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The dogs enjoy a nice walk and its great exercise. We have treats

that can be given out, or you may bring your own to give to thedogs. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or accompaniedby a parent or guardian. If you have any other questions, please feel

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Meet Peanut, a 10-month-old maleterrier mix. He stands about 1 foottall at his shoulder, and is just aboutfull grown. He is very happy to seeeverybody, and the family that foundhim says he loved their children.Peanut has had all of his vaccinesexcept rabies. He is available foradoption to his forever home now!

There are many other wonderfulanimals waiting to be adopted fromthe shelter. Please come in and visitthe animals. Our hours (beginning

11/16/09) are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 to 5pm, closed Saturdays.Animal Control Officers will still be available from 9am-5pm Mon. - Fri. People wishing to purchase a license canstill do so at animal control during regular hours or at theTreasurers office.

154 Quarterline Stanton

If you have any questions please call the shelter at(989) 831-7355. Visit us on the web atwww.montcalm.org/animalshelter.asp

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MONDAY,JANUARY25,2010RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3

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The River Valley

Serving Portions of Montcalm, Mecosta, Newaygo and Kent Counties

2010 Big Bash supports CM Community FoundationSTANTON The Central Montcalm

Community Foundation (CMCF) invitesthe community to attend its Big Bash andMid-Winter Celebration. The event willbe held on Saturday, January 30, 2010from 8:00 pm- Midnight at Clifford LakeInn, Stanton. Tickets are $20 per personand the event is for adults 21 years andolder. This fundraiser event supports the

CMCF.Your ticket gets you in to enjoy activi-

ties including live Dueling Pianos enter-tainment, cash bar, gourmet appetizers,

silent/bucket auction, and 50/50 rafes.Attendees will have the opportunity to getto know the CMCF and the many ways itsupports the community.

Plus, come out early and enjoy Clif-ford Lake Inns great dinner specials from4:00-7:00 p.m. Twenty ve percent (25%)of your dinner check will be donated bythe CLI to support the programs of the

CMCF (show your event ticket for the spe-cial offer).

We have had a lot of fun with thisevent, said Connie McKeown, CMCF

president. Everyone seems to have sucha wonderful time and I know, once again,the evening is going to be a mid-winterblast.

Helping out with the expenses of thisevent are our major sponsors: ChemicalBank, Trendwell Energy and the CliffordLake Inn. Thanks also go out to the manyareas businesses and individuals who are

donating silent auction items or nancialgifts to support the fund-raiser.

Tickets can be purchased in advanceby calling 989 289-2312. Tickets will also

be available to purchase during the dinnertime and at the door.

For more information about the event,please contact Diane Mogdis at 989 289-2312 or e-mail to [email protected]. Asalways, a gift may be made of any size,at any time to the CMCF by making yourcheck payable to the Central MontcalmCommunity Foundation and mailing it

to P.O. Box 128, Stanton, MI 48888. Youcan learn more about the CMCF at our Web site at www.cmcommunityfounda-tion.org.

Howard City Winterfest

WinningWays

This years winner of the First AnnualWinterfest Snowman/Winter display contestis Greg Goosens team at the Rustic SportShop (519 Ensley). Pictured from left to right,Nate Beemer, Ashley Hawley, Michelle Haw-ley and Caitlyn Trader. Not pictured are Lu-Ann Buckley and Kathy Trader. LuAnn wasthe inspiration behind the display; she actu-ally drew up the plan and put it in motion.This project was a complete team effort and a

true team success resulting in becoming thewinner. Thank you for sharing your ingenuitywith the community and congratulations.

A special thank you SPECIAL MEMORIES

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Tony Reynoldsat the Dogwood

Center on Jan. 29Enjoy a great evening of

smooth and soulful classic hitswith Tony Reynolds and pianistBob VanStee on Friday, January29 at 7:30 p.m. in the DogwoodCenters Black Box.

Tony Reynolds is a profes-sional singer with a smoothfour-octave voice, a classy styleand years of experience in theentertainment world. For seven years Tony traveled the worldsinging back up for famed per-former Tom Jones. Tony hasalso had the privilege of singingback up with Elton John.

Check out some video andaudio samples of Tony in actionat HYPERLINK http://www. ynotsing.com www.ynotsing.com.

Bob Van Stee started playingpiano by ear at the age of 7. Someof the bands he has worked with

are The New World Singers dur-ing the 1960s, Kenny Gordon &the Sound Gathering and Check-ers Morton during the 1970s,Turning Point in the 1980s, andMadhouse in the 1990s. For thelast year he has been a part ofthe piano vocal duo with TonyReynolds.

The Dogwood Center BoxOfce is open Monday - Friday,

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and onehour prior to an event. For infor-mation, phone 231.924.8885.

Women andheart disease

event to be heldFeb. 1

Spectrum Health WomensHealthy Heart Program will besponsoring Getting to the Heartof the Matter: Women & HeartDisease. This event will be heldat Fredrick Meijer Gardens andSculpture Park, on Monday,February 1, 2010. Among otherissues, the event will cover howthe guidelines for a womans riskof heart disease have changed.The free session will featureJoAnne Foody, MD, a nation-ally known cardiologist fromBrigham and Womens Hospitalin Boston. Dr. Foody will dispelmyths about risk levels of heart

disease, discuss how stress andVitamin D levels affect womenshearts, explain how to talk to your doctor, and teach womenhow to lower their personal risk.

Preregistration is requiredfor this free session. Call (616)267-2626, option 4, or toll free(877) 495-2626. For informa-tion about women and heartdisease, visit spectrum-health.org/womenandheartdisease

Meet The Friends of the Timothy C.Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library

On Oct. 26, 2005, ve women met to begin theprocess of organizing a group that would supportand benet the Timothy C. Hauenstein ReynoldsTownship Library. Shortly after this rst meet-ing, seventeen women met and voted to becomeofcial Friends of the Library, a national organi-zation whose purposes are as follows: encouragevolunteer opportunities, focus on the needs of thelibrary, sponsor activities in the area of art andculture to broaden the community awareness ofavailable library sources, encourage the use of thelibrary, receive gifts and endowments and sup-port the freedom to read.

Every year the Friends of the Library set up afund raising schedule which involves sponsoringapproximately twelve events yearly. These eventsnot only support our projects but also help to bring

our citizens together and make them more aware

of the importance of the local library. Since ourinception we have raised approximately $32,000,which has enabled the library to purchase books,sponsor programs to instill in children the lovefor reading, and acquire items for the building,including landscaping.

One of our most gratifying projects that alsoreach our reading goals is Books for Babies, anendeavor which aims to introduce children toreading at an early age.

Congratulations to this group, you are an as-set to our community. You have made us aware ofour great library and all it has to offer. You are en-thusiastic, dedicated, and effective in all you do,and have instilled in us the importance of work-ing together as a community for a common good.

Please join us at the library on the second

Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.

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The Tri County Youth Wrestling Club wouldlike to congratulate all the MYWAY Wrestlers whowrestled at Belding and MSU on Sunday January3rd and also those who wrestled at Alma and For-est Hills on Sunday January 10th.

On Jan. 3, the following wrestlers took home amedal: Ian Boden 4th, RJ Gulan 3rd, Braden Hall-man 4th, Bryce Hallman 3rd, Tanner Astrauskas

1st, Jesse Lopez 3rd, AJ Lopez 4th and Ben Beh-

renwald 2nd.On Jan. 10 the following wrestlers took home

a medal: Zach Patin 3rd, Jake Bozek 4th, TristinWall 2nd, RJ Gulan 2nd, Ian Boden 3rd, BradenHallman 4th, Dakota Greer 1st, Ben Behrenwald2nd, Nick McGhan 2nd, Jesse Lopez 2nd andTanner Astrauskas 2nd.

Good job guys we are all proud of you. Keep up

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STRONG STATEMENT

FREMONT GMHShassuccessfully and voluntarilyeliminated industrial trans fatsfrom its food service programsas part of a statewide initiativeto improve patient and commu-nity health. GMHS was one ofthe frst hospitals in Michigan

to complete this initiative andfnished its transition approxi-mately one year ahead of theMichigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) target goalof January 1, 2010 . The goalwas to remove industrial transfats from hospital vending ma-chines, cafeterias, and patientnutrition programs.

At GMHS, we strive to pro-vide the safest, highest qualitycare to all who walk through ourdoors, said John Rosenberg,GMHS Manager of Dietary Ser- vices. That care goes beyondmedical treatment and meanswe create an all-around healthy

environment for our patients,their families, friends and hos-pital staff. Industrial trans fatsare a contributing factor tothe declining health of manyMichigan residents; therefore,it is vital that our hospital makeevery effort to not only treat theill, but help create a healthy environment for our communityand for Michigan.

Industrial trans fats have been linked to negative healtheffects such as increased levelsof bad cholesterol and reducedlevels of good cholesterol. Theyalso contribute to increased pe-diatric and adult obesity, whichis now estimated to account for

between 9 and 11 percent oftotal U.S. health care expendi-tures. In response to this trend,and in an effort to help hospi-tals continue to be part of thesolution to a healthier Michi-gan, MHA initiated a statewidecampaign to voluntarily elimi-

nate industrial trans fats fromhospital vending machines,cafeterias and patient nutri-tion programs by Jan. 1, 2010.GMHS completed its initiativein January of 2009.

Snack food manufacturers,fast-food restaurants, the stateof California and major citiesincluding New York and Phila-delphia have already acted tocompletely eliminate industrialtrans fats in recognition of theirdamaging health effects. Michi-gan hospitals were asked to jointhe effort to demonstrate thehospital communitys ongoingcommitment to community

health improvement.Hospitals provide care to all

who walk through their doors 24hours a day, seven days a week. As community health stewards,our hospitals are committedto going beyond caring for thesick; we must guide preventa-tive health and community well-ness efforts through leading byexample, said MHA PresidentSpencer Johnson. By elimi-nating an unhealthy substancelike industrial trans fats fromhospital food services, Michiganhospitals can become an evengreater part of the solution tothe struggling health status ofmany of our states citizens.

GMHS successfullycompletes trans fats

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(StatePoint) Each water bottle you recyclemight not seem like much, but dont undervalueyour efforts. Those bottles you drop in the recy-cling bin can be made into dozens of useful items,from new bottles to t-shirts, carpeting and evenautomotive parts.

Recycling can help save energy, money andland space, create new green jobs, and reducegreenhouse gas emissions. By getting your whole

family involved in the process, it can also be a funway to do more to protect the environment. Andits easier than you think.

A national survey sponsored by Plastics Makeit Possible, an initiative of the plastics industriesof the American Chemistry Council, found thatnearly 70 percent of households make an effort to

SeeRECYCLE page 7

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Health & Wellness Centers

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

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1950 Ethel Smith of Lakeview

won the bottled gas kitchen range

in a contest sponsored by Michigan

Bottled Gas Company in Greenville

for having the oldest wood stove in

working condition in Michigan.

Sgt. George Wolfe of Lakeview

is currently serving in Japan with

the 35th Fighter Wing at JohnsonAir Base.

1960 With road work progressing

down M-46, the former Burlison

body shop, the Nielsen gas sta-

tion and restaurant and two houses

outside of Lakeview are being torn

down as the new roadway takes

form.

Mrs. Carrie Cole of Lakeview

recently celebrated her 92nd birth-

day as friends and family surprised

her at the Alma Masonic Home

where she now resides.

1975 Gerald Kinwood of Mor-

ley has graduated from basic na-

val training with the title of Naval

Honorman.

Lakeview junior Tom Jeppesen

was named Junior Conservation

Farmer of the Year by the MontcalmSoil Conservation District and the

Farmers Union.

1995 Shirley Bean of Lakeview

won the Angel door prize at the

recent fundraiser for the Tamarack

Public Library.

Tim Reed of Lakeview and Hol-

ly Tucker of Blanchard have been

awarded places on the Deans List

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Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein

Reynolds Township LibraryMINUTES 1-13-10

Members & Guests Present: Pat Bauman, Renae Brooks, Brenda Burgess, Arlene Butler, Linda Godley, Pat Jacobus,

Betty MacTavish, Judy Parker, Vicky Paulen, Chris Poprawski, Lavonne Rehfus, Betty Riemer, Janice Williams,

Library Director.

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Vicky Paulen.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Pat J. to approve the November 11, 2009, minutes as read, seconded by Arlene B.

All approved.

Treasurers Report: Treasurer Pat J. passed out an updated report. Motion by Lavonne R. seconded by Betty R. to

accept the Treasurers report. All approved. Renae B. and Jolene were appointed to audit the Treasurers books for the

2009 year.

Directors Report: Janice W. reported the Library will be responsible for childrens games during Howard Citys

Winterfest on January 16, 2010.

Janice also reported that the Adult Winter Reading Program started on January 4 and will run through April 2. FOL will

fund prizes (desserts from Charlenes Cafe). Motion by Pat J. seconded by Arlene B. to fund the prizes. All approved.February is Love Your Library month and the Library staff is holding a contest to see which staff member can

collect the most money. Canisters will be placed in the library and the public will be able to vote for their favorite staff

member. The money collected will be used to purchase new books for the Library. FOL group will donate an additional

$200.00 to purchase more books in honor of the winner. Motion by Pat J. seconded by Linda G. to donate the money.

All approved.

March is Dr. Seuss month. FOL membership discussed purchasing additional Dr. Seuss books for the Library. Motion

by Renae B. seconded by Pat J. to purchase the books. All approved.

Publicity Report: Arlene B. reported there was a good response to the Lighting of the Village Christmas Tree program

that took place in December.

Community Liaison Report: Renae B. reported to the membership that a canister will be placed in the Library to

collect Spartan UPC labels. The money from the collection of the labels will go toward the purchase of books.

OLD BUSINESS

Free Magazines: Linda G. was asked to maintain the free magazine display at the Library in the absence of Patricia S.

Tour of Homes: Chairman Brenda B. reported this years Home Tour was well attended and the houses were beautifully

decorated for the holidays. FOL membership discussed recognizing Christian Kindel and Charlene from Charlenes

Cafe for their generous contributions to the Home Tour Program.Motion by Pat J. seconded by Betty M. to present

them with a gift certificate. All approved.

Christmas program and Bake Sale: Chairman Pat B. reported the bake sale went well this year with more customers

than in past years.

Nominating Committee/Election of Officers: The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for 2010.Motion by Arlene B. seconded by Lavonne R. to accept nominations. All approved. Election results are as follows:

President Vicky P., Vice President Chris P., Secretary Judy P. and Treasurer Pat J.

FOL Web page: Information will be gathered to update the FOL section of the Library web page.

Review 2010 programs: The membership discussed and set committees and dates for proposed activities during the

2010 year.

Books for Babies Program: Vicky P. reported that 48 bags were given out for the program in 2009. A big thank you

to Linda G. for sewing the bags.

NEW BUSINESS

Cancellation of meetings due to bad weather: After a discussion by the membership, it was decided that if Tri County

cancels school for the day, there will be no meeting. Motion by Chris P. seconded by Arlene B. All approved.

Article for the River Valley: A n article will be published outlining the history and activities of the FOL.

OTHER BUSINESS

Book discussion Group: The book for February is Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. The book

discussion will take place on February 1, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Reading room.

The book for March is The Book of Unholy Mischiefby Elle Newmark. The book discussion will take place on

March 1, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Reading room.

Jolene reported they will be hosting the Sand Lake Library at this meeting.

Adjournment: Renae B. made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Pat B.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. There will be no scheduled February meeting due to manymembers being away.

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The national unemployment rate is hoveringaround 10 percent, but the good news is that the up-coming 2010 Census will create hundreds of thou-sands of temporary, part-time jobs across the UnitedStates. The Better Business Bureau offers the follow-ing advice on what it takes to work for the Census andtips on how to land a job.

Every ten years, the U.S. government is requiredto count every man, woman, and child in the coun-try. The 2010 Census is a massive undertaking thatrequires the work of more than one million individu-als. This means that hundreds of thousands of tem-porary, part-time census taker jobs will be created

across the U.S. to assist with the 2010 Census. Thisshould come as great news to job hunters who arelooking for ways to pull in a paycheck, even if from apart-time and temporary job.

Many families are out of work and struggling tomake ends meet. The jobs that are being created toassist with the 2010 Census could not come at a bet-ter time, said Ken Vander Meeden, BBB of WesternMichigan President. A part-time job with the Censuscan help pay bills while still leaving the job huntertime to look for permanent employment.

Job hunters can apply for jobs with the CensusBureau now, however, most hiring will take placeduring the spring of 2010. Census takers usuallywork in their own communities, going door-to-door,conducting brief interviews with households that didnot return their questionnaire. Census takers work

approximately 20 to 40 hours per week, primarily inthe evenings and on weekends and are paid weekly.

An applicants chances of getting a job with theCensus depend on many factors, such as the avail-ability of work in his or her community, test score re-sults, number of hours he or she is available for cen-sus work and veterans preference. Also being able tospeak a second language - even a rare language - u-ently is a sought-after trait. Applicants will need to beexible as census work is usually conducted on week-ends and during evening hours, when most peopleare at home to complete their census questionnaire.

The BBB and the U.S. Census Bureau recom-mend that interested individuals take the followingsteps to apply for a job with the 2010 Census:

nReview the Census Bureaus Jobs Web site - www.2010censusjobs.gov - to see if you may qual-ify.

n Call 1-866-861-2010 to learn about available jobs and contact your local Census Bureau ofce toschedule an appointment to take the basic skills test.While you cant necessarily study to take the test, youcan see a sample test online to practice and preparefor the types of questions asked.

nFill out the appropriate application and take itwith you on the day of your testing. Youll also wantto bring your I-9 Form and proper identicationwhen you take the test.

n Follow up on your test results and the statusof your application with your local Census ofce bycontacting them directly.

For more information on the 2010 Census, visit

www.2010census.gov. Job hunters can nd moreadvice on landing a new job at www.bbb.org.

Out of work? The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring nationwideStart saving now for the holidayswith a Christmas Club account

USDA grant helps Michigans residents get to know their local farmersGrowing healthy diets and eco-

nomic activity are both greatreasons to get to know your local

farmersEAST LANSING As part of the

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Foodinitiative, the United States Departmentof Agriculture (USDA) granted $45,100to the Michigan Food Policy Council(MFPC) to expand and support the workof the Michigan Farmers Markets Food

Assistance Partnership. With this grant,

the Partnership will offer Bridge Cardholders expanded access to the fresh foodoptions offered by their local farmers.

The Partnership, hosted by the Mich-igan Farmers Market Association (MIF-MA) and the MFPC, is composed of morethan 33 organizations with an interest inexpanding the availability of fresh, local-ly grown produce to Michigan consum-ers. The Partnership has three goals inthe upcoming year: to expand the number of farmers markets in the state that

will accept Bridge Cards, to support the

markets which are already involved inaccepting Bridge Cards, and to maintainthe Michigan Farmers Markets Food As-sistance Partnership.

In 2009, 29 of the states morethan 200 farmers markets accepted theBridge Card, an electronic replacementfor the paper food stamps of the past. While Michigan leads the Midwest inthe number of farmers markets accept-ing the Bridge card, there are still manyfarmers markets in the state where its

not accepted. The Partnership wants to

increase the number of markets to 50in 2010, representing 25 percent of thefarmers markets currently operating inMichigan.

During the 2009 market season over$297,000 in food assistance benets wereredeemed at Michigan farmers markets,an amount that continues to grow annu-ally, said Dru Montri, MIFMA manager.With the support of the USDA, we can work to ensure that as the number offarmers markets expands so does the use

and acceptance of Bridge Cards.

One way to budget for theadded expense of gifts, foodand decorations over the hol-idays is to take advantage of aChristmas Club. This budget-ing tool has been provided by banks and credit unions fordecades, and now some re-tailers are offering their ownChristmas Clubs. Your Bet-ter Business Bureau advises

that consumers can make this years holiday season easieron the family nances by set-ting up a Christmas Club ac-count now.

Budgeting wisely cangreatly reduce the holidayhangover that many overex-tended families experience,said Ken Vander Meeden,BBB of Western MichiganPresident. A ChristmasClub account is a great toolfor gradually socking awaymoney throughout the year tospread the nancial burdenof holiday spending.

Traditionally, ChristmasClub accounts have been of-

fered at credit unions or small banks where the consumercan set aside a small amountof money every month into asavings account until the Fallwhen he or she can then startmaking withdrawals to payfor holiday expenses. Accord-ing to the Credit Union Na-tional Association, about 78percent of credit unions run

Christmas Clubs, and interestspiked in 2009.

The BBB recommendsthat its never too early toconsider budgeting for nextyears holiday season and of-fers the following advice onsetting up a Christmas Clubaccount:

Build a Budget.Start Saving Now.Shop Around.Read the Fine Print.Automate the Process.Know the Deal with Re-

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recycle. Interestingly, of those homes that make recycling apriority, more than two out of three rely on the women of thehouse to serve as recycling enforcers.

What better time than now for moms - and dads - to gettheir families recycling?

Its encouraging that a majority of Americans are mak-ing an effort to recycle at home, but our goal is to get every-one recycling, said Steve Russell, vice president of plasticsfor the American Chemistry Council. Many plastics can beeasily recycled and given a second life as carpet, clothing,furniture, backyard decks, new bottles and bags, and other

products we use every day.Here are some helpful recycling tips from Russell:n Do Your Homework: Find out what is accepted for

recycling in your area. Though recycling varies nationwide,most community programs collect plastic bottles and manylarge grocery chains offer bins for recycling used plastic bagsand product wraps. Web sites like www.earth911.com allowyou to enter your zip code to locate recycling centers closestto you.

nCheck the Neck: For recycling purposes, a bottle is anycontainer with a neck or opening smaller than its base. Besure to put these items in your recycling bin: milk jugs andbeverage bottles; bottles from shampoo, toiletries, laundrydetergent and other household cleaners; bottles from saladdressing, cooking oil and condiments; and dont forget to in-clude jars from things like peanut butter and mayonnaise.

nBring Empties Back to the Bin: Many bottles and bagsare used on the go, so remember to bring them back to where

you can recycle them. When youre out and about, store emp-ties in a backpack or briefcase, or leave them in the car.

nStore Bags in a Bag: Many large grocery stores offercollection bins so you can bring back used bags and productwraps. These programs allow you to recycle plastic shoppingbags, newspaper bags, dry cleaning bags, and bread bags(with crumbs shaken out). Even plastic wraps from papertowels, bathroom tissue, napkins, diapers and cases of sodaqualify. For neat, convenient storage, place bags and wrapsin a used shopping bag until your next trip to the store. Visitwww.plasticbagrecycling.org for more information.

nReuse!: There are many ways to reuse things we oftentoss out. Used bags can become wet umbrella covers, suit-case savers for shoes, hand protectors when handling homemesses, waste basket liners and more. Get creative with yourbags and containers!

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Despite tough economy, Americansremain loyal to their pets

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Americans love their pets and will do what theycan to keep their faithful companions happy andhealthywhatever state the economy is in.

Thats what a recent survey by the American PetProducts Association found. The study revealedthat:

nThe current economic situation has had littlenegative impact on their decision to own a pet, ac-cording to 70 percent of Americas pet owners.

n In fact, more than 80 percent of pet ownersreport that they have not changed their spendingpatterns and continue to spend the same on theirpet during these times.

nEven 62 percent of horse owners, one of themost costly pets to maintain, report that the econo-my has not influenced their pet ownership. In fact,5 percent of horse owners reported spending moreon their pet during this same time.

nInterestingly, even those households with in-come levels under $25K and between $25 and $50Kreport that to a large de gree57 percent and 67percent, respectivelytheir ownership levels haveremained unchanged despite the economy.

While the pet sector enjoyed a steady stream ofspending, American pet owners compensated by

reducing spending on other household and leisureitems. Across the board, there was a reported decline

in spending on activities including movies, plays,museums, sporting events, travel, dining and evenshopping. These findings suggest that Americanswill readily perform an act of self-sacrifice and re-allocate their dollars to maintain the quality of lifeof their pet.

This information further demonstrates thatpet owners will continue to cut back in their per-sonal lives before scaling back on their four-leggedfriends, said APPA President Bob Vetere. Thisgoes to show the strength of the human-animalbond and the joys that can be realized through re-sponsible pet ownership. This is the primary reason

that the pet industry continues to remain strong.Its a fact: Even in the toughest of times, pet

ownership is on the rise as Americans continuetheir love affair with their pets. In good times andin bad, Americans turn to their pets for support,consolation, love, stress relief and mood therapy.

After all, who needs a prescription antidepressantwhen your pet is standing at the ready to warm yourheart and generate a smile?

The American Pet Products Association (APPA)is the leading not-for-profit trade association, serv-ing the interests of the pet products industry since1958. APPA membership includes nearly 1,000 petproduct manufacturers, their representatives, im-porters and livestock suppliers representing bothlarge corporations and growing business enter-prises.

APPAs mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet products indus-try and to provide the services necessary to help itsmembers prosper. Visit www.americanpetproducts.org for more information.

A FAMILY MEMBER TOO: Even in the tough-est of times, pet ownership continues to rise.Americans turn to their pets for love, support,stress relief and mood therapy.

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he City of Big Rapids ensures that thelevel and quality of transportation servicesis provided without regard to race, color,r national origin in accordance with TitleI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more

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Michigan Building Code Ordinance # 100114-1

Ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of

Reynolds Township, under the provisions of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State

Construction Code Act, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1501 et seq.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Building Code in accordance with

Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Building

Inspector of Reynolds Township is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to

discharge the responsibility of the Township of Reynolds.

Michigan Electrical Code Ordinance # 100114-2





Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Electrical



Michigan Mechanical Code Ordinance # 100114-3





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Michigan Plumbing Code Ordinance # 100114-4





Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Plumbing



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January 19, 2010

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Reynolds TownshipRegular Meeting of the Board

January 14, 2010

Called to order: 7:00 p.m.

Members present: Supervisor Keith Grannis, Treasurer Roger Stedman, Clerk Tina

Porzondek, Trustee Lee Olsen Absent: Trustee Ann Yanke

Action Items:

Motion to approve consent agenda containing previous minutes, treasurers report,

fire and police reports and the zoning report. Motion made by Porzondek, second by

Stedman, 4 ayes, 1 absent. Approved.

Motion to accept North Country Inspection Services, LLC contract for constructioncode, inspection and enforcement services made by Porzondek, second by Olsen. 4

ayes, 1 absent. Approved.

Resolution to adopt Michigan Building Code Ordinance #100114-1 made by Olsen,

second by Stedman. Roll call: Olsen; yes, Grannis; yes, Stedman; yes, Yanke; absent,

Porzondek, yes. 4 yes, 1 absent. Approved.

Resolution to adopt Michigan Electrical Ordinance #100114-2 by Porzondek,

second by Olsen. Roll ca ll: Yanke; absent, Olsen; yes, Grannis; yes, Stedman; yes,

Porzondek; yes. 4 yes, 1 absent. Approved.

Resolution to adopt Michigan Mechanical Code Ordinance #100114-3 by Stedman,

second by Olsen. Roll call: Grannis; yes, Stedman; yes, Yanke; absent, Porzondek;

yes, Olsen; yes. 4 yes, 1 absent. Approved.

Resolution to adopt Michigan Plumbing Code Ordinance #100114-4 by Olsen,

second by Stedman. Roll call: Grannis; yes, Stedman; yes, Porzondek; yes, Olsen;

yes, Yanke; absent. 4 yes, 1 absent. Approved.

Motion to appoint Building Officials and Inspectors made by Stedman, second by

Porzondek.

Duane Cruzan and Maurice VanNevel-Building Officials

Duane Cruzan, Gary Smalligan, Randy Gordon, Tom Berg, George Dietrich-

Building Inspectors

Maurice VanNevel, Don Strohpaul, Mike Califf, Tim Chorni-Electircal Inspectors

Greg Streichhirsch, Fred Inman, Jim Shereda-Mechanical Inspectors

Fred Inman, Jim Callendar, Jim Shereda-Plumbing Inspectors

4 ayes, 1 absent. Approved.

Motion to adopt fee schedule for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing

made by Olsen, second by Stedman. 4 ayes, 1 absent. Approved.

Motion to adopt Procedures for Administration and Enforcement codes made by

Porzondek, second by Olsen. 4 ayes, 1 absent. Approved.

Motion to appoint Construction Board of Appeals Members, 2 year term by Stedman,

second by Porzondek.

Ed Walters, Building Contractor

Paul Veurink, Building Contractor

Scott Simons, Electrical Contractor

Randy Paulsen, Mechanical Contractor

Scott Moore, Plumbing Contractor

4 ayes, 1 absent. Approved.

Motion to purchase a hanging sign for display outside of the township hall by Olsen,

second by Stedman. 4 ayes, 1 absent. Approved.

Discussion items:

The supervisor affirmed that North County Building Services, LLC will provide

residents with the best possible service and a much closer and convenient location to

get permits. Inspections will be timely and accommodating to our residents.

Budget Hearing set for February 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Location of the meeting is

the Reynolds Township Hall 215 E. Edgerton St. Howard City, Michigan.

Fire contract presented to the board for consideration.

Public comment:

Ron Baker, County Commissioner thanked board and public for attending the

previous County Commissioners meeting, gave an update on Animal Control and

asked the board for their comment about the inspection ordinances.

Adjourned: 7:28 p.m.

Next Meeting: February 11, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

For more information call the township office at 231-937-6739 or check our website

www.montcalm.org/reynolds.twp

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10 RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPERMONDAY,JANUARY25,2010

In Memory of

Kenneth Mulholland

January 26, 2009You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day

God called you home.

Those we love dont go away, they walk beside us every day,

Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved,

still missed and very dear.

Your wife, Beverly

NEWAYGO COUNTY HONOR GUARDVFW Post 4249

9075 Mason Dr. Newaygo

231-652-6159

Money is used for the Honor Guard funerals

and community events they participate in.

$650

BREAKFASTSat., Jan. 30

7-11 amEggs, Bacon,Sausage,Pancakes,

American Fries,Biscuits and Gravy,

Juice and Coffee

February is

Love Your

Library Month!Please come and check out

the books and the nice set up

we have. Books for all ages,

children, men and women

alike. There are places to sit

and read or check the books

out and read them at yourleisure. It would be nice to

see everyone come to visit

the library and check out

the assortment of books and

magazines we have.

Poem

My Libraryby Verda One

Its only a room with shelves

and books,

but its far more magical

than it looks.

Its a jet on which I soar,

to lands that exist no more.

Or a key with which I find,

answers to questions

crowding my mind.

Building my habit of

learning and growing,

asking and researching

till I reach knowing.

Here, Ive been a mermaidand an elf,

Ive even learned to be more myself.

I think that I shall never see,

a place thats been more useful to me.

With encouraging kind friends

with wit,

who tell me to dream big and

never quit.

Its only a room with shelves

and books,

but its far more magicalthan it looks.

Timothy C. Hauenstein

Reynolds Township Library117 W. Williams St.

Howard City

(231) 937-5575

River ValleyNEWS SHOPPER 231-937-4740

What People Are Saying

I am really impressed with your paper. I appreciate the local coverage,

and most recently enjoyed the articles and pictures published about

the Newaygo band.* Your paper has useful information, and I enjoy the

special sections for home improvement, car care, etc. which are insertedin the paper. There is enough depressing news out there, and its nice

to actually want to turn the page when reading a paper. The paper is

consistently good, and I look forward to getting it every week.

~ Patrick Sullivan, Newaygo Reader.

*It should be noted that the articles and pictures submitted for the

Newaygo Band were submitted by a reader.

We would like to thank all who sent

cards, called, or personally wished us

a Happy 50th Anniversary.

To our family, a special Thank You.

Love to all,

Neil and Beverly Hand

VILLAGE OF HOWARD CITYMONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Act No. 43 of the Public Acts of Michigan

of 1963, as amended, that the Village Council of the Village of Howard City will hold a public

hearing on its proposed budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year on February 8th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

at the Village Hall, 125 Shaw Street, Howard City, MI. The property tax millage rate proposed

to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.

At the hearing, all parties interested may appear before the Village Council and be heard as to

the proposed budget. A copy of the proposed budget will be available for public inspection

beginning February 1st during regular business hours at the Village Hall.

Dated: January 25, 2010 Kim Alexander, Clerk

Village of Howard City

The family ofMarian Miller wishes to express their sincereappreciation for the many expressions of sympathy shown afterher recent passing. The cards, flowers, plants, and food were all

greatly appreciated during this difficult time. Special thanks toHeartland Hospice, Pastor Doug Bennett, Rev. Anne Riegler,

Heckman Funeral Home, and the Amble United MethodistChurch for the wonderful luncheon. Thank you to

Dr. Williamson and staff for their care throughout the years.You have all made this time a little easier.

John Miller and Family

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CROTON TOWNSHIP2010 MEETING DATES

CROTON TOWNSHIP BOARDSecond Monday of the Month 7:00 p.m.

January 11, 2010 July 12, 2010

February 08, 2010 August 08, 2010March 08, 2010 September 13, 2010

April 12, 2010 October 11, 2010

May 10, 2010 November 08, 2010June 14, 2010 December 13, 2010

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSQuarterly Meeting Dates at 7:00 p.m.

April 06, 2010 October 05, 2010

July 06, 2010 January 04, 2011

BOARD OF REVIEWMarch 08, 2010 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. March 10, 2010 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Summary of the minutes of the

Pierson Township BoardJanuary 5th, 2010

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Present: Bryant, Bogner, Scott, Vukin, Longcore,

Meeting agenda: Approved with addition of item A+. Tingley Surveying

Consent agenda: Approved

Financial Report: Presented

Correspondence was noted.

Committee Reports given from the

Planning Commission - MEETING Jan. 21st 7pm

Road Committee - MEETING Jan. 20th 7pm

County Commissioner Carl Paepke - Gave the Ambulance report

New Business:

Approved the Remonumentation program

Approved a new fire safe filing cabinet for Cemetery records

Approved meeting dates for 2010

Budget workshop Feb. 9, 7pm

Approved committee appointment to the ZBA Bob Wolfe, PC DavidJohnson and Pat Maioho RC. Bill Bryant

Public Comment

Adjourn 7:40pm

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January 30, 2010 10:00am to 3:00pmWalter F. Howarth American Legion Post 381

6812 Croton Hardy Dr. Phone 231-652-7776State service officer will be present to register you

with the VA or file a claim on your behalf.

Other services for American Legion Members:Education Travel Children & Youth

Legislative Auto Rental Moving CompanyAll Types of Insurance, and Many More!

THANKS TO PANHANDLE ASSOCIATION -

DIVORCE CARE CLASSES OFFEREDThanks to a one time grant from the Panhandle Association of Montcalm County, Still Waters

Counseling Ministry is offering help and hope to those who are experiencing a separation or

divorce by offering Divorce Care and Divorce Care 4 Kids.

The Panhandle Association grant paid for the materials to offer Divorce Care, which is a

13-week class that deals with specific issues including anger, depression, loneliness, newrelationships, financial survival and forgiveness.

Helplessness, frustration, abandonment, and loneliness are all words that could best

describe the feelings of someone going through a divorce.

Divorce Care for Adults begins Monday, February 1st at 7:30 PM.

Divorce Care 4 Kids begins Thursday, February 4th at 5:30 PM.

Both classes will be held at Still Waters Counseling Ministry at 218 N. Ensley in Howard City

and are free of charge.

The goal of Divorce Care and Divorce Care 4 Kids is to provide a safe atmosphere where

participants can share their heart while seeking Gods help/healing/hope during this difficult

time. For more information or to register, call Jill at (231) 937-6193.

Thanks again, to the Panhandle Association of Montcalm County for awarding Still Waters

Counseling Ministry this grant!

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restaurant level management posi-tions of Assistant and General man-ager. The perspective candidate shallhave supervisory experience in therestaurant industry with a history ofincreasing responsibility. We offerhealth, dental and disability insur-ance as well as paid vacation, per-sonal and sick leave benefits.

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$2,9951995 Chevy 3500 Flat bed dump, 454, 5 spd. ..............

$2,9951998 Ford F150 Reg. cab, long box, 2WD .....................$3,4951999 Pontiac Grand Am V6, local trade ....................

$3,4951997 Ford F150 Work truck, auto., long box. ................

$3,4951997 Ford F150 V8, auto., long box ..............................

$3,4951994 Nissan 4x4 Ext. Cab local trade. ......................

$3,9952001 VW Jetta 4 cyl., auto., local trade. ........................

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QUESTION: HOW DO I STOP FORECLOSURE?Mortgage companies are giving second chances now, thanks to Governor Granholm and the Legislature!

With Michigans foreclosure rate in the top 10% according to the Detroit Free Press, this is welcome news. Before

foreclosing with the typical advertising process, a new law now forces the mortgage company to give the homeowner

a second chance. The law forces a face-to-face meeting with a housing counselor to try to get a new deal or lower the

interest rate or the payment amount, or perhaps even to postpone payments. Great news!

There are 5 steps. First, the owner gets notified (a special Notice) by mail and restricted mail. (If the mortgage

company doesnt send the Notice, it gets slapped later in the foreclosure proceeding.) Second, the mortgage

company publishes the Notice in the Newspaper. In Montcalm County, look for published notices in the Greenville

Daily News. In Mecosta County, the Pioneer. In Newaygo County, Id check the Fremont paper. You have to keep

checking the mail and the newspaper because the next step is the owners. She gets 14 days two weeks - from the

date the Notice was mailed to elect to have a meeting. Instructions for the owner on how to call, how to visit thewebsite, go to the State Housing Authority, and various other housing counselors numbers are in the Notices.

Theres every good reason to call and request a housing counselor because once you call, foreclosure

proceedings stop until at least 90 days after the date the first Notice was mailed to the borrower. Its a way to buy

time to plan your next steps. The fourth step is the meeting and Work Out, held at a convenient time and place for

the owner. Find out if youre eligible for a mortgage modification. Try to get a new, workable, manageable mortgage.

Without boring you with the math, there is a test used which factors in the homeowners gross income information

and housing-related expenses. Be prepared to provide that information. Even if the owner is not eligible for an all

new deal, the 90-day period still has to elapse before foreclosure proceedings may commence. This additional time

for redemption could buy time to find a co-signer, or a new job, or a roommate.

Lastly, if the math doesnt work for a new deal, the mortgage could still get modified and the house saved

until the market bounces back! Late fees could be eliminated. Some of the unpaid principal could be deferred until

sale of the property. The loan term could be extended as far as 40 years which greatly reduces monthly payments.

The interest rate could drop down to as little as 3% for 5 years, fixed. There are other good options, and there is

nothing to say you cant try to persuade the mortgage company to be even more considerate. It doesnt want to own

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When mailing, you must use the PO Box number.

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