937-8485
Fax: 231-937-9836
www.selectcarept.com
A.C. METAL SALES
231-924-1204
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Howard City VFW
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1101 S. Ensley Rd., Howard City
231-937-5204
SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
Saturday Night
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Keep small business running!
When we care about other Americans, we care about our communities.
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Lets start a new American Tradition
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Well Being
Scrapbooking
A Touch of
Whimsy
117 W. Main Stanton
616-824-9653
Antiques,
Arts & Crafts,
Home Decor & More
Downtown Lakeview
989-352-1168
Closed Sun. & Mon.
Peddlers Patch
Gift
Certicates
1405 S. Ensley Howard City
231-937-6991
M - Th 9 - 8 Fri. 9 - 4
Sat. 9 - 3
Cleaning
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Services
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Unique Gifts
Books BBBB
Bay Leaf
Used Books
Used Books for the Whole Family
616-636-8500
49 E. Lake Sand Lake
(Next to Bargains Galore)
Closed Sun. & Mon. Only
www.bayleafbooks.com
Primitive
Keepings
6081 Gravel Ridge Rd. Lakeview
(west of M-91 & south off M-46)
Call For Our Holiday Hours
989-352-7937
837 W. Shaw Howard City
231-937-9370
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491 W. Shaw Howard City
231-937-4740
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101 E. Edgerton
Howard City, MI 49329
Phone
231-937-7056
101 E. Edgerton
Phone
231-937-7056
Free Food, Fun Times
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$
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for signicant savings throughout 2012!
Return in February to Latitudes to reveal what you
have won inside the envelope.
Monday, Jan. 2nd we will be launching our new lunch &
dinner menus. As well as bringing back our original
ALL YOU CAN EAT SHRIMP!
Prepared 18 or more different ways
New Years Eve Menu:
SOUPS: SALAD:
Morel Mushroom Bisque Roasted Pear and Local
New England Clam Chowder Apple Salad with Artisan
Stilton & Pomegranate and
Champagne Vinaigrette
Roasted Prime Rib Lobster Tail King Crab Kobe Beef
Walleye Stuffed Chicken Grilled Quail Baby Back Ribs
Flown Fresh Hawaiian Ono & Sushi Grade Tuna
Chicken Fettucini Alfredo Seafood Linguine
Fresh Oysters and a lot more!

Champagne toast at Midnight

Please make your reservations soon!
As we do ll to capacity fast!

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26,995
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$
18,995
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$
24,995
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1999 DODGE RAM 2500
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10,995
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$
12,995
2000 FORD FOCUS ZTS
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$
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2001 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT
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$
4,995
1997 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4x4
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Runs Great, Local Trade. Run un un uns G s Great, ,,,, Local Trade
$
4,995
2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE
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$
4,495
2005 FORD FREESTAR SEL
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$
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13,495
2008 FORD FUSION SEL
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13,995
2010 DODGE JOURNEY SXT
All Wheel Drive, 70K Miles, Htd.
Leather, Pwr. Seat. Sharp! Lea ea ea eathe ther, ,, Pwr. Seat. Sharppppppp
$
15,995
2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXL
61K Miles, Htd. Leather Memory
Seats, Loaded. Nice Car! Sea Sea Sea Se ts, ,,, Loaded. Nice Car!
$
15,995
2007 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4
Quad Cab, Sport, Only 60K Miles, 5.7L
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42K Miles, 3rd Row Seat, Rear
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35
1 Hour Massage ~ Only
$
50
Gift Certicates are
Available Just in time
for Christmas!
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ROCKFORD
PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE
26 North Main St. Rockford
616.862.9526
Deep Tissue Swedish/Relaxation
Myofascial Release Pre/Post Natal
Therapeutic / Pain Relief Plus So Much More!
Give someone you love the gift of pampering!
Sales good thru 1/30/12 Hours by appointment Marijo Brockschmidt
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
HOLIDAY SPLURGE
La Stone Hot Stone Massage ~ Only
$
75
Introducing Our New
Value
Blend
$
15
99
per pound
4 Flavors:
Robust Red
Smooth Blue
Cool Mint
Turkish Gold
BRING US YOUR GAMBLER, LARGO,
OR ANY OTHER GROCERY/GAS STATION
TOBACCO AND WE WILL TRADE YOU OUR
VALUE BLEND OUNCE FOR OUNCE.
This offer is limited to the rst 100 customers only.
(Some restrictions may apply)
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!
Premium
BULK
Tobacco &
Accessories
Custom
Blends
Gourmet
Coffees
Cigars
Can now order online at indianrivertobacco.com
E-mail: irt@att.net
HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 6 pm
Fri. 8am - 8 pm Closed Sun.
NEWAYGO
M-37 at M-82
231-652-4500
GRAND RAPIDS
1 Block West of 131 on 28th St.
616-249-3999
HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 7 pm
Closed Sunday
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GREAT GIFT IDEAS
Buy 2 Pounds of Tobacco, Get Supermatic II
50% OFF
Friday, December 23
20% OFF ALL DAY LONG SALE
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345 N. Main St. Cedar Springs, MI Toll Free 866-553-3673
WWW.VANDERHYDEFORD.COM
Vanderhyde Ford

The holiday shopping
season is here. So are the
best holiday offers at
Vanderhyde Ford
If youre looking for a new way to drive into the
new year, come on in to Vanderhyde Ford
during the For Year End Celebration.
We invite you to see the newest technology in our
fuel-efcient cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers. Find out
for yourself why Ford is the best-selling brand in America.
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So come in today. Take a look and drive one.
Were sure youll have a very happy new year.
2012 ESCAPE
UP TO
28 HWY MPG
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2012 EXPLORER
UP TO
28 HWY MPG
3
2012 FOCUS
UP TO
40 HWY MPG
4
2012 FIESTA
UP TO
40 HWY MPG
5
2012 FUSION
UP TO
28 HWY MPG
6
2011 F-150
UP TO
23 HWY MPG
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Based on CYTD sales, 11/10.
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EPA-estimated 23 city/28hwy/25 combined mpg, I-4 manual, FWD.
3
EPA-estimated 20 city/28 hwy/23
combined mpg, 2.0L EcoBoost
FWD.
4
EPA-estimated 28 city/40 hwy/33 combined mpg, SE with SFE Package.
5
EPA-estimated 29 city/40
hwy/33 combined mpg, SE with SFE Package,
6
EPA-estimated 23 city/33 hwy/26 combined mpg, I-4 automatic FWD.
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EPA-estimated 17
city/23 hwy/19 combined mpg, 3.7L V6 4x2.
Leppinks
Recycling brochure can be found at the Montcalm County Website:
www.montcalm.org/recycling.asp
Sponsored by Montcalm County Solid Waste Management Committee
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Paper - Glass - Metal - Plastic #1-7

All Containers Must Be Clean

For questions please contact the Resource
Recovery Coordinator
989-831-7504

Howard City: Open 24/7 in NE Corner of
Leppinks Parking Lot

Lakeview: 4th Wednesday of each month
9am to 3pm High School Parking Lot

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RED FLANNELS
Available at: The Cedar Chest
616.696.3876
Red Flannel Factory
9256 10 Mile Rd.
Rockford 874-5627
Great Northern
Trading Company
10 Squire St. Rockford
616.866.9232
100% AMERICAN MADE!
www.redannels.com
61 N. Main St
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616-696-3876
www.thecedarchestshop.com
Christmas Items Buy 1
Get 1 FREE (of equal or lesser value)
Porcelain
Dolls
50% Off
Shes waiting
for a new
home. Shes
waiting for you.
W
e currently have many healthy, loving dogs, and
cats available for adoption. Go to our site
www.montcalm.petfinder.com
to view the wide variety of animals that are waiting for you
to take them home.
Montcalm
ANIMAL SHELTER
154 W. Quarterline St. Stanton
989-831-7355 or 616-225-7355
Hours: Mon. 3 - 6 pm;
Tu, W, Th. 12 Noon - 6 pm; Fri. 3 - 6 pm.
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.
Have lots of love but not a lot of room?
Volunteers are always appreciated!
Pumpkin is an adorable little
stray. She was picked up on De-
cember 1st and we hope some-
body is missing her. We think
she is a Chihuahua mix with a
tan and brown coat and about
8 month old. Pumpkin is wear-
ing a blue collar and weighs
about 10 pounds. If you lost
her, please come to the shelter
and get her out. Her adoption
date is December 9th. Come
and meet this great girl!! (ID#
11/12/03)
We receive over 130 cats & kittens
in an average month. We are in
desperate need of adopters! PLEASE
HELP, DONT SHOP - ADOPT!!
Snow
Plowing
616-636-8441
110 For Rent
SHADY LAWN MOTEL: Sand
Lake, MI. Special rates. Fur-
nished cabin with kitchenette
$113.25/week. Furnished small
cabins, $96.60/week. (Above
prices include utilities) Call for
availability (616)696-0386, or
(616)638-5658. If no answer, call
(616)636-8967.
110 For Rent
E-mail your
classified ad to
rvshopper
@pioneergroup.com
QUIET 1 BEDROOM duplex, 1-year
lease, large yard, close to BR, no pets.
$375/month. 231-796-4564
110 For Rent
3 SENIOR APARTMENTSAVAILABLE
- The Nisbett-Fairman Residences is
located in the center of historic downtown
Big Rapids, within walking distance of
shopping, dining, banking and medical
facilities. Completely renovated in 2003,
each apartment offers a full-size stove and
refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage dis-
posal, washer, dryer and central air con-
ditioning. Income Limit: $20,250 for
one person & $23,150 for two people.
Section 8 vouchers accepted. Must be
55 or older. Apply at 208 Maple Street, Big
Rapids, (231) 796-4609 or 796-8689
3-BDRM, 2-BA. RANCH on M-
66, house is in excellent shape,
appliances included, AC, $550/mo.
Large remodeled 3-bdrm, 1-1/2-
ba. half mile south of Evart, natu-
ral gas, AC, $600/mo.
Very nice 16X80 3-bdrm., 2-ba., AC,
Reed City area, $550/mo.
1 month deposit, 1 month in
advance, indoor pets by approval
with deposit.
(989)430-5694
HOWARD CITY: RURAL one bedroom
upstairs apartment. No pets, garbage &
utilities included. $495/month. 231-218-
4221.
MORLEY MOTEL
DAILY Rooms from $40, Weekly
rooms from $165. Includes utilities.
No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
MOBIL HOME-BITLEY AREA, 3-bed-
room, 1-1/2 bath, newly remodeled, avail-
able Dec. 30. $500/month plus utilities &
$500 deposit. 616-856-3592.
110 For Rent
LEASE YOUR HOME
3 Bedroom
$248 moves you in
No rent until 2/1/2012
All Appliances
washer/dryer
storage shed included
Sun Homes at
VILLAGE TRAILS
518 Hickory Lane
in Howard City
CALL TODAY!
888-284-9098
call for details
Expires 12/30/11
ROOM MATE WANTED. $300/month
includes everything. Howard City Area.
231-937-5316.
160 Real Estate
THE
RIVER VALLEY
NEWS SHOPPER
491 W. Shaw (M-82)
Howard City
(231)937-4740
Open Monday-Thursday
9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
For all of your
advertising needs!
170 Items
for Sale
'10" ROYOBI SURFACE Planer, model
AP10
great shape. $125 obo. John 231-349-
6111
1991 CHEVY350 TPI engine, runs good
$500 OBO (231)796-1247.
27" ZENITH TV with converter box and
very nice light oak entertainment center.
$100. 231-796-8748.
ALPACA CORNER, LOCATED in
This Old House Antiques, downtown
Newaygo, has expanded. We have
new winter capes, clothing, extreme
socks and more. 231-652-2808.
BRIDALGOWN INVENTORYReduc-
tion. Also prom, mother's, bridesmaid.
Up to 70% off, through 12/31/2011.
Miller Bridal -Fremont 231-924-1900.
FIREWOOD: $40 FACE cord or ric. 231-
937-5711.
FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC STOVE 31-
1/4"x27" deep, stainless steel, glass top,
oven looks new. $475. OBO. (231)796-
1200.
GOLD'S GYM TREADMILL trainer
incline 4 workouts, folds up, Pulse sen-
sor, Like New, $300. (231)937-6752.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON CYLINDER
HEADSfor 1973-1985, 1,000cc Sportster,
1-pair complete, mint condition, $400
OBO. David 989-339-4147.
PEARSON BUSH MASTER Com-pond
Bow and Target $100 (231)796-3471.
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11064 M-57 Greenville
1-800-369-7014 616-754-4689
Ed Koehn
Would like to Welcome
ill
Ed Koehn
Todd DeLore
to their staff
Todd has 18 years
experience in the automotive
industry. Please stop by to
congratulate Todd.
todddelore@edkoehn.com
Service Directory
Ads Bring Results
Place
Yours
Today!
231-937-4740
RENT THIS
SPACE
For Information
& Rates
Call Lori at
231-937-4740
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SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Also Portable Toilet Rentals
for any occasion
ROBINSON
Serving: Cedar Springs Sand Lake
Howard City & Surrounding Areas
231-937-8282
616-636-5565
If YOU cant ush
You may need US!
Denton
Boys
Drilling Toys
Denton and Sons
Water Well Drilling
8744 124th St. Sand Lake
OFFICE FAX
616-636-5684 616-636-4623
Jim Denton 616-636-8638
S. Wemmer, D.D.S.
205 E. Edgerton Howard City
Family Dentistry
Hours by Appointment
231-937-5725
616.364.0550 Bill Coleman
1.800.396.2233 Owner
Quick Start
Batteries
Starters & Alternators
2121 Alpine, N.W. Grand Rapids
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12
For professional work and
guaranteed satisfaction, See Us!
Call 616-696-1830
Dan Scheidel, Owner
Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5
13399 White Creek Cedar Springs Off 131 Expressway
1/2 mile south of 17 Mile, Cedar Springs
CEDAR BODY SHOP INC.
Serving The Area Since 1954
Expert Color Match
Frame Repair
Collision Work
State Certied Tech.
Low Cost Rentals Available
Free Estimates
Service Directory
Ads Bring Results
Place
Yours
Today!
231-937-4740
Supporting dreams.
Floor Covering Appliances Bedding Televisions
BIG RAPIDS FURNITURE
210 N. Michigan 231-527-1248 Big Rapids
More Than You Imagined, For Less Than You Expect
www.br-furniture.com
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm Sun Noon-4pm
110 For Rent
SHADY LAWN MOTEL: Sand
Lake, MI. Special rates. Fur-
nished cabin with kitchenette
$113.25/week. Furnished small
cabins, $96.60/week. (Above
prices include utilities) Call for
availability (616)696-0386, or
(616)638-5658. If no answer, call
(616)636-8967.
110 For Rent
E-mail your
classified ad to
rvshopper
@pioneergroup.com
QUIET 1 BEDROOM duplex, 1-year
lease, large yard, close to BR, no pets.
$375/month. 231-796-4564
110 For Rent
3 SENIOR APARTMENTSAVAILABLE
- The Nisbett-Fairman Residences is
located in the center of historic downtown
Big Rapids, within walking distance of
shopping, dining, banking and medical
facilities. Completely renovated in 2003,
each apartment offers a full-size stove and
refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage dis-
posal, washer, dryer and central air con-
ditioning. Income Limit: $20,250 for
one person & $23,150 for two people.
Section 8 vouchers accepted. Must be
55 or older. Apply at 208 Maple Street, Big
Rapids, (231) 796-4609 or 796-8689
3-BDRM, 2-BA. RANCH on M-
66, house is in excellent shape,
appliances included, AC, $550/mo.
Large remodeled 3-bdrm, 1-1/2-
ba. half mile south of Evart, natu-
ral gas, AC, $600/mo.
Very nice 16X80 3-bdrm., 2-ba., AC,
Reed City area, $550/mo.
1 month deposit, 1 month in
advance, indoor pets by approval
with deposit.
(989)430-5694
HOWARD CITY: RURAL one bedroom
upstairs apartment. No pets, garbage &
utilities included. $495/month. 231-218-
4221.
MORLEY MOTEL
DAILY Rooms from $40, Weekly
rooms from $165. Includes utilities.
No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
MOBIL HOME-BITLEY AREA, 3-bed-
room, 1-1/2 bath, newly remodeled, avail-
able Dec. 30. $500/month plus utilities &
$500 deposit. 616-856-3592.
110 For Rent
LEASE YOUR HOME
3 Bedroom
$248 moves you in
No rent until 2/1/2012
All Appliances
washer/dryer
storage shed included
Sun Homes at
VILLAGE TRAILS
518 Hickory Lane
in Howard City
CALL TODAY!
888-284-9098
call for details
Expires 12/30/11
ROOM MATE WANTED. $300/month
includes everything. Howard City Area.
231-937-5316.
160 Real Estate
THE
RIVER VALLEY
NEWS SHOPPER
491 W. Shaw (M-82)
Howard City
(231)937-4740
Open Monday-Thursday
9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
For all of your
advertising needs!
170 Items
for Sale
'10" ROYOBI SURFACE Planer, model
AP10
great shape. $125 obo. John 231-349-
6111
1991 CHEVY350 TPI engine, runs good
$500 OBO (231)796-1247.
27" ZENITH TV with converter box and
very nice light oak entertainment center.
$100. 231-796-8748.
ALPACA CORNER, LOCATED in
This Old House Antiques, downtown
Newaygo, has expanded. We have
new winter capes, clothing, extreme
socks and more. 231-652-2808.
BRIDALGOWN INVENTORYReduc-
tion. Also prom, mother's, bridesmaid.
Up to 70% off, through 12/31/2011.
Miller Bridal -Fremont 231-924-1900.
FIREWOOD: $40 FACE cord or ric. 231-
937-5711.
FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC STOVE 31-
1/4"x27" deep, stainless steel, glass top,
oven looks new. $475. OBO. (231)796-
1200.
GOLD'S GYM TREADMILL trainer
incline 4 workouts, folds up, Pulse sen-
sor, Like New, $300. (231)937-6752.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON CYLINDER
HEADSfor 1973-1985, 1,000cc Sportster,
1-pair complete, mint condition, $400
OBO. David 989-339-4147.
PEARSON BUSH MASTER Com-pond
Bow and Target $100 (231)796-3471.
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(231) 972-2423
Free Estimates
Licensed Insured
And wish you
all the trimmings of a
very merry and
festive season.
to say,
Thanks!
TIS THE
SEASON
May the coming season bring
peace, joy and harmony for you
and your loved ones. For your
trust, we are truly thankful.
GRANT CHAPEL
231-834-5613
NEWAYGO CHAPEL
231-652-5613
Since 1895
We Deliver!
Mon. - Fri. 10 - 3; Sat. 9 - 1; or by
appointment 572 S. State SE Sparta
616-887-1999
Across from Family Fare, Next to
Burger King (In the Back)
Mon. - Fri. 10 - 3; Sat. 9 - 1; or by Mon. - Fri. 10 - 3; Sat. 9 - 1; or by
t t 2 S t t S t i t t 572 S St t SE S t
IN HOME REPAIR
Mon ri 10 3 Sat 9 1 o b Mon - Fri 10 - 3; Sat 9 - 1; or by
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ANDYS DISCOUNT APPLIANCE CENTER
WILL WO
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FO
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D!
Andys Deals are
putting me out
of a job
What
Happened
Santa?
RANGES
STARTING AT
$
159
Built-In
DISHWASHERS
STARTING AT
$
159
WITH OUR GRATITUDE
Before we start the
celebration,
Wed like to express our
admiration
For the many generous
folks like you
Who have helped to make
our dreams come true
So without any further ado
or delay,
Wed like to wish you a
great holiday!
Snow
Plowing
616-636-8441
Kelsey Hospital
spectrumhealth.org/kelsey | 418 Washington Ave | Lakeview, MI 48850
Happy Holidays
from
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
May the new year bring you and your loved ones
peace, joy and health.
Everybodys talking about whats in the classifieds.
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Wishing you peace and joy at
this wondrous time of year.
We look forward to seeing
you again soon!
Fremont, MI
Corner of M-20 & M-82
231-924-2510
We Service What We Sell
www.pellsinc.com
7184 W. 48th Street, Freemont, MI. 49412
www.fremontford.net
PHONE (231) 924-3200 or 888-484-3200
Please accept our best wishes for a
very Merry Christmas and a
healthy and prosperous New Year.
We feel truly honored to
serve this community
and appreciate your
trust in us.
Heckman
Funeral Home, Inc.
Randy Heckman, Director
225 E. Edgerton Howard City
231-937-4315
www.heckmanfuneralhomeinc.com
Michelle Newell
ABR
, CHMS
Associate Broker
(231) 578-9302
(231) 937-6630
Fax 1-888-572-4829
michellenewell@grar.com
Celebrating
her 20th year
God Bless Your Home
This Holiday Season
May you and your loved ones enjoy His
many good graces this holiday season.
We know we feel truly blessed to have
friends and neighbors like you.
2355 Belmont Center Dr.
Suite 104
Belmont, MI 49306
Its The Most
Wonderful Time
Of The Year!
Our thanks and best
wishes for a holiday
season lled with lots
of good times and
good cheer.
For the never-ending
support youve shown
us, we are deeply
grateful.
Community
First
Federal Credit Union
9637 N. Greenville Road Lakeview
989-352-6031
837 W. Shaw, Bldg. B Howard City
231-937-9400
Heritage
United
Methodist
Church
19931 W. Kendaville
Pierson
231-937-4310
Christmas Eve
9 PM
Candlelight
Service
Bethel
Lutheran
Church
M-46 East of Old 131
Howard City
231-937-4921
Christmas Eve
Services
Candlelight Service
8:30 PM
South Ensley
United
Methodist
Church
13600 Cypress
Sand Lake
616-696-4057
Christmas Day
Service
10:55 AM
First Baptist
Church of
Howard City
304 E. Shaw Howard City
231-937-4809
Christmas Day
Service 10:30 AM
Christmas Concert
Dec. 18 11 AM
Silent, Holy Night
Sand Lake
United Methodist
65 W. Maple Sand Lake
616-636-8981
Christmas Eve
Service
7:00 PM
Christmas Day
Service
9:25 AM
With best wishes from all of us
wherever you go
this holiday season.
Its been a privilege and a pleasure
serving you this year, we hope
youll drop in again soon.
Vanderhyde
Ford
Happy Holidays!
www.vanderhydeford.com
345 Main St. Cedar Springs
Where The Trucks Are!
616-696-1541
Holiday
Greetings
LAKE MONTCALM
AUTO & BOAT CENTER
4511 W. Lake Montcalm Rd. Six Lakes
1/4 mi. W of Miles Rd.
989-365-3015
With heartfelt thanks to all of
you. We really appreciate the
gift of your friendship.
Silent Night
Holy Night
Wishing
Everyone
Happy Holidays
888-937-4514
13399 White Creek, Cedar Springs
1/4 Mile S. of 17 Mile
616-696-1830
Cedar
Body Shop
For Professional Work &
Guaranteed Satisfaction!
Were going out on a limb to say,
Hope you enjoy a great holiday
May it be lled with enough
joy and cheer to last
throughout the coming year!
HAPPY
HOLIDAYS
Were
really
grateful to
have
friends and
neighbors
like you!
www.cedarcycle1.com
CEDAR
CYCLE
91 W. Ash Cedar Springs
Hours: M-F 8-5, Sat. 9-12
Sun. Closed
616-696-5141
www.howardcity.org
May the coming
season bring
peace, joy and
contentment to
you and yours. Its
always a pleasure
to see you and we
hope youll stop in
again, soon.
Greetings
of the Season
Hope its merry and bright!
Many thanks for your kind
patronage this year.
MATTSONS
HARDWARE
223 S. Ensley Howard City
231-937-4381
Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fred C. Plath
10770 Maple Hill Road
(231) 937-6758
Blessings of the season
and sincere thanks to our
many kind neighbors this
holiday season.
www.trumpetsanddoves.com
Lakeview Dental
Associates, PC
Family Dentistry
Call for an appointment!
924 S. Lincoln, Lakeview
989-352-7294
William J. Winget, DDS
Jeremy J. Thietten, DDS
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Happy Holidays!
We know it makes us smile when
we think about all the great people
weve had the privilege to serve
this year, and we wish you all a
happy and healthy holiday season.
SMILE
Scott
Wemmer
D.D.S.
Family Dentistry
205 E. Edgerton
Howard City
231-937-5725
Hope your
holidays bring
you lots of
smiles!
Happy Holidays
As another year comes to a close,
we recall the many kind people
weve had the privilege to serve
this year and we wish you all a
holiday season thats as special
and memorable as you are. 14 MILE ROAD WEST OF GREENVILLE
616-754-3605 1-800-968-9098
10 Minutes East of 131 from 14 Mile Road Exit 101 10 10 Mi Min t ute E s E t ast f of 13 131 f 1 from rom 14 14 Mi Mille RRoad E d E it xit 10 1011
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The FURNITURE SHED
Located on Old 14 Mile Rd. 1 block North of M-57 Off Lincoln Lake Road
4 Miles West of Greenville
616-754-7550 Mon. 9-8 Tues.-Sat. 9-5
Excludes Prior
Sales
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that special person!
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ENTERTAINMENTS
STARTING AT
CROSS
ISLAND
Layaway Now
For Christmas
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Sat 8am-3pm
907 Washington St. Lakeview
989-352-6886
Things at are Delightful!
We have the perfect gift
for everyone on your list!
15% Off
All Carhartt &
Wrangler
Clothing
Excellent
Gift Idea!
We Now Fill Propane Tanks!
Fill your 20# propane tank for
Only
$
13
Introductory Special
With
Heaters
Excellent
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In Michigan in 2010 there were 55,867
reported car-deer crashes with 11 mo-
torists killed and 1,277 injured. About
80 percent of all car-deer crashes take
place on two-lane roads between dusk
and dawn. (Of the reported car-deer
accidents Kent County is number one
and Montcalm County is number six in
the states highest accident rate).
What can you do?
Stay aware, awake, alert, and sober.
Remember, safety belts are your best
defense in any collision.
Be alert for deer in spring and fall,
especially at dawn and dusk.
Heed deer crossing and speed limit
signs, particularly on two-lane roads.
If a crash is unavoidable:
Dont swerve!
Brake rmly
Hold on to the steering wheel.
Stay in your lane.
Bring your vehicle to a controlled stop.
We at Hills Body Shop have noticed an increase in deer hits in the month of October through December
and a big surge directly after the end of Daylight Savings, because more people are still on the road at
sunset.
If you have had the misfortune of hitting a deer, Hills Body Shop, Inc. is here to help restore your ve-
hicle to its pre-accident condition. Your insurance company may refer you to one of their preferred
repair facilities. These body shops have an agreement with your insurance company to keep down the
cost of your vehicle repair in exchange for referrals. We believe its not in your best interest to take
your vehicle to these contracted repair shops. We believe safety and quality should come before cost,
whereas these preferred shops seem to put cost before quality and safety. We believe it to be unethi-
cal to cheapen your vehicle repair to save your insurance company money. Youre our customer, not
your insurance companys. Hills Body Shop, Inc. has always and will always provide the nest repairs
available.
For more information about what you can do to avoid a car-deer accident and what to do if you do have
a car-deer accident, please visit our website http://www.hillsbodyshop.com/
Hills Body Shop
Hills Body Shop
Hills Body Shop
Quality Service You Can Depend On
507 W. Shaw Howard City Next to Mobil
231-937-7380 or 800-938-9141
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Michigan Car-Deer Crash
Safety Awareness Month.
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OPEN: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
Family Practice
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Area Happenings, Heres My Card,
Business/Church Directories -
Wednesdays at Noon
Classied & Display Advertising -
Thursdays at Noon
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for Sale
HEAVY DUTY 8500 watt Frontier gen-
erator, gas engine, new never been start-
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message, (231)972-2129
LIFESIZESANTAClaus, 3-pieces $150.
OBO. (616)824-7256 leave phone# on
Voice Mail.
MILITARYFRONT PTOwinch assembly
10 ton. $500 or trade.
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231-510-6592
PELLET, WOOD, GAS stoves & fire-
places. Lopi-Avanlon-Fireplace Xtrodi-
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delivery within 40 miles. Stove parts and
glass for most stoves. Newaygo Wood-
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Newaygo. 231-652-1546.
REBUILT COMPUTERS & LAPTOPS:
Also Computer repair & virus removal.
Reasonable Rates. (231)856-7883
WHIRLPOOL SUPER CAPACITY
Washer Dryer set. $150.00 Works good!!
Located in Morley 231-856-0245
170 Items
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Winter Cleaning?
And now have
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NEWS SHOPPER
231-937-4740
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Farm
GRAIN WAGON WITH good running
gear & box. $375/Cash, no checks. Carl
616-232-8702.
250 Autos for Sale
06 PONTIAC SOLSTICE, 30K Miles,
Leather, 5 Speed Manual. $13,995. Call
Sparta Chevrolet 616-887-1791.
250 Autos for Sale
1997 DODGE RAM4x4 pickup,
1/2 ton, red with matching topper,
great shape, runs strong.
$4000/firm. 231-519-5804.
250 Autos for Sale
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with equipment, low miles, factory pro-
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Sales 866-831-5271.
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It also features the most con-
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store and see it for yourself - try
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123 White St.
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Parts Stores
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Change Air Filter
Add Fuel Injector
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Sparta
616-887-1761
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616-887-1791
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572 S. State SE Sparta
Across from Family Fare, Next to Burger King (In the Back)
616-887-1999
Dec. 21-24 7 pm - 8:30 pm
41st Annual The Living Nativity
Ballard Church (1633 10 Mile Rd)
Thurs., Dec. 22nd 6 pm - 8 pm
Visit Santa at the Santa House
94 N. Union St. (Located behind the Sparta Library)
Sat., Dec. 24th 6 pm - 9 pm
Horse Drawn Trolley Rides
Through Harper Drive in Sparta.
Loading zone and treats hosted at Sparta Fire Dept.
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Howard Christensen Nature Center
Snowshoe Rental
Starting as soon as the snow ys until it ends
(Winter activity)
Price for snowshoe rental is $3.75
Times Monday through Friday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
unless you call in pre-reservations of a time more
convenient for you and your group then dawn to dusk.
Groups of 10 or more $38.00 total
Come and enjoy our scenic trails at your leisure (pre-register please)
We have over seven miles of picturesque trails, bring your
cameras, there is so much beauty to behold.
Contact: Cindy Perski HCNC ofce 616-675-3158
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thursdays Only 9:00 AM 2:30 PM
Cindy Perski cperski@lilysfrogpad.com
Spartas 2011 Old Fashioned
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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
ATTENTION CENAs!
CENA/Home Health Aide
We have immediate openings to see patients in Newaygo, Lake, Osceola and
Mecosta Counties. Applicants must have dependable transportation, telephone
and be able to work some evenings and weekends.
Part Time Applications are always accepted for:
RNs, LPNs, PTs, OTs, STs, MSW/BSWs
For more information contact:
Missy Williams, RN Administrator
(888) 937-4514 or fax resume to 231-937-7246 EOE
WE ARE GROWING
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High Performance Gas
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Ground Effects
Custom Painting
Fiberglass Trailers
Air Bags
Full Line of Accessories
Low Pressure & High
Pressure Spray In Liners
Largest Topper Repair
Center
Largest Hitch Dealer In The Area
More than just toppers!
More than just trucks!
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1471 S. Greenville Rd. Greenville, MI 48838
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Larrys Northtown
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Fisher & Paykel
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Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
616-887-1791
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322. S. Lafayette St., Greenville
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Chicken Pox and Shingles
This article is revised from a column by Dr. Mercola. By giving vaccines, trying to prevent all children from experiencing
chickenpox naturally, we may have actually created a NEW epidemic not in children but in adults, especially elderly adults.
There is mounting evidence that vaccinating children for chickenpox may very well be causing a shingles epidemic. I am seeing
this in my own practice.
Before the live virus chickenpox vaccine was licensed in the United States in 1995, most children acquired a natural,
long-lasting immunity to chickenpox by age six. For 99.9 percent of healthy children, chickenpox is a mild disease without
complications.
Chickenpox and shingles are related. They are caused by similar viruses; both are in the herpes virus family (these are related
to but cannot become cold sores and genital herpes). After you recover from chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant
(asleep) in your nerve roots for many years, unless it is awakened by some triggering factor such as physical or emotional
stress. When awakened, it presents itself as shingles rather than chickenpox.
Shingles is marked by pain and often a blister-like rash on one side of your body. Other symptoms can include headache
and u-like symptoms. Although very painful, most people who get shingles will recover without serious complications and will
not get it a second time. However, in people with weakened immune systems, shingles complications can be severe. The most
common complication is post herpetic neuralgia, or PHN, where the pain may last for months or even years after the rash has
healed. The pain is caused by damaged nerve bers, which then persist in sending pain messages to your brain.
Nature has devised an elegant plan for protecting you from the shingles virus. After contracting and recovering from
chickenpox (usually as a child), as you age, your natural immunity gets asymptomatically boosted by coming into contact with
infected children, who are recovering from chickenpox. This natural boosting of natural immunity to the varicella (chickenpox)
virus helps protect you from getting shingles later in life.
I n other words, shingles can be prevented by ordinary contact, such as receiving a hug from a
grandchild who is getting or recovering from the chickenpox. But with the advent of the chickenpox
vaccine, there is less chickenpox around to provide that natural immune boost for children AND
adults.
As hard as scientists try to come up with ways to improve human biology, they just cant outsmart
Mother Nature. In trying to tinker with the natural order of things, we tend to destroy processes that
God has masterfully orchestrated to keep us healthy. This dance between chickenpox and shingles is a
perfect example.
If you get shingles there are both traditional and natural treatments that work well. Many parents are
now opting out of the chicken pox vaccine for their children. It is time we think for ourselves and not let
the government and the drug companies dictate our health care. Remember it is not nice to fool with
Mother Nature.
Put Your Health in Your Own Hands. Bob Huttinga PA-C. 989-352-6500.
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348 Adams (M-37), Newaygo
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Comstock Park, MI 49321
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Yearling Heifers .........................$800.00
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Back to Farm Calves (175) ........$145.00
Hogs 200-250# (89) ...................$60.00
Fat Lambs & Fdr Lambs (18) ....$160.00
Goats (by the head - 15) ...........$105.00
FEEDER CATTLE (87 Head)
Choice Steers 250-600# ............$130.00
Holstein Steers 250-600 ...........$100.00
SLAUGHTER CATTLE (198)
Choice Steers & Heifers ............$126.50
Holstein Steers ..........................$116.00
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Canners & Cutters .......................$58.00
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FRESH COW SALE
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616-437-2005
Ron Thelen, Trucking/Field Rep
616-437-2807
Dan Folkema, Rep
231-519-1022
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99 FORD EXPLORER XL
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white, 6 cyl.
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red, automatic
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00 OLDS ALERO GLS
leather seats, bucket seats
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00 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT
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99 GMC SIERRA SLE
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02 NISSAN XTERRA SE
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07 CHEVY COBALT
white, automatic
03 CHEVY MALIBU
red, automatic
03 CHEVY S-10 ZR5
black, automatic
gold, automatic
08 DODGE CHARGER
black, automatic
05 DODGE DURANGO
black, automatic
09 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
black, automatic
02 BUICK LESABRE
white, automatic
04 DODGE RAM 1500
quad cab
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222 N. Ensley (Old 131) Howard City
Sunday 9 - 6; Mon. - Sat. 9 - 7
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12771 Northland Drive
Cedar Springs
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9292 Howard City-Edmore Road (M-46) Lakeview
989-352-TIRE (8473)
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235/75/R15 Only
$
240
Take-Offs Like New 1/2 Price
Tubes New Tires Used Tires
Lawn Mower Tires New Rims
Farm Service Semi Tire Service
Most Brands Available
Oil Changes
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$
20
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$
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
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
SAND LAKE
UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
45 6th St. Sand Lake
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 Bert Boes
231-354-6347
231-354-6311
Gospel Jamboree
3rd Sat. of the month.
304 Shaw St. Howard City
Celebrating 135 Years of
Ministry in Howard City
Sunday School ..................... 9:45 am
Morning Worship ............... 11:00 am
Evening Worship .................6:00 pm
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15 pm
Awana (grades K-6th)
Teen Activity Center
Adults Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm
Pastor Brian Humphreys
Associate Pastor Paul Austin
Church Phone: 231-937-4809
www.howardcitybaptist.com
First Baptist
Church
HERITAGE
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
Brad Brillhart, Pastor
Ofce Phone
231-937-4310
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
Pastor Joel Cooper
Pastor Jorge Ballivian
231-937-6440 or 937-6833
Corner of Cypress & 136th
www.ensleyumc.org
Rev. Darryl Miller
Ofce: 616-636-5659
Sunday Worship 11 am
Open Hearts, Open Minds,
Open Doors
South Ensley
United
Methodist
Church
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Pierson
Bible Church
101 Grand Pierson, MI
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
Pastor Thomas Sluys
616-636-5542
www.piersonbiblechurch.org
CHURCH OF THE
FULL GOSPEL
(Since 1946)
Non-Denominational
Pentecostal Grace
180 E. Lake St.
SAND LAKE
1 block E. of Trafc Light
Sunday School 10 am
Sunday Morning 11 am
Sunday Night 6 pm
Wed. Bible Study 7 pm
Pastor Verta Giddings
(616) 636-5628
Pastor Gary Giddings
(616) 799-0331
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)
Matt. 6:33
Christ in you, the hope of glory
- Cor. 1:27
Mr. Dan Nicksich,
Senior Pastor
9891 Mason Dr. Grant
M-37 South of Newaygo
231-834-9910
231-937-4921
Pastor Steven Frentz
Worship Service 9:30 am
Sat. Night Service 5:00
Youth Activities - Call Church
www.bethellutheranchurchonline.org
Bethel
Lutheran
Church
M-46 East of Old 131
Rent this
space.
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231-937-4740
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St. Margaret Mary
Catholic Church
Sunday Morning Worship
9 AM
Tues. & Thurs. Morning
Worship
8:30 AM
Rev. Joseph Pettit
1051 E. Howard City Rd.
Edmore
989-427-5645
110 Edgar St. Lakeview
1 Mile North of M-46 on Youngman Rd.
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
989-352-6836
Join Us
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Worship
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Deereld
Bible Church
To know Christ and
to make Christ known.
759 150th Avenue Morley
Pastor Frank Taylor
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.
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PINE GROVE
Community Church
A Christian Reformed
Ministry
Sunday Service 10 am
Boys & Girls Clubs
Wednesday at 7 pm
Teen Activities - Call Church
231-937-5250
On M-82, 5 miles west of
Howard City
8860 21 Mile Rd Sand Lake
Pastor Jonathan Williams
616-636-5561
Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 AM
Sunday School for all ages - 11:00 AM
Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
Wednesday Adult Prayer Meeting -
6:30 PM
Wednesday Youth Ministry - 6:30 PM
(7th - 12th grade)
Wednesday AWANA - 6:30 PM
(K-6th grade)
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$
11,856/
$
199 mo.
2009 JEEP PATRIOT
Sport, FWD. P1228.
2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT
4x4.Be ready for winter. F10870B.
$
14,816/
$
232 mo.
$
9,948/
$
160 mo.
2009 KIA SPECTRA LX
44,000 Miles, Fact. Warr. K10749A.
2011 FORD FIESTA SES
13,000 Miles. P1257.
$
17,341/
$
279 mo.
2008 KIA OPTIMA LX
Enjoy Factory Warranty. K20288A.
$
10,957/
$
176 mo.
2008 GRAND CARAVAN SE
Stow & Go. P1264.
$
11,988/
$
198 mo.
2006 LINCOLN LS
V8, Only 46,000 Miles. K20371A.
$
12,914/
$
227 mo.
Great Value. P1186.
$
11,569/
$
192mo.
2008 EDGE SE FWD
Drive with condence. P1210.
$
14,588/
$
288 mo.
2007 FORD FUSION SEL
V6. P1105A.
$
9,994/
$
163 mo.
2010 CHEVY MALIBU LT
42,000 Miles. P1119.
$
15,686/
$
254 mo.
2006 DODGE CARAVAN SE
Room for Everyone. K20081A.
$
6,934/
$
135 mo.
2008 CHEVY COBALT LT
Great Economy. K10755B.
$
10,510/
$
173 mo.
2008 DODGE CALIBER SXT
Great Value! K10826A
$
11,451/
$
193 mo.
2008 DODGE CHARGER
SXT, AWD. P1174.
$
13,997/
$
234 mo.
2010 KIA FORTE EX
Auto., Air, 32,000 Mi. P1251.
$
13,859/
$
234 mo.
2009 KIA SPECTRA 5
Hatchback, Moonroof. K20215A.
$
11,959/
$
200 mo.
2006 SUBARU IMPREZA
WRX. 4 Dr., AWD. F20242A.
$
15,469/
$
272 mo.
Did you know that increasing your fuel economy by 8 MPG will save you $100.00 per month
at the pump? A new Fusion or Focus has never been more affordable.
Payments plus taxes and fees. Not all buyers will qualify for Ford Red Carpet Lease Renewal rebates or Ford Red Carpet Lease Ford Rebates, add $1,250 due on delivery.
All rebates to dealer with credit approval. See dealer for details. Expires December 31, 2011.
NEW 2012 FORD FUSION SEL
$
199
Mo.
27 Month Red Carpet Lease.
Includes all Ford rebates.
NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS SE
$
199
Mo.
27 Month Red Carpet Lease.
Includes all Ford rebates.
FUSION FOCUS
Security Deposit 0 0
Total of Payments $5,511 $5,511
Lease End Value $18,960 $14,137
Down Payment $1,313 $1,126
Total Due at Signing $1,922 $1,706
Term/Miles 27 / 10,500 27 / 10,500
Cost Limit .15 .15
F20151 F20282
NEW
33 MPG
NEW
37 MPG
CELEBRATION
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All prices plus tax, title and fees. *Ad MUST be present at time of delivery. Good through 12/25/11. No exceptions. A.X.Z. Plans excluded.
301A Pkg.
Auto Transmission
Heated Seats
MSRP..................................................$20,185
Vanderhyde Ford Discount ............... - $610.80
Ford Retail Customer Rebate ........... - $250.00
Ford Rebate for College Student ...... - $500.00
Farm Bureau Members, Lease Returnees or
Super Duty Direct Offer Customer
$
18,824
20
Heated Seats
Sync Voice Activated System
All Weather Mats
MSRP.............................................$20,735.00
Ford Additional Discount .................... - $80.00
Vanderhyde Ford Discount ............ - $1,145.00
Ford Retail Customer Rebate ........... - $500.00
Ford Credit Retail Cash .................... - $500.00
Ford Rebate for College Student ...... - $500.00
Farm Bureau Members, Lease Returnees or
Super Duty Direct Offer Customer Super Duty Direct Offer Customer
$
18,010
00
301A Pkg.
Leather Interior
Sony Sound System
Power Moonroof
Rear Spoiler
MSRP....................................................... $28,510.00
Special Discount .........................................- $630.00
Regional Discount .......................................- $500.00
Vanderhyde Ford Discount .......................- $1,724.00
Ford Retail Rebate ....................................- $1,000.00
Ford Credit Rebate ......................................- $500.00
Promotional Rebate .................................- $1,000.00
Red Carpet Lease Renewal .......................- $1,250.00
$
21,906
00 $
36,475
00
MPG
32-46
205A
Leather Seating
My Ford Touch
Power Liftgate
Dual Panel Moonroof
Trailer Tow Pkg.
20 Aluminum Wheels
MSRP.............................................$42,255.00
Special Discount .............................. - $720.00
Vanderhyde Ford Discount ............ - $2,810.00
Promotional Retail Cash ................ - $1,000.00
Red Carpet Lease Renewal ............ - $1,250.00
New 2012 Ford FIESTA
5 Dr. SES
New 2012 Ford FOCUS
4 Dr. Sedan SE
New 2012 Ford FUSION
SEL
New 2012 Ford EXPLORER
XLT
12C33 12T09 12C13 12C38
Winter
Pkg.
MPG
38-45
MPG
27-39
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Over
$
5,779
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PPPRRREE--OOOWWWNNNEEDD SSUUUVsss PPPREEE-OWWWWWNEEEEDD SSUUUUVss PPRREEE-OOWWNNNNEEDD SSUUUVVVSS
PPPRREE-OWWWWNNEEDD TTRRUUUUCKKSSSS PPREEE--OWWWNNNNEED TTRUCCCCKKSS
1996 TOYOTA AVALON
As is special. Buy it this week or its gone.
$
2,200
P9078A
2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
LT. Sharp! Black leather, rear spoiler, 3.8.
$
9,995
P9154
2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT
1-owner, clean history, no smoke.
$
7,995
12T16A
2001 VW NEW BEETLE GLX
Clean, peppy turbo 1.8, leather, moonroof.
$
9,495
P9169A
2008 FORD FUSION SE
V6. Mechanics said its a good one.
$
9,995
P9145
2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT
Great looking, candy red paint, chrome wheels.
$
16,995
P136
2010 FORD EDGE SE
Local trade, factory warranty. Great value.
$
22,995
12C40A
2008 FORD EDGE SEL
Candy red, AWD, chrome wheels.
$
19,588
P9140
2007 GMC ACADIA SLE-1
Pearl white, new tires, quad seats, 3rd row.
$
21,995
P9135
2009 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 4x4
Like new, remote start, chrome, V6.
$
22,900
P9175
2006 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4x4
Moonroof, gas sipping 4 cyl., new tires.
$
10,995
P9052
2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED
AWD, htd. leather, V6, alloys. Hurry!
$
16,595
P9147
2005 FORD EXPEDITION XLT
Great equipment, clean history, 3rd row seat.
$
11,555
P9180
2005 MERCURY MARINER LUXURY
Low mi., V6, AWD. Southern - rust free.
$
11,900
P9181
2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LT
Z-71, 1-owner, great options, moonroof, Bose.
$
15,995
P9181
2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO LT
Clean, low mi., 4x4, locking hardcover. Nice!
$
17,995
P9124B
2011 FORD F150 LARIAT
Full warranty, full of options, Sony sound.
$
39,995
P9156
2005 FORD F350 S.D. XLT FX4
Local trade, well maintained, 18 wheels. DIESEL!
$
18,995
P9095A
2008 FORD F150 LARIAT
Moonroof, 20 wheels, berglass cover, more!
$
22,995
P9086
2009 FORD F250 S.D. XLT FX4
Lots of chrome extras & factory options.
$
31,900
11T238A
2007 FORD F350 S.D. XLT SPORT
Local trade. FX4 off road pkg., tow, DIESEL!
CALL!
11T233A
2005 FORD F150 FX4 FLARESIDE
HOT looking! 5.4 V8, low mi., clean history.
$
16,900
P9176
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS
1500, Z-71, local trade, matching cap.
$
12,888
P9174A
2001 FORD F250 S.D. LARIAT
1-owner, 7.3, in Florida since new, FX4.
$
13,995
P9179
2009 FORD F150 XL
1-owner, clean, cap w/locking rack, small V8.
$
15,995
12C37A
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