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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 3

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:n Obituary, Page 4

nCommunity News,

Pages 4 & 5n Halloween Safety, Page 7

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

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

editor may be written once per month by any member of

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

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

DEADLINESNews/Editorial Submissions. .. . Noon on Tuesday

Area Happenings and Directories. .. . Noon on Wednesday

Classifed/Display advertising. .. . Noon on Thursday

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

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GRAND RAPIDS The State His-toric Preservation Office (SHPO), Mich-igan State Housing Development Au-thority, will hold a workshop in GrandRapids, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday,Nov. 17, at the Womens City Club, 254East Fulton St. The workshop, which isfree and open to the public, will be facil-

itated by Alan Levy and Kristine Kidorf

of Goaltrac, Inc. Refreshments will beprovided.

Since 1927 the Womens City Clubhas been located in the Martin SweetHouse, a two-story Italianate Villa builtin the 1860s.

Grand Rapids is proof of how therehabilitation of historic buildings con-

tributes to vibrant communities. We are

offering workshop participants an op-portunity to meet with others who areinterested in preserving our history andto discuss the future of historic preser-vation in this state, said State HistoricPreservation Officer Brian Conway.Public input that we gather at thisworkshop will help shape the preserva-tion agenda for the next five years.

Similar discussions have taken placearound the state in Kalamazoo, Midland,Traverse City, and Detroit. The work-

shops give Michigan residents a chance

to share their vision for historic preser-vation in Michigan, identify the threatsand opportunities facing Michigans his-toric resources, and set the direction forhistoric preservation activities through-out the state for the next five years.

There is no charge for the workshop,however, registration is required. Visithttp://www.regonline.com/SHPOPlan-GrandRapids to register for the GrandRapids workshop by November 14. Formore information contact the SHPO at

(517) 373-1630.

State to hold planning workshop in Grand RapidsnOfficials seeking public input about the future of

historic preservation in Michigan

GROUNDBREAKING

nSpectrum HealthUnited Memorial

officially breaks groundon United For Health

expansion andrenovation project

GREENVILLE On Friday, Oct.14, Spectrum Health United Hos-pital ofcially broke ground on theUnited For Health expansion proj-ect. The expansion and renovationproject includes the emergency de-partment, diagnostic imaging cen-ter, cardiovascular center and pa-tient registration. EXPANSION: Shown are (from left to right) Dave Oehring, Rita Huffman, Dr. Rocky Hansen, Byron & Dolores Cook, Dr.

Matthew DeWys, Carolyn Slocum, Gordon Stauffer, Rev. Dr. Jerry Jones, Bill Braman, Paul Bonis, Tina Freese-Decker, MarcChircop, Dr. Ausiello, Dr. Merchun, Emily Merchun, Dr. Roger Coles, Phil Tower, Denny Bernard, Shirley Hayes, Jodie Faber,

Brian Brasser.

A LOOKTO THEFUTURE

Senate votes to keep popularpotatoes in kids school lunches

Potatoes have been rescued for school lunches,thanks to Senate passage Oct. 18 of an appropria-tions amendment to prevent the U.S. Departmentof Agriculture (USDA) from putting limits on pota-to servings in the National School Lunch Program(NSLP).

Were gratied at this development, said BenKudwa, executive director of the Michigan PotatoIndustry Commission, a grower-funded promo-tional and research-support organization. Pota-

toes have been a staple in human diets for at least6,000 years. Theres no reason why they shouldbe restricted in school lunches, especially sincetheyre so popular with the children.

The focus of contention is a proposed USDArule that would cap usage of starchy vegetablesat one cup per week per student in the NSLP. Veg-etables like potatoes, corn and peas would vie forinclusion in that one-cup limit. The USDA wants

menus to include a greater quantity of other veg-etables as well as more fruit.

We heard from school foodservice directorswho were troubled by this proposal, Kudwa said.Potatoes are so popular because theyre so versa-tile. They can be prepared in so many ways and incombination with so many foods including other vegetables. This rule would put a crimp on thefoodservice directors ability to satisfy their cus-tomers, the students.

The USDA was contacted by many of these di-rectors and their professional organizations. Re-portedly well over 100,000 comments ooded into the agency.

Everybody agrees with the USDAs intent,which is to improve the nutritional values of schoollunches, Kudwa said. The problem is the details.

See DECISION page 8

Carbon monoxide safety andawareness week seeks to

educate, prevent tragediesJACKSON The deaths

last week of a Corunna couple vacationing at their cottage inthe Upper Peninsula becauseof suspected carbon monoxide(CO) poisoning is a tragic re-minder of the importance of thedangers of exposure to this toxicgas.

To help increase awarenessof CO, its signs, symptoms andhow to prevent it, ConsumersEnergy and Governor Rick Sny-der have partnered to declareOctober 24-30 as Carbon Mon-oxide Safety and AwarenessWeek in Michigan.

Often referred to as the

silent killer, CO is colorless,odorless and tasteless and canbe produced when home appli-ances arent operating or vent-ing properly.

Typically we see most carbon monoxide poisonings oc-cur during the fall and winterheating season when furnaces

are operating and homes areclosed up, said Doug Detter-man, manager of customer carefor Consumers Energy. Thatswhy we continue to share infor-mation with our customers andurge them to take the necessary

See SAFETYpage 8


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OBITUARYCOMMUNITY NEWS

Reader: Thank you tothe community

TO THE EDITOR:

I would like to thank the 40 business men and women whosupported us by placing the full page ad in the River Valley Shop-per. Since then I have had 10 more businesses stop in to donatefor future ads and to show their support. I also have a lot of citi-zens coming in and sharing their experiences with the townshipboard and none of them are positive. Thank you and I certainlydo appreciate all the support.

This has been a very trying time for my family and we reallyappreciate knowing the community stands for us and wants tosee changes made in this community.

As you have noticed, there are a lot of citizens that also needyour support in making this a better township to live and to dobusiness, as is evident by the numerous letters to the editor. Weall need to take a stand and support one another for such chang-es to take effect. Thank you again for showing such wonderfulsupport.

JOHn POwEllReyods Toship

Patrick BrownPatrick Brown, 30, of Pierson, died suddenly on Oct. 16, 2011,

at his residence.He was born Aug 22, 1981 in the Philipeans, the son of Mi-

chael and Charlita (Delima) Brown. Patrick graduated from TriCounty High school in 1999 , he worked as a welder for many years. He enjoyed hiking, shing and working on automobilesand being with friends and family.

Surviving are his parents Michael and Charlita Brown ofPierson; three sisters, Angela Brown and Alex of Howard City,Christina Brown and Doug of Pierson and Jasmine Brown of

Pierson; one brother Nickolas of Pierson and many aunts, unclesand cousins.

Memorial services took place at The Heckman Funeral Homewith Pastor Joel Cooper ofciating.

LETTER TO

THE EDITOR

Helping Handsannounces benefit sing,

other fall newsHelping Hands has announced that this years

benet sing will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov.4, at the Sand Lake United Methodist Church. Thechurch is located at 65 Maple St. on the north side ofthe park in downtown Sand Lake.

This annual event is one of Helping Hands larg-est fundraisers and the public is encouraged to at-tend. Talent from a variety of local churches will beshowcased and refreshments will follow the show. A freewill offering will be taken in support of thegeneral operating fund for Helping Hands. Fred C.Plath, Treasurer of Helping Hands has indicatedthat demand for food is at record levels and todayschallenging economic times have also impacted do-nations to Helping Hands. Please come out and sup-port a very important community outreach.

Helping Hands is also excited to report that therst year with its community garden project was agreat success. The community garden producedmore than 4,000 pounds of food that were given outto clients being served by the Helping Hands out-reach ministry. Deb Dexter, the Helping Hands min-istry services coordinator, did a great job enlisting

help from many area churches and youth groups towork in the garden, plant, weed, and harvest. Help-ing Hands looks forward to how much more thecommunity garden project will ourish next in 2012and beyond.

Helping Hands also continues to make steadyprogress in its building fund. They are now approach-ing $25,000 in this fund with the goal of reaching a$150,000 level to construct a new facility.

Plath said that Gods faithfulness, and the faith-fulness of the entire community in supporting theHelping Hands ministry is always an amazing thingto think about. Donations to the general operatingfund, or the building fund, for Helping Hands canbe made to PO Box 532, Howard City, MI 49329.

Questions on any of the above information can bedirected to (231) 937-6758.

Newman completesleadership training

SIDNEY Montcalm Community College Deanof Student Services Denise Newman recently gradu-ated from the Academy for Leadership and Develop-ment.

The program was developedby the Chair Academy, a divi-sion of the Maricopa Commu-nity College District in Mesa, Ariz., for the purpose of ad-vancing organizational leader-ship and providing successionplanning for leaders in post-secondary institutions.

Newman said the programhelped her to become a stron-ger leader.

We learned to appreciate and value othersthrough team-building exercises, understanding be-havioral styles and identifying strengths, she said.Creating strategic plans, being forward thinkingand innovative were key concepts we addressed. Ef-fective transformational leadership skills and imple-

mentation of these skills was woven into everythingwe did.

The Academy is a year-long program. It includesan initial week of on-site training, a practicum ex-perience involving implementation of an individu-alized professional development plan focusing onthe application of skills learned during training, amentor and coaching program, and a nal week ofon-site training consisting of additional leadershipissues.

Completing this program has provided Dr.Newman with new insights into leadership at thecommunity college level, which will benet our stu-dents and colleagues, said MCC President Bob Fer-rentino.

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MONDAY,OCTOBER31,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 5COMMUNITY NEWSUndersheriff Boydto speak at Ensley

Neighborhood Watchon Nov. 7

Newaygo County Undersheriff Brian Boyd will be the speaker for this months EnsleyTownship Neighborhood meeting to be heldat 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, at the fellowship hall

at the Ensley Baptist Church. The evening willbegin with a potluck followed by the presenta-tion. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to passand their own table service. Coffee and applecider will be provided.

Undersheriff Boyd was instrumental instating Ensleys Neighborhood Watch pro-gram in 1996 when he was a road patrol of-cer. Several area residents assisted him alongwith the overall support of the sheriffs depart-ment in making this organization.

Each month holds a regular Neighborhood Watch meeting which is held at the town-ship hall. There is always a speaker scheduledto discuss informative topic that are currentand educational. The October meeting hadNewaygo County Register of Deeds LindaLandheer discuss her ofce and all duties itentails, as well as questions from the audi-ence.

Residents and non-residents are encour-aged to attend any Neighborhood Watch met-ing. Mark your calendars for the meeting onNov. 7

Pine Rest offeringfree memory screenings

on Nov. 8GRAND RAPIDS Pine Rest will offer

two free memory screenings and partner withMetro Health on a third on Nov. 8, 2011. No

appointments are necessary at any of the loca-

tions.According to the Alzheimers Association,

someone is diagnosed with Alzheimers every70 seconds; resulting in over 5.3 million peo-ple currently facing the disease. Alzheimersaffects not only the individual with the dis-ease, but their friends and family members.

Screenings are free, condential, and opento the public. Free educational handouts onmemory loss, its symptoms, treatment op-tions, and how it affects people will be avail-able as well.

Nov. 8 memory screening locations:Pine Rest Northeast Clinic9 a.m. - 1 p.m.3225 N. Evergreen Dr., Suite 301Grand Rapids, MI 49525(616) 364-1500

Pine Rest Zeeland Clinic

Zeeland Community Hospital, DeWittBuilding

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Wyoming, MI 49519(616) 252-7117About Pine RestPine Rest is one of the ve largest free-

standing behavioral health providers in theU.S., offering a full continuum of services in-cluding inpatient and partial hospitalization,residential and outpatient services, addictiontreatment and recovery, extensive child andadolescent programs, senior care services,as well as specialized assessment and treat-ment clinics. In addition to the main campusin Grand Rapids, Pine Rest also has 16 out-patient locations throughout West Michiganand two in Iowa. Pine Rest achieved a historicmilestone in June 2010 when the organiza-tion marked 100 years of service to the greaterGrand Rapids and national community.

Special guests UpHill Climb

will step out and shine at ZelliesOpry House on Saturday, Novem- ber 5. The southwest Michigan-based quartet will showcase theirtrademark four-part harmony,along with their musicianship.UpHill Climb appeared at Zellieslast March with the audiencesoverwhelming response to havethem play a return engagement.

UpHill Climb is a classic gospelmusic group, with a dose of tradi-tional bluegrass gospel tossed infor good measure by group members Bill Colwell, Ken Simpson,Robert Nelson and John MackMcElligott. UpHill Climbs tradi-

tional harmonies and lyrics have

musical and spiritual roots that

reach back to the hills of Kentuckyand Tennessee.

UpHill Climb has performedin concert with the nationally ac-claimed Isaacs and New FoundRoad, two of the top-tier profes-sional bluegrass gospel groups. Inaddition, UpHill Climb regularlyperforms at universities, churchesand festival venues throughoutthe midwest United States.

Doors will open at 6 p.m., withthe stage show beginning at 7 p.m. As always, Zellies offers theirlow dough show price of only$5/person. Additional informa-tion is available at www.zellieso-

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Gospel music set for Zellies on Nov. 5

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Health & Wellness Centers

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

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1951 Pvt. Wilbur Larsen of the Ken-

dalville District recently spent a 10-day

furlough with his parents: Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Larsen.

Seaman Electronics Technician

Henry Diamond of Lakeview has com-

pleted another stage of his training in

advanced electronics at the U.S. Naval

Training Center, Great Lakes, IL.1961 The Cowden Lake Church

of Christ is holding its 26th annual

reunion with several speakers, and a

potluck dinner.

Paul Stamm, a senior in Lakview

High School, has been honored for his

high performance in the National Merit

Scholarship.

1976 The Vereil Masons of Six

Lakes will be honored on their 40th

anniversary with an open house at the

Belvidere Grange Hall.

Marine Private First Class Monte

Tucker of Morley has finished his

training at the Marine Corps Recruit-

ment Depot in San Diego.

1996 The Trufant/Lakeview Commu-

nity Schools will be hosting a Russianexchange teacher, Natalya Kalinina,

from Vladimir, near Moscow. She will

stay with local teacher Ann Schmidt

for two weeks.

Lakeview students raised over

$1,000.00 for the Leukemia Society

of America by giving a Hawaiian

Hoedown with Queen Darcie Coe and

King Rob Hirkaway reigning over the

event.


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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 7

LANSING State Fire Mar-shal Ronald R. Farr today en-courages families to take a fewsimple safety precautions toreduce re risk and avoid burninjuries during Halloween wherehidden dangers also come in dis-guise.

On Halloween theres a sig-nicant increase in home resand burn-related injuries mostcommonly caused by candlesigniting costumes and decora-tions, said Farr. Make sure thecostumes are ame-resistantand will not ignite easily. Dontuse candles to decorate inside oroutside the home, and do havesmoke alarms.

Halloween is the fth highestday of the year for candle res ac-cording to the National Fire Pro-tection Association (NFPA). Forsafety sake, choose alternativesto burning candles by using ash-lights, battery-operated candlesor electric lights. Use ashlightsin pumpkins rather than candles

and keep holiday decorations,such as dried cornstalks, awayfrom heat and open ames.

Decorations are the rstthing to ignite in more than1,000 reported home res eachyear on Halloween and morethan half are started by candles,said Farr.

Tell children to stay awayfrom open ames, especiallycandles and jack-o-lanterns thatmay be on steps and porches their costumes could catch reif they get too close. Kids shouldnever carry lit candles, jack-o-lanterns or high heat or amingdecorations which also could

easily ignite costumes. Alwaysuse a ashlight, ameless candle,or light stick.

Each year, reghters andparamedics deal with an in-creasing number of incidentson Halloween that can easily beprevented. Here are some tips toavoid frightful re hazards:n Buy only costumes, fabric

and accessories labeled ame-re-sistant or ame-retardant made with material that wont easilyignite if exposed to heat or ameand will extinguish more readily.n Avoid baggy, billowing or

oversized costumes that are dan-gerous around lit candles or openames.n Avoid masks and over-the-

head costumes which can impede vision or make removal difcultin the event of re; use face paintor make-up instead.n Be sure children know how

to stop, drop and roll if theirclothing catches re to smotherspreading ames. Have them

practice stopping immediately,dropping to the ground, coveringtheir face with hands, and rollingover and over to put the amesout.n Tell kids to let you know

right away if they see other kidsplaying with matches or lighters.n Use only decorative lights

that have been tested and certi-ed for safety. Check lights, newor old, for broken or crackedsockets, frayed or bare wires, orloose connections. Discard dam-aged sets.n Dont overload electrical

outlets or extension cords withholiday lighting or special ef-

fects.n Have working smoke

alarms in the home and set up ahome re escape route.n Keep exits clear of decora-

tions, so nothing blocks escaperoutes.

Keeping children safe whiletrick-or-treating is one of great-est concerns to Fire/EMS de-partment personnel. Chil-dren should always gotrick-or-treating with aresponsible adult. Re-mind children to staytogether as a groupand walk from houseto house. Review howto cross a street withyour child. Look left,right, and left againto be sure no cars areapproaching before cross-ing the street.

Parents should warntheir children not to eat anyof their treats before they gethome where it can be exam-

ined by an adult. All candyshould be inspected to ensurethat it is safely sealed and hasnot been tampered with. Fruitshould be sliced into smallpieces and checked for foreignobjects. If in doubt, throw it out.Keep small pieces of candy awayfrom infants and very small chil-dren, as they can easily becomelodged in the throat and causechoking.

The Bureau of Fire Services wishes all a happy, re-safeHalloween. Visit the Bureau ofFire Services website at www.michigan.gov/bfs for more resafety information.

State Fire Marshal offers Halloween safety tipsn Costumes, Candles and Jack-O-Lanterns Pose Increased Fire Risk

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Potatoes contribute ber and potassium,which are both important for the young. Ifthe children dont eat the healthful alter-natives, the nutritional benets are zero.Many directors are concerned about platewaste in times when budgets are so tight.Potatoes reduce costs and reduce waste.

He noted that a University of Wash-ington study showed that when potatoesare on school menus, consumption ofother vegetables actually increases.

A squeeze against the French fry would

result under the USDA proposals, but ithas long been fading anyway. The term isbecoming a misnomer in school lunches,Kudwa said, explaining that the new wayof preparing long potato cuts is oven-bak-ing them. A survey of school foodservicedirectors conducted for the National Po-tato Council, a Washington, DC-basedtrade group, showed that 89 percent ofthe schools dont even have deep fryersany more. You cant call a baked form of

potato a French fry, he added.

DECISIONCoNTINUeDFroM PAGE 3

steps that will keep natural gas furnacesand other appliances working safelyand reliably in the cold winter monthsahead.

each year more than 500 people na-tionwide die from accidental carbon mon-oxide poisoning, while more than 15,000are treated at hospitals through the U.S.for accidental exposure to Co, accordingto the Centers For Disease Control.

Carbon monoxide poisoning is caused

by the incomplete combustion of fuelsincluding natural gas, oil, propane, coal,wood, kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel andcharcoal. Faulty or inadequately ventedappliances that use these fuels such asfurnaces, replaces, wood stoves, kero-sene heaters as well as gasoline-poweredvehicles and home generators can producedeadly amounts of carbon monoxide.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-soning often mimic the u, and includeheadaches, nausea, fatigue, dizziness,stinging or burning of the eyes. Higherconcentrations can result in unconscious-

ness, coma and death. Small children, theelderly and pets are particularly suscep-tibl t Co.

The best way to protect against carbon

monoxide problems is to purchase and

install an audible carbon monoxide alarmapproved by the Underwriters Labora-tory. This alarm will sound if dangerouslevels of carbon monoxide are present ina home or building. If only one Co alarmis installed in a home, it is recommendedit be installed near sleeping quarters, asmany poisonings take place when peopleare sleeping.

Consumers energy sells a Nighthawkbrand Co alarm that features an extended

seven-year warranty as well as the Co P-tection Plan, which offers free responsefrom the utility if the alarm sounds.

Another way to protect again Co poi-soning is to make sure all fuel-burningappliances are properly installed andmaintained. Furnaces should be cleanedand inspected annually by a qualied ser-vice technician. Venting on furnaces, wa-ter heaters and chimneys also should beinspected periodically to be sure that theyare free of animal nests or other debristhat could block proper ventilation.

For more information about Consum-s energy Nighthawk brand Co alarms,call toll-free at (800) 500-6565. The CoDetector and Co Ptctin Plan a ntregulated by the Michigan Public Service

Commission.

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LANSING Michigan Departmentof Agriculture and rural Development(MDArD) ofcials today reminded allparents and guardians of their right tobe notied prior to the use of pesticideson school and licensed daycare center

property and the need for school ofcialsto implement an integrated pest manage-ment (IPM) program if pesticide applica-tions are made indoors at these facilities.

IPM uses all suitable techniques ina total management system to preventpests from reaching unacceptable levelsor to reduce existing pest populations toacceptable levels.

one of the main objectives of IPMis to reduce any potential risk of pes-ticide exposure to children attendingMichigans schools and licensed daycarecenters, said Gina Alessandri, MDArDsPesticide and Plant Pest Management Di-vision Director. The only pesticides ex-empted from notication are sanitizers,germicides, disinfectants, antimicrobial

agents, or baits and gels.The school or licensed day care facilityadministrator is responsible for provid-ing annual, written notication of pesti-cide application information to parentsor guardians. For schools, noticationmust be provided within 30 days after thebeginning of the school year; for licensedday care centers, notication must beprovided in September.

Schools or daycare centers must pro-vide a 48-hour advance notice prior to apesticide application. Annual noticationof pesticide applications shall include des-ignation of the commonly-used primaryentrances at which posting of pesticide

application information is required. Thenotice must be posted at entrance doors,and then a second notication can bemade by one of the following methods:n Posting in a public, common arean e-mailnA telephone call (direct contact with

a parent or guardian or a message record-ed on an answering machine)n Providing students with a written

notice to be delivered to the parent orguardiann Posting on the schools or daycare

centers websiteParents or guardians also have the

right to request to be notied by rst-class U.S. mail. The notication must bepostmarked at least three days before the

application.IPM program and notication re-quirements ensure all Michigans schoolsand licensed daycare centers are main-taining the highest standards for pesti-cide safety.

Additional information about IPMand pesticide notication is available onthe MDArD website at www.michigan.gov/mdard.

Schools and licensed daycarecenters must notify parentsprior to applying pesticides

QUOTE OF THE WEEKMediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent

instantly recognizes genius.

Sir Arthur ConAn Doyle

MSGT Clifford

V. JohnstonU.S. Air Force

June 1977 - July 1997

Grenada,

Desert Shield,

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Airman

William C.

Howe, Jr.U.S. Air Force

Frank H. LeeProudly served his

country from

December 23, 1945 to

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Your Family

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Frank H. LeeProudly served his

country from

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Thanks Dad.

Your Family

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MSGT Clifford


June 1977 - July 1997

Grenada,

Desert Shield,

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June 1977 - July 1997

Grenada,Desert Shield,

Desert Storm

Jack L. Zuverink1967 - 1968

U.S. Army Veteran of

Korea &

Vietnam Conflict

In Tribute

to OurVeterans

In the November 7 issue of the River

Valley News Shopper, our staff and

area merchants would like to salute

the bravery of our area veterans who

have served and are currently serving

our country so if you have a lovedone who has served in the military or

is currently serving please mail their

photo and service dates along with a

self addressed stamped envelope for

photo return toThe River Valley News Shopper

491 W. Shaw

Howard City, MI 49329 or

E-mail: [email protected]

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MONDAY,OCTOBER31,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 9

Have stuff, will marry. Without a prenuptial

agreement Michigan law will decide who owns

the property that you bring into your marriage

if you separate, die, or divorce. A prenuptial

or premarital agreement, drafted before youmarry, can be used to protect those assets.

Nowadays postnuptial, or marital, agreements

can work as well. And prenup-like agreements

relationship or partner agreements can

protect property brought into a relationship

where the couple partners or pledges for life

but doesnt marry.

What stuff do you list? In the agreement

both parties list the property each owns, and

their debts. The agreement then identifies

what rights each person will have in those as-

sets and what obligations theyll each have for

paying separate, and new joint, debts during

the marriage or relationship.

Care about the first family. When one or

both persons has children from a prior rela-

tionship, there is good reason to protect prop-

erty being brought into a subsequent mar-

riage/relationship. Older newlyweds may

feel that property they acquired while they

were married or partnered to their childrens

other, now-deceased, parent should be saved

for their children, and not become their new

spouses property when they die. A will does

not work. Even with a will, when a married

person dies in Michigan, their spouse has the

right to elect to take against the will, mean-

ing the right to take a substantial portion of a

deceased spouses property regardless of the

spouses will. Only a pre- or post-nup agree-

ment solves the problem. It specifies who gets

property brought into the marriage, when the

owner dies. Yet it still provides for property

sharing during the new relationship.

Financial issues can be avoided. With or

without children, with or without wealth, with

a prenup a couple can finalize who will pay forwhat, when, and with what money. Those writ-

ten decisions will help avoid later arguments

on how to divide property and debts should

they die or divorce, or to govern spousal sup-

port or alimony if there is ever a separation. In

short, couples can protect their property while

they are married or partnered, avoid paying

50% of their spouses debts and losing 50%

of their own property rights if they divorce,

save their pre-marital property for their chil-

dren should they die, and share 100% of the

use of their property without risking its loss

in a breakup.

Avoid imbalance. Mid last-century, prenup-

tial agreements were occasionally used by

men (sorry guys, but you used to earn most

of the money and own most of the stuff) to

take advantage of wives by locking them out

of a property share in the event of divorce.

Prenups involved waivers of certain financial

benefits by the less wealthy spouse, so would-

be brides were pressured to sign them. Times

have changed, but not enough. So be certain to

have a clear, understandable, enforceable, du-

rable, legally sound agreement by having your

attorneys advise you and prepare it. Agree on

your rights, sign on the line, protect your stuff,

live long and happy married lives._________________________________________

Jeanne Jerow practices extensively Divorce & Custody, Certifi-cate in Estate Plans, Probate, Wills & Trusts, Auto Accidents,

Negligence and Property Law. Remember, because you read it

here, its not your personal legal advice. Dont depend on it.

Second marriagesmerit financial protectionBy Jeanne L. Jerow, Attorney, Counselor, Mediator Howard City

Holiday Time from

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Homespun Trimmings &

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Scents of Warm Spices for a

cozy winters night

Feather Trees, Santas,

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Celebrate the Season as they

did once before

Farm Festivities

Christmas from the CountryFriday November 4, 10am-8pm

Saturday November 5, 10am-5pm

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Mistletoe & CandlelightFriday November 18, 5pm-8pm* * * * * * * *

Black Friday EveThursday November 24, 4pm-7pm

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7819 Green Road ~ Howard City, MI 49329

Village of Howard City

Planning Commission

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

November 2, 2011 6:30 p.m.

The Howard City Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing at their

November 2, 2011 meeting. The homeowner at 417 Emory Street, Alecia

Dahl, is requesting a Special Use Permit for a Group Child Care Home.

If you are unable to attend but would like to comment please call Kim at

231-937-4311 ext. 1.

Kim Alexander, Clerk

Reynolds Township

Regular Meeting of the BoardMeeting Date: October 13, 2011

Called to order: 7:00 p.m.

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

Porzondek, Trustee Ann Yanke, Trustee Lee Olsen

Action Items:

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

zoning report, fire report and police report by Olsen, second by Yanke. 5 ayes, ap-

proved.

Motion by Yanke, second by Stedman to approve the Policy for Automated Clearing

House Arrangements and Electronic Transfer of Funds. 5 ayes, approved.

Motion by Olsen, second by Porzondek to continue Montcalm County Remonu-

mentation Program by purchasing two corners. 5 ayes, approved.

Discussion Items:

Township and Library audits are complete.

An election will be held November 8, 2011 for Tri County and Montcalm Com-munity College board members, Montcalm County Transportation Authority Mill-

age Proposal and Tri County Operating Millage Renewal Proposal. For info or an

absentee application, contact the clerk.

Public Comments:

Bill Smith addressed his concern about application fees.

Robert Richards commented about how appointments to positions are made and

about application fees.

Adjourned: 7:23 p.m.

Next Meeting: November 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. 215 E. Edgerton St. Howard City

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

www.montcalm.org/reynolds.twp

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Cedar Springs Sand Lake Howard City Morley Amble Gowen Trufant Coral Kent City Grant Bailey

Newaygo White Cloud Croton/Hardy Pierson Lakeview

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

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

Help is Available:The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing, as wellas hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For more information orto schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, Monday through Friday.

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

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

Newaygo Countys newest Cancer Support Group - Whether you have beenrecently diagnosed, in treatment or living beyond your cancer, meet with othersto share and offer hope f or one another. Last Thursday of every month from 6:30until 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 stressin 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 onThursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583.Sparta MethodistChurch. 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 5:25-5:55pmon Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview, New Life UnitedMethodist 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 9:30amon Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. East M-46. Sand Lake, ResurrectionLutheran 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 4:15-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. First meeting free. For information call231-937-4441.

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, HealthDepartment, White Cloud.

Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer! ReformersUnanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction, offered at Bills LakeBaptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of Newaygo. Every Friday night7-9p.m. Info. call 652-9940.

Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days &Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:30-6:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&12 12Steps 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. ContactSandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers meeting, 7:30pm.

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

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

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

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

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

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are living withphysical, 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.

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

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

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

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

SAND LAKE: Sand Lake Alcoholics Anonymous/NA: (AA/NA ClosedMeeting - Women Only). Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Bldg next tothe church), corner of Maple Street and Sixth Street, Tuesday at 7:00pm. (frontdoor entrance). Sand Lake, open meeting, Mondays 8pm at St. Marys CatholicChurch, Sand Lake.

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

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

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

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

Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pmNEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John 924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C

Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracys Custom RiverBoats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm; Tues. Noon,7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri. Noon, 5:30pm (Menonly), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only all types of recovery welcome);Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluck 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 anemotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks,substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to really live? Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 5:00pm, United Methodist Church, 240Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-free,1-800-968-7330.

Bonnie @ 231-823-8002.

Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2nd Wednesdayof each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras House located at 18 Justice St

in Newaygo. For more information please call Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or800-837-3630.

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

Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the second Thursday of eachmonth in the basement of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. Formore information call (231) 796-0966.

Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist Church, 8060M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Building behind the church. Thursdays from1-4pm.

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

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

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

Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays from 10am to3pm. Bring your machine and call for supply list. New projects every week. CallDebbie Castle at 231-354-6910 for more details or email at [email protected]. Everyone welcome.

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

Howard City Farmers Marketis open on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.

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

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

Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veterans Breakfast forVeterans 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 daysa week. Call Karen West or Dawny Kniffen 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule ofevents. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

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

Sand lake Library Huge Book Sale: Thursday, Nov. 3rd 10am-7pm, Friday,Nov. 4, 10am-7pm and Saturday, Nov. 5th 10am-2pm.

European Bobbin Lace Demonstration, 11am Nov. 9, 2011 at TCHRTLibrary. The Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Libraryare sponsoring a free demonstration of bobbin lace. This is a very old Europeanwand-woven lace and will be demonstrated by Fran Morris. Fran is a former nursewho was raised on a farm in Lake Odessa. Her first exposure to bobbin lace was atthe Michigan State Fair. She was fascinated and wanted to learn how to masterthis ancient art. She found a group to join in Lansing The Capitol Area Lacemakers. This group is comprised of women from all parts of the World and theyare diligently trying to keep this ancient European art alive. The demonstrationwill be held at Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Librarys CommunityRoom at 11am Nov. 9, 2011.

Kent District Library - Sand Lake Branch: Lego Family Block Party. Thelibrary is the place for Lego fun! Drop in and make your own special Lego or Duplocreations. All materials are provided by the library, so come, design and create!Sat., Nov. 12, 1:30pm.

Lets go shopping! Want to go shopping in Frankenmuth or Birch Run but dontwant to drive. We have the answer! For the low cost of $35 you can spend the dayat both or just Birch Runs Outlet Mall. We are going Saturday, November 19th,we will be leaving the Grant Area District Library at 7 :30am and returning around10pm. Call the library today and reserve your spot. 231-834-5713 ext 100.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be having

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

If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, but cant lift the ball orplay a round of tennis without running around the court, then join theGrant Area District Library every Monday between 4 and 5pm to play WiiSports. This fun gaming system allows the armchair athlete all the fun of playingthe game, but without the need to sweat. Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling areamong the games that will be played these Monday afternoons. So bring a friendand come to the Library on Monday and see what a good sport you can be! Formore information, call the Library at 231-834-5713. Have fun, get involved andcome play Wii with us.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be havingPreschool Storytime every Tues. morning at 11am. There will be stories, crafts,songs and activities for the Preschoolers. We will be learning about letters eachweek. Preschool Storytime is for children 3-5 years old. If you have any questionsplease call the library at 231-937-5575.

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

The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the library. Please come if interested in helping yourlocal library.

The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library meetthe 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9am in the community room at the library.We welcome you to join us for food, fellowship and an opportunity to contributeto the well being of our local library. The library is located at 117 W. Williams St.,Howard City, MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575.

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

Shelf Life Book Club - meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM at theTamarack District Library in Lakeview. Book titles are published in the Shelf LifeBook Club brochure and on the Monthly Event Fl yers at the library.

Wiggles and Giggles - is a toddler story time program, at 10:30 AM every Fridayat the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview that bri ngs stories, songs, crafts andactivity to your child.

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

Upcoming Events:The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at the followinglocations to distribute free food to individuals and families in need. Most fooddistributions take approximately one hour. Please do not arrive more than 30minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bring your own container to hold50 lbs. of food. You will check in upon arrival unless otherwise stated. Tues.Oct. 25, 5pm, River Valley Community Church, Newaygo; Wed. Oct 26, 10am,TrueNorth, Fremont; Wed. Oct. 26, 5pm, Hesperia Community Ed., Hesperia -Sponsored by Lighthouse Community Church.

8th Annual Community Pumpkin Party! Free, Fun activities for the wholefamily including a cake walk, hayrides, snacks, face-painting, pumpkin carving,games, a costume parade and trunk-n-treat. Wear your family-friendly costume.Join us Saturday, Oct. 29 from 2-4pm at Christ the King Catholic Church on ReedRd. in Howard City. The event is sponsored by Bethel Lutheran Church, Christthe King Catholic Church and Grace Community Church with Thanks to manylocal businesses and individuals for their support and donations. Any questionsplease call 231-937-4921.

Halloween Party: Music by the Lost Country Band, Prize for best costume, freecider, donuts and popcorn, 50/50 drawing, VFW Lakeview, Oct. 29th, 7-11pm,Public welcome. BYOB.

Original Gospel Jamboree, Oct. 29, 2011, 6:30 potluck, 7pm music. AmazingGrace Acres Church M-37 and Woodland Park Dr., Brohman. Featuring: TheHighlanders, Faith Gospel Team and Lucky Fulton MC. Everyone Welcome.

Flea Market- Every Saturday, thru Oct 29, 9am 3pm. Flea Market will be in our

Mel Trotter Sparta Store parking lot. Booth spaces available. Please call 616-887-4021 for information on booth rentals.

Lakeview Area Seniors will meeton Tuesday, November 1st, at the LakeviewUnited Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Social hour begins at 1:00 PM withcards, board games, snacks and conversation with friends. At 2:00 PM, AndrewFarmer, the associate State Director for AARP will present a program on theNew Health Law and Future Reform. Come, enjoy time with friends and alsolearn whats going on with our health care concerns.

The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at the followinglocations to distribute free food to individuals and families in need. Most fooddistributions take approximately one hour. Please do not arrive more than 30minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bring your own container to hold50 lbs. of food. You will check in upon arrival unless otherwise stated: Wed., Nov.2, 5pm, Grant Christian Reformed Church, Grant, Fri., Nov. 4, 10am, St. JosephCatholic Church, White Cloud - sponsored by local area churches, Sat., Nov.5, 10am, Pine Grove Community Church, Howard City/Croton, Sat., Nov. 5,1pm, Grant Wesleyan Church, Grant (Call to pre-register at this site only 231-834-7222), Mon., Nov. 7, 5pm, Fremont United Methodist Church, Fremont,Wed., Nov. 9, 5pm, Hesperia Community Ed., Hesperia - sponsored by local areachurches, Thur., Nov. 10, 3pm, Amazing Grace Acres Church, Brohman, Sat.,Nov 12, 10am, First Christian Reformed Church, Fremont.

Hospice of Mich. and Catholic Charities West Mich. will present, WhenFamilies Grieve, a free community outreach event to assist families withgrieving children, on Thurs. Nov. 3rd, 6pm-8pm. This event will take place atthe Hospice of Mich. office. 400 Perry St., Big Rapids. This evening will includelight refreshments. Every family who attends the event will receive a free WhenFamilies Grieve Toolkit. To register and for more information, please call TangelaZielinski at 231-527-0913.

MCC Melodies features musical recitals - Montcalm Community Collegepresents MCC Melodies, featuring musical recitals by the colleges students,faculty and staff, at 7pm on Nov. 4, in the Barn Theater, located on the collegesSidney campus. Admission is free. Contact MCC Performing Arts Coordinator ValVander Mark at [email protected] or call 989-328-1218 for more information.Visit www.montcalm.edu/Arts-and-Culture.aspx for a complete listing of thecolleges arts and culture events.

The Tri County H.S. Band Boosters are accepting applications nowthrough Nov. 4th for our Holiday Craft Bazaar located at Tri County HighSchool, 24338 Kendaville Rd., Howard City. This will be held the same day as ourChristmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11th from 11am-5pm. Booth sizes availableare 5x12 or 7x10 and rental fee is $25. Please contact Suki VanSweden at 616-636-5464 to reserve your space.

Sand Lake Lions Club Variety Sale - Sat., Nov. 5th, 9am-3pm at UnitedMethodist Ed. Bldg. Corner of 6th and maple. Including: Avon and Wildtreeitems, quality used toys and clothes, crafts, Lions Cashews and Pecans, MethodistYouth Fundraiser, Misc. items. There are still some tables available. Call for moreinformation. Karen 616-636-5425, Kandy 616-636-4658 or Erin 616-636-5221.

Fiddlers Jamboree: Saturday, November 5, 2011, Coral Community Center,4662 Bailey Rd., Coral MI. Jamboree 1-5pm, Fiddlers perform, Open microphone

5-6:15pm, Dance 6:30-9:30pm round and square. Free admission, donationswelcome at the door. Lunch and dinner being served. Need more information,contact: Jo Sears 616-984-2597, Barb Jorgensen 616-984-5552 or Tommy Egan616-837-9050.

The American Legion Auxiliary is having their Annual Holiday Bazaaron November 5th from 9am-3pm at the Cedar Springs American Legion Post.We will also have our bake sale that day. Tables are still available for $10 for thosewho wish to rent. Please call Chris at 616-570-2830 for more information.

Hospice of Mich. will host a seminar on Coping with the Holidays. Thedate is Tue. Nov. 8th from 12pm-2pm, at 400 Perry St., Big Rapids. Ron Griesauthor of Through Death to Life will offer insights, support and hope to thosewho have lost a loved and are struggling with the approaching holiday. Thisevening will include light refreshments. To register or for more information callTangela Zielinski at 2 31-527-0913.

Bethel Lutheran Church Annual Bazaar - Sat., Nov. 12, 9am-2pm, locatedon M-46 east of Old 131, Howard City. Local crafters, bake sale, Country Store,Card Corner, Christmas decorations, drawings for quilt and craft items. Breakfast& lunch will be served. Deer Hunter Widows this is an excellent time to startyou Christmas shopping and have a fun filled day. We also have a few spaces leftfor crafters. Cost is $15 per table and an item for our craft drawings. Call V icki at231-937-4191 or 630-297-5594 if interested.

MacNaughtons Christmas Community Showcase is scheduled for December2nd at 415 Cedar Street, Howard City, MI 49329 from 5-8pm in support for ourMacNaughton students. We are looking for area vendors to rent a booth. Please

contact Krystal Erdman at 231-937-4004 for more information.Crafters wanted. Annual Christmas Bazaar Dec. 3, 9am-2pm @ Heritage UnitedMethodist Church, 19931 W Kendaville Rd, Pierson. Contact Rogena Brinks231-937-7537 to register.

Crafters wanted for Christmas Bazaar, Dec. 3rd, Resurrection LutheranChurch, 180 Northland Dr. Sand Lake. Contact Linda Misner at 616-636-5342.

Old fashioned square dance - Howard City VFW $5/mo, year round, Monday1-4pm, Potluck at 2:15pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.

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

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

Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, and informativediscussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings 6:30pm every 3rd Tuesdayof every month at Stanwood F ree Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call


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pression Glass, Several Nascar Toys, Matchbox Cars, Many M & M Items including Banks, Dispensers,Thermos, Dolls Madam Alexander, 1985 Playmates, Ideal toys, 1977 Eugene, Cabbage Patch, MattelInc.1964 Horseman Dolls and many more, Howe Bicycle Advertisement, AND MORE!FURNITURE: 1939 P.A Stark Petite Grand Piano (Model 1557), Kenmore Side by Side Fridge, LightGreen Chair and Ottoman, King Size Bed w/ Headboard, Couch, Coffee and End Tables, Ethan AllenQueen Headboard, Spindle Back Rocking Chair, Several Humpback Trunks, Gentlemans Butler, Mir-

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

October 31, 2011

The Tri County Area Schools will hold its biennial school election on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. The biennial election will be held to elect

three (3) school board members and to seek renewal of the Non-Homestead Operating Millage.TCAS is seeking the renewal of the 18 mil operating millage. The existing one-year millage is 18 mills and will expire on December 31, 2011.The millage request would restore the millage to the statutory 18 mills for 2012 and 2013. A successful vote would not result in a cost increaseto homeowners. Failure to approve this millage renewal would cost TCAS approximately $2,086,580 in revenue that is used for instructionalpurposes.

Candidates for the board positions are as follows:*One (1) six year term, ending December 2017 - Keven Hoisington (incumbent).

*Two (2) three year terms, ending December 2013 - Brett Karhoff (incumbent), and write-in candidate, Jennifer Britten (incumbent).POLLING LOCATIONS:

Reynolds Township: Precinct 1 & 2 - Reynolds Township Hall Winfield Township: Precinct 3 - Winfield Township HallPierson Township: Precinct 4 - Pierson Township Hall Maple Valley Township: Precinct 5 - Maple Valley Twp HallCroton Township: Precinct 6 - Croton Township Fire Dept. Ensley Township: Precinct 7 - Ensley Township Hall

Nelson & Solon Township: Precinct 8 - Nelson Township HallQUESTIONS? If you have more questions please contact the Educational Service Center at (616)636-5454.

There were 27 newly selected members to the Tri CountyNational Honor Society (NHS). These students were invitedto apply based on their stellar academic performance and thenthe top applicants are selected based on demonstration of theirleadership, character, and service skills. These young leadersrepresent Tri County Area Schools and are committed to serve thecommunity. This brings the total NHS membership to 50 of ourmost outstanding students at TCHS. Please congratulate them.27 New Members

Jared Aiken, Allison Barr, Dominique Bartholomy, Robert Bean,Hannah Britton, Amanda Cooper, Cade Dailey, Darcy Engelman,Melody Gage, Mitchell Goerner, Crystal Hall-Patton, JeremyHoezee, Jordan Kinsey, Brent Matulis, Lauren Olsen, Austin Olson,Dominic Petriella, Dustin Ruppert, Peyton Schrader, Shana Shqair,Trent Slavens, Cody Smits, Jade Tafe, Devin Thurston, Brooke Vos,Kayla Vos, Andrew Stroud23 Continuing Senior Members

J.D. Armstrong, Tyler Ashley, Natasha Azure, Olivia Barrett,Paul Bradley, Keegan Brewster (Treas), Alanna Butler, Jaxson Butler,

Jonah Groendal, Shayna Gross (Sec), Karlie Haywood (Pres), ToriMcGarvey, Bailey Meredith, Sam Nagy, Daytona Niles,, KristinaNozal, Isaac Smith, Briana Snyder, Mitchell Swaney (VP), TimothyThielke, Cassandra Vodry, Sarah Vuillemot, Meghan Yost.

Come join us the evening November 3 or 4 to find out who thenotorious Jack the Ripper is in Tri County Theatres performance ofBloody Jack. The performance is at 5 p.m. on November 3, and 7 p.m. onNovember 4 at the high school. Tickets are $5. Bloody Jack is based on themurders of Jack the Ripper. Join us to discover the mystery of who (whichactor) is Jack. Bloody Jack is written by Tim Kelly and won the NederlandPlaywriting Award.

For three months in 1888 death stalked the gloomy alleyways of aLondon slum. Seven women were brutally murdered; the bodies werehorribly mutilated. The murderer was never caught or identified. The

play offers theories. It takes place in the home of Dr. Sargeant. Eachperson who comes to visit him is a suspect. In traditional mysteries,Kelly said, the audience is supposed to guess who. In this play to get thewho, you have to establish the why. Carefully constructing his plot, Kellythrows suspicion on each character, with the final revelation coming as asurprise.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.Members Present: Fennessy, Powell, Hoisington, Schwalbach, Karhoff,PaulenPledge of AllegianceApproval of Consent AgendaApproval of Administrative Hire: Phil Butler-Athletic DirectorBoard Recognition: The board recognized the Rocket Football Program fortheir contributions to TC Athletics.Presentation: Empowered High SchoolBoard & Administrative Reports: Board of Education CommitteeAssignments, Student Liaison Committee reportAction Item: Approval of revised GASB 54 ResolutionPublic Comment: Comments on district survey and busingBoard Comments/New Business: Report read from Countywide BoardMeetingClosed Session for the purpose of negotiations at 7:43 p.m.Return to Open Session at 8:58 p.m.Adjournment at 9:03 p.m.Completed minutes of the meeting are available at www.tricountyschools.com.

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October 31, 2011

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Golf

Back row (l to r): Christine Scharphorn, Daytona Niles, Coach Faber, Micki Martin, and Lyndsae Kranz.

Front row (l to r): Jessica Doty, Kayla Vos, Amelia Force, and Baylee Zemla.

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Back row (l to r): Coach Matulis, CamdenBirdsell, Lucas Silvernail, Hunter Rusticus,Mitchell Swaney, Jeffrey Patton, Camerin Spicer,Tyler Bennett, Manager Crystall Hall-Patton,

and Coach Haywood.

Middle row (l to r): Brent Matulis, BradleyEdwards, Dakota Seymoure, Dakota Armstrong,and Diego Pignanessi.

Front row (l to r): Austin Olsen, Cade Dailey,Cody DeWitt, Chase Smigiel, and DustinRuppert.

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Back row (l to r): Caleb Miller, Mark Hucklebury, JeremyHoezee, Jesse Britton, Jesse Haywood, Marco Lagunas, AndrewSnyder, and Coach Lagunas.

Middle row (l to r): Joel Hall-Patton, Jonny Newell, BrendenArmstrong, Brandon Moore, and Matthew Silvernail.

Front row (l to r): Brandon Olson and Alex Britton.

Educational Service Center - (616) 636-545494 Cherry Street, Sand Lake 49343

Allen Cumings, SuperintendentDan Brant, Director of Special Education

Kathi S. Wood, Director of FinanceSteve Soules, Director of Operations

High School - (231) 937-433821338 Kendaville Rd, Howard City

Kurt Mabie, PrincipalJoe Williams, Assistant Principal

Middle School - (231) 937-431821350 Kendaville Rd., Howard City

Bill Cichewicz, Interim Principal

Sand Lake Elementary - (616) 636-566915 S. Seventh Street, Sand Lake

Krystyna Sweeney, Principal

MacNaughton Elementary - (231) 937-4380415 Cedar Street, Howard City

Tim Goheen, Principal

Transportation - (231) 937-4386Linda Dixon, Director

Food Service - (231) 937-4338Shirley Schrader, Coordinator

Tuesday, November 1: No School

Wednesday, November 15:No School

Wednesday, November 23:No School

Thursday, November 24 and Friday,November 25: Thanksgiving Break

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