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Carson City-Crystal Area Schools Foundation Other corporate sponsors of the event include
Meijer, Westside Beer Distributors, CMS Internet,
helps send talented student musician to Europe Chemical Bank, Waste Management, Harvey’s Mill-
ing Company, The Laurels of Carson City, Blodgett
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CARSON CITY – The Carson everyone when I get back,” said Hum- money for great things such as this nications Group.
City-Crystal Area Schools Founda- mel, who has never been to Europe. “I through fundraisers such as the yearly The activity-filled weekend will include fire-
tion (CCCASF) has donated $1,000 really have enjoyed Carson City-Crystal golf outing,” said CCCASF President works sponsored by The Laurels of Carson City and
to Carson City-Crystal Middle School Area Schools all my life, and everyone Nancy Seals. The CCCASF 4th Annual Harvey’s Milling Company, food vendors and craft
8th-grader Adeline Hummel toward a has been a real support, and has helped Golf Outing will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, booths, Kids’ Health & Safety Day, inflatables by
musical experience trip with Blue Lake me to get where I am.” August 20, 2010, at Huckleberry Creek Inflate-a-Fun, live music and entertainment, and
International this summer. Hummel Hummel is the daughter of Larry Golf Course in Pewamo. much more.
has been playing the French horn since and Kriss Hummel of Carson City. She If you’re interested in donating to For a full schedule of events and more informa-
she was in 6th grade, and will be joining is also a member of the Carson City- the CCCASF, call Nancy Seals at (989) tion, look for the Frontier Days program guide that
students from throughout the Midwest Crystal Middle School Band, and per- 584-3971 ext. 379, stop by the Car- will be distributed in the Carson City Gazette and
to perform for several weeks in Europe. forms regularly with the Mid-Michigan son City-Crystal Central Office at 115 the Daily News. You may reach someone directly by
“This will be a great experience for Youth Symphony in Lansing. E. Main in Carson City or talk to any calling (989) 584-3515, or check out Frontier Days
me, and I can not wait to share it with “The foundation is able to raise CCCASF member. online at www.carsoncityfrontierdays.com.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Tri County Baccalaureate acknowledges some of the finest photographers in the
state of Michigan. The exhibit and awards this year were
Celebration for the selected by Michael Buck, an accomplished Grand Rapids
photographer whose work can be seen in Grand Rapids
Senior Class of 2010 Magazine, Grand Rapids Social Diary, in many fashion
shoots, and more.
Andrew and Marilyn Seiler of Carson
City became parents of a baby boy at Carson
This year’s Baccalaureate, The Dash, is a faith celebra- Gale Nobes of Muskegon received top honors for his City Hospital. Karson John Seiler was born on
tion designed by the Senior Class of 2010. All Seniors are photo “The Frost Giant’s Grin”. Brian Kainulainen, of April 15, 2010. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and was
invited to participate and attend with their families and Scottville, had his piece “Bone Falles” chosen as the second 20 inches long. Karson has one sister, Sophia.
friends. place photo. Third place went to Eric Kalvaitis of Fremont Grandparents are Doug and Carol Seiler of Car-
This service will include worship, testimonies by the and his photo “Tuscan Cheese Shop”. son City, Lloyd and Nancy Kurtz of Fleetwood,
Seniors, a skit/drama, a message by former TCHS grad This year’s honorable mention awards went to James PA.
Chad Curtis, and a tine of prayer and dedication of the Se- Churchill of Grant for “The Trilogy”, Larry Gouine of
niors to God’s keeping grace. Newaygo for “One of the Creators Helpers” and Richard
Hinton of Fremont for his photo “Empty”.
The Baccalaureate will be 6 p.m. on May 16 at the Tri
County High School Gym. This interesting exhibit is a must-see and everyone is
encouraged to stop in and take a stroll around the many
MCC
photographs on display through June 5. NCCA-Artsplace CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3
Area Student Receives is located at 13 E. Main Street in downtown Fremont. Gal-
lery hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree at
Junior Nursing Award with Thursday evenings until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday,
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
MCC. She volunteers with the Equest Center for
Therapeutic Riding and as a Web designer for
from Hope College the Alpha Family Center.
Henkel is a member of MCC’s Alpha Tau
Jeana Longoria, a Hope College junior from Howard Alpha Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Interna-
City, received the department of nursing’s Junior Award Montcalm County Marriage tional Honor Society. She serves as the Math
during the annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, April
29, 2010. This award is presented to a junior student who, License Applications Club president and is a member of the college’s
Business Professionals of America. Henkel also
in the estimation of the nursing faculty, demonstrates
Joseph Suchowolec of Sand Lake and Emily Truesell volunteers as a T-ball coach and in a local first-
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cal practice. The award is a book donated by a publisher. of Greenville grade classroom. She is pursuing a degree in
Jeana also was recognized for having been inducted into Matthew Averill and Thea Duman of Pierson business administration.
the college’s chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Tory Niewiadonski of Laingsburg, MI and Alyssa Se- The students were also entered in the All-
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CROTON TOWNSHIP
Monthly Meeting TOWNSHIP OF PIERSON
Synopsis COUNTY OF MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
April 12, 2010
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL
Called to order: 7:00 pm FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
Pledge lead by Supervisor Jean Howarth
Big Whitefish Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District
Members present: Supervisor Jean Howarth, Clerk Debbra Wright, Treasurer Chris
Hadley, and Trustees Chris Ortwein & Morgan Heinzman.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Pierson, Montcalm County, Michigan, having re-
Motion by Heinzman, 2nd Ortwein to accept the agenda with changes as presented
by the Supervisor. Motion passed. solved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting of the applica-
Motion by Ortwein, 2nd by Heinzman to approve the March 8, 2010 Township tion of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants in Big Whitefish Lake (the “Improvements”)
Meeting minutes. Motion passed. in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots
Motion by Ortwein, 2nd by Wright to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements
passed. shall be specially assessed:
Guests: Don Westfield
Big Whitefish Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District
Correspondence & Announcements
US Canoe Association meeting will be held May 12, 2010 at 7 pm at the Township Lots and Parcels Numbered:
Office. May 7th and the 8th, 2010 the Croton Township Clean Up will take effect. 59015-018-013-10 59015-280-025-50 59015-481-008-00 59015-620-010-00 59015-695-007-50
Flyers will be provided with dates and prices.
59015-018-014-00 59015-360-001-00 59015-511-001-00 59015-620-011-00 59015-696-001-00
June 5th, 2010 there will also be a Household Hazardous Waste Collection provided 59015-018-015-00 59015-360-010-00 59015-511-002-00 59015-620-012-00 59015-696-002-00
by Newaygo County. Flyers will be provided. Collection will be by appointment 59015-018-016-00 59015-360-012-00 59015-511-003-00 59015-620-013-00 59015-696-002-50
only. 59015-018-017-00 59015-360-013-00 59015-511-004-00 59015-620-014-00 59015-696-005-00
The 2010 US Census Participation for Croton Township was discussed, and it was 59015-019-001-00 59015-360-014-00 59015-511-006-00 59015-620-015-00 59015-740-012-00
suggested for all present to encourage individuals to complete the Census Form. 59015-019-002-00 59015-360-015-00 59015-511-007-00 59015-690-002-00 59015-750-001-00
Township meetings will now be held the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm, 59015-019-013-00 59015-360-017-00 59015-511-008-00 59015-690-003-00 59015-750-002-00
and the 4th Tuesday of every month at 9:30 am. 59015-019-014-00 59015-360-018-00 59015-511-009-00 59015-690-004-00 59015-750-003-00
The next Township meeting will be held April 27, 2010. 59015-019-015-00 59015-360-019-00 59015-511-010-00 59015-690-005-00 59015-750-004-00
Don Westfield - Westfield has recently purchased the Driftwood Bar & Grill and has 59015-019-016-10 59015-360-020-00 59015-511-011-00 59015-690-006-00 59015-750-005-00
a hearing in Lansing to transfer over the liquor license. Westfield is requesting the 59015-019-018-00 59015-360-021-00 59015-511-012-00 59015-690-007-00 59015-750-006-00
support of the Croton Township Board, and is requesting a letter of endorsement. 59015-019-019-00 59015-360-022-00 59015-511-013-00 59015-690-008-00 59015-750-007-00
Motion by Ortwein, 2nd by Wright to provide a letter of recommendation. There 59015-019-019-20 59015-360-031-00 59015-540-001-50 59015-690-009-00 59015-750-008-00
was a roll call vote called by Howarth. Ayes: Ortwein, Wright, Hadley, Heinzman, 59015-020-014-00 59015-360-031-23 59015-540-003-00 59015-690-010-00 59015-750-009-00
Howarth. Nays: None. Motion passed. Howarth will have the letter of recommenda- 59015-020-015-00 59015-360-031-24 59015-540-004-00 59015-690-011-00 59015-750-010-00
tion by April 13, 2010. 59015-020-017-00 59015-360-031-40 59015-540-006-00 59015-692-001-00 59015-750-011-00
59015-020-018-00 59015-360-031-60 59015-540-007-00 59015-692-002-00 59015-750-012-00
Department Reports
59015-029-007-00 59015-361-003-00 59015-540-008-00 59015-692-004-00 59015-750-013-00
Campground & Maintenance - Bob Sanborn: Things are going well, the park is
59015-029-007-10 59015-361-004-00 59015-540-009-00 59015-692-005-00 59015-750-014-00
all up and ready to go. There is a new hot water heater in the first bathroom, half of
59019-029-007-50 59015-361-005-00 59015-540-010-00 59015-692-006-00 59015-750-015-00
the docks are put in. There are trees that need to be removed from the campground;
59015-029-008-10 59015-361-006-00 59015-540-011-00 59015-692-007-00 59015-750-016-00
the only hazardous tree is off of the playground; removal of that tree will cost $150.
59015-029-008-20 59015-361-007-00 59015-540-012-00 59015-692-008-00 59015-750-017-00
No bids were received for the oak tree removal/stump grinding at the campground.
59015-029-008-30 59015-361-008-00 59015-540-013-00 59015-692-009-00 59015-752-020-00
Action for tree removal will have to be tabled until bids are received. The camp-
59015-029-008-40 59015-361-009-00 59015-620-002-00 59015-692-010-00 *
ground is in need of one more hot water heater because of the old one being outdated.
59015-029-008-50 59015-361-009-50 59015-620-003-00 59015-692-011-00 59015-752-026-00
Hadley will try to get estimates for individual electricity meters for the campground
59015-029-008-60 59015-370-001-00 59015-620-004-00 59015-693-003-00 59015-752-027-00
sites for the next meeting.
59015-029-008-70 59015-370-008-00 59015-620-005-00 59015-694-001-00 59015-752-028-00
Motion by Heinzman, 2nd by Hadley to get 2 new hot water heaters for the camp- 59015-211-003-00 59015-370-009-00 59015-620-006-00 59015-694-002-00 59015-752-029-00
ground from Rueh’s Hardware for $1,380. There was a roll call vote called by 59015-212-001-00 59015-370-011-00 59015-620-007-00 59015-694-003-00 59015-752-030-00
Howarth: Ayes: Heinzman, Ortwein, Wright, Hadley, Howarth. Nays none. Motion
59015-212-002-00 59015-370-012-00 59015-620-008-00 59015-694-005-00
passed.
59015-212-003-00 59015-370-013-00 59015-620-009-00 59015-695-004-00
There were also 2 burials during the month of March. 59015-212-004-00 59015-370-015-00
Transfer Station - Bob Sanborn stated that the front end loader has been repaired. 59015-212-005-00 59015-370-016-00
Sanborn installed a new radiator. John Erard was not in attendance. 59015-212-006-00 59015-370-017-00
Building Department - Don Reagan was not in attendance. 59015-213-001-00 59015-370-018-00
Fire Department - Chief Robert Benson - For the month of March there was a total 59015-214-001-00 59015-370-019-00
of 8 fires; 4 illegal burns, 2 grass fires, and 2 structure fires. Also for the month of 59015-214-001-50 59015-370-020-00
March there were a total of 13 medical calls, 2 motor vehicle accidents, and one 59015-214-002-00 59015-370-021-00
water rescue for a total of 24 runs. There is a need to renew the insurance for the fire 59015-214-003-00 59015-370-022-00
fighters, however the Fire Fighters are covered under the Hometown Heroes Benefit 59015-214-004-00 59015-370-023-00
Act where with free coverage for $267K if death occurs while performing their du- 59015-214-005-00 59015-370-024-00
ties or have a heart attack within 24 hours of fighting a fire. More information on this 59015-214-006-00 59015-370-025-00
will be provided at the next meeting. The Fire Department would like to purchase a 59015-214-007-00 59015-370-027-00
nozzle for a compressed air pump on one of the fire trucks. Estimate for replacement 59015-214-008-00 59015-380-013-10
is $759. The other nozzle is also broken, the valve can be rebuilt for roughly under 59015-214-010-00 59015-400-002-00
$200. The Fire Department has lost the Bo-Flex trainer that was on loan to them and 59015-214-011-00 59015-400-003-00
would like to purchase a replacement to maintain their health and physical fitness. 59015-214-012-00 59015-400-004-00
The estimate is approximately $1,000. 59015-241-001-00 59015-400-005-00
Motion by Heinzman, 2nd by Hadley to purchase the nozzle for $759. There was a 59015-241-001-50 59015-400-006-00
roll call vote called by Howarth. Ayes: Wright, Heinzman, Hadley, Ortwein, How- 59015-241-005-00 59015-400-007-00
arth. Nays none. Motion passed. 59015-280-001-00 59015-400-008-00
Motion by Ortwein, 2nd by Hadley to spend up to $1,000.00 for workout equipment 59015-280-002-00 59015-400-009-00
at the Fire Department. All in favor, motion passed. 59015-280-003-00 59015-400-010-00
Library Board - June Squires and Ashley Hawley. Hawley - “Story Time” is going 59015-280-005-00 59015-400-011-00
great. There is an average of 15-19 children per week. The renovation work is going 59015-280-006-00 59015-400-012-00
well at the library and they should reopen next Wednesday. There has been no word 59015-280-009-00 59015-400-013-00
on the grant applied for with the Newaygo County Community Foundation in Febru- 59015-280-011-00 59015-400-014-00
ary. Discussion ensured due to increased patrons a day in 60 days time would put 59015-280-012-00 59015-400-015-00
the library into class 2 requiring increased water testing. Squires state there is also a 59015-280-015-00 59015-400-016-00
need for a new sidewalk on the north side of the Library. Howarth requested they get 59015-280-015-50 59015-400-017-00
quotes for repair/replacement of the sidewalk. 59015-280-020-00 59015-400-018-00
The General Appropriations Act 2010-08 was read by Wright. Howarth stated there 59015-280-021-00 59015-481-005-00
are to be no raises due to the budget. 59015-280-024-00 59015-481-005-50
59015-280-025-00 59015-481-006-00
Motion by Hadley, 2nd by Ortwein to change Town to Township in Section 10 on
page 2 and approve as Township Resolution #2010-08. Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Hein-
zman, Ortwein, Hadley, Howarth. Motion passed. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Pierson has made and certified a special
Motion by Hadley, 2nd by Ortwein to approve the Supervisors salary as Township assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which
Resolution #2010-04. Roll call vote: Ayes: Wright, Hadley, Ortwein, & Heinzman. is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district.
Abstained: Howarth. Motion passed. Pursuant to the resolution of the Township Board adopted on May 5th, 2010 the costs of the Improvements are to be periodically
Motion by Heinzman, 2nd by Ortwein to approve the Township Clerks salary as redetermined on a yearly basis in accordance with the resolution.
Township Resolution #2010-05. Roll call vote: Ayes: Howarth, Hadley, Ortwein, &
Heinzman. Abstained, Wright. Motion passed. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PIERSON WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Ortwein, 2nd by Heinzman to approve the Township Treasurer’s salary AT A REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON, TUESDAY, June 1st, 2010 AT 7:00 O’CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP
as Township Resolution #2010-06. Roll call votes: Ayes: Howarth, Wright, Ortwein, HALL, 21156 CANNONSVILLE ROAD, PIERSON, MICHIGAN, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL AS-
& Heinzman. Abstained: Hadley. Motion passed. SESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO.
Motion by Ortwein, 2nd by Heinzman to approve the Township Trustees salary as TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file
Township Resolution #2010-07. Roll call vote: Ayes: Howarth, Wright, & Hadley. with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination.
Abstained: Ortwein & Heinzman. Motion passed.
Life insurance policy purchased in the past for all Township employees will cost TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO
$5,000.00 annually. The policy provides employees $10,000.00 in life insurance A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN
coverage. There will be further discussion at the next meeting. TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
Motion by Ortwein, 2nd by Heinzman to defer this decision until the Tuesday, April ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
27, 2010 Township meeting. Motion passed. AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alterna-
tive, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance
Discussion on fee scheduling for the Township.
at the hearing is not required.
Motion by Ortwein, 2nd by Heinzman to defer this decision until the Tuesday, April
27, 2010 Township meeting. Motion passed. The fee schedule needs to be reviewed/ This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Pierson.
revised.
Motion by Hadley, 2nd by Heinzman to approve $350 donation to the Croton Town- Dated: May 5th, 2010.
ship 4th of July Fireworks. Motion passed. *parcel # removed
Bob Timmerman - Discussion regarding honoring Bob Timmerman for his part in
securing the Croton Township Campground for the Township. Brooke E. Scott, Clerk
Motion by Hadley, 2nd by Wright to adjourn at 8:46 pm. Motion passed. Township of Pierson
10 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
030 Special Notices 030 Special Notices 040 Lost and Found
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE & MOVING SALES. We do
TURKEY BEARDS AND Tails mounted.
Choice of design and shape. $12 mini-
LOST DOG STANWOOD area. Large Pit
Bull, white with spots. If seen, please
Ensley Township is seeking a person to fill
the work. Set up/take down. Call mum. 3 miles east of M-91 on Kendaville call (231)823-8836.
Keith at 231-834-0442. Keith’s Estate Road.
050 Help Wanted
the part-time position of Zoning Adminis-
Service.
Ed Koehn
SERVICE WRITER NEEDED Must have
vast knowledge in automotive and diesel
PART OR FULL time hair stylist with at
plus be computer literate. Apply in person NET-PORT
least one year experience. Some clien-
FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 1-800-369-7014
at Horsepower Automotive, 9500 Young- Your LOCAL Internet Provider!
tele waiting. Cindy’s Cut and Curl, Stan-
wood. (231)823-2364 or (231)598-2507.
man Road, Lakeview. $18.45/month G R E E N V I L L E www.edkoehn.com
090 Business Unlimited Dial-up
PART TIME LIBRARY Clerk, 18 or older,
H.S. Diploma or GED. Minimum of 10
Services (231)592-9877
hours/week. No benefits. Send resume AAA CONCRETE SEAWALL Specialists.
Repair, remove, and replace. Flatwork: www.net-port.com
to PO Box 220, Howard City, MI 49329
before 5/25/10. driveways to patios. Licensed and
insured. Call AAA Concrete 231-834- POLE BUILDINGS for garage, work-
0365 or 231-414-4045 or email aaacon- shop or storage. Custom built, using top
PART-TIME SUMMER JOBS Available.
crete@charter.net quality materials. Call Kevin Smith, Smith
Good candidates would live in the Cedar
Construction, Barryton. (989) 382-7506.
Springs, Howard City, Sand Lake, SPRING CLEANING! Licensed, insured.
Newaygo areas. Must be able to work I will make your place shine!! Reasonable,
days, early evenings and some weekends. Reliable, References. Melody (231)250-
Must be neat in appearance and have an ROOFING: ALL TYPES
9487, (616)885-4249. Low-sloped, flats, shingles,
outgoing personality. Motor sports back-
ground a plus. Positions to be filled: Reg- ED'S trailers. Repairs & Leaks.
istration, General Admission help, Secu- AUTO REPAIR ICE/SNOW REMOVAL
rity, Inspection and Clean-Up Crew. Open Complete mechanical. Free
interviews will be held on Tuesday, May “We Bend Exhaust” Estimates. 20yrs. experience.
25th at the Pierson Banquet Hall across 8679 Cypress. Licensed/Insured.
the road from the Post Office, which is 7 Call (231)937-6243. (616)636-8288
S. 4th St, Pierson, and across from the Ensley Roofing, LLC
Village Inn Restaurant. Please apply at
PRESSURE WASHING HOUSES,
decks, you name it. Call AAA Concrete
What a wonderful thing this small
this interview only. 231-834-0365 or 231-414-4045
Education community did to honor Pam Smigiel
TUTOR AVAILABLE, Howard City, 31- and the VanAndel Institute. The
years experience in school and home edu-
cation, BA/Elementary education/certifi- community came together to not only
cation. Call for more information
(231)349-8232 raise awareness of cancer, but to build
funds for the family and Institute in a
BIG way. To everyone who helped make
this such a great success, I thank you.
Sincerely, Tina Gillespie
for Senior Citizens All insurances are welcome, flexible payment plans for co-payments, deductible, private pay, etc.
PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION sponsors and other donations made it possible at our 1st Walk In the Park, in 2008, earning $5,110.00 to construct a paved fit-
ness track around the park and purchase and install new playground equipment.
Monday, May 17th • 6:30pm This years Walk In The Park will be especially fun because Fifth Third Bank (sponsor of the Fifth Third River Bank Run on
May 7), has selected to support the Edge Walk In The Park.
Many Items to Choose From! Supporting us on Friday, May 21, will be:
• Cedar Springs • Sand Lake • Howard City • Morley • Amble • Newaygo • White Cloud
• Gowen • Trufant • Coral • Kent City • Grant • Bailey • Croton/Hardy • Pierson • Lakeview
Enter the
Coral Days Festival
Prince & Princess Pageant
Deadline to Enter:
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE AT:
Coral Power Shop • Jody‛s Coral Market
Coral Post Office
Mystic Movement of Howard City
Please complete and return registration form,
by the deadline to:
Cheri Westervelt (231) 354-0072
Kristy Stevenson (231) 354-6606
(231) 652-2016
1-800-617-5289
Email: sparky6088@yahoo.com
ENTER THE
MISS CORAL DAYS FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.
FESTIVAL PAGEANT
OR JUNIOR MISS PAGEANT
REQUIREMENTS
Age: Miss Coral Days Pageant: You must be 14 years of age
by December 31, 2010 and no older than 19 years of age by
December 31, 2010.
Junior Miss Coral Days Pageant: You must be 10 years of
age by December 31, 2010 and no older than 13 years of
age by December 31, 2010. $
9995
You must live within a 5 mile radius of Coral. -$
2500
Contestants must be able to attend the eli- $
7995
gibility meeting which will be held on Tues-
day, May 18th, at 6:30 p.m.
in the Coral Community Center.
Deadline to Enter:
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 $
3995
Valid thru 7/3/10.
For more information on the Pageants, call: FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.
Kristy Stevenson (231) 354-6606 5977 Alpine Ave., at 7 Mile Rd. Comstock Park, MI 49321
(Located on Alpine Ave at 7 Mile)
Cheri Westervelt (231) 354-0072 (616) 784-8400 Toll Free 888-379-7519
www.foxgm.com
14 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
090 Business 110 For Rent
Services
MORLEY MOTEL
Painting Daily Rooms from $40, Weekly
rooms from $145. Includes utilities.
PAINTING: FIX UP that old house- paint-
No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
ing and other services. Newstart Home
Services Call (231)832-3905 Joe Engle
REED CITY: 1-Bedroom, quiet, clean.
Alignment & Brake Service 100 Pets & Supplies On-site laundry, utilities included, no
pets. Call on-site manager. (231)465-
BORDER COLLIE - 3-1/2 year old male. 4049
525 NORTHLAND DR. • ROCKFORD Blue eyes RARE!. Current w/all shots.
$150. 616-262-4517 RENT TO OWN! 4-bedroom, 1-bath
Steve Winnie
deposit, plus utilities. Call (248)504-7609.
ple. No down payment, low interest 3-5%.
3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Howard Call us to see if you qualify. Joe (616)884-
Edmore!
located on Tri-Lakes, Mecosta. Starting
gameroom, storage building. $850/month,
Family Owned and Operated
at $,1200 for season, May 1st-Oct. 15th.
$850 deposit, plus utilities. Available Boat docking and electricity included.
July1st. (231)937-5327.
2004 FORD RANGER ALLIANCE NUTRITION FEED DEALER (231)972-2786, (517)256-7936
80k Miles, Auto, Air, New Tires, QUIET SUBDIVISION north Big Rapids. SHADY LAWN MOTEL: Sand Lake, MI.
Affordable Seed Potatoes Lime 2-Bedroom, Duplex, starting $500/month. Special rates. Furnished cabin with kitch-
$4,995 or $84.89/mo. Onion Sets Sportmix No pets! enette $113.25/week. Furnished small cab-
Fertilizer
Cat Food
Gary (231)796-4564 or (231)796-1065 ins, $96.60/week. (Above prices include
2004 DODGE Garden Seeds Weed-N-Feed FOR RENT utilities) Call for availability (616)696-
33# Bag
INTREPID ES Food Plots 0386, or (616)638-5658. If no answer, call
Garden Supplies
$
1799
Auto, Air, Cruise, Leather, 3.5 V6, Clean NEWER 2-BEDROOM Mobile Home: (616)636-8967.
Grass Seed Clean, Private Country Yard, includes
$5,995 or $101.87/mo. Grub Control
Seed Corn storage shed, 2 stall carport. $525/month, YES YOU CAN!
2005 CHEVY IMPALA Mole Killer
plus deposit. 989-382-7203
Auto, Air, Cruise, Local Trade, Soybeans BRAND NEW HOMES
Pond Supplies
KENT RIDGE SEC. DEP. FROM $299
Low Payment Organic Sand Lake APARTMENTS Approx. 1000 sq. ft.
$5,995 or $101.87/mo. Copper Sulfate Fertilizer Bird Seed in Kent City
15 minutes to Grand Rapids
All appliances, including
washer / dryer.
2004 PONTIAC Pond Dye 50# Bag Mix Lots of Storage Space Sun Home at Village Trails
9
GRAND AM GT
$ 50
Rent Based on Income 888-242-6421
40# Bag
Auto, Air, Leather, Power Moon, Sharp Catt-Plex
8
EHO/Barrier Free www.4villagetrails.com
$5,995 or $101.87/mo.
2003 DODGE GRAND
Barley $ 99 TDD: 800-649-3777
Call Before Available
EHO *Expires 5/28/10
Straw
Apartments
Made in Michigan!
CARAVAN SE are Gone! 160 Real Estate
Auto, Air, CD, 1 Owner Off Lease, EARLY BUY WOOD PELLETS 616-678-4329
188.00
Low Payment 1.5 ACRE BUILDING site. Lake Montcalm
$ MOBILE HOME LOT, nice setting, nat-
$5,995 or $101.87/mo. Ton
Road, just west of Federal Highway. Sur-
ural gas. June 1st. 1-1/2 Miles east Big veyed. $14,900. LC possible. 616-302-
2005 FORD TAURUS SE May & June Rapids. (231)796-5230 2731
Auto, Air, CD, Spoiler, Sport Wheels BUY 3 TONS, GET TEN BAGS FREE 10 ACRES - MORLEY BORDERS Man-
$6,995 or $118.85/mo. istee National Forest. 2 miles to 131,
surveyed, near Hardy Dam, $35,000.
2004 CHEVY
Annual
Land Contract terms possible with 10%
TRAILBLAZER LS down. 231-937-7646
Auto, Air, CD Changer, 4x4, Runs Great
$7,995 or $135.83/mo. 10 ACRES. BORDERS Manistee Nation-
Pancake
al Forest. 2 miles to 131, surveyed, near
2003 FORD Hardy Dam, $35,000. Land Contract
terms possible with 10% down. 231-
EXPLORER LIMITED 937-7646
Auto, V8, Heated Leather, 3rd Seat, 4x4
$7,995 or $135.83/mo.
2005 CHEVY
VENTURE EXT.
Breakfast Sponsored by
7.5 ACRES N. of Howard City. Surveyed.
Small barn. Good building sites. $34,900.
LC possible. 616-302-2731
Auto, Air, CD, 1 Owner Off Lease, FREE GARAGE WITH 1,680 sq.foot,
Clean Big Prairie Fire Department basement ready, new BOCA Modular
$7,995 or $135.83/mo. and the Home. Financing provided. 231-924-
5220
2000 CHEVY Ladies Auxiliary www.fremont-homes.net
EXT CAB PICK UP
Auto, Air, V8, 4x4, LS Pkg, Fully Loaded
$8,995 or $184.19/mo.
Sat., May 29 HOWARD CITY: 432-Acres, 50-acre
lake, will split. Also, Lakeview 8-acre,
QUAD CAB
Auto, V10, Leather, 4x4, Lariet Pkg
Big Prairie Township Hall JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed-
Corner of Elm & 28th Street room, 1 bath condominium with large
$9,995 or $207.22/mo. living room and dining area, fireplace
2004 BUICK All You Can Eat: and deck overlooking the Manistee
River in Downtown Manistee. This
RENDEZVOUS Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Hash Browns, lower level condo has easy accessibility
Auto, Air, 4x4, CD, Drives Great and Potatoes, Juice or Coffee and has great views of the big ships
$9,995 or $207.22/mo. Donation: Adults $6.00, Children 3 - 12 $4.00,
coming up and down the Big Manistee
River Channel. Heated in ground pool
*Payments based on 10% down plus fees to qualified buyers.
Children under 3 FREE is just steps away and you are within
walking distance of the Victorian Port
nu2u
City Downtown and the famed River-
walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and
231-689-5734
10:00 A.M. Services
Date Pastor Ministry of Music to Auction. Follow signs.
May 30 Pastor Bill Vis (Pine Grove) Praises 4 Him
This auction offers newer, clean &
June 6 Rev. Jeff Weima (Calvin Seminary) Hark Up Girls
ready to use equipment. Inspec- (Evenings)
tion sale day only, beginning at 9:00
June 13 Rev. John DeBoer (Chaplain, GVSU) Barry & Madison Neal
a.m.
June 20 Pastor Bill Vis (Pine Grove) Ann Jonker 2003 Gas Range w/ Griddle & Side
June 27 Pastor Bill Vis (Pine Grove) Melody Huseby Burners; Double Stack Convection
July 4 Rev. Don VanSlyke (1st RCA, Hudsonville) Greg Hewitt Oven; 4 Burner Table Top Range; 3
July 11 Rev. Joel Boot (Ridgewood CRC) John Veenstra Bay Fry Station; 3 Door Refrigerator;
July 18 Pastor Bill Vis (Pine Grove) John Shear Upright Freezer; Refrigerated Prep
July 25 Rev. Ben Ridder (Harvest Community) Rachel Ridder Tables; Steam Tables; Hobart Mixer;
Aug. 1 Rev. Shawn Hulst (Fellowship RCA) Paul Brock Ice Dispenser; Soup Warmers; Sand-
Aug. 8 Rev. Tom Elenbaas (Fairhaven Ministries) Pine Grove Quartet wich Press; 60 gal Steam Kettle; Dish
Aug. 15 Pastor Bill Vis (Pine Grove) Don Edema Washer; Meat Slicer; Bunn Cappuc-
cino Machine; S.S. 3 Bay Wash Sink;
Aug. 22 Rev. Brian Bosscher (Hillcrest CRC) Marcia Kloote
S.S. Tables; S.S. Shelving; Other S.S.
Aug. 29 Pastor Bill Vis (Pine Grove) Bill Lepech
Fixtures; S.S. Pans; Baking Pans;
Sept. 5 Rev. Bob DeVries (Calvin Seminary) Bill Bokhout
Tables & Chairs; Pots & Pans; Dishes; chaffing
dishes; Cambros; Utensils; Cups; & Sundries; &
Children’s Worship – Ages 4 - 7 & Nursery for infants and toddlers
MUCH MORE!
during Morning Worship
For complete listing and pictures please go to
auctioneer’s website.
Evening Worship at 6:00 P.M., except June 21
Mattress
SAVEo
up t
50% Off
$
269
Clearance
COMFORT FIRM
With Memory Foam
Queen
Set
With
PLUSH PILLOW TOP
$
Memory Foam
With Memory Foam
378 Queen
Set
Sale ULTRA PILLOW TOP
With Memory Foam
$
528 Queen
Set
Twin set ........ $179 Twin set ........ $258 Twin set ........ $348
Full set ......... $229 Full set ......... $328 Full set ......... $468
Full set ......... $000 Full set ......... $000 King set ........ $768
$
498
Twin set ........ $348
Queen
Set
$
698
Twin set ........ $468
Queen
Set
$
898
Twin set ........ $648
Queen
Set
Full set ......... $448 Full set ......... $628 Full set ......... $798
King set ........ $748 King set ........ $948 King set ... $1,298
The FURNITURE SHED Located on Old 14 Mile Rd. 1 block North of M-57 Off Lincoln Lake Road
Excludes 4 Miles West of Greenville
Prior Sales
616-754-7550 • Mon. 9 - 8 • Tues. - Sat. 9 - 5 Excludes Prior Sales
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 17
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up North how they don’t have to drive as far Bagged Mulch • Soil & Manure • Bird Food
for a stellar deal. Shelled Corn • Cob Corn • Hay & Straw
We thank you for almost 30 years of letting We Still Have Apples • Onions • Potatoes
us serve you here in Sand Lake. Now due Frozen Cherries • Blueberries • Strawberries
to the size of our family and the abundance Preserves • Salsa
of product, we have decided to start a 2nd Gift Ideas!! Maple Syrup • Honey
location.
Bird Feeders • Plant Hangers • Plant Stands
Remember! Now 2 locations: One on Old Decorative Garden Stakes • Yard Flags
131 and One on Federal Road. Welcome Mats
HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 9 am - 6 pm • Sunday Noon - 5 pm
Thank You, The Smiths 469 W. 112th St. • Located 1 mile North of Grant
231-834-8441
18 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
Barns On Fire!
160 Real Estate
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On Parts & Labor
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outgoing personality. Motor sports background a plus. Positions to be
$189
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Roofs
Clean-Up Crew. Open Interviews will be held on Tuesday, May 25th at
the Pierson Banquet Hall across the road from the Post Office, which
All Colors, All Barns, Patio Rooms
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is 7 S. 4th Street, Pierson, and across from the Village Inn Restaurant.
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$ 169
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various levels of assistance with daily activities.
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Howard City, MI 49329 Mon. thru Sat.: 9 - 7
231-937-5206 or 1-800-868-4932 Sunday: 9 - 6
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Roberta 616-667-8744
7 - 11 am at the Fire Station Sylvan Lake – Private frontage.
Call Dave Smith 616-293-3430
www.howardcity.org
Carla Welch 616-437-1327 • Brynadette Powell 616-835-2624
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3611 ARBOR TRAIL DR., GRANT 21801 W. CUTLER RD., HOWARD CITY
M-37 north to Grant. Take 120th (State Road) West to Wisner, South to Directions: 131 N to M-46,W to Amy
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124th (124th becomes Bagley). West on Arbor, first home on right.
Nestled in the woods, just 30 min from Grand Rapids, this 5 bedroom School Rd, N to Tamarack,W to Long, N
custom home is set in the midst of beautiful farmlands, woods, lakes to Cutler, W to first house on Left.
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and streams, but within walking distance of Brigadoon golf course. This custom built home nestled on over 10 acres of beau-
You will appreciate the picture perfect setting, the custom fretwork tiful woods is located just minutes from the expressway
OUIL/DUI?
and abundance of Northstar custom windows which create beautiful and 35 minutes from GR. The large living area features
views for every room in the house. On entering this immaculate home you will be aware of the owner’s involvement in design and attention to oak laminate floors, beamed ceiling, free standing wood
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detail. This home shines with tile floors in the kitchen, dining area, all bathrooms and cherry cabinets throughout. The formal dining room (used burner surrounded by stone & brick, custom china w/ bookshelves, dining area and slider to patio. The oak kitchen
now as a sitting room) has cherry flooring with French doors leading into the executive office/den. In the family room a high efficiency free has tile floors, stain glass, pantry, and an eating area with windows over looking the backyard. You can enter the rustic
standing fireplace keeps heating costs down and provides a wonderful cozy setting for those Michigan winters. You will not believe the master enclosed porch from the master bedroom or the kitchen. From the entry level foyer you can access the garage, office,
Nathan L. Hull
underground sprinkling system. One year home warranty provided. This is elegant living in a beautiful wooded setting. garage, tool shed, and a large wood storage lean to. This is a unique home 80% new windows and 2 new sliders.
ESTATE AUCTION
170 Items 210 Boats and
for Sale Marine Equipment
Fishing Boat - Miro Craft 14’ w/carpet,
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 10am
swivel chair, trolling motor, anchor, fish-
finder, 9.9 4-stroke Evindrude, and trail-
PRICES: er. $2,900. 231-937-6256
Service Directory
WANT TO SELL YOUR
CAR OR TRUCK???
937-8179
2
3 FREE
616-262-8036 1
ESTIMATES 255 Trucks
Denton and Sons Cell: 231-580-6037
Toll Free: (866) 701-0184 Vans & SUVs
HOWARD CITY Water Well Drilling Offering Crushed Asphalt (limited availability) 2005 KIA SORENTO LX, 4-door, 4WD,
All types of Concrete Construction 8744 124th St. • Sand Lake Road Grading & Maintenance V-6, 84k, loaded w/everything but power
Including Brick, Block, Poured Walls Private Roads/Driveways
OFFICE FAX New installation of: • Driveways & Parking Lots • Patchwork
seats. Runs, drives, looks great. $8,900
FARMWORK 616-636-5684 616-636-4623 • Seal Coating • Hot Rubber Crack Filling • Aggregate
Excavating • Bobcat Work
OBO. Call (231)829-4126 or (231)920-
0159
Manure Pits, Slabs, Bunker Silos Jim Denton • 616-636-8638 www.lanesasphalt.com SENIOR DISCOUNTS
280 Farm Goods
Service Directory
ASPARAGUS $1.40/LB & RHUBARB
616.364.0550
1.800.396.2233
Bill Coleman
Owner
S. Wemmer, D.D.S. $1.00/LB: are ready at DUKE CREEK
FARM. Advance orders, please call
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Worship
Sunday Evening Bible Study • 6 pm
Rev. William Twynham Wednesday Kids Program & Prayer Meeting • 7 pm
Worship 11:00 AM Other Opportunities: Choir, Small Group Bible Studies,
Holy Communion celebrated 1st & 3rd Sundays & Youth Groups
Your Ad Sylvester
Community Church
Could Be Here. 5 Mile Road • Mecosta, MI 49332
231-972-0233
Sunday Morning Worship Service • 10 AM
Call Fellowship Time • 11 AM
Ministry Mid-Week program, (K-adult) 19 Mile Rd. Sunday Morning Corner of Cypress & 136th
Cedar Springs Worship Service 10 am
Wed. • 7 PM M-46
Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Sunday Evening Service & www.ensleyumc.org
Worship 10 am “Practical Living From James”
series in April - May
Youth Group 6 pm Rev. Darryl Miller
Boys & Girls Clubs Pastor Doug DiBell & Mens & Womens Discipleship
“Christ in you, the hope of glory” - Pastor Tom Holloway groups offered throughout the week. Office: 616-636-5659
Wednesday at 7:00 pm Cor. 1:27 Minister of Music & Youth For more info, call or visit our web site at:
Mr. Dan Nicksich, Senior Pastor www.grace-hc.org
Sunday Worship 11 am
Teen Activities - Call Church 15671 Algoma Ave. • Cedar Springs Sunday School 9:45 am
9891 Mason Dr. 1/8 mile north of 19 Mile Rd.
Pastor Joel Cooper
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04 Buick LeSabre Custom 4 Door Loaded
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2nd Annual Newaygo County Kids Day Fundraiser The River Valley
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
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491 W. Shaw, Howard City, MI 49329
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Loomis Lodge and Shaw Park Serving over 22,000 homes
weekly in the communities of
136 Croton Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337 Cedar Springs, Sand Lake,
Come and join the fun as we raise money to support the 19th annual Newaygo County Kids Pierson, Howard City,
Day event, which will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Morley, Gowen, Coral,
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT Trufant, Lakeview, Amble,
The horseshoe tournament will begin at 12:00 pm with registration to begin at 11:00 am. Croton Hardy, Kent City,
Registration fee is $10.00 per person. Bailey, Grant, Newaygo and White Cloud
Standard rules apply and will be announced prior to the start of the tournament.
Bring your own horseshoes.
Bring your own beverages, (alcohol will be permitted). For classified or display
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a trophy along with a prize information call or fax:
to be determined.
231-937-4740
COOKOUT FAX 231-937-4048
The cookout will begin at Noon.
Your choice of a Hamburger or Hot Dog served with chips and pop Email: rvshopper@pioneergroup.com
for $5.00 per person.
Advertising Director - Sharon Frederick
RAFFLE TICKETS
Purchase raffle tickets - $5.00 per ticket Account Reps - Becky Doyle,
1st prize $500.00, 2nd prize $200.00, 3rd prize $100.00
Drawings will be held on June 26th at the Kids Day event. Millianne Lewis, or Don Henning
Please come and have a good time, and remember this is all for the ordinator - Jenney Johnson
children of Newaygo County to make this years Kids Day event a huge success.
DEADLINES:
If you have questions, please contact 231-652-1655 or 231-652-3068. News & Editorial - Tuesdays at Noon
Area Happenings, Here’s My Card,
Registration Form for Horseshoe Tournament
Business/Church Directories - Wed. at Noon
Team Member Name______________________________________________________ Classified & Display Advertising -
Phone Number___________________________________________________________ Thursdays at Noon
Team Member Name______________________________________________________
THE
PIONEER
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Return this form to Newaygo County Kids Day, P.O. Box 308, Newaygo, MI 49337 along
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IF A LOVED ONE UNDERWENT
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