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MONDAY,JUNE7,2010•RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:n Community News,

Pages 4-6

nBirths, Page 4nConsumer notice, Page 7

LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICY Letters 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

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This is the 7th year of pageants and is becominga tradition of a grand, entertaining production! Thepageants are being choreographed by the Muse Dance Academy with Millianne Lewis emceeing. We will beproviding the winners of the Miss & Junior Miss CoralDays each with U.S. Savings Bonds. The winners of the Prince and Princess Pageant will each receive new bicycles. Theresa Petersen is our photographer andseveral others’ donations are making these events areality.

We are excited to be introducing our 2010 grandmarshals during this evening. The pageants kick off the Coral Days Festival weekend and will be packedfull of many enjoyable events. Make sure you come outand join the fun!

2010 Miss Coral Days Contestants:Emily Ackerson, 16, daughter of Roger and Nancy

Ackerson, and sponsored by Snider’s Tackle.Nichole Franken, 15, daughter of Steve and Nancy

Franken, and sponsored by Coral Car Care.

2010 Junior Miss Coral Days Contestants:Briannah Englund, 9, daughter of Jeff and Stacy

Englund and sponsored by Glass Garden.Courtney Olson, 9, daughter of Andy and Christine

Olson and sponsored by Contracted Quality Group.Melaina Wykes, 12, daughter of Clay and Amy

Wykes and sponsored by Coral Auto Electric.

2010 Prince Pageant Contestants:Hunter Bradley, 7, son of Amie Bradley and Zack

MerlingtonNathan Bradley, 9, son of Amie Bradley Isaiah Englund, 5, son of Jeff and Stacy EnglundJohn Scholten, 7, son of Hal Scholten and Kim

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2010 Princess Pageant Contestants:Elizabeth Draher, 8, daughter of Larry and Jodi

DraherBrooke Chapin, 5, daughter of Melanie LanceNatalee Bradley, 7, daughter of Amie Bradley

2010 Coral Days Festival

Pageants Contestants

MS. CORAL: Emily Ackerson and Nichole Franken

JR. MISS CORAL: (LEFT TO RIGHT) Court-ney Olson, Briannah Englund, Melaina Wykes

Prince & Princess Contestants: (LEFTTO RIGHT) Front Row - Elizabeth Draher, JohnScholten, Hunter Bradley. Back Row - NataleeBradley, Nathan Bradley, Isaiah Englund. Miss-ing from picture is Brooke Chapin.

Newaygo Area Chamber of Commerce announcesexpansion of operations

The Newaygo Area Chamber of Commerce is pleasedto announce the expansion of the Chamber staff to bet-ter serve its Membership and the community. Over thepast 18 months, at the request of the Board of Directors,Terrie Ortwein served as the Chamber’s Executive Direc-tor. During that time, she is widely credited for improvingthe Chamber’s operations and fscal status, growing the

membership, and rebuilding the brand and image of theChamber. “I’m pleased to report that we have made excel-lent progress in all of those areas” stated Scott Faulkner,Chairman of the Chamber. “Terrie’s tireless efforts overalmost two years could not have been more signifcantor fruitful. She single-handedly put this Chamber back on the map and headed toward a brighter future for ourMembers and our community.

The growth of the Chamber has resulted in an impor-tant staff expansion, to include the addition of Newaygonative Don Henning, whose grandfather’s name is memo-rialized in Henning Park, as the new Executive Director,moving Terrie Ortwein to the newly created position of Deputy Director. An enthusiastic businesswoman in herown right, Ortwein was quick to add, “These have been re-warding times for me personally and for the community,and I look forward to continuing these efforts. However,

See CHAMBER page 7

LANSING - Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA)Director Don Koivisto today announced the establishmentof a new plant pest quarantine against the Chestnut GallWasp to protect the state’s growing chestnut industry fromthe devastating effects of an exotic insect pest found else-where in the U.S. Effective immediately, shipments of chestnut nursery stock coming from infested states is pro-

hibited unless certain regulatory requirements are met.“Michigan’s growing chestnut industry is at risk. Werank number one in the country for number of chestnutfarms; 54 farms encompassing 813 acres. Not to mention,chestnuts are among the many different specialty cropsgrown in Michigan,” said Koivisto. “We want to preventthe introduction of chestnut gall wasp into our state to en-sure the continued health and viability of chestnut grovesacross Michigan.”

MDA’s exterior state quarantine places restrictionson the movement of chestnut nursery stock from the fol-lowing quarantined states - Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee,and Virginia.

The chestnut gall wasp is a tiny insect that can causechestnut trees to produce less nuts and often causes thetree to die. These wasps damage both the Asiatic and Eu-ropean chestnut which are grown commercially for food

and the remaining American chestnut, which were largely destroyed due to chestnut blight. The gall wasp does notaffect horse chestnut, which is not a true chestnut.

“Our ability to regulate the movement of chestnut nurs-ery stock is crucial to preventing the artifcial introductionand spread of chestnut gall wasp into the state,” said Koivis-to. “It’s going to take a team effort from chestnut growersand homeowners to ensure chestnut nursery stock meets

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QUOTE OF

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then be welcomed only for some propriety of felicity jus-tifying the intrusion..”

— Robert Chapman

Natasha and Joel Shattuck of Palo be-came parents of a baby girl at Carson City Hos-pital. Oceania Lee Shattuck was born on May 12,2010 at 7:52 am. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 19-1/2 inches long. Oceania has one sister, Autumn Shattuck. Grandparents are Gwen Voreof Palo, Phillip Shattuck of Ionia, Star and Mouse

Bordeleau of Ionia, Harrison Shupe of Texas.The mother is the former Natasha Shupe.

Kathryn Lake and Michael Wieland of Orleans became parents of a baby boy at Car-son City Hospital. Jordan Michael Wieland was born on May 16, 2010. He weighed 5 lbs. 12 ozs.and was 18 inches long. Jordan has one sister,Kaydents Marie Wieland. Grandparents are Su-san Lake, Randy Lake, Bambi Hale and RichardHale.

Damian Layne Antor was born on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. He weighed 6 lbs, 2oz. and was 19 inches. Elated parents are Mikeand Brandy Antor, and slightly less excited big brother is Xander Antor.

COMMUNITY NEWSNewao ContMaae Lcense

ApplcatonsnRobert Cortes and Monica Honey-

setter of Newaygon Randy Merchant and Carol Di-

anne Cober of Grand Rapids

La to host

Joel TaceOn June 10, 2010 at 11:00 am the

Timothy C. Hauenstein with help fromUniversal Products, Independent Bank and Michigan Chair Company will behaving the comedian, juggling, magicman himself Joel Tacey. Joel has enter-tained thousands of kids and familiesat schools, libraries, festivals and spe-cial events since 1995. Using comedy,juggling, music, magic and more Joelquickly buildsa rapport with the audi-ence and gets them in on the fun. Heprovides excellent fun for the wholefamily.

This will be the rst program thissummer for the Summer Reading Pro-gram so if you have not signed up yet itwould be a good time to join the sum-mer of fun.

Chame to hostleslatve lncheonThe Panhandle Area Chamber of

Commerce Hosts Legislative LuncheonPlease join us on Monday, June 7 at

Noon for the Panhandle Area Chamberof Commerce Legislative Luncheon atWhitesh Lake Golf and Grill – Loon’sNest, 2241 Bass Lake Road, Pierson.

During the luncheon you will meet with legislative leaders to discuss issuesthat are important to the panhandlecommunity. State Senator Alan Cropsey and State Representative Mike Huckle- berry will give updates on the legislativesession and discuss a variety of issuesconcerning business across Michiganand the Montcalm County area.

“This event provides an opportu-nity for the community to express theirthoughts and concerns about Michigan’s business needs with our legislative lead-

ership,” said Marianne VanBennekom,Executive Director of the Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our goalis to facilitate dialogue between thecommunity and political leaders.”

Reservations are requested for theevent and can be made by calling 231-937-5681 or emailing panhandlecham- [email protected]

Stll Wates ConselnMnst oes smme

classesStill Waters Counseling Ministry is

offering free classes this summer thatmay help you through life’s challenges. A variety of classes will be offered suchas Divorce Care for Kids, Love and Re-spect (for men), Designed to Shine (forteen girls), and a Parenting Class (forparents and grandparents). Still Wa-ters offers these classes to community members, free of charge, but will ac-cept a donation. Early registration is amust, due to limited space availability ineach class. The Parenting Class will startJune 14 and run for 5 weeks, Love andRespect will start June 22 and run for 14 weeks, Designed to Shine starts June 30for 10 weeks, and Divorce Care for Kids

starts June 24 for 8 weeks.Still Waters Counseling Ministry

is looking forward to meeting you thissummer. So make a phone call to Jill at231-937-6193 to reserve your place inthese great summer classes. Still Watersis located at 218 N. Ensley in HowardCity (across from the BP gas station andthe Timothy C. Hauenstein Library).

TOPS NEWS

Congratulations Ladies at TOPS. What a great year. We had two ladieslose their weight to reach their goal.Debra Hill lost 43.5 pounds to reach hergoal. In March she was installed as ourChapter Leader. In May she went to ourState Recognition Day, and graduatedas a KOP. Debra also was Chapter Roy-alty because she lost the most weight toreach her goal. Another member, JoannHill, lost 21 pounds to her goal. Shegraduated at our own Chapter meeting.Joann received her certicate and wasgiven her KOPS pin and owers.

Best Division winners are:Division 1 - Myrna Chapman with

a loss of 22.5 pounds, and Sandra Kay Fisk with a loss of 10.75 pounds.

Division 3 - Lee Selby with a loss of 20.25 pounds, and Carol Tewksberry with a loss of 10.25 pounds.

Division 4 - Debra Hill with a loss of 44.75 pounds and Joyce Berman withher loss of 12.5 pounds.

This could be your year to also lose.TOPS meets at Resurrection LutheranChurch in Sand Lake on Tuesday morn-ings. Weigh-ins are from 8:30 am to9:00 am, and a 45 minute meeting fol-lows. We have many interesting pro-grams that help us to know how to eatright and benet us to be more healthy. Anyone interested in visiting us can callMartha Bobb at 616-696-1039.

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MONDAY,JUNE7,2010•RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 5COMMUNITY NEWS

Sta Door Playrsprsts ‘A Bad Yar

for Tomatos’“A Bad Year for Tomatoes” will be pre-

sented by the Stage Door Players on June10th, 11th, and 12th. Written by John Pat-rick and directed by Kristian Phillippy, theplay is about famous TV actress, Myra Mar-lowe, played by Kathy McFarlane, who rentsa house in the tiny New England hamlet of Beaver Haven to write her memoirs. Butdealing with her nosey, omnipresent neighbors, played by Linda Hunt, Torie Naderand Jennifer Lorenz, will be a different mat-ter. Myra invents a mad-homicidal sisterand the plot thickens when the neighbors

decide it is their duty to save Sister Sadie’ssoul. Not only the unwanted neighbors, butthe handyman, played by Jack Millard, andthe Sheriff, played by Cheryl Coville, come

into the plot. It is rated high on the review scale, come watch and enjoy yourself. Allthe goings on will keep the audience laugh-ing ‘til the fnal curtain and then some. Addto the fun, on the Saturday performanceonly, by bringing your favorite tomato reci-pe with a sample for judging, which will be your admission ticket and a chance to win2 tickets to a future Stage Door Player pro-duction. Shows start at 7:30 pm at the StageDoor Theatre in White Cloud. Call 231-689-5437 for ticket price and information.

V.F.W. holdi tow hall

mti with cadidatsThe Sheridan V.F.W. in anticipation of

the political climate in the state of Michiganand even on the national level, has sched-uled a town hall meeting (Meet the Candi-date) on Thursday, July 15, 2010, 7pm atthe Sheridan V.F.W. Post. Invitations have been sent out to all the candidates runningfor State Representative from the 70th Dis-trict including state Senator candidates forthe 33rd District.

Gubernatorial candidates have also been invited to attend along with Congres-sional candidates for the 4th District.

A total of twenty one invitations have been sent out and the initial responses have been very positive with some candidates al-ready indicating they will be in attendance.

Further information will be releasedfrom time to time as the date of the TownHall Meeting draws near.

For further information, please contactEric Halvorsen, Legislative Chairman atthe Sheridan V.F.W. Post 5065, at 989-291-9680 or fax at 989-291-5284.

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Tim at Rosi’s Ic Cram& MorRosie’s Ice Cream and More is taking a

stand in the community to help the SandLake/Nelson Township Library “grow”. OnSaturday, June 12th, Rosie’s will donate10% of all sales that day to the Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library. The date coin-cides with the 6th Annual “Awesome” PlantSale & Auction held at the library.

Co-owners Kathy Ortiz, Craig Mooreand Manager Laura Grice are long time ad- vocates of literacy programs. “We’ve alwaysloved the library,” says Grice. “Our kids

have been reading since they could holda book. We all love to read and encourageothers to do the same. We defnitely wantto support our local library programs andservices.”

The plant sale will be held at the library that day and starts at 9:00 am with theauction at noon. Treats can be purchasedthroughout the day at Rosie’s from 11 amto 10 pm. All proceeds beneft the Library to meet the “growing” needs for increasedinformation, resources, programs and tech-

nology in the community.“This is a great way to help our com-munity,” states Grice. “We hope people willenjoy a treat at Rosie’s while helping thelibrary.” Rosie’s is located at 34 East LakeStreet in Sand Lake and offers sandwiches,hot dogs, hamburgers and a variety of icecream treats.

Doat to thMorly Msm

Remembering our history is something you cannot put a price tag on, it’s real peo-ple, real journeys, real families, real as itgets. Join Morley in bringing history alive by donating to the MORLEY MUSEUM.

We will be holding our frst meeting Sat-urday, June 12, 2010 at 9AM, at the SeniorCenter, just east of Firstbank on Jeffersonin Morley. At the meeting we will be form-ing our team and making plans in order toget the musuem up and running. Anyoneand everyone is welcome to join us.. We will eventually be taking donations of itemsto be placed inside the museum if you havesomething that would help us remember allthat Morley has survived in the past.

For additional information please con-tact Henry Petersen at (231) 856-4570 inthe evenings between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., orcome to the meeting on June 12th.

PERFORMANCE: (Back row, left to right) Linda Hunt, Torie Nader, CherylCoville, (front row,left to right): Jennifer Lorenz, Kathy McFarlane, Don Huntand Jack Millard are performing. (Courtesy Photo)

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Classroom 1 Schedule

TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR9:00 - 9:40 Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prosecutor Ellsworth J. Stay

10:00 - 10:40 Medical & Estate Planning Attorney Melissa Dykman

11:00 - 11:40 Better Eating – Better Living Priority Health

12:00 - 12:45 LUNCH

1:00 - 1:40 Social Security Issues Muskegon Social Security

Classroom 2 ScheduleTIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR9:00 - 9:40 Smart Choices in Retirement Edward Jones

10:00 - 10:40 Joy of Gardening Wayne Porter

11:00 - 11:40 Newaygo County History Newaygo County

Historical Society

12:00 - 12:45 LUNCH

1:00 - 1:40 Techniques of Newaygo County Council

Water Color Painting for the Arts

Classroom 3 Schedule

TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR9:00 - 9:40 Hot Topics in Medicare / Commission on Aging

Medicaid

10:00 - 10:40 Insurance Benefits v. Risks Women’s Health Services

GMHS

11:00 - 11:40 Understanding Alzheimer’s Family Health Care

12:00 - 12:45 LUNCH

1:00 - 1:40 Spirituality at the End of Life Judy Corey

Exercise (GYM) ScheduleTIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR10:00 - 10:40 Sittercise Fountainview of Fremont and Grant

11:00 - 11:40 Sittercise Fountainview of Fremont and Grant

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:20 - 2:00 Matter of Balance Commission on Aging

SENIOR & CAREGIVER EXPOSaturday, June 12th • 9 am – 2 pm

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Newaygo Band Studentsparticipate in Allegan

Area High School Honors

Band Festival

On Monday, May 3, 2010, veNewaygo High School Band studentstook part in the Sixth Annual Allegan Area High School Honors Band Festival.

The group was rehearsed and conducted by Professor John T. Madden, Directorof the Spartan Marching Band, SpartanBrass and Conductor of the MSU Sym-

phony Band.Tyler Riemsma, Tailor Mast, Megan

Garvin, Carlee Iwema and Kasey Kantolaof the Newaygo High School Band spentthe day rehearsing under Dr. Madden’sdirection. After rehearsing all day, thestudents performed an evening concert tothe community which included ‘Olympi-ada’ by Samuel R. Hazo, ‘Prairiesong’ by Carl Strommen, ‘Deir’ In De’ (TraditionalIrish Lullaby) Arr. by Warren Barker, and‘American Barndance’ by Richard L. Sa-

cucedo.Professor Madden is a graduate of the

MSU College of Music, where he received

his Bachelor of Music Education Degree.He received his Master of Music Educa-

tion and Conducting degrees from Wich-

ita (Kansas) State University, where healso served as Graduate Assistant to theUniversity Bands. He studied conduct-ing with Myles Mazur and Jay Decker.Professor Madden is active throughoutthe United States as a guest conductorof regional and all-state bands, and hasconducted MSU ensembles at state, re-

gional, and national conventions andconferences. Madden was inducted in tothe prestigious American Bandmasters Association.

Fundraiser successand thank you

On Mother’s Day, May 9th, a savory dinner was tasted by all at Charlene’s Cof -fee Cafe as a fundraiser for Still WatersMinistry Center. Mothers were presented with a carnation courtesy of Howard City Floral, making their special day com-

plete. A warm thank you to the volunteers who made it possible: Eric and CharleneDepner (owners), Joyce Johnson, Boband Sandy Roe, Diane and Allison VanOs.

The tip jar collected $100.00, total meals

sold brought in another $521.00, and the weekly special of a dollar donated for ev -ery meal sold came to $93.00. The grandtotal of both fundraisers was $714.00.

Thank you to everyone for their gener-ous support in meeting the needs of theirneighbors, friends, and community withthe services provided by Still Waters Min-

istry Center.

Adventures for Kids and

Youth Right Here(Submitted by The Ministerial

Association of Tri County)

This summer, not too far away from where you live there are a group of vol-unteers making things happen for chil-dren and youth. They are putting up anamazing variety of Vacation Bible Schoolactivities(VBS) where kids have the oppor-tunity to learn more about God and receivelife giving principles from the Bible. The youth activities offered for Middle and Highschool youth include sports, music, Biblegroup discussions and just plain hangingout with other youth. This might be the bestsummer adventure for some of your kids,

low cost and right in our back yard.Children’s activities:Sand Lake and Ensley Center United

Methodist Churches- call (616) 636-5673 VBS - High Seas Expedition - Exploring

the Mighty Love of GodEnsley Center is July 19-22, 6:30

to 8:45 p.m.Sand Lake is July 26-29, 6:30 to

8:45 p.m.Free Lunches Tuesdays on June 22 and

29, July 20 and 27, and August 24 and 31,starting at 11 a.m. with games and lunchstarting at noon.

Pizza, Praise and family game time isThursdays except July 1 and 29 from 5:30to 7:30 p.m. Free Lunches and Pizza andPraise will be held at 65 West St. in SandLake.

Bethel Lutheran Church, call 937-4921

VBS this year is called Planet Zoom,on June 21-25 from 9 a.m. to noon at thechurch.

Pine Grove Community Church,call 937-5250

Sports Camp for 3-year-olds throughfth grade July 5-9 from 6:45-8:30 p.m., atthe church.

First Baptist Church of HowardCity, call 937-4809Kindergarten through 6th Grade.

VBS — The Egypt FileJune 27th-July 1st 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at

the church; Register at 937-4809

Heritage United MethodistChurch, call 937-4456

VBS- July 18 through the 22nd in theevening from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Grace Community Church, call937-6440

VBS- High Seas Expedition-Exploringthe Mighty Love of God for K- 5th grade

July 12-16, 9 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.

Youth ActivitiesSand Lake United Methodist ChurchPizza, Praise, and Family Game time on

Thursdays (Except July 1 and 29), 5:30 to7:30 p.m.

Heritage United MethodistChurch

Christians in Action (high school andcollege age youth) Sunday evenings throughJuly from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Youth Mission Trip July 23 – August 1,2010.

Grace Community ChurchMiddle School- XTeam- meets every

Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.High School –The Core- meets every

Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Peter Wiseman of Lakeview iscelebrating his 97th birthday thisweek.1960 – Lakeview pioneer PeteWiseman is 107 years old thisweek, while Amel Rockelman of Knotmuch Corners is celebratinghis 88th birthday.

The Lakeview Dairy is givingaway a Shetland pony at this sum-mer’s Homecoming July 14, theFire Department is giving away asecond pony that day.

1975 – The George Browns of Blanchard are celebrating their 25thanniversary with an open house atthe Township Hall.

Two well-known Lakeview cou-ples are also observing 25 years of wedded bliss – the Wayne Wrightsand the Paul Nelsons are both look-

ing forward to the next 25 years.1995 – 4th grade student, Ian Rauchof Lakeview entered one of hisdrawings in the Michigan UnitedConservation Clubs art contest, andhas been declared a finalist in thisyear’s event.

Jill Hammond of Sand Lake hasreceived a $5,000.00 scholarship tothe National Education Center inWyoming, MI.

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030 Special Notices

CONCEALED WEAPONS

CLASS: June 13th, 8:30am-4:30pm, Newaygo CountySportsman’s Club. Also, Con-cealed Pistols License RenewalClass. To register, (231)652-1720or (231)652-7001

ESTATE & MOVING SALES. We dothe work. Set up/take down. CallKeith at 231-834-0442. Keith’s Estate

Service.

GOSPELTENT REVIVAL: June 17-20.Downtown White Cloud. The gospel of sal-vation preached clearly and simply.www.thechurchatwhitecloud.net

SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIALS month ofJune. Complete handyman services. 25-yrs. of service. Jim @ 231-633-6298 [email protected]

040 Lost and Found

LOST: WALKING STICK-CANE. Nameon cane-Leki. Gift from daughter. $25reward. Lost at Saenz Greenhouse off Jef-ferson. 231-652-7350

050 Help Wanted

EXPERIENCED WAITRESS/BAR-

TENDER WANTED at Moe-Z-Inn. Applyin person at 249 S. Cass, Morley.

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS. Auto-motive tech. Must be versed in comput-er operations, scanner knowledge, ableto read and use scope information andmust be capable of reading and under-standing electrical diagrams and symbols,must also have mechanical repair capa-bilities on most vehicles, must be able tomake decisions and work alone when nec-essary. Apply Howard City Auto Clinic, 123

White St. 231-937-4277SERVICE WRITER NEEDED Must havevast knowledge in automotive and dieselplus be computer literate. Apply in personat Horsepower Automotive, 9500 Young-man Road, Lakeview.

050 Help Wanted

ARE YOU TIRED of a dead-end job orworried about being laid off? MPI, in 30years, has never laid off and has plentyof room for advancements. We’re look-ing for dependable and self-motivated peo-ple to join our sales team. We offer full-time, 5-day work scheduled, $8.00 to$11.50/hour, paid weekly. Call (231)796-9286.

A MID-MICHIGAN BASED AgricultureService Company is seeking a hard-working, self-motivated person with

machinery maintenance and repair, elec-trical and welding experience. Wagesand benefit package based on experience.CDL a plus. Send resume, work experi-ence and references to: PO Box 253, SixLakes, MI 48886.

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Michigan Department of Education

Summer Food Service ProgramTri County Area Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children.

Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under, or persons up to age 26

who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by

the State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color,

national origin, age, sex, or disability. Meals will be provided at the site(s) listed below:

MACNAUGHTON ELEMENTARY

415 S. Cedar St

Howard City, MI 49329

When: JUNE 14th – AUGUST 27th

Meals & Times: LUNCH

11:30-12:30

Days of the week Meals are served: MONDAY – FRIDAY

TRI COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

21338 Kendaville Rd.

Howard City, MI 49329

When: JUNE 14th - 17th, Mon-Thur

JUNE 21st - 25th, Mon-Fri

JULY 12th-15th, Mon-Thur

AUGUST 2nd - 6th, Mon-Fri

Meals & Times: LUNCH

11:30-12:30

Days of the Week Meals are

served: LISTED DAYS ONLY

No forms to fill out. For more information call

Tri County Area Schools Administrative Office at (616) 636-5454.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited

from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Inde-pendence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202 720-6382 (TTY).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

ROOF RENOVATON BIDSTri County Area Schools is taking sealed bids for

a Roof Renovation Project at Tri County Middle

School. Bidding instructions and specifications are

available at Tri County Area Schools Administrative

Offices, or by emailing roofs@tricountyschools.

com. Deadline for bids is Friday, June 11, 2010 at

2:00 p.m.

CORRECTIONIn the May 31st, 2010 edition of The River Valley News

Shopper, The Cedar Springs Theatre Association (Kent

Theatre) ad had an incorrect price on the coupon for the

large pop and popcorn combo. The correct pricing is $5.

The coupon is one per customer and does expire on June

30, 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience this may

have caused.

Minutes of the

Pierson Township BoardRegular MeetingMay 5th, 2010

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

Present: Gerard Bogner, Scott Vukin, Brooke Scott, William Bryant, Brian Long-core,

Meeting agenda: Motion Bryant to approve meeting agenda, with addition of itemG. Big Whitefish Weed Control Invoice Second Bogner 5/0

Consent agenda: Motion Bogner to approve the consent agenda as presented, Sec-

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

Financial Report: Presented

Correspondence was noted.

Committee Reports given from thePlanning Commission - Next meeting April 15 7pmRoad Committee - Approved 2010 contracts

NEW BUSINESS

Motion Bogner to approve the contract coverage with Burnham and Flower SecondVukin Roll Call: YES- Scott, Bryant, Bogner Longcore, Vukin,

Michael J. Oezer of Progressive/AE made a short presentation of the service hiscompany could offer Pierson Township, as Township Engineers.

Motion Bogner to approve Resolution #2 Big Whitefish Weed Control Special As-sessment Second Bryant Roll Call: YES- Bogner, Longcore, Vukin, Bryant, Scott

Motion Bryant to approve Resolution #3 Big Whitefish Weed Control Special As-

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

Motion Byrant to approve road contract to place a 180# bituminous overlay onWhite Road South of Kendaville (.25 mile longx18’ wide) $20,291 Second Vukin

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

Motion Bogner to approve road contract tosspot gravel Turfant Road betweenFederal Rd. and Maple Hill Road $3,866 Second Bryant Roll Call: YES- Bryant,

Vukin, Longcore, Bogner

Motion Bryant to approve road contract to gravel resurface Maple Hill Rd fromCannonsville Rd to Pierson Rd. (1mile) $11,425 Second Bogner Roll Call YES-

Vukin, Bryant, Scott, Bogner, Longcore

Motion Bogner to approve road contract to gravel resurface Maple Hill Rd. fromStanton Rd. to Pierson Rd. (.5 mile) $5,713 Second Vukin Roll Call YES-Longcore,

Bogner, Bryant, Scott, Vukin

Motion Bryant to approve road contract to Ditch where needed and gravel resur-face Maple Hill Rd. from Lake Montcalm Rd. to Kendaville Rd. (1mile) $14,203

Second Bogner Roll Call YES Bogner, Scott, Bryant, Longcore, Vukin

Motion Bryant to approve road contract to Machine wedge White Rd. South of Kendaville Rd. $12,609 Second Bogner Roll Call YES- Scott, Longcore, Bryant,

Bogner, Vukin

Motion Bryant to approve road contract to correct drainage and installation of leach basin on Elmwood between Hillis Rd. and Cannonsville Rd. Also include

new pavement in effected are (150 Ft.) with the stipulation that they (residents of Elmwood) pay for the 30 CY 23A Gravel, 20 CY Drainfield Stone, Leach basin andcover, overhead $1,873 and that the Township pay for 40 ton HMA Asphalt $2, 452,(project will not start until the residents pay for their share) Second Bogner Roll

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

Medical Marijuana-tabled until June meeting

Motion Vukin to approve Sue Odren to the landscaping at a max of $300.00 RollCall YES- Bogner, Scott, Vukin, Longcore, Bryant

Motion Bogner that we pay the invoice for Big Whitefish Lake weed control as

presented. Second Bryant Roll Call YES- Scott, Longcore, Bogner, Bryant, Vukin.

Public Comment

Adjourn 8:03pm

Minutes of the

Pierson Township Board

Special MeetingMay 13th, 2010

Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.

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

Vukin.

Meeting agenda: Motion Bryant, Second Bogner 5/0

Motion Bogner to approve RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY MOR-

ATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS OR LICENSES FOR THE SALE

OR DISPENSATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP

OF PIERSON. Second Vukin Roll Call Longcore YES, Scott NO, Vukin YES, Bog-

ner YES, Bryant NO.

Adjourn 6:00pm



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Area Happenings are ran free of charge for non-profit groups.Mail: The River Valley News Shopper, 491 W. Shaw, Howard City, MI 49329 • Fax: 231-937-4048Email: [email protected] • DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 12 NOON

Help is Available:A free Bariatric Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of eachmonth (beginning in February 2010) at 6:30 p.m. in the ConferenceRooms at Carson City Hospital. For more information, contact Ellen at989-330-4091.Newaygo County’s newest Cancer Support Group - Whether youhave been recently diagnosed, in treatment or living beyond your cancer,meet with others to share and offer hope for one another. Last Thursday of every month from 6:30 until 8:30 at Living Hope Physical Therapy, 977W. 72nd St. (M-82), Newaygo, MI. For more information contact DebKaminski, 231-924-7013.Emotions Anonymous (EA) - Meetings every Wednesday, 1pm, MiracleDrop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No duesor fees. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help peoplecope with stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Infocall 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 onAging. Weigh in 5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93Gibbs St. • Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays, meeting 6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. • Lakeview, NewLife United Methodist Church. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting10:00-11:00am. East M-46. • Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church.Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 NorthlandDr.• Howard City, Howard City VFW Hall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:30-5:10PM, meeting 5:15-6:00 PM. 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!Reformers Unanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction,offered at Bills Lake Baptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of

Newaygo. Every Friday night 7-9p.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 Women’s-Open, 7:00pm Men’s-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm12&12 12 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-Closed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-AllOpen-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. LastThursday every month speakers meeting, 7:30pm. Arrive early if you want

convenient parking.Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drugfree). Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125

Newell Street, 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. Contact689-6553, 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, 984Wilcox Street, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm.Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you areliving with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE.Serving Mecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problemdrinking, please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible toyou - 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, Fridays7:30pm, Roger 887-8508 (Spanish Speaking)KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya675-7663SAND LAKE: St. Mary’s/Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church,basement of church, rear door, 51 Maple Street, Sand Lake. Mon. 8pmCROTON-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., Thurs. & Fri.12noon - C, Sun. 11:00am - O, NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner (M-82).Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm (non-smoking), Tues. & Thurs. 8pm- C; Sat. 11am - OAl-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pmNEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - CNewaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracy’s CustomRiver Boats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm;Tues. Noon, 7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri. Noon, 5:30pm (Men only), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only – alltypes of recovery welcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3 rd Sat. of month is open,non-smoking, potluck dinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with gamenight 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 MENTALPROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impairedbecause you have an emotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression,anger, anxiety, panic attacks, substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to really “live”? Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 10:00am,United Methodist Church, 240 Williams Street, White Cloud. For moreinformation, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.

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Indoor Flea Market - Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am - 3pm.

Newaygo VFW Post, Mason Drive, Newaygo. For more info call 231-333-7264.

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

Free Animal Sell & Swap - 2nd Saturday through October, cornerof M-37 & M-82, Newaygo, parking lot of Family Farm & Home.Animals only. For more information call 231-856-4641.

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

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.

Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM. Bring your machine and call for supply list. Newprojects every week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910 for moredetails or email at [email protected]. Everyone welcome.

Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7 pm at the

Howard City VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.NCCS Camp Newaygo Family Explorer’s Club - every monththe Club will participate in a different outdoor activity. Explore theoutdoors and connect with nature, as a family! Call 231-652-1184for more information.

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

Hospice of Michigan – Offers Living on Support Group 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Vera’s Houselocated at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more information please callDiane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.

Angel Food Ministries at Solon Center Wesleyan Church, 15671Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs, MI 49319. For info call 616-696-8236.

The Lakeview Area Seniors is a non-denominational groupgathering on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 PM to3:00. Interested people of all ages are encouraged attend. If you wouldlike further information about these meetings, the Lakeview AreaSeniors, or transportation to meetings, please call: Marlene Scott989-352-6661, Dorothy Jensen 989-831-4496, Nancy Olsen 231-

937-6272, Gary Wakenhut 989-352-6996.The Howard City Skate Park Committee meets 1st & 3rdThursday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. @ the Howard City Village Halllocated behind the Village offices. Call Marianne @ 231.937.6203 formore information.

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

Library Happenings:The Friends of the Croton Township Library are collectingpop cans/bottles as a fund raiser throughout the summer. Pleasebring to library. Fremont Foundation is matching $1/$1 up to $3000on what the Friends can earn on fund raisers this year.

Book Discussion on “Eat Pray Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert, at theTimothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Twp Library, June 7th at 1:30 pm.

Joel Tacey - comedian, juggler and magic man, will be at the TimothyC. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library on Thursday, June 10th at11:00. First program of the Summer Reading Program.

Plant Sale & Auction: Sand Lake/Nelson Twp Library, Saturday, June 12th, 9:00 am - Noon, oral auction to begin at Noon. Held atthe library, 88 Eight Street, Sand Lake. Rain or shine. Donated itemsare accepted. For more info call 616-636-4251.

Summer Carnival - Sand Lake/Nelson Twp Branch, Tuesday, June15th at 1:30 pm. Games, crafts, prizes, and tons of carnival-stylefun.

Used Book Sale - hosted by The Friends of the Tamarack DistrictLibrary, during Lakeview Summerfest, June 17-June 19. Book Saleson Thursday and Friday from 9:30am-5pm and on Saturday from 10-1pm and will be held in the Tamarack Room of the Tamarack DistrictLibrary, 821 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview.

John Ball’s Traveling Zoo - Sand Lake/Nelson Twp Branch,Tuesday, June 22 at 1:30 pm. Live animals at the Library.

Puppet Show - Sand Lake/Nelson Twp Branch, Wednesday, June23 at 6:30 pm. “Mr. Biddle’s Noisy Night” an interactive puppet play.Best for ages 4 and up.

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 Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at Newaygo City Hall, open every Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. andMemorial Day and Labor Day Weekends with hundreds of books atBargain Prices. Proceeds for new Library Building Fund.

The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the library. Please come if interested in helping your local library.

The Timothy Hauenstein Reynolds Twp Friends of the Librarymeet from 9:00 - 11:00 am on the second Wednesday of the month.All interested persons are welcome to attend. Library location, 117Williams St., Howard City.

Upcoming Events:The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled atthe following locations to distribute free food to individuals andfamilies in need. Most food distributions take approximately onehour. See below for registration details. Please do not arrive morethan 30 minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bring yourown container to hold 50 lbs. of food. Saturday, June 5th, 10:00 am,Pine Grove Community Church, Howard City/Croton; Monday,

June 7th, 5:00 pm, Fremont United Methodist Church, Fremont;Tuesday, June 8th, 5:00 pm, Resurrection Life Church, Newaygo;Wednesday, June 9th, 5:00 pm, Hesperia Community Education,Hesperia; Thursday, June 10th, 3:00 pm, Amazing Grace AcresChurch, Brohman; Saturday, June 12th, 10:00 am, First ChristianReformed Church, Fremont; Wednesday, June 16th, 10:00 am, FirstBaptist Church of Woodland Park; Wednesday, June 16th, 5:00 pm,All Saints Church, Fremont.

Monthly Swiss Steak Dinner at the Sheridan VFW Post will beheld Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 5pm - 7pm. Take outs available.Dinner is open to the public. Post is located at 209 W. Washingtonin Sheridan.

The Gospel Barn at Crossroads is a family event that you

won’t want to miss! Saturday, June 5, beginning at 6 p.m., TheCalvarymen, The Heralders, and Treasures of the Heart will lift yourspirits with their gospel sounds. Tickets are just $5/person and areavailable at the door or by calling Crossroads Worship Center at 231-937-5606.

Food Pantry - sponsored by the Auxiliary to VFW Post 5065Sheridan, will be open Thursday, June 10th from 8:30 am - Noon.Post is located at 209 W. Washington (County Farm Rd). Pantry isin basement.

Fremont Summer Concert Series - Thursday, June 10th, featuringthe Braunshweiger Blues Band. Free concert starts at 7:00 pm inVeterans Memorial Park, downtown Fremont.

Strawberry Festival - June 12th from 5-7 at the South EnsleyUnited Methodist Church, corner of Cypress and 136th, Sand Lake.BBQs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcake. Donation.

Free Fishing - Mid Michigan Community Action’s Fishing withMy Family, Saturday, June 12th at Latimer Park in Morley from 11am - 2 pm. Fun-filled day of fishing, children’s activities, prizes andmore. No fishing license required for this event. Poles and bait onfirst come, first serve basis.

NCCA Fine Art Festival and Hot Wheels Automobile & CycleShow - Downtown Fremont, Saturday, June 12th, from 9 am - 4pm, behind Artsplace. Call the Artsplace at 231-924-4022 for moreinformation.

Moose On Bikes 5th Annual Charity Ride - Saturday, June12th. Open to the public. Registration 8am - 11am. $15 per person(includes meal). Proceeds go to Pediatric Hospice. Sparta MooseLodge 11510 N. Division, Sparta.

Annual Sand Lake High School Alumni Banquet - June 12 atSand Lake Lutheran Church. Social hour 5:00 pm, dinner at 6:00.Please RSVP by June 1st. Call Richard Pierce 616-636-5258, Bill616-636-8702, Joyce Hosmer 231-937-4454.

Lakeview Vitality for Life Race 5k Walk/Run, June 19,2010. Register at 7:00 am. Walk/Run starts at 8:30 am. Pre-registerby June 5, 2010 cost is $20.00. After June 5, 2010 cost is $25.00. Call989-352-7510 for details or for application.

Attention Crafters - The Lakeview Jaycees will be holding anArts and Crafts Expo on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 from 9am-4pm.We are looking for exhibitors. The show will be outside and therewill be a registration fee of $25. For more information or to reserve

a space please call Katie at (989)620-4562.Coral Town Wide Yard Sales: Friday-Sunday, beginning June 25th,during the Coral Days Festival.

Water Ball Contest hosted by the Coral Fire Station, Friday, June25th. Contact Fire Chief Dan Kain 616-984-7137.

Car and Bike Show - Friday, June 25th at the Coral Park. 5:00 pm-9:00 pm. For more information contact Ted, 231-354-6379.

Soapbox Races - Saturday, June 26th, 4:30 pm, during the CoralDays Festival. For more details contact Leonard Gunderman 231-354-6431.

Coral Days Festival Horseshoe Tournament - Saturday, June26th, 10:00 am at the Coral Park. Call Brad Reynolds for moreinformation, 616-835-1855.

Come join the Cub Scouts of Howard City in a Blue Grass Jamboree. Getting’ Picky will be playing at the VFW Hall on June26. Doors open at 6pm: Adults $4, kids free and one non-perishableitem per person. All proceeds will go to the scouts and the food drivewill benefit Helping Hands. Concession, silent auction and fun willbe available.

Blood Drive - June 27, 10am - 2 pm at in the Fellowship Hall of Heritage United Methodist Church, 19931 W. Kendaville Rd.Appointment preferred. Call Paul Eickenroth 231-937-4310 withany questions.

The Grant Wrestling Club is holding a one day WRESTLINGCLINIC for all ages on August 7th, 2010, from 8:00am to3:30pm,featuring Olympic Coach Rob Hermann. Cost is $50 andincludes 6 Hours of training, T-Shirt, and lunch being provided.Deadline for registration is July 9th. Limited spots available. Formore information please contact Tami Montney at 231-206-1202 [email protected].

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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

June 7, 2010

Senior Melissa Emma receivedoutstanding student award in draftingand design technology at the NewaygoCounty Regional Educational ServiceAgency on April 22. Mr. Rick Knysz,CAD/Building Trades Instructor poses for a picture with Melissa at theawards ceremony.

By Kristine DolbergTri County Senior, Molly Davis was

a finalist in the Courageous PersuadersPublic Service Announcement scholarship

competition. She placed in the top 60 of 743 entries and was invited to attendthe awards ceremony at the Marriot inTroy, Michigan. She and teacher, KristineDollberg attended the awards ceremonyon Tuesday, May 18.

Courageous Persuaders is a DetroitAuto Dealers Association-sponsored event and honors students fordedication to prevention of underage drinking. The scholarshipcompetition encouraged high school students to create a 30 secondpublic service announcement on the dangers of underage drinking.“We are thrilled at this year’s entry turnout, which drew a total of

743 entries from 45 states. It is extremely encouraging to see theseyoung people take a stand and speak out on the serious dangers of underage drinking, and we are proud to celebrate their achievement,”said Perkins host of the 2010 awards ceremony.Molly worked independently on the project as part of her Advanced

Media class. This is Molly’s second year in Media Productions and shewas also awarded the Tri County Media Productions, “Excellence inMedia Productions” Award by teacher, Kristine Dollberg. Molly willattend Full Sail University in Florida in the fall.

By James CainThis year TC High School Industrial

Arts students completed a project to be seenfor years to come. With the help of severalbusinesses from the community and the hardwork of many students the baseball field has itsown press box. The project was made possiblethrough a “Learn and Serve” grant. The grant

was used to have students gain knowledgethrough doing a service for the community.The main contributor on the project was First Bank of Howard City.

Other contributing businesses that make TC’s Industrial Arts successfulare GM Wood Products of Newaygo, Michigan Chair of Howard City,and Triangle construction to name a few.

The proof of the students’ success is shown through several greatprojects that place in the top ten of the MITES State Competitionrecently in Sault Ste. Marie. Joey Carey took home a first place anda ninth place. Mitch Phillips received a sixth place and HonorableMention on his projects. Tyler Newland received fifth place. CodySteinbach received a fifth place. Cody Rambo received eighth place.Adam Phillips earned Honorable Mention. We look forward to manymore great projects like these to come. A big thank you goes out to allthe people and businesses that have given their support.

“Don’t tell us the sky’s the limit when there

are footprints on the moon,” is the Class of 2010’s motto. The commencement exerciseswere held at the high school on May 27. Theweather was beautiful, but hot and humidleaving the gymnasium uncomfortable forthe attendees.The 163 graduates marched from the stageto their seats to the Pomp and Circumstanceprocessional. Principal Mark Simonswelcomed the crowd, and Superintendent James Scholten gave the opening remarks.The senior band members played one lastsong with the underclassmen.

Alaina Swaney delivered the salutatoryaddress. She thanked her Heavenly Father,

her parents, and her classmates for theimpact they have had on her life. Elena Smithgave the valedictory address. She welcomed junior Doug Reed to play the piano while shetook her classmates on a reminiscent walk

through their school years.Teacher Maureen Baker was the commencement speaker, giving the

seniors one last assignment before they graduated. Under each seat wasa pad of paper and a pen. She told the students to write today’s dateon the first page and amemory they want toremember of this specialday. She then had thestudents turn to the fifthpage of the notepad andrecord what their bestday will be five yearsfrom now. She had thestudents do this again onpage 10, 25, and on thelast page, number 50.She challenged the students to set goals and to keep working to havetheir best day.

If you missed out on ordering a graduation DVD, orders maybe placed at the high school office through June 8. After June 8,

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We look forward to seeing you and your family for a fun evening of food, memories, and entertainment.

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June will be saying goodbye to Sand Lake Elementary after 34 years.

She taught first through fourth grade and said, “One of the highlightshas been seeing the ‘lightbulbs’ go on as new concepts and skills wereunderstood. I have really enjoyed capturing the hearts of all thesewonderful youngsters as they have captured mine.”

When asked what has changed in the students over the years, Junereplied, “The students haven’t changed nearly as much as the parents.There are so many single-parent households and it has become sohard to make a living that there isn’t as much time to spend with thechildren.”

Her advice to new teachers: “If you find you don’t LOVE this careerplease quit and let someone who does, take over for you. The years flyby so treasure each one and save all those class pictures.”

There are some things June won’t miss when she retires, “I willnot miss the alarm going off when I’ve been up reading way too late.

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those days that shouldhave been snow days.“I will miss the

smiles and hugs from allthe students. I will missseeing the growth thechildren make in all theirsubjects each year. I willespecially miss all thegreat people that I havehad the honor to knowand work with here atTri County Schools,”said June who plans totravel when she retires.“I would like to find away to teach teachersall the little tricks I havelearned after 34 years inthis profession. I want tovolunteer to read someof my favorite books tothe children in the areahospitals.”

Donna is retiring from her teaching position after 31 and a half years. She spent most of these years in the home economics departmentteaching foods and nutrition, child development, interior design, andpersonal living and heath. Donna also taught world history, worldgeography, and civics.

“I will definitely miss the high schoolstaff. They are a great group of people — verysupportive and fun to be around. I will alsomiss the students,” said Donna, who won’tmiss getting up early and all the paperworkteachers are required to do. “We spend somuch time writing things up for the statewhen the time could be better spent doingthings to benefit our students.”

Donna isn’t sure of her retirement plansbut says she has a hard time sitting still andstaying home. She looks forward to havingmore time with her four grandchildren and isconsidering getting a part-time job or doingsome volunteer work.

June 7, 2010

Jodi has taught for 35 years, all of them at Tri County. Jodi worked at

MacNaughton Elementary in the first grade classroom, where she’ll besaying goodbye as she beginsher retirement years. Shesaid, “the highlight has beenwatching children developinto capable independentworkers and watching themread their first book.”

Jodi said she won’t miss allthe paperwork, deadlines, andthe meetings. Jodi observedchanges over years, “Familieshave more commitmentsand busier lives outside theschool days.”

Jodi looks forward to gettinginvolved in her church withmissions trips, seeing friends,visiting her daughter’sclassroom, traveling with herhusband, and staying up lateSunday nights.“I will miss seeing the

children everyday, the parents that I have gotten to know, and thestaff.”

Mark Simons, principal at the high school, will be leaving to takea job as superintendent of Mesick Consolidated Schools. “It has beengreat working with the board of education, administrative team, allstaff members, community members, parents, and especially thestudents,” said Mark, who has been at Tri County for twelve years,three at assistant principal and nine as principal.

Mark commented, “Tri County has given me a vast amountof experiences I will use at my next job. I will miss the small townsetting.”

By Julie Kremers

The TC Warriors Bible study group at the middle school held afundraiser from April 12-23 to earn money for Haiti. The students in thegroup created their own commercial that was aired at school to informthe students of the desperate needs in Haiti. They also composed lettersthat were sent out to select local businesses. The group nicknamed thefundraiser “Change for a Change in Haiti.” Each homeroom class wasgiven a bucket to collect any change the students were able to give.

The class that collected the most change was to receive a treat but theydeclined and askedthat the money forthe treat be givento Haiti instead.The goal was toraise $300 andwith the help of the community ourschool was ableto raise $358.18.Thank you toeveryone thathelped to makea change in Haiti.

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MEDIA CONSULTANTFull-time employment opportunity to join our dynamic ad-vertising sales team to promote advertising sales for theRiver Valley News Shopper and Tri-County Shopper.

Prior sales or customer service experience helpful. Candi-date should have good communication and organizationalskills with a desire to earn.

This position offers the right candidate sales leads, mileage,competitive commission structure, health and dental insur-

ance benefits, 401k plan.

Send resume and cover letter to:

The Pioneer GroupNina Jones, Human Resources

115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI [email protected]

ESTATE AUCTION SALE OF Mrs. Engwell - Administrator Chemical Bank

Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m.318 Ives, Big Rapids, Mighigan 49307Directions: Coming into Big Rapids from the south on business 131/State St. You will see sign’s for MCMC Hospital. Double light willbe Woodward and Locust St. Turn East on Locust. In four blocks turn North on Ives St. Watch for sale signs. If your coming in on EastM20 or 15 mile rd. Go over the Muskegon River bridge. The first street on your left will be Ives, which is one way. Turn south on the nextstreet, which is S Stewart. Turn east on Locust, then north on Ives. Watch for Sale Signs.

BOB PARKER 231-823-2329

LUNCH WAGON

Auctioneers Note: Been in family for over 100 years. Lots of beautiful antique furniture. Don’t miss this sale!Condition Terms of Sale: Cash or Check with ID - nothing removed until settled for. (Not Responsible for Lost or Damaged Items)

www.currieparkerauction.com

Currie/Parker Auction Service717 Sheridan - Big Rapids, MI

AUCTIONEER: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617

PORTA JOHN

Living Room and Household Items

Mahogany Grinnell Piano with Bench

Music Sheets & Books Brass Desk Lamp Metal Electric Floor Lamp Cherry Spindle Armed Rocking

Chair Walnut Carved High Back Chair,

Green Velvet

Walnut Eastlake Pedestal Table,Ceramic Wheels

Electric Table Lamp Mission Oak Hat Tree Victorian Carved Walnut Sate,

Velvet, Metal Wheels Print, Nia Juan Guiueur, Winter

Scene Print, “Pipes and Apothecary

Still Life Oil Painting, “Sail Boat at Sunset” Recline Arm Chair Carved French Arm Chair,

Upholstered Eastlake Walnut Pedestal Lamp

Table Victorian Walnut Three Drawer

Wash Stand with Candle Holder and Drop Pulls

Maple Side Chair, Wicker Bottom

French Arm Side Chair Pine Revolving Book Table Pine Foot Stool/ Book Rack Small Service Side Table Brown Recline Arm Chair Exercise Items Fireplace Tools Fireplace Screens Coal Bucket Wooden Shoes Crocks Wicker Magazine Stand Brass Sconce TV Table Blue Recline Arm Chair Pine Table Lamp Oak Floor Lamp GE Table Clock Misc. Small Pictures Print, Sailboat

Pine Corner Telephone Table with Book Shelves

Set 6 Kitchen Chairs 1940’s Metal and Wood Tea Cart Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet 1950’s Painted End Table 2 1950’s Painted 3 Shelf Book

Cases Mission Round Oak Table, 7

Leaves Mission Oak Server, 3 Drawers,

2 Doors Pine Wine Rack Lawyers Book Case, 4 Units

Carved Mail Organizer Austrian China Platters Milk Glass Flow Blue China Silver & Crystal Condiment Set Biscuit Jar Solid Copper Pitcher Set Spode’s Ermine Centurion

England Dinner China Antler Carving Set Linens & Table Ware

Bavaria China Pressed Glass Wine Glasses Candlewick – Goblets, Sherbet

Set, Wine Glasses, Cream & Sugar Sets, Salt & Pepper Sets, Candle Holders,Relish Dish, Dessert Plates,Luncheon Plates, Large Bowl

Fostoria CrystalCut Glass Etched Glass Danish Porcelain Candle Sticks Copper Mugs Signed Pottery Noritoki China Signed Pottery Pitcher Signed Wooden Tray Music Cassettes

Signed Pottery “Jacob Koster” Library Books Set Mark Twain Books 1861 Natural History Book 1883 German Book 1827 German Book Numerous Cook Books Travel Books 2 Woven Cane Bottom Chairs Utility Serv ice Table Whirlpool Refrigerator Kenmore Washer Whirlpool Dryer Hot Point Electric Stove Sharp Microwave Plant Stand Mix Master Mixer Toaster Bread Box Kitchen Utensils

Vases Depression Glass Misc. Planters Beer Stein Mixing Bowls Oven Ware Pyrex Bowls Kitchen Flatware Cutlery Pots and Pans Skillets Knife Sharpener Large Tin Tankard Enamel Ware

Pepper Grinder Large Blue Enameled Coffee Pot Rolling Pins Bottles Glazed Pottery BowlAluminum Ware Wooden Bowls Cake Carrier Roaster Cookie Cutters Cookie Sheets

Wash Board Blender Thermos Bottle Marble Mortar & Pestle Metal Water Pails Wooden Clothes Drying Rack Dish Cloths Towels Kitchen Linens & Place Mats Brown Enamel Wash Pan Braided Rugs Rugs Small Hand Made Rugs Hand Tools 1940’s Mahogany Bed, Full1940’s Mahogany Dresser, 4

Drawers 1890-1900 Antique Cherry

Dresser, 4 Dovetail Drawers, 2 Glove Drawers

Set of 3 Folding Wooden Tables & Carrier

Misc. Linens & Tablecloths Small Foot Locker 1940 Portable Typewriter Small Metal Fireproof Safe Slide Projector Small Bedside Table Card Tables Bath Towels Misc. Bath Linens Book Case, 4 Shelves Oil Lamps Maple Bed, Twin Suit Cases Pine Side Chair Vacuum Sweepers Vacuum Cleaners Electric Glass Shade Lamp Ceramic Table Lamp

Dressing Table, Drawer 1940’s Cedar Chest Quilts Bedding & Linens Crochet Throws Christmas Items Bowling BallLeather Luggage Leather Doctors Bag Drafting Table Drafting Tools Drafting Books Drafting Papers Metal Stool

Clothing Records Music Books Sheet Music Wood Rack Maps Serving Items Pictures Frames Meat Tray Toaster

Irons Coffee Pots Mystery Novels Numerous Paper Backs Magazines Mirrors Handy Man Magazine Chest of Drawers, 5 Drawers Bedding Towels Art Supplies Wicker StoolWicker Hamper Maple Bed, Double Gun Rack Metal File Boxes Chest, Six Drawers Maple Mirror Oval Mirror

Folding Chairs Scuba Mask Wet Suit Diving Flags Drafting Instruments Set Art Books Boating Books Popular Science Religion Books Atlas of the World Book Architectural Books Small Tent Camping Items – Camp Stove,

Camp Table, Small Tent, Camp Utensils

Small TV Radio Indian Toys Rubber Work Boots

Alaska Navigation Maps Miscellaneous Maps Boat Cushions Maple Bed, Twin Chest, 5 Drawers Wooden Spindle Chair GE Radio Book Case, 4 Shelves Big Rapids High School Year

Books Ferris State College Year Books Funks & Wagnal Dictionary Space Books Numerous Books

“In Business Since 1945 inthe Same Location”

VISIT US ON OUR WEB SITE @WWW.KNIGHTAUTOSALES.COM

989-831-83581516 N. Peoples Rd., Stanton

Hours:Monday-Friday 8-6:00

Closed Saturday Sunday 8:30-3:00

KNIGHT AUTO SALES

Main Street

Klees Rd.

Stanton

P e o

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08 Ford Taurus SEL AWD 4 Door V6 Eng, Loaded, Leather ............................... $13,995 or $260 Mo.

08 Chevy Impala LS 4 Door 3500 Eng, Loaded, Leather ...........................$11,995 or $240 Mo.

08 Jeep Liberty LTD 4x4 4 Door 3.7 Eng. Loaded, Leather, Heated Seats ........$17,995 or $350 Mo.

08 Dodge Caliber SE 4 Door 2.0 Eng, Economy, Great Fuel Saver, Air, CD . $10,995 or $200 Mo.

08 Chrysler Town & Country Mini Van3.3 Eng, Loaded, P. Sliders & Rear Gate ........$12,995 or $250 Mo.

07 Chevrolet Impala LT 4 Door 3.5 Eng. Loaded, One Owner ........................$10,995 or $229 Mo.

07 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab SLT 4x2 Pickup4.7 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Truck .................... $13,995 or $260 Mo.

07 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x2 PickupV6 Eng, CD Player, Air, Arizona Auto ..............$10,995 or $229 Mo.

07 Ford Focus SE 4 Door 4 Cyl Economy, Auto, Loaded, Arizona Car .......$8,995 or $195 Mo.

07 Ford Taurus SE 4 Door 3.0 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto .........................$7,495 or $175 Mo.

07 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4 Door 4 Cyl, Economy, Loaded, Arizona Auto .............$8,495 or $190 Mo.

06 Pontiac G6 4 Door 3500 Eng, Loaded, Great Fuel Mileage .............$7,995 or $185 Mo.

05 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x2 Pickup3.7 Eng, Air, Automatic, Topper ........................$5,995 or $155 Mo.

05 Chevy Cavalier 2 Door 4 Cyl, Auto, Air, Arizona Auto ........................... $4,995 or $140 Mo.

04 Saturn L200 4 Door 4 Cyl, Economy, Air, Auto .................................$4,995 or $200 Mo.

04 Chevrolet Venture Mini Van3.4 Eng, Loaded, Great Price ............................$3,995 or $180 Mo.

04 Saturn Vue 4 Door AWD Crossover LoadedV6 Eng, Leather, Sun Roof, Arizona Car .NOW $8,995 or $229 Mo.

03 GMC 1500 Reg Cab 4x4 Pick Up4.3 Eng., Air, Auto ............................................$6,495 or $219 Mo.

00 Chevy Express Passenger Window Van350 Eng, Dual Air, Loaded, 7 Passenger ...........$4,995 or $150 Mo.



MONDAY,JUNE7,2010•RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 15090 Business

ServicesROOFING: ALL TYPES

Residential/Commercial/AgriculturalLow-sloped, flats, shingles,

trailers. Repairs & Leaks. FreeEstimates. 20yrs. experience.

Licensed/Insured.(616)636-8288

Ensley Roofing, LLC

Lawn Care

GOT GRASS?? We work hard onyour yard so you don't have to. Relax

and enjoy your free time. We providelawn care at great rates. Other servicesavailable. Call today for your freequote. 231-287-7058

100 Pets & Supplies

RAT TERRIER. 5 months. Female. $200cash only. 231-937-7397

110 For Rent

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Howardity. $350/month plus deposit. No pets.31-937-5206

2 BEDROOM HOUSE. Washer/dryer,refrigerator and stove, drapes/curtainsincluded. Non-smoking. No pets. Deposit

required plus references. 231-937-5483.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS, UNFUR-NISHED. Sand Lake area. $433/month,$433 deposit. References necessary616-636-5165 or 616-862-5198

2-STORY COLONIAL. SPACIOUS 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, one-acre wooded inquiet subdivision near Howard City$875/month. 616-262-1642

QUIET SUBDIVISION north Big Rapids.2-Bedroom, Duplex, starting $500/month.No pets!Gary (231)796-4564 or (231)796-1065

BLOW OUT!$499

ONE HOME ONLYSEC. DEP. FROM $299

Approx. 1000 sq. ft.All appliances, including wash-

er/dryerSun Home at Village Trails

888-284-9098www.4villagetrails.com

EHO Expires 6/30/10

HIGH END 3 Bedroom home, 2 stallgarage, low heat bills, air, 2 large familyrooms, no pets, no smokers. HowardCity schools, 2 miles from US 131 exit 118.$800 per month. Call 231-598-1615

REED CITY: 1-Bedroom, quiet, clean.On-site laundry, utilities included, nopets. Call on-site manager. (231)465-4049

RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM Apartment.Near post office, library Howard City.231-224-3746

110 For Rent

RENT OR LAND contract. 2 & 3 bedroomhomes in Evart. Call for information(231)349-0051.

RENT TO OWN! 4-bedroom, 1-bathhome. Deeded lake access on Mas-ton Lake. Financing Available!$700/month. (517)712-2392.

SECOND STORY- 1/bedroom. Absolute-ly no smoking, no pets. All utilities includ-ed. Basic cable included. $450/month,$450/security deposit. Available June

15th. Mary 616-813-7275

SHADY LAWN MOTEL: Sand Lake, MI.Special rates. Furnished cabin with kitch-enette $113.25/week. Furnished small cab-ins, $96.60/week. (Above prices includeutilities) Call for availability (616)696-0386, or (616)638-5658. If no answer, call(616)636-8967.

YES YOU CAN!BRAND NEW HOMESSEC. DEP. FROM $299

Approx. 1000 sq. ft.All appliances, including

washer / dryer.Sun Home at Village Trails

888-242-6421

www.4villagetrails.comEHO *Expires 6/30/10

110 For Rent

VacationTrailer on Private Lake. Sleeps 5. Forweekend or weekly getaway. 231-689-1645 or 231-414-7223.

160 Real Estate

FREE GARAGE WITH 1,680 sq.foot,basement ready, new BOCA ModularHome. Financing provided. 231-924-5220

www.fremont-homes.net

THERIVER VALLEY

NEWS SHOPPER

491 W. Shaw (M-82)Howard City

(231)937-4740Open Monday-Thursday

9am-5pmFriday 9am-1pm

For all of youradvertising needs!

LOVELY CHURCH BUILDING in Lake-view. Willing to look at any reasonableoffer. Call 231-354-6461

160 Real Estate

JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed-room, 1 bath condominium with largeliving room and dining area, fireplaceand deck overlooking the ManisteeRiver in Downtown Manistee. Thislower level condo has easy accessibilityand has great views of the big shipscoming up and down the Big ManisteeRiver Channel. Heated in ground poolis just steps away and you are withinwalking distance of the Victorian PortCity Downtown and the famed River-walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and

Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator,Garbage Disposal and a Carport withextra storage area. Super for yeararound or summer getaway! Locatedat #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and pricedto move! $119,900. Contact JeanMaloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,Manistee. (866) 448-2100.

170 Itemsfor Sale

1997 Saturn SL-2 4 cyl, many partsreplaced,clean, runs like a top, looksgood 35mpg, $1,500 OBO 231-856-0563 or 231-414-2248

FREE HEAT AND HOT WATER: Elimi-

nate monthly heating bills with ClassicOUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Calltoday. H2OASIS, INC. (616)866-0557

170 Itemsfor Sale

ANDY’S

TREE SERVICETREE WORK OF ALL

KINDS

Specializing around

power lines & houses

Serving Montcalm,

Newaygo, Kent &

Mecosta Counties

& more!

WE ACCEPT ALL

MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

*Snowplowing*

*Firewood*

*Rooftop Snow*

*Removal*

www.andystreeservice.com

FREE ESTIMATES

FULLY INSURED

800-982-4540“We go all over!!”

Hours: Sun. 12-5, Mon.-Sat 9-74330 14 Mile Road NE • Rockford

616-866-8912

Graduation Cards& Novelties

Decorations

Poster BoardsPlates

Napkins

Balloons

Scrapbooking

Craft Supplies

Greeting Cards

Flowers




170 Itemsfor Sale

CLEANING CLOSETS?

HOUSE STARTING TO LOOK

LIKE YOU’RE A HOARDER?

Let our Classified Ads help you

out!

CALL THE RIVER VALLEY NEWS

SHOPPER TODAY!!

231-937-4740

GOLF CARTS - 2005 gas club car prece-

dent, green, nice carts $2950. 2004club car electric precedent, green $2399.2001 gas club car ds, chrome wheels,clean cart $2399. 2005 ez go electri$1799 Many carts, parts and acces-sories in stock. Smart Energy M37 Gran231 834-5900 or 616 301-5442

GOSPEL TENT REVIVAL: June 17-20.Downtown White Cloud. The gospel of sal-vation preached clearly and simply.www.thechurchatwhitecloud.net

KNIGHT AUTO & PARTS

SALES

989-831-83581516 N. Peoples Rd.

Stanton, MI

Open

Mon-Fri7:30am to

5pm

ClosedSaturday

Open Sunday 9am to 3pm

2000 And Newer Domestic

Used Parts

If you missed us in the PDS Montcalm / North Kent phone guide, you can find our ad every week in the River Valley News Shopper

Mention This Ad To Receive

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In Our Consultation Studio

• Wigs & Hair Alternatives

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• Gift Certificates

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Hair Studio & Day SpaExclusive Line Of: Mastay, Eufora & Nioxin

40 S. Main • Cedar Springs • www.reflectionsbydesign.info 696-0440Hours: Mon-Thur 9-8 • Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-3 • Closed Sunday

Now Open

Monday

9am-8pm

Parts Stores

HOWARD CITY AUTO CLINIC Auto Value Auto Parts (The friendly place)

FREE Installation of Batteries, Headlamps, Wiper Blades with a purchase from Auto Value (next door). Covers most applications. Some restrictions apply.

VISIT US TODA Y! • 231.937.4277 123 White St. • Downtown Howard City • www.howardcityauto.com

HOWARD CITY AUTO CLINIC COUPON

C O U P O N

C O U P O N


C O U P O N

C O U P O N

FREE

Oil ChangeWith Any Service Over $100*

*Most vehicles up to 5 qts./filter. House oil. Excludes diesel. Other restrictionsmay apply. Expires 12/31/2010. Must present coupon at time of service.


C O U P O N

C O U P O N

Radiator & Heater Core Flush

$4995*

*Excludes coolant. Some restrictions may apply.Expires 12/31/2010. Must present coupon at time of service.


C O

U P O N

C O U P O N

*Up to 3 lbs of Freon. Some restrictions may apply.Expires 12/31/2010. Must present coupon at time of service.


C O

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C O U P O N

Brake Special

$8995*Most vehicles. Excludes rotors, drums, and hardware. Expires 12/31/2010.

Must present coupon at time of service. Some restrictions may apply

with these Great Savings from Howard City Auto Clinic

per axle*

Transmission Flushes

Starting at

$ 89.95 Up to 8 qts. of Dexron III

Some restrictions may apply.Expires 12/31/2010. Must present coupon at time of service.

A/C Pump Down and Recharge

$7995*

Sand Lake Feed & Supply616-636-8822

M-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm • Sat. 8:30 am - 2:00 pm • Closed Sun.

Family Owned and Operated

EARLY BUY WOOD PELLETS

$ 188.00 TonMay & June

BUY 3 TONS, GET TEN BAGS FREE

ALLIANCE NUTRITION FEED DEALER

Seed Potatoes

Onion Sets

Garden Seeds

Food Plots

Grass Seed

Seed Corn

Soybeans

Weed n Feed50# Bag

$ 27 99

Trophy Rock

$999Great for Antler

Growth

Baler

TWINE9,000

16,000

20,000Covers 15,000

square feet

Medium

SunflowerHearts$ 1899

$ 349950#

25#

TOMATO

CAGES12” x 33”

14” x 42”

231-856-4570

Open 7 Days 8 - 9 • Downtown Morley

Check out our strange brews: Magic Hat, Sam Adams,Beach Bum, Shiner Bock/Black Lager, Bell’s Ales

18 Pack

Busch &Busch Light

$869

Auto Trader magazines are back!Riddle: What English word means

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Four LokoAll 7 Flavors

23.5 fl. oz.

$199

PepsiThrowback

20 oz.

2/$1

QUICK SALE SECTION

Jay’s Brand Chips&

Archway Cookies

2 for $3 or

1 for $2

Hand-Dipped Ice Cream –8 Flavors!

Buddig10 oz. tubs

$329

New Leaf

ICED TEAS

16.9 fl. oz.

$109+ Dep.

+ Dep.

Forget a theater near you…Henry’s bringing the movies to you!!

1 Movie - $3.20 per day • 2 Movies - $5.50 per day + tax



MONDAY,JUNE7,2010•RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 17FREE CLOTHING

FOR THOSE IN NEED

Seventh Day Adventist Church8060 M-46, Lakeview

(Community Building behind church)

Thursdays 1 - 4 pm

Attorney Kevin J. KozmaKozma Law Office, P.C.

Serving the West Michigan Area for nearly 30 years

Specializing In:Criminal Defense, Family Law, Custody, Divorce,

Probate, Real Estate, General Litigation,Civil Matters, Auto Accident & Insurance Claims

Two Locations to Serve You:200 S. Charles, White Cloud, MI • 231-689-6636

211 Maple St., Big Rapids, MI • 231-796-0885

Shop online at www.nelsonsspeedshop.comGo towww.artsmithauctions.com

for photos and complete list of motorcycle. OR call for flyer

616-696-2598

ESTATE AUCTIONSaturday, June 12 @ 10:00 AM

LOCATION: 6818 Masters Rd., Howard City, MI 49329DIRECTIONS: North of Grand Rapids or South of Big Rapids on US-131 to the M-46 East exit #120, East 7 miles to Masters Rd., South1-1/2 miles. (Montcalm Co.)

Robert Bowman Estate plus more!Selling nearly 40 motorcycles, 1969-1987 Honda, Yamaha, Kawa-saki, Gemini, Zundapp, Suzuki, etc. 1941 Dodge ½ T, 4X4 ARMYtruck; 1967 Buick; 1978 Lincoln; 1980 Cadillac; 1980 IHC 1700stake truck; 1976 Dodge motor home; Savage 30-30 & 20ga. db.;Colt MK IV .45 pistol; Cobray M-11, 9MM; BB guns; HOUSE FULLOF FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & MISC.; Many shop and hand toolsi.e. arc welder; saws, dills; ladders; 163 pc. of 2’X2’ rubber floormats; 12’ tube gates; (2) Singer leather / industrial sewing machines;5 yr. old Fox Trotter mare bred to foal in Aug.; 27 month old Her-

eford heifer; (9) BOER goats; (8) Romney sheep; (3) saddles and tack;Much more!!

Selling at 3:00 PM OutsideHay.............................................$1.10 to $2.80Straw .........................................$1.20 to $2.10Round Bales ...........................$10.00 to $17.50

Livestock selling at 5:30 PMSHEEP & GOATSFat Lambs ............................$80.00 to $120.00Feeder Lambs ....................$100.00 to $210.00Ewes ......................................$30.00 to $60.00Goats/selling by head .............$20.00 to $80.00

CALVESTop Veal (Started) ................$75.00 to $105.00Deacons .................................$40.00 to $60.00Back to Farm Deacons .........$60.00 to $120.00

FEEDER CATTLEChoice Steers 250-400#.......$90.00 to $130.00Choice Steers 400# & up .....$75.00 to $100.00Choice Heifers ......................$70.00 to $110.00Holstein Steers 250-400# ....$75.00 to $105.00Holstein Steers 400# & up .....$60.00 to $80.00

HOGSHogs 200-230# ......................$50.00 to $53.00Hogs 230-250# ......................$53.00 to $54.50Ruffs ......................................$50.00 to $55.00Boars .....................................$21.00 to $37.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLEChoice Steers .........................$80.00 to $94.00Choice Heifers ........................$75.00 to $90.00Holstein Steers .......................$82.00 to $89.00Commercial ............................$78.00 to $82.00Standard & Utility ...................$60.00 to $75.00

COWSTop Cows ...............................$55.00 to $71.50Canners & Cutters ..................$40.00 to $50.00Thurs. Rail Cows (9am-2pm) ..$80.00 to $116.00

BULLS....................................$60.00 to $71.00

DAIRY SALE 3rd Thursday of every month

5-20-10 DAIRY REPORT

Top Fresh Cows & Heifers ......$1,500 to $1,700Top Springing Heifers ............$1,300 to $1,550Open Heifers ................................$600 to $900Service Bulls .............................$800 to $1,450

RAVENNA AUCTIONSALE EVERY MONDAY • Selling prices as of 5-31-10

231-853-5738 • Fax 231-853-9969

Randy Lettinga ...................616-437-2005 Verne Lettinga ...........616-490-6742George Herman ..................616-498-8152 Mike Petersen ...........231-598-1029

www.spartachevy.com

Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.616-887-1791

Welcomes

Tim “Bear” Williamson

Tim graduated from Catholic Central High

School, and attended Ferris State University.

Tim has been involved in the automotive

industry for over 40 years. He is a current

member of the Moose.

Please stop in and welcome Tim, as he continues his career at Sparta Chevrolet!




Automotive Guide

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Call

231-937-4740To Inquire On Size

And Prices!

IS NOW AN…

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COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com

616-754-6800

Bassett’s Body Shop Auto & Boat Repair

• Complete Collision Repair • Glass • InsuranceWork• Fiberglass & GelWork • Painting

• Clean-ups & Detailing • Upholstery11888 Northland Dr. • Cedar Springs

Just north of 14 Mile Rd.

33 Years At This Location

616-696-1347

Most of us know that regular mainte-nance is key to a well-running vehicle.

That’s why we get our oil changed,

have our tires rotated and so forth.

Another important part of the regular

maintenance schedule is the tune-up.

Because the internal workings of ve-

hicles have changed so much over the

years, the definition of a tune-up may

vary from the simple replacement of

spark plugs to the complete overhaul

of several areas within the vehicle.

Most experts agree that the best tune-

ups involve an inspection of several

areas, including the battery, enginemechanical, powertrain control, fuel,

ignition and emissions. Not every shop

defines a tune-up in this way, however.

Generally, the more involved the tune-

up, the more it costs.

When scheduling a tune-up, it is im-

portant that you find out what it will

entail and how much it will cost. Be

wary of really low estimates; chances

are the shop is pushing for your busi-

ness and the final bill for the tune-up

will be much higher.

The best shops understand that not alldrivers know what a tune-up is and

request one on the assumption that it

will fix whatever is wrong with their

vehicle. They will ask why you think

your vehicle needs a tune-up and go

from there. You may discover that what

you really need are new battery cables

rather than new spark plugs.

Once you have several estimates, sit

down and compare them. Select the

shop whose estimate includes a fairly

thorough inspection at a fair price. You

want to make sure that when you drive

away from the shop your vehicle isrunning smoothly and efficiently.

The term “tune-up” means different

things to different people. Keep that in

mind as you shop around for estimates.

Know what you are getting before you

take your vehicle in, and if you are get-

ting a tune-up for any reason other than

maintenance issues, relay that infor-

mation to the shop. If you don’t, you

could end up paying for a tune-up plus

a repair.

All Tuned UpBy Tresa Erickson

ANDERSON

INSURANCEAUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS

(231) 937-5634Fax: (231) 937-5240

230 West Shaw, P.O. Box 129Howard City

Email:[email protected]

13399 White Creek • Cedar Springs • 1/4 Mile S. of 17 Mile

616-696-1830

Cedar

Body ShopServing Area Since 1954For Professional Work & Guaranteed Satisfaction!

• Expert Color Match • State Certified Technicians• Frame Repair • Insurance Collision Work

• Low Cost Rentals Available • Free Estimates

17980 Northland Dr . • S and Lake, MI 49343

(Corner of Pine & Northland)

616-636-8350 • 231-937-TIRE * (8473) *This number forw ards to our S and Lake location.

• NEW & USED TIRES • TRUCK & AUTO REPAIRS

NEW COOPER, NOKIAN & SIGMA TIRES

HUNDREDS OF USED TIRES IN STOCK

BIG BEN’S TIRES &

AUTO

REPAIRS

C h e c k u s o u t o n

F a c e b o o k !

Stop By

And Ask For

JARED SCHUITEMA

Phone 616-784-8013

[email protected]




Automotive Guide How Old Is That New Tire?By Ralph Lee

When you shop for bananas, you buy the bruised,

rotting ones, right? Of course, you don’t. You go

for the fresh ones unless you’re making banana

bread. When you shop for tires, you just might

be buying ones that are the equivalent of bruised,

rotting bananas. Unfortunately, unlike bananas,

the tires may be bruised and rotting where you

can’t see such damage. That’s because these

seemingly new tires aren’t new at all. Here’s how

you can tell how old that “new” tire really is.

Imprinted on all tires are a series of digits and

letters called a Tire Identification Number (or the

tire’s serial number). It’s these symbols that tell

you where the tire was made, how big it is and

when it was made-specifically identifying the

week and the year of the tire’s manufacturing.

Depending upon whether the tire was manufac-tured since the year 2000 or before, there are two

sets of digits and letters. For those manufactured

in 2000 or later, the first three symbols will be

the letters “DOT” in all instances. The remain-

ing symbols will be a combination of letters and

numbers. The entire series will look similar to

this: DOT K6RY TBFM 4408. It’s the last four

numbers that you want to focus on. The week and

the year of the tire’s manufacture can be found in

these four numbers. The first two digits indicate

the week of assembly and the last two identify

the year. If you see “4408” as the last four digits,

that tire was made in the 44th week of the year

2008. If the last four digits are “1609,” the tire

was made in the 16th week of 2009.

For tires manufactured before 2000, you’ll again

have “DOT” and then a series of letters and num-

bers like this: DOT TB1C MJT 359. This time,

it’s the last three numbers that you want to check.

Again, the first two digits of the last three indi-

cate the week of assembly while the last number

shows the year. If you see “359” at the end, the

tire was made in the 35th week in 1999.

Armed with that information, what do you do?

Well, you head out to your vehicle (or vehicles)

and check the ages of all your tires. If you’ve got

one that’s six years old or older, it’s time to get a

new one-even if it has low miles. As tires age, a

degradation process takes place. Tire tread sepa-

ration can result-the tread comes away from the

tire in an instant-and an accident can occur even

if the tire has low miles on it.

Of course, age isn’t the only consideration whenthinking about your tires. Factors such as wear,

maintenance, storage and weather are also im-

portant to take note of.

The good thing about older tires-as opposed to

old fruit-is that you can return them for a refund

up to a point. If you’ve got a tire that’s six years

old, you’ve got, to keep up with the fruit analogy,

a lemon. If you bought it six years ago, you’re

out of luck and need to buy a replacement right

away. However, if you’ve got tires considerably

older than the date you bought them on, you may

be in luck. Take your receipt to the place you

bought the tire from and see what they can do.

Depending upon the tire’s wear and the age dis-

crepancy, you may get anywhere from a partial

to a full discount on its replacement.

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Are you a traveler with a penchant for the unusual? Doyou like to take trips to unusual destinations from time

to time? If so, then you might want to consider visiting

some of these big and bold roadside attractions.

World’s Largest Ball of String in Darwin, MN

Constructed by farmer Francis Johnson from 1950 to1979, the nine-ton ball of string measures 40 feet in

circumference and 11 feet in height. It is housed inside

a gazebo in a local park. Competing balls of string are

located in Cawker City, KS, and Branson, MO.

World’s Largest Baseball Bat

in Louisville, KY

Leaning against the Louisville Slugger Museum, the120-foot-tall, 34-ton baseball bat is a replica of the bat

Babe Ruth swung in the 1920s. It is constructed of hollow

carbon steel and was erected in 1995. In addition to the

bat, other token items line the street, including a giant

three-dimensional baseball that appears to be smashingthrough a window and a leathery flying bat.

World’s Largest Catsup Bottle

in Collinsville, IL

Built in 1949 by the W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S.

Suppiger catsup bottling plant, the catsup bottle is a 170-

foot water tower. It was restored in 1995 and was named

to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

World’s Largest Cowboy Boots in

San Antonio, TX

Standing outside of the North Star Mall, the 35x40-foot

pair of boots attracts big business. Strung with Christmaslights, it is a highlight of the holidays.

World’s Largest Concrete Totem Pole

in Foyil, OK

Designed by Ed Galloway, the totem pole took 11 years

to complete and measures 30 feet in circumference and

60 feet in height. It is constructed of concrete over a

scrap metal and sandstone rock skeleton, and is paintedwith spirit lizards, owls and Indian chiefs. The pole sits

in a park with other creations by Galloway.

World’s Largest Egg in Winlock, WA

Perched atop a 10-foot steel pole in a grassy median,

the 12-foot-long egg weighs 1,200 pounds. Throughout

the years, it has been restored numerous times and

reconstructed of more durable materials. A competingegg is located in Mentone, IN.

World’s Largest Flag in Long Beach, CA

Owned by Ski Demski, the “Superflag,” as it is called,

measures 505x225 feet and weighs 3,000 pounds. It

requires the strength of almost 500 people to unfurl it. A

smaller version of the flag, Superflag Jr., is available. Itmeasures 47x82 feet and was carried by 55 ROTC cadets

at the Bush inaugural.

World’s Largest Kaleidoscope

in Mount Tremper, NY

The main attraction of Emerson Place, the more

than 60-foot-tall kaleidoscope features three 38-footmirrors. Each year, three shows are presented inside thekaleidoscope according to the season.

World’s Largest Thermometer in Baker, CA

Built by Will Herron at a whopping $700,000, the

thermometer is 134 feet tall, symbolizing the record-high

134-degree temperature set in Death Valley in 1913. It

is constructed of 33 tons of steel and flanked by a largefrying pan with eggs.

World’s Largest Tire in Allen Park, MI

Located near the Detroit Metro Airport, the 12-ton tire

stands 80 feet tall. It once served as a Ferris wheel at the

1964-65 New York World’s Fair and was moved to Allen

Park in 1966 where it now stands as a testament to thestrength and quality of Uniroyal Tires.

These are just some of the many unusual roadside

attractions that have been constructed throughout thecountry. The next time you feel like hopping in your

vehicle and taking a trip, consider checking out a big andbold roadside attraction.

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For info on Equipment call Chris Miller at 989-572-8915

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Hay EquipmentPlanter & Drill

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Please enjoy our monthly excerpts from the compilations of Elon Howe who has walked this story. He would like to thank

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Staples, computer expert, & Londa Howe for typing everything up.

JOHN SNOW’S “TOWN”Today one will find only memories of Snowtown. What might be left of this sight may be found south of

Hardy Dam, one and a half miles down Cypress to 48th then to 52nd to 56th Streets then east and west.

The early people that put the boom town there were first: John Stearns from Croton on the Hudson, New

York; second: Christopher Culp and then John F. Snow – in this order.

Stearns came to the Croton area, then called the Fork, around 1836. Culp arrived sometime in 1854;John Snow around 1857. Stearns’s earlier work may be found on the very first county survey of Croton

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BENEFIT AUCTIONBake Sale, BBQ Chicken

Dinner & Hog Roast* All You Can Eat - Pay With Donation *

SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2010Auction at 11:00 am • Dinner Starting at 10:00 amThis benefit is for Lakeview Amish community medical bills and needy families.

Everything for this auction is 100% donated

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PH: 989-386-9082

Located: From Lakeview on M91 South 5 miles to Kendaville Rd. East on Kendaville Rd 1-1/2 miles. From Greenville on M91 North 12miles to Kendaville Rd., East on Kendaville Rd 1-1/2 miles. At Alvin Shetler Residence, 7750 Kendaville Rd.

For more info: Contact Alvin or Joni Byler V.M. 989-352-1229ALSO MANY MORE ITEMS NOT LISTED!

Auctioneers Note: The community would like to thank everyone who donated items and time to make this event possible. There will be many more good quality items not listed! Bring your trailers and friends and

enjoy a good country benefit auction with us! Hope to see ya there! Leroy Yoder

NEW FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD42” Round Oak Table w/2 Leaves and 4 Chairs • LadiesWriting Desk (Maple) • Small Pin Oak Chest • Pine LogToddler Bed • 30” Pine Barstool. • Pin Oak Table • OakDresser • Full Size Bed (Oak) • Oak/Walnut Folding CardTable • 4-Interior Oak Doors (Slabs) • Glass Single GunDisplay Case • Wooden Clothes Hamper (Oak) • AssortedRugs • 3-Antique Dining Room Chairs • Jewelry Wagon

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2006 Ford 500 LTD, Loaded, Local1 Owner Trade, Mint Condition,Special Deal on This One!

2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. LT Z71, Local Trade, Absolutely Mint.

2003 GMC Sierra Ext. 2WD, 1 Owner Trade, Looks New, 5year/75,000 Mile Power TrainWarranty, $9,995 plus Tax & Tags.

2008 Chevy Uplander, Low Miles,Full Power, GM Certified, Priced toSell.

2005 GMC Yukon, 64,000 ActualMiles, Full Power, Looks New!

2010 Pontiac G6, Factory Program,Loaded, 10,000 Actual Miles, JustArrived...2 to Choose From.

2010 Chevy Traverse, 1LT, FactoryProgram, 12,000 Actual Miles,Balance of Factory Warranty, 2 toChoose From.

2010 Chevy Traverse, 2LT, Redwith Ebony Leather, GM CompanyUnit, 7,500 Actual Miles.

2009 Buick Enclave CXL, AWD,Full Power, GM Certified!

2006 Chevy Equinox, FactoryProgram, Low Miles, Full Power,Looks New.

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2003 Buick Park Ave, LocallyOwned, Full Power, Includes a5 yr/75,000 Mile Power TrainWarranty, Sharp Car!

2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 1 OwnerTrade, V-6, Full Power, AbsolutelyMint.

2009 Chevy Impala, full power,loaded, GM Certified, low miles,factory program, 7 to Choose from.

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2003 Buick LeSabre, low miles.

2007 Pontiac G6, full power, lowmiles and 3 to Choose From.




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

Lawn & Garden

Clean-up!Rear-tine Tillers • Lawn Aerators • Dethatchers

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Stump Grinders• John Deere Tractors • Trenchers

We Can Do Custom Work

Post Holes • Trenchers • Roto Tilling

CEDAR SPRINGS RENTAL206 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs

616-696-8575

18 colors available in #1 metal cut to your length.

We also stock trim & accessories.Check our prices before you buy.We will save you money!

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Super 8 SALE

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Mon. - Wed.10 am - 6 pm

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Hours:

Mon-Thur 9-8, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-3

Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave, Sparta, MI

616-887-1791

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Mon. - Thurs. 9 - 5 • Fri. 9 - 8 • Sat. 9 - 620544 M-82 • Howard City

231-937-5014

• Flowers

• Trees

• Plants

• Topsoil

• Bark

• Beach Sand

• Stone

• Perennials

• Grass Seed

• Campfire Rings36” to 42”

• Seed Packets

• Shepherds Hooks

• Lawn Edging

• Trellis

• Tree Hangers

• Tomato Cages

• Vegetable Flats

Vegetable Flats are

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Dads of Foreign Service Post #59

Newaygo VFWBingo Ball Sales Start at 4:00. Bingo starts at 6:00.

June 7, 2010Progressive Jackpot - 53 numbers - $558 + 1/2 of sales

Special Letter X - 20 numbers - $325Jack Pot - 52 numbers - $500

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It’s YOUR Choice! For Physical and Occupational

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Downtown Lakeview989-352-1168 Hours: Tues. - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

� Antiques � Home Decor � Fine Arts & Crafts � & MoreSILENT AUCTIONat Sand Lake/Nelson LibraryIncludes Red Flannel, Topsoil & Toys

Items available for bidding in thelibrary until June 12th at noon.

The silent auction is a side-shoot of the 6th Annual “Awesome” Plant Sale &Oral Auction sponsored by the Friends of the KDL Sand Lake/Nelson Libraryto be held on June 12th.

Silent Auction items are donated by local businesses, and some items for bidinclude a 10-yard load of topsoil (donated by Powell’s Excavating), blueberriesfrom Sandy Bottom Berries, treasures from Bargains Galore, an 1805 botanicalcopper engraving from Bay Leaf Books, and even “doggie” red flannel long

johns from Sand Lake Veterinary Services. Gift certificates and items are ondisplay inside the library, 88 Eighth Street, Sand Lake. For more informationcontact the KDL Sand Lake Nelson Library at 616-636-4251

or visit www.kdl.org.

SummerFun

SUMMER DANCE LESSONSRecent winners at the Rainbow Connection Competition

Gymnastics (all levels), Combo classes (3-6 yrs), Pointe,Kid’s Dance (18 mos-3yrs with parent), Hip Hop,

Exercise: Zumba, Belly DanceGroup or Private piano lessons available

June 5th Annual at the Cedar Spring High School Auditorium 1:00 pm June 6th Grand Rapids Art Festival on the Circle Stage, 10:45 am June 24th Maranda’s Park Party, Cedar Springs School Complex

Call for more information or to register (616) 696-1449 www.dancingplusllc.com




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NOW OPENGREENVILLE AUCTION AND

FLEA MARKETOld Meijers Parking Lot • (North End of Greenville on M-91)

FLEA MARKET STARTS AT 7 AM

Check In starts at 5:30 amAuction starts at 10am sharp

ALL AUCTION CONSIGNEES ARE WELCOMENo Matter How Big or Small Your Item or Items Are!We Welcome Garage Sale, Yard Sale & Rummage

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“Roughing It ~ Made Comfortable” • Pop-UpCamper Rental• Truck Rentals

• Service

• MotorHome Rentals• Park & Sell

Used RV’s• Parts



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VACATION

BIBLE SCHOOL June 21 - 25 • 9 am - Noon

Bethel Lutheran Church18669 M-46 • Howard City

231-937-4921

Ages 3 - 10

Where Bold BEE-lievers, ZIP,

ZAP & ZOOM for JESUS

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BEST PRICE AROUND

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231-856-7679

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NOW HIRING: COMPANIES Desper-ately Need Employees to Assemble Prod-ucts at Home. Electronics, CD Stands,Hair Barrettes, Many More. No Selling, AnHours. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. MI-1530

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MiscellaneousA BRAND NAME KING SIZE PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET in Original Plas-tic. Includes Deluxe Frame. Cost $1,499,Sell for $475. 989-631-2280.

AMISH LOG BEDS, DRESSERS, Rus-tic Table and Chairs, Mattresses foCabin or Home. Lowest price in Michigan!dandanthemattressman.com 989-923-1278

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It’s kitten season atthe Montcalm CountyAnimal Shelter inStanton! These 4 kit-tens are looking fora new home, alongwith many other dogsand cats of variousshapes and sizes. The4 kittens pictured hereare about 10 weeksold, weigh a couple

pounds each, and have some of the most interesting fur patternsyou’ll ever see on a cat! They’ll have their basic shots uponadoption, but will need booster vaccines on a future visit to thevet. Their shelter ID#’s are 10/05/54 through 58.

Many other cats besides these 4 are available to beadopted, and plenty of dogs too. Go online to

www.petfinder.com/shelters/montcalm.htmlfor a full list of adoptable animals. There is a $40 adoption

fee for dogs, $20 for cats, as well as a refundable spay/neuterdeposit ($50 for dogs, $25 for cats) unless the animal is “fixed”

already. New animals are brought into the shelter on a dailybasis, so if the one you want is gone by the time you call, theMontcalm County Animal Shelter will do its best to find

you a dog or cat that matches what you’re looking for. The

Montcalm County Animal Shelter is open to the publicMon-Fri 12:30pm to 5pm, except Weds 12:30pm to 7pm. Call(989) 831-7355 or (616) 225-7355 for more information.

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Greater Lakeview Area Churches

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Our Savior’sLutheran Church

530 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd.P.O. Box 378, Edmore

2½ miles west of Edmore on M-46

989-427-3316Rev. William Twynham

Worship 11:00 AM

Holy Communion celebrated 1st & 3rd Sundays

SylvesterCommunity Church

5 Mile Road • Mecosta, MI 49332

231-972-0233Sunday Morning Worship Service • 10 AM

Fellowship Time • 11 AM

Sunday School • 11:30 AM

Pastor: Richard Taylor

St. Margaret Mary

Catholic Church1051 E. Howard City Rd. • Edmore

989-427-5645Sunday Morning Worship 9 AM

Tues. & Thurs. Morning Worship

8:30 AM

Rev. Joseph Pettit

110 Edgar St.Lakeview

1 Mile North of M-46 on Youngman Rd.989-352-6836

Sunday Morning W orship • 9:30 am Sunday School • 11 am

Sunday Evening Bible Study • 6 pm W ednesday Kids Program & Prayer Meeting • 7 pm

Other Opportunities: Choir , Small Group Bible Studies,& Youth Groups

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231-937-4740Reaching Out For Christ Ministries

Every Sunday beginning at10am with Praise & Worship!

(Includes Kids Bible Lesson and Great Fellowship)

Come expecting to receive an anointed message

from the Word of God and to be encouraged toknow the love of Christ on a personal Basis.Pastor: Lynne Kronewitter • 616.984.7229

Meeting at: Maple Valley Complex239 First Street • Trufant

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Ensley Baptist Church7077 120th St., Sand Lake

SundaySunday School ............. 9:45 am

Morning Worship ....... 10:45 amEvening Worship ......... 6:00 pm

Nursery Both Services

Wednesday - 7:00 pmSept. - April – AWANA

K - 6th Grades

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

Adult Bible Study

Rev. James Ankerberg, Senior Pastor Youth Team

Church Phone 616-636-5581 www.ensleybaptist.com

231-937-4921Robert Baerwolf

Interim Pastor

Worship Service 9:30 amSunday School 10:45 amSat. Night Service 5:00

Youth Activities - Call Church

www.bethellutheranchurchonline.org

BethelLutheranChurch

M-46 East of Old 131

Rev. Darryl Miller

Phone: 616-636-5673 Worship Service 9:30 amChildren’s Church 9:30 am

~ FOR RENT ~Church Ed. Building with fully

equipped kitchen. Make reservationsnow for your parties, family reunions,showers, graduations, group meetings.

Call Crystal Gould at 616-636-5615$65.00 Rental, additional $25.00

refundable cleaning fee.• NO ALCOHOL •

SAND LAKEUNITED

METHODISTCHURCH

45 6th St. • Sand Lake

Emmanuel

BaptistChurch16028 Isabella St. • Coral

Morning Worship 10 amSunday School 11:15 am

Evening Service 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm

Pastor Bert Boes

231-354-6347231-354-6311

Gospel Jamboree 3rd Sat. of the month.

A warm welcome awaits you at

BIG PRAIRIE

COMMUNITY

CHURCH1988 S. Elm, White Cloud

(2 mi. N. of Hilltop Store - Hardy Dam)

Sunday Worship 9:30 amSunday School 10:45 am

Pastor Arnold Guikema Jr.

Ph. 231-689-0255

or 231-689-1850

304 Shaw St.Howard City

Celebrating 135 Years of

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

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

Evening Worship .................6:00 pm

Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15 pm Awana (grades K-6th)

Teen Activity Center

Adults Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm

Pastor Brian Humphreys

Church Phone: 231-937-4809

www.howardcitybaptist.com

First BaptistChurchHERITAGE

United Methodist Church19931 W. Kendaville • Pierson

Sunday Worship 10:30 amSunday School 9:30 am*

Sunday Youth Activities 5:30 pm*

Wed.: Kids Club 6 pm**September to May

Brad Brillhart, Pastor Office Phone

231-937-4310

9920 Reed Rd., Howard City

Non Denominational Sunday Morning

Worship Service 10 am

Sunday Evening Service &

Youth Group 6 pmMens & Womens Discipleship

groups offered throughout the week.For more info, call or visit our web site at:

www.grace-hc.org

Pastor Joel Cooper Pastor Jorge Ballivian

231-937-6440 or 937-6833

Corner of Cypress & 136th

www.ensleyumc.org

Rev. Darryl Miller Office: 616-636-5659

Sunday Worship 11 amSunday School 9:45 am

Open Hearts, Open Minds,Open Doors

South EnsleyUnited

MethodistChurch

You’re Invited To…

Pierson

Bible Church101 Grand • Pierson, MI

Sunday School – 9:45 am

Worship – 11:00 am

Evening – 6:00 pm

Teens – 5:30 pm

Tuesday - Grief Share 9:30 am

Wed. Services – 7:00 pm

BLAST during school year

Ladies Bible Study – 1:30 pm

Pastor Thomas Sluys

616-636-5542 www.piersonbiblechurch.org

CHURCH OF THE

FULL GOSPEL(Since 1946)

Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Grace180 E. Lake St.

SAND LAKE1 block E. of Traffic Light

Sunday School 10 amSunday Morning 11 am

Sunday Night 6 pm Wed. Bible Study 7 pmPastor Verta Giddings

(616) 636-5628Pastor Gary Giddings(616) 799-0331

Northland

Church of Christ A non-denominational

New Testament Church

Sunday Worship .............. ......... 10 AM

Bible School for all ages ..... 11:30 AM(Staffed nursery available)

Mid-Week program, (K-adult)

Wed. • 7 PM

“Practical Living From James”

series in April - May“Christ in you, the hope of glory” -

Cor. 1:27

Mr. Dan Nicksich, Senior Pastor

9891 Mason Dr.

M-37 South of NewaygoGrant, MI 49327

231-834-9910

PINE GROVECommunity Church A Christian Reformed

Ministry

Summer

Worship in the Tent • 10 am

Concerts - 6 pm

July 4, July 24, Aug. 15, Sept. 5

231-937-5250On M-82, 5 miles west of Howard City

Solon Center Wesleyan Church

soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org

Pastor Doug DiBell

Pastor Tom Holloway, Music/Youth15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs

Just N. of 19 Mile Rd.

Summer Worship - 10 AM

616-696-3229

An Angel Food

Ministry HostsiteUS-131 S. to G.R.Algoma Ave.

M-46

19 Mile Road

22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake

Solon Center Wesleyan Church

Cedar Springs




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Howard City, MI 231-937-4579

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theories. But evolution simply means change. And that is something we all must do.

When we are born, we are basically animals and our whole purpose is to survive, both personally and asa species. We have animalistic survival instincts that are programmed into our DNA. So we compete and fightto insure that we get what we need.

As we grow up, at some point, we begin to emerge into a more humanistic state, as we begin to use themorals and values that we learned from parents, teachers, churches and society in general. Most of us getto a place where we know that we and the species will survive. At that point we can begin to focus on thehuman characteristics of love, compassion, co-operation, and the good of all concerned.

The next phase of change is an awareness of the spiritual part of us. Somewhere between childhood anddeath, most people become aware of a divine, higher power that is within us. We reach that point in many

ways. For some, it is part of our religious training as children. For others, it may be a near death experience.Maybe, it is the 12 step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Perhaps, the diagnosis of a terminal illness bringsus to spiritual awareness.

In the animal and human states we are often not aware of this divine part of us andif we are, we feel that this higher power is outside of us. But, as we evolve and growin our spiritual awareness, we realize that the divine power is within us. It is this vital

force that actually powers up the system. Sure, the organs and tissues all play their role, but without this divine spark we could not exist.

In holistic medicine, we pay attention to this spiritual part because it has sucha huge impact on the physical and mental. In homeopathy, we believe that thisspiritual, vital energy is what produces the symptoms that guide us to the correctremedy to bring the complete being (body, mind, and spirit) back into alignment.

So, realize, we are evolving beings, from animal to human to spirit and our physical,mental, and spiritual health are inseparable.

Put Your Health in Your Own Hands. Bob Huttinga PA-C. 989-352-6500.

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Pancake BreakfastSat., June 19

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Vivian Felde

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4320 14 Mile Rd.

Rockford, MI 49341

Ph: (616) 866-7100

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HOME & GARDEN • GIFT & ICE CREAM SHOPPE

LOCATED AT 21723 W. CANNONSVILLE ROAD

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2010 IMPALA2010 MALIBU 1LS

MSRP ............$16,985

SPARTA CHEVY

DISCOUNT........ $1,764

REBATE ........... $3,000

GMAC DOWNPAYMENT

ASSISTANCE ..... $1,000

PONTIAC/SATURN

OWNERS ......... $1,000

MSRP ............$25,105

SPARTA CHEVY

DISCOUNT........ $2,350

REBATE ........... $3,000

GMAC DOWNPAYMENT

ASSISTANCE ..... $1,000

PONTIAC/SATURN

OWNERS ......... $1,000

MSRP ............$22,890

SPARTA CHEVY

DISCOUNT........ $2,406

REBATE ........... $3,000

PONTIAC/SATURN

OWNERS ......... $1,000

. ... ,

2010 AVEO 1LS SEDAN

10C161 10C047

10C032 10C045

SPRINGEVENT PRICE

$7,971

SPRINGEVENT PRICE

$10,221

SPRINGEVENT PRICE

$17,755

SPRINGEVENT PRICE

$16,484

ONLY

$132 PER MONTH*

ONLY

$174 PER MONTH*

ONLY

$273 PER MONTH*

ONLY

$294 PER MONTH*

STOCK# 10T053

2010 2500 4WD LTZ CREW CAB*DIESEL* HEATED LEATHER, POWER SEATS, ELECTRONICDUAL ZONE AC, CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, LTZ PLUS

PACKAGE, 6 DISK CD CHANGER, Z71 PACKAGE

STOCK# 10T074

2010 2500 4WD LT CREW CAB*DIESEL* INTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, POWER DRIVER SEAT,

ELECTRONIC DUAL ZONE AC, BLUETOOTH FOR PHONE,

EXTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, REMOTE START, EXTERIOR PLUS

PACKAGE, INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROLER

STOCK# 9T231

2009 3500 4WD LT EXT CAB LONG BOX*DIESEL* EXTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, REMOTE

START, EZ LIFT TAILGATE, UNIVERSAL HOME

REMOTE, ROOF MARKER LAMPS

IN STOCK WITH 0% A.P.R.

FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE

*

HUGEPRE-OWNEDSALE

2007 IMPALAS

2007PONTIAC G6

$12,995*

FRESH SHIPMENT!!GREAT SELECTION!!COME QUICK FOR BEST PICK!!WHILE THEY LAST • WELL EQUIPPEDFROM 10,000 TO 25,000 MILESBALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY

UNDER 30,000 MILES!! WELL EQUIPPED!!POWER WINDOWS • POWER LOCKS

BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTYSEVERAL AVAILABLE – YOUR CHOICE

Not Actual Photos

$11,495*

Not Actual Photos

WENEEDYOUR

TRADE!

6 E Q U I N O X I N S T O C K AN D R E AD Y F O R D E LI V E R Y

0% F IN ANCING

AV AIL ABLE ON

MOST MODELS

TO CHOOSE FROM

$3,995**STARTING AT

7 MINI VANS

**SP2369

TRUCKS

GREAT SELECTIONOF HEAVY DUTY

WE HAVE AGREAT SELECTION OF

HEAVY DUTYTRUCKS

GREAT DEALS AND AWARD WINNING SERVICEAT SPARTA CHEVROLET

BIG CITY INVENTORY WITH A SMALL TOWN ATMOSPHERE



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River Valley News Shopper, June 7, 2010