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Monday,

May16,

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or lease for

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RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER MONDAY, May 16, 2011

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RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPERMONDAY,May16,2011

GREENVILLE The Spec-trum Health United MemorialFoundation recently announcedGolf Day 2011 will take place onMonday, June 13, 2011 at EgyptValley Country Club. Avid Foun-dation supporter, Meijer, hasgenerously committed to be the

Golf Day 2011 Event Sponsor.Registration and a puttingcontest will kick-off Golf Day2011 at 10 a.m. Lunch will followat 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun startat 12:30 p.m. Players will have achance to win $10,000 cash, aluxury car lease, a fabulous va-cation and many other excitingprizes. The event concludes withthe renowned Egypt Valley din-ner buffet and award ceremony.

Golf Day 2011 proceeds willsupport Spectrum Health UnitedLifestyles programs. The profes-sional staff at United Lifestylesreaches out to communities withCPR/First Aid classes; pregnan-

cy, maternal and infant services;diabetes education; tobacco ces-sation classes; child passengersafety; nutrition services; weightmanagement and many moreprograms and services to pro-mote healthy behaviors and life-style choices.

Golf Day 2011 raffle ticketsare currently on sale and featurethree unique raffles.

The first, the Eagle Raffle, of-fers fabulous prizes including:

Steelcase Walkstation: ad-justable work area and commer-cial grade treadmill donated byCuster Workplace Interiors

Draft Beer Kegerator Dis-

penser donated by AGA MarvelPlus more fabulous prizes

including Authentic Red Wingshome jersey autographed by theentire 2011 team, two round tripAllegiant airline tickets, U of Mfootball tickets, golf getaways,entertainment package, tools,electronics, gas grill and much

more!The second, a cash raffle will

share 50 percent of the profitequally with four lucky winners!

A third raffle is to be held onlyat Golf Day 2011. This raffle willfeature golf packages at coursesthroughout Michigan, restaurantgift cards and numerous unique

prizes donated by generous localbusinesses.

Sponsorship opportuni-ties are still available for thisevent. To learn more, pleasecontact the Foundation office at616.225.6328 or [email protected]. Addi-tionally, the Foundation is seek-

ing prize donations.Team registration and pur-

chase of raffle tickets can bmade by contacting the Foun-dation at (616) 225-6328, be-mail at umhfoundationspectrum-health.org, by visitinthe Foundation website at spec-trumhealth.org/foundation or a

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MONDAY,May16,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER

COMMUNITY NEWSAn original musical

comedy presented in CedarSprings

Popular local playwright Scott Phillips has written hissixth production, Devil May Care, and it will debut atthe Kent Theatre in Cedar Springs. In this musical com-edy, a missionary destined for Heaven and a politicianbound for Hell arrive together at the Pearly Gates. Buta mix-up causes them to change places and havoc en-sues in the unearthly realms. This engaging show rangesfrom hilarious to poignant as the new arrivals discovertheir eternal rewards and punishments.

This is the second musical that Phillips has writtenwith his sister, professional musician Jill Phillips, whocomposed the words and music.

Performances will be May 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28that 7:30 p.m. and May 22nd at 3:00 p.m. at the HistoricKent Theatre, 8 N. Main Street Cedar Springs, MI. Tick-ets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For those un-der 18 years of age, tickets are $6 for all shows. Tick-ets will be available at the Cedar Springs Public Libraryand at the Alpha Omega Coffee Shop, 32 S. Main, CedarSprings, MI.

For additional information contact us at [email protected]

State Band andOrchestra Festival

On Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5 the TriCounty High School and Eighth Grade bands traveledto Reeths Puffer High School to attend the MichiganSchool Band and Orchestra Associations State Bandand Orchestra Festival.

Bands must play a march, a piece from a required listand a selected number. Festival participants are judgedon the three concert numbers in the area of tone qual-ity, intonation, rhythm, technique and interpretation bya panel of three judges. They also must sight-read twopieces for a fourth judge, and these grades are then aver-aged together for a final rating.

Both the High School Band and the Eighth Grade band received First Division Ratings. Congratulations

on a great concert season.

Register now for summer andfall classes at MCC

SIDNEY Online registration for Montcalm Commu-nity Colleges 2011 summer and fall semesters is underway. The schedule is available at http://my.montcalm.edu. Select the Registration/Records tab to access the

course search and registration functions. MCCs sum-mer classes begin June 6 and fall classes begin Aug. 20unless otherwise noted.

MCC students areartists of the month

SIDNEY Artwork by three Montcalm CommunityCollege students is the featured exhibit during May atGallery Montcalm in Greenville. Original pieces by Na-tasha Gregg of Stanton, Stephanie Burggren of Stanton,and Marissa Petersen of Sheridan, are on display nowthrough May 26 at Gallery Montcalm, located in JerrysPaint Store, 314 S. Lafayette St., Greenville. Exhibithours are Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission isfree. Visit www.montcalm.edu/Arts-and-Culture.aspxor contact MCC Art Instructor Debbie Bell at [email protected] for more information.

MCC offer free campsSIDNEY Montcalm Community Colleges Tech

Prep Camps for high school juniors and seniors thissummer offer free, hands-on exploration of alternativeenergy, physical science and what to expect when yougo to college. Visit www.montcalm.edu/camps.aspx fora schedule, complete description of each camp and reg-istration information.

One Book kick off is May 19

at MCCs M-TECGREENVILLE Find out what everyones reading

during the 2011 Montcalm One Book One County Open-ing Kick-off on May 19 from noon to 1 p.m. at MontcalmCommunity Colleges Michigan Technical EducationCenter (M-TEC), in Greenville. A free lunch is provided.Reservations are required and may be made by calling989-328-1236. Attend the kick-off to learn the title ofthe 2011 book selection and about upcoming events.Community sponsors are Chemical Bank and MCC.

MCC announces summercamps for youths

SIDNEY Montcalm Community Colleges SummerCamps for Youths feature science, fine arts, writing, out-door recreation, sports/athletics and high school sportsperformance. Visit www.montcalm.edu/camps.aspx fora schedule, complete description of each camp and reg-istration information.

Can golfers break worldrecord for speed golf?

World record or not, it sure will be fun as GrandRapids golfers hit the links this summer for the areasonly speed golf league. For those seeking the world re-cord, they will have to beat Christopher Smith who inOctober 2005, shot an amazing five-under-par 65 in 44minutes and 6 seconds, setting the lowest-ever speedgolf score of 109.06 (golf score combined with the timeit takes to play 18 holes). His record was set at the 5,500-yard Jackson Park Golf Course in south Chicago

Grand Rapids Golfers will have their shot at train-ing for the record during the 6 week speed golf leagueheld at The Highlands Golf Club. Speed golfers can takea maximum of 6 clubs. They must carry their own bag(no carts). The league starts June 1st and runs (literally)for six weeks.

Maybe we should all be playing speed golf. After all,who has time for a regular round of golf these days?says local golf expert and brain child of the speed golfleague, Scott Seifferlein.

Scott Seifferlein is a speaker, author, golf coach anda darned good guy to thousands of West Michigan golf-

ers. To learn more about his Speed Golf League, call(616)802-4969.

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Do YouRecall?

Compiled by Virginia Tully

Health & Wellness Centers

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

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1951 The Morley Mohawks won

their 5th straight baseball game by

defeating Remus 6-3.

Bob Christensen, Gilbert Porter,

and Jerry Johnson of the Lakeview

FFA chapter attended the 4-H and

FFA livestock sale at Lowell.

1961 Two of Lakeviews teachersare retiring this year as Mrs. Mabel

Rice, and Mrs. Zae Hodges are both

bidding farewell to their beloved

profession.

Excitement was in the air at the

Junction just outside of Lakeview

as a truck from Mills Brothers

Circus slid off the road and was

pulled upright by Burma, one of the

elephants.

1976 Steve Bowser, of rural

Lakeview, has joined the local crop

sprayers Ag-Pilots to fulfill his

life-long dream of being a pilot.

18-year-old Cindy Swann of

Kalamazoo is spending a month

working with Lakeview doctor

W.B. Bennett in a program to see

what her interest level in medicinecould be.

1996 The Harry Underhills of

Lakeview are celebrating their 50th

anniversary with an Open House at

the Hinton Township Hall.

Three Lakeview Elementary stu-

dents Amy Burdo, Ashley Helms

and Chelsea Wetzel recently

received awards for their artistic ef-

forts in creating posters for the local

chapter of Paws With a Cause.


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MONDAY,May16,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER

GREENVILLE The Spec-trum Health United MemorialFoundation recently announcedGolf Day 2011 will take place onMonday, June 13, 2011 at EgyptValley Country Club. Avid Foun-dation supporter, Meijer, hasgenerously committed to be theGolf Day 2011 Event Sponsor.

Registration and a puttingcontest will kick-off Golf Day2011 at 10 a.m. Lunch will followat 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun startat 12:30 p.m. Players will have achance to win $10,000 cash, aluxury car lease, a fabulous va-cation and many other excitingprizes. The event concludes withthe renowned Egypt Valley din-ner buffet and award ceremony.

Golf Day 2011 proceeds willsupport Spectrum Health UnitedLifestyles programs. The profes-sional staff at United Lifestylesreaches out to communities withCPR/First Aid classes; pregnan-cy, maternal and infant services;diabetes education; tobacco ces-sation classes; child passengersafety; nutrition services; weightmanagement and many moreprograms and services to pro-mote healthy behaviors and life-style choices.

Golf Day 2011 raffle ticketsare currently on sale and featurethree unique raffles.

The first, the Eagle Raffle, of-fers fabulous prizes including:

Steelcase Walkstation: ad-justable work area and commer-cial grade treadmill donated byCuster Workplace Interiors

Draft Beer Kegerator Dis-

penser donated by AGA MarvelPlus more fabulous prizes

including Authentic Red Wingshome jersey autographed by theentire 2011 team, two round tripAllegiant airline tickets, U of Mfootball tickets, golf getaways,entertainment package, tools,electronics, gas grill and much

more!The second, a cash raffle will

share 50 percent of the profitequally with four lucky winners!

A third raffle is to be held onlyat Golf Day 2011. This raffle willfeature golf packages at coursesthroughout Michigan, restaurantgift cards and numerous unique

prizes donated by generous localbusinesses.

Sponsorship opportuni-ties are still available for thisevent. To learn more, pleasecontact the Foundation office at616.225.6328 or [email protected]. Addi-tionally, the Foundation is seek-

ing prize donations.Team registration and pur-

chase of raffle tickets can bmade by contacting the Foun-dation at (616) 225-6328, be-mail at umhfoundationspectrum-health.org, by visitinthe Foundation website at spec-trumhealth.org/foundation or a

the Foundation Office, located a703 Marvel Drive, Greenville.

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LETTER TO

THE EDITOR

Reader would liketo see more

support for wrestlersTO THE EDITOR:

I would like to say, I read your newspaperevery week to keep up on community events.

So when I saw the full page ad on Our VarsityBasketball players becoming District Cham-pions, it made me proud. It also made mestart to wonder why there is such disparitybetween sports.

The basketball team achieved a great ac-complishment by becoming District Cham-pions and was acknowledged, rightfullyso. My question would be when the Varsity Wrestlers attained the same accomplish-ment, by winning their District Champi-onship on 2/10/2011, there was no suchacknowledgment in the paper. It even goesso far as the day after the Varsity Wrestlerswinning Districts, there was no mention ofit in the morning announcements, but it wasannounced of a loss by the J.V. basketballteam. These wrestlers have had some great

achievements. We have a couple of wrestlerswith 100 plus wins in their careers. We alsohave freshmen wrestlers with winning re-cords they can be proud of. Our wrestlers goout week after week and do their jobs one onone, man against man, this is why I feel theydeserve the same acknowledgment whenearned.

As a proud sponsor of all athletes whogive their all on the mat, the court, the field, Ibelieve they should be treated equally. Theseare our children and grandchildren, tryingto make our District and Community proud,so I would hope in the future our wrestlers would get the acknowledgement that theyalso rightfully deserve.

JOHN MEEUWESA proud supporter of our Varsity

Wrestlers

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Going online in public is convenient.Public Wi-Fi networks let us check e-mail, update social media profiles, and

shop almost anywhere. But should we?How safe is the personal information wesend over public networks?

Most people dont realize that Wi-Fisignals are just radio waves, and anyonecan listen to what youre sending justas easily as tuning a radio to the rightstation, says Kent Lawson, Founderand CEO of Private CommunicationsCorporation, a new online security tech-nology company.

Thats because the majority of Wi-Fi hotspots in airports, planes, coffeehouses and other public places arentencrypted. That makes them havens fordata thieves whove walked off with mil-lions of Wi-Fi users credit card and So-cial Security numbers.

There are some steps you can take tokeep your information safe, says Law-son.

If youre using public computers,such as those at the library, dont saveanything on them. Make sure to closethe browser and clear the cache whenyoure done. In addition, limit your ac-tivities, because someone might haveinstalled key stroke tracking software,which can watch everything you do, andcapture your log-in information.

If youre using your own computerwith public Wi-Fi access, be even morecareful. For example, be cautious aboutwhat you put in email messages. Creditcard and social security numbers andhome addresses should be avoided.Never bank or shop, unless the site is

secure -- the web addresses should startwith https not http. And turn off filesharing to prevent someone from gain-ing access to your hard drive.

Or, for better peace of mind, you caninstall software that encrypts all datagoing into and out of your computer,such as PCCs Private WiFi. This makesyou invisible to hackers on any publicnetwork, anywhere in the world. Whileantivirus protects you from viruses andfirewalls prevents unauthorized accessto your information while you com-municate, Private WiFi encrypts all theinformation you send. All three work in

tandem to keep you safe.

If you use your mobile phone to accessthe Internet, make sure you passwordprotect it and install security software.You can also enroll in a back-up/wipingprogram, which backs-up your informa-tion and also can delete it if your phoneis lost or stolen. These services are avail-able from your phones manufacturer oryour wireless provider.

For more tips to keep your informa-tion safe over public Wi-Fi networks,visit www.privatewifi.com or www.pri-vate-i.com.

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CROTON TOWNSHIPApril 11, 2011

Supervisor Jean Howarth opens meeting with Pledge of Allegiance. Members present Su-

pervisor Jean Howarth, Clerk Debbra Wright, Treasurer Chris Hadley, and Trustee Chris

Ortwein. Absent Trustee Morgan Heinzman.

Meeting called to order at 7:pm.Motion by Howarth 2nd by Hadley to approve February 22, 2011 minutes with changes.

All in favor motion passed.Motion by Ortwein 2nd by Hadley to approve March 14, 2011 minutes as presented. All

in favor motion passed. Motion by Hadley 2nd by Ortwein to approve monthly bills as

presented by Clerk. Roll call vote. Ayes Hadley, Ortwein, Wright, Howarth. Nays. None.Absent Heinzman. Motion by Wright 2nd by Ortwein to table Treasurers report until 2nd

monthly meeting. All in favor. Motion passed.Correspondence

Supervisor gives Census data Population in Croton is up. Now 3,228 citizens.

Clerk gives presentation on 211 services available to the Newaygo County Citizens.

Treasurer receives DTE Grant for 180 trees to plant in the Community.Motion by Hadley 2nd by Ortwein to approve meeting agenda. All in favor motion

passed.Department Reports

Fire Department - Chief Benson, March runs 1-Fire, 20 Medical, 1 Motor Vehicle Acci-

dent; Total of 22 runs. New applicant. Motion by Ortwein 2nd by Hadley to approve Martin

Shaw. All in favor. Motion passed.Campground & Maintenance Supervisor Robert Sanborn Campground office is finished.

Ready for opening.Transfer Station - Site Supervisor John Erard, running smooth. Drive is drying out. Su-

pervisor asks that John get an idea on the amount of gravel he would need to build up the

driveway.Library - Director Ashley Hawley the library is taking applications for a new Library Di-

rector Assistant. A grant was received from the Fremont Area Foundation in the amount of

$1000.00 on Saturday April 09, 2011. Pancake Breakfast is set for Saturday July 23, 2011

at the Newaygo County Sportsmans Club. From 8: am to 11: am.Cemetery - Sexton Dawn Starr board directs Dawn to order signs for Cemeteries, to get

board approval if over $500.00.Motion by Hadley 2nd by Ortwein to approve Resolution 2011-05 Appropriations Act.

Roll call vote. Ayes Wright, Hadley, Ortwein, Howarth Nays none. Absent Heinzman.Motion by Hadley 2nd by Ortwein to approve Resolution 2011-06 Rules & Regulations

for Croton Township Campground. Roll call vote; Ayes Wright, Ortwein, Hadley, Howarth.

Nays None. Absent Heinzman. Motion by Hadley 2nd by Ortwein to approve Resolution2011-07 Supervisor Salary. Roll call vote, Ayes Ortwein, Hadley, Wright. Nays None. Ab-

stain/Absent Howarth, Heinzman.Motion by Hadley 2nd by Ortwein to approve Resolution 2011-08 Clerk Salary. Roll call

vote, Ayes Ortwein, Hadley, Howarth. Nays None Abstain/Absent Wright, Heinzman.

Motion by Howarth 2nd by Wright to approve Resolution 2011-09 Treasurer Salary. Roll

call vote, Ayes Ortwein, Wright, Howarth. Nays none. Abstain/Absent Hadley, Heinzman.Motion by Hadley 2nd by Wright to approve Resolution 2011-10 Trustees Salary. Roll call

vote. Ayes Hadley, Wright, Howarth. Nays none. Abstain/Absent Ortwein, Heinzman.Re-Monumetation Project Supervisor would like to do six more this year. Motion by

Hadley 2nd Ortwein to approve six corners in road right of way, money to come from

Road Millage account. Roll call vote Ayes Ortwein, Wright, Hadley, Howarth. Nays none.

Absent Heinzman.

Electrical Upgrade bids opened for duChemin Park, Southside Electric, Nieboer Electric,

Platz Electric Co. Motion by Hadley 2nd by Ortwein to table the project for further in-formation. All in favor; motion passed. Motion by Ortwein 2nd by Howarth to approve

Pontem Software for accounting at $7430.00 and to include $750.00 for payroll; for a total

of $8180.00. Roll call vote. Ayes Wright, Hadley, Ortwein, Howarth. Nays none. AbsentHeinzman. Motion by Hadley 2nd Ortwein to table website design until April 26th 2011

meeting. All in favor; motion passed. Motion by Ortwein 2nd by Hadley to approve Docks

by Deans to install docks at the campground. Roll call vote. Ayes Wright, Hadley Ortwein,

Howarth. Nays none. Absent Heinzman. Motion by Ortwein 2nd by Hadley to approve

three refunds for camp sites this season. Roll call vote; Ayes Wright, Ortwein, Hadley,

Howarth. Nays none. Absent Heinzman. Motion by Hadley 2nd by Ortwein to allow Mr.

Sanborn to spend up to $1700.00 for concrete at the Campground for sidewalk repair and

installation. Roll call vote; Ayes Ortwein, Hadley, Wright, Howarth. Nays none. Absent

Heinzman. Motion to Adjourn meeting by Hadley, 2nd by Wright at 8:45 pm. All in favor

motion passed.

Big Prairie TownshipNOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCE

On May 10, 2011, the Big Prairie Township Board adopted an ordinance

to create/reaffirm the Big Prairie Township Planning Commission. A

full copy of the ordinance can be purchased, reviewed or inspected at the

township offices at 2815 Elm Street, White Cloud, Michigan 49349, dur-

ing normal business hours (Monday 1-4 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-noon)

or by contacting the Township Clerk at (231) 689-1385. The ordinancewill become effective upon the expiration of the 31st day following the

appearance of this notice in the newspaper.

MAPLE VALLEY TOWNSHIPMeeting in Brief:

Maple Valley Township Board Regular Meeting

May 9, 2011

Board Present: Kain, Sanders, Miller, Betten, Petersen

Board Absent: None

Action Items:

Regular Minutes of April 11, 2011 were read and approved with correction.

MOTION Betten 2nd Sanders to accept the treasurers report as read. Motion Carried.

MOTION Betten 2nd Petersen to inter into contract with Montcalm County Road

Commission the following road work Salt Stabilize Briggs Rd from Bailey Rd to

Township Line (2 miles) $2994; Gravel resurface Lake Montcalm Rd from Masters to

Amble (1 mile) (Split cost with Winfield Township) $5560; Crush, shape and re-pavedistressed area through swamp on Masters North of Coral Rd (400 feet long x 21 feet

wide) $9024; Machine wedge and seal Black Rd from Stanton Rd to South County

Line Rd (1 mile long x 21 feet wide) $20,235; Salt stabilize Amble Rd from Briggs Rd

to Cannonsville Rd (1 mi le) $1996. Total for 5 projects is $39,809 but budget $42,700

for overages. Motion Carried.

MOTION Petersen 2nd Kain to allow 2 members of the Planning Commission to at-

tend an MTA sponsored class on June 29, 2011in Allendale on Hot Topics in Planning

and Zoning using early bird rates. Motion Carried.

MOTION Miller 2nd Petersen to donate 25 tot chairs from the Complex to the Light-

house in Trufant. Motion Carried.

MOTION Miller 2nd Betten to pay $50 for Memorial Day speaker. Motion Carried.

MOTION Miller 2nd Betten to pay Lakeview Band Boosters $100 for Band on Me-

morial Day. Motion Carried.

MOTION Petersen 2nd Miller to pay for refreshments for the Memorial Day Service.

Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION Petersen 2nd Miller to approve the budget for 2011-12 because the

proposed budget cant be approved by motion of constituents; Therefore, be it resolved

that this resolution to adopt the 2011-12 proposed budget by approved. Yes, Betten,

Petersen, Kain, Miller, Sanders, No none Absent none Resolution Carried.MOTION Petersen 2nd Betten to have Clerk start a folder that will contain Motions

& Resolutions passed by the board that pertain to continual operations of the board.

Motion Carried.

MOTION Betten 2nd Kain to pay bills as presented Ck # 4265 through Ck # 4301 in

the amount of $15,454.82. Motion Carried.

Items of Interest

November 8 election. Absentee ballot call 231-354-6496 for application

Next Regular meeting 7:00 pm June 13, 2011 at the Coral Community Center.

Planning Meeting 7:00 pm next meeting is August 4.

Complex Meeting 7 pm 1st Tuesday at Maple Valley Complex

Full Minutes: Clerk Shirley Sanders at 231-354 -6774 or 354-6496

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Tri County School NewsAC A D E M I C S ART S AT H L E T I C S AC H I E V E M E N T

May 16, 2011

Tri County High School will say goodbye to 154graduating seniors. Commencement exercises will take placeon Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.Below are ten students who ranked the highest in their class.

1-Frazier Firovich, son of Todd and Laura Merlington. GPA:4

2-Justin Gravelin, son of Terry and Susan Gravelin. GPA:3.97

3-Brandon Striegle, son of Brad and Beth Striegle. GPA: 3.954-Shara Meredith, daughter of Mark and Laura Meredith.

GPA: 3.945-Cherilynn Brooks, daughter of Scott and Renae Brooks, &

Diana Brooks. GPA: 3.886-Gina Mencarelli, daughter of Steve and Sheila Mencarelli

and Terri VanDyke. GPA: 3.877-Desmond Harold, son of Kirt and Cora Harold. GPA: 3.858-Alexander Walli, son of Mohammad and Kristine Walli.

GPA: 3.859-John Cody Adams, son of John and Tenna Adams. GPA:

3.810-Douglas Reed-son of Ken and Judy Reed. GPA: 3.8

On behalf of Tri County Area SchoolDistrict, we want to thank you all foryour support regarding the specialschool election held on May 3. Beloware the official results. The passageof both ballot questions will greatlybenefit our students.

Operating Millage

YES: 652 (72.44%),NO: 248 (27.56%)Bond Proposal

YES: 536 (59.89%)NO: 359 (40.11%)

By Amy OBrianRandy Fishers legacy lives on for Tri County students with a new scholarship formed and funded in his

honor by family, friends, and the community.The Randall L. Fisher Scholarship was established to assist a Tri County senior in their pursuit of post-

secondary education. A Tri County math teacher for 34 years, Mr. Fisher valued education and passed on thatlove for learning to his students. He inspired students to work harder, set higher goals, and helped them on theirway to accomplishing them. He supported students by attending many sporting events, band performances, andother school activities. He was also a drivers education instructor, class advisor, softball coach, and a mentor for

new teachers. He is remembered by his students for his boundless energy, sense of humor, life lessons and quotes,and willingness to be available for extra help in their math studies.Even after retirement, Mr. Fisher continued to teach calculus for Montcalm Community College (MCC) at

the Panhandle Area Center in Howard City.Congratulation to Shara Meredith of Coral, the first student awarded the scholarship during Honors Night,

May 5, 2011. Shara plans to attend Aquinas College this fall.The scholarship is part of the Montcalm Panhandle Community Funds family of funds. Contributions to

the Randall L. Fisher Scholarship Fund can be made by sending donations to Montcalm Panhandle CommunityFund, c/o Greenville Area Community Foundation, 101 N. Lafayette, Greenville, MI 48838 (Randy Fisher on thememo line).

Tri County was selectedto receive an H&R BlockDollars & Sense curriculumgrant. Thousands of onlinevotes were cast and TriCounty was among the 250to receive the most support.The grant will be usedfor materials for PracticalEconomics includingsoftware and texts.

Mrs. Malmos third grade Response to Intervention (RTI) group recentlyperformed the play, Two Bear Cubs, a Miwok myth, for the other third grade classesat MacNaughton Elementary. They practiced for weeks during their RTI time, usingthe new Elmo and digital projector for their lines. They did a great job!

The high school counseling officewould like to recognize the followingstudents for earning Student of the Monthat Kent Career Technical Center:

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MONDAY,May16,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 11

Tri County School NewsAC A D E M I C S ART S AT H L E T I C S AC H I E V E M E N T

May 16, 2011

By Carl Craft

For the last two months at Edgerton Upper Elementary, students have been investingsome of their personal time outside of school creating posters that represented Respectin March and Fairness in April. It was set up as the Edgerton Art Prize for Character.Since April was the month of Fairness all the students who took their personal timeto create a poster received a token prize. In May, the focus will be on Citizenship andstudents will be doing something school wide in recognition of this. The students reallydisplayed some creativity in their artwork, mixing themes and colors.

The students represented in the picture created Fairness posters. They are standing next to some of thepictures that represented Respect from the previous month. The students pictured are Elizebeth Fleet, MeganBaird, Maria Curtis, Hannah Johnson, Michaela Weber, Jason Forbes, Jennifer Ludwig, Dylan Bowden, ElissaAshley, Emma Sickelsteel, Alexis Selelyo, Natalee Bradley, Tia Drilling, Melody Marcum, Anthony Souders,

Julian Abbott. (absent from picture is Elizabeth Draher).

Tri County High School will be holding anassembly with Mike Skupin (From Survivor # 2)on May 20 at 10 a.m., and Mike will be at themiddle school for an assembly at 1 p.m. Public isinvited to attend both assemblies.

The May 20 evening rally is open to thepublic and is held at the Tri County High SchoolGym at 6 p.m. The evening rally will include amini-survivor event, live music, and Mike Skupinsharing. The event is free.

Front row laying down: Dani Stewart, MacKenzie Semposki,and Alexis Bogardis. Sitting: Lena Thompson, Katie Brantley.Kneeling: Etta Bowen, Taylor Wagner, Sylvia Smith, LaurenCorwin, Aubrey Patterson-Holsworth, Maddy Ludke, Megan

Wall, Rachael Bosley, Alexis Jensen, Hannah Druin, KatelynRollston, Maranda Womble, Katelyn Fifield, Alexis Bozak,Anna Overbeek, Jamie VanSetters. Standing: Coach KathyThompson, Autumn Smith (JV), Lauren Seymour, AshleyMarek (JV), Autumn Sterns, Kylie Kidd (Freshman), SkylerReed, Kim Gardner, Peyton Karhoff, Anne Wallace, JordanBrady, Sarah Beardsley, Alexis Brock (JV), Shyanne Scott,

Caitlyn Marek (JV), Hannah MacFarland, Aleshia Todd(JV),Shelby Ellerick, Coach Sarah Hunt. (JV) are junior varsityplayers who were coachs assistants.

The Tri County Jr. Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering 3rdthrough 8th grade will be held June 13 through the 16 from 9 a.m. to12 p.m. The cost is $20 and it includes lunch and a basketball.

Checks can be made out to Tri County Basketball. Please send thecheck and registration form to: Tri County Basketball, 21338 KendavilleRd. Howard City, MI 49329. Deadline is June 6. Entries received after

June 6 will be charged $25.Contact information and registration forms: Tim Kisner, tkisner@

tricountyschools.com, or (231) 937-4338, or Wes Zerlaut, [email protected].

Back row (l to r): Coach Durian, Kayla Link, Brandy Marble, Ashley Killion, Kelsey Miller, Beth Evers, Jamie Abbott, Emily

Reinks, Becky Herman, Malayna Staffen, Rylee Gross, Karly Druin, Sam Dejonge, Coach Hayward. Front row (l to r): ErinGranthom, Cheyenne Sanford, Nikki Paasch, Ally Durian, Jessica Gardner, Lauren Baak, Dalynn Clement, Ricki Batenburg, andNatalie LaLonde.

Applications are now available for the 2011- 2012 school year. The Tri CountyPreschool program is grant funded and is offered FREE for students who meeteligibility requirements. To be eligible, a family must be identified as having tworisk-factors. These risk factors are determined based on the state Great StartReadiness Program criteria. Families who have children that are four years old orwill turn four years old by December 1, 2011 are welcome to apply. Applications areavailable at MacNaughton Elementary, Sand Lake Elementary, and the Tri CountyAdministrative Office. Applications will be accepted anytime since enrollment isdetermined on eligibility factors, however, priority of session time will be given tothose whose applications are received by May 31. Please contact Shannon Higgins at(231) 937-4380 or at [email protected] for more information.

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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 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 CarsonCity 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. Weigh in5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview, NewLife United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays, meeting6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church.Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. East M-46. SandLake, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays,meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland Dr. Howard City, Howard City VFWHall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:30-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. Fi rst meeting free.For information call 231-937-4441.

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

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

Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer! 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&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-All Open-

9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-Open.Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers meeting,7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MORLEY: Open Meeting. Smoking allowed. 19180 Monroe, Morley. Call

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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).

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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.

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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 prob lem? 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.

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Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2nd Wednesdayof each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras House located at 18 Justice Stin Newaygo. For more information please call Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123or 800-837-3630.

The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd Wednesdayof month, 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library.Volunteers are needed. Info. Call Cheryl @ 231-937-5686 .

Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the second Thursday ofeach month in the basement of the Mecosta County jail. Looking for newmembers. For more information call (231) 796-0966.

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

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

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

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

Greenville Auction & Flea Market - Every Friday at the Old Meijer Storein Greenville on M-91. Flea market starts at 7:00am, Auction at 10:00am.Vendors and consignors wanted. Call 616-225-9999 or email [email protected].

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

Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd, Howard City, MI4th Saturday of each month from 6pm to 8pm in the fellowship hall. For moreinfo, please call the church @ 231-937-6440 or Gene @ 231-937-2036.

Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veterans Breakfastfor Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widows at 209 W Washington7:30am-8:45am.

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton, open 7days a week. Call Karen West or Dawny Kniffen 231-937-5950 for weeklyschedule of events. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

Library Happenings:Kent District Library is pleased to present two Michigan authors fromthis years list of Michigan Notable Books. Adam Schuitema, authorof Freshwater Boys, will visit KDLs Byron Township branch at 6:30 pm on

Thursday, May 19. Freshwater Boys is a collection of eleven short stories set inand around the Great Lakes of Michigan. Gordon Olson, editor of A MichiganPolar Bear Confronts the Bolsheviks: A War Memoir, will speak at KDLs SandLake branch at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 21. This book tells the graphic storyof a young Michigan soldiers experiences during President Woodrow Wilsonsill-fated 1918 military expedition against the Bolsheviks in the frozen reachesof northern Russia. Books will be for sale at the programs and refreshments willbe served. The Byron Township branch is located at 8191 Byron Center Ave.The Sand Lake branch is located at 88 Eighth Street. For more information,call 784-2007 or visit www.kdl.org.

Gardeners and readers will be delighted as the Friends of the Librarygrows minds this June and welcomes your plants for the 7th AnnualAwesome Plant Sale & Auction at the KDL Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipLibrary. Donated plants are very important to this event. This is a great time todivide plants from your own garden or just make some room. Re-home themand help the library! Please pot your plants and label them with the commonname, light requirements, height and bloom color. (Pots are available at thelibrary.) Potted plants may be dropped off at the Library June 1 st throughJune 9th. Plants will be inspected by the USDA and due to state inspectionrequirements, will not be accepted after June 9. Local businesses, communityresidents and friends generously provide all the plants and items for the event.Last year, over 2,000 plants were donated, including perennials, annuals,herbs, flowers, trees, shrubs and more. The sale is from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.and an oral auction will begin at 2:00 p.m. The event is at the Library, 88

Eighth Street, Sand Lake (rain or shine) and all proceeds benefit the Library tomeet the growing needs for youth and adult programs, books, and resources.For more information, contact the KDL Sand Lake/Nelson Township Libraryat (616) 636-4251 or visit or visit www.kdl.org.

Preschool Storytime at the Croton Library on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am. Program is for 2-5 year olds and involves books, crafts, songs & fun.

KDL Library Sand Lake Family Story Time Tuesdays 10:30 AM. Sharebooks, stories, rhymes, music and movement as a family; develop early literacyskills and encourage a love of reading. For children ages 6 and under with acaregiver.

The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meetat 10am on the thirdTuesday of the month in the Community Room. All interested persons arewelcome to attend. The library is located at 122 Elder St. in Grant.

The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the first Wednesdayof each month at 1:00pm at the library. Please come if interested in helpingyour local library.

Rhyme-Time Music and MovementKDL Library Sand Lake Wednesdays,6:30 PM. Move and groove together with action rhymes, songs, games, andhands-on musical activities that will help children develop motor, listening,and literacy skills. For children ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

New Members Needed - The friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstien ReynoldsTownship Library is looking for additional members who are able and want to

help the friends of the Library excel in advancing the library. We meet the 2ndWednesday of the month. Please contact Vicky Paulen at 231-937-5190.

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

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

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

The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at Newaygo CityHall, open every Friday, 10am to 6pm and Memorial Day and Labor DayWeekends with hundreds of books at Bargain Prices. Proceeds for new LibraryBuilding Fund.

Upcoming Events:Howard City Farmers Marketis open on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.Trufant Rescue Taco Fiesta - Saturday, May 14th from 4pm to 7 pm. Tacos,Spanish rice and all the fixins plus drink and dessert. Suggested donation of$5.

Fred Misner Benefit to help cover medical expenses due to unforeseensurgeries and mounting medical bills. Please come and help support his familyin a time of great need. Saturday May 14, 2011 from 4pm-9pm at the VFW onLake Street in Sand Lake. Dinner will be spaghetti, bread and salad, beverageswill be punch, water and coffee. Adults $6, Children (12 and under) $3. Also,50/50 raffle, bake sale and silent auction. Anyone with questions or who wouldlike to donate please call Jeremy at 616-788-8759.

The American Legion Auxiliary is having their Annual Rummage Saleon May 14th from 9 to 3 at the Cedar Springs American Legion Post. Wewill also have our bake sale and hourly door prizes that day. Tables are stillavailable for $10 for those who wish to rent. Please call Chris at 616-570-2830for more information.

Neighborhood Watch Programs to host P.R.I.D.E. - We are excited toannounce on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Ensley, Big Prairie, Ashland and theCity of Grant Neighborhood Watch Programs will host the award-winningNewaygo County Pride team at the Grant Fine Arts Center. The eventis free and everyone is welcome to attend. We will start the evening with apotluck at 5:30 pm, followed by P.R.I.D.E. team performance at 7:00pm. Join

us for one or both events.The next meeting of the Blue Star Mothers MI-188 of Ionia, Kent &Montcalm Counties will be on May 18, 2011, at 6 p.m. at 669 Meade Rd,Orleans. Mothers, fathers, friends & relatives of currently serving membersor honorably discharged members of the armed forces are welcome to joinus, as we support our troops, veterans and military families. Call DebbieRasmussen at 919-824-5306 or Kathy Barnes at 989-814-0650 with questionsor directions.

Jake Slater is a Tribute to Elvis, see him May 20, 2011, Fremont MI,High School, 6:30pm. Benefit-Fundraiser, Pilots for Christ Michigan Chapter.Dress up contest from the 50s. Be the lucky one to get your name drawn andreceive a Teddy Bear from Jake while he sings to you! Tickets just $10 - Creditcards accepted - seats limited.

Christ the King Catholic Church in Howard City is hosting a RummageSale May 20 & 21.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Norm Hershberger who has bladder cancer,dinner will include: spaghetti, salad and bread sticks. Adults $6, childrenunder 12 $3. 50/50 drawing, bake sale, auction starting at 6pm. Saturday May21, 2011 from 4-8pm at the VFW in Sand Lake MI.

Texas Hold Em poker tournamentat the Sheridan VFW Post will beheld on Saturday May 21, 2011. Bring in one can of food for the food pantryand you will receive 1,000 in chips. Register before 6:40pm and you will receive

1,000 in chips. Approximately 70 percent of tournament fees will be awardedin prizes. The regular tournament will begin at 7pm and will close when wehave declared a winner at 1:00am. Cash tables will be open about 4:30pm. Thepost is located at 209 W. Washington (Co. Farm Rd) in Sheridan.

Free Food Truck, sponsored by the Lakeview Ministerial Association andthe Amble Motorcycle Group. When: May 26, 2011, at 4:00 pm, Where: FreeMethodist Church 110 N. Edgar Rd. Lakeview, MI.

MUSIC BY THE POND 2011 - Presented by Glen Curtis Foundation,Village of Edmore and Edmore Chamber of Commerce. Location: Gazebo nextto Curtis Pond - Sheldon St. - Edmore. When: Sunday evenings at 6:30 pmon May 29, June 26, July 31 and Aug 28. Please bring your own lawn chairsor blankets. In case of rain all shows will be moved into the Curtis Building.MAY - Susan & Zeggie a duo will capture our attention with Irish music thataudiences have enjoyed through out many states. Their selections will appealto all ages. JUNE - Strictly Country Band featuring Les & Darlene Jenkins,the mellow tones of Rock King. Michigan Hall of Famers Jerry Bissell and

John Capen, with Pat Kane on the drums. Also singing is Joe Konkoly. If youlike country music, you will like Strictly Country. JULY - Ionia - MapleValley Community Band has a new program this year which includes avariety of music. We will hear Dixie Land, marches and some swing. This 30piece band has musicians from all over including Belding, Ionia, Vermontville,Greenville, Grand Rapids and many other surrounding areas. AUGUST -Gravel Ridge come and listen to music performed by one of our areas localbands. They will perform bluegrass for our listening enjoyment. Our eveningof music will wind down the Edmore Potato Festival with ice cream beingserved by the local Edmore area Chamber of Commerce.

The Howard City/Tri County High School Annual Alumni ReunionBanquetis celebrating 125 years of education, it will be held on May 28,2011. The evening will begin with punch and Fellowship at 6pm. The dinnerwill be served at 6:30pm at the Heritage United Methodist Church, 19931Kendaville Rd. Pierson MI. The cost is $15 per person. Call Vicky Paulen at231-937-5190 for reservations.

The Sheridan VFW Post is now taking applications for the annualMemorial Day parade which will be held on May 30th, Step off time is11:00am. Applications may be obtained by stopping at the VFW during theday or calling the post at 989-291-9680.

Annual Sand Lake High School Alumni Banquet will be held on June11, 2011 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Sand Lake, Michigan. Anyonewho attended Sand Lake High is more than welcome!!! Social Hour 5:00pm- Dinner 6:00pm. RSVP by May 29th. Dick or Arlene Pierce 616-636-5258,Dick or Jeanne Bradford 616-984-2077 or Norma Gross 616-636-5528. Pleaseremember to include the year you graduated (If no answer leave a voice mail)Remember Time Box.

Attention Crafters! The Lakeview Jaycees will be holding an Arts andCrafts Expo on Saturday, June 18th, 2011 from 9am-4pm. We are looking forexhibitors. The show will be outside and there will be a registration fee of $25.

For more information or to reserve a space please call Katie at 989-620-4562.UAW Local 548 Retirees Picnic: Retirees from Michigan Plating &Stamping, Gulf & Western and CEMSI - Saturday July 16th, Rain or Shineat Long Lake Park, West side of lake. 10am - ???pm. Lunch at noon. Hot dogsfurnished, bring a dish to pass and table service. Long Lake Drive, Sparta MI.

Flea Market- Every Saturday, thru Oct 29, 9am 3pm. Flea Market will bein our Mel Trotter Sparta Store parking lot. Booth spaces available. Please call616-887-4021 for information on booth rentals.

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

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

Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, and informativediscussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings 6:30pm every 3rd Tuesdayof every month at Stanwood Free Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.)Call Bonnie @ 231-823-8002.


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& FLEA MARKET

FLEA MARKET 7 AM

AUCTION 10 AM

PLAZAIVHAIR CARE

Located Next To Leppinks Food Center Howard City

(231) 937-5988HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7; Sat. 9 - 4

With this coupon. Good May 16 - May 21, 2011

All Week LongHAIR CUTS

$800$4 Off Regular $12 Haircut

With This Coupon.

MARINE PARTSINBOARD & OUTBOARD Motor Parts

Trailer Parts

Fuel Pumps, Filters

Ignitions

Alternators

Out Drive Parts

Bimini Tops/Covers

Trim/Tilt

Propellers

Starters

Carpet

Hardware

Propeller Repair

Buy On-line!

PartsandPropellers.com

SparksWelding and

Construction, LLC17731 West River Dr. Morley, MI 49336

231-856-7679

Howard CityVFW

RED

PROGRESSIVE

JACKPOT

WHITE

PROGRESSIVE

JACKPOT

LUCKY

BINGOBALLS

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DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 P.M.

BINGO STARTS AT 6:30 P.M.

Howard City VFWPost 3306

1101 S. Ensley Rd., Howard City

231-937-5204

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

Saturday Night


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SLAVENS

InterstateBatteries

Now in stock. Starting at

$75.99

Unmatched Quality Service & IntegrityNew State-of-the-Art Equipment

Specializing in: Brakes, Front Ends, Struts,Wheelbearings, Exhaust systems,

Air Conditioning, Computer Diagnostics,Computer Alignments, General Auto Repair,

Tune-ups, Starters, Alternators.

8118 Federal Rd. Howard CityM - F 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Sat. by appointment

231-937-6100

ATTENTION ALL

REPAIR-IT-YOURSELF

VEHICLE OWNERSSlavens Auto Technology & Auto Parts Store

Located Just North of Howard City on Federal Rd.

231-937-6100

Tim Slavens, Owner & Operator

SlavensAuto

Technology LLC

Professional Tech advice and helpwith your parts purchase if needed.

You

River Valley News Shopper, May 16, 2011

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