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The River Valley

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Serving PortionS of MontcalM, MecoSta, newaygo and Kent countieS

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The Tri County Sports Boosters golf outing
will have a $1000 hole in one prize thanks to
Pease Insurance Agency Inc. who is sponsor-
ing the prize. Richard Pease said, “We at Pease
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letes their, parents and coaches put into the
programs and we are glad to help them ex-
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DONATION: Yolanda Lewis, area

manager for Consumers Energy presents
Mike McGonigal with check for $10,000

Consumers Energy
Foundation gives
$10,000 to new fair
grounds project in
Montcalm County
Montcalm County 4-H Fair officials re-
ceived a $10,000 grant from the Consumers
Energy Foundation last week for the new fair
grounds construction project.
GRADUATION TIME
On June 7th, Cub Scouts Pack #3073 celebrated their com-
“Consumers Energy is excited to help
kick off the capital campaign for the Mont-
calm County 4-H Fair Grounds because the
mencement ceremony at Artman Park where the boys officially
expanded resources are a solid investment
in the county’s youth and the whole commu-
graduated into the next level of scouts. The Howard City Boy
nity’s future,” Yolanda Lewis Consumers En-
ergy area manager said.
Scouts and their leader were present to congratulate the boys. It
“We are pleased the Consumers Energy
Foundation considers our project worthy of
was also a moment to recognize Kirk Wyman’s retirement from the
its consideration,” Mike McGonigal project
finance chairperson said. “The $10,000 grant
organization. He has been involved with both the Howard City
will go into the building fund and be used in
construction of the facility.” Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for 18 years. Kirk, thank you for all
“While having a place to hold a success-
your mentoring. Good luck & enjoy!
See DONATION page 5

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terprise do not reflect the overall opinion of the paper.
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community who wishes to express their view of a certain Classified/Display advertising . . . . Noon on Thursday n Births, Page 4
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at (231) 937-4740
4 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

COMMUNITY NEWS OBITUARIES

Hometown Hero — Taylor of Edmore
n Milton Burns, III and Kylie Eastman of Howard Judi Ferguson
Airman Christopher Peterman City
n Lance Walker of Byron Center and Erica An-
Mrs. Judi Ferguson, age 57, of Newaygo, passed away on
Saturday, June 19, 2010. Back in the early days, Don was her
Air Force Airman Christopher A. Peterman grad- dersen of Edmore high school sweetheart. Judi worked for McInnerny Spring
uated from basic military training at Lackland Air & Wire. After her marriage to Don, they became interested in
Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an Newaygo County — antiques. In Lakeview they had their own antique shop and
also a bridal shop. Judi was always
intensive, eight-week pro-
gram that included training Marriage Licenses spending her time with her antiques
because this was what she really
in military discipline and n Michael Wozny and Susan Vaughn of White liked to do. There are many special
studies, Air Force core val- Cloud memories of their annual trips to
ues, physical fitness, and n Kevin Gronso of Fremont and Angela Cline of Mackinaw. She is survived by her
basic warfare principles and White Cloud husband, Donald; children, Heather
skills. n Andy Vincent and Miranda Fulton of White and Marv Geers, Damen and Sandra
Airmen who complete ba- Cloud Ferguson, and Tai Ferguson; grand-
sic training earn four credits n Lukas Sweers and Erin Suplinskas of Grant sons, Blake, Konner, Kaydon, and
toward an associate in ap- n Michael Fish of Newaygo and Alli Grooters of Talan; mother, Mrs. Shirley Kuiks-
plied science degree through Grant tra; mother and father-in-law, Bill
the Community College of PETERMAN n David Kerr of Kent City and Angela Petrekovich and Joyce Bergman; brothers, Dan FERGUSON
the Air Force. of Howard City and Michelle Kuikstra, Roger A.
He is the son of Todd and Carol Carr of Northland n Kevin Morgan of Newaygo and Patricia Hayden Kuikstra, Jr., Phillip and Cindy Kuikstra; in-laws, Chris and
Drive, Morley, Mich. of Baldwin Steve Kuikstra; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Peterman is a 2003 graduate of Morley-Stanwood n James Cory of Greenville and Vicky Slocum of She was preceded in death by her father, Roger on Novem-
High School, Morley. Newaygo ber 5, 2007, a sister, Barbara, father-in-law, Donald C. Fer-
n Terry Gordon and Dianne Gordon of Newaygo guson, and sister-in-law, Carrie. The service for Mrs. Fer-
guson were held at the Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford,
Montcalm County — on Wednesday at 12:00 (noon) with Pastor Arnie Guikema

Marriage Licenses Powers Outdoors, Newaygo officiating. Those planning an expression of sympat

n Kenneth Kool and Elisabeth Waldon of Howard
City
n Drew Reynolds and Jennifer Outman of How-
ard City
n Derek Clark and Jessica Autumn-Riley Watson
of Howard City
n Russell Powell of Rockford and Christina Mc-
Bride of Howard City
n Robert Hester and Moriah Drake of Morley
n Craig Deurloo and Kara Jahnke of Howard
City
n Tyler Bowen and Kady Roberts of Lakeview
n John Dekkers and Lauryn McGowen of Pier-
son
n Matthew Jones and Andrea Webster of Howard
City
n Edwardo Felan, Jr of Blanchard and Nickole
chamber, high school team
up to fight cancers
On the July 4th holiday weekend, the Muskegon
River in Newaygo will once again be the site of the
Power Paddle: canoe and kayak races sponsored by
Powers Outdoors in Downtown Newaygo. “This event
is all about friendly competition.” said Greg Slomin-
ski, owner of Powers. “Everyone is welcome to join
the fun. Just stop by the store to register or call us at
231 652 6106.”
More community news
can be found on page 5
Sandra Gallop
Sandra Gallop age 65 of Howard City passed away June
13 at Faith Hospice in Byron Center. She was born Dec. 1,
1944 in Dutton, MI the daughter of William and Esther (
Johnson ) Apsey. During her working years she worked at
Wolverine World Wide for nine years. She was a wonderful
cook, and enjoyed baking, crafts, yard sales but most of all
she loved making quilts. In 1962 she married Rolland Gallop
who survives. Also surviving are three children Charles Gal-
lop of Morley, Steven Gallop of North Carolina, Cheryl Mull-
er of Florida, five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren,
two brothers Donald Apsey of Caledonia and Tom Apsey of
Standale, one sister Shirley Billgraph of Dutton, and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par-
ents and a sister Jackie Robertson. As to Sandra’s wishes
cremation has taken place . Arrangements were entrusted
to The Heckman funeral home of Howard City.

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1st 10 finishers win medals and ALL get a Muskegon River Race T-shirt.
CAMP FUN PADDLE!
Trophy to hang at the winner’s lodge for the year.
1:30: THE BIG DOG! Plus Best Dressed Costumes!
Our “hardcore” from Henning to Low Bridge,
around bridge and back up to M-37 Bridge.
$20 entry fee per person 12:00 Noon - til Gone: CHICKEN BBQ
Top 3 finishers Kayak (Mens, Ladies) in the park sponsored by The Newaygo Chamber of Commerce, and run
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Win trophies & Cash Prizes PLUS our “Hard Core” T-shirts for who enter American Cancer Society – “Tackle Cancer Together”
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COMMUNITY NEWS
As always this year’s event will feature a chick-
en BBQ on Saturday July 3rd from noon to 6 in
Brooks Park, something the hungry racers and
their friends have come to count on. But this year,
thanks to a 3 way partnership between Powers,
the Newaygo Area Chamber of Commerce and the
Newaygo High School varsity football team all of
the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer So-
ciety.
Newaygo Head Football coach, Phil Butler,
has his team lined up to run the event as part of
a league wide fundraising effort. “Tackling Can-
cer Together is our theme and we’ll be active and
involved all year,” said Coach Butler. “One of our
league games this year will be designated as a
Cure Cancer game with all of our players decked
out in purple jerseys. We expect to garner some
national attention and this event is a great kick
off to our efforts. We’re delighted to partner with
Greg and the Newaygo Chamber and we’re hop-
ing for a strong turnout. We’ll promise you a good
meal and a great cause”
Contact the Newaygo Chamber at 231 652
3068 for more information.
Karate instructor heading
to Washington, D.C.
Local Karate instructor will be taking a trip
to Washington D.C. to a master’s seminar for an
evaluation of his skill level by the Okinawan Sho-
rin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate Association. All high
DONATION
CONTINUED FROM
ful fair for the youth of our community is the
driving force behind construction of the new fair
grounds;” McGonigal said. “I think it was the fact
the new fair grounds will be a year around com-
munity resource for Greenville and Montcalm
County that helped the Consumers Energy Foun-
dation to contribute to the project.”
Construction is set to begin on the $4,000,000
project the last week of June. A community ground
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ranking Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Instructors are
required to attend. This association combined
with the United States Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan is
the largest karate association in the world at this
time. This seminar will be held from June 23rd to
June 27, 2010.
Assessing the instructor abilities and skill lev-
els of their instructors and leaders will be done by
a board of 9th degree Black Belts that have trav-
eled here from Okinawa, Japan. These five Black
Belts are representing Hanshi Shugoro Nakazato
who has been the leader of this system of karate
for the last 45 years.
Kyoshi Terry Gravelin, who has taught the
American Martial Arts Institute in Cedar Springs,
Mi. for the last 15 years will be evaluated for his
8th degree Black Belt rank. If he qualifies for this
rank he will invited and required to travel to Oki-
nawa, Japan to test for his 8th degree Black Belt
in Shorin-Ryu Karate and his 6th degree Black
Belt in Ryu-Kyu Kobudo which is a style of tradi-
tional Okinawan weaponry.
Mr. Gravelin has been teaching for 25 years
and been involved in the martial arts for 35 years.
Besides a 7th degree in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu and
a 5th degree in traditional Okinawan weaponry,
he has earned a 3rd degree in Kenshikiryu Jujitsu
and brown belts in Aikido and Judo. Also in his
credentials is a Bachelor of Science from Grand
Valley University in “1980” with his emphasis in
counseling children. For more information on
American Martial Arts Institute call Terry Grav-
elin at 616-696-KICK (5425) or email shorina-
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PAGE 3
breaking ceremony is set for 7 p.m. on Monday,
June 21. The new fair grounds will be located in
Montcalm Township. The main entrance is on
Peck road just west of M-91.
The Montcalm County 4-H Fair Association
is set to hold the 201 fair at the new fair grounds
facility next July. Meanwhile, this year’s fair, the
last at the Hillcrest Street location in Greenville,
kicks off on July 4, and will run through July 10.
95
4 Miles West of Greenville
Christy Utter and Kirk Fellows of Carson City became
the parents of a baby girl at Carson City Hospital. CarrieAnne Mae
Fellows was born June 16, 2010 at 8:15. She weighed 7 lbs. 4ozs.
and was 20-1/2 inches long. CarrieAnne has one sister, Emma
Jean Utter. Grandparents are Randy Utter from Carson City,
Gregg Fellows and Sandra Fellows from Hubbarston.
Camiel Mills and Zach Huhn of Carson City became the
parents of a baby boy at Carson City Hospital. Zayne Morrison
Mills-Huhn was born June 15, 2010 at 8:32 am. He weighed 7 lbs.
4 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Zayne has one sister, Ana-Marie
Mills-Huhn. Grandparents are Karla Huhn of Carson City, Rose-
mary Reiffes of Carson City, Noel and Nancy Mills of Crystal.
Todd West and Melissa Brainard of Lakeview became
parents of a baby girl at Carson City Hospital. Penelope Ann West
was born June 12, 2010 at 12:50 pm. She weighed 8 lbs. and was
21 inches long. Grandparents are Darrell and Bonnie West of
Lakeview, Steve and Lisa Brainard of Stanton.
Hillary Smalley and Jeff Kroesing of Lakeview became
parents of a baby girl at Carson City Hospital. Mackenzie Nicole
Kroesing was born on May 27, 2010 at 3:28 am. She weighed 6
lbs and was 19-1/2 inches long. Mackenzie has one sister, Hailey
Renee Kroesing. Grandparents are Diane and Kevin Alexander of
Lakeview, Debbie and Dan Roger of Trufant. Great-Grandparents
are the late John and Victoria Loucks of Belding, Eugene and the
late Donna Kroesing of Greenville.
Mindi Litwiller and Jodon Shinabarger of Carson
City became parents of a baby boy at Carson City Hospital. Ja-
ven James Joe Shinabarger was born June 5, 2010 at 1:30 am. He
weighed 6 lbs 12 ozs, and was 19-3/4 inches long. Grandparents
are Deanna Intveld and Kale Litwiller of Carson City, Joe Shina-
barger and Samantha Shinabarger of Carson City.
Chad Marecek and Jessica Cherpes of Ithaca became
parents of a baby boy at Carson City Hospital. Konnor Mathew
Marecek was born June 2, 2010 at 1:34 pm. He weighed 5 lbs 11
ozs and was 19-3/4 inches long. Konnor has one brother, Korbin
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Coast Guard Transfers Ownerhsip New Michigan Farm

of Muskegon South Pierhead and
South Breakwater Lights
Michigan State Housing Development Au-
thority executive director Keith Molin and State
Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway
announced that the US General Services Ad-
ministration transferred the ownership of four
lighthouses from the U.S. Coast Guard to local
stewards. Muskegon’s South Pierhead Light and
South Breakwater Light were among the four.
“The transfer of these lighthouses out of fed-
eral ownership to local stewards will assist in
long-term preservation of these lights,” stated
Molin. “The nonprofits and municipalities as-
sociated with these important structures have
demonstrated the commitment and the where-
withal necessary to preserve these vital pieces
of Michigan’s maritime history.”
During the 1990s, changing technologies,
shifting priorities and fiscal constraints caused
the Coast Guard to intensify its efforts to dispose
of lighthouses throughout the country. In 1998,
faced with the impending disposal of numerous
Michigan lights, the State Historic Preservation
Office formed the Michigan Lighthouse Project,
a consortium of government stakeholders, to
help facilitate the transfer of lighthouses out of
federal ownership and into the hands of local
governments or nonprofits who would preserve
and maintain the structures.
The South Breakwater Light was built in
1899, and the South Pierhead Light dates from
1903. Both marked the entrance into Muskegon
Lake from Lake Michigan. The Michigan Light-
house Conservancy now owns the structures
and plans to stabilize and preserve them.
“Many of Michigan’s lighthouses would
have been lost if not for the hard work and dedi-
cation of the many friend organizations like the
Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy that has tak-
en over stewardship of these unique structures,”
stated Conway. “These organizations have done
a phenomenal job of preserving lighthouses
for all of us. Lighthouses are an integral part
of Michigan’s landscape and attract numerous
visitors each year.”
The transfer ceremony took place as part
of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Conference in
Traverse City on Thursday, June 17. The con-
ference was hosted by the Michigan Light-
house Alliance. In addition to the Muskegon
lighthouses, the DeTour Reef Light near Lake
Huron’s Drummond Island, and the Harbor
Beach Light were transferred. All four of the
lighthouses are listed in the National Register
of Historic Places.
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Say ‘I do” to a better fianncially-
secured married life
Marriage is an exciting time for
a couple, however, once the honey-
moon is over, it’s time to sit down
and get serious about your financ-
es. After walking down the aisle,
the Better Business Bureau advises
newlyweds to take control of their
money or risk a rocky financial fu-
ture.
According to research by Utah
State University, married couples
that frequently fight over money
are more likely to split up. Even
when compared to frequent fights
over other issues - such as chores
and in-laws - fighting about money
was a better predictor of a future
divorce.
“When considering your finan-
cial future, it’s important for new-
lyweds to realize that they are in it
together and nurturing their next
egg can be a rewarding experience
- and not just a source of frustra-
tion and fights,” said Kevin Vander
Meeden, President of the BBB
Serving Western Michigan. “Have
the conversation earlier, rather
than later, so that you can develop
healthy personal finance habits to-
gether.”
In order to start your new life
together on the right financial foot,
the BBB offers the following ad-
vice:
n Let Financial Skeletons out
of the Closet - After marriage, any
personal debt becomes “our debt”
and it’s important to sit down early
on and discuss what outstand-
ing obligations exist on both sides
including car loans, school loans
and credit card debt. Review your
credit reports to get a better idea of
what you are both bringing to the
marriage.
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Way back when
1950 – Mrs. Eureka Keyt of Lakev-
iew recently celebrated her 90th
birthday with family and friends
meeting at her home for cake and
ice cream.
Mrs. Mildred Smith, a well-
loved teacher in the Lakeview
school system for the past 30 years,
is retiring. She estimates that over
1,200 students passed through her
classroom in the time she spent in
the school.
1960 – Miss Joan Sanders of
Lakeview left Detroit Saturday to
fly to Honolulu where she will at-
tend the University of Hawaii this
summer.
Jim Larsen of Howard City is
attending Wolverine Boys State
on the campus of MSU. Boys who
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gotten a grasp on your debt, it’s
time to build a monthly budget.
Look at your monthly bills to create
a realistic picture of how you spend.
Discuss your long term goals - such
as buying a house or car and hav-
ing kids - and figure out how much
money you need to set aside every
month to reach those goals.
n Designate a Driver but Travel
Together - In order to avoid con-
fusion, one person should be as-
signed to paying the bills every
month. This doesn’t mean that the
other person takes a back seat role
in managing the finances. Have
a discussion at least every month
about your financial progress in or-
der to map your path and nip any
bad spending habits in the bud.
n Plan for Emergencies - Many
young couples fail to save money
to get them through hard time
such has health problems and un-
expected unemployment. Experts
recommend you set aside three
to six months of salary in a rainy
day fund - ideally an interest-bear-
ing account that can be easily ac-
cessed.
n Save for the Future - Retire-
ment may seem like a long way off
to newlyweds, but setting aside
money now means reaping big re-
wards later on. Take advantage of
both employers’ retirement match-
ing programs - if available or set up
individual retirement accounts.
n Make a Vow to Be Savvy
Consumers - Many families have
had their live savings decimated
after becoming a victim to fraud
or identity theft. Check out your
BBB’s website to find trustworthy
businesses, get educated on the red
flags of fraud and learn how to pro-
tect your identity.
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have been chosen for high moral
character, clean sportsmanship,
and have potential leadership abil-
ity.
1975 – Miss Janice Knapp of Tru-
fant will spend the summer in Fin-
land as an exchange student for the
Youth for Understanding Program.
Tony Perez of Lakeview re-
cently enlisted in the U.S. Air
Force Delayed Entry Program,
and will begin actively serving his
country this August.
1995 – Lakeview native Scott
Painter has been accepted into the
Michigan State Police Academy.
Miss Mandy Kinsey of Lakev-
iew has been crowned Miss Mont-
calm County, and will begin her
reign at once.
Stanton
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 7
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If you-or a loved one -are one of the mil-
lions of people who fall into the Medicare
Part D coverage gap known as the “doughnut
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into the doughnut hole in 2010 will automati-
cally receive a $250 rebate check to help them
pay for their prescription drugs and other ex-
penses.
Here are five things you need to know
about this year’s doughnut hole rebate:
1. Receipts can help you track your spend-
ing. People in Medicare Part D who fall into
the coverage gap should automatically receive
a check after reaching that threshold, but you
should save your receipts just in case. If you
think you’ve reached the doughnut hole and
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see when you are likely to enter the doughnut
any suspected scam to Medicare by calling 1
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a change of address may also be reported by
calling or visiting your local Social Security For more information on the new health
care law, go to www.aarp.org/getthefacts.
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CROTON TOWNSHIP TRANSFER STATION
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION
Effective July 1, 2010
Thursday thru Monday
12 PM - 5 PM
Request For Bids
Croton Township is seeking bids for
mowing for the balance of the 2010 season.
Cemeteries, Township Parks, Croton Township Fire
Station. Bids are due at the Croton Township Hall, 5833
Division Newaygo, MI 49337 by July 9, 2010 at 11:00
am. Please contact (231) 652-4301 for details.
Public Hearing
Winfield Township Zoning Board of Appeals
Winfield Township Hall
15212 W M-46, Amble
Monday, July 19, 2010
7:00 P.M.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will be hearing an appeal to the township’s denial of
Montcalm County’s permit, permit number 532010, to construct a fishing pier at
Krampe Park. The legal description of the property is as follows:
E ½ OF NE ¼ OF SW ¼, EX S 100 FT SEC 34 T12N R9W.18.48 AC M/L
The Winfield Township Zoning ordinances can be referenced at either the Reynolds
Township Library in Howard City or the Tamarack Library in Lakeview.
Any questions or comments may be directed to:
Dale Ulrich, Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman, 231-762-4329
Maple Valley Township
Meeting in Brief:
Maple Valley Township Board Regular Meeting
June 14, 2010
Board Present: Kain, Sanders, Miller, Betten, Petersen
Board Absent: None
Action Items:
MOTION Betten 2nd Petersen to accept the treasurer’s report as read. Motion
Carried.
MOTION Petersen 2nd Betten to approve the following contracts for road repair
per the contracts presented 1)Salt stabilize Briggs Rd. from Marble Rd. to West
Township Line (1.5 miles) $3015; 2)Place a 250# Bituminous overlay on Second
Street from A St. to F St. (.10 mile Long x 22’ feet wide) $9,032; 3) Machine
Wedge & Seal Amble Rd. from Stanton Rd. to South County Line Road (1 mile)
$15,016; 4)Machine Wedge & Seal Cannonsville Rd. from Bailey Rd. to Amble
Rd. (1 mile) $16,907; 5) Gravel Resurface Lake Montcalm Road from Amble Rd.
to Masters Rd. (1 mile) (split cost with Winfield) $5,560; Motion Carried.
MOTION Betten 2nd Petersen to pay bills as presented Ck # 3832 through Ck #
3863 the amount of $19,136.83. Motion Carried.
Items of Interest
Reappraisal is being worked on with 1/3 of parcels being visited.
New Zoning Ordinances will be voted on July 12.
Next Regular meeting 7:00 pm July 12, 2010 Coral Community Center
Planning Meeting 7 pm Sept. 2, 2010 at Township Office.
Complex Meeting 7 pm 1st Tuesday at Maple Valley Complex
Full Minutes: Clerk Shirley Sanders at 231-354 -6774 or 354-6496
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 9
CROTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Synopsis
May 10, 2010
Chaired by Supervisor Jean Howarth
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Supervisor Jean Howarth, Clerk Debbra Wright, Treasurer Christine Hadley, Trustee Chris Or-
twein, and Trustee Morgan Heinzman.
Absent: None
Guests: State Representative Candidate Marc Libants.
Agenda changes: None
Motion made by Treasurer Christine Hadley and seconded by Trustee Chris Ortwein to accept the agen-
da.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes Debbra Wright, Chris Hadley, Morgan Heinzman, Chris Ortwein, Jean Howarth
Nays: None
Motion approved.
Motion made by Trustee Morgan Heinzman and seconded by Treasurer Christine Hadley to accept the
previous minutes with changes; adding “up to $1,000 to purchase equipment” to the Fire Department
work up.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes Chris Hadley, Debbra Wright, Chris Ortwein, Morgan Heinzman
Nays: None
Motion approved.
Announcement:
Clerk Debbra Wright – The campground ad we have through the American Legion is due for the 4th of
July Parade; this is the ad that they put together for us every year. The cost is $70.00.
We were thinking about putting Bob Timmerman as Grand Marshall of the parade this year.
Supervisor Jean Howarth – I talked to John, he is going to discuss it with Dan Longtine; who is actually
in charge of the parade, and he thought it was a good idea. But he will get back with me tomorrow.
Supervisor Jean Howarth – May 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. there is a meeting here at the Township Hall
regarding the U.S. Canoe Association National Championships and I am looking for representatives from
emergency services; Sheriff’s Department and some local businesses. We are going to have to put to-
gether a strategy to start preparing for this next year, 2011’s big event.
Supervisor Jean Howarth – The Fremont Foundation awarded us a grant for our summer program, of
$2,200. So that is very much appreciated!
Supervisor Jean Howarth – May 25, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. second, monthly Township Board Meeting.
Supervisor Jean Howarth – County Hazardous Waste collection is coming up June 5, 2010 and will take
paint, pesticides, etc. by appointment only. The number is 689-7225.
Supervisor Jean Howarth – May 22, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. We will be walking through the Nature Trail,
clipping the limbs, and helping clear out the trail if anyone is interested in helping.
Department Reports:
Maintenance: No reports
Transfer Station: Transfer Station Manager John Erard – This year’s cleanup didn’t have a big turn-
out; it wasn’t very good everybody had very small loads. As for the Transfer Station; it is summer time
and things are starting to pick up.
Fire: Fire Chief Rob Benson – For the month of April there were 11 medical calls, and 15 fire calls in-
cluding; 3 P1 accidents, 2 vehicle fires, 6 brush/wood fires, 1 structure fire, 1 chimney fire, and 2 illegal
burnings for a total of 26 calls. Also our three Fire One students all passed, they are all done with Fire One
and just waiting for the certificates now.
Library: Library Board Member Ashley Hawley – We received a grant from the Fremont Foundation
for $1,748.00.
Library Board Member Ashley Hawley – We are having a Library Open House on May 15, 2010 to
celebrate our addition. We will have refreshments and the friends of the Library will be hosting a book
sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
President of the Library Board June Squires – The new sidewalk is in; thank you to everyone that
worked on it.
Building and Zoning: No reports.
Agenda:
Discussion regarding the fee schedule.
Motion made by Trustee Chris Ortwein to move Zoning Board of Appeals special meeting cost from
$275 to $400 and leave the scheduled meeting at $275. No second. Motion not approved.
Motion made by Trustee Chris Ortwein and seconded by Clerk Debbra Wright to table the Croton Town-
ship Fees Schedule until May 25, 2010.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Debbra Wright, Chris Hadley, Chris Ortwein, Morgan Heinzman.
Nays: Jean Howarth. Motion approved to table Croton Township Fee Schedule until May 25, 2010.
Supervisor Jean Howarth – Here is the contract for 76th Street. It is set at $25,000 maximum, as we
discussed for grating and graveling, just needs to be signed by all.
Supervisor Jean Howarth – Next on the agenda are the bids for transferring the Croton Hardy Building
well over.
Mike Froese submitted a bid, and discussed the age of the existing well.
Supervisor Jean Howarth – The bid will be tabled until the June meeting.
Motion made by Trustee Morgan Heinzman and seconded by Trustee Chris Ortwein not re-new the road
millage.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Chris Hadley, Debbra Wright, Morgan Heinzman, Chris Ortwein.
Nays: Jean Howarth. Motion approved.
State Representative Candidate Marc Libants – Discusses his life and accomplishments, and what he
would like to accomplish if he wins the election to be State Representative.
Motion made by Treasurer Christine Hadley and seconded by Trustee Chris Ortwein to adjourn.
Roll Call Vote: All were in favor. Motion approved.
Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m.
Minutes recorded by Nicole Nelson. Edited and submitted with board approval by
Debbra Wright, Croton Township Clerk
10 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

2009 Water Quality Report

For the Village of Howard City
June 18, 2010
We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide
you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensur-
ing the quality of your water. Our water source is ground water from glacial material. The Village of Howard City has three operating wells; the primary well is located on north Orton Street in the Village. There are
two backup wells located within the Emory street ball field. The State performed an assessment of our source water in 2004 to determine the susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination. The susceptibility
rating is a six-tiered scale from” very-low” to” high” based primarily on the geologic sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminants sources. The susceptibility of our source is low for our primary well and moderate
for the two backup wells. A copy of the report is available at the Village Office.
I’m pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets or exceeds federal and state requirements.
We encourage public interest and participation in our decisions affecting the community’s drinking water. Regular city council meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Municipal Complex council
meeting room at 7:00 PM. The public is welcome. The Village of Howard City employs two state certified operators to whom you may direct any questions. Michael Van Wagner Municipal Services Director or water
operator Bill Cornelisse at at (231) 937-4311 ext.4.
The Village of Howard City routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which
limit the amount of certain contaminates in water provided by public water system. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminations in bottled water, which must provide the same
protection for public health. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2009. As water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants
such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents.
It’s important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions:
Not Detected (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years or a single penny in $10,000,000 (10 million)
Maximum Contaminant Level - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treat-
ment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - The “Goal”(MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Turbidity - Having sediment or foreign particles stirred up or suspended; muddy
Running annual average - RAA- Average over 12 month period
Maximum residual disinfectant level - MRDL means the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial con-
taminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal - MRDLG means the level of a drinking water disinfectant below, which there is, no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of
disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Total Trihalomethanes - TTHM are a byproduct of chlorinating water that contains natural organics
Haloacetic Acids - HAA5 are a byproduct of chlorinating water that contains natural organics
Regulatory Action Level - AL The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, which a water system must follow.
The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative
of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. The table below represents the most current testing information available.
Lead Contaminants - If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components as-
sociated with service lines and home plumbing. The Village of Howard City is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When
your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about
lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead .
WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE
The following table is data of the water that was being supplied for the time period of this report it is not representative of the current water supply

Inorganic HOWARD CITY MCL MCLG Sample Sources of Contaminant

Contaminants (Highest Level (Highest Level (EPA Goal) Date
Detected) Allowed)
Fluoride 0.51mg/l 4.0mg/l 4.0mg/l August 2009 Naturally found in ground water
Microbial Contaminants
Total Coliform Bacteria No Positive Samples One Positive per 0 Monthly Naturally present in the environment
Month

Copper/Lead HOWARD CITY AL Number of sites Sample Date Sources of Contaminant

Contaminants** (90th percentile (Action Level) exceeding action
Value) level
Lead (ppb) 0 15 0 2009 Corrosion of household plumbing systems
Copper (ppb) 100 1300 0 2009 Corrosion of household plumbing systems
Unregulated Contaminants
Chloride 9mg/l Unregulated N/A August 2009 Naturally present in the environment
Sodium 27mg/l Unregulated N/A August 2009 Erosion of natural deposits
Hardness as CaCO3 274mg/l Unregulated N/A August 2009 Naturally present in the environment
New regulations RAA Range MCL MCLG Sample Date Sources of Contaminant
TTHM 23mg/l 21-24mg/l 80 ppb N/A June 2008 Disinfectant byproduct
HAA5 6 mg/l 2-9mg/l 60 ppb N/A June 2008 Disinfectant byproduct
RAA Range MRDL MRDLG
Chlorine Residuals .34 .1-.67 4 0 Apr. 08 - Mar. 09 Water additive used to control microorganisms

** Regulated at customer tap

Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where these contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those con-
taminants
What does this mean?
As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some
constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.
All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring or man made. These substances can be:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses.
Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also come from gas stations, urban storm
water runoff, and septic systems. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily
indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-
426-4791.
MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime
to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water. We do from time to time experience some turbidity or aesthetic problems with our water, which are totally harmless. We
have a flushing program in place to keep this to a minimum. If you do experience brown or milky looking water situation please contact the office so we can record the problem, and instruct you on what to do. We
continue to improve our system, which is sometimes reflected as rate structure adjustments. Thank you for understanding.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have
undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water
from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline (800-426-4791).
We at Village of Howard City work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of
life and our children’s future.
Copies of this report are available at Village of Howard City Municipal Complex at 125 Shaw Street during normal business hours or on the Village web site howardcity.org

030 Special Notices
SAND LAKE’S ANNUAL Car Show &
Antique Tractor Show will be Saturday,
July 3, 2010, from 9am-2pm. Registration
8am-12pm. Door prizes and dash
plaques. Questions, call JIm Pike 616-636-
5228. Sponsored by Sand Lake Cham-
ber of Commerce.
050 Help Wanted
CERTIFIED DIESEL - Heavy Equipment
Mechanic Wanted: Experience with medi-
um/heavy duty truck and equipment
(excavator, dozer, etc.) repair. Apply in per-
son (8a.m. to 4p.m. M-F) or mail resumes
to Fenstermacher Asphalt Paving, 18573
Northland Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
(231)796-4579.
JOBS IN THE north Grand Rapids/Walk-
er area. Packing positions. $8.00/hr. 1st
& 3rd shift. Apply M-F 9am-1pm with 2
pieces of I.D. at Williamson Staffing Ser-
vices, Inc. 3940 Broadmoor Ste. 101,
Kentwood, MI 616-575-5627 EOE
Howard City
2-FAMILY YARD SALE - Friday
July 2 & Saturday July 3 9am-
5pm. 10770 N. Maple Hill-2
miles North of Ed’s Restaurant
on M-46-last house on right at
dead end road. Electric scoot-
er, chain saw, household
items, children’s clothing,
adult clothing-all sizes.
Everything priced to sell.
********************
BIG SALE AT 10638 Maple Hill
RD, Howard City. North Of M-
46. 7-1st to 7-3rd 9am to 6pm.
********************
Rockford
JULY 1-2, Household,
9-5.
garage & barn items, trailers,
toys. A little bit of everything.
4049 13 Mile Road, 1 mile west
of Northland.
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Public Notice
Big Prairie Township
Applications are being taken for the position of Zoning Enforcement
Officer for Big Prairie Township. Substantial knowledge of the prin-
ciples and practices of Township Zoning enforcement is necessary. For
more information and application, contact Dave Wright, Supervisor
231-689-1310 or Judith Baker, Clerk 231-652-7390. Deadline for ap-
plications, Monday July 12, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
Judith Baker, Clerk
050 Help Wanted
CNC MILL OPERATOR. Must have CNC
experience, preferably Mazak. Pro-
gramming would be helpful but it is not
required. This will be a temp to hire
assignment, starting on 2nd shift and
possibly moving to 3rd shift. Allendale
area. $14/hr. Apply M-F 9am-1pm with 2
pieces of I.D. at Williamson Staffing Ser-
vices, Inc 3940 Broadmoor Ste. 101,
Kentwood MI 616-575-5627 EOE
COOK’S ASSISTANT WANTED for fam-
ily style camp meals. Experience cater-
ing, fine dinning or schools a plus.
Applications Camp Newaygo.org or 652-
1184
ARE YOU TIRED of a dead-end job or
worried about being laid off? MPI, in 30
years, has never laid off and has plenty
of room for advancements. We’re look-
ing for dependable and self-motivated peo-
ple to join our sales team. We offer full-
time, 5-day work scheduled, $8.00 to
$11.50/hour, paid weekly. Call (231)796-
9286.
GRAPHIC PREPRESS
Part time (20-30 hours per week)
employment opportunity in our pre-
press department for layout of cus-
tomer files, troubleshooting and
preparing files for web printing with
possibility of cross training for graph-
ic design. Experience with Comput-
er-to-Plate technology; familiarity with
layout of mini-tabs and journals; and
knowledge of graphic design pro-
grams a plus. Must be flexible with
hours, mostly days but includes some
night shifts. Drug Screen required.
Send wage requirements, cover
letter and resume to: Pioneer
Group
Attn: Human Resources
Nina Jones
115 N. Michigan Ave.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Or you may apply in person or
email employment@
pioneergroup.com
FIRSTBANK HOWARD CITY is looking
for an outgoing enthusiastic individual
to fill a Part Time Customer Service Rep.
Customer service and cash handling
experience required. Flexible schedule
a must. Please complete an applica-
tion on-line at www.firstbankmi.com EEO
M/F DV.
PUBLIC
NOTICES
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NOTICES
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050 Help Wanted ual HOWARD CITY
nn
RN’S, LPN’S, CNA’S WANTED TO DO 5th A
HOME VISITS FOR A PRIVATELY
Queen’s Pageant
OWNED HOME HEALTH CARE
AGENCY. MILEAGE PAID. IF YOU ARE
LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE,
PLEASE CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE
AN INTERVIEW. (231)689-6675 OR
FAX YOUR RESUME TO (231)689- Who: Howard City Young Ladies
5038.
Ages 16 - 21
090 Business August 24 • 7:00 p.m.
Services
AAA CONCRETE SEAWALL Specialists.
Repair, remove, and replace. Flatwork:
Pageant at Tri County High School
driveways to patios. Licensed and
insured. Call AAA Concrete 231-834-
Applications and rules available at
0365 or 231-414-4045 or email aaacon-
crete@charter.net
Village Office or www.howardcity.org
SUMMER TIME Application Deadline:
CLEANING!
I will make your place shine!! Reasonable,
Sunday, August 1
Reliable, References. Melody (231)250-
9487, (616)885-4249.
PAINTING- GET A “New Start”, call
Joe Engle at “CAMP MONACO” home
services, (231)832-3905.
NEXT SALE AT EXPRESSWAY TRADER DICK’S
OPEN AIR &
PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION
FLEA MARKET
Monday July 19th at 6:30 pm
Saturday August 7th
Consignment Auction
Open Every
10:00 am Fri., Sat. & Sun.
RV Powersports Marine, Motor Cycles, Quads,
thru Sept. 18
Trucks, Equipment, Farm, Lawn & Garden, 30’ x 30’ Spaces
Trailers and Merchandise $10 Per Day
Power Available!
Call 231-937-5868 For Info Call 231-937-5868
231-218-5030 or 231-218-5031
2 miles N of Howard City, Exit
120 US-131 X-way & M-46 East
8930 Maple Hill • Howard City 2 miles N of Howard City,
231-937-5868 Exit 120 US-131 X-way & M-46 East
800-560-0838 8930 Maple Hill • Howard City
CROTON TOWNSHIP
NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, has resolved its inten-
tion to proceed pursuant to Act 33 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1951, as amended to defray the cost of the Fire Protection Services
in the Township by special assessment on the lands and premises in the Township to be benefited, except for lands and premises exempt
from the collection of taxes under the General Property Tax Act.
The Fire Protection Special Assessment District (the “Special Assessment District”) consists of all lots and parcels of property
located within the boundaries of Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, against which all or a portion of the cost of the Fire
Protection Services shall be specially assessed, except for lands and premises exempt from the collection of taxes under the General
Property Tax Act.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Croton Township Supervisor has made and certified a special assessment roll for the
Special Assessment District, which roll sets for the relative portion of the cost of the Fire Protection Services that is to be levied for the
upcoming tax year in the form of special assessments against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the Special Assessment District.
HEARING
TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Croton Township will hold a public hearing on July 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM, at the
Township Hall, located at 5833 E. Division Street, Newaygo, Michigan 49337 to review the special assessment roll and to hear and
consider any objections thereto.
TAKE NOTICE that this is a renewal of an assessment currently in place.
TAKE NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assess-
ment to the state tax tribunal.
TAKE NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the specia l
assessment, or may file his or her appearance to protest by letter, on or before the close of the hearing.
TAKE NOTICE that any person objecting to the assessment roll is requested to file written objections thereto with the Township
Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such further time as the Township board may grant.
TAKE NOTICE that an owner or any person having an interest in the real property may file a written appeal of the special as-
sessment with the State Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, if the owner or person
having an interest in the real property protested the special assessment at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the roll.
Michigan Tax Tribunal
1033 S. Washington Avenue
PO Box 30232
Lansing, Michigan 48909
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file
with the Township Clerk for public examination.
This notice was authorized by the Croton Township Board
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Jeanette Howarth
Croton Township Supervisor
5833 E. Division St.
Newaygo, Michigan 49337
Telephone; 231-652-4301
Dated: June 24, 2010
DEBBRA WRIGHT, Croton Township Clerk
12 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010
• Cedar Springs • Sand Lake • Howard City • Morley • Amble
• Gowen • Trufant • Coral • Kent City • Grant • Bailey
Upcoming Events:
The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at
the following locations to distribute free food to individuals and
families in need. Most food distributions take approximately one
hour. See below for registration details. Please do not arrive more
than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bring your
own container to hold 50 lbs. of food. Saturday, June 26th, 2:00
pm, Newaygo County Complex Parking Lot (Corner of Wilcox and
William), White Cloud; Tuesday, June 29th, 5:00 pm, River Valley
Community Church, Newaygo; Wednesday, June 30th, 10:00 am,
NCCS, Fremont; Friday, July 2nd, 10:00 am, St. Joseph Catholic
Church, White Cloud; Thursday, July 8th, 3:00 pm, Amazing
Grace Acres Church, Brohman; Saturday, July 10th, 10:00 am, First
Christian Reformed Church, Fremont; Saturday, July 10th, 10:00
am, Pine Grove Community Church, Howard City/Croton.
4th Annual Bridgeton Park Event, Saturday, June 26 from 11:00
am – 4:00 pm at the Bridgeton Park Property located at the corner
of South Warner & River Road. Free Entrance to event along with
free parking. Food available all day long by Two Hat Tamales, craft
tables, silent auction, euchre tournaments, games for all ages, live
music, inflatables, clown, face painting and more! Come enjoy the
festivities and help us raise money for the proposed new Bridgeton
Township Boat Launch.
Grace Community Gospel Jam Session - June 26th from 6-8 pm,
in the pavilion, 9920 Reed Rd., Howard City. Open mics, acoustic
and other instruments welcome. Come and join in! Use drive north
of the church. For more information call Gene at 231-937-9116.
Scrapbooking Fundraiser for Still Waters Ministry Counseling
Center - Saturday, June 26th from 10am - 4pm, at Nature’s Atrium,
837 W. Shaw, Howard City. No fee, free will, plus Silent Auction.
Come join the fun and help support Still Waters. For more
information call 231-937-5295 or 231-937-9370.
Sand Volleyball Bash - Saturday, June 26 at the Coral Park. 4-On-4
Open Tournaments. Registration at 1:00, play begins at 2:00. $30 per
team. For more information call Bryan at 231-846-1059.
3-On-3 Basketball Open Tournament, Saturday, June 26 on park
basketball court, Coral. No pre-registration required. Play begins at
9:00 am. $40 per team, up to 4 players per team. Ages 15 & older. For
more information call Joe at 231-846-0799.
Stolen Horses to perform at the Coral Park, Saturday, June 26th
at 7:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and listen to this very energetic
and entertaining country band.
Soapbox Races - Saturday, June 26th, 4:30 pm, during the Coral
Days Festival. For more details contact Leonard Gunderman 231-
354-6431.
Coral Days Festival Horseshoe Tournament - Saturday, June
26th, 10:00 am at the Coral Park. Call Brad Reynolds for more
information, 616-835-1855.
Come join the Cub Scouts of Howard City in a Blue Grass
Jamboree. Getting’ Picky will be playing at the VFW Hall on June
26. Doors open at 6pm: Adults $4, kids free and one non-perishable
item per person. All proceeds will go to the scouts and the food drive
will benefit Helping Hands. Concession, silent auction and fun will
be available.
Blood Drive - June 27, 10am - 2 pm at in the Fellowship Hall of
Heritage United Methodist Church, 19931 W. Kendaville Rd.
Appointment preferred. Call Paul Eickenroth 231-937-4310 with
any questions.
Tri County Cross Country Fundraiser at Tri County High
School - Blood drive from 11-5, June 30th. Please come out and
support our athletics.
Senior Lunch at Pine Grove Community Church - Wednesday,
June 30th at noon. Pine Grove Senior Cafe present Ma & Pa’s Home
Cooking. Ma invites all those ages 60 and older, to enjoy a cool plate
of her Tuna Pasta Salad with all the fixin’s, just perfect for a hot
Summer Day. In the Family Life Center on the North West corner
of Beech and M-82.
Pancake Breakfast - at the Sand Lake VFW, Saturday, July 3, from
7:30-10:30 am. Sponsored by the Sand Lake Chamber of Commerce
to benefit the VFW. Includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon,
sausage, fruit, and beverage. $5/adults, $3 ages 5-11, Free/4 & under.
Gospel Barn returns! July 3 promises to be a night to remember
with gospel music followed by FIREWORKS! The artists include: 4
His Glory, GPG Trio, Treasures of the Heart, Jamie Brewster, Julie
Renee, the Eatons, and the Lakins. Join us at Crossroads Worship
Center (4930 N. Federal Road, Howard City) at 6 p.m. Tickets are
just $5/person and are available at the door or by calling the church
office at 231-937-5606.
Pine Grove Church Sports Camp: July 5-8, from 6:30 pm - 8:30
pm. This year’s theme is The Armor of God. Wednesday is water day.
Bible stories, wacky sports and lots of fun. Ages 3 years through 5th
grade are welcome. Parents can stay and observe. Any questions call
Jackie at 231-937-4520. The church is located at the corner of M-82
and Beech.
Howard City’s Music In The Park - 7:00 pm every Tuesday night,
July 7 through August 10 at Ensley Park in downtown Howard City.
Visit www.howardcity.org and click on Music in the Park for schedule
of performers. In case of inclement weather the concerts will be held
at Zellie’s Opry House, 230 Edgerton Street, Howard City.
Author of “Modern Christianity Corrupted”, Bob Klingenberg,
will be speaking on the times we are living in, and answering
questions regarding his book. Friday, July 9th, 10:30 at U.R. Loved
Christian Book Store, 10014 N. Six Lakes Rd, Six Lakes. Discussion
group after.
The Grant Wrestling Club is holding a one day WRESTLING
CLINIC for all ages on August 7th, 2010, from 8:00am to 3:30pm,
Area Happenings are ran free of charge for non-profit groups.
Mail: The River Valley News Shopper, 491 W. Shaw, Howard City, MI 49329 • Fax: 231-937-4048
Email: rvshopper@pioneergroup.com • DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 12 NOON
• Newaygo • White Cloud
• Croton/Hardy • Pierson • Lakeview
featuring Olympic Coach Rob Hermann. Cost is $50 and includes
6 Hours of training, T-Shirt, and lunch being provided. Deadline
for registration is July 9th. Limited spots available. For more
information please contact Tami Montney at 231-206-1202 or
grantwrestling1@aol.com.
The Pere Marquette Snowmobile Club meets every Wednesday
at 4:00, behind Howard City Auto Glass, to work on the White Pine
Trail. You don’t have to be a club member, everyone is welcome. It’s
a chance to make new friends, have some fun and help maintain the
trail. Please join us!
Indoor Flea Market - Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am - 3pm.
Newaygo VFW Post, Mason Drive, Newaygo. For more info call 231-
333-7264.
Greenville Auction & Flea Market - Every Friday at the Old
Meijer Store in Greenville on M-91. Flea market starts at 7:00 am,
Auction at 10:00 am. Vendors and consignors wanted. Call 616-225-
9999 or email wwauctions@yahoo.com.
Free Animal Sell & Swap - 2nd Saturday through October, corner
of M-37 & M-82, Newaygo, parking lot of Family Farm & Home.
Animals only. For more information call 231-856-4641.
Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist Church,
8060 M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Building behind the
church. Thursdays from 1-4 pm.
Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton,
open 7 days a week. Call Karen West or Dawny Kniffen 231-937-5950
for weekly schedule of events. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays
from 10 AM to 3 PM. Bring your machine and call for supply list. New
projects every week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910 for more
details or email at dcastle@pathwaynet.com. Everyone welcome.
Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7 pm at the
Howard City VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.
NCCS Camp Newaygo Family Explorer’s Club - every month
the Club will participate in a different outdoor activity. Explore the
outdoors and connect with nature, as a family! Call 231-652-1184
for more information.
Free Kids Aerobics at the Lakeview Community Wellness
Center, Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:15. Ages 5-10, Colliene Willison
instructing. 423 N. Lincoln Avenue, Lakeview. 989-352-7510.
Hospice of Michigan – Offers Living on Support Group 2nd
Wednesday of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Vera’s House
located at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more information please call
Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630.
Angel Food Ministries at Solon Center Wesleyan Church, 15671
Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs, MI 49319. For info call 616-696-8236.
The Lakeview Area Seniors is a non-denominational group
gathering on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 PM to
3:00. Interested people of all ages are encouraged attend. If you would
like further information about these meetings, the Lakeview Area
Seniors, or transportation to meetings, please call: Marlene Scott
989-352-6661, Dorothy Jensen 989-831-4496, Nancy Olsen 231-
937-6272, Gary Wakenhut 989-352-6996.
The Howard City Skate Park Committee meets 1st & 3rd
Thursday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. @ the Howard City Village Hall
located behind the Village offices. Call Marianne @ 231.937.6203 for
more information.
The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd
Wednesday of month, 7:00 p.m., @ Timothy C. Hauenstein
Reynolds Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. Call Cheryl
@ 231-937-5686.
Library Happenings:
The Friends of the Croton Township Library are collecting
pop cans/bottles as a fund raiser throughout the summer. Please
bring to library. Fremont Foundation is matching $1/$1 up to $3000
on what the Friends can earn on fund raisers this year.
Grant Area District Library presents “Watercolor Painting”
with artist Brenda Bonter on Tuesday, June 29th, at 1:00p.m.
Children of all ages are invited to come out and learn techniques for
making watercolor painting more interesting and fun. This event
is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.
grantlibrary.net or call (231) 834-5713.
Book Sale - In the Community Room at the Sand Lake/Nelson Twp
Library. Thursday July 1, 9-5; Friday July 2, 9-5; Saturday July 3, 9-3.
The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at 10 am
on the third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. All
interested persons are welcome to attend. The library is located at
122 Elder St. in Grant.
Preschool Storytime at the Croton Library on Tuesdays from
10:00am-11:00am. Program is for 2-5 year olds and involves books,
crafts, songs & fun.
The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at
Newaygo City Hall, open every Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends with hundreds of books at
Bargain Prices. Proceeds for new Library Building Fund.
The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the first
Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the library. Please come if
interested in helping your local library.
The Timothy Hauenstein Reynolds Twp Friends of the Library
meet from 9:00 - 11:00 am on the second Wednesday of the month.
All interested persons are welcome to attend. Library location, 117
Williams St., Howard City.
Help is Available:
A free Bariatric Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of each
month (beginning in February 2010) at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference
Rooms at Carson City Hospital. For more information, contact Ellen at
989-330-4091.
Newaygo County’s newest Cancer Support Group - Whether you
have been recently diagnosed, in treatment or living beyond your cancer,
meet with others to share and offer hope for one another. Last Thursday of
every month from 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, Miracle
Drop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No dues
or fees. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people
cope with 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 5:30-6:10pm
on Thursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. • Sparta
Methodist 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 in 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 Methodist Church. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting
10:00-11:00am. East M-46. • Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church.
Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland
Dr. • Howard City, Howard City VFW Hall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:30-5:10
PM, meeting 5:15-6:00 PM. First meeting free. For information call 231-
937-4441.
Grief Recovery Support Group Weekly Meetings Tuesdays 9:30-
11:00am, Pierson Bible Church, ministries building, 101 Grand St.,
Pierson, Michigan. Call 636-5542 or 636-5680 for info.
Emphysema Support Group Meetings 2nd Tuesday of month, 5:30pm,
Health Department, White Cloud.
Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer!
Reformers Unanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction,
offered at Bills Lake Baptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of
Newaygo. Every Friday night 7-9p.m. Info. call 652-9940.
Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days
& Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open,
5:30-6:30pm Women’s-Open, 7:00pm Men’s-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm
12&12 12 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
Newell Street, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.
Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Binge
for no apparent reason? No Dues…We are a fellowship. FREMONT: First
Congregational 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
Wilcox Street, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-
8:00pm.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are
living with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE.
Serving Mecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem
drinking, please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to
you - 652-5574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.
MORLEY: Open meeting, smoking allowed. 19180 Monroe, Morley. Call
Darrell for more information. 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: St. Mary’s/Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church,
basement of church, rear door, 51 Maple Street, Sand Lake. Mon. 8pm
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., Thurs. & Fri.
12noon - C, Sun. 11:00am - O, NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner (M-82).
Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm (non-smoking), Tues. & Thurs. 8pm
- C; 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 Tracy’s Custom
River 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 recovery welcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3 rd Sat. of month is open,
non-smoking, potluck dinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game
night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm (O).
WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-
1779- Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - C
SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL
PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired
because you have an emotional 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, 10:00am,
United Methodist Church, 240 Williams Street, White Cloud. For more
information, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.
 MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 13

NOW SELLING & BUYING RV’s

090 Business
Services
ED'S
AUTO REPAIR Advertise your
Complete mechanical.
“We Bend Exhaust”
goods and
8679 Cypress.
Call (231)937-6243.
services in the

M I N Classifieds

ZOO A
and reach
hundreds of 2005 BMW X5 2008 Dodge Gr. Caravan

ON
potential
NET-PORT

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buyers daily.
E
Your LOCAL Internet Provider!
$18.45/month
Unlimited Dial-up
BU Y AWD, leather, loaded. V6, auto., AC.
(231)592-9877
www.net-port.com
$
19,995 $
12,995
2006 Jeep Commander 2005 Chevy Tahoe Z71
PRESSURE WASHING HOUSES,
decks, you name it. Call AAA Concrete
231-834-0365 or 231-414-4045
ROOFING- RESIDENTIAL BUILDER
specializing in residential roofing & post
frame building. Licensed and insured.
231-937-7458 4x4, V6, auto., loaded. 4x4, V8, leather, loaded.
ROOFING: ALL TYPES
Residential/Commercial/Agricultural
Low-sloped, flats, shingles,
Call or Go Online Today
$
15,995 $
15,995
trailers. Repairs & Leaks. Free www.pioneergroup.com 2008 Jeep Liberty 4x4 2006 Ford E-350
Estimates. 20yrs. experience.
Licensed/Insured. C
(616)636-8288 Injured? In Pain? Need Relief?
Ensley Roofing, LLC
We’ll Help Move You in the Right Direction!
100 Pets & Supplies WITH TREATMENTS FOR:
It’s YOUR Choice!
• Back and Neck Pain For Physical and Occupational V6, auto., loaded. V8, auto., 15 passenger.

14,995 13,995
Full-blooded German Rott puppies.
No papers, parents on sight. $150. A • Sprains and Strains Therapy Choose… $ $
female Rott 1 year, $50. 231-629-2118. • Surgical Rehab N O RT H E R N
110 For Rent • Hand Injuries PHYSICAL THERAPY
2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 2008 Ford Taurus X
• Sports Injuries 616-696-6555
APARTMENT IN REED City- 3BR\1BA, www.northernpts.com
W\D. 2 story with finished basement • Workers Comp Injuries
$600/mo. (231)250-3707.
CEDAR SPRINGS • COOPERSVILLE • GRANT • SPARTA • WAYLAND

Auto., AC, loaded, 40,000 miles. V6, auto, loaded, 3rd row seating.
Won’t you join us for an
$
12,995 $
12,995
“Old Time Garden Gathering” 2008 Toyota Prius 2007 Chry. Pacifica
at

SALTBOX FARM HYBRID! Auto., AC, loaded. 50 MPG! V6, auto., loaded.

Antiques, crafts and simple country finds

$
12,995 $
10,995
Herbs, perennials, fresh cut flowers and wreaths 2006 Pontiac Vibe 2001 Ford F150 Crew
Fresh baked goods to sample or take along with you

Browse the gardens, sip an old fashioned lemonade ....

Gather ideas and treasures to enhance your Auto., AC. Great gas mileage! 2WD, King Ranch, leather, loaded, V8.
country home and gardens. $
10,995 $
10,995
Don Your favorite garden hat and come 2005 Toyota Matrix 2006 Chevy Equinox LS
Celebrate Summer
at
Saltbox Farm
5 speed, AC, loaded. V6, auto., loaded.
Saturday June 26 $
8,995 $
8,495
9am - 3pm
come rain or come shine!

Saltbox Farm LLC

7819 Green Rd Howard City, MI 49329
231-937-5207
Since 1988
www.saltboxfarm.com M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
Shop Hours Corner of Peck Rd. & M-91 • GREENVILLE, MI
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com
or by appointment if the need be!
616-754-6800
*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment
14 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

ARRESTED?
MIP? OWL?
OUIL/DUI?
License Restore?
Criminal Defense Attorney:
Nathan L. Hull
Big Rapids
888 622-8622
Howard City
231 937-9180

LLC
“Michigan Wood Pellets”
Measurements are Always Free Wood Pellet PreBuy -
$
174
Invest in your home…231-972-7077 remodel with us.
Mon. - Fri 9 - 5:30, Wed. Open Until 7:30, Sat 9-Noon
Or call to schedule a personal appt.
7230 Nine Mile Rd. • Mecosta
Only 10 Minutes from Lakeview ~ Next to New Hope Church
per Ton

TURN YOUR JUNK INTO CASH $$

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Call • 2x2 ft. Steel SPECIAL OFFER:
r
for ou t
• Clean Auto Cast Iron Service Pro
curreng!
• Cast Iron AW46 Hydraulic Oil &
• Tin/Steel Tractor Hydraulic &
pricin • Steel Transmission Fluid
Your Choice 5 gallons
• Car Bodies
• #1 & #2 Copper
• Aluminum
$
28 Each
$27 Each for 5 or more
• Batteries
Pricing
subject to • Catalytic Converters
change • Radiators
without • Yellow Brass
notice.

Certified Scales
Newcosta / County Line

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31

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Howard City Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5
Beech

M-82
Recycling
231-937-4175 Sat. 9 - 2 • Sun. Closed
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Sand Lake Feed & Supply

For just $2.50 added to the cost of your ad, you can
have one of our SPECIAL BORDERS surrounding it.
616-636-8822
M-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm • Sat. 8:30 am - 2:00 pm • Closed Sun.
Family Owned and Operated
ALLIANCE NUTRITION FEED DEALER

Sportmix Thistle Seed FIRE PIT

Cat Food
16.5 # bag $
1899 RINGS
8
25# 30” x 12”
$ 99 $
34 99 36” x 12”
42” x 12”
Regular or 50# 48” x 12”
Gourmet Sale 60” x 12”

Baler Closing
TWINE at Noon TOMATO
9,000 July 2nd CAGES
16,000 CLOSED 12” x 33” Draw extra attention to what you have to say...or
14” x 42”
20,000 July 3 - 5 whatever you’re selling. Classified borders do the trick!

EARLY BUY WOOD PELLETS

$
188.00
May & June
Ton Summer Dance
BUY 3 TONS, GET TEN BAGS FREE Schedule
DANCING
Happy 4th of July! Have a Safe Holiday! Tues. and Thurs. • June 29 - August 19

Smuggler’s Cove
Mondays: 6:15 Zumba Exercise
Tuesdays: 3:30 Jazz
4:30 Ballet Pointe
5:00 Mom & Tot Dance (18 mo. - 3 yrs.)
FAMILY DINING • FOOD & SPIRITS 5:30 Kinderdance

Serving Daily Lunch

5:30 Stretch, Turn and Jump
6:30 Grade 1 & 2 Tap, Ballet, Tumbling (4-6 yrs.)
7:30 Hip Hop

& Dinner Specials 7:30 Belly Dance

Thursdays: 4:30 Lyrical
5:30 Gymnastics
Seafood • Prime Rib PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS
Steaks • Ribs
~ Sandwiches to Lobster ~ www.dancingplusllc.com

(231) 652-1196
864 E. 88th St. • Newaygo
Tues.-Thurs. 11 am to 10 pm
Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday 11 am - 8 pm
Closed Monday
ENROLL NOW!
616-696-1449
Gift Certificates Available!

ANDY’S
“We
Fully d Go Al MORLEY FUN FEST
Insure Over”l
JULY 10th
TREE SERVICE Fun For The Whole Family!
Forget a theater near you…
Henry’s bringing the movies to you!!
Hand-Dipped
Ice Cream –
Andrew T. Callender 1 Movie - $3.20 per day • 2 Movies - $5.50 per day + tax 8 Flavors!

Tree Work of All Kinds Check out our strange brews: Magic Hat, Sam Adams,
Beach Bum, Shiner Bock/Black Lager, Bell’s Ales
Tree & Stump Removal & Trimming 18 Pack
Nestle 24 Pack
Shrub Removal & Trimming Miller High
Water Busch &
Tree Bracing & Repair • Lot Clearing Life & Lite
1
Busch Light
3/$
8
Storm Clean Up • Pruning $ 69
Specializing In Working Around
Power Lines & Houses
1/2 Liter $
1199 + Tax &
Dep.
Snapple
+ Tax &
Dep.

Venom Pepsi Ice Tea

Serving Montcalm, Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, and Osceola Energy Drinks 2 Liter & Juice
Counties and more!! Also Canadian Lakes area!!
www.andystreeservice.com
2/$
250 + Dep.
2/$
+ Dep. 3 3/$
2
1-800-982-4540 or 231-937-5607
SENIOR DISCOUNT
Call For a FREE ESTIMATE
Wee Bee’s Party
Store
Open 7 Days 8 - 9 • Downtown Morley
231-856-4570
 MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 17
110 For Rent 160 Real Estate
2 BEDROOM, 1 bath mobile home
Round Lake, Mecosta. Lease to own,
$500/mon, boat docking including. Owner
THE
will hold land contract with $1,000 down. RIVER VALLEY
(231)972-2786.
3 BEDROOM, 2 full bath, newly remod-
NEWS SHOPPER
eled, on paved road, 10165 Beech, Tri-
County Schools. $775/month plus utilities
& deposit. Non-smoking. No Pets. 491 W. Shaw (M-82)
(616)889-7619.
Howard City
3-BDRM, $600/MO.
3-BDRM, 2 bath, dishwasher, many (231)937-4740
extra’s $650./Mo. Open Monday-
Both in Evart, HUD approved (231)349-
0051 Thursday
4 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile home Tru- 9am-5pm
fant. $625/mon, $625 deposit. Rent ref-
erence required. Call (989)365-3865 or Friday 9am-1pm
(989)287-0563.
QUIET SUBDIVISION north Big Rapids.
2-Bedroom, Duplex, starting $500/month. For all of your
No pets! advertising needs!
Gary (231)796-4564 or (231)796-1065
BLOW OUT!
$499
ONE HOME ONLY
Vacant Land

FREE COIN APPRAISALS

SEC. DEP. FROM $299
Approx. 1000 sq. ft.
All appliances, including wash-
er/dryer
Sun Home at Village Trails
888-284-9098
www.4villagetrails.com
EHO Expires 6/30/10
5 WOODED ACRES,Howard City area.
Private, but only 2.5 miles from high-
way. $24,900. (616)862-4137
170 Items
for Sale
1993 LIVESTOCK TRAILER gooseneck
28 ft. $1,600 OBO. (231)445-3978.

REED CITY: 1-Bedroom, quiet, clean.

On-site laundry, utilities included, no ANDY’S
pets. Call on-site manager. (231)465-
4049 TREE SERVICE
TREE WORK OF ALL
RENT TO OWN! 4-bedroom, 1-bath
KINDS
home. Deeded lake access on Mas-
ton Lake. Financing Available! Specializing around

WEST MICHIGAN’S HIGHEST PAYING

$700/month. (517)712-2392. power lines & houses

GOLD BUYER
SECOND STORY - 1/bedroom. Absolute- Serving Montcalm,
ly no smoking, no pets. All utilities includ- Newaygo, Kent &
ed. Basic cable included. $450/month, Mecosta Counties
$450/security deposit. Mary 616-813-7275 & more!
SHADY LAWN MOTEL: Sand Lake, MI. WE ACCEPT ALL
Special rates. Furnished cabin with kitch-
enette $113.25/week. Furnished small cab-
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS FIND THE HIGHEST PAYING GOLD BUYER YOU
ins, $96.60/week. (Above prices include
*Snowplowing*
CAN. WE WILL PAY YOU $2 MORE PER GRAM!
utilities) Call for availability (616)696-
0386, or (616)638-5658. If no answer, call *Firewood* OUR SET PRICES ARE ABOVE ALL! MALL BUYERS
(616)636-8967. *Rooftop Snow* JEWELRY STORES, ONE DAY EVENTS, TV & PAWN SHOPS
*Removal*

WE BEAT ALL OFFERS!!!

YES YOU CAN!
BRAND NEW HOMES
SEC. DEP. FROM $299
Approx. 1000 sq. ft.
All appliances, including
washer / dryer.
Sun Home at Village Trails
888-242-6421
www.4villagetrails.com
EHO *Expires 6/30/10
160 Real Estate
JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed-
room, 1 bath condominium with large
living room and dining area, fireplace
and deck overlooking the Manistee
River in Downtown Manistee. This
lower level condo has easy accessibility
and has great views of the big ships
coming up and down the Big Manistee
www.andystreeservice.com
FREE ESTIMATES
FULLY INSURED PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR COMMON US PRE-64 SILVER COINS
800-982-4540 PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR SILVER DOLLARS
PAYING BY THE BOOK FOR RARE KEY DATE COINS $10-$100,000
“We go all over!!”
GOLD AND SILVER PRICES AT NEAR
CLEANING CLOSETS? RECORD HIGHS! ACT NOW FOR MAXIMUM VALUE!
HOUSE STARTING TO LOOK CALL FOR CURRENT RATE.
LIKE YOU’RE A HOARDER?
7 E. MAIN ST., GRANT, MI
Let our Classified Ads help you OPEN MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 6 PM, SAT. 9 AM - 3 PM
out!
(BETWEEN ANDREA’S PIZZA AND GRANT VIDEO)
CALL THE RIVER VALLEY NEWS
SHOPPER TODAY!!
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231-834-1408
ELIMINATE YOUR HEATING bills. Clas-
sic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Call
Our low overhead means more money for you

SENIORS 10% PREMIUM

River Channel. Heated in ground pool today. H2OASIS, INC. (616)866-0557
is just steps away and you are within
walking distance of the Victorian Port REBUILT COMPUTERS & LAPTOPS:
City Downtown and the famed River-
walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and
Also Computer repair & virus removal.
Reasonable Rates. (231)856-7883 ADDED TO GOLD PAYOUT
Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator,

If you missed us in the PDS Montcalm / North Kent phone guide,

Garbage Disposal and a Carport with
extra storage area. Super for year
around or summer getaway! Located

you can find our ad every week in the River Valley News Shopper
at #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317
Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and priced
to move! $119,900. Contact Jean
Maloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,
Manistee. (866) 448-2100.
• Wigs & Hair Alternatives Mention This Ad To Receive
• Hair Design

25
LAND CONTRACT- 2/BRMS Home in
Evart, 1 car garage/shop, $5000. down.
A Complimentary Session
• Manicures Now Open

$ 00
(231)349-0051 In Our Consultation Studio
• Pedicures
• Facials
Monday
Hair Studio & Day Spa 9am-8pm
• Massage
Exclusive Line Of: Mastay, Eufora & Nioxin
• Gift Certificates Value
40 S. Main • Cedar Springs • www.reflectionsbydesign.info 696-0440 Offer limited to one service per customer per year.

Hours: Mon-Thur 9-8 • Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-3 • Closed Sunday

18 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

Select Care Physical Therapy Stop By

And Ask For
North End of Town (Next to Carpet Store)
7762 N. Federal Road, Howard City, MI 49329
• Aquatic Therapy (Only one in Town)
JARED SCHUITEMA
Not affiliated with any other therapy
• Anodyne for Neuropathy provider in the area. Operated by husband Phone 616-784-8013
• Vestibular Rehab/Balance Training/ and wife physical therapist team with
Fall Prevention
• Sports Medicine/Kinesio Taping
combined experience of 30 years. jschuitema@foxgm.com
Our therapists work only at this location,
• Work Injuries/Auto Injuries and are highly trained and certified.
• Pain Mannagement
• Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Our Hand-On approach is the strength
behind our successful treatment programs.
• Arthritis/Fibromyalgia/Osteoporosis
Therapy Program Therapy provided by licensed
• Post-op Edema Management physical therapists only.

Working Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9 am to 5 pm

*Early morning and late evening appt. are available, please inquire within.
All insurances are welcome, flexible payment plans for co-payments, deductible, private pay, etc. Reggie is a lonely hound
dog who’s looking for a

231-937-8485 new home. He’s just one

of the many dogs and cats
Fax: 231-937-9836 available for adoption at the
Montcalm County Animal
Shelter in Stanton. Reg-
gie is a rat terrier dog with
“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, mainly white fur. His face
more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!” is black with brown around
~ Daniel Webster his mouth and eyes. This dog

Celebrate the
is already housebroken, and appears to be good with children,
other dogs, and even cats. Reggie loves attention, and would
make an excellent companion for an older person or a family

4th of July
with lots of love to give. His shelter ID# is 10-06-57.
Many other dogs besides Reggie are available to be adopted,
and plenty of cats too.

with Area Fireworks

Go online to
www.petfinder.com/shelters/montcalm.html
for a full list of adoptable animals.
There is a $40 adoption fee for dogs, $20 for cats, as well as a refund-
able spay/neuter deposit ($50 for dogs, $25 for cats) unless the ani-

Saturday, July 3rd: Fremont

mal is “fixed” already. New animals are brought into the shelter on
a daily basis, so if the one you want is gone by the time you call,
Dusk over Fremont Lake the Montcalm County Animal Shelter will do its best to find you
a dog or cat that matches what you’re looking for. The Montcalm
Sunday, July 4th: Croton County Animal Shelter is open to the public Mon-Fri 12:30pm to
5pm, except Weds 12:30pm to 7pm. Call (989) 831-7355 or (616)
Dusk over Croton Pond 225-7355 for more information.

Sunday, July 4th: Sand Lake

154 W. Quarterline St. • Stanton

11:00 pm ~ As part of the 141st Annual 10 Chevy Malibu LS 4 Door

Sand Lake 4th of July Celebration 4 Cyl Economy, Loaded, Low Miles, Sharp ..... $16,995 or $340 Mo.
08 Chevrolet Impala LS 4 Door
3500 Eng, Loaded......................................... $10,995 or $210 Mo.
Have a SAFE & GREAT 4th! 08 Ford Taurus SEL AWD 4 Door
V6 Eng, Loaded, Leather ............................... $13,995 or $260 Mo.
The Staff of The River Valley News Shopper 08 Chevy Impala LS 4 Door
3500 Eng, Loaded, Leather ........................... $11,995 or $240 Mo.
08 Jeep Liberty LTD 4x4 4 Door
3.7 Eng. Loaded, Leather, Heated Seats ........ $15,995 or $320 Mo.
08 Dodge Caliber SE 4 Door
2.0 Eng, Economy, Great Fuel Saver, Air, CD . $10,995 or $210 Mo.
08 Chrysler Town & Country Mini Van
3.3 Eng, Loaded, P. Sliders & Rear Gate ........ $12,995 or $250 Mo.
07 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4 Door
3800 Eng. Leather, Moon Roof, Loaded......... $16,995 or $310 Mo.
07 Buick Lucerne CX 4 Door
3800 Eng, Loaded, Factory Warranty ............. $14,995 or $280 Mo.
07 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab SLT 4x2 Pickup
4.7 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Truck .................... $13,995 or $260 Mo.
07 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 4x2 Pickup
V6 Eng, CD Player, Air, Arizona Auto .............. $10,995 or $229 Mo.
07 Ford Focus SE 4 Door
4 Cyl Economy, Auto, Loaded, Arizona Car ....... $8,995 or $195 Mo.
07 Ford Taurus SE 4 Door
3.0 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto ......................... $7,495 or $175 Mo.
07 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4 Door
4 Cyl, Economy, Loaded, Arizona Auto ............. $8,495 or $190 Mo.
06 Pontiac G6 4 Door
3500 Eng, Loaded, Great Fuel Mileage ............. $7,995 or $185 Mo.
05 Chevy Malibu Classic 4 Door
2.2 Eng, Loaded, Power Seats .......................... $7,495 or $200 Mo.
Please stop in to welcome Rick as he continues 05 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x2 Pickup
his Sales Career at Sparta Chevrolet 3.7 Eng, Air, Automatic, Topper........................ $5,995
04 Saturn L200 4 Door
or $155 Mo.
4 Cyl, Economy, Air, Auto ................................. $4,995 or $200 Mo.
04 Saturn Vue 4 Door AWD Crossover Redline
V6 Eng, Leather, Sun Roof, Arizona Car. NOW $8,995 or $229 Mo.
03 GMC 1500 Reg Cab 4x4 Pick Up
4.3 Eng., Air, Auto ............................................ $6,495 or $219 Mo.
00 Chevy Express Passenger Window Van
350 Eng, Dual Air, Loaded, 7 Passenger ........... $4,995 or $150 Mo.

KNIGHT AUTO SALES

“In Business Since 1945 in
the Same Location” KNIGHTS
VISIT US ON OUR WEB SITE @
Peoples Rd.

WWW.KNIGHTAUTOSALES.COM
989-831-8358
New St.

1516 N. Peoples Rd., Stanton

M-66

Klees Rd.
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-6:00 Stanton
Closed Saturday
Sunday 8:30-3:00 Main Street
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The River Valley News Shopper

now has it’s
VERY OWN WEBSITE!
. c o m Wanted:
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GO TO: y s h o The Friends of the TCHRTL are in need of homes for

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their annual Holiday Tour of Homes. This event

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owners are required to decorate their home for the

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to view the River Valley News
in it's Entirety OnLine.
Holiday Season and have driveway and sidewalks
cleared of snow. So if you are willing or interested in
sharing your home for a good cause for your com-
munity, please contact the Library at 231-937-5575
or Brenda Burgess at 231-652-2155 for more infor-
mation regarding this event.

BOOKWALTER
MOTOR SALES
Stanton. MI
866-831-5271
Largest Selection of
Vehicles in the Area
2008 Buick Enclave, 1 Owner Trade,
9,200 Actual Miles, Full Power. Just Ask
For Paul.
2010 Chevy Traverse 2LT, Red Jewel
With Ebony Leather, 7,500 Actual Miles.
GM Company Car. Contact Paul.
2008 Chevy Silverado LT Ext 4x4,
Local Trade, Full Power & Yours When
You Call Paul.
2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 4WD,
LT3, Leather, Loaded. Just Ask For
Paul.
2007 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab, WT
2WD, 37,000 Actual Miles. Call Paul.
2007 Buick LaCross CX, Local 1
Owner Trade, Full Power, 28,000 Actual
Miles. Looks Brand New. Just Contact
Paul Riley.
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, Fancy Red,
48,000 Actual Miles, Full Power, GM
Certified. 2 To Choose From. Ask For
Paul.
2008 Chevy Uplander, Low Miles, Full
Power, GM Certified, Priced To Sell. Call
Paul.
2005 GMC Yukon, 64,000 Actual Miles,
Full Power, Looks New! Ask For Paul.
2010 Pontiac G6, Factory Program,
Loaded, 10,000 Actual Miles, Just
Arrived...2 to Choose From. 1.9%
Financing Available For 60 Months,
Limited Time! Just Call Paul.
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Program, 20,000 Actual Miles, Balance
of Factory Warranty. Contact Paul
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Riley Today.
2007 Buick Lucerne CXL, Full Power,
Diamond White, GM Certified, Factory
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2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 1 Owner
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2009 Chevy Impala, Full Power,
Loaded, GM Certified, Low Miles,
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Full Power, Low Miles, GM Certified. 2
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Available For 60 Months, Limited Time!
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BOOKWALTER
MOTOR SALES
S. M-66 • Stanton. MI
989-831-5271
Toll Free: 866-831-5271
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Saturday, August 7
thru
Friday, August 13

THESE EVENTS ARE HELD DAILY MONDAY-FRIDAY: EVENTS TO BE SEEN ON GROUNDS:

6:00-9:00 AM Pancake Breakfast • How To Wash A chicken
10:00 AM-9:00 PM Exhibits Buildings Open
3:00-6:00 PM Petting Farm • Goat Milking
4:00-8:00 PM Historical Exhibit • Tug Of War
5:00-9:00 PM Vendor Tent • Draft Hitch
5:00 PM Arts Gazebo • Children’s Story Time
5:00 PM Broom Stick Rodeo/Cow Races
Harness Horse Races
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 -- continued
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 - Horse Power Day
9:00 AM Horse Show - Back Arena
8:00 AM-12:00 All Inanimate Entries Beef Showmanship - Show Barn - Market Steers
8:00 AM-3 PM Livestock Entries 1:00 PM Youth Demonstrations
10:00 AM-1:00 PM Horseshoe Tournament - Show Barn
1:00 PM Re/Max Hot Air Balloon
1:00 PM Horse Pull - Main Arena
General Admission: $2.00 3:00-5:00 PM FREE Archery Range
2:00 PM Horse Speed Show - 4:00-6:00 PM Children’s Activities/Games:
Horse Arena Pie Eating Contest (Maple Island Pie Factory)
3:00-6:00 PM Chuck Wagon Cook Off Sara Lee/Hot Dog Eating Contest
4:00 PM Llama Show - Show Barn Children’s Book Read by Author, Louie Hooker
5:00 PM Exhibit Buildings Open Mobile Observatory - www.sfwebservatory.org
6:00 PM Potluck 5:00-7:00 PM Seatbelt Enforcer
7:00 PM Donkey Ball (Police & Fire Dept.) Smokehouse
Admission: Adults $5.00 in advance, Pedal Pull - Show Barn
$7.00 at the gate, Kids ages 6-9 $3.00 in advance, 6:00 PM Style Review - Extension Office Community Room
$5.00 at the gate 6:30 PM Farm Olympics - Show Barn
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 - Family Day 8:00 PM Demolition Derby/Auto Cross - Main Arena
Grandstand Admission: Adults $9.00,
9:00 AM Draft Horse Show - Main Arena
Kids ages 6-9 $5.00, 5 & under FREE
Hitch Classes - After Lunch
10:00 AM Cowboy Church - Horse Arena Dusk Free Movie Night “Charlotte’s Web” - Show Barn
10:00 AM Open Goat Show - Show Barn THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 - Tractor Day
12:00 Noon Saddle Horse Show - Horse Arena
2:00-7:00 PM Historical Exhibit/Exhibit Buildings Open DRIVE YOUR TRACTOR & PARK FREE
6:00 PM Mounted Shooting - Main Arena 8:30 AM Open & Youth Dairy Show - Show Barn
7:00 PM Wagon 8 Event - Main Arena Open & Youth Poultry Show - Small Animal Tent
General Admission: $3.00 9:00 AM Dog Show - Front Lawn
4:00 PM Cal-Brian Award - At Sale
MONDAY, AUGUST 9 - Veterans Day 4:00-6:00 PM Tractor Show
VETERANS 1/2 OFF PARKING 4:00-7:00 PM Round Pen Colt Breaking - Horse Arena
7:00-10:30 AM Large Market Animal Entries 4:00 PM Market Sale - Show Barn - Small Animals
9:00 AM Horse Show Fremont Rent All 6:00 PM Beef, Milk, Sheep & Swine (in that order)
1:00 PM Youth Goat Show - Show Barn 8:00 PM Tractor Pull - Cement
8:00 PM Figure 8 Derby - Main Arena
Grandstand Admission: Adults $9.00, FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 - Power Day
Kids ages 6-9 $5.00, 5 & under FREE
7:00-8:30 AM Trail Ride
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 - Bikers Day 9:00 AM Large Animal Grand Slam - Show Barn
BIKERS RIDE YOUR BIKE & PARK 1/2 OFF 10:00 AM Tractor Operators’ Contest - Front Lawn
8:00 AM Swine Show - Show Barn 11:00 AM Small Animal Grand Slam - Small Animal Tent
8:30 AM Rabbit Show & Cavies - Small Animal Tent 1:00 PM Inanimate Auction - Show Barn
9:00 AM Horse Show 3:00-6:00 PM Extreme Cowboy Competition - Horse Arena
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Quilt Show Exhibit - MSU Extension Office 7:00 PM Tractor/Truck Pull
Community Room) Grandstand Admission: Adults $9.00,
1:00 PM Youth & Open Sheep - Show Barn Kids ages 6-9 $5.00, 5 & under FREE
7:00 PM Motocross (cycles) - Main Arena
Grandstand Admission: Adults $9.00, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 - Out & Mudding
Kids ages 6-9 $5.00, 7:00 AM Release of all livestock & inanimate projects
5 & under FREE
5:00 PM Mud Run
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 -- Children’s Day Grandstand Admission: Adults $9.00,
8:00 AM Beef Breeding - Show Barn Kids ages 6-9 $5.00, 5 & under FREE
8:30 AM Poultry - Small Animal Tent

FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TO THE FAIRGROUNDS • $4.00 PARKING

Parking pass: Saturday-Friday $20.00. Parking passes are sold July 21-August 7. Grandstand admissions vary by event.
All events limited to available seating! For more information on the events listed above,
contact the Fair office at (231) 924-4450 or visit us at: www.newaygocountyfair.org

VANDYKE’S ENGINE
REBUILDING 7441 West 48th St. (M-82)
Since 1957
17 Westwood • Fremont Fremont, MI 49412
231-924-3170 231-924-3540
• Head Pressure Checking & Reconditioning
• Crank Shaft Grinding
231-652-2220
• Engine Parts & Kits Available 6280 E. 88th (M82) • Newaygo

Nelson’s
TOWING SERVICE
…It Really Hauls!
“24
24 Hour Towing Service”
Service Von’s
Farm Market McKay’s Towing Barber Shop
“Fresh From The Farm” 9884 S. Cypress Ave.
This is the place!
231-834-8441 Newaygo • Howard City
469 - 112th • Grant 231-937-5819 231-652-4256
Open All Year 42 S. State • Newaygo
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19
17 20 Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip-Hop
Lyrical • Acrobatics
18
Rhythmic Sky Dance Studios
18051 Northland Dr. • 231-527-1553 • Big Rapids, MI
13 14

MECOSTA
17 15 ROGERS

16 • Windows • Siding 18 HEIGHTS

• Doors • Insulation

COUNTY PARKS
• Remodeling
• Garages
• Pole Barns
22250 Northland Drive, Paris, MI 49338 • Decks • Additions 16
www.mecostacountyparks.com • New Construction
admin@mecostacountyparks.com www.futurehomeimprovement.com
231-832-3246 231-823-2105
9436 Northland Dr. Stanwood

19 A2Z Computers 15 Rogers Heights

711 Maple St., Big Rapids Self Storage
20010 11 Mile Rd., Big Rapids
231-796-3957 231-796-4577 11
12

Cindy’s Cut and Curl

• Licenses • Camping Supplies
12 • Archery Supplies
• Guns & Ammo
• Rods & Reels
• Fishing Supplies
14
• Fly Tying Supplies • Trapping Supplies
• Bait & Tackle
OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
823-2364
165 Cass (Old US-131) • Morley 231-856-7778 9101 Northland Drive, Stanwood, MI

13 7 EMERGENCY SERVICE
AVAILABLE
Family Owned & Operated Since 1987 8

HEATIING & 10
COOLIING INC.
616-696-2599 • 800-492-5103 9
www.cedarheatingcooling.com

11 MO’ TOWN 10
Pizza & Subs
Call For Daily Specials 121 Cass • Downtown Morley local art ~ gifts ~ home accessories
231-856-7720 133 Edgerton • Howard City • 231-937-9090

9
603 Ensley (Old 131)
8 J&A Surplus,LLC
Howard City 19499 Howard City-Edmore Rd
Howard City 7
Ph. 231-937-MOOSE
231-937-4234
6
6 Vanderhyde Ford 5 5
SNOWMOBILE SALVAGE • LAWN MOWER, CHAIN SAW 4
WWW.VANDERHYDEFORD.COM AND MOTORCYCLE REPAIRS 3
345 N. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI • Toll Free 866-553-3673
www.vanderhydeford.com
CEDAR CYCLE
616-696-5141 • 91 W. ASH • CEDAR SPRINGS

4 BRING IN THIS AD FOR 25% OFF ANY ONE

ITEM, EXCLUDING RED FLANNEL ITEMS
3 Oak, Cherry, 2 1
Hickory, Maple,
QS Oak Furniture,
Great Gift Ideas

AMISH WAREHOUSE
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday Closed
Downtown Cedar Springs
61 N. Main
141 S. Main St. • Downtown Cedar Springs
616-696-3876 616.696.2050

2 GREAT 1 BIG BEN’S

Hours: Sun. 12-5, Mon.-Sat 9-7
4330 14 Mile Road NE • Rockford
Variety of TIRES & AUTO REPAIRS
Items! 4650 14 Mile Rd. (M-57), Rockford, MI
616-866-9511 • 800-871-2899
New & Used Tires • Truck & Auto Repairs
Hundreds of Used Tires In Stock
616-866-8912 www.johndeckerchevy.com
17980 Northland Dr. • Sand Lake
(Corner of Pine & Northland)

616-636-8350 231-937-TIRE (8473)

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37 SPRING VALLEY GOLF COURSE 38

38 Exit 153, 4 Miles East of
Reed City on US-10 1450 N MITCHELL ST • CADILLAC • 231-775-3448
231-832-5041 Sales: Mon 8:30-8, Tues-Thurs 8:30-7, Sat 9-4
Service: 7:30-6:00 Monday-Friday, 9:00-Noon Saturday

35 www.crossroads-chevy.com 36

US-10 • Reed City

(231) 832-4362
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30, Sat 8:30-Noon

31 Albright Park Camp 29 www.ReedCityCrossroads.com

• City Wide Yard Sale July 16-17
Everyone Welcome! • Free Music Every Thursday Night
Wedding Chapel, Canoeing, Kayaking, Camping, at the Depot
Swimming Pool, Sunday Brunch • The Great American Crossroads
3156 190th Avenue, Reed City Celebration August 18-22
(South Of US-10) Phone: 231.832.5431

PHIL’S COUNTY LINE SERVICE, LLC

34
We Sell Tires!
Air Conditioning • Belts • Oil Change
• Tire Rotation • Spark Plugs
23680 W. US-10, Reed City
231-832-5498
30
Palmer’s
outdoor power equipment
841 S. Chestnut, Reed City
231.465.4444 • Fax 231-465-4445

33 Lots & Lots of 22

Scrapbooking
& Party Supplies! RASMUSSEN
Fireworks! Well worth the drive!
Something for Everyone!
Corner of Upton & Chestnut
in Reed City
SATELLITE TV
(231) 832-2303

32 CHESTNUT STREET
ANTIQUE SHOPPE
Specializing in Antique and Newer Furniture
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm 231-796-1366
Roger Sampson, Owner
849 S. Chestnut St., Reed City • 231-832-6363
819 N. State St. • Big Rapids

34
33 29
36 35 37 26 Tile & Carpet 27
(231) 796-0330
30
31
21498 Northland Dr. • Paris
32 Hours: M-F 9-5:30; Sat 9-3 21241 Northland Dr., Paris, MI • (231) 629-8228
Hours: Mon & Thur: 12-5 • Tue: 12-8 • Wed: Closed • Fri 10-6 • Sat 9-3

28 26
(231) 832-4506 PARIS
Log Building North of Paris ALL
22920 Northland Dr. • Paris, MI
SHARP 21820 Northland Drive • Paris, MI
(231) 796-2794
www.parisallsharpinc.com
28 email: mi_sawdoc@yahoo.com
26

State Street
39
21 24
Fender Menders
Hardware
27
24 19100 Northland Drive
23 Big Rapids, MI 49307
614 N. State St.
Big Rapids 231-796-6668
25
231-796-8122 231-796-3315 Fax
20 21

Szot’s Bar & Grill

22
23 25
732 N. State St. • Big Rapids
231-592-1057
(231) 796-2353 20979 19 Mile Road, Big Rapids
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MONEY CALL MIKE'S WINDOWS
SIDING - ROOFING - SUNROOMS • Michigan Made Windows!

Call Now 1-888-761-1997 • Call Now 231-592-4823

1103 N. State St. • Big Rapids, Michigan
Starting at Shingle & Flat Vinyl Siding We Build Garages, Pole

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We Also Do Now Selling and Installing BAY WINDOWS

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Patios • Side Walks Free Estimates! Call Now! PATIO DOORS
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CALL Shop 616-636-8289
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and the attachments
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Blower Attachment Mon. - Fri. 10 - 3; Sat. 9 - 1, Call Anytime & We’ll Meet You At The Store
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Attachments sold separately. 572 S. State SE • Sparta • 616-887-1999
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Newaygo White Cloud 36” TV
Timberland Equipment Timberland Equipment Mitsubishi
8007 Mason Drive
231-652-5991
6245 E 36th ST
231-689-5607
$139
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Gas Range
$189
$ Whirlpool
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170 Items 991 Mega Mkt.
for Sale
GARAGE SALE *Attention*
PRICES: COMMUNITY PAPERS
OF MICHIGAN
$15.00 - 1 week
Ph. 1-800-783-0267
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STATEWIDE

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Readers: THIS PUBLICATION DOES
NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT advertising
240 Manufactured
Homes
which is deceptive, fraudulent, or which
might otherwise violate the law or accept-
ed standards of taste. However, this pub-
AUDIBEL HEARING SERVICE
SPACIOUS 3/BEDROOM, 2/BATH with
lication does not warrant or guarantee the

new carpet, appliances, $19,900 financ-
ing available. 616-696-1100 or
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250 Autos for Sale
FREE
accuracy of any advertisement, nor the
quality of the goods or services advertised.
Readers are cautioned to thoroughly
investigate all claims made in any adver-
tisements, and to use good judgment

WANT TO SELL YOUR

CAR OR TRUCK???
and reasonable care, particularly when
dealing with persons unknown to you
who ask for money in advance of deliv-
ery of the goods or services advertised.
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work for you!!! July 3rd & July 11th Noon-3pm Auction
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264-8330 www.diplomafromhome.com
Benjamin Franklin High School
Hay For Sale
HAY FOR SALE - On ground or on
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Audibel Hearing Center
107 N. Warren Ave., Big Rapids, MI
(231) 796-4658
Low/No Interest Financing Available.
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(231) 652-2337
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• Whistle Free
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SERVICE DIRECTORY
wagon. Alfalfa and Timothy. 269-506-
0880
300 Wanted to Buy
CASH NOW!!! For Your Unwanted Vehi-

231-937-4740
cle. Any Condition, FREE Towing.
(231)408-1817
CASH PAID- Retiree paying fair price
For
For R
Rates
ates & IInformation
nformation C
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all K
Kim
im a
att
$100 to $5,000 for all running cars, trucks,
motor cycles, ATV, campers, Pontoon
boats. Free pick-up. (231)689-1894,
(616)291-0266 Robert Denton LANE’S
335 Work at
Home
Overla Boys ASPHALT SERVICE
Concrete Drilling Toys
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

937-8179
2
EARN THOUSAND$ FROM HOME. Be 3 FREE
careful of work-at-home schemes. Hidden
costs can add up, and requirements may be 616-262-8036 Denton and Sons
1
Cell: 231-580-6037
Toll Free: (866) 701-0184
ESTIMATES

unrealistic. Learn how to avoid work-at- HOWARD CITY Water Well Drilling Offering Crushed Asphalt (limited availability)
home scams. NEED CA$H FAST BUT All types of Concrete Construction Road Grading & Maintenance
CAN’T GET A LOAN? Don’t pay for the 8744 124th St. • Sand Lake Private Roads/Driveways
promise of a loan. BE YOUR OWN BOSS!! Including Brick, Block, Poured Walls OFFICE FAX New installation of: • Driveways & Parking Lots • Patchwork
But first, be cautious. You will have to spend
$$$ and you may not make money back.
FARMWORK 616-636-5684 616-636-4623 • Seal Coating • Hot Rubber Crack Filling • Aggregate
Excavating • Bobcat Work
Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1- Manure Pits, Slabs, Bunker Silos Jim Denton • 616-636-8638 www.lanesasphalt.com SENIOR DISCOUNTS
877-FTC-HELP to learn how to spot
advance-fee loan scams. A message from
The Pioneer and the FTC.

991 Mega Mkt.

616.364.0550 Bill Coleman Service Directory S. Wemmer, D.D.S.
1.800.396.2233 Owner
Ads Bring Results 205 E. Edgerton • Howard City
Adoption Family Dentistry
Quick Start Place Hours by Appointment
Yours
NOTE: ALL ADVERTISERS in this cat-
egory are working with a licensed adop-
tion agency.
Batteries
PREGNANT? CONSIDER ADOP-
Starters & Alternators
Today!
TION—A loving alternative. Wonderful
couples to choose from. Call for pics/infor-
231-937-5725
2121 Alpine, N.W. • Grand Rapids
mation and choose your baby’s family and
future. Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12 231-937-4740

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Serving: Cedar Springs • Sand Lake
Howard City & Surrounding Areas
13399 White Creek
Cedar Springs
& Rates 231-937-8282
1/4 Mile S. of 17 Mile Rd. Call Kim at 616-636-5565
If YOU can’t flush…
616-696-1830
231-937-4740 You may need US!
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Craft
Space
We invite you to join
Antique
Space POLE BARN METAL Metal Roofs for
your residence
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Antiques Fine Arts & Crafts Home Decor & More
Downtown Lakeview
989-352-1168
Hours: Tues - Sat 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday

The Last Days of Ancient Sunlight

Howard City VFW
This is one of the most important books I have read in the last few years. The basics in this book by Thomas
Hartman are that every living thing on this earth is made from sunlight. Plants absorb the sunlight, animals eat the
plants and we eat the plants and animals. All of our body tissues are formed in this way. For thousands of years there
has been a balanced relationship between the amount of sun energy (current local sunlight) that produced food

TEXAS HOLD’EM
and fuel and the amount of sun energy that was used.
In the last two hundred years, with the discovery of coal and oil, we have begun to use stored sunlight (ancient
sunlight) to increase food and energy supplies. Coal and oil both come from plants that died and were compressed
under the earth millions of years ago. That is why they are called fossil fuels.

TOURNAMENT
As a result of cheap food and fuel, we have over populated the earth far beyond its ability to provide food and
fuel without using this ancient stored sunlight. Current growth rate is one billion more people (consumers) every
12 years. We have now begun to realize that there is a limited amount of this ancient sunlight and it will eventually
run out or countries will begin to hoard it. It may last 50-100 years at the current rate of consumption, perhaps less.
This is reflected in the fact that food and energy prices have risen dramatically in the last two years.
When I discuss this with people, I find two things. Most people are unaware of the seriousness of this situation and
most people think someone else will fix it. Certainly “necessity is the mother of invention”;
many people are inventing new things that are energy saving; and new forms of energy are
being developed, hydrogen for example. But these new things are in the future a number
of years. In the meantime we need to relieve the energy burden so we have enough oil
and coal to get to the time when there are new, better, cleaner energy sources.
We all must do our part. Reduce consumption. Grow some of your own food. Reduce
driving. Buy locally. Eat less. Turn off your computers, televisions, etc at night. Turn lights
off when you do not need them. Plant some trees. Light only the part of the room you are
using. Don’t buy that new toy right now. Read more, watch less television. Use less heat
or air conditioning. Recycle. Buy less clothing. Drink more water and less pop and juice.

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Greater Lakeview Area Churches
28
Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church
530 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd.
P.O. Box 378, Edmore
2½ miles west of Edmore on M-46
989-427-3316
Rev. William Twynham
Worship 11:00 AM
Holy Communion celebrated 1st & 3rd Sundays
Your Ad
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231-937-4740
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Could Be Here.
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231-937-4740
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Ensley Baptist Church
7077 120th St., Sand Lake
Sunday
Sunday School ............. 9:45 am
Morning Worship....... 10:45 am
Evening Worship ......... 6:00 pm
Nursery Both Services
Wednesday - 7:00 pm
Sept. - April – AWANA
K - 6th Grades
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Adult Bible Study
Rev. James Ankerberg, Senior Pastor
Youth Team
Church Phone 616-636-5581
www.ensleybaptist.com
PINE GROVE
Community Church
A Christian Reformed
Ministry
Summer
Worship in the Tent • 10 am
Concerts - 6 pm
July 4, July 24, Aug. 15, Sept. 5
231-937-5250
On M-82, 5 miles west of
Howard City
110 Edgar St.
Lakeview
Join Us
In
1 Mile North of M-46
989-352-6836 on Youngman Rd.
Sunday Morning Worship • 9:30 am
Sunday School • 11 am
Worship
Sunday Evening Bible Study • 6 pm
Wednesday Kids Program & Prayer Meeting • 7 pm
Other Opportunities: Choir, Small Group Bible Studies,
& Youth Groups
Sylvester
Community Church
5 Mile Road • Mecosta, MI 49332
231-972-0233
Sunday Morning Worship Service • 10 AM
Fellowship Time • 11 AM
Sunday School • 11:30 AM
Pastor: Richard Taylor
St. Margaret Mary
Your Ad
Reaching Out For
Catholic Church Christ Ministries
Could Be Here.
Every Sunday beginning at
1051 E. Howard City Rd. • Edmore 10am with Praise & Worship!
989-427-5645 (Includes Kids Bible Lesson and Great Fellowship)
Come expecting to receive an anointed message
Sunday Morning Worship 9 AM
Tues. & Thurs. Morning Worship
from the Word of God and to be encouraged to
know the love of Christ on a personal Basis. Call
231-937-4740
8:30 AM Pastor: Lynne Kronewitter • 616.984.7229
Rev. Joseph Pettit Meeting at: Maple Valley Complex
239 First Street • Trufant
You’re Invited To…
Bethel SAND LAKE Emmanuel
Pierson UNITED
Bible Church Lutheran METHODIST Baptist
101 Grand • Pierson, MI
Sunday School – 9:45 am
Church CHURCH Church
M-46 East of Old 131 45 6th St. • Sand Lake 16028 Isabella St. • Coral
Worship – 11:00 am
Evening – 6:00 pm
231-937-4921 Rev. Darryl Miller
Morning Worship 10 am
Teens – 5:30 pm
Robert Baerwolf Phone: 616-636-5673
Sunday School 11:15 am
Worship Service 9:30 am
Tuesday - Grief Share 9:30 am
Interim Pastor Children’s Church 9:30 am Evening Service 6 pm
~ FOR RENT ~ Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
Wed. Services – 7:00 pm Worship Service 9:30 am Church Ed. Building with fully
BLAST during school year Sunday School 10:45 am
equipped kitchen. Make reservations Pastor Bert Boes
now for your parties, family reunions,
Ladies Bible Study – 1:30 pm Sat. Night Service 5:00 showers, graduations, group meetings. 231-354-6347
Pastor Thomas Sluys Youth Activities - Call Church Call Crystal Gould at 616-636-5615 231-354-6311
$65.00 Rental, additional $25.00
616-636-5542 www.bethellutheranchurchonline.org refundable cleaning fee. Gospel Jamboree
www.piersonbiblechurch.org • NO ALCOHOL • 3rd Sat. of the month.
First Baptist CHURCH OF THE A warm welcome awaits you at
Church FULL GOSPEL BIG PRAIRIE
(Since 1946)
304 Shaw St. COMMUNITY
HERITAGE Howard City
Non-Denominational
United Methodist Church Celebrating 135 Years of Pentecostal Grace
180 E. Lake St.
CHURCH
19931 W. Kendaville • Pierson Ministry in Howard City 1988 S. Elm, White Cloud
SAND LAKE (2 mi. N. of Hilltop Store - Hardy Dam)
Sunday School .....................9:45 am 1 block E. of Traffic Light
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Morning Worship...............11:00 am
Sunday School 9:30 am* Sunday School 10 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Evening Worship .................6:00 pm
Sunday Youth Activities 5:30 pm* Sunday Morning 11 am Sunday School 10:45 am
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15 pm
Awana (grades K-6th)
Sunday Night 6 pm
Wed.: Kids Club 6 pm*
Wed. Bible Study 7 pm Pastor Arnold Guikema Jr.
*September to May Teen Activity Center
Adults Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm Pastor Verta Giddings Ph. 231-689-0255
Brad Brillhart, Pastor Pastor Brian Humphreys (616) 636-5628 or 231-689-1850
Office Phone Church Phone: 231-937-4809 Pastor Gary Giddings
231-937-4310 www.howardcitybaptist.com (616) 799-0331
Northland South Ensley
Church of Christ United
A non-denominational
New Testament Church
Sunday Worship....................... 10 AM
Solon Center 9920 Reed Rd., Howard City Methodist
Wesleyan Church
Bible School for all ages ..... 11:30 AM
(Staffed nursery available) soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org
Non Denominational Church
June 27th
Sunday Morning Corner of Cypress & 136th
9th Anniversary Observance Summer Worship - 10 AM Worship Service 10 am
www.ensleyumc.org
Sunday Evening Service &
Phase 2 - Groundbreaking Pastor Doug DiBell
Pastor Tom Holloway, Music/Youth
Youth Group 6 pm Rev. Darryl Miller
Art Bush Concert • 6:30 PM Mens & Womens Discipleship
Matt. 6:33 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs groups offered throughout the week. Office: 616-636-5659
Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. For more info, call or visit our web site at:
“Christ in you, the hope of glory” - Cor. 1:27
22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake
www.grace-hc.org
Sunday Worship 11 am
Mr. Dan Nicksich, Senior Pastor An Angel Food Solon Center
Sunday School 9:45 am
Wesleyan Church
9891 Mason Dr. • Grant, MI 49327 Ministry Host 19 Mile Road
M-46 Cedar Springs Pastor Joel Cooper
M-37 South of Newaygo site Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Pastor Jorge Ballivian Open Hearts, Open Minds,
231-834-9910 616-696-3229 231-937-6440 or 937-6833 Open Doors
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Sand Lake
4th of July Festival
Saturday June 15 Summer Reading Carnival
Saturday June 26 3 on 3 Basketball
Alt. Sun., June 27 • Times for sign-up & play TBA BIG BEN’S
TIRES & AUTO REPAIRS
New & Used Tires
Thursday July 1st - Kiddies Day Truck & Auto Repairs
Theme – “Make a Splash” Hundreds of Used Tires In Stock
9:00am-5:00pm Sand Lake Library Book Sale 17980 Northland Dr.
10:00am Tractor Pull Weigh-Ins Sand Lake
(Corner of Pine & Northland)
11:30am-2:30pm Face Painting 616-636-8350
Noon Midway Opens 231-937-TIRE (8473)
Antique Tractor Pulls
Noon - 12:45pm Kiddies Day Parade Registration
Noon-4pm Museum Open
1:00pm Kiddies Parade Start
1:30pm Lucky Ducks (Ages 0-5 Years)
1:30pm Races (Ages 6-7 Years, 8-9 Years, 10-11 Years)
2:00-9:00pm Bingo at VFW - Smoke Free Free Estimates • Complete Collision
2:15pm Frog Jumping Contest B.Y.O.F. (Bring your own frog) Glass Installed
All Over Paint & Spot Repair
There will be 2 heats (junior & senior division) 69 Northland Dr. • Sand Lake
2:30pm Kiddies Day Prize Drawing
Drawing for bikes (one boy’s & one girl’s).
616-636-5341
Child must be present at stage to win
2:45pm-3:30pm
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Following drawing: Special Gues Magician P.J. Weber
Gitchell Family Band Gould’s
Friday, July 2nd Mini Mart
9:00am - 5:00pm Sand Lake Library Book Sale The Mini Mart that packs everything YOU need!
Noon Midway Opens Gas • Beer • Wine • Liquor • Cigarettes
1:00pm - 9:00pm Bingo at VFW • Smoke Free 14150 Cypress • Sand Lake
2:00pm - 4:00pm Mini Mule Pulls 616-636-5539
5:00pm Draft Horse Pulls
8:00pm-Midnight “Country Traditions”

7:30am - 10:30am
Saturday, July 3rd
Pancake Breakfast at VFW
ROEMER’S
MUFFLER & BRAKE SHOP
8:00am
8:00am
Judgement Day Pullers weigh in
Registration for Classic Car Show 616-636-4246
9:00am - 2:00pm Classic Car Show 208 S. Third St.
9:00am - 3:00pm Sand Lake Library Book Sale (Northland Dr.)
Sand Lake
10:00am - 2:00pm Horseshoe Tournament
10:00am Judgement Day pullers Start

Gary & Sue’s TLC

Noon Midway Opens
Noon - 4:00pm Museum Opens
1:00pm - 9:00pm
6:00pm
Bingo at VFW • Smoke Free
Demolition Derby
Summer Blow Out Sale
14 W. Lake St. • Sand Lake
616-636-5450
8:00pm - Midnight “Union Guns”

M-Th 8 - 7:15 • F 8 - 6:15

Sunday, July 4th Sat. & Sun. 8 - 5:15
9:00am - 10:00am Worship Service (on Main Street) FREE WI-FI
(Sponsored by Resurrection Lutheran Church)
10:00am Mud Bogg Pits open
11:00am
Noon
Parade Registration
Midway Opens
INSPIRATIONS
If your hair is not becoming,
Noon-4:00pm Museum Opens you should be coming to us!
1:00pm - 9:00pm Bingo at VFW • Smoke Free $10 Hair Cuts for the month of July
1:30pm Grand Parade Starts 15 Foils for only $35 (Includes style)
2:30pm Mud Boggs 48 Lake St. • Sand Lake
6:00pm - 11:00pm Karaoke Contest Ages: inspirat.salon@sbcglobal.net
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20 and Over. 616-636-5653
11:00pm Fireworks
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Book Sale
Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library
88 Eighth St, Sand Lake • In the community room
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Thursday, July 1, 9am-5pm
Friday, July 2, 9am-5pm
Saturday, July 3, 9am-3pm
Donations are appreciated
Call 616-784-2007 for information

nnual HOWARD CITY

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Princess Pageant
Who: Howard City Young Ladies • Ages 5 - 9
Pageant, Tuesday, Aug. 31 • 7:00 p.m.
At Christ the King Catholic Church
Fellowship Hall
9596 Reed Rd., Howard City
Arthur K. Eggerding Inc.
Realtor / Broker
Applications and rules available at
Committed to marketing your property! Village Office or www.howardcity.org
23 Years Experience, VA loans. Call Today!
Big White Fish Lake – Lot for sale. Private frontage. Call
Application Deadline:
Roberta 616-667-8744 Sunday, August 1
Sylvan Lake – Private frontage.
Call Dave Smith 616-293-3430
Carla Welch 616-437-1327 • Brynadette Powell 616-835-2624
Arthur K. Eggerding Realty 616.453.7655

PLEASE LET
US HELP!
GOSPEL JAM SESSION
SAT., JUNE 26 • 6 - 8 PM
Are You A Vietnam Veteran? Grace Community Church
Did You Serve In Country? in the pavilion*
9920 Reed Rd, Howard City
Do You Have Diabetes?
Do You Have Or Had Cancer? Open mics, acoustic and
other instruments welcome.
WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.
Bring your instruments, voice, and
Please contact the Service Officer at lawn chairs. Join in or just enjoy!
The American Legion Post #381
*Use the drive north of the church.
6812 Croton-Hardy Dr.
Ask for Roger Webster, 231-652-7776 or 231-652-7081

GOT HEALTH?
Nature’s Atrium Does !!

Answers in Genesis
Howard City, MI
231-937-9370
Join us for fun at VBS!
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First Baptist Church of Howard City
304 E. Shaw St.
“NO NEW AGE…JUST PURE HEALTH” June 27-July 1 • 6:30-8:45 pm
NUTRITIONAL & HERBAL CONSULTATIONS • REFLEXOLOGY Call 937-4809 for info.
CRANIALSACRAL THERAPY Games • Crafts • Snacks • Drama
HERBS, VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS • MASSAGE Bible Stories
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Vern’s

½ PRICE GROCERIES
LARGEST SURPLUS SUPPLIER IN WESTERN MICHIGAN
Announcing the Grand Opening of the
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We have been serving the Sand Lake area for almost 30 years, and three generations!
Now, due to the size of our family and the abundance of product, we have decided to
open a 2nd location. We think this is a good idea. We hope you do too!

So, if you like to save money and shop locally, you can do both in two great cities!
Glen Smith, Sand Lake Mgr. • Pheonix Smith, Big Rapids Mgr.

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Lasagna -N- Double $14.99
Gatorade, 32 oz. Cheese Burger 24 ct. Case
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PRICE .59¢ each Pringles All Candy Bars
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SAND LAKE, MI 49343 BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
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38 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

Friday, July 2nd

8:30-2 p.m. Bake Sale sponsored by Belvidere Community Church,
Six Lakes Hardware
5:00 p.m. Lion’s Club Fish Fry, Grange Hall
7:00 Dizzi Daze Prince and Princess Crowning,
Main Stage Downtown
8:00 Live Music by Alan Ringwald, Downtown
Dusk Firemen’s Parade, Downtown (Approx. 9:30)
Fireworks will be Friday night,
immediately following the Fireman’s Parade
Please Note: The Hillcrest Cemetery will not
be open for viewing of the fireworks.

Saturday, July 3rd

7:00-10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Church of the Gentle Shepherd
9:00-12:00 Bake Sale, Brigham’s Lawn.
Sponsored by New Life Methodist Church
11:00 Parade, Line up starting @ 9:00 a.m. at the ball field
After Parade Homemade Strawberry Shortcake, Ice Cream and Sloppy Joes
Church of the Gentle Shepherd
1:00 Singles Horseshoe Tournament, Six Lakes Museum
12:00-3:00 Hot Dogs and Fries, Brigham’s Lawn,
Sponsored by Masons/OES
12:30-2:00 Children’s Games, Brigham’s Lawn,
Sponsored by Church of the Gentle Shepherd
12:30 Live Music by Alan Ringwald, Brigham’s Lawn SIX LAKES
2:00 Rubber Duck Race, Flat River Bridge at Fleck Road. HARDWARE
DOWNTOWN SIX LAKES
Ducks will be available for purchase at The Little Store, Ace Hardware, and Flat River Saloon Mon.-Sat. 5-5:30; Sun. 10-2
2:30 Scavenger Hunt, Community Hall Parking Lot 989-365-3000 or 1-800-883-8438
“The Area’s Most Complete Hardware”
7:00 VFW Dance Featuring Randy and Julie’s Goodtime Band, - Compare before you buy.
Shop Ace on the internet at:
VFW Hall BYOB acehardware.com

Dusk Boat Parade, 1st-3rd and 4th-5th Lakes

The Little
Sunday, July 4th Store
1:00 Doubles Horseshoe Tournament, Six Lakes Museum Marathon Gas • Kerosene • Diesel
1:00 Tractor Pull Weigh In, Railroad Bed at the Flea Market Amzoil • Groceries • Live Bait
3:00 Judgment Day Pullers Tractor Pull, Beer • Wine • Liquor
ATM • Lotto • Race Fuel
Railroad Bed at the Flea Market 3265 W. M-46 • Six Lakes
Flea Market Open All Week 989-365-3824
Candles & Gifts

Crystal Fountain SIX LAKES

The Intersection
EXISS &
SOONER TRAILERS Glasswerk Restaurant AUTO PARTS
Antiques
4-H DISCOUNTS
SAD
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EATHER REPAIR
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A Bit of Everything for EVERYONE!
PETE’S
TACK SHACK 2 Back Corner Boutique
3298 W. Howard City - Edmore
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(on the corner of M-46 & M-66 North)
…a Consigning Thrift Store Hours:
989-365-3585 With Unique Gift Ideas 2535 30th Ave. • Blanchard on M-66 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 - 6; Sat. 8 - 4; Sun. 10 -2
Summer Hours: Corner of M-46 & M-66, Six Lakes
Mon., Tues. & Wed 10am-6pm • Thurs - CLOSED 101 E. Bridge • Six Lakes (989) 561-2212
Friday 9am-8pm • Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday 1pm-4pm
989-365-3506 989-365-4030
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Bingo Ball Sales Start at 4:00. Bingo starts at 6:00.
SWEET CHERRIES COMING SOON!
June 28, 2010
HOMEMADE Preserves • Honey • Maple Syrup
CARAMEL
Progressive Jackpot - 56 numbers - $988 + 1/2 of sales
Special Letter X - 23 numbers - $400
Potatoes • Onions • Watermelon
Jack Pot - 55 numbers - $500 APPLES and more produce

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IS Shelled Corn
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(For example: Alkaline, nickel, cadmium, cell
phone, and button batteries)
NO lead acid automotive batteries.
For questions please contact MSU Extension office at
RED TART PITTED CHERRIES
989-831-7500
STARTING Attendants will also be on site.
JUNE 29th Howard City: 2nd Tuesday of
the month 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lakeview: 4th Wednesday of
the month - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring your own Containers and SAVE! & 4th Saturday of the month High School Parking Lot,
H&W FARMS
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Fire Station/ 9800 N. Youngman Road.
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Hours: M-Sat, 9 am - 5:30 pm
Frozen Cherries available all year
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Cherry Juice Concentrate
H&W Farms 13375 Belding Road, Belding, MI
5 Miles W of Belding on M-44, or 12 Miles E of Old 131 Recycling brochure can be found at the MSU Extension website:
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Open
Montcalm Fair NEED Open
Danish

CASH?
Weekend Festival
Fri. & Sat. Weekend
July 9 & 10 Fri. & Sat.

Consign your unwanted or

extra items to the Auction.
Get Paid $$$ That Day!!
GREENVILLE AUCTION
& FLEA MARKET DATE CORRECTION
Every Friday thru the end of October FOR SAND LAKE ANNUAL CAR AND
Old Meijer Parking Lot • M-91 N. of Greenville ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
Please note the date listed in the “Special Notices”
Selling: Lawn & Garden, Sporting Goods, Tools, House- Classified section of the June 21 River Valley News
hold Goods, Boats & Motors, etc. Shopper contained the wrong date for the Sand Lake
Annual Car Show and Antique Tractor Show.
For further information call The correct date for this event is
616-984-5280
Carl Wall Saturday, July 3 from 9am-2pm.
Joe Watson 616-755-4209
Email: wwauctions@yahoo.com Ron’s Marine Service
All Makes & Models
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SPECIAL! If your garage sale is canceled due to rain, we will run your ad over absolutely FREE!!
All ads must be pre-paid • The only change allowed to ad is day/date/time.
Ad will run once, same as original pre-paid.
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See salesperson for specific details.
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TH Time to make some room for the 2011 inbound

JULY
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REBATE ........... $3,000 $16,584 REBATE ........... $3,000 $17,755 STOCK# 10T207
2010 3500 4WD CREW CAB
PONTIAC/SATURN GMAC DOWNPAYMENT DUEL REAR WHEEL DEISEL, SKID PLATE PACKAGE, INTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, POWER
OWNERS ......... $1,000 ONLY ASSISTANCE ..... $1,000 ONLY DRIVER SEAT, AUTO DUAL ZONE AC, BLUETOOTH FOR PHONE, HD TRALERING PACKAGE,

$258 PER MONTH* $276 PER MONTH*

LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL, INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLER
PONTIAC/SATURN
* WITH NO
MONEY DOWN
OWNERS ......... $
$1,000
, * WITH NO
MONEY DOWN
STOCK# 10T074
2010 2500 4WD LT CREW CAB
*DIESEL* INTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, POWER DRIVER SEAT, ELECTRONIC DUAL
ZONE AC, BLUETOOTH FOR PHONE, EXTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, REMOTE START,
EXTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROLER

STOCK# 9T231
2009 3500 4WD LT EXT CAB LONG BOX
*DIESEL* EXTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, REMOTE START, EZ LIFT
TAILGATE, UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE, ROOF MARKER LAMPS
10C045 10C032

HUGE2007
*No Hidden Fees or Charges; just add tax, title, plate and doc fee. Must take delivery by 07/05/2010. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale. Some residency or other restrictions may apply,see us for complete details. We have made every effort to assure accuracy
and reserve the right to amend and/or correct any errors. Promotional rates require qualified credit. Should rules or rebates change, neither customer nor dealer will be obligated to consummate deal. Due to other special offers which may be available, YOUR PRICE MAY ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN

PRE-OWNED
ADVERTISED; please ask us for details.Down payment assistance requires GMAC financing and qualified credit.Payments are based on a 72 month term at 3.69% A.P.R. and requires qualified credit.Thank you for shopping Sparta Chevy.

SALE
IMPALAS
Not Actual Photos

$12,995* FRESH SHIPMENT!! GREAT SELECTION!!

COME QUICK FOR BEST PICK!!
WHILE THEY LAST • WELL EQUIPPED • FROM 10,000 TO 25,000 MILES • BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY
Ask about our 2007 Impalas for $10,995

06 2500 HD SILVERADO LT 07 GULF BREEZE 04 CHRYSLER SEBRING GCT 08 BUICK LUCERNE CXS
Convertible, Only
Roof, Air, Awning 19,000 Miles,
4X4, Only 47,000 Only 19,000 Miles,
Yes! 19,000
Miles Leather, Loaded
Miles, Extra Clean,
BUY IT FOR
$21,995 $8,995 $11,995 Triple Block $22,995
SP2530 10T198A SP2490
TRADE IN
VALUE

06 CHEVY UPLANDER LT 93 CHEVY LUMINA 06 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LTZ 09 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT
Leather, Loaded, 17,000 miles,
3.9 Liter, V6,
Quad Seating, Loaded, Leather,
Good Runner Leather, Loaded,
Entertainment Pkg., 3rd Seats, Full
Sunroof
39,000 Miles Factory Warranty
$14,995 $2,495 $14,995 $35,995
SP2511 SP2452 SP2433 SP2357

2007 PONTIAC G6 Not Actual Photos

UNDER 30,000 MILES!! WELL EQUIPPED!!

POWER WINDOWS • POWER LOCKS • BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY
SEVERAL AVAILABLE – YOUR CHOICE
$11,495*
*Just add tax, title, plate and doc fee. ***1.9 APR available for well qualified buyer, rates and terms may vary on GM Select Certified models, see your sales person for details. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior
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