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The River Valley
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
nObituary, Page 5
nNew Arrivals, Page 5
nCommunity News, Page 6
nMarriage Licenses, Page 7
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15, 2012. Appetizers will be served.
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Edmore Road (intersection of M-46
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Health & Wellness Centers
Edmore Lakeview Stanton
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Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists
1952 Miss Audrey Gouling of
Six Lakes won an award from the
Grand Rapids Press for a poster
and two costume designs she had
entered in the newspapers recent
contest.
Robert D. Cooper, Special
Agent for the FBI, will speak
at this months meeting of the
Lakeview Mens Civic Club.
1962 John Engelman II of
Howard City has recently been
promoted to SP/5 in the U.S.
Army while stationed in France.
Frank Deyo of Morley
has been elected Mayor of the
Village.
1977 Andy Stout was honored
on his 90th birthday with an open
house at the residence of his son
Jack in Coral.
The Robert Van Vleraks of
Lakeview will observe their 25th
anniversary with an open house
at their home.
1997 The student body of
Lakeview Middle School were
recently featured by WOOD-
TV8 celebrity Warren Reynolds
presented the local youngsters
as big winners of National
Sportsmanship Day.
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West Michigan Regional (art) Competition runs March 22-April 26 in Lowell
Public Reception: Sun-
day, March 25 from 2-4 p.m.
Jurors Statement and
Awards presented at 3:30 p.m.
The 26th annual West Mich-
igan Regional (art) Competition
at LowellArts! runs from March
22-April 26, with a public re-
ception on Sunday, March 25
from 2-4 p.m. Gallery hours for
Lowell Arts! are Tuesday - Fri-
day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Saturday from 1 - 4 p.m. Lowel-
lArts! is located at 149 S. Hud-
son, Lowell, Michigan, 49331.
This years juror is Anne Nor-
cross, Assistant Professor and
Program Chair of the Art His-
tory program at Kendall College
of Art and Design of Ferris State
University. She is also the Coor-
dinator of the Visual Resource
Collection. Ms. Norcross teach-
ing interests and research is in
the history and interpretation
of the arts of the United States
from the seventeenth through
the twentieth centuries, and the
history and criticism of modern
art and culture.
Cash prize monies now to-
tal $2,050 with First Place re-
cipient receiving $750 versus
last years $500, and all other
prizes increasing as well. Five
prizes will be awarded in the
following categories: Best of
Show - $500; 1st Place - $400;
2nd Place - $300; 3rd Place
- $200; and 4th Place - $100.
In addition the juror will select
artworks for special recognition
awards. Participation is open to
Lower West Michigan artists 18
yrs. and older. Eligible coun-
ties include Oceana, Newaygo,
Mecosta, Muskegon, Ottawa,
Kent, Montcalm, Ionia, Alle-
gan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalama-
zoo, Berrien, Cass, and Saint
Joseph.
For more information, call
(616) 897-8545 or e-mail: info@
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Making an original statement
Ronald Cash Jr.
Ronald Cash Jr., 49, of Greenville,
passed away March 1, 2012, at his resi-
dence.
He was born Oct. 13, 1962, in Grand
Rapids, the son of Ronald Sr. and Mel-
va (Parks) Medawis. During his work-
ing years he worked in the Tool and Die
Industry for 15 years. Ron loved fsh-
ing, hunting, playing pool and spend-
ing time with family and friends.
He is survived by his father, Ron
Cash Sr. of Caledonia; his mother,
Melva (Henry) Medawis of Howard
City; his children, Ronald Cash III,
Jennifer Cash and Jason Cash; three
granddaughters, Serenity, Amyia and
Kylie; brothers and sisters, Kim Cash of
Greenville, Troy (Kristi) Hitts of Mor-
ley, Laura Gronseth of Minnesota, Ken-
dra Sevarns of Ravenna and several step
brothers and sisters; and many nieces,
nephews and cousins. He was preceded
in death by his brother Ricky.
Funeral Services took place on
Monday, March 5, 2012, at 3 p.m. at
the Heckman Funeral Home with Pas-
tor Eric Coulon offciating with burial
in the Aetna Cemetery in Morley.
Bryan and Jandin Miller are pleased
to announce the birth of their precious
daughter Nora Beckett Miller. Born
at 3:27 a.m. on Feb. 11, 2012. Nora
weighed 7-pounds, 11-ounces and was
19.5 inches long.
Proud grandparents are Don and
Ruth Ann Armstrong of Sand Lake and
Paul and Kathy Miller of Brethren.
Delighted great-grandmothers are
Janet Miller of Manistee, Elaine Miller of
Brethren, Esther Armstrong of Pierson
and Nora Norma Jean Gross of Sand
Lake.
Candy Anderson and Gregory Brock
of Vestaburg became parents of a baby
boy. Isaiah Gregory Brock was born at
7:52 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2012. He was 8
pounds, 9 ounces and 21 1/2 inches
long. Isaiah has 2 sisters; Octavia Arnold
and Essence Brock and one brother,
Omariay Anderson. Grandparents are
Dan Anderson, Roslyn Davis of Pontiac,
MI., Vivian Anderson and Dock Rodgers
of Flint.
Shaina Johnson and Scott Jensen
of Vestaburg became parents of a baby
girl. Audrey Lynn Jensen was born Feb.
7, 2012 at 8:07 p.m., she weighed 7
pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 1/2 inch-
es long. Audrey has 2 sisters, Madelyn
and Kiley. Grandparents are Doris John-
son and Dean Johnson of Vestaburg, Kay
Jensen of Edmore and Scott Jensen of
Six Lakes.
Jennifer and Tracy Nathan of Stan-
ton became parents of a baby girl. Bella
Jean Marie Nathan was born at 4:44
p.m. on Feb. 11, 2012. She weighed 6
pounds, 3 ounces and was 18 inches
long. She has one sister, Lynnette Bouee
and 3 brothers; James Bouee, Tracee Na-
than and Dominik Nathan. Grandparents
are Tracy Larson of Gowen and Vickie
Brigham of Stanton.
James and Darcianna Coyne of
Belding became parents of a baby boy.
Brennan Clark Coyne was born at 5:52
p.m., on Feb. 17, 2012. He weighed 8
pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches
long. Brennan has one brother, Alex-
ander James Coyne. Grandparents are,
Clark and Stacy Coyne of Howard City,
Terry and Barbara Crouch of Orleans and
Steven and Sandra Kain of Coral.
Wendy and Lucuis Schrauben of
Lakeview became parents of a baby girl
on Feb. 20, 2012 at 6:41 p.m. Maya Ma-
rie Schrauben was 8 pounds, 1 ounce
and 21 inches long. Grandparents are
Steven and Dawn Smaller of Edmore,
Larry Harris of Lakeview and Sherry Hop-
kins of Ionia.
Great tips for
expecting
parents
STATEPOINT MEDIA
New parents have a lot to think about. From set-
ting up the nursery, to picking out a name, there are
so many details to consider, both small and large.
Here are some tips to make your babys arrival
easier:
PRePaRe YouR HouseHold
Bringing home a baby is going to shake things up
for every member of your household, so you should
get everyone ready for the change.
Doctors suggest exposing pets to the smells and
sounds of babies in advance of your childs arrival.
Playing a recording of baby noises, and letting your
pooch smell baby lotions will help him know what to
expect.
If you have an older child, have an age-appro-
priate discussion with them about what it will
mean to be a big brother or sister.
Dont forget to have your house clean and
ready for the new arrival. Do laundry in ad-
vance of the due date so you wont worry about
having plenty of fresh clothes and towels, and
prepare several meals that can be frozen and
stored so you wont have to cook.
THRow a sHoweR
The single best way to make sure you have
everything youll need and want for your new
baby is to throw a shower. Motivate your guests
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inviting them with unique baby shower invitations
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Be sure to mention your registry, so attendees
dont double up on presents. Aside from big ticket
NeediNg HelP
TO THE EDITOR:
The Offcers and the Members of
the Morley American Legion Knox-
Helms Post 554 would like to thank the
citizens of Morley, Stanwood, Howard
City, Big Rapids, Lakeview and the sur-
rounding area for the many years of
support to our Post.
As you can imagine we are suffering,
along with many other organizations
and businesses, due to the dismal eco-
nomic condition of our country, espe-
cially in our area. We along with other
businesses are now Feeling The Pain
of a lack of stable revenue coming into
our club. With this in mind we would
like to mention the numerous contri-
butions to our community both by our
Ladies Auxiliary and the Legionnaires,
such as Funeral Luncheons, Children
Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas with San-
ta, Food Pantry, Back Roads Christmas
for the needy. We do luncheons/Bingo
twice a year with the Veterans from the
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. We
have Bingo twice a week for the commu-
nity, Mens on Thursday and Womens
on Sunday, we have the baseball feld
for the kids in the summer and numer-
ous contributions to local events.
We now need some help, on Satur-
day, March 24, 2012, we will be spon-
soring a Special Beneft Dinner from 6
to 9 p.m. to help support our cause. This
will be a Swiss steak dinner with all the
trimmings. The cost of the dinner will
be $7.95, music will be provided as well
from 8 to 11 p.m.
We are in hopes that we see many
of our community members on the
24th of March, but even more satisfy-
ing would be a visit to our Post which
is ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBIC
would be appreciated.
Sincerely Yours,
Post Commander Post Adjutant
Ron Morse Terry Burghduff
LETTER TO
THE EDITOR
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Hometown Hero
Pvt. Christopher M. McCall
Army Pvt. Christopher M. McCall
has graduated from basic infantry train-
ing at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
During the nine weeks of training,
the soldier received training in drill and
ceremonies, weapons, map reading,
tactics, military courtesy, military jus-
tice, physical ftness, frst aid, and Army
history, core values and traditions. Ad-
ditional training included development
of basic combat skills and battlefeld
operations and tactics, and experienc-
ing use of various weapons and weap-
ons defenses available to the infantry
crewman.
The son of Katina Goodfellow of
Morley and Christopher McCall of
Greenville, McCall is a 2010 graduate of
Tri-County High School, Howard City.
MCC presents The
Adventures of Rose Red
SIDNEY Montcalm Community
Colleges Drama Class presents The
Adventures of Rose Red (Snow Whites
Less Famous Sister), a comedy by Sean
Abley that is suitable for all ages, at 2
p.m. on March 17 and at 2 and 4 p.m.
on March 18 in MCCs Barn Theater.
Admission is free. Area elementary and
middle schools may book a private per-
formance by contacting MCC Perform-
ing Arts Coordinator Val Vander Mark
at valv@montcalm.edu or (989) 328-
1218.
Explore The Art of
Photography at MCC
SIDNEY The Art of Photography
exhibit and sale is March 5-29 in Mont-
calm Community Colleges Instruction
North Building Art Gallery. Exhibit
hours are Mondays from 9 a.m. to 8
p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact MCC Vi-
sual Arts Coordinator Carolyn Johnson
at cjohnson@montcalm.edu or 989-
328-1248 for more information.
MCC sets informational
meetings about 2013
study abroad trip
SIDNEY Learn how you can im-
merse yourself in the rich culture of
China and discover this country of more
than one billion people during Mont-
calm Community Colleges nine-day
study abroad trip from June 20-28,
2013. In partnership with EF Educa-
tional Tours, MCC offers this trip to its
students as well as community mem-
bers not enrolled at MCC. Informational
meeting, April 10 at noon in room D308
in MCCs Beatrice E. Doser Building in
Sidney. The trip is led by MCC Perform-
and MCC Psychology Instructor Jes-
sica Snyder. Contact Vander Mark at
valv@montcalm.edu or 989-328-1218,
or Snyder at jessicas@montcalm.edu or
989-328-1229 or visit www.montcalm.
edu/studyabroad.aspx for more infor-
mation.
Dr. Adam Cote to
discuss rotator cuff
tears at Brown Bag
Lunch Series
CARSON CITY Mark your calen-
dars for the March Brown Bag Lunch
Series at Carson City Hospital (CCH) on
Wednesday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room A to
learn about rotator
cuff tears and its af-
fect on everyday ac-
tivities.
Dr. Adam Cote
will discuss how a
torn rotator cuff
weakens your shoul-
der and can make
common tasks, such
as combing your hair
or getting dressed, diffcult and painful.
Plus, youll learn why poor posture, fall-
ing, and repetitive stress can cause a ro-
tator cuff tear.
For more information, contact CCH Pub-
lic Relations at (989) 584-3971, ext. 237.
Travel to Chicago with
MCC
College invites people to travel by bus
March 24 to Chicago and experience
the Field Museum of Natural History,
Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetari-
um, the Art Institute of Chicago or the
Museum of Science & Industry.
Registration is underway for stu-
dents and costs $15. The cost is $30 for
non-students and registration begins
March 8.
Participants have time to visit one
or two attractions during the trip. Adult
admission is $15 for the Field Museum
of Natural History and $12 for students
with a student ID and senior citizens; $8
for Shedd Aquarium; $12 for the Adler
Planetarium and $10 for senior citizens;
$18 for adults and $12 for students with
a student ID and senior citizens at the
Art Institute of Chicago; and $15 for
adults and $14 for senior citizens at the
The bus leaves MCC at 6:45 a.m.,
picks up passengers at the Greenville
Wal-Mart parking lot at 7:15 a.m. and
returns to MCC at 10 p.m.
To register online visit www.mont-
calm.edu/noncredit.aspx, call (989)
328-1213 or (877) 328-2111, ext. 213, or
visit MCCs Business Offce, located in
the Donald C. Burns Administration/
Library Building on the colleges Sidney
campus. Checks, cash and major credit
cards are accepted, and payment is due
at registration.
Register now for MCCs
summer classes
SIDNEY Registration for Mont-
calm Community Colleges summer
2012 session is under way at http://
my.montcalm.edu and continues
through May 31.
The schedule is available through
My.Montcalm at http://my.montcalm.
edu. Select the Registration/Records
tab to access the course search and reg-
istration functions.
Paranormal author
Nicole Bray to speak
Nicole Bray, the founder of the West
Michigan Ghost Hunters Society, which
formed in October 1999 has helped fnd
answers to the unexplainable. Nicole
delved into the paranormal world at a
young age. Growing up in a house where
the former owner had committed suicide,
Nicole began to research the phenomenon
that was surrounding her on a daily basis.
Eventually her passion of the paranormal
led her to start one of the best known in-
vestigative teams in Michigan.
She has co-authored Michigans
Haunted Nightlife, Paranormal Lansing
and Haunted History of Kalamazoo with
Reverend Robert DuShane.
Come talk to Nicole and fnd out about
her investigative team at the Timothy C.
Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library
on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
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EXCLUDES DIESELS.
Tues. Ladies Day &
Thurs. Seniors Day
BIG BENS TIRES & AUTO REPAIRS
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(Corner of Northland & Pine)
M - Th 9 - 6 F 9 - 5 Sat. 9 - 1
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Truckloads of
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Many sizes
available from
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WE DO
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Price per tire. Mounted, balanced, w/tax.
Prices subject to change without notice.
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175/65R14 ........... $69.25
185/65R14 ........... $66.44
185/70R14 ........... $68.74
195/70R14 ........... $71.26
185/60R15 ........... $77.93
195/60R15 ........... $76.45
195/65R15 ........... $71.13
205/65R15 ........... $77.94
205/70R15 ........... $79.91
205/75R15 ........... $85.99
215/70R15 ........... $82.74
215/75R15 ........... $87.55
225/75R15 ........... $93.14
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215/60R16 ........... $84.99
215/65R16 ........... $91.89
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STANTON The following individuals
have had a marriage license application com-
pleted at the Montcalm County Clerks offce.
They are:
Brandon T. L. Smith, 17, of Greenville and
Jaimie Lee Smith, 25, Ionia;
Matthew J. Musser, 20, and Samantha L.
Andersen, 18, both of Trufant;
Eduardo G. Nieto, Jr., 42, of Pierson and
Sally S. Proctor, 40, of Lakeview;
Joseph D. Roger-Scofeld, 20, of Belding
and Sarah Elizabeth Harris, 25, of Green-
ville;
Jesse R. Shackelford, 22, and Amber N.
Hansma, 23, both of Lakeview;
Ashton L. Welch, 21, and Jessica F. Dela-
court, 21, both of Vestaburg;
Corey L. Fulger, 22, and Nicole L. Mills,
22, both of Stanton;
James A. Swartz, 39, and Rebecca A. Si-
mons, 26, both of Pierson;
Richard M. Smigelski, 41, and Sarah E.
Packard, 26, both Edmore;
Robert I. Hernandez, 43, and Dana L.
Griffn, 36, both of Greenville;
Adam R. Hamrick, 31, and Carrie J. Guin-
nup, 32, both of Stanton;
Jeffrey T. McKelvey, 39, of Kalamazoo
and Mary R. Sakon, 38, Howard City;
Justin W. Jackson, 24, and Dawn M. Hall,
25, both of Howard City;
Michael P. Wiser, 39, and Ashley J. Hall,
26, both of Crystal;
Michael R. Thompson, 32, of Almena,
Kan., and Julia C. Vanderhoef, 23, of Lakev-
iew;
Jestin K. Gehrke, 28, and Ruth E. Tyson,
28, both of Greenville;
Kent C. Depue, 26, of Lakeview and
Heather M. Thompson, 27, of Greenville;
Rion R. Hanes, 21, of Grand Rapids and
Sandra M. Hannon, 22, of Sand Lake;
Anthony T. Smith-Demore, 43, and Kristy
M. Marek, 39, both of Howard City;
Troy L. Bentley, 37, and Elsa R. Cook, 38,
both of Howard City;
Gary L. Luttrell, 51, of Six Lakes and Ni-
cole D. Sosnowski, 42, of Howard City;
John W. Colby Jr., 43, and Cindy L. Chris-
tie, 44, both of Pierson;
Robert P. Struble, 58, and Amy Sue Mikek,
41, both of Sheridan;
Francis E. Jones, 68, and Sharon L. Reau,
65, both of Edmore;
Chad R. Powers, 32, and Patricia A. Ols-
son, 29, both of Edmore;
Travis J. Miller, 32, and Mary K. Poma,
27, both of Crystal;
Eric J. Eskildsen, 22, of Cedar Lake and
Krystal D. Green, 24, of Edmore;
Paul G. Wilson, 47, of Coral and Kathy A.
Houghland, 53, of Kentwood;
Michael A. McCarthy, 40, and Kristine R.
Newman, 43, both of Edmore;
Daniel R. Smith II, 23, and Tiffany J. Ton-
er, 21, both of Edmore; and
Todd C. Bean, 41, and Tina L. Dreyer, 28,
both of Sand Lake.
MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
items like cribs, and strollers, consider
adding the little essentials youll need,
like baby wipes, diapers, and bibs.
While these items arent as fun, they
are just as necessary.
Be Informed
You may think you know every-
thing there is to know about being a
parent, especially if this isnt your
frst child. But new research often im-
proves health and safety recommen-
dations for newborns. For example,
did you know infants should sleep on
their backs in a crib with no pillows or
stuffed animals? According to the US
Consumer Product Safety Commis-
sion, more than 11 million cribs have
been recalled since 2007. So if youre
planning to use a hand-me-down,
make sure its safe.
After The Baby Arrives
Dont forget to keep a camera ready
for all those frsts. Photos are a great
way to share your memories with your
loved ones. A cute picture of you and
your newborn will make an excellent
birth announcement.
New parents should also remem-
ber to eat right, get rest and exercise
daily. Healthy habits will make you a
more effective parent.
Whether its your frst child, or
your ffth, the exhilaration, and the
stress, of welcoming a new baby into
your home never goes away. Howev-
er, you can make life easier.
BABY
CONTINuED FROM PAGE 5
Myth 1: Babies need to poop at
least once a day.
Parents often think a baby is con-
stipated when hes not, says Andrew
Adesman, M.D., chief of develop-
mental and behavioral pediatrics at
Schneider Childrens Hospital in New
York and author of 2009s BabyFacts.
Newborns often have several bowel
movements a day, but they may poop
as little as every three to four days at
about 2 months to 3 months of age,
he says.
Myth 2: Babies should be bathed
daily.
The truth is, bathing removes
moisture from your babys delicate
skin, which can make it dry and irri-
tated.
Myth 3: Babies who achieve
milestones early are gifted.
When a child frst walks or talks
has little or no bearing on his later
successes, research shows. Many
parents support the idea of giftedness
at birth, but this is not supported by
the evidence, says Adesman. In fact,
in some cases, early achievements
may indicate a potential problem
for example,showing an inclination
to be left- or right-handed before 18
months of age (children should use
both hands equally until this age).
Myth 4: Touching your babys
soft spot can hurt his brain.
The fontanel, or soft spot, at the
front of your babys head is a skin-
covered opening in the skull that
pulsates, frightening some parents.
Theres a presumption of vulner-
ability, but the brain is actually quite
well protected, Adesman says. The
front fontanel typically closes at about
1 year of age, while the smaller soft
spot in the back of the head usually
closes at 2 months to 3 months.
From FitPregnancy.com
myths about babi es
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
If your boss is getting you down, look
at him through the prongs of a fork
and imagine him in jail.
david brent (the office)
Hometown Hero
Pvt. Christopher M. McCall
Army Pvt. Christopher M. McCall
has graduated from basic infantry train-
ing at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
During the nine weeks of training,
the soldier received training in drill and
ceremonies, weapons, map reading,
tactics, military courtesy, military jus-
tice, physical ftness, frst aid, and Army
history, core values and traditions. Ad-
ditional training included development
of basic combat skills and battlefeld
operations and tactics, and experienc-
ing use of various weapons and weap-
ons defenses available to the infantry
crewman.
The son of Katina Goodfellow of
Morley and Christopher McCall of
Greenville, McCall is a 2010 graduate of
Tri-County High School, Howard City.
MCC presents The
Adventures of Rose Red
Colleges Drama Class presents The
Adventures of Rose Red (Snow Whites
Less Famous Sister), a comedy by Sean
Abley that is suitable for all ages, at 2
p.m. on March 17 and at 2 and 4 p.m.
on March 18 in MCCs Barn Theater.
Admission is free. Area elementary and
middle schools may book a private per-
formance by contacting MCC Perform-
at valv@montcalm.edu or (989) 328-
1218.
Explore The Art of
Photography at MCC
SIDNEY The Art of Photography
exhibit and sale is March 5-29 in Mont-
calm Community Colleges Instruction
North Building Art Gallery. Exhibit
hours are Mondays from 9 a.m. to 8
p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact MCC Vi-
sual Arts Coordinator Carolyn Johnson
at cjohnson@montcalm.edu or 989-
328-1248 for more information.
MCC sets informational
meetings about 2013
study abroad trip
SIDNEY Learn how you can im-
merse yourself in the rich culture of
China and discover this country of more
than one billion people during Mont-
calm Community Colleges nine-day
study abroad trip from June 20-28,
2013. In partnership with EF Educa-
tional Tours, MCC offers this trip to its
students as well as community mem-
bers not enrolled at MCC. Informational
meeting, April 10 at noon in room D308
in MCCs Beatrice E. Doser Building in
Sidney. The trip is led by MCC Perform-
and MCC Psychology Instructor Jes-
sica Snyder. Contact Vander Mark at
valv@montcalm.edu or 989-328-1218,
or Snyder at jessicas@montcalm.edu or
989-328-1229 or visit www.montcalm.
edu/studyabroad.aspx for more infor-
mation.
Dr. Adam Cote to
discuss rotator cuff
tears at Brown Bag
Lunch Series
CARSON CITY Mark your calen-
dars for the March Brown Bag Lunch
Series at Carson City Hospital (CCH) on
Wednesday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room A to
learn about rotator
cuff tears and its af-
fect on everyday ac-
tivities.
Dr. Adam Cote
will discuss how a
torn rotator cuff
weakens your shoul-
der and can make
common tasks, such
as combing your hair
or getting dressed, diffcult and painful.
Plus, youll learn why poor posture, fall-
ing, and repetitive stress can cause a ro-
tator cuff tear.
For more information, contact CCH Pub-
lic Relations at (989) 584-3971, ext. 237.
Travel to Chicago with
MCC
College invites people to travel by bus
March 24 to Chicago and experience
the Field Museum of Natural History,
Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetari-
um, the Art Institute of Chicago or the
Registration is underway for stu-
dents and costs $15. The cost is $30 for
non-students and registration begins
March 8.
Participants have time to visit one
or two attractions during the trip. Adult
admission is $15 for the Field Museum
of Natural History and $12 for students
with a student ID and senior citizens; $8
for Shedd Aquarium; $12 for the Adler
Planetarium and $10 for senior citizens;
$18 for adults and $12 for students with
a student ID and senior citizens at the
Art Institute of Chicago; and $15 for
adults and $14 for senior citizens at the
The bus leaves MCC at 6:45 a.m.,
picks up passengers at the Greenville
Wal-Mart parking lot at 7:15 a.m. and
returns to MCC at 10 p.m.
To register online visit www.mont-
calm.edu/noncredit.aspx, call (989)
328-1213 or (877) 328-2111, ext. 213, or
visit MCCs Business Offce, located in
the Donald C. Burns Administration/
Library Building on the colleges Sidney
campus. Checks, cash and major credit
cards are accepted, and payment is due
at registration.
Register now for MCCs
summer classes
SIDNEY Registration for Mont-
calm Community Colleges summer
2012 session is under way at http://
my.montcalm.edu and continues
through May 31.
The schedule is available through
My.Montcalm at http://my.montcalm.
edu. Select the Registration/Records
tab to access the course search and reg-
istration functions.
Paranormal author
Nicole Bray to speak
Nicole Bray, the founder of the West
Michigan Ghost Hunters Society, which
formed in October 1999 has helped fnd
answers to the unexplainable. Nicole
delved into the paranormal world at a
young age. Growing up in a house where
the former owner had committed suicide,
Nicole began to research the phenomenon
that was surrounding her on a daily basis.
Eventually her passion of the paranormal
led her to start one of the best known in-
vestigative teams in Michigan.
She has co-authored Michigans
Haunted Nightlife, Paranormal Lansing
and Haunted History of Kalamazoo with
Reverend Robert DuShane.
Come talk to Nicole and fnd out about
her investigative team at the Timothy C.
Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library
on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
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Randy Lettinga ................... 616-437-2005 Paul Peterson ............ 231-239-1897
George Herman .................. 616-498-8152 Mike Petersen ........... 231-598-1029
Dan Folkema ...................... 231-519-1022 Bob VandeHevel ........ 231-423-7641
RAVENNA AUCTION
SALE EVERY MONDAY Selling prices as of 2-27-12
231-853-5738
Visit our new website @ www.ravennaauction.com
Selling at 3:30 PM Outside ......... TOP
Hay ................................................$6.75
Straw ............................................$2.50
Round Bales ................................$25.00
Feeder Pigs ...................................... N/A
Wood ............................................... N/A
Livestock selling at 5:30 PM
SHEEP & GOATS
Fat Lambs .................................$195.00
Feeder Lambs ...........................$200.00
Ewes ...........................................$80.00
Goats/selling by head ................$140.00
CALVES
Top Veal ....................................$130.00
Deacons ....................................$180.00
Back to Farm Deacons ................$95.00
FEEDER CATTLE
Choice Steers 250-400# ............$150.00
Choice Steers 400# & up ..........$130.00
Choice Heifers ...........................$145.00
Holstein Steers 250-400# .........$140.00
Holstein Steers 400# & up ........$110.00
HOGS .................................. TOP
Hogs 200-230# ...........................$61.00
Hogs 230-250# ...........................$58.00
Ruffs ...........................................$51.00
Boars ..........................................$30.00
SLAUGHTER CATTLE
Choice Steers ............................$128.00
Choice Heifers ...........................$120.00
Holstein Steers ..........................$119.00
COWS
Top Cows ....................................$90.00
Canners & Cutters .......................$78.00
Thurs. Rail Cows (9am-3pm) .......$158.00
BULLS .........................................$91.00
DAIRY
Fresh Cows & Heifers ............$2,000.00
Springing Heifers ...................$1,650.00
Shortbred Heifers ...................$1,000.00
Open Heifers .............................$760.00
Heifers Calves ...........................$300.00
Bulls .......................................$1,300.00
DDDDDAIRY
FFFFFresh Cows & Heifers ............$2,000.00
SSSSSpringing Heifers ...................$1,650.00
SSSSShortbred Heifers ...................$1,000.00
OOOOOpen Heifers .............................$760.00
HHHHHeifers Calves ...........................$300.00
BBBBBu B lls.......................................$1,3 , 00.00
PUBLIC GUN AUCTION
Thursday, March 22nd at 5:00PM
WANTED:
Long Guns, Hand Guns, Ammo & Related Items
LOCATION: Grant Community Center 105 S. Front St., Grant, Michigan 49327
Call Noah Smith 616-633-4254 or
www.artsmithauctions.com
to consign or to see listings.
Early items include: (6) Winchester Mod 94s, Henry Arms .22 lever,
Winchester Mod. 100 .308 auto, Ruger M77 .308 Win bolt, S&W
.357 Mag revolver, SKS tactical, many new ries, Hunting & Military
ries, Shotguns, Handguns, Tables of ammo & Much more!
Full Service Lube, Oil, Filter
Out the Door
$
25
(Most makes & models)
98 OLDS INTRIGUE
V6, 3.8L, auto., FWD, traction control, ABS (4-Wheel),
AC, PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, dual air bags, AM/FM
stereo, cass., CD, leather, pwr. seat, alloys, rear spoiler.
YOUR PRICE
$
3,495
07 JEEP GR. CHEROKEE LAREDO
3.7L V6, auto., 4WD, ABS (4-wheel), AC, PW, PD,
cruise, PS, tilt, dual air bags, CD Player, power
seat, privacy glass, roof rack, towing pkg. alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
10,900
04 FORD F150 SUPERCAB FX4
4 dr., 4.6L V8, auto., ABS (4-Wheel), 4x4,
PS, tilt, AC, PW, PL, cruise, AM/FM stereo,
cass., CD, dual air bags, Tonneau cover.
YOUR PRICE
$
11,495
04 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
V6, 3.5L, auto., AWD, ABS (4-Wheel), AC, PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, dual
air bags, AM/FM stereo, CD player, navigation, entertainment center, htd.
leather seats (front & back), dual power seats, moon roof, roof rack, alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
7,495
03 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT
4 dr., V6, 3.8L, auto., FWD, AC, PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, CD,
dual air bags, power seat, leather, moon roof, rear spoiler, alloy
wheels, New front & rear pads & rotors, plus new uids.
YOUR PRICE
$
5,995
06 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE
4 Cyl., VTEC, 1.8L, front wheel drive, ABS (4 wheel), AC, PW, PL,
cruise, power steering, tilt, AM/FM stereo, MP3 premium stereo,
dual air bags, side air bags, moon roof, alloy wheels.
YOUR PRICE
$
6,995
97 GMC JIMMY 4X4 SLE
4.3L V6, auto., ABS (4-Wheel), AC, PW, PL,
cruise, PS, tilt, AM/FM stereo, pwr. seat, privacy
glass, roof rack, tow pkg., steel wheels.
YOUR PRICE
$
3,995
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
Sales Service Quick Lube
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
NOW LOCATED ON M-82 HOWARD CITY
Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com
DALE LONGCORE
Sales Manager
Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173
Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.
99 SATURN SL1
4 dr., 1.9L 4 cyl., auto., FWD, AC, PS, AM/
FM stereo, dual air bags. New 02 sensor,
lube, oil, lter, mufer, exhaust. Must see!
YOUR PRICE
$
2,795
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Full Service Vehicle
Repair with Certied
Mechanic On Staff
05 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
Reg. cab, 4.8L V8, auto., ABS (4-wheel), 2WD, PS, tilt,
AC, AM/FM stereo, dual air bags, tow pkg., work bins,
ladder rack, steel wheels. Ready for work! Fresh trade.
YOUR PRICE
$
6,995
NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS
SYNDICATE
Each year, organized groups of crim-
inals target and victimize thousands of
Americans by telephone, e-mails and
through the mail but you can protect
yourself and your family.
The United States Postal Inspection
Service has documented over $42 mil-
lion in losses from this type of fraud. In
some cases, people have lost their homes
and their savings by chasing the dream
of a big lottery jackpot.
Inspector Paul Krenn advises, One
of the main techniques scammers use
is a foreign lottery scam, where they
tell you to send money to pay for taxes
or fees. If youve received a suspected
fraud via mail or if the mail was used
to continue a crime started online, over
the phone or in person, report it to The
U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
What to Watch out For
Here are a few facts and signs to con-
sider:
n Scammers are using new tech-
niques, such as legitimate mailing lists
and new technology. They spoof caller
ID to make it look as if theyre calling
from the U.S. or even a government
agency.
n Older consumers, especially shut-
ins, are often a favorite target for for-
eign lottery fraud. Look out for checks
written or money wired internationally;
a telephone that rings constantly; or a
stack of lottery or sweepstakes entries.
n Scammers are constantly updat-
ing their methods. One of their latest
tricks is to convince you that youve won
a foreign lottery and all you need to do
is wire a small processing fee (relative to
the gigantic prize). Dont youll never
see that money again.
nBeware of calls from foreign coun-
tries, especially if theyre calling an el-
derly person.
n If you or a loved one receives an
unsolicited offer, hang up the phone or
delete the e-mail.
nDont give out personal or fnancial
information to anyone over the Internet
or phone.
nNever wire or send money to any-
one, anywhere, who says you have won a
foreign lottery.
nDont let anyone pressure you into
making an immediate decision.
nNever purchase anything until you
get all information in writing.
Where to Get help
To help people recognize and pre-
vent frauds and scams, The U.S. Postal
Inspection Service set up a website,
www.deliveringtrust.com. At the site,
you can educate yourself, share the in-
formation with family and friends, and
report suspected fraud sent through the
U.S. mail.
Dont fall for foreign lottery fraud
BEING CAREFUL: Foreign lottery fraud, a criminal practice where scammers entice U.S. consumers to send money
and even provide bank and credit card information, is a growing problem that can have devastating and long-lasting ef-
fects on victims and their families.
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ANIMAL CLINIC
March 17th 10 a.m. - Noon
Big Prairie Township Fire Station
SHOTS
Rabies $15.00 Distemper & Parvo $14.00 Heartworm Test $19.00
Kennel Cough& Lime Vaccine upon request
Animals will receive a brief physical
LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE:
Male/Female Unsexed $6.00 Male/Female Sexed $15.00
THREE YEAR LICENSE:
Male/Female Unsexed $15.00 Male/Female Sexed $40.00
If you have any questions, please call Croton
Twp. ofce at 231-652-4301 or 231-689-1250
Supervisor Dave Wright, Big Prairie Twp.
Big Prairie & Croton Townships will be hosting an
PUBLIC NOTICE
ENSLEY TOWNSHIP
On Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM, at the Ensley Town-
ship Hall, 7163 E. 120th Street, Sand Lake, Michigan, the
Ensley Township Planning Commission will be conducting
a public hearing at the regularly scheduled meeting to re-
ceive public comment and questions regarding the proposed
changes to Rezoning Application from A-R District to E-C
District for the following parcels:
PP. # 62-24-22-100-008 B&T Sales and Service at 12006 S.
Cypress Ave.
PP. # 62-24-21-200-003 Nicole Woodard at 12015 S. Cy-
press Ave. additional parking for automotive sales
PP. # 62-24-22-100-009 Brad Woodard at 12024 S. Cypress
Ave. for walk-up ice cream sales.
Written comments may be sent to the Ensley Township Zon-
ing Administrator at the above address.
Respectfully submitted by Cynthia Harwood, Clerk
Select Care Physical Therapy
North End of Town (Next to Carpet Store)
7762 N. Federal Road, Howard City, MI 49329
Aquatic Therapy (Only one in Town)
Anodyne for Neuropathy
Vestibular Rehab/Balance Training/
Fall Prevention
Sports Medicine/Kinesio Taping
Work Injuries/Auto Injuries
Pain Management
Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
Arthritis/Fibromyalgia/Osteoporosis
Therapy Program
Post-op Edema Management
Not afliated with any other therapy
provider in the area. Operated by husband
and wife physical therapist team with
combined experience of 30 years.
Our therapists work only at this location,
and are highly trained and certied.
Our Hand-On approach is the strength
behind our successful treatment programs.
Therapy provided by licensed
physical therapists only.
Working Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9 am to 5 pm
*Early morning and late evening appt. are available, please inquire within.
All insurances are welcome, exible payment plans for co-payments, deductible, private pay, etc.
231-937-8485
Fax: 231-937-9836
www.selectcarePT.com
Notice Pierson Township Residents
Notice the Pierson Township Board will hold the Budget hearing and meeting
for 2012-2013 budgets for Pierson Township. March 20th, 2012 at 7:00pm
at the Pierson Township Hall, 21156 Cannonsville Rd., Pierson, MI a copy of
the budget is available for inspection Township Ofce.
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE
LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL
BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.
The Annual Meeting for Pierson Township will be held March 27th, 2012
at 7:00pm at the Pierson Township hall 21156 Cannonsville Rd. Pierson
MI
NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS
SYNDICATE
Each year, organized groups of crim-
inals target and victimize thousands of
Americans by telephone, e-mails and
through the mail but you can protect
yourself and your family.
The United States Postal Inspection
Service has documented over $42 mil-
lion in losses from this type of fraud. In
some cases, people have lost their homes
and their savings by chasing the dream
of a big lottery jackpot.
Inspector Paul Krenn advises, One
of the main techniques scammers use
is a foreign lottery scam, where they
tell you to send money to pay for taxes
or fees. If youve received a suspected
fraud via mail or if the mail was used
to continue a crime started online, over
the phone or in person, report it to The
U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
What to Watch out For
Here are a few facts and signs to con-
sider:
n Scammers are using new tech-
niques, such as legitimate mailing lists
and new technology. They spoof caller
ID to make it look as if theyre calling
from the U.S. or even a government
agency.
n Older consumers, especially shut-
ins, are often a favorite target for for-
eign lottery fraud. Look out for checks
written or money wired internationally;
a telephone that rings constantly; or a
stack of lottery or sweepstakes entries.
n Scammers are constantly updat-
ing their methods. One of their latest
tricks is to convince you that youve won
a foreign lottery and all you need to do
is wire a small processing fee (relative to
the gigantic prize). Dont youll never
see that money again.
nBeware of calls from foreign coun-
tries, especially if theyre calling an el-
derly person.
n If you or a loved one receives an
unsolicited offer, hang up the phone or
delete the e-mail.
nDont give out personal or fnancial
information to anyone over the Internet
or phone.
nNever wire or send money to any-
one, anywhere, who says you have won a
foreign lottery.
nDont let anyone pressure you into
making an immediate decision.
nNever purchase anything until you
get all information in writing.
Where to Get help
To help people recognize and pre-
vent frauds and scams, The U.S. Postal
Inspection Service set up a website,
www.deliveringtrust.com. At the site,
you can educate yourself, share the in-
formation with family and friends, and
report suspected fraud sent through the
U.S. mail.
Dont fall for foreign lottery fraud
BEING CAREFUL: Foreign lottery fraud, a criminal practice where scammers entice U.S. consumers to send money
and even provide bank and credit card information, is a growing problem that can have devastating and long-lasting ef-
fects on victims and their families.
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SECTION 5.10 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
A. The Waterfront Overlay District is a supplementary
District which applies to any property within three hundred
feet (300) of any lake, river, impoundment or tributary. This
District applies in conjunction with all underlying Zoning
Districts. Lands included in the Waterfront Overlay District
are characterized by uses which are strongly oriented to-
ward the residential and recreational experience and enjoy-
ment of the waterways and shorelines of Croton Township,
B. It is the intent of the Waterfront Overlay District to
provide regulations in addition to those contained in the
underlying District pertaining to lands located along the wa-
terfront and shoreline areas of the township. The purpose
of these regulations is to recognize the unique physical,
economic and social attributes of waterfront and shoreline
properties and to ensure that the structure and uses in this
District are compatible with and protect these unique attri-
butes.
SECTION 5.15 PERMIT APPLICATIONS
A. All projects within the Water Overlay District shall
have the proper permits led with the Zoning Administrator
and must have a detailed Township-approved plan prior to
construction.
SECTION 5.20 USES PERMITTED BY RIGHT
Land and/or buildings in the WO - Waterfront Overlay Dis-
trict may be used for the following purposes as Permitted
Uses:
A. Permitted Uses in the underlying District in which
the land is located.
B. Private boat docks, accessory to residential uses,
subject to the following provisions:
1. Two (2) private boat docks per dwelling shall be
permitted for a single family dwelling unit. Two (2) private
boat docks shall be permitted for a two (2) family dwelling.
2. In addition to the allowances of Section 5.20 (B)
(1), an additional private boat dock shall be permitted for
each full fty feet (50) of lot width along the lake or other
body of water.
3. Boat docks, boat lifts and boat slips shall be
used only by person(s) residing on the premises or their
guests and shall not be leased, rented or otherwise made
available for compensation, except in conjunction with the
lease or rental of the dwelling unit on the same lot, unless
approved as a marina, subject to the requirements of Sec-
tion 5.30.
4. Docks and Boat Lifts
a. No portion of any dock or boat lift shall be
located within ten feet (10) from the nearest side property
line as projected into a waterway perpendicular from shore.
b. Every structure or item pursuant to Section
5.50 shall maintain, to a reasonable extent, an open and un-
obstructed view to the waterway from adjacent properties,
roadways, and pedestrian ways.
SECTION 5.30 SPECIAL LAND USES
Land and/or buildings in the Waterfront Overlay District may
be used for the following purposes, following approval by
the Planning Commission, as a Special Land Use as regu-
lated by Chapter 15:
A. Special Land Uses in the underlying District in which
the land is located.
B. Public or private boat launches.
C. Marinas.
SECTION 5.40 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
A. These regulations apply to all parcels or lots within
three hundred feet (300) of any lake, river, impoundment or
tributary.
B. No building or structures, nor the enlargement of
any building or structure, shall hereafter be erected or con-
structed unless the requirements of the underlying District
are met and maintained in connection with such building,
structure, or enlargement. The following minimum require-
ments shall also be applicable:
1. No dwelling or garage shall be placed or located
closer than thirty feet (30) from the break of the bank or
closer than thirty feet (30) from the shoreline if no break of
the bank exists.
2. Accessory buildings may be permitted, subject
to the requirements of Section 2.110, Section 5.50 and the
underlying District.
3. All waterfront properties inside the Waterfront
Overlay District are deemed to have a front yard that is clos-
est to the water. For non-waterfront properties and vacant
waterfront properties, the front yard may be determined by
the Zoning Administrator.
4. Developments within the Waterfront Overlay
District shall maintain, to a reasonable extent, open and un-
obstructed views of the waterway from adjacent properties,
roadways, and pedestrian ways.
5. A balcony or window awning not connected to
or resting on the ground may project no further than ve feet
(5) into the required front or rear yard and shall not project
into a required side yard.
6. All other applicable District regulations shall be
as provided in the underlying District, except that where
more than one (1) limitation applies, the more stringent of
the limitations shall apply. Also, where any provision of the
Waterfront Overlay District conicts with any requirement of
the underlying District, the stricter requirement or limitation
shall apply.
SECTION 5.50 WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
The following shall apply to all properties with frontage on a
river, impoundment, lake, or other body of water:
A. Decks, Wooden Walkways/Sidewalks, Viewing Plat-
forms, and Similar Matters.
The following regulations shall apply to all decks,
wooden walkways/sidewalks and viewing platforms on all
properties with frontage on a river, lake, or other body of
water.
1. Decks, wooden walkways, etc. near the water at
a lake or river with less than 30% grade shall comply with
the following:
a. May not be lakeside of either a lawful sea-
wall or the body of water. However, a deck or walkway may
cantilever or extend up to two feet (2) over the lake, river,
or the shoreline of either. Subject to MDEQ approval.
b. Must be made of a material and in such a
way to allow inltration of rain or surface water; corrosive
metal is not allowed.
c. No portion can be located higher than
twelve inches (12) above the natural/normal grade within
thirty feet (30) of the body of water and shall maintain, to
a reasonable extent, an open and unobstructed view to the
waterway from adjacent properties, roadways, and pedes-
trian ways.
d. Must receive prior written approval from
the Zoning Administrator to install or modify. Furthermore,
the Zoning Administrator may attach reasonable conditions
to the granting of any approval or permit.
e. Decks and platforms cannot be any wider
(as measured perpendicular from the seawall at the lake or
river or from the body of water) than twelve feet (12).
f. Each such item shall be kept in good condi-
tion and reasonable repair at all times.
2. Any deck, viewing platform or similar item lo-
cated at the top of a lake bank or river bank on a lot with a
grade of thirty percent (30%) or more shall comply with the
following:
a. Must receive prior written approval from
the Zoning Administrator to install or modify. Furthermore,
the Zoning Administrator may attach reasonable conditions
to the granting of any approval or permit.
b. Cannot extend more than ve feet (5) be-
yond the break of the bank.
c. The portion of the structure which extends
beyond the break of the bank shall not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet in surface area.
d. Must be kept in good condition and reason-
able repair at all times. Furthermore, it must always be prop-
erly secured to the ground/ bank so as to minimize any risk
of collapse, migration, movement, breaking away, etc.
e. Must be made of wood or wood composite
(which can include earth tone recycled materials, but not
metal).
B. Buildings and sheds
1. Only the following buildings and sheds are al-
lowed between the river or lake and the dwelling on the lot
or parcel involved:
a. A gazebo not exceeding twelve feet (12) in
height (from natural grade) and not exceeding one hundred
fty-ve (155) square feet of oor area.
b. A shed or similar accessory building which
does not have a ground oor area exceeding one hundred
(100) square feet and does not have a height exceeding
eight feet (8).
c. All gazebos or sheds shall be set back at
least twenty feet (20) from the body of water and at least
ve feet (5) from any side lot line on lots with a slope of less
than thirty percent (30%).
d. All gazebos or sheds shall be set back at
least ten feet (10) from the break of the bank and at least
ve feet (5) from any side lot line on lots with a slope of
greater than thirty percent (30%).
e. In areas of excessive slope (30% or great-
er), an allowed gazebo or shed may be placed on any land-
ing, sitting area, or similar item installed between the body
of water (or lawful seawall) and the break in bank.
f. Structures shall maintain, to a reasonable
extent, an open and unobstructed view to the waterway from
adjacent properties, roadways, and pedestrian paths.
2. On a vacant lakefront or riverfront lot, not more
than one (1) gazebo and one (1) shed shall be allowed be-
tween the lake or river and the building site subject to the
requirements specied in Section 5.50 (B)(l), above.
3. A portable or movable gazebo or shed shall be
considered a permanent structure and shall meet all other
requirements contained in this Section 5.50 and elsewhere
in this Ordinance.
4. Boat houses and similar structures cannot ex-
tend beyond the body of water and cannot exceed a height
above the break of the bank closest to the water.
C. Stairways (and appurtenances), Decks, Viewing
Platforms, Trams (power lifts/inclined elevators), and Simi-
lar Items Located on a Hill or a Bank (between the Break of
the Bank and the Body of Water)
1. The structures design shall blend with hillside
forms and vegetation.
2. All structures shall be located in the center por-
tion of the available frontage to the extent reasonably pos-
sible.
3. Trams may go to the waters edge, but the own-
er of the property shall be fully responsible for promptly re-
pairing any damage to a tram due to ice, high water, or other
calamity and shall keep all portions of the tram in reasonable
repair and condition at all times.
4. Vegetation shall be maintained whenever possi-
ble. If removal of vegetation is required, re-establishment of
a comparable plant material will be required to pre-disturbed
densities as soon as possible.
5. Existing mature plants shall be incorporated into
the project design where feasible.
6. Landscaping on slopes should be blended in
with the natural landscape to soften the effects of the built
environment including buildings, retaining walls, pavement
and grading. Any alterations of soils shall maintain soil ero-
sion measures.
7. Natural drainage patterns shall be protected and
affected as little as possible. Groundwater ow patterns
shall be maintained.
8. Erosion Prevention
a. The structures design shall generally con-
form to the natural grade. A County Soil and Erosion Permit
shall be obtained and led with the Township prior to any
other permits being issued.
b. Placement of stairwells shall not be located
on a property line or dedicated easement, unless proper re-
view and approval is received from the Zoning Administra-
tor.
c. All exposed slopes and graded areas shall
be landscaped with ground cover, shrubs, and trees to re-
duce the potential for erosion.
d. Stairwells that require switchback con-
struction due to existing site topography shall be designed,
maintained, and installed in such a way as to ensure proper
soil stabilization.
9. A site plan shall be provided to the Township
showing the location, dimensions, and size of the proposed
stairs, tram, landing, or deck. Areas of disturbed earth must
be detailed as to how re-introduction of vegetation and soil
erosion will be installed.
10. In areas of excessive slope (30% or greater), re-
taining walls shall be designed, constructed, and maintained
in such a way so as to overcome foundation and other struc-
tural problems created by steep slope conditions, in order to
preserve the natural ow of water and prevent soil erosion.
11. No stairs or stairways, tram, deck, or viewing
platform shall be commenced or installed between the river
or lake and a dwelling (or building site) prior to the issuance
of a written permit by the Township Zoning Administrator.
The Township Zoning Administrator may attach reasonable
conditions to the granting of any permit. In addition, prior to
the installation of a tram, there must be a Township permit,
along with a County permit and a permit through the State
of Michigan Licensing and Registration Agency (LARA).
12. Any landing, sitting area, or similar item in-
stalled between the break of the bank and the body of water
(or lawful seawall thereof) as part of a stairs or stair way (or
in conjunction therewith) shall be deemed a deck if any
portion of the item has a surface exceeding twenty-four
(24) square feet. For any such landing, sitting area, deck,
or similar item exceeding those dimensions, the following
requirements shall also be met:
a. Such structures may be constructed no
closer to each other than at sixteen foot (16) intervals on
stairways between the body of water and the break of the
bank at the top of the bank.
b. No such structure or item shall have a total
surface area exceeding ninety-six (96) square feet.
13. All stairs, stairways, landings, viewing platforms
and decks must be made of a material and in such a way to
allow inltration of rain or surface water. Corrosive metal is
not allowed. All items shall be kept in good repair and rea-
sonable condition at all times. Furthermore, any such struc-
ture shall be properly attached and anchored to the bank/
ground to be safe at all times.
14. Where the portion of a bank located within twen-
ty feet (20) of the body of water of a lake or river exceeds
a thirty percent (30%) grade, no deck, platform, or similar
item shall be located within that twenty foot (20) area un-
less a lawful seawall or retaining wall is present at the water,
and even then, the deck, platform, or other item can only be
installed and used over the backlled area behind the wall.
Such deck, platform, or similar item must also meet all other
requirements of this Section 5.50 (C).
D. Sea Walls
1. The natural grade of the adjacent land shall be
maintained.
2. Any backll material must be of a natural pervi-
ous material such as gravel, sand, or soil, or similar material
that will not restrict water ow.
3. All lling and grading work must be accom-
plished so as not to alter the natural drainage of the adjoin-
ing land.
4. Any and all permits required from the Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality, Newaygo County
Drain Commission and other governmental units shall be
obtained prior to any work beginning and a copy shall also
be led with the Township before construction or work com-
mences.
E. Lot Coverage and Vegetative Cover in Waterfront
Overlay Zone
All waterfront lots shall maintain a vegetative cover, to the
extent practicable. Vegetative areas shall be maintained
along lot lines, water bodies and watercourses, natural
drainage courses, wetlands, and steep slopes.
F. Vegetation/Buffer Strips
1. Vegetation/Buffer Strips shall be maintained, to
the extent practicable, bordering the bank of any water body.
Areas not in use as decks, stairways, viewing platforms,
walkways, and etcetera are encouraged to be maintained in
an unmowed, unfertilized state to encourage and maintain
soil erosion control measures and protect water quality. To
maintain the beauty of the waterfront, plantings are encour-
aged wherever possible.
2. The Zoning Administrator may allow limited
clearing of the vegetation/buffer strips when required for the
construction of a permitted building or structure outside the
vegetative strip.
3. Individual trees within the vegetation/buffer strip
areas which are diseased, in danger of falling, causing dam-
age to dwellings or other structures, or causing blockage of
the watercourse or water body may be removed upon veri-
cation of existing conditions from the Zoning Administrator.
4. The vegetation/buffer strip areas shall not be
used for any motorized vehicular trafc or parking, or for
storage of junk, waste, or garbage, or for any other use not
otherwise authorized by this Ordinance. The temporary stor-
age of watercraft and associated equipment is permitted.
5. Restoration: For any restoration of a vegeta-
tive buffer strip where the vegetation had been previously
removed, completely or partially, a replacement vegetation
plan shall be approved by the Township Zoning Administra-
tor prior to any restoration occurring. Vegetation shall be
deep rooted perennials, tall grasses and trees. All vegetation
shall be permanently maintained.
G. Clearing of Land
The stripping and removal of topsoil or existing veg-
etation from any site, parcel or lot within the Township must
rst receive appropriate development approval such as, but
not limited to, Township Permits, a County Soil and Erosion
Permit, Site Plan Review, Special Land Use, Planned Unit
Development, Land Division, or Subdivision Permits.
H. Setbacks
Where a specic setback for a structure or item is
specied in this Section 5.50; that setback shall govern re-
gardless of other setbacks specied elsewhere in this Ordi-
nance.
SECTION 5.60 RIPARIAN ACCESS
The following restrictions are intended to limit the number
of users of waterway, lake or river frontage in order to pre-
serve the quality of the waters, to promote safety, and to
preserve the quality of recreational use of all waters within
the township.
A. In all zoning districts there shall be at least fty feet
(50) of lake, river, stream, or all tributaries frontage as mea-
sured along the body of water for each single family home,
dwelling unit, cottage, condominium unit, site condominium
unit, or apartment unit utilizing or accessing the lake or
stream frontage.
B. Any multiple-unit residential development in any
zoning district that shares a common lake, river, stream,
or tributaries front area or frontage may not permit lake or
stream access to more than one (1) single-family home,
dwelling unit, cottage, condominium unit, site condominium
unit, or apartment unit for each fty feet (50) of lake, river,
stream or tributaries frontage in such common lake, river,
stream or tributaries front area, as measured along the body
of water.
C. Any multi-unit residential development shall have
not more than one (1) dock for each fty feet (50) of lake or
river frontage as measured along the body of water in any
zoning district in the township. All such docks and docking
or mooring shall also comply with all other applicable town-
ship ordinances.
D. The above restrictions shall apply to all lot and par-
cels on or abutting any lake, river, stream or tributaries in all
zoning districts, regardless of whether access to the lake or
river waters shall be by easement, park, common-fee own-
ership, single-fee ownership, condominium arrangement,
license, or lease.
E. In all zoning districts, no lake or river access, boat
ramp, shore station, dock, boat launch, or shoreline abutting
a lake shall be utilized for commercial, business, outdoor
recreational (or entertainment) facilities, institutional, or
nonresidential or non-agricultural uses or purposes unless
such is authorized pursuant to a special use approval or as
a planned unit development (PUD), and complies with the
requirements of the District where the property is located.
F. The lake and river access and use regulation con-
tained in this Section shall be fully applicable to all planned
unit development (PUD) and special use projects or devel-
opments.
G. Refer to other applicable Township ordinances for
other keyhole development regulations.
H. In addition to the above limitations, no easement,
private park, common area, lot or access property abutting
or adjoining a lake, river or stream shall be used to permit
access to the lake or stream for more than one (1) single-
family home, dwelling unit, condominium unit, site condo-
minium unit, apartment unit or any other use unless such
additional access use is approved as a special use or as a
planned unit development (PUD).
I. If a property is located within a zoning district where
the minimum lot width requirements is greater than fty feet
(50), the minimum water frontage requirements of subsec-
tions A, B and C hereof shall be increased so as to equal
the minimum lot width requirement of the zoning district in
which the property is located.
J. No channel, canal, or similar waterway or device
shall be dug, constructed, dredged, enlarged, or created out
of or that connects to any lake or river in the Township. Nor
shall the size or surface area of any lake or river be increased
by digging, dredging, or excavation upland from the body
of water; provided, however, that this subsection shall not
apply to the following:
1. Any lawful dredging occurring on an existing
lake or river bottomland that is lakeward or riverward of the
body of water.
2. The lawful creation or enlargement of a pond
which does not abut or connect into an existing body of
water. However, no pond shall be created or enlarged if
the resulting pond will be over two acres in size unless a
Special Land Use approval occurs. Agricultural uses will be
governed by the Right to Farm Act.
3. The lawful creation or enlargement of an arti-
cial lake which does not abut or connect into an existing lake
or river. However, an articial lake shall not be created or
enlarged if the resulting lake would be over two (2) acres in
size unless a Special Land Use Approval occurs. Agricultural
uses will be governed by the Right to Farm Act.
4. The lawful dredging of an existing canal or chan-
nel pursuant to applicable state laws and permit require-
ments.
K. No parcel shall have any wetland altered, drained or
lled so as to accommodate access or increase its water
frontage.
Addition to Section 5.50 Water front properties (C)(11)
11. No stairs or stairways, tram, deck, or viewing
platform shall be commenced or installed between the river
or lake and a dwelling (or building site) prior to the issuance
of a written permit by the Township Zoning Administrator.
The Township Zoning Administrator may attach reasonable
conditions to the granting of any permit. In addition, prior
to the installation of a tram, there must be both a County
permit and a permit through the State of Michigan Licensing
and Registration Agency (LARA).
DEFINITION UPDATES
TRAM/INCLINE ELEVATOR/POWER LIFT.
A mechanical device for transporting people and materials
up and down an incline slope. Regulated by the State of
Michigan/ Registration and Licensing Agency (LARA)
ADD TO
ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK OR SHORELINE
This title WOULD THEN READ - BODY OF WATER / ORDI-
NARY HIGH WATER MARK OR SHORELINE
THE DEFINITION WOULD STAY THE SAME.
In the denition section where Body of Water would be you
would show SEE; ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK
Respectfully submitted by,
Debbra Wright
Croton Township Clerk
Please be advised that on March 01, 2012, the Croton Township Board adopted the changes to Chapter 5 Waterfront Overlay District with Denition Updates.
CHAPTER 5
WO - WATERFRONT OVERLAY DISTRICT (03/01/2012)
Notice Pierson Township Residents
Notice the Pierson Township Board will hold the Budget hearing and meeting
for 2012-2013 budgets for Pierson Township. March 20th, 2012 at 7:00pm
at the Pierson Township Hall, 21156 Cannonsville Rd., Pierson, MI a copy of
the budget is available for inspection Township Ofce.
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE
LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL
BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.
The Annual Meeting for Pierson Township will be held March 27th, 2012
at 7:00pm at the Pierson Township hall 21156 Cannonsville Rd. Pierson
MI
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12 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-
Closed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All Open-12Noon,
7:00pm, 9:00pm; Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm; Sunday-All
Open-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-
Open. Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers
meeting, 7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking.
Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug free).
Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125 Newell
Street, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.
Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when youre not hungry? Binge
for no apparent reason? No DuesWe are a fellowship. FREMONT: First
Congregational Church, 714 Hillcrest, Thursday, 10:45-11:45. Contact 689-
6553, Marge.
Drug Problem? Narcotics Anonymous Now Meeting on Thursdays, 7pm,
United Methodist Church, 1125 Newell St., White Cloud. (C, NS, BT)
Newaygo Al-Anon Meeting, 7:30pm, Monday. 18 Justice St., next to St.
Marks Episcopal Church, behind City Hall.
Teen 12-Step Meeting Seventh Day Adventist-Baptist Church, 984 Wilcox
Street, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are living
with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE. Serving
Mecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem drinking,
please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to you - 652-
5574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.
CEDAR SPRINGS: East Nelson United Methodist Church. 9024 18 Mile Rd.
between Tisdel & Keller Ave. Saturdays at 10am. Open meeting, AA - Alanon.
Non Smoking. Call Sandy M. 616-696-3205.
SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday,
7:30pm, Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508, Wednesdays,
8:00pm, Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays 7:30pm, Roger 887-
8508 (Spanish Speaking)
SAND LAKE: Sand Lake Alcoholics Anonymous/NA: (AA/NA Closed
Meeting - Women Only). Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Bldg next to
the church), corner of Maple Street and Sixth Street, Tuesday at 7:00pm. (front
door entrance). Sand Lake, open meeting, Mondays 7pm at St. Marys Catholic
Church, Sand Lake.
CROTON-HARDY: New Croton Township Hall, 5833 Division, Fri. 8pm -
C; Sun. 7pm - O
HOWARD CITY: VFW Hall, 1/2 mile south of Howard City, Larry 616-723-
5081, Wed. 7:30pm - O
GRANT: Community Bldg., 105 S. Front- 678-7508, Wed. 7:00pm - O.; Sun.
7:00pm - O
FREMONT: St Johns Episcopal, 124 Sullivan TUES., WEDS. & FRI.: Noon-O;
NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner First SAT. of the month 6:30 Potlock 7:30
Speaker - O, SUN. 11:00am - O; Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm MON. -
THURS. 12 Noon - O TUES. Al-Anon: 8:00pm SAT. 11AM - O.
Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pm
NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John
924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C
Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracys Custom
River Boats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm; Tues.
Noon, 7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri. Noon, 5:30pm
(Men only), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only all types of recovery
welcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3
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dinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm,
7:30pm (O).
WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-1779-
Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - C
SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS:
Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have an
emotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks,
substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to really live?
Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 5:00pm, United Methodist Church, 240
Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-
free, 1-800-968-7330.
new members. For more information call (231) 796-0966.
Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist Church,
8060 M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Building behind the church.
Thursdays from 1-4pm.
Free Western Square Dance Lessons - Newaygo St. Bartholomews
Church - Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.
Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the Howard
City VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.
Bingo - ongoing every Fri. night at Renner Lobker VFW Post # 3306,
1001 Ensley St., Howard City. Doors open at 5pm, sales begin at 5:30
and game begins at 6:30. Everyone Welcome!
Stitch Friday at Heritage United Methodist Church into your
craft calendar Sew Happy meets from 10am - 3pm. Not into sewing?
It matters not if you stitch or knit, paint or iron. Pack your machine,
project(s) and ideas and thread your way on over. Youll t into the
pattern of fellowship just ne. Pack a dish to pass in your brown bag. A
question just weaved into your mind? Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-
6910 or email debpitterpatter@yahoo.com, one and all welcome, wed
be Sew Happy to see you.
Family Farm & Home Small Animals Sell and Swap 139 W River
Dr, Newaygo 2nd Saturday of the month 8am-Noon 231-856-4641.
Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd, Howard City,
MI 4th Saturday of each month from 6pm to 8pm in the fellowship hall.
For more info, please call the church @ 231-937-6440 or Gene @ 231-
937-2036.
Bingo every Sunday at the Greenville American Legion Post #101,
from 1pm-6pm, doors open at 11am. 1320 W. Washington St. (M-57).
Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veterans Breakfast
for Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widows at 209 W Washington
7:30am-8:45am.
Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton,
open 7 days a week. Call Karen West 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule
of events. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Library Happenings:
The Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township has a new web
site that contains program information, access to music downloads,
ebooks, and much more. Please check out our new web site at www.
tchrtl.michlibrary.org.
Luck O the Irish: Why do frogs like St. Patricks Day? Because theyre
always wearing green! Be sure to wear your snazziest green apparel
when you attend the librarys celebration of all things Irish. This family
program will feature stories, crafts and game for all ages. Sat., March 17,
1:30pm at the Sand Lake Library.
If you are sick of the ice and snow, heres a way to make winter go by fast.
Join the Northern Lights Reading Club at the Grant Area District
Library. Just sign up to read 8 books between Feb. 1 and March 31st
to receive a joining gift. Read all eight and you are invited to attend a
special program in the spring, just for those who nish. Books over 500
pages count as two! Audio books also count as reading. So come on and
read your way through winter with Northern Lights. Start with one and
before you know it - winters done!
The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be
having Toddler Time every Monday morning at 11am. There will be
stories, crafts, songs and activities for the toddlers. Toddler Time is for
children ages 18 months - 3 years old. If you have any questions please
call the library at 231-937-5575.
If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, but cant lift
the ball or play a round of tennis without running around the
court, then join the Grant Area District Library every Monday
between 4 and 5pm to play Wii Sports. This fun gaming system allows
the armchair athlete all the fun of playing the game, but without the
need to sweat. Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling are among the games
that will be played these Monday afternoons. So bring a friend and
come to the Library on Monday and see what a good sport you can be!
For more information, call the Library at 231-834-5713. Have fun, get
involved and come play Wii with us.
The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be
having Preschool Storytime every Tues. morning at 11am. There will
be stories, crafts, songs and activities for the Preschoolers. We will be
learning about letters each week. Preschool Storytime is for children
3-5 years old. If you have any questions please call the library at 231-
937-5575.
The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at 10am on
the third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. All interested
persons are welcome to attend. The library is located at 122 Elder St.
in Grant.
The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the rst
Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the library. Please come if
interested in helping your local library.
The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township
Library meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9am in the
community room at the library. We welcome you to join us for food,
fellowship and an opportunity to contribute to the well being of our
local library. The library is located at 117 W. Williams St., Howard City,
MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575.
Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meet monthly,
the rst Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The library is located at 1038 Wilcox in
White Cloud. Everyone is welcome.
Shelf Life Book Club - meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at
6:00 PM at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview. Book titles are
published in the Shelf Life Book Club brochure and on the Monthly
Event Flyers at the library.
Wiggles and Giggles - is a toddler story time program, at 10:30 AM
every Friday at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview that brings
stories, songs, crafts and activity to your child.
The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at Newaygo
City Hall, is now closed until Memorial Day Weekend. Hundreds of
books at Bargain Prices. Proceeds for new Library Building Fund.
Upcoming Events:
The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at the
following locations to distribute free food to individuals and families in
need. Most food distributions take approximately one hour. Please do
not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time.
Bring your own container to hold 50 lbs. of food. You will check in
upon arrival unless otherwise stated: Sat., Mar. 10, 10am, First Christian
Reformed Church, Fremont; Mon., March 12, 10am, White Cloud
Eagles, White Cloud; Wed., March 14, 5pm, Hesperia Community
Education, Hesperia - sponsored by local area churches; Sat., March
17, 2pm, Bailey Christian Church, Bailey; Tues., March 20, 4:30pm,
Northland Church of Christ, Grant/Newaygo; Wed., March 21, 10am,
1st Baptist Church of Woodland Park - sponsored by Action Resource
Center; Wed., March 21, 5pm, All Saints Catholic Church, Newaygo.
Morley-Stanwood Boy Scout Troop 123 will be hosting a Activity/
Game Event on Saturday, March, 10th from 4-6 p.m. at the Stanwood
Free Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 7486 Stanwood Drive,
Stanwood, MI 49346. If you are age 11 through 17 or if you have earned
the Cub Scout Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or
have completed the fth grade or if you are just curious about what the
Scout Program is about, you are welcome to attend.
The Kent City Parent Teacher Community Organization is
hosting a mom to mom sale Saturday March 10. Tables are still
available for $20. Brandiesigler@gmail.com or 231-920-7748 for more
information.
Big Rapids Elk Camp Big Game Banquet - March 10, 2012. Elk
Foundation Chapters hold a variety of events around the country that
raise awareness and funds for wildlife habitat conservation. A highlight
is each chapters annual Big Game Banquet, where fun and fundraising
combine for a memorable evening. Sumptuous meals, laughter and
a high-energy auction form the backdrop for the night. These events
provide the lions share of funds the Elk Foundation uses to protect and
enhance habitat. We hope to see you at an event soon! (For Indiana and
other qualifying states, you may be eligible for a free ticket upon request
for rafes or drawings) Call: Douglas S. Smith Jr. 989-565-4112.
We at the Amble Methodist Church in Amble are having another
free food drive at 4:30pm on Thurs., March 15. Please bring your own
box to put food in.
On Friday, March 16, the Tri County Jazz Band will host its third
annual Jazz Along the White Pine dinner. The event will showcase
the band playing a wide variety of instrumental jazz styles including:
swing, cool jazz, latin, rock, big band, vocal jazz and more. Featured guests
will be Todd Zamarripa, vocalist and Keven Hoisington, percussionist.
Prime Rib or Fish dinner is catered by Latitudes Roadhouse. A grand
silent auction will also be held to benet the Tri County Music program.
For ticket information please contact band director Howard Wilson at
Tri County High School, or any band booster member.
The scheduling problem for the Texas Hold Em poker
tournament at the Sheridan VFW has been resolved and the
Tournament will be held on the originally scheduled date, Sat.,
March 17th. Registration is from 5:30 to 7pm. The regular Tournament
will start at 7pm. Players may call the post at 989-291-9680 for more
details.
Free Food Truck sponsored by the Lakeview Ministarial Association
along with John and Kathy Grawburg providing the funds for the food
truck. When: Thurs., March 22nd at 4pm. Where: Free Methodist
Church, 110 N. Edgar Rd., Lakeview.
The Sheridan VFW Post is hosting their second Euchre
Tournament of the year. Sat., March 24, 10am until 4pm, $10 per
player to enter. Players are urged to make advanced reservations for
the March Tournament by calling the post at 989-291-9680 or call
Eric Halvorsen at 989-291-3401. Registration starts at 8:30am, the
tournament starts promptly at 10am, no entry will be accepted once the
tournament begins.
Celebration of Music! 4th Annual Newaygo Bands Performing
Arts Dinner. Tues., March 27, NHS Cafetorium, 6pm Dinner - Its a
Fiesta! Dinner served until 6:45. 6pm Performance begins. Ticket price:
adults $10/students $5, 5 and under free. There will be door prizes and
a silent auction. Contact Susan Cornell 231-652-1646 ext. 8544 for
tickets, tickets available until March 16.
Crafters wanted to sell at Coral Community Center Craft Sale, April
21, 2012. For more information, call Mary at 231-937-5570 or Michelle
at 231-937-6733.
Tri County Senior All Nighter Parent Meeting: Every Monday
night at 6:45pm in the library at the Tri County High School. Any and
all Senior Parents Welcome!
Cub Scout Pack 3323 meets Mondays 5:45-6:45 at the Sand Lake
VFW. Boys ages 7-11 or grades 1-5 welcome. Call Sarah 616-799-0206
or Eric 616-799-0875 (leave message).
Old fashioned square dance - Howard City VFW $5/mo, year round,
Monday 1-4pm, Potluck at 2:15pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.
Lakeview Seniors Come early (1:00) for cards, games, refreshments
and social time. The LV Seniors meet the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Come join us, bring a friend.
Life Style Change, Weight loss etc @ Natures Atrium every Tues
6:30pm-7:30pm Call 231-937-9370.
Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, and
informative discussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings
6:30pm every 3rd Tuesday of every month at Stanwood Free Methodist
(Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie @ 231-823-8002.
Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2nd
Wednesday of each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras House
located at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more information please call
Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.
The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd
Wednesday of month, 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds
Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. Call Cheryl @ 231-937-
5686.
Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the second Thursday
of each month in the basement of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking for
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Insurance is everywhere. Home insurance, car
insurance, liability insurance. Mortgage insurance.
Dental and optical insurance. By some counts the
average American family spends up to 35% of its
income on insurance. You can spend thousands every
month on family medical insurance alone.
Insuring new stuff. Even companies that sell
brand new stuff want us to buy insurance to insure
that their brand new stuff will work the way they
tell us it will, for more than 90 days. They call that
Extended Warranty Coverage. But its just more
insurance. And its a huge money maker for the
insurer companies because the likelihood youll ever
use it is negligible.
Michigan law mandates default warranties. When
you spend hundreds or thousands for a new television,
snowplow, or washing machine, shouldnt it work
for years with just normal wear and tear? Back in the
1940s legislators across America thought so, which
is how the Uniform Commercial Code became
law in 1952. The Uniform Commercial Code was
developed to harmonize laws governing transactions
in commercial goods in all 50 states. The online
Wikipedia explains why we needed it: goods may
be manufactured in State A, warehoused in State B,
sold from State C and delivered in State D. The UCC
achieved the goal of substantial uniformity in
commercial laws and, at the same time, allowed the
states the exibility to meet local circumstances...
Covered property. The Uniform Commercial
Code, or UCC, deals only with moveable personal
property, not with real estate. It governs bulk sales,
securities (like stocks), negotiation of loans, car
leases, bank deposits, the transfer of money between
banks, bills of lading, transporting goods between
states, and sales of goods with security interests/
collateral. And the Code contains implied, default,
assumed warranties that cover stuff we buy.
Assumed warranties. In a merchants sale of goods,
unless the packaging, contract or Warranty literature
states that the new product is not merchantable, is not
warranted or is not t for its ordinary and obvious
intended purpose, then by law it is assumed that that
new product is merchantable, it is warranted, and
it is t for its obvious and intended purpose. Those
assumed warranties are in the Uniform Commercial
Code. They last for 4-6 years in most states. So if
youve bought a new vehicle, television or washing
machine, whether she liked it or not the seller gave
you a warranty that it would work as expected, and
for four years. These are warranties that are tough for
her to get out of. Also, we enforce express warranties.
So paint that expressly touts one-coat coverage has
to cover in one coat or youll get your money back.
Should you buy an extended warranty? The big
rst step is to read the manufacturers warranty to see
what it gives you, and to see if the manufacturer has
limited any assumed and implied warranties. Some
cannot be limited. But if not, consider the company.
If youre not familiar with it, ask your local or state
consumer protection ofce or Better Business Bureau
if they have any complaints against the company. Be
sure to save your receipt and warranty to document
the date of your purchase and prove that youre
the original owner in the case of a nontransferable
warranty. You dont need to register a warranty,
not by mail or online, unless the warranty says you
must. And without fail, do regular maintenance and
inspections because not doing them could void any
warranty, extended or not. If you do these things,
youll probably never use an extended warranty.
A hint Buy one-coat coverage paint, and dont
let the paint drip on the label. If Hometown Home
HomeRepair Companys paint doesnt cover in
one coat like the label said it would, ask nicely for
another, free, can, for your second coat. Take the
empty can. Smile. Point to the label.
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PETERSEN AUCTION SERVICE
SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
Consignment Farm Equipment Wanted for Annual Consignment
Auction at the Trufant Flea Market Grounds
Sale Date:
Sat., April 7, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
Tractors Combines Farm Equipment Vehicles
Hay & Straw Mowers Tools Guns
Any Other Farm Related Items
NO Household Goods or Junk Tires
Advertising Deadline is
Thursday, March 22, 2012
For Information or to Consign, please contact us
Mike Mark
616-984-2573 616-984-5122
No calls after 9 p.m.
e-mail: petersenauction@yahoo.com
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Rentals
Commercial
Residential
030 Special Notices
GUN SHOW NEWOCEA Free
Trappers. 23rd Annual White Cloud
Leighton Hall, Sunday March 18, 9am
-3pm. Call Dave (231)652-5757.
050 Help Wanted
FULL TIME AND part time available
for self motivated, energetic people.
Start at $8 hour with opportunity to
make $11.50 hour in your first month.
Call to set up an interview and take
the first step of your career. (231)796-
9276.
050 Help Wanted
ND
ASSISTANT PRESS
OPERATOR POSITION
Immediate opening on our night
shift for the right candidate who has
web press experience as follows:
Webbing/running 4 color web
press, setting color keys, pro-
cessing plates, routine press
maintenance. Must possess the
ability to lift/move 40-60# packs of
plates, rollers/shafts with no re-
strictions. Needs to be able to work
within deadline in a production
setting & flexible to work longer
shifts if needed. We offer the right
candidate a competitive full-time
hourly wage plus benefits.
Send resume and cover letter with
wage expectations to:
Pioneer Group
Attn: Nina Jones
c/o 2nd Shift Press Operator
115 N. Michigan Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Or email:
njones@pioneergroup.com
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for
experienced waitress, cooks and
busboys. Apply at Smuggler's Cove.
Call 231-652-1196.
050 Help Wanted
MEDIA CONSULTANT
Full time sales position in the
Manistee County area for a
dynamic individual with excel-
lent customer service skills
and prior sales experience.
Responsibilities include but
are not limited to promoting
advertising sales to estab-
lished customers and gener-
ating new accounts.
Successful candidate should
have solid organizational and
computer skills and the ability
to work within a deadline envi-
ronment. Dependable trans-
portation is required.
This professional sales posi-
tion offers a training salary,
followed by commission
based on sales. Benefits
include health, life and dental
insurance, 401k, paid mileage
and sales leads. Send cover
letter and resume to
Manistee News Advocate
75 Maple Street
Manistee MI 49660
Or email
mbarker@pioneergroup.com
Drug screen required
EDITOR NEEDED TO
SHAPE THE FUTURE
You've always wanted to lead a
renaissance; Take a good
newspaper and make it great. You
want to be free from corporate
managers, focus groups and
trending Twitter topics. Your op-
portunity to get back to what you
love - producing good journalism -
awaits at the Manistee News
Advocate. Work for a family-
owned business where hard work
is our heritage. Call your own
shots from the shore of beautiful
Lake Michigan and help us
rebrand our daily paper (6-days
per week, 5,000 circ.) into
something more. Competitive
wage and benefits . You should
have experience in managing a
newsroom and developing talent.
Journalism degree is necessary.
Passion for newspapers is
mandatory. You can still have the
career you have always wanted.
Reinvent yourself; reignite your
career. Deadline to submit re-
sumes is March 16th. Send re-
sume to:
75 Maple Street
Manistee, MI 49660
or email:
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COLLECTIBLES/HOUSEHOLD: Jim Beam Chicago
Cubs Decanter (1985 USA Regal China), Budweiser
Mugs-Christmas Series - 1981 2010 except 1997
plus extra 1990 2004 thru 2010 in original boxes,
Big George Rotisserie Roaster, Avon Bottles,
Small Figurines, Sewing items, Cigar Boxes, Zippo
Lighters, Coca Cola Serving Trays, Water Boy Drink-
ing Water Bag, Many Candy Tins, wild Life Prints,
Fire King Peach Dishes, Many Disney Videos, Bissell
Upright, Union Pacic Train Set w/Track and Trans-
former, Oster 1000W Microwave, DVD Player, VHS
Player, Hair Clippers, Russian Night Vision Device,
President CB Base Station, Copper Fire Extinguisher,
Desk lamps, Junior Classic Books, Blue Liberty Dairy Milk Bottle (Buffalo NY),
Kunda Anniversary Clock (wind up), Marine Band Harmonica, 48 Star US Flag,
Many Ladies Hats, Assortment of Ice Cream Scoops, Campbells Airplane Bank,
Silver Train Bank, Coca Cola Toys, Indian Artifacts, Homer Laughlin and Williard
George Pieces, Doll Clothes, Decorative Pottery, Large Wine Jugs, TCR Racetrack
Set, Lucky Seven Pin Ball Machine Glass, Carnival Glass, Christmas Village Pieces,
McCoy Pitcher, Lefton China Table Set, Cast Iron Nut Cracker, Cast Iron Wagon w/ 6
Horse Hitch, MANY Books incl. Sports Books, Newsweek Wonders of Man, Comic
Books, Chess Set in Box, 100 + Records and Albums, Approx 100 45s, Posters
of Lincoln &Washington, Carnival Glass, MANY Dolls incl. Barbies, Ken, Effanbee
Molly, Buttercup Popcorn Maker, and much more.

COINS: 3 Barber Quarters (1915,1898,1911), 5-$2.00 Bills (uncirculated), 1986
Ellis island Commemorative Half Dollar, Lincoln Penny Collection 1941 to 1963
(3 Books), Silver Certicate Dollar Bills, 1000 Mil soles d Oro Bank of Peru, 50
Vietnam Note, Kennedy Halves 1964 to 1982 Collection, Buffalo Nickels, Steel Ward
Cents, Kennedy Half Proof, 3 Gemstones, plus more.

FURNITURE: Jen Air Radiant Range w/Convection Oven, Gas Furnace, Queen Size Air Mat-
tress, Glass Display Cabinet, Metal Desk, Cat Lamp, Poodle Dog Lamp, and more coming.

GARAGE/SPORTS: Excellent Arrow Head Display,
Traps, Sleigh Bells, Diamond Blue Fog Light Set,
Cast Iron Pieces, Rugar Cap Guns, Coleman Air
Pump, Fishing Items,12 Panel Wood Doors (French
Door Style) w/ Brass Hardware, Daisy Champion BB
Guns, 4 Cattle Gates, Space Heater, Duck Decoys,
Bird Houses, Hard Case Golf Club Carrier (for travel),
Tackle Box, Lures and a large amount of tackle, and
MORE!

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: 2 Rings all day. Watch our web site for updates as we unpack and set up. Something for all interests.
Sales Tax applies to this sale. Full Lunch Service Available.
PUBLIC AUCTION
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 5983 S. Warner (Sale Center), FREMONT, MICHIGAN 49412
DIRECTIONS: Main Street in Fremont East to blinker light (by high school), Go South on Stewart (turns
into Warner Ave.) to Sale Center.
Come and Join us for the Day.
To see pictures go to www.auctionconnectioninc.com
AUCTIONEERS:
Bob Rottier 231-638-6152
Steve Rottier 989-615-3506
Cash, Check w/ positive ID
MasterCard and Visa accepted
Registered Auctioneer # 2801000032
KENT THEATRE
8 N. Main St. Cedar Springs www.kenttheatre.org
616-696-7469
March 16, 17, & 18
JOURNEY 2 MYSTERIOUS ISLAND
Fri. 6 & 9 PM, Sat. 3, 6, & 9 PM, Sun. 3 & 6 PM
Tickets: $3.00
MARCH COUPON
FREE SMALL POPCORN
with the purchase of a large pop.
One coupon per person, per purchase. Expires March 31, 2012
Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor without notice.
DONATIONS TO DATE TO
MONTCALM PANHANDLE
COMMUNITY FUND
Donations
may be sent to:
Montcalm
Panhandle
Community
Fund
P.O. Box 596
Howard City,
MI 49329
Call
231-937-6758
with any
questions
$200,000
$180,000
$160,000
$140,000
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
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Audibel Hearing Center
204 S. Michigan, Big Rapids
(231) 796-4658
348 Adams (M-37), Newaygo
(231) 652-2337
People Helping People.
400 FREE BATTERIES
*
With the purchase of an Audibel
Anthem hearing aid system
*Cannot be used or combined with other discounts or prior sales.
Anthem by Audibel,
the fastest selling new
product in Starkeys history.
Truly a hearing aid worthy of
your consideration.
Peggy Frank, MA, CCC-A
322. S. Lafayette St., Greenville
(616) 225-9892
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14061 Northland Drive Big Rapids
Toll Free 800.486.9486 www.garytrimarco.com
2012 CRUZE LS
$159 mo.
Stk #2256
2012 MALIBU LS
$188 mo.
Stk #2078
35 MPG
33 MPG
39 months 10k/year $2200 due @ sign Plus tax title, lic and doc.
Theyre waiting
for a new
home. Theyre
waiting for you.
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Montcalm
ANIMAL SHELTER
154 W. Quarterline St. Stanton
989-831-7355 or 616-225-7355
Hours: Mon. 3 - 6 pm;
Tu, W, Th. 12 Noon - 6 pm; Fri. 3 - 6 pm.
Males dogs are $115.00 which covers the neuter surgery as well as all vaccinations a
heartworm test and a $20.00 adoption fee. Females are $125.00 which includes all of
the above as well. $10.00 is required for Montcalm County Residents for the Dog License
at the time of adoption. Male cats are 70.00 which includes FVRCP vaccine as well as
a rabies vaccine and the neuter Surgery. Females are $75.00 which includes all of the
above. In some cases an animal may need extra treatment such as for ear mites or eas or
an injury, in that case the adoption price may be more.
Have lots of love but not a
lot of room?
Volunteers are always appreciated!
Bunnies are here! We
have 13 that were re-
leased to us by the own-
ers and in need of loving
homes. There are females
and males in every shape
and color, just in time for
Easter! They are all very
friendly and would make
great pets. Adoption fee
is $5 each...they do not
come with a cage or any
accessories.
e currently have many healthy, loving dogs, and
cats available for adoption. Go to our site
www.montcalm.petfinder.com
to view the wide variety of animals that are waiting for you
to take them home.
050 Help Wanted
EDITOR NEEDED TO
SHAPE THE FUTURE
You've always wanted to lead a
renaissance; Take a good
newspaper and make it great. You
want to be free from corporate
managers, focus groups and
trending Twitter topics. Your op-
portunity to get back to what you
love - producing good journalism -
awaits at the Manistee News
Advocate. Work for a family-
owned business where hard work
is our heritage. Call your own
shots from the shore of beautiful
Lake Michigan and help us
rebrand our daily paper (6-days
per week, 5,000 circ.) into
something more. Competitive
wage and benefits . You should
have experience in managing a
newsroom and developing talent.
Journalism degree is necessary.
Passion for newspapers is
mandatory. You can still have the
career you have always wanted.
Reinvent yourself; reignite your
career. Deadline to submit re-
sumes is March 16th. Send re-
sume to:
75 Maple Street
Manistee, MI 49660
or email:
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Family Fun at Skate Estate
Open Skating Schedule
19224 M-46 Howard Ci ty
1 mile East of US 131
at Exi t 120
231.937.5653
Ul timate Open Skate Party $65.00
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING FOR UP TO 8 KIDS:
Skating Admission & Regular Skate Rental 2 Free Parent Admissions & Skate Rentals
2 Pitchers of Pop with Rells All Paper Products
Cupcake & Ice Cream Served at Your Table by our Staff
A Reserved Party Table for the Entire Skating Session Balloon Bouquet
Birthday T-Shirt for the Birthday Child to be Autographed by Their Guests
Add Pizza: Just $8.50 for 12 cheese or pepperoni pizza Each additional child $7.00
Available at Open Skating Sessions.
Extreme Private Party $125.00
Great For Team Parties Too!!
INCLUDES 2 HOURS OF SKATING IN A PRIVATE SETTING
Admission & regular skate rental for up to 30 skaters is included.
Spectators are FREE. Additional skaters $4.00 each (over 30).
Includes a DJ to play music requests and games.
You may bring in your own food and beverages at a private party only.
Add: T-shirts to be autographed by guests are available for $10.00. 2-1/2 hours available for $160
A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a private party. Available 7 days a week.
GROUP PARTIES
Church Groups, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts,
Team Parties, School Parties & Family
Parties!
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A Party for Any
Group or Occasion!
Birthday?
Have a Skating Party!
Check us out on the Web at
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MONDAY - THURSDAY
- Available for Pri vate Parties
CHRISTIAN MUSIC SKATE
Monday, April 2, 2012 - 6 - 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY Open Skate - 7:30 - 10 p.m.
- Admission $4.00
SATURDAY Family Skating - 1 - 3:30 p.m.
- Admission $4.00
SATURDAY Night Special - 7 - 11 p.m.
Skate - 7 - 10 p.m. & Dance 10 - 11 p.m.
Admission $6.00. If you skate the dance is FREE.
Regular skate rental is FREE.
WATCH FOR
SPRING BREAK
SPECIALS OR
CHECK OUT OUR
WEBSITE FOR A LIST!
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$3 Bloddy Marys
& More!
9:00 AM - NOON
Corned Beef & Cabbage All Day!
LIVE MUSIC 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Featuring
SNAP SHOT
DOWNTOWN NEWAYGO
231-652-7072
Sun. - Thurs. 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri. - Sat. 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
7641 S. Croton-Hardy Dr.
(1 mile N. of Croton Dam)
231-652-5977
Sat. Mar. 17th
Reuben Sandwich &
French Fries
$6
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Mexican &
American Food
OPEN 7 DAYS
Take Out Available
Daily Lunch and
Dinner Specials
6812 S. Croton-Hardy Dr. Newaygo
231-652-7776
CELEBRATE ST. PATRICKS
WEEKEND
at the Croton American Legion Post 381
Friday, March 16 Fish Fry
2 PM - ??
Live Music with Richard 6 - 10 PM
Saturday, March 17
St. Pattys Dance 6 - 10 PM
6 Gun Canyon Band with Billy Dalton
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Health Matters
Walk To
A Better You
By Tresa Erickson
Your time on the couch in front of the TV
has come to an end, and youre ready to
get t. How you go about this journey is
up to you. You could take a martial arts
class, you could take up running, you
could swim at the local pool, you could
enroll in a dance class or you could
simply walk. Thats right. Walking half
an hour on most days of the week will
help you get into shape and stay healthy,
and unlike some other disciplines, walk-
ing is easy and requires little in the way
of equipment. Interested in walking your
way to a better you? Read on!
Before you get started, you need to take
an assessment of your health. Do you
have some health issues? If so, you
should make an appointment with your
physician to ensure you are healthy
enough to start a tness walking pro-
gram. The same goes if you are over the
age of 65.
Next, you need to gather the right equip-
ment. Walking doesnt require much, just
some comfortable clothes and a good pair
of walking shoes. You will want shoes in
good condition that t well. You may also
want to purchase a water bottle to carry
with you on longer stretches. This will
ensure you dont get dehydrated.
You also need to consider where you
will be walking. Clearly you will want
somewhere safe, such as a nearby park,
gym or track. You can also walk in your
neighborhood or on a local trail. If pos-
sible, try to nd a buddy. There is safety
in numbers, and having someone to walk
with will keep you motivated.
When you are ready to begin, go slowly.
Always take the time to warm up and cool
down to prevent injury. Once you have
warmed up with some stretches, go for a
brisk 10-minute walk. Do this every day
for a week, and then tack on another ve
minutes onto your walks the next week.
Continue to do this until you have built
up enough strength and stamina to go
the distance desired.
While you are walking, pay attention
to your stature. Are you standing up
straight? Are your shoulders relaxed and
your head held high? Are your abdominal
muscles tight? When done right, walking
can improve posture and slim the waist-
line.
As you build your strength and stamina,
you can pick up the pace and go for lon-
ger stretches at a time. If you are looking
to shed some pounds, you will want to
walk briskly for 45 to 60 minutes ve
days a week. Of course, keeping up the
program could turn out to be the hard-
est part. Look to your walking buddy for
support and just think of how good youll
look and feel within a few months!
Presented by Theodor Asgeirsson, MD, of Spectrum Health
United Hospital. This is a free informational event.
Wednesday March 28th
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Spectrum Health
Kelsey Hospital
Community Classroom
418 Washington Ave
Lakeview, MI 48850
Equally common in men and women, colon cancer can be successfully
treated when detected early. Dr. Asgeirsson will discuss common risks
and symptoms of colon cancer as well as new treatment options.
Community Health Talks are free to attend, but registration is required.
To register please call: 616.225.6421.
Colon Cancer:
Be Informed,
Take Action
Thursday, March 29th
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Spectrum Health
United Hospital
615 S. Bower Street
Greenville, MI 48838
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Health Matters
What a lovely day it is to go for a bike ride. The sun is
shining, the birds are beckoning and you cant wait to get
outside. You change clothes, lace up your shoes and head
out the door. Wait a minute! Where is your bike helmet?
Bike helmets are essential for preventing head injuries dur-
ing an accident or fall. There are many brands available.
Not all are constructed well or approved by the Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or the American Na-
tional Standards Institute (ANSI). When shopping, look for
a quality helmet with the safety seal of the CPSC or ANSI.
Try on every helmet of interest and make sure it ts com-
fortably. The helmet should be snug, allowing for very little
movement all around. It should rest at on your head and
cover the top of your forehead. The straps should help keep
the helmet in place and form a V shape under your ears. If
the helmet tilts in any way, you may need a smaller size.
For visibility, white or bright-colored helmets are best.
Some brands also come with headlights for optimum vis-
ibility. Just make sure whatever helmet you select does not
impede your vision.
A quality helmet is a must for bike riding, but it will do you
little good if you dont wear it. Set an example for your kids
and strap it on for every excursion, even if you are just go-
ing for a short ride around the block. Check that the straps
are below your chin, not to the side. Teach your kids how
to wear their helmets, insist they use them and encourage
them not to play with their helmets on. The straps can pose
a choking hazard on the playground.
Treat your bike helmet with care. Clean it regularly and put
it away when not in use. Check the condition of it routinely
and replace it as needed, in particular after a bike accident.
Just because you dont detect any damage to your helmet
does not mean there isnt any. Replace it before your next
ride.
You may have never had a bike accident, but doesnt mean
you wont. Just one little slip on a patch of wet pavement or
a rocky path can lead to a crash, which can result in a head
injury if you arent wearing a helmet. Buy a bike helmet,
use it properly, and it could just save your life!
Dont Forget Your Helmet
By Tresa Erickson
Spirit of Women
National Awards 2012
Do you know an ordinary woman in the community who does
something extraordinary for women and their families?
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is pleased to
announce the fourth Spirit of Women Awards for
Newaygo County!

The awards recognize women who have made their
community a better place to live.

Nominate women in the following categories:
~Young Person Role Model (age 14 to 21)
~Community Hero (at least 21 years of age)
~7TP[cW2Pre Hero (clinical professional)

Nomination forms are online at
spectrumhealth.org/gerber, at Tamarac,
The Center for Health and Well-Being,
and the SHGM main hospital lobby.
Return forms by March 30, 2012.

For more information call 231.924.7139.
Life Changing Events
Most of us have experienced life changing events. Sometime these events occur as a kick in the head, like an illness, an
accident, or the shock of the death of someone close. When an event like this happens we have two choices. Either we can
grab on to the new, learn from the event, and grow into someone greater and better than before, or we can hang onto the
past, get stuck, and mired down in our old thoughts.
Sometime the life changing things are small and subtle. Often we do not realize how important that event was to our future
until we look at it later. I have had a couple small events occur recently that were so profound that they will forever change
how I do things personally and professionally.
Meeting Pam McDonald, author of The Apo E Gene Diet, has been one of those life changing events. She taught me several
fundamental things: First, the importance of eating every three hours, and, second, the importance of exercise, both anaerobic
and aerobic. For my whole career, I have struggled to nd natural ways to help people normalize their weight, balance their
cholesterol, and prevent chronic diseases. All kinds of diets and exercise programs, hundreds of them, offer hope to people
to nd the answers to these questions. Sometimes they work, but not for everyone. Somehow we think that one plan should
work for everyone. But that is not how it is.
After we eat something, food enzymes (contained in the food itself) and digestive enzymes (made in the saliva glands,
stomach, and pancreas) break down that food from Carbohydrates (Starches and Sugars) into Glucose, from Fats into Fatty
Acids, and from Proteins into Amino Acids. These basic elements are used for energy and building material.
The carbohydrates (sugars) are used for immediate energy. Fats are used for long term fuel and for building cell membranes.
Protein can be fuel, but is used mostly for structural needs. The brain and nervous system use only sugars for fuel. Working
muscle uses all three, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, but resting muscle gets its energy from stored fat, not from what we
have just eaten. After three hours of not eating, we need energy. If we do not eat, the body begins to feed on itself. But, at
rst, it does not feed on fat stores. It feeds rst on muscle. The Atkins Diet Plan promoted checking your
urine for ketones to see if you were burning fat. The fact is that ketones come more from break done
of muscle, not fats. Much of the rapid weight loss of Atkins comes from muscle loss.
So when we do not eat every three hours, we begin to burn muscle, reducing our lean muscle mass.
This means that later there will be less muscle to burn stored fat. So ultimately when we intermittently
starve, we will have less muscle to burn stored fat and we will gradually accumulate more fat. To prevent
our body from feeding on its own fat burning engine, the muscle, we need to eat every three hours.
Each meal and snack must contain all three, Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins. So, do not eat just an
apple for a snack, have some protein and fats with it, such as nut butter. How much Carbohydrate, Fats,
and Protein to eat with each meal and snack can be determined by your ApoE Genotype.
Next week we will talk about my least favorite, yet most important subject, exercise.
Put Your Health in Your Own Hands. Bob Huttinga PA-C. 989-352-6500.
Lakeview Youth Clinic Speaks Out on
Importance Funding and Supporting
School-Linked Clinics
Staff and Student Representatives
Travel to State Capitol March 13
LAKEVIEW, Mich., March 7, 2012 On Tuesday, March 13,
staff of Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospitals Lakeview Youth Clinic
and student representatives from Lakeview Community Schools
will travel to the State Capitol in Lansing in conjunction with the
School-Community Health Alliance of Michigans (SCHA-MI) An-
nual Advocacy Day.
The Lakeview Youth Clinic is a member of SCHA-MI, a collabora-
tion of individuals and organizations that represent and support
school-based and school-linked health care. http://www.scha-mi.
org/index.html
Those representing the Lakeview Youth Clinic will have the unique
opportunity to meet with State Representative, Dave Camp (R-
Midland), and share the importance of school-linked health care in
greater Lakeview, as well as the difference the Clinic has already
made since opening in November 2011.
They will be involved with discussions surrounding policy updates
in this eld and how they may affect services to the community.
We are thrilled at this opportunity to meet with Representative
Camp and share more about how the Lakeview Youth Clinic is
beneting local adolescents, said Jodi Aniszko, Program Man-
ager for the Clinic. Its vital that our local, state and national
leaders understand the importance of our clinic, and others like it,
in order to maintain and increase support and funding.
The Lakeview Youth Clinic is a school-linked adolescent health
center. Housed in the Kelsey Hospital Medical Specialty Center
(420 South Lincoln Street) the Clinic comes as result of a recent
grant obtained by Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital from the
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).
The Clinic takes a team approach to care, allowing the adolescent,
his or her parents and the healthcare provider to become partners
in decision making. All employees of Lakeview Youth Clinic are
highly involved in the surrounding communities and have access
to resources such as social service agencies and human services
organizations. The Lakeview Youth Clinic is open to adolescents
ages 10 - 21 from all communities.
For additional information, call 989.352.1800 or
visit www.spectrumhealth.org/kelsey.
1244 W. Main St., Fremont
(231) 924-6510
Mon. - Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. Closed
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(231) 796-4455
Mon. - Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5
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(231) 924-6510
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(231) 796-4455
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Helping people sleep since 1980
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Heartworm Clinics:
Sat., Mar. 10 Sat., Mar. 17
Sat., Mar. 24 9 am - 3 pm
Howard City Student Ball Announces
Spring Sign-Ups
Sign ups for all students from 5 years to 14 years of age.
Boys, girls from t-ball to pony league, everyone welcome!
No boundary restrictions!!
WHAT: Youth Baseball/softball sign ups
WHEN: Mar. 14, 15, 20 & 21 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
WHERE: MacNaughton Elem. (Gym)
Please bring birth certicate. Cost is $40 per child (1st & 2nd Child,
$10 per child for additional children from the same family, $100 max.).
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12771 Northland Drive
Cedar Springs
1 Mile North of M-57 (14 Mile Road)
Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:30 am - 8 pm
Tue., Thur. & Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
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13021 Mason (M-37) South of Grant
231-834-5667
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12771 Northland Drive
Cedar Springs
1 Mile North of M-57 (14 Mile Road)
Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:30 am - 8 pm
Tue., Thur. & Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
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SAVE $8,780
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110 For Rent
1-2 BEDROOM, Reed City, rent in-
cludes utilities, 1-year lease. No pets,
starting at $500/month. (231)465-
4049.
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in
Howard City $500 a month plus util-
ities, $500 deposit. NO PETS. 231-
937-5206.
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ROOM MATE WANTED. $300/month
includes everything. Howard City
Area. 231-937-5316.
110 For Rent
KENT RIDGE APARTMENTS
Quick Access to Grand Rapids
FREE heat, Water,
Trash Removal
Lots of Storage
Rent Based on Income
EHO/Barrier Free
TDD: 800-649-3777
Call Today!
616-678-4329
MORLEY MOTEL
DAILY Rooms from $40, Weekly
rooms from $150. Includes util-
ities. No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
SHADY LAWN MOTEL: Sand Lake,
MI. Special rates. Furnished cabin
with kitchenette $113.25/week.
Furnished small cabins, $96.60/week.
(Above prices include utilities) Call for
availability (616)696-0386, or
(616)638-5658. If no answer, call
(616)636-8967.
115 Commercial Space
PRIME DOWNTOWN
BIG RAPIDS
COMMERCIAL
OFFICE SPACE
FOR RENT
Located on North
Michigan Avenue
next to Art Works.
Full glass store-front
display windows
with front/rear
entrance and parking.
Approximately 1,700 sq.ft.
For more information
please call Debbie
(231)592-8380 or
(231)592-0031
150 Real Estate Wanted
WANTED HUNTING LEASE for 3
mature sportsmen. Call 989-892-9491
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491 W. Shaw (M-82)
Howard City
(231)937-4740
Open Monday-Thursday
9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
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2009 SUZUKI C50T, touring
package, low mileage, black & gray.
$7,500. 616-557-2044.
ACCORDION, GOOD CONDITION,
like new. $150/OBO 231-796-9525.
ANDYS
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Serving Montcalm,
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800-982-4540
We go all over!!
GAS HOT WATER for sale, $50.
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Benet for
RON CASH JR.
SAT., MAR. 17
2 PM - ?
Morley American Legion
Ron was diagnosed with Cancer, and lost his battle
March 1, 2012, while with family and friends.
Monies raised will help with funeral expenses.
Jail Bake Sale Auction 50/50 Rafes
Karaoke Challenge Cash Bar
Please come show your support.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
$4 Adults $2 Children 10 years & under.
POOLS
6411 Alpine Ave.
Comstock Park
616-784-1270
www.fox-pools.com
Full Service Retail Store
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Inground/Above Ground Pools
Vinyl Liner Replacement Insurance Estimating
Water Hauling & Excavating Service
Commercial Industrial
Residential Agriculture
FREE ESTIMATES
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616-636-8289
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Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
616-887-1791
ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES
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Your Home Is Waiting
231-218-3263
bfeenstra@grar.com
Becky Feenstra
Preferred Realtor
502 Northland Drive, Rockford
Preferred Realtor
1351 Maple Hill $79,000
Pierson Acreage: 31.7 Acres. Wooded,
open, & creek. Great hunting, hay elds,
& more! Bring offers.
1015 88th $14,000
Newaygo
1+ Acres. Hess Lake across the street!
Wooded and ready to build.
165 2 Mile $23,000
Morley 8+ Acres. Half woods, half open.
Very secluded & great hunting.
Bring offers.
3270 Shorecrest $114,000
Pierson.
Beautiful home. Well kept 4 bedroom, 2 bath,
on private setting. Close to Big Whitesh Lake.
7738 Main $159,000
Newaygo Waterfront: 80 on the Muskegon
River, Awesome home with beautiful views,
and back lot.
6680 Northland Dr. Rockford
Move in ready. 3-level condo.
Consumer comforts!
Fireplace and more!
Email or call for a free listing of bank owned homesBUY NOW!
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Realtor / Broker
Committed to marketing your property!
28 Years Experience, VA loans. Call Today!
Brynadette Powell 616.835.2624
Arthur K. Eggerding Realty 616.453.7655
Brynadette Powell
616-835-2624
164 ANN ST., CEDAR SPRINGS - 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with wood oors. Within walking
distance to schools, parks and shopping. $69,000.
8752 OAK DR., SAND LAKE - Baptist Lake Frontage - Great view and shing! 3 bedroom, 2 full baths.
Walkout basement, central air and new furnace, new roof. $180,000.
NEW LISTING - 12896 PODUNK AVE., Near Lincoln Lake - 3 bedroom, 2 full bath. $59,000
Upside down in your mortgage?? Call Art about a short sale!!
MILDRED HOUTING
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ments. Must be 62 years of
age or handicapped or dis-
abled of any age. Designed
for extremely low, very low
and low income. Rent based
on 30% of income. For
more information please call
(616) 696-3920/TDD 1-800-
649-3777.
Equal Housing
Opportunity.
Teresa Schab
Senior Loan Ofcer
P: 616.696.0221
tschab@ibcp.com
www.independentbank.com/mortgage/tschab
Equal housing lender. Normal credit standards and restrictions apply. Property insurance and taxes required.
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Thurs., Fri., Sat. Noon - 2 AM
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1516 N. Peoples Rd.
Stanton, MI
Open
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7:30am to
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Closed
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Open Sunday
9am to 3pm
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170 Items for Sale
HAVANESE 2 YEARS old,
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HAY & ORPHANED LAMB for sale.
Mixed 4x4 bales $20 Orphaned fe-
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HUMIDIFIER LASKO 5-gal., Works
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(231)590-5867
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231-652-1546.
REBUILT COMPUTERS &
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virus removal. Reasonable Rates.
(231)856-7883
SMITH & WESSON. 45 ACP model
457, new in box $460 OBO. David
(98)339-4147.
170 Items for Sale
SOLID WOOD DINING table with
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FIREWOOD
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(989)352-7679
SEASONED FIRE WOOD for sale
$60 full size pick-up load. (231)937-
6040.
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Gurskis Auto Sales & Service
9770 Howard City Edmore Rd.
Lakeview, MI 48850
Phone: 989-352-1154
Fax: 989-352-1157
Email: gurskisauto@yahoo.com
Dave Gurski - Owner
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Guaranteed Financing
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Rev. Darryl Miller
Phone: 616-636-5673
Worship Service 9:30 am
Childrens Church 9:30 am
~ FOR RENT ~
Church Ed. Building with fully
equipped kitchen. Make reservations
now for your parties, family reunions,
showers, graduations, group meetings.
Call Crystal Gould at 616-636-5615
$65.00 Rental, additional $25.00
refundable cleaning fee.
NO ALCOHOL
SAND LAKE
UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
45 6th St. Sand Lake
Emmanuel
Baptist
Church
16028 Isabella St. Coral
Morning Worship 10 am
Sunday School 11:15 am
Evening Service 6 pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
Pastor Bert Boes
231-354-6347
231-354-6311
Gospel Jamboree
3rd Sat. of the month.
304 Shaw St. Howard City
Celebrating 135 Years of
Ministry in Howard City
Sunday School ..................... 9:45 am
Morning Worship ............... 11:00 am
Evening Worship .................6:00 pm
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15 pm
Awana (grades K-6th)
Teen Activity Center
Adults Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm
Pastor Brian Humphreys
Associate Pastor Paul Austin
Church Phone: 231-937-4809
www.howardcitybaptist.com
First Baptist
Church
HERITAGE
United Methodist Church
19931 W. Kendaville Pierson
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Sunday School 9:30 am*
Sunday Youth Activities 5:30 pm*
Wed.: Kids Club 6 pm*
*September to May
Brad Brillhart, Pastor
Ofce Phone
231-937-4310
9920 Reed Rd., Howard City
Non Denominational
Sunday Morning
Worship Service 10 am
Sunday Evening Service &
Youth Group 6 pm
Mens & Womens Discipleship
groups offered throughout the week.
For more info, call or visit our web site at:
www.grace-hc.org
Email: grace@oneisp.net
Pastor Joel Cooper
Pastor Jorge Ballivian
231-937-6440 or 937-6833
Corner of Cypress & 136th
www.ensleyumc.org
Rev. Darryl Miller
Ofce: 616-636-5659
Sunday Worship 11 am
Open Hearts, Open Minds,
Open Doors
South Ensley
United
Methodist
Church
Youre Invited To
Pierson
Bible Church
101 Grand Pierson, MI
Worship 11:00 am
Evening 6:00 pm
Teens 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Grief Share 9:00 am
Wed. Services 6:00 pm
BLAST during school year 6-7:15 pm
Ladies Bible Study 1:00 pm
Ladies J.O.Y. meets 1st Thursday
of the month at 1:00 pm
Pastor Thomas Sluys
616-636-5542
www.piersonbiblechurch.org
CHURCH OF THE
FULL GOSPEL
(Since 1946)
Non-Denominational
Pentecostal Grace
180 E. Lake St.
SAND LAKE
1 block E. of Trafc Light
Sunday School 10 am
Sunday Morning 11 am
Sunday Night 6 pm
Wed. Bible Study 7 pm
Pastor Verta Giddings
(616) 636-5628
Pastor Gary Giddings
(616) 799-0331
231-937-4921
Pastor Steven Frentz
Worship Service 9:30 am
Sat. Night Service 5:00
Youth Activities - Call Church
www.bethellutheranchurchonline.org
Bethel
Lutheran
Church
M-46 East of Old 131
Deereld
Bible Church
To know Christ and
to make Christ known.
759 150th Avenue Morley
Pastor Frank Taylor
231-580-9649
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.
PINE GROVE
Community Church
A Christian Reformed
Ministry
Sunday Service 10 am
Boys & Girls Clubs
Wednesday at 7 pm
Teen Activities - Call Church
231-937-5250
On M-82, 5 miles west of
Howard City
110 Edgar St. Lakeview
1 Mile North of M-46 on Youngman Rd.
Sunday Morning Worship
9:30 am
Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Evening Bible Study
6 pm
Wednesday Kids Program &
Prayer Meeting 7 pm
Other Opportunities: Choir,
Small Group Bible Studies,
& Youth Groups
989-352-6836
St. Margaret Mary
Catholic Church
Sunday Morning Worship
9 AM
Tues. & Thurs. Morning
Worship
8:30 AM
Rev. Joseph Pettit
1051 E. Howard City Rd.
Edmore
989-427-5645
Rent this
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Call for details.
231-937-4740
1-888-937-4740
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Chamber of Commerce
www.panhandlechamber.com
Phone: 231-937-5681
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Pierson Acreage: 31.7 Acres. Wooded,
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165 2 Mile $23,000
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Very secluded & great hunting.
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7738 Main $159,000
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Hours: Mon. - Thurs. & Sat. 9 - 6;
Fri. 9 - 7; Closed Sun.
616-754-6101
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weekly in the communities of
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Pierson, Howard City,
Morley, Gowen, Coral,
Trufant, Lakeview, Amble,
Croton Hardy, Kent City,
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information call or fax:
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Advertising Director - Tim Zehr
Ofce Coordinator - Lori Bennett
Account Reps - Becky Doyle,
Millianne Lewis, and John Allshouse
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Area Happenings, Heres My Card,
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THE
PIONEER
GROUP
The River Valley
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491 W. Shaw, Howard City, MI 49329
991 Mega Market
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880-2517
MATTRESS SETS
A TEMPERPADIC/STYLE MEMORY
FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen, new-
never used, as seen on TV, with
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Can Deliver 989-832-2401
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426-2550 for free brochure.
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AMISH FURNITURE
A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND
Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set.
Brand new-never used, sell all for
$275. 989-772-1517.
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AIRLINES ARE HIRING-Train for
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proved program. Financial aid if
qualified-Job placement assistance.
Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance
877-891-2281.
EMPLOYMENT
A.M. EXPRESS Escanaba MI is
looking for Southern/Lower Michigan
based OTR Drivers to Join Our Team!
Call 800-548-9783 or apply:
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$1,380 WEEKLY GUARANTEED.
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Many More. No Selling, Any Hours. 1-
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DIVORCE $350* COVERS children,
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Extn. 950. Locally Owned and Op-
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COMPLETE MATERIAL POLE
BUILDING PACKAGE 24x32x8-
$3899.00 30x40x10-$5799.00
32x48x10-$6999.00 Steel roof,
doors included, other sizes available
www.standalelumber.com Call
Standale Post Frame Buildings Toll
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A BRAND NAME KING SIZE PIL-
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Cost $1,499, Sell for $475. 989-631-
2280.
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The Mini Mart that packs
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Gas Beer Wine Liquor Cigarettes
14150 Cypress Sand Lake
616-636-5539
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WHITES
Your Little Bit of Everything Store
222 N. Ensley St. Howard City
231-937-5206
1-800-868-4932
Weekly
Food Specials
422 N. Main Cedar Springs
Located right by the White Pine Trail
616-696-0853
Liquor Hut
Liquor, Beer and Selective Wine
Coldest
Coolers in
Town!
616-696-7700
Main St. Cedar Springs
Your Best
Selection in
the Area for
Liquor & Wine
Hours: M - W 10 - 10
Th. - Sat. 10 - 11 Sun. Noon - 10
Located on M-46 between M-46 Truck Stop
and Tri-County Motor Sales
Across from Burley Park
19499 M-46 Howard City
616-485-2423
Committed to the Community!
M-46 Auto/Truck Plaza
231-937-4090
AC Store & More
Antiques & Collectables
Timeless Furnishings
DISCOVER the WORLD of RESALE
When you are on a tight budget
Furniture
Glassware
Home Decor
& So Much More!
Something for
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61 N. Main St. Cedar Springs
616-696-3876
Estate & Moving Service also available
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Visit our website at www.cedarchestshop.com
Right On
The Farm
231-834-8441
469 W. 112th St. Located 1 mile North of Grant
Open: Wed. - Sat. 9 am - 5:30 pm
NELSONS
FARM MARKET
Apples Onions Potatoes
Homemade Caramel Apples
Sallies Delicious Cookies
Frozen: Sweet Cider, Cherries, Strawberries,
Blueberries & Peaches
Pierson Mobil
Cannonsville Rd. Pierson
Exit 114 on US-131
616-636-5686
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Vanderhyde Ford
WWW.VANDERHYDEFORD.COM
NEW for Spring Break
Chris Wierda
Dealer Principal
Bob Brumit
Sales Manager
Bernie Beier
Sales/Finance
Carolyn Hansen
Sales
John Tyson
Sales
Matt Ploeg
Sales
Jeff Ball
Sales
All prices plus tax, title, freight, D.O.C., transfer or plate; subject to qualifying; subject to rebates. All rebates to dealer. See dealer for details.
NEW 2012 FORD
EDGE SE FWD
2.0 Liter Ecoboost Engine
Sync Activated System
NEW 2012 FORD
FLEX SEL FWD
Convenience Package, Panoramic Vista
Roof, 2nd Row Auto Fold Seat, Class III
Trailer Tow, White Two-Tone Roof
NEW 2012 FORD
ESCAPE XLT FWD
4 Cylinder
NEW 2012 FORD
EXPEDITION XLT EL
Power Moonroof, 3rd Row Powerfold Seat,
Trailer Tow, Climate Controlled Seats,
Remote Start, 2nd Row Heated Seats,
Headrest DVD Entertainment
NEW 2012 FORD
FIESTA SEDAN SE
NEW 2012 FORD
FUSION SE
NEW 2012 FORD
F250 SUPER DUTY
CREW CAB
MSRP ................................................................. $30,555.00
Vanderhyde Ford Discount ............................. $1,181.85
Ford Retail Customer Cash ............................ $1,000.00
Ford Motor Credit Customer Cash ................ $1,000.00
Ford Bonus Customer Cash ........................... $ 500.00
Ford Trade-in Customer Cash ........................ $ 500.00
Ford Red Carpet Lease Renewal Cash.......... $1,250.00
12T35
$
25,123
15*
MSRP ................................................................. $39,030.00
Vanderhyde Ford Discount ............................ $2,530.00
Ford Retail Customer Cash ........................... $2,000.00
Ford Credit Retail Customer Cash ................. $1,000.00
12T54
$
33,500
*
MSRP ................................................................. $25,695.00
Ford Credit Customer Cash ............................ $1,000.00
Ford Retail Bonus Customer Cash ................ $ 500.00
Ford XLT Retail Customer Cash ..................... $1,000.00
12T104
$
19,815
12*
MSRP ..................................................................$55,160.00
Ford Special Vehicle Discount ....................... $ 750.00
12T95
$
47,890
98*
MSRP ....................................................................... $18,134
Vanderhyde Ford Discount ................................... $ 560
Ford Retail Customer Cash Rebate ..................... $ 500
Ford Red Carpet Lease Renewal Cash Rebate .. $ 500
12C62
$
16,685
*
MSRP ....................................................................... $24,315
Vanderhyde Ford Discount .................................. $1,391
Ford Retail Customer Cash Rebate .................... $2,000
Ford Credit Rebate ............................................... $ 500
Ford Trade-in Assistance Rebate ....................... $ 500
Ford Red Carpet Lease Rebate ........................... $1,250
12C48
$
18,674
*
MSRP ...................................................................... $46,800
Vanderhyde Ford Discount .................................. $3,386
Ford Retail Customer Cash Rebate .................... $1,000
Ford Credit Bonus Cash Rebate ......................... $1,000
Ford Red Carpet Lease Renewal Cash Rebate ... $1,250
12T08
$
40,164
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