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MONDAY,January23,2012RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nObituaries, Page 4

nNewaygo Band News,

Page 5nLetters to editor, Page 7

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

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

editor may be written once per month by any member of

the community who wishes to express their view of a certainissue. Letters should be in good taste, be no longer than 500

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

DEADLINESNews/Editorial Submissions. .. . Noon on Tuesday

Area Happenings and Directories. .. . Noon on Wednesday

Classifed/Display advertising. .. . Noon on Thursday

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for March 17-18, 2012 at LincolnLake Baptist Camp. The youth sum-mit is being sponsored by the Mont-calm Coalition to Prevent UnderageDrinking, (MCPUD) and is open toall high school students in MontcalmCounty who want to make a differ-ence and be part of the solution ofunderage drinking. We have alreadydone a mailing to area school per-sonnel and church leaders. We arehoping to have students representingeach school district including homeschoolers. We are asking area schoolsand churches that they consider theteens they are in contact with, whothey feel would benet from thissummit, and encourage them to ll

out an application to attend.The summit will include the ex-

ploration of three main ideas ofhealthy living:

1. What choices we have,2. How to stand by those choices,3. How to connect with others

who have those same standards.The summit will consist of brain-

torming sessions and activities toeinforce the sessions. Participations limited to 50 students so encour-ge them to apply asap. The summits free. For more information you orhe student can contact either Lynnooper at (989) 831.4591, [email protected] or Pastoraul Spittka at 616.225.2105, Pastor-

[email protected]. MCPUD is reallyxcited to be able to provide this op-ortunity for students, so please en-ourage them to apply.

Spectrum Health United Hospital welcomes first newborn of 2012GREENVILLE Spectrum Health United Hospital in Green-

ville proudly announces the rst newborn delivery of 2012.Gabriella Reese Stewart was born on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the

Spectrum Health United Hospital Obstetrics Unit. Her parents

are Howard and Kristine Stewart. Gabriella is the couples secondchild; big sister, Isabella, welcomes her.

Nora was 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long.Please join us in congratulating the Stewart family!

Michelle Barker has been elected boardpresident of the Panhandle Area Chamberof Commerce for 2012.

Manager of the Howard City branch ofFirstbank, Barker succeeds Terry Reevesof J & H Family Stores, to a one year termof president effective Jan. 1.

Other ofcers are Mark Stevens ofColdwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS, vice president; Millianne Lewis, of theRiver Valley News Shopper, secretary; Ja-

mie Bunting of Droski Insurance Agency,treasurer.

Other members of the board are BarbRollins, Mary Kay consultant, Sally Proctorof Community First Federal Credit Union,Patti Hoskins of J & H Family Stores- Pier-son, Annie Rambo of the ofce of JeanneJerow, P.C., and Amber Behrendt of Inde-pendent Bank.

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OBITUARIESCOMMUNITY NEWSShirley Aho

Shirley Margo Posey Aho, 79,of Howard City passed away Jan.15, 2012, at her residence.

She was born March 7, 1932,in Detroit, the daughter of Ernestand Irene Anderson. Shirley lovedgardening, taking care of chickensand loved spending time with herfamily.

Surviving are four children,Deborah Huntsaker of Wayne,Catherine Dragich of Ferndale,Kenneth (Mary) Aho of HowardCity and James (Donna) Aho ofFenton; three grandchildren, Jef-frey and Lisa Huntsaker and Kris-ten Aho; two great-grandchildren,Lillian and Jaden Huntsaker; one brother, Ernest Jim Andersonof Farmington Hills; and severalnieces and nephews. She was pre-ceded in death by her parents;husband, Edward, and a brother,Charles.

As to Shirleys wishes crema-tion has taken place and services

will take place at a later date. Ar-rangements were entrusted to theHeckman funeral home of How-ard City.

Peter S. JuraLAKEVIEW Peter S. Jura,

93, of Big Rapids, passed awayat his home on Saturday, Jan. 14,2012.

Pete was born July 16, 1918,in Detroit, the son of George andAnna (Risti) Jura. He was raisedin Detroit and attended North- western High School graduatingwith the Class of 1936. He attend-ed college for Pre-Med.

Petes occupations included

playing for the Red Wings hock-ey team, owning a band that ac-companied jazz artists, such asStan Canton. He owned his ownfarm, worked as a deputy sheriffin Lakeview, and was employed by Gibsons in Greenville. Petealso worked as a photographerand owned both the Gift Shop inEdmore and the Antique Shop inLakeview, until he retired in 1994.

Pete married Doris May Cap-pello on March 6, 1994, in Lakev-iew at St. Francis de Sales. Pete was a member of the Shrinersand the Masons. He enjoyed clock building, coin collecting, golng,hunting and bowling.

Pete is survived in death byhis wife, Doris; two children: Dale(Cassie) Curtis of California andJudy Brooks of Big Rapids; grand-children Jamie Lee Curtis, TrevorCurtis, Brett (Christa) Knight,Laurel Knight, Gregory (Christine)Baker, Shari (Richard) Wilson;grand-son-in-law Pat Darrish; six-teen great-grandchildren and vegreat-great grandchildren; many

nieces and nephews.Pete was preceded in death by

his rst wife, Ruth Jura in 1992;his parents, George and AnnaJura; grand-daughter Robyn Dar-rish; and eight siblings.

A memorial service for Petewas held on Wednesday, Jan. 18,2012 at St. Marys in Big Rapids, with Father David Gross ofci-ated.

Memorial contributions inPetes honor may be made to St.Marys/St. Pauls Parishes in BigRapids.

Condolences may be expressedto the family utilizing the guest- book on our website at: www.brighamfuneralchapel.com.

Bruce Traverse chosen ashonorary associate of the

year at Carson City HospitalCongratulations to Carson City Hospitals Honorary

Associate of the Year Bruce Traverse, FACHE, for-mer president and CEO. Traverse retired from the hos-pital he has been passionately devoted to for so many

years on Dec. 31, 2011. He was chosen to receive thishonor because of his more than 30 years of dedicationand commitment to the hospital and community. As-sociates at the hospital feel Bruce has always workedtowards what is best for hospital employees, patientsand the community as a whole, and they have beenconsistently inspired by Bruces commitment to excel-lence.

Sheridan Community Hospital (SCH) is part-nering with Michigan Rural Healthcare Preserva-tion (MRHP) and renowned neurosurgeons Dr.Tim Spencer,Dr. Gerald Schell, Dr. Naman Salibi,

and Dr. E. Malcolm Field to collaborate on a neu-rosurgery program to ensure the hospital contin-ues to thrive and that the local economies grow with it. The neurosurgery program, led by Dr.Spencer, and MRHP Medical Director, Dr. Field, isbuilt around minimally invasive spine proceduresthat are appropriate even for outpatient clinicalfacilities. It provides convenient access to care forpatients in an intimate hospital facility where pa-tient care and safety come rst.

Sheridan Community Hospital is the only facil-ity in west and central Michigan taking advantageof recent advancements in techniques for spinalsurgery. For the rst time ever, SCH is presentingspinal surgery and back-pain treatment in a newlight. Sheridan Hospital is a superb facility withexceptionally gifted and caring staff. We are incred-ibly pleased to provide such new and innovative,

minimally disruptive, minimally invasive, servicesto the local community, said Dr. Spencer.

Applying the most advanced surgical approach-es, and taking advantage of the leading endoscop-ic, laser-assisted, and microscopic techniques, thisnew surgical program emphasizes patient safety

and comfort while providing for the quickest re-covery and return to normal activities. At the sametime, this medical approach preserves normalbodily structures and ensures minimal blood lossand minimal time under anesthesia. The advance-ments in medical science and medical engineeringthat facilitate this program are truly remarkable.

Eighty percent of people will suffer from backpain at some point in their lives. For years, people who have suffered debilitating back pain weretold there is nothing that can be done; they wereinstructed to just live with it. This is no longertrue. The new neurosurgery program at SCH nowallows for many common back and spine issues tobe resolved quickly, effectively, and safely, at a lo-cal community hospital. The medical engineeringbuilt around this program ensures that the sameequipment used at the most advanced spine cen-

ters in the United States can now be found muchcloser to home at Sheridan Hospital.

Renowned Neurosurgeons provide Minimally InvasiveNeurosurgery at Sheridan Community Hospital

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Marching bandholds celebration

The Newaygo High SchoolMarching Band held a celebra-tion event at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21in the high school cafetorium tocelebrate its accomplishmentsduring the season and recognizestudents for their outstanding

performance and achievements. All students were praised fortheir hard work and dedicationfor the years accomplishments,including the MCBA Flight IVState Runner-Up. Awards weregiven to the following studentsas follows:

Most Improved Freshmen:Reno Tannis

Most Outstanding Fresh-men: Lizzi Vanderwall

Most Improved Section:Flutes

Most Outstanding Section(s):Color Guard and Horns

Most Improved (HighSchool): Michael Geluso

Honorable Mention (HighSchool): Emily Simington and

Taylor WernetteBest Marcher: Emily ShueOutstanding Soloist Car-

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Newaygo bandsentertain duringwinter concerts

The Newaygo Bands heldtheir winter concert on Tuesday,Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. in the NewaygoHigh School Cafetorium. The winter concert featured thesixth, seventh and eighth grade bands from the middle school,and from teh high school, thesymphonic band and the jazz band. All bands are under thedirection of director, Daniel Bar-nett. During the eighth gradesperformance of We Wish Youa Merry Christmas, the crowd was invited and encouraged tosign along.

The sixth grade band per-formed, Time for Band, Hot

Cross Buns, Au Claire De LaLune, Merrily We Roll Along,

Lightly Row, Good KingWenceslas, Student Composi-tions, Jolly Old St. Nicholas,Farm Out, Crusaders Marchand Jingle Bells.

The seventh grade band per-formed Liza Jane, an Ameri-can folk song, Minka, Minka,

a Ukrainian folk song, AfricanNoel arranged by Johnnie Vin-son and Winter Wonderlandarranged by Eric Osterling.

The eighth grade band per-formed Atlantic Crossings by Alan Lee Silva, The Carolersby James Curnow and We Wish You a Merry Christmas ar-ranged by James Swearingen.

The high school symphonic

band performed ChristmasMarch by Vaclav Nelhybel,First Noel arranged by JeffSimmons and A Celtic Christ-mas by James L. Hosay.

The jazz band performedJoy to the World arranged byPaul Clark, Knockout by LarryBarton, Santa Claus is Cominto Town arranged by CalvinCuster, Have a Cool Yule ar-ranged by Mike Lewis and WeThree Kings arranged by PaulClark.

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nationalcompetition

The Newaygo High SchoolMarching Band, along with 10other bands from Michigan,headed down to Indianapolisthe weekend of Nov. 11 for theBands of America Grand Na-tional Championships. These arepresented by Music for All andare held at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Newaygo participated in thepreliminary competition heldFriday morning. Preliminarieswere held on Thursday and Fri-day, with each day having theirown results. The top 11 bandsfrom each preliminary day, andthe next eight highest scoringbands regardless of day advanceto seminals on Saturday morn-ing. If at least two bands from

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NEWAYGO BAND NEWS

BAND: (LEFT) Emily Simington and Taylor Wernette were named honorable mention marchingband members. (RIGHT) The winter concerts held by the Newaygo bands was a huge success.

BAND: The Newaygo High School Marching Band participatedin the Bands of American Grand National Championships. SeeBAND page 8

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LETTERS TO THE EDITORUnable to address

issues at boardmeeting

TO THE EDITOR:In last nights Reynolds Township

meeting I attempted to answer a letterI received from the Township Attorneyon behalf of the Board Members. Thisletter insinuated or accused me of thefollowing items. (1) I have been ambigu-ous and unclear, (2) I have used FOIA toharass Township Ofcials, monopolizetheir time and resources and engage inthe destructive practice of gotcha, (3)trying to monopolize Township Of-cials time in a total of 20 hours so theycan not do their normal duties, (4) thatIve been trying to dictate the scheduleof the Township Clerk or other Town-ship Ofcials, (5) that I have been rudeand abusive with Township Ofcials andstatements regarding past events or whatI claim I have been told by Township Of-cials have been distorted and erroneous,(6) I have been accused of unreimbursed

cost that I am causing the Township tohave incurred is not fair to all of the otherTownship taxpayers.

During the rst section of the pub-lic comments I started answering thecharges but was told my time was up and

was not allowed to continue. I dont be-lieve this has been imposed on any one inthe past, graciously another offered theirtime so I may continue answering but theSupervisor Keith Grannis denied this so Iwas not allowed to continue. During thesecond section under public commentsI wanted to continue answering thesecharges to the citizens of the Township but was told again by the Supervisor Iwas not allowed to speak.

I believe this shows the one sidedopinion of the Supervisor and BoardMembers when they will not allow me toanswer the charges or claims that theymade against me in front of the citizensof our community. You have to ask your-self why they do not want you to hear theother side so you can draw your own con-clusions.. For any one that is interested Iwill attempt once again to answer to thecitizens so you can hear for yourselves.Lets hope that the Supervisor and BoardMembers will allow me the time neces-sary to answer these charges at the Feb. 9meeting at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there.

RObERT RIcHaRDsReold Towhip

No hidden agendasTO THE EDITOR:

It is with great hesitance that I writethis letter. I rmly believe that town-

ship business should not be conductedin the media. However, the systematicattack on township via this publicationhas prompted me to try to set the recordstraight. The negative letters to the edi-tor have been submitted by and for thosewho have violated the zoning ordinance.Ofcial documents including court re-cords regarding every complaint raisedare in the township ofce for anyone tosee. The zoning ordinance was adopted

by the people of Reynolds Township.That document is what dictates what isand what is not allowed. When a town-ship trustee is sworn into ofce theytake an oath to uphold the law. There isno provision to waive the laws when it would be easier to do so. If the zoningordinance was not evenly enforced in thepast, that does not relieve the currentzoning administrator and administrationfrom their statutory duties. Most of thenegative letters have been riddled withmisinformation. As Winston Churchillonce said A lie gets halfway around theworld before the truth has a chance to getits pants on. The recent personal attackson Pat DeJong and Keith Grannis are

grossly unfair. Keith has been a wonder-ful leader who is a life long resident andhas a long history of public service to thiscommunity. He and Pat have no hiddenagenda or ax to grind. It is my pleasure toserve with them both. They have integrity

and are serving the people of ReynoldsTownship well.

ROgER sTEDmaReold Towhip Treure

Proud of Keith

GrannisTO THE EDITOR:

I am writing in response to John Pow-ells letter to the editor that attacked KeitGrannis character and accused him of ly-ing. Keith Grannis is a lifelong resident oReynolds Township. Keith retired froTri County Schools as a respected aneffective teacher and coach. Keith dedi-cated himself to the students, parentsand staff of Tri County Schools for morthan thirty years. He is currently HowarCitys Assistant Fire Chief and has serveon the HCFD since the 1970s. Keith isalso a lieutenant of Montcalm CountEmergency Rescue Services, Rescue 2& 29. He has literally put his life on thline for the residents of Reynolds Town-ship. Keiths support of the communit

has always been fair, ethical, trustworthand above reproach. His body of worspeaks for itself. Our community shoulbe proud to have him represent us.

RanDy HEckmaReold Towhi

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

Enterprise do not reect the overall opinion of thepaper. A letter to the editor may be written onceper month by any member of the community whowishes to express their view of a certain issue. Let-ters should be in good taste, be no longer than 500words, include the signature and home town of the

writer.

QUOTE OF THE WEEKHonesty may be the best policy, but its important

to remember that apparently, by elimination,

dishonesty is the second-best policy.

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wake-up-call for many mem-bers. They nished third on theday in their class, missing semi-nals by only one spot, and alittle over one point. After theirperformance they spent the daywatching other marching bandsfrom around the country, andalso attended the semi-nalscompetition on Saturday morn-ing. This was a great experiencefor the members of the march-ing band and we would like tothank everyone who contribut-ed to making this a possibility.

A special thank you to theFremont Area CommunityFoundation for their support in

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Koinonia Players to put onSongs of the Night

The Senior High Koinonia Players will perform Songs of theNight, at 3 p.m. on Feb. 3 and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the KentTheatre. Tickets are $5.

Directed by Ruth Andurs, Songs of the Night is written byRobert Henninger, and is a historical biography depicting the lifeof one of Americas most well-known and beloved song writers,Fanny Crosby.

Overcoming the tragic accident that blinded her, she saw deepinto the heart of God and shared that vision in songs. As we followthis womans life through the mid 1800s, we nd both humor andtragedy.

Newaygo County upcoming marriageThomas Phillip DeJohn and Charity Rae Haught, both of

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WINFIELD TOWNSHIPJanuary 12, 2012

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

Members present: Supervisor Phyllis Larson, Clerk Colleen Stebbins, TreasurerCathy Killinger, Trustee Dan Kanouse, and Trustee Daniel Kinsey.

APPROVAL TO THE AGENDA: Motion by Cathy, second by Dan to approve theagenda, voice vote, motion passed.

CLERK REPORT: December 8, 2011 minutes stand approved as read, Special

meeting December 14, 2011 stand approved as corrected.

TREASURER REPORT: Fire department $20,924.44, Municipal Fund $33,915.23,

Tax account $183,477.19, General Fund $108,079.79 for a total of $346,396.65, withinterest this month of $54.77, stand approved as read.

REPORTS: Assessor Jeri Strong reported 23 building permits for 2011. Tax tribu-nals: Staffens January 25 and Wilsons withdrawn. Board of Review schooling at

Chippewa Hills School sponsored by Mecosta County Assessors Ass. February 11,9 to 12 cost per Township $35.00.

Board of Review Organizational meeting (not for petitions at this time) March 6,2012 at 7 p.m. BOARD OF REVIEW March 12, 2012 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and

March 13, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jeri is working on 2012 assessments.

Zoning: Dave Kelsey reported one permit for December. Received a call from Nan-

cy Johnson, DEQ stating the old Amble gas station has been condemned and will begoing back to the County for back taxes.

Planning Commission: Dan reported Public Hearing January 23, 2012 at 7 p.m. forcommunity comments on proposed removal of section 3.14, subsection A, paragraph

2, Accessory buildings shall not be located in any front yard, unless otherwise per-

mitted by this Ordinance. Also community comments on proposed amendments ofsection 3.17, subsection B, paragraph 4, Seasonal dwellings are permitted withinall districts.

Cemetery: Phyllis talked with Bill Tingley about payment as the township paid foroak frames for Amble Cemetery maps only, as the maps are not correct. Township

needs an itemized bill for survey and maps, and then township will pay for surveyand maps when corrected.

Roads: Phyllis, Colleen, and Phyllis Black met with Mark and Pat from the countyroad commission to look over long term road plans. When information comes back

it will be sent to the Planning Commission.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Opened at 7:21 p.m. and closed at 7:22 p.m.

New Business: Motion by Dan, second by Cathy to appoint Charlene Kohl to the

Zoning Board of Appeals, voice vote, motion passed.

Need to adopt a resolution for poverty guidelines next month

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

9269 through check number 9293 with IRS deposit for a total of $59,077.90, roll call:

Cathy yes, Dan yes, Daniel yes, Colleen yes, Phyllis yes, motion passed.BOARD COMMENTS: Cathy: Tax bills sent out with wrong collection date forFebruary, CATHY WILL BE AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL FEBRUARY 29, 2012

FROM 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Dan: None

Daniel: The township hall needs insulation in the attic and replacement of ducting

for return air vents. Replaced furnace filters and enlarge entrance to the attic.

Motion by Dan, second by Cathy to allow Daniel to spend up to $1500.00 for mate-rial and labor to insulate the attic, roll call: Dan yes, Daniel yes, Colleen yes, Phyllisyes, Cathy yes, motion passed.

Motion by Dan, second by Cathy to allow Daniel to spend up to $200.00 for material

and labor to replace ducting for cold air return vents, roll call: Daniel yes, Colleenyes, Phyllis yes, Cathy yes, Dan yes, motion passed.

Colleen: Welcomed Daniel Kinsey to the Winfield Township Board.

Election February 28, 2012, need Absentee Ballot call or write Colleen StebbinsClerk.

Received a call from the State Election Commission stating we will have 2 CountyCommissioners for Winfield Township.

Mike Beardsley from Michigan Works called and is available to help with jobs likerefinishing the Hall floor, trim tress, clean fire barn and floor, and repair township

sign.

Have 7 checks not cashed from 2000 to 2008 for a total of $640.04, would like to getoff books. Dan stated may need to call accountant.

Will need township books audited in 2012, will need to take b ids.

Sent County Planning Commission second request for payment of November 2011election, also sent Ron Baker and Pat Carr copies.

Phyllis: None

ADJOURN: Motion by Dan, second by Phyllis to adjourn at 7:57 p.m., voice vote,motion passed.

Respectfully,Colleen Stebbins, Winfield Township Clerk

Next meeting February 9, 2012 at 7 p.m.

Treasurer: Cathy Killinger 989-352-6812Assessor: Jerrilynn Strong 989-382-5452Burning Permits: Fire Chief Bill Knapp 989-818-0905

Cemetery Concerns: Phyllis Larson 231-762-4342

Planning Commission

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April 12, 2012 October 11, 2012

July 12, 2012 January 10, 2013

Zoning Board of AppealsQuarterly Meeting dates at 7PM

April 10, 2012 October 9, 2012

July 10, 2012 January 8, 2013

Board of Review

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February 13, 2012

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April 09, 2012

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2012 MEETING DATES

CROTON TOWNSHIP

Croton Township Board

Second Monday of the month at 7PM

VILLAGE OF HOWARD CITYMEETING SYNOPSIS

January 9, 2012

Call to order: 7:00 p.m.Present: Scott, Cummings, Gondre, Harris, Marek, Thomas, WilliamsActions taken: Approved consent agenda Approved agenda as amended Awarded low bid to EVS of Greenville for drop in unit Allowed re-location of Entertainment tent for Winterfest Appointed Heather Hopkins Deputy Clerk Special Council Meeting on February 27, 2012 for budget hearing Thanks MSD and John Powell for the repairs to the water main on

Christmas Day

Paid bills totaling $8,461.92Adjourn: 7:12 p.m.A complete copy of the minutes is available at the Village Office during regu-lar office hours or on our website www.howardcity.org.Kim Alexander, Clerk

Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein

Reynolds Township LibraryMINUTES 1/11/12 MEETING

Members & Guests Present: Pat Bauman, Renae Brooks, Brenda Burgess, Linda

Godley, Betty MacTavish, Roz Mitteer, Judy Parker, Vicky Paulen, Chris Poprawski,

Lavonne Rehfus, Betty Riemer, Kera Roesly, Dianne Vernier, Harriet Wahoski, and

Janice Williams, Library Director.

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Vicky Paulen.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Brenda B. and seconded by Harriet W. to acceptthe minutes as written. All approved.

Treasurers Report: Treasurer Linda G. passed out an updated report. Chris P. made

a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented, seconded by Lavonne R. All

approved.

Directors Report: Janice W.

Reported that the Used Book Cart brought in $73 in December.

Informed the group that the first check for the VanAndel Arena volunteers has

arrived. The amount was $262.44 and it was for concession work in November.

The group will be working at several events in January and February.

Reported that the Library could lose significant funding if the Michigan

Personal Property tax (paid only by businesses) is eliminated. Members were

asked to contact their local representatives (postcards are available at the

Library for this purpose) to encourage them to guarantee full replacement

of the Personal Property Tax to libraries if they vote to repeal it. A motion

by Renae B. and seconded by Brenda B. was made to supply stamps for the

postcards. All approved.

Publicity Report: No report was given. Vicky passed out a poster distributioninformation paper for upcoming events. Cheryl S. will print posters for FOL

events.

Magazine Give Away Program: Renae B. volunteered to purchase a basket to hold

the donated magazines.

OLD BUSINESS

Nominations Committee Report: Chairman Betty R. reported that all the officers

agreed to retain their offices for 2012. Betty R. made a motion to accept the slate of

officers as presented, seconded by Harriet W. All approved. The officers for 2012 are

as follows: President Vicky Paulen, Vice-President Chris Poprawski, Treasurer Linda

Godley and Secretary Judy Parker.

April Book Sale Committee: The committee consists of Co-chairs Linda G. and

Harriet W. with Betty R. and Roz M. assisting them. More information will follow

about this event at the March meeting.

Christmas Decorations for the Library: Chris P. reported that most of the

decorations have been taken down. She is waiting for some additional help in

packing up the large items. A thank you note was sent to Tari Green for her help with

this years decorating.

NEW BUSINESS

Events and Committees Report: Judy P. reviewed the 2012 Events and Committees

schedule with the rest of the membership. This schedule will be completed and

handed out to the membership at the March meeting.

Read Across America: Vicky P. presented information about this 2012 event

sponsored by the NEA. The book chosen for this year is The Lorax by Dr. Seuss.

The observance will take place March 2, 2012 (Dr. Seusss birthday).

2012 Quilt Committee Report: The quilt committee met and decided on the quilt

pattern and materials that will be used for the queen-size quilt to be raffled off at

the Harvest Festival in September. Co-chairman Chris P. then shared ideas with the

membership as to how they could take part in the quilt by donating money towards

the purchase of fabric. She brought pictures of the pattern and the fabric that will be

used to make this quilt. Co-chair Linda G. brought in a twin-size quilt top to show

the membership. This will be finished off to be raffled off along with the queen-size

quilt. Renae B. made a motion and seconded by Brenda B. to purchase the rest

of the materials needed and pay for the quilting out of the Treasury. All approved.

Everyone was pleased with this years choices.Book Donation: The FOL membership presented Childrens Librarian Cheryl S.

with 4 books and $45 in cash to spend on books. This was part of our end-of-the year

Christmas celebration instead of a gift exchange.

Lights for the Tree (Village Tree Lighting Event): Renae B. reported she had

purchased outdoor lights for this tree in the amount of $82.65. Thank you to the

Howard City Village workers for helping to put the lights on the tree.

OTHER BUSINESS

Book Club: The book for February is Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts. The

book discussion will take place on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the

Library Reading Room. Everyone is encouraged to read the book and join in on the

discussion.

Adjournment: Renae B. made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Brenda B. All

approved.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Please note there will

be NO FEBRUARY MEETING.

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

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

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

Michigan Chapter of Pilots for Christ - We provide free air and 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 4:15-5:10pm, 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.

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.

CEDAR SPRINGS: East Nelson United Methodist Church. 9024 18 Mile Rd.between Tisdel & Keller Ave. Saturdays at 10am. Open meeting, AA - Alanon.Non Smoking. Call Sandy M. 616-696-3205.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John 924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C

Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracys Custom RiverBoats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm; Tues. Noon,7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri. Noon, 5:30pm (Menonly), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only all types of recovery welcome);Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluck dinner6:30p, 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 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.

W River Dr, Newaygo 2nd Saturday of the month 8am-Noon231-856-4641.

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

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

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

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E.Edgerton, open 7 days 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 tomusic downloads, ebooks, and much more. Please check out ournew web site at www.tchrtl.michlibrary.org.

Be a Miner 49er - Mosey on down to your library for somegood, old-fashioned, Gold Rush inspired fun! Crafts, gamesand activities for all ages. Sat., Jan. 21, 1:30pm - Sand LakeLibrary.

Project Sleuth - An Art History Mystery An internationalart scandal, a haunted architectural masterpiece and a world-renowned sculpture that suddenly disappears! Popular authorBlue Ballietts Chasing Vermeer series of artful mysteries arethe basis for this program filled with games, crafts and activities.Can you solve the mystery? For ages 6 an older. Sat., Feb. 4,2012, 1:30pm at the Sand Lake Library.

Snowpalooza: Snowman-Building Family Fun! Have somewinter fun and build a snowman on the library grounds. Pickup your Build a Snowman kit from the circulation desk andhave fun creating snowpeople outside the library. Participationstickers for everyone; patrons will vote for their favorite! For all

ages. Saturday, February 11, 10am at the Sand Lake Library.The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library

will be having Toddler Time every Monday morning at 11am.There will be stories, crafts, songs and activities for the toddlers.Toddler Time is for children ages 18 months - 3 years old. If youhave any questions please call the library at 231-937-5575.

If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, butcant lift the ball or play a round of tennis withoutrunning around the court, then join the Grant AreaDistrict Library every Monday between 4 and 5pm to playWii Sports. This fun gaming system allows the armchair athleteall the fun of playing the game, but without the need to sweat.Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling are among the games that willbe played these Monday afternoons. So bring a friend and cometo the Library on Monday and see what a good sport you can be!For more information, call the Library at 231-834-5713. Havefun, get involved and come play Wii with us.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be having Preschool Storytime every Tues. morning

at 11am. There will be stories, crafts, songs and activities forthe Preschoolers. We will be learning about letters each week.Preschool Storytime is for children 3-5 years old. If you haveany questions please call the library at 231-937-5575.

The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at10am on the third Tuesday of the month in the CommunityRoom. All interested persons are welcome to attend. The libraryis located at 122 Elder St. in Grant.

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

The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein ReynoldsTownship Library meet the 2nd Wednesday of the monthat 9am in the community room at the library. We welcome youto join us for food, fellowship and an opportunity to contributeto the well being of our local library. The library is located at117 W. Williams St., Howard City, MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575.

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

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

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

The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, atNewaygo City Hall, is now closed until Memorial Day Weekend.Hundreds of books at Bargain Prices. Proceeds for new LibraryBuilding Fund.

Upcoming Events:The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled atthe following locations to distribute free food to individuals andfamilies in need. Most food distributions take approximatelyone hour. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior tothe scheduled delivery time. Bring your own container to hold50 lbs. of food. You will check in upon arrival unless otherwisestated: Sat., Jan. 21, 2pm, Bailey Christian Church, Bailey;Wed., Jan. 25, 10am, TrueNorth Community Services, Fremont;Wed., Jan. 25, 5pm, Hesperia Community Education, Hesperia- sponsored by Lighthouse Community Church; Tues., Jan. 31,5pm, River Valley Community Church, Newaygo; Wed., Feb.1, 5pm, Grant Christian Reformed Church, Grant; Fri., Feb. 3,10am, St. Joseph Catholic Church, White Cloud - sponsored bylocal area churches; Sat., Feb. 4, 10am, Pine Grove CommunityChurch, Croton/Howard City.

The Sheridan VFW Post will host a Texas Hold Empoker tournamentat the VFW Post on Sat., Jan. 21, 2012.Registration is from 5:30pm until 7pm. The cash table willbe open at 4:30 pm until 1:00am. The buy in for the regular

tournament is $10.00 for which the player receives $3,000 inchips. Add ons and rebuys can be purchased during the firsthour of the tournament. Players that bring in one item of foodfor the food pantry will receive $1,000 in chips. About sixtyfive percent of the tournament will be awarded in prizes. Foodand non-alcoholic beverages will be available. The regulartournament will start at 7pm players may call the post at 989-291-9680 for more details.

Free food truck sponsored by the Lakeview MinistarialAssociation. Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012 at 4pm. Free MethodistChurch, 110 N Edgar Rd., Lakeview MI.

Church Garage Sale - Christ the King Catholic Church, 9596N. Reed Rd., Howard City, 1 block West of Federal off of M-46.Jan. 27 & 28, 9am-5pm.

Original Gospel Jamboree: Jan. 28, 2012, 6:30pm potluck,7pm music, Amazing Grace Acres Church, M37, WoodlandPark Dr., Brohman. Featuring: The Northwood Brothers, FaithGospel Team and Lucky Fulton MC. Everyone Welcome!

The Lakeview Area Seniors will meet on Tuesday,February 7th at the Lakeview United Church of ChristFellowship Hall. The meeting begins at 1:00pm with card games,visiting with friends, snacks and coffee or tea. At 2:00, MichaelWilliams, Deputy Sheriff from Montcalm County will presenta program with his dog pertaining to Drugs in our society. Markyour calendar, this program should be very interesting. We lookforward to seeing you.

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

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

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

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

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

The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2ndWednesday of month, 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. HauensteinReynolds Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. CallCheryl @ 231-937-5686.

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

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

Free Western Square Dance Lessons - Newaygo St.

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

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

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

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

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SHERLOCK HOLMES A GAMEOF SHADOWSFri. 6 & 9 PM, Sat. 3, 6, & 9 PM, Sun. 3 & 6 PM

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WINFIELD TOWNSHIPSpecial Meeting

December 14, 2011

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

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

Killinger and Trustee Dan Kanouse came at 7:14 p.m. and apologized for being late.

PURPOSE OF THE MEETING: Appoint Trustee and any other Township busi-

ness.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Opened at 7:06 p.m. Gregg Schuitema stated objections to

starting late and without presence of Dan Kanouse. Public comment closed at 7:09

p.m.PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Cathy, second by Colleen to pay check numbers

9265 & 9266 for a total of $2,059.34, roll call: Cathy yes, Colleen yes, Phyllis yes,

motion passed.

Colleen reported talked with Allied Waste about dumpster at Amble Cemetery, there

will be no bill for December and next spring they will exchange the 6 yard dumpster

for a 4 yard at no extra cost.

Phyllis reported the Planning Commission will be having a Public Hearing January

23, 2012 at 7 p.m.

APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE:

Motion by Cathy to appoint Daniel Kinsey to fill remainder of Jim Radfords term as

trustee, no second, motion died.

Dan called for discussion and asked each one why they should be considered for posi-

tion of trustee.

Gregg Schitema stated, in his opinion the meetings needed to have objections and

negative votes. When questioned further, he was very argumentative (even cussing).

He was arguing with Board members about his past behavior as Fire Chief, not pre-

paring fire bills, not getting invoices to Clerk so they could be paid on time and atprevious meeting where he was removed via police.

He also stated that he had not accepted Assistant Fire Chief, as Fire Chief Bill Knapp

had not talked with him, just e-mailed his wife after the Boards December 8, 2011

meeting. Gregg complains he has to tell Bill when the fire meetings are as Bill forgets

or comes late. If appointed he would see that Dan Kanouse wouldnt be late to meet-

ings.

Daniel Kinsey stated that he is willing to serve in order to be of help to the Township,

if appointed.

Motion by Dan, second by Cathy to appoint Daniel Kinsey to Trustee for the remain-

der of Jim Radfords term of office, roll call: Dan yes, Colleen yes, Phyllis yes, Cathy

yes, motion passed.

Daniel is a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, now he will be Boards repre-

sentative, so the ZBA will need a third person, there are two alternates who may wish

to be the third person.

ADJOURN: Motion by Dan, second by Colleen to adjourn at 7:34 p.m., voice vote,

motion passed.

Respectfully,Colleen Stebbins

Winfield Township Clerk

Minutes approved at January 12, 2012 meeting.

PUBLIC NOTICE BIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIPApplications are now being taken for the following:

Planning Commission - 2 vacancies for unexpired terms

Zoning Board of Appeals - Alternates

Election Workers

For more information and an application please contact me at the number below.

Judith Baker, Clerk

Big Prairie Township

5160 Croton-Hardy Dr.

Newaygo, MI 49337

231-652-7390

Annual Church

Jan. 27 & 289 am - 5 pmChrist the King

Catholic Church9596 Reed Rd., Howard City

West off Federal onto M-46, north off M-46onto Reed Rd., follow signs.

All proceeds go to the

Faith Formation Program

There was an error in the Jan. 16th Edi-

tion of the River Valley News Shopper for

the Second Sand Lake Winterfest. Thedrawing for the Ice Prince and Princess will

be held on Jan. 31st at the Sand Lake VFW

Hall located on Lake Street downtown Sand

Lake. We apologize for any confusion this

may have caused.

Reynolds Township Regular Meeting of the BoardReynolds Township 215 E. Edgerton St. P.O. Box 69 Howard City, MI

Meeting Date: January 12, 2012

Called to order: 7:00 p.m.

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

zondek, Trustee Ann Yanke Absent: Trustee Lee Olsen

Action Items:

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

ing report, fire report and police report by Yanke, second by Stedman. 4 ayes, approved.

Reports posted in the township hall.

Discussion Items:

The township preliminary budget hearing is set for February 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. The

meeting will be held at the township hall.

The Montcalm Townships Association meeting sponsored by Reynolds Township and

Winfield Township will be held J anuary 17, 2012 at the Howard City VFW at 7:00 p.m.

Consumer Power added the streetlight request at Timberland and Blackhawk Trail to

their work order. The light will be installed as weather permits.

Sheriff Bill Barnwell presented information regarding the upcoming Montcalm County

Law Enforcement Millage that will be on the ballot for the upcoming Primary Election.

The Primary Election date is February 28, 2012.

Robert Richards requested that his application fee for the Zoning Board of Appeals meet-

ing held on his behalf at a prior date be refunded.

Public Comment:

Robert Richards questioned the Freedom of Information Act process. Mr. Richards ques-

tioned the Reynolds Township Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Richards questioned correspon-

dence from the townships attorney. Mr. Richards questioned his order from the Mont-

calm County District Court regarding his inspections and occupancy permit.

Sally Richards gave comment.

Adjourned: 7:44 p.m.

Next Meeting: January February 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. 215 E. Edgerton St. Howard City

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

www.montcalm.org/reynolds.twp

Croton Township

Planning Commission

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGWednesday February 8, 2012

7:00 p.m. at Township Hall5833 E Division St. Newaygo, MI

The following proposed amendment is being recommended to the Croton Township Zoning

Ordinance.

Section 2.440 Waterfront Properties

Section 2.50 Riparian Access

These two Sections are proposed to be moved to Chapter 5, Waterfront Overlay District.

Chapter 5 Waterfront Overlay District Revised

Update Definitions in Chapter 1 of Croton Township Zoning Ordinance Book.

A copy of the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance can be viewed during regular business

hours (Monday-Friday 8am-noon) at the Croton Township office, Croton Township Library,

or Croton Dam Postal Unit.

All interested citizens are invited to appear in person or by agent or counsel. Written com-

ments may be sent prior to the hearing to address below.

Croton Township

5833 E Division Street

Newaygo, MI 49337

Attn: Tina Bono, Administrative Assistant


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PELLET, WOOD, GAS stoves & fire-places. Lopi-Avanlon-Fireplace Xtrodi-naire, Firecheif indoor or outdoor wood fur-naces. Nordic hot tubs with free coverdelivery within 40 miles. Stove parts andglass for most stoves. Newaygo Wood-Stove & Fireplace, South on M-37,Newaygo. 231-652-1546.

REBUILT COMPUTERS & LAPTOPS:Also Computer repair & virus removal.Reasonable Rates. (231)856-7883

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$4,995

02 PONTIAC MONTANA3rd Row

Seat,

PW,PL.

$2,995

97 CHRY. SEBRING CONV.

Cruise,PW, PL,

Loaded.

$3,995

02 SATURNAuto.,

Air,FWD.

$3,995

00 CHEVY BLAZER

Leather,Loaded.

$3,995

02 CHEVY IMPALAAuto.,

Air, PW,PL, AM/FM/CD.

$3,995

99 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT4x4, Auto.,

Air, PW,

PL, Keyless

Entry.

$3,995

97 CHEVY CAVALIER

4 Cyl.Great on

Gas!

$2,995

94 CHEVY G10 VAN

3 Dr, 3rdRow,

Cruise.

$

2,995

01 OLDS SILHOUETTEHeatedLeatherSeats,

Loaded!

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River Valley News Shopper, January 23, 2012