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RECORD - ENTERPRISE

The River Valley

Serving PortionSof MontcalM, MecoSta, newaygoand Kent countieS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nObituaries

nMud Bowl Mania

nCommunity News

nStage Door Theater

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

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

editor may be written once per month by any member of

the community who wishes to express their view of a certain

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

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

DEADLINESNews/Editorial Submissions. .. . Noon on Tuesday

Area Happenings and Directories. .. . Noon on Wednesday

Classifed/Display advertising. .. . Noon on Thursday

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

Ice Cream Shoppeopens in Ensley Center

Auto repair and ice cream may not appearto have much in common, but in Ensley Centerthey now do. When the Woodard family of theEnsley Center and Sand Lake area opened theirsecond family business this past weekend theycame together, but only slightly. The Woodardshave owned and operated B&T Car Sales and

Repair for the last 25 years. When they part-nered with the Cason family to open a secondbusiness next door, they went in a different di-rection to say the least.

Shortys Ice Cream and Pizza, LLC is nowopen from 1-9PM seven days a week, and offers

a wide variety of cool treats to beat the summerheat. They are now serving traditional hardand soft serve flavors, as well as flavor bursts,flurries, shakes, and malts. Slushies, Glaciers,and Ice Burgs are coming soon. They are alsohoping to expand even further and have pizzaavailable for carry out by late summer, or early

fall. So whether you are out for a nice Sunday

drive, or heading to the lake stop by for a sweettreat at 12024 Cypress Ave, Sand Lake or call,(616) 636-5621. It is a great way to kick off thesummer.

BIRDS FARM MEATS INC.2 miles south of M-82 on Cypress Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6; Sat. 9 - 5

We accept vendor coupons and Bridge Cards.

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Effective June 4 thru June 9, 2012

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Spring into great insurance rates! Spring into great insurance rates! Spring into great insurance rates!

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Auto Home

Farm Business

Life

Way back when

Do YouRecall?

Compiled by Virginia Tully

1952 Glen Joe Arnold of Six

Lakes has notified his mother, Mrs.

Hazel Arnold, that he is fine after

his ship The Mt. Baker collided

with a South Korean ship in Korean

Waters.

Former Lakeview grad Donald

Charnley has received a reserve

officers commission in the

Quartermaster Corps of the U.S.

Army.

1962 Jimmy Abbey of Lakeview

recently received his Eagle Award in

the Boy Scouts.

Charles McHugh, boilerman-

fireman USN, of Morley, is serving

aboard the destroyer USS Brandy,

and is part of Exercise Quick Kick at

Camp LeJeune, N.C.

1977 Millers Drug Store in Trufant

has been purchased by the Charles

ODonalds of Greenville with the

change coming this summer.

The E.H. Farnsworths of rural

Lakeview are celebrating their 60th

anniversary with a family party

planned.

1997 Construction has started in

Lakeview for the new Brightstart

Elementary School.

Navy Hospitalman Apprentice

Danielle Doerr of Mecosta has

graduated from Basic Hospital Corps

School at Great Lakes, IL.

Commercial Industrial Residential AgricultureFREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured

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030 Special Notices

A GUN AN HOUR GIVE AWAY;Grand Rapids Gun & Knife Show atDeltaplex. A drawing every hour fora free rifle. June 16th & 17th Sat-urday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm.22 Rifle door prize J&J Sport Shows(800)968-5016.

CONCEALED CARRY CLASS, June23rd, Mecosta Rod and Gun Club$170 includes EVERYTHING.

www.jjsportshows.com (800)9685016.

032 Public Notices

KENT RIDGE STORAGE. Takingsealed bids on June 18, 2012 from11:00am-2:00pm at Kent RidgeStorage on Kent Ridge Drive be-hind Kent Ridge Apts. in Kent Cityfor the following units: Unit #14, 32,33, 34 rented by Dennis Abrahamscontaining a hi-lo, steel shelvingracks, tools, yard items, householditems, appliances, etc. Winning bidwill be contacted after 3:00pm.

040 Lost and Found

FOUND MALE BEAGLE, aroundLittle Whitefish Lake area, red collar.231-580-3690.

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FOUND DOG: MAPLE Hill near LakeMontcalm. Male black/white Shihtzu/Cocker Spaniel mix. 616-633-3707or 616-255-7520

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BIRCHWOOD GOLF COURSE, ac-cepting applications for grounds help,apply in person only. 6900 MastersRd. Howard City

BOOKWALTER MOTOR SALESis looking for a Body ShopTechnician. Must be State Cer-tified. Apply in Person. S M-66 inStanton.

MPI IS NOW hiring for full time only,40 hours/paid weekly. Enjoyable at-mosphere raising funds for BreastCancer Awareness. Come help raisefunds to save lives. A valid Drivers Li-cense or State I.D. is mandatory forinterview. Call (231)796-9276 for in-terview.

WE ARE NOW looking to hire a fastlube technician, must have somemechanical knowledge along withsome computer skills. This is a 35 to40 hour a week position, you musthave a good driving record along witha positive attitude. We pay an hourlyrate along with bonuses. Please applyin person at Keller North Country, 895W. Shaw, Howard City or contact DaleLongcore at 231-937-5173.

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Call Kim today to make your reservation!801 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone:231-527-1050

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LARSEN ESTATE AUCTIONSat., June 9, 2012 10:00 A.M.Located: W of Lakeview on M46 to Youngman Rd, N to Niles St, stop sign, E to Sherman St, S to 219 Second St,

Lakeview Michigan Montcalm County Follow Auction Signs

Very limited parking at auction site, please park one block east at municipal parking lot by post office.

Petersen Auction ServiceA Family Tradition Providing Quality Service Since 1934

Mike no phone calls Mark616-984-2573 after 9 p.m. 616-984-5122

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JUNE MILLERis 70 and Fabulous!!!

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MONDAY,JUNE4,2012RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 5

OBITUARY

Agnes Catherine PatinSAND LAKE Agnes Catherine Patin,

94, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012.She was the youngest of the 11 Patin

children and grew up on the family farm inSand Lake. Agnes was a 1935 graduate ofSand Lake High School and attended FerrisState University for her teaching certicate.While teaching, she also attended West-ern Michigan University and received her

B.S. degree. Throughout her life, she wasa faithful Catholic. She played organ formany years at her parish. She also enjoyedtraveling in the United States and abroad.Agnes taught elementary school at EnsleyCenter, Kent City, Croton and Newaygo.She enjoyed working with her students andfound teaching to be a rewarding career.Her family was very important, and shewould pray for them daily. Agnes remainedin contact through her life with her manyfriends. She was blessed with a gentle andpatient spirit.

Agnes is survived by her nephews andnieces, Mrs. LuAnne Murray, David Patin,Tom (Lynne) Patin, Michael (Christine)Patin, Mrs. Sandy Patin and many otherloving nieces and nephews and their fami-lies. She was preceded in death by her sib-lings, Phillip Patin, August Patin, BrotherAngelus Patin, Lucy Patin, Aloysius Patin,Andrew Patin Jr., Teresa Quillan, Paul Pa-tin, Sister Mary Remiguis Patin, AlphonsusPatin; her parents, Andrew and Pauline(Rosek) Patin; and nephews, Gregory Patinand Robert Patin.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Ag-nes Patin took place at Mary Queen of theApostles in Sand Lake with the Rev. JosephW. Kenshol presiding. Interment at St.Marys Cemetery in Sand Lake. Those plan-ning an expression of sympathy are askedto consider Eternal Word Television Net-work, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham,AL 35210.

The Pederson Funeral Home, Rockfordwww.pedersonfuneralhome.com

Helping Hands holds second Miracle SundayHelping Hands will be holding its second annual

Miracle Sunday Service on Sunday June 10th at 6pm atEnsley Park and appeals to the community to come outand support this event. This is a fundraising event for theorganizations building fund for the new facility that is tobe constructed south of the VFW Hall on Federal road onthe south end of Howard City.

Helping Hands objective with a new facility has manypurposes including a safer, more accessible, and ef-ciently operating food pantry operation. It is also intend-

ed to assist with the greater vision to expand the servicesthat Helping Hands offers to the community and all thepeople in need.

In just a little over one year, Helping Hands has pur-chased and paid for a new site and has accumulated over$28,000 in its building fund. It is the organizations goalto reach a $150,000 level prior to the construction of itsanticipated 3,200/sf facility.

Last years Miracle Sunday service raised approxi-mately $7,000 and Helping Hands is hoping to exceedthis amount for 2012. Fred C. Plath, Treasurer of Help-ing Hands said that it will be a challenge to get to the$150,000 fund raising goal, but that the church, busi-

ness, and overall community has been very faithful toHelping Hands and that Gods timing is always perfectand the project will be accomplished in His timing. Small

donations, or even large ones, in support of this projectcan be made to PO Box 532 Howard City, MI 49329.Please be sure and specify building fund on any suchdonations.

Helping Hands consistently services well over 100families each month and continues to be very grateful tothe community for its faithful support of its ministry.

Miracle Sunday will include various musical enter-tainment and more information on the Helping Handsministry outreach. Please bring your own chair and come

out and support the service that Helping Hands providesto our community. Questions may be directed to (231)937-6758.

Rachel Parington, Kim Manleyand Josh Wilkins of Alma/Ithacabecame parents of a baby boy. KyelPatrick-Rea Wikins was born at 6:53a.m. on May 18, 2012. He weighed

5 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19inches long. He has 6 sisters and 2brothers. Grandparents are, SharonPyle of Parrington, Carla Swartz ofSaginaw and Brian Wing of Sum-ner.

Rachel Parington, Kim Manleyand Josh Wilkins of Alma/Ithacabecame parents of a baby boy. KrisDean-Lee Wilkins was born at 7a.m. on May 18, 2012. He weighed6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 193/4 inches long. He has 6 sistersand 2 brothers. Grandparents are,Sharon Pyle of Parrington, Carla

Swartz of Saginaw and Brian Wingof Sumner.

Edward and Haley Bailey ofPortland became the parents of

a baby girl. Nayomii Dorothy Bai-ley was born at 10:57 a.m. on May20, 2012. She weighed 6 pounds,1 ounce and was 19 incehs long.She was one sister, Nevaeh Bailey.Grandparents are, Harvey and Sha-orn Bailey of Ionia, Suzanne andRay Lumbert of Muir and Roogieand Betty Elliott of Hastings.

Ambyr and Nick Walker becamethe parents of a baby girl, Rylee Mi-chele Walker on April 15, 2012. Sheweighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces andwas 20.5 inches long. She has onesister, Karlee. Grandparents are,

Wayne and Michele Bills and Chrisand Dennis Walker.

Samantha Lambright and ErikFaulkner of Big Rapids announce

the birth of Naomee Reece Faulkneron April 13, 2012, in the BirthingCenter at Mecosta County MedicalCenter. Welcoming her home aresister Ayla; grandparents, Georgeand Connie Lambright of HowardCity, Cheryl Gardender of WhiteCloud; great-grandparents Cleo andVera Saxton of Grant; Pat Lambrightof Hillsdale; Jean Ring of Big Rapidsand Richard Ring of Louisville, Ky.

Ashley and Dustin Slominskiof Newaygo announce the birthof their daughter, Skylar Slominski.She was born on May 17, 2012.

Classmates reunited in celebration of50 years since graduation. Ours was thelast class to graduate from HCHS priorto consolidation forming the Tri-CountySchool System.

Our reunion day began by meetingfor a wonderful brunch at The EdgarFarm, owned by our classmate FrancesKaye (Arbogast) Carlson. She served adelicious meal in the home that has beenmasterfully restored.

We reminisced for hours and formeda circle outside in the yard as each classmember gave a short summary of ourlives for the 50 years since graduation.

Arrangements had been made tohave our old High School on Edgerton

unlocked so we could take a walk downmemory lane as we viewed the familiarhallways and classrooms during the lateafternoon.

At 6:00 PM we went to HeritageChurch in Maple Hill to attend theAlumni Banquet. The group photographon the steps included those attendingthe brunch. The four separate photosare classmates who attended the Ban-quet only, and not included in the groupphoto taken at the brunch.

Special appreciation to Don Boez-winkle and Glenda (Cisney) McCombfor their hard work in the successfulplanning of our reunion; as well as Fran(Kaye) (Arbogast) Calson for hosting the

brunch in such a beautiful place.Glen Hackbardt is in the process of

making a movie of our high school years.Our classmates are looking forward tothe release of that movie with great an-ticipation.

HCHS provided a wonderful educa-tion and foundation for each of us inour life and career journeys; as well asthe close bonds of friendship that wereformed during those years.

This special day of being reunitedwas wonderful in every way. May Godcontinue to bless us during the rest ofour journey.

Julie (Schaub) Herin1962 Class Secretary

Howard City High School Class of 1962 celebrates

LETTER TO

THE EDITOR

Read before you judgeTO THE EDITOR:

What a Memorial Day. A sight to beholdthe Isle of Flags at Post 3306 VFW. Underleadership of Commander Dennis, Presi-dent Barb with Jim, Al, Dee, Dick, Bob, Bill,Linda, Tony, George, Rich, Elmer, Peggy,Don, Ruth, your local VFW did services atseveral cemeteries and monuments. ThankYou, to the buglers, Tri County and Lakev-

iew Bands and directors, Jr. Stevenson forthe y over Poppy drop, the people who putthe luncheon on, the people who turned outto support this group of men and womenwho give so much and only hope for sup-port and respect in return. Thank You.

DEE BEckERAuxiliary Member

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Ed Koehn welcomes newemployee Dennis Misner

Ed Koehn is pleased to announcethat Dennis Misner is now part ofthe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram salesstaff. Dennis is a lifelong resident ofthe Montcalm Area. Along with theopportunity to offer the area an im-

pressive selection of vehicles fromEd Koehns automotive group, Den-nis can make your dreams come truewith a new vehicle. Dennis can pointyou in the right direction based onyour individual vehicle needs.

Area youths will create fairytale magic

The ever-popular fairy tale Snow White and the Sev-en Dwarfs will be brought to life on the stage of the KentTheatre so plan on attending this summers fun musicalbrought to you by the Cedar Springs Community Play-ers. Come and enjoy the antics of the merry little menas they try their very best to protect their Princess SnowWhite from the Evil Queen who is determined to kill herrival in beauty. Two casts which have a total of 33 talent-

ed young people will be taking to the stage two weekendsin June. Performances are Thursday through Saturday,June 14-16 and June 21-23.

Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door; $6 forkids 17 and under and are available at the Cedar SpringsPublic Library, from any cast member or by calling (616)696-0527. The historic Kent Theatre is located in down-town Cedar Springs at 7 N. Main Street.

Friday night funCalling All High School Students. Friday Night Fires,

2nd Friday night of: June, July & August. Join otherteens from around Montcalm County as we celebrate thesummer time in a positive way. Free food, free gamesand tons of fun. Check out our Facebook page for all thedetails at: www.facebook.com/mcpud or on our website:www.mcpud.org - June 8, 9-11pm, Greenville Commu-

nity Church, 6596 Vining Road, Greenville. July 13, 9-11pm, Central Montcalm Community Church, 1122 E.Main St., Stanton. August 10, 9-11pm, Grace Commu-nity Church, 9920 Reed Rd., Howard City. These events

sponsored by: Montcalm Coalition to Prevent UnderageDrinking. 129 E. Main, PO Box 836, Stanton, MI. 48888,(989) 831-4591.

Teen dies kayaking incidentDeputies responded to a report of a missing 16 year

old at 241 Royal Dr. Clifford Lake. Victim was last seenpreparing to go kayaking at about 2000 hours by familymembers. Grandmother of victim called 911 when theywere unable to locate the victim. After a 2 hour searchthe victims body was discovered in 8ft of water about30 yards off shore. Recovery of the body was made byMCSO Dive team and the victim was transported byMCES from the scene. MCSO was assisted at the sceneby MCES, Stanton Fire, MCSO Dive team and SheriffsPosse. The 16 year old boy has been identied as JamesJoseph McCarthy of Dewitt, MI.

Newaygo County UpcomingMarriages

Ryan Aropiado of Fremont and Jennifer Dulyea ofFremont

Kenneth Jones of Newaygo and Leigha Palm ofNewaygo

Kyle Charles Martin of Fremont and Terra Lynn Bo-charski of Fremont

Brad Smith of Fremont and Heidi Teusink of Fre-montAngel D. Barbosa of Newaygo and Jennifer Bordeaux

of NewaygoMark Nagy of Sand Lake and Emily DeLange of

GrantDan Lankhorst of Fremont and Hannah Schmelling

of FremontCoy Nelson of Newaygo and Nicole Lopez of

Newaygo

Special workshop for teensA Different World: High School to College Life.

Newaygo High School is holding a workshop entitled,A Different World: The Transition from High School toCollege. The presentation will provide an overview ofthe rst six weeks of college as a crucial time for plan-ning, learning new study habits and getting acclimated

to your new life as a college student. It will also in-clude valuable information and tips to being successfulin college including: Blending your social life with yourresponsibilities - Time management - Choosing friends- Staying safe on campus - Knowing what support yourcollege provides - Getting INVOLVED on campus, intra-mural sports, student leadership, clubs etc. - Working ajob while in college, work study opportunities, jobs oncampus, career services, etc. - Body and Soul. There willbe a College Student Panel Discussion after the pre-sentation for students to ask questions and learn aboutthis process from current college students. Please joinus on Wednesday, June 6 at 6:30 pm in the High SchoolCafeteria. FREE PIZZA and beverages will be provided.Rafe prizes will be drawn for attendees including a$100 Amazon Gift Card and Door Prizes. Please RSVP tothis event by calling (231) 652-1646 or email Ms. Lum-bert at [email protected]

STATE BOUND

Tri County Seniors, Conner Vanderhyde (right)and Keegan Brewster (left) qualied at RegionalTrack and Field on May 18th at Houseman Fieldmaking them eligible for the State Track and Fieldto be held on June 2nd at Houseman Field in GrandRapids. Shown with them is Coach Briggs.

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$500 Top PrizeThe Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce invites golfers

to the 14th Annual Community Golf Outing on Saturday, June23, 2012 at the Whitesh Lake Golf Course. Shotgun start time is9:00am, with registration beginning at 8:30. The registration feeof $50 includes the greens fee for 18 holes, a cart and lunch.

Golfers who participate will help a scholarship fund that sup-ports continuing education among our local high school gradu-ates. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to the Robert AlgerScholarship Fund, afliated family of funds with the Montcalm

Panhandle Community Fund, through the Greenville Area Com-munity Foundation. Since inception of the scholarship, $7500has been awarded to graduates. This event is also one of the largerfund raisers supporting the Chamber of Commerce.

There will be a prize of $500 for the rst place low score four-some as well as blind draws of $250 and $125. (Pro or semi-progolfers are not eligible for top cash prize.) The longest drive andclosest to the pin will win prizes. In addition, there will be a Holein One contest for $3000, sponsored by Pease Insurance Agencyand a Hole in One contest for a Chrysler 200, sponsored by EdKoehn Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Greenville. Tee signs are availablefor $100, as well as additional sponsorship levels.

For more information and reservations, call the PanhandleArea Chamber at (231) 937-5681 or visit www.panhandlecham-ber.com.

Wedding wishesormer Lakeview residents, Bob & Cheri Bouwkamp of North

Muskegon, MI are pleased to announce the recent marriage oftheir daughter, Morgan Bouwkamp, to Travis Hubbard of Coral,MI. They are the owners of Hubbard Automotive in Coral. Travisis the son of Rodney & Betty Hubbard of Pierson, MI.

COMMUNITY NEWS

QUOTE OF THE WEEKAssuming either the Left Wing or

the Right Wing gained control of

the country, it would probably y

around in circles.

Pat Paulsen

LANSING Memorial Daykicks off the grilling season asMichigan residents enjoy deli-cious, fresh from the gardenfruits and vegetables and Michi-gan-made dishes. Before grillingor planning your outdoor picnic,the Michigan Department of Ag-

riculture and Rural Development(MDARD) reminds you of somebasic food safety rules to keepyou and your family healthy thissummer.

Wash your hands in warm,soapy water before, during, andafter handling food. Use sepa-rate utensils, cutting boards, andserving dishes for raw and cookedfoods, and wash them thorough-ly with warm, soapy water beforere-using. Never serve grilled foodon the same dish that held rawmeat, poultry, or sh.

Foods should be marinated inthe refrigerator, not on counter-tops or outdoors. If the marinadewill be used as a sauce on thecooked food, set a portion of it

aside before adding the raw meat,poultry, or seafood; do not reusemarinade used for raw meat.

Ensure your meat has beenproperly cooked by using a meatthermometer to test the internaltemperature. Using the color ofthe meat as a guide is not enoughto ensure proper cooking. Insertthe thermometer horizontallyinto the center of the meat for10-15 seconds to register the in-ternal temperature. Hamburg-ers should be cooked to 160F;poultry to 165F; pork to 160F;and large cuts of beef to 145Ffor medium rare, and 160F formedium.

A general guideline to fol-low is keep cold foods cold andhot foods hot. Keep foods coldby storing them in the shade ina lid-covered cooler with a coldpack inside. Do not leave perish-able food out of the refrigeratorfor more than two hours; when

temperatures reach 90F, foodshould not be left out of the re-frigerator for more than onehour.

For more information onfood safety, visit http://www.michigan.gov/mdard or http://foodsafety.gov/.

Simple food safety guidelines can helpkeep your family safe this summer

- PRESS RELEASE -

White Creek news release

Grand Re- opening.White Creek Lumber and Hardware is holding a grand

re-opening event to celebrate something that is over-

due.

The Lumber and Hardware has been located at its

current site since 1988 when it was built under previ-

ous ownership. In 2005, the store was purchased by

current management and was renamed White Creek

Lumber and Hardware by the new owners. We never

had time to have a Grand Opening said one of White

Creeks owners, Jane Gosling, whos been a part ofthe company since its inception.

A private formal ribbon cutting was held on the first of

June and festivities are continuing Friday June 8 and

Saturday June 9.

A drawing for four tickets to a NASCAR event held in

Talladega Alabama was held in early May. The event

signifies a new chapter in the stores history, whose

founder opened a store in Grand Rapids in 1948. Our

pricing structure will be considerably different and

highly competitive. We think customers will like it a

lot. We are keeping the same quality reputation thats

served us well through the years Gosling added. Sev-

eral other door prize drawings will be held during the

two-day event and specially discounted merchandisewill be offered. Representatives from Andersen Win-

dows, Azec Trim and Decking, Camo Hidden Deck

Fastening System, Atrium Windows, and Simpson

Strong-Tie Connectors will be part of the festivities.

One lucky customer will win a Stihl Chainsaw. Digni-

taries attending include Cedar Springs City Manager

Chris Burns, Orgill Manager Mike Gould, Art Probst

owner of Probst Floor Covering and Draperies repre-

senting the Cedar Springs Lions, and Rotary Presi-

dent Denise Gates. White Creek is located at 13861

White Creek Ave. Hours are 7:30 to 6pm Monday

through Saturday.

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NORTH AMERICANPRECIS SYNDICATE

When it comes to protectin gthe environment, the youngergenerations involvement issometimes limited to recyclingpaper and picking up trash. At4-H, however, youth are tap-

ping into their math, science,engineering and leadershipskills to make a positive impacton their environment.

Birch Run High School inSaginaw County, was payingto remove the used cooking oilfrom the cafeteria without anythought as to how it could bereused.

Five teens in the schools 4-H Club came up with a plan tocollect the used cooking oil andturn it into bio-diesel fuel thatcould run some of their schoolbuses.

The community joined inby donat ing its used cookin goil and the program now has2,500 gallons of used vegetable

oil to turn into bio-diesel fuel.In San Leandro, Calif., an-other group of 4-Hers decidedto reduce its communitys en-vironmental footprint. Califo r-nians use hundreds of thou-sands of tons of polystyreneeach year for packaging food,which accounts for a large per-centage of the litter recoveredfrom storm drains.

By educating restaurants,consumers and public officialsabout the negative effects ofusing non-biodegradable plas-tics, the 4-Hers convinced thecommunity to use alternativeproducts.

Across the countr y in Ox-ford County, Maine, 200

students at the 4-H Camp &Learning Center are buildingunderwater robots to identifymilfoila weedlike substancethat grows in fresh water. As aninvasive species in the regions11 lakes and ponds, milfoil canprevent fishing and swimming,and contaminates clean drink-ing water.

The 4-Hers use a videocamera and GPS technology toidentify the milfoil, so they candeal with the problem.

These 4-Hers also do theirpart to educate the publicabout the environmental dan-gers of not cleaning off boatsproperly-the leading cause ofmilfoil buildup.

Accord ing to The 4-H Studyof Positive Youth Development,conducted by Tufts University,compared to their peers, youthin 4-H are nearly two timesmore likely to plan to go to col-lege, are three times more like-ly to contribute to their com-munities, and are more likelyto pursue studies or a career inscience, engineering or com-

puter technology.4-Hs positive youth devel-

opment programs are devel-oped by the nations 111 land-

grant universities, and provideyoung people with first-handexperiences in learning how tolimit humanitys impact on the

environment. By taking part,youth are prepared to make adifference. For more informa-tion, visit www.4-h.org.

Youth stepping up as environmental ambassadors

SAFETY: 4-Hers from Oxford County, Maine, build underwater robots to identify milfoil, aweedlike substance that contaminates water. (NAPSI Photo)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICYLetters published in the River Valley Record-Enterprise do not reect the overall opinion of the paper. A letter to the editor may be written once per month by any member

of the community who wishes to express their view of a certain issue. Letters should be in good taste, be no longer than 500 words, include the signature and home town of the

writer.

Lakewide

YARD SALESSATURDAY, JUNE 9th8 AM - ???

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Chicken Pox and ShinglesThis article is revised from a column by Dr. Mercola.

By giving vaccines, trying to prevent all children from experiencing chickenpox naturally, we may have actually created a NEWepidemic not in children but in adults, especially elderly adults. There is mounting evidence that vaccinating children forchickenpox may very well be causing a shingles epidemic. I am seeing this in my own practice in Lakeview, Michigan.

Before the live virus chickenpox vaccine was licensed in the United States in 1995, most children acquired a natural,long-lasting immunity to chickenpox by age six. For 99.99 percent of healthy children, chickenpox is a mild disease withoutcomplications. Less than 100 children died per year from complications of chicken pox.

Chickenpox and shingles are related. They are caused by similar viruses; both are in the herpes virus family. After you recover

from chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant (asleep) in your nerve roots for many years, unless it is awakened by sometriggering factor such as physical or emotional stress. When awakened, it presents itself as shingles rather than chickenpox.

Shingles is marked by pain and often a blister-like rash on one side of your body. Other symptoms can include headacheand flu-like symptoms. Although very painful, most people who get shingles will recover without serious complications and willnot get it a second time. However, in people with weakened immune systems, shingles complications can be severe. The mostcommon complication is post herpetic neuralgia, or PHN, where the pain may last for months or even years after the rash hashealed. The pain is caused by damaged nerve fibers, which then persist in sending pain messages to your brain.

Nature has devised an elegant plan for protecting you from the shingles virus. After contracting and recovering fromchickenpox (usually as a child), as you age, your natural immunity gets asymptomatically boosted by coming into contact withinfected children, who are recovering from chickenpox. This natural boosting of natural immunity to the varicella (chickenpox)

virus helps protect you from getting shingles later in life.

In other words, shingles can be prevented by ordinary contact, such as receiving a hug from agrandchild who is getting or recovering from the chickenpox. But with the advent of the chickenpox

vaccine, there is less chickenpox around to provide that natural immune boost for children AND adults.

As hard as scientists try to come up with ways to improve human biology, they just cant outsmartMother Nature. In trying to tinker with the natural order of things, we tend to destroy processes thatGod has masterfully orchestrated to keep us healthy. This dance between chickenpox and shingles is aperfect example.

If you get shingles there are both traditional and natural treatments that work well. Many parents arenow opting out of the chicken pox vaccine for their children. It is time we think for ourselves and not letthe government and the drug companies dictate our health care. Remember it is not nice to fool withMother Nature.

Put Your Health in Your Own Hands. Bob Huttinga PA-C. 989-352-6500.

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Montcalm County Housing Commission has prepared for sub-

mission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

(HUD) the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012. This action conforms

to to PHA Plan regulations as cited in the Code of Federal Regula-

tions-24, Part 903.

The above noted plan is available for public review and comment

until July 16, 2012, at the office of the Executive Director, Montcalm

County Housing Commission located at 120 Mulberry Street, How-

ard City, Michigan, during regular office hours.

The office is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., exclud-

ing holidays.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The MONTCALM COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION will hold a

Public Meeting on July 16, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the meeting room

at Mulberry Estates, located at 120 Mulberry Street, Howard City,

Michigan, for the purpose of reviewing the 2012 Annual Plan.

PUBLIC NOTICE

WINFIELD TOWNSHIP RESIDENTSThe Winfield Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed

2012-2013 budget on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. with the regular

township meeting following at 7 p.m. at the Winfield Township Hall, M-46,Amble, MI

THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED

TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED

BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THE HEARING.

To obtain a copy of the proposed 2012-2013 budget, contact the Clerk Col-

leen Stebbins, 989-352 7448. This notice is posted in compliance with PA

267 OF 1976 AMENDED (open Meeting Act}, MCLA 41.72A (2) (3) and

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

HOWARD CITYTOWNWIDE

YARD SALEJune 15 & 16

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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: The River

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newaygo, MI. For more information contact Deb Kaminski, 231-924-7013.

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Newaygo. Weigh in 5:30-6:10pmon Thursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. SpartaMethodist Church. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm.Info. Betty at (616)691-7120. White Cloud, Commission on Aging. Weighin 5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview,

New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays,meeting 6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United MethodistChurch. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. EastM-46. Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am onTuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland Dr. Howard City, HowardCity VFW Hall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:15-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. Firstmeeting free. For information call 231-937-4441.

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

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

Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days &Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:30-6:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&1212 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-Open, 7:00pm-Closed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All Open-12Noon,7:00pm, 9:00pm; Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm; Sunday-AllOpen-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-Open. Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers

meeting, 7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking.Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug free).Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125 NewellStreet, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Non Smoking. Call Sandy M. 616-696-3205.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracys CustomRiver Boats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm; Tues.

Noon, 7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri. Noon, 5:30pm(Men only), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only all types of recovery

welcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3rd

Sat. of month is open, non-smoking, potluckdinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game night following); Sun. 1:00pm,7:30pm (O).

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

SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have anemotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks,substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to really live?

Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 5:00pm, United Methodist Church, 240Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.

1-4pm, Potluck at 2:15pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183.

Lakeview Seniors Come early (1:00) for cards, games, refreshments andsocial time. The LV Seniors meet the 1st Tuesday of each month. Come 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 4th Tuesdayof every month at Stanwood Free Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) CallBonnie @ 231-823-8002.

Celebrate Recovery - For everyone with a hurt, habit o r hang up. Every Wed.,night 6:30-8:30 at Lakeview Community Church 989-332-6477.

Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2nd Wednesdayof each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras House located at 18 Justice Stin Newaygo. For more information please call Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or800-837-3630.

The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd Wednesday ofmonth, 7:00pm, @ H.C. Municipal Village Building Council Room. Volunteersare 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.For more information call (231) 796-0966.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group: We Meet every Thursday atGreenville Community Church. Dinner at 5:30pm, Worship at 6pm, Group at7pm. Any one wishing to only come for group is more than welcome to do that.

Call 616-824-5130 or 616-894-0840 for more information.Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist Church, 8060M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Building behind the church. Thursdaysfrom 1-4pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton, open 7 daysa week. Call Karen West 231-937-5950 for weekly schedule of events. Noonlunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

Library Happenings:Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Book Store, at Newaygo City Hall.Open Memorial Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, special events and every Friday

from June 6 till mid Oct., from 11am to 5pm. 100s of books at bargain prices.Proceeds to benefit the new Library fund.

Cedar Springs Library - Opening day of the Summer Reading Program,June 11 from 12pm-6pm. Petting zoo, free ice cream, book sale and we will beraffling a Kindle Touch. Participants can sign up that day or pre-register at thelibrary. Prizes awarded weekly.

Summer Carnival - Celebrate Summer! Celebrate reading, join us for games,crafts, prizes and tons of carnival-style fun! For all ages. Friday, June 15, 1:30pm- Sand Lake Library.

The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be havingToddler Time every Monday morning at 11am. There will be stories, crafts,songs and activities for the toddlers. Toddler Time is for children ages 18 months- 3 years old. If you have any questions please call the library at 231-937-5575.

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

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

The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library meetthe 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30am in the community room at thelibrary. We welcome you to join us for food, fellowship and an opportunity tocontribute to 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 pu blished in the Shelf LifeBook Club brochure and on the Monthly Event Flyers 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 brings stories, so ngs, crafts andactivity to your child.

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

Upcoming Events:Sat., June 2nd, Russell H. Gilbert Memorial Kids Free Fishing Day. Ages3-16 only can register. 8:30am register, poles in water at 9:30am. Bring the familyand enjoy a free event. Kids bring your poles, tackle and bait. Register to winprizes. Donuts, juice, coffee, water, hot dogs, chips and pop will be provided.Location: Lake White Cloud (Millpond) James Street, White Cloud. New thisyear, White River Longbeards will be having a shooting range. We are a non-profit organization. Join us on our website [email protected] orwww.facebook.com/russellGilbert kids free fishing.

Ooey Gooey Day - Sunday, June 3rd, 1pm-3pm. Learn to craft/make funslimy play-dough, silly putty creatures and fun items that your children can makeand take home. Best suited for children ages 3-8 years old (all ages welcome)wear play clothes for messes to be made. For allergy concerns - flour, starch,salts, oils, coloring, Elmers glue. Donations of $6 per child. Howard Christensen

Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine, Kent City.

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: Mon.,

June 4, 5pm, Fremont United Methodist Church, Fremont; Sat., June 9, 9:30am,First Christian Reformed Church, Fremont; Wed., June 13, 5pm, Weaver ParkPavilion, Hesperia - sponsored by local area churches; Thurs., June 14, 3pm,Amazing Grace Acres Church, Brohman; Sat., June 16, 1pm, Grant Assembly

of God, Grant.The Gleaner Grand Arbor #733 would like to invite the Sand Lakecommunity to a flag raising ceremony to honor our flag on June 9, 2012at 10am at the Sand Lake Library in Sand Lake. If you love your flag and country,please come and join us. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

Hookin Up Heroes: A Military Veteran Appreciation Event. 5 stop, 100mile Charity Motorcycle Ride, Military Pro/Am fishing tournament on HardyPond, Tournament Weigh-in Ceremony, Military Fly Over. June 9th, startingat Newaygo Sportsman Club, 7951 Elm Ave. Opening at 7am for breakfast andregistration. 5 pigs will be roasted in a competition with 5 teams, each representinga branch of the Military, live music, raffles and door prizes. All proceeds donatedto the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI - Veterans Program)Contact information: Ron Monroe 231-590-2376 [email protected] or EdLewis 231-652-1720 www.newaygocountysportsmansclub.org

Gospel Tent Revival, June 14-17, Downtown White Cloud. Thurs. - Sat.,evenings at 7pm. Sun., 10am and 6pm. Clear gospel preaching leading to faithin Christ.

The Larsen Brothers in Concert - Thurs., June 14th at 7pm. Tickets: $7.50per person. Drawn back together by the Lord to use their gifts for a higher calling.The Larsen Brothers perform Christian, Gospel, Country and Acoustic Music.They play originals, old gospel, new country and bluegrass. For more information,please call the Greenville Area Community Center at 616-754 -9163.

Life Walk 2012 - Cedar Springs: Alpha Family Center will host its annual LifeWalk on Sat., June 16 at 10 am at Morley Park in Cedar Springs. Life Walk is achance for everyone to get on board to help young families and children in a veryimportant and fun way. To participate in Life Walk 2012, call 616-696-2616 for apledge form or download yours at our website: www.alphafamilycentercs.org

The Sheridan VFW Post is now taking applications for the upcomingEuchre Tournament that will be held at the Post on Sat., June 16th. Thetournament starts at 10am and will be completed about 3:30pm. The cost of thetournament is $10 per player and the fee may be paid the day of the tournament.Advanced registration is urged as late entries may not be seated, you may call thepost at 989-291-9680. Registration on site starts at 8:30am.

Recycle That! Sun., June 17, 1pm-3pm. Learn a new craft for teaching ouryounger children how to recycle. We will be using recycled items to teach andcreate a craft. Join us in making a Fossil - Dinosaur rendition. (K-5th) Donation$5/child. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine, Kent City.

Welcome to the Jungle Two-Week Musical Theatre Camp, Mon.-Fri.June 18-29.This is a 30 minute Mini-Musical based on Aesops fable The Lionand the Mouse with singing, dancing and acting. Actors will be encouraged tobecome comfortable on stage and learn that acting is fun! They will be introducedto basic stage and blocking terms and how to use their faces, bodies and voices onstage. Special performance June 29 at 11am. $1/per person for show. Parents oftheatre students get 2 comp. tickets. Punch and cookies after show. K-2nd grade11am-12pm. Cost: city resident $30/non-city resident $45. 3rd grade and up.Cost: city resident $45/non-city $67.50. Instructor: Ruth Hansen. Scholarshipfunding available, for more information, call the Greenville Area CommunityCenter 616-754-9163.

Montcalm Community Colleges 2012 summer camps for youths focus onscience, fine arts, writing, recreation, sports and test-taking preparation this year.

Camps include: Fine Arts Camp: Ancient Egypt is June 25-29 , cost $90. DigitalWriting Camp is June 18-22, cost $90. Camp Discovery: The Wonderful Worldof Nature is July 10-12, cost $60. Outdoor Recreation Camp is July 16-20, costis $90. Sports Camp is July 23-27, cost $90. ACT Test Prep Boot Camp is July30-Aug 3, cost $150. Visit www.montcalm.edu/camps for more info.

Annual Coral Days Festival, Sat., June 23 - events: 8am free pancakebreakfast at Cowden Lake Bible Academy. 9am line up for parade. 11amparade. 11am till gone chicken barbecue dinner b y Maple Valley Firemen. 1pm-1:45pm Gordon Russ Magic Show. 2-3pm Bucket Brigade (teams of 5). 2-5pmMichigans Yodeling Sweetheart, Joyce Leonard and Group. 3-5pm SoapboxDerby specifications needed, call 231-354-6431. 4-4:45pm Gordon Russ MagicShow. 5pm Opening of Time Capsule. 7-9pm Music: Stolen Horses. Dusk, lightparade. Other activities: Antique tractor display, town-wide yard sales, craftbooths in the park, food vendors, 8am horseshoe competition, 9am Memorabiliaroom opens, 10am 4 on 4 volleyball, $25/team, questions call Brian Spence 231-846-1059 and 1-5pm Antique Village and Engine Display.

Music by the Pond 2012, Location: Gazebo next to Curtis Pond, SheldonSt., Edmore. When: Sun., evenings at 6:30pm on June 24, July 29 and Aug., 26.Please bring your own lawn chair or blankets. In case of rain all shows will bemoved into the Curtis Building.

The Womens Action Network is currently seeking vendors for the 2012Danish Festival. Booth space is located at Veterans Park in Greenville and rentsfor $125 before July 1st. After July 1st, a $25 late fee will be added. Each spaceis approximately 20x20 in size. Contact Jennifer Iteen for more information at616-835-6937.

VFW Camp Trotter for Children (ages 7-12) Five sessions starting July 15through Aug. 12. Contact Maxine Scram 231-519-1374.

UAW Local 548 Retirees from Michigan Plating & Stamping, Gulf &Western and CEMSI is having its Retirees Picnic on Saturday, July 21stat Long Lake Park. (West Side of Park - open shelter - Long Lake Dr., Sparta)Rain or Shine! 10am till ??? Lunch at Noon. For more information contact MaryWidmayer 231-937-4496.

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

Old fashioned square dance - Howard City VFW $5/mo, year round, Monday

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TRUCK DRIVER NEED in lumber andlogging industry. (616)866-9317

Sell your item for under $500and your ad is FREE!

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Call 231-592-8348 or 231-592-8344One ad per week per household.

Paid in 2008. In 2008 a certain Ms. Ferrero, 63 years

old and permanently disabled since 1998, owned a

home in Walton Twp., Michigan. She paid her prop-

erty tax bill in 2008. And when she filed her 2008

Michigan State income tax return in April 2009, Ms.

Ferrero claimed a homestead property tax credit.

Refunded in 2009. Because Ms. Ferrero had no state

income tax liability, the State could not reduce her

state tax liability by the amount of the homestead tax

credit. And because Michigan law 206.520(3) pro-

vides that if the credit claimed under this section . .

. exceeds the tax liability for the year or if there is no

tax liability for the tax year, the amount of the claimnot used as an offset against tax liability shallbe

approved for payment, without interest to the claim-

ant, the State paid Ms. Ferrero the amount of the

homestead property tax credit, without interest, by

check, outright. So in 2009, Ms. Ferrero received a

$1,093 refund check.

A 2009 exemption? In 2009 Ms. Ferrero had only

$9,732 from Social Security, for income. She thought

she would qualify for a property tax exemption from

the Township. In 2009, people with income below

$10,400 were exempt from having to pay property

taxes.

Exemption Denied. But the Walton Townships

Board of Review denied her request, saying that the

2008 homestead property tax credit refund she had

received in 2009 was income which, when addedto her social security income, placed her above the

$10,400 limit.

Always appeal. Appalled, Ms. Ferrero appealed. But

the Michigan Tax Tribunal agreed with the Board.

Ms. Ferrero appealed again and the Court of Appeals

agreed with her.

Are tax refunds income? The Court of Appeals

reasoned that the State Tax Commission has already

set the bar. It defined income as including: wages

and salaries, net receipts from self-employment, reg-

ular payments from social security or public assis-

tance, alimony, pensions, scholarship, and dividends,

interest, in Bulletin number 5 of 1995. Nothing was

mentioned about tax refunds.

Rebate, not refund. The Court then said that despite

some courts holding that a tax credit can function

like a tax refund in some cases (see Universal Oil

Products Co v Campbel, a 1950 case), The home-

stead property tax credit does not confer income nor

is it a program to transfer new monies to individuals;

rather it is to rebate a portion of the property taxes

a person has already paid. This is easily seen in the

context of a taxpayer whose income tax liability ex-

ceeds the amount of the homestead credit for which

they qualify. In such a case, the taxpayer does not re-

ceive a refund check; rather they receive their rebatein the form of an equivalent reduction in the amount

of income tax due. The amount of money received

and the basis upon which it is received is identical

whether it is received as a reduction in income taxes

due or payment of the amount of the rebate that ex-

ceeds the individuals income tax liability.

The Courts majority decided that the $1,093 prop-

erty tax credit was a rebate which was a return of

excess money paid in even though Ms. Ferrero paid

no money in, thus the credit check should not have

counted towards Ms. Ferreros income. Mudfuddle

soup, I say. Of course the problem is that for 2008

Ms. Ferrero received $1,093 because she owned land

and didnt owe any State income tax. And in 2009

she owned land, didnt owe any State income tax, anddidnt have to pay property taxes either, as it turned

out.

A dissenter. Even though this might be a fair outcome

in trying times, when people have little money with

which to pay more taxes, I appreciate the plain old

good sense of Justice Owens lone dissent. He seems

to think that $1,093 put into a pocket that already has

$9,732 in it, means theres $10,825 in it.

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Jeanne Jerow practices Property law, extensively in Divorce &

Custody, Estate and Trust Planning certificate, Adoptions, Pro-

bate, Auto Accidents , Business Law. Remember, because you

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

on it.

When a refund is not a refundBy Jeanne L. Jerow, Attorney, Counselor, Mediator Howard City

This beautiful camper is in excellent condition used spar-

ingly since purchased new. Only one owner. Sleeps 2-3

adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. Comes with sway bar,

heavy duty hitch, electric jack, and level. Has a wet bath-

room, desk, dinette, full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven,

and many cabinets for storage. Everything works perfectly

and is very clean. Has propane heat with a thermostat, air

conditioner, and electronic panel for checking fresh, gray, and

black water levels. Is approximately 6000-6500lbs when fully

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Selling at 3:30 PM Outside .........TOP

Hay................................................$5.00Straw ............................................$1.10Round Bales ................................$30.00Feeder Pigs ......................................N/AWood ...............................................N/A

Livestock selling at 5:30 PM

SHEEP & GOATS

Fat Lambs .................................$210.00Feeder Lambs ...........................$195.00Ewes ...........................................$95.00Goats/selling by head ................$150.00

CALVES

Top Veal ....................................$150.00Deacons ....................................$185.00Back to Farm Deacons ..............$205.00

FEEDER CATTLE

Choice Steers 250-400#............$150.00Choice Steers 400# & up ..........$125.00Choice Heifers ...........................$135.00Holstein Steers 250-400# .........$140.00Holstein Steers 400# & up ........$120.00

HOGS .................................. TOP

Hogs 200-230# ...........................$60.00Hogs 230-250# ...........................$58.00Ruffs ...........................................$52.00Boars ..........................................$35.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

Choice Steers ............................$119.00Choice Heifers ...........................$115.00Holstein Steers ..........................$113.00

COWS

Top Cows ....................................$91.50Canners & Cutters .......................$82.00Thurs. Rail Cows (9am-3pm) .......$177.00

BULLS.......................................$100.00

DAIRY

Fresh Cows & Heifers ............$2,000.00Springing Heifers ...................$1,650.00Breeding Age Heifers .............$1,100.00Open Heifers .............................$750.00Heifers Calves ...........................$350.00Bulls .......................................$1,250.00

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At Independent Bank, we value whats important to the communities

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SONRISENATIONAL PARK

VBS

Bethel Lutheran Church18669 W. Howard City/Edmore Rd.

Howard City

June 18 - 22 9:00 - 12:00

Ages 3 - 10CALL

TO REGISTER

231-937-4921

New & Used Dance Supplies

270 West St. Cedar Springs

616-696-1449www.dancingplusllc.com

Enroll Now!!Summer classesare now forming

All ages preschool

thru adult

Kinderdance Ballet/Tap Combo GymnasticsBelly Dance Jazz Hip Hop Piano

RECITAL JUNE 2 1 PM Cedar Springs Auditorium

Tryout times will be posted onlineRegistration online required at

www.scorsoccer.net/tryouts

Meadowridge ElementaryCourtland Ave. Rockford

SOCCER CLUB

OF ROCKFORDSelect and Premier TRYOUTS

Questions can be emailed to

[email protected]

Alex Ludwing, Director of Coaching (A License)

June 16 & 17 Premier Tryouts U13-U18

June 18 & 19 Select Tryouts U8-U18

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162-Item Pizza

$999

VFW Post #4249

9075 Mason Dr. NewaygoBingo Ball Sales Start at 4:00. Bingo starts at 6:00.

June 4, 2012Special Letter X - 24 numbers - $425

Progressive Jackpot - 54 numbers - $613 + 1/2 SalesJackpot - 55 numbers - $500

CAMP TROTTER WANTS YOU!!7 - 12 Years Old Co-Ed Resident Camp

VFW CAMP TROTTER APPLICATIONContact Maxine Scram for an application at 231-519-1374

All campers will be checked for head lice before admitted as a camper

Campers Gender: Male or Female Shirt Size: (Circle) (Youth or Adult) S M L XL

Name of Camper