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11995 N Maple Island Rd
231-924-1924
Greenville
Nelsons Speed Shop Inc
4566 S Greenville Rd
616-754-9185
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10964 90th Ave
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Mount Pleasant
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4741 E Pickard St
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3712 Airline Rd
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03 LINCOLN LS
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MONDAY,February27,2012RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3
COMMUNITY NEWS
PunchLine
Art Exhibition
LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell
Through March 14
Closing reception on Wednesday,
March 14 from 6 7:30 p.m. (free and
open to the public)
Now showing at LowellArts! King
Gallery: Set your endorphins free by vis-
iting an art show that tickles your funny
bone. Featuring artworks from artists
ages 16 and over, this LowellArts! event
corresponds with LaughFest, coming to
Lowell in March. Humorous, amusing,
quirky, clever, witty and all in good fun,
this art exhibition is defnitely a look at
life on the lighter side!
Peoples Choice Awards will be of-
fered with proceeds from each $1 vote
going to LaughFest. Voting ends on Sat-
urday, March 10!
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10
a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
For more information, call 616.897.8545
or visit www.lowellartsmi.org
HOMETOWN HERO
Pfc. Shane R. Pires
Army Pfc. Shane R. Pires has gradu-
ated from Basic Combat Training at Fort
Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training,
the soldier studied the Army mission
and received instruction and training
exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army
history, core values and traditions, mili-
tary courtesy, military justice, physical
ftness, frst aid, rife marksmanship,
weapons use, map reading and land
navigation, foot marches, armed and
unarmed combat, and feld maneuvers
and tactics.
Pires is the son of Ronald Pires of
Montgomery Valley Drive, Montgomery
Creek, Calif., and Cindy Pires of Rock-
ford, Mich.
He is a 2011 graduate of Foothill
High School, Palo Cedro, Calif.
Feinstein challenge
aids Helping Hands
From March 1 through April 30,
the Fight Against Hunger movement,
sponsored by the noted philanthropist,
Alan Feinstein, is offering their yearly
challenge. During these two months
only, any monetary and/or food dona-
tions made to Helping Hands will be
totaled and the amount reported to the
Feinstein Foundation in order to qualify
Helping Hands for a portion of the one
million dollars that has been set aside
to match funds. The amount Help-
ing Hands receives will be its portion
when all the qualifying food pantries in
the United States have submitted their
donation amounts. The more Helping
Hands collects, the larger the percent-
age they will receive.
Donations may be taken to either
Howard City bank (Firstbank or In-
dependent), dropped off at the pantry
during regular open hours, sent using
Paypal through our website at www.
helpinghandshc.org or mailed directly
to Helping Hands at P. O. Box 532,
Howard City, MI 49329. (If a receipt is
needed, a request, along with your name
and address, must accompany checks.)
Questions may be e-mailed to hchelp-
inghands@gmail.com.
The goal is to collect as much as pos-
sible during the above time frame so
that Helping Hands will receive a great-
er amount of the million dollars and all
involved with Helping Hands wish to
thank, in advance, each and every one
who contributes to help meet this chal-
lenge.
Montcalm Panhandle
Fund off to
good start with
successful fundraiser
The Montcalm Panhandle Fund is
$10,192 better off this year do to the
very successful fund raiser. The Mont-
calm Panhandle Fund board would like
to extend a huge thank you to Commu-
nity First Federal Credit Union, The
Howard City DDA, Pease Insurance
Agency Inc, RC Senior Health Care
LLC and Trumpets & Dove Financial
Services for underwriting the dinner
portion of the evening. The board ac-
knowledges all of the participants table
sponsors and folks that donated to the
cause. The community fund balance is
nearing $115,500 which should allow
$4,000 in grant money every year. Ac-
cording to Chairman Richard Pease
foundations and endowments are the
way to help ensure future growth in a
community, private money for parks,
libraries school and civic organiza-
tions. For GoodFor Forever. The
board would like to express a special
thank you to Charlenes Mystic Caf
for the very delicious meal that was
enjoyed and all of the following who
made the evening possible with their
generosity.
Thank you to all the table sponsors:
Trumpets and Doves Financial Ser-
vices, Robinson Septic Tank Cleaning
LLC, All American Taxidermy, Barb
Rollins-Mary Kay, Select Care Physi-
cal Therapy, Droski Insurance Agency,
INC., Dick & Carol Barber, Hills Body
Shop, Ed & Robin Blair, Howard City
Auto Clinic, JIS Tire Service, Peterson
Auction Service/Trufant Action & Flea
Market, Firstbank, McKays Towing,
Progressive, JR Aggregates, Bill Smith,
Custom Design Components, Big Bens
Tire & Auto Repair, Paul Main-Main
Farms, Carol Simpson, and Sparta
Chevrolet.
Thank you to all who donated:
Pizza Caf, Keller North Country Mo-
tors, River Valley News Shopper, Zel-
lies LLC, Howard City Subway, Ed &
Robin Blair, Mobile-Howard City, Fire
Keepers Casino-Battle Creek, Char-
lene Mystic Caf, Sticks-N-Stones Etc,
Chris Sanders, Robinson Equipment,
Whitefish Lake Golf Club & Grill, Rich
& Cheryl Pease, RC Senior Health Care
LLC, McLellan Family Chiropractic,
Jessie Kozak, Jerky & More, Lotus
Salon, Whites Bargain House, Aspire
Studios LLC, J&H Family Stores M-
46, Mobile-Pierson, Sand Lake Oil-
N-Lube, Bill & Cindy Pease, Lakeview
Elevator LLC, Leppinks, Laditudes
Roadhouse, Sparta Chevrolet, Pease
Insurance Agency, Inc., AAA Insur-
ance-Marcey Allington and Mark Pe-
terson.
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Paige Denslow Jamie Bunting
104 E. Edgerton St., Howard City, MI 49329-0340
231-937-5563
www.droskiinsurance.com
For your auto,
recreational vehicle,
home, business, and
life insurance needs.
BIRDS FARM MEATS INC.
2 miles south of M-82 on Cypress Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6; Sat. 9 - 5
We accept vendor coupons and Bridge Cards.
www.birdfarmmeats.com
Effective February 27, 2012 thru March 3, 2012
10# Michigan
POTATOES
$
1
99
Ore-Ida
POTATOES
2/$
5
Fresh From The Farm
Boneless
DENVER STEAK
$
2
79
lb.
Boneless
ROUND STEAK
$
2
99
Frozen Fish
COD FILLETS
$
2
99
Jumbo
SWEET ONIONS
49
lb.
Medium
EGGS
69
5 lb. Shredded
CHEESE
$
9
95
lb.
doz.
HyTop Salad
DRESSING
$
1
99
HyTop Taco
SEASONING
3/$
1 30 oz.
Smoked
PICNICS
$
1
29
lb. 1.25 oz.
26-30 oz. lb.
See Store
for Feb. 29
One Day
Sale
Bone In
CHICKEN BREAST
99
lb.
Ground
CHUCK
$
2
29
lb.
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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
1952 Ralph Bollinger of
Lakeview has been named as a
member of the national committee
representing 4300 Dodge dealers
nationwide.
Sgt. Laurel Behrenwald has
returned to Fort Custer after
spending the last month on leave
at the home of his parents, the Lyle
Behrenwalds of Lakeview.
1962 Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Williams of Lakeview were
recently honored on their 40th
anniversary.
Coral farmer Fred Ward has
been honored with his picture in
the Coral-Pierson elevators for his
increased yields of corn and oats.
1977 Former LHS grad Dick
Ellafrits is now Vice President
of Finance at Printco, Inc. in
Greenville.
Coral now has a new re
truck to keep its citizens and their
property safe.
1997 John and Jean Kennaugh
of Lakeview will be presenting a
program of their trip to the British
Isles as part of the Tamarack
Public Library series Booked for
Lunch.
Kim von Kronenburg of Stanwood
has been promoted to Assistant
Vice President at Firstbank in
Lakeview.
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Shrub Removal & Trimming
Tree Bracing & Repair
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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
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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
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616-636-4100 11 Lake St., Sand Lake
Experienced Practical Medicine
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Deidre Hall, DVM
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
nCommunity News,
Pages 3 and 7
nLetter to the Editor,
Page 10
LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICY
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do not refect the overall opinion of the paper. A letter to the
editor may be written once per month by any member of
the community who wishes to express their view of a certain
issue. Letters should be in good taste, be no longer than 500
words, include the signature and home town of the writer.
DEADLINES
News/Editorial Submissions. .. . Noon on Tuesday
Area Happenings and Directories. .. . Noon on Wednesday
Classifed/Display advertising. .. . Noon on Thursday
For more information, contact the River Valley Offce
at (231) 937-4740
RECORD - ENTERPRISE
The River Valley
Serving PortionS of MontcalM, MecoSta, newaygo and Kent countieS
CARSON CITY Carson City
Hospital had a full house on Thurs-
day, Feb. 9. More than 170 high
school students from the surround-
ing area flled the front lobby for a
student reception showcasing the
newly acquired da Vinci Si Surgical
System.
Juniors and seniors were invited
to test drive the future of surgery on a
demo da Vinci Si Surgical System in
the hospital lobby. Carson City-Crys-
tal High School, Fellowship Baptist
Academy in Carson City, Fulton
High School, Greenville High School,
Ithaca High School, Montabella High
School, Pewamo-Westphalia High
School, and St. Louis High School
joined in on the fun. After using the
da Vinci Si Surgical System, the stu-
dents received buttons that said, I
Did Surgery! and gift bags.
It was amazing to see the dif-
ference between using the da Vinci
System versus just your hands, said
Danielle Lahay of Montabella High
School. You dont realize how much
your hands shake until you compare
it to using the da Vinci System. It gets
rid of all the shakes!
Taylor Friesen of Fulton High
School said, I was so excited about
playing with the da Vinci. I came
home and told my parents how sweet
it was. Many of the students com-
mented about the precision, control,
and magnifcation that comes with
using the da Vinci System.
To learn more about the da Vinci
Si Surgical System or Carson City
Hospital, visit online at www.Cars-
onCityHospital.com.
Spectrum Health
United Memorial
names new
foundation
director
GREENVILLE Spectrum Health United and
Kelsey hospitals and the Spectrum Health United Me-
morial Foundation Board of Directors has announced
the addition of Shelly Westbrook, Director, Spectrum
Health United Memorial Foundation, effective Monday,
March 5.
Shelly has over 14 years of experience in develop-
ment, including expertise in areas such as major gift
fundraising, capital campaigns, corporate and founda-
tion relations, grant writing, volunteer and staff man-
agement and strategic planning.
From 1998 through 2003, Shelly served in various
roles within the Spectrum Health Foundation. Since
2003, Shelly has been employed with the Metro Health
Hospital Foundation. Her most recent role within the
organization was the Senior Director of Development.
In this role, her focus included the ongoing develop-
ment of Foundation plans for fundraising, stewardship,
donor recognition, annual giving and budget develop-
ment.Shelly will continue the growth of United Memo-
rial Foundation initiatives developed by Shirley Hayes,
former Director. Shirley recently transitioned to the role
of Director, Patient and Family Experience for United
and Kelsey hospitals.
See NEW page 10
READY FOR SURGERY
SHOWING THEIR WORK: Students from Greenville High School show of the pins they received dur-
ing a showcase of the da Vinci Si Surgical System.
Students from the surrounding area
perform surgery at Carson City Hospital
SURGERY:
A few students
from the Carson
City-Crystal High
School group
showing their I
Did Surgery but-
tons.
On Sunday, February 19, Grand Valley State Univer-
sity hosted its annual High School Honors Band. Stu-
dents selected for the band rehearsed Friday evening,
all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Their conduc-
tors were Prof. Barry Martin of GVSU, and special guest
conductor Robert K. Jorgensen. Jorgensen is currently
Director of Bands and Professor Music at The Univer-
sity of Akron. He is widely honored as a music educator
and conductor. He has degrees from The University of
Illinois and Michigan State University where he studied
with Leonard Falcone and Kenneth Bloomquist. From
1969-1972 he was euphonium soloist with the United
States Army Field Band in Washington D.C.
Professor Jorgensen has held teaching positions at
several other universities and his bands have achieved
national recognition for their performances. He has also
served as president of the prestigious American Band-
masters Association.
Sundays concert was opened with performances by
the Grand Valley State University Symphonic Wind En-
semble and the faculty Brass Quintet. The High School
Honors Band closed the concert with works by such
composers as: Ralph Vaughn Williams, Jan Van der
Local students
perform in GVSU
honors band
See BAND page 7
COMMUNITY NEWS
PERFORMANCE
Todd Zamarripa is pictured performing with the Tri County Jazz
Band at last years Jazz Along the White Pine dinner. Zamarripa will
once again be featured, along with other special guests, at this years
dinner on Friday, March 16. Tickets are still available. Please contact
Howard Wilson or any Tri County Band Booster member.
On Monday, February 13th the boys
of Cub Scout Pack 3323, sponsored by
the Sand Lake VFW, had a wonderful
frst meeting. They spent their time
making a collection box for empty juice
pouches. The collection box will be
placed in Sand Lake Elementaries Caf-
eterria for the students to place their
empty juice pouches inside and then
they will be sent in to be recycled. This
is just one of many service projects that
the boys will be doing. We have a very
fun year planned and are looking to
add to our Pack, if you know any boys,
grades 1-5, that are interested in join-
ing we meet on Mondays at the Sand
Lake VFW from 5:45-6:45.
Pictured are (back row) Jona-
thon Ward, Michael Langerak, Joseph
White, Hayden Figley, (middle row)
Coy Hall and (seated) Evan Besmer
and Tylor Harvey
On Monday, February 20th the
boys of Cub Scout Pack 3323, spon-
sored by the Sand Lake VFW, had
a blast bowling. They also spent
the evening making decorations
for their Blue and Gold Banquet
which will take place at our next
meeting, Monday, February 27 @
5:45 pm at the Sand Lake VFW. All
boys grades 1-5 are encouraged to
attend!
Pictured (back row, left to
right) are Joseph White, Evan Be-
smer, Jonathon Ward, (front row,
left to right) Shadrach Sanborn,
Tylor Harvey, Hayden Figley and
Coy Hall
CELEBRATION OF MUSIC!
The fourth annual Newaygo bands performing arts dinner will
be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, at the NHS cafetorium.
Dinner, a festa, will be served at 6:45, with performances be-
ginning at 6 p.m. The performances will be by individual students
of the band program, from grades sixth through twelfth.
Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students, with stu-
dents who are working or performing eating for free.
The night will include door prices and silent auction.
For more information, see any Newaygo band student for tick-
ets, or contact Susan Cornell at )231) 652-1646 ext. 8544. Tickets
will be available until March 16.
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sented by three students. Shana
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BAND
ConTinuEd FRom 5
Girls Tournament
Trophy Comes Home
What a great end to a wonderful season!
The boys and girls played their fnal games at West Michigan
Christian on February 4th and neither team held anything back.
The GCS boys played frst again South Olive and gave them
quite a fght. Down by double digits, our boys rallied back in the
fnal quarter to close
the gap to fve point. What a difference compared to the frst
time they faced them! The fnal score was 23-28, with
South Olive on top, but our boys were clearly winners in
our eyes. Each one of the boys made huge gains this season and
showed great spirit and talent. We are very proud of all of you.
The GCS girls were a united front as they easily defeated
South Olive, the only team that beat them during the regular
season. They controlled the entire game, winning 21-9!!! Their
fnal game was against Beaverdam and again, our girls played
beautifully, dominating the game. Final score...25-10! Congratu-
lations girls!!! It has been ffteen long years, but the trophy home
is home! As with the boys, each of you grew your skill level and
talent. Our 8th grade girls, Jena, Kristina, Libby and Alyssa are
going to be greatly missed, but we also anticipate watching the
up and coming girls continue to excel next year. Great job girls!
Thank you for a great season. We are proud of you!!!
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ACADEMI CS ARTS ATHLETI CS ACHI EVEMENT
February 27, 2012
The Fourth Annual Taking the Court
for a Cure, night occurred at the boys and
girls home basketball game on January 27th.
Both teams wore Pink t-shirts as warm-ups
as a way to show a united effort to help raise
money for the American Cancer Society.
Other efforts to raise money included
the Yearbook, NHS and Student Council
students running games in the cafeteria
and selling pink cotton candy.It was a great
night of joining forces for a great cause.
Collectively all events raised over seven
hundred dollars for the American Cancer
Society.
Mrs Dollberg, who helped organized the
event, would like to thank everyone who so
generously gave toward the event.
Seniors - there are new scholarships available in
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Interested in Science The annual Mary Jane Dockeray Scholarships
for Careers in Science are awarded to graduating high school
seniors from public or private schools in the Kent, Muskegon, and
Ottawa Intermediate School Districts with an interest in pursuing a
career in science. These scholarships are administered by the RMSC
at Grand Valley. The application process consists of submitting
the completed application form, a personal essay, a high school
transcript, and two recommendations in support of the applicant.
Applications are due March 9, 2012. Detailed information and
application forms can be obtained by contacting high school
counselors within the three counties listed above or by contacting
the RMSC at (616) 331-2267or visiting www.gvsu.edu/rmsc and
looking under Upcoming Events.
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ACADEMI CS ARTS ATHLETI CS ACHI EVEMENT
February 27, 2012
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Waiting for answers
TO THE EDITOR:
In last months Township meeting it was
sub jested that there was a match going on
between myself and Reynolds Township.
I can see where it may seem that way but
thats not my intent. After getting tired of
the abuse and intimidation I decided to take
a stand and to be more informed of what
was happening in our community. Only to
discover that I was not alone in the Board
and Zoning Administrators treatment. For
those whos been keeping track of the arti-
cles in the paper or been going to the meet-
ings I believe you would have to agree this
board is clearly not representing the peoples
wishes. Example: Our Zoning Administrator
never backed off or agreed to allow Shirley
Northrup to replace her home until after the
articles in her behalf appeared in the paper,
after all as Mr. DeJong says, its no money
out of his pocket. It seems that this board
and its members are going out of their way
to keep any information from getting out
starting with their own minutes of the meet-
ing under public comments. They are so
brief that youll never know what was said
or they just leave facts or statements out all
together and by refusing ample time to al-
low me to answer allegations that they made
through their attorney. I asked Tina (Town-
ship Clerk) for some information, I was told
to fll out a FOIA request only to be denied
by using the statement she does not under-
stand what I am requesting and Mr. DeJong
stated you got all your going to get from me
if you want anything else take me to court
so much for before. In Januarys meeting I
presented the board with two requests, the
frst was reimbursement of funds according
to Ordinance 16.5 Fees. The second was
the fees paid to the Township under Ordi-
nance 16.2 sect. C Permits which was paid
I believe was under intimidation and forced
into purchasing when they created their own
Building and Safety Department which was
done after I purchased the permits through
the county. l asked the board to respond
to each of these in Februarys meeting all
I received was silence, I will be flling out
the proper forms asking that these items
be put on the agenda in Marchs meeting
so the board can respond. The board keeps
stating they are bound by an oath that they
take and also the zoning ordinance. I believe
they have lost sight of why they were elected
or appointed. They were appointed to rep-
resent all the people and to use the zoning
ordinance as guidelines and in each case it
should be judged based on facts and the citi-
zens wishes. In the last few cases there was
absolutely no objections other than from our
board members so they choose not to listen
to the people. If you dont get involved your
sending a signal to the board that they can
do anything they want, is this what we want
in our township?
RObERT RIcHaRDs
Reynolds Township
Votes yes for sheriffs
department millage
Constant economic stress from the loss
of major employers in Montcalm County
has necessitated yearly cuts to the Montcalm
County budget. All areas of the budget have
been affected; however, most critical are the
reductions to the Montcalm County Sheriffs
Department budget, which directly impacts
the safety and security of our community.
In the Howard City/Panhandle area of
the county, the Montcalm County Sheriffs
Department is the only 24-hour coverage
currently in existence. The offcers of the
Howard City Police Dept. and the Michigan
State Police currently work a restricted num-
ber of hours due to budgetary constraints. In
addition, our State Police Post assists with
coverage within a three county area - Mont-
calm, Gratiot and Ionia. In my opinion, we
cannot afford to ignore the call for additional
funding for our police protection. The sup-
port and necessity for additional millage for
police protection is a must have for our
community.
Last years budget cuts included wage
freezes, union concessions in pay and ben-
efts and additional layoffs to the Sheriffs
Department. When the county eliminated
$1.3 million from its budget, $400,000
came from the Sheriffs Department alone,
resulting in further cuts in staffng within
road patrol and court security. Next year the
projected cuts, very likely, will include fur-
ther reductions in road patrol offcers and
the elimination of 24/7 police coverage for
Montcalm County. Recently, the Attorney
General has proposed that he will reinstate
1,000 offcers; however, our state is down by
2,000 offcers. In addition, last year approxi-
mately 10,000 Michigan prisoners were re-
leased or paroled early.
The request is for 1 mill for fve years,
which will be dedicated to the Sheriffs De-
partment to restore up to four additional
deputies to bring the staffng level back to
the 2002 level. If you are in need of emer-
gency assistance from the police department,
you do NOT want to be told that the nearest
offcer is in Carson City or Greenville or that
your call will be handled in the morning when
an offcer comes on duty. Additional offcers
on staff will help alleviate such issues. The
additional funding will be a separate fund
dedicated to staffng offcers, training and
capital equipment for offcers.
No one likes the idea of increased taxes.
However, if you need the assistance of a po-
lice offcer, then its usually an emergency. I
hate the thought of being told by a 911 dis-
patcher that on one is available to help my
family, friends or fellow community mem-
bers. If you are in a situation that either you
or a loved one needs police assistance, the
cost does not seem to matter much. That
thought, for me, makes it much easier to sup-
port this millage request.
Please join me in VOTING YES for the
Montcalm County Sheriffs Department mill-
age.
TERRI GRannIs
LETTER TO THE
EDITOR POLICY
Letters published in
the River Valley Record-
Enterprise do not refect
the overall opinion of
the paper. A letter to the
editor may be written
once per month by any
member of the communi-
ty who wishes to express
their view of a certain
issue. Letters should be in
good taste, be no longer
than 500 words, include
the signature and home
town of the writer.
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Shelly earned her bache-
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candidates should possess a his-
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EXPERIENCED HOME CARE
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CROTON TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING
Synopsis

January 9, 2012
Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Jean Howarth
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Supervisor Jean Howarth, Clerk Debbra Wright, Treasurer Christine Hadley, Trustee Morgan
Heinzman, and Trustee Chris Ortwein.
Agenda Changes: Screening at the Transfer Station and discussion on the corner at Elm and Croton Hardy Dr.
Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to add the agenda changes. All in Favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Ortwein to approve bills as presented by the clerk, Treasurers report and
December 12, 2011 Township Board minutes. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Ortwein, Heinzman, and Howarth.
Nays: none. Absent/Abstain: none.
On February 22, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. there will be a hearing held at the Newaygo County building in the Board of Com-
missioners Room about the ORV Ordinance.
No Correspondence
No Petitions
Department Reports:
Public Comment: The Library Board would like the board to know that they would like to keep $10,000 in the Town-
ship budget on the Library account. They would like to use this for repairs and remodeling of the building. The Board
stated that they would like to have them get a prioritized list to see what they request to be done and the possible
costs.
Rick Howarth from the Road Committee updates the board about road issues and projects. He talked about an issue
with a dead end road and stated that there are things that could be done to x it before it gets too bad and costly. He
also went over the costs of the budget and stated that most projects have come under budget. Mr. Howarth also had
a comment as a citizen about Consumers having to get a permit to do work and that he felt that they do so much to
promote the area and help the township that he is embarrassed by that.
Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to accept and approve David Millard and Shawn DeMara as
new applicants to the re department. All in favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Chris Hadley to approve up to $31,000.00 for a new grass re rig contingent on a
3rd bid. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Ortwein, Heinzman, and Howarth. Nays: None. Absent/Abstain.
Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Christine Hadley to approve Resolution 2012-01 for Alternate Dates for Board
of Review. All in favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Christine Hadley to approve Resolution 2012-02 for Poverty Exemption Guide-
lines. All in favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Debbra Wright to approve Resolution 2012-03 for the Meeting Dates of 2012.
All in favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Christine Hadley to approve Independent Bank, Choice One, Chemical Bank,
and Isabella Bank and Trust as Banks of Record. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Ortwein, Heinzman, Howarth.
Nays: none. Absent/Abstain: none.
Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Ortwein to approve River Valley Shopper as the Paper of Record. All in
favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Jean Howarth to approve Muskegon River Enforcement Project for the Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday schedule for $2,000.00 to patrol for scal year of 2013-2014. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Had-
ley, Ortwein, Heinzman, and Howarth. Nays: none. Absent/Abstain: none.
Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd Debbra Wright to accept the verbal resignation of Lynn Gilleo from the Planning
Commission, /Road Committee and his position as the Dangerous Building Enforcement ofcer. All in favor, motion
passed.
Supervisor made recommendations for the following boards and commissions. Carl Richards Planning Commission,
Leah Case Planning Commission, Paul Bailey Planning Commission, and April Cope for the Newaygo Community
Recreation Authority.
Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Debbra Wright to table the appointment of Carl Richards to the Planning Com-
mission. Ayes: Wright, Heinzman, and Ortwein. Nays: Hadley and Howarth. Motion passed.
Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Ortwein to approve the appointment of Leah Case to the Planning Com-
mission. All in favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to approve the appointment of Paul Bailey to the Planning
Commission. All in favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to approve the appointment of April Cope to the NCRA board.
All in favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Jean Howarth to move forward with the re-dedication of the Tailwater Boat
Launch. The Board would like to dedicate it to Charlie Bessemer. All in favor, motion passed.
Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Christine Hadley to offer mileage to Jean Todd to go to the CERT(Disaster Pre-
paredness) Training. All in favor, motion passed.
Discussion was made on Campground Capital Improvement Project. The Supervisor proposed a $5,000.00 commit-
ment for obtaining bids for the site plans and septic specications for the campground. Discussion followed. No action
taken.
Discussion was made about the January 24, 2012 meeting and determined that it was not scheduled.
Discussion regarding the Croton-Hardy Drive/Elm Ave corner.
Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to Adjourn meeting. All in favor, motion passed.
Meeting to Adjourn at 9:10 p.m.
Recorded by,
Traca Bartholomew
Croton Twp. Recording Secretary
Respectfully submitted by,
Debbra Wright, Croton Township Clerk
NOTICE
The Pierson Township Board of Review will meet at the Town Hall, 21156 Can-
nonsville Rd. on the following dates:
March 14, 2012 1:00 pm 4:00 pm
6:00 pm 9:00 pm
March 16, 2012 9:00 am Noon
1:00 pm 4:00 pm
Please call for an appointment to appear before the Board of Review at 636-8570
from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Tuesday - Thursday
The tentative ratios and multipliers for 2012 are:
Ratio Multiplier
Agricultural .................49.53.......... 1.0094
Commercial .................52.94.......... 0.9444
Industrial .....................49.86.......... 1.0028
Residential ...................50.94.......... 0.9815
Personal Property ........50.00.......... 1.0000
Thomas Doane
Pierson Township Assessor
REYNOLDS TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF REVIEW
will meet at Reynolds Township ofce
215 E. Edgerton St. Howard City
Monday March 5, 2012 1pm Organizational Meeting
(no appeals will be heard)
Monday March 12th 3pm 9pm by appointment or letter ONLY
Wednesday March 14th 9am 3pm by appointment or letter ONLY
Keith Grannis, Secretary
Board of Review
Kyle Moore Fundraiser
Sunday, March 4, a portion of all sales at Jimmys Road-
house (Newaygo) from 4-8pm will be donated
to Kyles family towards expenses.
Horseshoe Tournament begins at noon, weather permitting,
$10/team. 50/50, music.
An account has been set up at Gerber Federal Credit Union in
Kyles mothers name - Violet Redinger. Locations are in Fremont
and inside Plumbs Valu-Rite Store in Newaygo.
WINFIELD TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS
Wineld Township Hall
15212 Howard City-Edmore Road
Amble, Michigan
March 6, 2012 7 pm Organization Meeting
March 12, 2012 3 pm 9 pm Board of Review
March 13, 2012 9 am 3 pm Board of Review
Any questions call:
Jerrilynn Strong, Assessor 989-382-7963
Phyllis Larson, Supervisor 231-762-4342
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION
VILLAGE OF PIERSON, ORDINANCE NO. 2012-1
Please take notice that on February 14, 2012, the Village Council for Village of
Pierson adopted Ordinance No. 2012-1 establishing compensation for Village Trustees
and the Village President. A summary of the Ordinance follows:
Section 1. Adopts the Village Council Compensation Ordinance and sets the com-
pensation levels and method of payment for Village trustees and the Village President.
Section 2. Provides that the Ordinance is severable.
Section 3. Provides that the Ordinance becomes effective upon the publication of
this summary.
A full copy of the Ordinance may be inspected, reviewed or purchased during nor-
mal business hours at the Village Ofces at 190 Grand Street, Pierson, Michigan 49339.
Lori Graham
Village of Pierson Clerk
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VOTE YES
PLEASE JOIN WITH US ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
TH
AND VOTE YES TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY
OF ALL OF US IN MONTCALM COUNTY. THANK YOU.
DEAR CITIZENS,
The Committee on Public Safety is asking you to join
with us in supporting the Tuesday, February 28th
millage vote to ensure adequate police protection in
Montcalm County.
We believe that when a citizen of this county calls the
police in an emergency situation, her or she should be
able to rely on the fact that there will be a timely and
effective response to that call - day or night - county-
wide.
With the current budget crisis facing the Montcalm
County Sheriffs Ofce, as well as the increased number
of complaints being led, the department is without
adequate resources to fulll this basic commitment to
our citizens.
A yes vote on Tuesday, February 28th will provide ad-
equate manpower and cars on the road to protect our
citizens, 24 hours a day.
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9770 Howard City Edmore Rd.
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Phone: 989-352-1154
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$
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99 BUICK LESABRE
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$
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01 CHEVY EXPRESS
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$
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Sometimes law enforcement ofcers get sued for
just doing their jobs. So it was in the case of Stone
v Temelko, a 2008 case that arose in Washtenaw
County and was just recently heard by the Court
of Appeals .
The accident. The Plaintiff, Stone, was injured in
a rear-end collision by Ofcer Temelko. Ofcer
Temelko had been in the lead of a two patrol
car chase, when he braked hard unexpectedly.
Ofcer Hiserote, who had fallen in behind Ofcer
Temelko, rear-ended him. Temelkos patrol car
launched into Stones car and Stone suffered
serious injuries.
Ofcers take risks. Plaintiff Stone claimed
that both ofcers had been negligent in the
operation of their vehicles, and, one must pay
for the consequences of their negligent acts.
Fundamentally we all believe that accidents
which cannot reasonably be avoided are just
that, accidents. Fundamentally we believe, too,
that accidents which occur because we were
negligent, could have been avoided. As such, the
resulting injuries could have been avoided. And
when its your mother or son who is seriously
injured, we want someone to make some kind
of restitution. But whos to say what is safe, or
negligent, operation of a patrol car in pursuit of
a criminal, in a high speed chase, in who knows
what road and trafc conditions?
The Governmental Tort Liability Act. In 1964
the Michigan Legislature passed the Governmental
Tort Liability Act to help protect government
employees who are performing government
duties with reasonable care, from frivolous citizen
lawsuits. It says, partly, that a governmental
agency is immune from tort liability (meaning
immune from liability for their own negligence) if
the governmental agency is engaged in the exercise
or discharge of a governmental function, and, if
the ofcer, employee, member, or volunteer is
acting or reasonably believes he or she is acting
within the scope of his or her authority, and the
ofcers, employees, members, or volunteers
conduct does not amount to gross negligence that
is the proximate (meaning closest) cause of the
injury or damage. So reasonable acting, and not
grossly negligent, ofcers are not immune from
prosecution.
What is reasonable? The ofcers maintained
they had been acting reasonably. But Stone
argued Not so! Hiserote had followed Temelko
too closely, had followed at an unsafe distance,
had improperly veered into the turn lane to avoid
the collision, had been driving too fast even for
a high speed chase (over 80). Stone claimed
Hiserote had not preconrmed with Temelko the
route they would take, had then failed to realize
the ofcers would have to turn right, and had
thus been at fault for the collision when Temelko
braked. And Hiserote had admitted fault. How
could Stone not win?
The chase failed the gross test. The majority
of the Court (Justice Kelly disagreed) read the
Act then dened gross negligence. Gross
negligence requires that Hiserote had operated
her vehicle with a substantial lack of concern for
whether an injury could result. In other words,
could an objective observer have concluded,
reasonably, that Hiserote simply did not care
about the safety or welfare of the people in the
vehicles in front of her? Who would believe that?
The Court didnt. The ofcers were immune.
The lesson? Dont be Stone, the guy in the lead,
the one who was naughty, who started the chase,
and who ended up in the hospital, sorry he didnt
think ahead, that breaking the law would mean
broken bones.
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Jeanne Jerow practices Property law, extensively in Divorce
& Custody, Estate and Trust Planning certicate, Adoptions,
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The accident. The Plaintiff, Stone, was injured in
a rear-end collision by Ofcer Temelko. Ofcer
Temelko had been in the lead of a two patrol
car chase, when he braked hard unexpectedly.
Ofcer Hiserote, who had fallen in behind Ofcer
Temelko, rear-ended him. Temelkos patrol car
launched into Stones car and Stone suffered
serious injuries.
Ofcers take risks. Plaintiff Stone claimed
that both ofcers had been negligent in the
operation of their vehicles, and, one must pay
for the consequences of their negligent acts.
Fundamentally we all believe that accidents
which cannot reasonably be avoided are just
that, accidents. Fundamentally we believe, too,
that accidents which occur because we were
negligent, could have been avoided. As such, the
resulting injuries could have been avoided. And
when its your mother or son who is seriously
injured, we want someone to make some kind
of restitution. But whos to say what is safe, or
negligent, operation of a patrol car in pursuit of
a criminal, in a high speed chase, in who knows
what road and trafc conditions?
The Governmental Tort Liability Act. In 1964
the Michigan Legislature passed the Governmental
Tort Liability Act to help protect government
employees who are performing government
duties with reasonable care, from frivolous citizen
lawsuits. It says, partly, that a governmental
agency is immune from tort liability (meaning
immune from liability for their own negligence) if
the governmental agency is engaged in the exercise
or discharge of a governmental function, and, if
the ofcer, employee, member, or volunteer is
acting or reasonably believes he or she is acting
within the scope of his or her authority, and the
ofcers, employees, members, or volunteers
conduct does not amount to gross negligence that
is the proximate (meaning closest) cause of the
injury or damage. So reasonable acting, and not
grossly negligent, ofcers are not immune from
prosecution.
What is reasonable? The ofcers maintained
they had been acting reasonably. But Stone
argued Not so! Hiserote had followed Temelko
too closely, had followed at an unsafe distance,
had improperly veered into the turn lane to avoid
the collision, had been driving too fast even for
a high speed chase (over 80). Stone claimed
Hiserote had not preconrmed with Temelko the
route they would take, had then failed to realize
the ofcers would have to turn right, and had
thus been at fault for the collision when Temelko
braked. And Hiserote had admitted fault. How
could Stone not win?
The chase failed the gross test. The majority
of the Court (Justice Kelly disagreed) read the
Act then dened gross negligence. Gross
negligence requires that Hiserote had operated
her vehicle with a substantial lack of concern for
whether an injury could result. In other words,
could an objective observer have concluded,
reasonably, that Hiserote simply did not care
about the safety or welfare of the people in the
vehicles in front of her? Who would believe that?
The Court didnt. The ofcers were immune.
The lesson? Dont be Stone, the guy in the lead,
the one who was naughty, who started the chase,
and who ended up in the hospital, sorry he didnt
think ahead, that breaking the law would mean
broken bones.
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Jeanne Jerow practices Property law, extensively in Divorce
& Custody, Estate and Trust Planning certicate, Adoptions,
Probate, Auto Accidents, Business Law. Remember, because
you read it here, its not your personal legal advice. Dont
depend on it.
Police have accidents too
By Jeanne L. Jerow, Attorney, Counselor, Mediator Howard City
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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.
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.
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)
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
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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.
Free Western Square Dance Lessons - Newaygo St. Bartholomews
Church - Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.
Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the Howard
City VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.
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!
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.
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 231-937-5950 for weekly
schedule of events. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.
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.
If you are sick of the ice and snow, heres a way to make winter go
by fast. Join the Northern Lights Reading Club at the Grant
Area District Library. Just sign up to read 8 books between Feb. 1
and March 31st to receive a joining gift. Read all eight and you are
invited to attend a special program in the spring, just for those who
nish. Books over 500 pages count as two! Audio books also count as
reading. So come on and read your way through winter with Northern
Lights. Start with one and before you know it - winters done!
Around the World in 80 Minutes - In just over an hour, well
explore games, crafts and activities enjoyed by people worldwide. Get
ready to become a virtual globetrotter with fun, hands-on activities
for the whole family! For all ages. Wed., Feb. 29, 6:30pm at the Sand
Lake Library.
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:
Pound of Ground Library Fundraiser. The Cedar Springs
Library is raising funds to build a new building! Buy 1lb of coffee
from Alpha Omega Coffee & Games any time in Feb. and $1 goes
directly to the library building fund. You already buy coffee, so why
not buy it from a local store for a great cause?
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., Feb. 25, 1pm,
Grant Assembly of God, Grant; Tues., Feb. 28, 5pm, River Valley
Community Church, Newaygo; Wed., Feb. 29, 10am, TrueNorth
Community Services, Fremont; Fri., Mar. 2, 10am, St. Joseph Catholic
Church, White Cloud - Sponsored by Local Area Churches; Sat.,
Mar. 3, 10am, Pine Grove Community Church, Croton/Howard
City; Sat., Mar. 3, 1pm, Grant Wesleyan church, Grant; Mon., Mar.
5, 5pm, Fremont United Methodist Church, Fremont; Thurs., Mar.
8, 3pm, Amazing Grace Acres Church, Brohman; Sat., Mar. 10,
10am, First Christian Reformed Church, Fremont.
Original Gospel Jamboree: Feb. 25th, 6:30 Potluck, 7:30pm
Music. Amazing Grace Acres Church, M-37 and Woodland Park
Dr., Brohman. Featuring - Narrow Road, Faith Gospel Team and
Lucky Fulton MC. Everyone Welcome.
Coral Fire Dept. Benet: Pancake Breakfast, all you can eat.
Sun., Feb. 26, 8am-1pm at the Coral Community Center. Menu
includes: pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, coffee & orange
drink. $6 Adults, $4 children 4-12, 3 and under eat free.
Lakeview Area Seniors will meet on Tuesday, March 6th,
at the Lakeview United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall at 1:00
PM. Come join us for coffee, conversation, snacks and games. At
2:00, Brian Brasser, Chief Nursing & Operating Ofcer for Spectrum
Health will discuss the new United For Health Project. Mark your
calendar and come learn about our local hospital update.
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by Maple Valley Fire
Dept. for the 150th Anniversary of Coral Friday, March 9, 5-8pm
at the Coral Community Center. Adults/$6, 4-12yrs/$4, 0-3yrs/Free.
Special: $20 for family 2 adults and 2 or more children.
The Kent City Parent Teacher Community Organization is
hosting a mom to mom sale Saturday March 10. Tables are still
available for $20. Brandiesigler@gmail.com or 231-920-7748 for
more information.
Big Rapids Elk Camp Big Game Banquet - March 10, 2012.
Elk Foundation Chapters hold a variety of events around the country
that raise awareness and funds for wildlife habitat conservation. A
highlight is each chapters annual Big Game Banquet, where fun and
fundraising combine for a memorable evening. Sumptuous meals,
laughter and a high-energy auction form the backdrop for the night.
These events provide the lions share of funds the Elk Foundation
uses to protect and enhance habitat. We hope to see you at an event
soon! (For Indiana and other qualifying states, you may be eligible
for a free ticket upon request for rafes or drawings) Call: Douglas S.
Smith Jr. 989-565-4112.
Crafters wanted to sell at Coral Community Center Craft Sale,
April 21, 2012. For more information, call Mary at 231-937-5570 or
Michelle at 231-937-6733.
Tri County Senior All Nighter Parent Meeting: Every Monday
night at 6:45pm in the library at the Tri County High School. Any
and all Senior Parents Welcome!
New Open Meeting: 11 Step Spiritual Group (we use the Life
Recovery Bible) Mondays 6pm at Resurrection Church in Newaygo.
2nd entrance, conference room. Call Val or Fred S. 231-937-8049.
Cub Scout Pack 3323 meets Mondays 5:45-6:45 at the Sand Lake
VFW. Boys ages 7-11 or grades 1-5 welcome. Call Sarah 616-799-
0206 or Eric 616-799-0875 (leave message).
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.
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3.0 Eng, Leather, CD Changer, Alloy Wheels, Sharp ....$14,995 or $275 Mo.
09 Chevy Impala LT 4 Door Loaded
3.5 Eng, AZ Auto, Factory War, Column Shift ..............$12,995 or $240 Mo.
08 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Pickup
4.6 Eng, Loaded, Sharp ..............................................$12,995 or $240 Mo.
08 Chevy Impala LT 4 Door
3.5 Eng, Loaded, AZ Auto ...........................................$10,995 or $210 Mo.
08 Chevy Impala LT 4 Door
3.5 Eng, Loaded, Locally Owned ....................................$9,995 or $190 Mo.
08 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Door
3800 Eng, Loaded, Leather ............................ NOW $10,995 or $215 Mo.
08 Pontiac Montana Mini Van
3.5 Eng, Factory Warranty ..............................................$9,995 or $190 Mo.
08 Chevy Express Ext Cargo Van
6.6 Duramax Diesel, Auto, Air ........................................$6,995 or $150 Mo.
07 Chevy Silverado K1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup
4.8 Eng, Loaded, AZ Truck .........................................$17,995 or $310 Mo.
07 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4 Door
3800 Eng, Leather, 6 Pass, Moonroof, AZ Auto .. NOW $9,995 or $190 Mo.
07 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup
4.7 Eng, Arizona Truck, PW/PL/PS ..............................$10,995 or $200 Mo.
07 Ford Taurus SEL 4 Door
3.0 Eng, Loaded, AZ Auto, PW/PL/PS .............................$7,995 or $169 Mo.
07 Chevy Cobalt LT 4 Door
2.2 Eng, Air, Cruise, CD Player, One Owner ........ NOW $7,995 or $169 Mo.
06 Buick Lucerne CX 4 Door
3800 Eng, Leather, 52k ..............................................$11,995 or $220 Mo.
06 Chevy Express EXT Cargo Van
4.8 Eng, Air, Auto, 3/4 Ton ............................................$4,995 or $135 Mo.
05 Buick LeSabre Custom 4 Door
3800 V6, Loaded, Arizona Auto .....................................$7,995 or $210 Mo.
05 Chrysler Pacica Limited AWD SUV
3.5 Eng, Loaded, AZ Auto, 4 Heated Seats ..................$11,495 or $230 Mo.
04 Buick Park Ave 4 Door
3800 Eng, Loaded, Leather, Arizona Auto ......................$7,995 or $250 Mo.
04 Saturn L300 4 Door
2.2 4 Cyl Eng, Local Trade .............................................$3,495 or $180 Mo.
03 Chevy Silverado K2500 HD 4x4 Quad Cab Pickup
6.0 Eng, Loaded, Cruise, CD Player ................................$7,995 or $250 Mo.
03 Pontiac Aztek FWD SUV
3.4 Eng, Leather, Sunroof, Arizona Auto ........................$5,995 or $195 Mo.
02 Buick Century Custom 4 Door
3100 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Car .....................................$4,995 or $175 Mo.
Randy Lettinga ................... 616-437-2005 Paul Peterson ............ 231-239-1897
George Herman .................. 616-498-8152 Mike Petersen ........... 231-598-1029
Dan Folkema ...................... 231-519-1022 Bob VandeHevel ........ 231-423-7641
RAVENNA AUCTION
SALE EVERY MONDAY Selling prices as of 2-13-12
231-853-5738
Visit our new website @ www.ravennaauction.com
Selling at 3:30 PM Outside ......... TOP
Hay ................................................$3.10
Straw ............................................$2.10
Round Bales ................................$25.00
Feeder Pigs ...................................... N/A
Wood ..........................................$20.00
Livestock selling at 5:30 PM
SHEEP & GOATS
Fat Lambs .................................$190.00
Feeder Lambs ...........................$160.00
Ewes ...........................................$70.00
Goats/selling by head ................$125.00
CALVES
Started Calves ...........................$130.00
Back to Farm Deacons ..............$125.00
FEEDER CATTLE
Choice Steers 250-400# ............$128.00
Choice Steers 400# & up ..........$115.00
Choice Heifers ...........................$120.00
Holstein Steers 250-400# .........$115.00
Holstein Steers 400# & up ........$100.00
HOGS .................................. TOP
Hogs 200-230# ...........................$57.00
Hogs 230-250# ...........................$58.25
Ruffs ...........................................$55.00
Boars ..........................................$32.00
SLAUGHTER CATTLE
Choice Steers ............................$125.50
Choice Heifers ...........................$120.00
Holstein Steers ..........................$122.00
COWS
Top Cows ....................................$87.00
Canners & Cutters .......................$75.00
Thurs. Rail Cows (9am-3pm) .......$152.00
BULLS .........................................$89.50
DAIRY
Fresh Cows & Heifers ............$2,000.00
Springing Heifers ...................$1,650.00
Shortbred Heifers ...................$1,000.00
Open Heifers .............................$760.00
Heifers Calves ...........................$300.00
Bulls .......................................$1,300.00
VFW Post #4249
9075 Mason Dr. Newaygo
Bingo Ball Sales Start at 4:00.
Bingo starts at 6:00.
February 27, 2012
Fall Prevention
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231-937-8485
Fax: 231-937-9836
GARAGE/TOOLS: 1982 Yamaha Motor Cycle Vin #JYA5N8007CA021881, Black and
Decker 4 HP Electric Mower, Toro Snow Thrower, Shop Vac, Black Max Air Com-
pressor, Pipe Clamps, Cords, Yard Tools, License Plates, Battery Charger, Knives,
Assort Farm Items, Hay Forks, Assorted Ammunition, Electrical System Books,
Fishing Lures, Asst. Toys, Sports Helmets, Safety Gear, Rowing Machine, Light
Fixtures, Two Man Saw, Old Tins, Hose Reels and Hose, Sheppard Hooks, Gas
Barbeque Grill, Several Ladders, Deck Sprayers, Nuts, Bolts, Fittings, Small Tools,
Steel Archway Trellis, 2 Small Utility Trailers, plus MORE!

COLLECTIBLES/HOUSEHOLD: Approx. 270
Pieces of Wedgewood (Countryside Pattern)
made in England, Pink Limoges (France), Tif-
fany Style Lamp, Edinburgh Clockworks Co.
Mantel Clock, German Clock, Cookie Jars
including Cooky (Pearl China Co. 22K Gold
Inlaid # 639), USA Hull Vase 6 ,Wall Tele-
phone, Honey Bear, Juke box, Wishing Well,
Camel Collectibles, Records, Oil Lamps, As-
sorted Toys, Beanie Babies, Pressure Can-
ner, Area Rugs, Vacuum Cleaner, Linens, Cast Iron Pans, Small Kitchen Appliances, National
Sewing Machine, Baking Pans, Misc Dishes, Bowls etc., Sherwood RCA Sound System, Doll
in Case, Aerobic Easy Rider, Turkey Deep Fryer, Cannon AE-1 35mm Camera, Crock Pots,
Vacuums, Flat Ware, Roasters, Christmas Ornaments, Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Pressure Cooker,
Rival Ice Cream Freezer, Linens, and MORE!

FURNITURE: Dimplen Electric Room Heater, Screen Divider,
Quasar 32 TV, Oak Pedestal Round Dining Room Table with
Chairs, Oak Mirrored Buffet, GE Side by Side Frig/Freezer, Desk
Set, Ofce Chairs, Computer Desk, Small Refrigerators, Micro-
wave, Toy Chest, Twin Beds, Floor Lamps, Full Size Hollywood
Bed, Swivel Rockers, Large Couch, King Size Air Bed, Oak
Porta Crib, Bumper Pool Table/Game Table, Small Toy Barn,
Twin and Queen Hide-a-bed, Entertainment Cabinet, Recliner
Chairs, Book Shelves, Round Card Table and Chairs, Small
Chest Freezer, 2 Padded Rolling Chairs, Book Shelf, Oak Dining
Room Chairs, French Provincial Long Couch, Youth Desk, Floor
Lamps, Full Size Bedroom Suite, Living Room Chairs, Rattan
Table and 4 Chairs, Dining Room Table (w/ 3 leaves and 4 Chairs), and more.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: 2 Rings all day. This sale is full of nice clean ready to use items, plus
items for the collectors as well, Something for all interests. Sales Tax applies to this sale.
Full Lunch Service Available.
Come and Join us for the Day.
To see pictures go to www.auctionconnectioninc.com
AUCTIONEERS:
Bob Rottier 231-638-6152
Steve Rottier 989-615-3506
Cash, Check w/ positive ID
MasterCard and Visa accepted
Registered Auctioneer # 2801000032
PUBLIC AUCTION
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 5983 S. Warner (Sale Center), FREMONT, MICHIGAN 49412
DIRECTIONS: Main Street in Fremont East to blinker light (by high school), Go South on Stewart (turns
into Warner Ave.) to Sale Center.

SELLER: Christine Gerdes, Gwen Pratt, and others.
THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST, WATCH OUR WEB SITE FOR UPDATES
AS WE SET UP.
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Essential Oils
Many people have never heard of Essential Oils. I am referring to the use of Oil for medicinal
purposes. Some of us remember from the Bible, a story about baby Jesus and the three wise men
bringing Frankincense and Myrrh. The Bible also mentions the Balm of Gilead. So thousands of years
again we know that these oils were used for healing. The Egyptians and Chinese used these oils at
least 6000 years ago. Today there are hundreds of Essential Oils available for our therapeutic use.
The Oils can be taken internally, but most of the time they are applied externally or simply
inhaled. The oils contain many compounds that can be identied, isolated and studied. There
are two theories about how they work. First, these individual components of the oils have anti-
inammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer properties. When the oil is applied to the
skin or inhaled, it is absorb and circulated through the body. The active ingredients then do their
thing within the body, adjusting the chemistry based on its individual properties.
The second theory has to do with resonant vibrational frequencies. Every atom, molecule, cell,
tissue, organ, and the body as a whole has a resonant vibrational frequency associated with it.
When there is disease within the body, there are changes in the resonant vibrational frequency.
The changes can be at any level. This is actually the basis for the MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
that many of us are familiar with. The oils have the ability to bring the abnormal
frequency back to normal through the Principle of Harmonics. All musical
instruments are based on these Laws of Physics. This simply means that one thing
that is vibrating can cause something else to vibrate at the same rate or frequency.
As far as the oils are concerned, research has determined what oils can inuence
what frequencies within our bodies. We can then educate ourselves to know
what oils can be used to reduce pain and inammation, what oils can remove
bacteria and viruses, what oils can change the vibrational frequency of tumors
and cancers. Understanding this we realize there is a complete therapeutic
system available to us, using the Essential Oils to help us improve our health.
Put Your Health in Your Own Hands. Bob Huttinga PA-C. 989-352-6500.
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
Youre Invited To
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Rent this
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Call for details.
231-937-4740
1-888-937-4740
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for extremely low, very low
and low income. Rent based
on 30% of income. For
more information please call
(616) 696-3920/TDD 1-800-
649-3777.
Equal Housing
Opportunity.
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Realtor / Broker
Committed to marketing your property!
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Arthur K. Eggerding Realty 616.453.7655
Brynadette Powell
616-835-2624
164 ANN ST., CEDAR SPRINGS - 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with wood oors. Within walking
distance to schools, parks and shopping. $69,000.
105 E. 2ND ST., HERSEY - Hersey River Front. Land contract terms available. $59,000
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Select & Clear Cut
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Anywhere in Michigan
Larry Hartzell
616-263-9366
PETERSON TAX AND
ACCOUNTING
Personal Service with Professional Knowledge
38 E. Lake St. P.O. Box 12
Sand Lake, MI 49343
616-636-5266
Notary Service
$
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PETERSONTAXAND ACCOUNTING.COM
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
www.frankssportinggoods.com
Andys Appliance Repair
all makes and models
Refer us to your friends!
Roger Andy Anderson
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repaired and new appliances
572 South State St., Sparta
616-887-1999
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1540 W. 48th St.
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Newaygo Howard City
231-937-5819
VANDYKES ENGINE
REBUILDING
Since 1957
17 Westwood Fremont
(231) 924-3170
Head Pressure Checking & Reconditioning
Crank Shaft Grinding Engine Parts & Kits Available
Cylinder Block Boring - Automotive, AG and Industrial
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Delivered in 8 length,
minimum 10 cords per load.
$
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$
110 per cord due to haul distances
Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
231-796-4558
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COMPLETE
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
757 Ensley Street Howard City
231-937-2271
Fax # 231-937-6490
www.srautomotiveinc.com
Polished Nail
The
LLC
Full Service Salon
Cuts Color Perms Acrylics
Manicures Whirlpool Pedicures
Authorized OPI Salon
147 E. Division, Sparta, MI 49345 616-887-3097
616-696-3667
16130 Ritchie SAND LAKE
Advanced
Appliance Service
Refrigerators Ranges Ovens
Dishwashers Washers Dryers
PARTS STOCKED ON TRUCK
SERVICING MOST MAKES AND MODELS
HOW MUCH
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NO Delivery Fee
NO Fuel Surcharge
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www.gasproductioncompany.com
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Customer Satisfaction
Certied & Insured
www.totaloorevolution.com
Jim Smith
Owner
jsmith_4963@hotmail.com
616-262-8513
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313 Vesta Six Lakes

231-924-2310
989-365-3232
Residential Institutional Commercial Industrial
ProSoft
RENOVATION & SIDING LLC
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FEB 1 - MAR. 31, 2012
*Excludes prior estimates
To Quali ed Homeowners
5850 Greenville Rd.
P.O. Box 217
Greenville, MI 48838-0217
Chuck Cross
Phone 616-754-3878
UP TO
$
500 OFF
*
ON ALL ESTIM
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ASSURANCE
Fuel Max
As Low As
$
89
99
Sale Price
Made In
U.S.A.
CAR AND
MINI VAN
6 5 0 0 0
1
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY
*
P185/65R14
P195/65R15.................
$
109
99
P205/65R15................
$
109
99
P205/60R16................
$
129
99
P215/65R16....................
$
119
99
P225/60R16..................
$
124
99
P215/65R17................
$
129
99
P225/65R17.................
$
149
99
P225/50R17.................
$
169
99
36 SIZES AVAILABLE CALL FOR YOUR SIZE
SAVE
GINGRICH TIRE CENTER
SERVING THE AREA FOR 85 YEARS M-66 AT M-20, REMUS, MI 49340 989-967-3541
No Interest if Paid in full within 6 Months with Goodyear Credit Card. Ask for Details!
FIERCE ATTITUDE
M/T
As Low As
$
16 9
99
Sale Price
Made In
U.S.A.
TRUCK & SUV
GREAT
TRACTION
11 SIZES AVAILABLE
SAVE
WRANGLER SR-A
As Low As
$
89
99
Sale Price
Made In
U.S.A.
TRUCK & SUV
5 0 0 0 0
1
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY
*
P235/75R15...............
$
109
99
P265/75R15.................
$
139
99
P245/70R16................
$
149
99
P245/65R17.................
$
169
99
P265/75R16.................
$
149
99
P265/70R16.................
$
159
99
P265/70R17.................
$
179
99
P275/55R20...............
$
209
99
26 SIZES AVAILABLE
FIERCE
INSTINCT
VR
As Low As
$
89
99
Sale Price
Made In
U.S.A.
PERFORMANCE
P195/55R15 BSL
P205/50R16..............................
$
99
99
P205/55R16..............................
$
96
99
P225/50R16..............................
$
99
99
P215/50R17....................
$
109
99
P215/55R16................
$
109
99
P225/55R17...................
$
124
99
10 SIZES AVAILABLE
1
Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty may vary by size or speed rating of tire. See store for complete details on warranties, other sizes and prices available.
BUY NOW & SAVE!
DEALS GOOD THRU 2/29/12
SAVE
SAVE
P215/65R17
5 0 0 0 0
1
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY
*
BW E
LT245/75R16
SAFARI AT/R
P225/75R15 ..........
$
99
99
P235/70R16 ......
$
129
99
P245/70R16 ......
$
129
99
P265/70R16 ......
$
136
99
P265/75R16 ......
$
129
99
P265/70R17 ......
$
149
99
P275/65R18 ......
$
169
99
P275/55R20 ......
$
179
99
ea.
50,000 Mile Warranty
KELLY TIRE
BATTERY SALE
AC DELCO
PROFESSIONAL
$
89
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78 - 7 Year
65 - 7 Year
78 DT - 7 Year
50 Month Free Replacement
84 Month Warranty
Prices Valid thru 2/29/12
w/Exchange
SPECIAL BUY
INTEGRITY
P215/70R15 BSL
$
69
99
P225/60R16 BSL
$
89
99
ea., While 16 Last
50,000 Mile
Warranty
50,000 Mile
Warranty
WRANGLER
HP
P265/70R17
$
149
99
SPECIAL BUY
While 100 Last
Original Equipment on Tahoe
SPECIAL BUYS
ASSURANCE
FUELMAX CS
$
139
99
P265/75R16
WRANGLER ATS
$
149
99
P265/70R17BW
LT265/75R16 E RWL
$
189
99
LT285/75R16 E RWL
$
199
99
LT265/70R17 E BSL....
$
199
99
LT285/70R17 D...............
$
229
99
LT275/70R18 E BSL..
$
239
99
LT275/65R18 E..............
$
239
99
ASSURANCE
ComforTred/Touring
As Low As
$
109
99
Sale Price
Made In
U.S.A.
CAR AND
MINI VAN
8 0 0 0 0
1
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY
*
P185/65R15
34 SIZES AVAILABLE ASK FOR YOUR PRICE
SAVE
P215/70R15....................
$
119
99
P215/60R16.................
$
139
99
P205/55R16.................
$
149
99
P205/60R16.................
$
149
99
P215/65R17.................
$
149
99
P235/65R17.................
$
169
99
P225/50R17.................
$
189
99
P225/55R18.................
$
179
99
NAVIGATOR
GOLD TOURING
P215/70R15
$
69
99
P225/55R17
$
99
99
Special Purchase
EXPLORER ALL SEASON
P175/65R14 ..........
$
62
99
P185/65R14 ..........
$
62
99
P185/70R14 ..........
$
62
99
P195/60R15 ..........
$
69
99
P215/60R15 ..........
$
69
99
P215/70R15 ..........
$
76
99
P215/60R16 ..........
$
79
99
P225/60R16 ..........
$
79
99
P215/65R16 ..........
$
86
99
ea., 40,000 Mile
A Good Deal On A Great Tire
KELLY TIRE
ASSURANCE
TripleTred
As Low As
$
129
99
Sale Price
Best Snow

Traction
PASSENGER
8 0 0 0 0
1
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY
*
P195/65R15
TripleTred O/S
P195/65R15.................
$
129
99
P225/60R16................
$
149
99
P215/60R16................
$
149
99
P205/60R16................
$
146
99
P215/65R16................
$
149
99
P235/55R17................
$
189
99
P225/50R17.................
$
199
99
P215/60R17.................
$
169
99
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Pain Mannagement
Therapy Program
231-937-8485
Fax: 231-937-9836
DONATIONS TO DATE TO
MONTCALM PANHANDLE
COMMUNITY FUND
Donations
may be sent to:
Montcalm
Panhandle
Community
Fund
P.O. Box 596
Howard City,
MI 49329
Call
231-937-6758
with any
questions
$200,000
$180,000
$160,000
$140,000
$120,000
$100,000
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Cedar Springs
Tue., Thur. & Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
www.cedarcarco.com
WE BUY
WE SELL WE TRADE
CALL OR VISIT US TO SEE
WHAT YOUR VEHICLE IS WORTH
Audibel Hearing Center
204 S. Michigan, Big Rapids
(231) 796-4658
348 Adams (M-37), Newaygo
(231) 652-2337
People Helping People.
400 FREE BATTERIES
*
With the purchase of an Audibel
Anthem hearing aid system
*Cannot be used or combined with other discounts or prior sales.
Anthem by Audibel,
the fastest selling new
product in Starkeys history.
Truly a hearing aid worthy of
your consideration.
Peggy Frank, MA, CCC-A
322. S. Lafayette St., Greenville
(616) 225-9892
Great Deals!
Oak Bathroom Vanities
Starting at
$
29
95
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$
99
95
Kitchen Cabinets
Starting at
$
5
00
-
$
20
00
Call 616-520-3596
Small Town Treasures
Main St. Lakeview
GARAGE/TOOLS: 1982 Yamaha Motor Cycle Vin #JYA5N8007CA021881, Black and
Decker 4 HP Electric Mower, Toro Snow Thrower, Shop Vac, Black Max Air Com-
pressor, Pipe Clamps, Cords, Yard Tools, License Plates, Battery Charger, Knives,
Assort Farm Items, Hay Forks, Assorted Ammunition, Electrical System Books,
Fishing Lures, Asst. Toys, Sports Helmets, Safety Gear, Rowing Machine, Light
Fixtures, Two Man Saw, Old Tins, Hose Reels and Hose, Sheppard Hooks, Gas
Barbeque Grill, Several Ladders, Deck Sprayers, Nuts, Bolts, Fittings, Small Tools,
Steel Archway Trellis, 2 Small Utility Trailers, plus MORE!

COLLECTIBLES/HOUSEHOLD: Approx. 270
Pieces of Wedgewood (Countryside Pattern)
made in England, Pink Limoges (France), Tif-
fany Style Lamp, Edinburgh Clockworks Co.
Mantel Clock, German Clock, Cookie Jars
including Cooky (Pearl China Co. 22K Gold
Inlaid # 639), USA Hull Vase 6 ,Wall Tele-
phone, Honey Bear, Juke box, Wishing Well,
Camel Collectibles, Records, Oil Lamps, As-
sorted Toys, Beanie Babies, Pressure Can-
ner, Area Rugs, Vacuum Cleaner, Linens, Cast Iron Pans, Small Kitchen Appliances, National
Sewing Machine, Baking Pans, Misc Dishes, Bowls etc., Sherwood RCA Sound System, Doll
in Case, Aerobic Easy Rider, Turkey Deep Fryer, Cannon AE-1 35mm Camera, Crock Pots,
Vacuums, Flat Ware, Roasters, Christmas Ornaments, Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Pressure Cooker,
Rival Ice Cream Freezer, Linens, and MORE!

FURNITURE: Dimplen Electric Room Heater, Screen Divider,
Quasar 32 TV, Oak Pedestal Round Dining Room Table with
Chairs, Oak Mirrored Buffet, GE Side by Side Frig/Freezer, Desk
Set, Ofce Chairs, Computer Desk, Small Refrigerators, Micro-
wave, Toy Chest, Twin Beds, Floor Lamps, Full Size Hollywood
Bed, Swivel Rockers, Large Couch, King Size Air Bed, Oak
Porta Crib, Bumper Pool Table/Game Table, Small Toy Barn,
Twin and Queen Hide-a-bed, Entertainment Cabinet, Recliner
Chairs, Book Shelves, Round Card Table and Chairs, Small
Chest Freezer, 2 Padded Rolling Chairs, Book Shelf, Oak Dining
Room Chairs, French Provincial Long Couch, Youth Desk, Floor
Lamps, Full Size Bedroom Suite, Living Room Chairs, Rattan
Table and 4 Chairs, Dining Room Table (w/ 3 leaves and 4 Chairs), and more.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: 2 Rings all day. This sale is full of nice clean ready to use items, plus
items for the collectors as well, Something for all interests. Sales Tax applies to this sale.
Full Lunch Service Available.
Come and Join us for the Day.
To see pictures go to www.auctionconnectioninc.com
AUCTIONEERS:
Bob Rottier 231-638-6152
Steve Rottier 989-615-3506
Cash, Check w/ positive ID
MasterCard and Visa accepted
Registered Auctioneer # 2801000032
PUBLIC AUCTION
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 5983 S. Warner (Sale Center), FREMONT, MICHIGAN 49412
DIRECTIONS: Main Street in Fremont East to blinker light (by high school), Go South on Stewart (turns
into Warner Ave.) to Sale Center.

SELLER: Christine Gerdes, Gwen Pratt, and others.
THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST, WATCH OUR WEB SITE FOR UPDATES
AS WE SET UP.
www.auctionconnectioninc.com
KNIGHT
AUTO & PARTS
SALES
989-831-8358
1516 N. Peoples Rd.
Stanton, MI
Open
Mon-Fri
7:30am to
5pm
Closed
Saturday
Open Sunday
9am to 3pm
2000 And Newer
Domestic
Used Parts
250 Autos for Sale
1996 BERETTA $1200
2000 Windstar $1800
2002 Caravan $2200
2001 Century 78,000 $3990
2000 Town Country $3500
1997 Blazer $2587
2001 Sierra Ext. Cab 4x4 $5900
2007 Rendezvous $4900
2001 PT Cruiser 69K $4300
2007 Taurus $4975
1997 Yukon $3800
2004 Seabring Convertible $4500
2004 F150 4x4 $5800
2004 Kia Sedona $3950
2002 Explorer 79K $6975
1999 Escort Zx2 $2800
2001 PT Cruiser Limited $3300
1998 Mountaineer $3500
2001 CR80 $950
1999 31' Cameo Travel Trailer $6900
1999 22' Smoker Craft Pontoon
w/trailer $9900
More Arriving Daily
Coz Motors
www.coz-motors.com
231-856-0180
call/text 231-349-0804
231-629-1799
280 Farm Goods
GRASS HAY FOR sale: $2.75 per
square bale. Truman Raak 9546 5
Mile Rd. Lakeview. 989-352-5114.
991 Mega Market
Community Papers of
Michigan
Ph. 1-800-783-0267
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roots of Michigan. Your advertising
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state. ONLY $249 Call this paper to
place a classified ad of 25 words or
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Readers: THIS PUBLICATION DOES
NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT ad-
vertising which is deceptive,
fraudulent, or which might otherwise
violate the law or accepted standards
of taste. However, this publication
does not warrant or guarantee the
accuracy of any advertisement, nor
the quality of the goods or services
advertised. Readers are cautioned to
thoroughly investigate all claims
made in any advertisements, and to
use good judgment and reasonable
care, particularly when dealing with
persons unknown to you who ask for
money in advance of delivery of the
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27
Cedar Springs
Tue., Thur. & Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
www.cedarcarco.com
WE BUY
WE SELL WE TRADE
CALL OR VISIT US TO SEE
WHAT YOUR VEHICLE IS WORTH
Country Corner
Supermarket
We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. Wic & Michigan Bridge Cards Accepted Here. Limited Quantities - No Rainchecks
10039 Buchanan Rd., Canadian Lakes 231-972-8911
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8-8, Fri.-Sat. 8-9, Sun. 8-7
ONE DAY ONLY!
Wednesday, February 29th
enter
drawings
for free
products!
Free
Coffee &
Donut HOles
In Store Only
Featuring Paramount
Coffee!
1 DAY SALE
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY
29TH
LIMITED SUPPLIES
NO RAINCHECKS
lb.
lb.
ea.
OUR FAMILY
CANNED VEGETABLES
14.50-15 OZ.
CORN, CUT OR FRENCH GREEN
BEANS OR SWEET PEAS
3/$
1
ERA
LAUNDRY LIQUID
50 OZ.
2/$
5
OUR FAMILY
AMERICAN CHEESE
SLICES
12 OZ. PKG.
$
1
59
OUR FAMILY
ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
6 CT. PKG.
$
1
39
KODAK
BATTERIES
ALL SIZES
79
CHICKEN
DRUMSTICKS
69
RIVER RANCH
ICEBERG SALAD MIX
1 LB. PKG.
89
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LIMIT 3 LBS.
$
2
29
ENGLISH
MUFFIN BREAD
16 OZ.
LIMIT 2
99
LUNCH SPECIAL
10:30-2:00
CHILI DOGS
LIMIT 4 - NO SUBSTITUTIONS
2/$
1
OUR FAMILY
Grocery
General
Merchandise
Health &
Beauty
Grocery
Dairy
Meat
Produce
Frozen
Deli Bakery
ALBERTO V05
SHAMPOO OR
CONDITIONER
15 OZ.
$
1
00
pkg.
ea.
ea.
28
SUPER SAVINGS EVENT
4 DAYS ONLY
Wed., Feb. 29th thru Sat., Mar. 3rd
Vanderhyde
Ford
OVER 200 NEW &
USED VEHICLES TO
CHOOSE FROM!
FOR 60 MONTHS
ON SELECT NEW
FORD MODELS

REBATES &
DISCOUNTS
UP TO
$
7,000
ON SELECT NEW
FORD MODELS

WITH APPROVED
CREDIT

0% is available for 60 months. Example: $16.67 per month per $1,000 on select new 2012 Ford Fusion, Taurus, Mustang or get Rebates & Dealer Discounts up to $7,000 on new 2012 Ford F-150
XLT, with Chrome tow n go package thru FMCC. No down payment required, with approved credit. All sales prices plus tax, title, license & 190.00 doc fee not included. **Deductions from trade
allowance may be made for mechanical failures, interior/body damage, reconditioning costs and or excessive mileage. Supplementa l cash may be required if loan balance exceeds actual cash
value. Any negative equity may be applied to amount nanced. May require a lease commitment with option to own, with approved credit.
WWW.VANDERHYDEFORD.COM
345 N. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI Toll Free 866-553-3673
www.vanderhydeford.com
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