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Welcomes you to Ice, Wine & Blues - 2015

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214 E. Mansion Street, DowntownWinter Blues Festival - 5pm-11pm5pm-7pm Acoustic Blues Downstage -

Beer/Wine/BBQ Dinner available forpurchase featuring Charlie’s BBQ

7pm Mau Besey Band9:30pm - Harper and Midwest KindFor tickets, call 269-781-0001 or visit

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— February 14, 2015 —Serving Times: 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.Dinner Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs • Chicken or

Vegetable Alfredo Includes: Salad, Bread, Beverage and Dessert

Tickets: $20.00 each or two for $35.00Tickets Available at:

Habitat for Humanity Office286 Capital Ave. N.E. (269-966-2502)

Habitat for Humanity ReStore595 North Avenue (269-441-1038)

Barista Blues Café (269-968-8430)

Valentine DateFundraiser Why not add....

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Forget Her NotBouquets • Roses • Balloons

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Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1

Eagles Valentine’s Day

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Dinner & DanceSat., Feb. 14, Dinner 5-7 pm

Bad Monkey Band playing 7-11 pm

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Why not say Happy Valentine’s Daywith a song Barbershop Style!This year, why not have a barbershop quartet deliver the message of love to your sweetie at work, school or dinner?Members of the Cereal City chorus will be delivering Valentine’s greetings all over town!The Deluxe package is $35 and includes 2 songs, a rose, a card & chocolates. The Premium package is $50 and includes 3 songs, 3 roses, a card, and a box of chocolates.A quartet will be available Friday, Feb. 13 & Saturday, Feb. 14 • 8 a.m. - ?Call Jim Jenkins (269.665.9212) or Randy Campbell (269.968.3877), leave a message if necessary, your call will be returned. or e-mail [email protected] (include word Valentine in subject line)

Mail or bring check to: Battle Creek Shopper News1001 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014 • (269) 965-3955

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Saturday, February 14th

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On weekend mornings few things are ascomforting as waking up and enjoying a

leisurely, homemade breakfast.

Valentine’s WeekendFilet & Lobster Tail!

Valentine’s WeekendFilet & Lobster Tail!

Happy Hour All Day Every Sunday!

Dinner for 2 to ShareSmoked Prime Rib w/2 sides

Shrimp Alfredo w/garlic breadChicken Parmesan w/garlic bread

VALENTINE’S DAY”Absolute Addiction”~ 8:30pm

Rock • Southern Rock • Country

Dessert for 2 to ShareChocolate Brownie Sundae

12812 Harper Village Dr.Battle Creek, MI 49014

ph 269.979.0500 fax 269.979.0501

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“There’s no need for tiresome priming and sanding ~ you can get straight to the fun bit”- ANNIE SLOAN

2015 WORKSHOP SCHEDULECHALK PAINT® HAPPINESS 101Girls Night Out(bring your own piece)

All of Annie Sloan’s lovely paint and brushes provided...Ring 269-781-7777 to register and check for specials

Get Started right! Techniques for restyling with COLOR!Open paint bar to restyle your small furnishings...February 19, 21 July 16, 18March 19, 21 August 20, 22April 16, 18 September 19May 14, 16 October 17June 18, 20 November 19, 21

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MCAL Quality of Care AwardMelissa Ackley Newly Appointed Administrator

Call Melissa today to schedule a tour

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NO APPLICATION FEE!!APPLICATIONS FOR THE SUBSIDIZED HOUSING ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED ON MONDAYS, TUES-DAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS BETWEEN 1-4PM. PLEASE BRING GOVERNMENT ISSUED PICTURE ID AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AGES 18 AND UP.

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Located 1/2 mile North of Roosevelt just off Garrison.

Please call 269-962-1400For the hearing impaired, please call

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We are now takingapplications for 2 & 3 bedroom Town Homes.

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Rent may be based onincome for those whoqualify. Barrier Free

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3 Bedroom MOVE-IN SPECIAL*Move in for as low as $100

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Neighborhood Planning Council Recent Discussions/Upcoming Events Regular Meeting Dates/Times

NPC1 – Post Franklin

Contact: Diana Quigg


Telephone: 269.964.8728

• Next meeting is scheduled for

February 5, 2015Community Action Board Room

175 Main Street

1st Thursday at 7:00 pm

NPC2 – North Central

Contact: Sam Gray


Telephone: 269.209.0293

• Guest Presentation: Amy Rose Wallace-

Robinson & Krista Trout-Edwards,

Calhoun County Land Bank


February 9, 2015

Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek

47 N Washington Avenue

2nd Monday at 7:00 pm

NPC3 – Central

Contact: Gloria Mansfield

Email: N/A

Telephone: 269.965.2050

• Guest Presentation: Amy Rose Wallace-

Robinson & Krista Trout-Edwards,

Calhoun County Land Bank


February 12, 2015

Michigan Tile & Carpet

Community Room 99 E Columbia Avenue

2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm

NPC4 – Fremont/McKinley/Verona

Contact: John Hennink


Telephone: 269.986.3944

Vice Chair: Kaytee Faris


Telephone: 734.330.6236

• Election of Officers (Chair, Vice Chair,

& Secretary)


February 18, 2015

First Congregational Church –

(Inside Court Yard)

145 Capital Avenue NE

3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm

NPC5 – Urbandale

Contact: Robert Whitfield


Telephone: 269.245.9708


February 9, 2015Christ United Methodist Church

65 N Bedford Road

2nd Monday at 7:00 pm

NPC9 – Rural Southwest

Contact: Linda Morris


Telephone: 269.979.3358


February 10, 2015

Southside Bible Church 4515 Beckley Road

2nd Tuesday at 6:30 pm

NPC10 – Westlake/Prairieview

Contact: Jeff Koteles


Telephone: 269.963.7096


February 23, 2015First Assembly of God Church

800 S 24th Street

4th Monday at 7:00 pm

NPC11 – Minges/Riverside

Contact: Randall Champlin


Telephone: 269.274.7093


February 25, 2015Riverside Elementary School, Library

650 Riverside Drive

4th Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Town Hall Meeting

Identity Thefthosted by the Battle Creek Police Department

Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 5:30pm Grace Health (181 Emmett St. W)

Join us for an informative presentation by Officers Zach Burgess and Cody Longon

discussing identity theft. A question and answer session will follow.

Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community. The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners, issues and concerns of that neighborhood. Generally, the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions, opportunities or other changes. The NPC discusses and decides what, if any, recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop.

These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood. Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (i.e. works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board.

Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council. Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership. His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment.

Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month. Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length. Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils, meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348.

NPC meeting minutes are available online at: http://www.battlecreekmi.gov/City_Government/Boards_and_Commissions/Minutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archives.htm

Neighborhood Planning Council Updates February 5, 2015

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meeting the growing needs

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It’s always nice to know your neighbor. So even though we’ve been around for a while, we’d like to introduce

ourselves. Neighborhoods Inc. is a nonprofit community development organization committed to keeping

Battle Creek neighborhoods healthy. The best way we know to accomplish that is to make available affordable

and good quality housing opportunities that will attract families to purchase and lease homes throughout the

city. Whether you are looking to buy or rent a home, make repairs, learn how to budget, avoid foreclosure or

just get involved in what’s happening in your neighborhood, Neighborhoods Inc. can help. We are a community

resource offering four program lines designed to help individuals and families turn dreams into realities.

four program lines...it’s what we doStable, healthy neighborhoods are the foundation for a strong community. When these elements are present,

families thrive and cities grow. And you can be part of it all. Visit our website for more information and

get to know us. We just might become your favorite neighbor.

Community House Network

Homes + Services Program

Community Builders

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Racial Equity

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Home Preservation

Transaction Review Service

Foreclosure Counseling

Down Payment Assistance

Home Purchase Loans

Rehab Loans

Property Tax Rescue Loans

Programs are limited. Each has requirements. We have the right to change or remove a program without notice.

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4 Reduced tire wear —Improper alignment is amajor cause of prematuretire wear. Over the years, aproperly aligned vehicle canadd thousands of miles totire life. Many tires arereplaced prematurely due toadverse wear.

4 Better gas mileage — Gasmileage improves as rollingresistance is minimized.Total alignment sets all fourwheels parallel, which alongwith proper inflation, mini-mizes rolling resistance.

4 Improved handling — Doesyour car pull to one side? Doyou have to turn the steer-ing wheel to keep your cartraveling straight ahead?Many handling problems canbe corrected by total align-ment service.

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How high-definition digitalimaging wheel alignment worksOur shop uses four precision cameras to measure theposition and orientation of targets mounted on eachwheel of your car.

The aligner uses this information to calculate your car’scurrent alignment measurements and then comparesthese measurements to the car manufacturer’s (O.E.M.)alignment specifications

If your car’s wheel alignment is outside factory specifi-cations, the aligner provides the technician with theexact information needed to make the proper adjust-ments and return the alignment angles to the manufac-turer’s specifications.

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