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MONDAY,February27,2012RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 3COMMUNITY NEWS

PunchLine

Art Exhibition

LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, LowellThrough March 14Closing reception on Wednesday,

March 14 rom 6 7:30 p.m. (ree andopen to the public)

Now showing at LowellArts! KingGallery: Set your endorphins ree by vis-iting an art show that tickles your unnybone. Featuring artworks rom artistsages 16 and over, this LowellArts! eventcorresponds with LaughFest, coming toLowell in March. Humorous, amusing,quirky, clever, witty and all in good un,this art exhibition is defnitely a look atlie on the lighter side!

Peoples Choice Awards will be o-ered with proceeds rom each $1 votegoing to LaughFest. Voting ends on Sat-urday, March 10!

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.For more inormation, call 616.897.8545or visit www.lowellartsmi.org

HOMETOWN HEROPfc. Shane R. PiresArmy Pfc. Shane R. Pires has gradu-

ated from Basic Combat Training at FortSill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training,the soldier studied the Army missionand received instruction and trainingexercises in drill and ceremonies, Army

history, core values and traditions, mili-tary courtesy, military justice, physicalftness, frst aid, rie marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and landnavigation, foot marches, armed andunarmed combat, and feld maneuversand tactics.

Pires is the son of Ronald Pires ofMontgomery Valley Drive, MontgomeryCreek, Calif., and Cindy Pires of Rock-ford, Mich.

He is a 2011 graduate of FoothillHigh School, Palo Cedro, Calif.

Feinstein challengeaids Helping Hands

From March 1 through April 30,the Fight Against Hunger movement,sponsored by the noted philanthropist, Alan Feinstein, is offering their yearlychallenge. During these two monthsonly, any monetary and/or food dona-tions made to Helping Hands will betotaled and the amount reported to theFeinstein Foundation in order to qualifyHelping Hands for a portion of the onemillion dollars that has been set asideto match funds. The amount Help-ing Hands receives will be its portionwhen all the qualifying food pantries inthe United States have submitted theirdonation amounts. The more HelpingHands collects, the larger the percent-

age they will receive.Donations may be taken to either

Howard City bank (Firstbank or In-dependent), dropped off at the pantryduring regular open hours, sent usingPaypal through our website at www.helpinghandshc.org or mailed directlyto Helping Hands at P. O. Box 532,Howard City, MI 49329. (If a receipt isneeded, a request, along with your nameand address, must accompany checks.)Questions may be e-mailed to hchelp-

[email protected] goal is to collect as much as pos-

sible during the above time frame sothat Helping Hands will receive a great-er amount of the million dollars and allinvolved with Helping Hands wish tothank, in advance, each and every onewho contributes to help meet this chal-lenge.

Montcalm PanhandleFund off to

good start with

successful fundraiserThe Montcalm Panhandle Fund is$10,192 better off this year do to thevery successful fund raiser. The Mont-calm Panhandle Fund board would liketo extend a huge thank you to Commu-nity First Federal Credit Union, TheHoward City DDA, Pease Insurance Agency Inc, RC Senior Health CareLLC and Trumpets & Dove FinancialServices for underwriting the dinnerportion of the evening. The board ac-knowledges all of the participants tablesponsors and folks that donated to thecause. The community fund balance isnearing $115,500 which should allow$4,000 in grant money every year. Ac-

cording to Chairman Richard Pease

foundations and endowments are theway to help ensure future growth in acommunity, private money for parks,libraries school and civic organiza-tions. For GoodFor Forever. The board would like to express a specialthank you to Charlenes Mystic Caffor the very delicious meal that wasenjoyed and all of the following whomade the evening possible with theirgenerosity.

Thank you to all the table sponsors:

Trumpets and Doves Financial Ser-vices, Robinson Septic Tank CleaningLLC, All American Taxidermy, BarbRollins-Mary Kay, Select Care Physi-cal Therapy, Droski Insurance Agency,INC., Dick & Carol Barber, Hills BodyShop, Ed & Robin Blair, Howard CityAuto Clinic, JIS Tire Service, PetersonAuction Service/Trufant Action & FleaMarket, Firstbank, McKays Towing,Progressive, JR Aggregates, Bill Smith,Custom Design Components, Big BensTire & Auto Repair, Paul Main-MainFarms, Carol Simpson, and SpartaChevrolet.

Thank you to all who donated:Pizza Caf, Keller North Country Mo-tors, River Valley News Shopper, Zel-

lies LLC, Howard City Subway, Ed &Robin Blair, Mobile-Howard City, FireKeepers Casino-Battle Creek, Char-lene Mystic Caf, Sticks-N-Stones Etc,Chris Sanders, Robinson Equipment,Whitefish Lake Golf Club & Grill, Rich& Cheryl Pease, RC Senior Health CareLLC, McLellan Family Chiropractic,Jessie Kozak, Jerky & More, LotusSalon, Whites Bargain House, AspireStudios LLC, J&H Family Stores M-46, Mobile-Pierson, Sand Lake Oil-N-Lube, Bill & Cindy Pease, LakeviewElevator LLC, Leppinks, LaditudesRoadhouse, Sparta Chevrolet, PeaseInsurance Agency, Inc., AAA Insur-ance-Marcey Allington and Mark Pe-terson.

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

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1952 Ralph Bollinger of

Lakeview has been named as a

member of the national committee

representing 4300 Dodge dealers

nationwide.

Sgt. Laurel Behrenwald has

returned to Fort Custer after

spending the last month on leave

at the home of his parents, the Lyle

Behrenwalds of Lakeview.

1962 Mr. & Mrs. Charles

Williams of Lakeview were

recently honored on their 40th

anniversary.

Coral farmer Fred Ward has

been honored with his picture in

the Coral-Pierson elevators for his

increased yields of corn and oats.

1977 Former LHS grad Dick

Ellafrits is now Vice President

of Finance at Printco, Inc. in

Greenville.

Coral now has a new fire

truck to keep its citizens and their

property safe.

1997 John and Jean Kennaughof Lakeview will be presenting a

program of their trip to the British

Isles as part of the Tamarack

Public Library series Booked for

Lunch.

Kim von Kronenburg of Stanwood

has been promoted to Assistant

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MONDAY,February27,2012RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:nCommunity News,

Pages 3 and 7

nLetter to the Editor,Page 10

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

RECORD - ENTERPRISE

The River Valley

Serving

PortionS

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CARSON CITY Carson CityHospital had a full house on Thurs-day, Feb. 9. More than 170 highschool students from the surround-ing area lled the front lobby for astudent reception showcasing thenewly acquired da Vinci Si SurgicalSystem.

Juniors and seniors were invited

to test drive the future of surgery on ademo da Vinci Si Surgical System inthe hospital lobby. Carson City-Crys-tal High School, Fellowship Baptist Academy in Carson City, Fulton

High School, Greenville High School,Ithaca High School, Montabella HighSchool, Pewamo-Westphalia HighSchool, and St. Louis High Schooljoined in on the fun. After using theda Vinci Si Surgical System, the stu-dents received buttons that said, IDid Surgery! and gift bags.

It was amazing to see the dif-

ference between using the da VinciSystem versus just your hands, saidDanielle Lahay of Montabella HighSchool. You dont realize how muchyour hands shake until you compare

it to using the da Vinci System. It getsrid of all the shakes!

Taylor Friesen of Fulton HighSchool said, I was so excited aboutplaying with the da Vinci. I camehome and told my parents how sweetit was. Many of the students com-mented about the precision, control,and magnication that comes with

using the da Vinci System.To learn more about the da Vinci

Si Surgical System or Carson CityHospital, visit online at www.Cars-onCityHospital.com.

Spectrum HealthUnited Memorial

names newfoundation

directorGREENVILLE Spectrum Health United and

Kelsey hospitals and the Spectrum Health United Me-morial Foundation Board of Directors has announcedthe addition of Shelly Westbrook, Director, SpectrumHealth United Memorial Foundation, effective Monday,March 5.

Shelly has over 14 years of experience in develop-ment, including expertise in areas such as major giftfundraising, capital campaigns, corporate and founda-tion relations, grant writing, volunteer and staff man-agement and strategic planning.

From 1998 through 2003, Shelly served in variousroles within the Spectrum Health Foundation. Since2003, Shelly has been employed with the Metro HealthHospital Foundation. Her most recent role within theorganization was the Senior Director of Development.In this role, her focus included the ongoing develop-ment of Foundation plans for fundraising, stewardship,donor recognition, annual giving and budget develop-ment.Shelly will continue the growth of United Memo-rial Foundation initiatives developed by Shirley Hayes,former Director. Shirley recently transitioned to the roleof Director, Patient and Family Experience for Unitedand Kelsey hospitals.

SeeNEWpage 10

READY FOR SURGERY

SHOWING THEIR WORK: Students from Greenville High School show of the pins they received dur-ing a showcase of the da Vinci Si Surgical System.

Students from the surrounding areaperform surgery at Carson City Hospital

SURGERY:A few students

from the CarsonCity-Crystal High

School groupshowing their I

Did Surgery but-tons.

On Sunday, February 19, Grand Valley State Univer-sity hosted its annual High School Honors Band. Stu-dents selected for the band rehearsed Friday evening,all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Their conduc-tors were Prof. Barry Martin of GVSU, and special guestconductor Robert K. Jorgensen. Jorgensen is currentlyDirector of Bands and Professor Music at The Univer-sity of Akron. He is widely honored as a music educatorand conductor. He has degrees from The University ofIllinois and Michigan State University where he studiedwith Leonard Falcone and Kenneth Bloomquist. From1969-1972 he was euphonium soloist with the UnitedStates Army Field Band in Washington D.C.

Professor Jorgensen has held teaching positions atseveral other universities and his bands have achievednational recognition for their performances. He has also

served as president of the prestigious American Band-masters Association.

Sundays concert was opened with performances bythe Grand Valley State University Symphonic Wind En-semble and the faculty Brass Quintet. The High SchoolHonors Band closed the concert with works by suchcomposers as: Ralph Vaughn Williams, Jan Van der

Local students

perform in GVSU

honors band

SeeBAND page 7


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COMMUNITY NEWS

PERFORMANCETodd Zamarripa is pictured performing with the Tri County Jazz

Band at last years Jazz Along the White Pine dinner. Zamarripa will

once again be featured, along with other special guests, at this yearsdinner on Friday, March 16. Tickets are still available. Please contactHoward Wilson or any Tri County Band Booster member.

On Monday, February 13th the boysof Cub Scout Pack 3323, sponsored bythe Sand Lake VFW, had a wonderfulrst meeting. They spent their timemaking a collection box for empty juicepouches. The collection box will beplaced in Sand Lake Elementaries Caf-eterria for the students to place theirempty juice pouches inside and thenthey will be sent in to be recycled. Thisis just one of many service projects that

the boys will be doing. We have a veryfun year planned and are looking toadd to our Pack, if you know any boys,grades 1-5, that are interested in join-ing we meet on Mondays at the SandLake VFW from 5:45-6:45.

Pictured are (back row) Jona-thon Ward, Michael Langerak, Joseph White, Hayden Figley, (middle row)Coy Hall and (seated) Evan Besmerand Tylor Harvey

On Monday, February 20th theboys of Cub Scout Pack 3323, spon-sored by the Sand Lake VFW, hada blast bowling. They also spent

the evening making decorationsfor their Blue and Gold Banquet which will take place at our nextmeeting, Monday, February 27 @5:45 pm at the Sand Lake VFW. Allboys grades 1-5 are encouraged toattend!

Pictured (back row, left toright) are Joseph White, Evan Be-smer, Jonathon Ward, (front row,left to right) Shadrach Sanborn,Tylor Harvey, Hayden Figley andCoy Hall

CELEBRATION OF MUSIC!The fourth annual Newaygo bands performing arts dinner will

be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, at the NHS cafetorium.Dinner, a esta, will be served at 6:45, with performances be-

ginning at 6 p.m. The performances will be by individual studentsof the band program, from grades sixth through twelfth.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students, with stu-dents who are working or performing eating for free.

The night will include door prices and silent auction.For more information, see any Newaygo band student for tick-

ets, or contact Susan Cornell at )231) 652-1646 ext. 8544. Tickets

will be available until March 16.

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What a great end to a wonderful season!The boys and girls played their nal games at West Michigan

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The GCS boys played rst again South Olive and gave themquite a ght. Down by double digits, our boys rallied back in thenal quarter to close

the gap to ve point. What a difference compared to the rsttime they faced them! The nal score was 23-28, with

South Olive on top, but our boys were clearly winners inour eyes. Each one of the boys ade huge gains this season andshowed great spirit and talent. We are very proud of all of you.

The GCS girls were a united front as they easily defeatedSouth Olive, the only team that beat them during the regularseason. They controlled the entire game, winning 21-9!!! Theirnal game was against Beaverdam and again, our girls playedbeautifully, dominating the game. Final score...25-10! Congratu-lations girls!!! It has been fteen long years, but the trophy homeis home! As with the boys, each of you grew your skill level andtalent. Our 8th grade girls, Jena, Kristina, Libby and Alyssa aregoing to be greatly issed, but we also anticipate watching theup and coing girls continue to excel next year. Great job girls!

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The Fourth Annual Taking the Courtfor a Cure, night occurred at the boys andgirls home basketball game on January 27th.Both teams wore Pink t-shirts as warm-upsas a way to show a united effort to help raisemoney for the American Cancer Society.

Other efforts to raise money includedthe Yearbook, NHS and Student Councilstudents running games in the cafeteriaand selling pink cotton candy.It was a greatnight of joining forces for a great cause.Collectively all events raised over sevenhundred dollars for the American CancerSociety.

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10 RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPERMONDAY,February27,2012

LETTERS TO THE EDITORWaiting for answers

TO THE EDITOR:In last months Township meeting it was

sub jested that there was a match going on between myself and Reynolds Township.I can see where it may seem that way butthats not my intent. After getting tired ofthe abuse and intimidation I decided to takea stand and to be more informed of what was happening in our community. Only todiscover that I was not alone in the Boardand Zoning Administrators treatment. Forthose whos been keeping track of the arti-cles in the paper or been going to the meet-ings I believe you would have to agree thisboard is clearly not representing the peopleswishes. Example: Our Zoning Administratornever backed off or agreed to allow ShirleyNorthrup to replace her home until after thearticles in her behalf appeared in the paper,after all as Mr. DeJong says, its no moneyout of his pocket. It seems that this boardand its members are going out of their wayto keep any information from getting outstarting with their own minutes of the meet-ing under public comments. They are so brief that youll never know what was saidor they just leave facts or statements out alltogether and by refusing ample time to al-low me to answer allegations that they madethrough their attorney. I asked Tina (Town-ship Clerk) for some information, I was toldto ll out a FOIA request only to be deniedby using the statement she does not under-stand what I am requesting and Mr. DeJongstated you got all your going to get from meif you want anything else take me to courtso much for before. In Januarys meeting Ipresented the board with two requests, therst was reimbursement of funds accordingto Ordinance 16.5 Fees. The second wasthe fees paid to the Township under Ordi-nance 16.2 sect. C Permits which was paidI believe was under intimidation and forcedinto purchasing when they created their own

Building and Safety Department which wasdone after I purchased the permits through

the county. l asked the board to respondto each of these in Februarys meeting allI received was silence, I will be lling outthe proper forms asking that these items be put on the agenda in Marchs meetingso the board can respond. The board keepsstating they are bound by an oath that theytake and also the zoning ordinance. I believethey have lost sight of why they were electedor appointed. They were appointed to rep-resent all the people and to use the zoning

ordinance as guidelines and in each case itshould be judged based on facts and the citi-zens wishes. In the last few cases there wasabsolutely no objections other than from ourboard members so they choose not to listento the people. If you dont get involved yoursending a signal to the board that they cando anything they want, is this what we wantin our township?

RObERT RIcHaRDsReyold Towhip

Votes yes for sheriffsdepartment millage

Constant economic stress from the loss

of major employers in Montcalm Countyhas necessitated yearly cuts to the MontcalmCounty budget. All areas of the budget havebeen affected; however, most critical are thereductions to the Montcalm County SheriffsDepartment budget, which directly impactsthe safety and security of our community.

In the Howard City/Panhandle area ofthe county, the Montcalm County SheriffsDepartment is the only 24-hour coveragecurrently in existence. The ofcers of theHoward City Police Dept. and the MichiganState Police currently work a restricted num-ber of hours due to budgetary constraints. Inaddition, our State Police Post assists withcoverage within a three county area - Mont-calm, Gratiot and Ionia. In my opinion, wecannot afford to ignore the call for additional

funding for our police protection. The sup-port and necessity for additional millage for

police protection is a must have for ourcommunity.

Last years budget cuts included wagefreezes, union concessions in pay and ben-ets and additional layoffs to the SheriffsDepartment. When the county eliminated$1.3 million from its budget, $400,000came from the Sheriffs Department alone,resulting in further cuts in stafng withinroad patrol and court security. Next year theprojected cuts, very likely, will include fur-

ther reductions in road patrol ofcers andthe elimination of 24/7 police coverage forMontcalm County. Recently, the AttorneyGeneral has proposed that he will reinstate1,000 ofcers; however, our state is down by2,000 ofcers. In addition, last year approxi-mately 10,000 Michigan prisoners were re-leased or paroled early.

The request is for 1 mill for ve years,which will be dedicated to the Sheriffs De-partment to restore up to four additionaldeputies to bring the stafng level back tothe 2002 level. If you are in need of emer-gency assistance from the police department,you do NOT want to be told that the nearestofcer is in Carson City or Greenville or thatyour call will be handled in the morning whenan ofcer comes on duty. Additional ofcers

on staff will help alleviate such issues. Theadditional funding will be a separate funddedicated to stafng ofcers, training andcapital equipment for ofcers.

No one likes the idea of increased taxes.However, if you need the assistance of a po-lice ofcer, then its usually an emergency. Ihate the thought of being told by a 911 dis-patcher that on one is available to help myfamily, friends or fellow community mem-bers. If you are in a situation that either youor a loved one needs police assistance, thecost does not seem to matter much. Thatthought, for me, makes it much easier to sup-port this millage request.

Please join me in VOTING YES for theMontcalm County Sheriffs Department mill-age.

TERRI GRannIs

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BOARD MEETING

Synopsis

January 9, 2012

Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Jean Howarth

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Supervisor Jean Howarth, Clerk Debbra Wright, Treasurer Christine Hadley, Trustee MorganHeinzman, and Trustee Chris Ortwein.

Agenda Changes: Screening at the Transfer Station and discussion on the corner at Elm and Croton Hardy Dr.

Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to add the agenda changes. All in Favor, motion passed.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Ortwein to approve bills as presented by the clerk, Treasurers report andDecember 12, 2011 Township Board minutes. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Ortwein, Heinzman, and Howarth.Nays: none. Absent/Abstain: none.

On February 22, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. there will be a hearing held at the Newaygo County building in the Board of Com-missioners Room about the ORV Ordinance.

No Correspondence

No Petitions

Department Reports:

Public Comment: The Library Board would like the board to know that they would like to keep $10,000 in the Town-ship budget on the Library account. They would like to use this for repairs and remodeling of the building. The Boardstated that they would like to have them get a prioritized list to see what they request to be done and the possiblecosts.

Rick Howarth from the Road Committee updates the board about road issues and projects. He talked about an issuewith a dead end road and stated that there are things that could be done to fix it before it gets too bad and costly. Healso went over the costs of the budget and stated that most projects have come under budget. Mr. Howarth also hada comment as a citizen about Consumers having to get a permit to do work and that he felt that they do so much topromote the area and help the township that he is embarrassed by that.

Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to accept and approve David Millard and Shawn DeMara asnew applicants to the fire department. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Chris Hadley to approve up to $31,000.00 for a new grass fire rig contingent on a3rd bid. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Ortwein, Heinzman, and Howarth. Nays: None. Absent/Abstain.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Christine Hadley to approve Resolution 2012-01 for Alternate Dates for Boardof Review. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Christine Hadley to approve Resolution 2012-02 for Poverty Exemption Guide-lines. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Debbra Wright to approve Resolution 2012-03 for the Meeting Dates of 2012.

All in favor, motion passed.Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Christine Hadley to approve Independent Bank, Choice One, Chemical Bank,and Isabella Bank and Trust as Banks of Record. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Ortwein, Heinzman, Howarth.Nays: none. Absent/Abstain: none.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Ortwein to approve River Valley Shopper as the Paper of Record. All infavor, motion passed.

Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Jean Howarth to approve Muskegon River Enforcement Project for the Friday,Saturday, and Sunday schedule for $2,000.00 to patrol for fiscal year of 2013-2014. Roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Had-ley, Ortwein, Heinzman, and Howarth. Nays: none. Absent/Abstain: none.

Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd Debbra Wright to accept the verbal resignation of Lynn Gilleo from the PlanningCommission, /Road Committee and his position as the Dangerous Building Enforcement officer. All in favor, motionpassed.

Supervisor made recommendations for the following boards and commissions. Carl Richards Planning Commission,Leah Case Planning Commission, Paul Bailey Planning Commission, and April Cope for the Newaygo CommunityRecreation Authority.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Debbra Wright to table the appointment of Carl Richards to the Planning Com-mission. Ayes: Wright, Heinzman, and Ortwein. Nays: Hadley and Howarth. Motion passed.

Motion: by Morgan Heinzman, 2nd by Chris Ortwein to approve the appointment of Leah Case to the Planning Com-

mission. All in favor, motion passed.Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to approve the appointment of Paul Bailey to the PlanningCommission. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to approve the appointment of April Cope to the NCRA board.All in favor, motion passed.

Motion: by Christine Hadley, 2nd by Jean Howarth to move forward with the re-dedication of the Tailwater BoatLaunch. The Board would like to dedicate it to Charlie Bessemer. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Christine Hadley to offer mileage to Jean Todd to go to the CERT(Disaster Pre-paredness) Training. All in favor, motion passed.

Discussion was made on Campground Capital Improvement Project. The Supervisor proposed a $5,000.00 commit-ment for obtaining bids for the site plans and septic specifications for the campground. Discussion followed. No actiontaken.

Discussion was made about the January 24, 2012 meeting and determined that it was not scheduled.

Discussion regarding the Croton-Hardy Drive/Elm Ave corner.

Motion: by Chris Ortwein, 2nd by Morgan Heinzman to Adjourn meeting. All in favor, motion passed.

Meeting to Adjourn at 9:10 p.m.

Recorded by,

Traca BartholomewCroton Twp. Recording SecretaryRespectfully submitted by,Debbra Wright, Croton Township Clerk

NOTICEThe Pierson Township Board of Review will meet at the Town Hall, 21156 Can-

nonsville Rd. on the following dates:

March 14, 2012 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

6:00 pm 9:00 pm

March 16, 2012 9:00 am Noon

1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Please call for an appointment to appear before the Board of Review at 636-8570

from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Tuesday - Thursday

The tentative ratios and multipliers for 2012 are:

Ratio Multiplier

Agricultural .................49.53..........1.0094

Commercial .................52.94..........0.9444

Industrial .....................49.86..........1.0028

Residential...................50.94..........0.9815

Personal Property ........50.00..........1.0000

Thomas Doane

Pierson Township Assessor

REYNOLDS TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF REVIEWwill meet at Reynolds Township office

215 E. Edgerton St. Howard City

Monday March 5, 2012 1pm Organizational Meeting(no appeals will be heard)

Monday March 12th 3pm 9pm by appointment or letter ONLY

Wednesday March 14th 9am 3pm by appointment or letter ONLY

Keith Grannis, Secretary

Board of Review

Kyle Moore FundraiserSunday, March 4, a portion of all sales at Jimmys Road-

house (Newaygo) from 4-8pm will be donatedto Kyles family towards expenses.Horseshoe Tournament begins at noon, weather permitting,

$10/team. 50/50, music.An account has been set up at Gerber Federal Credit Union in

Kyles mothers name - Violet Redinger. Locations are in Fremontand inside Plumbs Valu-Rite Store in Newaygo.

WINFIELD TOWNSHIPBOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS

Winfield Township Hall

15212 Howard City-Edmore Road

Amble, Michigan

March 6, 2012 7 pm Organization Meeting

March 12, 2012 3 pm 9 pm Board of Review

March 13, 2012 9 am 3 pm Board of Review

Any questions call:

Jerrilynn Strong, Assessor 989-382-7963

Phyllis Larson, Supervisor 231-762-4342

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

VILLAGE OF PIERSON, ORDINANCE NO. 2012-1

Please take notice that on February 14, 2012, the Village Council for Village of

Pierson adopted Ordinance No. 2012-1 establishing compensation for Village Trustees

and the Village President. A summary of the Ordinance follows:

Section 1. Adopts the Village Council Compensation Ordinance and sets the com-

pensation levels and method of payment for Village trustees and the Village President.

Section 2. Provides that the Ordinance is severable.

Section 3. Provides that the Ordinance becomes effective upon the publication of

this summary.

A full copy of the Ordinance may be inspected, reviewed or purchased during nor-

mal business hours at the Village Offices at 190 Grand Street, Pierson, Michigan 49339.

Lori Graham

Village of Pierson Clerk

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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 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 MileRd. 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 nextto the church), corner of Maple Street and Sixth Street, Tuesday at 7:00pm.(front door entrance). Sand Lake, open meeting, Mondays 7pm at St. MarysCatholic Church, 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 6:30Potlock 7:30 Speaker - O, SUN. 11:00am - O; Fremont Christian Church,10 E. Elm MON. - THURS. 12 Noon - O TUES. Al-Anon: 8:00pm SAT.11AM - O.

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

NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John

924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - CNewaygo 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 recoverywelcome); 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 havean emotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression, anger, anxiety, panicattacks, substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to reallylive? Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 5:00pm, United Methodist Church,240 Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, ortoll-free, 1-800-968-7330.

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

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

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

Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays from 10am to 3pm. Bring your machine and call for supply list. Newprojects every week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910 for moredetails or email at [email protected]. Everyone welcome.

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

Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd, HowardCity, MI 4th Saturday of each month from 6pm to 8pm in thefellowship 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 VeteransBreakfastfor Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widows at 209W Washington 7:30am-8:45am.

Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton,open 7 days a week. Call Karen West 231-937-5950 for weeklyschedule of events. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

Library Happenings:The Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township has a new

web site that contains program information, access to musicdownloads, ebooks, and much more. Please check out our new website at www.tchrtl.michlibrary.org.

If you are sick of the ice and snow, heres a way to make winter goby fast. Join the Northern Lights Reading Club at the GrantArea District Library. Just sign up to read 8 books between Feb. 1and March 31st to receive a joining gift. Read all eight and you areinvited to attend a special program in the spring, just for those whofinish. Books over 500 pages count as two! Audio books also count as

reading. So come on and read your way through winter with NorthernLights. Start with one and before you know it - winters done!

Around the World in 80 Minutes - In just over an hour, wellexplore games, crafts and activities enjoyed by people worldwide. Getready to become a virtual globetrotter with fun, hands-on activitiesfor the whole family! For all ages. Wed., Feb. 29, 6:30pm at the SandLake Library.

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

If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, but cantlift the ball or play a round of tennis without running aroundthe court, then join the Grant Area District Library everyMonday between 4 and 5pm to play Wii Sports. This fun gamingsystem allows the armchair athlete all the fun of playing the game,but without the need to sweat. Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling areamong the games that will be played these Monday afternoons. Sobring a friend and come to the Library on Monday and see what agood sport you can be! For more information, call the Library at 231-

834-5713. Have fun, get involved and come play Wii with us.The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library willbe having Preschool Storytime every Tues. morning at 11am.There will be stories, crafts, songs and activities for the Preschoolers.We will be learning about letters each week. Preschool Storytime isfor children 3-5 years old. If you have any questions please call thelibrary at 231-937-5575.

The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at 10amon the third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. Allinterested persons are welcome to attend. The library is located at122 Elder St. in Grant.

The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the firstWednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the library. Please come ifinterested in helping your local library.

The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds TownshipLibrary meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9am in thecommunity room at the library. We welcome you to join us for food,fellowship and an opportunity to contribute to the well being of ourlocal library. The library is located at 117 W. Williams St., HowardCity, MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575.

Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meetmonthly,the first Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The library is located

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