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The River Valley

Serving PortionSof MontcalM, MecoSta, newaygoand Kent countieS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nObituary

nNew Arrivals

nCommunity News

nLearning series

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

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

editor may be written once per month by any member of

the community who wishes to express their view of a certain

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

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

DEADLINESNews/Editorial Submissions. .. . Noon on Tuesday

Area Happenings and Directories. .. . Noon on Wednesday

Classifed/Display advertising. .. . Noon on Thursday

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

Newaygo Girl Scout Troop 20437visited the Emergency Room at Ger-ber Memorial Hospital on the eveningof Monday, April 2nd for a tour andlearning about rst aid and safety.

The girls would like to thank NurseJames for taking time out of her busyschedule to show them around. Theyhad a great time.

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Miss Janet Paepke of Howard

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1977 The Maurice Petersens of

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OBITUARIES

Carl A. PaepkeCarl A. Paepke, 86, of Pierson, passed away at his

home on Wednesday April 18, 2012.He was born on Sept. 19, 1925, at home in Pierson

Township, the son of Albert and Gladys Bradley Paepke.Carl was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S.Army 90th Division Tough Hombres stationed in Cen-tral Europe and receiving a bronze battle star. He mar-ried Donna J. Fike on Aug. 28, 1944, in Rockford. Theywere married for 65 years when she died on ChristmasDay 2009. He also also preceded in death by his daugh-ter, Kathleen in 2006; his sisters, Jessie and Mildred;brothers, Glenn and George Dann; and sister-in-law,Mildred Paepke.

He was active in the community serving 18 years asMontcalm County Commissioner and on many commit-tees of the commission especially enjoying the Health,Parks and Recreation and Solid Waste committees. Heattended St. Thomas Lutheran Church, was a life mem-ber of the Sand Lake VFW Post and past commander,the Sand Lake Lions Club serving as an ofcer and alsoa member of various political organizations. He enjoyed

his farming and was a member of the American Breed-ers Service where he worked with cattle breeding and re-search in breeding. He also enjoyed his gardening, wood-working, picnics and shing in his pond.

He is survived by his daughters, Priscilla (Bob) Heim-becker and Jeanne McKim Poulsen (Steven), both ofTrufant; his grandchildren, Jeffrey (Denise) Heimbeckerand Jerry Heimbecker, both of Croton, Katie (Lawrence)Vander Zee of Cutlerville, Matthew Hiembecker of Tru-fant, Shawn (Julie) McKim of Ponte Vedra, Fla, Jackei(Kevin) Underwood of Lowell and Brad Austin of CedarSprings; great-grandchildren, Brett, Breanna, Timothy,Zachary, Jacob, Joshua, Jennie, Lauren and Jaxon; hisbrothers, Fred of Lakeview and Daniel Paepke of Idaho;sister-in-law, Beulah Dann of Pierson and many niecesand nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21,2012, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Trufant with theRev. Aaron Sorrels ofciating. Burial with military hon-ors will be in Pierson Cemetery, Pierson. Memorial con-tributions may be given to St. Thomas Lutheran Churchor Hospice. Messages of condolence may be sent viahurstfuneralhome.com.

As part of a collaborative ef-fort for using classroom(s) formeetings and other Girl Scoutingevents, Newaygo Girl Scout Troop#20148 (consisting of SarienaMaka, Riley Howey, Kenzie Keith,and Makayla Kurtzhals) and theWhite Cloud Elementary SchoolPrincipal, Mrs. Lorie Watsonjoined forces and planned and co-ordinated volunteers with the NewLife - Youth Group, where theypainted the JDJ Elementary Gymduring their Spring Break. Vol-unteers included (not a completelist) the following: Parent Helpers:

Dedra Maka, Girl Scout Leader ofTroop #20148, April Keith, There-sa Kurtzhals, Eugene Howey; LittleHelpers: Jarek Maka, Lillie Keith,Zane Keith, Coby Kurtzhals, JozlinKurtzhals, Keegan Salisbury, AnitaDare; New Life Youth Group: Pas-tor Kyle, Emily, Alisha Deam, Rich-ard Pierce, Megan Dyke, Logan P.,Ashley Washburn, Ruth Howey,Maryrose Pierce, Ashley, and Eu-gene Howey.

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shoreto Shore serves more than 17,000girls, ages 5 - 17, in 30 counties innorthern and western Michigan.

With the support of more than4,500 committed volunteers and45 qualied staff members, girlsdevelop qualities that will servethem all their lives, such as lead-ership, strong values, social con-science, and conviction about theirown potential and self-worth.

The Girl Scouts of MichiganShore to Shore Council is a UnitedWay agency. For more informa-tion about Girl Scouts of MichiganShore to Shore Council, please call(231) 744-4774, email [email protected] or visit www.gsmists.org.

A specialthank you

Morley War Memorial would liketo thank American Legion Post 554and their Ladies Auxiliary for thepurchase of the wonderful ag polethat has been placed at the memorial.It looks great. Your continued sup-

port of the memorial and other com-munity organizations is appreciatedmore than you all know. Would like toremind all patrons that the Legion isalways open to the public, located onNorthland Drive, serving breakfast,lunch, and dinner. You can always

show your support for them by join-ing in on activities they have planned,or simply going in for a meal. So ifyou know a member of the Legion, orthe Auxiliary, and think the ag poleat the memorial looks great, let them

know you are one of many who appre-ciate their contribution.. The LegionPost 554 will also be replacing theAmerican Flag annually during theirMemorial Day Parade, that contribu-tion is also very appreciated. Thankyou, thank you to all of you.

TOGETHER THEY CANHELPING OUT:Girl Scouts andmembers of theNew Life YouthGroup helpedpain the JDJ

Elementary gymduring their springbreak. Shown areSariena Maka,Makayla Kurtzhalsand Kenzie Keith.(Riley Howey is notpictured.)

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

COMMUNITY NEWS

Scholarship availableThe Science Excitement at Tri County

(SETC) Scholarship is a gift of Thomas andShirley Dean in memory of Shirley Eliza-beth Tabaka, Shirley (Bradley 06) Deanslate grandmother, hero, and namesake.

Shirley Elizabeth recognized the valueof education andwished to share thatwith others by pur-suing a degree in el-ementary education,which she nancedby working beforeand throughout col-lege. In accordanceto the donors desireto support ShirleyElizabeths inter-est in an advancededucation that sheused to inspire fu-ture generations, thedonors created thisscholarship to nancially help the educa-tion of students who are passionate aboutscience and their future education. In col-

laboration with both the Tri County Eng-lish and science teachers, the curriculumwas designed to get middle school stu-dents thinking about careers in science.A science presentation given by Shirley(Bradley 06) Dean will kickoff the annualcompetition, where all eighth grade stu-dents at Tri County Middle School will be

drafting an essay describing a science ca-reer they are interested in, why they wantto pursue that career, and what educationis necessary to obtain that career. The es-say will then be submitted to the awardscommittee, who will determine the win-ner of the scholarship. The winnings willbe used for college or technical schoolupon graduation from Tri County HighSchool. The goal is to get students moreaware and excited about science in theircommunity.

The SETC Scholarship Endowment ispart of the Montcalm Panhandle Commu-nity Fund family of funds. Contributionsto the SETC Scholarship can be made bysending tax deductible donations to the

Montcalm Panhandle Community Fund,c/o Greenville Area Community Foun-dation, 101 N Lafayette, Greenville, MI48838 (SETC on the memo line).

Event to link veteranswith special needs tothe great outdoors

BATTLE CREEK A Veterans turkey

hunt will be held on May 14 and 21, at theFort Custer Training Center. The goal ofthe event, which is hosted by the NationalTurkey Federation and the Michigan Na-tional Guard, is to allow special needs vet-erans to experience the joys of hunting.

The event will bring Veterans andguides together that represent various mil-itary and local community agencies. Thehunt will allow the Veterans to spend theday at Fort Custer with a guide who will as-sist them with any needs during the hunt..

This hunt is a way for us to give backto the Veterans who have given their all totheir country, said Jason Allen, DeputyDirector of Veterans Affairs. This event isan ongoing effort to show our respect forour service members past and present.

This event will also be open to the pub-lic on both days and can accommodate up

to 20 people on both days.Special needs Veterans interested in

applying to participate in this event maycontact Mr. Jonathan Edgerly, (269) 731-6571, to sign up.

Chamber to hold meetand greet on April 30

Plan to attend the chambers legislativemeet and greet on April 30th. Senator JudyEmmons and Representative Rick Outmanwill be in attendance to meet with the com-munity and present their political positions.This event provides an opportunity to meetwith legislators and learn more about themand to discuss issues of importance to youand you business or the community.

The event will be held at Whitesh LakeGolf & Grill, 2241 Bass Lake Road, Pierson.It begins at 11:30am when you may meet thelegislators. A light lunch is available for $15,including tax and gratuity. To reserve your

spot at this informal assembly, call WhiteshLake at (888) 368-5666 or the PanhandleArea Chamber of Commerce, (231) 937-5681, www.panhandlechamber.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Aggressive TreeService is newest

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shine, the Montcalm CountyPanhandle Area Chamber ofCommerce gets excited when in-troducing another new member.

Corey Petersen is a 14 yearveteran of the full service treebusiness including any type oftree removal, advanced prun-ing and stump grinding using ahigh ranger bucket truck, chip-per and stump grinder to getthe job done. Aggressive TreeService will work anywhere inMichigan.

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Hospital namedto 101 Bestand BrightestCompanies toWork For list

CARSON CITY It takes

clear commitment to quality hu-man resource initiatives to benamed West Michigans 101Best and Brightest Companies toWork For, which is a designa-tion that hundreds of companiesstrive to achieve. Carson CityHospital is proud to be a recipi-ent of this prestigious recogni-tion.

The selection of the 2012 win-ning companies is a result of anindependent research rm thatevaluated each company basedon communication, communityinitiatives, compensation andbenets, diversity and multicul-turalism, employee educationand development, employeeengagement and commitment,recognition and retention, smallbusiness, recruitment and selec-tion, and work-life balance.

Its an honor to be recog-nized for our efforts. Ive alwaysbeen very proud of the talentedassociates at Carson City Hospi-tal, said Georgette Russell, VicePresident of Talent and Organi-zational Recruitment.

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Helping thecommunity garden

Did you know that the pan-handle area has a communitygarden? It is located at Heri-tage United Methodist Churchon Kendaville Road in PiersonTownship. With the help ofvolunteers and donations fromSaenz Greenhouse, MSU Ex-tension and United Way, thecommunity garden produced

approximately 4000 pounds offresh produce for the clients ofHelping Hands last year. We allknow how costly fresh vegetablesare so it is nearly impossible forHelping Hands to provide themfor their clients. During our rstyear we realized what a big un-dertaking it was, but also howvery rewarding it was. Being ableto help others is what God callsus to do. Now it is time to do itagain and this time we are ask-ing for help from the entire com-munity. We are holding a plan-ning meeting at Heritage UnitedMethodist Church on April 30,2012 at 6:00 p.m. to discusshow the community garden canbest serve the clients of HelpingHands. But, we need volunteersand that is where you, the com-munity, can help us. Once theinitial planting has happened,we need volunteers to help withweeding, harvest and delivery ofthe vegetable to Helping Hands.If you have any questions orwould like to volunteer but can-not make the meeting, pleasecontact Brenda Hall at (616)

238-9110.

Rep. Camp tovisit Howard City

Rep. Dave Camp, R-Midland,will be at Latitudes in HowardCity on Wednesday, May 2ndfrom 2:00-3:00pm.

During his stop, Mr. Campgiving a brief update followed bya discussion with area constitu-ent.

Congressman Camp repre-sents the people of the 4th Con-gressional District which spans

from Owasso to Greenville andnorthward to Traverse City andthe Leelanau peninsula. Cajmpis the Chairman of the Ways andMeans Committee. As the headof the Committee on Was andMeans, Camp is one the poli-cymakers helping to set the na-tions economic, health care andsocial welfare policies.

Born and raised in Midland,Camps top priority has alwaysbeen serving his constituents.Known for personally signingthousands of constituent letterseach year, in addition to thou-sands of one-on-one meetings,Camp stays in close touch withhis district.

Call the Chamber of Com-merce ofce to reserve your spotat the event. (231) 937-5681

Hitting the rightnotes at statecompetition

Congratulations to Newaygo

High School students TylerFranks, Carlee Iwema, Tai-lor Mast, Devin Flint, AlexisTownsend, Joey Naperola,Molly Janusz, Hailey Barr andTyler Burns for their participa-tion in the MSBOA State SoloEnsemble Festival on Saturday,March 24th held at the ManisteeHigh School. Tyler and Alexisboth received a division IIexcellent rating, and all othersreceived a division I superiorrating for their performances.Carlee Iwema received a score of96 out of 100, and was chosen asa Michigan Youth Arts Finalist.Congratulations Carlee.


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TRUFANT Maple Valley Inn, a newrestaurant and bar conveniently locatedacross from the Post Ofce in downtownTrufant, MI, celebrated its soft openingon Monday, March 26th, 2012. The Ma-ple Valley Inn offers a full service bar, abig screen television, pool table, juke boxand several different video games as wellas Michigan Lottery and Keno. Open forbreakfast, lunch and dinner, Maple Val-ley Inn is a family-oriented restaurantwith fun for everyone in mind.

Serving traditional American cui-sine, customers will enjoy the weeknighthome-style dinner specials, and thehouse specialty prime rib served on Fri-day and Saturdays. Hosting weekly trivianights, karaoke, and live entertainment,the Maple Valley Inn brings fun to Tru-

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open our restaurant and bar in Trufant,said Janet Wood, Owner and GeneralManager of the Maple Valley Inn. Iwant this to be a place where everyonecan come and have a good time, as partof the entertainment lineup, we will behosting a comedy act on May 19th start-ing at 10 p.m. with no cover.

About Maple Valley Inn: Maple Val-ley Inn serves traditional American-stylecuisine, burgers, sandwiches, Mexicanspecialties, as well as favorite fried foods,and features a full service bar. Normalbusiness hours are from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.Major credit/debit cards are accepted.

Andy and April Staffen of Stanton be-

came parents of a baby girl at Carson CityHospital. Piper Elizabeth Staffen was bornat 10:12pm on April 8, 2012. She weighed7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 1/2 incheslong. Grandparents are Michael and SharonCrawley of Greenville and Florida and Boband Dawn Staffen of Lakeview.

Clay II and Kerrie Rule of Riverdale be-came parents of a baby boy at Carson CityHospital. Daniel Jacob Rule was born at4:33am on April 13, 2012. He weighed 6pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.Grandparents are Clay and Kelly Rule ofRiverdale, John J. Johnson Jr. of Riverdale.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEKSound character provides the power with which a person may ride the emergencies of life

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SIDNEY Depression is to mentalhealth what the common cold is to physi-cal health everyone will experience itsometime in their life. But what aboutchemical depression depression thatdoesnt seem to have a cause like the

death of a loved one?Clinical Licensed Master Social Work-er Sue Ellen Pabst will lead the rst of fourpresentations in Montcalm CommunityColleges spring Life-Long Learners Edu-cational series as she explores ChemicalDepression and Understanding Depres-sion on April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon inroom D305 in MCCs Beatrice E. DoserBuilding on the colleges Sidney campus.

This presentation will help partici-pants learn to recognize symptoms ofdepression, how the brain might be thecause of depression, what helps and whathurts, and how to be a supportive friendor family member to someone in pain.

Pabst owns Transitions CounselingServices in Greenville and works with in-dividuals, couples, groups and families asan outpatient talk therapist. She also hastaught psychology, interpersonal commu-nications and sociology courses at MCC.

Other LLL presentations include:n Explore the weather with WZZM

Meteorologist George Lessens on May 4from 10 a.m. to noon in room D305 in

MCCs Beatrice E. Doser Building on thecolleges Sidney campus. Have you everwondered how TV meteorologists prepareand present our local weather forecast?Lessens presents a behind-the-sceneslook at the making of West Michigans

proven most accurate forecast. Less-ens has been passionate about weathersince the 1965 Palm Sunday tornadoeshit West Michigan. He became WZZM13s Chief Meteorologist in July 2001. InOctober 2007, he became the longest-tenured meteorologist at any single WestMichigan TV station. Lessens has beenrecognized and honored with many dis-tinguished awards including the SilverCircle award given by the National Asso-ciation of Television Arts and Sciences for25 years or more of service. He is a six-time winner of the Michigan Associationof Broadcasters Best Weathercast for2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005 and 2003.He also swept the weather awards forBest Weathercast and Merit Weather-cast in 2003 and 2007 and he won twoMichigan Emmy Awards for Weather, in2005 and 2009.

nDuring 1493 and Beyond, Les andShawn Morford will explore why earth-worms, tobacco, potatoes, mosquitoes,bird dung and Jamestown are all partof the remarkable story of the momen-

tous global changes brought about by thetrans-oceanic movement of plants, ani-mals and microorganisms, starting withChristopher Columbuss rst trips to theAmericas. The Morfords will examine howthe sudden collision of unfamiliar ani-

mals, vegetables and diseases producedwealth, misery, social upheaval and, ulti-mately, the modern world. These storiesare largely based on the recent bestsell-ing book, 1493, by Charles C. Mann.This presentation is May 18 from 10 a.m.to noon in room D305 in MCCs BeatriceE. Doser Building on the colleges Sidneycampus. Les is an Instructor Emeritus atMCC, where he taught social science andeconomics for 25 years. He is a foundingmember of the Life-Long Learners. Shawnis a 1977 graduate of Greenville HighSchool and holds a Bachelors Degree inForestry from Michigan State Universityand a PhD from the University of BritishColumbia, Canada. She currently servesas program manager for Rural Develop-ment Initiatives, Inc., in Oregon.

nLearn about The History of Heri-tage Village with MCC Dean of Instruc-tion and Faculty Dr. Gary L. Hauck, onJune 1 from 10 a.m. to noon in roomD305 in MCCs Beatrice E. Doser Build-ing on the colleges Sidney campus. Thispresentation features slides and narrative

tracing the formation and development ofMontcalm Heritage Village as researchedby Dr. Hauck. Participants will explorethe progression of the vision of Heri-tage Village from two buildings to morethan 25 structures during its 25-year his-

tory and learn about the people behindthe scenes. Hauck earned his PhD fromMichigan State University and has taughthumanities in the United States, Russia,China and Ecuador. He is the author of15 books. The most recent, The Story ofHeritage Village, is available throughBarnes and Noble and Amazon.

The LLL was organized in 1998 toprovide academic experiences for areaseniors.

Membership is open to those 55 yearsof age or retired or semi-retired regard-less of their formal education. The annualmembership fee is $8. Members attendsessions for free. Non-members pay $2per session.

Visit www.montcalm.edu/life-long-learners for more information or a regis-tration form, or call Life-Long LearnersPresident Bev Gates at (989) 261-4491or MCC Instructional Services Adminis-trative Assistant Jane LaLonde at (989)328-1236 for more information abouthow to become a member of the Life-Long Learners.

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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:New Open Meeting: 11 Step Spiritual Group (we use the Life RecoveryBible) Mondays 6pm at Resurrection Church in Newaygo. 2nd entrance,conference room. Call Val or Fred S. 231-937-8049.

The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing,as well as hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For moreinformation or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, Mondaythrough Friday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7:30pm Call 231-937-9370.

Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, and informativediscussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings 6:30pm every 4th Tuesday

of every month at Stanwood Free Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.)Call Bonnie @ 231-823-8002.

Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 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, @ H.C. Municipal Village Building Council Room.Volunteers are needed. Info. Call Cheryl @ 231-937-5686.

Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the second 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.

Pierson Outdoor Market: 21751 Cannonsville Rd., Pierson - 8am-? - 2012dates will be every Fri., and the 1st Sat., of every month. Call Stacy at 616-636-8677, or stop in to Sticks-N-Stones Etc. for more information.

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

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

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

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

Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd, Howard City, 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.

Bingo every Sunday at the Greenville American Legion Post #101, from1pm-6pm, doors open at 11am. 1320 W. Washington St. (M-57).

Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veterans Breakfast forVeterans and/or wives (companions) or widows at 209 W Washington 7:30am-8:45am.

Gifts from the Heart free clothing ministry serving the great people ofNewaygo County area. Bring your tax free donations to Res. Life Church,

Newaygo, on the 3rd Sun. of every month from 10:30am-1pm. Distribution onthe 3rd Tues. of every month from 3pm-5pm, bring your own bag. For moreinformation regarding volunteering, donating or distribution, please call Jackieat 231-652-4905. You may also view detailed information at www.resonline.orgor visit Res. Life Church during office hours, Mon-Thurs. 9am-3pm and pickup your own copy of all the instructions.

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton, open 7days a week. Call Karen West 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule of events.

Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

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

Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library Book Sale - 45 tables of books,magazines, cds, videos and more. Sat., April 28, 10am-2pm.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be havingToddler Time every Monday morning at 11am. There will be stories, crafts,songs and activities for the toddlers. Toddler Time is for children ages 18months - 3 years old. If you have any questions please call the library at 231-

937-5575.If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, but cant lift the ballor play a round of tennis without running around the court, then jointhe Grant Area District Library every Monday between 4 and 5pm to playWii Sports. This fun gaming system allows the armchair athlete all the fun ofplaying the game, but without the need to sweat. Baseball, tennis, golf andbowling are among the games that will be played these Monday afternoons. Sobring a friend and 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 Library will be havingPreschool Storytime every Tues. morning at 11am. There will be stories,crafts, songs and activities for the Preschoolers. We will be learning aboutletters 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 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.

The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Librarymeetthe 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30am in the community room at

the library. We welcome you to join us for food, fellowship and an opportunityto contribute to the well being of our local library. The library is located at 117W. Williams St., Howard City, MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575.

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, is now closed until Memorial Day Weekend. Hundreds of books atBargain Prices. Proceeds for new Library Building Fund.

Upcoming Events:Ensley Nature Centers Arbor Day Program. April 28, 10am-2pm. Comewalk the trails and enjoy the wonders of natures spring awakening and joinin the fun.

Annual Pig Roast with all the trimmings. Croton Community Church,5750 E. Wealthy, turn at the Library/Post Office. Sat., April 28th, 5-7pm.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Marie Spofford at American Legion Post 381Croton. The family & friends of Marie Spofford are uniting to raise money tohelp with medical expenses as Marie battles Ewings Sarcoma (Cancer). Sat.,April 28, 4-8pm, 6812 Croton Hardy Dr., Newaygo. Spaghetti dinner $7 eachor family (4 or more) $25. There will be a silent/live auction. If you have anyquestions please call Joyce Twining 231-856-9037.

Original Gospel Jamboree - April 28th, 6:30pm Potluck, 7pm Music.Amazing Grace Acres Church, M37 and Woodland Park Dr., Brohman.Featuring: Blue Grass Echoee, Faith Gospel Team and Lucky Fulton MC.Everyone Welcome!

Craft Show - Sat., April 28, 9am-2pm at Cronks Restaurant in Newaygo. Formore information call Jessi Kozak at 231-597-6781.

Hunter Safety Class at the Howard City Conservation Club April 28 &29, for times and more info call Kevin at 616-260-0231.

On Tues., May 1st, the Lakeview Area Seniors will be hosting THE BOYSFROM AMSDEM. This musical group is made of fellow Montcalm Countyresidents. They are well known in the area and play a medley of Country, BlueGrass and Gospel music. Lakeview Area Seniors meet the 1st Tues., of eachmonth at 1pm. Refreshments will be served. This will be a fun filled afternoon.Mark your calendars and bring a friend to enjoy the music.

Bethel Lutheran Church, 18669 Howard City Edmore Rd., Howard City willbe hosting a Plant Auction at 7pm on Tues., May 1st. Donations Welcome!Proceeds to benefit the Ladies Guild.

The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at the followinglocations to distribute free food to individuals and families in need. Most fooddistributions take approximately one hour. Please do not arrive more than 30minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bring your own container to hold50 lbs. of food. You will check in upon arrival unless otherwise stated: Wed.,May 2, 5pm, Grant Christian Reformed Church, Grant; Fri., May 4, 10am, St.

Joseph Catholic Church, White Cloud - sponsored by Local Area Churches;Fri., May 4, 3pm, So. Ensley United Methodist Church, Ensley Center; Sat.,May 5, 9:30am, First Christian Reformed Church, Fremont; Sat., May 5, 10am,Pine Grove Comm. Church, Croton/Howard City.

The Flat River Community Players Proudly Present: Dearly Beloved, by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten. A story of a completelydysfunctional but loveable Texas family in the throes of another series of life-changing events. The Futrelle Sisters are throwing a wedding. Come watchthis fun play to find out what happens! Fri., May 4 at 8pm, Sat., May 5 at 8pm,Sun., May 6 at 2pm, Fri., May 11 at 8pm and Sat., May 12 at 8pm. Tickets:Adults $12, Children/Seniors $10. For tickets or more information please call

616-754-8207.Pancake Breakfast - Howard Christensen Nature Center Fund Raiser.Sat., May 6, 9am-11:30am. Imagine buttered pancakes smothered in warmmaple syrup, hot sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Whats not to like abouta pancake breakfast fundraiser event. Please help support HCNC!! Keep thedoors Open! Donation of $5/person, $4/seniors, $18/family of four or more.Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine, Kent City.

Annual Rummage Sale: Sand Lake United Methodist Church, 45 W. MapleSt., Sand Lake. May 10, 11 &12, 9am-5pm Thurs., & Fri., Sat., 9am-Noon.

Mothers Day Craft Show, Sat., May 12, 9am-4pm, at the Lakeview Hotelin downtown Lakeview, for more info. call Jeannie 231-937-6555.

An evening with the Knights, Sat., May 12, 6pm hors doeuvres andcocktails, 7pm dinner, live entertainment by: Countryside Band. A springchicken dinner professionally prepared by executive chef David WhiteyWiller and served by The Knights of Columbus Council 13653 Members.Christ the King Hall, 9596 Reed Rd., Howard City. $25 per person. A charityevent to benefit: The Helping Hands Food Pantry of Howard City. For tickets,contact: Steve Barnes 231-856-7715 or Don Willer 616-745-2224.

Hospice of Michigan will host a Time of Remembrance program. Thisprogram will offer the community an evening to remember our dear familyand friends who have left us. This program will include music, readings and anopportunity for reflection. A reception with refreshments will be served at theconclusion of the program. The program is free and will be held on Tues., May

15, from 6-8pm at the Big Rapids Hospice of Michigan office located at 400Perry Ave. Please call Tangela Zielinski to register at 231-527-0913.

Mother/Daughter Salad Luncheon, Sat., May 19 at 12:30pm. Sand LakeUnited Methodist Church, 45 W. Maple St., Sand Lake. Help us celebrate 140years of Ministry, if you have history with SLUMC, we would love to see youagain. RSVP before Thur., May 17th. 616-887-0890 or 616-636-5425.

The Sheridan VFW Post is now accepting parade entries for the annualMemorial Day Parade in Sheridan. Those desiring to be in the parade maycontact the Post at 909-291-9680 for further information and for paradeapplications or contact Eric Halvorsen, parade director 989-291-3401. Theparade will begin at 11am on Mon., May 28th at or near the old CarnationPlant. Parade positions will being forming at 10am. Applications will be closedon Thurs., May 24th. Late entries will be assigned at the end of the parade.

Music by the Pond 2012, Location: Gazebo next to Curtis Pond, SheldonSt., Edmore. When: Sun., evenings at 6:30pm on May 25, June 24, July 29 andAug., 26. Please bring your own lawn chair or blankets. In case of rain all showswill be moved into the Curtis Building.

The Womens Action Network is currently seeking vendors for the2012 Danish Festival. Booth space is located at Veterans Park in Greenvilleand rents for $125 before July 1st. After July 1st, a $25 late fee will be added.Each space is approximately 20x20 in size. Contact Jennifer Iteen for moreinformation at 616-835-6937.

Greenville Area Community Center: For more information regarding anyof the following, please call the Center at 616-754-9163. Line Dancing, TaeKwon Do Class, Driving School, Corvette Club, Stamp Club or FiberArts Club.

Tri County Senior All Nighter Parent Meeting: Every Monday night at6:45pm in the library at the Tri County High School. Any and all SeniorParents Welcome!

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

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

Lakeview Seniors Come early (1:00) for cards, games, refreshments andsocial time. The LV Seniors meet the 1st Tuesday of each month. Come joinus, bring a friend.

Life Style Change, Weight loss etc @ Natures Atrium every Tues 6:30pm-


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EXPRESSWAY AUCTION SERVICE

ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE!!

THURS., MAY 3rd 4:00 PM

8930 Maple Hill Rd., Howard City, MI

Located 1/4 Mile East of US 131 Exit 120

AUTO., SUV, RV, MARINE & OTHERS1954 Ford 600 Industrial - full hydraulic 3pt hitch 12v - nice, 2002 Chevy Subur-

ban, 1994 Ford F-150 Pick-Up, 2001 Jaguar S-Type, 1997 Jaguar Vadenplas XJ,

2002 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 2, 1998 Audi A4, 1999

Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Ford Escape, 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 1986

Chevy 1 Ton Wrecker w/Hydraulic Boom & Dollies, 1998 Monarch Outbaord 25

HP MERC & TRL, Water Witch Outboard Motor, 16 Dual Axle Utility Trailer, 21Tri-Axle Heavy Duty Utility Trailer, Heavy Duty Receivers of All Kinds, Complete

Sets of Tires, Mag Rims, Tail Gates, 2-Wheel Trailers, 12 Volt Batteries, Ford &

Chevy Bumpers, Hoods & Decklids, Radiators Complete w/Fans, Ford & Chevy

Truck Seats, NV 3500 5-Speed Manual Chevy Transmission, 700 R4, Auto Parts of

All Kinds, Lawn & Garden Supplies, Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Mower.

CLEAN, LOADED, LOW-MILEAGE VEHICLES!!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLESSmall Gas Engine, Antique Small Gas Range & Oven, Antique Fishing Gear (Rods,

Reels, Tackle Boxes & Artificial Baits), Barber Chairs (Belmont & Koken), Paper

Money, Silver Dollars & $5 Gold Piece, Shop Keeper Bells, Knives, Pictures,

Galand Wood Range, Vitalaire Porcelain Ice Box, Live Traps, Wood Ducks, Tarps,

Coke Signs, Beer Pitchers, Belt Buckles, Jewelry & Watches, AM-LaFrance 1929

Fire Engine Bell, Big Brass Lock Can full of pennies, Plant Stands, Table Top

PinBall Game, Rotary Phone, Bean Slicer, Small Chandelier w/Prisms, Anniversary

Clock, Barbie, Madam Alexander & American Girl Dolls.

MISCELLANEOUSNuts, Bolts & Washers, 100s of Burlap Bags, Hand Carts, Appliance Dollies, SP

Boxwood Burner, Electric Hand Tools, Craftsman Hand Tools, Storage Cabinets,

Vinyl Records, Chains & Tie Straps, Signs, Auto Advertising, Manuals, Adjustable2200 Lb. Rolling Hydraulic Jack, Scale Model Cars & Trucks, Fencing, Jumper

Cables, Bean Boxes, Coleman Lanterns, Battery Chargers, Extension Cords, Ammo

Box, Truck 5-Flat Tool Box, Darex SP 2500 Precision Drill Bit Sharpener w/Collets

(1/16-1), American 7 HP Air Compressor w/Electric Start, Vertical 40 Gal. Tank

& 220 Amp. Quincy Horizontal Air Compressor w/Kohler 10 HP Gas Engine on

Skid w/Electric Start, 33 Armstrong 3/4 Drive Torque Wrench 400 lb. Max.

FIREARMS30-06 Remington Springfield Bolt-Action, 4-10 Winchester 37A, 30-30 Marlin

Lever-Action, Various Ammo

MANY MORE ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION!!

MORE ITEMS WILL BE ON PREMISES FOR SALE ON SALE

DAY, THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING.

BRING 1 PIECE OR A WHOLE TRAILER LOAD!!Not responsible for no-shows. Any announcements made on sale day take

precedence over all printed matter.

10% BUY/SELL FEE

CONSIGNMENTS TAKEN UP TO AND THROUGH SALE!!

Richard Dick Nagy Auction ServiceHoward City, MI

1-231-937-5868 OR 1-231-218-5030 OR 1-231-218-5031

Vera Wilsie Elementary140 Main Street, Newaygo, MI 49337

231-652-6371

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UPRegistration Form

May 9, 10, 11, 2012We are looking for children who will be five on or before December1, 2012. If you have a child who will be starting school in the fall,please fill out the form below and return it to our school.

Childs Name: _____________________________________________

Birth Date: ______________________ Boy _______ Girl ________

City and State of Birth: _____________________________________

Mothers Name: _____________ Fathers Name: _________________

Address where you reside: ____________________________________

____________________________________House Phone: __________________ Cell Phone: _________________

Preschool Attended _________________________________________

You must provide the following items; you may send them in ahead of time,or bring to Round-up with you:

1. Birth Certificate2. Proof of Residency

(Utility bill, rental agreement, notarized statement if you share a home)

3. Shot Records

We will have a dinner for incoming kindergarten students and their parents

in May at the Vera Wilsie Elementary School. We will send a post card outas a reminder!

First Middle Last

City State Zip

Announcing Candidacyfor

Township Clerk

Paid for by the committee to Elect Robin Sholty, 6317 Crooked Creek Dr,, Howard City, MI 49329

My name is Robin Sholty and

Im announcing my candidacy

for Reynolds Township Clerk.Although I worked at the Lan-

sing State Journal for 30 years,

I was born and raised in small

towns. My career at the Jour-

nal included responsibilities

involving hiring, training, bud-

geting, purchasing, accounts

payable, advertising, promo-

tions, and general office man-

agement. In addition, my hus-

band Craig and I owned and

operated a small business in a

rural community. Because of my small town roots, Craig and I have

found Reynolds Township to be a warm community and see great

potential for its future.

I believe my past experience and my interest in local government willallow me to serve you, the residents of our township.

In discussing my candidacy with other township residents, one of the

reoccurring comments was that the current township hours of 10 am

- 2 pm four days a week (closed Wednesday) left no convenient ac-

cessibility to conduct business. If elected, I would be at the office for

your convenience, beginning with evening hours from 5-7 every other

Thursday and would expand days and hours as needed. There would

be no misunderstanding; I work for you, the taxpayer.

I welcome the opportunity to answer questions or hear your concerns.

My e-mail address is [email protected]

I would appreciate your vote at the August 7 Primary.

Respectfully, Robin Sholty

Hello, for those of you who

dont know me Im, Daniel

J. Fisk, and at the urging of

some of my friends, busi-

ness associates and many

other residents I am an-

nouncing my candidacy for

Township Supervisor.

I am a long time resident

and 1985 graduate of Tri

County. My wife Sherry,

also a Tri County graduate,

represents the third genera-

tion family (Kohn) living here. We have five children. I repre-

sent the second generation of the family business Ron FiskHardwoods where I am co-owner. As your Supervisor I would

work to create an atmosphere where all residents and busi-

nesses are respected, and that our Township is conducive to

growth and development. As a resident and businessman I un-

derstand many of the challenges and opportunities and would

work hard to represent you. If you have any suggestions, ques-

tions or concerns I would like to hear from you. My phone num-

ber is 231-937-4050 and my e-mail is [email protected]. I

would appreciate your consideration at the August 7th primary

election.

Respectfully, Daniel J. Fisk

Announcing Candidacyfor

Reynolds TownshipSupervisor

Paid for by the committee to Elect Daniel J. Fisk, 20362 W. Church Rd., Howard City, MI 49329


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Save $60/week to Grand Rapids*

Save $30/week to Big Rapids*

Save $46/week to Greenville*

Save $45/week to Canadian Lakes*

High Gas Prices Hurting The Family Budget?Why travel for therapy outside town?

Gas money will pay your co-payments/deductible

Patients always have the right to choose which therapy

clinic would serve them the best.

Why not us? When we have more than 97% patient

satisfaction consistently since inception in 2003.

Patient TestimoniesI am so thankful for the care I have received from Select Care Physical

Therapy. It far exceeds what I have received at other therapyestablishments. Select Care truly seems to care for my well being. My

therapists knowledge also seems to far exceed what I have seen else-where. I was truly blessed to be in their care.~ J.S. Howard City

I wanted to say thank you to all of you for your help after my knee surgery.I also appreciated how friendly everyone was; it was a pleasure to go to

therapy! My knee is doing great, and I will continue to work hard on myexercise list. Thank you!~ D.B. Howard City

HEATED THERAPEUTIC POOL FOR EXERCISES

*Based on $3.85 a gallon gas price with estimated mileage of 20 miles/gallon,traveling 3 times a week from Howard City.

Select Care Physical Therapy7762 N. Federal Road, Howard City, MI 49329 North End of Town

231-937-8485Fax: 231-937-9836www.selectcarePT.com

WINFIELD TOWNSHIPApril 12, 2012

Meeting called to order and opened with the Pledge by Supervisor Phyllis Larson at 7 p.m. Members present:Supervisor Phyllis Larson, Clerk Colleen Stebbins, Treasurer Cathy Killinger, Trustee Daniel Kinsey. Trustee DanKanouse arrived at 7:13 p.m.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Motion by Colleen Stebbins, second by Cathy Killinger to approve the agenda,voice vote, motion passed.

CLERK REPORT: Stand approved as read.

TREASURER REPORT: Fire Department $20,937.34, Municipal Fund $33.936.14, Tax Account $40,924.11, Gen-eral Checking $108,350.18 for a total of $204,147.77, stand approved as read. Total interest this month $50.12.

REPORTS: Assessor Jeri Strong reports Board of Review completed and working on PREs to be done by May 1,2012. In June will be working the 20% review.

Fire Department: Eric Liddy reports a $300.00 donation for the Fire Department fund. Eric Liddy is seeking outgrants to replace two grass rigs, as one has been removed from service, a new tanker and expanding or replacingfire barn. Eric Liddy reported a couple brush fires and a down power line.

GUEST: Bruce Noll from the Montcalm Conservation District had a presentation on the functions and the funding forthe Montcalm Conservation District. He is requesting a $1000.00 of funding from each township in the county.

ZONING: Dave Kelsey reported 1 permit this month.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Dan Kanouse reported the Planning Commission has approved the township surveyand would like the Township Board to review and approve. The Board will review the survey at the budget workshopApril 19, 2012 at 7 p.m.

ROADS: Phyllis Larson handed out copies of the road contracts and the Board will check them over at the budget

workshop.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Opened at 7:45 p.m. Eric Liddy commented by increased the gallon capacity of a tanker thismay chance the rating for the township.

County Commission Ron Baker talked about a County Resolution to have 1 judge for the county sheriff departmentand the planning commission instead of sharing with other counties.

Public comment closed at 7:50p.m.

NEW BUSINESS: Jeri Strong reported the township will need to eventually update the assessor and tax softwareand is recommending BS&A software Assessor.net and tax.net. Jeri will be checking into discounts.

APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION: Motion by Dan Kanouse, second by Daniel Kinsey to reappointLori McLellan, Jim Knapp, Ben Kinsey, to Planning Commission with term ending January first 2014 and reappointTom Kok, Dale Ulrich, John Black with term ending January first 2015, and reappoint Marianne Staffen and ChrisRader with term ending January first 2016.

Discussion: Daniel Kinsey stated 3 1/2 years to much.

Motion to amend by Dan Kanouse, second by Daniel Kinsey to remove Marianne Staffen and Chris Rader andleaving with curtain appointed term, roll call on amend to the motion, roll call: Cathy Killinger yes, Dan Kanouse yes,Daniel Kinsey yes, Colleen Stebbins yes, Phyllis Larson yes, motion passed.

Motion by Dan Kanouse, second by Daniel Kinsey to vote on amended motion, roll call: Dan Kanouse yes, DanielKinsey yes, Colleen Stebbins yes, Phyllis Larson yes, Cathy Killinger yes, motion passed.

PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Dan Kanouse, second by Daniel Kinsey to pay IRS tax deposit of $591.75 andcheck number 9369 through check number 9407 except check number 9403 until explanation from fire departmentfor a total of $9,856.39, roll call: Daniel Kinsey yes, Colleen Stebbins yes, Phyllis Larson yes, Cathy Killinger yes,Dan Kanouse yes, motion passed.

BOARD COMMENTS:

Cathy Killinger: None

Dan Kanouse: TOWNSHIP CLEAN-UP DAY, JUNE 2, 2012 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Larson-Keller Park. DavidDowd has completed his Eagle Scout project and passed Board of Review, and now is an EAGLE SCOUT FORLAKEVIEW TROOP 95.

Daniel Kinsey: Need to fix ground on Hall, needs new clamps and need to upgrade 2 ground clamps.

Motion by Dan Kanouse, second by Colleen Stebbins to have Colleen Stebbins call Jordon Selesky to fix ground onthe township hall, roll call: Colleen Stebbins yes, Phyllis Larson yes, Cathy Killinger yes, Dan Kanouse yes, DanielKinsey yes, motion passed.

Colleen Stebbins: Handed out budget from last year and budget of what has been spent this fiscal year for thebudget workshop April 19, 2012. GREAT JOB DAVID DOWD.

Phyllis Larson: None

Respectfully,Colleen Stebbins, Winfield Township Clerk

Next Meeting May 10, 2012 7 p.m.

Treasurer: Cathy Killinger 989-352-6812

Assessor: Jerrilynn Strong 989-382-5452

Cemetery Concerns: Phyllis Larson 231-762-4342

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

AETNA TOWNSHIPOF MECOSTA COUNTY

CLEAN UP DAYSATURDAY, MAY 5

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 NoonVillage of Morley Maintenance Building

Corner of 4th & Webster Sts.

No Liquids (Paint, oil, etc.)

No Brush, Cement or Shovel OffsNo Loose TrashAll tires must be cut in 4 pieces

Propane & Fuel Tanks must be cut in half

Fencing must be folded

SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE

TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012To All Qualified Electors in the Village of Pierson, Michigan:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD

ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012, AT THE PLACE OF HOLDING ELECTION

IN SAID VILLAGE AS LISTED BELOW. The polls will be open from 7

oclock a.m. until 8 oclock p.m.

PIERSON VILLAGEPierson Township Hall

21156 Cannonsville Rd.

Pierson, MI 49339

THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL WILL APPEAR ON THE MAY 8 2012, BAL-

LOT:

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

ED OFFICE OF PIERSON VILLAGE PRESIDENT, PIERSON VILLAGE,

MONTCALM COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities

Act, should contact their Township Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of

hearing or speech impaired may place a call throught the Michigan Relay

Center TDD # 1-800-649-3777.

Brooke Scott, Pierson Township Clerk

Kristen Millard, Montcalm County Clerk

NOTICEBIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

CLEAN UP DAY Sat., May 12 9 am to 1 pmHardy Dam Recreational Area Croton Hardy Drive

FREE TO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS (Must show proof of residence)

NO CEMENT, BRUSH, SHINGLES, LIQUIDS (paint, oil, etc.)OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

Household trash must be BOXED or BAGGED (No loose trash)

Trucks or trailer loads welcome. YOU MUST UNLOAD!!!!Appliance drop off is FREE

NOTE: MATTRESSES & BOX SPRINGS ARE NO LONGERFREE. THERE IS A $15.00 CHARGE EACH

There is a charge for propane tanks - $5.00

NO TIRES BATTERIES ARE FREE

For other information call Judy Baker, Clerk 231-652-7390

Volunteers needed. Call Jackie at 231-652-1096

MARINE PARTSINBOARD & OUTBOARD

Aluminum Welding17731 West River Dr. Morley, MI 49336231-856-7679

Buy On-line!

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NOTICE OF ELECTIONTO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF

MECOSTA-OSCEOLA INTERMEDATE SCHOOL DISTRICTBIG RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MORLEY STANWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON:MAY 8, 2012

THE POLLS of said election will be open May 8, 2012 at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. for the pur-

pose of voting on the following proposals:

MECOSTA OSCEOLA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICTREGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE PROPOSAL

0.75 MILL FOR THE YEARS 2012-2016Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the MOISD Administrative Offices - 15760 190th Avenue, Big

Rapids, MI 49307, phone: 231-796-3543 or Mecosta County Clerks Office - 400 Elm Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307,

phone: 231- 592-0783, website: www.co.mecosta.mi.us/elections.asp

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BIG RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLSOPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCEAND OTHE RPROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW

18 MILLS FOR THE YEAR 2012Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Big Rapids Public Schools, 21034 15

Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307, telephone: 231-796-2627 or Mecosta County Clerks Office 400 Elm Street, Big

Rapids, MI 49307, phone 231-592-0783, website: www.co.mecosta.mius/elections.asp

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MORLEY STANWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLSOPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

EXEMPTING PRNCIPAL RESIDENCEAND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW

18 MILLS FOR THE YEAR 2012Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Morley Stanwood Community Schools,

4700 Northland Drive, Morley, MI 49336, telephone: 231-856-4392 or Mecosta County Clerks Office 400 ElmStreet, Big Rapids, MI 49307, phone 231-592-0783, website: www.co.mecosta.mius/elections.asp

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I, Steven W. Pickens, Treasurer of Isabella County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April12, 2012, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the taxlimitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting thetaxable property located in Mecosta Osceola Intermediate School District, Isabella County, Michigan,is as follows:

By Isabella County: ICTC .8620 mill thru 2011

Medical Care Facility .70 mill thru 2021

Senior Services .75 mill thru 2015

By Broomfield Township: None By Gilmore Township: Fire .9918 mill thru 2011

By Coldwater Township: Fire 1.0 mill thru 2016 By Nottawa Township: None

By Deerfield Township: Fire Protection .9989 mill thru 2013 By Sherman Township: Fire 1.0 mill thru 2014

Fire Equipment .9952 mill thru 2011 Library .75 mill thru 2015

By the School District: Special Ed .50 mill Special Ed .8395 mill thru 2016

Special Ed .75 mill Vocational Ed .8422 mill

Special Ed 1.25 mill Vocational Ed .6548 mill

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I, Brenda Kutchinski, Treasurer of Lake County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of January7, 2011, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the taxlimitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting thetaxable property located in Mecosta Osceola Intermediate School District, Lake County, Michigan, isas follows:

By Lake County: County: 6.0397 Ambulance: 1.0000

911 Service: 1.7500 Road Patrol: 2.6952

Senior Citizen: 0.6507 Yates dial-a-ride: 0.3828

By Chase Township: Operating: 0.8408 By Pinora Township: Operating: 0.8244

By the School District: ISD [RSCD] 5.0859 Reed City School Debt: 3.9100

State Ed Fund 6.0000 Pine River School Debt: : 2.5600ISD [PRSD]: 5.9419

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