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MONDAY,APRIL11,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:n New Arrival, Pages 4

nObituary, Page 5

n Business After Hours,Page 7

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

terprise do not reect the overall opinion of the paper.

Letters to the editor may be written by any member of the

community who wishes to express their view of a certainissue. Letters should be in good taste and no longer than

500 words.

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

RECORD - ENTERPRISE

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Brian Thomas and CoreyWillette (SHOWN LEFT) prac-tice for the upcoming per-formance in the Rogue RiverTheaters Western ComedySunset Moon

Sunset Moon a WesternComedy at Kent Theatre inCedar Springs on April 14 (8p.m.) April 15 (8 p.m.) andApril 16th (2 p.m. and 8pm)Also showing on April 28 at(8 p.m.) at N Rockford MiddleSchool. Tickets Adults $10.

Students $4Phone 874-5264 for infor-mation.

SUNSET MOON

Snyders proposed budget impacts Tri County Area SchoolsGovernor Snyder has proposed a state

budget that will create challenges forTri County Area Schools. The proposalcalls for a $470 per student reduction inthe amount of funds we receive for eachstudents education. We are anticipatinga decrease of $1,482,346 in our fundingfrom the state. Added to the loss of statefunding, we will have a loss of $585,400in federal funding. This is a total reduc-tion in revenues of $2,067,746.

We also need to consider additionalcosts as we plan our budget for next year.The amount schools are currently man-dated to contribute to the employeespension fund is expected to cause an in-crease of $380,000 for Tri County Area

Schools. We project contractual pay in-creases will be approximately $200,000.We also project a $230,000 increase inHealth Insurance costs. We anticipate anincrease in interest costs of $50,000 topay for borrowed money to meet payrolland expenses. We also project an addi-tional cost of $25,000 for diesel fuel forour bus eet. This is a total increase incosts of $885,000.

The total impact of reduced revenuesand increased cost is $2,952,746. We alsomust consider that for the current schoolyear we are using $283,080 of fund eq-uity to balance our budget for everydayoperational costs, so the total impact fornext year is $3,235,826. If we do not re-

duce our expenses this would result in ourcosts exceeding revenues and fund bal-ance by approximately of $741,249, whichis not allowed by law.

The impact of this information is verydifcult to understand. The school boardmust work to develop a budget that is bal-anced in order to comply with currentschool law. To do nothing would be cata-strophic.

For this school year the school boardhad to reduce many positions and reduceprograms. The school board has budgetedconservatively for many years to be ableto weather difcult nancial times. Thecurrent nancial times are much moredifcult that ever expected and will re-

quire the school board to make additionalreductions and adjustments to schoolbudget.

There are two meetings scheduledto receive input from the communityregarding this very serious situationschools throughout Michigan are deal-ing with. These meetings are scheduledfor Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. andTuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Each ofthese meetings will be held at the BoardRoom in Sand Lake.

What can you do? Please contact yourrepresentative or senator at http://house.michigan.gov/nd a rep.asp or http://www.senate.michigan.gov/fysenator/fy-senator.htm .

Helping Hands is thrilled to announce the receipt ofa very sizable donation from an anonymous donor to itsbuilding fund. The recent donation was in the amount of$15,000 and has brought the building fund balance up toust over $28,000.

Fred C. Plath, treasurer of Helping Hands stated thatthis donation will help move the overall project forward.The demolition of the old hotel building on site is expect-ed to be complete by early June.

The start of construction is dependent on the receiptof adequate funds for construction. While an overall bud-

get is not yet complete, the facility is expected to be ap-proximately 3,200/sf which will help the Helping Handsministry expand its vision and continue its more than 20years of service to the community.

Helping Hands also is excited about its new website.Information can be found at www.helpinghandshc.org.The website also has a way for donors to make donationsdirectly to the Helping Hands ministry through a securePayPal portal.

While more information will be coming in the nextfew weeks, Helping Hands will also be holding a Miracle

Sunday service on Sunday evening June 12th in Ens-ley Park. This service will involve many of the HelpingHands supporting churches and is intended to serve as afundraiser for the building project.

The Helping Hands board of directors is thankful tothe entire community for the faithful support that is giv-en to support this ministry outreach.

They will soon enter their 22nd year of service to thecommunity.

Any questions can be directed to Fred C. Plath at(231) 937-6758.

Helping Hands announces progress on building fund


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COMMUNITY NEWSHOMETOWN HERO

Stephen J. LindermanStephen J. Linderman graduated

from the U.S. Army Warrant OfcerCandidate School at Fort Rucker, Dale-ville, Ala., and was appointed to the rankof warrant ofcer one.

The student completed an intensesix-week course conducted in a very de-manding, rigorous, high-stressed, and

deadline-required environment. Thecandidate received training in leader-ship skills, Army customs, doctrine, tra-dition, and tactics, drill and ceremonies,professional ethics, physical tness,time-stress-people management skills,decision making, delegation and person-nel skills, and numerous other militaryacademic subjects.

Students gain experience in leader-ship to attain higher responsibility whilemaintaining professionalism and qual-ity work performance and standardsrequired of career warrant ofcers. Ad-ditionally, candidates develop and honeskills relevant to an Army at war, skillsrequired to effectively operate and sur-vive on todays ever-changing battleeldoperations against global terrorism.

Warrant ofcers continue to furthertheir training through technical and tac-tical certication. As the ofcers gainprogressive levels of expertise and lead-ership, they operate, maintain, adminis-ter and manage equipment, support ac-tivities or technical systems throughouttheir Army career. They are highly spe-cialized technical and training expertsin their career specialties whom providevaluable skills, guidance and expertiseto commanders and organizations. War-rant ofcers serve in the Regular Army,National Guard or Reserve to fulll theirmilitary service obligation.

Linderman, an information systems

technician with four years of military

service, is regularly based out of Ann Ar-bor.

He is the son of Ernie and Donna Ad-ams of Cedar Springs.

His wife, Nadia, is the daughter ofKen Andrus, and Ruth Andrus, both ofGrand Rapids.

The warrant ofcer graduated in 1993from Cedar Springs High School.

Student council

holding benefit dinnerTri County High School Student Coun-

cil presents a special dinner event for theJapan earthquake and Tsunami appeal.Please join us at the Lackadaisical Mooseon April 14, 2011 from 4 to 9 p.m. Locatedat 603 S. Ensley, Howard City. We will beoffering a special menu with three dinnerchoices at $10 each as well as a childrensmenu. We are also selling Save Japan teeshirts to help raise money. All proceedsfrom both events will be donated to theSave Sendai Fund of Resurrection LifeChurch, Rockford, MI. T-shirts are white50/50 cotton poly blend with Red print.Adult and youth sizes $10 each, the order

deadline is also April 14th, 2011.

Does anyone knowthe mystery of the

green paint?It starts at the freeway and heads into

Sand Lake .. .goes through town and thenturns north on Federal to Pierson.

In Pierson, it heads east on Stantonroad and has even been sighted in Tru-fant!

Do you know what phenomenon hascaused this? Write or email the River Val-ley News Shopper and tell us what you

think the mystery is!

Preschool registrationLakeview Community Schools Pre-

school Registration for 2011/2012 SchoolYear is

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at BrightStart Elementary;

Open Registration will begin at 3:00pm and run until 7 p.m.

Preschool registrations are based onneed.

Please bring birth certicate, immu-

nization record, and proof of residency,such as a drivers license or address por-tion of a utility bill.

Kindergartenregistration

Lakeview Community Schools Kin-dergarten Registration Rescheduled for2011/2012 School Year is

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at BrightStart Elementary;

Choose from sessions at 1:30 p.m.,2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.,

5 p.m. or 6 p.m.Call (989) 352-8404, send a note,

or stop-by the school ofce to reserve aspace for you and your child in a sessionif you did not previously for the March 23date.

Howard City HistoricalSociety holding first

meeting of 2011The Howard City Area Historical

Society will have their first meeting of2011 on April 14 at 7 p.m. We meet atthe Panhandle Building, 1401 SouthFederal Rd. All are welcome! The So-ciety will be attempting to preserve

the areas history by making copies of

old postcards and photographs. We arelooking for pictures of the following:the railroad water tower, World War IImemorial that was in the park next tothe present library, Wood Lake Sawmill& Ice House, Grange Hall, sawmills,dams on Tamarack Creek, potato ware-houses and other historical pictures ofthe area.

All pictures will be scanned and re-turned to the owners. Pictures may beleft at the Reynolds Township Library

or with the Historical Society. ContactDon Bauman at (231) 937-5648 for fur-ther information. Please join our effortin preserving the history of the HowardCity area.

Kent District Libraryappoints new direc-

torThe Kent District Library is pleased

to announce the selection of LanceWerner to serve as new Director of theKent District Library in Kent County,MI. Werner currently serves as Director

of the Capital Area District Library inLansing, MI, and previously worked asLibrary Law Specialist at the Library ofMichigan. He earned a B.A. in Psychol-ogy from the University of NorthernColorado, a J.D. from Michigan StateUniversity, and an M.L.I.S. from WayneState University.

I am extremely excited and honoredto have the opportunity to serve as theDirector of the Kent District Library,one of Michigans premier public librarysystems, states Werner. Public librar-ies are needed now more than ever andthe Kent District Library is committedto providing the best service possible.

Werner begins his appointment asKent District Library Director on Mon-

day, May 2, 2011.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEKCatch the trade winds in

your sails. Explore. Dream.

Discover.

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George BunnGeorge Bunn, 75, of Howard

City, went home to be with his Lordand Savior on March 28, 2011, athis residence.

He was born Jan. 9, 1936,in Walker Township, the son ofGeorge and Elizabeth (Field)Bunn During his working years heworked at Steel-case for 35 yearsbefore retiringin 1994. Dur-ing the KoreanConict Georgeserved with theU.S. Marines.He loved cook-ing and theyouth activi-ties at HeritageUnited Methodist where he was anactive member.

Surviving are his wife Carol,whom he married in 1989. Alsosurviving are his children, RobinBunn of Belmont, Cathy Bielecki ofWyoming, Karen (John) Sanford ofSparta, George Bunn Jr. of Walker,

Dennis Bowman of Grand Rapids,Tami (Roger) VanDam of GrandRapids, Todd (Bev) Bowman ofWalker, Melanie Bowman of GrandRapids, Shawn (Kara) Bowman ofJenison and Joel (Tina) Bowmanof Walker; 14 grandchildren, sis-ter, Pat Street of Manistee; andseveral nieces and nephews. Hewas preceded in death by his par-ents and two brothers, Dennis andRichard Bunn.

Funeral services were held Sun-day at 4 p.m. at the Heritage Unit-ed Methodist Church with PastorBrad Brillhart ofciating. Memo-rials to the churches AV Team orHospice of Michigan may be left at

the church.

OBITUARY

Daniel and Lisa Pitch ofSheridan became parents of ababy girl at Carson City Hospi-tal. Avery Lee Pitch was born at12:22 p.m. on March 23, 2011.She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounc-

es, and was 20 inches long. Av-ery has a brother Hayden Pitchand her grandparents are How-ard and Margie Pitch of Hub-bardston and Michael and Bren-da Evans of Coral.

Scot Andrews II and AshleyCorder of Carson City becameparents of a baby boy at CarsonCity Hospital. Brayden Alen An-drews was born at 12:53 a.m. onMarch 26, 2011. He weighed 6pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20

inches long. Grandparents areJudy Corder and Terry Wright ofCarson and Scot Andrews andTrisha Andrews of Palo.

Zellies Opry Houseserves Hot Bands & Jam

Zellies Opry House will serve a heapinhelpin of Hot Bands & Jam on April 15and 16.

Zellies offers on-stage entertainmentand jamming on April 15. Listen to coun-try crooner Terry Winright, get your toestapping during the bluegrass hour withthe Zellies Opry House Band and enjoylocal talent as they step out on stage for

a bit of Friday Night Fun. Jamming willalso be available on Zellies lower level.

On April 16, Zellies brings two bandsto their concert stage for their Hot Bands& Bluegrass Jam event, held in conjunc-tion with the West Michigan BluegrassMusic Association. Zellies is delighted towelcome Patchwork and Steam Pow-ered Bluegrass to their stage on Saturdayevening.

Doors open both evenings at 6 p.m.,

with the stage show beginning at 7 p.m.No advance ticket sales and room for all!Arrive early, get your popcorn, grab a seatand hang on for a night of fun! Additionalinformation is available at www.zellieso-pryhouse.com or (616) 260-3032.

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A warm community welcome toClassic Treasures Resale, located at

201 Edgerton Street, downtown How-ard City.Classic Treasures Resale offers

second hand clothing from baby sizesto triple X adult size. With the sum-mer season approaching, families willfind it easier to stick to a clothingbudget by shopping the racks at Clas-sic Treasures Resale.

This second hand store offers thethrill of finding bargain pieces thatcan expand the wardrobe at minimalexpense. Shirts, shoes, tops and bot-toms, and athletic equipment for kidsare available at Classic Treasures Re-sale.

Owner Irene Cook says she hasbeen in retail most of her working

years and is excited to help out the

community with affordable clothingoptions. Stop in and shop the thirdweekend of each month, this monthApril 18th and 19th, when everythingin the store is off!

Irene can be contacted at (231)408-1440 and you can follow her

business on facebook!

Howard City welcomes new business

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50th wedding anniversary with an

Open House at the Amble Com-

munity Hall.

Breens Store in Lakeview is

celebrating its 10th anniversary

with special values for customers.1961 The Lakeview Cleaners

have ordered a couple of coin

operated dry cleaning machines

for folks who would like to clean

their own garments.

Mrs. Clara Ellafrits of Pleasant

Hill celebrated her 85th birthday

at the Pleasant Hill Community

Center surrounded by family and

friends.

1976 H.L. King, formerly of

Lakeview and the son of Dr. and

Mrs. E.H. King, has been elected

to the City Commission in Big

Rapids, following in his fathers

footsteps.

Lakeview star athlete, Larry

Nielsen, has been selected byWOTV as a member of the C D

All Stars Basketball Team.

1996 Sherry Strickland has

purchased the Lakeview Deli

and plans new menus and longer

hours.

Dean and JoAnne Larson of

Lakeview will celebrate their 25th

anniversary with an Open House

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The Michigan School Band and OrchestraAssociation State Solo & Ensemble Festivaltook place on Saturday, March 26th at ninesites around Michigan. Students participatingin the festival qualied by receiving a DivisionOne rating at district festivals. Soloists and en-sembles can qualify for the festivals, but solo-ists in tenth grade and higher must perform a

prociency exam. These consist of the studentsprepared solo, plus tests on scales and sight-reading. Scores of 85 and higher earn FirstDivision ratings while scores from 70-84 earnSecond Division ratings. Ensembles and NinthGrade soloists earn regular division ratings.

The Tri County High School Band sent 13events to the festival site at Central MichiganUniversity. The results were very good for TC,with 10 of the events earning Division One rat-ings

Receiving First Division ratings were: Den-ton Grant (87, Trumpet Prociency III), Chris-tine Scharphorn (85, Tuba Prociency II), Lau-ren Olsen (95, Prociency I), Shana Shqair (88,Prociency I). Khyllian Lowry (Ninth GradeSolo), Desmond Harold, Kyle Shell, TravisWrench, Dan Hansen, Denton Grant, Brandon

Empie, Anthony Zerbe, Dominic Petriella andJustin Dewitt (Percussion Ensemble). BriannaSnyder, Tori McGarvey, Alana Butler and Dar-cie Engleman (Clarinet Quartet). Chelsea Mod-zelewski and Alyssa Gardner (Clarinet Duet).Lauren Olsen, Jerry Lawrence and Robert Bean(Saxophone Trio) and Reese Rehkopf (PianoSolo).

Earning Second Division ratings: Darcie En-gelman (Prociency II), Adam Johnson, ShanaShqair and Andrew Stroud (Trombone Trio)and Marissa Ashley and Brooke Vos (FluteDuet).

Congratulations to these band membersnot only for their ne performances, but forthe time and dedication it took to achieve theseaccomplishments. A special thanks to MelissaPetriella for her excellent piano skills in accom-panying all of the soloists.

GREENVILLE An annual study released this week byThomson Reuters recognized Spectrum Health Grand Rap-ids and Spectrum Health United Hospital as being amongthe 100 best hospitals in the country based on measures ofoverall organization performance, including patient care,operational efciency, and nancial stability.

Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville wasnamed one of Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals.

United Hospital is the only small community hospital(under 100 beds) to receive this elite honor and recogni -

tion within the region. In total, 924 small community hos-pitals were included with the nationwide survey. Of thosesurveyed, only 20 were selected as award recipients in thiscategory, of which one is Spectrum Health United Hospital.

This distinction is awarded because of the Thomson Re-uters annual study that examines changing performancelevels in U.S. hospitals and objectively identies hospitalsbased on their overall performance. The winners were an-nounced in the March 28 issue of Modern Healthcare maga-zine.

It is extremely gratifying to be recognized for our ongo-ing commitment to superior quality and patient satisfactionat lower costs as compared to the majority of other hospitalsin the nation. To be named one of the top 100 hospitals inthe nation reafrms our mission to bring the absolute bestmedical care possible to the communities we serve, saidPaul Bonis, President, Spectrum Health United Hospital.

This award belongs to our physicians and staff as a re -sult of their dedication and commitment to excellence and

compassion for every patient, every day. I would also like tothank Spectrum Health and our community for their out-standing allegiance and support, without which awards likethis would not be possible.

The Thomson Reuters study evaluates performance in10 areas: mortality, medical complications, patient safety,average length of stay, expenses, protability, patient sat-isfaction, adherence to clinical standards of care, and post-discharge mortality and readmission rates for acute myo-cardial infarction, heart failure and pneumonia. The study

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If all Medicare inpatients received the same level of careas those treated in these 100 Top Hospitals award winners:

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Ed Koehn is very glad to add Sams

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According to Sam, I am lookingforward to this positive change and thegrowth with Ed Koehn. I have tried toretire, but have decided I would preferto be busy. I am looking forward to us-ing my experience to help others ndthe vehicle they want and need at EdKoehn Ford Lincoln. Along with newFords and Lincolns, Sam will be able tohelp you with Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge,

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By Staff Sgt.

ChriStopher holmeS

CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. It wasa peaceful, calm Friday morning nearthis isolated training area amid thefarm belt region of rural south centralIndiana. At least until the region wasrocked by a 10-kiloton nuclear explo-sion, causing destruction and death inthe wake of the blast and impending

nuclear fallout.Shortly after the explosion, the son

of a Sand Lake man was called uponto provide recovery support in the sur-rounding area. He played a vital rolein getting a devastated communitythrough the aftermath of destructionthat was once unthinkable.

The attack was a mock one, butit gave Army National Guard Spec.Randy L. Jensen, son of Rocky L. Jen-sen of Kimball Road, Sand Lake, vitaltraining for possible future attacks inas realistic an environment as pos-sible.

Jensen was one of more than 3,300people from 17 states participating inVibrant Response, a U.S. NorthernCommand held chemical, biological,radiological, nuclear attack responseexercise in southern Indiana thatbrought together active duty Army,Air Force, Marine, Navy, NationalGuard and Reserve units, along withnumerous federal and state agenciesin an effort to coordinate response ac-tions in the aftermath of possible at-tacks and disasters.

Every person involved in the train-ing had a specic job to do to ensurethe post-attack effort was a success,and order could be brought to the at-tack zone.

My job is to get supplies and per-sonnel to the destination. My main

mission is transportation, said Jen-sen, a transportation specialist as-

signed to the 1638th TransportationCompany, Remington, Ind.

In order to make the training asrealistic as possible, the 180-acreMuscatatuck Urban Training Centerwas littered with wrecked vehicles,buildings were built to simulate heavydamage, roads were lined with rubbleand debris, controlled res and smokedotted the environment, and manne-quins representing dead victims were

scattered throughout the training area.A group of 160 role players covered inmoulage simulated victims with vari-ous wounds and radiation burns toround out the scenario as survivors ofthe attack.

This exercise makes sure thatwe get the mission done in a set timeframe, said Jensen, a 2007 graduateof Tri-County High School, HowardCity.

Having the training and knowledgeto react quickly and effectively to a di-saster is something Jensen practices,not only during Vibrant Response, butthroughout the year.

Most of our training during theyear is getting us road time with thevehicles and maintaining them, saidJensen.

Its almost impossible to predictsomething as catastrophic as a nu-clear blast, but Jensen and his fellowresponders have a plan that will gofar in helping pick up the pieces andgive survivors a chance to regain somesense of normalcy.

Vibrant Response teaches us howto deal with civilians who have beendisplaced because of an attack, saidJensen, who has completed two yearsof military service.

No one ever expects the threat of anuclear explosion to hit close to home,but real-life scenarios like the recent

earthquake disaster in Japan showwhy it is so important to be prepared.

Vibrant ResponseSTATEPOINT MEDIA

As soon as those graduation caps hit theground, new grads are bombarded with thattoughest of questions: What are you goingto do with the rest of your life?

Finding a job and building a career can bechallenging in any economy and even moredifcult during tough times. With todaysabundance of career websites, job boardsand seminars, it can be hard to know where

and how to focus your energies.But good career advice is eternal, stress-es Jack Nadel, a decorated World War IIhero who has made tens of millions of dol-lars over a 65-year career. Regardless of theeconomic news, actions of the governmentor the natural forces that oppose us, wemust build within ourselves the capability tosurvive, prosper and feel good, headvises.

These days, Nadel issharing the knowledgehe gained in his longcareer with new gradu-ates and other members of theyounger generation who arelooking to get ahead. And hehas made much of this advice

available in a new book, entitledUse What You Have To GetWhat You Want.

Here are some ofNadels top career tips:n Planning is as im-

portant as hard work.Hard work is impor-tant, but runningaround in circlesgets you nowhere.With todays highrates of unem-ployment, its bestto focus your searchon jobs you are mostqualied for, instead ofapplying for every open-

ing in your preferred eld.

You might even consider spending moretime building specic skill sets while jobhunting. This way, when the perfect job ap-pears, youll be a better t.n Talk to someone whos done it suc-

cessfully. The Internet abounds with self-ap-pointed experts, but consulting with peo-ple who are respected and successful in yourindustry is sure to get you better results. Tapinto networks you may have built from in-ternships or part-time jobs, as well as with

former teachers.n Prepare well. Before a job interview ormeeting, repeat this advice to yourself threetimes: Listen. Think Positive. Project Energy.After the meeting, get back to work -- eitherby following-up on things you discussed orby targeting your next opportunity.n Find common ground in meetings. Try

to connect with the job interviewer on a per-sonal level. Even if its only something as

trivial as favorite sports teams, ndingcommon ground can create a positive

atmosphere at the outset of your meet-ing. This may help you navigate trickier wa-ters that arise.

n Overcome your ego. Dont spend anentire cover letter listing your great ac-

complishments and attributes, but fail

to tell a company what you can dofor it.

Having the right atti-tude and being aware ofthe opportunities aroundyou can make fortunework in your favor,says Nadel, who em-ployed this optimisticoutlook when found-ing a marketing pro-motions rm, JackNadel Worldwideback in 1951. Formore information onbeing successful pro-fessionally, visit www.IdeasThatMeanBusi-

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Career tips for new grads

25th Anniversary

Cedar Springs

Community NightThursday, April 21 6 - 9 PMCedar Springs High School

Community Night began small andhas grown into a wonderful event!

It started as a way to showcase the students accomplishments, thus bringing the schooland community together. Through the years we encouraged businesses, agencies, and

organizations to also set up booths, now in the current High School.The Community Action Network (CAN) took over the sponsorship of the event, previouslyrun by the CS Education Boosters. CAN was joined by the Cedar Springs Public School.Theres something to be proud of here in Northern Kent County, and we want people toknow what a great community Cedar Springs is with what we have to offer.

This is not a fundraiser - vendor fees ($25) cover expenses. The committee advertisesthe event. Participants are welcome to advertise on their own. The evening is free to thecommunity. We usually showcase around 130 booths.

If you want to rent a booth or need more information feel free to contact Isabelle Brace [email protected] or [email protected] or you can call1-616-696-9543.

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Minutes of the

Pierson Township BoardRegular Meeting

March 1st, 2011

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

Present: Scott Vukin, Brian Longcore, Brooke Scott, Gerard Bogner, William Bryant

Meeting agenda: Motion Vukin Second Bogner to approve the meeting agenda with

addition of Item B. Appointment to the Board of Review. Roll Call: YES- Bogner,

Longcore, Scott, Vukin

Consent agenda: Motion Vukin to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second

Vukin Roll Call: YES- Bogner, Scott, Longcore, Vukin, Bryant,

Financial Report: Presented

Correspondence was noted.

Committee Reports given from theRoad Committee - Next Meeting March 16th 7pm

New Business

Motion Vukin to adopt the 2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines for the use of the Board

of Review for poverty exemption request. Second Bogner Roll Call: YES- Scott,

Longcore Bryant, Bogner, Vukin,

Motion Vukin to approve the Supervisors appointment of Sam DeMull to the Board of

Review Second Bogner Roll Call: YES- Bryant, Bogner Longcore Vukin, Scott

Public Comment

Adjourn 7:20pm

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The following position is immediately available:

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This is a full time position. Applicants must have aHigh School Diploma or GED. Previous experiencein a medical documentation setting is preferred,

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Minutes of the

Pierson Township BoardSpecial Meeting/Workshop

March 23rd, 2011

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.Present: Gerard Bogner, Scott Vukin, Brooke Scott, Brian Longcore,

Absent: William Bryant

Motion Vukin to approve meeting agenda as presented Second Bogner

Budget amendments

Motion Scott to amend Misc. Revenue from $25,000 to $14,550

And $5,000 out of Cemetery and $1,000 out of Board of Review ($6,000) into

Assessor

$22,722 out of Highways into

Weed Control .............. ........$2,080

Township Board.....................$227

Supervisor ..............................$139

Election ...............................$1,069

Clerk ...................................$2,956

Audit ...................................$1,200

Treasurer .............................$3,773

Street Lights ..........................$122

Planning Commission.......$11,156

Second Vukin Roll Call: Yes- Bogner, Longcore, Scott, VukinWorkshop for 2011-2012 was conducted.

Public Comment

Adjourn: 8:40

Budget hearing of the Pierson Township BoardMarch 29th, 2011

Call to order at 7pmPresent: Bryant, Vukin, Longcore, Scott, Bogner

Proposed budget for 2011-2012 was presented to the public.

Public Comment held.

Adjourn: 7:07pm

Budget Meeting of the Pierson Township BoardMarch 29th, 2011

Called to order at 7:07 pm

Present: Bogner, Scott, Longcore, Vukin, Bryant

Motion Vukin to approve the proposed budget for 2011-2012 as presented. Second

Bryant . Roll call: YES- Longcore, Vukin, Bryant, Bogner, Scott.

Motion Bryant to approve Additional Funds budget for 2011-2012 Second Bogner.

Roll Call: YES- Vukin, Bryant, Scott, Longcore, Bryant, Bogner

Public Comment

Adjourn: 7:12

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Saddle Up for St. JudeSharing the journey, sharing the hope.

Join us in helping St. Jude Childrens Research Hospitalfi ght cancer and other catastrophic diseases by

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Area Happenings run free of charge for non-profi t groups.Mail: Th

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Help is Available:The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing,as well as hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For moreinformation or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, Mondaythrough Friday.

Michigan Chapter of Pilots for Christ - We provide free air and ground servicefor those with medical needs, pastors in need, missionaries cargo transportation.616-636-5523.

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

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

Emotions Anonymous (EA) - Meetings every Wednesday, 1pm, MiracleDrop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No dues orfees. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people copewith stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Info call Carol(989)831-8778.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Newaygo. Weigh in 5:30-6:10pmon Thursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. SpartaMethodist Church. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm.

Info. Betty at (616)691-7120. White Cloud, Commission on Aging. Weigh in5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview, NewLife United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays, meeting6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church.Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. East M-46. SandLake, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays,meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland Dr. Howard City, Howard City VFWHall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:30-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. Fi rst meeting free.For information call 231-937-4441.

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

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

Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer! 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&1212 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-Closed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All Open-12Noon, 7:00pm,

9:00pm; Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm; Sunday-All Open-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-Open.Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers meeting,7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking.

Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug free).Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125 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.Marks Episcopal 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 livingwith physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE. ServingMecosta, 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.

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: St. Marys/Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church, basementof church, rear door, 51 Maple Street, Sand Lake. Mon. 8pm. Women only- Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Community Room), corner of MapleStreet and Sixth Street, Sand Lake. Tuesdays at 7pm (front door entrance).

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. 8pm

NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John 924-

8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - CNewaygo 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 dinner6:30p, 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 prob lem? 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.

Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the second Thursday of eachmonth in the basement of the Mecosta County jail. Looking for new members. Formore information call (231) 796-0966.

Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist Church, 8060 M-46,Lakeview, in the Community Building behind the church. Thursdays from 1-4pm.

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

Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the Howard City VFW Post3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.

Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays from 10am to 3pm.Bring your machine and call for supply list. New projects every week. Call DebbieCastle at 231-354-6910 for more details or email at [email protected] welcome.

Greenville Auction & Flea Market - Every Friday at the Old Meijer Store inGreenville on M-91. Flea market starts at 7:00am, Auction at 10:00am. Vendors andconsignors wanted. Call 616-225-9999 or email [email protected].

Family Farm & Home Small Animals Sell and Swap 139 W River Dr, Newaygo2nd Saturday of the month 8am-Noon 231-856-4641.

Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd, Howard City, MI 4thSaturday of each month from 6pm to 8pm in the fellowship hall. For more info, pleasecall the church @ 231-937-6440 or Gene @ 231-937-2036.

Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veterans Breakfastfor Veteransand/or wives (companions) or widows at 209 W Washington 7:30am-8:45am.

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton, open 7 days aweek. Call Karen West or Dawny Kniffen 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule of events.

Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

Library Happenings:Authors L.C. and John Timmerman Visit the Sand Lake Branch of KentDistrict Library - The Friends of the Sand Lake Library invite adults to meet L.C.Timmerman and John H. Timmerman, co-authors of The Color of Night: A YoungMother, a Missing Child, and a Cold Blooded Killer. The authors will visit the SandLake branch of Kent District Library at 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 16. A question andanswer session will follow the presentation. Refreshments will be served, and bookswill be available for purchase. Written by the victims uncle and father, The Color ofNight is the true crime story of the kidnapping and murder of Rachel Timmerman andher daughter Shannon Ver hage in 1997. The co-authors present a skillfully woventhriller that exposes the horrendous murder that made national news and chroniclesone familys quest for answers. For more information, visit www.kdl.org or call 784-2007. The Sand Lake branch of Kent District Library is located at 88 Eighth Street.

Local Author and Fisherman to speak at Grant Library - Author and fl y fi shermanextraordinaire Matt Supinski has a passion and an understanding of trout, steelheadand salmon. For 14 years, Matt and his wife Laurie have owned the Grey Drake Lodgeand Outfi tter and the Trout and Eagle Lodge in Newaygo. They, along with seasonedguides, offer Michigans ultimate year round tr out, steelhead and salmon fl y fi shingexperience on the Muskegon, Pere Marquette, Manistee and St. Joseph rivers aswell as the Great Lakes. On April 21st, 2011 at 6:30 pm, Matt will be sharing hisknowledge of fl y fi shing in a program at the Grant Area District Library. Matt has over

40 years fi shing for steelhead, trout and Atlantic salmon and will delight you with hisfi sh stories and tips for success. He is the author of the books Steelhead Dreams andThe Pere Marquette (River Journal Series) and a contributing author to Fly FishingMagazine. You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn from the best! Bookswill be available to purchase the evening of the program. Light refreshments will alsobe served. The Grant Area District Library is located at 122 Elder St. Grant, MI. Theevent is free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at www.grantlibrary.net or call us at 231-834-5713.

Be a part of the Kids Read Comics Super Fun Tour by joining us for a DrawDynamic! at the Grant Area District Library on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 3:30 pm.Jerzy Drozd, cartoonist and Kids Read Comics cofounder, will present a hands-onworkshop where youll create action scenes that will set your readers aquiver! Explorehow budding cartoonists can make their characters leap off the page. All programs arefree and open to the public. The Grant Area District Library is located at 122 Elder St.in Grant. For more information on upcoming events please call us at 231-834-5713 orvisit us on the web at www.grantlibrary.net.

The Friends of the Library will be sponsoring a used book sale at the TimothyC. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library at 117 Williams St. in Howard City.Thursday, April 28th; Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th, 2011. Hours are asfollows: Thursday 10am to 7pm, Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Bookdonations are needed and greatly app reciated. You can leave the donated books at theTimothy C. Hauenstien Library. Please come out and check out o ur great selection.

Toddler Time every Monday at 11:00am a story, craft, songs and more at theTimothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library. Ages 18 months-3 years old. Formore information call Cheryl at 231-937-5575.

Building Blocks to Literacy - Every Tuesday (until May) at 10:15 AM at theTamarack District Library in Lakeview. This preschool story time is geared towardsbuilding literacy skills.

Preschool Storytime every Tuesday at 11:00am stories, craft and activities at theTimothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library. Ages 3 years to 5 years old. Formore information call Cheryl at 231-937-5575.

Preschool Storytime at the Croton Library on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am.Program is for 2-5 year olds and involves books, crafts, songs & fun.

KDL Library Sand Lake Family Story Time Tuesdays 10:30 AM. Share books,stories, rhymes, music and movement as a family; develop early literacy skills andencourage a love of reading. For children ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meetat 10am on the third Tuesdayof the month in the Community Room. All interested persons are welcome to attend.The library is located at 122 Elder St. in Grant.

The Friends o f the Croton Township Library meet the fi rst Wednesday of eachmonth at 1:00pm at the library. Please come if interested in helping your local library.

Rhyme-Time Music and MovementKDL Library Sand Lake Wednesdays, 6:30PM. Move and groove together with action rhymes, songs, games, and hands-onmusical activities that will help children develop motor, listening, and literacy skills.For children ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

New Members Needed - The friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstien ReynoldsTownship Library is looking for additional members who are able and want to helpthe friends of the Library excel in advancing the library. We meet the 2nd Wednesday

of the month. Please contact Vicky Paulen at 231-937-5190.Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meet monthly, the fi rstThursday at 1:00 p.m. The library is located at 1038 Wilcox in White Cloud.Everyone is welcome.

Shelf Life Book Club - meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM at theTamarack District Library in Lakeview. Book titles are published in the Shelf LifeBook Club brochure and on the Monthly Event Flyers at the library.

Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library holds Tweens programevery Thursday after school at 4:00. A variety of activities and learning experiences,with a book discussion once a month. Ages 8-12 years old, questions call Cheryl at231-937-5575.

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

The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at Newaygo City Hall,open every Friday, 10am to 6pm and Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends withhundreds of books at Bargain Prices. Proceeds for new Library Building Fund.

Upcoming Events:Recycle World Permanent Recycling Facility April 12 Montcalm County Recycling Howard City 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fire Station/Village Offi ces (125 East Shaw);April 13 Montcalm County Recycling Carson City 12 Noon to 6 p.m. Garfi eldStreet (between William and North Division); April 16 Montcalm County Recycling Edmore 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Department of Public Works (641 Gilson); April19 Montcalm County Recycling Eureka Township 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. GrattanAcademy Parking Lot (9481 Jordan Road); April 20 Montcalm County Recycling Crystal 12 Noon to 6 p.m. Crystal Fire Hall (8356 East Colby Road); April 23Montcalm County Recycling Howard City 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fire Station/VillageOffi ces (125 East Shaw); April 27 Montcalm County Recycling Lakeview 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. High School Parking Lot (9800 North Youngman Road).

Hunter Safety Class - Sign up dates: April 14th, 4:00-6:00pm and April 17th,10:00am-1:00pm. Classes: April 18th, 7:00-9:30pm, April 20th, 7:00-9:30pm, April22nd, 7:00-9:30pm and April 23rd 9:00am-1:00pm. Archery 3-D ASA Qualifi erShoot - April 30th and May 1st - starting times 9:00am and 1:30pm. Contact Morrie616-678-4523 or www.spartahuntingandfi shingclub.com. Sparta Hunting and FishingClub 13218 Long Lake Dr. Sparta, MI 49345.

Classic Film 101 presentation as part of the Montcalm Community College Life-Long Learners Presentations on Friday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon in Room D305on the Sidney campus. For more information about that series, call Jean Barker at616-527-3319 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Crafters Wanted: Join us at the Coral Community Center for a Spring Craft Show.Saturday, April 16th from 9a.m. - 2p.m. Cost is $15.00 for a space and includes a table.Contact 231-937-5570 for more information.

Easter egg hunt: Sunday, April 17th, at 1:00 in the Sand Lake Park, the EasterBunny is going to visit!

Womens Action Network meets Monday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. at the Winter Inn,downtown Greenville. The group will welcome Rick Outman, State Representativeand Judy Emmons, State Senator as the speakers of the evening. The WAN AudreyMalling Adult Scholarship winner will be announced and introduced at this meeting.All area women are invited to join us for dinner, program, and a short business meeting.For additional information visit the website www.womensactionnetwork.info.

Mid-Michigan District Health Department:Stanton Family Planning Clinic:615 N. State Street, April 18th, April 25th and April 28th, hours 8am to Noon and1 pm to 5pm. Greenville Family Planning Clinic: 1014 E. Washington, April 21st,8:30am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 4:15pm. WIC Benefi t pick up clinics: April22nd at Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 615 N State Street in Stantonfrom 8am to noon; Ap ril 27th at Greenville Family Care Center, 1014 E. Washington,Greenville from 8am to noon and 12:30 to 4:30pm. Immunization Clinics: April20th at the Stanton Mid-Michigan District Health Department from 9am to 1pm andfrom 2pm to 6pm; Ap ril 27th at the Greenville Family Care Center from 8am to noonand 12:30pm to 4:30pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment for anyof the above, call 989-831-5237 Ext 5, Monday - Friday.

Literacy Warriors - The Montcalm Area Reading Council is looking for a few goodpeople who are willing to share their knowledge an hour or two each week. OurTutor Training will show you how easy it is to help build stronger individuals, strongerfamilies, and a stronger community! Literacy affects us all, personally & economically.Training Thursday, April 21. Contact Elaine Crawford at 616-754-1391, ext. 4 formore information or to reserve your spot!

25th Annual Cedar Springs Community Night - April 21- 6pm to 9pm at CedarSprings High School. Booths are still available for $25.00. Contact Isabelle at 616-696-9543 or e-mail [email protected].

Free food truck - Sponsored by the Lakeview Ministarial Association and theSylvester Community Church. April 28th, 4:00pm, location: Free Methodist Church,110 N. Edgar Rd. Lakeview, MI

Panhandle Area Community Expo, April 29th. For booth reservations, callFirstbank @ 231-937-4383. Public invited! Doors open at 5:00pm. Tri County HighSchool. Chance to win $250 Shopping Spree! Chance to win $200 in cash! Fun forthe entire family! For more information, visit www.panhandlechamber.com or call231-937-5681.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls, the class will be heldfrom 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays from May 2nd to May 27 th atthe Newaygo County Commission on Aging in White Cloud. There is a suggesteddonation of $5.00 per person for the class. A workbook is provided and, refreshmentsare served. Please register by April 25 th. Class size is limited. Please call the Commissionon Aging at 689-2100 or 1-800-689-2100 to register.

Saddle up for Saint Jude - Join us in helping Saint Jud e Childrens Research Hospitalfi ght Cancer and o ther catastrophic diseases by participating in the Saddle up forSaint Jude benefi t trail ride. Saturday, May 7th, 2011 from 8-5, at the HungerfordRecreation Area located in Big Rapids, MI. Contact Pam Green for more informationat 616-675-7030.

MUSIC BY THE POND 2011 - Presented by Glen Curtis Foundation, Village ofEdmore and Edmore Chamber of Commerce. Location: Gazebo next to Curtis Pond- Sheldon St. - Edmore. When: Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm on May 29, June 26, July

31 and Aug 28. Please bring your ow n lawn chairs or blankets. In case of rain all showswill be moved into the Curtis Building. MAY - Susan & Zeggie a duo will captureour attention with Irish music that audiences have enjoyed through out many states.Their selections will appeal to all ages. JUNE - Strictly Country Band featuring Les& Darlene Jenkins, the mellow tones of Rock King. Michigan Hall of Famers JerryBissell and John Capen, with Pat Kane on the drums. Also singing is Joe Konkoly. Ifyou like country music, you will like Strictly Country. JULY - Ionia - Maple ValleyCommunity Band has a new program this year which includes a variety of music.We will hear Dixie Land, marches and some swing. This 30 piece b and has musiciansfrom all over including Belding, Ionia, Vermontville, Greenville, Grand Rapids andmany other surrounding areas. AUGUST - Gravel Ridge come and listen to musicperformed by one of our areas local bands. They will perform bluegrass for our listeningenjoyment. Our evening of music will wind dow n the Edmore Potato Festival with icecream being served by the local Edmore area Chamber of Commerce.

Flea Market- Every Saturday, thru Oct 29, 9am 3pm. Flea Market will be in ourMel Trotter Sparta Store parking lot. Booth spaces available. Please call 616-887-4021 for information on booth rentals.

Old fashioned square dance - Howard City VFW $5/mo, year round, Monday1-4pm, Potluck at 2:15pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.

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

The Lakeview Area Seniors is a non-denominational group gathering on thefi rst Tuesday of each month from 1:00pm to 3:00. Interested people of all ages areencouraged attend. If you would like further information about these meetings, theLakeview Area Seniors, or transportation to meetings, please call: Marlene Scott 989-

352-6661, Dorothy Jensen 989-831-4496, Nancy Olsen 231-937-6272.Southern Chapter of the Pere Marquette Snowmobile Club will hold theirmonthly meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. T he meetings willbe held at the Howard City Village Offi ces, 125 Shaw Street.

Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, and informativediscussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings 6:30pm every 3rd Tuesday ofevery month at Stanwood Free Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie@ 231-823-8002.

Free Kids Aerobics at the Lakeview Community Wellness Center, Wednesdaysfrom 3:30 - 4:15. Ages 5-10, Colliene Willison instructing. 423 N. Lincoln Avenue,Lakeview. 989-352-7510.

Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2nd Wednesday of eachmonth from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras House located at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. Formore information please call Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.

The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd Wednesday ofmonth, 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library. Volunteersare needed. Info. Call Cheryl @ 231-937-5686.


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NEW 2011 FORD FUSION SE NEW 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWDOR

33

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$199Mo.Did you know that increasing your fuel economy by 8 MPG will save you $100.00 per month

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*Fuel economy savings based on 15,000 miles a year at $3.42 a gallon, see dealer for details. Expires April 30, 2011.

24 Month Red Carpet Lease.Includes all Ford rebates.

2005 ENVOY SLE AWDGreat Value. P1004A.

$11,990/$226mo.

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Security Deposit 0 0

Total of Payments $7,383 $7,383

Lease End Value $12,495 $12,959

Amount Due at Start $2,932 $3,259

Term/Miles 24 / 10,500 24 / 10,500

Cost Limit .20 .20

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100 Pets & Supplies

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, 2

males, 10 weeks old, AKC Champi

onship bloodline. Vetted and wormed. 231-

856-0117.

110 For Rent

APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom,

Howard City, freshly painted, Section 8

approved. $600/month plus deposit. No

smoking or pets. Call Mark 231-6

river valley news shopper, april 11, 2011

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