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The River Valley

RECORD - ENTERPRISE
Serving PortionS of MontcalM, MecoSta, newaygo and Kent countieS
Zellie’s Opry House hosts
bluegrass gospel show

Z
ellie’s Opry House is
proud to host the pop-
ular bluegrass gospel
band Don Loomis &
Bluegrass Revival on
Saturday, May 8.
Soul stirring, “raise the raf-
ters,” traditional gospel music
with Bluegrass Revival is exactly
what Zellie’s old church building
was designed for in the 1800’s Re-
gional favorites Don Loomis, Dave
Conley, Sr., Dave Conley, Jr., and
all of the Bluegrass Revival gang
sold out the House twice in 2009
and they’re back with their high-
energy show. Bluegrass Revival
delights audiences with their tra-
ditional handclapping, toe tapping
all 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 the
show beginning at 7 p.m. Ticket
information available at www.
zelliesopryhouse.com or 616-260-
3032.

MCC offers
a variety of
community
classes in May
SIDNEY – Learn about es-
sential oils, computer applica-
tions, boating safety and more
at Montcalm Community Col-
lege’s Panhandle Area Center in
Howard City in May.
Essential oils were man-
kind’s first medicine, and they
were used for anointing and
healing the sick. Essential Oils
for the Flu Season focuses on
the best essential oils for en-
hancing the immune system
and helping to prevent the flu.
The course meets from 6 to 7:30
p.m. May 3. The cost is $9.
Learn how to write a résumé
that demands attention while
examining the benefits of a func-
tional vs. chronological résumé,
the basics of writing a good cov-
er letter and how to prepare for
an interview in Résumés, Cover
Letters & Interviews. The course
meets from 6 to 7:15 p.m. May
6. The cost is $5.
During Computers for Ab-
solute Beginners, learn to use
computers, Windows Vista, the
Internet, e-mail and word pro-
ON STAGE: Shannon Rop as Karla Wellington and her Gorilla friend Nick Brodowski) from “A Case of Monkey Business” cessing in a slow-paced course
created for the novice and for

A little monkey business

seniors. The required text is
available at the MCC Bookstore
or online at www.montcalm.
edu/bookstore. The course
Rockford’s own Rogue River Commu- have a fun mixture of songs,laughs and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays,
May 11-20, from 6 to 8 p.m. The
nity Theatre is presenting “ A Case Of high jinx for the whole family. At the cost is $41.
If your company is consider-
Monkey Business” Old Kent Theatre 8 N. Main St in Cedar ing the field of government con-
A musical comedy about a Jungle Leg- Springs May 6 and May 7 at (8p.m.) May tracting, this seminar offers the
insight you need. Learn How to
end and a group of misfits who find them- 8th at 2p.m. and 8p.m. curtains. Tickets Become a Government Contrac-
selves lost in the wilds of Africa.Throw at the door or PH: 874-5264 or 696-7469 tor from 1 to 3 p.m. May 17. The

in a caveman or two and pirates and you for details. See MCC page 7

LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICY

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4 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010

ENGAGEMENTS & ANNIVERSARY

Kroes,
Britton to
take vows
Starr Lynn Kroes and
Craig Eric Britton are
happy to announce their
engagement. Craig pro-
posed in January while
visiting the Upper Penin-
sula where he stopped in
the middle of the Macki-
naw Island Bridge knelt
down on one knee and
popped the question! A
summer 2010 wedding is
planned.

Goodwins
celebrate 40
years with
open house
Please join the family
Cederquist, Moe announce of Paul and Carol Goodwin
as they celebrate their 40th
Wedding Anniversary. An
upcoming wedding open house is planned for
Saturday, May 22, 2010,
Carrie Rae Cederquist, of Rockford and Jonathan Daniel Moe, of from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at
Fennville will be joined in matrimony July 17, 2010. Carrie a graduate the Maple Township Hall in
of Tri-County High School is attending Baker College in Muskegon. Coral, Michigan.
Jonathan is a graduate of Lighthouse Academy and is employed at
Gentex 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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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 Force
Base, Dayton, Ohio.
The AFIT is a staff college and a compo-
nent of Air University which offers degrees in
several fields, including master’s and doctor-
al degree programs as well as undergraduate
classes. The institute’s primary purpose is to
provide continuing specialized education to
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academic departments.
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which students may earn degrees include
the Graduate School of Engineering and
Management; the School of Systems and
Logistics; the Civil Engineer and Services
School; and the Officer of Civilian Institu-
tion Programs.
Pluger, a civil engineer, earned his mas-
ter of science degree. The captain has served
in the military for 11 years.
He is the son of Jackie K. Preston of Ada
Drive, 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 7
The Montcalm Coalition Against Un-
derage Drinking and the Youth Network of
Howard City would like to invite area teens
to “Keep It Real,” a show featuring illusion-
ist Tom Coverly and the Christian band
LEO. The show will be Friday, May 7th from
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Tri County High
School Gym. Cost will be $5 at the door and
will include pizza, pop and prizes, plus the
show.
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Way back when
Compiled by Virginia
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 house
sponsored 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-
Edmore
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MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 5
COMMUNITY NEWS
Tri County Band receives a
Division ‘I’ rating
The Tri County High School Band earned
a Division One rating at the Michigan School
Band and Orchestra’s State Band and Or-
chestra Festival. The band performed at
the Big Rapids High School Auditorium on
Thursday, 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 final 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 on
May 5th, 2010. This event takes place begin-
ning at noon at the M-46 Restaurant, Bar and
Grill, East End of the Truck Stop at 19674 W.
Edgar Road, Howard City. The presentation
will help you to understand and prepare for
compliance with the new smoke free law.
Outlined will be steps to take to prepare
your employees, posting requirements, doc-
umentation of situations and other elements
of the new law.
Anyone interested in learning more
about Michigan’s smoking ban is encourage
to 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 or
email panhandlechamber@hotmail.com to
reserve your seat. Please let us know, also,
if you will be ordering lunch at this event so
that adequate servers are scheduled.
It’s that time of year again. Time to re-
member Mother’s Day by purchasing a
hanging basket from the Morley Stanwood
Boy Scout Troop 123. The Troop will be at
Fresh From The Farm
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RIBEYE LOINS
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Do You
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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
89
in honor of her 86th birthday.
Nielsen’s TV and Appliance in
Lakeview is holding a class on how
10/$
to use the new Amana microwave
oven.
1995 – Microfilm machine is still in
for repairs.
12-16 oz.
BIRD’S FARM MEATS INC.
2 miles south of M-82 on Cypress • Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6; Sat. 9 - 5
the Gazebo in downtown Morley on Friday,
May 7th and Saturday, May 8th from 9 am
to 7 p.m., which gives you plenty of time to
sneak away from Mom and buy her a beau-
tiful hanging basket, and support the Boy
Scouts at the same time!
Jazz Along the
White Pine Is A Hit
At 7 p.m. on March 19th, in a packed
high school cafeteria that was transformed
into a Jazz Club for the evening; an example
of what happens when our school commu-
nity and supportive businesses join together
occurred.
A full house of 106 people enjoyed 2
hours of great Jazz music provided by the
Tri County Jazz Band under the direction of
Howard Wilson. Special musical guests in-
cluded Sarah Eldred, Kevin Hoisington and
Todd Zamarripa. The evening ended with
a few couples dancing and the rest of the
crowd on its feet in applause.
An incredible meal was prepared by
Frank Zamarripa and his team at Latitudes
in Howard City and served by a great group
of student volunteers.
The Tri County Band Boosters want to
thank the following people and businesses:
Latitudes Roadhouse, Victory Sign and
Graphics, A1 Rental, Print City; Silent Auc-
tion Items: Mark and Karen Brewster, West
Michigan White Caps, Crew Eye Center,
Kindel and Company, Rebecca Jason, Stacy
Durian, Marilyn Glaspie, Linda Misner,
Mystic Movement LLC, Charlene’s Coffee
House and Café.
Huge thanks to all of you who spent the
evening with us and made this event so spe-
cial.
Tri County Band Boosters
Yarn needed to
help for knitting
Debbie Ashbaugh, of Lakeview, spends
Boneless
4 1
99
lb.
Whole, Bone In
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99
lb.
Fresh Picked
STRAWBERRIES
¢
lb.
2/$
16 oz. 3 $
Banquet
POT PIES
5 $
Malt O Meal
CEREALS
4 4
2/$
Effective May 3, 2010 thru May 8, 2010
We accept vendor coupons and Bridge Cards.
birdfarmmeats.com
a lot of her time knitting hats for the needy.
She was recently in an automobile acci-
dent, and according to her, now has even
more 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 the
New Life United Methodist Church, hats are
even sent to Mexico.
While Debbie does purchase some of the
yarn herself, she relies on donations to keep
her stockpile of yarn from running out. If
you have some yarn to spare and would like
to make a donation, please contact Debbie at
(989) 352-5091. Yarn may also be dropped
off 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 theater
troupe attempts to perform Shakespeare’s
finest scenes - all in one play. Come join
in the hilarity of “Hamlet and Eggs” a new
comedy by Cedar Springs’ playwrights Scott
and Zachary Phillips.
Performances May 20th, 21st, 22nd at
7:30 p.m. and May 23rd at 3 p.m. at the Kent
Theatre. Advanced tickets can be purchased
at Chase Bank, Cedar Springs Library, and
Soul Infusions Tea Shop and also at the
door. Special Sunday matinee rate for 18
and under.
“Hamlet and Eggs” is Scott Phillips’
fourth play. Co-author and son Zachary
recently caught the theater bug and this is
his 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 theater
community.
The historic Kent Theatre is located at 8
N. Main Street in Cedar Springs, Michigan.
For additional information, please con-
tact us at hneinfo@mitheaternews.com.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Reader wants to
clarify recall language
TO THE EDITOR:
I’m writing in an effort to inform
your readers why I felt it necessary to
appeal recall language to the court sys-
tem. I was under the impression that a
recall effort needed to be based on my
course of conduct in office. In fact the
state statute reads that each reason
for recall must make it clear what my
course of conduct was that is the basis
for the recall. My problem is that the
language that was submitted does not
point to anything that I have actually
done, or when, or where I’m supposed
to have done it. I’d like to ask each of
you to just read the language and with
that information alone ask yourself;
What did Dan Kanouse do to suppress
public comment?
How did Dan Kanouse try to expend
$30,000 without previously budgeting
for it? What are Dan Kanouse’s respon-
sibilities under the FOIA? If those ques-
tions can’t be answered in the language
then according to the statute the lan-
guage is not clear.
I would like everyone to know that
the recall language submitted by Mr.
Hall has absolutely nothing to do with
my course of conduct in office. I do
not control public comment, I do not
receive FOIA requests nor do I have
any responsibility to do so, and I never
voted to spend or made any motion to
spend any money without keeping our
budget in mind.
I have done what I can to protect the
taxpayers of Winfield township from
having to pay for an unnecessary elec-
tion but I was unsuccessful. The vot-
ers of the township will now decide for
themselves whether or not to sign on to
a recall movement. They should be made
aware of the fact that the person who
filed 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 this
out because people are being asked to
choose between his point of view and
the point of view of the board members.
Mr. Hall served alongside all four tar-
geted board members through the last
election cycle without complaint until
he was suspending pending an investi-
gation of his actions. I have said in the
past that Mr. Hall will not be able to get
honest 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 Michigan
Snow Runners, newest member of the
Chamber of Commerce.
From helmet to boots, the club stress-
es the proper dress for safety. The correct
fit of the helmet is important in keeping
the rider safe from injury, along with be-
ing fit to the right sled. Teaching own-
ers of snowmobiles how to tune and tech
prep 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 are
gearing up for winter fun to include snow
runs, dinner dashes, and call and goes. A
call and go would be a service offered to
riders from out of town who wish to ride
local trails. West Michigan Snow Run-
ners will be available to tell a caller about
our local trails and could even meet and
ride with an inquirer.
To learn more about the Snow Run-
ners, contact Rob Zemla at (616) 636-
7195 or rob.westmisnowrunners@gmail.
com.

08 Dodge Caliber SE 4 Door 100 Acre Dairy Farm with Buildings & Home
2.0 Eng, Economy, Great Fuel Saver, Air, CD .. $10,995 or $200 Mo.
08 Chrysler Town & Country Mini Van Farm Machinery
3.3 Eng, Loaded, P. Sliders & Rear Gate ......... $12,995 or $250 Mo. 35 Head of Lactating Holstein Dairy Cattle

AUCTION
08 Ford Edge Limited 4 Door 3.5 Eng
Heated Leather Seats, Off Lease, 28k Miles.... $21,995 or $450 Mo.
07 Chevy Uplander Ext. Mini Van
3.9 Eng, Dual Air, Arizona Auto .........................$9,495 or $198 Mo.
07 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab SLT 4x2 Pickup Location: 2 miles west of Newaygo, Michigan on M82 to Bingham Avenue, north 2 1/2 miles. 5300 Bingham Avenue. Follow Signs.
4.7 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Truck ..................... $13,995 or $260 Mo.
07 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x2 Pickup
V6 Eng, CD Player, Air, Arizona Auto ............... $10,995 or $229 Mo.
FRIDAY, MAY 7TH, 2010 AT 10:00AM
07 Ford Focus SE 4 Door Real Estate Selling at 12:00 Noon on Sale Day
4 Cyl Economy, Auto, Loaded, Arizona Car ........$8,995 or $195 Mo. 100 Acre Farm Selling Absolute with a
07 Ford Taurus SE 4 Door Minimum Opening Bid of $299,000
3.0 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto ..........................$7,495 or $175 Mo. FEATURES: a nice 2 story, 6 bedroom, 2 bath home with New Idea 361 Manure
07 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4 Door office and sewing room. Nice large kitchen, lots of counter space Spreader • New Idea
4 Cyl, Economy, Loaded, Arizona Auto ..............$8,495 or $190 Mo. and kitchen area, large living room, beautiful wooden floors. Full 324 Wide Row Corn
06 Pontiac G6 4 Door walkout basement. Out buildings include: 32’ x 72’ pole barn with Picker • New Idea 7’ Sickle Bar Mower • John Deere 1240 4 Row
3500 Eng, Loaded, Great Fuel Mileage ..............$7,995 or $185 Mo. concrete floor, 40’ x 60’ Gambrel roof bank style dairy barn with tie Corn Planter Plateless • Oliver 540 Corn Planter • Oliver 2 Bot. 12’
05 Chevy Malibu LS 4 Door stalls and attached milk house. Also attached 40’ x 60’ pole barn Plow • Pioneer Fore Cart • 120 BU. Grain Cart • 12’ Spring Tooth
3.5 Eng, Loaded, Locally Owned .......................$5,995 or $150 Mo. with horse stalls and calf pens, 24’ x 72’ with 8’ overhang 3 sided Drag • 200 Gal. 30’ Field Sprayer • Gehl 135 Grinder Mixer for Parts
Heifer housing barn, 40’ x 48’ machinery shed. • 1 Row Cultivator • Patz Right Hand Cutter Cleaner 200’ • 3-Kicker
05 Chevy Cavalier 2 Door ACREAGE: 100 acres, approximately 20 acres wooded, Wagons w/10 Ton Gears • 3 Pnt. 1 Bot. Plow • New Idea 323 1 Row
4 Cyl, Auto, Air, Arizona Auto ............................$4,995 or $140 Mo. approximately 80 acres of good productive farm land with Capac Corn Picker • Wheel Weights
05 Buick LaSabre Custom 4 Door loam soils. Currently 18 acres of hay, the balance in corn and POWER CARTS AND MOTORS: 4 Wheel Power Cart
3800 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto .......................$9,995 or $220 Mo. pasture. w/Deutz F4L912 Diesel 68 HP. With PTO, Clutch, 3 Pnt., 2 Hyd.
05 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4 Door 35 HEAD LACTATING HOLSTEIN DAIRY COWS: Outlets • Gateway 2 Wheel Power Cart with 3 Cyl. Lambardini
3800 V6 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto..................$7,995 or $195 Mo. (Most of the herd in their 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lactation) 9 First Calf Diesel, 35 HP., Hyd Outlets • 2 Wheel Power Cart, 13 HP Honda, 12
Heifers, 7 Head in 2nd Lactation, 6 Head in their 3rd Lactation, 3 Volt, Hyd. • 2-Deutz 912 2 Cyl. Diesels, Rebuilt
05 GMC Sierra Reg Cab First Calf Heifers ½ Brown Swiss, ½ Holstein. Several Head Due SHOP ITEMS: Miller 2 Cyl. Gas Stick Welder • Hyd. Pipe
4x2 Pick Up, 4.8 Eng, Air, Local Trade In ...........$6,995 or $160 Mo. to Freshen by Sale Day • 4 Head due to Freshen 30 to 60 days Bender • Craftsman 10” Table Saw w/Hyd. Motor • Bosh Air Jigsaw
05 Ford Ranger Ext Cab Pickup after Sale Day • Several Newborn Heifer Calves • 2 Yr. Old Holstein • Bostitch Roofing Nailer • Quincy Air Compressor • Acetylene
V6 Eng, Quad Door, XLT Pkg, Loaded .....NOW $6,995 or $160 Mo. Bull • Herd is well cared for but not being pushed, and is currently Torch w/Tanks
04 Chevrolet Venture Mini Van averaging 65 lbs. per day, 3.8 Butter Fat, Low Somatic Cell. Herd WALK IN COOLER AND MISC. AROUND THE
3.4 Eng, Loaded, Great Price .............................$3,995 or $180 Mo. will be Vet checked by Sparta Animal Clinic. Catalogs available sale FARM: Truckbed 22’ x 8’ Walk in Freezer and Cooler, 12’ Freezer
day. Area, 8’ Cooling Area with Compressor • 3 - 500 Gal. Air Tanks • 12’
04 Saturn Vue 4 Door AWD Crossover Loaded HORSES • HARNESSES • BUGGY: Mollie and Lily, 7 and Aluminum Boat • Universal Vacuum Pump • 3 Pnt. Hitch Boom •
V6 Eng, Leather, Sun Roof, Arizona Car.............$9,995 or $249 Mo. 8 year old Belgian Mares, Well broke to all farm machinery, selling Rockford 4-1 Gear Reduction, PTO, Clutch • Flat Belt Pulley for PTO
04 Buick LeSabre Custom 4 Door Loaded as a team • Bess and Mabel, 14 and 8 year old Belgian Mares, well • 38” Steel Tractor Wheels w/Rubber • 4 Steel w/Rubber Wheels •
3800 Eng, Leather, Arizona Auto ............NOW $8,995 or $235 Mo. broke to all farm machinery • 2 sets Nylon Draft Harnesses • 1 Oak Firewood – dried • Rubber Roofi ng • 5 Peacocks • Many more
03 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab 2500 HD set of Haflinger size nylon harness • Miscellaneous Horse Collars • items too numerous to mention! Miscellaneous Goodie Wagon!
4x4 Pickup, 6.0 Eng, Air, Long Box....................$9,995 or $275 Mo. 2-3-4 Horse Evers • Indiana Style Single Buggy, rubber tires, lights GUNS: Beretta 12 Ga. Pump • Mossberg 500 12 Ga. Pump •
03 Mercury Sable 4 Door & brakes Savage M 110 270 Cal. Bolt Action with Scope • Savage Mark II 22
TRACTOR: Deutz 100-06 Diesel Tractor, 105 HP, 6700 Hours, Cal. Bolt Action • Ruger 10-22 Cal. Semi Auto. • Compound Bow
3.0 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto ..........................$5,995 or $185 Mo. 2 Hyd. Outlets, 3 Pt. PTO, SN#7927636, Runs Good FEED: Approx. 50 Ton Corn Silage • 140 Bales Straw • 18 Round
03 Buick Park Ave 4 Door FARM MACHINERY: John Deere 327 Square Baler, Great Bales – 2nd Cutting • 160 Bales 2nd Cutting Hay
3800 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto .......................$8,495 or $250 Mo. Condition • New Holland 275 Square Baler Super Sweep • New HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Domestic Gas Refrigerator • Treadle
03 Chevrolet 3500 Cube Van Holland 488 9’ Haybine • New Holland 469 9’ Haybine • Gehl Sewing Machine with Cabinet • Couch • Love Seat • Childs Cupboard
Air, Auto, Dual Wheels, Lift Gate ........................$4,995 or $138 Mo. 1090 9’ Haybine • New Holland 258 Hay Rake • Meyer Tandem • 2 Dressers • 2 File Cabinets • Painted Water Set • Small Wood
97 GMC Yukon 4x4 2 Door Axle Forage Wagon • Flatbed Hay Wagon • Grain Gravity Wagon • Stove • Other Misc. Items
5.7 Eng, Loaded, One Owner, Local Trade ........$3,495 or $220 Mo. FEATURES:
• Beautiful Country Setting on Blacktop Road
94 Buick Regal 2 Door • Minutes from Newaygo and Fremont • Fremont School District
V6 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto ...........................$5,495 or $300 Mo.
OWNERS: JONAS & CORA MILLER
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8 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010

Spohr named VP for MCC

academic affairs
SIDNEY – Montcalm Com-
munity College recently named
Rob Spohr vice president for
Academic Affairs.
Spohr begins his position
May 1. He has served as the
college’s interim vice president
since January, filling the posi-
tion previously held by William
Tammone.
MCC President Bob Ferren-
tino said Spohr’s background
working in business in industry
combined with his experience
as an instructor and adminis-
trative dean at MCC bring skills
to the position that will help
the college continue to create
opportunities for those in the
communities it serves.
“Rob possesses a thorough
understanding of the role and
how the job fits into the MCC
culture,” Ferrentino said. “He
is respected in all areas of the
campus because people know
that he is a person of integrity
who is totally committed to the
college. His excellent leadership
and communication skills will
serve our faculty and students
well as we continue on our mis-
sion of continuous quality im-
provement for the campus.”
Spohr has served as the
college’s dean of occupational
education since 2008. He is re-
sponsible for all full-time and
adjunct faculty in the college’s
occupational programs, as-
sessment of program and in-
stitutional level goals, program
develop.m.ent and course de-
velop.m.ent in programs where
there are no full-time faculty.
He also serves on the college’s
curriculum
committee,
assessment
committee,
leadership
team and
academic
services
leadership
SPOHR team. Spohr
is the Mont-
calm County Branch Manager
for SCORE: America’s Counsel-
ors to Small Business, a mem-
ber of the Heart of Montcalm
Chamber of Commerce and a
member of the Michigan Oc-
cupational Deans Administra-
tive Council. He earned MCC’s
2009 Leadership Award for
noteworthy work, leadership,
professional achievement and
service to the college.
He joined MCC as a part-
time Business instructor in
2004 and has served as a full-
time Business, Management
and 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 as
an independent business owner
in Ionia.
Spohr earned an associate
degree in Business from MCC, a
bachelor’s degree in Marketing
from Grand Valley State Uni-
versity and a master’s degree
in Career Technical Education
from Ferris State University.
He currently is pursuing his
doctorate in Higher Adult and
Lifelong Education at Michigan
State University.
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course is free, but registration is required.
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edu/bookstore. The course meets from 6 to 8:40
Brewing Kombucha Tea is done throughout p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 25
the world and is enjoyed for its health benefits as through June 1. The cost is $41.
well as pleasure. Tea sampling and a starter kit are All classes are at MCC’s Panhandle Area Cen-
provided as you learn to brew this refreshing, al- ter, 1401 S. Ensley St., Howard City.
kalizing health drink. A $5 material fee is required MCC offers more than 100 noncredit cours-
and payable to the instructor. The class meets es with multiple sections. Call (989) 328-1260
from 6 to 8 p.m. May 18. The cost is $11. for more information. To register for noncredit
Explore advanced application techniques in courses, visit http://my.montcalm.edu/ics/Non-
Microsoft Access 2007 – Advanced. Students Credit/ or call MCC’s M-TEC at 616-754-7706.
should complete Microsoft Access 2007 prior to MCC also offers more than 300 online noncredit
taking this course. The required text is available at courses through Education to Go. Visit www.ed-
the MCC Bookstore or online at www.montcalm. 2go.com/montcalm for more information.
Spectrum Health United Memorial Foundation
Announces Meijer as Title Sponsor of Golf Day 2010
GREENVILLE — The Spec- lease, a fabulous vacation and encompassing the very latest tech-
trum Health United Memorial many other exciting prizes. The nology, will be purchased for use
Foundation will host Golf Day event concludes with the renowned in the United Hospital Emergency
2010 at Egypt Valley Country Club Egypt Valley Dinner Buffet and Department, the Cook Family Sur-
on Monday, June 14, 2010 and are award ceremony. gery Center at United Hospital, and
pleased to announce the commit- Proceeds from the 2010 “On the Lena Rader-Meijer Emergency
ment of Meijer as Golf Day 2010 the Course to Support Local Health Department at Kelsey Hospital.
Title Sponsor. Care” Golf Day will be used to pur- For sponsorship, prize dona-
Golf Day 2010 begins with reg- chase state-of-the-art video laryn- tions and team registration, please
istration and putting contest at 10 goscopes. This equip.m.ent will contact the Foundation at (616)
a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 enhance the ability of physicians 225-6427, or email umhfounda-
a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 to ensure adequate airway venti- tion@spectrum-health.org, or
p.m. Players will have a chance lation when the patient is in dire stop by the Foundation Office at
to win $10,000 cash, a luxury car need. Three life-saving scopes, 703 Marvel Drive, Greenville.
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 NOTICE CROTON TOWNSHIP

BIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL LAND USE REQUEST NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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 ARRESTED? DELIBERATION AND POSSIBLE FINAL ACTION
Prairie Township Hall 2815 S. Elm Ave, White Cloud for the following:
MIP? OWL? The Croton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,

OUIL/DUI?
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Heimbecker have requested a special land use for hotels and May 18, 2010 at 7:30 PM, at the Croton Township Hall, 5833 E Division Street,
motels in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Big Prairie Township Newaygo, Michigan for the following:
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 License Restore? Alfred Caron of 5380 Croton Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337, Parcel Number: 62-20-18-
currently zoned N-C, Neighborhood Commercial. Criminal Defense Attorney: 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 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. Nathan L. Hull All interested citizens are invited to appear in person or by agent or counsel. Written
Judith Baker, Clerk Big Rapids comments may be sent prior to the hearing to the address below.
Big Prairie Township
5160 S. Croton-Hardy Dr.
888 622-8622 Croton Township
Newaygo, MI 49337 Howard City 5833 E Division Street

231 937-9180
231-652-7390 Newaygo, MI 49337
Attn: Tina Bono, Administrative Assistant

MONTCALM COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION PIERSON TOWNSHIP

WAITING LIST OPENING: The Montcalm County Housing Commission will begin tak-
ing applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List on Monday, CLEAN-UP DAY
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-
Saturday, June 5th, 2010
tions for this program will be accepted until Friday, May 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Any application 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. The Montcalm County Housing
Where: Central Sanitary Landfill
Commission’s jurisdiction of assistance includes all of Montcalm County and a 10 mile ra-
21545 Cannonsville Road
dius of the Commission Office: 120 Mulberry Street, Howard City, MI 49329. (Across from the Township Hall)
231-937-4241
AMOUNT: One Pick-Up Truck or Small Trailer
ENTRY TICKET: Proof of Residency or
NOTICE: CLEAN UP DAY • BIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP Property Ownership
FREE TO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS (Proof of residence) UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
Sat., May 8 • 9 am to 1 pm Household Hazardous Waste; Oil Base Paint; Paint Thinners and Clean-
Hardy Dam Recreational Area • Croton Hardy Drive ers; Bleaches; Ammonia, Pesticides, Insecticides; Most
Liquid Waste; Used Motor Oil; Batteries; All Yard Waste.
NO CEMENT, SHINGLES, BRUSH, LIQUIDS
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
(paint, oil, etc.) OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
Household trash must be BAGGED or boxed (No loose trash) Appliances with Freon removed, must have
Trucks or trailer loads welcome. You must unload!!!! EPA sticker and a signed Evacuation Form.
Appliance drop off is FREE
NO TIRES • BATTERIES ARE FREE No Tires Unless Cut In Half
There is a charge for propane tanks - $5.00 (In Any Direction)
For other information call Judy Baker, Clerk 231-652-7390
Volunteers needed. Call Jackie at 231-652-1096 FALL CLEAN UP DATE IS SEPT. 11th 8 AM - 12 PM
 MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 9

PUBLIC
NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC
NOTICES
PUBLIC
NOTICES
PUBLIC
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICES
CROTON TOWNSHIP EXHIBIT B
PUBLIC
PLANNING COMMISSION TOWNSHIP OF PIERSON
NOTICE OFNOTICES
PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
DELIBERATION AND POSSIBLE FINAL ACTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Croton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, BIG WHITEFISH LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
May 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM, at the Croton Township Hall, 5833 E Division Street,
Newaygo, Michigan for the following: 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
Harvest Bible Chapel of 800 Rohlwing Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Amend- Big Whitefish Lake (the “Improvements”), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the
ment to Special Land Use. To review the revised site plan, additional improve- special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed under the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the
ments, storage buildings and 4 new cabins. Parcel Numbers: 62-20-21-200-010, Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make the Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively
62-20-16-100-009, 62-20-16-100-016, 62-20-16-100-014, 62-20-17-203-003, 62- determined that the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels
20-17-200-013, 62-20-17-200-010, 62-20-17-203-004. of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the proposed special assessment district:
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. BIG WHITEFISH LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Croton Township Lots and Parcels Numbered:
5833 E Division Street 015 018 013 10 015 018 014 00 015 018 015 00 015 018 016 00
Newaygo, MI 49337 015 018 017 00 015 019 001 00 015 019 002 00 015 019 013 00
Attn: Tina Bono, Administrative Assistant
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Croton Township 015 029 007 10 015 029 007 50 015 029 008 10 015 029 008 20
Planning Commission 015 029 008 30 015 029 008 40 015 029 008 50 015 029 008 60
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 015 029 008 70 015 211 003 00 015 212 001 00 015 212 002 00
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 015 213 001 00 015 214 001 00 015 214 001 50 015 214 002 00
8:00 p.m. at Township Hall 015 214 003 00 015 214 004 00 015 214 005 00 015 214 006 00
5833 E Division St. Newaygo, MI 015 214 007 00 015 214 008 00 015 214 010 00 015 214 011 00
The following proposed amendment is being recommended to the Croton Township 015 214 012 00 015 241 001 00 015 280 001 00 015 280 002 00
Zoning Ordinance. 015 280 003 00 015 280 005 00 015 280 006 00 015 280 009 00
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Section 2.110 Accessory Buildings. 015 280 020 00 015 280 021 00 015 280 024 00 015 280 025 00
A. (7): Accessory Building. In District where a portion of a lot is across/attached/ 015 280 025 50 015 360 001 00 015 360 010 00 015 360 012 00
contiguous of a street right-of-way from that portion of the lot upon which the princi- 015 360 013 00 015 360 014 00 015 360 015 00 015 360 017 00
pal structure is located, an accessory building or structure may be constructed on that 015 360 018 00 015 360 019 00 015 360 020 00 015 360 021 00
portion of the unoccupied lot across the street right-of-way, provided however, said 015 360 022 00 015 360 031 00 015 360 031 23 015 360 031 24
lots shall be permanently combined under one (1) legal description and described 015 360 031 40 015 360 031 60 015 361 003 00 015 361 004 00
and recorded as such. An accessory building so located shall meet the requirements 015 361 005 00 015 361 006 00 015 361 007 00 015 361 008 00
of a principal building pursuant to setbacks from the road and side and rear lot lines. 015 361 009 00 015 361 009 50 015 370 001 00 015 370 008 00
The accessory building shall have a minimum floor area of 300 sq. ft. 015 370 009 00 015 370 011 00 015 370 012 00 015 370 013 00
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A copy of the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance can be viewed during regular 015 370 019 00 015 370 020 00 015 370 021 00 015 370 022 00
business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-noon) at the Croton Township Clerk’s office. 015 370 023 00 015 370 024 00 015 370 025 00 015 370 027 00
All interested citizens are invited to appear in person or by agent or counsel. Written 015 380 013 10 015 400 001 01 015 400 002 00 015 400 003 00
comments may be sent prior to the hearing to address below. 015 400 004 00 015 400 005 00 015 400 006 00 015 400 007 00
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Croton Township
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5833 E Division Street
Newaygo, MI 49337 015 400 016 00 015 400 017 00 015 400 018 00 015 481 005 00
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ARTS &
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CRAFTS
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SHOW
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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
Morley American Legion said Improvements.

2560 Northland Dr. � Morley 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

CRAFTERS 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.
STILL NEEDED PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGI-
Deb 989-352-7851 or NAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND
Call Mary 231-856-4649 PUBLIC HEARING.

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

This outdoor event will Dated: April 6th, 2010.

Brooke E. Scott, Clerk
be held Rain or Shine Township of Pierson
10 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010
• Cedar Springs • Sand Lake • Howard City • Morley • Amble
• Gowen • Trufant • Coral • Kent City • Grant • Bailey
Upcoming Events:
The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at the
following locations to distribute free food to individuals and families
in need. Most food distributions take approximately one hour.
See below for registration details. Please do not arrive more than
30 minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bring your own
container to hold 50 lbs. of food. Saturday, May 1st, 10:00 am, Pine
Grove Community Church, Howard City. Saturday, May 1st, 1:00
pm, First Christian Reformed Church, Fremont. Monday, May 3rd,
5:00 pm, Fremont United Methodist Church, Fremont. Wednesday,
May 5th, 5:00 pm, Grant Christian Reformed Church, Grant. Friday,
May 7th, 10:00 am, St. Joseph Catholic Church, White Cloud.
Tuesday, May 11th, Resurrection Life Church, Newaygo.
Archery Shooters Association Qualifier and Open Shoot -
May 1st & 2nd, Sparta Hunting & Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake
Dr, Sparta. Start-up times 9:00 and 1:30. Cash prizes and awards. A
variety of classes for adults and youth.
Hunter Safety Class - Howard City Conservation Club Class May
1 and 2. For more information and to sign up, call Kevin at 616-260-
0231.
Annual Plant & Flower Auction - Tuesday, May 4th, 7:00 pm,
Bethel Lutheran Church, 18669 W M-46. Outdoor and indoor plants
available. 231-937-4921 or 231-937-4403.
Boundary Workshop - Find out why physical and emotional
boundaries are needed, and how to set them. The workshop will be
held on Thursday, May 6, 10am-noon at Still Waters Ministry Center
in Howard City. For more information call 231-937-6193.
Women of Cedar Springs are invited to join the Cedar Springs
Women’s Club, Thursday, May 6th from noon until 2pm at the
American Legion Building, 80 S. Main. Enjoy a fabulous meal, our
treat, and meet this year’s Red Flannel Queen and Court and area
foreign exchange students. For more information call this year’s
President, Jan Hammersmith at 696-0197.
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale - for 2-1/2 year old Saria
Brooks, diagnosed with Leukemia. Friday, May 7th, from 5-7 pm at
Newaygo United Methodist Church, 101 State Street, Newaygo.
Archery Youth Appreciation Day - Saturday, May 8th, Sparta
Hunting & Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Dr, Sparta. Youth ages
5-17, registration 9:00-10:00. Bring your own equipment or borrow
from the Club’s unlimited supply. Call Tom 616-855-2857 or Sue
616-887-8771.
Crafters Needed for Arts & Crafts Show at Morley American
Legion on Saturday, May 8, from 10 am to 3 pm. 10 x 12 space is only
$20. Call Deb at 989-352-7851 or Mary at 231-856-4649. Event will
be held rain or shine.
Annual Spring Meeting of the Lakeview/Howard City USBC
WBA on Monday, May 10th, 7:00 pm at Howard City Lanes.
Food Pantry - Sponsored by the Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 5065
Sheridan, Thursday, May 13 from 8:30 am - noon. The pantry will
be in the basement of the Post, 209 W. Washington (County Farm
Rd).
Medication Drop Off Day - Carson Apothecary Shoppe, May
13th, 9am - 6pm. For proper disposal of used, expired, or unwanted
medications. For more info call 989-584-3272.
Mystery Trip - Join the Horizons Club of Independent Bank on
Thursday, May 13th for a Mystery Day trip. Highlights include a
deluxe round-trip transportation; coffee and sweet rolls; a scrumptious
lunch; taxes, tips and gratuities; destination cannot be disclosed. The
cost is $79 per person. Contact any Independent Banking Center to
make your reservation. Seats are still available so sign up now for an
adventurous trip.
Sand Lake United Methodist Women Annual Rummage Sale -
May 13th & 14th, 9am-5pm, May 15, 9am-12 pm. United Methodist
Social Hall, NE corner of 5th & Maple, Sand Lake.
Turkey Shoot Friends and Family Day - Sunday, May 16th,
10:00-4:00, Sparta Hunting & Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Dr,
Sparta. Trap, archery, silhouette, B-B gun. Ribs & chicken, Kid’s
crafts, Raffles. Call Morrie 616-678-4523.
Howard City/Tri County High School Alumni Banquet - May
29, 2010, at Heritage United Methodist Church, 19931 Kendaville
Road, Pierson. Begins at 6:00 pm. Cost is $15 per person. Contact
Vicky Paulen at 231-937-5190 or Irene Zylstra at 231-937-4608 for
reservations.
Senior Lunch has returned to Pine Grove Community
Church - Noon on Wednesdays. All age 60 and over are welcome to
the Family Life Center on the Northwest corner of Beech & M-82,
Howard City.
Indoor Flea Market - Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am - 3pm.
Newaygo VFW Post, Mason Drive, Newaygo. For more info call 231-
224-3410.
Greenville Auction & Flea Market - Every Friday at the Old
Meijer Store in Greenville on M-91. Flea market starts at 7:00 am,
Auction at 10:00 am. Vendors and consignors wanted. Call 616-225-
9999 or email wwauctions@yahoo.com.
Free Animal Sell & Swap - 2nd Saturday through October, corner
of M-37 & M-82, Newaygo, parking lot of Family Farm & Home.
Animals only. For more information call 231-856-4641.
Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist Church,
8060 M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Building behind the
church. Thursdays from 1-4 pm.
Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton,
open 7 days a week. Call Karen West or Dawny Kniffen 231-937-5950
for weekly schedule of events. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays
Area Happenings are ran free of charge for non-profit groups.
Mail: The River Valley News Shopper, 491 W. Shaw, Howard City, MI 49329 • Fax: 231-937-4048
Email: rvshopper@pioneergroup.com • DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 12 NOON
• Newaygo • White Cloud
• Croton/Hardy • Pierson • Lakeview
from 10 AM to 3 PM. Bring your machine and call for supply list. New
projects every week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910 for more
details or email at dcastle@pathwaynet.com. Everyone welcome.
Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7 pm at the
Howard City VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.
The Purpose Driven Life Class - Tuesday mornings from 10 AM -
Noon at Still Waters Counseling Ministry, 218 N. Ensley in Howard
City. Lead by Pastor Ron Wynn. To register call Jill at (231) 937-
6193. Knowing your purpose gives your life meaning!
NCCS Camp Newaygo Family Explorer’s Club - every month
the Club will participate in a different outdoor activity. Explore the
outdoors and connect with nature, as a family! Call 231-652-1184
for more information.
Free Kids Aerobics at the Lakeview Community Wellness
Center, Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:15. Ages 5-10, Colliene Willison
instructing. 423 N. Lincoln Avenue, Lakeview. 989-352-7510.
Hospice of Michigan – Offers Living on Support Group 2nd
Wednesday of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Vera’s House
located at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more information please call
Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.
Angel Food Ministries at Solon Center Wesleyan Church, 15671
Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs, MI 49319. For info call 616-696-8236.
The Power of a Praying Parent. Classes start weekly at the Still
Waters Ministry Center, 218 Williams St, Howard City. 10am - 11:30
am. Free of charge. To register call Jill at 231-937-6193.
The Lakeview Area Seniors is a non-denominational group
gathering on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 PM to
3:00. Interested people of all ages are encouraged attend. If you would
like further information about these meetings, the Lakeview Area
Seniors, or transportation to meetings, please call: Marlene Scott
989-352-6661, Dorothy Jensen 989-831-4496, Nancy Olsen 231-
937-6272, Gary Wakenhut 989-352-6996.
The Howard City Skate Park Committee meets 2nd & 4th
Thursday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. @ the Howard City Village Hall
located behind the Village offices. Call Marianne @ 231.937.6203 for
more information.
The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd
Wednesday of month, 7:00 p.m., @ Timothy C. Hauenstein
Reynolds Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. Call Cheryl
@ 231-937-5686.
Library Happenings:
The Friends of the Croton Township Library are collecting
pop cans/bottles as a fund raiser throughout the summer. Please
bring to library. Fremont Foundation is matching $1/$1 up to $3000
on what the Friends can earn on fund raisers this year.
Preschool Storytime at the Croton Library on Tuesdays from
10:00am-11:00am. Program is for 2-5 year olds and involves books,
crafts, songs & fun. May 4th, Topic: Butterflies. May 11th, Topic:
Zoo. May 18th, Topic: Bubbles/Ice Cream.
Rhyme Time Music and Movement - Move and groove together
with action rhymes, songs, games, and hands-on musical activities
that will help children develop motor, listening, and literacy skills.
For children ages 6 and under with a caregiver. Wednesdays, May 5,
12 and 19, 6:30 PM – Sand Lake Branch.
At the Wednesday, May 5, 2010 1:00 meeting of the Friends
of the Croton Library, annual membership dues will be collected.
They are $5 for single, $10 for family, and $25 for businesses.
Author to visit Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township
Library - Donald Lystra, author of Seasons of Water and Ice, will
visit the library at 1:30 and 7:00 on May 5th for storytelling, book
signing, and a Q & A session. Call the library at 231-937-5575 for
more information on this event.
Be a Friend Interested in helping our library? Join with other
“friends” to plan this year’s programs and fund-raising events. For
adults. Saturday, May 8, 10:00 AM – Sand Lake Branch.
Home School Group Meeting - Home school families meet at
the library. Join together in a community of learning. Parents and
children welcome. Tuesday, May 11, 3:00 PM – Sand Lake Branch.
Fireside Chatters Book Discussion. Join us for a cup of coffee
and an enjoyable discussion of a good book. This month’s selection
is “Prayers for Sale” by Sandra Dallas. Tuesday, May 18, 1:30 PM –
Sand Lake Branch.
Teen Crew Orientation - We’re looking for a few good tweens and
teens to volunteer their time this summer to help with our summer
reading program. Enthusiasm and energy are a must. Fun times
guaranteed! Registration is required via a paper application. Stop in
to your local branch for details. For teens 6-12. Saturday, May 22,
1:30 PM – Sand Lake Branch.
The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the first
Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the library. Please come if
interested in helping your local library.
Toddler Time every Monday at 11:00 am at the Timothy C.
Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library. Ages 19 Months-3 year olds,
listen to a story, do a craft, sing songs and other activities. Everyone is
welcome, questions call 231-937-5575 and ask for Cheryl.
Preschool Storytime: Every Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Timothy
C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library. Ages 3-5 year olds,
come listen to stories, make a craft and other activities. Everyone is
welcome, questions call 231-937-5575 and ask for Cheryl.
The Timothy Hauenstein Reynolds Twp Friends of the Library
meet from 9:00 - 11:00 am on the second Wednesday of the month.
All interested persons are welcome to attend. Library location, 117
Williams St., Howard City.
Help is Available:
A free Bariatric Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of each
month (beginning in February 2010) at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference
Rooms at Carson City Hospital. For more information, contact Ellen at
989-330-4091.
Newaygo County’s newest Cancer Support Group - Whether you
have been recently diagnosed, in treatment or living beyond your cancer,
meet with others to share and offer hope for one another. Last Thursday of
every month from 6:30 until 8:30 at Living Hope Physical Therapy, 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
or fees. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people
cope with 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 5:30-6:10pm
on Thursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. • Sparta
Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-
7:00pm. Info. Betty at (616)691-7120. • White Cloud, Commission on
Aging. Weigh in 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 Methodist Church. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting
10:00-11:00am. East M-46. • Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church.
Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland
Dr. • Howard City, Reynolds Township Hall (back building), Thursdays
weigh-in 4:30-5:10 PM, meeting 5:15-6:00 PM. First meeting free. For
information call 231-937-4441.
Grief Recovery Support Group Weekly Meetings Tuesdays 9:30-
11:00am, Pierson Bible Church, ministries building, 101 Grand St.,
Pierson, Michigan. Call 636-5542 or 636-5680 for info.
Emphysema Support Group Meetings 2nd Tuesday of month, 5:30pm,
Health Department, White Cloud.
Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer!
Reformers Unanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction,
offered at Bills Lake Baptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of
Newaygo. Every Friday night 7-9p.m. Info. call 652-9940.
Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days
& Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open,
5:30-6:30pm Women’s-Open, 7:00pm Men’s-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm
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-All Open-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-
Young People of Addictions-Open. Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last
Thursday every month speakers meeting, 7:30pm. Arrive early if you want
convenient parking.
Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug
free). Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125
Newell Street, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.
Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Binge
for no apparent reason? No Dues…We are a fellowship. FREMONT: First
Congregational 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
Wilcox Street, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-
8:00pm.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are
living with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE.
Serving Mecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem
drinking, please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to
you - 652-5574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.
SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday,
7:30pm, Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508,
Wednesdays, 8:00pm, Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays
7:30pm, Roger 887-8508 (Spanish Speaking)
KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya
675-7663
SAND LAKE: St. Mary’s/Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church,
basement of church, rear door, 51 Maple Street, Sand Lake. Mon.
8pmCROTON-HARDY: New Croton Township Hall, 5833 Division,
Fri. 8pm - C; Sun. 7pm - 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., Thurs. & Fri.
12noon - C, Sun. 11:00am - O, NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner (M-82).
Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm (non-smoking), Tues. & Thurs. 8pm
- C; Sat. 11am - O
Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pm
NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John
924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C
Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracy’s Custom
River 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 recovery welcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3 rd Sat. of month is open,
non-smoking, potluck dinner 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 an emotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression,
anger, anxiety, panic attacks, substance abuse or fear getting in the way of
you being able to really “live”? Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 10:00am,
United Methodist Church, 240 Williams Street, White Cloud. For more
information, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.

030 Special Notices
GUN SHOW
White Cloud Leighton Hall
Sunday, May 9, 9am-3pm
All women admitted free.
Call Dave for information
(231)652-5757
HANDYMAN SERVICES. ALL phases
of 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 unless
redeemed before sale on Saturday May
15, 2010, 9:30 a.m., C&D Self Storage
18883 Almy Road, Howard City: V. Simp-
son, J. Bills; collectibles, household
goods, tools, bikes, toys.
050 Help Wanted
***AVON: A beauty-ful career! $10
gets you started! Contact Joyce Eben-
stein, ISRep, (231)937-4069.
avonjoy@verizon.net
ARE YOU TIRED of a dead-end job or
worried about being laid off? MPI, in 30
years, has never laid off and has plenty
of room for advancements. We’re look-
ing for dependable and self-motivated peo-
ple to join our sales team. We offer full-
time, 5-day work scheduled, $8.00 to
$11.50/hour, paid weekly. Call (231)796-
9286.
EXPERIENCED COOK WANTED. Must
have line cook experience. Apply Double
Six Lanes, Stanton, MI, 4680 N. Sheridan
Rd.
HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY look-
ing for an RN to do home visits. Must have
a valid Michigan drivers license and cur-
rent RN license, and current CPR .
Mileage paid. Fax resume to 231-689-
5038.
090 Business
Services
AAA CONCRETE SEAWALL Specialists.
Repair, remove, and replace. Flatwork:
driveways to patios. Licensed and
insured. Call AAA Concrete 231-834-
0365 or 231-414-4045 or email aaacon-
crete@charter.net
SPRING CLEANING!
I will make your place shine!! Reasonable,
Reliable, References. Melody (231)250-
9487, (616)885-4249.
ED'S
AUTO REPAIR
Complete mechanical.
“We Bend Exhaust”
8679 Cypress.
Call (231)937-6243.
NET-PORT
Your LOCAL Internet Provider!
$18.45/month
Unlimited Dial-up
(231)592-9877
www.net-port.com
POLE BUILDINGS for garage, work-
shop or storage. Custom built, using top
quality materials. Call Kevin Smith, Smith
Construction, Barryton. (989) 382-7506.
Licensed, insured.
PRESSURE WASHING HOUSES,
decks, you name it. Call AAA Concrete
231-834-0365 or 231-414-4045
ROOFING: ALL TYPES
Low-sloped, flats, shingles,
trailers. Repairs & Leaks.
ICE/SNOW REMOVAL
Free
Estimates. 20yrs. experience.
Licensed/Insured.
(616)636-8288
Ensley Roofing, LLC
SHAKLEE - ALWAYS green, always
safe, always works for over 50 years! #1
in USA in Natural supplements. Judy
616-340-2820, judygistinger@yahoo.com,
www.judy-gistinger.myshaklee.com
MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 11
NOW OPEN
Every Friday thru the End of October
The family of Christopher Nielsen would
like to say Thank You and God’s Blessings to
Greenville Auction and all who sent cards, donations, phone calls,
Flea Market food, and visits, in remembrance of
on M-91, Old Meijer Parking Lot
Christopher’s going home to be with his Lord.
Venders & Auction Consignees wanted
Call for information John 3:16
Joe 616-755-4209 • Carl 616-984-5280
Saria Brooks
Ron’s Marine Service Benefit Spaghetti Dinner
All Makes & Models
Inboards & Outboards • Quicksilver Lubes & Bake Sale
Boat Storage Friday, May 7th • 5 - 7 pm
Pontoon Hauling • Propeller Repairs Newaygo Methodist Church
101 State Street (M-37), Newaygo
8054 Federal (Old 131)
Howard City, MI 231-937-4579 2-1/2 year old Saria was
diagnosed with Leukemia
in late 2009.
Stop By and Ask For
Please join the community in
Gene Burley
coming together to help the family
with the numerous expenses
associated with Saria’s treatments.
Cell: 616-799-5129
genelburley@yahoo.com
Ed Koehn
FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 1-800-369-7014
www.edkoehn.com
KENT THEATRE
GREENVILLE 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs
616-696-7469
www.kenttheatre.org
May 6, 7, 8
Play: A Case of Monkey Business
May 6 & 7 at 8 pm • May 8 at 2 & 8 pm
Tickets: $10 adults, $4 student
$8 senior (65+) • Premium seats $12
May Coupon
SMALL COMBO $3.00
Small Popcorn & Small Pop
One coupon per customer. Expires May 31, 2010.
Amble Howard City A-1 MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM
HUGE GARAGE SALE. May 6-7. MAY 6 -7 Weights-small appli-
Golf balls-teaching supplies- ances- jewelry-craft items-
clothes. Lots of misc. 7255 garage door opener-room air
Masters Rd, S of M-46. conditioner- women/men’s
******************** clothing-furniture-tools- toys-
Elgin boat motor-mirrors-
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of your mobile — GUARANTEED!
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by 35% or more — GUARANTEED!
LOOKING FOR A ******************** • Over-hang at eaves eliminates stains and streaking. No more
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********************
closing of Cass Street from SPECIAL COUPON
the M-20 corner (15mph), busi-
ness has dropped drastically $200 OFF PRICE
EXPIRES MAY 31, 2010
MAY 7-8, 2010- Big Rapids and our buildings are bulging
Antique Farm & Power Club’s with bargains. Help- Help!!
12th Annual Swap Meet, Flea
River Valley
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16 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010
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Automotive Guide
Going Spareless:
The Good & The Bad
By Tresa Erickson
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
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Automotive Guide
All Tuned Up
By Tresa Erickson
Most of us know that regular mainte-
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That’s why we get our oil changed,
have our tires rotated and so forth.
Another important part of the regular
maintenance schedule is the tune-up.
Because the internal workings of ve-
hicles have changed so much over the
years, the definition of a tune-up may
vary from the simple replacement of
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of several areas within the vehicle.
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Most experts agree that the best tune-
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ignition and emissions. Not every
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however. Generally, the more in-
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When scheduling a tune-up, it is im-
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Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 9th
Mother’s Day Dinner
Fundraiser at Charlene’s Coffee Café
Every Mom loves to be pampered, especially on her special day,
Mother’s Day. It even becomes more attractive to her when she
doesn’t have to cook or clean up the mess (and neither do you!). So
bring your Mom/Grandma on down to Charlene’s Coffee Café on
Mother’s Day, May 9, between 11 am and 3 pm for a delicious meal.
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You will also be supporting a worthy cause; 100% of the

Jewelry by Victoria • Accessories and Gift Certificates
proceeds will be going directly to the Still Waters Ministry Center in
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HOURS: Closed Mondays • Tues. - Fri. 11 - 6 • Sat. 11 - 3
counseling for adults & children which is funded solely by donations.

The cost of the savory meal is $9.99 for adults, kids 10 and under
$5.99 (does not include tax or gratuity). The home made meal in-
cludes a choice of ham or rosemary baked chicken, mashed potatoes
& gravy, vegetables, roll/butter, dessert and a drink.

Reservations are required. Please call the Café at 231-937-9959

from 8 am to 6 pm or stop in. The Café is located at
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Charlene’s Coffee Café is also doing a second fundraiser for Still Wa-
ters Ministry Center during the week of Monday, May 3, to Friday,
May 7. For every meal purchased, $1.00 will go to support the Still
Waters Ministry Center. The Center is a vital non-profit
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surrounding communities. We invite you to join us in
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Thank you for your generosity.

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Sunday, May 9th

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CROTON HARDY

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. JOHN SNOW’S “TOWN”

1837-1839 Once there was a town called “Snowtown”. It
Newaygo County Survey: wasn’t a very big place, maybe only 5 to 6 square miles, but
The First 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
#1. Stearn’s Cut Rd. when the gold was all mined, so goes the fate of towns like
#2. The later Snowtown Creek after 1854 Snowtown.
#3. The Culp Lot 2 of Sec. 4 Once the White Pines were all cut, as well as any
#4. The only cabin in Croton Twp. other great trees (Maple, Oak, etc.) were cut down, then the
#5. Stearn’s Road from Rouge River at Shingle loggers moved on following the “Green” Gold, leaving be-
#6. Stearn’s Prairie Road hind the prairies of sandy ground for the farmers to use. So
#7. Tucker Lake Creek goes the life of the Big Prairie, known as Stearns’s Prairie,
biggest this side of the Mississippi River.
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Jim Badgerow
8152 E. 72nd St. • Newaygo LLC Mon. - Buy One Burrito Dinner,
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Tues. - Hard or Soft Shell Taco’s .......... $1.50 ea.
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Improvements Shrimp & Cod Combo ....................... $7.95
Steak Picado ..................................... $9.95
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Fri. - Sat. 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

7641 S. Croton-Hardy Dr.

231-937-6556 Breakfast (1 mile N. of Croton Dam)

231-652-4546 8 AM - 11 AM
231-652-5977 Available
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Miller’s
for Sale for Sale for Sale
FIREPLACES & STOVES: Wood, GARAGE SALE Firewood

Greenhouse
Gas, Pellet, Lopi, Avalon. Hours 9-
5 Monday-Friday, Sat. 9-2. We PRICES:
install. Since 1979. $15.00 - 1 week
Newaygo Woodstove $27.00 - 2 weeks
& Fireplace Shop, 35¢ per word after
8639 Mason Dr. (S.M-37),
Newaygo (231)652-1546
15 words, per day.
********************
Hanging Baskets
FIREWOOD - OAK, $45/rick. Also, Hot
Call (231)937-4740
All ads must be pre-paid by credit card
Flower Plants
Tub w/deck, $450. 616-862-6575 over the phone or feel free to stop by
our office at 491 Shaw St., Howard
Vegetable Plants
City to pay by check or cash.
********************
FIREWOOD FREE Coffee & Donuts every Saturday thru May
Located at the corner of 3 Mile & 85th Ave.
PLACE YOUR 8 FOOT LENGTHS
AD ONLINE: Open Every Day Except Sunday
10-CORD
www.pioneergroup.com
SEMI-LOADS
delivered.
FIREWOOD (231)846-0346 Pick Up
10-CORD any time. & Chain
Delivery Saw
SEMI LOADS See pictures at Sharpening
8-FOOT LENGTHS www.coxx.com
$80/CORD Lawn Mower LTH1538
PLUS DELIVERY Hunting/Sporting Tune-Ups on RIDER
(231)629-0397
All Makes &
Models Celebrating
N.R.A.-C.C.W. 35 Years!
WOODSTOVE PARTS. GRATES, glass, HAND GUN TRAINING 7021R
Isenglass, gaskets. Newaygo Wood-
stove Shop. 8639 Mason Drive. (S. M-37),
Newaygo. 231-652-1546
CLASS.
May 15th
PUSH MOW
MOWER
WER $
149995
REBUILT COMPUTERS & LAPTOPS: $100 700DRT
Also Computer repair & virus removal. Free Handgun- ROTOTILLER
Reasonable Rates. (231)856-7883
Range use.
Full Service Training
$
34995 $
86995
PLEASE LET
91 W. Ash • Cedar Springs • Hours: M-F 8-5, Sat. 9-12, Sun. Closed

CEDAR CYCLE
Center
Greenville ACE Hardware
(616)754-8990
616-696-5141
US HELP!
or (616)754-6919 Visit us at www.cedarcycle1.com

Are You A Vietnam Veteran? AUCTION ESTATE SALE OF

Did You Serve In Country? Gerald “Jim” Grunst
Do You Have Diabetes? Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m.
Do You Have Or Had Cancer? 818 Marion Ave., Big Rapids, MI
WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.
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!
Please contact the Service Officer at GARAGE AND SHED TOOLS Small Router Table Corn Planter Mirror
Hand And Power Tools Delta Belt Sander Bench Type Blueberry Picker End Tables
The American Legion Post #381 Hand Wrenches
Sockets Sets
Electric Hedge Trimmer
Chain Binders
Sod Cutter And Much More
Guns- 22 Single Shot Short Gun
Crocks And Jugs

6812 Croton-Hardy Dr. Ratchets

Hammers
Husqvarna 40 Gas Chain Saw
Signature Up-Right Freezer
10 Gauge Shot Gun Single Shot
177 Pellet Gun With Scope
Silver Ware, Knives, Dishes,
Glasses, Cups
Ask for Roger Webster, 231-652-7776 or 231-652-7081 Pipe Wrenches, Many Sizes Console T.V. 22 Single Shot Bolt Action Counter Top Small Appliances
C-Clamps Lawn Rakes Scales- Floor Model And Hanging Oil Lanterns, Oil Lanterns That
Bar Clamps Old Hay, Grain Cutting Sigh Model Also Were Made To Work For Head
Several Crow Bars Electric Drills Roll Top Desk W/12 Drawers. Lights

TURKEY CONTEST
Several Hatchets And Styles 2-ElectrIc Chain Saws Made With A Mini Steel Lath Living Room Sofa
Wood Handled Axes Exercise Bike Inside? it Has Lots Of Tool’s
Commercial Steam Cleaner W/ With It Living Room Chairs
Hand Wood Splitter. many More
To Numerous To List All Heated Tank, For Carpets, Old License Plates Going Back Console T.V.
Troy Built Rear Tine Tiller H.D Cars Several Years Frigidaire Refrigerator
No Entry Fee or Pre-Registration Required! Pipe Fitters Dies & Cutters Toro Electric Leaf Blower Fishing Pools And Equipment Kitchen Gas Range
To Enter, Bring Your Bird In By the End of the Last Hunt. Large Bench Vice Fire Extinguishers (Several) Hunting Traps For The Trappers Washer And Dryer
Black And Decker 8” Cut Off Saw Bed Rails Hunting Clothing Liquor Collectibles from Jim
Prizes Awarded for: Craftsman Radial Saw 2,5 Hp On Boat Anker (Good One) HOUSE HOLD ITEMS
Beam Collectibles (Unopened)
Floor Stand Oil Lamps Table Lamps
Biggest Bird - Youth Belt Sander With Disk Sander Grease Gun Pole Lamps Every Shape And Color
Biggest Bird - Adult Homelite Chain Saw And Case Cooling Fans Grand Father Clock With Wall Regulator Type Clock
Lumberman Old Hand Saws-Buck Patio Chairs Pendulums (This Is The Real Antique Crank Wall Phone (This
Biggest Bird - Overall Win Saw Gas Lanterns Thing) One Is Old)
a FREE Fan Mount from Cross Cut Saws And Many More Lots Of Nuts, Bolts And Screws 2 Glass Corner cabinet’s Display. Many More Items Too Numerous
Lasting Memories Taxidermy (A $75 value)
A Collection Of Old Hand Wood
Plane’s Different Sizes (Neat)
Guitar Hero (New & In Box)
Lincoln Ac Welder
Oak Dining Table With Chairs.
Old Damascus Sewing Machine
To List. This Is Just A Small
Water Life Preservers Jackets Power Parts Washer Tub W/Pump And Cabinet. Amount Of What This Sale Has
See Us For Your Turkey Hunting Needs! 2- Electric Weed Whacker’s Folding Step Ladder’s Cedar Chest. To Offer. No Way Could We
2-Weed Leaf Blowers Extension Ladder Table Cart With Folding Sides. List All The Items At This Sale
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Live Bait Pick Axes Power Leaf Or Snow Blower. Large Safe. Site. This Could Be The Largest
Tree Trimmer (Long Handle) Never Seen One Like This Wood Rocker. Sale Of The Year. Phil And Bob
Come Along Before Central Railroad Of New Jersey-5 Are Going With Two Rings To
2-Treed Mill Scotts Turf Gas 3.5 Hp Lawn Pc Train Set. It Is Not Made
Special Meijer 22” Gas Push Mower W/ Edger (Nice) Of Plastic, It’s Heavy And
Speed Things Along. Come
Early To Look Things Over. If
Orders Briggs Engine
Shop Vac
Pitch Forks
Shovels
Large Set
Bed, Head Boards You Can’t Find It At This Sale,
Welcome Electric Hand Grinder Hoe’s Dressers, Make Up Desk With They May Not Have Made It!
AUCTIONEER: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617 BOB PARKER 231-823-2329

Currie/Parker Auction Service

WE BUY USED GUNS
• Licenses • Bait & Tackle • Archery Supplies
• Rods & Reels • Fishing Supplies • Guns & Ammo 717 Sheridan - Big Rapids, MI
• Black Powder Supplies 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.
165 Cass (Old US 131) • Morley • 231-856-7778 Jim and family lived in this house for 50+ years. Many of the items are dated back to where they started their lives together. Some old, old and some not so old and some modern. This will
be 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)
PORTA JOHN www.currieparkerauction.com LUNCH WAGON
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TURN YOUR OLD GOLD & DIAMONDS INTO CASH
LOWEST
OR TRADE IN & TRADE UP AT HUGE SAVINGS! ALL-DIGITAL PRICE
In America…EVERY DAY!
From DISH Network
Sales - Installation
Repair (All Types of Satellites)
Residential - Commercial
HDTV Antennas
114 S. Michigan Ave. • Downtown Big Rapids Great Lakes
Communications, Inc. Restrictions apply. Call for details. All prices, packages
231.796.7743 and programming subject to change without notice.
www.RogersJewelersMi.com 1-888-364-7804 4970 West River Dr. • Comstock Park

BATTERIES UNLIMITED
Industrial • Commercial • New/Used Auto & Truck
Farm • Marine • ATV • Cycle • Lawn & Garden For All Your Construction Needs!
WE BUY SCRAP BATTERIES Leo Butler, Builder
Starters • Alternators • Catalytic Converters Howard City
18695 W. Yankee Rd. • Howard City, MI 49329
Ph. 231-937-9785
Debit
Card (231) 937-8060 Cell 616-862-6575

FIREWOOD
8’ 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
231-796-4558
Leave name & number

TC Tri-County TOWING SERVICE

…It Really Hauls!
C Cleaners
Industrial • Residential McKay’s Towing
“24 Hour Towing Service”

Your Carpet and 9884 S. Cypress Ave.

Upholstery Cleaning Newaygo Howard City
Solution! 231-937-5819
Howard City • 231.937.4939

Bringing affordable fun to your next event!

• Inflatables
• Carnival Games
• Concessions Equipment
• Delivery and Set Up
• Graduations, Picnics,
Churches, Schools
www.jaksrentals.com • 231.937.4534 Office
If You Can Dream It ~ I Can Do It!
New Construction, Additions, Remodeling & Hardwood Flooring
Specializing in Custom Tile
Badgerow’s Carpentry, Tile & Marble
231-937-9681
Jim Badgerow
8152 E. 72nd St. Licensed & Insured
Newaygo, MI 49337 References by request

$ 50
REFERRAL REWARD*
To anyone who refers a new client
We offer
COMPLETE
preschool classes AUTOMOTIVE
Kids Korner Child
ild CCare • 231-937-5765 SERVICE
130 Muenscher St. • Howard City
*Some conditions apply. 757 Ensley Street • Howard City
231-937-2271
Fax # 231-937-6490
www.srautomotiveinc.com
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Cedar Auto Service, Inc. Come see us and let us

“Best Darn Garage In Town”
b b e y help you to create
• Complete foreign & domestic auto care
• Honesty • Integrity h e A ting a home as individual

Now offering Diesel Injector Service! T cora as you are!

100%
No need to go out of the way for De Dept. 7910 Federal Road, Howard City
231-937-4206
er import auto repair and maintenance! Come see
Customion! 108 N. Main • Cedar Springs Tom Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
t
Satisfac & Chris Sat. 9 am - 4 pm
616-696-2466 www.howardcity.abbeycarpet.com
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WILSON’S
Mobile Home Improvement Store
Mobile Home & RV Parts
• Assorted Mobile Home Doors & Windows • Vinyl Windows
• Kitchen & Bath Cabinets • Full Line of R.V. Parts & Supplies
Water Damage Restoration, Smoke & Fire Damage Restoration
HOURS: 9 am-5 pm • Sat. 9 am-3 pm
Steel & Aluminum Roofs, Shingled Roofs/Siding/Windows Sun. 9 am-1 pm • Closed Tuesdays
In business since 1965 M-82, 3 Miles West of U.S. 131

800-559-1900 231-937-6556

RON & BAMBI

OLSSON
OWNERS
OLSSON
LICENSED
&
INSURED SNYDER AUTO
Collision Repair • Glass • ABS Paint Systems
CONCRETE Brakes • Struts • Shocks
CONSTRUCTION LLC
POURED WALLS & FLAT WORK Engine Replace & Tune Up
17020
8 MILE RD. 231-823-2544 FAX # Transmission Replacement
~ Complete Mechanical ~
231-598-2618
STANWOOD, MI 231-823-9554
49346
231-937-6436
FREE ESTIMATES • QUALITY WORK 7912 N. Marble Rd., Howard City

HOME & GARDEN • GIFT & ICE CREAM SHOPPE TRI COUNTY
Call-A-Ride, LLC
We’re your On Demand
Transportation Source
LOCATED AT 21723 W. CANNONSVILLE ROAD Wheel Chair Accessible Vehicles
PIERSON TWP., MI 49339 AT US 131 SB EXIT 114 & up to 7 passengers at one time
Owners - Jack & Stacy Frodl Serving: communities throughout Kent, Montcalm and Newaygo Counties.

616.636.8677 Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, Howard City, Sparta, Pierson, Rockford, Belmont & More!
Payments Accepted: Cash,
www.stick-n-stonesstore.com Check or Money Order only (616) 889-4646
Visit us on the Web: www.tricountycallaride.com

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20544 M-82 • HOWARD CITY, MI 49329

Ponds
231-937-5014 Sand
fax 231-937-6382
Driveways Stone
Basements FREE ESTIMATES Gravel
Septic Systems email: powells@oneisp.net Topsoil
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Nagelhout Handyman
Services
Small to medium sized home and
business repairs or improvements PROMPT, FRIENDLY SERVICE

• Free Estimates FULLY LICENSED and INSURED

• Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned • Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning
• Insured
• Disposal • Portables Available • RV Holding Tanks Pumped
Sand Lake, MI Owners: Basil Sawyer / Brad & Terry Woodard
PH# 616-799-3120
SERVING ALL OF NEWAYGO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS
Email:wnagelhout1@gmail.com 231 834-5540

M - Th.
8 - 7:30
Gary & Sue’s F8-
Sat. & 6S:30
8 - 5:30un.
Laundromat
Simply
Clearing, Ponds, Roads, Driveways, Etc.
Sand • Gravel • Topsoil
PARADISE Irresistible
Large & Small Dozer Work TANNING Clothing
Snowplowing Ben Banfill 14 W. Lake St. • Sand Lake, MI 49343
Phone: (231) 937-5042 P.O. Box 131 616-636-5450
Cell: (231) 629-2152 Howard City, MI 49329 Other Services: Dry Cleaning, Fax & Copies, Car Vacuum

231-250-0191 RENOVATION & SIDING LLC

Stephen Ulberg Additions & Insulation • Vinyl & Aluminum Siding
Grub Control 18889 Jefferson Rd. Fertilizer Programs Roof: Commercial & Residential
Insect Control Morley, MI 49336 Lawn Mowing Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Weed Control Steve@stlawn.com Stump Grinding Seamless Eavestrough • Replacement Windows
Disease Control MDA Certified Applicator Snow Plowing Licensed & Insured
A Michigan licensed pesticide application business. 616-754-3878

FIFIELD’S SEALCOATING LLC DIGGERS UNDERGROUND

Pierson SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Residential & Commercial Installation & Service
Asphalt Sealcoating and Hot Crack Filling
Low Overhead EQUALS Low PRICES!!!
Call us today for a free estimate!
KEN GRAVES
616-636-8263 • 616-430-0205
Quality, Honest Work 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Free Estimates
Phone: 231.937.9793
Cell: 231.846.1078

Spring Carpet Complete Equipment Repair

Cleaning Specials and Welding Service
On or Off Premises

40
Providing First Class Service Since 1981
$ 00 21722 Cannonsville • Pierson, MI 49339
Authorized warranty, parts and service center for:
per Room &
3 Room Minimum CHRIS SANDERS, President
Some Restrictions Apply
Office (616) 636-5731 Home (616-636-5903
Fax (616) 636-5288 Cell (616) 835-2792
Big Rapids • 231.250.5049 www.tricountyequiprepair.com Nextel 130*35*40985

Reading RENT THIS

Books SPACE
616-866-1319
27 S. Squire Street Sq. CALL
www.BooksinRockford.com
231-937-4740
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Coins
of Big Rapids, Mich.

Buy & Sell

Silver and Gold • Paper Currency
605 3rd St. Tues-Fri 10-5 Work 231-796-4593
Trail Side Crossing Home 231-796-7642
(Next to Arby’s)

RENT THIS
MICHAEL FRENCH
Sales Consultant
SPACE
Office 989-831-5271
CALL
BOOKWALTER MOTOR SALES, INC. Fax 989-831-5047

231-937-4740
335 Sheridan Road SE Toll Free 866-831-5271
PO Box 635 Home 231-648-6119
Stanton, Michigan 48888 www.bookwaltermotors.com

• Skilled Nursing • Handy Helper Services

• Private Duty Nursing • Medical Social Work
• Physical Speech & • Home Health Aides
Occupational Therapy • Respite Care
• Light Household Repairs
/ Yard Work
Call: (888) 937-4514

Big Rapids Antique Farm & Power Club

15422 Old Millpond Road, Big Rapids, Michigan
Contact: 231.796.2834 or brantfarmpower@yahoo.com
www.BigRapidsTractorClub.com
May 7-8, 2010 July 23-25, 2010
12th Annual Raffle 12th Annual
1st Prize
Swap Meet $300.00 Antique Tractor &
Cash Gas Engine Show
Flea Market 2nd Prize Featuring
Yard Sale Stihl
John Deere Tractors
$8.00 a lot 20’x30’ Chainsaw
& Equipment
Bake Sale Canon Digital Camera
3rd Prize
Flea Market, Antique Tractors, Cars, Trucks
& Equipment on Display Along with
Tractor Pulls 4th Prize
Working Farm Exhibits. Bake Sale, Games,
Fri. 4pm Transfer Sled 1 Year Membership to Children’s Pedal Pull, Food Wagon.
Sat. 10am Stone Boat Big Rapids Antique
$10 per hook • Trophies Farm & Power Club Tractor Pulls
Fri., Transfer Sled • Sat., Stone Boat
Everyone Welcome! Tickets $1 ea. or 6 for $5 Sun., Garden Tractor
Drawing July 25, 2010 Admission $3 Adult (Good for Entire Show)
Free Admission & Parking (need not be present to win)
Children 12 & Under Free w/Adult
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Greater Lakeview Area Churches
Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church
530 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd.
P.O. Box 378, Edmore
2½ miles west of Edmore on M-46
989-427-3316
Rev. William Twynham
Worship 11:00 AM
Holy Communion celebrated 1st & 3rd Sundays
Your Ad
Could Be Here.
Call
231-937-4740
Your Ad
Could Be Here.
Call
231-937-4740
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Bible Church
Ensley Baptist Church
7077 120th St., Sand Lake
Sunday
Sunday School ............. 9:45 am
Morning Worship....... 10:45 am
Evening Worship ......... 6:00 pm
Nursery Both Services
Wednesday - 7:00 pm
Sept. - April – AWANA
K - 6th Grades
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Adult Bible Study
Rev. James Ankerberg, Senior Pastor
Youth Team
Church Phone 616-636-5581
www.ensleybaptist.com
United Methodist Church
19931 W. Kendaville • Pierson
Sunday Youth Activities 5:30 pm*
PINE GROVE
Sunday Worship....................... 10 AM
Community Church
Bible School for all ages ..... 11:30 AM
A Christian Reformed
Ministry
Worship 10 am
Boys & Girls Clubs
Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Teen Activities - Call Church
231-937-5250
On M-82, 5 miles west of
Howard City
110 Edgar St.
Lakeview
Join Us
In
1 Mile North of M-46
989-352-6836 on Youngman Rd.
Sunday Morning Worship • 9:30 am
Sunday School • 11 am
Worship
Sunday Evening Bible Study • 6 pm
Wednesday Kids Program & Prayer Meeting • 7 pm
Other Opportunities: Choir, Small Group Bible Studies,
& Youth Groups
Sylvester
Community Church
5 Mile Road • Mecosta, MI 49332
231-972-0233
Sunday Morning Worship Service • 10 AM
Fellowship Time • 11 AM
Sunday School • 11:30 AM
Pastor: Richard Taylor
St. Margaret Mary
Your Ad
Reaching Out For
Catholic Church Christ Ministries
Could Be Here.
Every Sunday beginning at
1051 E. Howard City Rd. • Edmore 10am with Praise & Worship!
989-427-5645 (Includes Kids Bible Lesson and Great Fellowship)
Come expecting to receive an anointed message
Sunday Morning Worship 9 AM
Tues. & Thurs. Morning Worship
from the Word of God and to be encouraged to
know the love of Christ on a personal Basis. Call
231-937-4740
8:30 AM Pastor: Lynne Kronewitter • 616.984.7229
Rev. Joseph Pettit Meeting at: Maple Valley Complex
239 First Street • Trufant
You’re Invited To…
Bethel SAND LAKE Emmanuel
Pierson UNITED
Lutheran METHODIST Baptist
101 Grand • Pierson, MI
Sunday School – 9:45 am
Church CHURCH Church
M-46 East of Old 131 45 6th St. • Sand Lake 16028 Isabella St. • Coral
Worship – 11:00 am
Evening – 6:00 pm
231-937-4921 Rev. Darryl Miller
Morning Worship 10 am
Teens – 5:30 pm
Robert Baerwolf Phone: 616-636-5673
Sunday School 11:15 am
Worship Service 9:30 am
Tuesday - Grief Share 9:30 am
Interim Pastor Children’s Church 9:30 am Evening Service 6 pm
~ FOR RENT ~ Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
Wed. Services – 7:00 pm Youth Activities - Call Church Church Ed. Building with fully
BLAST during school year Worship Service 9:30 am
equipped kitchen. Make reservations Pastor Bert Boes
now for your parties, family reunions,
Ladies Bible Study – 1:30 pm Sunday School 10:45 am
showers, graduations, group meetings. 231-354-6347
Pastor Thomas Sluys Call Crystal Gould at 616-636-5615 231-354-6311
Sat. Night Service 5:00 pm $65.00 Rental, additional $25.00
616-636-5542 refundable cleaning fee. Gospel Jamboree
www.piersonbiblechurch.org www.bethellutheranchurchonline.org • NO ALCOHOL • 3rd Sat. of the month.
First Baptist CHURCH OF THE A warm welcome awaits you at
Church FULL GOSPEL BIG PRAIRIE
(Since 1946)
304 Shaw St. COMMUNITY
HERITAGE Howard City
Non-Denominational
Celebrating 135 Years of Pentecostal Grace
180 E. Lake St.
CHURCH
Ministry in Howard City 1988 S. Elm, White Cloud
SAND LAKE (2 mi. N. of Hilltop Store - Hardy Dam)
Sunday School .....................9:45 am 1 block E. of Traffic Light
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Morning Worship...............11:00 am
Sunday School 9:30 am* Sunday School 10 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Evening Worship .................6:00 pm
Sunday Morning 11 am Sunday School 10:45 am
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15 pm
Awana (grades K-6th)
Sunday Night 6 pm
Wed.: Kids Club 6 pm*
Wed. Bible Study 7 pm Pastor Arnold Guikema Jr.
*September to May Teen Activity Center
Adults Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm Pastor Verta Giddings Ph. 231-689-0255
Brad Brillhart, Pastor Pastor Brian Humphreys (616) 636-5628 or 231-689-1850
Office Phone Church Phone: 231-937-4809 Pastor Gary Giddings
231-937-4310 www.howardcitybaptist.com (616) 799-0331
Northland Solon Center South Ensley
Church of Christ
Wesleyan Church
A non-denominational A little church, with a BIG GOD United
New Testament Church
We Invite You
To Worship With Us!! 9920 Reed Rd., Howard City Methodist
Church
Worship 11 am
Non Denominational
(Staffed nursery available) 22 Mile Rd. N. to Sand Lake
Mid-Week program, (K-adult) 19 Mile Rd. Sunday Morning Corner of Cypress & 136th
Cedar Springs Worship Service 10 am
Wed. • 7 PM M-46
Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Sunday Evening Service & www.ensleyumc.org
“Practical Living From James”
series in April - May
Youth Group 6 pm Rev. Darryl Miller
Pastor Doug DiBell & Mens & Womens Discipleship
“Christ in you, the hope of glory” - Pastor Tom Holloway groups offered throughout the week. Office: 616-636-5659
Cor. 1:27 Minister of Music & Youth For more info, call or visit our web site at:
Mr. Dan Nicksich, Senior Pastor www.grace-hc.org
Sunday Worship 11 am
15671 Algoma Ave. • Cedar Springs Sunday School 9:45 am
9891 Mason Dr. 1/8 mile north of 19 Mile Rd.
Pastor Joel Cooper
M-37 South of Newaygo 616-696-3229 Pastor Jorge Ballivian Open Hearts, Open Minds,
Grant, MI 49327 www.soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org
231-834-9910 Angel Food Ministry Host Site 231-937-6440 or 937-6833 Open Doors
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ENTION T for pizza, pop &

ATT
May 8 Our featured pet this week is a prizes PLUS an
One Day Class German Shorthaired Pointer mix awesome show!
$100 named Isabel. She’s about 8 to

Friday, May 7 from 7 pm to 10 pm

10 weeks old and weighs around
Questions or Reservations 15 lbs. Isabel is just one of the
Contact
at the Tri County High School GYM
many dogs and cats available

231-689-5734
for adoption at the Montcalm

KEEP IT
County Animal Shelter in
Stanton. She has beautiful brown
(Evenings) and white fur, and is looking for
a new house with a big yard and
kind owners. Isabel has been

REAL
started on all her vaccinations
except rabies, but will need a
booster shot after she is adopted out. This dog is available for
adoption 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.html
for a full list of adoptable animals.
There is a $40 adoption fee for dogs, $20 for cats, as well as a
refundable spay/neuter deposit ($50 for dogs, $25 for cats) unless
the animal is “fixed” already.
The Montcalm County Animal Shelter is open to the public Monday
thru Friday from 12:30pm to 5pm. Call 989-831-7355 or 616-
225-7355 for more information. New animals are brought into
the shelter on a daily basis, so if the one you want is gone by the
time you call, the Montcalm County Animal Shelter will do its best
Sponsored by the Montcalm Coalition Against Underage Drinking

1
to find you a dog or cat that matches what you’re looking for!
154 W. Quarterline St. • Stanton
and the Youth Network of Howard City

Congratulations to the
Tri County Viking Band

# 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

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Southern Steel ........ Maximum/Mellow/Maximint, 16 oz. bag, + Tax $1599
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Smoker’s Choice....................................................... Carton, + Tax $1299

Budweiser,
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15pk., 12 oz. Cans
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$ 59
9
$
11
Leinenkugel Summer Shady
79
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Busch &
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te
$
30pk., 12 oz. Cans
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15 79

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Natural Ice, Natural
59 $
14
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180 Musical
Merchandise
991 Mega Mkt.
Johnson Farm Auction
Sat., May 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
PREGNANT? Consider Adoption—A
BUY A GUITAR, bass, mandolin, banjo,
loving alternative. Wonderful couples to
violin or Dobro in May and receive 1
month free lessons. We build and repair
choose from. Call for pics/information Location: South of Lakeview on M91 to McBride Rd, East to Auction. Montcalm
instruments. Caldwell’s Music 616-696-
and choose your baby’s family and future. County. Follow Auction Signs
Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638
1246
Tractors & Skid Loader
190 Motorcycles Case 2290 diesel w/ cab, AC, 5450 hours, 20.8x38 rear, 11.00x16 front, 8 front
and ATVs Dads of Foreign Service Post #59 weights • IH 856 Diesel, SN 13304 w/ 18.4x38 brand new, 2pt hitch, 2 hyd valves,
1983 HONDA 650CC Nighthawk, runs new clutch & TA 500 hours ago • IHC 2250 Quickattach Loader w/72” bucket on
good, $950 or best offer. 231-652-7090 856 to be sold separte & together to determine most $ • IH 666 Diesel 16.9x38 rear,
or 231-349-0359 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
240 Manufactured Newaygo VFW paint, all restored, excellent cond. • Farmall M S# 147443 w/ 13.6x38 rear • Farmall
Homes Bingo Ball Sales Start at 4:00. Bingo starts at 6:00. H S# 272900 w/ 12.4x30 rear, M&W clutch • Farmall Cub w/ 8.3x24 rear, newer
SELLING NEW &
PRE-OWNED HOMES May 3, 2010 woods, 59” belly mower
1) 28x42, 2-Bedroom, 2-bath, air, fireplace, Progressive Jackpot - 58 numbers - $1,651 + 1/2 of sales Farm Equipment
slider, $16,900. Special Letter X - 26 numbers - $475 Claas Rollant 240 Round Baler (4x4 baler) w/ net wrap elec. Cab controls, like new
2) 24x52, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, fireplace, Jack Pot - 53 numbers - $500 only 500 bales • Sitrex Dbl. 5 V Hay Rake, trailer type • Agri Link Bale Basket •
new carpet, $19,900. Demco 300gal trailer sprayer w/ cent. pump, 26’ boom like new • IHC #496 Cushion
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never lived in, $39,900. Injured? In Pain? Need Relief? • IHC 510 21 hole Grain Drill w/ lg seed hopper, seeder, sgl disk openers • Kilbros
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• Back and Neck Pain For Physical and Occupational Snap on Duals • 14’ Dunham Cultipacker, fits behind IH drill • Pr. 50 gal Saddle
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• Sprains and Strains Therapy Choose… tanks w/ brkts - Mercury 200 outboard motor • 500gal Poly PU Tank, stored inside
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• Surgical Rehab • Jewelry Wagon of Misc.
7) 28x64 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, fold down N O R T H E R N
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Note: A lot of this equipment was purchased new by Paul and has been well cared for and stored
8) 28x70, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, drywall, fire-
• Sports Injuries 616-696-6555 inside. A loader will be available on sale day. Inspection on Friday, May 7th.
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PRE-OWNED • Workers Comp Injuries Terms: Cash or good check with ID, out of state checks require a bank or credit union letter.
SINGLE-WIDES ALSO We do NOT accept debit OR credit cards OR checks issued by credit card companies. Not
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Call for complete inventory is, 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
Complete Mobile Movers, Inc. Over 25 Years in Business material. Auctioneers act as selling agents only.
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Lunch wagon, rain tents and restroom facilities are available on site.
(231)745-8969
Homes open 7 days a week!! Paul & Chris Johnson, Owners
WE PAY CASH FOR
USED HOMES! cabinets, countertops & flooring for every room
SPACIOUS DOUBLEWIDE, 3/BED- competitive pricing & superior service Petersen Auction Service
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able. Garage option available. Cedar
7230 Nine Mile Rd Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5:30
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cedarfieldcommunity.net 616-984-2573 616-984-5122
250 Autos for Sale J.J. Dudick Ph: 231-972-7077 www.petersenauction.com
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616-262-8036 Denton and Sons
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ROUND BALE hay for sale Ads Bring Results 205 E. Edgerton • Howard City
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