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Message February 6th: The God Who Can Make the Rules and Does

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MONDAY,JANUARY31,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:n Community News, Page 4

nSand Lake Winterfest,

Page 7n MCC Honors, Page 8

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

terprise do not reect the overall opinion of the paper.

Letters to the editor may be written by any member of the

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

500 words.

DEADLINESNews/Editorial Submissions . . . . Noon on Tuesday

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MINI MED SCHOOL

Fifth-graders at Baldwin

Heights Elementary School op-

erated on bodies they made

from papier-mch and Twizzlers

on Thursday, Jan. 20, transform-ing the schools gym into a Mini

Medical School. The Mini Med

School concluded a four-week

science unit focusing on the hu-

man body and its systems.

WINTERFEST DISPLAY WINNERS

WINNERS: Business division (LEFT) The Village of Howard City, Mark Rambo, VillageManager and residential division (RIGHT) Brent Poprawski, Howard City, resident. (AT RIGHT)From left to right, the judges, Ronna Kilts, First Runner Up, Sarah Vuillemont, Harvest FestivalQueen, and Dakota Niles, Second Runner Up

Be sure to check out pictures of all of the entereddisplays on the website; howardcity.org.

Thank you to all of the businesses and residents ofHoward City that entered the contest this year.

A special thank you goes out to our judges for thebusiness division; the 2010 Howard City Harvest Festival

Queen and her court.Thank you for making the 2011 Winterfest a memo-

rable one.Submitted by Paige Denslow and Tesha Gould ---

Winterfest Committee

WINNERS: (LEFT) Marianne VanBennekom, Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce,Dennis Thenikl, Winterfest Penguin Polar Plunge Race First Place Winner (RIGHT)VanBennekom, Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce, Sherril Gillespie, second placewinner Winterfest Penguin Polar Plunge Race.

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Casey and Clare Arm-strong of Grand Rapids arepleased to announce the birtho their frst child, a daugh-ter Berkley Ann ElizabethArmstrong.Born on Jan.

12, 2011 atSpectrumButterworth,weighing4 lbs. 12ounces and18 incheslong.

Proudfrst-timegrandparents are Brian andElizabeth Higgins o GrandRapids and Don and Ruth AnnArmstrong o Sand Lake. Alsowelcoming Berkley are great-grandmas, Norma Gross oSand Lake, Esther Armstrongo Pierson and JacquelineHiggins o Toledo, Ohio, alongwith many excited aunts,uncles and cousins

Samantha Lambright andErik Faulkner of Big Rapidshappily announce the birth oAyla Bethany Faulkner on Jan.17 in The Birthing Center atMecosta County Medical Cen-ter in Big Rapids. Welcomingbaby home are grandparentsGeorge and Connie Lambrighto Howard City and CherylGardenour o White Cloud;great-grandparents Cleo andVera Saxton o Grant, Pat Lam-bright o Hillsdale, Jean Ringo Big Rapids, and Richard

Ring o Hesperia.

COMMUNITY NEWSRemembering: This article is going to

seem out of place, but with Santa and Igetting back to the North Pole I have timenow to write this. On December 21, 2010

Commander Dennis, Dee H., Jim, Dee B.,Bess, Bill and two guests, and members ofThe Lakeview Post went to Grand RapidsHome for Veterans. They put on a lunch

and Bingo. And myself, Mrs Claus, handedout hats and gloves to the men and womenthere. This is another job well done by theVFW and Auxiliary Thank you, Mrs Claus

CHAMBER NEWS

In photo, Dee Becker, VFW Post3006 Auxiliary, presents a donation toWinterfest Committee members MarkStevens, Prudential Preferred Realtors,and Marianne VanBennekom, PanhandleArea Chamber of Commerce director.The Auxiliarys generous donation wasjust one of many donations received forthe funding and promotion of Winterfest.

Thank you to the following organizations

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MONDAY,JANUARY31,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER

QUOTE OF THE WEEKOne thing vampire children have to be taught early on is, dont run with wooden stakes.

Jack Handy

9th Grade

Jordan Atkins, Hannah Akey, Whitney AMe-lia-Pierce, Madeleine Barrett, Katelynne Bills, IvyBoden, Charlie Brenner, Alexis Brock, Jenna But-ler, McKenna Clark, Alicia Curtis, Landon Dailey,Tiffany Davis, Tyler Day, James Degeer, MollyanneDeJohn, Matthew Dever, Cassandra Dexter, MichaelFellows, Alexis Firovich, Alyssa Gardner, ChelseaGoodfellow, Emily Gould, Elijah Groendal, AnthonyGuppy, Nanise Hadley, Michael Heiss, AlexandreaHershberger, Jonathon Hill, Leah Hoane, Cam-eron Hysell, Tiara Kerr, Nicole Ketelaar, AnthonyKhoury, Jacob Knox, Lydsae Kranz, Kira Longcore,Khyllian Lowry, Michaela Lytle, Micki Martin, PaigeMcGhan, Matthew McGuire, Taylor Merchant, Ca-leb Miller, Chelsey Modzelewski, Casey Moore, ScottMyers, Sarah Paepke, Kendall Powell, KimberlyRedner, Jordin Rubingh, Tanner Ruppert, TaylorScheidel, Ashlyn Sutton, Opal Tafe, Dylan Talsma,Alicia Todd, Kolten Waterman, Stephen White

10th Grade

James Abbott, Jared Aiken, Peter Baak, DanaBallivian, Katlynne Baron, Allison Barr, DominiqueBartholomy, Robert Bean, Brooke Besemer, Emma

Bowen, Andrew Brandon, Hannah Britton, DarronBuckmaster, Amanda Copper, Cade Dailey, Camer-on Dewey, Tiffany Dillon, Cody Dines, Bradley Ed-wards, Darcy Engelman, Amelia Force, Michael Fox,Nichole Franken, Ashley Friar, Johnathyn Fridline,Melody Gage, Travis Gibbs, Thomas Gilbert, Mat-thew Glowacki, Mitchell Goerner, Abigail Guppy,Crystal Hall-Patton, Devin Harold, Machaila Haw-ley, Brady Heckman, Brennan Hinton, John Hodg-es, Jeremy Hoezee, Lindsay Holliman, Mark Huck-

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Health & Wellness Centers

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

Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists

1951 Rev. Frederick Pederson of

the Lakeview Methodist Church

will be presenting a slide show this

Sunday evening with pictures of

Alaska, and the progress of the work

the church is doing there.

The residents of Morley are

moving ahead with their plans to

convert their present hospital intoa general hospital with a full-time

doctor on staff.

1961 Charles Imhoff of Lakeview

is attending Roberts Wesleyan Col-

lege in New York, and has received

honorable mention for All-American

goalie on a soccer team.

Montcalm County is now main-

taining several more roads around

Townline Lake which will mean

several better roads around the lake.

1976 The Lakeview area has lost

one of her favorite sons as the pass-

ing of long-time school Superin-

tendent James Kos brought tears to

many of those who knew him he

will be greatly missed.

Dr. Gary Baker DDS has been

elected as a director of the Bank of

Lakeview.

1996 Floyd and Ilene Meeker of

Mecosta are celebrating 50 years of

marriage with an Open House at the

Remus Town Hall.

4th grader Megan Priest of Tru-

fant will represent her class and

school in the McDonalds When I

Grow Up speech competition to be

held this February.


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Athletic Positions AvailableTri County Area Schools is now seeking applications

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JV Girls Soccer Coach, JV Baseball Coach. Anyone

interested should submit Letter of Interest, Resume and

References to: Tim Kisner, Athletic Director, Tri County

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MONDAY,JANUARY31,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER Lakeview Jaycees Winterfest set for Feb. 11-13

The Lakeview Jaycees, in conjunctionwith BEVRA snowmobile racing, will hostthe rst annual Lakeview Jaycees Winter-fest February 11 through 13.

Many fun activities are planned forthe entire family including, all day vintage

snowmobile racing, snowmobile demos,a vintage snowmobile trail ride, a vintagesnowmobile show, a 1,000 foot Radar Run,shing tournament, Polar Dip, Hole in OneTournament, Kids Games, and Igloo mak-ing and story time.

Everyone is welcome to come join in thefun!

For a full listing of events as well astimes and locations, please visitwww.villa-geoakeview.com or call (989) 352-6069 or(989)560-3781.

FremontSno-Bash set

for Feb. 5Are you looking for some-

thing fun to do outside? Comeon out and chase away thosewinter blues and have somefun at the Fremont Sno-Bash.Theres lots of things to do forthe whole family. For more in-

formation, contact the Chamberofce a (231) 924-0770.

All Day Self Guided SnowShoe Walk - Branstrom Park(Free) ~Maps available at theFremont Chamber ofce

9 a.m. - noon - FremontSoccer Club Sign-Ups - FremontChamber of Commerce

10 a.m. Frostbite Run- Fremont High School ~ Formore information visit www.fremontxc.com

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Snow FlakeScavenger Hunt - DowntownFremont

Additional details avail-able at Market Place Pavilion

- Fremont Fun Cash Prizes10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Snowball

Bowling Contest - FremontMarket Place ~ Kids 12 and Un-der, Get a Strike win a prize

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sno-BashVintage Sled Show/Swap - Fre-mont Market Place

Public welcome to displaytheir vintage snowmobiles

11:30 am - 1:30 pm Chili &Salsa Competition - FremontMarket Place (Cash Prizes)

Contact the Fremont AreaChamber for registration infor-mation

Bowl of chili available to the

public for $1.00 donation3 p.m. Judging of the Com-munity Snow Sculpture Contest

6 p.m. Guided - TwilightSnow Shoe Walk - Branstrom(Free) ~ Start at lower parkinglot - bring lights

The Sand Lake 500 Snowmobile DragRaces and Winterfest will be held on Satur-day February 12th. We are all excited aboutYankee Zephyr Racing coming back for thesecond year. This race is open to the public,so bring your sleds, bring your friends, andrace your friends as many times as you canget back in line. Gate fee is $10, Racing is$20. The track is located at the Sand Lakewater tower adjacent to the White PineTrail

The Winterfest brings an array of funactivities for everyone who isnt at therace track. First we are kicking off the daywith a Pancake breakfast at the VFW hallright down town on Lake Street. You willbe served scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon,home made toast, coffee, juice, & PAN-CAKES! All of this for $7, Seniors - $5,Kids 10 & under - $3.

The ice shing contest on Sand Lakewill start at 8 a.m. and go until 4 p.m.There is a cash prize of $100 for the heavi -est sh, and $100 for the longest st. If thisis the same sh, then some lucky shermanwill win the entire $200. You can registerat the Blackdog Outtters on Lake St. Reg-istration is from now until 10a.m. on Feb-ruary 12, Winterfest day. The weighing andthe measuring will take place back at theBlackdog Outtters between 4 p.m. and 5

p.m. Good Luck to all the Fishermen andwomen.

Winterfest Golf will also take place onbeautiful Sand Lake. This will be a 9 holecourse with the average distance of 30yards to the ag. Bring your clubs, coloredgolf balls will be provided. Tee off will startat 1 p.m. We have received some wonderfulgifts for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners fromPilgrims Run, Whitesh Golf course, andThe Falls at Barber Creek. Prizes will beawarded at the Sand Bar immediately fol-lowing. Sign up at the Sand Bar or PetersonTax and Accounting on Lake Street. $10 foradults, $5 for kids under 12.

For lunch, you might want to takethe family to the Resurrection LutheranChurch just off Northland Drive. They willprovide a Hot Dog, chips, and a pop for$2.50. While there the kids can participatein their carnival which includes two bouncehouses, bowling, lollipop tree, crafts andmore. This will be from noon until 3 p.m.

The adults will want to stop by the Ea-gles Club and the Sand Bar to taste eachof their special recipe chili in a Winterfestcommemorative mug.

You will want to stop at Salsbury Parkto see all of the Vintage Snowmobiles thatwill be there from 9a.m. through the after-noon. You will also be able to watch the ice

sculpture demonstration at the pavilion. Ifyou get cold, you can stop in at the Meth-odist Church for hot coffee, hot chocolate,and cookies. They are also hosting a craftfor the kids, and a bake sale. Dont forget toget your rafe ticket for the Garmin GPS.

The outhouse races will be held on Ma-ple Street in front of Mary Queen of Apos-tles Catholic Church. Get your (3) personteam together, build your outhouse, andregister at 12:30. Races start at 1 p.m.Dont forget to decorate and name yourouthouse. There will be prizes!

And while you are there, stop in at theCatholic church for their second best sale.Get warm and do a little bargain shop-ping!

Keep your eyes open for the horsedrawn Sleigh. Flag them down and go fora ride, its FREE! While you are on theSleigh, take the family to the Nelson Town-ship Library. They will be hosting crafts forthe kids, snowman building contest from 11a.m. - noon (prizes for 1st and 2nd place), astory time, hot chocolate, a book sale, andMORE.

Please go to www.sandlakechamberof-commerce.com for all of the details. We arelooking forward to seeing you there.

Submitted by Brenda Ridgeway, VPSand Lake Chamber of Commerce

SAND LAKE

Sand Lake 500 Snowmobile Drag Racesand Winterfest set for Feb. 12

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MCC FALL 2010 HONORSSIDNEY The Montcalm

Community College fall 2010semester honors lists include548 students.

Of these, 269 studentsobtained a 3.7 to 4.0 GPAearning them a place on thePresidents Honors List or thePart-time Presidents HonorsList and 279 students earneda place on the Honors List orPart-time Honors List with

GPAs of 3.3 to 3.69. Full-timestudents must have earned atleast 12 credits during the se-mester and part-time studentsmust have earned at least sixcredits during the semester tobe eligible for honors. A listof the honors students andtheir city or town of residencefollows.

PresidentsHonors list

(3.7 to 4.0 GPA):Alma:Amber Bowerman.Belding: Nancy Comp-

ton, Josh Fuller, EdwardGundrum, Amanda Johnson,Rachel McGee, ChristopherOgden and Karalyn Simmons.

Carson City: TanyaDouglas, Kyle Hagerman,John Parks and AndrewSeiler.

Cedar Springs: Kelly El-lick, Julie Greenbauer, Melet-ta Pangborn, Trisha Schmidtand Nicholas Wagner.

Coral: Elizabeth Corne-lisse.

Crystal:Amber Beechler,Marcy Dent, Paige Spalsburyand Micah Watson.

Edmore: Kari Alexander,Morgan Bandfeld, WendyBinge, Amanda Sutten, AmyThrush and Meekin Udell.

Fenwick: JohnathonHeath, Christopher Mc-Glamery, Hannah Middleton,Ian Parks, Carrie Strong andRachel VanKleeck.

Gowen: Cheryl Bergeron,Christin Croad, Daniel Jones,Jessica McDaniel, DoreenReynolds and Synthia Taylor.

Grand Rapids: Kath-

erine Beach and MeredithHammond.Greenville: Julienne

Adrianse, Ronda Allen,Michael Bunce, Lucas Camp-bell, Kinsey Christensen, AmiCope, Ruth Coston, CamilleGaffney, Keleigh Garvey,Helen Greenhoe, MichaelHatch, Jessie Howard, Han-nah Hutson, Katie Kohn,Katherine Laidlaw, MatthewLofts, Kendra Moon, JefferyNavarro, Jeremy Neve, TroiProsser, Clara Ramirez, KateeRamirez, Amanda Redding,Billie Sanders, Eric Scranton,

Kelcie Spohn, Erica TreJo,Kathryn Wall, Will Wilder Jr.,Kimberlee Wotring and LisaWotring.

Howard City: PamelaBogucki, Tara Braun, JoleneGitchel, Edward Kusmierski,Breanna Lintemuth, RyanRuzek, Rachel Weed andDeborah Woodard.

Hubbardston: DebbieWaite.

Ionia: David Bailey, Jen-nicee Battle, Stacy Everitt,Kimberly Hawley and HeatherKline, Brenda Mapes, MelindaPlatte and Edna Thompson.

Lakeview: David HansenII, Nichole Johnson, SheilaSheneman and Linda Voelker.

Lowell: Katy Horsley.

Lyons:Ashley Holton andChristina McCarty.

Maple Rapids: ShawnGood and Alicia Miller.

Morley: Cathy Moore.Newaygo: Mary Pryer.Orleans:Amanda

Hamilton and Paloma Ibarra-Ramirez.

Pierson: Gina Dillon andHerbert Jones.

Portland: Felicia Hull.

Riverdale: Rosella La-Paugh.

Rockford: Alisha Ja-cobsson, Rebekah Jacobsson,Page Lombardo-Elmore, JulieWalker and Lindsay Witt.

Sand Lake: Joel Herald,Sara Ransom and StevenScholten.

Sheridan:Abigail Geh-rke, Tiantaya Perry, MarissaPetersen, Stephaine Ryan,Kayla Skinner and MeganWaite.

Sidney: Nick Muns andSerena Yildirm.

Sparta: David Sumpter.

Stanton: Rhonda Blais-dell, Rayann Horner, KaleighNielsen, Kristilyn Palmer,Cindy Patmore, CassandraPeterson, Melissa Raible,Britta Ross, Tricia Smyth,Kayla Trygstad, Elmer Veraand Joshua Wills.

Part-timePresidentsHonors List

(3.7 to 4.0 GPA):Alma: Laura Clark and

Jose Ramirez.Belding: Dana Alexan-

der-Brom, Melanie Arnold,Matthew Bannen, MichaelHinds, Cynthia Hoag, KevinKrouse, Victoria Langsdale,Kevin Lipp and Michael Van-Wormer II.

Blanchard: Julie David-son, Mark DeYoung and KayE. Karcher.

Carson City: JenniferCastillo and Ashley Corder.

Cedar Springs: SusanAtkinson, Joann Learned,

Bonnie Nelson and RebekahRaisch.Comstock Park: Thomas

Beeney.Coral: Shara Meredith.Crystal: Samantha An-

derson and Kenneth McintryeJr.

Edmore: Elaine Low-ery, Jessica Palmer, TeresaPapendick, Katrina Soper andSydnee Stratton.

Fenwick: Jasmine Childs,Antonio Smith and MarkVanKleeck.

Gowen: April Allenbaugh,Kelli Larsen, Donna Seelman,

James Swigart, Tyler Tiffanyand Savannah Wilson.Greenville: Gerald

Bailey, Patricia Butts, An-drew Chrisman, BryonCooper, Veronica Dawson,Lois Elliott, Jessica Goodwin,Rachel Hammond, NicoleHrynchyshyn, Larissa John-son, Gentri King, StevenKoonce, Kamey Krum-Howe,Lori Nyenhuis, Britney Pe-tersen, Stephanie Rectenwal,Shawn Robinson, CarmaleneSlentz, Lorinda Strouse,Andrea Taylor, Erica Thomas,Timera Tiffany, Deborah Van-

denburg, Katherine Wagner,Tasha Welch, Brittany Well-man and Ric Woods.

Howard City: Rose

Brandt, Bobbie Bright, FrazierFirovich, Ronda Magoon,Mariah Mathews, Peggy Pe-terman, Brandon White andSara White.

Hubbardston:AndrewBrown, Brianna Fuller andTanya Holland.

Ionia: Cherie Aquino, Jes-sica Chubb, Anthony Drake,Jenifer Morseau, Albert Mur-ray, Anton Ponischil, Joseph

Smith and Josh Vallad.Lake Odessa: Emily

Rohrbacher.Lakeview:Alyssa Grego-

ry, Melissa Inman, Erika Jo-seph, Cody Poulson, BridgettePremo, Patty Premo, MyriahSchwartz and MontannaWard.

Lyons: Kyle Shattuck.McBride:Andy Wilcox.Middleton: Josh Inniger.Mt. Pleasant: Kathleen

Stuner.Muir: Kayice Smith.Newaygo: Jessica Coo-

per.

Perrinton: Brooke A.Baker, Jessica Buck andHeather Wachowski.

Pierson: Patricia Becker,Brandon Striegle and Alexan-der Walli.

Riverdale: Tiffany Ho-gan.

Rockford:Ashley Kitch-en and April Yowtz.

Sand Lake: JillBurkhardt and Sonjia Hen-nings.

Saranac: Jessica FritzSheridan: Debra Barnes,

Lori Hufford, Trisha Lillie,Sarah Parr and Courtney

Spittka.Sidney: Dawn Sellers.Six Lakes: Cade An-

dersen, Morgan Andersen,Karen Fuller, Dawn Waite andCatrina Woodruff.

Stanton: Bree Muilen-burg, Taryn Muilenburg, JeffRidgeway, Tressa Sorsen andBrian Swarts.

Trufant: Terry Smith,Heather Stevens and SallyWingate.

Vestaburg: Kayla Dill,Leslie Johnson, Cari Litwillerand Samuel McNerney.

Honors List(3.3 to 3.69 GPA):

Alma: Timothy Connerand Veronica Story.

Belding: Marcy For-rest, Angela Insley, RachaelJensen, Erik Thaxton, KyleThaxton, Randy Treynor andDiane Wisman.

Blanchard: DanielleFoster.

Breckenridge: EmilySaxton.

Carson City: Karen

Harrington, Leanne Lance,Jeremy McAlvey and LisaNeedham.

Cedar Springs:WendyKempkers, John Klas, TammyPrice and Rebecca Schatz.

Crystal: Jennifer Bahmand Amber Hoitinga.

Edmore: Ethan Anna,Alyssa Ball, Evan Ellis, KaylaHale, Amber Johnson andElizabeth Williams.

Elwell: Tiffanie Hoorn-stra.

Fenwick: Delia Bailey, LoriDaly, Kristina Deacons, GinaHeath, David Nelson, James

Sisler and Rachael Zeigler.Gowen: Robert Kelley.Grand Rapids:Allison

Ohman.

Greenville:AndrewAcker, Wendy Allen, LucasBrokaw, Joel Bryan, Bren-don Chrisman, Alec Dakin,Rebecca Dean, SamanthaHodges, Earl Hollar III, TinaMcGill, Lanny Miller, KyleNaffziger, Else Olsen, StephenRussell, Heather Sherwood,Penny Simones, Dustin Sno-ap, Amanda Stafford, MarloTiffany, David Vandenburg,

Christian Wagner and LindseyWalker.

Howard City: AnnaAllington, Kacey Anderson,Dylan Lewis, Janel Munsell,Robert Soles and HeatherWalker.

Ionia: Terri Bennett,Kasey Brown, Katie Dwyer,Dawn Eastman, ShannonJones, Rachel Kasper, Stef-fanie Lake, Michael Leary andLeah Spohr.

Kent City: Linda John-son.

Lakeview: Seth Baird,Ian Conway, Benjamin

Royston, Gail Shurlow andKelly Wright.

Lansing:Ashley Post.McBride: LauraLee

Parcher.Morley: Thomas Wheel-

er.Orleans: Joel Palmer.Pierson: Michelle John-

ston and Tonya Warren.Sand Lake: Betty Leeuw,

Nathan Maxson and ScottWilson.

Saranac: Stacey Kirbyand Cassandra Leslie.

Sheridan: Brooke Hus-tin, Kristina Pritchard, Renee

Reeve, Roger Tinnin, AmandaWaite, Branden Wheeler andKelly Zeller.

Six Lakes: RebekahBarnes and Ricky Huff.

St. Johns: ElizabethMoore.

Stanton: RebeccaBean, Timothy Bennett,Scott Brigham, CassandraChinevere, Scott Fish, CarrieHallihan, Jordan Hoffman,Alexandria Jeffery, CharityMackie, James Scott, TiphanieSpaulding, Jessica Wernetteand Samantha Wiser.

Trufant: Maxwell Newell.

Vestaburg:AriyahCarr, Dawson Mallay, JacobMcAlvey, Chris Peasley, DavidPettit Jr., Lydia Ryckman andJenessa Wing.

Part-timeHonors List

(3.3 to 3.69 GPA):Alma: Eric DeLong and

Terrin Smith.Ashley: Garrett Slavik.Belding: Olga Gwinn, Au-

drey Hotchkiss, Mary Huyck,Corynne LeBel, PatrickODonnel, Sean ODonnel andCorey Yeasley.

Belmont: Janet Scofeld.Blanchard: Carrie Lud-

wig.Carson City:Anjali

Bhimalli, Alicen Esch, JudithMiller, Kaci Miller, AmberPinkston and Charleen Shubi-towski.

Cedar Springs: RachelleFretz and Chelsey Petersen.

Crystal: Shawn Stewartand Nathan Wing.

Edmore:Albert Alderton,

Amber Devlin, Jeramie Man-gus, Nathan Peterson, TrishaSeeley, Billi Smith and SageThebo.

Fenwick: Christian Jew-ell, Andra Loucks and CorinneSpear.

Gowen: Bruce Allen,Mark Brown, Haley Clark,Tyler Cranmer, Nicolette Nor-man and Benjamin Verway.

Grand Rapids: AmandaShack.

Greenville: Nicole Akker-huis, Craig Bigelow, TaylorCharlefour, Elizabeth Cooley,

Marcus Cooper, JoannaCorder, Laurie Ann Derosha,Patrick DeYoung, Amy Dil-lon, Richard Dunham, EricaEckert, Angela Hansen, TanaJenks, Marilyn Keen-Wood-ruff, Susan Larsen, NicholeMatulaitis, Amanda Pack-ard, Jennifer Reynolds, AmyRus, Blake Schrader, AlexisThacker, Emily Tousley,Ruby VanderKodde, HeatherVanderStel, Eric Vaughn, Car-rie Vickers, Lindsay Weeden,Jessica White, Olive White,Christopher Williams andGary Williams.

Howard City: AshleyGreenhoe, Tim Metzger andColleen Ritz.

Hubbardston: HeatherNash.

Ionia: Uchenna Amadi,Bonnie Arrell, StephanieBowne, Emily Carmey, DevinElliott, Ryan Emery, MichaelGarnes II, Antonio Hayes,Jessica Kemp, James Lee III,Joshua Malone, Kody Mayse,Jeremy McGill-Smith, Mar-quille Rowe, Ashley Sims,Charles Talbert and JessicaWandel.

Lakeview: Lindsey Bras-

ington, Cassie Hopkins, KyleeJensen, Kimberly Reiffer andGarrett Wesseling.

Lowell: Kristina Bem andGlenda Davenport.

Middleton: MonicaAcker, Kelsey Hyde, ClarissaPayne and Bailey Steiss.

Morley: Regina Nestle.Perrinton: Ross Madden

and Kylie Mills.Pierson: Olivia Garga-

gliano.Portland: Stephanie Jor-

dan and Angela Wren.Riverdale: Carmen Rod-

gers, Miranda Stout and Paige

Winkelman.Rockford: Kerri Clement

and Hilary Harrington.Sand Lake: Douglas Reed

and Sarah Rienks.Saranac: Elizabeth Bacon

and Andrea Sage.Sheridan: Kayla Anaya,

Diane Hamlin, Elizabeth Lin-geman, Larry Matson, TammyMiller, Teren Turner and LoisWestfall.

Sidney: Evon Christensenand Jennifer Williams.

Six Lakes: Jeffrey Beach,Justin Dilday, Chariti HillWithey, Allison Moore, AdamPapendick, Jamie Ropoleskiand Brent Wilcox.

St. Louis: Rachelle Bor-der.

Stanton: Jacob Baldwin,Erin Berzley, Rylie Buck,Wayne Bupp II, Jody Collins,Sarah Crawford, ChristopherFoster, Cody Mogdis, MirandaPetersen, Brittany Sinclair,Chelsea Smith, Lloyd Strawn,Jason Triggs, Rachel VanZo-est and Susanna Yoder.

Sumner: Jeremy McMul-len.

Vestaburg: Trudy Austin,

Lauren Bissell, Ashley Gonza-lez, Beau Kuhn, Rachael Otto,Drew Snyder, Ashton Welchand Jarred Wing.


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MONDAY,JANUARY31,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 9030 Special Notices

FORECLOSURE ABANDONED STOR-

AGE units: Sold to highest bidder unlessredeemed before sale on Saturday, Feb-ruary 12, 2011, 9:30am, C&D Self Stor-age, 18883 Almy Rd., Howard City. V.Simpson; J. Murray; D. Inosencio; S.Zwyghuizen; T. Dilts; A. Pronschinske; R.Benson; B. Birdsall; E. Walter; Col-lectibles, household goods, electronics,tools, bikes, toys, many large units.

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that January31, 2011 at 12:00 pm, Midway Self Stor-age will be offering for sale under the judi-

cial lien process by public sale the fol-lowing storage units. The sale will be cashonly. Midway Self Storage reserves theright to refuse any and all offers. The salewill be at the following location 23490 Jef-ferson Rd., Newaygo, MI 49337. LyleHiskey B5 and Roger Jones C12&13.

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newspaper. Give our drivers

a hand and shovel around

your mailbox. Thank You!

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Lakeview, Cedar Springs

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MONDAY, JAN. 31 6:30 PM

03 Kia Spectra 4 dr.

04 Chevy Cavalier 2 dr. Sharp!

00 Kia Sportage 4x4

02 Suzuki Gd Vitara 4x4 Loaded

01 Explorer 2 dr., 4x4, black

00 Grand Am 2 dr., SE, 2 tone

00 Neon 4 dr., economy

00 Town & Country Transportation

99 Tracker Soft top, 4x4

98 Infinity QX4 4x4, family car

97 Dakota Reg. Cab

93 Ford Ranger

93 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4

97 Chevy XCab w/capper 4x4

95 Beretta Sharp!

93 Sunbird Sharp!

92 Acclaim Sharp!

01 Montana Quad Seating

97 Grand Am 4 dr., burgundy

97 Grand Am 4 dr., GT, V6

97 Nissan Pickup Red

4 - S10 4x4 - Blazers & Jimmys 95/98

Big Trucks Also Too many to list

We accept income tax return checks

Open All Week LongFor Your Convenience! 9 to 5

This is a partial listing

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Call today to make your reservation!!!!Lynn Aiken 231.349.6944Fundraising event sponsored by

Tri County High School Senior All Nighter Fundraising Committee

Bus transportation provided by: COMPASS COACH

DEPART:Tri County High School 10:00 am (Please arrive by 9:45 am)

Big Rapids Carpool Parking Lot 10:30 am(Located M-20 & US 131)

RETURN: - 6:30 PM - Big Rapids 7:00 PM TCHS

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Applications are being taken to fill the un-expired term on the BigPrairie Township Parks Commission.

You must be a Township Resident.

For more information and an application, please contact me at the numberbelow. Deadline for applications is February 3, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Judith Baker, Clerk 231-652-7390Big Prairie Township, 5160 Croton-Hardy Dr, Newaygo, MI 49337

PUBLIC NOTICE

BIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP

WINFIELD TOWNSHIPJanuary 13, 2011

Meeting called to order and opened with the Pledge by Supervisor Phyllis Larson.

Members present: Supervisor Phyllis Larson, Clerk Colleen Stebbins, Treasurer RoyKillinger, Trustee Dan Kanouse and Trustee Jim Radford.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Motion by Roy, second by Dan to approve theagenda, voice vote, motion passed.

CLERK REPORT: Stand approved as corrected.

TREASURER REPORT: Fire Department $16,977.46, Municipal fund $33,830.55,

Tax account $5,515.41, General checking $64,669.26 for a total of $120,992.68. In-terest this month $35.95. Two million dispersed to schools yesterday. Out of 1755

parcels, about 950 have paid to date. Stand approved as read with Treasurer, Clerk,and Bank balancing.

REPORTS: Assessor Jerrilynn Strong reporting getting ready for Board of Reviewin March. It took over 6 hours to reprinting and re-setting up tax program to correct

error made by Montcalm County Drain Commission for Winfield Lake drain (valuesdoubled to taxpayer). From reports there were 6 townships that had errors. Drain

Commission said they would reimburse the Townships for the expenses.

Motion by Roy, second by Dan to bill the Montcalm County Drain Commission for

reprint and re-setting up tax program, voice vote, motion passed.

Township drain assessment bill for Black Drain, we are holding the check until the

questions are answered.

Fire Department: Fire Chief Bill Knapp is the new president for the Montcalm

County Fire Association. Reported 2 fire runs and 1 intent run. Presented invoice

from 11-11-10 held because he just received the third pager.

Zoning: Dave Kelsey reported no permits this last month and 1 denied.

Planning Commission: They are working on a survey for the residents of the town-

ship and their next meeting is January 24, 2011 at 7 p.m.

Cemetery: Talked about putting a sign in the Amble Cemetery to remind people to

use the dumper. Colleen will check with the current lawn care service about contractfor this year and need trash/brush disposal included in the contract.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Opened at 7:38 p.m. Jim Fase asked about graveling LakeMontcalm road from Master to Amble and update on Winfield Lake pier. Phyllis

and Colleen responded that Maple Valley did sign contract last year after we hadcompleted our contracts and we have tried for at least 8 years to have it done. Public

comment closed at 7:45 p.m.

Motion by Roy, second by Dan to add a check for $35.00 to Mecosta County Asses-

sors Association for Board of Review training at Remus, roll call: Roy yes, Dan yes,Jim yes, Colleen yes, Phyllis yes, motion passed.

Resolution by Dan, second by Jim to add Deputy Treasurer signature to the GeneralChecking and Tax account, roll call: Dan yes, Jim yes, Colleen yes, Phyllis yes, Roy

yes, resolution passed.

PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Jim, second by Roy to add $150.06 for Bill

Knapp, $30.00 for MTA, and $35.00 Board of Review training to list of bills, voicevote, motion passed.

Motion by Jim, second by Dan to pay check number 8810 through check number8851 for a total of $9,776.04, roll call: Jim yes, Colleen yes, Phyllis yes, Roy yes,

Dan yes, motion passed.

BOARD COMMENTS:

Roy: None

Dan: None

Jim: None

Colleen: Attended the Mecosta County Election Coordinating Committee meetingin Big Rapids January 5, 2011. Special election for Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate

School District February 22, 2011for a 1.25 millage proposal increase, this affectsMorley-Stanwood School District.

Motion by Dan, second by Jim to allow clerk to spend up to $300.00 for Quick Books,roll call: Colleen yes, Phyllis yes, Roy yes, Dan yes, Jim yes, motion passed.

Colleen asked concerning mud run; ordinance covers public gathering of 1,000 ormore people. Dan commented that if a charge is made creating profit, they may

become a home-based business and subject to a site plan review.

Phyllis: None

County Commissioner Ron Baker stated that County Controller, Chris Hyzer is in-tending to hold discussions with us concerning possible Winfield Lake pier.

ADJOURN: Motion by Dan, second by Jim to adjourn at 8:37 pm., voice vote,motion passed.

Respectfully,Colleen Stebbins, Winfield Township Clerk

Next Meeting: February 10, 2011 at 7 p.m.

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MONDAY,JANUARY31,2011RIVERVALLEYNEWSSHOPPER 11

Newaygo County Day Care CorporationGreat Start Readiness Program Preschool in Croton

Still enrolling for the current School Year!Full-day preschool, Monday through Thursday,

from October through May

FREE to eligible familiesChild must be 4 years old by December 1, 2010

We provide two-way bus transportation within our service area Nutritious meals and snack served daily

We serve children with special needs/disabilities Great Start Readiness Program is sponsored by

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Contact: Lisa Mathews or Senaida HudsonNewaygo County Day Care Corporation

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

January 31, 2011

The High School Drama Team will be performing the play, Fawlty

Towers at the Kent Theatre on Eighth Main Street in Cedar Springs onFebruary 18 and Saturday, February 19. Both shows begin at 7 p.m. Fawlty Towers is the best-loved bad hotel in the world and herewe meet the snobbish, manic Basil; his over-coiffured domineeringwife, Sybil; the hopeless but ever-hopeful waiter Manuel; the calm andcapable Polly - and of course the steady stream of abused guests.

The Tri County Senior All-Nighter committee has planed a casinobus trip to the Little River Casino on Saturday, February 12. The buswill be departing from Tri County High School at 10 a.m., please arriveby 9:45. Return time is 7 p.m. The cost is $35 per person and includes$20 River Credit and a $5 food voucher. You must be 21 years old toparticipate. Call today to make your reservation: Lynn Aiken 231-349-6944. The bus transportation is provided by Compass Coach.

Parisi Speed School will be coming to Tri County High School in

February. This one-hour session is FREE to any Tri County studentwho is 13 years or older. It runs from Saturday, February 5 to March 12,from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Make certain that you wear athletic attire and beprepared to work hard.

Parisi Speed School out of MVP in Rockford will be working withathletes to make them quicker, faster, stronger, and increase endurance.Parisi works with a number of professional teams so take advantage ofthis unique opportunity.

On March 1, 2, and 3 all juniors in the state of Michigan are requiredto take the MME test. Tri County High School requires all students totake the MME test as a graduation requirement. Seniors who did notcomplete all three days of testing in 2010, will also need to test onMarch 1, 2, and 3. On March 1, students will be taking the ACT test,

on March 2, they will take the Work Keys, and March 3, they will takethe Michigan math, Michigan science, and Michigan social studies.Attendance is required for all three days. On March 1, juniors will bedismissed early after taking the ACT test. The testing will be finishedaround 12:15 p.m. and transportation will not be available until 2:21,please plan accordingly. On March 2 and 3 the juniors will remain atschool after testing.

On March 1 all freshmen and sophomores will be taking the PLANtest, a pre ACT test. They will also be involved in career day activities,including: Career Cruising, college presentation, military presentations,career center presentations, trade school presentations, and careerpresentations.

On March 1 seniors do not report to Tri County High School, theywill be given the opportunity to go on a college visit, job shadow,or volunteer. Students can go to www.workpaths.com to find moreinformation on job shadowing opportunities.

Test taking tips:Go to www.actstudent.org and click on test prep. This is a great

resource for students and parents, including: practice test questions,test taking tips, and test day procedures.

Pictured is the Tri County Board of Education. Independent Bank was recognized for their partnershipwith Sand Lake Elementary.

Middle school staff and students collected over a thousandtoys for Toys for Tots.

Each month, at the school board meeting, Tri County recognizes individuals for their dedication and support to the schools. This individualcould be a student, school group, teacher, community member, business, staff member, or volunteer.

In January Independent Bank of Sand Lake was recognized for their 14-year partnership with Sand Lake Elementary. Under this partnership thestudents have learned banking principals and the importance of saving money.

The TC Middle School staff and students were also recognized for their accomplishment of collecting 1,040 toys for the Toys for Tots collection.Mrs. Sheldon, Mrs. Way, Gardner, Melanyna Staffen, Keira Boomstra, Sam Cisneros, J.D. Bradley accepted the certificate.

The TC Board of Education was recognized for their dedication to the school. Board members include: Robert Cichewicz, Tim Grant, ChadDailey, Kevin Hoisington, Sharon Schwalbach, Janel Powell, and Jill Fennessy. These devoted individuals are committed to the continuing success ofour schools and students. They bear responsibility and oversight for the school budget and for the entire student body, employees, and buildings.

The Tri CountyMiddle School Pom Teamcompeted in the JenisonPom CompetitionSaturday, January 8. Thegirls earned a first placetrophy in Jazz and a thirdplace trophy in Poms.Kim Hayden, a formerTri County VarsityDancer, coaches theteam. The Tri CountyMiddle School Pomshave another competition

planned at DavenportCollege in February.Congratulations girls!

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Lakeview: 4th Wednesday ofthe month - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Selling at 3:00 PM OutsideHay..............................................$1.10 to $3.00Straw ..........................................$1.60 to $2.10Round Bales ............................$15.00 to $40.00Feeder Pigs .................................................. N/A

Wood ......................................$15.00 to $70.00Livestock selling at 5:30 PMSHEEP & GOATS

Fat Lambs ...........................$100.00 to $160.00Feeder Lambs .......................$80.00 to $190.00Ewes .......................................$60.00 to $70.00Goats/selling by head ............$25.00 to $120.00

CALVES

Top Veal (Started) .................$80.00 to $110.00Deacons ................................$70.00 to $120.00Back to Farm Deacons ..........$80.00 to $120.00

FEEDER CATTLE

Choice Steers 250-400#........$90.00 to $120.00

Choice Steers 400# & up ......$80.00 to $100.00Choice Heifers .......................$85.00 to $100.00Holstein Steers 250-400# .......$65.00 to $85.00Holstein Steers 400# & up ......$50.00 to $75.00

HOGS

Hogs 200-230# .......................$45.00 to $53.00Hogs 230-250# .......................$53.00 to $56.00Ruffs .......................................$40.00 to $46.00Boars ......................................$20.00 to $35.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLEChoice Steers ......................$100.00 to $110.00Choice Heifers .......................$90.00 to $106.00Holstein Steers ......................$85.00 to $103.00Commercial .............................$70.00 to $85.00Standard & Utility ....................$60.00 to $70.00

COWS

Top Cows ................................$60.00 to $80.00Canners & Cutters ...................$40.00 to $60.00Thurs. Rail Cows (9am-3pm) $100.00 to $124.00

BULLS.....................................$65.00 to $77.00

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Calling Everyone Over 40 There Is Still Time!First, thanks for the comment from a reader about the poison ivy article. This reader suggested that drinking two glasses

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After you do this little inventory, do some more thinking, such as what else do I need to knowabout my self? Most of us have functional health issues that have not yet resulted in pathology

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Help is Available:Angel Food Ministries at Solon Center Wesleyan Church, 15671 AlgomaAve., Cedar Springs, MI 49319. For info call 616-696-8236.

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

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

A free Bariatric Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of each month (beginning in February 2010) at 6:30pm in the Conference Rooms at CarsonCity 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 5:30-6:10pm

on 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. Weigh in5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93 Gibbs St. Lakeview, NewLife United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-6:10pm on Mondays, meeting6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church.Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. East M-46. SandLake, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays,meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland Dr. Howard City, Howard City VFWHall, Thursdays weigh-in 4:30-5:10pm, meeting 5:15-6:00pm. First meeting free.For information call 231-937-4441.

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

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

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

Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days &Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open, 5:30-6:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&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-All Open-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-Young People of Addictions-Open.Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last Thursday every month speakers meeting,7:30pm. Arrive early if you want convenient parking.

Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug free).Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125 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.SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday,7:30pm, Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508, Wednesdays,8:00pm, Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays 7:30pm, Roger 887-8508 (Spanish Speaking)

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

SAND LAKE: St. Marys/Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church, basementof church, rear door, 51 Maple Street, S

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