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4 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

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The River Valley
RECORD - ENTERPRISE
Serving PortionS of MontcalM, MecoSta, newaygo and Kent countieS
RECOGNIZED
Newaygo High School Marching Band receives congratulatory plaque
PLAQUE: During a recent school board meeting, the Newaygo High School Marching Band received a congratulatory plaque. Picture here (from left)
are Mr. Larry Lethorn, Superintendent; Mr. Daniel Barnett, Band Director; Ms. Sue Cornell, Band Aide; Devin Flint, Carlee Iwema, Megan Garvin, Tailor
Mast and Joey Naperola
The Newaygo High School Monday, November 22nd, by Mr. nell, Band Aide, and the band mem-
Marching Band was presented Larry Lethorn, Superintendent of bers were commended for their
with a congratulatory plaque at Newaygo Schools. Mr. Daniel Bar- hard work and dedication commit-
the School Board meeting held on nett, Band Director, Mrs. Sue Cor- ted to this year’s marching band
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital receives four
2010 Michigan Rural Health Quality Awards
LAKEVIEW — The Michigan Center for
Rural Health recently awarded Spectrum
Health Kelsey Hospital four 2010 Michigan
Rural Health Quality Improvement Awards in
the following areas:
n Inpatient Clinical Performance Excel-
lence Award
n Outpatient Clinical Performance
Achievement Award
n Customer Service Outpatient Setting
Improvement Award
n Customer Service Emergency Depart-
ment Setting Improvement Award
This is the second year the Michigan Cen-
ter for Rural Health has offered these awards.
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital applied evi-
dence-based medicine to improve care pro-
cesses in the treatment of acute myocardial
infarction, chest pain, heart failure and pneu-
monia as well as overall customer service.
Award recipients must be committed to
providing their patients with high quality
health care. The awards recognize the dedica-
tion of hospital staff to provide the right care
to the right patient each and every time.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICY
DEADLINES
Letters published in the River Valley Record-En-
News/Editorial Submissions . . . . Noon on Tuesday
terprise do not reflect the overall opinion of the paper.
Letters to the editor may be written by any member of the Area Happenings and Directories . . . . Noon on Wednesday
community who wishes to express their view of a certain Classified/Display advertising . . . . Noon on Thursday
issue. Letters should be in good taste and no longer than
500 words.
For more information, contact the River Valley Office
at (231) 937-4740
program and for their first place
win at the Michigan Competing
Band Association (MCBA ) compe-
tition held in Detroit on Nov. 6.
“These awards are an important valida-
tion of the tremendous care that is provided
at Kelsey Hospital,” said Brian Brasser, RN,
chief nursing and operating officer. “Time
and time again, our providers and our staff
provide the very best in medical care in a lo-
cal setting. We are committed to the tenets of
quality improvement that embrace evidence-
based medicine to improve health outcomes.”
Staff and administration at Kelsey Hospi-
tal selected the clinical areas they sought to
improve and then took part in the following:
1. Collected and submitted data quar-
terly
2. Identified opportunities to improve
care process and implement changes to result
in compliance with evidence-based change.
3. Developed and submitted a Quality
Improvement Plan annually describing cur-
rent activities and interventions to improve
performance measures.
4. Shared barriers, best practice proto-
cols, tools and lessons learned in improving
processes with the Critical Access Hospitals
statewide
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
n Obituary, Page 4
n Community News,
Pages 4 & 5
n Recognition, Page 6
6 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

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you visit a chiropractor, and I’ll get to that in a minute.
My name is Dr. Jason Dettwiler. Dr. Brad Crawford
and I are chiropractors at Howard City Chiropractic and
we’re here to set the record straight on chiropractic.
“Does Chiropractic Really Work?”
Chiropractic has been around for over a hundred years,
and has been used to help everyone from tiny babies to
the elderly. Even top sports stars and entertainers… like
Tiger Woods, Emmitt Smith, Tony Robbins, Joe Mon-
tana, Lance Armstrong, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
and Mel Gibson. These professional athletes have the
money to hire any kind of doctors they want, yet they
choose to have a chiropractor on their team.
In fact, the U.S. government is so convinced chiroprac-
tic works they’ve been paying for it through the Medi-
care system for 30 years.
In addition to that, here’s what some of the top medical
researchers had to say about chiropractic…
“Manipulation [chiropractic adjustments], with or with-
out exercise, improved symptoms more than medical
care did after both 3 and 12 months.”– British Medical
Journal
“Chiropractor’s manipulation of the spine was more
helpful than any of the following: traction, massage,
biofeedback, acupuncture, injection of steroids into the
spine and back corsets, and ultrasound.” -- Stanley Bi-
gos, MD, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
“Isn’t Chiropractic Just For Back Pain?”
Chiropractic works great for all kinds of pain; at our
office we’ve helped patients with a wide range of prob-
lems.
We help conditions like…
Headaches and Migraines
Athletic Injuries
Numbness in the Arms and Legs
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Asthma and Allergies
Car Accidents
Shoulder, Hip and Knee Pain
And much more
There’s an endless list of health problems chiropractic
can help with. For example, here’s what a recent study
on chiropractic and high blood pressure found. “This
procedure has the effect of not one, but two blood-pres-
sure medications given in combination… And it seems
to be adverse-event free. We saw no side effects and no
problems” said study leader George Bakris, MD, direc-
tor of the University of Chicago Hypertension Center.
“How Much Does Chiropractic Cost?”
It’s impossible to know for sure what you’ll need to get
rid of your nagging health problem until I’ve examined
you. That’s why when you mention this ad $25 will get
you all the services we normally charge new patients
$257 for!
What does this offer include? Everything we normally
do in the new patient evaluations. Take a look at what
you will receive:
1. An in-depth consultation about your health where I
will listen … really listen.
2. A complete neuromuscular examination.
3. A full set of specialized digital posture photos (NOTE:
These would normally cost you at least $100).
4. A thorough analysis of your exam and digital photo
findings so we can start mapping out your plan to
being pain free.
We’ll answer all your most probing questions about
chiropractic and what it can do for you.
The appointment will not take long at all and you won’t
be sitting in the waiting room for long – no more than
15 minutes.
Chiropractic very well could be the answer you’ve been
looking for.
What If This Happened To You Too?
With our “Chiropractic Evaluation” we’ll be able to
find the problem and then correct it.
Think of how you’ll feel in just a few short weeks. See
and feel your life change for the better.
Start your body on the way to pain-free, normal liv-
ing. Feel tight joints rest, relax, free up. Feel muscles
tied in knots become more supple. Feel strength in your
muscles increase.
As you begin to see motion returning to your joints,
you’re preventing and reducing chances of disability
and a crippling future.
Call today and we can get started with getting you on
the road to better health!
To take us up on this special offer, you must call 231-
648-6251 before February 3rd, 2011. Our office is
called Howard City Chiropractic and you can find us at
230 W. Shaw St. (M-82).
What we’re offering here is something quite different.
What if you got better? What if it happened to you at
the chiropractor?
We encourage you to call today and start living a health-
ier, more joyful life.
In Health,
Dr. Jason Dettwiler
 MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 7

Don’t overspend this holiday season

StatePoint Media but make sure you know how much is in Mastercard and will simply add to your talents and skills to create thoughtful
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Cash or credit? It’s probably one of checks or be charged overdraft fees. affect your credit score. your favorite niece and nephew.
the most important decisions you’ll make n Steer clear of new department store n Make your own gifts. The most For additional holiday shopping tips,
this holiday shopping season. credit card offers of immediate savings. cherished gifts are frequently the “heir- general money management tips or a
Almost half of consumers expect to They usually charge higher interest rates loom gifts,” passed down through family spending plan, visit www.familycredit.
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than usual on their credit cards during
the holidays, according to a recent my-
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it will take up to six months to pay off
these bills.
“It’s important to not get caught
up in the season and overspend during
the holidays,” said Michael McAuliffe,
president of the non-profit Family Credit
Management Services. “Charging your
purchases is not the problem. Emotional
or impulse spending is the problem, and
credit cards simply make it easier.”
The experts at Family Credit Manage-
ment are offering some tips to help avoid
sinking into extra debt this season:
n Create a detailed holiday shopping
budget this year by listing how much
you will spend on every person on your
list. Then total the amounts. If the total
is too high, decide whether to scale back
on the purchases or give to few people.
Whatever you do, make sure it’s a realis-
tic budget that you won’t regret after the
holidays.
n Avoiding “window shopping” (in-
store or online), which increases the
temptation to buy items not on your list.
But when you are shopping, either local-
ly or online, check out coupon websites
and in-store discounts to see if they ap-
ply to your list.
n When shopping online beware of
“recommendation software” that con-
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utes earlier you didn’t even know exist-
ed. If your life was fine five minutes ago
without it, you don’t need it now.
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8 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

Fun indoor
activities
for kids
StatePoint Media
Outdoor play is great for kids, but
what do you do on those cold, rainy or
blustery days when Mother Nature seems
to be conspiring against you?
“Most parents aren’t comfortable with
the television or video game console act-
ing as babysitter,” says Emily Kilpatrick.
Vice President of the National Center for
Family Literacy (NCFL), “but they also
struggle to find indoor activities that re-
ally nurture their children’s minds.”
Parents can encourage their children’s
natural curiosity by finding fun indoor
activities that spark their imaginations
while they’re away from the classroom.
To help, here are some of the most
popular indoor activities from the NCFL’s
new educational website, www.Wondero-
polis.org, which features a novel “Wonder
of the Day” daily for parents to explore
with children: ACIVITIES: Indoor activities can be just as fun and educational as outdoor play. (Courtesy photo)
n Let It Snow: Whether you live in a never leave a lit candle unattended or in ic?” my putting a crimp in your normal travel
warm or cold climate, almost all children reach of small children. plans this year? Check out the Wonder of
are fascinated by snow. With the help of n Go Stargazing: Not many people the Day titled “What Would You Do on
some pipe cleaners and a few other simple n Create Virtual Biographies: Are live far enough north to view the beauty a Staycation?” to get ideas on how to get
supplies, you and your kids can learn how your kids fascinated with a historical leg- of the northern lights. Even if you do, ar- your kids excited about not going away for
to make your own ice crystals in a jar. end like King Tut or a children’s author tificial light and inclement weather can vacation. A basement camping trip can be
like J.K. Rowling? If so, have them create make stargazing difficult. But the Aurora- just as fun as an authentic camping trip,
n Do-It-Yourself Aromatherapy: a modern-day biography by researching MAX Observatory in Yellowknife, Cana- while still enjoying the luxuries of home.
Recycling takes on a fun twist when you them online. Then have some real fun by da, conveniently broadcasts live video via For more fun indoor activities to ex-
help your kids turn old wax crayons and asking your children to imagine what it Webcam every night, allowing viewers all plore with your kids, visit www.Wondero-
empty soup cans into homemade candles. would be like to be Facebook friends with over the world to experience the beauty of polis.org.
Add some scented oil or a few drops of that person. What would his profile look aurora borealis firsthand. Remember, you can make learning
vanilla extract to create a calming atmo- like? What would she talk about? Would fun for your kids and explore the world
sphere in your home. Just make sure to Jacques Cousteau like “Jaws” or “Titan- n Plan a Staycation: Is the econo- without ever leaving your family room.

Big Prairie Township Campground Stickers

A Special Delivery
On sale from January 2nd-16th, 2011 only
$10.00 each
Information needed for Seasonal & Visitor Stickers:

From Santa
Make, Model, Year of Vehicle, and License Plate #
Boat Stickers: MC #’s and Trailer Plate #’s
This information is required
at the time of purchase.
Launching of boats all year long require both Visitor
and Boat Stickers.
Nothing new about this fact… Big Bend Park (231) 689-6325
our readers and customers are always Oxbow Park (231) 856-4279
Closed Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s
appreciated, whatever the season.
We wish you and your family a
Merry Christmas and RECYCLE
Local Full Service Mobile Recycling Centers
a Happy New Year. Paper • Glass • Metal • Plastic 1 - 7
All containers must be clean.
All types of household batteries will be accepted
(For example: Alkaline, nickel, cadmium, cell
phone, and button batteries)
NO lead acid automotive batteries.
For questions please contact MSU Extension office at
989-831-7500
Attendants will also be on site.
Howard City: 2nd Tuesday of the Lakeview: 4th Wednesday of

Traci
month 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. the month - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
& Monday, December 27
High School Parking Lot,
Milli 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Fire Station/
9800 N. Youngman Road.
ann
Village Offices, 125 East Shaw
Due to the holiday season the
e
Becky Lori
original date has been changed.

Laura John
Recycling brochure can be found at the MSU Extension website:
www.msue.msu.org/montcalm under the Recycling-Resource Recovery area.
 MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 9
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989-427-3606
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REMUS OIL 989-967-3318
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616-636-8441
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STEVE WINNIE AUTO SALES 989-427-3300
YUNCKER MARINE 989-644-8505
December
Factory Program
BIDS WANTED:
For Lawn Care Services for Pierson Township.
Late Model Car Includes lawns at the Town Hall and Cemetery.
Must have liability insurance.
Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein & Truck Sale Bidding closes at 12:00 (Noon) 1/31/11.
Reynolds Township Library BOOKWALTER Submit Bids To:
Supervisor Brian Longcore
MINUTES 12/10/10 MOTOR SALES
Members & Guests Present: Pat Bauman, Renae Brooks, Arlene Butler, Maxine Forward, Linda
PO 109
Stanton. MI
Godley, Donna Kellogg, Betty MacTavish, Judy Parker, Vicky Paulen, Chris Poprawski, Lavonne Pierson, Mi 49339
Rehfus, Betty Riemer, Kera Roesly, Patricia Smith, and Janice Williams, Library Director. 866-831-5271
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Vicky Paulen. 2004 Buick LeSabre Limited, 1 Owner,

Approval of Minutes: A correction was made to the November minutes. The starting time for
Local, Absolutely Mint, 48,000 Actual
Miles. Call Paul.
the bake sale is 10:00 a.m. rather than 9:00 a.m. as the minutes stated. Motion by Arlene B. to 2005 Buick Terraza, Full Power, Mint
approve the November 12, 2010, minutes as corrected, seconded by Betty R. All approved. Condition, $10,800 + Tax & Tags. Contact
Paul Riley Today.
Treasurers Report: Treasurer Linda G. passed out an updated report. Lavonne R. made a motion
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT, Locally Owned,
to accept the Treasurers report as presented, seconded by Patricia S. All approved. Full Power, Extra Clean, 66,000 Actual
Miles. Just Ask For Paul.
Director’s Report: Janice W.
2006 Chevy Uplander, Fresh Unit, Blue
1. Reported to the group that a portion of library funding has been lost due to the expiration Granite, Full Power, Priced to Sell. Ask for
of the Renaissance tax fund. Paul Riley!
2. Reported to the group that sales from the Used Book Cart have been steady during the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, Fancy
first month of operation.
Black, Lady-Owned, Absolutely Mint.
Special Deal On This One When You
Call Paul.
3. The library has been selling used VHS tapes. The proceeds of which have been used to
purchase kid’s audio books. 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 1LT,
GM Certified. 24,000 Actual Miles, One Of
4. She also thanked Brenda B., Chairman of the Christmas Home Tour, and FOL members A Kind And Yours When You Ask for Paul.
for another successful event. 2007 Pontiac G6, GM Factory, Low Miles,
GM Certified. Ask For Paul.
Publicity Report: Arlene B. thanked the group for their help with all the publicity that has been
required due to the many recent activities of the FOL. 2007 Chevy Impala, Full Power, Loaded,
Low Miles, GM Certified. 4 To Choose
Facebook: Renae B. reported she has put updated information on our Facebook page. She will be From. Call Paul.
adding pictures of the Home Tour soon. 2008 GMC Acadia AWD, Just Arrived,
GM Certified, 25,000 Actual Miles, Looks
OLD BUSINESS New. Call Paul For This One.
Free Magazines: Donations of current magazines are always welcome due to the popularity of
this program.
2008 Buick Enclave, Local Trade, Full
Power, Laow Miles, Extra Clean. 2 To
Choose From. Contact Paul Riley.
Tour of Homes: Chairperson Brenda B. was absent today but sent in a report on this activity
2008 Chevy Trailblazer LT3, Leather,
which Vicky P. read to the membership. After a discussion by the membership, a motion was Loaded, Black With Silver Trim, Low
made by Lavonne R. and seconded by Betty R. to give Christian Kindel a gift of appreciation for Miles, One Of A Kind. Go See Paul!
his support of the Christmas Home Tour. Another motion was made by Renae B. and seconded 2008 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab, 1
by Patricia S. to give a gift certificate to Barb Bazan for designing and preparing the tickets for Owner Trade, Full Power, 19,000 Actual
Miles. 2 To Choose From. Contact Paul
the Christmas Home Tour. Riley!
Quilt Meeting: Vicky P. asked the quilt committee to meet soon to make decisions for this year’s 2008 Chevy Impala, Factory Program,
quilt raffle. After the committee meets, they will bring back ideas and plans to the membership. Full Power, Low Miles, GM Certified. 2 To
Choose From. Get With Paul Riley.
On-Going Used Book Sale: Janice W. reported the first month of sales from the used book cart
2009 Chevy Impala, Full Power, Loaded,
have been successful. Paperbacks cost 50 cents and hard cover books $2.00. Stop by the Library GM Certified, Low Miles, Factory Program,
to see the selections. The cart will be maintained by FOL members. 4 To Choose From. Ask For Paul.
NEW BUSINESS 2009 Chevy Traverse, Full Power, AWD.
Save Big $$$. 2 To Choose From. Starting
Village Tree Lighting: Janice W. reported everything is ready for this evening’s activities. She at $26,500. Contact Paul Riley.
reported that 35 ornaments have been sold this year. 2009 Chevy Impala LTZ, Demo, Leather,
Loaded, Special Deal on This One When
Christmas Program and Bake Sale: Chairperson Pat B. stated that everything is in place for the You Contact Paul Riley.
bake sale which takes place tomorrow. Programs of music will be presented by the Tri County
2010 Pontiac G6, Factory Program,
Jazz Band and Cal Olson from Grand Rapids. Loaded, Just Arrived. Just Call Paul.
Friends of the Michigan Libraries: Vicky P. reported there will be a workshop in Lansing in 2010 Chevy Traverse, 1LT, Factory
Program, 20,000 Actual Miles, Balance of
February and one in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. She encouraged members from
Factory Warranty. Contact Paul Today.
our local group to consider attending one of these workshops.
Just Arrived...2010 Chevy Impala LTZ,
Officers and Committees for 2011: A nomination committee has been set up to present a slate of Factory Program, Full Power. 2 To Choose
potential officers for the 2011 year. The elections will take place in January. From. Ask For Paul Today.
VILLAGE OF PIERSON
Meeting Synopsis
December 5, 2010
Call to order: 5:05 pm
Present: Karl VanHaren /President, Delaine Burden/Treasurer, Tesha Gould/Clerk,
Duane Griffes/Council member, Verna Smigiel/Council member, Rebecca Starr/
Council member, Dawn Howard-Lewis /Council member
Actions Taken:
• Accepted November minutes.
• The Village signs should be installed within next two weeks; no framing needed.
• DPW Report given by Bill Fifield.
• Approved November’s bills totaling $14,855.78
• Presented bank balances.
• The Village has a post office box (#216) rather than a mail box.
• Change in Hall policies/fees will be discussed at next meeting.
Adjourn: 8:03 pm
Next meeting scheduled: January 2, 2011 at 5pm
A complete copy of the minutes is available at the Village Office during regular
office hours.
Tesha Rush Gould, Clerk
Reynolds Township
Regular Meeting of the Board
Meeting Date: December 9, 2010
Called to order: 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Supervisor Keith Grannis, Clerk Tina Porzondek, Treasurer
Roger Stedman, Trustee Lee Olsen. Absent: Trustee Ann Yanke
Action Items:
Motion to approve consent agenda containing previous minutes, treasurer’s report,
zoning report, fire report and police report by Olsen, second by Stedman. 4 ayes, 1
absent. Approved.
Motion to approve the 2011 Chloride Contract for 23.25 miles of road at a cost of
$15,951.00 by Olsen, second by Porzondek. 4 ayes, 1 absent. Approved.
Motion by Stedman, second by Olsen to continue donating to the Remonumenta-
tion Program by approving three additional corners of the township to be reestab-
lished through the program. 4 ayes, 1 absent. Approved.
Motion by Grannis, second by Porzondek to allow cemetery sexton to remove dam-
aged trees from the cemetery at a cost of up to $2500.00. 4 ayes, 1 absent. Ap-
proved.
Discussion Items:
Randy Heckman, Fire Chief notified the Township Board that the department’s re-
view demonstrated an improved ISO rating. We are pleased to report that the ISO
rating dropped from 6 to 5/8B. Residents may want to report the ISO changes to
their insurance company.
Robert Richards asked the Township to include an agenda or items of interest on the
township website prior to meetings.
Ken Hall is the new supervisor for Montcalm Co. Road Commission’s Howard
City garage.

BOOKWALTER
OTHER BUSINESS Perry Drain complete, more clean up needed in the spring.
Public Comments:
Book Club: The book for January is “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Ron Baker, County Commissioner supported the township’s decision to participate
Smith. The book discussion will take place on Monday, January 3, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. in the MOTOR SALES in the Remonumentation Program. Mr. Baker provided information about the hiring
S. M-66 • Stanton. MI
Library Reading Room. Everyone is encouraged to read the book and join in on the discussion. of a new County Coroner.
989-831-5271
Adjournment: Betty R. made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Renae B. All approved. Adjourned: 7: 39 p.m.
Toll Free: 866-831-5271 Next Meeting: January 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Next Meeting: Friday, January 14 ,2011 at 9:00 a.m.
For more information call the township office at 231-937-6739 or check our website
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! www.montcalm.org/reynolds.twp
10 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010
• Cedar Springs • Sand Lake • Howard City • Morley •amble
• Gowen • Trufant • Coral • Kent City • Grant • Bailey
Holiday Church Services:
Christmas Service Sunday, December 19 at 10:00am Grant
New Life Fellowship Meets at Grant Elementary School.
Christmas Service Dec 19th at 7pm South Ensley United
Methodist Church 13600 Cypress Sand Lake 616-696-4057.
Christmas Eve Service 6pm Pierson Bible Church 101 Grand
St Pierson 616-636-8372.
Christmas Eve Service 6pm Sylvester Community Church
8320 5 Mile Rd Mecosta 231-972-0233.
Candlelight and Carols on Christmas Eve at 6:00pm River
Valley Community Church 53 E Newaygo 231-652-9461.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7pm First Baptist
Church of Howard City 304 E Shaw 231-937-4809.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7pm Deerfield Bible
Church 759 150th Avenue, Morley.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7pm Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church 530 W Howard City-Edmore Rd Edmore
989-427-3316.
Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Service 7pm Pine
Grove Community Church 8775 88th St Howard City 231-
937-5250.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 8:30pm Bethel Lutheran
Church M-46 East of Old 131 Howard City 231-937-4921.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 9pm Heritage United
Methodist Church 19931 W Kendaville Pierson 231-937-
4310.
Candlelight and Christmas Eve Service 9pm Grace
Community Church 9920 Reed Rd Howard City 231-937-
6440.
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass Mary Queen Apostles Parish
One Maple St Sand Lake 616-636-5671.
New Years Eve Candle Light Service Dec 31 @ 8:30 pm
to 12:15 am Amazing Grace Acres Church M-37 & Woodland
Park Dr., Brohman.
Upcoming Events:
For a donation, Sandy will make any woman’s nails look
beautiful, and at the same time, allow you to support Still
Waters Counseling Ministry. Call Sandy, at 231-856-4342, to
schedule a manicure and all donations will go directly to Still
Waters.
Monday, December 20 – Farewell to Pete Hoekstra. The
Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce has reserved the meeting
room at Spanky’s Pizza at 12:00pm. Everyone is welcome to
stop by and talk to Pete and express your thanks for his years of
service. Spanky’s buffet will be available to all who would like
to purchase lunch.
Explore Europe during Montcalm Community College’s
study abroad trip to Rome, Paris, Florence and Pompeii in
May 2011. In partnership with EF Educational Tours, MCC
offers this trip to its students as well as community members
not enrolled at MCC. Contact MCC Visual Arts Coordinator
Carolyn Johnson by e-mail at cjohnson@montcalm.edu or call
her at 989-328-1248, or visit www.montcalm.edu/studyabroad.
aspx.
Old fashioned square dance - Howard City VFW $5/mo,
year round, Monday 1-4pm, Potluck at 2:15pm. Call Carole
(231)652-6183.
Certified Veterans advocate at the VFW Post 5065 in
Sheridan to help file claims with the Department of Veterans
Affairs 209 W Washington, Sheridan. 4th Monday of each
month @ 9am-3pm. Call 989-291-9680.
Life Style Change, Weight loss etc @ Natures Atrium every
tues 6:30pm-7:30pm Call 231-937-9370.
The Lakeview Area Seniors is a non-denominational
group gathering on the first Tuesday of each month from
1:00pm 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.
Southern Chapter of the Pere Marquette Snowmobile
Club will hold their monthly meeting the second Tuesday
of each month at 7:00pm. The meetings will be held at the
Howard City Village Offices, 125 Shaw Street.
Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation,
and informative discussions? Westen A Price Foundation
meetings 6:30pm every 3rd Tuesday of every month at Stanwood
Free Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie @
231-823-8002.
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.
Area Happenings are ran free of charge for non-profit groups.
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• Newaygo • White Cloud
• Croton/Hardy • Pierson • Lakeview
Hospice of Michigan – Offers Living on Support Group
2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm 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.
The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd
Wednesday of month, 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. Hauenstein
Reynolds Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. Call
Cheryl @ 231-937-5686.
Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse meets at 7p.m. the second
Thursday of each month in the basement of the Mecosta
County jail. Looking for new members. For more information
call (231) 796-0966.
Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 8060 M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Building
behind the church. Thursdays from 1-4pm.
Free Western Square Dance Lessons - Newaygo St.
Bartholomew’s Church - Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call Carole
(231)652-6183.
Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the
Howard City VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd.
Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on
Fridays from 10am to 3pm. Bring your machine and call for
supply list. New projects every week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-
354-6910 for more details or email at dcastle@pathwaynet.com.
Everyone welcome.
Greenville Auction & Flea Market - Every Friday at the
Old Meijer Store in Greenville on M-91. Flea market starts at
7:00am, Auction at 10:00am. Vendors and consignors wanted.
Call 616-225-9999 or email wwauctions@yahoo.com.
Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veteran’s
Breakfast for Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widows
at 209 W Washington 7:30am-8:45am.
Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E.
Edgerton, open 7 days a week. Call Karen West or Dawny
Kniffen 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule of events. Noon
lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Library Happenings:
A Max and Ruby Party! Tuesday, January 4, 10:30 AM – Kent
District Library Sand Lake Branch. Join us for Max and Ruby
fun at the library! This party, based on these lovable characters,
will have bunny games, bunny crafts, and other book-related
bunny fun!
The Homeschool Group will meet the 2nd Tuesday of
each month. Tuesday, January 11, 3:00 PM – Kent District
Library Sand Lake Branch. Parents and children are welcome.
Plan events or projects, and work together on assignments. Join
together in a community of learning.
Experience Egypt - Saturday, January 22, 10:30 AM – Kent
District Library Sand Lake Branch. Come play games and make
crafts related to all things Egyptian as we dress like a pharaoh,
make ourselves mummies, and create a pyramid to celebrate Rick
Riordan’s Kane Chronicle series first title, “The Red Pyramid”.
Registration is required and participation is limited.
Toddler Time every Monday at 11:00am a story, craft, songs
and more at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township
Library. Ages 18 months-3 years old. For more information call
Cheryl at 231-937-5575.
Preschool Storytime every Tuesday at 11:00am stories, craft
and activities at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township
Library. Ages 3 years to 5 years old. For more information call
Cheryl at 231-937-9396.
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 Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at
10am 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.
The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the
first Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the library. Please
come if interested in helping your local library.
Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library
holds Tweens program every Thursday after school at 4:00.
A variety of activities and learning experiences, with a book
discussion once a month. Ages 8-12 years old, questions call
Cheryl at 231-937-9396.
The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore,
at Newaygo City Hall, open every Friday, 10am to 6pm and
Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends with hundreds of books
at Bargain Prices. Proceeds for new Library Building Fund.
FOL Meeting on the second Friday of the month thru Jan
11, on a trial basis, 117 Williams St., Howard City. The friends
of the Timothy C. Haunstein Reynolds Twp Library is looking
for additional members who are able and want to help The
Friends of The Library Excel in advancing the library. Library
location, 117 Williams St., Howard City. Please contact Vicky
Paulen at 231-937-5190 or Janice Williams at 231-937-5575.
Help is Available:
Angel Food Ministries at Solon Center Wesleyan Church, 15671 Algoma
Ave., Cedar Springs, MI 49319. For info call 616-696-8236.
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing,
as well as hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For more
information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, Monday
through Friday.
Michigan Chapter of Pilots for Christ - We provide free air and ground service
for those with medical needs, pastors in need, missionaries cargo transportation.
616-636-5523.
A free Bariatric Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of each month
(beginning in February 2010) at 6:30pm in the Conference Rooms at Carson
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 4:30-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. 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. Women only
- Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Community Room), corner of Maple
Street and Sixth Street, Sand Lake. Tuesdays at 7pm (front door entrance).
CROTON-HARDY: New Croton Township Hall, 5833 Division, Fri. 8pm - C;
Sun. 7pm - O
HOWARD CITY: VFW Hall, 1/2 mile south of Howard City, Larry 616-723-
5081, Wed. 7:30pm - O
GRANT: Community Bldg., 105 S. Front- 678-7508, Wed. 7:00pm - O.; Sun.
7:00pm - O
FREMONT: St Johns Episcopal, 124 Sullivan TUES., WEDS. & FRI.: Noon-O;
NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner First SAT. of the month 6:30 Potlock 7:30
Speaker - O, SUN. 11:00am - O; Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm MON. -
THURS. 12 Noon - O TUES. Al-Anon: 8:00pm SAT. 11AM - O.
Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pm
NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John 924-
8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C
Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind 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 (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluck dinner
6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm
(O).
WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-1779-
Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - C
SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS:
Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have 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.
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030 Special Notices VFW Post #4249 2010 Ford Fusion 2007 Ford F150 4x4

River Valley 9075 Mason Dr. • Newaygo

Bingo Ball Sales Start at 4:00. Bingo starts at 6:00.
Classifieds Auto., AC, loaded, alloy wheels. V8, auto., loaded.

Howard City, Newaygo

Lakeview, Cedar Springs
December 20, 2010
Special Letter X - 22 numbers - $375
$
12,995 $
13,995
Progressive Jackpot - 57 numbers - $1,084 + 1/2 Sales 2007 GMC Yukon SLT 2009 Chevy Impala LT
White Cloud, Sparta
Jack Pot - 55 numbers - $500
(231)937-4740
Deadline: Cedar Springs Public Schools-Sparta Area Schools Bus Drivers
Thursday, 12noon
Cedar Springs and Sparta Area Schools are seeking school bus drivers.
Email:
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Go Online:
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Applicants must have a clean driving record and be able to meet medical require-
ments.
$
22,995 $
11,995
Selected candidates will also be subject to criminal background checking and on- 2009 Pontiac G6 2008 Jeep Liberty 4x4
going drug and alcohol testing. No CDL? No Problem. Training begins soon!
Applications are available at Cedar Springs Public Schools District Office, 204 E.
Muskegon St., Cedar Springs or at the Sparta Area Schools Administration Building,
465 S. Union St., Sparta.

Snow
Auto., AC. Great Gas Mileage! V6, auto., loaded.

Bring In The
$
10,995 $
11,995
2010 Jeep Wrangler 2009 Dodge Journey
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at

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25,995 $
14,995
Offering Our Full Menu 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4
and
Local Patient Certification Clinics
Prime Rib / Crab Leg Special
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25,995 $
13,995
2007 Jeep Commander 2003 Chevy Impala LS

Happy Holidays
From Everyone at The Pioneer Group 4x4, auto., loaded, 3rd seat. V6, 3800, loaded, local trade.

Due to Christmas and New Years Day

$
12,995 $
6,995
2006 Hummer H3 2007 GMC Acadia
falling on a Saturday we will have an
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For the River Valley News Shopper, $
18,995 $
17,995
Pioneer East, and Tri County Shopper
the early deadline will be
5:00 PM Tuesday,
December 21st & 28th Since 1988
for both Classified and Display advertisers. M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
Corner of Peck Rd. & M-91 • GREENVILLE, MI
Offices will be closed on Friday. COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com
616-754-6800
*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment
12 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

Belle Oakes
Retirement Living
Beautiful Belle Oakes Retirement Living is a distinctive and affordable retirement community. Our mission is to promote &
maintain the privacy, dignity, comfort, safety, and highest level of independence of each resident. Private pay & long term care
insurance are accepted. All suites will include or offer access to the following features:
• Three home cooked meals a day plus snacks for regular and special diets • Aviary with several varieties of interesting birds & plants
• Activities for tenants daily • A variety of gathering places to entertain family & friends
• Kitchenette including microwave and refrigerator • Community living room area with fireplace
• Private living area and private bath • House keeping and laundry service • Emergency call system in every suite
• Indoor, outdoor, and community activities • A tenant specialist ready to assist you with meeting your unique needs
• On-site beauty and barber shop • Cable included in Monthly Rental • Respite available

At Belle Oakes, you’re not just a

tenant, you’re family.
Esther Nederhood, RN, Owner (231)779-4671
Fax: (231)779-4038 • Between Cadillac & Lake City, MI

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A few years ago, a patient said this to me, “If I knew better, I would do better”. This probable does reflect
the situation of many people. Our general health education comes from our parents, health class in school,
our friends, our health care providers, television, and the internet. Too many times, I see patients who never
think about their health until something crops up that causes them to seek health care. My father used to
say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. In one sense that is a good attitude. It is not necessary to run to the doctor
with every hang nail and sniffle. However, preventive care is a very important part of our overall picture of
health.
We all basically know what to do, but some times we need a reminder. New 2010 Prius IV “Leather, Navi
Moderation is a key element of life. Many people do things to excess. Begin to develop some common and More!”
sense. Reduce portions. Drink one or two cups of coffee a day, instead of 20. Drink water instead of pop.
Every 20 ounce pop has 10 or more teaspoons of sugar (as high fructose corn syrup) in it. If you have one
less pop and one more bottle of water per day you would save yourself 3600 teaspoons of sugar in one year.
Just that, would remove 10 or 15 pounds per year, instead of gaining it. Get some healthy fats in your diet. MSRP: $30,319
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more carbohydrates and sugars. We need fats to make hormones and nerve cells. Fish oil, flaxseed oil, and Model 1227, 4-cyl., auto, demo, stock #A0112491
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Again moderation is the key. Alcohol in small amounts has some benefit. Frequent,
regular use will eventually cause great health problems which are nearly impossible to
fix. The heat and chemicals from smoking does great damage to our lungs. Most of us “Loaded With
have an amazing resilience. Many people smoke 40-50 pack-years (one pack per day Extras!” New 2010
for one year is a pack-year) and still do not have much trouble. Others cannot handle Tundra
that much smoking because they have a genetically weak system. All of us have stress
in our lives. Sometime we get over loaded. That is when systems begin to break down. D-Cab 4x4
Learning to relax, using some Mind Coaching can be highly beneficial. MSRP: $35,153
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$
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616-636-8822 Take Out - Eat In - Custom Catering $2,500, OUTDOOR WOOD Boiler,
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Family Owned and Operated Ray Fryover Water, Warranty, Pickup or Delivery, Call
616-551-0176,
ALLIANCE NUTRITION FEED DEALER Owner www.heissheaters.com
Email: sandlakefeed@att.net
Open Tue. thru Sat.
Sportmix DOG TREATS WOOD PELLETS
Firewood
DOG FOOD Rawhide Bones ARE IN STOCK 11am to 7pm
Bite Size Biscuits $
4.25 Bag 989-352-6400
FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $130/cord,

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delivered. Call 231-578-9141
$ 99 Cow Hooves • Pig Ears Lakeview
40# Bag
Save $2.00
Pork Center Bones
Dino Bones
$
188 Ton MIXED
HARDWOOD:
Holiday Straw
Holiday Greeting Cards Cut approximately 16" long,
and Cards for all 1-1/3 full cord. Delivered $120
Bird Seed Mix Hay Occasions (989)352-7679
5 lb. Bag LEANIN’ TREE
Pine Bedding
Sale
$ 99
2 Cedar Bedding
All Birdola BIRDWATCHERS
Christmas Card Sets
50 % OFF
List price
12%
240 Manufactured
Homes
CLEAN DOUBLE-WIDE, 3-BED-
ROOMS, 2-baths, new carpet, appli-
SEED CAKES We carry: Suet Cakes SWEET FEED ances, $19,900. Financing available 616-

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Holiday Bird Wreath
Birdseed Mixes
Sunflower Seed
For horses
50# Bag
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Sale
$ 99 Thistle Seed
Saffl ower Seed
HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 24 Closing at 1 PM • Closed Dec. 25
$ 95
8 HOLIDAY SPECIAL
SAVE! SAVE!! SAVE!!!
We will move your
Dec. 31 Closing at 3 PM • Closed Jan. 1
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! home for FREE
Record Low Lot Rent
09 Dodge Journey SXT AWD SUV
3.5 Eng, Loaded, 6 Disc MP3/CD Player ........................ $14,995 or $295 Mo. $150 per month
08 Pontiac G6 4 Door
2.4 Eng, Leather, Loaded, Power Seat .......................... $10,995 or $210 Mo. Call for details
08 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Door
3800 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto .................................. $10,995 or $210 Mo. 616-696-0820
08 Dodge Caliber SXT 4 Door
2.0 4 Cyl, Loaded ............................................................ $9,995 or $200 Mo.
08 Chrysler Town & Country SE Mini Van

Smuggler’s Cove
3.3 V6 Eng, Loaded, Stow N Go ................................... $10,995 or $210 Mo.
08 Chevrolet Impala LS 4 Door
3500 Eng, Loaded, Leather .......................................... $10,995 or $210 Mo.
07 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4 Door
4 Cyl, Economy, Auto, Pwr Windows/Locks, Arizona Auto $7,995 or $155 Mo.
07 Chevy Uplander LS Mini Van
3900 V6 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto, Rust Free ............... $9,995 or $190 Mo. FAMILY
FAMILY
AM Y DDINING
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07 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab ST 4x4 Pickup
3.7 Eng, Power Seat, Arizona Truck .............................. $11,995 or $230 Mo.
07 Chevy Cobalt LT 4 Door Join Us For Our
4 Cyl, Economy, Loaded, Arizona Auto ............................ $6,995 or $140 Mo.
07 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Reg Cab Pickup
NEW YEAR’S DINNER SPECIALS
6.0 Eng, Air, Cruise, Work Truck ...................................... $8,995 or $175 Mo. Normal business hours for the
06 Chevy Aveo Hatchback LT 5 Door
Great Gas Mileage, Auto, Loaded, Arizona Auto ............... $6,495 or $155 Mo. New Year’s Weekend
06 Chevy Malibu Maxx LT 4 Door
3500 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto, 61k Miles .................... $9,995 or $195 Mo.
06 Ford E150 Cargo Van
4.6 Eng, Air, Auto ............................................................ $6,995 or $160 Mo. S
Serving
i Daily
D il Lunch
L h
05 Chevy Aveo LS 5 Door Hatchback
Great Gas Mileage, Auto, Air, Arizona Auto ...................... $5,495 or $140 Mo. & Dinner Specials
05 GMC Sierra Reg Cab Pick Up 4x2 Seafood • Prime Rib • Steaks • Ribs
4.8 Eng, Air, Auto ............................................................ $5,995 or $150 Mo.
05 Buick Park Ave 4 Door ~ Sandwiches to Lobster ~
3800 Eng, Leather, Loaded, Arizona Auto ....................... $9,995
04 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4
5.3 Eng, Loaded, 3rd Seat, Heated Leather Seats......... $11,995
04 Buick Park Ave 4 Door
or $230 Mo.
or $350 Mo. (231) 652-1196
864 E. 88th St. • Newaygo
3800 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto, Rust Free..................... $7,995 or $230 Mo.
04 Buick LeSabre Custom 4 Door
3800 Eng, Loaded, Leather, Sharp, Arizona Auto ............ $7,995
04 Mercury Mountaineer Premier AWD SUV
or $230 Mo. Make Your Holiday Reservations Now!
4.0 Eng, Loaded, Leather, Arizona Truck ......................... $7,995 or $230 Mo.
04 GMC Yukon XL SLE 4x4
5.3 Eng, Loaded, Dual Air............................................. $11,995 or $350 Mo.

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03 Buick LeSabre Custom 4 Door
3800 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Car, Rust Free....................... $6,995 or $225 Mo. Metal Roofs for
03 Saturn Ion 4 Door your residence
2.2 Eng, 5 Speed, Air, Great Gas Mileage......................... $3,995 or $150 Mo.
02 Mercury Grand Marquis 4 Door
Loaded, Local Trade In, Sharp, Low Miles, 70k................ $5,995 or $200 Mo. ROOFING & SIDING qualify for the
Energy Star
00 Chevy Express Passenger Window Van
350 Eng, Dual Air, Loaded, 7 Passenger .......................... $4,995 or $200 Mo. 18 colors available in #1 metal cut to your length. Tax Credit!
95 Ford F150 Ext Cab 4x4 Pickup
302 Eng, XLT Pkg, Automatic, Topper, Locally Owned .....................................$3,995 We also stock trim & accessories.
93 Ford Ranger XLT Reg Cab 4x4 Pickup
3.0 Eng, 5 Speed Economy, 1 Owner ..............................................................$2,995
Check our prices before you buy.
We will save you money!
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“In Business Since 1945 in
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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
 MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 15

raywinnieautosales.com

2007 CHEVY IMPALA 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

3.5L V6, Pwr. Seat, 73K Miles, 3800 V6, Pwr. Seats, Alloy Wheels,
Loaded, Clean, One Owner Car! Brand New Tires!
$
9,995 $
9,995

AUGUST Merry NATALIE

PAUHL Christmas ROSE ALMY 2008 FORD FOCUS SE 2004 FORD EXPLORER XLT
Merry 1st Christmas!
Love,
KARLEE! Merry Christmas! 42K Miles, Auto., CD Changer,
Alloy wheels. 33 MPG!
4x4, 3rd Row Seat, DVD, 85K
Miles, Pwr. Seat, Rear Air.

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$
10,995 $
10,995

2008 CHEVY MALIBU 2007 TOWN & COUNTRY

Classic. 63K Miles, Htd. Pwr. Touring. Stow-N-Go, Dual Pwr.
Seats, Loaded, Clean Car! 31 MPG! Sliders, Pwr. Seat, Rear Air. Nice!
$
10,995 $
11,995
Alignment & Brake Service
525 NORTHLAND DR. • ROCKFORD
866-4401 2004 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4x4 2004 FORD EXPEDITION
424 W. Main • FREMONT 75 W. State • GRANT 3rd Row Seat, Pwr. Moon, Eddie Bauer, 4x4, 3rd Row Seat,
Htd. Leather, Rear Air. DVD, Pwr. Moon. CD, Rear Air.
231-924-3030 231-834-0911 $
13,995 $
13,995

2006 TOYOTA SIENNA 2009 MERCURY MARINER

77K Miles, 8 Passenger, Rear Air, 4x4, 74K Miles, Pwr. Seats,

at Pwr. Sliding Door.

$
13,995
Sirrius Radio, CD Changer.
$
13,995
800-550-5630
www.maxfields.info
3 Miles North of Edmore on Wyman Rd. Serving Mid-Michigan
for 50 Years
2009 VOLVO 260 2007 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED
Maxfield’s will 2.5T, Auto., Pwr. Moon. Leather
Memory Seats. Nice Car!
4x4, 38K Miles, Pwr Seat, Alloy
Wheels, Clean & Sharp!
be closed $
15,995 $
15,995
Need A Great Gift Idea?
Give a Maxfield’s December 24 & 25 1999 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LXI
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Gift Certificate &
Make the Holiday We hope you celebrate the 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4x4
4.0L 6 Cyl.,, Cruise, CD, Power Locks & Windows. Nice!............ $7,995
Special for Your Holidays Surrounded by 2005 FORD TAURUS
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Family & Loved Ones!
Open New Years Eve
2003 CHEVY S-10 LS PICKUP
Only 28K Miles, 5 Spd., Cruise, CD, Clean 1-Owner Truck!$8,995

& New Years Day 2007 CHEVY COBALT LT

59K Miles, Htd. Leather, Pwr. Moon, Brand New Tires!..... $8,995
New Years Eve 2008 PONTIAC G6 GT
Friday Seafood Buffet V6, 67K Miles, Chrome Wheels, Loaded & Sharp Car!.. $11,495
Visit 5:00pm - 9:00pm 2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
New Years Day Saturday Brunch Only 19K Miles, V8, Fully Loaded & Like New Car! ........ $11,995
11:30am - 2:30pm
2003 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4x4
Saturday Prime Rib 5.3L V8, Pwr. Moon, Htd. Leather Seats, CD Changer ... $12,995
& Shrimp Buffet
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friends Pub Buffets
RAY WINNIE
Friday Buffet $9.99
Saturday Buffet $9.99 AUTO SALES
New Years Eve Buffet $10.99 Car Rentals • Van Rentals • Full Repair Facility
616-754-7195 • 1-800-557-7171
Facebook.com/MaxfieldsRestaurant Corner of M-57 & M-91, Greenville • Hours: M 9-7 • Tu,-F 9-6 • Sat. 9-2
16 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays Wishing you and your

WEST MICHIGAN’S HIGHEST PAYING Hope your holidays are the best ever.
family a most memorable
Thanks for helping
p g to make our year
y a happyppy one. holiday season.
GOLD Nelson’s
BUYER RAY WINNIE
Farm Market
7 E. MAIN ST. • GRANT “Fresh From The Farm”
AUTO SALES
OPEN MON. - FRI. Hours: Mon. 9-7
9 AM - 6 PM • SAT. 9 AM - 3 PM 231-834-8441 Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-2
(Between Andrea’s Pizza And Grant Video) 469 - 112th • Grant CAR RENTALS • VAN RENTALS

231-834-1408
INSURANCE RENTALS WELCOME
Starting Jan. 5 7184 W. 48th Street, Freemont, MI. 49412 Corner of M-57 & M-91 • Greenville
Open Wed., Thurs., www.fremontford.net 616-754-7195 • 1-800-557-7171
Fri. & Sat. 9 - 6 PHONE (231) 924-3200 or 888-484-3200 raywinnieautosales.com

Fixing Up A Wish It’s The Most Happy God Bless Your Home
Just For You! Wonderful Time This Holiday Season
Here’s hoping
you’ve got all
Of The Year! Holidays!
Friends like you bring joy to Please accept our best wishes for a
the horsepower Our thanks and best
our hearts and a smile very Merry Christmas and a
you need to wishes for a holiday healthy and prosperous New Year.
make the season filled with lots to our faces.
holiday of good times and Many thanks for your loyal
We feel truly honored to
season bright good cheer. serve this community
support this past year.
and merry! May you and your loved ones enjoy His and appreciate your
Gould’s
For the never-ending many good graces this holiday season. trust in us.
support you’ve shown We know we feel truly blessed to have
us, we are deeply
grateful. Mini
Mini M
Mart
art friends and neighbors like you.
The Mini Mart that packs Heckman
Community everything YOU need!
Preferred Realtors
Funeral Home, Inc.
First 14150 Cypress Randy Heckman, Director
Website: pprmi.com
Federal Credit Union Sand Lake 225 E. Edgerton • Howard City
Complete Auto Service Thanks for your support
9637 N. Greenville Road • Lakeview (616) over the years! 231-937-4315
757 Ensley St. • Howard City 989-352-6031 636-5539 Mark Stevens .. 231-629-1208
www.heckmanfuneralhomeinc.com
231-937-2271 837 W. Shaw, Bldg. B • Howard City
231-937-9400 Ken Ward ........ 231-225-2831

Pine Grove Pierson Bible Sylvester Our Savior’s Mary Queen of

Community Church Church Community Lutheran Church Apostles Parish
8775 E. 88th St. • Howard City 101 Grand St. • Pierson 530 W. Howard City- One W. Maple St.
Church
231-937-5250 616-636-8372 8320 5 Mile Rd. Edmore Rd. Sand Lake
Traditional Christmas Eve Mecosta Edmore 616-636-5671
Candlelight Service 231-972-0233 989-427-3316 Christmas Eve
Service 6PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Midnight Mass
of Lessons & Carols New Year’s Eve Service Service Christmas Day
December 24th Service 6:00 PM December 24 Mass at 8 AM &
7:00 PM 6PM 7 PM 10 AM

Heritage United Bethel Lutheran South Ensley First Baptist Grant New
Methodist Church Church United Methodist Church of Life
19931 W. Kendaville M-46 East of Old 131
Church Howard City
Pierson Howard City 304 E. Shaw Fellowship
13600 Cypress Meets at
231-937-4310 231-937-4921 Sand Lake
Howard City
Christmas Eve • 9 PM Christmas Eve 231-937-4809 Grant Elementary
616-696-4057 School
Candlelight Service Services Christmas Eve
December 24th Christmas Service Sunday,
Family Service - 7 PM
December 19th
Candlelight
7:00 PM and Candlelight Service Service December 19
11:00 PM 7:00 PM
8:30 PM 7 PM at 10:00 AM
 MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 17

Thank you.
We just can’t thank you
Sent
From
Season’s Greetings SMILE…
enough for your valued Above
business this year. May angels
light your way
Have a happy holiday! with peace,
We know it makes us smile when
love, joy and
Mission Lumber Wishing you peace and joy at
hope this
season and May You Be Blessed
we think about all the great people
we’ve had the privilege to serve
this year, and we wish you all a
this wondrous time of year.
& Home Center We look forward to seeing
always. With The Lord
This Holiday Season
happy and healthy holiday season.

Happy Holidays!
you again soon! VANDYKE’S ENGINE

989.352.7283
• LAKEVIEW •
800.968.4907 Fremont, MI
REBUILDING
Since 1957
17 Westwood • Fremont
231-924-3170
B&J
Auto Repair &
Lakeview
k Dentall
Associates, PC
Family Dentistry
William J. Winget, DDS
1 Mile West of M-46 & Corner of M-20 & M-82 • Head Pressure Checking Transmission Jeremy J. Thietten, DDS
M-91 Junction 231-924-2510 & Reconditioning
• Crank Shaft Grinding
Our staff of certified mechanics are here for you!
12350 14 Mile Rd. • Greenville
Call for an appointment!
“We Service What We Sell” Hours. Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 924 S. Lincoln, Lakeview
• Engine Parts & Kits Available
www.pellsinc.com 616-754-6111 989-352-7294
WITH OUR GRATITUDE

May the coming

Happy We’re going out on a limb to say,

season bring
peace, joy and
Holidays “Hope you enjoy a great holiday”
May it be filled with enough
Before we start the
celebration,
contentment to With warm wishes and joy and cheer to last We’d like to express our
you and yours. It’s thanks to our neighbors throughout the coming year! admiration
always a pleasure For the many generous
to see you and we and ffriends this season.

Gene’s
Blessings of the season folks like you
hope you’ll stop in
again, soon. and sincere thanks to our Who have helped to make
our dreams come true
many kind neighbors this
holiday season. So without any further ado
FAMILY
FAMI
MILY M
MARKET
ARKE
AR KET or delay,
6113 Croton Hardy Dr. • Croton We’d like to wish you a
great holiday!
231-652-1350
M-37 & State St. • Grant
231-834-5652 Cedar
Body Shop Fred C. Plath
10770 Maple Hill Road
For Professional Work &
Guaranteed Satisfaction! Howard City, MI 49329

www.howardcity.org
13399 White Creek, Cedar Springs
1/4 Mile S. of 17 Mile
(231) 937-6758
www.trumpetsanddoves.com
616-696-1830

Happy Silent Night

holiday
WITH OUR
THANKS!
Happy Holidays Holy Night
greetings
We’re checking our list
twice to make sure we don’t
miss wishing any of our
customers a healthy and

Holidays! As another year comes to a close,

we recall the many kind people
happy holiday. Friends like
you make life worthwhile.

Greetings of the season

we’ve had the privilege to serve
“Where your search for service ends.” Merrrrrry
We thank you for
this year and we wish you all a
Christmas!
Wishing
holiday season that’s as special 7441 West 48th St. (M-82)
calling on us and hope and memorable as you are. Fremont, MI 49412
that you’ll drop by and
see us again soon.
Everyone 231-924-3540
Fax: 231-924-6433 BIG BEN’S
White’s Happy Holidays 1-800-303-3540
TIRES & AUTO REPAIRS
New & Used Tires • Truck & Auto Repairs
THANK YOU
Bargain House TINNEY for visiting
Hundreds of Used Tires In Stock
17980 Northland Dr. • Sand Lake
222 N. Ensley (Old 131) AUTOMOTIVE us this year! Corner of Pine & Northland Dr.
Howard City 616-636-8350
231-937-5206 M-57 • West of Greenville
616-754-3605 231-937-TIRE
888-937-4514
(8473)
www.tinneyautomotive.com

In The Spirit Always Glad To

Be Of Service!
Happy Holidays!
Of The Season With best wishes from all of us
wherever you go
this holiday season.
It’s been a privilege and a pleasure
serving you this year, we hope
you’ll drop in again soon.

On this holy occasion, we’d like

to join you and yours in giving
thanks for the many blessings we
share including friendship.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
THE
BED & BREAKFAST
231-924-6683
2263 W. 14th St. • White Cloud, MI
On Robinson Lake
www.theshackbedandbreakfast.com
May the coming season bring
peace, joy and harmony for you
Hope everything runs
smoothly for you this holiday Vanderhyde
and your loved ones. For your
trust, we are truly thankful.
season, but if your car is
ailing bring it to the “Clinic”. Ford
345 Main St. • Cedar Springs
Many thanks for “Where The Trucks Are!”
your vote of confidence.
616-696-1541
Howard City
GRANT CHAPEL
231-834-5613 Auto Clinic
www.newaygonaturally.com NEWAYGO CHAPEL 123 N. White • Howard City
231-652-5613
231.652.3068 Since 1895 231-937-4277 www.vanderhydeford.com
18 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION

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in stock... $28,334 in stock... $29,995 in stock... $32,812
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2009 GMC 2009 Cadillac 2007 Chevrolet 2009 Chevrolet 2008 Chevrolet 2008 Buick
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6.2 V8, mint condition! Luxury II package. DVD, power roof, loaded. Low miles! Leather, loaded, 2WD. Black on black with chrome pkg.
$39,875 $31,550 $26,988 $24,750 $24,950 $27,997

2008 Chevrolet 2007 Buick 2008 GMC 2006 Buick 2007 GMC 2007 Chevrolet
Tahoe Z71 LaCrosse CXL Acadia SLE Lucerne CX Envoy SLY Impala

4x4, all the toys! Leather. Very clean! Loaded. Low miles and clean!
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2007 Pontiac 2007 Pontiac 2006 Jeep 2006 Chevrolet 2009 Chevrolet 2008 Chevrolet
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$16,995 $10,977 $16,950 $9,977 $16,950 $16,955

2010 Pontiac 2009 Chevrolet 2002 VW 2004 Chrysler 2004 Chevrolet 2008 Chevrolet
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$15,995 $27,995 $5,985 $7,977 $18,977 $6,950

y!
LEASE YOUR NEW VEHICLE

da
2010 Silverado 2011 GMC 2011 Chevrolet

o
Ext. Cab 4x4 Terrain SLE1 Cruze LS Sedan

27-Month Lease • 12K Miles per Year
Down Payment...............................$0
Refundable Sec. Deposit...............$0
Amt. Due at Start .............. $1,250.00
Total Pmts. for Lease ........ $9,373.86
Lease End Purchase Opt. . $18,361.20
Cost per Mile Over Limit ..............20¢
Cost per Month + Tax .......... $329.00
36-Month Lease • 12K Miles per Year
Down Payment.................. $1,250.00
Refundable Sec. Deposit..... $375.00
Amt. Due at Start ...............$1,725.00
Total Pmts. for Lease ...... $13,343.76
Lease End Purchase Opt. .. $12,747.45
Cost per Mile Over Limit ..............20¢
Cost per Month + Tax .......... $349.00
T
27-Month Lease • 12K Miles per Year
Down Payment.................. $1,000.00
Refundable Sec. Deposit...............$0
Amt. Due at Start .............. $1,575.00
Total Pmts. for Lease ........ $5,661.09
Lease End Purchase Opt. . $10,850.00
Cost per Mile Over Limit ..............20¢
Cost per Month + Tax ...........$197.00

Eric Doug Dave Jim Randy Ron Tony Vince Craig MOLLY Rick Jim
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14 MILE ROAD, WEST OF GREENVILLE • 616-754-3605 • 1-800-968-9098

SALES 10 minutes east of US-131
Mon. & Wed. 9–8
Tue., Thur. & Fri. 9–6
from 14 Mile Road, Exit 101
Sat. 9–3

PARTS & SERVICE

Mon. & Wed. 7:30–7
Tue., Thur. & Fri. 7:30–5:30
www.tinneyautomotive.com All prices plus tax, title & fees. Includes
Conquest/Loyalty programs. See dealer for details.
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BARKEY
TREE FARM 10 Reasons To Buy Local
Howard City Area
Christmas trees 1. Keep the money in your neighborhood.
for sale For every $100 spent in locally owned businesses, $45 goes
back into the community.
8874 Dagget Rd. 2. Embrace what makes the area a cohesive group.
The “Big Box” stores are becoming more aggressive and
231-937-6761 changing the character of our community. Local
First road west of x-way,
businesses are “REAL”.
2.5 miles north of M-82
3. Get better service from your neighbors.
Local businesses often have a better understanding of their
products and community needs.
4. Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy.
Local businesses understand more what their customers need
and want.
There are two of these
little cuties available for
adoption as of 12/17/10! 5. Create more local jobs.
They are four month
old husky mix puppies. Small, local businesses are one of the nation’s largest
Both are males and full
of energy! They are still
employers.
getting used to walking 6. Help out the environment.
on a lead but they get
along good with other
Less transportation cost and use of gasoline and diesel.
dogs and love to be 7. Support community groups and organizations.
around people.
Adopt a new puppy
Nonprofits receive an average of 350% more support from
today!! local businesses than non-locally owned.
8. Invest in the community.
Many other dogs are
available to be adopted,
and plenty of cats Local businesses are far more invested in our future.
9. Put your taxes to good use.
too. Go online to
www.petfinder.com/shelters/montcalm.html
for a full list of adoptable animals. Adoption hours are from 12:45 - 4:45 Local businesses need less infrastructure and make more
efficient use of public services.
Mon.-Fri. Adoption fees for all dogs and puppies is $90.00. That $90.00
includes: $10 for vaccinations (all EXCEPT rabies) and de-wormer, $10 for
license fees, $20 adoption fee, and a $50 refundable spay/neuter deposit.
When the animal has been spayed/neutered by a required date the $50.00
10. Show the world we believe in our local area.
deposit is refunded to you and the $10.00 license deposit is returned to People are more likely to invest in or move to communities
that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and unique
you in the form of a dog license. Adoption fees for all cats and kittens
are $40.00, which includes: $5 for de-wormer and vaccinations, $10
adoption fee, and a $25 refundable spay/neuter deposit. Once the ani-
mal is fixed by the set date, the adopter is reimbursed the spay/neuter attitude.
deposit.
Call (989) 831-7355 or (616) 225-7355 for more information.
154 W. Quarterline St. • Stanton

SERVICE DIRECTORY
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Place Drilling Toys SPACE Body
Yours Denton and Sons For Information Shop
& Rates
Water Well Drilling 13399 White Creek
Today! 8744 124th St. • Sand Lake
OFFICE FAX Call Traci at
Cedar Springs
1/4 Mile S. of 17 Mile Rd.
616-636-5684 616-636-4623
231-937-4740 Jim Denton • 616-636-8638 231-937-4740 616-696-1830

616.364.0550
1.800.396.2233
Bill Coleman
Owner RENT THIS S. Wemmer, D.D.S.
205 E. Edgerton • Howard City
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Quick Start SPACE Family Dentistry
Hours by Appointment ROBINSON
Also Portable Toilet Rentals
for any occasion

Batteries For Information Serving: Cedar Springs • Sand Lake

Howard City & Surrounding Areas

Starters & Alternators & Rates 231-937-8282

Call Traci at 231-937-5725 616-636-5565
If YOU can’t flush…
2121 Alpine, N.W. • Grand Rapids
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12 231-937-4740 You may need US!
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Select Care Physical Therapy

North End of Town (Next to Carpet Store)
7762 N. Federal Road, Howard City, MI 49329
• Aquatic Therapy (Only one in Town)
Not affiliated with any other therapy
• Anodyne for Neuropathy provider in the area. Operated by husband
• Vestibular Rehab/Balance Training/ and wife physical therapist team with
Fall Prevention combined experience of 30 years.
• Sports Medicine/Kinesio Taping
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. Arthur K. Eggerding Inc.
Realtor / Broker
231-937-8485 Committed to marketing your property!
Fax: 231-937-9836 23 Years Experience, VA loans. Call Today!
16375 LARSEN AVE, GREENVILLE: 20 Acres, with a 3 Bedroom Possible Fourth Bedroom Single Family Home. This
property has a Private Aerated 1/2 Acre Pond Stocked With Perch, Blue Gill, Bass And Catfish Plus A Sandy Beach

Snow
For Swimming And Fishing Enjoyment.
NEWAYGO COUNTY: 24 Acres: Partially Wooded Near Hardy Dam. 10 Acres pasture, 10 acres wooded.
COMMERCIAL: 14100 WHITE CREEK AVE NE, Cedar Springs: Highway commercial zoning behind Tractor Supply.
White Creek frontage with an easement to 17 Mile. City Water and Sewer available. Easy access to Highway.
Carla Welch 616-437-1327 • Brynadette Powell 616-835-2624

Plowing
Arthur K. Eggerding Realty 616.453.7655

Mark Hoskins
REALTOR®

616-636-8441 Preferred REALTORS

502 Northland Dr. NE • Rockford, MI
MILDRED HOUTING Cell: 616.893.9422
Bus.: 616.866.1212
LEISURE ACRES E-Mail: markhoskins50@grar.com
TAKING APPLICATIONS
An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
for 1 bedroom apartments.
Must be 62 years of age or
WHERE CAN I FIND THE handicapped or disabled of
DOSCH’S
any age. Designed for ex-
NEW 2011 RIVER VALLEY tremely low, very low and DEER PROCESSING
low income. Rent based on De-Boned
PET CALENDARS? 30% of income. For more Includes grinding burger, vacuum packed and freezing.
This year is packed with cute and cuddly critters. information please call (616) We Make Breakfast Sausage, Summer
You’ll love this calendar. 696-3920/TDD 1-800-649- Sausage, Other Sausages & Jerky
Elk • Moose • Caribou, etc.
Call these businesses for availability! 3777. 1/2 mile West of Hardy Dam on 36th St. Large
Equal Housing Coolers
Panacea’s Natural Health Foods, 4320 14 Mile Rd, Rockford Opportunity. 231-689-5400
VanderHyde Ford, 345 N. Main St., Cedar Springs
ACE/Auntie ACE Home Health Care, 239 S. Ensley St, Howard City
Gerber Memorial, 212 S. Sullivan St., Fremont
Mon Cher Chien, 13456 Northland Dr, Big Rapids
Lakeland Mills, One Lakeland Place, Edmore
Trumpets & Doves, 10770 Maple Hill Rd, Howard City
Gold Buyer, 7 E. Main St., Grant
Sparta Chevrolet, 8955 Sparta Ave., Sparta
Andy’s Tree Service, call 1-800-982-4540, Howard City
Ray Winnie Auto Sales, corner of M-57 & M-91, Greenville $18.45/Month
Petersen’s Auction Service, (616) 984-2168, Trufant Unlimited Dial-up
Grand Rental Station, 3575 14 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs
Riversbend Animal Hospital, PC, 10565 Northland Dr, Big Rapids
We provide:
Deur Implement, 5648 S. Baldwin Ave, Newaygo
Coral Power Shop, 15990 Grant St, Coral • Email scanning • 56K V.92 access
Cedar Springs Rental, LLC, 206 N. Main St, Cedar Springs • Spam/virus protection
Cedar Car Co., 12771 Northland Dr, Cedar Springs
White’s, 222 N. Ensley (old 131), Howard City • Computer repairs • Tech support
Medics, PC, 220 N. Ensley, Howard City • Website hosting & design
Nelson’s Farm Market, 469 W. 112th St, Grant
Human Nature Photography, Gaylord and Big Rapids
Tinney, 14 Mile Rd, West of Greenville
Peacock’s Pet Grooming, 73 S. Main, Cedar Springs
Have Your Own Blog?
J&A Surplus, 19499 M-46, Howard City
Now offering easy to update sites using WordPress
The Topper Shop, 1471 S. Greenville Rd (M-91), Greenville
Dosch’s Deer Processing, 1/2 Mile West of Hardy Dam on 36th St Check us out! www.net-port.com
Discount Tire & Battery, M-46, Downtown Edmore 115 N. Michigan Ave. • Big Rapids
Larry’s Northtown Furniture & Appliance, 6481 N. Greenville Rd.,
Greenville Call today for details
A-1 Communications, Inc., 701 S. Greenville West Dr (next to the
Secretary of State), Greenville
(231)592-9877 • (877)638-7678
Net-Port, serving West Michigan since 1996
22 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

RAVENNA AUCTION
SALE EVERY MONDAY • Selling prices as of 12-13-10
231-853-5738
Selling at 3:00 PM Outside HOGS
Hay..............................................$1.60 to $3.00 Hogs 200-230# .......................$40.00 to $48.00
Straw ..........................................$2.00 to $2.30 Hogs 230-250# .......................$48.00 to $51.00
Round Bales............................$15.00 to $22.00 Ruffs .......................................$35.00 to $47.00
Feeder Pigs .................................................. N/A Boars ......................................$19.00 to $25.00
Wood ....................................$35.00 to $125.00
SLAUGHTER CATTLE
Livestock selling at 5:30 PM Choice Steers ........................$90.00 to $103.50
SHEEP & GOATS Choice Heifers .......................$80.00 to $102.00
Fat Lambs ...........................$100.00 to $150.00 Holstein Steers........................$85.00 to $96.00
Feeder Lambs .......................$70.00 to $140.00 Commercial .............................$78.00 to $85.00
Ewes .......................................$50.00 to $60.00 Standard & Utility....................$65.00 to $75.00
Goats/selling by head ............$30.00 to $100.00 COWS
CALVES Top Cows ................................$50.00 to $68.00
Top Veal (Started) ...................$70.00 to $90.00 Canners & Cutters...................$40.00 to $55.00
Deacons ..................................$20.00 to $40.00 Thurs. Rail Cows (9am-2pm) ..$80.00 to $116.00
Back to Farm Deacons ............$40.00 to $90.00 BULLS.....................................$58.00 to $65.00
FEEDER CATTLE DAIRY SALE 3rd Thursdayy of everyy month
Choice Steers 250-400#........$80.00 to $100.00
Choice Steers 400# & up ........$70.00 to $90.00
Choice Heifers .........................$60.00 to $95.00
Holstein Steers 250-400# .......$70.00 to $90.00
Holstein Steers 400# & up ......$50.00 to $70.00

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George Herman ..................616-498-8152 Mike Petersen ...........231-598-1029
Dan Folkema ......................231-519-1022 Paul Lettinga .............616-291-7554
 MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 23

Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has proclaimed October as

“Michigan Car-Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month.”
In Michigan in 2009 there were 61,486 reported car-deer crashes with 10 motorists killed and 1,648
injured. About 80 percent of all car-deer crashes take place on two-lane roads between dusk and dawn.
(Of the reported car-deer accidents Kent County is number one and Montcalm County is number five in
the state’s highest accident rate).
What can you do?
• Stay aware, awake, alert, and sober.
• Remember, safety belts are your best defense in any collision.
• Be alert for deer in spring and fall, especially at dawn and dusk.
• Heed deer crossing and speed limit signs, particularly on two-lane roads.
If a crash is unavoidable:
• Don’t swerve!
• Brake firmly
• Hold on to the steering wheel.
• Stay in your lane.
• Bring you vehicle to a controlled stop.
We at Hill’s Body Shop have noticed an increase in deer hits in the month of October through December
and a big surge directly after the time change, because more people are still on the road at sunset.
If you have had the misfortune of hitting a deer, Hill’s Body Shop, Inc. is here to help restore your ve-
hicle to its pre-accident condition. Your insurance company may refer you to one of their “preferred”
repair facilities. These body shops have an agreement with your insurance company to keep down the
cost of your vehicle repair in exchange for referrals. We believe it’s not in your best interest to take
your vehicle to these contracted repair shops. We believe safety and quality should come before cost,
whereas these “preferred” shops seem to put cost before quality and safety. We believe it to be unethical
to cheapen your vehicle repair to save your insurance company money. You’re our customer, not your
insurance company’s. Hill’s Body Shop, Inc. has always and will always provide the finest repairs avail-
able regardless of DRP contracts.
For more information about what you can do to avoid a car-deer accident and what to do if you do have
a car-deer accident, please visit our website http://www.hillsbodyshop.com/

Hill’s Body Shop

“Quality Service You Can Depend On”
507 W. Shaw • Howard City • Next to Mobil
231-937-7380 or 800-938-9141
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
24 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

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 MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 25

Our Savior’s
CHURCH DIRECTORY Sylvester St. Margaret Mary Reaching Out For
Community Catholic Church
Lutheran Church
Christ Ministries

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
989-352-6836 1051 E. Howard City Rd.
Edmore
110 Edgar St. • Lakeview 5 Mile Road
1 Mile North of M-46 on Youngman Rd.
Mecosta, MI 49332 989-427-5645
231-972-0233
Sunday Morning Worship Every Sunday beginning at
9:30 am 10am with Praise & Worship!
Sunday School • 11 am Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning Worship
(Includes Kids Bible Lesson and Great Fellowship)
Worship Service
Sunday Evening Bible Study Come expecting to receive an
6 pm 10 AM 9 AM anointed message from the Word of
Wednesday Kids Program & Fellowship Time Tues. & Thurs. Morning God and to be encouraged to know
the love of Christ on a personal Basis.
11 AM Worship
Prayer Meeting • 7 pm Pastor: Lynne Kronewitter
Sunday School 8:30 AM
Other Opportunities: Choir,
11:30 AM 616.984.7229
Small Group Bible Studies,
& Youth Groups Pastor: Richard Taylor
Rev. Joseph Pettit Meeting at: Maple Valley Complex
239 First Street • Trufant

You’re Invited To…

Bible Church
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
Pierson
Bethel SAND LAKE Emmanuel
Lutheran UNITED
METHODIST Baptist
101 Grand • Pierson, MI
Sunday School – 9:45 am
Church CHURCH Church
M-46 East of Old 131
Worship – 11:00 am 45 6th St. • Sand Lake 16028 Isabella St. • Coral
Evening – 6:00 pm 231-937-4921 Rev. Darryl Miller
Morning Worship 10 am
Teens – 5:30 pm Phone: 616-636-5673
Sunday School 11:15 am
Tuesday - Grief Share 9:30 am Pastor Steven Frentz Worship Service 9:30 am
Children’s Church 9:30 am Evening Service 6 pm
Wed. Services – 6:00 pm ~ FOR RENT ~ Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
BLAST during school year – Worship Service 9:30 am Church Ed. Building with fully
6-7:15 pm 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 refundable cleaning fee. Gospel Jamboree
www.piersonbiblechurch.org www.bethellutheranchurchonline.org • NO ALCOHOL • 3rd Sat. of the month.

First Baptist CHURCH OF THE A warm welcome awaits you at

Church FULL GOSPEL BIG PRAIRIE
304 Shaw St. • Howard City (Since 1946)
COMMUNITY
HERITAGE Celebrating 135 Years of
Non-Denominational

United Methodist Church Ministry in Howard City Pentecostal Grace

19931 W. Kendaville • Pierson
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Sunday School 9:30 am*
Sunday Youth Activities 5:30 pm*
Wed.: Kids Club 6 pm*
*September to May
Brad Brillhart, Pastor
Office Phone
231-937-4310
180 E. Lake St.
CHURCH
Sunday School .....................9:45 am 1988 S. Elm, White Cloud
Morning Worship...............11:00 am SAND LAKE (2 mi. N. of Hilltop Store - Hardy Dam)
Evening Worship .................6:00 pm 1 block E. of Traffic Light
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15 pm Sunday School 10 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Awana (grades K-6th) Sunday Morning 11 am Sunday School 10:45 am
Teen Activity Center Sunday Night 6 pm
Adults Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study 7 pm Pastor Arnold Guikema Jr.
Ph. 231-689-0255
Pastor Brian Humphreys Pastor Verta Giddings
Associate Pastor Paul Austin (616) 636-5628 or 231-689-1850
Church Phone: 231-937-4809 Pastor Gary Giddings
www.howardcitybaptist.com (616) 799-0331

Northland South Ensley

Church of Christ United
A non-denominational
PINE GROVE New Testament Church
Knowing, Growing, Going
9920 Reed Rd., Howard City Methodist
Community Church Sunday Worship....................... 10 AM

A Christian Reformed
Ministry
Sunday Service 10 am
Boys & Girls Clubs
Wednesday at 6:45 pm
Youth & Sr. High - Call Church
231-937-5250
On M-82, 5 miles west of
Howard City
Bible School for all ages ..... 11:30 AM An Evangelical Free Church Non Denominational Church
(Staffed nursery available) of America Sunday Morning Corner of Cypress & 136th
Matt. 6:33 53 E. 88th Street • Newaygo, MI 49337 Worship Service 10 am
Sunday Evening Service & www.ensleyumc.org
“Christ in you, the hope of glory” Sunday Worship at 10:30 am
- Cor. 1:27 Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 pm Youth Group 6 pm Rev. Darryl Miller
Wednesday Sr. & Jr. High Youth Mens & Womens Discipleship
groups offered throughout the week. Office: 616-636-5659
Mr. Dan Nicksich, Meetings at 7:00 pm
Thursday Women’s Bible Study and For more info, call or visit our web site at:
Senior Pastor www.grace-hc.org
Sunday Worship 11 am
GAP Men’s Group at 7:00 pm
Email: grace@oneisp.net Sunday School 9:45 am
9891 Mason Dr. • Grant Pastor Jim Groenink
Pastor Joel Cooper
M-37 South of Newaygo 231-652-9461 Pastor Jorge Ballivian
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control treatments. Add big bucks for first of next month. But meanwhile,
correcting environmental problems you your inspector has appendicitis and her
discover later because you thought there inspection is delayed 5 days. Uh-oh.
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problems in such a nice neighborhood, help with the Addendum. Now they tell
more than a mile away from that big you it gave you only ten days to com-
paper plant.) You make an offer. Two, plete all inspections! Lucky for you,
three, four weeks later you’re still wait- that late inspection passed. Had it not,
ing for the layers of decision-makers to you’d be stuck with a moldy, mealy,
each give their blessing on your offer. leaky, box of sticks.
The bank accepts with a counteroffer.
Your loan came through late. Title prob-
They send an Addendum, an extensive
lems need fixing before closing. But fi-
list of additions which you must agree
nally, two weeks later, at closing, you’re
to, no exceptions. (Add $350 for your
all set to hand over the check and take
attorney to explain what the Addendum
title to your first flippable house, only
We Have In Stock
really means) You notice the words
to be told you’re short a few hundred
repeated throughout the Addendum:
bucks. Seems the Addendum imposed a
“AS IS, AS IS, AS IS.” Not only are
daily late fee for each day closing was
you buying the property AS IS, mean-
delayed. And, several very old water
ing the bank gives no representation
bills have come in which you have to
about its condition, but you are buying
pay or the deal falls through. That’s the
a title AS IS. An AS IS title means the
price to pay for cutting corners.
bank makes no representation about the
quality of the title. So you will have no ANOTHER NOTE TO SELF: Re-
recourse for any problems which relate member that usually the bank’s Adden-
to the condition of the property, or for dum limits time for inspections, gives
problems you decided not to pay in- no breathing room to meet deadlines,
spections for, or for liens and problems and doesn’t show the hidden costs to
with the title. clean liens and utilities off the title.
Always check with the municipality on
FIRST NOTE TO SELF HERE: Get
unpaid bills.
the inspections.
But you did it. You bought yourself the
SECOND NOTE: Get and pay for your
beginning of your Trump Empire. It’s
own owner’s title insurance policy from
a company of your own choice. And get
November. Heavy frost this morning.
Have to turn on the heat when you work
Snowmobiles and Accessories
your title company to remove the stan-
dard exceptions from the policy. Show
them this article. They’ll know what
on that dry wall today. What? No heat?
LAST NOTE TO SELF: The next
for the Whole Family!
time I check out with hot water heat, I’ll
that means.
be sure to check whether the place was
You decide to agree to the Addendum
winterized before the pipes froze.
terms and you sign. Congratulations!
You have a deal! Closing is set for the
Jeanne L. Jerow
3 Miles North of Greenville on M91
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