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01 MERCURY MOUNTAINEERV8, AWD, Just In, 4 Door, PW, PL, Tilt,

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Spirit Night 2012Catch the spirit with this series of monthly programs from

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial

January 19. Shoulders, Hips and KneesKeeping Them Healthy and

Pain-free. Learn how to keep your joints in good shape and free of pain.

Physical therapy specialists will help you avoid the pains and pitfalls of joint

injuries and damage keeping you flexible and young at heart!

February 16. A Little DASH Will Do You.

You may have heard about the DASH

Diet, but do you know what it really is?

Learn how to incorporate this healthy way

of eating in your normal, everyday living.

Recipes included!

March 17. Trusting What Your Tummy

Tells You. Ever heard the term gut

instinct? If so, you know when things

seem right or wrong. What if your

stomach acts up with constipation,

diarrhea, pain or other symptoms? Learn

how to better trust what those symptoms

might be telling youand what to do

about it!

April 19. All Right NowSurgery

for Women; Do You Really Need It?

Throughout a womans life span, her

body will be impacted by childbearing,labor and delivery, and menopause. Learn

how these changes impact your health

and well-being, Learn how to cope with

these changes and how to repair your

female body in ways that may not require

surgery.

May 17. Avoid a Stroke! May is National

Stroke Awareness Month. Do you know

the signs and symptoms of a stroke and

how to get help as quickly as possible?

Do you suffer from severe headaches or

migraines? This night is designed to help

you avoid a possible stroke and determine

whether or not at any given time - youmay be experiencing one.

June 21. Mens HealthWeekend

Warrior Wisdom. Ladies, its time to

bring the man in your life to Spirit Night!

This program will focus on men and their

health needs, and injury prevention for

those masculine weekend warriors.

Public welcome. To register, call

231.924.7139.

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Newaygo CountyMental Health staff

raises funds for localorganizations

Just before Christmas, board mem-bers and staff of Newaygo CMH sat downto enjoy a holiday lunch. This was no or-dinary lunch. Those staff and board members brought items to auction to raisefunds for TrueNorth Community Servicesand Love, Inc. The items included every-thing from cookies to a guided shing tripto a wall mirror.

The room was packed with eager bid-ders, and at times, the bidding was likewatching a tennis match. All participantshad a great time before returning to work.By the end of the fun and food, $3,000was collected which will be split betweenTrueNorth Community Services andLove, Inc.

Love, Inc., and TrueNorth providefood and other resources to many ofthe people we serve, said Mike Hamm,NCMH board chair. It was time for us togive back to help restock the depleted foodresources and other needs they meet.

We are astounded and proud of thegenerosity of our staff. They gave items,dollars, and energy all to give to thoseagencies we work so closely with on aday-to-day basis and who help those weserve. Our hope is that these dollars willhelp put more food in the cupboards andhelp the residents of Newaygo County inneed. Greg Snyder, Executive Director ofNewaygo CMH stated, Newaygo CountyMental Health wishes to thank all com-munity partners for their wonderful ser-vice to the residents of this county. Also,thank you to all those we serve for yourcontinued trust. This is a great county to

live in and serve.

COMMUNITY NEWS

New ownersThe Crystal Fountain restaurant

in Blanchard has reopened under newowners, Dale Olger and Mendy Keim.Dale and Mendy are both long time resi-dents of the Blanchard area and knewthat no one wanted the restaurant toclose.

We wanted to take care of people in

the area, Mendy said.Dale had been eating at the res-taurant for 30 years and he especiallydidnt want the restaurant to close. Daleand Mendy feel blessed that the excel-lent staff will be staying with them.

They hadnt found new jobs yet.The staff is excited. They just wantedtheir jobs back, Dale said.

Crystal Fountain restaurant will now be providing great service and greatfood seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 7p.m. Breakfast will be served all day anddaily specials will be offered. They planon keeping the same menu but are usingfresh, locally-grown meat daily.

So, come on up, sit down, have aseat and enjoy some home cooking

at the Crystal Fountain restaurant in

Blanchard. Call (989) 562-2212 and

have your order ready when you get

there ... youll feel like you were going

home.

NEW OWNERS: Dale Olger and Mendy Keim...the family and new own-ers of Crystal Fountain restaurant.

Aimee Heyder and Trever Towneof Orleans became parents of a babyboy at Carson City Hospital. BrightonJames Towne was born at 4:15 p.m. onDec. 21, 2011. He weighed 5 pounds,12 ounces and was 19 inches long.Grandparents are Brian and ShawnHopkins of Sheridan, Lori Heyder ofGreenville and Martin Heyder & Patty

Heine of Orleans.Chris Parks and Tammy Cedotal

of Ithaca became parents of a baby

girl at Carson City Hospital. CaitlynElizabeth Parks was born at 1:17p.m. on Dec. 22, 2011. She weighed4 pounds, 9 ounces and was 17 1/2

inches long. She has one sister, Mi-randa Marie Jerome. Grandparentsare Dan and Shelly Parks of North Star,

Leona Jackson of Middleton and LoriRoslund of Ithaca.

Wm. Roger and Kristina McEl-haney of Six Lakes became parents ofa baby girl at Carson City Hospital. Av-ery Rose McElhaney was born at 10:22p.m. on Dec. 31, 2011. She weighed7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21.25inches long. She has three sisters, Sky-

lar, Hailee and Logan. Grandparentsare Ron and Theresa of Remus andRob and Diane Gray of Coleman.

MONDAY,January16,2012RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3

Fresh From The Farm

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Way back when

Do YouRecall?

Compiled by Virginia Tully

Health & Wellness Centers

Edmore Lakeview Stanton989-427-5141 989-352-8168 989-831-4140

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1952 Clair and Grant Ellafrits

of Lakeview have announced

that they are the merchants who

are adding a bakery to their dairy

building.

The Lakeview Wildcats

basketball team were recently

ranked #6 in the state by theDetroit Free Press.

1962 John Kehl of Lakeview is

now associated with the Leonard

Insurance Company.

Kelsey Hospital Guild is

planning a talent show to add

much needed equipment at the

hospital.

1977 Len Kluge, son of the

Harry Kluges of Lakeview, is

starring in and directing a new

folk-jazz musical Country at

CMUs Warriners Auditorium.

Robert Hafey, son of the Karl

Hafeys of rural Howard City,

is now in the USAFs Delayed

Enlistment Program, as is Chris

Landsberg of Lakeview.1997 Pastor David Braak of

the United Church of Christ

in Lakeview is searching

through different models of a

computerized system of church

bells to announce holidays as

well as Sunday service.

Rodney Holmes of Wyoming,

MI is the newest member of the

Lakeview police force.


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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nObituaries, Page 6

nLetter to editor, Page 7

nCommunity News,Pages 3, 7 & 8

LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICYLetters published in the River Valley Record-Enterprise

do not reect 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 certainissue. Letters should be in good taste, be no longer than 500

words, include the signature and home town of the writer.

DEADLINESNews/Editorial Submissions. .. . Noon on Tuesday

Area Happenings and Directories. .. . Noon on Wednesday

Classifed/Display advertising. .. . Noon on Thursday

For more inormation, contact the River Valley Ofceat (231) 937-4740

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The week leading up to Howard City Winterfest2012 is designated as International Snowmobile

Safety Week. Snowmobile safety training is rec-ommended for all snowmobile operators. In thestate of Michigan you must successfully complete asnowmobile safety course if you are:

n A person who is at least12 but less 17 years of age oper-ating a snowmobile without di-rect supervision of a person 21years of age or older must havein their immediate possessiona valid snowmobile safety cer-ticate. A person who is at least 12 but less than 17years of age may not cross a highway or street with-out having a valid snowmobile safety certicate intheir immediate possession.

Many people in Michigan look forward to enjoy-ng the outdoor activity of snowmobiling. There isesponsibility that comes with riding snowmobiles

hat are capable of high rates of speed. Training isn important factor in safe and responsible snow-obile operating.

The West Michigan Snow Runners snowmobilelub, in cooperation with Howard City Winterfest,s offering a safety course on Saturday, Jan. 21. Thelass will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vil-age of Howard City council room. Registration isequested by calling Rob at (616) 636-7195.

CARSON CITY The rst babyto be born at Carson City Hospital(CCH) made a grand entrance at10:21 p.m. on Jan. 5. Kristen Bar-ber and Jesse DeWald of Crystal arethe proud parents of Lila DeWald, weighing six pounds and 12 ouncesat birth.

CCH staff presented the Barber-DeWald family with a gift basketfull of baby items donated by several

hospital departments and communi-ty businesses, including: the CarsonApothecary and Gift Shoppe, Michi-

gan One Community Credit Union,Lolas Flower Garden, Alley-T, Carson Village Market, Barnes Hardware,the Center for Womens HealthCare,and hospital departments: VolunteerServices, Pediatric and AdolescentSpecialists, and Public Relations.

We were surprised to have therst baby born at CCH. We thoughtthere would have been at least oneother baby born here before Lila,

said Barber.Lila was delivered by Dr. Erin

LeGrand of the Center for Womens

HealthCare. It was such a pleasureto be a part of this exciting momentfor our hospital and the Barber-De- Wald family, said Dr. LeGrandThey have a beautiful baby. We are very happy when we have a healthylittle baby and happy parents. Thereis always something special aboutthe rst baby that is born in the newyear.

For more information about CCH,

please visit online at www.CarsonC-ityHospital.com or visit the hospitalspage on Facebook.

Preparation for any outdoor event can be ahallenge, but an especially big challenge when its

interfest, and there isnt any snow yet.The Winterfest Committee wants to make sure

hat everyone knows there are events to be attend-d even without snow. Beginning with the sh fryt the VFW post on Thursday evening, to Friday

vening at Zellies Opry House with Friday Nightun and Latitudes entertainment tent with foodnd fun. No snow needed.

Saturday holds many events that do not dependpon the white stuff. There is the warming re, kidslaying at the obstacle course, and fort building

with non snow blocks.). There will be a bed racen casters, bowling using balls, vintage snowmo-ile show and swap meet. No snow needed. Euchend Roy Rills art show is at the VFW post, viewingnd auctioning the business decorated snowman

utouts, all not dependent upon snow. The lug nutace and tire toss at PENs Auto Repair will be a funew event. The penguins will still race, the treasureig will be held and the food vendor will still selloodies.

So, plan on attending the third annual Winter-est Jan. 19-21, downtown and around town, How-rd City. For a full schedule of events, visit www.anhandlechamber.com.

Oh. Oh.

Wheres

the snow?

Snowmobile safetycourse planned

FIRST BABY OF 2012

Carson City Hospital welcomes the frst baby o 2012WELCOME: (From left to right) Kristen Barber, newborn Lila DeWald, Beau DeWald and Jesse DeWald.

The deadline has been extended to register forthe Chili Cook Off in conjunction with Howard CityWinterfest 2012.

The cook off will be at the Howard City Fire Sta-tion, beginning at 2:30 p.m. with preparation forthose who are entering but are not an approved foodservice facility. All ingredients to be prepared will beinspected by the event coordinator. Approved foodservice facilities may bring their entries to the restation prior to judging at 5:30 p.m. There will be apresentation of the Best Chili plaque at 6 p.m. Serv-ing of the entries to the public will begin at 6:00pm.

Registration is requested prior to the event. Youmay register as an individual or a restaurant by call-ing the Chamber of Commerce at (231) 937-5681 orby completing and mailing the registration for foundat www.panhandlechamber.com.

Still time to register

for chili cook-offDear Montcalm

PanhandleCommunity Fund

SupporterI am writing you to extend the Panhandles greatest appre-

ciation for your support of the organization at our past eventsand to invite you to participate in our 7th Annual Dinner &

Wine Auction on Jan. 31, held at Christ the King FellowshipHall, 9596 N Reed Road, Howard City. With your help andmany other community members and Panhandle supporterswe were able to raise $11,720 at our 2011 dinner and over thepast six years we have raised $57,771. We are hoping to con-tinue our success with our 7th Annual Dinner and Wine auc-tion on Jan. 31. We are hoping you are interested in attendingthe event again this year. If so, please contact Richard Peaseat Pease Insurance Agency by Jan. 16, 2012.


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QUOTE OF THE WEEKThe excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value.

Charles DuDley Warner

OBITUARIESTerry Hastings

Terry Hastings, 62, of Howard City passed awayJan. 4, 2012, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Cam-pus.

He was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Cuba, N.Y., theson of Lowell and Phyllis (McVay) Hastings. Duringhis working years he worked for Spectrum Health asan electrician for more than 19 years. He served hiscountry in the U.S. Marines. Terry loved golng andMichigan football. In 1996, he married Mary Mur-doch who survives. Also surviving are two children,Bradley of Grand Rapids and Katherine Mejia ofGrand Rapids; four brothers, David of Grand Rap-ids, Bill of Freesoil and Jim and Bruce, both of GrandRapids; two sisters, Nancy Hanson of Grand Rapidsand Darlene Clay of Manistee; and several nieces andnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

As to Terrys wishes cremation has taken placeand no services will be held. Arrangements were en-trusted to the Heckman Funeral Home.

Margaret P. ButlerMargaret P. Butler, 95, of Ensley Township, How-

ard City, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at her home.Mrs. Butler was born Nov. 2, 1916, in a log cabin

in Ensley Center, the daughter of Frank and Hazel

(Harrison) Gould. She sold Avon for more than 50 years, enjoyed ower gardening and had been anactive member of South Ensley United MethodistChurch.

Surviving are her children, Gayle (Anita) But-ler of Howard City, Gary (Florence) Butler of SandLake, Gregory (Cyndi) Butler of Howard City, GarthButler of Howard City; 19 grandchildren and 23great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death byher husband Donald in 2007, two brothers and onesister.

A private family graveside service was held Fri-day, Dec. 23 at North Ensley Cemetery. Pastor TaddButler ofciating. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters &Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Memorial con-tributions may be made to the Down Syndrome As-sociation of West Michigan, 233 E. Fulton St., Ste108, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or Hospice of Michi-gan, 400 Perry Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307.

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A donation was also made by theLions Club to the Jazz Band to helpmaintain instruments. Thank you toall those who made this a successfulevening.

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Admission $5Doors open 6:00 p.m.; pre-show at 6:10 p.m.; concert 7:00 p.m.

The darlings of the Old Fashioned Opry,Seth & Dee Sutton return to the Zellies

stage with their vintage band, theMidnight Cattle Calers.

Traditional sounding country drenched inwestern swing! Then toss in a little 40s

sound, a little Bennie Goodman and a littleDixieland for an evening of entertainment!Its WinterFes weekend in Howard City...

cmon on in where the music will besizzlin and swingin hot!

Welcomes th e

Midnight Cattle CallersSaturday, January 21, 2012

PUBLIC AUCTIONSATURDAY, January 21 @ 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION: 5983 S. Warner (Sale Center), Fremont, MI 49412DIRECTIONS: Main Street in Fremont, East to blinker light (by high school),

go South on Stewart (turns into Warner Ave.) to Sale Center.

Come & Join Us in the Sale Center.Watch the website for updates and added pictures as we unpack

FURNITURE: Baldwin Monarch Player Piano, Corner Entertainment Center, Dining RoomTable w/ Leaf and 4 Chairs, Beveled Glass Framed Mirror, Book Shelf, Dressers, Lamps,Buffet and Detachable Hutch, Safe, Dining Table, Chairs, 6 Stacking Chairs, Wooden Storage

Bench, Striped Sofa, Patio Furniture, Large Floor Speaker, Waterfall 4 Drawer Chest, YouthDesk, Wicker Childs Rocker, Wicker Settee, Oak Pedestal Table w/ leaf, Apt Size Fridge, 4Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers, 2 Singer Sewing Machines, Lighted Buffet, Steamer Trunk,Recliner Rocker, and MORE!

COLLECTIBLES/HOUSEHOLD:Framed Pictures (Africa, Elephants), Many Figurines, Trays,Faces made from Sea Coral, Victorian Figurines (Madam Pompadour, Louis XV), SeveralRecords 33s, 8 Track Sets, Jewelry Tools, Hand Painted Plates, Large amount of CostumeJewelry, Pool Table Hanging Lamp, Box of Tiles, Printer/Copier/Scanner, Ab Rocker (NIB),Crate of Albums, Africa Vase ( Hutschenreuther Gelb Lion LHS), Geisha Figurines, CrystalStemware, Several Japanese Cups and Tea Cups, Many Great Books, Oriental Vase, Laven-der Wine Glasses, Green Glass, Set of Dishes England (Wedgewood), Stained Glass Lamp,

Linens, Japanese Figurines (numbered), Studio Nova Platter, Slide Viewer, Milk Glass, Deep Fryer,Coca Cola Signs, Labatt Blue, Bud Light, Borax, Miller High Life Beer Mirror (Black Bear Michi-gan), Molson Brewery Sign, Dutch Boy and Girl, Large Tackle Box and Lures, Turkey Fryer in box,15 Gal Western Crock, Dynaware Serving Dishes, Roasters, Marbles, Older Malt maker, Cast IronPans, Antique Pictures and Frames, Cardio Exerciser, Mini DVD Home Theater, Childrens BooksIncl. Dr Seuss and Groilers L ife Lessons Book Series, and MORE!

GARAGE: Waterloo Sand Blaster, Harley Davidson by Roadmaster Bicycle, Craftsman Sled BasePulsator Lawn Sprinklers, 700 Solid State Tire Balancer, Mobile Air Tank, Quaker State Rack,

Assorted Brake Pads, Battery Chargers, Portable Jump Starter, 300 PSI Air Hose on Reel, FloorCreeper, Tool Organizer, Tiki Torches, Welding Helmet, Double Barrel Shotgun, 4 Old Pistols, ShopVac, Several Ladders, Bench Saw, Fisherman Depth Finder (Antique w/ manual), Boxes of LumberConnectors including Top Mount Hangers, Skewed 45 Degree Hangers, 4 Sided Post Anchors,Biscuit Joiner, Dremel, Electric Drill, Cordless Drill, Hammers, Bench Drill Press, Gear Pullers,Draw Shaves, Pipe Clamps, Trunks, Underwater Camera, Hydraulic Jacks, Jumper Cables, RouterBits Sets, Ice Auger, Canoe Paddles, Clamps, Trophy Beginners, Bow, Deer Decoy, Kenmore Fur-nace (2 years old), Post Hole Diggers, Many Handled Tools, Galvanized Igloo Cooler, MinnowBucket, Pop Up Shelter, Older Deer Mount, Air Rifles, Toys, Heaters, Deer Mount, Bear Head,Several Nice Fur Hides (Fox, Raccoon, Coyote, Badger, Bobcat, Skunk), and Much More!

TOYS: Many Hot Wheels Collectibles, Fast Food Toys, Disney Toys, Match Box, Comic Books,Poker Books, Beanie Babies, and More!

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: 2 Rings all day. Nice Furniture pieces, Unusual collectibles, Somethinghere for all i nterest. 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 acceptedRegistered Auctioneer # 2801000032


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MONDAY,January16,2012RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 7LETTER TO THE EDITOR

HOMETOWN HEROESBrandon L. Elliston

Army Sgt. Brandon L. Elliston has arrivedfor duty as a recruiter with the U.S. Army GreatLakes Recruiting Battalion.

Elliston is assigned to the Wyoming Recruit-ing Station, Mich. The sergeant has served inthe military for six years.

He is the son of Lisa Riihimag of RainbowCity, Ala., and Dusty Elliston of Kentwood.

His wife, Amanda, is the daughter of Ed andBarbra Jinks of Battle Creek.

Elliston graduated in 2002 from CedarSprings High School.

Nathan C. MalyAir Force Airman Nathan C. Maly graduat-

ed from basic military training at Lackland AirForce Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in militarydiscipline and studies, Air Force core values,physical tness, and basic warfare principlesand skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earnfour credits toward an associate in applied sci-ence degree through the Community College of

the Air Force.Maly, a 2011 graduate of Newaygo HighSchool, is the son of Barbara Maly of Newaygo.

Second Sand LakeWinterfest

Ice Prince and Ice Princess contestThe Sand Lake Chamber of Commerce is

proud to announce that we will be hosting the2nd Annual Ice Prince and Princess Contest.

The contest is open to all Tri County El-ementary School children and residents of SandLake Village, 5 to 10 years old.

Registration will be held at the Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library on January 19th at

7 p.m. Participants will have their photographtaken at time of registration to be used for ad-

vertising in local newspapers and the Chambersweb site for the Winterfest. Parents are requiredto sign a consent form at time of registration forphotos. The new Ice Prince & Princess will eachreceive a $25 gift card to Toys R Us courtesyof Double K Childcare.

Rules of Contest:Participants will receive a packet containing

50 tickets and sales information.These 2 part tickets sell for $1 donation

each.

Each ticket sold provides your child with oneentry into the drawing for the Prince or Princesscontest.

The purchasers name is also entered into adrawing to win a cash prize of $25.

Drawing for the Ice Prince and Princess willbe held on Jan. 21 at The Sand Lake VFW Halllocated on Lake Street downtown Sand Lake.

Miss Sand Lake and the Blizzard King andIce Queen will be assisting with the drawing andcrowning of the 2012 Ice Prince and Princess

Winterfest events include: Winter PhotoContest, Ice Fishing contest, Snowman BuildingContest, Pancake Breakfast, Snowshoe Demon-stration and Races presented by Howard Chris-tian Nature Center, 1st Annual Winterfest SnowBall Dance, Ice Bowling, Ice Sculpting Demon-stration, Pinewood Derby, Rummage and Bake

sales, Out House racing, Childrens activitiesand crafts. Community Ice Skating and more.For more information contact: Cindy Karafa,Winterfest Event Coordinator 616-696-2604 orSuzie Dever, Ice Prince & Princess Chairperson(616) 799-1244.

Freedom is notfree

TO THE EDITOR:I am writing this letter to

thank all the people that havesupported me and my family andthe other families that our super-visor and his board have chosento persecute. It is nice to feel the

communitys support everywhereI go.You may recall, a month or so

ago, a letter to the editor in re-gards to property I have been us-ing to store materials on and offfor nearly 30 years. I recently pur-chased property from my father-in-law with the idea of continuingto grow my business and neitherof the past two township supervi-sors had an issue with doing this.However, my attorney has statedto me that I had a small chance ofwinning in court on Dec. 1. I have,over the past three years, tried toresolve this situation and had evenagreed to allow the township to

rezone the property any way theywanted to. Our township supervi-sor, Keith Grannis, and our thenzoning administrator, Bob Dolan,said they could do this at no costto me. They stated it would takesome time and I stated that it wasne with me as long as I am notgetting a citation. Keith assuredme in that meeting there would beno citations given and they wouldmove forward with the rezoning. Ishook both their hands and statedto them, So we are all set thenand everything is settled. Shortlyafter this meeting our townshipsupervisor, I assume he may havehad the support of the board, red

Bob Dolan and hired yet another

zoning administrator, his thirdone since taking ofce. It seems Iam not the only one who cannotget along with the supervisor.

Well, as you have read, I havereceived six citations from thetownship and was scheduled togo to court on Dec. 1, so much forthe word of the supervisor and ahandshake. If he makes a state-ment contrary to what I have

written he is an outright liar.If the judge would have ruled

in their favor, I would be forcedto pay citations and move mystockpiles to a new location. Ihave been invited to other town-ships and am strongly consider-ing these options. This would ofcourse mean more tax revenueleaving Reynolds Township. I be-lieve Reynolds Township supervi-sor, clerk and at least two boardmembers have declared war onme and my family. We have cho-sen to concede our property rightson the south side of M-82, as myattorney suggested, but I can as-sure you we will win the war in

the end, for us and others, to re-gain our personal property rights.I have spent a lot of my familysmoney trying to preserve myproperty rights, but these peoplewho think they are going to dic-tate every, single thing you can doon your own property will lose inthe end. I am considering startinga group called, Citizens for Per-sonal Property Rights.

If you are interested pleasecall my ofce at (231) 937-5014,cell (616) 813-0316 or e-mail [email protected].

Remember, freedom is notfree.

JOHn POwEllReyods Toship

COMMUNITY NEWS

Morecommunitynews is on

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Refinancing or selling. Perhaps youre

planning to sell your home? February is the

best month to list your home because people

have more time to shop in the winter, and they

want to buy, close and move in before the

good summer play weather comes. They also

want to get the first crack at new listings. Or

maybe youre considering refinancing. Now

is an excellent time to refinance. Most expertsare not expecting interest rates to drop much

more, if at all. And some think the first part of

2012 will bring small increases in most lenders

home loan rates before leveling out by summer

again.

The necessary appraisal.If youre selling, your

buyers will probably need a home mortgage

loan for part of the purchase price. Their lender

will want an appraisal of your home showing

its worth 75-80% or more of the loan amount.

Refinancing involves the same type of appraisal.

Typically your financial institution will loan you

75% of your homes value in a refinance, 80%

in select cases of better-than-excellent credit.

You can help. The MSN networks, several

online news stations, and the realtors

associations have recently shared things you

should do before having the appraisal done,

things you can do at almost no cost, to maximize

your homes value. Im listing them in order of

most often mentioned:

Clean inside. Clean the carpeting, wash the

crayon off the walls. Clean and wax the floors.

Dust and wax the furniture. Wash throws. Wash

comforters. Put away all clothing. Clean sinks

and toilets. No food out except that lovely bowl

of fruit on the kitchen table.

Clean outside. Remove all the plastic toys,

extra bicycles, toy wagons, dog food bowls.

Cut back tall hedges. Mow, or shovel the snow

way back.

Clear the clutter. Put the books on their shelves,

toys in the toy boxes, shoes in the closet, toaster

in the cupboard, makeup in a drawer.

List your improvements. Make a list of all

the improvements you made. For example:

Replaced shingles on rear side; new insulation;

replaced toilets with water-savers everything

youve done in 15 years.

List nearby sales. Homes sold-by-owner would

not show on the appraisers multiple listing

service. Find out what those homes sold for.

Give the appraiser a list.

Peeling Paint. For whatever reason, peeling

paint peeves potential purchasers. Scrape it off.

Give it two new coats even just spot repair

helps.

Bright lights, bright rooms.Window treatments

open. Show the house in the daytime. Make sure

all the lights work.

Working utilities. The toilets have to flush,

taps work, no drips under the sink.

Handrails. Wherever there are stairs, insideand out, appraisers expect firm handrails.

Leave. Leave the appraiser alone. Have

questions? Leave the appraiser alone. Need

information? Leave the appraiser alone. Youve

done your part Let her do hers.

One last important thing. When you receive

a buyers offer, have your lawyer look it over

before you sign it. Id say that more than

1 in 4 people will save money by getting

an experienced real estate lawyers help in

evaluating any buyers offer. Do it before you

sign, because once youve signed, theres no

going back.--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jeanne Jerow practices Property law, extensively in Divorce &Custody, Estate and Trust Planning certificate, Adoptions, Probate,

Auto Accidents, Business Law. Remember, because you read it

here, its not your personal legal advice. Dont depend on it.

Maximize your homes valueBy Jeanne L. Jerow, Attorney, Counselor, Mediator Howard City

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COMMUNITY NEWSHoward City Lions

Club holiding hearingscreening clinic

The public, senior citizens, industryworkers and parents of young childrenare invited to participate in the upcomingHoward City Lions Club, in cooperationwith Traverse City Munson Medical Cen-ters Hearing Clinic, will sponsor a Hear-ing Screening Clinic on Saturday, Jan.21. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at the Village of Howard CityFire Station. Appointments can be madeby calling Lion Rich at Pease InsuranceAgency at (231) 937-4141.

Helping Hands extendsbig thank you to

communityFred C. Plath, Treasurer of Helping

Hands, has advised that 2011 has been arecord year for donations to the Helping

Hands ministry and he, along with entireHelping Hands Board of Directors extenda very sincere thank you to all the church-es, individuals and organization who havedonated to, or volunteered in any way for,the Helping Hands ministry outreach.

There continues to be great needs inthe community and it is the goal of Help-ing Hands to meet those needs and ex-pand its services. Those goals can only beaccomplished with the ongoing support ofthe community which has faithfully sus-tained this ministry outreach for morethan 20 years.

On average, Helping Hands servesclose to 400 people each and every monthso the consistent support that is given toHelping Hands is greatly appreciated.Here are some general highlights for

2011:n Donations for general operations

$26,742n Current year donations to the build-

ing fund $28,670n Expenditures for food $14,552n Year End Building Fund Balance,

Building Fund Goal ($150,000) $27,239Note: Helping Hands now owns its

current building and its newSite free and clear and paid to raze the

old motel in 2011.Donations to Helping Hands can be

made to PO Box 532, Howard City, MI49329. Questions can be directed to (231)937-6758. Thank you again for your faith-ful support of the Helping Hands minis-try.

Greenville FifthGraders Participate inMini Medical SchoolGREENVILLE On Thursday, Jan. 12

and Thursday, Jan. 19, fth graders withinthe Greenville Public School system will

experience something few if any- 10 and11 year olds do performing surgery.

The Mini Medical School lasts approx-imately four weeks. During the rst fewweeks, students build replica body framesand organs out of everyday materials, suchas clay, pipe cleaners and Paper Mache.The fth graders are assisted by parentvolunteers, school nurses and art teachersto complete their human creations. TheMini Medical School concludes with sur-gical staff from Spectrum Health UnitedHospital in Greenville coming into theschool setting and coaching students inperforming mock surgeries on the replicabodies.

For more information, please con-tact Jennifer DenOuden, Director of

Marketing & Communications, at (616)225.6420.

Zellies Opry Housewelcomes the MidnightCattle Callers on Satur-day, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.Seth and Dee Sutton(that cute couple whoappeared at last years

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Joining the Suttonduo is the critically ac-claimed guitarist Roger

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FULL OR PART-TIME, all-breed doggroomer needed, experience only need

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PART-TIME CLINICAL ASSISTANT forOrthodontic Practice, experience pre-ferred but will train the right person. Mailresume to: Herb Dulaney, DDS, MS,PC. 900 Water Tower Road, Big Rapids,MI 49307.

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HOWARD CITY: TWO Rural one bed-room apartments. No pets, garbage & util-ities included. $495/month and$540/month. 231-218-4221.

LAKEVIEW/MORLEY AREA: 3 Bed-room, 2 Bath home with garage on 1acre. Appliances furnished. $500/Month,$500 Security Deposit. NO PETS/NOSMOKING. Call 989-287-2060.

SHAW LANE APT.'S, a family commu-nity located at 723 Shaw St., Howard Cityis taking applications for 1, 2 & 3 bedroomapartments with a $250.00 security

deposit special! Applications are locatedin the hallway or call: 231-937-5886.Free heat, water, sewer and trashremoval. Rent based on income. Laun-dry room on site. Rent starts at $513.00housing vouchers accepted. TDD 1-900-649-3777 Equal Housing Opportunity.

SHADY LAWN MOTEL: Sand Lake, MI.Special rates. Furnished cabin with kitch-enette $113.25/week. Furnished small cab-ins, $96.60/week. (Above prices includeutilities) Call for availability (616)696-0386, or (616)638-5658. If no answer, call(616)636-8967.

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Come Support the TC Senior Class at the

Decadent Desserts &Bake Sale

Friday Jan 20th 5pm - ??During the Tri County home Basketball games

Every $ helps the students have a fun

non-alcoholic Graduation CelebrationThis is a fundraiser for the Tri County Senior-All-nighter

CROTON TOWNSHIP

December 12, 2011

Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Jean Howarth

Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m.

Members Present: Supervisor Jean Howarth, Clerk Debbra Wright, TreasurerChristine Hadley, Trustee Morgan Heinzman, and Trustee Chris Ortwein.

Guests: Scott Faulkner-Newaygo Nationals

Agenda changes added was discussion about unethical behavior comments.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Ortwein to add the agenda changes.All in Favor. Motion passed.

Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to approve bills and11/22/2011 minutes presented by clerk. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Ort-wein, Heinzman, Howarth. Nays: None. Absent/Abstain: none.

No Correspondence

No Petitions

Announcements: There may be a possibility of a Pro ice fishing tournament afterthe local Dam to Dam fishing contest.

Department reports:

Fire dept.: Reports for the month of November 2011 that they had 2 fire runs, 1 mo-tor vehicle accident, and 10 medical runs. Chief Benson also reports that they havecompleted their insulation project as well.

Maintenance: Reports that they are just doing last minute clean ups for the end ofthe year.

Library: Reports the damage to building from someone backing into it. The Libraryhad good attendance for the Gingerbread House Party and very excited to see it groweach year. They also received a matching grant to help purchase computer equip-ment. Friends of the Library will also be hosting a book sale from December 27th

through the 31st. Discussion was also made on what could be done to deter incidentslike the damage to the building. They have decided to make up some sort of plan todiscuss what could be done.

No public comment

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Hadley to approve Brian Toth to jointhe Fire Department.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Ortwein to approve up to $22,000.00to go with B and B for the E-unit repairs. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Ort-wein, Heinzman, and Howarth. Nays: None. Absent/Abstain: none.

Scott Faulkner addressed the board with the results of the Newaygo Nationals. Hewanted to also discuss with the board about the possibility of looking at donations tohelp bring the Newaygo Nationals back to the community.

Jean brought to the board for approval to put together a grant to help purchase AEDsfor the campground. The grant would be for 4 of them to be used at the campground,fire department, library and office. The board decided that it is ok to put together thegrant to be looked at before approving.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Debbra Wright to get the approval from the

board about bringing the Waterfront Overlay project to a public hearing as is. Ayes:Heinzman, Wright, and Ortwein. Nays: Howarth and Hadley.

The budget for the 2011 Road Construction Projects shows what has been done sofar for 2011 and what needs to be done in 2012.

Morgan wanted to know what the unethical behavior comments were about. Jeanread the email aloud to the board and gave her explanation.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Ortwein to extend the moratorium 90more days. Ayes: Heinzman, Wright, Ortwein, Howarth. Nays: Hadley.

Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Chris Hadley to cancel the board meeting that isscheduled for December 27th 2011. All in favor. Motion passed.

Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Jean Howarth to adjourn the meeting. All infavor. Motion passed.

Meeting to Adjourn at 8:35 p.m.RespectfullySubmitted byDebbra WrightCroton Twp. Clerk

Recorded byTraca BartholomewCroton Twp. Recording Secretary

Meeting in Brief:Maple Valley Township Board Regular Meeting

January 9, 2012

Board Present: Kain, Sanders, PetersenBoard Absent: Miller, Betten

Action Items:

Regular Minutes of November 14, 2011 and December 11, 2011 were read and ap-proved.

Treasurer June Miller and deputy Carol Jensen were ill and no treasurers report wasoffered. This will be brought up to date in February.

MOTION Petersen 2nd Kain to have the clerk send a letter to the residents of Ras-mussen Grove and let them know their bill of $842 must be brought current within 30days or Consumers Power will be directed to shut off and or remove the streetlights.Motion Carried.

MOTION Petersen 2nd Kain to have Randy Heckman do Township mowing in 2012for the same rate as 2011 of $10,900 plus summer and winter cleanups. MotionCarried.

Carmen Brow and Sherry presented information about the Tamarack District Libraryand what services they offer.

MOTION Petersen 2nd Kain to adjust the township budge t with 101 446 819 (Roads)increased by $5150; (Cemeteries) 101 276 801 increased by $1000. This is a total of$6150 and decrease Fund Balance by $6150. Motion Carried.

MOTION Petersen 2nd Sanders to withhold check to the Drain Commission untilclear why the amount varies year to year. Motion Carried.

MOTION Petersen 2nd Sanders to pay bills as presented Ck # 4587 through Ck #4611 in the total amount of $15,971.32 also electronic transfer of $597.39 for a totalof $16,568.71. Also withhold check # 4606 for $10,222.44. Motion Carried.

MOTION Petersen 2nd Kain to allow 4 people to attend class in two sessions byMSU Extension and Montcalm Alliance on Jan 26 and Feb 23. Cost involved is $25per person. Motion Carried.

Items of Interest

Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission each need one person. ContactJohn Kain if you are interested.

Chili Soup cook off at the Complex on Feb 11. Sonia Francis is in charge

Election on Feb 28, need absentee ballot call 231 354 6496 for application.

Next Regular Meeting: February 13 at 7 pm in the Coral Community Center.Planning Meeting 7:00 pm February 3, 2012 in Coral.Complex Meeting 5 pm 1st Sunday at Maple Valley ComplexFull Minutes: Clerk Shirley Sanders at 231-354 -6774 or 354-6496

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e River Valley News Shopper, 491 W. Shaw, Howard City, MI 49329 Fax: 231-937-4048Email: [email protected] DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 12 NOON

Help is Available:The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing, as wellas hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For more information orto schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, Monday through Friday.Michigan Chapter of Pilots for Christ - We provide free air and ground servicefor those with medical needs, pastors in need, missionaries cargo transportation.www.pilotsforchristmi.com or call 616-636-5523.

A free Bariatric Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of each month(beginning in February 2010) at 6:30pm in the Conference Rooms at Carson CityHospital. For more information, contact Ellen at 989-330-4091.

Newaygo Countys newest Cancer Support Group - Whether you have beenrecently diagnosed, in treatment or living beyond your cancer, meet with othersto share and offer hope f or one another. Last Thursday of every month from 6:30until 8:30 at Living Hope Physical Therapy, 977 W. 72nd St. ( M-82), Newaygo,MI. For more information contact Deb Kaminski, 231-924-7013.

Emotions Anonymous (EA) - Meetings every Wednesday, 1pm, Miracle Drop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No dues or fees.Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people cope with stressin daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Info call Carol (989)831-8778.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Newaygo. Weigh in 5:30-6:10pm onThursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583.Sparta MethodistChurch. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. Info. Betty at(616)691-7120. White Cloud, Commission on Aging. Weigh in 5:25-5:55pmon Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview, New Life UnitedMethodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays, meeting 6:15-7:15pm.East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 9:30amon Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. East M-46. Sand Lake, ResurrectionLutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am.180 Northland Dr. Howard City, Howard City VFW Hall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:15-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. First meeting free. For information call231-937-4441.

Grief Recovery Support Group Weekly Meetings Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am,Pierson Bible Church, ministries building, 101 Grand St., Pierson, Michigan.Call 636-5542 or 636-5680 for info.

Emphysema Support Group Meetings 2nd Tuesday of month, 5:30pm, HealthDepartment, White Cloud.

Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer! ReformersUnanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction, offered at Bills LakeBaptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of Newaygo. Every Friday night7-9p.m. Info. call 652-9940.

Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days &Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:30-6:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&12 12Steps 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. ContactSandy 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 NewellStreet, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.

Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when youre not hungry? Bingefor no apparent reason? No DuesWe are a fellowship. FREMONT: FirstCongregational 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. MarksEpiscopal Church, behind City Hall.

Teen 12-Step Meeting Seventh Day Adventist-Baptist Church, 984 WilcoxStreet, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm.

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are living withphysical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE. Serving Mecosta,Osceola and Newaygo Counties.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem drinking,please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to you - 652-5574.O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.

CEDAR SPRINGS: East Nelson United Methodist Church. 9024 18 Mile Rd.between Tisdel & Keller Ave. Saturdays at 10am. Open meeting, AA - Alanon.Non Smoking. Call Sandy M. 616-696-3205.

MORLEY: Open Meeting. Smoking allowed. 19180 Monroe, Morley. Call Darrylfor more info. (616) 826-0859.

SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday, 7:30pm,Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508, Wednesdays, 8:00pm,Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays 7:30pm, Roger 887-8508(Spanish Speaking)

KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya 675-7663

SAND LAKE: Sand Lake Alcoholics Anonymous/NA: (AA/NA ClosedMeeting - Women Only). Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Bldg next tothe church), corner of Maple Street and Sixth Street, Tuesday at 7:00pm. (frontdoor entrance). Sand Lake, open meeting, Mondays 7pm at St. Marys CatholicChurch, 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 7:30Speaker - 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. 8pmNEWAYGO: 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 RiverBoats, 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 (Menonly), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only all types of recovery welcome);Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluck dinner 6:30p,speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm (O).

WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-1779-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 anemotional 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, 240Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-free,1-800-968-7330.

354-6910 for more details or email at [email protected]. Everyone welcome.

Family Farm & Home Small Animals Sell and Swap 139W River Dr, Newaygo 2nd Saturday of the month 8am-Noon231-856-4641.

Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd,Howard City, MI 4th Saturday of each month from 6pm to 8pmin 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. WashingtonSt. (M-57).

Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE VeteransBreakfastfor Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widowsat 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 anew web site that contains program information, access tomusic downloads, ebooks, and much more. Please check out ournew web site at www.tchrtl.michlibrary.org.

Be a Miner 49er - Mosey on down to your library for somegood, old-fashioned, Gold Rush inspired fun! Crafts, gamesand activities for all ages. Sat., Jan. 21, 1:30pm - Sand LakeLibrary.

Project Sleuth - An Art History Mystery An internationalart scandal, a haunted architectural masterpiece and a world-renowned sculpture that suddenly disappears! Popular authorBlue Ballietts Chasing Vermeer series of artful mysteries arethe basis for this program filled with games, crafts and activities.Can you solve the mystery? For ages 6 an older. Sat., Feb. 4,2012, 1:30pm at the Sand Lake Library.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Librarywill 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 youhave any questions please call the library at 231-937-5575.

If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, butcant lift the ball or play a round of tennis withoutrunning around the court, then join the Grant AreaDistrict Library every Monday between 4 and 5pm to playWii Sports. This fun gaming system allows the armchair athleteall the fun of playing the game, but without the need to sweat.Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling are among the games that willbe played these Monday afternoons. So bring a friend and cometo the Library on Monday and see what a good sport you can be!For more information, call the Library at 231-834-5713. Havefun, get involved and come play Wii with us.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be having Preschool Storytime every Tues. morningat 11am. There will be stories, crafts, songs and activities forthe Preschoolers. We will be learning about letters each week.Preschool Storytime is for children 3-5 years old. If you haveany questions please call the library at 231-937-5575.

The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at10am on the third Tuesday of the month in the CommunityRoom. All interested persons are welcome to attend. The libraryis located at 122 Elder St. in Grant.

The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet thefirst Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the library. Pleasecome if interested in helping your local library.

The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein ReynoldsTownship Library meet the 2nd Wednesday of the monthat 9am in the community room at the library. We welcome youto join us for food, fellowship and an opportunity to contributeto the well being of our local library. The library is located at117 W. Williams St., Howard City, MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575.

Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meet

monthly, the first Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The library is locatedat 1038 Wilcox in White Cloud. Everyone is welcome.

Shelf Life Book Club - meets the 2nd Thursday of the monthat 6:00 PM at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview. Booktitles are published in the Shelf Life Book Club brochure and onthe Monthly Event Flyers at the library.

Wiggles and Giggles - is a toddler story time program, at 10:30AM every Friday at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeviewthat brings stories, songs, crafts and activity to your child.

The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, atNewaygo City Hall, is now closed until Memorial Day Weekend.Hundreds of books at Bargain Prices. Proceeds for new LibraryBuilding Fund.

Upcoming Events:The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled atthe following locations to distribute free food to individuals andfamilies in need. Most food distributions take approximatelyone hour. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior tothe scheduled delivery time. Bring your own container to hold50 lbs. of food. You will check in upon arrival unless otherwisestated: Sat., Jan, 14, 10am, First Christian Reformed Church,Fremont; Tues., Jan. 17, 4:30pm, Northland Church of Christ,Grant/Newaygo; Wed., Jan. 18, 10am, First Baptist Church ofWoodland Park - sponsored by Action Resource Center; Wed., Jan. 18, 5pm, Second Christian Reformed Church, Fremont;Sat., Jan. 21, 2pm, Bailey Christian Church, Bailey; Wed., Jan.25, 10am, TrueNorth Community Services, Fremont; Wed., Jan. 25, 5pm, Hesperia Community Education, Hesperia -sponsored by Lighthouse Community Church; Tues., Jan. 31,5pm, River Valley Community Church, Newaygo; Wed., Feb.1, 5pm, Grant Christian Reformed Church, Grant; Fri., Feb. 3,10am, St. Joseph Catholic Church, White Cloud - sponsored bylocal area churches; Sat., Feb. 4, 10am, Pine Grove Community

Church, Croton/Howard City.Euchre Tournament - Lakeview, Second Sat. of the month(Jan. 14) sponsored by - Lakeview Hospital Gills at McKennasVillage Restaurant (321 N. Lincoln) at 7pm.

We at Amble Methodist Church in Amble are havinganother free food drive on Jan. 19th, truck arrives at 4:30,food distribution at 5:00, please bring your own container.

Low cost equine euthanasia clinic Jan. 20 from 3-7 p.m.in Sand Lake. Call Willow Run Veterinary Services 616-691-8415. Disposal is included. Pre-registration and refundabledeposit required.

The Sheridan VFW Post will host a Texas Hold Empoker tournamentat the VFW Post on Sat., Jan. 21, 2012.Registration is from 5:30pm until 7pm. The cash table willbe open at 4:30 pm until 1:00am. The buy in for the regulartournament is $10.00 for which the player receives $3,000 inchips. Add ons and rebuys can be purchased during the firsthour of the tournament. Players that bring in one item of foodfor the food pantry will receive $1,000 in chips. About sixtyfive percent of the tournament will be awarded in prizes. Foodand non-alcoholic beverages will be available. The regulartournament will start at 7pm players may call the post at 989-291-9680 for more details.

Free food truck sponsored by the Lakeview MinistarialAssociation. Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012 at 4pm. Free MethodistChurch, 110 N Edgar Rd., Lakeview MI.

Church Garage Sale - Christ the King Catholic Church, 9596N. Reed Rd., Howard City, 1 block West of Federal off of M-46.Jan. 27 & 28, 9am-5pm.

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 1stTuesday of each month. Come join us, bring a friend.

Life Style Change, Weight loss etc @ Natures Atrium everyTues 6:30pm-7:30pm Call 231-937-9370.

Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation,and informative discussions? Westen A Price Foundationmeetings 6:30pm every 3rd Tuesday of every month at StanwoodFree Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie @231-823-8002.

Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at VerasHouse located at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more informationplease call Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.

The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2ndWednesday of month, 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. HauensteinReynolds Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. CallCheryl @ 231-937-5686.

Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the secondThursday of each month in the basement of the MecostaCounty Jail. Looking for new members. For more informationcall (231) 796-0966.

Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist

Church, 8060 M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Buildingbehind the church. Thursdays from 1-4pm.

Free Western Square Dance Lessons - Newaygo St.Bartholomews Church - Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call Carole(231)652-6183.

Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at theHoward 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, salesbegin at 5:30 and game begins at 6:30. Everyone Welcome!

Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church onFridays from 10am to 3pm. Bring your machine and call forsupply list. New projects every week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-


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Congratulations to Bridget Inman and Hailey Small on their first place

finishes in the Voice of Democracy Contest. The Voice of Democracy issponsored by the local Veterans of Foreign War Post 3306. This year Mrs.Simmons' speech classes wrote and performed their speeches before submittingthem to the contest. Hailey andBridget submitted a writtenand oral essay on the topic,"Is There Pride in Serving inour Military?" They both havereceived $100 for finishingfirst and will be honored ata banquet on January 7 in

St. Louis, Michigan. Otherwinners were: second place($75) Nicole Newell and KaylaVos; third place($50) NatashaAzure and Steven Rainwater.

The Kent Theatre will play host to a student written and directed playby the talented Tri County senior, Shayna Gross, in collaboration with theTri County Theatre Group. Her clever comedy is titled "Two Idiots and aCheat."

Both Shayna Gross, the Kent Theatre and the Tri County Theatre Grouphave worked together for the past four years to present performances ofhorror, family comedy, British Classics and now a sure fire hit, a politicalsatire, targeting the foibles and follies of those seeking office. Each scenepresents the characters in a light in which they need display their charm andwit, which may or may not add a positive tone to their political aspirations.Nevertheless, they never fail to amuse. Even if politics puts a pit yourstomach, Shayna Gross' quick-witted humor will surely fill it with laughter.The performance dates & times: January 19, 20 and 21: 7:00 p.m. There willalso be a matinee performance January 21 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 withstudent identification and $10 for all other seats.

Monday, February 20: No school for students

Tuesday, March 6: P/T Conferences Elementary 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 8: P/T Conferences HS/MS 3:00-8:00 p.m.,Elementary 4:30-7:00 p.m.

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Back row (l to r): Coach VandeeVrede, Machaila Hawley, Coach McMurray, CollinParkhurst, Coach Scram, Courtney Parkhurst, Coach Sram, Josiah Fankhauser,and Jeremy Hoezee. Middle row (l to r): Lyle Greenawalt, Robert Bean, AustinVanderLind, Trent Slavens, and Casey Wood. Front row (l to r): Allie Barr, JacobSnarski, and Katie Lindsey.

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OVER 40 PRE-OWNEDIMPALAs IN STOCK!

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Starting at $7,995

07 SATURN OUTLOOK

AWD.

SP3123

$18,995

08 SAAB 9-3

Loaded, Leather,Sunroof.

SP3167

$14,995

09 GMC SIERRA SLE

Z-71, 4x4,Crew Cab.

SP2618D

$26,995

04 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

All Wheel Drive.

SP3079A

$10,995

09 FORD ESCAPE

HYBRID!

SP3214

$17,995

08 PONTIAC G8 SPORT

Leather, Loaded.

SP8133

$21,995

08 SATURN VUE XE

V6, All Wheel Drive.

SP3231

$14,995

07 DODGE CALIBER

Alloy Wheels,Extra Clean.

SP3053A

$7,995

09 CHEVY SUBURBAN LTZ

4x4, Loaded, Navigation, RearDVD, Htd. Leather, More!

SP3233

$36,995

11 CHEVY SILVERADO

Extended Cab,4x4.

SP3179

$23,995

08 CHEVY SILVERADO

Extended Cab, 4x4, Topper,Alloys, Oversize Tires. Nice!

10T159D

$25,995

09 CHEVY IMPALA SS

V8, Leather

12C052A

$18,995

Choose

from 4!

08 GRAND CARAVAN SE

Stow-N-Go Seating.

12C031A

$14,995

03 PONTIAC VIBE

Sport.

SP3069B

$7,995

08 DODGE AVENGER SE

Extra Clean!

SP3216

$9,995

11 CHEVY EQUINOX 1LT

All Speed TractionControl.

SP3171

$21,995

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