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MONDAY,APRIL2,2012RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3

RECORD - ENTERPRISE

The River Valley

Serving PortionSof MontcalM, MecoSta, newaygoand Kent countieS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nObituary

nHometown Heroes

nCommunity News

nNew Arrivals

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

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

editor may be written once per month by any member of

the community who wishes to express their view of a certain

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

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

DEADLINESNews/Editorial Submissions. .. . Noon on Tuesday

Area Happenings and Directories. .. . Noon on Wednesday

Classifed/Display advertising. .. . Noon on Thursday

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

Training becomes realFREMONT In February, Spectrum

Health Gerber Memorial employees had theopportunity to test computerized manikinsthat function in many ways like real people.The manikins were provided by Region 6 ASPR/Homeland Security Bio Defense Net-work. The manikins are reproductions of thehuman body and can be programmed to re-ect certain physical scenarios.

Lung and heart sounds can be replicatedand treated by the EMT or physician and themanikin will in turn react to the treatment.The manikins can be adjusted to simulateseveral different physical problems. Duringa two-day period over 100 Spectrum HealthGerber Memorial employees and Life Am- bulance EMT-P staff came to the hospital to

learn about and test the educational purposesthese manikins provide. The reviews were ex-ceptional as everyone felt they could benetfrom the scenarios offered through these com-puterized manikins.

This technology was made availablethrough a grant from the Fremont Area Com-munity Foundation in Collaboration with by Region 6 ASPR/Homeland Security BioDefense Network. Spectrum Health GerberMemorial is planning to send ve RN clini-cal coordinators and four EMT -P from LifeAmbulance to the Region 6 Simulation Lab inMuskegon.

They will be trained to operate these com-puter manikins and bring education back toSpectrum Health Gerber Memorial regularly.

TRAINING: (Front row left to right) Kathy Miller, RN, Peg Muckey,RN, Leslie Welsh, RN and Stephanie Gustman, RN. (back row left toright) Troy Bowling, EMT-P, MCA Muskegon County, Patti Wething-ton, RN and Tonda Brayfeld, RN, BSN, Educational Manager atRegion 6 Simulation Lab in Muskegon.

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1952 Dad Sherman, owner of

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Six Lakes, has celebrated his 87th

birthday, and is looking forward to

another busy summer.

LHS Junior Class is presenting

We Shook the Family Tree by

Hildegarde Dolson as this springs

play.1962 Ron Harvey of Langston is a

newly licensed insurance salesman

at Moon Insurance Agency.

The Harrison Fahners of

Howard City are observing their

50th anniversary with an open

house at the elementary school.

1977 LHS auto mechanics

students Rick Marshall, John

Buskirk, Eugene Rentschler, and

Philip Gigowski went to Grand

Rapids for the state wide Plymouth

Trouble Shooting Championship

qualifying class.

The Richard Krafts of

Trufant are observing their 25th

anniversary with an open house at

the Settlement Lutheran Churchnear Gowen.

1997 Nearly 40 youngsters in

Lakeview turned out for the United

Church of Christ annual Easter

Egg Hunt.

Marine Pvt. Cristev Stoelb of

Lakeview has recently completed

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OBITUARIES

Marian H. GouldMarian Hulda Gould, 85, of Sand Lake, passed away

Tuesday, March 27, 2012, surrounded by her family in herome.

After only four brief months of separation, Marian is re-united with her loving husband, Ed Gould. Marian was bornNov. 29, 1926, in Trufant, the daughter of John and Anna(Weber) Wulff. This little lady graduated from Sand LakeHigh School where she played basketball and met her hus-

and at one of her games. They married on Nov. 29, 1947and shared 64 great years together. Marian spent her entireife caring for others. She doted on her husband and ve chil-

dren. No one ever doubted her love for her husband. Her liferevolved around him, her children and grandchildren. Shedesired to be a part of her whole familys lives by attending

irthday parties, dance recitals, ball games, holiday events,special dinners and everything in between. When you walkedthrough the door at Grandmas house you were denitelyspoiled with her treats and above all her undivided atten-

tion. When she wasnt focusing on her family, she enjoyedardening, camping, crafts, baking and trips to the ice creamparlor. Later in life, she loved spending her winters with hermany friends in Florida. She was very thankful to have madea nal trip there after her husbands death. Marian was anamazing wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missedy many. Remember her whenever you have a bowl of ice

cream or hold a baby.Surviving are her children, John Gould, Larry Gould, Bill

Gould, Steve Gould and Sue (Jim) Pike; sister, Irene (Pat)Townes; 16 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; ve

reat-great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Tex Ritter.She was preceded in death by her soul mate and husband, EdGould; parents; brothers, Richard and Arthur Wulff; sister,Lila Ritter; daughter-in-law, Sarah Gould; and great-grand-son, Deven Gould. The family received friends Thursday,March 29 at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, CedarSprings where services were held Friday, March 30. Pastor

Darryl Miller ofciated. Interment Sand Lake Cemetery. Me-morial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.

Genevieve J. BeduhnGenevieve Joy Beduhn, 86, of Pierson, died Thursday,

March 22, 2012, at Gerber Memorial Hospital inFremont.Genevieve was born March 13, 1926, in Pierson, the

daughter of Charles and Gladys (Neve) Beduhn. She hadived in Detroit for 74 years and worked for the Department

of Defense. She relocated back to Pierson three years ago.Genevieve was a very positive and sweet person and had aspecial love for cats.

Surviving are cousins and friends. She was preceded indeath by her parents; sister, Maxine; and brother, Howard.A visitation and service was held Saturday, March 24, 2012,at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.Pastor Thomas Sluys ofciating. Interment Pierson Town-

ship Cemetery.

Kevin James SzelagKevin James Szelag, 36, of Howard City passed away at

is residence on March 20, 2012.Kevin was born June 24, 1975, in Trenton, the son of

Robert Allen Szelag and Renee Alaire Bowlds Szelag. Kevinived in Howard City the past 11 years and worked at Thomp-

son Auto in Grand Rapids as a mechanic. He loved spendingtime with his boys, enjoyed hunting and dirt bike riding.

On Sept. 22, 2001, in Rockwood, he married Jennifer LeeMcCartney, who survives. Also surviving are his three sons,Andrew James, Noah Gene and Devin Allen; parents, Robertand Renee Szelag of Evart; mother-in-law, Donna McCart-ney of Southgate; maternal grandmother, Beverly Bowlds ofInkster; three brothers, Craig Szelag of Brownstown, Daniel

(Susan) Szelag of Sand Lake and Robert Szelag Jr. of Evart;and best friend, Tim Huber of Evart.Funeral services took place at Sacred Heart Catholic

Church in Evart with Fr. Joe Fix as the Celebrant.

Cub Scouts rom Pack3323 o Sand Lake havebeen busy at work doinggood. Last week they can- vased Sand Lake askinggenerous givers or non-per-

ishable ood items or theirofcal Scouting For Foodevent. Scouts rom all over

the council collected oodto donate to their local pan-tries. Pack 3323 collected118 items to give to HelpingHands Food Pantry in How-ard City. This active pack is

looking orward to many unspring activities, keep watch-ing or more updates.

Cub Scouts stay

busy with food drive

HELPING OUT: Cub Scouts pictured are (front row, leftto right) Joseph White, Evan Besmer, Marcos Anderson,Jonathon Ward, (second row, left to right) Nicklaus Renner,Shadrach Sanborn, Coy Hall, (third row, left to right) MichaelLangerak, Parker Tomkins, Jackson Gregory, Tylor Harvey,Logan Russell, Russell Slocum, (back row, left to right) GeraldVanderZyl, Devaun Cross, Rian Misner and Hayden Figley.

SPECIAL ANNIVERSARYKen and Joyce (Elaine Nelson) Baxter of

Newaygo, celebrated 60 years of marriage on

March 29, 2012. Their children are Michael Bax-ter, Dean and Kristie Wall and Kim and Kim-berly Hackbardt. They are very blessed with ninegrandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Kenand Joyce celebrated this joyous occasion withtheir family at a dinner given in their honor.

The Michigan School Band andOrchestra Association State Solo& Ensemble Festival took place onSaturday, March 24 at nine sitesthroughout Michigan. Studentsparticipating in the festival quali-ed by receiving a Division Onerating at district festivals. Soloistsand ensembles can qualify for the

festivals, but soloists in tenth gradeand higher must perform a pro-ciency exam. These consist of thestudents prepared solo, plus tests

on scales and sight-reading. Scoresof 85 and higher earn First Divisionratings while scores from 70-84earn Second Division ratings. En-sembles and Ninth Grade soloistsearn regular division ratings.

The Tri County High SchoolBand sent seven events to the fes-tival site at Manistee. The results

were very good for TC, all seven ofthe events received First DivisionRatings.

Lilia Hauenstein, Brooke Vos

and Morgan Zudweg (ute trio),Brianna Snyder, Darcie Engelman,Tori McGarvey and Alana Butler(clarinet quartet), Brianna Sny-der and Darcie Engelman (clari-net duet), Katie Lindsey (trumpetsolo), Khyllian Lowry (trumpetsolo), Reese Rehkopf (piano solo)and Shana Shqair (euphonium

solo).Thanks to Cyndi Butler for herexcellent work as our piano accom-panist. Congratulations.

FIRST DIVI-SION RAT-

INGS: Bandmembersinclude (frontrow, left toright) DarcieEngelman,Lilia Hauen-stein, MorganZudweg,(middle row)Alana Butler,Brooke Vos,Katie Lindsey,back row, leftto right) Shana

Shqair, Khyl-lian Lowry,Tori McGarveyand BriannaSnyder.

Tri County 2012 State Solo & Ensemble Results

HIGH MARKS


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NEWAYGO COUNTY For many children, their BigBrother or Big Sister represents the only consistent, posi-tive adult role model in their lives.

Locally, there are 24 kids, or littles, waiting to bematched with a big. Research shows that mentoringworks. Kids with a Big Brother or Big Sister show real dif-ferences in their personal and academic lives. They aremore condent in their schoolwork performance, able toget along better with their families and more than 50 per-cent less likely to skip school.

You can make a difference in the life of a child and wouldyou believe you can do so simply by bowling? Bowlapaloo-za brings teams of ve bowlers together to bowl and havefun, but most importantly, to raise money that goes directlytoward recruiting, enrolling and pairing volunteers withchildren needing them most. The event is all about kids.The more donations bowlers raise, the more children willbenet by having a Big Brother or Big Sister in their lives.Bowlapalooza is just about a way to get involved.

Its easy to participate, with a variety of dates and timesfor convenience;

nApril 20 4 to 6 p.m., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and 9 11 pmnApril 21 1 to 3 p.m., 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., 6 8 p.m. and

8:30 - 10:30 p.m.nApril 27 5:15 to 7:15 p.m.; Fremont and Newaygo

Schools and Friends Bowl and 8 to 10 p.m.; Trades Bowl-ing (Builders, Electricians, etc.)

Apart from helping out a good cause, there also aresome incentives for teams and individuals. For every $30 inpledges raised, bowlers will receive a rafe ticket for greatdoor prizes and all bowling fees are waived; for $60 raisedin pledges, bowlers will receive a 2012 Bowlapalooza shirt;for $150 raised in pledges, bowlers will receive a BBBS fold-ing camp chair; every bowler who raises at least $350 inpledges will receive a Blu-Ray Player. And the events topoverall fundraiser will win a hot air balloon ride for twowith Grand Traverse Balloons in Traverse City, a value ofnearly $600.

You can make a real difference in the lives of NewaygoCounty youth and have a blast doing so. Teams can sign-up by contacting Lisa Schillaci at (231) 652-1184, or viaemail at [email protected]. You can also reg-ister your team online at www.truenorthservices.org andcreate an online fundraising page at www.rstgiving.com/truenorth/event/bfks2012.

Bowl-a-thonset for April 20

Soon there will be a new store onmain street in Sand Lake, openingApril 6.

The store boasts of its many se-lections of new and used furniture,appliances, clothing, jewelry, tools,households, antiques and more.

Local residents Chris and HelenCollins, daughter, Felicia and fam-ily friend, Barbara Benjamin haveteamed up to bring a cheaper, higher-quality place to shop. The Collins asthe previous owners of Jo Jos Cone

Zone, now Rosies ice cream andmore.

A lot of updates and repairs havebeen put into the former WildernessDreams building. The store oor con-sists of 6,000 square-feet, with wall-to-wall selection.

Thrifty Treasures offers a free lay-away plan for customers, booths forthose who want to make some easymoney and the chance to sell itemsquickly. Bring items of all kinds in,and they will buy them.

Store hours will be:10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through

Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sun-day.

For Booth information, or anyother information, call Sand LakeThrifty Treasures (616) 636-5430,Helen Collins (616) 232-9766, Feli-cia Collins (616) 232-9152 or BarbaraBenjamin (616) 299-5245. Folks canalso email [email protected].

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2012 Community Expo offersfree admission

Friday, April 27th from 5pm 7:30pm, the Panhan-dle Area Community Expo comes to Tri County HighSchool, 21338 Kendaville Road, Howard City. Enjoy ac-cess to FREE food tasting, FREE giveaways and FREEdoor prize drawings.

Taste of the Panhandle Area is back again this year.Represented will be Sticks-N-Stones, Edgar Farm Placeand Whitesh Lake Golf and Grill. Delightful samples oftheir culinary offerings will be available in the cafeteria.

Register at Expo for your chance to win.n J & H Family Stores (3) $50 Mobil Gift Cardn Sticks-N-Stones (3) $10.00 Gift Certicatesn The River Valley News Shopper - (5) Free Classi-

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Vendor booths are still available and can be securedby printing the registration form from the website atwww.panhandlechamber.com or calling the PanhandleArea Chamber of Commerce at 231-937-5681. See youat Expo.

The Cedar Chest, located at 61 NorthMain St., downtown Cedar Springs hasan expanded furniture store to offer cus-tomers a larger variety of unique items.

Located at 61 N. Main Street in Ce-dar Springs, with 30 years of resale ex-perience, antiques, collectibles, vintagehome decor and more, the Cedar Chestis committed to great customer service,saving you money and all the variety.

We sell hard to nd collectibles andone of a kind merchandise. Step back intime and see history and nd treasures,said owner Sally Howland.

Be sure to stop in and visit the newaddition. Contact Howland for boothrentals at (616) 696-3876.

Hours of operation are from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday andfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Its timeto open

the CedarChest

COMMUNITY NEWS

Helping Handsaided by Meijer,

Cedar Springs StoreMeijer, in Cedar Springs, is

matching, dollar for dollar, do-nations made to Helping Hands,Howard City. Customers can makedonations at the checkout countersfrom now until May 19, 2012. This is

a part of their Simply Give Programand Helping Hands wishes to thankall who donate and a special thankyou to the Meijer Family for makingthis wonderful offer available to ourorganization.

Howard City Lanes:Two 300s in one week? Ab-

solutely. Monday Majors bowlerScottie Newland held up for the 12

strikes in a row, in spite of shaking

hands and wobbly knees. His rst

300 ever earned him a thunderous

round of applause from a full house

at Howard City Lanes. Grace Church

bowler Benj Butgereit was a little

more calm and collected about his

accomplishment. Must be the other

four 300s he has thrown already

that prepared him a bit for the ex-

citement. Great bowling guys.

Full Service Lube, Oil, Filter

Out the Door$25(Most makes & models)

06 MERC. MARINER PREMIER4 dr., 3.0L V6, auto., 4WD, ABS (4-wheel), AC ,PW ,PL,

cruise, PS, tilt, AM/FM stereo, CD (multi disc), dual air bags,pwr. seat, leather, loon roof, privacy glass, roof rack, alloys.

YOUR PRICE$10,495

07 FLAGSTAFF CLASSIC SUPER LITE5th Wheel, 26 w/expanded living area. Beautiful

condition with queen size bed. Elec./Gasrefrigerator, flat screen TV, shower stall in bath.

YOUR PRICE$14,995

08 BUICK LUCERNE CXL3.8L V6, auto. 4 spd. w/OD, FWD, traction control, ABS (4-wheel)AC, dual climate control, PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, MP3 (single disc),

OnStar, dual air bags, side air bag, dual PS, leather, alloys.

YOUR PRICE$10,995

03 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4WD5.3L V8, auto., ABS (4-wheel), AC, rear AC, PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, AM/FM stereo, cass., CD, dual air bags, dual pwr. seat, leather, 3rd row seat,

moon roof, privacy glass, running boards, roof rack, tow pkg. alloys.

YOUR PRICE$8,495

01 OLDS ALERO2.4L 4 cyl., auto., FWD, AC, PL, cruise, traction

control, ABS (4-wheel), PS, tilt, dual air bags,CD player, pwr. seat, rear spoiler, steel wheels.

YOUR PRICE$3,995

98 OLDS INTRIGUE FWD3.8L V6, traction control, ABS (4-wheel), AC, PW,

PL, cruise, PS, tilt, dual air bags, cass., CD, leather,pwr. seat, alloys, rear spoiler. Handyman special.

YOUR PRICE $2,495

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORSSales Service Quick Lube

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORSNOW LOCATEDON M-82 HOWARD CITY

Visit us on the web at

www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com

DALE LONGCORESales ManagerMon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;

Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;Sat. 10 am - 2 pm(231) 937-5173OR1-877-937-5173

Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.

FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES FREE LOANER CARW/APPT.

01 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS3.8L V6, auto., FWD, traction control, ABS (4-wheel), AC,PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, dual air bags, left hand front sideair bag, AM/FM stereo, CD, OnStar, rear spoiler, alloys.

YOUR PRICE $5,995

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

A/C Charge & Check Special

06 KIA SEDONA LX FWD3.8L V6, auto., traction control, stabilizer control, ABS (4-wheel), AC, rear

AC, PW, PL, cruise PS, tilt, dual air bags, side air bags, AM/FM stereo,CD, quad seating (4 buckets), privacy glass, roof rack, steel wheels.

YOUR PRICE$7,595

Only $99

04 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRACXLT, V6, Flex Fuel, 4.0L, auto., 2WD, ABS (4-Wheel),PS, tilt, AC, PW, PL, cruise, CD, dual air bags, roofrack, running boards, soft Tonneau cover, alloys.

YOUR PRICE$8,995

Tri County Area Schools Extends

Community Survey Deadline

Survey to Gather Budget and Planning Input

The Tri County Area School District is extending the deadline for the

community survey from March 30th to April 15th.

Due to circumstances beyond the districts control, a delay occurred

in the mailing of the Community Survey reflecting a March 30 due

date. Therefore, the district is extending the due date to April 15th.

The District is facing many challenges in the coming years and we

want to be sure that everyone in our community has an opportunityto participate in the decision making process. Therefore, well be

extending survey deadline two weeks to make sure everyone has

sufficient time to respond.

The survey asks residents to help develop specific solutions to bud-

get shortfalls, as well as facility and technology needs. The survey

also address topics such as budgeting and board planning, district

communications, programs, facilities and overall satisfaction.

The goal of this process is to create a plan that reflects the goals

and priorities of our taxpayers, said Cumings. We want to under-

stand what people really want for our students and schools, and

look forward to this process.

A report on the survey results will be presented to the Board of Edu-

cation this spring. A compilation of survey questions and results will

also be posted on the District website. If you have questions regard-

ing the survey, please contact us at 616-636-5454.

We appreciate the communities continued support to Tri County

Area Schools in our vision to help every child achieve his/her best

future.


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A Bittersweet GoodByeIt is with a lot of mixed emotions that I write this letter. I have

lived in Howard City for almost 13 years and have worked at PowellsExcavating for nearly 12 years. I am sad to say it is time for me tomove on. I will be moving to Pennsylvania. We have sold our homeand will be leaving April 13. I have made so many good friends andhave met such nice people that it makes it very hard to say goodbye.All the guys at work are like my extended family to say the leastabout everyone at the hardware store and of course my family atFirst Baptist Church, I love you all. I will be working a few days therst week of April, if you get a chance stop by and say goodbye, Iwould like that very much. Thank you to everyone who so gracious-ly helped me out while I was by myself and thanks to all for makingmy past 12 years ones I will never forget. I will miss you all.

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The Newaygo High SchoolSymphonic Band, 7th and 8thGrade Bands held a pre-festivalconcert on Thursday, Febru-ary 16th at the Newaygo HighSchool Cafetorium for familyand friends. All three bands areunder the direction of DanielBarnett.

The 7th Grade Band per-formed Activity March by Har-old Bennett, arr. Larry Clark,Chorale Elegant by ElenaRoussanova Lucas and PiratesCove by Gene Milford. The 8th

Grand Band performed BrandyStation March by John Ed-mondson, Canticum by AmesCurnow and Black Forest Over-ture by Michael Sweeney. TheHigh School Symphonic Bandperformed Children of theShrine by James Swearingen, At Mornings First Light byDavid R. Gillingham and DeerPath Dances by David R. Hols-inger.

On Friday, March 2nd, the

8th Grade Band and the HighSchool Symphonic Band trav-eled to Cedar Springs HighSchool to participate in theMSBOA District 7 Festival.Both bands performed thesame pieces as their pre-festi-val concert and earned straightDivision I Superior Ratings. After the high school perfor-mance, members of the judging

panel stated that they had nev-er heard a class C band performthat well. The high school sym-phonic band will be performingat the MSBOA State Festival inlate April or early May.

The Newaygo Band Boost-ers would like to thank every-one who helped by chaperon-ing both the middle school andhigh school festival trips.

The Grant Area District Library will onceagain partner with the Department of NaturalResources by participating in their 2012 Park &Read program. Park & Read is a free program toall Michigan Library cardholders to check-outa one day pass into any Michigan state park orrecreation area. Also included for this year is theMichigan Historical Museum in Lansing. Theprogram ofcially runs from April 1, 2012 throughOctober 1, 2012. However, passes will continueto be honored in parks until December 31st each

year. Passes have already arrived at the GrantArea District Library. The number of passes eachlibrary receives is limited so start planning yourouting soon. There are a few restrictions associ-ated with the pass. Passes may not be used forovernight camping and only one Park & Readpass per group is allowed. Park staff reserves theright to deny entry to anyone believed to be abus-ing the program. For further information on howto use your Park & Read please call the library at231-834-5713.

Park & Read program continues

Nag ban hl p-fval cnc

Newaygo High School Symphonic Band

RECYCLE THIS PAPER!

CHAMBER: Shown are (left to right) Brian Campbell withIndependent Bank, Michelle Newell with MidWest Properties,

Mitch (John) and Donna Ericksen with Ericksen Cleaning andMichelle Barker with Firstbank.

The Montcalm County Pan-handle Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome ErisksenCleaning as a new member. Er-isksen Cleaning brings more than30 years of integrity and experi-ence in the cleaning industry. Nocommercial or residential job istoo big or too small. They havethe knowledge and equipment toclean a variety of items includingcarpet, upholstery, boats, cars,

air ducts and are expert leathercleaners. They also offer full jani-torial services, post-constructionclean-up, ood remediation andcomplete ooring contractorservices. If you want it cleanedproperly by someone who is anexpert in the cleaning industryand cares about the quality ofthe job they do for you, call for aquote at (616) 363-6066 or (231)648-6489. Welcome.

Erisksen Cleaning joins chamber

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The weekend pole barn project. Your buddies are

coming over to help build your new pole barn. Very

nearby, the hole where the old septic tank was located

is still visible. Should you worry that someone might

fall in and hurt themselves? Well, its obviously a deep,

dangerous hole to be avoided, so your buddies will walk

around it, right? And if a buddy falls in, how could it be

your fault when its obviously a hole and she shouldnt

have walked so close? Besides, you dont really have the

money for the fill dirt right now.

Hottman versus Hottmanwas a 1993 case in which

2 of 3 judges on a Court of Appeals panel reversed alower court that had ruled in favor of the homeowner

who didnt put up scaffolding for himself and his

brothers when they came to help him reroof his 12/12

(!) pitch roof. One brother had fallen off the roof. The

homeowner had maintained that they all knew it was a

dangerous roof before they got on it, so how could it be

his fault? The trial court had agreed and threw the case

out. The Appeals Court disagreed.

The facts. In the fall of 1993 Richard Hottman was

remodeling his Oxford home. Richard enlisted the help

of his brothers, Randall and Robert, to reroof. Because

of the 12/12 (every 12 inches on the slope, the roof rose

12 inches up) roof pitch, Randall proposed they should

use roof jacks and build a temporary walkway to stand

on while working. However, Richard didnt have enough

jacks and wouldnt spring the money for more. So thebrothers nailed 2x4s to the plywood roofing to provide

a foothold and set to reroofing. Randall fell off the roof,

broke bones, but lived.

Admittedly foolish. During a deposition Randall agreed

that he wasnt paid for his services and hadnt expected

to be paid. He agreed that the family members regularly

helped one another with projects. In fact, Richard had

helped Randall work on his home. Randall admitted

knowing this was a dangerous job. Randall even

admitted he had been lets say - foolish, to get up on

the roof without scaffolding.

Still, Randall had sued, claiming that Richard had owed

him a duty of care, which Richard breached by failing

to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition.

The lower, Circuit, Court judge had concluded that theroof was such an open and obvious danger, what was

Randall thinking blaming Richard?

Wrong Reasons. As precedent for overthrowing the

Circuit Court judges decision, the Appeals Court

relied upon a famous case, Bertrand v Alan Ford, Inc,

a 1995 Michigan Supreme Court decision. In that case

the Supreme Court had stated that if the risk of harm

remains unreasonable, despite its obviousness or despite

knowledge of it by the invitee (Randall in this case),

then the circumstances may be such that the invitor

(Richard was the invitor as Randall was his visitor with

his permission) is required to undertake reasonable

precautions anyways.

So while Randall wasnt the smartest for getting up on hisbrothers roof, Randalls own negligence didnt negate

Richards duty to take reasonable care for Randalls

safety. The Court of Appeals sent the case back for a

jury to decide whether Richard had taken reasonable

care for Randalls safety.

My brothers keeper? I think the high court wanted

some teeth in the notion that we are our brothers keeper.

Just because Richard has two brothers who would walk

on a 12/12 pitch roof with him without scaffolding and

without complaint, foolishly, doesnt mean Richard

should have allowed it, especially when he had the power

to improve the safety of the situation. Richard knew it

was a bad deal for his brothers. But his pocketbook was

more important to him than they were. Not what some

would call reasonable care of ones brother.

Interestingly, one judge dissented. Judge Sawyer: IfRandall believed that those footholds did not adequately

alleviate the danger of working on the roof, he could

have declined to work on the roof unless a different

safety measure was utilized, such as the roof jacks that

he now argues should have been used. And I see his

point. In Judge Sawyers mind, there comes a time when

a situation can be so open and obvious that no sensible

person can be blamed for anothers foolishness.

If good sense was common sense, wed all have it.

Then again, seems to me these three brothers all had

the foolish gene, not just Randall. Wasnt a sensible

brother among them.

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Jeanne Jerow practices Business Law, Property law, extensively

in Divorce & Custody, Estate and Trust Planning certificate,

Adoptions, Probate, Auto Accidents. Remember, because youread it here, its not your personal legal advice. Dont depend

on it.

Spring for the ScaffoldingBy Jeanne L. Jerow, Attorney, Counselor, Mediator Howard City

In Business Since 1945 inthe Same Location

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

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07 Chevy Silverado K1500Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup

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8930 Maple Hill Rd. (M-46) Howard City

231-937-5868231-218-5031expresswayautoauction.org

4th Annual

Spring Consignment

AUCTIONThurs., May 3 1 PMAnything & Everything!

Antiques, Guns,Equipment, Farm,Lawn & Garden,Collectibles &

Sporting Goods

Deadline for AdvertisingApril 18th!

Dont Miss OurABSOLUTE LAST BID BUYS AUCTION

at

Due to availability of vehicles our next Auction will be

Monday, April 16th 6:30 PM

Mon., Apr. 2 6:30 PMRegular Auto Auction to follow

8930 Maple Hill Rd. (M-46) Howard City

231-937-5868

DONT FORGET

THURSDAY, MAY 3RDSPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Starting at 4:00 PM

Visit us at expresswayautoauction.orgfor upcoming sales

ENSLEY TOWNSHIP CLEAN-UP DAYSApril 6 and April 7

Ensley Township will host a clean up day on Friday, April 6 from 8:00 am to12:30 pm, and on Saturday, April 7 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Ensley

Township Hall, 7163 120th Street, Sand Lake, for Ensley Township residents only.

Upon presenting drivers license or approved identification, the following items

will be accepted:

Rubbish (to include burn barrel contents, bagged garbage

Furniture

Batteries

Scrap Metal, building materials (no concrete)

Appliances

Propane Tanks (must be cut in half)

Fuel Oil Tanks (must be cut in half)

Tires -ALL TIRES MUST BE CUT IN 4 PIECES

No shovel offs orloose trash allowed!

BAG IT, BOX IT, BARREL IT,

OR DONT BRING IT!Notes: No brush, yard waste, liquids, paints or concrete.

Fencing must be flattened and folded.

Barrels must have one end opened or full of holes

No free pick up of cars or other items.

Residents will need to bring materials to the township hall.W.H.H. Service of Kent City will supervise the site.

W.H.H. Service has the right to refuse items at their discretion.

ResurrectionLutheran PreschoolNow accepting registration for

the 2012-2013 school year.3 year olds $65 per month4 year olds $90 per month

Call 616-636-5502 for more information!

KENT THEATRE8 N. Main St. Cedar Springs www.kenttheatre.org

616-696-7469

April 1 - 5

THE SECRET WORLDOF ARRIETTYSun. 3 & 6 PM Mon. - Thurs. 1 PM ONLY

Tickets: $3.00

COUPONFREE SMALL POPCORNwith the purchase of a large pop.

One coupon per person, per purchase. Expires April 5, 2012

Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor without notice.

NOTICE

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SPECIAL ELECTIONTUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012

To All Qualified Electors:

PIERSON VILLAGE

COUNTY OF MONTCALM, STATE OF MICHIGAN

NOTICE is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on

Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

*Qualified electors who wish to vote in the Election must be registered to

vote no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2012. To make an applica-

tion to register, you may visit any Secretary of State branch office or utilize

the Secretary of State mail-in form; visit your township clerks office; or uti-

lize a State or Federal mail-in voter registration application form (blanks

available at the County Clerks Office).

(*Qualifications: Citizen of the United States; not less than 18 years of age

at present time or by May 8th; a resident of the State and township for not

less than 30 days prior to the election.)

Persons planning to register with the respective county or township clerkmust ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks offices are open for

registration.

The following proposal will appear on the ballot in Pierson Village only:

THE QUESTION OF RECALL OF KARL VAN HAREN FROM HIS ELECT-

ED OFFICE OF PIERSON VILLAGE PRESIDENT, PIERSON VILLAGE,

MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Notice is given by Brooke Scott, Pierson Township Clerk and Kristen Millard,

Montcalm County Clerk

030 Special Notices

GREENVILLE OLD MEIJERFLEA AND FARMERS MAR-

KET!!!Venders, Farmers,

Antiquers and Yard Sellers.

WHEN: Every Friday and Sat-urday Starting on April 6.

WHERE: 1220 N. LafayetteGreenville, MI 48838

HOW MUCH: A donation of

$10.00 for three Car Spaces perDay.

HUGE SPACES AND CHEAP!

Please Call: (616)225-9999 ForReservations and Information.

GUN SHOW- OSCEOLA CountyFairgrounds, Evart, MI, Sunday, April15th (9am-3pm). For information callDave at (231)652-5757.

050 Help Wanted

2 HAIRSTYLISTS NEEDED. At least1-year experience necessary.(231)937-7800. Angela's Hair Salon &Day Spa.

DRIVERS: 2500 SIGN On Bonus!Earn $.35-.45cpm, Home 3 out of4wknds/mo. Excellent Benefits. CDL

, 1yr. Exp. Eric/Jamie: 888-912-7342or cell 563-579-3421.

FULL TIME AND part time availablefor self motivated, energetic people.Start at $8 hour with opportunity tomake $11.50 hour in your first month.Call to set up an interview and takethe first step of your career. (231)796276.

THE MECOSTA-OSCEOLA Inter-mediate School District is acceptingapplications for a GED Coordinator(full time modified year-round position 7 hours per day at Muskegon RiverSchool). A complete posting is

available at www.moisd.org. Inter-ested applicants must submit a letterof application, resume, transcripts,nd references by April 13, 2012 to:

Mark R. Klumpp, Assistant Su-perintendent, Mecosta-Osceola In-termediate School District, 15760190th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307.

HELP WANTED: PART Time, applyat Riverside Resort, 5757 Division,

roton.

050 Help Wanted

CIRCULATION LABORERNEEDED Immediate night shiftopening for part-time position, atour Printing Facility. Duties wouldinclude inserting flyers into pub-lications, bundling and skiddingproducts, inserting machine op-eration (training provided) andother miscellaneous tasks. Thisposition is perfect for a reliableperson wanting to work 20 hoursper week with ability to work aflexible schedule. Must be able to

lift 25 lb. bundles, be on feet forlong periods of time and have re-liable transportation. Pre-em-ployment drug screening required.To fill out application for this po-sition, stop by the Pioneer PrintDivision, located at 22405 18 MileRd., Big Rapids between 10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm, Mondaythrough Friday. References re-quired.

050 Help Wanted

PRESS LABORER CATCHERImmediate opening for full-time (32hours) Night Shift position at our BigRapids Press Facility. Hours willvary with starting time at 7pm-8pmuntil approximately 2am-3am. Du-ties include working as a laborer

with the press crew, stacking andbundling newspapers, clean up andvarious other duties. Requirementsinclude ability to lift 30 lb. bundles ofpapers and other physically re-petitive tasks. Stop by the PioneerPrint Facility at 22405 18 Mile Road,Big Rapids from 10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm to fill out an application.

090 Business Services

AAA CONCRETE LICENSED andinsured. Remove, replace or repair.Driveways, sidewalks to seawalls. 39years experience. Call 231-834-0365.Free estimates.

PRESSURE WASHING: HOUSES,decks, sidewalks, motor homes, etc.Call AAA Concrete. 231-834-0365.

090 Business Services

ATWOOD GROUNDSKEEPINGLAWN & landscape maintenance,spring clean ups,tree services & more. Call 616-8930956

ROOFING: ALL TYPESRepairs & Leaks. Free Estimates

20yrs. experienceLicensed/Insured(616)636-8288

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SPRING DOCK INSTALLATION.

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Cedar Springs Sand Lake Howard City Morley Amble Gowen Trufant Coral Kent City Grant Bailey

Newaygo White Cloud Croton/Hardy Pierson Lakeview

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

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

Help is Available:New Open Meeting: 11 Step Spiritual Group (we use the Life RecoveryBible) Mondays 6pm at Resurrection Church in Newaygo. 2nd entrance,conference room. Call Val or Fred S. 231-937-8049.The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing,as well as hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For moreinformation or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, Mondaythrough Friday.

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

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

Newaygo Countys newest Cancer Support Group - Whether you havebeen recently diagnosed, in treatment or living beyond your cancer, meet withothers to share and offer hope for one another. Last Thursday of every monthfrom 6:30 until 8:30 at Living Hope Physical Therapy, 977 W. 72nd St. (M-82),Newaygo, MI. For more information contact Deb Kaminski, 231-924-7013.

Emotions Anonymous (EA) - Meetings every Wednesday, 1pm, MiracleDrop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No dues orfees. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people copewith stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Info call Carol(989)831-8778.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Newaygo. Weigh in 5:30-6:10pmon Thursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. SpartaMethodist Church. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm.Info. Betty at (616)691-7120. White Cloud, Commission on Aging. Weighin 5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays,meeting 6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United MethodistChurch. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. EastM-46. Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am onTuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland Dr. Howard City, HowardCity VFW Hall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:15-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. Firstmeeting free. For information call 231-937-4441.

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

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

Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days &Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:30-6:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&1212 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-Closed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All Open-12Noon,7:00pm, 9:00pm; Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm; Sunday-AllOpen-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-

Open. Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakersmeeting, 7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem drinking,please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to you - 652-5574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.

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

Non Smoking. Call Sandy M. 616-696-3205.SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday,7:30pm, Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508, Wednesdays,8:00pm, Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays 7:30pm, Roger 887-8508 (Spanish Speaking)

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

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

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

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

FREMONT:St Johns Episcopal, 124 Sullivan TUES., WEDS. & FRI.: Noon-O;NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner First SAT. of the month 6:30 Potlock 7:30Speaker - O, SUN. 11:00am - O; Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm MON. -THURS. 12 Noon - O TUES. Al-Anon: 8:00pm SAT. 11AM - O.

Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pm

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

Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracys CustomRiver Boats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm; Tues.Noon, 7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri. Noon, 5:30pm(Men only), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only all types of recoverywelcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluckdinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm,7:30pm (O).

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

SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have anemotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks,substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to really live?Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 5:00pm, United Methodist Church, 240Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.

Church - Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.

Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the HowardCity VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.

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

Stitch Friday at Heritage United Methodist Church into yourcraft calendar Sew Happy meets from 10am - 3pm. Not into sewing?It matters not if you stitch or knit, paint or iron. Pack your machine,project(s) and ideas and thread your way on over. Youll fit into thepattern of fellowship just fine. Pack a dish to pass in your brown bag. Aquestion just weaved into your mind? Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910or email [email protected], one and all welcome, wed be SewHappy to see you.

Family Farm & Home Small Animals Sell and Swap 139 W River Dr,Newaygo 2nd Saturday of the month 8am-Noon 231-856-4641.

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

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

Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veterans Breakfast

for Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widows at 209 W Washington7:30am-8:45am.

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

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton, open7 days a week. Call Karen West 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule ofevents. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

Library Happenings:The Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township has a new website that contains program information, access to music downloads,ebooks, and much more. Please check out our new web site at www.tchrtl.michlibrary.org.

Spring Break Drop-In Craft Time: Drop in at the library for somecreative fun with this self-directed activity. For all ages. Wed., April 4th,6:30pm - Sand Lake Library.

Amish Furniture and Gifts Warehouse fundraiser for the CedarSprings Library. Make a purchase between April 9th through April 15thand Bob & Betty will donate a percentage to the Cedar Springs LibraryBuilding Fund. Person who spends the most will win dinner for two inLakeview at Sarahs Amish dining room on April 20th.

Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township LibraryUsed Book Sale. Thurs., April 19th 10am-7pm. Fri., April 20th, 10am-5pm and Sat., April 21st, 10am-2pm, at the library.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will behaving Toddler Time every Monday morning at 11am. There will bestories, crafts, songs and activities for the toddlers. Toddler Time is forchildren ages 18 months - 3 years old. If you have any questions please callthe library at 231-937-5575.

If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, but cant lift theball or play a round of tennis without running around the court,then join the Grant Area District Library every Monday between 4and 5pm to play Wii Sports. This fun gaming system allows the armchairathlete all the fun of playing the game, but without the need to sweat.

Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling are among the games that will be playedthese Monday afternoons. So bring a friend and come to the Library onMonday and see what a good sport you can be! For more information, callthe Library at 231-834-5713. Have fun, get involved and come play Wiiwith us.

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

The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at 10am onthe third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. All interestedpersons are welcome to attend. The library is located at 122 Elder St. inGrant.

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

The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Librarymeetthe 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9am in the community roomat the library. We welcome you to join us for food, fellowship and anopportunity to contribute to the well being of our local library. The library

is located at 117 W. Williams St., Howard City, MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575.

Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meetmonthly, thefirst Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The library is located at 1038 Wilcox in WhiteCloud. Everyone is welcome.

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

Wiggles and Giggles - is a toddler story time program, at 10:30 AM everyFriday at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview that brings stories,songs, crafts and activity to your child.

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

Upcoming Events:The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at thefollowing locations to distribute free food to individuals and families inneed. Most food distributions take approximately one hour. Please do notarrive more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bringyour own container to hold 50 lbs. of food. You will check in upon arrivalunless otherwise stated: Mon., Apr. 2, 5pm, Fremont United MethodistChurch, Fremont; Fri., Apr. 6, 10am, St. Joseph Catholic Church, WhiteCloud - Sponsored by Local Area Churches; Sat., Apr. 7, 10am, Pine GroveCommunity Church, Croton/Howard City; Wed., Apr. 11, 5pm, HesperiaCommunity Education, Hesperia - sponsored by Local Area Churches;Thurs., Apr. 12, 3pm, Amazing Grace Acres Church, Brohman.

Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sale: March 31st, 9am-5pm, Leppinks inHoward City and Sat. April 14th, 9am-3pm, cookie drive thru at KinnyPark in Morley.

The Lakeview Area Seniors will meet on Tues., April 3rd at 1pm atthe Lakeview United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Come join themfor cards, games and refreshments. At 2pm, Stephanie Ericksen from theHeartland Home Care Organization will present a program on servicesavailable in our community. James Freed will also be on hand to give anupdate on activity in Lakeview. Mark your calendars for this informativemeeting.

On Wed., April 4, the Sheridan VFW Post will be holding its annualpancake supper for cancer research at the post home at 209 W.Washington in Sheridan from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. The menu will includeall the pancakes you can eat. Bacon, sausage links and biscuits and sausagegravy will also be offered, as well as applesauce and a beverage. The VFWis asking a minimum donation of $6 for adults and $3.50 for children 10and under. There will be several door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. 100percent of proceeds will go to cancer research.

Immediately after Jesus Christ finished celebrating the last Passover with hisdisciples, he instituted a meal that would memorialize his death. Handinghis disciples unleavened bread and red wine, he said: Keep doing this inremembrance of me. (Luke 22:19) This was the only religious ceremonyJesus directly commanded his followers to observe. In obedience to thiscommand,Jehovahs Witnesses will hold their annual observance ofthe Memorial of Christs death on Sun., April 5, at the Kingdom Hallof Jehovahs Witness, 16189 Howard City-Edmore Rd (M-46) HowardCity. It will start at 8pm . The Witnesses extend a warm invitation toall the residents in the area to join them in commemorating this sacredevent.

Cake Decorating Workshop! (With Rodd Middlebrook!!!) Join usfor three evenings of fun! You will learn the basics of cake decorating fromexperienced decorator, Rodd Middlebrook. He will guide you through

the basics of properly frosting a cake, and share his hints for creatinga beautifully decorated cake. You will create simple borders and dropflowers. Best of all you will take home a decorated cake, Tues., April 10,17 and 24th from 6pm to 8pm. Residents $25, Non-residents $35. Registerby April 5th. Note: some supplies needed. For more information, pleasecall the Greenville Area Community Center at 616-754-9163.

Montcalm Community Colleges Fourth Annual InternationalSymposium features instructors from MCC and Davenport University,as well as students from the U.S. and abroad, to discuss topics that pertainto studying abroad. The event is April 11th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm inrooms D303-305 in MCCs Beatrice E. Doser Building in Sidney. A lightdinner is free for students with a current MCC ID and $2 for all others.The event is sponsored by MCCs Culture & Travel Club.

Vegas Night, Sat., April 14th, 6pm to midnight. Tri-County Eagles, 32E. Lake St., Sand Lake, MI. Fundraiser for CSHS Senior All Night Party- for more information email [email protected] or call 616-636-8787.Michigan License #M73515.

Blood Drive: Sunday, April 15, 2012, 10am - 2:00pm. HeritageUnited Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 19931 W. Kendaville Rd.,Howard City. Appointments preferred. Questions? Call Paul Eickenrothat 231-937-4310.

Crafters wanted to sell at Coral Community Center Craft Sale, April

21, 2012. For more information, call Mary at 231-937-5570 or Michelleat 231-937-6733.

Hunter Safety Class at the Howard City Conservation Club April28 & 29, for times and more info call Kevin at 616-260-0231.

Tri County Senior All Nighter Parent Meeting: Every Monday nightat 6:45pm in the library at the Tri County High School. Any and allSenior Parents Welcome!

Cub Scout Pack 3323 meets Mondays 5:45-6:45 at the Sand LakeVFW. Boys ages 7-11 or grades 1-5 welcome. Call Sarah 616-799-0206 orEric 616-799-0875 (leave message).

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

Lakeview Seniors Come early (1:00) for cards, games, refreshmentsand social time. The LV Seniors meet the 1st Tuesday of each month.Come join us, bring a friend.

Life Style Change, Weight loss etc @ Natures Atrium every Tues6:30pm-7:30pm Call 231-937-9370.

Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, andinformative discussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings 6:30pmevery 4th Tuesday of every month at Stanwood Free Methodist (Stanwood

Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie @ 231-823-8002.Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2ndWednesday of each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras House locatedat 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more information please call DianeSnyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.

The Howard City HarvestFestival Committee meets 2nd Wednesdayof month, 7:00pm, @ H.C. Municipal Village Building Council Room.Volunteers are needed. Info. Call Cheryl @ 231-937-5686.

Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the second Thursdayof each month in the basement of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking fornew members. For more information call (231) 796-0966.

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

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989-831-7355 or 616-225-7355

Hours: Mon. 3 - 6 pm;Tu, W, Th. 12 Noon - 6 pm; Fri. 3 - 6 pm.

Males dogs are $115.00 which covers the neuter surgery as well as all vaccinations aheartworm test and a $20.00 adoption fee. Females are $125.00 which includes all ofthe above as well. $10.00 is required for Montcalm County Residents for the Dog Licenseat the time of adoption. Male cats are 70.00 which includes FVRCP vaccine as well asa rabies vaccine and the neuter Surgery. Females are $75.00 which includes all of theabove. In some cases an animal may need extra treatment such as for ear mites or fleas or

an injury, in that case the adoption price may be more.

Have lots of love but not a

lot of room?Volunteers are always appreciated!

George would love to go toa new home right away. Hewas released to the shelterby his old owner an

River Valley News Shopper, April 2, 2012

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