River Valley News Shopper, January 2, 2012

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MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2012 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 1

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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 License

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

Have lots of love but not a lot of room?Volunteers are always appreciated!

Lucy and Toni are brotherand sister that were foundon December 19th andtaken to the shelter. Wehope somebody is lookingfor them. They are about12 weeks old and weighabout 12 pounds. Both of

them are very energeticand and full of life. Theiradoption date is Decem-ber 27th, unless theyare claimed before thatdate. Come to the shelterand meet Lucy and Toniand maybe offer them achance!ID# 11/12/22-23

e currently have manyhealthy, loving dogs,

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HOMETOWN HEROESCpl. Donald P. Bergman

Marine Corps Cpl. Donald P. Bergmanis a member of the 31st Marine Expedi-

tionary Unit returning from a deploymentof the Pacific region, including the Phil-lipines.

The Okinawa, Japan-based Marine ex-peditionary unit is made up of more than2,000 Marines and sailors that conductamphibious operations, as well as cri-sis response and contingency operationsthroughout the Pacific region.

Bergman is a field radio operator as-signed to the 31st Marine ExpeditionaryUnit at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.The corporal has served in the military forthree years.

He is the son of Mark and Lisa Berg-man of Sand Lake.

Bergman graduated in 2007 from

Creative Technologies Academy in CedarSprings.

Staff Sgt. Randolph J.SteadmanArmy Staff Sgt. Randolph J. Steadman

has arrived for duty at the Great Lakes Re-cruiting Battalion.

Steadman is a new Army recruiter as-signed to the Grand Rapids Recruiting Sta-tion. The staff sergeant has served in themilitary for five years.

He is the son of Tammy and RandolphSteadman of Cedar Springs. His wife, Ash-ley, is the daughter of Tammy and ChrisJones of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Steadman graduated in 2004 fromNorthview High School in Grand Rapids.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

SPECIAL CLINICSMid-Michigan District Health De-

partment is holding the following clin-cis throughout the month of January:

The health department is located at615 N. State St. in Stanton.

Family PlanningClinic Schedule

The Mid-Michigan District HealthDepartments Family Planning Clinicsprovide confidential care to men and women in need of contraception andreproductive health services. Chargesfor services and supplies are based onincome.

The Family Planning Clinics arescheduled as follows:

Jan. 5 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.




Jan. 26 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.Jan. 30 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m.

to 4:30 p.m.For more information or to schedule

an appointment, call (989) 831-5237,Ext. 5, Monday through Friday.

WIC Benefit Pick-UpSchedule

Pregnant and breastfeeding women,infants and children up to 5 years oldmay be eligible for free food throughthe WIC (Women, Infants & Children)program.

The Mid-Michigan District HealthDepartment WIC Benefit Pick-up Clin-ics are scheduled as follows:

Jan. 11 at Heritage United Meth-odist Church, 19931 W. KendavilleRoad in Pierson, from 8 a.m. to noonand 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Jan. 27 at Mid-Michigan DistrictHealth Department, 615 N. State Streetin Stanton, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 19 at the Greenville Fam-ily Care Center, 1014 E. Washington

in Greenville, from 8 a.m. to noon and12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.For more information or to schedule

an appointment, call (989) 831-5237,Ext. 5, Monday through Friday.

Hearing & VisionScreening Clinic

The Mid-Michigan District HealthDepartment offers free vision testing,as well as hearing screening tests for allchildren ages 3 to 21. For more infor-mation or to schedule an appointment,call (989) 831-3644, Monday throughFriday.

Immunization ClinicsThe Mid-Michigan District Health

Department Immunization Clinics areto be held as follows:

Jan. 25 at Mid-Michigan DistrictHealth Department, 615 N. State Streetin Stanton, from 8 a.m. to Noon andfrom 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 at Mid-Michigan DistrictHealth Department, 615 N. State Streetin Stanton, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. andfrom 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Immunizations will be available foradults and children eight weeks of agethrough adulthood, appointments are

preferred. For more information or toschedule an appointment, call (989) 831-5237, Ext. 5, Monday through Friday.

Biggest Loser gearsup for another runThe Biggest Loser Contest is gearing

up for another run in Cedar Springs. A $25 entry fee, with proceeds ben-

efitting the Cedar Springs Public LibraryBuilding Fund/$50,000 Match Challenge,will help kick off weigh-in from 9 to 11 a.m.

on Jan. 7 at Curves in Cedar Springs.The grand prize is 10 percent of all en-

try fees, so folks are encouraged to invitetheir friends to join.

Prizes also will be:Top female competitor will receive a

free three-month membership at Curves

in Cedar SpringsTop male competitor will receive a free

three-month membership at Max Fitnessin Cedar Springs

Top senior competitor will receive $40cash courtesy of the Curiosity Shoppe in

Cedar Springs.There will be weekly e-mails of fitness

tips, recipes and more.For more information, contact Alicia at

[email protected] or Donnaat the Cedar Springs Library at (616) 696-1910.

Fresh From The Farm

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Way back when

Do YouRecall?

Compiled by Virginia Tully

Health & Wellness CentersEdmore Lakeview Stanton

989-427-5141 989-352-8168 989-831-4140Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1952 Gorden Charnley of

Lakeview has sold his gas station to

Glenn Wood and has already turned

over the keys to the Sinclair Service

Station to the new owner.

Hansens Super Market in

Lakeview is changing its shelves for

better display and easier handling

for both employees and customers.

1962 Army Pvt. Kenneth Kirk

of Six Lakes is currently serving

in France with the 256th Signal

Company as a radio operator.

Airman Basic Arthur Williams

of Howard City is assigned to the

USAF technical training course for

radar operators at Keesler AFB,

MS.

1977 The Orval Basneys of

Lakeview are celebrating their 25th

Anniversary at the Lakeview VFW

Hall.

Jim and Carol Knapp of Amble

are the parents of the New Years

Baby at Kelsey Hospital with the

arrival of son Aron Lei.

1997 Lakeview Middle School

has been awarded a $1,000 grant

from the Arts Council of Greater

Grand Rapids to produce the 2nd

Annual All School Musical.

Danita Miller of Lakeview

is expanding her pet grooming

business to include other pet

supplies, with pet food, toys and

other items filling the shelves.


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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Special healthdepartment clinics, Page 3

Obituaries, Page 5 & 6

Saving Lives, Page 7

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

do not reflect 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

Classified/Display advertising. .. . Noon on Thursday

For more information, contact the River Valley Officeat (231) 937-4740

RECORD - ENTERPRISE

The River Valley

SERVING PORTIONSOF MONTCALM, MECOSTA, NEWAYGOAND KENT COUNTIES

Thompsontakes helm

at CCHCARSON CITY As Carson City Hospital (CCH) and the

local community conclude the celebration of the 75th anniver-sary of CCH, the hospitals third transition of chief executivesalso comes to a close. Matthew J. Thomp-son, FACHE, has accepted the Board ofDirectors offer to succeed Bruce L. Tra-verse, FACHE as president and CEO. Theappointment is effective Dec. 24.

Since joining CCH in 2008, Thomp-son has served on the Board of Financeand Quality committees, implemented a

new Service Excellence program, and hasinitiated several programs and strategiesto place the organization in a position tofulfill the governmental health-care reformmeasures and respond to reduced financial reimbursement.

Thompson grew up in Indiana and is a graduate of BallState University in Muncie, IN, earning a bachelors degree inBusiness Administration and Health Education. He earned aMaster of Health and Hospital Administration degree at Indi-ana University.

Carson City Hospital announces newpresident and CEO

See THOMPSON page 7

SMART DECISIONS

LESSONS TO BE LEARNED:

Regardless of reasons, parents or relatives who providealcohol to their teenagers and others who are younger than 21 are stil breaking the law. (Cour-tesy Photo)

LANSING The Michigan Li-quor Control Commission urgesparents and guardians who willbe hosting holiday parties to thinkand be safe this season. Accord-ing to recent research, one typical

way for underage youth to obtainalcohol is at parties where parentsand other adults have left themunsupervised.

Parents have the most in-fluence on whether or not theirchild will drink alcohol, said DonWeatherspoon, Michigan LiquorControl Commissioner. Its nevertoo early to talk to your childrenabout the dangers of underagedrinking. Statistics show that 65percent of our youth get alcoholfrom friends and family and num-bers show that 50 percent of 12year olds have been drunk before.So please help our kids be safe andalcohol free this holiday season.

Social hosting is defined asproviding and/or serving alcoholto a young person who is under theminimum age of 21. Social hostingcan take place in a party-like at-mosphere or by any adult simplyproviding alcohol to teenagersand their peers for them to drink.It can even extend to parents andhomeowners who are not on thepremises and/or did not providethe alcohol.

When addressing the issuesof social hosting and underage

drinking, one of the most com-pelling reasons for not providingalcohol to underage youth or al-lowing underage drinking eventsto occur on property, outside ofthe risks of alcohol-related inju-ries and/or death, is liability (bothcivil and criminal).

MLCC offers these tips fromthe International Institute for Al-cohol Awareness about hostingholiday events where there may

be underage youth:Never serve alcohol to un-

derage youth. In addition, neverserve alcohol to your childs un-derage friends. Underage drink-ing is illegal.

Monitor alcohol use in yourhome. If you keep alcohol in yourhome, keep track of the supply.Do not keep alcohol in an acces-sible place.

Connect with other parents

MLCC warns parents ofunderage drinking dangers

MCCL wishes everyone a

safe, happy holiday seasonLANSING As office holiday parties and family gatherings are

getting underway across the state, the Michigan Liquor Control Com-mission (MLCC) is reminding legal purchase age adults who choose toenjoy a drink to do so safely this holiday season. Alcohol can be enjoyedresponsibly by the vast majority of legal-age adults; some individualsover-consume, abuse or choose to consume it before they are of legalage and can be harmful to themselves and others.

If you are hosting a holiday party, designate a bartender to keeptrack of serving guests or checking IDs. All too often, home is also ateens source of alcohol. A 2005 study of teenagers between 13 and 18,conducted by the American Medical Association (AMA) showed that:

SeeUNDERAGE page 6

SeeHOLIDAYS page 6

THOMPSON

KRINGLE KASH

CONTEST WINNER: Pioneer Advertising ManagerTim Zehr presents a $500 check to Chandra Jordan, ofNewaygo, for winning the Kringle Kash contest. She ac-curately counted the hidden candy canes in the KringleKash special section published on Nov. 18. I will definite-ly make sure this money goes toward something good,Jordan said. Im blown away. Thank you so much.(Pioneer photo/Jonathan Eppley)


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OBITUARIESHoyt Becker

Hoyt Becker, 81, of Howard Citypassed away on Dec. 25, 2011, at Metronof Cedar Springs.

He was born June 4, 1930, in CedarSprings, the son of Judson and Bernice(Prince) Becker. During his working yearshe worked in several factories in Die Cast,Maintenance as well as a mechanical con-

tractor. He also did some farming, andloved to hunt, fish and look for mush-rooms. He served his country in the U.S.Army and was a member of the HowardCity VFW Post and Morley American Le-gion.

In 1951, he married Eleanor Prince who survives. Also surviving are twosons, Brad (Susan) and Jeff (Terri) bothof Howard City; two daughters, Sha-ron (Robert DeLeon of Morley and Judy(Rick) Roodvoets of Wyoming; sevengrandchildren and two great-grandchil-dren; a sister-in-law, Holly Becker of Cal-ifornia; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parentsand a brother, Judson Wayne

Memorial services took place on Fri-

day, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Howard CityVFW post with Pastor Bill Vis officiating.

Allison Jo Pyle Allison Jo Pyle, 7, went home to be

with Jesus on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.Waiting for her in heaven are Grand-

ma Helen Boss,Grandpa Gerald Pyleand cousin Kyle Boss.

If you were unfor-tunate to have not met Allison, you missedout on a fun, loveable,princess cowgirl withsparkling eyes. Allisonloved wearing dressesand playing outdoors.

She loved animals, especially horses, andwas always ready to saddle up. Allison hadan endless supply of hugs, and was alwayswilling to give one out, even if she had justmet you. Her warm smile was contagious,and her fun, caring love was wonderful.She was an exceptional card player, andenjoyed beating all those willing to testthemselves against her. She never missedan opportunity to try and change the rulesin the middle of the game if she thoughtshe could get away with it.

Allison liked to laugh, and was morethan willing to help out with any practi-cal joke. She made a horrible accomplice,though, and would always be quick tothrow her cohorts under the bus to keepherself out of trouble.

Allison was born a star. She enteredthe world weighing 11-pounds, 6-ounces,23.5 inches long. The chart at the Drsoffice estimated she would reach a finalheight of over 6-foot, 4-inches tall: herdestiny was to be a volleyball player, but Allisons goal was just to be taller thanher Dad.

Everyone had a special connection with Allison. Grandpa Tom Boss: they

loved to eat a donut and watch LooneyTunes cartoons after school.

Grandma Mary Jane Pyle (MeMa):they loved to play cards and do puzzlestogether. Allison was always willing togo to Shelly Degeers house and get intotrouble there, especially since it was en-couraged, well, at least not discouraged.

Allison enjoyed playing with her cous-ins Lena Thompson, Jessica Thompson,Andria Boss and her best bud Alex Boss.Her best friends at school were SofiaMulholland, Zachary Princer, and KaylaHearth. Rumor has it Allison and Zacharywere secretly engaged, and they plannedon going to Hawaii for their honeymoon.They planned on bringing Mom along be-

cause according to Allison, Someone hasto drive. Allison loved the school staffat Mac Naughton Elementary, especially

her teacher Mrs. Rachel VanDyke. Allison loved to show off her horse

Miss Chiquita and her bunny Mocha. Allison and Chiquita loved to trail ridearound Indian Lake and stop by herGrandpa Boss house afterward for thatalways available donut. She was excitedand looked forward to showing her horseagain at the Montcalm County 4H Fairthis coming year.

Allison loved fishing and would spendhours on the dock at Grandpa Bosshouse. She would bait her own hooks, andtake her own fish off unless they were toobig or had swallowed the hook. When shewould run out of bait, she had no prob-lem catching more on her own, such asworms, frogs or even a snake. She oncecaught a 23 inch largemouth bass on agarter snake she had found.

Allison continually impressed thedoctors and nurses at The Helen De- vos Childrens Hospital and was alwayshappy to see Dr James Fahner. At 3 anda half years of age, Allison was diagnosedwith a rare cancer (undifferentiated renalcell carcinoma, stage 4). Throughout hertreatments, she continued to set the bar

higher for dealing with her cancer, mak-ing it much longer than anyone thoughtpossible. She was proud to show offherscars from her surgeries: she called themher shark bites. Allison proved againand again that a girl can fight long andhard. She showed the doctors that evenwhen she had lung surgery on a Monday,she was back riding a horse at the An-nual Fall Campout on Friday of that sameweek.

Allison epitomized the saying, Itsnot the years in the life, its the life in theyears.

Allison is loved and will be missed byher parents Joann and David, her sisterZoe, and all of her family and friends. We

would like to thank everyone who hasbeen a part of our lives during this diffi-cult time. We thank you for all the love,

support and prayers you have given ourfamily during her long battle with can-cer.

Words can not express the love we andothers have for Allison. Please honor her by wearing her favorite colors pink andpurple as a tribute for a pretty princesswho loved being a cowgirl.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accept-ing donations to purchase horse stalls atthe Montcalm County 4-H Fairgrounds tohonor Allisons love of horses.

Donations can be dropped off at Inde-pendent Bank for The Allison Pyle Me-morial Fund.

Visitation and funeral services will beheld at Christ the King Catholic Churchat 9596 Reed Rd in Howard City onThursday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and6 to 8:30 p.m., with a Rosary service at6 p.m.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. onFriday, Dec. 30, with a luncheon.

Funeral arrangements were handledby the Heckman Funeral Home of How-ard City.

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Direction: Fromcorner of State St and Maple (in Big Rapids) go East on

Maple St. across the Muskegon River, GO TO

LARGE BUILDING NEXT TO BP AND WILD ROSE CAFE

Toys

Cook books

Knitting books

LinenTowels

step ladder

Baskets

Wood rocker

French stuff chair

Heavy old trunk

Drop leaf table

Old wood commode

Several wood shelves

Old dresser

Pine end table

Cut off saw

Leaf blower

Skill power sawAir brad nailer

Pillows & sheets

Wood frame mirror

Mink wrap

Lawn chairs

Many plastic totes

Xmas decorations

Dickens Village series

ceramics

Stone cast dog

Good pots & pans

Copper kettle w/top

Drop cords

Blankets

Throw rugsMany Pictures and frames

Fans

File cabinets

Lots of VHS movies

Lace dollies

Bolts of cloth

Mixer (large)

Craft items

Lots of children books

Old doll w/clothes

Large area rug

Some collectable dishes

Heritage village collection

BellsLamps

Baskets

Senco Elect air compressor

Records

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and caregivers. Getting to know other par-ents and guardians can help you keep closertouch on whats going in your childs life.Friendly relations can make it easier for youto call the parent/caregiver of a teen who ishaving a party to be sure that a responsibleadult will be present and that alcohol will notbe available.

Keep track of your childs activities. Beaware of your teens plans and whereabouts.

Generally, your child will be more open to your supervision if he or she feels you arekeeping tabs because you care, not becauseyou distrust him or her.

Develop family rules about teen drink-ing. When parents/caregivers establish clearno alcohol rules and expectations, theirchildren are less likely to begin drinking.

Set a good example. Parents and guard-ians are important role models for their chil-dren. If you use alcohol, set a good exampleand drink responsibly.

Dont support underage drinking.Your attitudes and behavior toward under-age drinking also influence your child. Avoidmaking jokes about underage drinking ordrunkenness, or otherwise showing accep-

tance of underage alcohol use.Help your child build healthy friend-ships. If your childs friends use alcohol, yourchild is more likely to drink too. So it makessense to try to encourage your child to de-velop friendships with kids who do not drinkand who are otherwise healthy influences onyour child. A good first step is to simply getto know your childs friends better. You canthen invite the kids you feel good about tofamily get-togethers and outings and findother ways to encourage your child to spendtime with those kids.

Encourage healthy alternatives to al-cohol. One reason kids drink is boredom.Therefore, it makes sense to encourage yourchild to participate in supervised after-schooland weekend activities that are challenging

and fun. Studies indicate that the availabilityof enjoyable, alcohol-free activities is a bigreason for deciding not to use alcohol.

UNDERAGECONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

2 out of 3 teens said it was easyto get alcohol

1 in 3 said it was easy to get alco-

hol from their own consenting parents 2 out of 5 said it was easy to get

alcohol from a friends parents1 in 4 said theyd attended a party

where under 21s were drinking in frontof their parents

Overall, nearly half of the teens sur- veyed reported having somehow ob-tained alcohol.

With older siblings home from col-lege or visiting family in town for theholidays, it is even more tempting andeasier for kids to obtain and consumealcohol, said MLCC CommissionerTeri Quimby. The earlier drinkingstarts, the more danger it poses.

Another thing you can do as a host

is offer a ride home from someone thathas not been drinking. According to AAA, more than 500,000 people are

injured in alcohol-related crashes ev-ery year with over 12,000 resultingin death. AAA urges all motorists not to

drink and drive.Never ride in a car with someone

who is intoxicated.When entertaining, be a respon-

sible host. Refer to AAAs - Great Pre-tenders Nonalcoholic Drink Guide forhelpful tips.

Immediately report impaireddrivers to area law enforcement.

Use the designated driver sys-tem.

Michigan has tough laws and se-vere penalties for those who drink anddrive. One of the greatest gifts youcan give to others is to volunteer as adesignated driver during the holidayparty season or ensuring that partygo-

ers have a safe ride home. Lets keepeveryone safe this holiday season anddrink responsibly, said Quimby.

HOLIDAYSCONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

OBITUARYCythnia Roesly

Cynthia Roesly, 49, of HowardCity, a loving wife, mother, grand-mother, sister and friend left unex-pectedly on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011,at her residence.

She was born Nov. 8, 1962 inGrand Rapids, the daughter of Rus-sell and (Marjorie (Gillhespy) Jack-son.

Cindy enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband, NASCAR racing,she loved cooking for family andfriends and play Bonco with the girls.She was always there for anyone whoneeded her. She was excited to be agrandma and when she held babyJake she was all a glow. Althoughdeath is final her memory will live on

in all of those she has touched.In 1984, she married Harold

Roesly, who survives. Also survivingare two sons, Nicholas and Ricky ofGrand Rapids; one grandson, Jake Allen Roesly; one brother Robert(Patty) Jackson of White Cloud; onesister, LeaAnn Tyron Yost) Jacksonof Grand Rapids; and several aunts,uncles and cousins. She was preced-ed in death by her parents.

Funeral services took place at 2p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, at the Heck-man Funeral Home with FatherJames Wyse officiating with burial inthe St. Apollonia Cemetery in Morley.In lieu of flowers memorials to Hos-pice of Big Rapids. Friends called onThursday evening from 6-9 pm andprior to services on Friday.

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With nearly 20 years of hospital ad-ministration experience, Thompson pre- viously served as vice president of Sup-port Services at Pennock Health Servicesin Hastings, MI, from 1996 through 2007.His responsibilities at Pennock includedmarketing research and planning, com-munity and patient satisfaction assess-ment, physician recruitment, facility con-struction, medical staff needs planning,

organizational strategic planning for shortand long term, and new service businessdevelopment. He also served as the execu-tive director of the Physician Hospital Or-ganization and the Pennock Foundation.

Director of Patient Services Nancy A. Weaver, M.S., R.N., F.N.P. said, As thesenior member of the executive team, it ismy pleasure to welcome Matt to the roleof CEO and president. I have found himto be responsive to requests and sugges-tions. He has demonstrated his interest inhelping to move CCH in a forward direc-tion. His vision for our future models thethoughts of our associates. He is dedicat-ed to helping us achieve our long standingmission of providing comprehensive careclose to home for the patients we serve.

Sonny House, vice chairman, CCHBoard of Directors agrees, stating As avolunteer and serving on various commit-tees, I have had the opportunity to work with Matt over the past several years. Ienjoy and appreciate his dedication tokeep CCH strong and independent whilefocusing on the quality of medical care of-fered and the increased diversification ofthe many medical specialties. I feel hon-ored to have him leading our hospital aswe go forward.

Thompson is board certified in Health-care Administration, earning fellow statusin the American College of Healthcare Ex-ecutives (FACHE). He has been a memberof the Great Lakes Healthcare Executive

Chapter since 1994, serving on its Boardof Directors from 2006 to 2009.

When asked to describe the transition

period, Thompson stated, I was recruit-ed to CCH in 2007 with the full knowl-edge of the CEO succession plan that wasdeveloped by the Executive Team anthe Board of Directors. In essence, I hav been on a four-year CEO job interviewith training and mentoring from BrucTraverse. I had no guarantee of a CEO po-sition.

Medical Director Robert Seals, D.O.

said that, Although he has big shoes to fillMatt has the expertise and the completbacking of the physician staff to make thistransition a seamless one. EmergencDepartment Director Chris Herald, M.D.also comments, I have complete confi-dence that under Mr. Thompsons lead-ership, CCH will continue to provide thhighest quality health care for years tocome.

Thompson concludes, My role isto lead CCH according to the vision es-tablished by my mentors as it is furthedeveloped by the highly skilled and dedi-cated team which remains in place. Ouadministrative team is currently posi-tioning the organization to meet the fu-ture challenges of health-care reformInitiatives being pursued to allow CCto achieve our mission include: physiciaalignment, aggressive cost managementreinvention through leveraging of infor-mation systems, payment reform tharewards quality outcomes verses volumeand managing population health througefforts to change health related behaviorsIm here to make sure our staff has all thtools and resources they need to take carof our patients. It makes me very prouto support the health of the communitby being able to continue to improve ser-vices at our hospital. Its why I went intohealth-care administration. CCH hasrich tradition of being a family-orientedcaring community hospital. This is part o

who we are and I will continue to protecthis part of our culture as we move for-ward.

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One in three people 50 years oldor older has not been screened forcolon cancer, yet screening couldhelp save their lives. This statistic isjust one of the troubling findings ofa national study by the Colon Cancer

Alliance, the leading national patientadvocacy organization dedicated toincreasing colon cancer screeningrates and survivorship, and QuestDiagnostics, the worlds leading di-agnostic testing company. The twoorganizations recently teamed upto uncover the barriers that preventpeople from being tested for coloncancer (also known as colorectalcancer), the second-leading causeof cancer-related deaths in men andwomen in the U.S.

Screening by colonoscopy, fecalimmunochemical tests and othermethods helps identify colon cancerin early stages when it is still highly

treatable. For this reason, the Amer-ican Cancer Society recommendsscreening for every man and womanof average risk, beginning at age 50.African Americans, smokers and any-one who has a family history or otherrisk factors should be tested evenearlier. Yet the Colon Cancer Alli-ance/Quest Diagnostics study foundthat many people 50 and over are notbeing screened. Moreover, the barri-ers to screening ranged from the lackof recommendation for screening bya healthcare professional to time andcost constraints. The study also sug-gested that fear of the bowel prepa-ration, side effects and anesthesiatypically associated with colonosco-py are additional barriers.

Screening tests like a colon-

oscopy do a superb job of catchingcolon cancer in early, treatable stag-es, said Jon R. Cohen, M.D., senior vice president and chief medical of-ficer, Quest Diagnostics. Unfortu-nately, some people refuse to under-go these proven tests because theyfind them inconvenient and unpleas-ant. Other individuals simply do not

understand the value of screening,in some cases because a healthcareprofessional has not talked to themabout it.

The study also found that 80 per-cent of respondents said theyd bemore likely to be screened if a convenient blood test were available.Blood tests that detect the DNA ofcolon cancer tumors shed into thebloodstream are available in the U.S.and Europe, but have yet to be ad-opted into medical guidelines forscreening. Quest Diagnostics offersits ColoVantage blood test to helpphysicians evaluate colon cancer riskin patients who refuse to undergo

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Any death from colon cancerdue to a failure to screen is a trag-edy that could have been prevented,said Andrew Spiegel, chief executiveofficer of the Colon Cancer Alliance.I encourage patients to talk to theirhealthcare providers about the im-portance of colon cancer screening,their risk factors for colon cancer,and the different screening testsavailable. With increased screeningrates, deaths from colon cancer mayone day be a thing of the past.

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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 wellas hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For more information orto schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, Monday through Friday.

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

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

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

Emotions Anonymous (EA) - Meetings every Wednesday, 1pm, Miracle Drop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No dues or fees.Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people cope with stressin daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Info call Carol (989)831-8778.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Newaygo. Weigh in 5:30-6:10pm onThursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. Sparta MethodistChurch. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. Info. Betty at

(616)691-7120. White Cloud, Commission on Aging. Weigh in 5:25-5:55pmon Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview, New Life UnitedMethodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays, meeting 6:15-7:15pm.East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 9:30amon Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. East M-46. Sand Lake, ResurrectionLutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am.180 Northland Dr. Howard City, Howard City VFW Hall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:15-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. First meeting free. For information call231-937-4441.

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, HealthDepartment, White Cloud.

Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer! ReformersUnanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction, offered at Bills LakeBaptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of Newaygo. Every Friday night7-9p.m. Info. call 652-9940.

Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days &Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:30-6:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&12 12Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-Closed(N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All Open-12Noon, 7:00pm, 9:00pm;Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm; Sunday-All Open-9:00am,2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-Open. ContactSandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers meeting, 7:30pm.Arrive early if you want convenient parking.

Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug free).Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125 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. MarksEpiscopal 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 living withphysical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE. Serving Mecosta,Osceola and Newaygo Counties.

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

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.

MORLEY: Open Meeting. Smoking allowed. 19180 Monroe, Morley. Call Darrylfor more info. (616) 826-0859.

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

KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya 675-7663

SAND LAKE: 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 - John 924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C

Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracys Custom RiverBoats, 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 (Menonly), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only all types of recovery welcome);Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluck dinner 6:30p,speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm (O).

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

SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have 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.

# 3306, 1001 Ensley St., Howard City. Doors open at 5pm, salesbegin at 5:30 and game begins at 6:30. Everyone Welcome!

Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church onFridays from 10am to 3pm. Bring your machine and call forsupply list. New projects every week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910 for more details or email at [email protected]. Everyone welcome.

Family Farm & Home Small Animals Sell and Swap 139W River Dr, Newaygo 2nd Saturday of the month 8am-Noon231-856-4641.

Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd,Howard City, MI 4th Saturday of each month from 6pm to 8pmin 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 LegionPost #101, from 1pm-6pm, doors open at 11am. 1320 W.Washington St. (M-57).

Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE VeteransBreakfastfor Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widows

at 209 W Washington 7:30am-8:45am.Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E.Edgerton, open 7 days a week. Call Karen West or DawnyKniffen 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule of events. Noonlunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

Library Happenings:The Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township has anew web site that contains program information, access tomusic downloads, ebooks, and much more. Please check outour new web site at www.tchrtl.michlibrary.org.

Take a trip on the wild side and hunt for your favorite letters- safari style! This virtual journey to the Savannah and junglewill let you experience the alphabet in a new and excitingway through interactive and creative activities. For ages 6and under. Tuesday, January 10th, 10:30am at the Sand Lake

Branch of the Kent District Library.The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be having Toddler Time every Monday morning at11am. There will be stories, crafts, songs and activities for thetoddlers. Toddler Time is for children ages 18 months - 3 yearsold. If you have any questions please call the library at 231-937-5575.

If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, butcant lift the ball or play a round of tennis withoutrunning around the court, then join the Grant AreaDistrict Library every Monday between 4 and 5pm toplay Wii Sports. This fun gaming system allows the armchairathlete all the fun of playing the game, but without the need tosweat. Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling are among the gamesthat will be played these Monday afternoons. So bring a friendand come to the Library on Monday and see what a good sportyou can be! For more information, call the Library at 231-834-5713. Have fun, get involved and come play Wii with us.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Librarywill be having Preschool Storytime every Tues. morningat 11am. There will be stories, crafts, songs and activities forthe Preschoolers. We will be learning about letters each week.Preschool Storytime is for children 3-5 years old. If you haveany questions please call the library at 231-937-5575.

The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meetat10am on the third Tuesday of the month in the CommunityRoom. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Thelibrary is located at 122 Elder St. in Grant.

The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet thefirst Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the library.Please come if interested in helping your local library.

The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein ReynoldsTownship Library meet the 2nd Wednesday of the monthat 9am in the community room at the library. We welcome youto join us for food, fellowship and an opportunity to contributeto 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, the first Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The library is locatedat 1038 Wilcox in White Cloud. Everyone is welcome.

Shelf Life Book Club - meets the 2nd Thursday of the monthat 6:00 PM at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview. Booktitles are published in the Shelf Life Book Club brochure andon the Monthly Event Flyers at the library.

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

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

Upcoming Events:Church of the Full Gospel in Sand Lake, 65th AnniversaryCelebration, Sat., Dec. 31st, 7 pm to midnight. Speakers,music, pictures and luncheon. Lots of Fun!

New Years Eve Candlelight Service, Amazing Grace AcresChurch, Dec. 31st, Woodland Park Dr., M-37, Brohman, MI,8:30pm till 12:15am, Faith Gospel Team, Bring Instruments- Finger food, Come to the best New years Eve Party, Bring acarload. Everyone Welcome!

The Sheridan VFW Post will host their annual SpecialBingo games on Saturday, Dec. 31st, New Years Eve. Early birds at 6pm and regular bingo at 7pm. This special bingowill feature fantastic amount of bingo prizes such as $50 payoutfor hard card games and payout on Special games rangingfrom $100 to $150 per special games plus many other prizes.These prizes are based on attendance of 83 or more players. Ifthe attendance is 110 players or more, then the special gameprizes will be increased by $25 per game. Doors will open on

New Years Eve about 3:30pm, lunch and soft drinks will beavailable. License No is V06889.

The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled atthe following locations to distribute free food to individuals andfamilies in need. Most food distributions take approximatelyone hour. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior tothe scheduled delivery time. Bring your own container to hold50 lbs. of food. You will check in upon arrival unless otherwisestated: Fri., Jan. 6, 10am, St. Joseph Catholic Church, WhiteCloud - sponsored by Local Area Churches; Sat., Jan. 7, 10am,Pine Grove Community Church, Croton/Howard City; Wed.,

Jan. 11, 5pm, Hesperia Community Ed, Hesperia - sponsoredby local area churches; Thurs., Jan. 12, 3pm, Amazing GraceAcres Church, Brohman; Sat., Jan, 14, 10am, First ChristianReformed Church, Fremont.

Gown Sale! For Swirl, Prom and more! Jan. 7th, 8AMuntil noon at the Cedar Springs High School Media Room.Long dresses will sell for $35, short dresses for $20. Cash

or check only. Proceeds benefit the Cedar Springs LibraryBuilding Fund. Donations needed. Donate a dress, get a taxdeduction! $100 tax deduction for a long dress, $50 for a shortdress. Clean dresses can be dropped off at the Cedar SpringsCity Hall during normal business hours. Questions? Call LindaLehman at 616-970-1368.

Biggest Loser Contest! Keep your New Years Resolution!Lets get healthy together! Weigh in is Jan. 7th at 9AM to 11AM at Curves in Cedar Springs. $25 entry fee will benefit theCedar Springs Public Library Building Fund. Prizes includememberships for Curves and Max Fitness, cash from theCuriosity Shoppe, and gift cards from Family Video and AlphaOmega Coffee and Games, all Cedar Springs businesses, plus10% of the entry fees. More people = more money for thewinner, so invite your friends! For more information, contactAlicia at [email protected].

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,refreshments and social time. The LV Seniors meet the 1stTuesday of each month. Come join us, bring a friend.

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

Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation,and informative discussions? Westen A Price Foundationmeetings 6:30pm every 3rd Tuesday of every month atStanwood Free Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) CallBonnie @ 231-823-8002.

Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm atVeras House located at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For moreinformation please call Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.

The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd

Wednesday of month, 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. HauensteinReynolds Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. CallCheryl @ 231-937-5686.

Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the secondThursday of each month in the basement of the MecostaCounty Jail. Looking for new members. For more informationcall (231) 796-0966.

Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day AdventistChurch, 8060 M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Buildingbehind the church. Thursdays from 1-4pm.

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

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

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So often when we want to participate in an activity

involving some risk, someone sticks a waiver in front of

us, hands us a pen, and says Sign here. This says you

wont sue me if you get hurt. You waive your rights.

Say youre signing up for a yoga class. The waiver is

the instructors way of notifying you that there is a risk

of getting hurt when you contort your body, feet behind

your head, depending on what physical shape you are in.

Additionally, youre being told that the instructor willnot be on the hook for the costs of a trip to the hospital

and a neck brace.

Except for negligence. But a waiver gets trickier when

its your child taking the lessons. You sign him up for

summer football camp, or for the advanced carving

lesson in Boy Scouts, or for dance lessons at Chez

Ballet. Is the waiver air tight? No, not when someone

was negligent. Heres where the instructor, coaches and

boy scout leaders lose protection.

The inflatable case. In a 2008 Court of Appeals

decision involving inflatable play equipment available

for rent at Defendant, Kera, LLCs, Bounce play time

facility, the court took up the case of a waiver signed

by the Woodmans on behalf of their minor son. Sheila

Woodmans son had received an invitation to a party.In the invitation were detailed instructions on what the

host wanted the children not to wear (jewelry, watches,

pencils, hairbands, shoes), how the children were

expected to act (good manners, appropriate behaviour),

and what was expected of the parents. The invitation

required the parents to sign and return a waiver of

liability saying they would not hold Kera liable for

injuries to their child, and were assuming any and all

risk of personal and property injury and even death

caused by participation in the play equipment, before the

party. No parental waiver? Dont come to the party.

The talk. On party day, Mr. Woodman signed the waiver

on behalf of his son. Keras employee gave a safety talk.

He gave specific instructions. Rules were posted on how

to act. The children were told not to jump from the side.

Safety was stressed, stressed, stressed. To no avail.

Three counts. Sheila filed three counts of gross

negligence, negligence, and violation of Michigans

Consumer Protection Act against Kera, LLC when her

son jumped in and was injured. Kera, LLC asked the

court to decide, summarily, meaning without a trial or

further proceedings, that the waiver protected Kera.

Kera thought the waiver let them off the hook. Not so,

said Court.

A Michigan issue. The trial court refused to dismiss the

case summarily. Trial ensued. The Consumer Protection

Act claim was thrown out. And Kera lost. Eventually

the Court of Appeals took the case for review. And with

a heavy heart, the Appeals Court declined to agree with

Kera about the waivers. Despite all of the protections,the matter came down to this: In Michigan, after a child

is hurt, a childs parents are not permitted to waive the

liability of the offender for the injury if it was caused

by negligence. In fact a child can sue when she turns

eighteen, for injuries sustained when she was one.

If parents cant waive their childs right to sue after the

injury occurs, then parents certainly cant waive their

childs right to sue before the injury occurs.

The heavy heart. While the rule stands, the judges

recognized the inherent negative effect of the rule

upon childrens activities and athletics. It called for the

Legislature to address the issue. Judge Schuet summed

it up:

Voices will be heard, as this Court heard during

oral argument, that no court of law should acquiesceto a piece of paper protecting a business, nonprofit

organization, or school group from liability when a child

is injured. Equally strong will be the chorus of church,

school, and volunteer organizations, and passionate

parents, decrying the chilling effect of the invalidation

of preinjury waivers, freezing out adult volunteers from

participating in youth activities and camps of all kinds,

with a Sword of Damocles, liability speaking, lurking in

the weeds or hanging over their heads.

But in the end, the Michigan Legislature will have

to determine whether a statutory exception to the

commonlaw rule for preinjury waivers should be

adopted, and (moreover) whether there should be any

differentiation between for-profit and nonprofit groups as

some states have seen fit to do. Call your representative

to see how thats going.

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Jeanne Jerow. Howard City. Auto Accidents, Property Law,

Estates, Wills, Trusts, Certificates and Elder Issues. Extensive

Family Law, Adoptions, Divorce. Remember if you read it here

its not your personal legal advice. Dont depend on it.

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