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MONDAY,JANUARY17,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nObituaries, Page 4

n Community News, Page 5

n Zellies Opry House news,Page 6

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

terprise do not reect the overall opinion of the paper.

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

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

500 words.

DEADLINESNews/Editorial Submissions . . . . Noon on Tuesday

Area Happenings and Directories . . . . Noon on Wednesday

Classifed/Display advertising . . . . Noon on Thursday

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

RECORD - ENTERPRISE

The River Valley

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Area child awarded MCC scholarshipSCHOLAR-

SHIP: MontcalmCommunity Col-lege PresidentBob Ferrentino,right, presents acerticate for onefree three-creditclass at MCC toGabrielle Painter,

2, of Lakeview,and her mother,Rebecka Painter.

On Saturday, Jan. 8,Coach Renner took his TC

Wrestling Team to Allen-dale Wresting Invitational.Medalist trained hard and

wrestled fearless. Dekkertook 1st place. W/Cham-pionship chart and med-al, his teammates placed

and medaled in the top6th.

SIDNEY A Lakeview area 2-year-old has earned her rst col-lege scholarship.

Gabrielle Painter recentlywon a scholarship for three freecredit hours of tuition at Mont-calm Community College (MCC)after visiting Santas Super Sun-day in December. The event thecolleges annual holiday gift tothe community features a vari-

ety of activities at the Sidney col-lege, including a visit with Santa,creating crafts and swimming in

the colleges pool. A chance towin the scholarship was new thisyear.

Santas Super Sunday wasdeveloped 29 years ago as a ser-vice to our community to thankpeople for supporting their com-munity college, said MCC Deanof Community Outreach SusanHatto. We felt that awarding ascholarship to a local youth was

a great way to thank them andtheir families for their support.

MCC President Bob Ferrenti-

no said the scholarship is just onemore way in which MCC supportsthe goal of lifelong learning.

Part of our mission is to cre-ate a learning community, andthis scholarship is the perfectway to support the education ofone of our community members even the youngest ones, hesaid.

The scholarship was available

to Santas Super Sunday partici-pants younger than age 18 and isnot transferable.

BIG

DAY

TEAM: Members include (bottomrow) Kameron Snyder, MarcusDekker, Tommy Gilbert, (back row)Derek Hojnacki, Chase Smigiel,Coach Renner, and Jordan Little.

NORTH AMERICAN PRECISSYNDICATE

The cold-weather months arent just hard on

humans. Pets can also be affected by the chillytemperatures.Keeping pets safe and happy when its cold

is a major concern for all pet owners. Marc Mor-rone, renowned pet expert and host of HallmarkChannels Petkeeping with Marc Morrone (airsweekdays at noon), is a modern-day Dr. Dolittleand Martha Stewarts go-to guy in the world of

four-legged and winged beasts, from dogs to catsand rabbits to parrots.

On his show, Marc reveals what viewers needto know about caring for their pets, and below

are Marcs top tips for winter pet care:nWhen tting dogs with boots and sweaters,

make sure to practice inside your home rst. Ifyour pets arent comfortable walking around thehouse in their gear, they will not be comfortablein the outdoors.nDont forget about the wild animals in the

winter. Placing a bird feeder outside your win-

dow can mean the difference between life anddeath for a little songbird.nKeep antifreeze out of reach of pets. It is ex-

tremely toxic. Marc cannot stress that enough.

n If you live in an apartment building or co-op, petition the board to only use pet-safe de-icer on the sidewalks and courtyard walkwaysthroughout the winter.n If you own a reptile, keep extra heat lamps

on hand during the winter months in case one

Tips to help keep your pets warm and safe

ON THE WATCH: TV show offers tips to help keep pets safe and happy. (NAPSI Photo)

See TIPS page 6


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James and Candace Kennedyof Stanton became parents of ababy girl at Carson City Hospital.Carley Nicole Kennedy was bornat 9:02 a.m. on Dec. 19. The baby weighed 6-pounds, 8-ounces, andwas 19.5 inches long. The baby hasone brother Cameron James Kenne-dy. Grandparents are Howard King,April King, Michelle McCurdy, RonKennedy, great-grandmas Chariline

and Diana. The mother is the formerCandace Qualls.

OBITUARY

Marilyn BuzzardMORLEY Mrs. Marilyn A. (Leiter-

man) Buzzard (nee Werner), 74, of Mor-ley, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011.

She was a graduate of Bay City CentralHigh School and attended business col-lege. Marilyn worked as a teachers aidefor Beaverton and Tri-County Schools,and later provided day care in her home.

She was preceded in death by her hus- bands, Adam Leiterman and Kenneth

Buzzard. Marilyn is survived by her lov-ing children, Ernest (Lisa) Leiterman ofRockford, Nicholas Leiterman of Roches-ter, and Susanna (Larry) Hayden of SandLake; grandchildren, Abbey and JeremyColvin, Andrew and Katelyn Leiterman,Sarah Lindale, Alex Leiterman, Sarah Lei-terman, Matt Leiterman, David Haydenand Steven Hayden; great-grandchildren,Kayden, Chloe, Ella, Brionna, and Joseph;sisters, Joyce Schnepp, Judy Werner, andNancy (James) MacKenzie; and severalnieces and nephews.

The memorial Service for Mrs. Buz-zard was held Saturday, Jan. 15, at thePederson Funeral Home with Pastor Dar-ryl Miller ofciating. The Pederson Fu-neral Home, Rockford (www.pedersonfu-

neralhome.com)

SALUTING HOMETOWN HEROES

Jacob M. Mills Air Force Airman Jacob M. Mills

graduated from basic military trainingat Lackland Air Force Base, San Anto-nio, Texas.

The airman completed an inten-sive, eight-week program that includedtraining in militarydiscipline and stud-ies, Air Force core values, physical t-

ness, and basic war-fare principles andskills.

Airmen whocomplete basic train-ing earn four creditstoward an associatein applied sciencedegree through the Community Collegeof the Air Force.

He is the son of Lisa Smith of Rock-ford and Martin Mills Caledonia.

Mills graduated in 2008 from Cale-donia High School.

Michael G. Kester

Air Force Airman Michael G. Kestergraduated from basic military trainingat Lackland Air Force Base, San Anto-nio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive,eight-week programthat included train-ing in military dis-cipline and studies, Air Force core val-ues, physical tness,and basic warfareprinciples and skills.

Airmen whocomplete basic train-ing earn four creditstoward an associatein applied science degree through the

Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Jim and Renee Kes-ter of Rockford.

Kester graduated in 2005 from Rock-

ford High School.

Stephen C. Zukowski Army Pfc. Stephen C. Zukowski has

graduated from Basic Combat Trainingat Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, thesoldier studied the Army mission and re-ceived instruction and training exercisesin drill and ceremonies, Army history,core values and traditions, military cour-tesy, military justice, physical tness,rst aid, rie marksmanship, weaponsuse, map reading and land navigation,foot marches, armed and unarmed com-bat, and eld maneuvers and tactics.

Zukowski graduated in 2004 from

Rockford High School.

Patricia C. Harris Army Pvt. Patricia C. Harris has

graduated from Basic Combat Trainingat Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, thesoldier studied the Army mission and re-ceived instruction and training exercisesin drill and ceremonies, Army history,core values and traditions, military cour-tesy, military justice, physical tness,rst aid, rie marksmanship, weaponsuse, map reading and land navigation,foot marches, armed and unarmed com-bat, and eld maneuvers and tactics.

She is the daughter of Kimberly Har-ris of Sand Lake.

Harris graduated in 2004 from Ce-

dar Springs High School.

MILLS

KESTER

GOSPEL MUSIC AT ZELLIES

If youve missed hear-ing your favorite old-fashioned, good-timeGospel music, then be atZellies Opry House onFriday, Jan. 21, when thedoors swing open.

Traditional Gospel fa-vorites will be performed

by Terry Winright andFriends, Kari Anne andLost Creek and the Zel-lies Opry House Band.

Doors open at 6 p.m.,with the stage show be-ginning at 7 p.m. Letthe toe tappin and handclappin commence. Ad-ditional information isavailable at www.zel-liesopryhouse.com or(616) 260-3032.

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Chamber sponsoringPenguin Polar Plunge

The chamber is sponsoring a Pen-guin Polar Plunge as an event of Winter-fest Jan. 15.

This will be similar to the Lions ClubDuck Race event of Harvest Festival.

Rubber penguins will be launched atMinnie Farmer Park and will race downthe creek to the nish line!

First prize is $500 to the Penguin thatcrosses the nishline rst. Secnd andthird place, $250 and $125.

The community banks, CommunityFirst Federal Credit Union, Firstbankand Independent Bank are holding ticketsales in their lobbies.

You may stop in at any of these insti-tutions to purchase your tickets. They are$5 a piece or ve tickets for $20.

If you have questions, call the Cham- ber or Michelle at Firstbank (231-937-4383) or simply stop in and pick up yourtickets from Michelle for selling.

Thank you for your help.

Moyer achievesboard certification

in cardiac CTCARSON CITY The Certication

Board of Cardiovascular Computed To-mography (CBCCT) hasannounced that DonnaRuth Moyer, D.O., ofPerrinton, passed theCBCCT certicationexamination in Sep-tember 2010. Moyeris now designated as aDiplomate of the Cer-tication Board of Car-

diovascular Computed

Tomography.Moyer is the Chief of Radiology at

Carson City Hospital and at SheridanCommunity Hospital, as well as the2009-2010 President of the MichiganOsteopathic Association. She is board-certied in Diagnostic Radiology, Nucle-

ar Medicine, and Cardiac CT. Moyer has

also been appointed by the American Os-teopathic Association to chair the Councilon Womens Health Issues for a one-yearterm.

Cardiac computerized tomographyangiography combines the technology ofa conventional CT scan with that of tra-

ditional angiography to test for various

types of heart disease. This examinationis now being offered at Carson City Hos-pital.

This new service is of great diagnos-tic value, said Moyer. We are commit-ted to providing state-of-the-art care inour rural community; this is just another

example of that commitment.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MOYER

Ribbon Cutting with PENs: Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce members joined together with Paul Nas-eman, owner of PENs Auto Repair and Custom Car Audio, to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for his new businesslocated at 19196 Almy Road just north of Howard City. PENs is open for business to perform diagnosis, repairsand service on your auto, truck and small engine. Paul can install your mobile video, or audio. Stop in and visit Paulor call 616-308-6012 for an appointment. Helping to celebrate are from left to right: Amber Behrend Chamber Am-bassador, Independent Bank, Sally Proctor Chamber Board member, Community First Federal Credit Union, RichPease Chamber member, Pease Insurance Agency, Millianne Lewis Chamber Board member, The River ValleyNews Shopper, LaDonna Wright Receptionist, PENs Auto Repair, Paul Naseman Owner, PENs Auto Repair,Brian Campbell Chamber Ambassador, Independent Bank, Michelle Barker Chamber Board member, Firstbank.

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Way back when

Do YouRecall?

Compiled by Virginia Tully

Health & Wellness Centers

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

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1951 Deputy William Billy

Nelson of Lakeview has been re-

appointed to the office by County

Sheriff Elton Sampson.

Charles Smith of Lakeview

bought out his partner Elmer Borden

to become the sole owner of Lakev-

iew Furnace and Sheet Metal Shop.

1961 The Leppink family of Beld-

ing has purchased Hansens Super

Market in Lakeview, with the new

business venture to be managed by

Ken Leppink one of the three Lep-

pink sons.

The Donald Bushes of Hinton

Township celebrated their silver an-

niversary with an open house and

the Township Hall.

1976 Alger and Edna Abbey of

Lakeview are leaving for a 4-5 year

stay in Rhodesia, as missionaries

returning to the country where they

helped to build a school several

years ago.

Lakeview VFW Post 3701 is

celebrating its 5th anniversary this

weekend.

1996 Lisa Ulrich-Johnson, a

farmer and freelance writer from the

Lakeview area is the newest director

on the Tri County Electric People

Fund Board.

Kyle Pierce, grandson of Dixie

and Cliff McKelvey of Lakeview,

has been placed on the Deans List

at Iowa State University with a 3.5

grade in the engineering field.


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RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPERMONDAY,JANUARY17,2011

Concerned reader warns ofhigh-speed drivers

TO THE EDITOR:I have been wanting to write this letter for a long

time and decided today is the day. We live on West M-82 and each year it has more trafc and more accidentssome resulting in death. Its hard to turn into our drive-way because the car behind us is in such a hurry to getaround us that they are riding on our bumper. Comingfrom the west there is a dangerous dip in the road by

the bridge. We will stop or pull over to the right becauseyou CAN NOT see an oncoming car. Many times the caror truck behind us will pass on the right (zooming by onthe shoulder).

A neighbor and I have both noticed that the onlyspeed limit sign is just outside the village limits. Thereare none all the way to Newaygo! We were taught that onMichigan highways the speed limit is 55 MPH unless oth-erwise marked. The expressways are 65-70 MPH (look itup on mdot.com). So why do people insist on driving 70-80 MPH on M-82 and other Michigan roadways?

A couple months ago we had 3 accidents in less than

an hour between the expressway and our TamarackCreek Bridge (a two mile stretch). Luckily no one died!People are in such a hurry these days that they dont careabout their lives or anyone elses. A life is one of Godsgreatest gifts so please slow down and save a life (maybeyour own!).

NOTE: Its a proven fact that you will save gas if youdrive slower. With the price of gas we all need to save where ever we can. Happy New Year and May It Be aSafe One!

MaRgE HackbaRDTHowrd city

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

blows out during a holiday or snowstormand you cant get out to replace the bulb.n In the winter, dry air causes dogs

and cats to shed quite a bit. To combatthis, brush your pet daily and add rawaxseed oil to your pets food (1 teaspoonfor every 10 lbs. of your pets weight).This will help reduce dryness of the skin.

In every episode of Petkeeping withMarc Morrone, customers stop by withpet in hand seeking Marcs advice onevery topic from common cat/dog mis-

conceptions to how to keep children andpets safe and happy while living underthe same roof. This season, he looksat plus-size pets, baby pets, older pets,high-maintenance pets and more. Hemade his national TV debut in 1998 onMarthas show after she spotted him on aNew York cable access show. The authorof ve books, Marc also writes a syndicat-ed pets column for Newsday, hosts AskMarc, the Petkeeper on Martha StewartLiving Radio and has a weekly show onNews 12 New York called Animal Is-land.

For more information on Petkeep-ing with Marc Morrone, visit www.hall-markchannel.com/petkeepingwithmar-cmorrone.

TIPSCONTINuEd FROM PagE 3

UPCOMINGMARRIAGE

n Eric Threatt and SheenaTanney, both of Newaygo

QUOTEOF

THEWEEKThings turn

out best forthose who makethe best of the

way things turnout.

JOHN

WOODEN

FIRST OF THE YEAR: Elvira Candona holds her baby boy (unnamed as yet) whowas the frst baby born at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in 2011. Baby Candonawas born at 5:08 a.m., Jan. 3.

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STATEPOINT MEDIA

Got the winter blues? Or perhaps youre looking to brighten the ambi-ance in a room.

Indoor gardens are an inexpensiveway to lift your spirits, change your de-cor, and bring a little sunshine to shortwinter days. And February is NationalIndoor Gardening Month, offering youthe perfect opportunity to learn the ba-

sics to growing plants indoors.Here are some helpful tips to getyou started:

Things to ConsiderBefore buying up the garden section

of your local home improvement store,its important to decide what you wantto grow. House plants can grow underthe relatively low light levels, but freshherbs like basil and cilantro requirea more direct sun or artificial light tothrive. And flowering plants like toma-toes and petunias require even morelight - either a sunny window or growlights.

Once youve decided what you wantto grow, its time to decide on a spacefor your garden. Consider things likepotential drafts, floor and shelf space,access to water and room for growlights, if needed.

You should also consider how muchtime you have to nurture new life formsin your home. If you travel a lot or worktwo jobs, you may want to grow plantsthat need infrequent watering. If youreretired or a homebody, you can stockyour home with more plants of greaterdiversity.

Elements and

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Just like their exposure to light, dif-ferent plants need different amountsof water and types of nutrients. Slowgrowing plants need less nutrients andoften less water.

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January 17, 2011

I am finishing my last few weeks here at Sand Lake Elementary and

I would just like to say it has been such an honor to teach in the schoolsystem that I attended as a former student.I have worked with some awesome peopleand have been honored to work withteachers that I had in elementary, juniorhigh, and high school, said third gradeteacher Aaron Young, who has taught fortwenty two years, fourteen of them at TriCounty.

Aaron is moving to Rochester,Minnesota to be with his new wife,Elizabeth and eight year old daughter,Natalia. He plans to continue his teachingcareer at the elementary level.

Aaron said, The truest pleasure was having the honor to teachacross the hall from Fran Hoitenga my kindergarten teacher my first

year here. I will miss the children and supportive parents that made thejob awesome and rewarding as it can be. Thank you Tri County! A partof my heart will always be here.

With thanks to the previous eight years of students and the current20 student volunteers, the conflict management program is becoming amainstay program at Edgerton Upper Elementary. Conflict Managementalong with an anti-bullying initiative is creating a recess environmentwhere students are learning to deal with problems in a positive andproactive way. Conflict Managers are trained to use a prescribed problemsolving process and act as facilitators, not judges or disciplinarians.Conflict Managers benefit themselves when they volunteer in the programby learning to be better leaders and improve their own communicationskills. They have been trained not to take sides and work through theprescribed process with the disputants. The four students that are on

duty during lunch and recess work inboy/girl pairs. Wearing similar baseballcaps easily identifies them at recess. Inaddition to the training, there meetingsduring the year to address any concernsthat might arise throughout the schoolyear.

The fifth grade students arechosen by teacher recommendationsand by student vote early in the year.This is a wonderful program and I amexpecting a great year with this groupof students, said Carl Craft, the schoolsocial worker. Yvonne Jordan who is aTitle One and recess aid at the school

is instrumental in the success of thetraining and overall program.

Last spring, the Board of Education considered a reconfiguration ofour elementary buildings. The question was: Would it work to changeSand Lake into a Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade building for the entiredistrict, and change MacNaughton Elementary into a Kindergarten,First, and Second grade building for the entire district, and then closeEdgerton Upper Elementary? The Board decided not to make anychanges for this current school year. A meeting has been scheduled forcommunity members to review this idea and to look at other ideas thatmay be beneficial for our school district. This meeting is scheduled forMonday, January 24, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the board room atthe Administration building in Sand Lake.

Grand Rapids Symphony Artist InResidence Program

By Karlie Platz and Abi Mitz from Mrs. Hills Third Grade ClassHave you ever seen Bill Vits play his percussion instruments? Its

quite a sight to see him play. Mrs. Hill and Mr. Youngs third grade classwent to see Bill Vits play. We left for this amazing trip at 9:40, it wasquite a drive, but luckily there were good friends with us. Once wemade it, we were escorted off the bus and down many hallways wherewe took our seats in a huge theater. We looked at the stage and saw somany drums! Little drums, big drums, even drums that didnt even looklike drums. Then, Bill Vits stepped on stage and the crowd grew silent.The show began with him telling who he was and what hed be doing.

Next, Mr. Vits began to play. We loved it when he put on a mask andplayed an African drum and sang in an African language. We also likedone instrument where he would put his hand near it and it would makea very odd sound. There was a wire sticking straight up and the closerhe got to it the higher the pitch was. One very odd instrument was madeout of donkey toenails.

This is a wonderful opportunity for all third graders and everyoneshould get the chance to see this magic man. I hope that we can keepthis going on for as long as possible. Bill Vits is a great percussionist.

Students at Sand Lake Elementary will havenew digital cameras to use to take pictures ofthe Sand Lake KDL Librarys native prairie andrain garden. The grant was awarded based onSand Lake students efforts to educate the public about the importanceof native ecosystems and provide information about the plants inthe prairie and rain garden. Sand Lake Elementary fifth graders willaccomplish this task by using the pictures to create a blog/wiki linkedto the KDL website. It is hoped that those visiting the gardens and the

blog will use the information about the native plants and landscapes tocreate beneficial natural gardens in their own backyard. With the helpof The Aquinas Educators Grant, students now have the ability to getthe word out to the community about natural gardening and how itis an environmentally and ecologically friendly option for public andprivate spaces.

The state has come out with new requirements for studentimmunizations. These requirements take affect before the start of schoolnext September. The changes will affect students going into kindergarten,fifth and sixth graders turning 11 years old, and any child changingschool districts. The Health Department will give shots to anyonewithout insurance, but you must call them first for an appointment.Please plan ahead and call your doctor or health department and utilizespring break and summer break to have your child immunized.

The new requirements: Kindergarten: need second dose of Varicella(Chicken Pox vaccine); 11 Year-olds: Need Meningitis Shot and Tdapbooster; Students changing districts: Require above listed vaccinesaccording to their age.Stanton Health Department: 989-831-5237Cedar Springs/Rockford Health Department: 616-866-0632

The High School Drama Team will be performing the play, FawltyTowers at the high school on Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February19 at 7 p.m.

Fawlty Towers is the best-loved bad hotel in the world and herewe meet the snobbish, manic Basil; his over-coiffured domineeringwife, Sybil; the hopeless but ever-hopeful waiter Manuel; the calm andcapable Polly - and of course the steady stream of abused guests.


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Tri County School NewsAC A D E M I C S ART S AT H L E T I C S AC H I E V E M E N T

January 17, 2011

On Monday, November 8, 2010, the Tri County Area Schools

Board of Education voted to change the schedule of school electionsfrom holding elections every May to having our elections in Odd-YearNovember. Some thoughts that brought the Board to this decision are: By having elections every other year, the cost for elections will be

less. Newaygo County has already voted to change to the odd-year

November election cycle, and because we have many residents inEnsley Township and Croton Township it will be less costly andless confusing to have our election cycle consistent with NewaygoCounty.

In Montcalm County, Montcalm Community College has alreadyvoted to change to the odd-year November voting cycle. Since theyshare election costs with us our costs are reduced by being on thesame cycle.

There is legislation being considered that would force schools toan even-year November election cycle. If passed, this would cause

school elections to be incorporated with the National, State, County,and Local elections, which could possibly reduce the priority ofschool elections.

The following information shows how this change will impact ourschool elections. If you have questions please contact our administrationoffice at 616-636-5454.Whats On the Ballot?

Election Cycles Board Election Non-Homestead

Operating MillageOperating Millage

RequiredMaximum Mills

Levied

May 2011 NOYES - December

2011 Levy18 Mills 18 Mills

November 2011 YES, 1 - 6 yr seatYES - December

2012 & 201319 Mills * 18 Mills

November 2013YES, 2 - 4 yr seats

2 - 6 yr seatsYES - December

2014 & 201519 Mills * 18 Mills

November 2015 YES, 2 - 4 yr seatsYES - December

2016 & 201719 Mills* 18 Mills

*Why request 19 Mills when the district has requested 18 Mills in prior years?A. If levy 18 Mills:

November Spring December Spring December

Election to Property Value Changes District Levies Property Value Changes District LeviesApprove 18 Mills Possibly Cause Headlee Rollback 17.75 Mills Lost Possibly Cause Headlee Rollback 17.25 Mills Greater

Reducing Approved Levy to 17.75 Mills per Student Funding Reducing Approved Levy to 17.25 Mills Loss per Student Funding

A.*If levy 19 Mills:November Spring December Spring December

Election to Property Value Changes District Levies Property Value Changes District LeviesApprove19 Mills Possibly Cause Headlee Rollback 18 Mills (Max.Allowed) Possibly Cause Headlee Rollback 18Mills(Max.Allowed)

Reducing Approved Levy to 18.75 Mills No Loss per Student Funding Approved Levy to 18.25 Mills No Loss per Student Funding

Q. If above timeline states approved levy is 18.75 mills and 18.25 mills why is theDistrict levying only 18 mills each December?

A. The District is capped at levying up to 18 mills for operations of educatingthe students each year.

Q. What if the operating millage is not approved?A. Approximately $2,300,000 each year would not be available for school

operations. This is 13 percent of our per student funding.Prior to our elections, we plan to provide more information regardingthese upcoming changes.

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Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm.Info. Betty at (616)691-7120. White Cloud, Commission on Aging. Weigh in5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview, NewLife United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays, meeting6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church.Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. East M-46. SandLake, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays,meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland Dr. Howard City, Howard City VFWHall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:30-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. 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.Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer! ReformersUnanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction, offered at Bills LakeBaptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of Newaygo. Every Friday night7-9p.m. Info. call 652-9940.Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days &Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:30-6:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&1212 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-Closed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All Open-12Noon, 7:00pm,

9:00pm; Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm; Sunday-All Open-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-Open.Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers meeting,7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking.Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug free).Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125 NewellStreet, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when youre not hungry? Bingefor no apparent reason? No DuesWe are a fellowship. FREMONT: FirstCongregational Church, 714 Hillcrest, Thursday, 10:45-11:45. Contact 689-6553, Marge.Drug Problem? Narcotics Anonymous Now Meeting on Thursdays, 7pm,United Methodist Church, 1125 Newell St., White Cloud. (C, NS, BT)Newaygo Al-Anon Meeting, 7:30pm, Monday. 18 Justice St., next to St.Marks Episcopal Church, behind City Hall.Teen 12-Step Meeting Seventh Day Adventist-Baptist Church, 984 WilcoxStreet, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm.Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are livingwith physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE. ServingMecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem drinking,please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to you - 652-5574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.MORLEY: Open meeting, smoking allowed. 19180 Monroe, Morley. CallDarrell for more information. 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 675-7663SAND LAKE: St. Marys/Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church, basementof church, rear door, 51 Maple Street, Sand Lake. Mon. 8pm. Women only- Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Community Room), corner of MapleStreet and Sixth Street, Sand Lake. Tuesdays at 7pm (front door entrance).CROTON-HARDY: New Croton Township Hall, 5833 Division, Fri. 8pm - C;Sun. 7pm - OHOWARD CITY: VFW Hall, 1/2 mile south of Howard City, Larry 616-723-5081, Wed. 7:30pm - OGRANT: Community Bldg., 105 S. Front- 678-7508, Wed. 7:00pm - O.; Sun.7:00pm - OFREMONT: St Johns Episcopal, 124 Sullivan TUES., WEDS. & FRI.: Noon-O;NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner First SAT. of the month 6:30 Potlock 7:30Speaker - O, SUN. 11:00am - O; Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm MON. -THURS. 12 Noon - O TUES. Al-Anon: 8:00pm SAT. 11AM - O.Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pmNEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John 924-

8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - CNewaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, B ehind Tracys Custom RiverBoats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm; Tues. Noon,7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri. Noon, 5:30pm (Menonly), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only all types of recovery welcome);Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluck dinner6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm(O).WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-1779-Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - CSELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have anemotional or mental probl em? 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, 10:00am, United Methodist Church, 240Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-free,1-800-968-7330.

Activities Building. Admission is free.

Old fashioned square dance - Howard City VFW $5/mo, year round,Monday 1-4pm, Potluck at 2:15pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.

Certified Veterans advocate at the VFW Post 5065 in Sheridanto help file claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs 209 WWashington, Sheridan. 4th Monday of each month @ 9am-3pm. Call989-291-9680.

Life Style Change, Weight loss etc @ Natures Atrium every tues6:30pm-7:30pm Call 231-937-9370.

The Lakeview Area Seniors is a non-denominational groupgathering on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00pm to 3:00.Interested people of all ages are encouraged attend. If you would likefurther information about these meetings, the Lakeview Area Seniors,or transportation to meetings, please call: Marlene Scott 989-352-6661,Dorothy Jensen 989-831-4496, Nancy Olsen 231-937-6272.

Southern Chapter of the Pere Marquette Snowmobile Club willhold their monthly meeting the second Tuesday of each month at7:00pm. The meetings will be held at the Howard City Village Offices,125 Shaw Street.

Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, andinformative discussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings6:30pm every 3rd Tuesday of every month at Stanwood Free Methodist(Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie @ 231-823-8002.

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

Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2ndWednesday of each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras Houselocated at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more information please callDiane Snyder 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 Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the secondThursday of each month in the basement of the Mecosta County jail.Looking for 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. BartholomewsChurch - 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.

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 oremail at [email protected]. Everyone welcome.

Greenville Auction & Flea Market - Every Friday at the Old MeijerStore in Greenville on M-91. Flea market starts at 7:00am, Auction at10:00am. Vendors and consignors wanted. Call 616-225-9999 or [email protected].

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.

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

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton,open 7 days a week. Call Karen West or Dawny Kniffen 231-937-5950for weekly schedule of events. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

Library Happenings:Experience Egypt- Saturday, January 22, 10:30 AM Kent DistrictLibrary Sand Lake Branch. Come play games and make crafts related toall things Egyptian as we dress like a pharaoh, make ourselves mummies,and create a pyramid to celebrate Rick Riordans Kane Chronicle seriesfirst title, The Red Pyramid. Registration is required and participationis limited.

Toddler Time every Monday at 11:00am a story, craft, songs andmore at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library. Ages18 months-3 years old. For more information call Cheryl at 231-937-5575.

Preschool Storytime every Tuesday at 11:00am stories, craft andactivities at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library.Ages 3 years to 5 years old. For more information call Cheryl at 231-937-9396.

Preschool Storytime at the Croton Library on Tuesdays from10:00am-11:00am. Program is for 2-5 year olds and involves books,crafts, songs & fun.

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.in Grant.

The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the firstWednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the library. Please come ifinterested in helping your local library.

Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library holdsTweens program every Thursday after school at 4:00. A variety ofactivities and learning experiences, with a book discussion once amonth. Ages 8-12 years old, questions call Cheryl at 231-937-9396.

The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at NewaygoCity Hall, open every Friday, 10am to 6pm and Memorial Day and LaborDay Weekends with hundreds of books at Bargain Prices. Proceeds fornew Library Building Fund.

Upcoming Events:Howard City Winterfest Saturday, January 15th, Corner ofWilliams and Cass Street. Four Person Wooden Ski Race noon-2:00pmand 3:00-5:00pm. Rules: A team of four races together on 2x6s overice covered course. Tug Of War at 1:00pm. Rules: Teams of 4 per side.Frozen Chicken Bowling Noon 2:00pm and 3:00 5:00pm. Bed Raceat 2:00pm.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 17th, byattending the film King Man of Peace in a Time of War at the Fremont Area District Library Community Room. Sponsoredby Newaygo County People for Peace, this film shows rare footageseldom seen in other documentaries on Dr. King including a completeinterview from the Mike Douglas Show in 1967. The film will begin at6:45 pm and the public is welcome.

The Tri County Sr. All Nighter Committee will hosting aSpaghetti/Chicken Alfredo dinner on Monday, Jan 17 from 4 - 8pm at the Lackadaisical Moose in Howard City. Adult dinner $7.75 forSpaghetti and $9.10 for Chicken Alfredo, Kids dinner $5.00, drinks notincluded. Music provided by Tri Countys own Doug Reed.

Mid-Michigan District Health Department ImmunizationClinics. January 19: at Mid-Michigan District Health Department,from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. January 26: at theGreenville Family Care Center, from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to4:30 p.m. Immunizations will be available for adults and children eightweeks of age through adulthood, appointments are preferred. For moreinformation or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-5237, Ext.5, Monday through Friday.

Mid-Michigan District Health Department Greenville FamilyPlanning Clinic Schedule. The Greenville Family Planning Clinicis located at (Greenville Family Care Center) 1014 E. Washington inGreenville which provides: birth control education and supplies; familyplanning counseling; physical examinations; pregnancy and Pap tests;and STD testing, counseling, treatment and follow-up. Clinics arescheduled as follows: January 20: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.to 4:15 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call(989) 831-5237, Ext. 5, Monday through Friday.

Hospice of Michigan will offer a Living on Grief support group for six (6) consecutive Thursdays starting January 20, 2011 and willend on February 24, 2011. 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Fremont Hospice ofMichigan office on 33 W. Main Street. For questions, please contactTangela Zielinski at (231) 527-0913.

The Mid-Michigan District Health Departments FamilyPlanning Clinics provide confidential care to men and women in needof contraception and reproductive health services. Charges for servicesand supplies are based on income. Clinics are scheduled as follows:

January 24: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. January 31: 8 a.m.to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule anappointment, call (989) 831-5237, Ext. 5, Monday through Friday.

Mid-Michigan District Health Department WIC Benefit Pick-UpSchedule. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children upto 5 years old may be eligible for free food through the WIC (Women,Infants & Children) program. Clinics are scheduled as follows: January26: at the Greenville Family Care Center, 1014 E. Washington inGreenville, from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. January 28at Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 615 N. State Street inStanton, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more informationor to schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-5237, Ext. 5, Mondaythrough Friday.

Blues Pain and Humor, presented by Montcalm CommunityCollege (MCC) Language Arts Instructor Jim Fatka f rom noon to 1:30p.m. Jan. 26 in rooms D303-305 in MCCs Beatrice E. Doser Building.Lunch is provided for students with a current MCC ID and is $2 for allothers. The event is sponsored by MCCs Music Club.

Free food truck sponsored by the Lakeview Ministerial Association

along with John & Kathy Grawberg providing funds for the January2011 Food Truck. Thursday January 27 @ 4pm. Free Methodist ChurchEdgar Rd Lakeview.

Thursday, January 27 Edward Jones Financial Advisor, LouDeleguardia of Fremont, is hosting a FREE 60-minute educationalseminar at 5:30 p.m. at the Tamarac, located at 1401 West MainStreet, Fremont. To make a reservation, call Chris Cory at 924-9600.

Grace Community Church, Blood Drive on Tuesday, January25th from 3pm to 7pm in the fellowship hall, 9920 Reed Rd. If youare wondering if you qualify to give blood, please call 616-774-2300 fora phone screening. Please call 937-6440 to schedule an appointment.Walk-ins are welcome, but may need to wait to be worked in.

Christ the King Church Rummage Sale January 28 th & 29th 9596Reed Rd., Howard City West off Federal onto M-46, north off M-46onto Reed Rd., follow signs.

Rabbit Hunt - Tamarack Sportsman Club: Jan. 29th - 2011 6:30 -8:00 am sign ups and breakfast. Contact 989-352-6428 for details.

Soup/Chili Cookoff & Supper Entertainment Saturday, January29, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.??? Music til 10 p.m. Contact Sandie Lake @ 616-984-2191. Maple Valley Complex - Trufant.

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, guest lecturer Lisa Key presentsDealing with Diversity from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 in rooms D303-305 in Montcalm Community Colleges Beatrice E. Doser Building.Admission is free. Lunch is provided for students with a current MCCID and is $2 for all others. The event is sponsored by MCCs Cultureand Travel Club.

Blood Drive Sunday Feb. 6, 10am-2pm Heritage United MethodistChurch, 19931 W Kendaville RD, Fellowship Hall. Call Paul 231-937-4310.

Tri County Senior All Nighter Casino Bus Trip! Little RiverCasino, Saturday, February 12, $35 per person MUST BE 21 YEARSOLD. Contact Lynn Aiken 231.349.6944. Bus transportation providedby: Compass Coach.

Montcalm Community College (MCC) hosts a belated ValentinesDay dance and concert Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium in MCCs


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Wine Tasting Sportsmans Bar, downtown Newaygo7:00 p.m. 652-7074 for info Open Mic Night with Sandra Bernard

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Dennie Middleton and his drummer B-Rad of the BiminiBrothers Jimmys Road House 9:30PM , Adult Comedy andRock! 652-7222 for info

Saturday, January 29, 2011 VFW Breakfast Help support the Honor Guard.

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Texas HoldEm Poker Tournament New this yearat Indian River Tobacco Traders. First hand at3:00PM. Register now! (before 1/27) Call 652-4500

Jimmys Roadhouse 2nd Annual Beat the Winter Blues!Starts at 6:00 p.m.

Hess Lake Events: 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. on the icein front of Smugglers Cove:

Fishing Contest Weigh-in at 2:00 p.m.Kids Games Fun and PrizesExtreme PlungeFamily Friendly Wet T-shirt ContestSnow Shoe RacesChili Cookoff For info call Donna Friar 231-652-2808.

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Polar Pub Crawl 3 Busses, 4 Bars, 4 Great Bandsin Newaygo and Croton. 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.$20.00 for all night

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