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MONDAY,MAY3,2010•RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:n Community News, Page 5

n Letter to the Editor,

Page 6n Spectrum news, Pages 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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Zellie’s Opry House isproud to host the pop-ular bluegrass gospel band Don Loomis &Bluegrass Revival on

Saturday, May 8.Soul stirring, “raise the raf-

ters,” traditional gospel musicwith Bluegrass Revival is exactly

what Zellie’s old church buildingwas designed for in the 1800’s Re-gional favorites Don Loomis, DaveConley, Sr., Dave Conley, Jr., andall of the Bluegrass Revival gang

sold out the House twice in 2009and they’re back with their high-energy show. Bluegrass Revivaldelights audiences with their tra-ditional handclapping, toe tappingall gospel show!

Zellie’s Opry House contin-ues to offer affordable entertain-ment with a ticket price of only

$5. Doors open at 6 p.m., with theshow beginning at 7 p.m. Ticketinformation available at www.zelliesopryhouse.com or 616-260-3032.

ellie’s Opry House hostsbluegrass gospel show

ON STAGE: Shannon Rop as Karla Wellington and her Gorilla friend Nick Brodowski) from “A Case of Monkey Business”

Rockford’s own Rogue River Commu-

nity Theatre is presenting “ A Case Of Monkey Business”

A musical comedy about a Jungle Leg-end and a group of mists who nd them-selves lost in the wilds of Africa.Throw in a caveman or two and pirates and you

have a fun mixture of songs,laughs and

high jinx for the whole family. At theOld Kent Theatre 8 N. Main St in CedarSprings May 6 and May 7 at (8p.m.) May 8th at 2p.m. and 8p.m. curtains. Ticketsat the door or PH: 874-5264 or 696-7469for details.

A little monkey business

MCC offersa variety of community

classes in May SIDNEY – Learn about es-

sential oils, computer applica-tions, boating safety and moreat Montcalm Community Col-lege’s Panhandle Area Center inHoward City in May.

Essential oils were man-kind’s rst medicine, and they were used for anointing andhealing the sick. Essential Oilsfor the Flu Season focuses onthe best essential oils for en-hancing the immune systemand helping to prevent the u.The course meets from 6 to 7:30p.m. May 3. The cost is $9.

Learn how to write a résuméthat demands attention whileexamining the benets of a func-

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During Computers for Ab-solute Beginners, learn to usecomputers, Windows Vista, theInternet, e-mail and word pro-cessing in a slow-paced coursecreated for the novice and forseniors. The required text isavailable at the MCC Bookstoreor online at www.montcalm.edu/bookstore. The coursemeets Tuesdays and Thursdays,

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ENGAGEMENTS & ANNIVERSARY

Starr Lynn Kroes andCraig Eric Britton are

happy to announce theirengagement. Craig pro-posed in January while

visiting the Upper Penin-sula where he stopped inthe middle of the Macki-naw Island Bridge knelt

down on one knee andpopped the question! A

summer 2010 wedding isplanned.

Carrie Rae Cederquist, of Rockford and Jonathan Daniel Moe, of Fennville will be joined in matrimony July 17, 2010. Carrie a graduateof Tri-County High School is attending Baker College in Muskegon.Jonathan is a graduate of Lighthouse Academy and is employed atGentex in Zeeland. Parents of the couple are Dale and Kimberly Ceder-

quist, of Rockford, and Scott and Dawn Moe of Fennville.

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Goodwins

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Please join the family of Paul and Carol Goodwinas they celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary. Anopen house is planned forSaturday, May 22, 2010,from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. atthe Maple Township Hall inCoral, Michigan.

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HOMETOWN HERO:Capt. Michael J. Pluger

Air Force Capt. Michael J. Pluger gradu-ated from the Air Force Institute of Technol-ogy (AFIT) at Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase, Dayton, Ohio.

The AFIT is a staff college and a compo-nent of Air University which offers degrees inseveral elds, including master’s and doctor-al degree programs as well as undergraduateclasses. The institute’s primary purpose is to

provide continuing specialized education toU.S. Air Force military and civilian employ-ees. Students complete academic require-ments to earn a master’s degree or Ph.D.(doctor of philosophy), as well as severalgraduate certicate programs offered in sixacademic departments.

Component schools at the AFIT fromwhich students may earn degrees includethe Graduate School of Engineering andManagement; the School of Systems andLogistics; the Civil Engineer and ServicesSchool; and the Ofcer of Civilian Institu-tion Programs.

Pluger, a civil engineer, earned his mas-ter of science degree. The captain has servedin the military for 11 years.

He is the son of Jackie K. Preston of AdaDrive, Ada, Mich., and Ken J. Pluger of N.Basslake Drive, Pierson, Mich., and the hus-band of Yuko H. Pluger.

The captain graduated in 1996 from For-est Hills High School, Grand Rapids, Mich.

‘Keep It Real’ to be May 7The Montcalm Coalition Against Un-

derage Drinking and the Youth Network of Howard City would like to invite area teensto “Keep It Real,” a show featuring illusion-ist Tom Coverly and the Christian bandLEO. The show will be Friday, May 7th from7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Tri County HighSchool Gym. Cost will be $5 at the door andwill include pizza, pop and prizes, plus the

show.

Tri County Band receives aDivision ‘I’ rating

The Tri County High School Band earneda Division One rating at the Michigan SchoolBand and Orchestra’s State Band and Or-chestra Festival. The band performed atthe Big Rapids High School Auditorium onThursday, April 22.

Bands are adjudicated on Tone quality,Intonation, Rhythm, Technique and Inter-pretation. Bands are also required to sight

read two pieces for their nal rating.Congratulations on another successful

year!

Lunch and Learn:New Smoke Free Law

The Panhandle Area Chamber of Com-merce is presenting a Lunch and Learn onMay 5th, 2010. This event takes place begin-ning at noon at the M-46 Restaurant, Bar andGrill, East End of the Truck Stop at 19674 W.Edgar Road, Howard City. The presentation will help you to understand and prepare forcompliance with the new smoke free law.

Outlined will be steps to take to prepare

your employees, posting requirements, doc-umentation of situations and other elementsof the new law.

Anyone interested in learning moreabout Michigan’s smoking ban is encourageto attend. This event is open to the public as well as Chamber members.

The Mid Michigan District Health De-partment will be presenting the information.It is asked that if you are planning to attend,please call the Chamber at 231-937-5681 oremail [email protected] toreserve your seat. Please let us know, also,if you will be ordering lunch at this event sothat adequate servers are scheduled.

It’s that time of year again. Time to re-member Mother’s Day by purchasing ahanging basket from the Morley Stanwood

Boy Scout Troop 123. The Troop will be at

the Gazebo in downtown Morley on Friday,May 7th and Saturday, May 8th from 9 amto 7 p.m., which gives you plenty of time tosneak away from Mom and buy her a beau-tiful hanging basket, and support the Boy Scouts at the same time!

Jazz Along theWhite Pine Is A Hit

At 7 p.m. on March 19th, in a packedhigh school cafeteria that was transformedinto a Jazz Club for the evening; an exampleof what happens when our school commu-nity and supportive businesses join togetheroccurred.

A full house of 106 people enjoyed 2hours of great Jazz music provided by theTri County Jazz Band under the direction of Howard Wilson. Special musical guests in-cluded Sarah Eldred, Kevin Hoisington andTodd Zamarripa. The evening ended witha few couples dancing and the rest of thecrowd on its feet in applause.

An incredible meal was prepared by Frank Zamarripa and his team at Latitudesin Howard City and served by a great groupof student volunteers.

The Tri County Band Boosters want to

thank the following people and businesses:Latitudes Roadhouse, Victory Sign andGraphics, A1 Rental, Print City; Silent Auc-tion Items: Mark and Karen Brewster, WestMichigan White Caps, Crew Eye Center,Kindel and Company, Rebecca Jason, Stacy Durian, Marilyn Glaspie, Linda Misner,Mystic Movement LLC, Charlene’s CoffeeHouse and Café.

Huge thanks to all of you who spent theevening with us and made this event so spe-cial.

Tri County Band Boosters

Yarn needed tohelp for knitting

Debbie Ashbaugh, of Lakeview, spends

a lot of her time knitting hats for the needy.She was recently in an automobile acci-dent, and according to her, now has evenmore time for her knitting. Debbie knits year round and her hats are provided to the Adopt-A-Family program as well as the hos-pital in Greenville, the Mel Trotter Mission,Detroit Children’s Home and thanks to theNew Life United Methodist Church, hats areeven sent to Mexico.

While Debbie does purchase some of the yarn herself, she relies on donations to keepher stockpile of yarn from running out. If

you have some yarn to spare and would liketo make a donation, please contact Debbie at(989) 352-5091. Yarn may also be droppedoff at the New Life United Methodist Church,on M-46, just east of Lakeview or the Well-ness Center in downtown Lakeview.

‘Hamlet and Eggs’Shakespeare is considered the pinnacle

of theatrical genius, but that status is sure-ly threatened when a small town theatertroupe attempts to perform Shakespeare’snest scenes - all in one play. Come joinin the hilarity of “Hamlet and Eggs” a new comedy by Cedar Springs’ playwrights Scottand Zachary Phillips.

Performances May 20th, 21st, 22nd at7:30 p.m. and May 23rd at 3 p.m. at the KentTheatre. Advanced tickets can be purchasedat Chase Bank, Cedar Springs Library, andSoul Infusions Tea Shop and also at thedoor. Special Sunday matinee rate for 18and under.

“Hamlet and Eggs” is Scott Phillips’fourth play. Co-author and son Zachary recently caught the theater bug and this ishis writing debut. Although Zachary is cur-rently studying marketing at Valparaiso,the Phillips family resides in Cedar Springs, where they are all active in the local theatercommunity.

The historic Kent Theatre is located at 8N. Main Street in Cedar Springs, Michigan.

For additional information, please con-

tact us at [email protected].

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Do YouRecall? ➤

Compiled by Virginia Tully

Health & Wellness Centers

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

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1950 – Lakeview businessman,

John Bale, announced this week

that he is going to operate a factory

to can pickles, with the new venture

starting the first of July this year.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Russell of

Belvidere Township are celebrating

their golden wedding anniversary

this Sunday with an open housesponsored by their children.

1960 – Lakeview High School is

presenting the operetta “The Mika-

do” with a cast of players from the

music department having rehearsed

the story of old Japan for several

weeks, and promising an evening of

music and entertainment.

Bob Carrick and Dewey Olsen

of Lakeview have purchased Fran-

cis Smith’s business and will con-

tinue to operate it under the name of

Lakeview Body Shop.

1975 – Mrs. Agnes McLaughlin of

R1, Howard City recently received a

birthday card from the White House

in honor of her 86th birthday.

Nielsen’s TV and Appliance in

Lakeview is holding a class on how

to use the new Amana microwaveoven.

1995 – Microfilm machine is still in

for repairs.

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MONDAY,MAY3,2010•RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 7LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Reader wants toclarify recall languageTO THE EDITOR:

I’m writing in an effort to inform your readers why I felt it necessary toappeal recall language to the court sys-tem. I was under the impression that arecall effort needed to be based on my course of conduct in office. In fact thestate statute reads that each reason

for recall must make it clear what my course of conduct was that is the basisfor the recall. My problem is that thelanguage that was submitted does notpoint to anything that I have actually

done, or when, or where I’m supposedto have done it. I’d like to ask each of you to just read the language and withthat information alone ask yourself; What did Dan Kanouse do to suppresspublic comment?

How did Dan Kanouse try to expend$30,000 without previously budgetingfor it? What are Dan Kanouse’s respon-sibilities under the FOIA? If those ques-tions can’t be answered in the languagethen according to the statute the lan-

guage is not clear.I would like everyone to know thatthe recall language submitted by Mr.Hall has absolutely nothing to do withmy course of conduct in office. I do

not control public comment, I do notreceive FOIA requests nor do I haveany responsibility to do so, and I never voted to spend or made any motion tospend any money without keeping our budget in mind.

I have done what I can to protect thetaxpayers of Winfield township fromhaving to pay for an unnecessary elec-tion but I was unsuccessful. The vot-ers of the township will now decide forthemselves whether or not to sign on to

a recall movement. They should be madeaware of the fact that the person whofiled the recall language (Robert Hall)is a disgruntled ex township employee who pled guilty to and was convicted of

embezzlement while he was employed by Winfield Township. He is only tar-geting the four township officials who voted to suspend him in the first place.I believe it is necessary to point thisout because people are being asked tochoose between his point of view andthe point of view of the board members.Mr. Hall served alongside all four tar-geted board members through the lastelection cycle without complaint untilhe was suspending pending an investi-

gation of his actions. I have said in thepast that Mr. Hall will not be able to gethonest with the voters until he gets hon-est with himself and I still believe that.

Dan Kanouse

West Michigan Snow Runners Joins Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce“Educating people on safe riding is

the mission of West Michigan Snow Run-ners”, said Rob Zemla of West MichiganSnow Runners, newest member of theChamber of Commerce.

From helmet to boots, the club stress-es the proper dress for safety. The correctt of the helmet is important in keeping

the rider safe from injury, along with be-ing t to the right sled. Teaching own-ers of snowmobiles how to tune and techprep their sled for cold or warmer weath-er and the condition of the snow are im-portant for a fun, trouble free ride.

West Michigan Snow Runners aregearing up for winter fun to include snow runs, dinner dashes, and call and goes. A call and go would be a service offered toriders from out of town who wish to ridelocal trails. West Michigan Snow Run-ners will be available to tell a caller aboutour local trails and could even meet andride with an inquirer.

To learn more about the Snow Run-ners, contact Rob Zemla at (616) 636-7195 or rob.westmisnowrunners@gmail.

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office and sewing room. Nice large kitchen, lots of counter spaceand kitchen area, large living room, beautiful wooden floors. Fullwalkout basement. Out buildings include: 32’ x 72’ pole barn withconcrete floor, 40’ x 60’ Gambrel roof bank style dairy barn with tiestalls and attached milk house. Also attached 40’ x 60’ pole barnwith horse stalls and calf pens, 24’ x 72’ with 8’ overhang 3 sidedHeifer housing barn, 40’ x 48’ machinery shed.ACREAGE: 100 acres, approximately 20 acres wooded,approximately 80 acres of good productive farm land with Capacloam soils. Currently 18 acres of hay, the balance in corn andpasture.35 HEAD LACTATING HOLSTEIN DAIRY COWS: (Most of the herd in their 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lactation) 9 First CalfHeifers, 7 Head in 2nd Lactation, 6 Head in their 3rd Lactation, 3First Calf Heifers ½ Brown Swiss, ½ Holstein. Several Head Dueto Freshen by Sale Day • 4 Head due to Freshen 30 to 60 daysafter Sale Day • Several Newborn Heifer Calves • 2 Yr. Old HolsteinBull • Herd is well cared for but not being pushed, and is currentlyaveraging 65 lbs. per day, 3.8 Butter Fat, Low Somatic Cell. Herdwill be Vet checked by Sparta Animal Clinic. Catalogs available saleday.HORSES • HARNESSES • BUGGY: Mollie and Lily, 7 and8 year old Belgian Mares, Well broke to all farm machinery, sellingas a team • Bess and Mabel, 14 and 8 year old Belgian Mares, wellbroke to all farm machinery • 2 sets Nylon Draft Harnesses • 1set of Haflinger size nylon harness • Miscellaneous Horse Collars •2-3-4 Horse Evers • Indiana Style Single Buggy, rubber tires, lights& brakesTRACTOR: Deutz 100-06 Diesel Tractor, 105 HP, 6700 Hours,2 Hyd. Outlets, 3 Pt. PTO, SN#7927636, Runs GoodFARM MACHINERY: John Deere 327 Square Baler, GreatCondition • New Holland 275 Square Baler Super Sweep • NewHolland 488 9’ Haybine • New Holland 469 9’ Haybine • Gehl1090 9’ Haybine • New Holland 258 Hay Rake • Meyer TandemAxle Forage Wagon • Flatbed Hay Wagon • Grain Gravity Wagon •

New Idea 361 Manure

Spreader • New Idea324 Wide Row CornPicker • New Idea 7’ Sickle Bar Mower • John Deere 1240 4 RowCorn Planter Plateless • Oliver 540 Corn Planter • Oliver 2 Bot. 12’Plow • Pioneer Fore Cart • 120 BU. Grain Cart • 12’ Spring ToothDrag • 200 Gal. 30’ Field Sprayer • Gehl 135 Grinder Mixer for Parts• 1 Row Cultivator • Patz Right Hand Cutter Cleaner 200’ • 3-KickerWagons w/10 Ton Gears • 3 Pnt. 1 Bot. Plow • New Idea 323 1 RowCorn Picker • Wheel WeightsPOWER CARTS AND MOTORS: 4 Wheel Power Cartw/Deutz F4L912 Diesel 68 HP. With PTO, Clutch, 3 Pnt., 2 Hyd.Outlets • Gateway 2 Wheel Power Cart with 3 Cyl. LambardiniDiesel, 35 HP., Hyd Outlets • 2 Wheel Power Cart, 13 HP Honda, 12Volt, Hyd. • 2-Deutz 912 2 Cyl. Diesels, RebuiltSHOP ITEMS: Miller 2 Cyl. Gas Stick Welder • Hyd. PipeBender • Craftsman 10” Table Saw w/Hyd. Motor • Bosh Air Jigsaw• Bostitch Roofing Nailer • Quincy Air Compressor • AcetyleneTorch w/TanksWALK IN COOLER AND MISC. AROUND THEFARM: Truckbed 22’ x 8’ Walk in Freezer and Cooler, 12’ FreezerArea, 8’ Cooling Area with Compressor • 3 - 500 Gal. Air Tanks • 12’Aluminum Boat • Universal Vacuum Pump • 3 Pnt. Hitch Boom •Rockford 4-1 Gear Reduction, PTO, Clutch • Flat Belt Pulley for PTO• 38” Steel Tractor Wheels w/Rubber • 4 Steel w/Rubber Wheels •Oak Firewood – dried • Rubber Roofing • 5 Peacocks • Many moreitems too numerous to mention! Miscellaneous Goodie Wagon!GUNS: Beretta 12 Ga. Pump • Mossberg 500 12 Ga. Pump •Savage M 110 270 Cal. Bolt Action with Scope • Savage Mark II 22Cal. Bolt Action • Ruger 10-22 Cal. Semi Auto. • Compound BowFEED: Approx. 50 Ton Corn Silage • 140 Bales Straw • 18 RoundBales – 2nd Cutting • 160 Bales 2nd Cutting HayHOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Domestic Gas Refrigerator • TreadleSewing Machine with Cabinet • Couch • Love Seat • Childs Cupboard• 2 Dressers • 2 File Cabinets • Painted Water Set • Small WoodStove • Other Misc. Items

OWNERS: JONAS & CORA MILLER5300 S. Bingham Avenue, Newaygo, MI 49337

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SIDNEY – Montcalm Com-munity College recently namedRob Spohr vice president forAcademic Affairs.

Spohr begins his positionMay 1. He has served as thecollege’s interim vice presidentsince January, lling the posi-tion previously held by WilliamTammone.

MCC President Bob Ferren-tino said Spohr’s backgroundworking in business in industry combined with his experienceas an instructor and adminis-trative dean at MCC bring skillsto the position that will helpthe college continue to createopportunities for those in thecommunities it serves.

“Rob possesses a thoroughunderstanding of the role andhow the job ts into the MCCculture,” Ferrentino said. “Heis respected in all areas of thecampus because people know that he is a person of integrity who is totally committed to the

college. His excellent leadershipand communication skills willserve our faculty and studentswell as we continue on our mis-sion of continuous quality im-provement for the campus.”

Spohr has served as thecollege’s dean of occupationaleducation since 2008. He is re-sponsible for all full-time andadjunct faculty in the college’soccupational programs, as-sessment of program and in-stitutional level goals, programdevelop.m.ent and course de-velop.m.ent in programs wherethere are no full-time faculty.

He also serves on the college’s

curriculumcommittee,assessmentcommittee,l eader sh ipteam anda c a d e m i cs e r v i c e sl eader sh ipteam. Spohr

is the Mont-calm County Branch Managerfor SCORE: America’s Counsel-ors to Small Business, a member of the Heart of MontcalmChamber of Commerce and amember of the Michigan Oc-cupational Deans Administra-tive Council. He earned MCC’s2009 Leadership Award fornoteworthy work, leadership,professional achievement andservice to the college.

He joined MCC as a part-time Business instructor in2004 and has served as a full-time Business, Managementand Marketing Instructor at the

college since 2005. In addition,he has an extensive business background, working for sev-eral years in construction man-agement, manufacturing and asan independent business ownerin Ionia.

Spohr earned an associatedegree in Business from MCC, a bachelor’s degree in Marketingfrom Grand Valley State Uni- versity and a master’s degreein Career Technical Educationfrom Ferris State University.He currently is pursuing hisdoctorate in Higher Adult andLifelong Education at Michigan

State University.

Spohr named VP foracademic affairs

SPOHR

course is free, but registration is required.Brewing Kombucha Tea is done throughout

the world and is enjoyed for its health benets as well as pleasure. Tea sampling and a starter kit areprovided as you learn to brew this refreshing, al-kalizing health drink. A $5 material fee is requiredand payable to the instructor. The class meetsfrom 6 to 8 p.m. May 18. The cost is $11.

Explore advanced application techniques inMicrosoft Access 2007 – Advanced. Studentsshould complete Microsoft Access 2007 prior to

taking this course. The required text is available atthe MCC Bookstore or online at www.montcalm.

edu/bookstore. The course meets from 6 to 8:40p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 25through June 1. The cost is $41.

All classes are at MCC’s Panhandle Area Cen-ter, 1401 S. Ensley St., Howard City.

MCC offers more than 100 noncredit cours-es with multiple sections. Call (989) 328-1260for more information. To register for noncreditcourses, visit http://my.montcalm.edu/ics/Non-Credit/ or call MCC’s M-TEC at 616-754-7706.MCC also offers more than 300 online noncredit

courses through Education to Go. Visit www.ed-2go.com/montcalm for more information.

MCCCONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

GREENVILLE — The Spec-trum Health United MemorialFoundation will host Golf Day 2010 at Egypt Valley Country Clubon Monday, June 14, 2010 and arepleased to announce the commit-ment of Meijer as Golf Day 2010Title Sponsor.

Golf Day 2010 begins with reg-

istration and putting contest at 10a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30p.m. Players will have a chanceto win $10,000 cash, a luxury car

lease, a fabulous vacation andmany other exciting prizes. Theevent concludes with the renownedEgypt Valley Dinner Buffet andaward ceremony.

Proceeds from the 2010 “Onthe Course to Support Local HealthCare” Golf Day will be used to pur-chase state-of-the-art video laryn-

goscopes. This equip.m.ent willenhance the ability of physiciansto ensure adequate airway venti-lation when the patient is in direneed. Three life-saving scopes,

encompassing the very latest tech-nology, will be purchased for usein the United Hospital Emergency Department, the Cook Family Sur-gery Center at United Hospital, andthe Lena Rader-Meijer Emergency Department at Kelsey Hospital.

For sponsorship, prize dona-tions and team registration, please

contact the Foundation at (616)225-6427, or email [email protected], orstop by the Foundation Ofce at703 Marvel Drive, Greenville.

Spectrum Health United Memorial Foundation

Announces Meijer as Title Sponsor of Golf Day 2010

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:“A winner is someone who recognizes his God- given tal-

ents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses

these skills to accomplish his goals.”

— Larry Bird

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEBIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

SPECIAL LAND USE REQUEST

The Big Prairie Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its

regular meeting on Wednesday May 19, 2010 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Big

Prairie Township Hall 2815 S. Elm Ave, White Cloud for the following:

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Heimbecker have requested a special land use for hotels and

motels in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Big Prairie Township

Zoning Ordinance. The property is located at 4759 S. Croton-Hardy Dr. Neway-

go, MI 49337, permanent parcel #62-16-33-101-001 & 62-13-32-225-043 and is

currently zoned N-C, Neighborhood Commercial.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at this hearing or

written comments may be sent prior to the hearing to the address below.

Judith Baker, Clerk

Big Prairie Township5160 S. Croton-Hardy Dr.

Newaygo, MI 49337

231-652-7390

NOTICE: CLEAN UP DA Y • BIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP

FREE TO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS (Proof of residence)

Sat., May 8 • 9 am to 1 pmHardy Dam Recreational Area • Croton Hardy Drive

NO CEMENT, SHINGLES, BRUSH, LIQUIDS

(paint, oil, etc.) OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.Household trash must be BAGGED or boxed (No loose trash)

Trucks or trailer loads welcome. You must unload!!!!

Appliance drop off is FREE

NO TIRES • BATTERIES ARE FREE

There is a charge for propane tanks - $5.00For other information call Judy Baker, Clerk 231-652-7390

Volunteers needed. Call Jackie at 231-652-1096

MONTCALM COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSIONWAITING LIST OPENING: The Montcalm County Housing Commission will begin tak-

ing applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List on Monday,

May 3, through Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. until Noon and 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, May 4; and Thursday, May 6, applications will be taken until 7:00 p.m. Applica-

tions for this program will be accepted until Friday, May 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Any application

received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. The Montcalm County Housing

Commission’s jurisdiction of assistance includes all of Montcalm County and a 10 mile ra-

dius of the Commission Office: 120 Mulberry Street, Howard City, MI 49329.

231-937-4241

PIERSON TOWNSHIPCLEAN-UP DAY

Saturday, June 5th, 20108:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Where: Central Sanitary Landfill21545 Cannonsville Road

(Across from the Township Hall)

AMOUNT: One Pick-Up Truck or Small Trailer

ENTRY TICKET: Proof of Residency or

Property Ownership

UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS

Household Hazardous Waste; Oil Base Paint; Paint Thinners and Clean-

ers; Bleaches; Ammonia, Pesticides, Insecticides; Most

Liquid Waste; Used Motor Oil; Batteries; All Yard Waste.

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS

Appliances with Freon removed, must have

EPA sticker and a signed Evacuation Form.

No Tires Unless Cut In Half

(In Any Direction)

FALL CLEAN UP DATE IS SEPT. 11th 8 AM - 12 PM

ARRESTED?

MIP? OWL?

OUIL/DUI?

License Restore?Criminal Defense Attorney:

Nathan L. Hull Big Rapids

888 622-8622Howard City

231 937-9180

CROTON TOWNSHIPPLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGDELIBERATION AND POSSIBLE FINAL ACTION

The Croton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,

May 18, 2010 at 7:30 PM, at the Croton Township Hall, 5833 E Division Street,

Newaygo, Michigan for the following:

Alfred Caron of 5380 Croton Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337, Parcel Number: 62-20-18-

200-020 is requesting a Special Land Use for a primitive (rustic sites) campground.

Zoning Ordinance, Section 6.30 E. Special Land Uses.

All interested citizens are invited to appear in person or by agent or counsel. Written

comments may be sent prior to the hearing to the address below.

Croton Township

5833 E Division Street

Newaygo, MI 49337

Attn: Tina Bono, Administrative Assistant




EXHIBIT B

TOWNSHIP OF PIERSON

COUNTY OF MONTCALM, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BIG WHITEFISH LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Pierson, Montcalm County, Michigan, having

received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants in

Big Whitefish Lake (the “Improvements”), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the

special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed under the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the

Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make the Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively

determined that the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels

of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the proposed special assessment district:

BIG WHITEFISH LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

Lots and Parcels Numbered:

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015 029 008 30 015 029 008 40 015 029 008 50 015 029 008 60

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015 750 007 00 015 750 008 00 015 750 009 00 015 750 010 00

015 750 011 00 015 750 012 00 015 750 013 00 015 750 014 00

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015 752 029 00

TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Pierson will hold a public hearing on Wednesday May

5th,2010, at 7p.m., at the Pierson Township Hall, 21156 Cannonsville Road, within the Township to hear and consider any objec-

tions to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to

said Improvements.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township

Clerk for public examination. Currently available funds in the Big Whitefish Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District that

expired in 2015 may be used to defray the cost of the Improvements and associated expenses. Periodic re-determinations of the

cost of the Improvements, if necessary, may be made without a change in the special assessment district and without further notice

to record owners of or parties in interest in the lands comprising the district, but no cost increase exceeding the estimate therefore

by 10% or more may be made unless notice is given and a public hearing afforded to record owners of lands in the district.

PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGI-

NAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND

PUBLIC HEARING.

This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Pierson.

Dated: April 6th, 2010.

Brooke E. Scott, Clerk

Township of Pierson

This outdoor event will

be held Rain or Shine

Deb 989-352-7851 or

Mary 231-856-4649

Sat., May 8

10 am - 3 pmat

Morley American Legion

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CROTON TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION


DELIBERATION AND POSSIBLE FINAL ACTION

The Croton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,

May 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM, at the Croton Township Hall, 5833 E Division Street,

Newaygo, Michigan for the following:

Harvest Bible Chapel of 800 Rohlwing Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Amend-

ment to Special Land Use. To review the revised site plan, additional improve-

ments, storage buildings and 4 new cabins. Parcel Numbers: 62-20-21-200-010,

62-20-16-100-009, 62-20-16-100-016, 62-20-16-100-014, 62-20-17-203-003, 62-

20-17-200-013, 62-20-17-200-010, 62-20-17-203-004.

All interested citizens are invited to appear in person or by agent or counsel. Writ-

ten comments may be sent prior to the hearing to the address below.

Croton Township

5833 E Division StreetNewaygo, MI 49337

Attn: Tina Bono, Administrative Assistant

Croton Township

Planning Commission


Tuesday, May 18, 2010

8:00 p.m. at Township Hall5833 E Division St. Newaygo, MI

The following proposed amendment is being recommended to the Croton Township

Zoning Ordinance.

Section 2.110 Accessory Buildings.

A. (7): Accessory Building. In District where a portion of a lot is across/attached/

contiguous of a street right-of-way from that portion of the lot upon which the princi-

pal structure is located, an accessory building or structure may be constructed on thatportion of the unoccupied lot across the street right-of-way, provided however, said

lots shall be permanently combined under one (1) legal description and described

and recorded as such. An accessory building so located shall meet the requirements

of a principal building pursuant to setbacks from the road and side and rear lot lines.

The accessory building shall have a minimum floor area of 300 sq. ft.

A copy of the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance can be viewed during regular

business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-noon) at the Croton Township Clerk’s office.

All interested citizens are invited to appear in person or by agent or counsel. Written

comments may be sent prior to the hearing to address below.

Croton Township5833 E Division StreetNewaygo, MI 49337Attn: Tina Bono, Administrative Assistant

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICES






AmbleHUGE GARAGE SALE. May 6-7.

Golf balls-teaching supplies-

clothes. Lots of misc. 7255Masters Rd, S of M-46.

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Big Rapids

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GARAGE SALE?Find Pioneer Garage Sales

On Google Maps! All garagesale ads placed in the

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MAY 7-8, 2010- Big Rapids

Antique Farm & Power Club’s

12th Annual Swap Meet, FleaMarket, Yard Sale & Bake Sale.

Tractor Pulls: Friday TransferSled at 4pm; Saturday Stone

Boat at 10am. 15422 OldMillpond Road. FreeAdmission & Parking.

(231)796-2834 or

[email protected]

Coral4-FAMILY YARD SALE, May 6-7-8. Lots of items. 16091 W.

Cannonsville Rd.********************

Howard CityMUTLI-FAMILY MAY 6-7-8 8727

Amble Rd, 3/4-mile S of 46.Bikes, collectibles, many misc

items.********************

Howard CityMAY 6 -7 Weights-small appli-

ances- jewelry-craft items-

garage door opener-room airconditioner- women/men’s

clothing-furniture-tools- toys-

Elgin boat motor-mirrors-much more. 17540, 17406,

17272 Church Rd.********************

MecostaUNBELIEVABLE LOW PRICES

at the Back Alley Bargain Barn

behind the Traffic Jam NightClub off Main Street (M-20) in

Mecosta Village. Since the

closing of Cass Street fromthe M-20 corner (15mph), busi-

ness has dropped drastically

and our buildings are bulgingwith bargains. Help- Help!!

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MorleyGIFT BASKETS FOR Mother’s

Day- Available at the EstateSale in Morley across the

street from Okke’s Gas

Station- Friday-Sunday.Inexpensive. Some on hand,

others can be custom assem-

bled from gift items and selec-tions from Watkins Stanley,

Avon and Fuller Brush!

Thoughtfully assembled byCathy Moore, basketeer. For

information, call 231-856-4380

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Sand LakeHUGE MULTIFAMILY: MAY 6 &

7. 9-5. Baby items, furniture,miscellaneous. 23872 StantonRoad

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030 Special Notices

GUN SHOW

White Cloud Leighton HallSunday, May 9, 9am-3pmAll women admitted free.Call Dave for information

(231)652-5757

HANDYMAN SERVICES. ALL phasesof home repair, improvements, interiors,exteriors. Jim Anderson Total Mainte-nance. 231-633-6298

032 Public Notices

FORECLOSURE ABANDONED STOR-

AGE units: Sold to highest bidder unlessredeemed before sale on Saturday May15, 2010, 9:30 a.m., C&D Self Storage18883 Almy Road, Howard City: V. Simp-son, J. Bills; collectibles, householdgoods, tools, bikes, toys.

050 Help Wanted

**AVON: A beauty-ful career! $10gets you started! Contact Joyce Eben-stein, ISRep, (231)[email protected]

ARE YOU TIRED of a dead-end job ororried about being laid off? MPI, in 30ears, has never laid off and has plentyf room for advancements. We’re look-

ing for dependable and self-motivated peo-

le to join our sales team. We offer full-ime, 5-day work scheduled, $8.00 to11.50/hour, paid weekly. Call (231)796-286.

EXPERIENCED COOK WANTED. Musthave line cook experience. Apply DoubleSix Lanes, Stanton, MI, 4680 N. SheridanRd.

HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY look-ing for an RN to do home visits. Must havea valid Michigan drivers license and cur-rent RN license, and current CPR .Mileage paid. Fax resume to 231-689-5038.

090 BusinessServices

AAACONCRETE SEAWALL Specialists.Repair, remove, and replace. Flatwork:driveways to patios. Licensed andinsured. Call AAA Concrete 231-834-0365 or 231-414-4045 or email [email protected]

SPRING CLEANING!I will make your place shine!! Reasonable,Reliable, References. Melody (231)250-9487, (616)885-4249.

ED'S

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Complete mechanical.“We Bend Exhaust”

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Construction, Barryton. (989) 382-7506.Licensed, insured.

PRESSURE WASHING HOUSES,

decks, you name it. Call AAA Concrete231-834-0365 or 231-414-4045

ROOFING: ALL TYPES

Low-sloped, flats, shingles,trailers. Repairs & Leaks.ICE/SNOW REMOVAL

FreeEstimates. 20yrs. experience.

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May CouponSMALL COMBO $3.00Small Popcorn & Small Pop

One coupon per customer. Expires May 31, 2010.

May 6, 7, 8

Play: A Case of Monkey BusinessMay 6 & 7 at 8 pm • May 8 at 2 & 8 pm

Tickets: $10 adults, $4 student$8 senior (65+) • Premium seats $12

Saria BrooksBenefit Spaghetti Dinner& Bake Sale

Friday, May 7th • 5 - 7 pm

Newaygo Methodist Church101 State Street (M-37), Newaygo

2-1/2 year old Saria wasdiagnosed with Leukemia

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Like our paper? We’d love to hear from you!Give Kim a call at 231.937.4740 or

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The family of Christopher Nielsen wouldlike to say Thank You and God’s Blessings to

all who sent cards, donations, phone calls,food, and visits, in remembrance of

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John 3:16

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person and you deserve the

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happiness in everything you

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Friday May 7th &Saturday May 8th

This is a Complete Liquidation of Garage Tools, Automotive

Tools, Office Supplies, Auto Parts, and Specialty Tools. Fri-

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Automobile Dealership

AUCTION

Bollinger’sChrysler Dodge Jeep

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208 N Lincoln Ave

Lakeview, MI

Hungry Jack • 40 oz.

Mashed Potatoes$299

Betty Crocker • 28 oz.

Potato Buds$179

Del Monte • 14.5 oz.

Tomatoes

59¢

Stewedor Diced

Hunt’s • 14.5 oz.

Tomatoes 59¢

Wholeor Diced

Wylwood • 6.5 oz.

Mushrooms

59¢

4 lbs.

Sugar$179

Hunt’s • 24 oz.

Ketchup$125

Mother Maid • 15 oz.

Apple Sauce

39¢

Kurtz • 1 gal.

Vinegar$150

Saltine

Crackers

99¢

Ghirardelli • 12 oz.

Gourmet Coffee$199

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Easy Frost Frosting$199

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100 Pets & Supplies

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Spring Beach Party$ 2

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Name theNew Shot

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Music By

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Live Blues MusicEvery Sunday

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Prime Rib$9.99

Golf OutingJuly 17th

Sign Up at the Bar

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Since 1988

2008 Ford Escape 4x4

XLT, V6, auto.

$12,9952006 Jeep Commander

4x4, V6, auto., loaded.

$15,995

2005 Ford Focus ST

ZX4, leather, htd. seats, moonroof, 5 spd., loaded.

$8,995

2008 Ford Taurus

V6, auto., loaded, 18K.

$15,995

NOW SELLING & BUYING RV’s

2005 Chevy Equinox LT

Leather, moonroof, AWD, local trade.

$9,995

2007 GMC Envoy SLE

4x4, Bose, pwr. moon, local trade.

$18,995

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2007 Chev. Uplander

LS, V6, auto., loaded.

$8,995

2005 Chevy Tahoe LS

V8, auto., Bose, loaded, local trade.

$15,995

2007 Chry. Pacifica

V6, auto., loaded.

$10,995

2004 Chevy Suburban

4x4, leather, 3rd seat, TV.

$11,995

2004 Jeep Wrangler 4x4

Unlimited, 6 cyl., auto., hard top.$14,995

2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Quad Cab 4x4, V8, 18K.$23,995

2002 Chevy Impala

V6, auto., local trade.

$4,995

2001 Ford F150 SCrew

2WD, King Ranch, leather, loaded, V8.

$10,995




110 For Rent

KENT RIDGE

APARTMENTS

in Kent City15 minutes to Grand Rapids

Lots of Storage SpaceRent Based on Income

EHO/Barrier FreeTDD: 800-649-3777Call Before Available

Apartmentsare Gone!

616-678-4329

LAKEVIEW 1-BEDROOM APART-MENT, $400/month includes heat. Secu-rity deposit/references required.(989)352-6523 or (989)352-1168

MORLEY MOTEL

Daily Rooms from $40, Weeklyrooms from $145. Includes utilities.No Deposit. (231)856-7820.

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

RENT TO OWN! 4-bedroom, 1-bathhome. Deeded lake access on Mas-ton Lake. Financing Available!

$700/month. (517)712-2392.

TIMOTHY C. HAUENSTEINREYNOLDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

BOOK REVIEW CORNERTHE DOUBLE JACK MURDERS by Patrick McManus

This book was excellent. It was the first book I ever read by this author. I

went back to the library and checked out two more of his books.

Sandra

MOTHER by Kathleen Norris

The story is set in a little town four hours from New York City. There is a

young woman who feels motherhood is not important, it is all work and

no fun. She gets a job for an upper class woman from New York City. She

gets to travel and she meets someone special. In the end she realizes how

important motherhood is and has more of a desire to be one also.

Faith

THE CHRISTMAS SECRET by Donna Van Liere

In the spirit of “Christmas Hope”, this story is about a lot of secrets not

the least of which is: “Why has Christine never known her father and why

won’t her mother talk about him?” Throughout the book we run across a

few familiar characters and get caught up on what they are doing as well.

This book is a very pleasant book to read.

Anonymous

MARINE PARTSINBOARD & OUTBOARD• Motor Parts• Trailer Parts• Fuel Pumps,

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Call Paul Riley For Details!

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

2006 Ford 500 LTD, Local, 1 Owner,Full Power, Car Looks New! Pricedto Sell.

2007 Buick LaCrosse, Local Trade,Full Power, 28,700 actual miles, GMCertified, One of a Kind.

2006 Chevy Impala SS, 36,000actual miles, Lady-Owned. SpecialDeal on This One.

2002 Chevy Suburban LT, Local, 1Owner, Full Power, $9,995 plus tax& tags.

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2009 Chevy Impala, full power,loaded, GM Certified, low miles,factory program, 11 to Choose from.

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2009 Chevy Traverse, 13,000actual miles, full power, AWD. SaveBig $$$.

2007 Chevy Silverado ExtendedCab Pick Up, 4WD, 29,000 actualmiles, looks new!

2005 Buick LaSabre, Local Trade,

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2007 Pontiac G6, full power, lowmiles and 2 to Choose From.

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110 For Rent

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUILD

FOR ABOUT THE SAME MONTHLY

PAYMENTS?

A new energy efficient home. This federalprogram is for low to average income peo-ple. No down payment, low interest 3-5%.Call us to see if you qualify. Joe (616)884-0801

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-

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NON-SMOKING MODERN one bed-room apartment, Howard City. Stove,Fridge, curtains/drapes furnished, wash-er/dryer, a/c. No Pets. References/deposirequired. $425/mo. (231)937-5483.

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

50#

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$ 1150

EARLY BUY WOOD PELLETS$

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Seed Potatoes

Onion Sets

Garden Seeds

Food PlotsGrass Seed

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Soybeans

Lime

Fertilizer

Weed-N-Feed

Garden Supplies

Grub Control

Mole Killer

Cow Manure

Topsoil

Play Sand

Cypress Mulch

Red Mulch

Straw

Pine Bedding

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$950

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33 Years At This Location

616-696-1347

Many of us have had to deal with a flat tire

at some point or another. Getting out the

spare, jacking up the vehicle and changing

the flat tire are no fun, especially when you

are dressed up and on your way to work or

a special event. Imagine never having to do

that again. Sound good to you? Then you’ll

be happy to know that run-flat tires are

making their way onto vehicles.

Although run-flat tires were introduced in

1994, they have only recently become avail-

able on more vehicles. Currently, there are

two basic types: self-supporting tires (SST)

and patented auxiliary support tires (PAX).

Both are designed to support the weight of

a vehicle for 100 miles or more and allowdrivers to continue moving down the road

until they can find a shop to repair the flat.

SSTs rely upon heavily reinforced sidewalls

to support the vehicle’s weight, while PAXs

rely upon semi-rigid support rings.

Run-flat tires offer many benefits, most im-

portantly, convenience. Drivers don’t have

to worry about pulling over and changing

a flat tire. They can leave that to the repair

shop. They don’t have to carry all of the

tools necessary for changing a flat tire, giv-

ing them more space for other things. Some

auto manufacturers, in fact, have taken ad-

vantage of this extra space to incorporate

other features into their models. Vehicles

with run-flat tires have a tire pressure mon-

itoring system, which lets drivers know

when one of their tires has lost pressure and

reduces the threat of a blowout. In instances

where a blowout does occur, run-flat tires

can handle the sudden deflation better than

standard tires, allowing drivers to maintain

stability.

Because the technology is relatively new,

run-flat tires do pose some problems. Run-

flat tires are heavier, adding to the vehicle’s

weight and using more gas. According to

some consumers, run-flat tires do not last

nearly as long as standard tires. Replace-

ments typically cost more than standardtires and are not readily available at all

shops. In some cases, run-flat tires can be

repaired, but finding a shop with the equip-

ment and knowledge to do so can be dif-

ficult.

As run-flat tires become more common-

place, the problems with them will no doubt

be worked out. In the meantime, consumers

may want to take the purchase of a vehicle

with run-flat tires into serious consider-

ation. They should learn all that they can

about the tires, including how much they

cost and how easily they can be repaired

and replaced.

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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

Cameron Knutson, his walking partner, the Newaygo County Society of History, Norm Ochs, County Surveyor & Leon

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

Croton Twp.

1837-1839

Newaygo County Survey:

The First

JOHN SNOW’S “TOWN”Once there was a town called “Snowtown”. It

wasn’t a very big place, maybe only 5 to 6 square miles, but

it was a boom town for “Green” Gold! What was “Green”

Gold? It was the great White Pines growing in the Big Prai-

rie and Croton Township of Newaygo County. Just like the

old gold-mining ghost towns that boomed and then died

when the gold was all mined, so goes the fate of towns like

Snowtown.

Once the White Pines were all cut, as well as any

other great trees (Maple, Oak, etc.) were cut down, then the

loggers moved on following the “Green” Gold, leaving be-

hind the prairies of sandy ground for the farmers to use. So

goes the life of the Big Prairie, known as Stearns’s Prairie,

biggest this side of the Mississippi River.

#1. Stearn’s Cut Rd.

#2. The later Snowtown Creek after 1854

#3. The Culp Lot 2 of Sec. 4

#4. The only cabin in Croton Twp.

#5. Stearn’s Road from Rouge River at Shingle

#6. Stearn’s Prairie Road

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Newaygo Woodstove& Fireplace Shop,

8639 Mason Dr. (S.M-37),Newaygo (231)652-1546

FIREWOOD - OAK, $45/rick. Also, Hotub w/deck, $450. 616-862-6575

FIREWOOD10-CORD

SEMI LOADS8-FOOT LENGTHS

$80/CORDPLUS DELIVERY

(231)629-0397

WOODSTOVE PARTS. GRATES, glass,Isenglass, gaskets. Newaygo Wood-stove Shop. 8639 Mason Drive. (S. M-37),Newaygo. 231-652-1546

REBUILT COMPUTERS & LAPTOPS:Also Computer repair & virus removal.Reasonable Rates. (231)856-7883

170 Itemsfor Sale

GARAGE SALEPRICES:

$15.00 - 1 week$27.00 - 2 weeks35¢ per word after15 words, per day.********************

Call (231)937-4740All ads must be pre-paid by credit cardover the phone or feel free to stop byour office at 491 Shaw St., Howard

City to pay by check or cash.********************

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170 Itemsfor Sale

Firewood

FIREWOOD8 FOOT LENGTHS

10-CORDSEMI-LOADS

delivered.(231)846-0346

any time.See pictures atwww.coxx.com

Hunting/Sporting

N.R.A.-C.C.W.HAND GUN TRAINING

CLASS.

May 15th

$100

Free Handgun-

Range use.

Full Service Training

Center

Greenville ACE Hardware

(616)754-8990

or (616)754-6919

PLEASE LET

US HELP!

WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.

Are You A Vietnam Veteran?

Did You Serve In Country?

Do You Have Diabetes?

Do You Have Or Had Cancer?

Please contact the Service Officer at

The American Legion Post #381

6812 Croton-Hardy Dr.Ask for Roger Webster, 231-652-7776 or 231-652-7081

TURKEY CONTESTNo Entry Fee or Pre-Registration Required!To Enter, Bring Your Bird In By the End of the Last Hunt.

See Us For Your Turkey Hunting Needs!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Live Bait

Special Orders

Welcome

• Licenses • Bait & Tackle • Archery Supplies• Rods & Reels • Fishing Supplies • Guns & Ammo

• Black Powder Supplies165 Cass (Old US 131) • Morley • 231-856-7778

WE BUY USED GUNS

Prizes Awarded for:Biggest Bird - YouthBiggest Bird - Adult

Biggest Bird - Overall Win

a FREE Fan Mount fromLasting Memories Taxidermy (A $75 value)

Miller’sGreenhouse

Hanging BasketsFlower Plants

Vegetable PlantsFREE Coffee & Donuts every Saturday thru May

Located at the corner of 3 Mile & 85th Ave.Open Every Day Except Sunday

BOB PARKER 231-823-2329

LUNCH WAGON

Auction Note: Mr. Gerald “Jim” Grunst, co-owner of Grunst Brothers Sport Center and Party Store, had done business in this community for over 60 years and was well respected by all.Jim and family lived in this house for 50+ years. Many of the items are dated back to w here they started their lives together. S ome old, old and some not so old and some modern. This willbe a great sale with lots of antiques. Don’t miss it! 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

AUCTION ESTATE SALE OFGerald “Jim” Grunst

Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m.818 Marion Ave., Big Rapids, MI

Directions: go north on State St. to the north end of Big Rapids. The last traffic light will be Pere Marquette,turn west and go one block and then turn left or south onto Marion. 818 will be the fourth house on the left or

east side of the street. Watch for sale signs!

AUCTIONEER: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617

PORTA JOHN

GARAGE AND SHED TOOLS

Hand And Power Tools Hand Wrenches Sockets Sets Ratchets Hammers Pipe Wrenches, Many Sizes C-Clamps Bar Clamps Several Crow Bars Several Hatchets And Styles Wood Handled Axes Hand Wood Splitter. many More

To Numerous To List AllTroy Built Rear Tine Tiller H.D Pipe Fitters Dies & Cutters Large Bench Vice Black And Decker 8” Cut Off Saw Craftsman Radial Saw 2,5 Hp On

Floor Stand Belt Sander With Disk Sander Homelite Chain Saw And Case Lumberman Old Hand Saws-Buck

Saw

Cross Cut Saws And Many More A Collection Of Old Hand Wood Plane’s Different Sizes (Neat)

Water Life Preservers Jackets 2- Electric Weed W hacker’s 2-Weed Leaf Blowers Pick Axes Tree Trimmer (Long Handle)Come Along 2-Treed MillMeijer 22” Gas Push Mower W/

Briggs Engine Shop Vac Electric Hand Grinder

Small Router Table Delta Belt Sander Bench Type Electric Hedge Trimmer Chain Binders Husqvarna 40 Gas Chain Saw Signature Up-Right Freezer Console T.V.Lawn Rakes Old Hay, Grain Cutting Sigh Electric Drills 2-ElectrIc Chain Saws Exercise Bike Commercial Steam Cleaner W/

Heated Tank, For Carpets,Cars

Toro Electric Leaf Blower Fire Extinguishers (Several)Bed Rails Boat Anker (Good One)Oil Lamps Grease Gun Cooling Fans Patio Chairs Gas Lanterns

Lots Of Nuts, Bolts And Screws Guitar Hero (New & In Box)Lincoln Ac Welder Power Parts Washer Tub W/Pump Folding Step Ladder’s Extension Ladder Power Leaf Or Snow Blower.

Never Seen One Like This Before

Scotts Turf Gas 3.5 Hp Lawn Edger (Nice)

Pitch Forks Shovels Hoe’s

Corn Planter Blueberry Picker Sod Cutter And Much More Guns- 22 Single Shot Short Gun 10 Gauge Shot Gun Single Shot 177 Pellet Gun With Scope 22 Single Shot Bolt Action Scales- Floor Model And Hanging

Model Also Roll Top Desk W/12 Drawers.

Made With A Mini S teel Lath Inside? it Has Lots Of Tool’s With It

Old License Plates Going Back Several Years

Fishing Pools And Equipment Hunting Traps For The Trappers Hunting Clothing HOUSE HOLD ITEMS

Table Lamps Pole Lamps Grand Father Clock With

Pendulums (This Is The RealThing)

2 Glass Corner cabinet’s Display.Oak Dining Table With Chairs.Old Damascus Sewing Machine

And Cabinet.Cedar Chest.Table Cart With Folding Sides.Large Safe.Wood Rocker.Central Railroad Of New Jersey-5

Pc Train Set. It Is Not Made Of Plastic, It’s Heavy And Large Set

Bed, Head Boards Dressers, Make Up Desk With

Mirror

End Tables

Crocks And J ugs

Silver Ware, Knives, Dishes,

Glasses, Cups Counter Top Small Appliances

Oil Lanterns, Oil Lanterns That

Were Made To Work For Head

Lights

Living Room Sofa

Living Room Chairs

Console T.V.

Frigidaire Refrigerator

Kitchen Gas Range

Washer And Dryer

Liquor Collectibles from Jim

Beam Collectibles (Unopened)

Every Shape And Color

Wall Regulator Type Clock

Antique Crank Wall Phone (This

One Is Old)

Many More Items Too Numerous To List. This Is Just A Small

Amount Of What This Sale Has

To Offer. No Way Could We

List All The Items At This Sale

Site. This Could Be The Largest

Sale Of The Year. Phil And Bob

Are Going With Two Rings To

Speed Things Along. Come

Early To Look Things Over. If

You Can’t Find It At This Sale,

They May Not Have Made It!

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4970 West River Dr. • Comstock Park

For All Your Construction Needs!

Leo Butler, BuilderHoward City

Ph. 231-937-9785Cell 616-862-6575

FIREWOOD8’ Mixed Hardwood or Oak

Delivered in 8’ length,minimum 10 cords per load.

$80 - $90 per cord due to haul distances

Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau

231-796-4558Leave name & number

114 S. Michigan Ave. • Downtown Big Rapids

231.796.7743

TURN YOUR OLD GOLD & DIAMONDS INTO CASH

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If You Can Dream It ~ I Can Do It! New Construction, Additions, Remodeling & Hardwood Flooring

Specializing in Custom Tile

Badgerow’s Carpentry, Tile & Marble231-937-9681

Jim Badgerow8152 E. 72nd St. Licensed & InsuredNewaygo, MI 49337 References by request

Industrial • Residential

Your Carpet andUpholstery Cleaning

Solution!

Howard City •231.937.4939

TC

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Farm • Marine •ATV

• Cycle • Lawn & Garden

(231) 937-8060

WE BUY SCRAP BATTERIES

Starters • Alternators • Catalytic Converters18695 W. Yankee Rd. • Howard City, MI 49329

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757 Ensley Street • Howard City

231-937-2271

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TOWING SERVICE…It Really Hauls!

“24 Hour Towing Service”

McKay’s Towing9884 S. Cypress Ave.

Newaygo Howard City

231-937-5819

Bringing affordable fun to your next event!

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• Inflatables

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• Concessions Equipment

• Delivery and Set Up

• Graduations, Picnics,

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130 Muenscher St. • Howard City

REFERRAL REWARD*To anyone who refers a new client

We offerpreschool classes

*Some conditions apply.






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WILSON’S

WILSON’SMobile Home Improvement Store

Mobile Home & RV Parts• Assorted Mobile Home Doors & Windows • VinylWindows• Kitchen & Bath Cabinets • Full Line of R.V. Parts & Supplies

HOURS: 9 am-5 pm • Sat. 9 am-3 pmSun. 9 am-1 pm • Closed Tuesdays

M-82, 3 MilesWest of U.S. 131

231-937-6556

7910 Federal Road, Howard City

231-937-4206Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm

Sat. 9 am - 4 pm

Come see us and let us

help you to createa home as individual

as you are! T h e A b b e y

D e c o r a t i n

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Come see

Tom

& Chris

Cedar Auto Service, Inc.“Best Darn Garage In Town”

100 %

Cu s tomer

Sa ti s fac tion!

• Complete foreign & domestic auto care• Honesty • Integrity

Now offering Diesel Injector Service!

108 N. Main • Cedar Springs

616-696-2466

No need to go out of the way for import auto repair and maintenance!

Water Damage Restoration, Smoke & Fire Damage RestorationSteel & Aluminum Roofs, Shingled Roofs/Siding/Windows

In business since 1965

800-559-1900

SNYDER AUTO

SNYDER AUTOCollision Repair • Glass • ABS Paint Systems

Brakes • Struts • Shocks

Engine Replace & Tune Up

Transmission Replacement~ Complete Mechanical ~

231-937-64367912 N. Marble Rd., Howard City

RON & BAMBI

OLSSONOWNERS

LICENSED

&

INSURED

FREE ESTIMAT ES • QUALITY WORK

170208 MILE RD.

STANWOOD, MI49346

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231-823-2544231-598-2618 FAX #

231-823-9554

TRI COUNTYCall-A-Ride, LLC

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Wheel Chair Accessible Vehicles& up to 7 passengers at one time

(616) 889-4646Visit us on the Web: www.tricountycallaride.com

Payments Accepted: Cash,

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Serving: communities throughout Kent, Montcalm and Newaygo Counties.Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, Howard City, Sparta, Pierson, Rockford, Belmont & More!

HOME & GARDEN • GIFT & ICE CREAM SHOPPE

LOCATED AT 21723 W. CANNONSVILLE ROAD

PIERSON TWP., MI 49339 AT US 131 SB EXIT 114

Owners - Jack & Stacy Frodl

616.636.8677www.stick-n-stonesstore.com

P O W E L L

’ S E XCA VATING & S E P T I C , I N C

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P O W E L L ’ S LAND DEV E LO P M E N T L .L .C

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20544 M-82 • HOWARD CITY, MI 49329

231-937-5014fax 231-937-6382

email: [email protected]

Ponds

DrivewaysBasementsSeptic Systems

Sand

StoneGravelTopsoil

FREE ESTIMATES






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Nagelhout Handyman

ServicesSmall to medium sized home and

business repairs or improvements

• Free Estimates

• Insured

Sand Lake, MI

PH# 616-799-3120Email:[email protected]

PROMPT, FRIENDLY SERVICE

FULLY LICENSED and INSURED

• Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned • Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning• Disposal • Portables Available • RV Holding Tanks Pumped

Owners: Basil Sawyer / Brad & Terry Woodard

SERVING ALL OF NEWAYGO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS

231 834-5540

Clearing, Ponds, Roads, Driveways, Etc.

Sand • Gravel • Topsoil

Large & Small Dozer Work

Snowplowing Ben Banfill

Phone: (231) 937-5042 P.O. Box 131

Cell: (231) 629-2152 Howard City, MI 49329

Gary & Sue’sLaundromat

M - T h.

8 - 7: 3 0

F 8 - 6 :30 S a t . & S un.8 - 5 :30

14 W. Lake St. • Sand Lake, MI 49343

616-636-5450Other Services: Dry Cleaning, Fax & Copies, Car Vacuum

PARADISETANNING

SimplyIrresistibleClothing

231-250-0191

Stephen Ulberg18889 Jefferson Rd.

Morley, MI 49336

[email protected]

MDA Certified Applicator

Grub Control

Insect Control

Weed Control

Disease Control

Fertilizer Programs

Lawn Mowing

Stump Grinding

Snow Plowing

A Michigan licensed pesticide application business.

RENOVATION & SIDING LLCAdditions & Insulation • Vinyl & Aluminum Siding

Roof: Commercial & ResidentialKitchen & Bath Remodeling

Seamless Eavestrough • Replacement Windows

Licensed & Insured

616-754-3878

DIGGERS UNDERGROUND

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Installation & Service

Low Overhead EQUALS Low PRICES!!!

KEN GRAVES

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Phone: 231.937.9793

Free Estimates Cell: 231.846.1078

FIFIELD’S SEALCOATING LLC

Pierson

Residential & Commercial Asphalt Sealcoating and Hot Crack Filling

Call us today for a free estimate!616-636-8263 • 616-430-0205

Quality, Honest Work

Big Rapids • 231.250.5049

Spring CarpetCleaning Specials

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per Room3 Room Minimum

Some Restrictions Apply

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Reading Books

616-866-1319 27 S. Squire Street Sq.

www.BooksinRockford.com

Complete Equipment Repairand Welding Service

On or Off PremisesProviding First Class Service Since 1981

21722 Cannonsville • Pierson, MI 49339

Authorized warranty, parts and service center for:

Office (616) 636-5731 Home (616-636-5903 Fax (616) 636-5288 Cell (616) 835-2792

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RJCoinsof Big Rapids, Mich.

Buy & Sell

Silver and Gold • Paper Currency

605 3rd St. Tues-Fri 10-5

Trail Side Crossing(Next to Arby’s)

Work 231-796-4593

Home 231-796-7642

MICHAEL FRENCHSales Consultant

BOOKWALTER MOTOR SALES, INC.335 Sheridan Road SEPO Box 635Stanton, Michigan 48888

Office 989-831-5271Fax 989-831-5047

Toll Free 866-831-5271Home 231-648-6119

www.bookwaltermotors.com

Call: (888) 937-4514

• Skilled Nursing

• Private Duty Nursing

• Physical Speech &

Occupational Therapy

• Light Household Repairs

/ Yard Work

• Handy Helper Services

• Medical Social Work

• Home Health Aides

• Respite Care

May 7-8, 201012th Annual

Swap Meet

Flea Market Yard Sale$8.00 a lot 20’x30’

Bake Sale

Tractor PullsFri. 4pm Transfer SledSat. 10am Stone Boat

$10 per hook • Trophies

Everyone Welcome!Free Admission & Parking

Big Rapids Antique Farm & Power Club15422 Old Millpond Road, Big Rapids, MichiganContact: 231.796.2834 or [email protected]

www.BigRapidsTractorClub.com

July 23-25, 201012th Annual

Antique Tractor &

Gas Engine Show FeaturingJohn Deere Tractors

& EquipmentFlea Market, Antique Tractors, Cars, Trucks

& Equipment on Display Along withWorking Farm Exhibits. Bake Sale, Games,

Children’s Pedal Pull, Food Wagon.

Tractor PullsFri., Transfer Sled • Sat., Stone Boat

Sun., Garden TractorAdmission $3 Adult (Good for Entire Show)

Children 12 & Under Free w/Adult

Raffle1st Prize

$300.00Cash

2nd PrizeStihl

Chainsaw3rd Prize

Canon Digital Camera4th Prize

1 Year Membership toBig Rapids AntiqueFarm & Power Club

Tickets $1 ea. or 6 for $5

Drawing July 25, 2010(need not be present to win)




Greater Lakeview Area Churches

Join UsIn

Worship

Your Ad

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231-937-4740

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

989-427-5645

Sunday Morning Worship 9 AMTues. & 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

Your Ad

Could Be Here.Call

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 to

know the love of Christ on a personal Basis.Pastor: Lynne Kronewitter • 616.984.7229

Meeting at: Maple Valley Complex239 First Street • Trufant

Your Ad

Could Be Here.Call

231-937-4740

C HURCH D IRECTORY

Ensley Baptist Church7077 120th St., Sand Lake

Sunday

Sunday School ............. 9:45 amMorning Worship ....... 10:45 amEvening Worship .........6:00 pm

Nursery Both Services Wednesday - 7:00 pm

Sept. - April – AWANAK - 6th Grades

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group Adult Bible Study

Rev. James Ankerberg, Senior Pastor

Youth TeamChurch Phone 616-636-5581

www.ensleybaptist.com

231-937-4921Robert Baerwolf

Interim Pastor

Youth Activities - Call Church

Worship Service 9:30 amSunday School 10:45 am

Sat. Night Service 5:00 pm

www.bethellutheranchurchonline.org

Bethel

LutheranChurchM-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

METHODIST

CHURCH45 6th St. • Sand Lake

Emmanuel

BaptistChurch16028 Isabella St. • Coral

Morning Worship 10 am

Sunday School 11:15 amEvening 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 am

Sunday School 10:45 am

Pastor Arnold Guikema Jr.

Ph. 231-689-0255

or 231-689-1850

304 Shaw St.

Howard CityCelebrating 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 BaptistChurch

HERITAGEUnited Methodist Church19931 W. Kendaville • Pierson

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Sunday School 9:30 am*

Sunday Youth Activities 5:30 pm*

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

Brad Brillhart, Pastor Office Phone

231-937-4310

A little church, with a BIG GOD

We Invite YouTo Worship With Us!!

Worship 11 am

Solon Center Wesleyan Church

Pastor Doug DiBell &

Pastor Tom HollowayMinister of Music & Youth

15671 Algoma A ve. • Cedar Springs1/8 mile north of 19 Mile Rd.

616-696-3229 www.soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org

Angel Food Ministry Host Site

22 Mile Rd.

19 Mile Rd.

N. to Sand Lake

Cedar SpringsM-46

Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R.

9920 Reed Rd., Howard City

Non Denominational Sunday Morning

Worship Service 10 am

Sunday Evening Service & Youth Group 6 pm

Mens & Womens Discipleship

groups offered throughout the week.

For more info, call or visit our web site at:

www.grace-hc.org

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 am

Sunday 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

PINE GROVECommunity Church A Christian Reformed

Ministry

Worship 10 am

Boys & Girls Clubs Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Teen Activities - Call Church

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

Howard City

CHURCH OF THEFULL GOSPEL

(Since 1946)

Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Grace180 E. Lake St.

SAND LAKE

1 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-denominationalNew Testament Church

Sunday Worship ....................... 10 AMBible 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




Our featured pet this week is aGerman Shorthaired Pointer mixnamed Isabel. She’s about 8 to10 weeks old and weighs around15 lbs. Isabel is just one of themany dogs and cats availablefor adoption at the MontcalmCounty Animal Shelter inStanton. She has beautiful brownand white fur, and is looking fora new house with a big yard andkind owners. Isabel has beenstarted on all her vaccinationsexcept rabies, but will need a

booster shot after she is adopted out. This dog is available foradoption starting May 4 and has a shelter ID# of 10/04/47.

Many other dogs besides Isabel are available to be adopted,and plenty of cats 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 arefundable spay/neuter deposit ($50 for dogs, $25 for cats) unlessthe animal is “fixed” already.

The Montcalm County Animal Shelter is open to the public Mondaythru Friday from 12:30pm to 5pm. Call 989-831-7355 or 616-

225-7355 for more information. New animals are brought intothe shelter on a daily basis, so if the one you want is gone by thetime you call, the Montcalm County Animal Shelter will do its bestto find you a dog or cat that matches what you’re looking for!

154 W. Quarterline St. • Stanton

CCW CLASSMay 8

One Day Class$100

Questions or ReservationsContact

231-689-5734(Evenings)

$5.00 at the doorfor pizza, pop &prizes PLUS anawesome show! A T T E N T I

O N T E E N S !

Friday, May 7 from 7 pm to 10 pm

at the Tri County High School GYM

K E E P I T

RE A L

Sponsored by the Montcalm Coalition Against Underage Drinking

and the Youth Network of Howard City

Congratulations to the

Tri County Viking Band

#

1

For Earning First Division Rating at

the State Band & Orchestra Festival

10 YEARS IN A ROW!!

“Thanks to parents, the community and

all the dedicated individuals for their

support of our program.”Howard Wilson

Director of Bands Tri County Schools

www.spartachevy.com616-887-1791

From Your Friends at

Sparta Chevy

1-800-982-4540

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“The Old Bul lseye” M-46 & Old 131Mon-Thur 9am-10pm • Fri-Sat 9am-11pm • Sun 11am-9pm

937-5775

Stop In & Check Out Our Deli!

M-N-S

Qu ick StopCheck Out Our Large

Selection of Liquor& Imported Beers!

Tobacco Specials:Four Aces ..................... ............... Regular/Mint/Mellow, 16 oz. bag, + Tax

$1599

Southern Steel ........ Maximum/Mellow/Maximint, 16 oz. bag, + Tax$1599

Dark Horse .......................................Regular/Mint/Smooth, 6 oz. bag, + Tax$519

Criss Cross ...............................Original/Smooth/Mint, 16 oz. bag, + Tax$1599

Smoker’s Choice.......................................................Carton, + Tax$1299

Budweiser,Bud Lite, &Miller Lite15pk., 12 oz. Cans+ Tax & Dep.

$959Leinenkugel Summer Shady

12pk., Bottles/Cans + Tax & Dep.

$1179Busch &Busch Lite30pk., 12 oz. Cans+ Tax & Dep.

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$1579

Natural Ice, Natural& Natural Lite30pk., 12 oz. Cans + Tax & Dep.

Milwaukees Best,Best Lite & Best Ice30pk., 12 oz. Cans + Tax & Dep.

$1459 $1459

Prices Valid5/3/10 to 5/9/10

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MONDAY,MAY3,2010•RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 37180 Musical

MerchandiseBUYA GUITAR, bass, mandolin, banjo,violin or Dobro in May and receive 1month free lessons. We build and repairinstruments. Caldwell’s Music 616-696-1246

190 Motorcyclesand ATVs

1983 HONDA 650CC Nighthawk, runsgood, $950 or best offer. 231-652-7090or 231-349-0359

240 Manufactured

HomesSELLING NEW &PRE-OWNED HOMES

1) 28x42, 2-Bedroom, 2-bath, air, fireplace,lider, $16,900.) 24x52, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, fireplace,

new carpet, $19,900.) 28x52, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, lot model,

never lived in, $39,900.) 28x56, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, drywall, fire-lace, slider, $26,900.) 28x60, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, slider,ppliances, $26,900.) 28x56, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, new car-et, fireplace, $27,900.) 28x64 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, fold downrywall, appliances, $36,900) 28x70, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, drywall, fire-lace, appliances, $39,900

PRE-OWNEDSINGLE-WIDES ALSO

AVAILABLECall for complete inventory

Complete Mobile Movers, Inc.M-37, Brohman, MI 49312

(231)745-8969Homes open 7 days a week!!

WE PAY CASH FORUSED HOMES!

SPACIOUS DOUBLEWIDE, 3/BED-ROOM, 2/Bath, $36,900 financing avail-able. Garage option available. CedarSprings, 616-696-1100 orcedarfieldcommunity.net

250 Autos for Sale

WANT TO SELL YOURCAR OR TRUCK???

Let a River Valley NewsShopper

Classifiedwork for you!!!

Call Classifiedstoday!!

(231)937-4740

270 Livestock

FEEDER CALVES- 400 to 700-lbs., .75¢

a pound. Hay 300-sq. bales $2.25 abale. Round bales, $20. and $30.(231)734-5308, (231)734-2754.

280 Farm Goods

ASPARAGUS $1.49/LB & RHUBARB$1.00/LB: are ready at DUKE CREEKFARM. Advance orders, please call(616)696-2597.

Hay For SaleROUND BALE hay for sale900 bales stored indoors$35 per bales, 8% discount for multiplebales. Delivery availableCall 231-388-0374

335 Work at

HomeEARN THOUSAND$ FROM HOME. Becareful of work-at-home schemes. Hiddencosts can add up, and requirements may beunrealistic. Learn how to avoid work-at-home scams. NEED CA$H FAST BUTCAN’T GET A LOAN? Don’t pay for thepromiseof a loan. BE YOUR OWNBOSS!!But first, be cautious. You will have to spend$$$ and you may not make money back.Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP to learn how to spotadvance-fee loan scams. A message from

he Pioneer and the FTC.

991 Mega Mkt.

Adoption

NOTE:ALL ADVERTISERS in this cat-gory are working with a licensed adop-ion agency.

991 Mega Mkt.

PREGNANT? Consider Adoption—Aloving alternative. Wonderful couples tochoose from. Call for pics/informationand choose your baby’s family and future.Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638

Service Directory

Cedar BodyShop

13399 White Creek

Cedar Springs1/4 Mile S. of 17 Mile Rd.

616-696-1830

Robert

Overla

Concrete

616-262-8036HOWARD CITY

All types of Concrete ConstructionIncluding Brick, Block, Poured Walls

FARMWORKManure Pits, Slabs, Bunker Silos

616.364.0550 Bill Coleman1.800.396.2233 Owner

Quick StartBatteries

Starters & Alternators

2121 Alpine, N.W. • Grand RapidsHours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12

SEPTIC TANK

CLEANINGAlso Portable Toilet Rentals

for any occasion

ROBINSONServing: Cedar Springs • Sand Lake

Howard City & Surrounding Areas

231-937-8282

616-636-5565If YOU can’t flush…

You may need US!

DentonBoys

Drilling ToysDenton and SonsWater Well Drilling

8744 124th St. • Sand Lake

OFFICE FAX

616-636-5684 616-636-4623

Jim Denton • 616-636-8638

S. Wemmer, D.D.S.205 E. Edgerton • Howard City

Family DentistryHours by Appointment

231-937-5725

Service Directory Ads Bring Results

Place

Yours

Today! 231-937-4740

This Spot is

Don’t Delay! Call Kim Today

RENT THISSPACE

For Information

& Rates

Call Kim at

231-937-4740

Johnson Farm AuctionSat., May 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

Location: South of Lakeview on M91 to McBride Rd, East to Auction. Montcalm

County. Follow Auction Signs

Tractors & Skid LoaderCase 2290 diesel w/ cab, AC, 5450 hours, 20.8x38 rear, 11.00x16 front, 8 front

weights • IH 856 Diesel, SN 13304 w/ 18.4x38 brand new, 2pt hitch, 2 hyd valves,

new clutch & TA 500 hours ago • IHC 2250 Quickattach Loader w/72” bucket on

856 to be sold separte & together to determine most $ • IH 666 Diesel 16.9x38 rear,

WF, 3pt • NH LS 170 Skid Loader, super boom, 1368 hours, diesel, 66” bucket •

Farmall Super W 4 Standard S# 3070J w/ new 14.9x26 rear belt pulley attach., new

paint, all restored, excellent cond. • Farmall M S# 147443 w/ 13.6x38 rear • Farmall

H S# 272900 w/ 12.4x30 rear, M&W clutch • Farmall Cub w/ 8.3x24 rear, newerwoods, 59” belly mower

Farm EquipmentClaas Rollant 240 Round Baler (4x4 baler) w/ net wrap elec. Cab controls, like new

only 500 bales • Sitrex Dbl. 5 V Hay Rake, trailer type • Agri Link Bale Basket •

Demco 300gal trailer sprayer w/ cent. pump, 26’ boom like new • IHC #496 Cushion

Gang Disk, 24’ w/ good blades • MF #620 21’ disk manual fold – Yetter Box & Gear

• IHC 510 21 hole Grain Drill w/ lg seed hopper, seeder, sgl disk openers • Kilbros

#300 box w/ Kil HD gear • 125bu Box & Running Gear • Gravity box on flat rack

hay wagon • Cement Mixer • MF 880 6x16 OLH Hyd reset plow w/ packer hitch •

IH #45 18 ½’ Vibra Shank Field Cult. • JD #825 6 R Danish tine cult. • 1 pr. 18x38

Snap on Duals • 14’ Dunham Cultipacker, fits behind IH drill • Pr. 50 gal Saddle

tanks w/ brkts - Mercury 200 outboard motor • 500gal Poly PU Tank, stored inside

• Jewelry Wagon of Misc.

Many Items too Numerous to MentionNote:A lot of this equipment was purchased new by Paul and has been well cared for and stored

inside. A loader will be available on sale day. Inspection on Friday, May 7th.

Terms: Cash or good check with ID, out of state checks require a bank or credit union letter.We do NOT accept debit OR credit cards OR checks issued by credit card companies. Not

responsible for personal injuries, accidents or the goods after they are sold. Everything sells asis, all information is believed to be correct, but it is not a guarantee. Use your own inspection

and judgment when purchasing. Announcements made on sale day take precedence over printed

material. Auctioneers act as selling agents only.Lunch wagon, rain tents and restroom facilities are available on site.

Paul & Chris Johnson, Owners

Petersen Auction Service A Family Tradition Providing Quality Service Since 1934

Mike Mark

616-984-2573 616-984-5122

www.petersenauction.com

Over 25 Years in Business

cabinets, countertops & flooring for every roomcompetitive pricing & superior service

J.J. DudickRenae Bongard Dudick

7230 Nine Mile RdMecosta, Mi 49332 www.thecabinetshop.org

Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5:30 Wed. - until 7:30

Sat. 9 - Noon

Ph: 231-972-7077

Fax: 231-972-4334

Injured? In Pain? Need Relief?We’ll Help Move You in the Right Direction!

It’s YOUR Choice! For Physical and Occupational

Therapy Choose…

WITH TREATMENTS FOR:

• Back and Neck Pain

• Sprains and Strains

• Surgical Rehab

• Hand Injuries

• Sports Injuries

• Workers Comp Injuries

N O R T H E R NPHYSICAL THERAPY

616-696-6555www.northernpts.com

CEDAR SPRINGS • COOPERSVILLE • GRANT • SPARTA • WAYLAND

Dads of Foreign Service Post #59

Newaygo VFW

Bingo Ball Sales Start at 4:00. Bingo starts at 6:00.May 3, 2010

Progressive Jackpot - 58 numbers - $1,651 + 1/2 of salesSpecial Letter X - 26 numbers - $475

Jack Pot - 53 numbers - $500






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Ask About Our Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

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2007 IMPALAS

$12,995WHILE THEY LAST • FROM 10,000 TO 25,000 MILES • WELL EQUIPPED • BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY

FRESH SHIPMENT!! GREAT SELECTION!! COME QUICK FOR BEST PICK!!

OVER 350 UNITS IN STOCK*WE NEED

SPECIALS2005 Dodge 2500 SLT, Long Box,

Cummins Diesel, Only 28,000 Miles ......................... $23,995

2007 Chevy 1500 Work Truckwith Contractors Topper .................................... Just $9,995

2003 Century Local Trade........................................... $54952003 Impala Local Trade ........................................... $4,995

FRESH TRADES DAILY

2009 Buick Lucerne CXL

Sedan, Special Edition, Special Order

Paint. Beautiful! Loaded! 8800 Miles!

SP2326A $28,997

2009 F - 150 XLT54

4X4 Only 8000 Miles!

Clean! Clean! Clean!

10T072A $27,995

2009 Chevy Suburban LT4X4, Leather, 3rd Seat, 8 Passenger, Only

16,800 Miles.

SP 2357 $37,995

2009 Express Cargo 1500

Fixed Rear Glass, Ready for Work

SP2338 $14,872

2008 2500HD

Ext Cab, 4X4, 6 Liter, Well Equipped, Balance

of Factory Warranty. Choose From Two

SP2422 or SP2407

2009 Tahoe LT4X4 Leather Loaded 3rd Seat 17,200

Miles

SP2389 $33,971

2009 Traverse LS

All Wheel Drive, Well Equipped

SP2247 $24,995

2007 Dodge 1500 SLT

Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4X4, V8, 16,000

MIles, Well Equipped

SP2387 $23,974

2009 Trail Blazer LT4X4 Leather, Loaded. Balance of Factory

Warranty

SP2123 $23,995

2009 Impala

25,00 Miles, Balance of Factory Warranty

SP2241 $14,995

2007 Dodge 1500 SLT

Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4X4, V8, 16,000

MIles, Well Equipped, 5.7 Hemi

SP 2388 $23,974

2009 Cadillac SRXAll Wheel Drive, Leather, Very Well

Equipped

SP 2320 $28,995

ALMOST NEW SALE!! LATE MODEL LOW MILE VEHICLES!!

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