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MONDAY,February20,2012RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3

OBITUARIESJohn William

Cordtz Sr.John William Cordtz Sr., 92 of Wy-

oming, went home to be with Jesus onTuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

He was preceded in death byhis wives, Vivian and Margaret anddaughter-in-law, Barbara Cordtz. Sur- viving are his children, Thomas and

Maria Cordtz of New Jersey, Shir-ley and Emerson Myers of Hopkins,John and Martha Cordtz of HowardCity, Christopher Cordtz of Wyoming;ve grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Satur-day, Feb. 11, 2012 at Cascade Chris-tian Church, 2829 Thornapple RiverDr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. In-terment Resurrection Cemetery. Thefamily was served by Matthysse Kuip-er DeGraaf Funeral Home, (616) 534-5417. Memorial contributions may bemade to Cascade Christian Church.Condolences may be sent online atwww.mkdfuneralhome.com.

Kyle Patrick MooreMr. Kyle Patrick Moore, 18, of

Newaygo, died suddenly Thursday,Feb. 9, 2012 in Troy, Ohio, where hewas attending a welding course at Ho-bart Institute.

He was born Kyle Patrick Moorein Grand Rapids, the son of VioletM. (Redinger) and Robert W. Mooreon Sept. 27, 1993. He attended St.Bartholomew Catholic Church inNewaygo. He was a 2011 graduate ofNewaygo High School. Kyle was anavid sportsman especially enjoyingbowhunting and shing.

He is survived by his mother Vio-

let Redinger and her ancee, Jim Dey

Sr. of Newaygo; father, Robert Mooreof Muskegon; brothers, Tray Mooreof Howard City and Nathan Moore ofNewaygo; grandmothers, Iris Reding-er of Newaygo and Malita and PaulBalciar of Youngstown, Ohio; niece,Kallyn Moore; many cousins, auntsand uncles; close friends, Matt Sorden,Robert (Bert) Richards, Paul Sanders,Cody Tonken and many, many morefriends and aquaintances. He was pre-

ceded in death by his grandfather, FredRedinger. Memorial services were heldat 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at theNewaygo County Sportsman Club onElm Avenue near Newaygo. In lieu ofowers, please consider donating to- wards funeral expenses. Please leavecondelences online at www.mckinley-funeral.com.

Sgt. Michael PaauweSgt. Michael Paauwe, 27, of Texas,

formerly of Morley, passed away as aresult of injuries sustained in a motor-cycle accident.

He was born Nov. 13, 1984, inGrand Rapids, the son of Greg and Be-linda (Adams) Paauwe. Michael grad-uated from Morley Stanwood Highschool in 2003 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he has served for eightyears. Michael loved cars, motorcyclesand racing. He was a member of theCar Team Club.

In 2005, he married his highschool sweetheart, Sarah Vorhees who survives. Also surviving are hisson, Ethan and his daughter, Megan;parents, Greg and Belinda; one sister,Mindy of Ohio; and several aunts, un-cles and cousins. Funeral services tookplace at the Heckman Funeral Homewith Pastor J.B. Stutts ofciating withburial in the Amble Cemetery. Memo-

rials to: the family for a educationalfund for the children.

LETTER TO THE EDITORSURPRISE! SURPRISE!

TO THE EDITOR:In the Letter to the Editor written by

Randy Heckman, I am not surprised that hestood up for Keith Grannis, they are goodfriends. They have worked together doinglawn care, snowplowing and landscaping foryears. I am writing this letter because Randy brought up Keiths ethics and honesty andthe services that he has done for this com-

munity. All these services that Keith Grannisdoes for our community he gets a salary for:school teacher, coach, supervisor, etc. Allpaid positions that the rest of us in the realworld call jobs. As for Keith being fair, ethi-cal, and trustworthy and above reproach,there are many in this community thatwould disagree. I have to wonder while Keithis living in the township and a board mem-ber how he can be so far above reproach. Hecan go to Randys house, on an agriculturalpiece of property, in the village of HowardCity, that basically has the same ordinancesas the township, and in fact, sits in the town-ship, and pick up lawn care equipment andgo to job sites in the past for Randy with aclear conscience.

Randy is running a commercial busi-

ness on agricultural property, and has beenfor years, which is ne by me. However, oursupervisor equates that with breaking zon-ing ordinances and stealing from taxpayers,since he does not pay commercial taxes onthat property, this all seems a bit hypocriti-cal to me. It also brings up the question ofa conict of interest. I do not believe thatRandys business meets the guidelines of ahome based business, according to what Ihave read. Like I said, I am glad that Randy

has a business; my concern is if fair for oneis fair for all, then why is Keith harassing meeven though I am on a commercial piece ofproperty and have been zoned for 20 years toconduct my business? One thing you have toremember, Randy Heckman is the re chiefand Keith Grannis is the assistant re chief.Keith has sat on the village board in the pastand apparently did not have an issue withRandy Heckmans business. Keith has stat-ed that you can only run one business from

a piece of property, yet Randy does mul-tiple businesses: snow removal, landscap-ing, mulch, topsoil, sand, gravel, as well asmakes deliveries. My business does all thesesame things, but I am the one that has beenmade to change the way I conduct business.I guess Randy thinks it is ethical to give yourword and then not keep it, like Keith did inregards to my south parcel. Maybe he feelsthat makes our supervisor trustworthy andfair. Maybe he thinks selectively enforcingrules on everyone but his friends or granting variances to ex-school teachers is fair andethical. I strongly disagree. If Randy thinksour township should be proud of a man thathas led a board to take our township in thisdirection, I think Randy is looking out forRandy and future benets to being in the

good old boys club down at the re barn where Randy, our Supervisor and ZoningAdministrator hang out.

If Randy would like to discuss this one onone, instead of behind my back, he shouldstop in and see me face to face. Anything Ihave to say or have said to people I say tothem rst instead of gossiping down at there barn with the good-ole-boys.

JOHn POwEllReyods Toship

LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICYLetters published in the River Valley Record-Enterprise do not refect the overall

opinion of the paper. A letter to the editor may be written once per month by anymember of the community who wishes to express their view of a certain issue. Let-ters should be in good taste, be no longer than 500 words, include the signature and

home town of the writer.

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

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1952 Ray Kohler and Pete

Stimer, representing the Lakeview

F.F.A. chapter won first place with

their demonstration of managed

milking at the district contest in

Belding.

The Detroit Free Press ranks

the Lakeview Wildcats in 3rd

place in the State standings.

1962 Lila Wilkinson of Lakeview

has received her RN degree and

cap from the Hurley Hospital

School of Nursing.

The Howard City Boy Scouts

won first and second place in the

anniversary week window displays

in town.

1977 Two long-time residents and

well-loved ladies in Lakeview are

celebrating a milestone birthday

as Eula Keyt and Daisy Fontaine

observed their 90th birthdays this

week.

David Lund of Lakeview

recently graduated and receivedhis diploma as an Operations

Specialist Seaman Apprentice in

the U.S. Navy.

1997 After 25 years as a speech

pathologist in the Lakeview area

beloved teacher Gyl Hondorp has

retired.

The Bank of Lakeview has

been sold to Firstbank Corp. of

Alma.


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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nObituaries & Letter to the

Editor, Page 3

nCommunity News andNew arrival, Page 6

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 certainissue. 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

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Dancing your way to healthFREMONT Spectrum Health Ger-

ber Memorial welcomes our community,along with more than 75 other communi-ties across the US, to the National Day ofDance for Your Health event on Saturday,Feb. 25, 2012. Day of Dance is a nationalprogram of the Spirit of Women HospitalNetwork.

Taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. onSaturday, Feb. 25, 2012, Spectrum HealthGerber Memorials theme for Day ofDance is Greater Possibilities. Imagine

greater possibilitiesfor better healthallthrough having fun!This event combinesthe fun of dancing todifferent kinds of mu-sic, such as ballroomdancing, rock n roll,

jazz, salsa, swing, andhip-hop, with healthscreenings and consumer education onheart disease and other important health

topics. Prominenthealth care providers will be speaking on avariety of health top-ics and there will beFREE health screen-ings for blood pres-sure, cholesterol,

diabetes, and hearing. Also included will be

heart healthy snacks, performances byour local PRIDE team, and other activi-

ties to remind participants that prevent-ing cardiovascular disease and a healthylifestyle can be a fun and energizing ex-perience along with providing GreaterPossibilities for better health!

Over 600 residents attended Day ofDance 2011 and the crowd continues togrow each year. Nationwide, more than

75,000 people are expected to dance fortheir health on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial to host eighth National Day of Dance for Your Health

State seeksgrant proposals

to promoteagricultural

productsLANSING The Michigan De-

partment of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment (MDARD) is seek-ing grant proposals for the UnitedStates Department of Agricultures(USDA) Federal-State MarketingImprovement Program (FSMIP) of-fering federal matching funds for thefood and agriculture industry.

By leveraging federal and pri-ate resources, these competitiverants allow the continued growthf Michigans $71.3 billion food andgriculture industry, said Keith Cre-gh, MDARD director. We encour-ge Michigan food and agriculture

rganizations to take advantage ofhis opportunity to explore new op-ions as they compete in the global

arket.FSMIP funds a wide-range of

rojects that address barriers, chal-enges, or opportunities at any stagef the marketing chain including di-ect, wholesale, and retail. Proposalsay involve small, medium, or large

cale agricultural entities but shouldotentially benet multiple produc-rs or agri-businesses. Proprietaryroposals that benet one businessr individual will not be considered.

Eligible agricultural categoriesnclude livestock, livestock products,ood and feed crops, sh, horticul-

ure, viticulture, apiary, and forestroducts and processed or manu-

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Reecting the growing diversityf U.S. agriculture in recent years,SMIP has funded projects dealing

NEWAYGO BAND NEWSNewaygo HighSchool Band

members play atsolo & ensemble

festivalSelect members of the Newaygo

High School Band participated inthe District VII MSBOA Solo andEnsemble Festival on Saturday,January 28th, at the MuskegonOakridge High School. NHS BandMembers included Devin Flint, JoeNaperola, Tyler Franks, Tailor Mast,Shayne Miller, Molly Janusz, AlexisTownsend, Hailey Barr, Carlee Iwe-ma, Savannah Pauley, Zach Poll, JonHarper and Tyler Burns. The stu-dents are to be commended on theirdedication in preparing for the Fes-tival and on their excellent perfor-mances throughout the day.

Solo and Ensemble Festival is anopportunity for students to performa selection of their choice for review.Each student is evaluated by onejudge and rated on a scale of I to V,with I being the highest rating pos-sible. Students that earn a DivisionI (Superior) rating qualify for StateSolo and Ensemble Festival which isheld in March. Students that earneda rating of I (Superior) or II (Ex-cellent) earn medals.

Congratulations to all studentsfor earning medals, and to DevinFlint, Joe Naperola, Tyler Franks,Tailor Mast, Alexis Townsend, Car-lee Iwema and Tyler Burns on receiv-ing a Division I rating for their soloperformances; Hailey Barr and Mol-ly Janusz on their Division I ratingfor their duet performance; and JoeNaperola, Tyler Franks, Zach Poll,Tailor Mast and Jon Harper on theirDivision 1 rating for their QuintetEnsemble performance. These stu-dents will proceed to State Festivalin March.

PLAYING: Jonathan Harper, Joey Naperola, Tyler Franks; Middle Row: Zach Poll,Alexis Townsend, Tailor Mast; Front Row: Tyler Burns

IN TUNE: (ABOVE) Savannah Pauley, Hailey Barr andCarlee Iwema. (TOP, RIGHT) Shayne Miller. (BOTTOM,RIGHT) Devin Flint and Molly Janusz;

SeeDANCE page 6

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COMMUNITY NEWSHappy90th

birthdayOpen House in

Celebration of Ge-neva Longcores90th Birthday onSaturday, Feb. 25,

2012. Grant Reformed Church, 253E. State St., Grant, MI. 49327. 2:00to 4:00pm. No gifts please.

Exploding Loveauditions set

Exploding Love is an uproari-ous tale of love, divorce and mar-riage illustrating that no matter hownuts you think you are, someone outthere will love you. Skeeter still loveshis ex wife. When he hears she isabout to remarry, he dons a belt ofdynamite and barges into the judgeschambers to disrupt the ceremony.

He is forced to retreat to the city hallMens room where the groom to beand Zeke, a charming eccentric whoclaims to be a dog angel, become hishostages. Stage Door Players invite you to participate in this hilariouscomedy either on stage or crew forperformance May 18, 19, 27 and 28.Eva Walter of Howard City will beauditioning men and women fromage 18 to 70.

Auditions are Feb. 23 & 24 andMarch 1 & 2 from 6:00-8:00 PM atStage Door Theater, 1147 Wilcox inWhite Cloud. You may also auditionMarch 8 & 9 from 6:00-8:00 PM atHeritage UMC, 19931 W KendavilleRd, Pierson. Please call the theaterat 231-689-5437 for more informa-

tion.

Local InvisibleFence Brand Dealer

Receives AwardROCKFORD Tom Winquist,

owner of Invisible Fence Westland,

was recently recognized by InvisibleFence Brand for his dealerships suc-cess at the companys 2011 AnnualDealer Awards. Toms dealership re-ceived a Circle of Excellence Award.

Tom Winquist and his team havebeen perennial leaders in the Invis-ible Fence Brand Dealer Network.Winquist has worked hard the pastseveral years to take his businessto the next level. He attributes hissuccess to redefning his role in thebusiness as well as focusing on em-ployee growth and coaching. Thisdealership is recognized for its cus-tomer service, quick response time,and overall sales.

The Annual Dealer Awards rec-

ognizes dealers and dealerships thatrepresent ideal business models inthe Invisible Fence Brand network. Award recipients excel in a varietyof critical business areas includingmarketing, sales and customer service. It is important for us to rec-ognize and reward our dealers anddistributors for their hard work anddedication to Invisible Fence Brand,said Todd Music, Director of the In-visible Fence Brand Dealer Network.Much of the success of our compa-ny can be attributed to dealers likethe ones being recognized with theseawards. Circle of Excellence recipi-ents represent the top 5% of Invis-ible Fence Brand dealers in North

America.

LONGCORE

Scott and Lisa Behrenwald of

Howard Cityare please to announcethe birth of their daughter Elynn Grace,

born on Dec. 12, 2011. She weighed 6

pounds, 7 ounces and was 17.5 incheslong. She is welcomed by big brothers

Owen and Kaden. Proud grandparentsare Tim and Vickie Vogel of Big Rapidsand Debbie and Garry Behrenwald of

Howard City.

hopes of creating the greater possibility ofhealthier communities. Day of Dance notonly increases awareness of cardiovasculardisease and its risk factors, but inspires im-mediate action for better health. This pro-gram has resulted in thousands of people inour community being exposed to the pow-erful concept that good health can be just a

dance away, said SHGMs Brenda Dulaney-Connell, RN, MSN, Spirit of Women Coordi-nator.

Coronary heart disease, which causesheart attacks, is the single leading causeof death for American women AND men.Many believe that cancer is the numberone cause of death, but as devastating as acancer diagnosis might be, this is still notthe leading cause of death in our nation.Nearly twice as many women in the US dieof heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases than from all forms ofcancer, including breast cancer. And manyof the causes of heart disease are prevent-able or reversible through healthy life-styles.

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial and

Spirit of Women focus on dance as a means

to take steps for a healthier life becausedancing can burn as many calories as swim-ming, walking, or riding a bite (as many as200 400 calories per hour). Many healthbenefits may result from dance if it is doneon a regular basis as a form of exercise.Benefits include weight maintenance orweight loss, blood pressure and cholesterol

management, increased energy, decreasedsadness and depression, increased coordi-nation and muscle strength, and an overallsense of well-being.

Day of Dance for Your Health takesplace during Heart Health AwarenessMonth and participants are encouraged to wear red to show their support for wom-ens heart disease awareness.

Plan to join Spectrum Health GerberMemorial on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newaygo Middle Schoolfor Day of Dance 2012. You can pre-reg-ister for the event by calling 231.924.1100or go online at www.spectrumhealth.org/gerber. Registration will also be availableat the door the day of the event. For moreinformation, please call 231.924.7139 to

speak with our Day of Dance Coordinator.

DANCECONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

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Chancs ar your on o th 100million Amricans suring rom bodypain. According to rcnt rsarch, up to90 prcnt o pain surrs dont gt thrli thyr looking or with thir cur-rnt pain mdication. So nxt tim, rathr

than raching or a pill, considr som oths misundrstood or ovrlookd painrmdis:

Physical Thrapy: Physical thrapycan b an ctiv way to allviat alltyps o musculoskltal and nuropathictyps o pain. A primary goal o physicalthrapy is to hlp chronic pain patintsbcom strongr.

In addition, physical thrapy can tachpopl how to mov saly and unctional-ly in ways that thy havnt bn abl to insom timhlping thm to avoid injuryor rinjury.

exrcis: A consistnt xrcis routincan hlp control pain. Thats th word

rom Dav endrs, a physical thrapistand co-oundr o SPeAR Physical Thr-apy in Nw York City. H says xrcisingor just 30 minuts a day at last thr orour days a wk will hlp with chronicpain managmnt by incrasing ndur-anc, muscl strngth, joint stability andexibility in the muscle.

Massag Thrapy: Massag thrapy isan ctiv part o pain rli and man-agmnt bcaus it can hlp rduc in-ammation and swelling and soothe stiff,sor muscl, which ultimatly rlivspain.

Stphani Smith, Spa Dirctor and li-cnsd massag thrapist at th Viana Ho-tl & Spa on Long Island, says that whilphysical thrapy ocuss on strngthningand strtchingsomtims with th us

o mchanical mthods, hat, and lctricstimulationmassag thrapy ocuss onth muscls, sot tissu, and sotning r-strictd tissu.

Topical Rli: Amricans ar stadi-ly starting to adopt what th rst o thworld had known about or yars: topicalpain rlivrs, such as patchs and gls,which ar sa, ctiv mthods or painmanagmnt.

Two o th latst dvlopmnts ar

th Salonpas Pain Rli Patch and thSalonpas Arthritis Pain Patch. Thy ar

the rst and only FDA-approved over-th-countr pain rlivrs approvd orsal using th fDAs Nw Drug Applica-tion procss. Clinically tstd, thy rlivmild to modrat pain or sor muscls,backach, sprains and strains, as wll asjoint and arthritis pain.

Ths Salonpas patchs ar manu-acturd using a nw ultrathin comortstrtch tchnology, nabling thm to stayin plac and provid up to 12 hours o r-li.

To larn mor, visit th wbsit atwww.salonpas.us.

America: A Nation In Pain

PAIN: While most Americans still turn to over-the-counter pills to handle pain,other methods of pain relief are growing in popularity.

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Question: What will you do when you grow up? Answer:

Whatever I want to. At least thats what we all planned

to do, if we had any plan at all at the beginning of this life-

journey. If you did put a plan together maybe it was to learn

a trade, or to take the risks of business ownership. Maybe

you took a certificate program and opened your doors

to business, or graduated with a college degree and paid

back your community helping people work through their

own issues. Maybe you train dogs, or kids, preach, build,

landscape, barber whatever it is, you do what you want

to, and you earn your living.

Are you going to retire? Now youre 55 and your family

and friends are asking: when are you going to retire?

Stop asking me. Fact is theres no reason at all that you

have to retire if you like your work, or your income.

If you do, therell be money. If you do retire, dont

worry. Social Security provides about 40% of a retirees

income. And its not going anywhere. Statistics from the

Congressional Budget Office, Centers for Medicare and

Medicaid Services, and the Social Security Administration

are not as gloomy as so many television news programs try

to feed us. Fact is there will be Social Security when youre

ready to retire, because its an easy problem to fix. Here are

the facts that matter.

There are 54 million people receiving some form of SocialSecurity this year, including 34 million retired workers.

And about 78 million baby boomers are turning eligible, 1

turns 65 every 9 seconds. In 2012, Social Security will pay

out more than its tax revenue for the first time since 1983.

Note this is not the first year that Social Security has needed

government attention to be self-sustaining. On the current

course Social Security benefits would continue to be paid

for 25 years before cutbacks begin, with 75 cents being paid

on the dollar starting in 2037. Thats the problem, the big

fear that the newspeople are threatening us with. But that

wont happen. Why? Because the Social Security problem

is easy to fix yes, you heard it here first.

5 choices. Sure, all the politicians will want to tout the good,

the bad and the ugly about every idea another politician has

for fixing Social Security because she didnt think of it first,

but there are basically five, and only five, ways to fix it.

We could:

Raise the earliest age to retire up from 62 maybe

to 64. And why not? Were all living so much longer

now, and being so much healthier now remember

when Grandma die at 68? Not now. Women live to

85, men to 78 on the average. And weve all heard

the stories about people who die soon after they retire

because they had no purpose in life any more. Facts

are people stay healthier if they stay busy.

Raise Full Retirement Age up. Currently you can

retire at 62, but until full retirement age, which is 65,66 or 67 depending on when you were born, Social

Security holds back $1 for every $2 you earn. After

that you get to keep it all. Well, if youre still making

money like always, whats the sense in giving you

Social Security retirement income at 66 when youre

not retired?

Change the amount or frequency of cost-of-living

increases (COLA), at least temporarily.

Increase the amount workers and their employers

pay into the system meaning increase the payroll

tax. Even a tiny bit more per person especially

if its the employers portion and you work for a

company thats making good money with your help

will make a huge difference

Make some adjustments based on your income or

wealth. So, for example, we could let Warren Buffet

have his wish and not pay him Social Securitybecause he makes way too much money. He thinks

its a great idea and so should we.

The 75 year rule. Theres no way we can predict the

economy, the stock market, or who will be the next Idol. And

every 75 years (think back how much things have changed

in every 25 years in history!) we have a whole new world to

face. But the Congressional Budget Office has posted this:

if we only increased the earliest retirement age to 64 and

the full retirement age to 69 by year 2025, and reduced the

annual cost-of-living increase by 1% now, Social Security

would not run out of money for the next 72 years, by which

time the baby boomers will no longer be around to plague

the system. Lets just do that and stop the quibbling.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jeanne Jerow practices Property law, extensively in Divorce

& Custody, Estate and Trust Planning certificate, Adoptions,

Probate, Auto Accidents, Business Law. Remember, becauseyou read it here, its not your personal legal advice. Dont

depend on it.

Social Security will never run out, or,why retire, if you like what you do?By Jeanne L. Jerow, Attorney, Counselor, Mediator Howard City

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Many believe that the ideayou are what you eat has par-ticular signicance for seniors.

Thats because following ahealthy diet can often lead di-rectly to a better quality of life,including being more alert, hav-ing a stronger immune system,more energy, faster recuperationtimes and the ability to do a bet-ter job managing chronic healthproblems.

Its also said that eating wellcan lead to a more positive out-look and better emotional bal-ance. Plus, it can also help tokeep muscles, bones, organs andother body parts stronger overtime.

Stay HydratedPart of a proper diet is mak-

ing sure you drink enough water.Seniors can be prone to dehydra-tion because their bodies maylose some of their ability to regu-late uid levels and their sense ofthirst on a regular basis. Drink-ing water with meals can helpthem avoid urinary tract infec-tions, constipation and possiblyconfusion.

Take YourVitamins

Even those who pay atten-tion to nutrition can sometimes

benet from taking a vitaminsupplement, particularly when it

comes to getting enough vitaminB and vitamin D.n After age 50, a persons

stomach produces less gastricacid, which can make it difcultto absorb vitamin B12, a vitaminneeded to help keep blood andnerves vital. In order to get therecommended daily intake (2.4

mcg) of B12, it may be necessaryfor some to take a supplement.n As people get older, their

skin is less efcient when itcomes to synthesizing vitaminD, which, together with calcium,can help to protect older adultsfrom osteoporosis, so taking asupplement may be to your ben-et.

In both cases, as with any vi-tamin or nutritional supplement,its best to consult your doctor before beginning a supplementprogram.

Get an

AssessmentSince poor eating habits are

a primary concern among thesenior population, home healthcare aides are playing an increas-ingly important role in providingsupport for those who might be atrisk. In light of this and other is-sues, Interim HealthCare oneof the leaders in the home careindustry, providing services toover 50,000 individuals nation-wide offers a free independentliving assessment for seniors.

To learn more or to take thefree assessment, you can visit

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Nutrition: A key to health for seniors

LIVING: The benets of healthy eating can often lead directly to a better quality of life forseniors particularly, increased alertness and a stronger immune system. (NAPSI Photo)

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AUTO TECH WANTED, Looking for amotivated, self starter who takes pridein their work. Must be State Certified.We are located in Big Rapids.(231)796-3700 ask for Bill.

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MEDIA CONSULTANT

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Manistee County area for adynamic individual with excel-lent customer service skillsand prior sales experience.Responsibilities include butare not limited to promoting

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to work within a deadline envi-ronment. Dependable trans-portation is required.

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PART TIME JOBS with immediateopenings at MPI. Looking for loyalemployees to work the followingschedule, Sunday 12:00 noon to 8:30p.m. and Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.to 12:00 noon, 20 hours weekly. Earn$8 to $11.50 hourly. Call today for aninterview, full time schedule availableas well (231)796-9276.

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NOTICEThe Pierson Township Board of Review will meet at the Town Hall, 21156 Can-

nonsville Rd. on the following dates:

March 14, 2012 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

6:00 pm 9:00 pm

March 16, 2012 9:00 am Noon

1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Please call for an appointment to appear before the Board of Review at 636-8570

from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Tuesday - Thursday

The tentative ratios and multipliers for 2012 are:

Ratio Multiplier

Agricultural .................49.53..........1 .0094

Commercial .................52.94..........0 .9444Industrial .....................49.86..........1.0028

Residential...................50.94..........0.9815

Personal Property ........50.00..........1.0000

Thomas Doane

Pierson Township Assessor

WINFIELD TOWNSHIPFebruary 9, 2012

Meeting called to order and opened with the Pledge by Supervisor Phyllis Larson.

Members present: Supervisor Phyllis Larson, Clerk Colleen Stebbins, Treasurer

Cathy Killinger, Trustee Dan Kanouse, and Trustee Daniel Kinsey.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Motion by Dan, second by Cathy to approve

the agenda, voice vote, motion passed.

CLERK REPORT: Stands approved as read.

TREASURER REPORT: Fire Department $20,928.88, Municipal Fund

$33,922.43, Tax Account $188,485.43, General Checking $62,262.64 for a total

of $305,599.38. Money in the tax account will soon be paid out. Stand approved

as read.

REPORTS: Assessor Jeri Strong working on 2012 summer taxes and getting

ready for March Board of Review March 12, 2012 at 3 pm to 9 pm and March

13, 2012 at 9 am to 3 pm.

Fire Department: Fire Chief Bill Knapp reported 1 run on January 23, 2012 for

a down power line. Received e-mail regarding 2 pagers and radio 800 by way of

grants but still a cost to the township, needs more clarification. To receive grants

the Board members need to be NIM compliant. Phyllis, Colleen, and Dan took

NIMs 100 and 200; they need 300 and 400 classes. Cathy and Daniel need all.

Zoning: Dave reported no permits last month.

Planning Commission: Dan reported the Planning Commission had Public Hear-

ing January 23, 2012 and recommend the amendments proposed last month.

Motion by Dan, second by Daniel to delete section 3.14, sub-section A, paragraph

2, Accessory buildings shall not be located in any front yard, unless otherwisepermitted by this Ordinance. Roll call: Cathy yes, Dan yes, Daniel yes, Colleen

yes, Phyllis yes, Cathy yes, motion passed.

Motion by Dan, second by Daniel to change section 3.17, sub-section B, para-

graph 4, Seasonal dwellings are permitted within all districts, roll call: Dan yes,

Daniel yes, Colleen yes, Phyllis yes, Cathy yes, motion passed.

Planning Commission have approved survey questions and preparing to be sent

out.

Cemetery: Colleen reported new maps, worked yesterday at Bill Tangley office

for 6 hours correcting and reprinting maps larger, still have a few mistakes but

getting there.

Colleen and Michigan Works cleaned tree branches out of both cemeteries last

week. They will rake and trim branches when the weather permits.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Opened at 7:39 p.m. Question by Bill if the cemetery

maps were on CD or in electronic form. Colleen will check. Bill asked price for

residents and non-resident price for grave sites.

County Commissioner Ron Baker brought information about the law enforce-

ment millage on February 28 election.

Public comment closed at 7:45 p.m.

New Business: Cathy received contract from W.H.H. Service LLC for Clean-up

Day this year. Contract this year $500.00 per box and fuel charge $3.50 - $3.75

per gallon. Table until next month and Cathy will check prices with other busi-

nesses.

PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Dan, second by Colleen to pay check number

9298 through check number 9330 and IRS deposit for a total of $13,040.17, roll

call: Daniel yes, Colleen yes, Phyllis yes, Cathy yes, Dan yes, motion passed.

BOARD COMMENTS:

Cathy: Collecting taxes February 29, 2012 9 am to 5 pm.

Dan: Need to set dates for Budget work shop, think about April.

Daniel: 100 bags of blown-in insulation over the main ceiling and 3 bags over the

bathroom plus fiberglass rolls over the kitchen and new door hatch. Total bill was

$929.00 and will be working on cold air return vent later.

Colleen: Public testing February 13 at 9 a.m. February 14 training for electronicpole book in Stanton for Clerks and chairperson. I have a new election inspector

going to training February 23, Kathy Kok. The Township will be need bids for

audit, I have one, havent heard back from Mark Campbell, his company has

audited for the last 6 years.

Need to adjust the budget.

Motion by Dan, second by Cathy to move $3,135.00 from 101-515-956 Drains

to 101-276-801 Cemetery contracted service to cover the cost of the survey and

maps, roll call: Daniel yes, Colleen yes, Phyllis yes, Cathy yes, Dan yes, motion

passed.

Phyllis: None

ADJOURN: Motion by Cathy, second by Dan to adjourn at 8:05 p.m., voice

vote, motion passed.

Respectfully,

Colleen Stebbins, Winfield Township Clerk

Next Meeting March 8, 2012 at 7 p.m.Treasurer: Cathy Killinger 989-352-6812

Assessor: Jerrilynn Strong 989-382-5452

Burning Permits: Fire Chief Bill Knapp 989-818-0905

Cemetery Concerns: Phyllis Larson 231-762-4342

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

BIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIPNEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

PLEASE BE ADVISED that on Feb. 14, 2012, the Big Prairie Township Board

adopted an ordinance that will regulate the use, production, and distribution of medical

marihuana within the Township. A summary of the ordinance is as follows:

ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE AND INTENT

This article discusses the purposes, intent, and reasons behind the ordinance, in-

cluding addressing matters not covered by the Michigan Marihuana Act (MCL 333.26421

et seq.).

ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS

This article defines the words and phrases Act, Marihuana, Medical Marihuana

Dispensary, Medical Use of Marihuana, Primary Caregiver, and Qualifying Patient for

purposes of the ordinance.

ARTICLE 3 PROHIBITION ON MEDICAL MARIHUANA DISPENSARIES

Medical marihuana dispensaries (as defined in the ordinance) cannot be conduct-

ed or operated within the Township, nor can any person patronize the same.

ARTICLE 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING PRIMARY CAREGIVER

RESIDENCES

This article contains a variety of regulations regarding primary caregivers and

their residences, including, but not limited to, location and spacing requirements, limits

on the smoking, growing, and consumption of medical marihuana, growing regulations,regulations regarding merchandise and products, regulations regarding growing equip-

ment, security matters, signage, and similar matters.

ARTICLE 5 REGULATIONS REGARDING QUALIFYING PATIENTS

This article governs uses and activities by qualifying patients.

ARTICLE 6 REQUIRED COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW

This article indicates that the growing, distribution, and use of medical marihuana

may violate federal law and nothing in the ordinance is intended to in any way lessen or

preclude compliance with federal or state law.

ARTICLE 7 GENERAL REGULATIONS

This article contains additional general regulations regarding medical marihuana

including spacing requirements, prohibitions on the smoking or consumption of marihua-

na in certain places, compliance with all laws, advertising, recordkeeping requirements,

the option of the Township to require a business permit for each primary caregiver, and

other matters.

ARTICLE 8 RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PREMISES

The primary caregiver is responsible for any violation of the ordinance that oc-curs on his/her property.

ARTICLE 9 SEVERABILITY

If any portion of the ordinance is declared invalid by a court, the rest of the ordi-

nance shall remain in effect.

ARTICLE 10 PENALTIES

A violation of the ordinance constitutes a municipal civil infraction. This article

also provides for fines, repeat offenses, additional remedies, and similar matters.

ARTICLE 11 PUBLIC NUISANCE AND NUISANCE PER SE

A violation of the ordinance or the Act is a nuisance per se.

ARTICLE 12 EFFECTIVE DATE

The ordinance will become effective upon the expiration of 30 days after this

notice appears in the newspaper.

A full copy of the Ordinance may be inspected, reviewed, or purchased at the

Big Prairie Township offices at 2815 Elm Street, White Cloud, Michigan 49349 during

normal business hours or by contacting the Big Prairie Township Clerk at 231-652-7390

Respectfully submitted,

By Judith Baker

Big Prairie Township Clerk

Reynolds TownshipRegular Meeting of the Board

Reynolds Township, 215 E. Edgerton St.

P.O. Box 69, Howard City, MIMeeting Date: February 9, 2012

Called to order: 7:00 p.m.

Members present: Supervisor Keith Grannis, Treasurer Roger Stedman, Clerk Tina

Porzondek, Trustee Lee Olsen. Absent: Trustee Ann Yanke

Action Items:

Motion to approve consent agenda containing previous minutes, treasurers report,

zoning report, fire report and police report by Olsen, second by Stedman. 4 ayes,

approved. Reports posted in the township hall.

Resolution to adopt Ordinance No. 2012-02-09-1 An Ordinance Regarding the Reg-ulation of Medical Marihuana Dispensaries and Related Uses and Activities with

changes added to Article 4. Section L. to include that the primary caregiver shall be

located more than 1000 feet from any school, church, library or day care center as

defined by Michigan law and to ensure compliance with federal Drug Free School

Zone requirements. Roll call vote: Olsen; yes, Grannis; yes, Porzondek; yes, Sted-

man; yes, Yanke; absent. 4 yes, 1 absent, Ordinance No. 2012-02-09-1 adopted.

Motion by Porzondek, second by Olsen to re-appoint the Board of Review members

Rich Stevens, Don Bowen, Paul Rehfus and alternate Dennis Hess for the next term.

4 ayes, 1 absent, approved.

Motion by Olsen, second by Porzondek to support the Montcalm County Law En-

forcement Millage Resolution. 4 ayes, 1 absent. Approved.

Discussion Items:

The Presidential Primary Election is February 28, 2012.

The March Board of Review is scheduled for Monday March 12th 3pm 9pm by

appointment or letter and

Wednesday March 14th 9am 3pm by appointment or letter.

Reynolds Township Planning Commission will meet February 23, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.at the Reynolds Township Hall.

Public Comment:

Three residents provided public comment regarding the County Law Enforcement

Millage and regarding public comment time.

Adjourned: 7:34 p.m.

Next Meeting: March 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. 215 E. Edgerton St. Howard City

For more information call the township office at 231-937-6739 or check our website

www.montcalm.org/reynolds.twp


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VILLAGE OF HOWARD CITY

MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGANNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Act No. 43 of the Public Acts of

Michigan of 1963, as amended, that the Village Council of the Village of Howard City

will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year on

February 27th, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 125 Shaw Street, Howard City, MI.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget

will be a subject of this hearing.

At the hearing, all parties interested may appear before the Village Council and be heard

as to the proposed budget. A copy of the proposed budget will be available for public

inspection beginning February 14th during regular business hours at the Village Hall.

Dated: February 13, 2012Kim Alexander, Clerk

Village of Howard City

VILLAGE OF KENT CITYPLANNING COMMISSION

COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPublic Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM,the

Planning Commission of the Village of Kent City will hold a public hearing in the

meeting room of the Kent City Village Office, 83 Spring St., Kent City, MI.

The Public Hearing is to consider amendments to Chapter 15, Signs, of the Zon-

ing Ordinance by amending Sections 15.07(e) and 15.08(a) and adding Section

15.18, Civic Community Event Signage and Community Special Event Sig-

nage.

A copy of the proposed amendments can be viewed at the Kent City Village Of-fice, 83 Spring St., Kent City, MI during the office hours of 8:30 AM 4:00 PM,

Monday Thursday.

All interested persons may be heard at the public hearing. Written comments

will be accepted at the Village Office up to 4:00 p.m. on March 1, 2012. Written

comments may be mailed to the office, sent [email protected] or sent via

fax: (616) 678-4256.

If you have any questions, please contact, Tom Knauf, Zoning Administrator, or

Mary Portell, Village Clerk (616) 678-7232.

Dated: February 7, 2012

Village of Kent City Planning Commission

PUBLIC NOTICENewaygo County Mental Health Board of Directors 2012 Schedule of

Meetings change in starting time.

Newaygo County Mental Health will hold regular monthly meetings of the

Board of Directors on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

March 8 April 12 May 10

June 14 July 12 August 9

September 13 October 11 November 8

December 13

Meetings will begin at 10:00 a.m., starting with the March 8 meeting, and

are open to the public under Michigans Open Meetings Act. They are

held in the Board Room of Newaygo County Mental Health, 1049 Newell

Street, White Cloud, MI

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

REYNOLDS TOWNSHIPMONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN

PLEASE BE ADVISED that on Feb. 9, 2012, the Reynolds Township Board ad-

opted an ordinance that will regulate the use, production, and distribution of medical mari-

huana within the Township. A summary of the ordinance is as follows:

ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE AND INTENT

This article discusses the purposes, intent, and reasons behind the ordinance, in-

cluding addressing matters not covered by the Michigan Marihuana Act (MCL 333.26421

et seq.).

ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS

This article defines the words and phrases Act, Marihuana, Medical Marihuana

Dispensary, Medical Use of Marihuana, Primary Caregiver, and Qualifying Patient for pur-

poses of the ordinance.

ARTICLE 3 PROHIBITION ON MEDICAL MARIHUANA DISPENSARIES

Medical marihuana dispensaries (as defined in the ordinance) cannot be conducted

or operated within the Township, nor can any person patronize the same.

ARTICLE 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING PRIMARY CAREGIVER

RESIDENCES

This article contains a variety of regulations regarding primary caregivers and their

residences, including, but not limited to, location and spacing requirements, limits on the

smoking, growing, and consumption of medical marihuana, growing regulations, regula-

tions regarding merchandise and products, regulations regarding growing equipment, secu-

rity matters, signage, and similar matters.

ARTICLE 5 REGULATIONS REGARDING QUALIFYING PATIENTS

This article governs uses and activities by qualifying patients.

ARTICLE 6 REQUIRED COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW

This article indicates that the growing, distribution, and use of medical marihuana

may violate federal law and nothing in the ordinance is intended to in any way lessen or

preclude compliance with federal or state law.

ARTICLE 7 GENERAL REGULATIONS

This article contains additional general regulations regarding medical marihuana

including spacing requirements, prohibitions on the smoking or consumption of marihuana

in certain places, compliance with all laws, advertising, recordkeeping requirements, the

option of the Township to require a business permit for each primary caregiver, and other

matters.

ARTICLE 8 RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PREMISES

The primary caregiver is responsible for any violation of the ordinance that occurs

on his/her property.

ARTICLE 9 SEVERABILITY

If any portion of the ordinance is declared invalid by a court, the rest of the ordi-

nance shall remain in effect.

ARTICLE 10 PENALTIES

A violation of the ordinance constitutes a municipal civil infraction. This article

also provides for fines, repeat offenses, additional remedies, and similar matters.

ARTICLE 11 PUBLIC NUISANCE AND NUISANCE PER SE

A violation of the ordinance or the Act is a nuisance per se.

ARTICLE 12 EFFECTIVE DATE

The ordinance will become effective upon the expiration of 30 d ays after this notice

appears in the newspaper.

A full copy of the Ordinance may be inspected, reviewed, or purchased at the Reyn-

olds Township offices at 215 E. Edgerton Street, Howard City, Michigan 49329 during

normal business hours or by contacting the Reynolds Township Clerk at 231-937-6739.

Respectfully submitted,

By Tina Porzondek

Reynolds Township Clerk

Meeting in Brief:

Maple Valley Township Board Regular MeetingFebruary 13, 2012Board Present: Kain, Sanders, Miller, PetersenBoard Absent: BettenAction Items:Regular Minutes of January 9, 2012 and January 24, 2012 were read and approvedwith one correction.MOTION Petersen 2nd Sanders to accept the treasurers report as read. MotionCarried.MOTION Petersen 2nd Miller to appoint Gary Boyer to the Board of Review to fillSusan Paulsons position. Motion Carried.MOTION Miller 2nd Petersen to drop charges owed on fire billing for $250 labeledFeb 13 App 1. Motion Carried.MOTION Miller 2nd Petersen to drop charges owed on fire billing for $500 labeledFeb 13 App 2. Motion Carried.MOTION Petersen 2nd Sanders to extend the time frame for the amount owed bythe Rasmussen Grove residents ($842) to Feb. 29, 2012 with balance paid in full.Motion Carried.MOTION Petersen 2nd Kain to appoint Larry Truss to the Zoning Board of Appealsand replace Bill Truss. Motion Carried.

MOTION Sanders 2nd Miller to appoint Nancy Newell to the Planning Commission tofill the position vacated by Linda Finch. Motion Carried. RESOLUTION Petersen 2nd Kain to have Supervisors salary remain at $7800

for the 2012-2013 fiscal Year. Yes, Petersen, Miller, Sanders, Kain, No, none.Absent, Betten Resolution Passed.

RESOLUTION Sanders 2nd Kain to have the Clerks salary remain at $13,000for the 2012-2013 fiscal Year. Yes, Petersen, Miller, Sanders, Kain, No none.Absent, Betten Resolution Passed.

RESOLUTION Miller 2nd Kain to have the Treasurer salary remain at $10,000for the 2012-2013 fiscal Year. Yes, Petersen, Miller, Sanders, Kain, No, none.Absent, Betten Resolution Passed.

RESOLUTION Petersen 2nd Kain to have the Trustee(s) baseline salary reducedto zero effective November 20, 2012.Yes, Petersen, Miller, Sanders, Kain, Nonone. Absent, Betten Resolution Passed.

MOTION Miller 2nd Petersen to adjust the budget line item for Drains increased by$350 and decrease fund balance by $350. Motion Carried.MOTION Petersen 2nd Kain to pay bills as presented Ck # 4612 through Ck # 4651and include check 4606 previously withheld, in the amount of $26727.68 also elec-tronic transfer of $597.39 for a total of $27325.07. Motion Carried.

Items of InterestTim Rasmussen spoke about the Community First Credit Union coming to Trufantvery soon. He outlined options and differences between banks and credit unions.Check this out to see if it suits your family needs.Budget workshop is Feb. 18, 2012 at 9 in Coral. Public testing is Feb. 19, at 7pm inCoral.

Election on Feb 28, need absentee ballot call 231 354 6496 for application.Next Regular Meeting: March 12 at 7 pm in the Coral Community Center.Planning Workshop 7:00 pm March 8, 2012 in Coral.Complex Meeting 5 pm 1st Sunday at Maple Valley ComplexAnnual Meeting is Monday March 26, 2012 at 7 in Trufant ComplexFull Minutes: Clerk Shirley Sanders at 231-354 -6774 or 354-6496

PIERSON TOWNSHIPMONTCALM COUNTY

P.O. BOX 109/21156 CANNONSVILLE ROAD

PIERSON, MI 49339

Dear Township Resident and or Property Owner:

On Tuesday February 21st, 2012, 7:00 P.M., there will be a meeting of the

Pierson Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to be held at the TownshipHall, 21156 Cannonsville Road, Pierson, Michigan.

The ZBA will hear an appeal from Leo Weber et al concerning the propertylocated at 4721 White Rd., Pierson Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.The property is legally described as:

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER 59-015-500-002-00

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REYNOLDS TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF REVIEWwill meet at Reynolds Township office

215 E. Edgerton St. Howard City

Monday March 5, 2012 1pm Organizational Meeting(no appeals will be heard)

Monday March 12th 3pm 9pm by appointment or letter ONLY

Wednesday March 14th 9am 3pm by appointment or letter ONLY

Keith Grannis, Secretary

Board of Review

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Budget Hearing

Reynolds Township, Montcalm CountyThe Reynolds Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed

township budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 at the Reynolds Township Hall

215 E. Edgerton St. Howard City on March 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. The

property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support

the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. Acopy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection.

Notice complies with MCL 141.436 and MCL 211.24e.

PUBLIC NOTICEENSLEY TOWNSHIP

DOG CLINICMarch 10, 2012

10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.ENSLEY TOWNSHIP FIRE BARN

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In memory of our Loved one who went to be with herLord and Savior three years ago. There will always bea heart ache and often a silent tear, you left us withprecious memories, your love is still our guide, until wemeet again in glory.

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WINFIELD TOWNSHIPBOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS

Winfield Township Hall

15212 Howard City-Edmore Road

Amble, Michigan

March 6, 2012 7 pm Organization Meeting

March 12, 2012 3 pm 9 pm Board of Review

March 13, 2012 9 am 3 pm Board of Review

Any questions call:

Jerrilynn Strong, Assessor 989-382-7963

Phyllis Larson, Supervisor 231-762-4342

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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: Th

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

Help is Available: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? Binge forno 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 MileRd. between Tisdel & Keller Ave. Saturdays at 10am. Open meeting, AA -Alanon. Non Smoking. Call Sandy M. 616-696-3205.

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SAND LAKE: Sand Lake Alcoholics Anonymous/NA: (AA/NA ClosedMeeting - Women Only). Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Bldg nextto the church), corner of Maple Street and Sixth Street, Tuesday at 7:00pm.(front door entrance). Sand Lake, open meeting, Mondays 7pm at St. MarysCatholic Church, 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 6:30Potlock 7:30 Speaker - 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 - CNewaygo 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-S

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