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RECORD - ENTERPRISE

The River Valley

Serving PortionSof MontcalM, MecoSta, newaygoand Kent countieS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nObituary

nNew ArrivalsnCommunity News

nGrant money

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

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

editor may be written once per month by any member ofthe community who wishes to express their view of a certain

issue. Letters should be in good taste, be no longer than 500

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

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Area Happenings and Directories. .. . Noon on Wednesday

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Way back when

Do YouRecall?

Compiled by Virginia Tully

1952 The William Withers of

Lakeview are sailing to Europe

where they will spend six months

in Scotland, England, and Ireland

to visit relatives.

The Irving Christensens

of Trufant are observing their

25th with an open house at their

home.

1962 Long time Conservation

Officer Harry Waseleski is leaving

the lakeview area for Bad Axe

due to state budget cuts.

James Frost of Lakeview has

accepted an appointment to the

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

in Kingsport, NY.

1977 Ron and Pat Robinson of

Lakeview are celebrating their

25th with an open house at the

local community center.

Beloved Lakeview Music

Man Elmer Coon has brought

down the curtain on his final

operetta Finians Rainbow as he

is retiring at school years end.

1997 Former Lakeview grad

Troy Johnson has obtained a

Masters Degree in educational

psychology at MSU.

Teena Adams and Kelly

Proctor are the owners of a new

floral and gift shop in Lakeview

called Friends and Flowers.

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OBITUARIESMARRIAGE

LICENSES Eugene KinseyEugene Kinsey, 90, of Morley,

passed away at his sons residence inGeorgia on May 1, 2012.

He was born Dec. 9, 1921, in Green-ville, the son of Freeman and Lelia(Griswold) Kinsey. During his workingyears he worked for Electrolux for many

years and when he was 65, he workedas a motor carrier for the Grand RapidsPress. He was also a life-long farmer.Eugene loved motorcycles and attend-ing old engine shows in Buckley. Dur-ing World War II, he served his countryin the U.S. Army and was a member ofthe Morley American Legion Post andHoward City VFW Post.

Surviving are his children, Har-vey Kinsey of Taylorsville, Ga., Au-drey Weaver of Pennsacola, Fla.,Beverly Hubbard of Pierson, HaroldKinsey of Baldwin and Donald Kin-sey of Newaygo; 16 grandchildren, 35

great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and one brother,Ralph and Wanda Kinsey of Morley;and several nieces and nephews. Sur-vivors also include sisters-in-law, Ber-netia and Duane Reynolds of Sheridanand Mary Ellen Granger of Alpena anda brother-in-law, Lewis and NancyMiller of Sheridan. He was precededin death by his wife, Edith, in 2006; a

brother, Glenn; a sister, Rebecca andan infant son, Keith.

Graveside services took place onMay 12 at the Aetna Cemetery in Mor-ley with military honors conducted bythe Morley American Legion Post.

Adelaide RipleyAdelaide Ripley, 88, of Howard City,

passed away May 5, 2012, at SpectrumHealth United Memorial in Greenville.

She was born July 10, 1923, in West-moreland, Pa., the daughter of Victor

and Emily (Jurosek) Novak. Duringher working years she worked at theLakeview Hospital as a nurses aide formany years. She was a resident of How-ard City for 47 years and was a memberof the Howard City VFW Post and theHoward City Conservation Club. Sheloved playing bingo and spending timewith her family.

Surviving are seven children, Rob-

ert (Cheryl) Ripley of Sand Lake, EmilyCarter of Howard City, Richard Ripleyof Coral, Joyce Ripley of Howard City,Diane Harris of Lowell, Jane (Andrew)Zenk of Howard City and Joe Ripley ofHoward City; 13 grandchildren; ninegreat-grandchildren and several niec-es and nephews. She was preceded indeath by her parents; husband, Man-ford; a son, Ron; and brother, Bruno.

Private family services took place atthe Reynolds Cemetery. Arrangementswere entrusted to the Heckman Funer-al Home of Howard City.

NEWAYGO COUNTY

Brady T. Steens o Fremont and GabrielT. Ferguson o Newaygo

Thoma Kitchen and Asley Plotts, both oBitely

Christopher Ridgeway o Newaygo and

Allison Shull o HoltonPatrick Kempher and Andrea Lynn Mor-den

MONTCALM COUNTY

Berhanu G. Tsehaye, 45, o London,England, and Helen A. Woldemichael, 35, oCedar Lake;

Nathen J. Velasquez, 23, and Hollie Ko-ren Powell, 26, both o Stanton;

Aaron P. Oleson, 28, and Rhiannon N.Jensen, 34, both o Greenville;

Joshua S. Steele, 28, and Amber E.Poulsen, 27, both o Norolk, Va.;

Rodney E. Judd, 33, and Amber D. Galin-eau, 35, both o Greenville;

Daryn M. Strouse, 25, and Tana E. Jenks,24, both o Greenville;

Adam M. Tipton, 25, and Miranda K.House, 22, both o Greenville;

Brian K. Simons 36, and Connie F.Blanks, 35, both o Edmore;

Kevin J. Cro, 38, o Rockord and Jac-queline M. Cole, 27, o Greenville;

Blaine A. Jenks, 21, o Sheridan and Krys-tal L. Wright, 20, Stanton;

Christopher P. Smit, 33, and Corrine M.Balsitis, 34, both o Howard City;

Ryan K. Westgate, 31, and Julie E.Schmitt, 31, both o Howard City

Christoer C. Smalley, 27, and Lisa M.Johnson, 23, both o Lakeview;

Edward L. Ortiz, 43, and Kathy L. Hay-ward, 36, both o Howard City;

Kory J. Pollock, 21, and Amber L. McMul-len, 22, both o Stanton;

Jason M. Zank, 29, and Jodi R. Schofeld,28, both o Greenville;

Joshua P. Gates, 21, o Coral and Re-bekah J. Brun, 18, o Edmore;

Jesus J. Chaparro-Valencia, 30, o GrandRapids and Courtney J. Black, 28, o Green-ville;

Andrew S. Rutherord, 26, Elk Grove Vil-lage, Ill., and Carrie A. Duy, 25, o Pierson;

Franklin J. Manners, 28, and Emme J.Scheidt, 31, both o Six Lakes;

Harold E. Naziger Jr., 54, o Gowen andDarlene S. Fuller, 39, o Greenville;

Corey A. Wittingen, 31, and Jill M. Tiany,30, both o Greenville;

Brian M. Wood, 20, o Crystal and TabithaL. Miller, 23, o Carson City;

Bradley R. Ogden, 30, and Steany R.Jager, 29, both o Stanton;

Evan D. Blackmer, 30, o Lakeview andHeather A. Stevens, 27, o Truant;

Robert L. Miller Jr., 37, and Christa L.Hoisington, 35, both o Greenville;

David L. Urmanic, 24, and Jesse M.Greenhoe, 22, both o Sheridan;

Lyle B. Fales, 59, o Stanton and Penny S.Specht, 46, o Greenville;

Timothy L. Belyou, 39, o Greenville andLisa L. Lester, 42, o Wyoming, Mich.;

Joshua M. Young, 26, o Carson City andIvy L. Carpenter, 39, o Rapid City; and

Christopher D. Sloppye, 26, and Karen M.Bartrum, 28, both o Greenville.

Brittney DeMarco and SteveMorgan of Muir became the par-ents o a baby girl. Sorn Marie Mor-gan was born at 7:37 p.m. on April25, 2012. She weighed 7 pounds, 4ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.She has two sisters, Aubrey and Trinaand three brothers, Dameon, Dariusand Xavier. Grandparents are Lee

Crabtree o Sunfeld, Melissa Crab-tree o Colwater, and Arnold Morgano Lyons.

Autumn Harrison of Fenwickbecame the parent o a baby boy.Aurelio Harrison was born at 8:28a.m. on April 26, 2012. He weighed

6 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 1/4inches long. He has two brothers,Anthony Salas and Lincoln Olson.Grandparents are Lynne Tribble andPaul Tribble o Fenwick.

Jason Alan Harriman andAngu Merrie Larsen of Lakeviewbecame parents o a baby girl. EllaGrace Harriman was born on April

28, 2012. She weighed 6 pounds,4 ounces and was 19 inches long.She has three sisters, Brittani, Allysaand Shaylee Larsen. Grandparentsare Duane and Sharon Harriman oCedar Springs, Robin Francis o SixLakes and Lonnie Francis o Vesta-

burg.Paul and Amy Clouse of Vesta-

burg became parents o a baby girl.Anna Olivia Grace was born at 1:01p.m. on April 30, 2012. She weighed7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21inches long. She has one sister,Cammi and two brothers, Cody andPayton. Grandparents are Steve and

Bonnie Hal and Mary Boyd and JohnClouse.Tabetha Weeks of White Cloud

became the parent o a baby girl.Bailee Sue Ann Jackson was bornon May 3, 2012.

QUOTE OF

THE WEEKIf time ies when

youre having fun, it

hits the afterburn-

ers when you dont

think youre having

enough. JEF MALLET

Newaygo jazzband partici-

pates in festivalThe Newaygo High School Jazz Band

participated in the Ninth Annual Jazz Festi-val in Hastings on Friday, April 13. The stu-dents performed at the First United Meth-odist Church in the morning and visitedother venues throughout the town to enjoythe music of other local area high school jazzbands.

The Newaygo band, under the direction ofDaniel Barnett, performed for Clinician BobNixon, were provided comments to enhancetheir playing skills. Nixon holds a bachelorsand masters degrees in music education anda bachelors degree in jazz performance, allfrom Morehead State University in Kentucky.He has served for 28 years as the band andorchestra director for both middle and highschools at Grand Rapids Public Schools. Ad-ditionally, Nixon is a member of the adjunctfaculty at Aquinas College, where he teachesmusic and has directed the schools jazz en-semble. While as a music educator, Nixon hasplayed nearly all band instruments, his realinterest lies in woodwinds, particularly saxo-phone, ute, clarinet and bassoon. Over the

years, Nixon has traveled across the UnitedStates with various bands. He has performedwith some of the great entertainers of ourday including Dionne Warwick, Bob Hope,Jerry Lewis, Robert Goulet, Louie Belson,Red Skelton, Marvin Gay and the Spinners,The Temptations and the Tommy Dorsey Or-chestra, just a few of the long list in Nixonsperformance history.

Newaygo senior Tyler Franks participat-ed in the High School All-Star Band whichperformed on Saturday evening. TylerFranks during solo performanceALL-STAR BAND: Tyler Franks during solo performance.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

GREENVILLE On Thursday, May 3, the

U.S. Department of Health and Human Servic-es (HHS) announced the distribution of morethan $10.4 million dollars in grant funds to ruralhealth providers across the nation for providingdirect health care services to their communi-ties. Spectrum Health United Hospitals UnitedLifestyles, located in Greenville, has been se-lected to receive approximately $450,000 ofthese grant funds to implement Rural FitKidsin Montcalm, Newaygo and Osceola counties.

Grant funds will be provided over the courseof three years, beginning August 2012. Fundingis distributed through HHS Health Resourcesand Services Administration (HRSA), the pri-mary federal agency for improving health careaccess for people who are uninsured, isolated ormedically vulnerable. The project is supported

by Grant Award Number 1 D04RH23621-01-00

from the Health Resources and Services Ad-ministration.

The Rural FitKids is a healthy lifestyle pro-gram developed to address childhood obesity.The comprehensive program combines basiceducation about nutrition, behavior and exer-cise with a wide range of physical activities. Thegoal is to provide an effective solution for over-

weight children who have been unable to makepositive changes on their own.

Designed for kids and their families, Ru-ral FitKids consists of a 12-week course anda 4-week follow-up course. Additionally, theprogram features in-home visits by a Commu-nity Health Worker to support teachings in thehome and with the students family.

United Lifestyles will direct and overseethe program, which will launch in three ruralschool communities: Greenville Public Schools,Hesperia Community

Schools and Reed City Area Public Schools.Spectrum Health Reed City and Spectrum

Health Gerber Memo-rial Hospital provide localstafng for their respectiveschool. Staff roles such assite coordinators, registereddietitians, exercise instruc-tors and community health

workers will work onsiteat each of the three schooldistricts to implement theprogram.

United Lifestyles Executive Director, JodieFaber, spearheaded the process to apply forgrant funds and developed the Rural FitKidsprogram based on FitKids 360, a Grand Rapids

based First Steps childhood obesity program.Childhood obesity is on the rise across our na-tion, including in rural communities here inMichigan. It has been reported that Montcalm,Newaygo and Osceola counties currently haveadolescent obesity rates above the average ratesin Michigan. Data also demonstrates that thenutrition habits of kids in these counties lag be-hind their peers across the states, said Faber.

Rural FitKids is an opportunity to teachkids in rural school districts the meaning ofhealth, how to become healthy and stay healthy.The program works in tandem with their par-ents or guardians with the intention of makinglong-term changes within the home.

Rural FitKids will be offered to children ages5 to 16 and their parents or support partners.Qualifying children must have a Body Mass In-dex (BMI) at the 85th percentile or higher andhave written referral from a health care pro-

vider.. Faber has set the goal of enrolling 360children across the three school districts overthe three years.

United Lifestyles was one of 70 grantees toreceive funds from HHS.

We feel honored to have been selected toreceive funds from HHS, said Faber. Because

of these funds and the commitment of Spec-trum Health, we will have the opportunity to

work with kids to better their health and leadlonger, healthier lives.

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TO THE EDITOR:

A sad thing happened a fewweeks ago in Coopersville whentwo teenagers from the same fam-ily died. Their car ran into the backof a school bus. I was surprised tosee the rapidity with which thestate legislature took into consid-eration this event and has come up

with a remedy. They have passed alaw making the lighting on Michi-gan school buses much more vis-ible. Hats off to the legislature.

This brings to my mind anothersad event that has not been rem-edied. A few years ago an ambu-lance going south to north on theNewago - Montcalm County LineRoad hit a car going west to easton West Kendaville Road. People

were killed. The intersection ofthose two roads is a dangerousone. There are visibility hazardslike barns and houses and high

weeds at that intersection. Thereare stop signs on the northwestand southeast corners. There are

no stop signs on the southwest or

northeast corners. Drivers on Ken-daville ride at high speeds throughthat intersection. The county lineroad has stop signs but some driv-ers dont stop. This intersection isnot far from Tri-County Schoolsand their buses go through it. Itis the scene of another accident

waiting to happen. When I asked

why that intersection doesnt havea FOUR-way stop, I was told thatthe two counties involved haventagreed to do anything, thereforenothing has been done.

Are the lives lost there any lesssignicant than the lives of thosetwo teens in Coopersville? If thestate legislature can remedy aproblem of school buses so quick-ly, why cant two counties remedythe problem of the intersection ofKendaville and Newago CountyLine Road and furnish it with a 4 -

way stop? Surely one stop sign percounty is not too expensive when itcomes to saving lives.

NaNcy TEacHOuT

corl

SIDNEY TWP. The MichiganState Police (MSP) Lakeview Post isinvestigating a personal injury trafccrash that occurred at 2:05 p.m. onFriday, May 4, 2012, on M-66, justnorth of Holland Lake Road in Mont-calm Countys Sidney Township,.

The preliminary investigationrevealed a vehicle traveling north-

bound on M-66 lost control, crossedthe center line and collided with asouthbound vehicle. A 38-year-oldStanton woman, the lone occupant ofthe southbound vehicle, was pinned

in. M-66 north of Holland Lake Roadwas closed for nearly two hours whileemergency crews worked to free thedriver. She was then airlifted to But-

terworth Hospital in Grand Rapidsfor serious, but non-life threateninginjuries.

The male driver, a 19-year-oldKentwood resident was the lone oc-cupant of the northbound vehicle. He

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SIDNEY Montcalm CommunityCollege Board of Trustees ChairpersonKaren Carbonelli presented faculty rec-ognition awards to one full-time and onepart-time faculty member in recognitionof their noteworthy work with and on be-half of students, scholarly or professionalachievement and service during MCCs45th annual Commencement on May 4at the Central Montcalm High Schoolgymnasium. The recipients were given a

plaque, a stipend and a citation.Visual Arts Coordinator Carolyn John-

son received the 2012 Leslie K. MorfordFaculty Recognition Award, and English,

Communications and Philosophy Instruc-tor Larry Moss received the OutstandingAdjunct Faculty Award.

Johnson, of Gowen, joined MCCs full-time faculty in 1996. She is heralded byher students as a passionate, animatedand creative instructor, and is appreciatedfor her enthusiasm and undying commit-ment to both the visual and performingarts. Johnson has participated in the Ox-ford Round Table Symposium on Art and

Science at Oxford University, England,and has led international study abroad ex-periences in France, Italy and the UnitedKingdom. A professional artist since 1975,

Johnson has exhibited her work in a num-ber of galleries from Kansas City to NewYork City, and Minneapolis to Miami. Shealso has directed and performed in areatheater productions, and she has been ac-tive in the Flat River Community Playersand Bottoms Dream Theater. Each se-mester, her Drama as a Performing Artsclass presents special performances forthe areas K-12 students. Last fall, she di-rected a play that she co-wrote with her

husband. Johnson also serves as an advi-sor or co-advisor for several MCC studentclubs.

Moss, of Greenville, has served as a

part-time instructor since 2003. His stu-dents appreciate his positive attitude, gen-uine encouragement and academic stan-dards. Moss uses a variety of techniques inthe classroom to keep his lessons interest-ing and keep students engaged. His goal isstudent success. He has been signifcantlyinvolved in both campus and communityorganizations, such as MCCs Alumni andFriends Choir, MCCs Life-Long Learn-ers and the Montcalm Area Humanities

Council. He is president of the Flat RiverCommunity Players and a board memberof the Greenville Area Community Centerand the Greenville City Council.

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HONOR: Montcalm Community College Visual Arts Coordi-nator Carolyn Johnson received the 2012 Leslie K. MorfordFaculty Recognition Award during the colleges commence-

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MOSS: Montcalm Community College Board of Trustees Chairperson Karen Carbonelli pre-sented the 2012 Leslie K. Morford Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award to part-time English,Communications and Philosophy Instructor Larry Moss, during the colleges commencement

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Amble Motorcycle Groups 13th An-nual Charity Ride is scheduled for Sun-day, May 27, at The Amble Roadhouse,9490 Main St., Amble.

The cost is $15 per driver, $10 perpassenger includes: ride, pig roast, twobands and fun. The cost for dinner andparty only is $10 per person. Sign-up

is 10 a.m. to noon, ride leaves at noonsharp. Breakfast is served from 10 to11:30 a.m. at the Amble Fire Deptart-ment. Proceeds to the Helping HandsFood Pantry, Howard City. Rafes and50/50 drawings, and they are rafing offa 1/2 buffalo. New this year is a bikinidunk tank, also the bands are Geezerand Klikred. To donate or vendors, call(616) 218-0810 or (989) 352-5077. Ourstops this year are: 1) Kent City Lounge.2) Iron Cofns Club House. 3) CoocheezBar and Grill. 4) Moe-Z-Inn. 5) RoughRoads Club House and then back toAmble Roadhouse. The Amble Motor-cycle Group do a lot for Charity, theyhave donated to the Amble Fire Dept.,Food Trucks, Smile Train, Van Andel, B93 Roof Sit for kids and they do Adopt-A-Highway. They are a group of peoplewhom like to ride motorcycles and docharity rides and help others. They havedone small rides to raise money forpeople they care about to pay for hos-pital cost or funerals. They have donequilt rafes to help out families. Theyhave been in the Harvest Fest Paradein Howard City. They also helped withToys-For-Tots Program. They go outand get all the donations they can get toraise money for charity events, and theyare go getters. They get together andhelp other rides, such as the Hookin Upfor Heros, Rough Roads MC, Abate-21and Iron Cofns MC, The Eagles Riders

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

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

Help is Available:New Open Meeting: 11 Step Spiritual Group (we use the Life RecoveryBible) Mondays 6pm at Resurrection Church in Newaygo. 2nd entrance,conference room. Call Val or Fred S. 231-937-8049.

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

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

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

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

Newaygo, MI. For more information contact Deb Kaminski, 231-924-7013.

Emotions Anonymous (EA) - Meetings every Wednesday, 1pm, Miracle

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Newaygo. Weigh in 5:30-6:10pmon Thursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. SpartaMethodist Church. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm.Info. Betty at (616)691-7120. White Cloud, Commission on Aging. Weighin 5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview,

New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays,meeting 6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United MethodistChurch. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. EastM-46. Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am onTuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland Dr. Howard City, HowardCity VFW Hall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:15-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. Firstmeeting free. For information call 231-937-4441.

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

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

Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days &Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:30-6:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&12

12 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-Closed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All Open-12Noon,7:00pm, 9:00pm; Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm; Sunday-AllOpen-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-Open. Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakersmeeting, 7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking.

Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug free).Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125 NewellStreet, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.

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

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

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

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem drinking,

please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to you - 652-5574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.

CEDAR SPRINGS: East Nelson United Methodist Church. 9024 18 Mile Rd.between Tisdel & Keller Ave. Saturdays at 10am. Open meeting, AA - Alanon.

Non Smoking. Call Sandy M. 616-696-3205.

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURS. 12 Noon - O TUES. Al-Anon: 8:00pm SAT. 11AM - O.Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pm

NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C

Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracys 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 all types of recoverywelcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluckdinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm,7:30pm (O).

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

SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have anemotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks,substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to really live?

Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 5:00pm, United Methodist Church, 240Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.

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

Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, and informativediscussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings 6:30pm every 4th Tuesday of everymonth at Stanwood Free Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie @231-823-8002.

Celebrate Recovery - For everyone with a hurt, habit or hang up. Every Wed., night6:30-8:30 at Lakeview Community Church 989-352-6477.

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

The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd Wednesday ofmonth, 7:00pm, @ H.C. Municipal Village Building Council Room. Volunteers areneeded. Info. Call Cheryl @ 231-937-5686.

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

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

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

Pierson Outdoor Market: 21751 Cannonsville Rd., Pierson - 8am-? - 2012 dates willbe every Fri., and the 1st Sat., of every month. Call Stacy at 616-636-8677, or stop in

to Sticks-N-Stones Etc. for more information.Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the Howard City VFW Post3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.

Bingo - ongoing every Fri. night at Renner Lobker VFW Post # 3306, 1001 EnsleySt., Howard City. Doors open at 5pm, sales begin at 5:30 and game begins at 6:30.Everyone Welcome!

Stitch Friday at Heritage United Methodist Church into your craft calendar Sew Happy meets from 10am - 3pm. Not into sewing? It matters not if you stitchor knit, paint or iron. Pack your machine, project(s) and ideas and thread your way onover. Youll fit into the pattern of fellowship just fine. Pack a dish to pass in your brownbag. A question just weaved into your mind? Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910 oremail [email protected], one and all welcome, wed be Sew Happy to seeyou.

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

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

Bingo every Sunday at the Greenville American Legion Post #101, from 1pm-6pm,doors open at 11am. 1320 W. Washington St. (M-57).

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

Gifts from the Heart free clothing ministry serving the great people of NewaygoCounty area. Bring your tax free donations to Res. Life Church, Newaygo, on the 3rdSun. of every month from 10:30am-1pm. Distribution on the 3rd Tues. of every monthfrom 3pm-5pm, bring your own bag. For more information regarding volunteering,donating or distribution, please call Jackie at 231-652-4905. You may also view detailedinformation at www.resonline.org or visit Res. Life Church during office hours, Mon-Thurs. 9am-3pm and pick up your own copy of all the instructions.

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton, open 7 days aweek. Call Karen West 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule of events. Noon lunchesTues, Wed, Thurs.

Library Happenings:$1.00 a bag Book Sale - The Friends of the Croton Township Library are having a$1/bag book sale from now until June 1st. The sale is in the Community Room at theLibrary in Croton.

KDLville Ribbon-Cutting Party, join Katie L. the elephant as she cuts the ribbonand welcomes you to KDLville, KDLs new Early Literacy play space. Play and learnwith crafts, games, balloon animals, and KDLville cake. For ages 6 and younger. Tues.,May 15, 10:30am at the Sand Lake Library.

Join the Goodies Group for the free movie and lunch at the Grant Area DistrictLibrary on May 16 at 12:30pm for a virtual trip to France. This months feature is basedon the famous French chef Julia Child portrayed in the film by Meryl Streep. Thisprogram is free and open to the public. Lunch begins as 12:30 with the movie to follow.Good will donations are accepted to offset the cost of the lunch. Larger groups should

call for a reservation to make certain there is enough food. For more information callthe library at 231-834- 5713 or visit www.grantlibrary.net

Calling all Vets! On May 24th at 6:30pm the Grant Area District Library issponsoring a project perfect for celebrating Memorial Day. Honor Flight Michigan, TheLegacy Documentary tells the life stories of several Michigan Soldiers who served theircountry some 60 years ago during WWII. It chronicles their all expenses paid HonorFlight (almost 60 years later) to see the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C., courtesyof Honor Flight Michigan. There is no cost to attend this program. Arrangements canbe made if anyone in attendance would like to purchase a copy of the DVD, Book orCD Soundtrack and all proceeds go to help fund the building of Michigans OfficialWWII Legacy Memorial.

Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Book Store re-opening Memorialweekend, at Newaygo City Hall. Open Memorial Weekend, Labor Day Weekend,special events and every Friday from June 6 till mid Oct., from 11am to 5pm. 100s ofbooks at bargain prices. Proceeds to benefit the new Library fund.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be havingToddler Time every Monday morning at 11am. There will be stories, crafts, songs andactivities for the toddlers. Toddler Time is for children ages 18 months - 3 years old. Ifyou have any questions please call the library at 231-937-5575.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be havingPreschool Storytime every Tues. morning at 11am. There will be stories, crafts,songs and activities for the Preschoolers. We will be learning about letters each week.Preschool Storytime is for children 3-5 years old. If you have any questions please callthe library at 231-937-5575.

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

The Friends of t he Croton Township Library meet the first Wednesdayof eachmonth at 1:00pm at the library. Please come if interested in helping your local library.

The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library meet the2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30am in the community room at the library. Wewelcome you to join us for food, fellowship and an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our local library. The library is located at 117 W. Williams St., Howard City,MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575.

Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meetmonthly, the first Thursdayat 1:00 p.m. The library is located at 1038 Wilcox in White Cloud. Everyone iswelcome.

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

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

The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at Newaygo City Hall,is now closed until Memorial Day Weekend. Hundreds of books at Bargain Prices.Proceeds for new Library Building Fund.

Upcoming Events:The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at the following locationsto distribute free food to individuals and families in need. Most food distributionstake approximately one hour. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to thescheduled delivery time. Bring your own container to hold 50 lbs. of food. You willcheck in upon arrival unless otherwise stated: Mon., May 14, 10am, White CloudEagles, White Cloud; Tues., May 15, 4:30pm, Northland Church of Christ, Grant/Newaygo; Wed., May 16, 10am, First Baptist Church of Woodland Park - Sponsored byAction Resource Center; Wed., May 16, 5:30pm, Church of the Living Christ, Fremont- Please call to pre-register 231-924-4670; Sat., May 19, 2pm, Bailey Christian Church,Bailey.

Hospice of Michigan will host a Time of Remembrance program. This programwill offer the community an evening to remember our dear family and friends who haveleft us. This program will include music, readings and an opportunity for reflection.A reception with refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the program. Theprogram is free and will be held on Tues., May 15, from 6-8pm at the Big RapidsHospice of Michigan office located at 400 Perry Ave. Please call Tangela Zielinski toregister at 231-527-0913.

One Book Kick-Off, find out what everyone is reading during the 2012 One BookOne County Montcalm kick-off celebration on May 16 from noon to 1pm at MontcalmCommunity Colleges Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) on the collegesGreenville Campus. A free light lunch is provided. Reservations are required and may

be made by calling 989-328-1236 or e-mail Instructional Services AdministrativeAssistant Jane Lalonde at [email protected]. Attend the event to learn the title ofthe 2012 book selection. Program s ponsors are Chemical Bank and MCC.

Gift Away - Free clothing and household items at Lakeview Community Churchon May 18, 10am-5pm and May 19, 10am-3pm.

Old Fashion Family Game Night, Friday, May 18, 6:30-8:00pm. We will be settingup tables with your favorite family classic games: Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, Scrabble,Candy Land, Life and other classics. We will have hot chocolate by the fireplace andsome yummy snacks. You are encouraged to bring in your favorite games. Donation of$5/person or $18/family of four or more. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190Red Pine, Kent City.

The Sheridan VFW Post will host a Texas Hold Em poker tournament atthe VFW Post on Sat., May 19, 2012. Registration is from 5:30pm until 7pm. The buyin for the regular tournament is $15, for which the player receives $4,000 in chips. Inaddition players who bring in one item of canned food for the Food Pantry will receive$1,000 in chips. The regular tournament will start at 7pm. Players can call the post at989-291-9680 for more details. Food and beverages will be available.

Mother/Daughter Salad Luncheon, Sat., May 19 at 12:30pm. Sand Lake UnitedMethodist Church, 45 W. Maple St., Sand Lake. Help us celebrate 140 years of Ministry,if you have history with SLUMC, we would love to see you again. RSVP before Thur.,May 17th. 616-887-0890 or 616-636-5425.

Insects Exploration, Sun., May 20, 1pm-3pm. Grab a net and a jar and we will beoff to the prairie and the woods to see what 6-legged creatures live here at HCNC. Wewill look for eggs and larvae while learning about insects life cycles, find predators andprey and catch and release a bug or two. No log shall be left unturned in this insect

adventure. (K-5th) Donation of $4.50 per person. Howard Christensen Nature Center,16190 Red Pine, Kent City.

Big Prairie Township Crime Watch, on April 24 we held our first meeting of theyear. The guest speakers were Fire Chief Keith Baker and Deputy Chief Tom Brock ofthe B.P. Twp. Fire Dept. They gave an excellent and very informative presentation.Trustee Mary Anderson, Treasurer Jan Westfield, Deputy Phil Green are lookingforward to seeing our residents on May 22. The guest speaker will be Flora Serman,Senior Service Director of t he N.C. Commission on Aging. The meeting will be 7pmat the Township Hall.

Free Food Truck, sponsored by the Lakeview Ministarial Association along with FirstBank of Lakeview providing the funds for the May food truck. 4pm on Thurs., May 24at the Free Methodist Church, 110 N. Edgar Rd., Lakeview.

The Sheridan VFW Post is now accepting parade entries for the annualMemorial Day Parade in Sheridan. Those desiring to be in the parade may contactthe Post at 909-291-9680 for further information and for parade applications or contactEric Halvorsen, parade director 989-291-3401. The parade will begin at 11am on Mon.,May 28th at or near the old Carnation Plant. Parade positions will being forming at10am. Applications will be closed on Thurs., May 24th. Late entries will be assignedat the end of the parade.

Music by the Pond 2012, Location: Gazebo next to Curtis Pond, Sheldon St.,Edmore. When: Sun., evenings at 6:30pm on May 25, June 24, July 29 and Aug., 26.Please bring your own lawn chair or blankets. In case of rain all shows will be movedinto the Curtis Building.

The annual Howard City/Tri County High School reunion will be held at 6pmon May 26, at Heritage United Methodist Church, 19931 Kendaville Rd., Pierson.

The cost for the banquet is $15 per person. The evening will begin with punch andfellowship at 6pm, dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Call Vicky Paulen at 231-937-5190for reservations.

13th Annual Amble Motorcycle Group Charity Ride. Sunday, May 27 at theAmble Roadhouse, 9490 Main St., Amble, MI. $15 per driver, $10 per passenger,includes: ride, pig roast, 2 bands and all the fun you can stand. $10 per person for dinnerand party only. Door prices, 50/50 drawings, prize raffles, Sign up 10am, Ride leavesNOON Sharp. No minors, rain gear recommended, camping available. Proceeds to theHelping Hands Food Pantry, Howard City. To donate time, $, materials or vendors, callTracy at 616-218-0810 or 989-352-5077.

Hookin Up Heroes: A Military Veteran Appreciation Event. 5 stop, 100 mileCharity Motorcycle Ride, Military Pro/Am fishing tournament on Hardy Pond,Tournament Weigh-in Ceremony, Military Fly Over. June 9th, starting at NewaygoSportsman Club, 7951 Elm Ave. Opening at 7am for breakfast and registration.5 pigs will be roasted in a competition with 5 teams, each representing a branch ofthe Military, live music, raffles and door prizes. All proceeds donated to the BrainInjury Association of Michigan (BIAMI - Veterans Program) Contact information:Ron Monroe 231-590-2376 [email protected] or Ed Lewis 231-652-1720 www.newaygocountysportsmansclub.org

Montcalm Community Colleges 2012 summer camps for youths focus on science,fine arts, writing, recreation, sports and test-taking preparation this year. Campsinclude: Fine Arts Camp: Ancient Egypt is June 25-29, cost $90. Digital Writing Campis June 18-22, cost $90. Camp Discovery: The Wonderful World of Nature is July 10-12, cost $60. Outdoor Recreation Camp is July 16-20, cost is $90. Sports Camp is July23-27, cost $90. ACT Test Prep Boot Camp is July 30-Aug 3, cost $150. Visit www.montcalm.edu/camps for more info.

Annual Coral Days Festival, June 22nd & 23rd - Corals 150th Anniversary willbe celebrated at the Coral Days Festival June 22nd & 23rd, lots of special events for aspecial occasion, be sure to come celebrate with us! Crafters who want to rent a boothfor $10 please contact Kathy Gunderman at 231-354-6431 (Coral Power Shop)

The Womens Action Network is currently seeking vendors for the 2012 DanishFestival. Booth space is located at Veterans Park in Greenville and rents for $125before July 1st. After July 1st, a $25 late fee will be added. Each space is approximately20x20 in size. Contact Jennifer Iteen for more information at 616-835-6937.

VFW Camp Trotter for Children (ages 7-12) Five sessions starting July 15 throughAug. 12. Contact Maxine Scram 231-519-1374.

Greenville Area Community Center: For more information regarding any of thefollowing, please call the Center at 616-754-9163. Line Dancing, Tae Kwon DoClass, Driving School, Corvette Club, Stamp Club or Fiber Arts Club.

Cub Scout Pack 3323 meets Mondays 5:45-6:45 at the Sand Lake VFW. Boys ages7-11 or grades 1-5 welcome. Call Sarah 616-799-0206 or Eric 616-799-0875 (leavemessage).

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

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Baccalaureate Celebration

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This years Baccalaureate, Light out of Darkness, is a

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skit/drama, a message by Leanne VanRemortel, and a time

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Sets, Track, Cars, Transformers, 64 Piecesof Avon Cape Cod, Boxes of Glass to be unpacked and pictured, Computer Cabinetw/ Leaded Glass Doors, Several Wild LifePrints (Framed and Matter), Wildlife Clock,8 x 10 Coleman Tent, Pine Wardrobe,Chest Freezer, Adirondack Style Chairs,Copper Weather Vane, Cast Iron Tea Pots,Crosley Tube Radio, Oil Lamps, EnamelWare, Faber Snow Shoes, Set of ColonialHomestead Dishes, and MUCH MORE!

FURNITURE: 2 Sets of Wicker Furniture,7 Place Gun Cabinet w/ Glass Door, Counter Shelves, Office Chairs, Weber GasGrill, Sentry Safe, Oak Shelf Unit w/ Doors, 3-Cedar Blanket Chests, Glass DoorSecretary Desk (HE Shaw Grand Rapids 1936), Queen Size Bed, Dressing Mirror,Hall Table w Applied Carvings, Small Buffe t, Oak Entertainment Center, Toshiba TV,Shaker Table 48 Square, Marble Top End Table, Quilt Rack, Hall Tree, Hall Mir-ror, Montgomery Wards Model CCM 9091 A Cornwell 1970s Grandfather Clockcomplete (German Movement w/ org. owner guide), and MORE!

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AUCTIONEERS NOTE: 2 Rings all day. Guns to sell close to Noon. Great Quality Furniture, Many Collectibles and Tools.Something for all interests. Sales Tax applies to this sale. Full Lunch Service Available.

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Stroke can happen to anyone atany time, regardless of race, sex or

age.

Stroke is more common in

women.

African Americans have almost

twice the risk of stroke compared

to whites.

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that most strokes can be prevented

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F = Face

Ask the person to smile. Does one

side of the face droop?

A = Arms

Ask the person to raise both arms.

Does one arm drift downward?

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Ask the person to repeat a simple

phrase. Is his/her speech slurred

or strange?

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If you notice any of these signs,

call 911 immediately.

Spectrum Health treats more stroke

patients than any other provider

in the Michigan. In honor of Stroke

Awareness Month, Spectrum Health

is holding free stroke education and

screening events this month in sev-

eral of its facilities. Participants will

be able to find out if they are at risk

for stroke and what they can do toprevent stroke. Preregistration is not

required.

Stroke education and screenings will

be available at United and Kelsey

Hospital on the following date and

locations:

Wed., May 18th - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

United Hospital, Conference Room

B, 615 S. Bower Street

Fri., May 19th - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kelsey Hospital, Family Consultation

Room, 418 Washington Avenue

Spectrum Health also has a stroke

risk assessment posted online at

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kerisk. The assessment will help

people learn about their personal

risk factors and what they can do toprevent stroke.

Spectrum Health Butterworth and

Blodgett hospitals are certified

primary stroke centers and provide

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advanced treatment options as well

as other defined standards of The

Joint Commission, the American

Heart Association and the American

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Spectrum Health United and Kelsey Hospitals Hold Free Stroke Screenings

New spring 2012, Spectrum Health United Lifestyles is offering a free*sevenweek education series for seniors.

Attend them all or just a few; it is totally up to you!

Super Seniors: April 9, 2012

Plate method-cooking demo & sample, Sit and Be Fit tone & stretch

CPR for Seniors: April 16, 2012

Learn and practice basic life saving skills (opportunity to purchase materials)

Super Seniors: April 23, 2012Better eating for better aging-cooking demo & sample, Sit and Be Fit (part 2)

AARP Driver Safety Program 1st session: April 30, 2012

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AARP Driver Safety Program 2nd session: May 1, 2012

Medicare Information: May 7, 2012

Help sorting through the ins and outs of the Medicare system

Super Seniors: May 14, 2012

Nutrient needs for Seniors Cooking demo & sample,

Sit and be Fit arthritis exercise

Understanding Alzheimers: May 21, 2012

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AARP class:

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A 2003 study of Seattle school children showed switching to organic food immediately lowered pesticide levels inthe body. The study tracked preschool children and analyzed their urine for evidence of exposure to five different kindsof pesticides. Researchers found that children eating conventional diets had an average of six- to almost nine-timeshigher for children with conventional diets than for children with organic diets.

A 2006 study conducted at Emory University supported this conclusion. Researchers found that upon switching froma conventional to an organic diet, urinary levels of two organophosphate pesticide metabolites decreased immediatelyto an undetectable level.

Very few of the families studied ate 100% organic food. The researchers defined an organic diet as one that consistedof 75% organic foods. Making small changes can improve your familys health! Find a Westin A. Price Foundation chapterin your area. They know where to get organic or at least good clean food. Look on the Web.

If you cant buy all organic at least do it for those fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide levels (the dirtydozen) and dramatically reduce your familys pesticide exposure.

The Environmental Working Group, a consumer advocacy and research group lists many of the dangers of pesticides.The group has developed a list of the Dirty Dozen, 12 fruits and vegetables you should always buy organic becausetesting has shown when conventionally grown they are loaded with pesticides. The Clean 15 includes fruits and veggiesthat have the lowest pesticide levels.

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6 Family Garage Sale, clothing,dishes, furniture, misc. items. 48Lake St., Sand Lake. 8am-5pm. May

050 Help Wanted

DRIVERS: CO & O/Ops. $1500 SignOn Bonus per driver! ExcellentPay/Benefits. $.35-.45cpm.Regional/OTR Singles/Teams. LeasePurchase Avail. 0% Down. CDL-A 1yr.Jamie/Eric: 888-912-7342 or 563-5793421.

TRUCK DRIVER NEED in lumber andlogging industry. (616)866-9317


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050 Help Wanted

DO YOU WANT

TO MAKE A

DIFFERENCE?

Enthusiastic, dependable

teammates needed to fill

20 fundraising positions.

Full and part-time.

Weekly pay/bonuses.

Valid D.L. and I.D.

(231)796-9276

ANGELA'S HAIR Salon, hair stylistneeded. Must have 1yr exp. and ableto do acrylic nails. Call 231-937-7800.

CNA/HOME HEALTH Aidesneeded for Big Rapids and sur-rounding areas. Call Gaye atElders' Helpers at 616-454-8305.

EXPERIENCED OTR DRIVERS.

Looking for "your keys tosuccess?" Look no further. Weoffer a safety bonus, home time,

competitive pay and benefitpackage. if interested call 231-937-

9451 or [email protected] further information.

Brought to you by the North Star Community Club

FULL EVALUATIONS

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United Hospital

Spectrum Health United Hospital Heart &

Vascular Center and Stanley & Blanche Ash

Emergency Department

Please join us as we celebrate the opening o the frst phase o the United For Health

expansion and renovation project. View the progress o the Stanley & Blanche Ash

Emergency Department and the newly opened Spectrum Health United Hospital Heart

& Vascular Center.

Saturday, June 210:00 a.m. to Noon

For more inormation, call 616.225.6421

Youre Invited!Community Sneak Peek

14061 Northland Drive Big RapidsToll Free 800.4

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River Valley News Shopper, May 14, 2012