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MONDAY,February6,2012•RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3

OBITUARIESLETTER TO

THE EDITOR Curtis L. BarendreghtCurtis L. Barendreght, 69, of Howard City, went to be

with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at U-MHospital, Ann Arbor.

Curtis was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Grant, the son of Vernand Elsie (Sage) Barendreght. He retired from General Mo-tors in 1998 and was a lifelong, hardworking farmer andproud owner of Curt’s Quality Springers. Along with lovinglife on “The Farm,” he was a lifetime member of the Mont-calm County Fair and a lifetime 4-H enthusiast, showingrabbits and horses, and becoming head of both groups alongthe way. Many great stories were told that started with eitherraising rabbits or showing horses. He shared this love withhis daughters and their children, and delighted in both of their successes. He not only enjoyed raising crops and caringfor farm animals, but equally enjoyed time spent outdoors.He spent many hours during hunting seasons pursuing thedeer and turkeys that he watched and looked after duringthe off season. This passion he shared with his family andspecial friends, and was just as happy to see them bag a buck as if it was his own. Curtis was a kind man who was gener-ous with his humor and his hugs. His smile and the twinklein his eyes would sometimes give away the mischief of animpending practical joke. Throughout his life, he met many people who he left an indelible impression on. His family will dearly miss the man who loved them so much who they knew as their husband, dad and grandpa, and his friends willmiss the warmth and humor of the man they simply knew as Curt.

Surviving are his wife, Maxine (Miles); children, Shelly (Ralph) Boerema of Grant, Kelly (Steve) Guentert of Free-land, Tammy (Chad) Gould of Howard City, Julie (Chris)Fennema of Wayland, Jenny (Blair) Orsatti of Land O’Lakes,FL; 10 grandchildren, Nicholas, Justin, Andrew, RashelleBoerema, Lauren, Nathan Guentert, Trevor, Emma Gould, Averi, Ashlyn Orsatti; sisters, Donna Bordewyk, Vera (John)Paulen, Caroline Barendreght; brother, Jerry (Sharon) Bar-endreght; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Miles; sisters-in-law,Jacqueline Larsen, Charlotte (Bill) Wells, Ellen (Greg) Os- born; many nieces and nephews, and special friends. He waspreceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Rodney andRoger. The family received friends at Ensley Baptist Church, where services were held. Pastors James Ankerberg and JohnFields ofciated. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Grant. In lieuof owers the family is accepting donations to further thefuture of the horse area at the Montcalm County 4-H Fair-grounds to honor Curtis’ love of horses and 4-H. Checks may

be made out to “Tri-County Country Horses” 17705 Almy Rd., Howard City, MI 49329. Memorial contributions may also be made out to Ensley Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.

Donald McDonaldDonald McDonald, 74, of Morley, passed away Jan. 27,

2012, at his residence.He was born Feb 5, 1937, in Harbor Springs, the son of

George and Leona McDonald. During his working years he worked as a foreman for Pridgeon and Clay for more than 30 years. He loved golng, hunting and spending time with hisgrandkids. He served his country in the U.S. Army.

Surviving are two children, Leon McDonald of Morley and Kim Sabin of Morley; four grandchildren and ve greatgrandchildren; seven brothers and sisters; and several niec-es and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents;his wife, Elaine and ve brothers and sisters.

As to Donald’s wishes cremation has taken place and noservices will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to theHeckman Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann PattonMrs. Patricia Ann Patton, 60, of Newaygo, died Tuesday,

Jan. 31, 2012, in Newaygo.She was born Patricia Ann White in Corbin, Ky., the

daughter of Opal (Cobb) and Vernon White on Feb. 2,1951. She married Roger M. Patton on November 8, 1967 inGrand Rapids. She was an apartment leasing manager untilher retirement. She attended Resurrection Life Church inNewaygo.

She is survived by her husband Roger Patton of Newaygo,her sons Joseph Allen and Shannon Marie Patton of Char-lotte, Charles Edward Patton and Fran Mitchelle of Newaygo,her mother Opal Gibson of Newaygo, several nieces andnephews, her best friend/sister Sam Vanyzlland several “ad-opted” kids that called her mom. She was preceded in death by her father Paul Gibson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo on Saturday, Feb. 4, with PastorDoug Bennett ofciating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. For memorialsplease consider the Patricia Patton Donation Fund estab-lished at Independent Bank. You may leave condelences on-line at www.mckinleyfuneral.com.

Get the facts straightTO THE EDITOR:

My name is Jim Miller and I recently hearda rumor that our township clerk admittedly started. She informed people that I was turn-ing many of my neighbors in for zoning viola-tions in Reynolds Township. This is absolutely

not true. I have never turned in my neighborsor anyone else in the township. I believe my neighbors have the right to use their own prop-erty with out interference from me or townshipofcials. In October, our township clerk wrote“with the right to criticize government comesthe responsibility of knowing all the facts and being well informed citizens.” I would sug-gest that you take our own advice, since I wasfalsely accused, and publicly apologize so thatanyone else that has heard this rumor knows itis not true.

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Do YouRecall? ➤

Compiled by Virginia Tully

Health & Wellness Centers

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

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1952 – Bernard Scott, Eldon

Abbey, Jerome Nielsen, and

Walter Wagner, Jr. are leaving

Lakeview to enter the military.

Five generations of women

gathered at the home of pioneer

resident Mary Greaver to celebrate

her life.1962 – The Harold Rubinghs of

Pierson were honored on their

25th anniversary with an open

house at their home.

Brady’s Hills Ski Lodge held

their 3rd annual Ski Day with

several hundred local folks taking

part in the games, or just enjoying

the fun.

1977 – The Robert Crosses of

Lakeview are being honored on

their 25th anniversary with an

open house at the local VFW hall.

Paul Johnson of rural Lakeview

has been named outstanding

cooperator of the year by the

Montcalm Soil ConservationService.

1997 – The Asbury United

Methodist Church of Lakeview is

the first congregation in the area to

offer a home page on the internet.

A Winter Ice Carnival is being

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VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICY Letters published in the River Valley Record-Enterprise do not refect the overall

opinion of the paper. A letter to the editor may be written once per month by any mem-ber of the community who wishes to express their view of a certain issue. Letters should be in good taste, be no longer than 500 words, include the signature and home town of

the writer.

WINNING ESSAYS: Winners of Voice of Democracy Patriots Pen from Tri County Schools are (from left to right) BarbaraTucher President Auxiliary, Daniel Simmons, Madison Huston, Hailey Small, Bridget Inman, Dennis Stewart - Commander -Renner-Lobker Post 3306

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nObituaries, Page 3

n Voice of Democracy,

Page 4nFinancing college, Page 7

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

do not reect the overall opinion of the paper. A letter to the

editor may be written once per month by any member of

the community who wishes to express their view of a certainissue. Letters should be in good taste, be no longer than 500

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

DEADLINESNews/Editorial Submissions. .. . Noon on Tuesday

Area Happenings and Directories. .. . Noon on Wednesday

Classifed/Display advertising. .. . Noon on Thursday

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

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Red Flannel Festival names 2012 grand marshalCommunity leader, volunteer Joe Watson Sr. selected or dedication to others

The Red Flannel Festival Board of Direc-ors proudly named Cedar Springs residentoe Watson, Sr. as the 2012 Grand Marshalor the 73rd Annual Celebration, to be heldn Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012.

“The Festival is extremely proud andhankful for the many years of Mr. Wat-on’s outstanding dedication to the entire

Cedar Springs community,” said MicheleTracy-Andres, president of the festival. “Hisoutstanding community service in severalorganizations is very impressive and exactly what we look for in a Red Flannel FestivalGrand Marshal. It’s very obvious Joe lovesCedar Springs and especially the Red Flan-nel Festival. The Red Flannel Town is a bet-

ter place because of Joe’s involvement.” Watson has been a leader in the com-

munity, volunteering his time to several or-ganizations coaching youth sports and wasone of the founding members of the CedarSprings Athletic Association (created for youth athletics) prior to the formation of the athletic boosters. He supported the Fes-

tival for many years with his dedicated service as a Keystone Kop and Grand ParadeOrganizer.

Watson and his wife Florence will reignover the two weekends of the 15th oldestFestival in the State of Michigan, sharingthe Red Flannel warmth of our community to visitors and residents.

WINTERFEST WINNERS

Howard City Winterfest 2012

More than 30 bowlers participated in the Turkey Bowl-ing Tournament held on Williams Street Saturday, January 21st for Winterfest 2012. Winterfest included over two dozenevents around Howard City. The family fun day offered chil-dren a hill to slide on, snow to paint, treasure to dig for andchickens to bowl.

In addition to bowling, teams could compete in wooden

ski and bed racing. The competition was ferce, with bed racewinning team TC Bean Counters, turkey bowling winner Bev Clark, and wooden ski race was neck to neck draw betweenbank managers Amber from Independent Bank and Michellefrom Firstbank.

Edgar Farm Place won the chili cook off. Keith Grannis wasthe winner of the penguin polar race. Second and third placewent to Kim Endres and Katie Bremmer, respectably. Winnersof the business’ cutout snowman decorating were Jennifer andFloyd of Creekside Computer Service. Overall, everyone volun-teering and participating were winners, supporting a commu-nity event that brings together friends and family.

Special thanks go to those volunteers who love the Panhan-le area and Howard City, who give up family and personalime to give to their community. Without the help of these vol-nteers who expect nothing in return, events such as Winter-

est could not take place. Please pat yourselves on the back andake great pride and satisfaction in a job well done.

BED RACE WINNERSSee WINTERFEST page 6

Congratulations to Leanne and Jim McDonald

winner of the Winterfest Treasure Hunt

sponsored by the River Valley News Shopper

Leanne and Jim read the clues ound in the River Valley News Shopperbeginning Dec. 26. The clues led them to Howard City Auto Clinic wherethey ound the hidden snowake medallion. The Treasure Chest o prizesincluded the ollowing donations: Village o Howard City-Winterest sweat-shirt, Firstbank blanket, River Valley News Shopper backpack with water

bottle, Mattson’s vise grip set, Kindel & Company Kringle Candle, rostedcake, Howard City Lanes-(2) I hours bowling certifcates, Route M-82 Salonhaircut, Creekside Computer Service ree diagnostics check, Pizza Caé-reelarge pizza, Latitudes-$30 git certifcate, Howard City Auto Clinic-challengerand mustang wireless mouse, (2) Auto Value git cards, book o couponstotaling $119, Zellie’s-(4) tickets to concert in February.

Thank you to all who participated in the Treasure Hunt.




Thank you to the following businesses for help-ing to make Winterfest happen. It is always a daunt-ing task to list all who have helped without missingsomeone, but with best effort, thank you: Mattson’sHardware, Independent Bank, Firstbank, Commu-nity First Federal Credit Union, Consumers Ener-gy, J & H Family Stores/Mobil, Auntie A.C.E., Lep-pinks, SR Automotive, Kindel & Company, Zellie’sOpry House, Latitudes, PEN’s Auto Repair, West

Michigan Snow Runners, Howard City Lions Club, VFW Post #3306, J.I.S. Tire, Timothy C. Hauen-

stein Reynolds Township Library and Mike Smith,Sticks-N-Stones, Artist Roy Bills, Coldwell BankerSchmidt broker Mark Stevens, White’s, The River Valley News Shopper, Ark’s Electric, Tri County High School Wood Shop, Howard City BP, KellerNorth Country Motors, Droski Insurance Agency,Reynolds Township, Creekside Computer Service,Pizza Café, Howard City Auto Clinic, Howard City Lanes, Kids Korner Child Care, Route M-82 Salon,

the Village of Howard City and DPW, DDA andPanhandle Area Chamber of Commerce.

WINTERFESTCONTINUED FROM PAGE 5

PENGUIN POLAR RACE WINNER KEITH GRANNIS

Tri County bandstudents perform insolo and ensambleOn Saturday, January 28th, the MSBOA District VII Solo

& Ensemble Festival was held at Muskegon Oakridge HighSchool. Tri County Band entered 23 students in 13 events.Performances are judged in the areas of tone quality, intona-

tion, rhythm, technique and interpretation. Events receivinga Division One rating are eligible for the State level festivalheld on Saturday, March 24.

Events receiving a First Division rating: Katie Lindsey (trumpet solo), Khyllian Lowry (trumpet solo), ChristineScharphorn (tuba solo), Shana Shqair (euphonium solo), Bri-anna Snyder and Darcie Engleman (clarinet duet), BriannaSnyder, Darcie Engleman, Tori McGarvey and Alana Butler(clarinet quartet), Kenny Smith, Cody Dewitt, Jessika Doty,Cambra Zemla,. Torey McGarvey (percussion ensemble), Lil-ia Hauenstein, Brooke Vos and Morgan Zudweg (flute trio)and Reese Rehkopf (piano solo).

Second Division ratings went to: Megan Bean (flute solo& piano solo), Marissa Ashley and Brooke Vos (flute duet)and Kenny Smith, Cody Dewitt, Jessika Doty, Cambra Zemlaand Torey McGarvey (percussion ensemble).

We would like to thank Melissa Petriella and Cyndi Butlerfor providing piano accompaniment for each one of our soloevents. Congratulations to all of these students!

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To attend college, most students mustpass a very rigorous test — nding themoney to pay for education. Findingthat money is harder every year.

With college costs rising more quickly than medical care, The Wall Street Jour-

nal recently reported that 88 percent of families are having difculty paying forcollege.

In the past, college tuition was paidfor with savings, supplemented by gov -ernment or bank loans. Today, it’s usu-ally savings, spending from current in-come and borrowing.

“Last year, 10 million families took out college loans — loans that are notdischarged in bankruptcy,” said JustinDraeger, National Association of Stu-dent Financial Aid Administrators.

Because it costs so much to go to col-lege, the majority of students leave withmore than $23,000 in debt. Startingsalaries for most college graduates are$17,000, says Fox News.

Although fewer grants and loans will be given to students this year, there arestill nancial resources available if youknow where to look for them.

“There are billions of higher educa-tion dollars that annually go unused because people just do not know aboutthe money, where it is and how to get it,”said Idalah D. Womack, MSW, LCSW,author of “1 True College Money Since1978,” sixth edition (Innity Publish-ing).

Womack was the rst person in herfamily to go to college. She was inspiredto write the book because of her own ex-periences trying to get nancial aid, andthe current sixth edition contains morethan 30 years of her research combined

with college students’ experiences. Womack offers a few of her tips to

get started:nTake a pen, paper and quarters to

a library. Be prepared to gather/copy alarge amount of information.

nGo to the reference desk of your lo-cal public, high school, college or collegedepartmental libraries. Ask for books

about scholarships, fellowships and in-ternships that pay for higher education.

n Grants originate from business,government, private and/or foundationsources. Successful and wealthy gradu-ates often donate money in an effort togive back and help other students. Many of these grants can be found in collegecatalogs.

n While you are awaiting applicationsfor nancial help, start looking for a col-

lege.nContact the Continuing Education

Department at colleges and request in-formation about their services, work-study grants and cooperative educationprograms.

For more information, call (877)

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How to finance your college education

LOOKING AHEAD: College students and their families can nd helpful nancial resources when they know where tolook. (NAPSI PHOTO)

Winter Family Fun at Skate Estate

19224 M-46 • Howard City1 mile East of US 131

at Ex it 120

231.937.5653

Ult imate Open Skate Party $65.00INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING FOR UP TO 8 KIDS:

• Skating Admission & Regular Skate Rental • 2 Free Parent Admissions & Skate Rentals• 2 Pitchers of Pop with Refills • 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 Skat ing Sessions.

Extreme Private Party $125.00Great 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 privat e 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 PARTIESChurch Groups, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts,

Team Parties, School Parties & FamilyParties!

A Party for AnyGroup or Occasion!

Birthday? Have a Skating Party!

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Join us Saturday,February 11th

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our very ownSydney the Panda

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Wednesday NightsDrop-In Adult Hockey




WINTER COMBOTri-County Shopper • River Valley Shopper

Pioneer East Shopper • Monday Pioneer

Reach Over 53,000 Homes!15 Words ~ $36.00

Additional words 35¢ each per week.

Call or Go Online(231)592-8348

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030 Special Notices

AAAAA WANTED ABANDONED orunwanted vehicles running or not.Free towing. Pontoons, boats, motor-cycles. Free pickup of old appliances.Paying up to $5,000. (231)580-6972.

030 Special Notices

River ValleyClassifieds

Howard City, NewaygoLakeview, Cedar Springs

White Cloud, Sparta

(231)937-4740Deadline:

Thursday, 12noon

Email:[email protected]

Go Online:www.pioneergroup.com

050 Help Wanted

CLEANING: PART-TIME POSITIONS

available at local banks in Howard City,Croton, Newaygo. Apply on-line, wmjan-itorial.com

050 Help Wanted

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/

PAGINATOR POSITION

We are seeking a creative GraphicDesigner/Paginator for a full-time open-ing in ourBig Rapids office. Must be able tomeet deadlines and be very organ-ized. Must have good communicationskills. Requirements include experi-ence with Mac OSX computers andsoftware applications including beingvery fluent with the Adobe CreativeSuite, which includes InDesign, Pho-toshop & Illustrator Flexible scheduleavailable. Send cover letter, salaryrequirements and resume to:

Pioneer Group

Attn: Nina Jones

c/o Graphics Position

115 N. Michigan Avenue

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Or email:

[email protected]

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10% TO 50% OFF

NORTHTOWN

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Hours: Mon. - Thurs. & Sat. 9 - 6;

Fri. 9 - 7; Closed Sun.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

REYNOLDS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

On February 23, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., the Reynolds Township Planning Com-

mission will hold a public hearing at the Reynolds Township offices at 215 East

Edgerton Street, Howard City, Michigan 49329 regarding proposed amendments

to the Reynolds Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended, regarding medical mari-

huana and adult uses. More specifically, the proposed amendments to the Zoning

Ordinance include a new definition of medical marihuana and dispensaries in Sec-

tion 1.14, a prohibition on medical marihuana dispensaries in new Section 2.30

and a new Section 2.31 regarding categories or businesses or uses not expressly

designated and unlawful uses. The Planning Commission will review Section 9.3

and 10.3 Special Land

Uses and Section 14.6 Special Land Use Specific Design Standards, A. Adult Uses

for possible amendments. A full copy of the proposed zoning amendments can be

reviewed, purchased or inspected during normal business hours at the Township

offices or by contacting the Township Clerk at (231) 937-6739. Written comments

will be accepted up until the time of the public hearing. Send comments to:

Jerry Poprawski, Planning Commission Chairperson P.O. Box 69 Howard City, MI

49329.

Respectfully submitted by:

Tina Porzondek, Clerk

PIERSON TOWNSHIPMONTCALM COUNTY

P.O. BOX 109/21156 CANNONSVILLE ROAD

PIERSON, MI 49339

Dear Township Resident and or Property Owner:

On Tuesday February 21st, 2012, 7:00 P.M., there will be a meeting of thePierson Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to be held at the TownshipHall, 21156 Cannonsville Road, Pierson, Michigan.

The ZBA will hear an appeal from Leo Weber et al concerning the propertylocated at 4721 White Rd., Pierson Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.The property is legally described as:

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER 59-015-500-002-00

Side yard - 20 feet in total, 10 feet for each side yard • Rear yard - 25 feet

• Maximum building height - 35 feet • Minimum

Thank YouPierson Township ZBA

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Feb. 10, 11, & 12

“WE BOUGHT A ZOO”Fri. 6 & 9 PM, Sat. 3, 6, & 9 PM, Sun. 3 & 6 PM

Tickets: $3.00

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One coupon per person, per purchase. Expires February 29, 2012

Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor.

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$ 3,500

2000 FORD EXPLORER 4x4

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2002 CHEVY WRECKER

$ 6,500

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$ 5,000

2003 OLDS ALEROC-82. 4 DR., V6.

$ 2,800

2000 MAZDA 4x4C-71. EXT. CAB.

$ 3,495 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO

C-86. EXT. CAB., 2WD

$ 3,500

2003 H.D. SPORTSTER

$ 4,000



MONDAY,February6,2012•RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 9050 Help Wanted

JOB FAIR

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012

FROM 10AM TO 2PM

CS Manufacturing, a fast paced plasticinjection molding company currently inneed of qualified applicants' for the posi-tion of machine operator. Responsibilitiesfor this position include handling, assem-bly and inspection of high quality product.Applicants' should possess basic mathskills and the ability to maintain a clean,organized work environment. We offer anopportunity to join a growing organizationwith a competitive wage and benefits

package.Open to the Public

IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGSInterviews will be conducted on-siteIf interested, job fair will be held at:

CS Manufacturing, 299 W. Cherry St.,Cedar Springs, MI 49319

LOOKING FOR LOG TRUCK DRIVERand also a FORWARDER OPERATOR,must have experience, $50,000. plus ayear with benefits. $2000. sign on bonus.Please submit resumes to: Pioneer Clas-sifieds, c/o Box 20, 115 N. MichiganAve., Big Rapids, MI 49307

AT MPI WITH 2012 upon us we areexpanding our sales force. Applications

for FULLTIME and PARTIME are beingaccepted. We have openings in bothsectors, and are looking to fill these posi-tions, immediately. Call 231-796-9286for an appointment

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

090 BusinessServices

ALL STAR CLEANING BY JUDY.616-696-3719. COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com *See dealer for details.

2 MILES NORTH OF GREENVILLE ON M-91

616.754.6800

00 DODGE CARAVAN1 Owner,

LocalTrade,NICE!

$4,995

99 BUICK CENTURY

6 Cyl.,

Auto.

$3,995

99 BUICK LESABRENice

Vehicle!Cruise,

Air.$4,995

02 GRAND PRIX GTV6,

Leather,

Chrome

Wheels.

$3,995

97 CHRY. SEBRING CONV.

Cruise,

PW, PL,Loaded.

$3,995

02 SATURNAuto.,

Air,FWD.

$3,995

00 CHEVY BLAZER

Leather,Loaded.

$3,995

02 CHEVY IMPALA Auto.,

Air, PW,PL, AM/ FM/CD.

$3,995

04 FORD ECONOLINECargo Van,V8, Auto.,

w/Cabinets.

$4,995

97 CHEVY CAVALIER

4 Cyl.Great on

Gas!

$2,995

02 CHEVY PRIZM4 Dr.,PW,

PL, AC,Cruise.

$

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01 OLDS SILHOUETTEHeatedLeatherSeats,

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$

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97 DODGE RAM P.U.

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$

2,995

04 OLDS ALERO4 Dr., AC,Cruise,PW, PL.

$

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97 DODGE CARAVAN

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$

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$3,995

00 GRAND CARAVAN4 Dr.,

Auto.,

FWD, 3rd

Row Seat.

$4,995

04 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

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PW, PL, PM.

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02 HYUNDAI ACCENT

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10 RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER•MONDAY,February6,2012

• Cedar Springs • Sand Lake • Howard City • Morley • Amble• Gowen • Trufant • Coral • Kent City • Grant • Bailey

• Newaygo • White Cloud• Croton/Hardy • Pierson • Lakeview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Info. Betty at (616)691-7120.•

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

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

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

Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days &Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:30-6:30pm Women’s-Open, 7:00pm Men’s-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&1212 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-Closed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All Open-12Noon, 7:00pm,9:00pm; Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm; Sunday-All Open-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-Open.Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers meeting,7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking.

Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug free).

Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125 NewellStreet, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.

Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Bingefor no apparent reason? No Dues…We are a fellowship. FREMONT: FirstCongregational Church, 714 Hillcrest, Thursday, 10:45-11:45. Contact 689-6553, Marge.

Drug Problem? Narcotics Anonymous Now Meeting on Thursdays, 7pm,United Methodist Church, 1125 Newell St., White Cloud. (C, NS, BT)

Newaygo Al-Anon Meeting, 7:30pm, Monday. 18 Justice St., next to St.Marks Episcopal Church, behind City Hall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAND LAKE: Sand Lake Alcoholics Anonymous/NA: (AA/NA ClosedMeeting - Women Only). Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Bldg next tothe church), corner of Maple Street and Sixth Street, Tuesday at 7:00pm. (frontdoor entrance). Sand Lake, open meeting, Monday’s 7pm at St. Mary’s CatholicChurch, Sand Lake.

CROTON-HARDY: New Croton Township Hall, 5833 Division, Fri. 8pm - C;Sun. 7pm - O

HOWARD CITY: VFW Hall, 1/2 mile south of Howard City, Larry 616-723-5081, Wed. 7:30pm - O

GRANT: Community Bldg., 105 S. Front- 678-7508, Wed. 7:00pm - O.; Sun.7:00pm - O

FREMONT: St Johns Episcopal, 124 Sullivan TUES., WEDS. & FRI.: Noon-O; NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner First SAT. of the month 6:30 Potlock 7:30Speaker - O, SUN. 11:00am - O; Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm MON. -THURS. 12 Noon - O TUES. Al-Anon: 8:00pm SAT. 11AM - O.

Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 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 Tracy’s Custom RiverBoats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm; Tues. Noon,7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri. Noon, 5:30pm (Menonly), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only – all types of recovery welcome);Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluck dinner6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm(O).

WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-1779- Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - C

SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have anemotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks,substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to really “live”? Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 5:00pm, United Methodist Church, 240Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-free,1-800-968-7330.

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 andgame begins at 6:30. Everyone Welcome!

Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays from10am to 3pm. Bring your machine and call for supply list. New projectsevery week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910 for more details or emailat [email protected]. Everyone welcome.

Family Farm & Home Small Animals Sell and Swap 139 W RiverDr, 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 Veteran’s Breakfast for Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widows at 209 W Washington7:30am-8:45am.

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton, open7 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 website that contains program information, access to music downloads,ebooks, and much more. Please check out our new web site at www.tchrtl.michlibrary.org.

If you are sick of the ice and snow, here’s a way to make winter go by fast. Join the Northern Lights Reading Club at the Grant Area DistrictLibrary. Just sign up to read 8 books between Feb. 1 and March 31stto receive a joining gift. Read all eight and you are invited to attend aspecial program in the spring, just for those who finish. Books over 500pages count as two! Audio books also count as reading. So come on andread your way through winter with Northern Lights. Start with one andbefore you know it - winter’s done!

Project Sleuth - An Art History Mystery — An international artscandal, a haunted architectural masterpiece and a world-renownedsculpture that suddenly disappears! Popular author Blue Balliett’s“Chasing Vermeer” series of artful mysteries are the basis for this programfilled with games, crafts and activities. Can you solve the mystery? Forages 6 an older. Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, 1:30pm at the Sand Lake Library.

The Friends of the Grant Area District Library are running aspecial Valentine sale for children after school between Feb. 6 and

14th from 3-5pm in the lobby of the library. Anyone who might like tobuy their mom or special friend a valentine should come and look at whatthe Friends have to offer. On sale will be mugs with chocolates, gift boxesof candy or a bud vase with flower. The cost of the gifts will range from $3to $5. This sale is a fundraiser of the Friends of the Library.

Snowpalooza: Snowman-Building Family Fun! Have some winterfun and build a snowman on the library grounds. Pick up your “Build aSnowman” kit from the circulation desk and have fun creating snowpeopleoutside the library. Participation stickers for everyone; patrons will votefor their favorite! For all ages. Saturday, February 11, 10am at the SandLake Library.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will behaving Toddler Time every Monday morning at 11am. There will bestories, crafts, songs and activities for the toddlers. Toddler Time is forchildren ages 18 months - 3 years old. If you have any questions pleasecall the library at 231-937-5575.

If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, but can’t lift the ball or play a round of tennis without running around thecourt, then join the Grant Area District Library every Monday between 4 and 5pm to play Wii Sports. This fun gaming system allowsthe armchair athlete all the fun of playing the game, but without theneed to sweat. Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling are among the gamesthat will be played these Monday afternoons. So bring a friend and cometo the Library on Monday and see what a good sport you can be! For moreinformation, call the Library at 231-834-5713. Have fun, get involvedand come play Wii with us.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will behaving Preschool Storytime every Tues. morning at 11am. There willbe stories, crafts, songs and activities for the Preschoolers. We will belearning about letters each week. Preschool Storytime is for children 3-5years 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 onthe third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. All interestedpersons are welcome to attend. The library is located at 122 Elder St. inGrant.

The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the first 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 Librarymeet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9am in the community roomat the library. We welcome you to join us for food, fellowship and anopportunity to contribute to the well being of our local library. The

library is located at 117 W. Williams St., Howard City, MI 49329. Phone231-937-5575.

Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meet monthly, thefirst Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The library is located at 1038 Wilcox in WhiteCloud. Everyone is welcome.

Shelf Life Book Club - meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PMat the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview. Book titles are publishedin the Shelf Life Book Club brochure and on the Monthly Event Flyersat the library.

Wiggles and Giggles - is a toddler story time program, at 10:30 AMevery Friday at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview that bringsstories, songs, crafts and activity to your child.

The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at NewaygoCity 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 thefollowing locations to distribute free food to individuals and families inneed. Most food distributions take approximately one hour. Please do notarrive more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bringyour own container to hold 50 lbs. of food. You will check in upon arrivalunless otherwise stated: Sat., Feb. 4, 10am, Pine Grove CommunityChurch, Croton/Howard City; Mon., Feb. 6th, 5pm, Fremont UnitedMethodist Church, Fremont; Wed., Feb. 8th, 5pm, Hesperia CommunityEducation, Hesperia - sponsored by Local Area Churches; Thurs., Feb.9th, 3pm, Amazing Grace Acres Church, Brohman; Sat., Feb. 11th,10am, First Christian Reformed Church, Fremont.

Need munchies for your Super Bowl Party? Join us for our SuperBowl Snack Sale, Tri-County 4H Club, Sat. Feb. 4th, 9am-2pm atCedar Springs Tractor Supply Company.

The monthly Swiss Steak Dinner at the Sheridan VFW Post will beheld Sat., Feb. 4th from 4:30pm-6:30pm. In addition to the Swiss Steak,the dinner will include mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable, saladand dessert plus a beverage. The cost is $7.00 per serving. The cost forchildren 10 and under will be $4.00. Take outs are available. The dinneris open to the public and the post is located at 209 W. Washington (Co.Farm Rd.) in Sheridan.

Blood Drive: Sunday, Feb. 5, 10am-2pm, Heritage United MethodistChurch Fellowship Hall. Questions, call Paul Eickenroth at 231-937-4310.

Eleven Step Spiritual Group, using Life Recovery Bible. When: StartsMonday, Feb. 6 at 6pm. Where: Resurrection Life Church, Newaygo. 302East 68th St. - 1st entrance, Club 56 Room. Contact info. Fred & Val231-937-8049.

Are you interested in local history? Do you enjoy antiques and storiesof our past? Are you handy with a hammer or have muscles that needexercise? Do you have data entry skills that you are willing to donate?If you answer “YES!” to any of these questions, the Newaygo CountyMuseum needs you! We will be having an evening meeting forVolunteers (and potential volunteers) on Monday evening, Feb.6th at 6pm. Please join us at 12 Quarterline, across from Brooks Parkin Newaygo, if you have an interest in the Museum and would like tovolunteer to help ensure its survival. Questions? Call Luanne a t 231-250-7701.

The Lakeview Area Seniors will meet on Tuesday, February 7th at the Lakeview United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. The meetingbegins at 1:00pm with card games, visiting with friends, snacks andcoffee or tea. At 2:00, Michael Williams, Deputy Sheriff from MontcalmCounty will present a program with his dog pertaining to Drugs in our

society. Mark your calendar, this program should be very interesting. Welook forward to seeing you.

Love Your Pet Sale, Tri-County 4H Club, Sat. Feb. 11th, 9am-2pm atCedar Springs Tractor Supply Company. Treats for sale, small petting zoo,pictures of you and your pet!

Sweetheart Sat. Sale, Feb. 11th 9am-3pm, 127 E. Edgerton (next toPizza Time) Craft and Vendor Expo.

Valentine’s Dance is Feb. 17 at MCC - Sidney - The ChupaCobras, arockabilly and swingabilly band featuring Montcalm Community CollegeComputer Information Systems Instructor Dr. James Brown, will performduring a Valentine’s dance on Feb. 17th. The dance is at 7pm in thegymnasium in MCC’s Activities Building on the college’s Sidney campus.Admission is free. (with photo).

Food Drive Feb. 18th, 9am-5pm. Hilltop BP Gas Station, 6398 E.36th St., White Cloud. Goal is to fill up the back of the truck with non-perishables. Proceeds to True North, used to be NCCS in Fremont.

The Sheridan VFW Post will host a special Euchre tournament on Sat., Feb. 18th from 10am until 4pm. Entry fee is $10 per player.Prizes based on 40 players, the following prizes will be paid out. 1st place$100, 2nd place $60, 3rd place $30, 4th place $20 and 5th place $10.Should the player count be greater or less than 40, the payout will be

prorated up or down. If a player has a perfect playable Euchre hand, heor she will receive a $25 bonus. Applications can be made by callingthe post at 989-291-9680 or by calling Eric Halvorsen at 989-291-3401.Walk ins accepted on a first come first serve basis. The tournament startspromptly at 10am, no entry will be accepted once the tournament starts.Registration will start at 8:30am.

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, refreshmentsand 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 Tues6:30pm-7:30pm Call 231-937-9370.

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

Hospice of Michigan – Offers Living on Support Group 2ndWednesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm at Vera’s House locatedat 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more information please call DianeSnyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.

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

Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse meets at 7p.m. the second Thursdayof each month in the basement of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking fornew 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. Bartholomew’sChurch - Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.

Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the HowardCity VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.



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The concept of using this for healing is very simple. It is a way to rest the gut or digestive tract, for 3-4 days so it canheal. Once it is healed the normal function can return. The mental emotional part of this is covered very well in a book by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, “GAPS – Gut and Psychological Syndrome”. Dr. Campbell-McBride shows how the digestivetract makes many of the neurotransmitters used by the nervous system. So if the gut is not working correctly, those body chemicals will be out of balance. Restoration of bowel function is essential for recovery of many normal body functions.

Westin A. Price studies many primitive cultures that were extremely healthy. They all cooked and chewed bones, ground upbones and shells to powder, and added the powder to meals to get minerals and the structural elements to build healthy strong bones.

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spent for gas also.)

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date and the odometer reading and set your trip meter.

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registers about a quarter of a tank, head back to the gas

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on the pump) used to fill up your vehicle.

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Many of us have had to deal with a flat tire

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spare, jacking up the vehicle and changing

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are dressed up and on your way to work or

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ing their way onto vehicles.

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1994, they have only recently become avail-able on more vehicles. Currently, there are

two basic types: self-supporting tires (SST)

and patented auxiliary support tires (PAX).

Both are designed to support the weight of

a vehicle for 100 miles or more and allow

drivers to continue moving down the road

until they can find a shop to repair the flat.

SSTs rely upon heavily reinforced sidewalls

to support the vehicle’s weight, while PAXs

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to worry about pulling over and changing

a flat tire. They can leave that to the repair

shop. They don’t have to carry all of thetools necessary for changing a flat tire, giv-

ing them more space for other things. Some

auto manufacturers, in fact, have taken ad-

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other features into their models. Vehicles

with run-flat tires have a tire pressure moni-

toring system, which lets drivers know

when one of their tires has lost pressure and

reduces the threat of a blowout. In instances

where a blowout does occur, run-flat tires

can handle the sudden deflation better than

standard tires, allowing drivers to maintain

stability.

Because the technology is relatively new,

run-flat tires do pose some problems. Run-

flat tires are heavier, adding to the vehicle’s

weight and using more gas. According to

some consumers, run-flat tires do not last

nearly as long as standard tires. Replace-

ments typically cost more than standard tires

and are not readily available at all shops. In

some cases, run-flat tires can be repaired,

but finding a shop with the equipment and

knowledge to do so can be difficult.

As run-flat tires become more common-

place, the problems with them will no doubt

be worked out. In the meantime, consumers

may want to take the purchase of a vehiclewith run-flat tires into serious consideration.

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Evening Service 6 pm

Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm

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Celebrating 135 Years of

Ministry in Howard CitySunday School .....................9:45 am

Morning Worship...............11:00 am

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Associate Pastor Paul Austin

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First Baptist

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Brad Brillhart, Pastor Office Phone

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Pastor Jorge Ballivian231-937-6440 or 937-6833

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BLAST during school year – 6-7:15 pm

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Divorce after years. In some middle and upper income

families one spouse stays home to raise the children,

keep house, and take care of the other’s family needs,

while the other goes to the job every day. It used to be

that the wife stayed home, but it’s often the husband

nowadays. And it used to be very common, but is less

so now that many women choose not to be dependent

on their husbands, or to have careers of their own and

raise children together too. In a divorce after many

years, the stay-at-home spouse used to be penalized.

At retirement age they’d be out their fair share of the

Social Security income their spouse ‘earned’ during

their marriage. Stay married, you and your spouse

spend all your retirement incomes together. Divorce,

and the job-worker gets it all.

Only workers contribute. Only a go-to-work spouse

contributes toward Social Security. Contributions

are mandatory deductions from every paycheck.

Employers match those contributions. An account, so

to speak, builds in each employee’s name on paper

at the Social Security Administration. You can’t

withdraw that money, but based on how many quarter-

years you’ve worked in your lifetime and the total

contributions made in your name before you retire,you’ll receive a monthly Social Security retirement

check for the rest of your life. It’s the U.S.’ way of

securing a retirement income for workers.

How’s it fair? In a Michigan divorce the judge

must make a ‘fair’ award of marital property. That’s

usually a 50/50 split. Retirement plans are considered

‘marital property’. So, one would think, Social

Security retirement income is marital property to

be split 50/50. And for many years divorce lawyers

depended on that reasoning, as did the state’s circuit

court judges. But one would now be wrong. Social

Security retirement income is a benefit to which the

‘retired worker alone’ is entitled, says the Court of

Appeals in a recent decision. As such, no court can

order the Social Security Administration to split a

retirement check with an old spouse. And the court

has no other means to enforce an order that one party

must share his check with the other.

Take the case… of James and Mary Biondo, who

married in 1964 and divorced in 2007. After 43

years, Mary had accrued much less in Social Security

benefits than James. He had worked at Ford Motor

Company. The Biondos agreed to split their retirement

checks and the Judgment of Divorce required them

to equalize their retirement checks. But it seems that

James had an immediate change of heart. He refused

to forward Mary her share of his checks. (Maybe by

then there was a new Mrs. Biondo who didn’t want

James to have to share with the old Mrs. Biondo? In

any event…)

Mary went back to court. James argued that the

formula to split his social security with Mary violated

federal law, and that any order enforcing those terms

would be invalid. When the local court agreed with

Mary, James took it to the Michigan Court of Appeals.

There, James won that argument, but only sort of.

First, the Court of Appeals noted that section 407 of

the Social Security Act prohibits any state court from

ordering the assignment or transfer of any future

federal benefit.

The Court saved Mary. But the Appeals Court wouldnot be fooled by James’ trickery. While it could not

order James to give Mary part of his social security

check, it could, and did, order a change to the division

of all of the Biondos’ other property. That division

was done taking into account that James was going

to receive a much greater social security retirement

income, and Mary ends up with most of their property.

James got to keep all of his social security, but he

didn’t end up with much of anything else. “Social

security benefits …inform the property division, ”

says the court. Or, how to get in the back door, what

won’t fit through the front.__________________________________________________

Jeanne Jerow practices extensively Divorce & Custody,

Certificate in Estate Plans, Probate, Wills & Trusts, Auto

Accidents, Negligence and Property Law. Remember, because

you read it here, it’s not your personal legal advice. Don’t

depend on it.

Divorced spouses can shareSocial Security By Jeanne L. Jerow, Attorney, Counselor, Mediator • Howard City

Auctioneer Note: Other Items Will Be Coming In Day Of The Sale -

Don’t Miss This Sale. It Is Top Of The Line Glassware, Dishes, And Dolls.

BOB PARKER 231-823-2329

Conditions and Terms of Sale: Cash, Good Check with ID - nothing removed until settled for. Not Responsible for

Lost or Damaged Items. Verbal statements at time of sale take precedence over written documents.

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Currie/Parker Auction Service717 Sheridan - Big Rapids, MI 49307

AUCTIONEERS: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617

BESTY BROWN ESTATE AUCTION SALESUNDAY JANUARY 8TH, 2012 1:00 P.M.

MAPLE ST BIG RAPID, MICHIGAN

Direction: Fromcorner of State St and Maple (in Big Rapids) go East on

Maple St. across the Muskegon River, GO TO

LARGE BUILDING NEXT TO BP AND WILD ROSE CAFE

Green Depression Glass

Pink Depression GlassWhite Depression GlassRuby Glass

Webly - Rose Pattern (43 Pieces)Vintage Cream & Sugar

Fenton Satin Rose Bowl - Pink - PeachFenton - Blue - Amber - Green - Yellow - White - Amethyst

Westmoreland - WhiteEmperial White GlassVintage Black Glass

FostoriaHeisey Crystal

LimogesDouble Handle Soup Bowl

Vintage Covered ButterdishesIridescent Glass

Porcelain Dutch Boy Drip Pot Tea SetCandle Wicking

Moss Rose Set - Oil Lamp Coffee Container, Tea Pot Cups,Saucers, Plates, Cigarette Case (3)

Vintage PotteryVintage Quilts

Antique Dolls: Dynasty, Victorian, World Gallery, Mann, BebeGranny World, Notzel, Marget, Vintage, William Pung

Turn Of The Century Wedding Dress, Camisole, 3 Pc. Little Boys SuitCorner CabinetsCanvas PicturesPicture Prints

ANTIQUE AUCTION SALESunday February 12th 2012 • 1:00 PM







“In Business Since 1945 inthe Same Location”

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Hours:Monday-Friday 8-6:00

Closed Saturday Sunday 8:30-3:00

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Klees Rd.

Stanton

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V6 Eng, Leather Heated Seats, Factory Remote Start .. $12,995 or $240 Mo.08 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Pickup4.6 Eng, Loaded, Sharp ....................................................$12,995 or $240 Mo.08 Chevy Impala LT 4 Door 3.5 Eng, Loaded, AZ Auto ................................................. $10,995 or $210 Mo.08 Chevy Impala LT 4 Door 3.5 Eng, Loaded, Locally Owned ..........................................$9,995 or $190 Mo.08 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Door 3800 Eng, Loaded, Leather ...................................NOW $10,995 or $215 Mo.08 Buick LaCrosse CX 4 Door Loaded3.8 Eng, Leather, Factory Warranty ........................NOW $11,995 or $230 Mo.08 Pontiac Montana Mini Van3.5 Eng, Factory Warranty ....................................................$9,995 or $190 Mo.08 Chevy Express Ext Cargo Van

6.6 Duramax Diesel, Auto, Air ..............................................$6,995 or $150 Mo.07 Chevy Silverado K1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup4.8 Eng, Loaded, AZ Truck ...............................................$17,995 or $310 Mo.07 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4 Door 3800 Eng, Leather, 6 Pass, Moonroof, AZ Auto .........NOW $9,995 or $190 Mo.07 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup4.7 Eng, Arizona Truck, PW/PL/PS .................................... $10,995 or $200 Mo.07 Ford Taurus SEL 4 Door 3.0 Eng, Loaded, AZ Auto, PW/PL/PS ...................................$7,995 or $169 Mo.07 Chevy Cobalt LT 4 Door 2.2 Eng, Air, Cruise, CD Player, One Owner ...............NOW $7,995 or $169 Mo.06 Buick Lucerne CX 4 Door 3800 Eng, Leather, 52k ....................................................$11,995 or $220 Mo.06 Ford Freestar SEL Mini VanV6 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto ..................................NOW $6,995 or $165 Mo.06 Chevy Uplander LS Mini Van3.5 Eng, Loaded, One Owner ...............................................$5,995 or $150 Mo.06 Chevy Express EXT Cargo Van4.8 Eng, Air, Auto, 3/4 Ton ..................................................$4,995 or $135 Mo.05 Chrysler Pacifica Limited AWD SUV3.5 Eng, Loaded, AZ Auto, 4 Heated Seats........................ $11,495 or $230 Mo.05 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 4 Door 5.4 Eng, Loaded, 3rd Seat, Arizona Auto ............................. $8,995 or $225 Mo.05 Dodge Grand Caravan SE3.3 Eng, Sharp, Local Trade In, 98k Miles ............................$5,995 or $140 Mo.04 Buick Park Ave 4 Door 3800 Eng, Loaded, Leather, Arizona Auto ............................$7,995 or $250 Mo.04 Saturn L300 4 Door 2.2 4 Cyl Eng, Local Trade ...................................................$3,495 or $180 Mo.03 Chevy Silverado K2500 HD 4x4 Quad Cab Pickup6.0 Eng, Loaded, Cruise, CD Player ......................................$7,995 or $250 Mo.03 Saturn Vue AWD SUV2.2 4 Cyl, Loaded, Arizona Auto ..........................................$5,995 or $195 Mo.03 Pontiac Aztek FWD SUV3.4 Eng, Leather, Sunroof, Arizona Auto ..............................$5,995 or $195 Mo.99 GMC Sierra K150 Ext Cab 4x4 Pickup4.8 Eng, Loaded, Local Trade ..............................................$4,995 or $250 Mo.

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 Mannagement• Orthopaedic Manual Therapy• Arthritis/Fibromyalgia/Osteoporosis

Therapy Program• Post-op Edema Management

Not affiliated with any other therapyprovider in the area. Operated by husband

and wife physical therapist team withcombined experience of 30 years.

Our therapists work only at this location,and are highly trained and certified.

Our Hand-On approach is the strengthbehind our successful treatment programs.

Therapy provided by licensedphysical 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, flexible payment plans for co-payments, deductible, private pay, etc.

231-937-8485Fax: 231-937-9836

www.selectcarept.com

Goal Setting Workshop“If you aim for nothing you’ll hit it! If you are headed for nowhere in particular,

you’ll get there!”

God has given every person specific gifts, abilities and talents and we are to work dili-gently and cheerfully toward accomplishing the things God has planned for us to do.

Goal setting is a powerful tool that will help you think throughand clarify your mission here on earth.

On Monday, Feb. 6 we are offering a Goal Setting Workshop at Still WatersCounseling Ministry, from 6:30 - 9 PM. It is free of charge and

all supplies will be provided.

To help us prepare for your participation, please sign up by phoning Jill at

231-937-6193

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He’s waitingfor a newhome. He’swaiting for you.

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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 aheartworm 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 Licenseat the time of adoption. Male cats are 70.00 which includes FVRCP vaccine as well asa rabies vaccine and the neuter Surgery. Females are $75.00 which includes all of theabove. In some cases an animal may need extra treatment such as for ear mites or fleas oran injury, in that case the adoption price may be more.

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Volunteers are always appreciated!

Dexter was just brought tothe shelter today and he isstill very shy and does notknow what is going on. Heis a young Fox Terrier mixboy, about 20 pounds, andwe hope we can find hisold owner. Dexter is a verynice boy and his adoptiondate is February 2nd unlesshe is claimed before thatdate. Please come and meetthis wonderful dog! ID#12/01/40

e currently have many healthy, loving dogs, andcats available for adoption. Go to our site

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ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES

Spectacular Deals On Our Remaining 2011 Silverado’s Including 0% A.P.R. For Up To 72 Months, Plus $3,000 In Rebates For Qualifi ed Buyers.

Rebate(s) To Dealer. No hidden fees or charges, just add tax, title, plate, and doc fee. Promotional rates require qualifying credit and are in lieu of most rebates. Must take delivery by 02/29/2012. Sale prices are on in stock vehicles only and include owner loyalty incentives. Silverado saleprices include owner loyalty and trade in bonus cash. See dealer for details. Residency or other restrictions may apply. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale. We have made every effort to assure accuracy and reserve the right to correct and/or amend any errors.In the event rules or incentives change, neither dealer nor customer will be obligated to consummate deal. Due to other special offers which may be available, YOUR PRICE MAY ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN ADVERTISED please ask us for details. Thank You for shopping Sparta Chevrolet.

Your Hometown Heavy Duty Truck Store.

2011 1500 4x4 EXT. CAB

11T554

MSRP $33,490

Sale Price

$

26,158

00

2011 2500 4x4 CREW CAB LT

11T547

Power Seat, Remote Start, 18” Aluminum Wheels, HD

Trailering Equipment. MSRP $44,110

Sale Price

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$

36,208

05

2011 3500 4x4 CREW CAB LTZ

11T363

Duramax Diesel, Allison 6 Spd. Trans., Heated Leather

Seats, Touch Screen Navigation. MSRP $59,528

Sale Price

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$

49,027

55

T h i s T r u c k

H a s I t A l l !

2011 COLORADO CREW CAB LT

12T001

Power Locks & Windows, Cruise, Chrome Tubular Assist

Steps. MSRP $30,730

Sale Price

,

$

25,72860

2011 TAHOE 4x4 LTZ

11T408

Heated Leather, Navigation, 20” Chrome Wheels. 6,987

Demo Miles. MSRP $59,559

Sale Price

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$

48,99615

DEMO

2012 SONIC LS

12C078

MSRP $14,510

Sale Price

$

13,49500

2012 IMPALA LT

12C011

MSRP $28,010

Sale Price

$

21,01300

2012 MALIBU LS

12C152

Sale Price

$18,89000LS Uplevel Pkg., Bluetooth, PW, PL. MSRP $23,270

Lease For$

199 Mo.

Model MSRP Down Pmt. Sec. Dep. Pmt. Amt. Due at Start Total Pmts. Term Excess Mileage

Traverse $30,880 0 Waived $294+tax $311 $11,230 36 mo./12K per year 20¢

Malibu $23,270 $1,000 0 $199+tax $1,712 $6,965 36 mo./12K per year 20¢

Cruze $17,485 $1,000 0 $199+tax $1,540 $6,965 36 mo./12K per year 20¢

Equinox $24,355 $1,000 $300 $256+tax $1,893 $8,960 36 mo./12K per year 20¢

2012 TRAVERSE

12T127

8 Passenger, Trailering Package. MSRP $30,880

Sale Price

,, . ,

$25,92960

Lease For $294 Mo.

Save $ 7,332

2012 CAMARO LS

12C045

MSRP $25,830

Sale Price

$

22,99745

Save $ 6,997

DEMO

31 MPG

Save $ 1,015 35 MPG

33 MPG

Save $ 4,380

2012 CRUZE LS

12C111

Sale Price

$16,24600MSRP $17,485

Lease For $199Mo.

36 MPG

Save $ 1,239

2012 EQUINOX

12T146

Sale Price

$22,22000MSRP $24,355

Lease For $256Mo.

32 MPG

Save $ 2,135

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