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Changing the holidays for our troops
Independent Bank and Boy Scouts of America team up to support Operation Popcorn
IONIA Independent Bank offices across the state will be collecting donations for Boy Scouts of America to support Operation Popcorn, a program that raises money for the Boy Scouts and sends popcorn to our troops overseas for the holidays. Donations can be made at any Independent Bank office starting December 5 through December 30. The donations will be given to the Boy Scouts of America so that they can purchase the popcorn from Trails End and send it to troops overseas. Independent Bank is proud to support the Boy Scouts and give back to our dedicated troops for the holidays, said President and CEO Michael M. Magee Jr. For more information on Operation Popcorn, visit www.supportourtroops.org.

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CARSON CITY More than 100,000 Tommy Moose stuffed animals have been donated coast-to-coast by Moose International. Their most recent donation, from the Greenville Moose Lodge, was to the Carson City Hospital (CCH) Emergency Department on Dec. 3. Moose International was founded in the late 1800s as a social gathering opportunity for men. It was later reinvented in the early 1900s with the goal of brightening the futures of children in need across North America and they have done just that. Tommy Moose helps comfort children in traumatic situations. CCH Emergency Department patient care tech Jason Anderson was present for the generous donation from the Greenville Moose Lodge. Its amazing how much comfort a stuffed animal can bring to children in the Emergency Department, said Anderson. They arrive in tears, but with one tight squeeze, Tommy Moose provides a sense of security. For more information, visit www. CarsonCityHospital.com or visit the hospitals page on Facebook.

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A journey through grief program begins Jan. 19

Hospice of Michigan will offer the Journey Through Grief program at the Mecosta County Commission on Aging and Senior Center. This program is a series of weekly sessions for five (5) consecutive Thursdays starting Jan. 19 and ending on Feb. 16, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., located at 12954 80th Ave. in Mecosta. This program offers insights and coping skills for an adults journey through grief. Practical handouts are provided with each session. This program is free. To register for this program, call the Mecosta Commission on Aging and Senior Center at (231) 972-2884.

Zellies to host Don Loomis, bluegrass revival and more

17. Zellies Opry House is proud to welcome the popular bluegrass gospel band Don Loomis and Bluegrass Revival on Friday, Dec. 16. Soul stirring, raise the rafters, traditional gospel music with Bluegrass Revival is exactly what Zellies old church building was designed for in the 1800s. Don Loomis and all of the Bluegrass Revival gang are regional favorites well known for their high-enA weekend of music at Zellies Opry House on Dec. 16 and ergy show. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-show with the Zellies Opry House Band at 6:10 and Bluegrass Revival at 7 p.m. Saturday night, Dec. 17, Zellies offers two bands for the price of one. Luke Lenhart Bands twin fiddles ring out along with Steam Powered Bluegrass rolling on to the stage. Doors open at 6:00, music at 7:00 p.m. Zellies Opry House continues to offer affordable entertainment with a ticket price of only $5. Ticket information is available at www.zelliesopryhouse.com or (616) 260-3032.

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A LITTLE HELP: Mothers-to-be and their doctors can take measures now to reduce the risk of having a premature baby. (NAPSI Photo)
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merely tolerate religious and cultural differences. Here are some tips to teach children to respect one another as they become citizens of the world: n Absorbing the nuances of a second language is easiest when one is young, so sign your kids up for a language class at an early age. Better yet, learn along with them. n Pack your bags and take a trip. Dust off your passport or keep it domestic. Even within the United States, there is great opportunity to be exposed to new cultural experiences. n Think differently. There are fundamental differences between the Western worldview and the Eastern worldview, say scholars. People from different countries have different traditions, religious customs and histories that shape their thinking. Being accepting of others means opening your mind to the idea that there are different approaches to resolving the problems impacting our complex world. n Read a book. You dont need to be a globetrotter to learn about other cultures. Your local librarian can help you find age-appropriate books that will introduce children to other cultures and allow them to explore them deeply. For example, India has a rich history and culture that goes beyond the Western embrace of spicy foods, yoga and meditation. n Encourage friendships. Enroll your children in activities, camps and programs that foster relationships with kids of all religious, racial and economic backgrounds. n Engage in a substantive dialogue with others that explores new ideas about the world beyond your backyard. Question your values and be open to seeing the merit in the ideas of others, suggests Malhotra, who founded the Infinity Foundation to encourage better East-West relations. For more information about his new book visit www.beingdifferentbook.com. n Host a potluck. Invite your friends over and have them bring dishes featuring their family recipes. You may find your circle of friends is more culturally diverse than you thought! By investing the time to teach these lessons, you can contribute toward making schools and communities a safer place for your kids.

(StatePoint) The world is changing and parents need to make sure their children are prepared to succeed in an increasingly globalized economy, say experts. The United States is often regarded as a melting pot, a place for people of different backgrounds to come together and ultimately grow alike. But the truth is that from language to food to religious practice, unique cultural traditions are all around us. We must not try to erase differences but rather respect them, even celebrate them, says Rajiv Malhotra, author of the new book, Being Different: An Indian Challenge to Western Universalism (HarperCollins Publishers). Malhotra believes we can look to India as an example of a distinct society that peacefully integrates many diverse people. Alongside reading, writing and arithmetic, cultural diversity should be at the forefront of your childrens lesson plan. But dont just encourage tolerance. Go a step further. Tolerance is a patronizing posture, says Malhotra, We need to learn to respect, even appreciate and not

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December 12, 2011

Over the last few months, we have continued to see the support of our community and the desire to see our students be successful. In support of this, we will be providing updates (via the TC School News, our TC website, and/or the River Valley Shopper) regarding district and state initiatives that may affect you or your child. The update below reects how the changes in MEAP and MME cut scores enacted by the State of Michigan will affect our district, schools, and students. The State of Michigan uses all third through ninth grade student MEAP and MME test results to partially measure the success of our students, schools, and district, as well as how the State of Michigan is performing compared to other states. In recent years, Michigan students have shown higher prociency rates on state tests than most other states. Research has uncovered that Michigan set the prociency bar much lower than most other states, and far below what is considered college readiness. Recognizing this, the State has made drastic changes to the cut score levels and these changes will affect student, school, and district scores this year. What does this mean for Tri County? The new cut scores are going to show a very large drop in the number of students considered procient or advanced. You can see from the graph provided how the new cut scores will change the percent procient dramatically, and in some cases, going from 96 percent procient to 37 percent. Please be aware of these changes as you receive your students scores this spring. We are committed to helping every child achieve their best future, helping all children grow academically each year, and making Tri County a leader in educational excellence. In order to reach this goal, we are reviewing and building our curriculum to meet these new and challenging demands of college and career readiness. Thank you again for your support and dedication to Tri County Schools. Allen Cumings, Superintendent For more information about the changes to Michigans cut scores, please visit: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/New_Cut_Scores_FAQ_365040_7.pdf

Drew Thompson is student teaching at Sand Lake Elementary in the fth grade. He will graduate from Ferris State University this month. Hes teaching math, language arts, and social studies. He has worked at a number of schools including; Oakridge Elementary, Stanwood Elementary, and Eastwood Elementary. The biggest aspect of why I wanted to be an educator was to reach all students at their different levels. I also have quite a few family members that are teachers, which has drawn me to the eld of education, said Drew, who also enjoys coaching sports and being outdoors.
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First graders at MacNaughton Elementary have been learning about Pilgrims, Native Americans, and how the tradition of Thanksgiving began long ago. On Tuesday, November 22, 175 rst grade students joined together as Pilgrims and Indians to enjoy a Thanksgiving Breakfeast. Some students wore Pilgrim hats and bonnets while others donned Indian headbands and vests, which students had constructed prior to the event. The children had a wonderful time visiting with friends and feasting together. After eating, the students sang a few fun turkey songs together, which they had been rehearsing in their classrooms during the days leading up to the great Breakfeast. Principal Goheen even joined in the fun, wearing a silly turkey hat and doing the turkey strut along with the students. On Monday, November 28, all rst grade students joined together again to kick off the start of the Christmas season. They sat together in the gym and listened to their teachers read aloud The Night Before Christmas. Students are decorating sugarplums as a take-home family project, and their creations will adorn the rst-grade hallway at school. The teachers are planning to teach reading comprehension strategies, as well as writing, math, and science concepts using the themes of sugarplums, gingerbread men, and reindeer. Learning in rst grade is fun!

Tri County High School is instituting a call system to inform parents when their son or daughter has an unexcused absence. The call will take place at approximately 5:00 p.m. each day the student has not been excused with either a phone call or a note. Once the parent receives the phone call, they will have 24 hours to properly excuse their son or daughter. This can be done by calling the school ofce at 231.937.4338 ext. 120, at anytime or sending in a note with your student the next day. In order for this communication to be effective, it is very important the high school has correct contact information on le. Please verify that we have the correct information via the parent portal or calling the ofce at 231.937.4338 if you do not have internet access. If you are unfamiliar with the parent portal, this is an excellent tool for parents to monitor their students progress via the internet. Parents have access to their childs grades, attendance, and disciplinary referrals 24/7. Please go to www.tricountyschools.com and click on the icon that says Parent Portal. Enter your user name and password (see below) in the area provided. Contact the high school if you dont have a user name and password.

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By Jan Dewey

No, we didnt ll our plates with turkey, stufng, mashed potatoes, or pie. We lled our plates with pinecones and needles, leaves, stones, sticks, nuts, and milkweed seeds. Mrs. Deweys class went on a nature collection walk and used their collections to create art. Based on the artist, Andy Goldsworthys structures, we used spirals, arches, and curved lines, to create designs and structures on paper plates. We put our plates outdoors, underneath our classroom window, so we can observe how the weather changes our art through the seasons. A big thank you goes out to Independent Bank in Howard City for recently conducting a coat drive for the students and families of Tri County Area Schools. Coats were collected, as well as hats, gloves, mittens, and boots. Some items were also donated by Whites in Howard City and Irresistible Clothing in Sand Lake. We would also like to thank Gary and Sues Laundromat in Sand Lake for cleaning all donated items. We appreciate the community support in keeping our students safe and warm this winter.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Members Present: All members present Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Consent Agenda Board Recognition: Mrs. Deweys second grade class art/science project inspired by Andy Goldworthy was recognized. Slide presentation was shown prior to the beginning of the meeting. New Student/Board Representative was announced. Presentations: 1) Spring Baseball Trip Alio & Genesis Systems Financial Update 2010-2011 Financial Audit Board & Administrative Reports: Superintendent update on professional development and curriculum mapping. Public Comment: Comments on audit presentation Action Items: TC Support staff contract approved Spring Baseball Trip approved Bus Lease approved 2010-11 Financial Audit accepted Alio & Genesis Systems approved 2011-12 Budget Amendment approved Monitoring Report approved Public Comment: Comment on transportation, comment on program call Unstoppable. Board Comments/New Business: Attendees at the School Board Membership meeting reported how worthwhile it was to attend. Closed Session for the purpose of student hearings at 8:35 p.m. Return to Open Session at 10:25 p.m. Adjournment at 10:26 p.m. Completed minutes of the meeting are available at www.tricountyschools.com

The next National Honor Society (NHS) Blood drive will be Wednesday, December 14 in the High School Activity Room. Sign up for an appointment time now in the High School Media Center. If you are not sure about the time, sign up for a tentative appointment so we can plan and prepare for the day and we can be exible and t you in when you arrive. Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins will be welcome. If you havent given blood through Michigan Blood before, pick up and ll out a green sheet with your information to keep things moving along that day. Staff, parents, graduates, and community members are welcome and encouraged to also give blood at this drive. Michigan Blood will have extra staff available so that we can take even more donors than usual. Around the holidays there is a much greater need for blood. Also, this blood drive will raise funds for the school so every donor that shows up to give, even if they are ineligible to give, brings money to Tri County. Students who are 16 years of age need to get a permission form signed by a parent. For more information or an appointment time, contact Mrs. Babb via email: sbabb@tricountyschools.com.

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The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled at the following locations to distribute free food to individuals and families in need. Most food distributions take approximately one hour. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled delivery time. Bring your own container to hold 50 lbs. of food. You will check in upon arrival unless otherwise stated: Sat., Dec 10, 10am, First Christian Reformed Church, Fremont; Sat., Dec 10, 10am, White Cloud Family Health Care, White Cloud; Mon., Dec 12, 3pm, Big Jackson Church of God, Paris; Wed., Dec 14, 5pm, All Saints Catholic Church, Fremont; Wed., Dec 14, 5pm, Hesperia Community Ed, Hesperia - sponsored by local area churches, Sat., Dec 17, 1pm, Grant Assembly of God, Grant; Tues., Dec 20, 4:30pm, Northland Church of Christ, Newaygo/Grant; Wed., Dec 21, 10am, First Baptist Church of Woodland Park - sponsored by Action Resource Center. Tri County School Bands Christmas Concert & Craft Bazaar on Sunday December 11th located at Tri County High School, 24338 Kendaville Road, Howard City, MI. Craft Bazaar open 115pm and Christmas Concert at 3pm. Concessions available all day. The Helping Hands organization will also be there accepting donations of personal care items and canned goods. Come do your holiday shopping and enjoy the sounds of the season! Montcalm Community Colleges Alumni and Friends Choir presents its annual holiday concert, Peace on Earth, on Dec. 11 at 3pm in MCCs gymnasium, located in the colleges Activities Building in Sidney. Admission is free and the concert is a familyfriendly performance. Contact MCC Performing Arts Coordinator Val Vander Mark at valv@montcalm.edu or 989-328-1218 for more information. Visit www.montcalm.edu/Arts-and-Culture.aspx for a complete listing of the colleges arts and culture events. Auditions for murder mystery are Dec 12-13, the Montcalm Community College Drama Club will conduct auditions for The Boardwalk Melody Hour Murders, from 6 to 8:30pm at the Barn Theater on the colleges Sidney campus. The play is an audienceparticipation dinner theater to be performed at Clifford lake Inn on Feb 17 and 18. It is a murder mystery set in the 1930s, which is partially scripted and partially ad-lib. Auditions are open to all actors, and they may attend one or both nights of auditions. Five women and three men, age 18 and older, will be cast. Contact MCC Performing Arts Coordinator Val Vander Mark at valv@montcalm. edu or 989-328-1218 for more information. Old fashioned square dance - Howard City VFW $5/mo, year round, Monday 1-4pm, Potluck at 2:15pm. Call Carole (231)6526183. Lakeview Seniors Come early (1:00) for cards, games, refreshments and social time. The LV Seniors meet the 1st Tuesday of each month. Come join us, bring a friend. Life Style Change, Weight loss etc @ Natures Atrium every Tues 6:30pm-7:30pm Call 231-937-9370. Interested in local, healthy food sources, preparation, and informative discussions? Westen A Price Foundation meetings 6:30pm every 3rd Tuesday of every month at Stanwood Free Methodist (Stanwood Dr. and Pierce Rd.) Call Bonnie @ 231-8238002. Hospice of Michigan Offers Living on Support Group 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:00pm 3:00pm at Veras House located at 18 Justice St in Newaygo. For more information please call Diane Snyder at 231-924-6123 or 800-837-3630. The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee meets 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:00pm, @ Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. Call Cheryl @ 231-937-5686. Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the basement of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more information call (231) 796-0966. Free Clothing for those in need - Seventh Day Adventist Church, 8060 M-46, Lakeview, in the Community Building behind the church. Thursdays from 1-4pm. Free Western Square Dance Lessons - Newaygo St. Bartholomews Church - Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call Carole (231)652-6183. Bingo - ongoing every Fri. night at Renner Lobker VFW Post # 3306, 1001 Ensley St., Howard City. Doors open at 5pm, sales begin at 5:30 and game begins at 6:30. Everyone Welcome! Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 - 7pm at the Howard City VFW Post 3306, 1001 S. Ensley Rd. Come sew at Heritage United Methodist Church on Fridays from 10am to 3pm. Bring your machine and call for supply list. New projects every week. Call Debbie Castle at 231-354-6910 for more details or email at dcastle@pathwaysnet.com. Everyone welcome. Greenville Auction & Flea Market - Every Friday at the Old Meijer Store in Greenville on M-91. Flea market starts at 7:00am, Auction at 10:00am. Vendors and consignors wanted. Call 616225-9999 or email wwauctions@yahoo.com. Family Farm & Home Small Animals Sell and Swap 139 W River Dr, Newaygo 2nd Saturday of the month 8am-Noon 231-8564641. Gospel Jam @ Grace Community Church 9920 Reed Rd, Howard City, MI 4th Saturday of each month from 6pm to 8pm in the fellowship hall. For more info, please call the church @ 231-9376440 or Gene @ 231-937-2036. Bingo every Sunday at the Greenville American Legion Post

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#101, from 1pm-6pm, doors open at 11am. 1320 W. Washington St. (M-57). Every Sunday Sheridan VFW Post 5065 FREE Veterans Breakfast for Veterans and/or wives (companions) or widows at 209 W Washington 7:30am-8:45am. Attention Seniors - Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton, open 7 days a week. Call Karen West or Dawny Kniffen 231-9375950 for weekly schedule of events. Noon lunches Tues, Wed, Thurs.

The Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township has a new web site that contains program information, access to music downloads, ebooks, and much more. Please check out our new web site at www.tchrtl.michlibrary.org. Christmas with Santa - visit Santa Claus, make a craft and enjoy treats at the library. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club and the Friends of the Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library. For all ages. Saturday, December 10, 10:30am - Sand Lake Branch of the Kent District Library. Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library welcomes the: Tri County Jazz Band. Sat., Dec. 10th at 11am. Santa will be visiting from 11am-1:30pm, bake sale 10am until 2pm. Kent District Library, Sand Lake Branch - Gingerbread Lane: take a stroll down Gingerbread Lane and enjoy some tasty gingerbread stories. Each child will make a simple gingerbread house. Registration is required and participation is limited. For all ages. Sat., Dec. 17, 1:30pm. Teddy Bear Clinic: Bring your teddy bear to the library for a quick check-up! Learn ways to keep teddy healthy and happy and even get a clean bill of health! For families. No registration required. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 10:30am - Sand Lake Branch of Kent District Library. Grant Library to show modern Christmas Carol ~ This hilarious take off of the Charles Dickens classic Christmas Carol nds TV executive Frank Cross in mean spirits. Cross has risen from the mail room and childrens television host to the top only to become a cynical, uncaring, nasty, unforgiving character with a sadistic sense of humor. This is the behavior that earns Cross his visits from Christmas past, present and future. Join us at the Grant Area District Library on Dec. 21st at 12:30 to see this classic tale and enjoy a light lunch. This program will feature a mini holiday lunch of ham, baked beans, potato salad, cookies and pudding. All programs at the Grant Library are free and open to the public. A donation will be greatly appreciated to offset the cost of the meal. The Timothy C. Hauenstien Reynolds Township Library will be having Toddler Time every Monday morning at 11am. There will be stories, crafts, songs and activities for the toddlers. Toddler Time is for children ages 18 months - 3 years old. If you have any questions please call the library at 231-937-5575. If you have ever wanted to join a bowling league, but cant lift the ball or play a round of tennis without running around the court, then join the Grant Area District Library every Monday between 4 and 5pm to play Wii Sports. This fun gaming system allows the armchair athlete all the fun of playing the game, but without the need to sweat. Baseball, tennis, golf and bowling are among the games that will be played these Monday afternoons. So bring a friend and come to the Library on Monday and see what a good 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 will be 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 is for children 3-5 years old. If you have any questions please call the library at 231-937-5575. The Friends of the Grant Area District Library meet at 10am on the third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. All interested persons are welcome to attend. The library is located at 122 Elder St. in Grant. The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the rst Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the library. Please come if interested in helping your local library. The Friends of Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9am in the community room at the library. We welcome you to join us for food, fellowship and an opportunity to contribute to the well being of our local library. The library is located at 117 W. Williams St., Howard City, MI 49329. Phone 231-937-5575. Friends of the White Cloud Community Library meet monthly, the rst Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The library is located at 1038 Wilcox in White Cloud. Everyone is welcome. Shelf Life Book Club - meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview. Book titles are published in the Shelf Life Book Club brochure and on the Monthly Event Flyers at the library. Wiggles and Giggles - is a toddler story time program, at 10:30 AM every Friday at the Tamarack District Library in Lakeview that brings stories, songs, crafts and activity to your child. The Newaygo Area Friends of the Library Bookstore, at Newaygo City Hall, is now closed until Memorial Day Weekend. Hundreds of books at Bargain Prices. Proceeds for new Library Building Fund.

Library Happenings:

The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing, as well as hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, Monday through Friday. Michigan Chapter of Pilots for Christ - We provide free air and ground service for those with medical needs, pastors in need, missionaries cargo transportation. www.pilotsforchristmi.com or call 616-636-5523. A free Bariatric Support Group will meet the rst Tuesday of each month (beginning in February 2010) at 6:30pm in the Conference Rooms at Carson City Hospital. For more information, contact Ellen at 989-330-4091. Newaygo Countys newest Cancer Support Group - Whether you have been recently diagnosed, in treatment or living beyond your cancer, meet with others to share and offer hope for one another. Last Thursday of every month from 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, Miracle DropIn Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No dues or fees. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people cope with stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Info call Carol (989)8318778. 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. Sparta Methodist 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 in 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 Methodist Church. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting 10:00-11:00am. East M-46. Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland Dr. Howard City, Howard City VFW Hall, Thursdays weighin 4:15-5:10pm, 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! Reformers Unanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction, offered at Bills Lake Baptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of Newaygo. Every Friday night 7-9p.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, 5:306:30pm Womens-Open, 7:00pm Mens-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm 12&12 12 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 Newell Street, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous. Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when youre not hungry? Binge for no apparent reason? No DuesWe are a fellowship. FREMONT: First Congregational Church, 714 Hillcrest, Thursday, 10:45-11:45. Contact 6896553, 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 Wilcox Street, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm. Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are living with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE. Serving Mecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem drinking, please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to you - 652-5574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only. CEDAR SPRINGS: East Nelson United Methodist Church. 9024 18 Mile Rd. between Tisdel & Keller Ave. Saturdays at 10am. Open meeting, AA - Alanon. Non Smoking. Call Sandy M. 616-696-3205. MORLEY: Open Meeting. Smoking allowed. 19180 Monroe, Morley. Call Darryl for more info. (616) 826-0859. SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday, 7:30pm, Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508, Wednesdays, 8:00pm, Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays 7:30pm, Roger 887-8508 (Spanish Speaking) KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya 6757663 SAND LAKE: Sand Lake Alcoholics Anonymous/NA: (AA/NA Closed Meeting - Women Only). Sand Lake United Methodist Church (Bldg next to the church), corner of Maple Street and Sixth Street, Tuesday at 7:00pm. (front door entrance). Sand Lake, open meeting, Mondays 7pm at St. Marys Catholic 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 616-7235081, Wed. 7:30pm - O GRANT: Community Bldg., 105 S. 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WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-1779Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - C SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired because you have an emotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, substance abuse or fear getting in the way of you being able to really live? Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 5:00pm, United Methodist Church, 240 Williams Street, White Cloud. For more information, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.

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FOUCHE PUPPIES: WESTIE/YORKIE mix, 2/male, 2/female. 231-937-6597. $200/OBO. PUPPIES: FOR SALE Chihuahua puppies, ready now. Good colors. 2 litters to choose from. Brenneman's 14242 5 Mile Rd. Morley.

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The Cleaner, The Better

By Tresa Erickson

Health Matters

Take a look around your home. See any dust? Chances are you do. According to recent estimates, an average-sized home produces over 40 pounds of dust each year. In spite of this gure, many people think dust is no big deal until they discover just how much of it stays trapped in their home. As heating and cooling units recycle the air within homes, pollutants like dust, chemicals and gases pile up, resulting in poor air quality.

Whether used occasionally or frequently, almost anything can emit pollution, including air fresheners, space heaters and household cleaners. As the number of pollutants in the air increases, some adults and children may become sensitive to them and suffer dizziness, headaches, nausea, sinus congestion and itchy eyes and throats. Poor indoor air quality can cause asthma, too. Fortunately, indoor air pollution can be controlled and air quality improved.

To control air pollution, you need to target all of the items in your home that contribute to the problem and change, reduce or eliminate your use of them. When working with chemicals and other toxic substances, go outdoors if possible. If not, open the doors and windows and turn on some fans to create adequate ventilation. Use toxic substances as little as possible and switch to more natural products when available. Finally, steer clear of all major work involving toxic substances like the removal of lead paint or asbestos. These jobs are best left up to professionals who have the knowledge and resources to protect themselves.
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To improve the air quality in your home, you need to limit your use of toxic substances and take advantage of the tools available to reduce air pollution. If you dont have them already, install exhaust fans in your kitchen and bathrooms and use them as needed to remove noxious fumes. Ensure your furnace receives outside air to improve its efciency and prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide. Purchase an air purier with a HEPA lter and use it regularly to clean the air within your home. There are a number of products on the market to improve indoor air quality. For further ideas, consult a professional. The less polluted the air is in your home, the healthier you and your family are likely to be. Dont neglect the air quality within your home. Do your best to keep it as free of pollutants as possible.
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spirit of giving is in full bloom, let us honor one of the most

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Pierson Bible Church

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M-46 East of Old 131

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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United Methodist Church

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Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am* Sunday Youth Activities 5:30 pm* Wed.: Kids Club 6 pm* *September to May

HERITAGE

First Baptist CHURCH OF THE Church City FULL GOSPEL (Since 1946) 304 Shaw St. Howard
Sunday School .....................9:45 am Morning Worship...............11:00 am Evening Worship .................6:00 pm

Celebrating 135 Years of Ministry in Howard City

Non-Denominational

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180 E. Lake St. SAND LAKE 1 block E. of Trafc Light

Pastor Jonathan Williams 616-636-5561

Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages - 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00 PM Wednesday Adult Prayer Meeting 6:30 PM Wednesday Youth Ministry - 6:30 PM (7th - 12th grade) Wednesday AWANA - 6:30 PM (K-6th grade)

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Awana (grades K-6th) Teen Activity Center Adults Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm

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Ofce Phone

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Pastor Brian Humphreys Associate Pastor Paul Austin

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Sunday Worship....................... 10 AM Bible School for all ages ..... 11:30 AM (Staffed nursery available)

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Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 am Sunday Evening Service & Youth Group 6 pm Mens & Womens Discipleship groups offered throughout the week. For more info, call or visit our web site at: www.grace-hc.org Email: grace@oneisp.net

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To know Christ and to make Christ known.

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H l i Helping Hands needs to raise approximately $150,000 for its new facilH d d i i l $150 000 f i f il ity and currently has raised approximately $25,000 of that total. If 1,000 people and organizations were to donate $100 to the Helping Hands Building Fund, we would be nearly there. Would you be 1 of a 1,000? Please complete the attached donation form and send with your check to Helping Hands, Inc. PO Box 532, Howard City, MI 49329. Any questions can be directed to (231) 937-6758. Thank you. Donor Name Donation Amount Street Address City & Zip Phone # e-mail ________________________________________ $ _______________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ______ I prefer my donation be used for general operations Donations may provide tax benet please consult a qualied tax professional

WILL YOU BE WILL YOU BE I

Stepparents step up and adopt

By Jeanne L. Jerow, Attorney, Counselor, Mediator Howard City

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The children need it. The child will benet greatly by being adopted. She will live with two parents, parents who are married. She One of the prevalent situations where an adop- will not have to wonder when her other parent tion gets approved is the occasion where the will come see her, if ever. She will continue absent parent has not had regular and frequent to grow the already-present bond she has with contact with the child over the previous two her stepparent who will become her true paryears, and has not paid regular child support ent. She will receive additional support both for the child over the previous two years. emotionally and monetarily from her new, true, legal parent. Instead of dysfunction, her life Regular contact does not have to be weekly or even monthly, nor does it necessarily have to will stabilize. be only in person. The question is whether the The parent needs it. The custodial parent will child has been experiencing contact with some benet in the same way emotionally. What regularity by some combination of phone, better gift than to have your child receive a mail, and visits with her non-custodial par- parent who has chosen your child to love? ent. Nor does it matter whether the court has Everyone wins. Well, not exactly everyone. ordered the non-custodial parent to pay child Just because the non-custodial parents parental support. If the non-custodial parent hasnt paid rights are terminated, arrearages already owed regular support by court order or voluntarily, in child support, and perhaps future child supher parental rights may be easy to terminate. port as well, are not forgiven. Thats because A straightforward process. Michigan law provides a relatively easy process. Once the petition for adoption is led, and the noncustodial parent notied, the courts assistant investigates the proposed new parents (meaning the one already-legal-and-true parent, and the stepparent spouse of a year or more). A home visit, interviews, employers and references are checked. The non-custodial parent has an opportunity to object to the petition, or to voluntarily relinquish her parental rights. If she refuses, her

Stepparents become parents. The typical scenario for a stepparent adoption involves a parent, a child, and the parents spouse of more than one year, who has already established a relationship with the child. Although the Circuit courts have on extraordinary occasion allowed a stepparent to adopt before being married for one full year, its not contemplated by the statute.

rights will likely be terminated anyway if shes failed to keep regular contact and pay regular support for the child. But U.S. due process rights guarantee every parent an opportunity to explain, object, and defend herself when a request is made to terminate her parental rights.

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the adoption is about giving a child a present, loving parent. Adoption fosters a parent-child, face-to-face, interpersonal relationship, for which all of us should have the opportunity. But it does not eliminate a birth-parents obligation to support the children they have brought into this world.

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Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is pleased to announce that new oncologist, Nehal Lakhani, MD, PhD, is now seeing patients on Wednesdays at its Cancer Care Center.
Dr. Lakhani is board certied in internal medicine and earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from Maharaja Sayajirao University in India. He earned his PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from the National Institutes of Health Medical College of Virginia Graduate partnerships program - and completed his medicine residency with the Michigan State University program in Grand Rapids. Dr. Lakhani looks forward to providing high quality care in association with Spectrum Health Gerber Memorials Cancer Care Center. To schedule an appointment, call 231.924.1305. Ofce Location: Professional Ofce Building 230 W. Oak Street, Lower Level Fremont, MI

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Education
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First Baptist Church

Sunday, Dec. 11 11:00 AM Childrens Program Sunday, December 18 11:00 AM Christmas Concert Silent, Holy Night
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34 SIZES AVAILABLE ASK FOR YOUR PRICE

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1 MILE TREAD LIFE LIMITED WARRANTY* $ 99

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P225/60R16.................. P215/65R17................ P225/65R17................. P225/50R17.................

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MILE TREAD LIFE LIMITED WARRANTY* $ 99

26 SIZES AVAILABLE

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FIERCE INSTINCT VR

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1 4999
P265/70R17BW

99
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P195/55R15 BSL Sale Price

PERFORMANCE

50000
1 MILE TREAD LIFE LIMITED WARRANTY*

LT265/75R16 E RWL LT285/75R16 E RWL LT265/70R17 E BSL....

18999 19999 $ 19999

LT285/70R17 D...............

LT275/70R18 E BSL.. LT275/65R18 E..............

22999 23999 $ 23999

$

P205/50R16.............................. P205/55R16.............................. P225/50R16..............................

P215/50R17....................

P215/55R16......................... P225/55R17...................

10999 $ 9999 $ 1 2499

11 SIZES AVAILABLE

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$ P175/65R14 .......... $ P185/65R14 .......... $ P185/70R14 .......... $ P195/60R15 .......... $ P215/60R15 .......... $ P215/70R15 .......... $ P215/60R16 .......... $ P225/60R16 .......... $ P215/65R16 ..........

EXPLORER ALL SEASON

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Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty may vary by size or speed rating of tire. See store for complete details on warranties, other sizes and prices available.

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SAFARI AT/R
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$

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GENESIS
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Attention Mail Carriers!

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SET OF 4 COMPLETE
(Including mount/balance and tax)

P205/55R16 ..... $465 P225/60R16 ..... $470 P245/70R16 ..... $480 P265/75R16 ..... $490 P215/70R15 ..... $350 P185/65R14 ..... $359

SET OF 4 COMPLETE
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Weathermaster Snows P225/60R16

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429

Only

Purchase 2 new tires from J.I.S. & Receive 1/2 Off Alignment at SR Automotive in Howard City

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from

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Michigan Car-Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month.

In Michigan in 2010 there were 55,867 reported car-deer crashes with 11 motorists killed and 1,277 injured. About 80 percent of all car-deer crashes take place on two-lane roads between dusk and dawn. (Of the reported car-deer accidents Kent County is number one and Montcalm County is number six in the states highest accident rate).

What can you do? Stay aware, awake, alert, and sober. Remember, safety belts are your best defense in any collision. Be alert for deer in spring and fall, especially at dawn and dusk. Heed deer crossing and speed limit signs, particularly on two-lane roads.

For more information about what you can do to avoid a car-deer accident and what to do if you do have a car-deer accident, please visit our website http://www.hillsbodyshop.com/

If you have had the misfortune of hitting a deer, Hills Body Shop, Inc. is here to help restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition. Your insurance company may refer you to one of their preferred repair facilities. These body shops have an agreement with your insurance company to keep down the cost of your vehicle repair in exchange for referrals. We believe its not in your best interest to take your vehicle to these contracted repair shops. We believe safety and quality should come before cost, whereas these preferred shops seem to put cost before quality and safety. We believe it to be unethical to cheapen your vehicle repair to save your insurance company money. Youre our customer, not your insurance companys. Hills Body Shop, Inc. has always and will always provide the nest repairs available.

We at Hills Body Shop have noticed an increase in deer hits in the month of October through December and a big surge directly after the end of Daylight Savings, because more people are still on the road at sunset.

If a crash is unavoidable: Dont swerve! Brake rmly Hold on to the steering wheel. Stay in your lane. Bring your vehicle to a controlled stop.

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Aquatic Therapy (Only one in Town) Anodyne for Neuropathy Vestibular Rehab/Balance Training/ Fall Prevention Sports Medicine/Kinesio Taping Work Injuries/Auto Injuries Pain Mannagement Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Arthritis/Fibromyalgia/Osteoporosis Therapy Program Post-op Edema Management Not afliated with any other therapy provider in the area. Operated by husband and wife physical therapist team with combined experience of 30 years. Our therapists work only at this location, and are highly trained and certied. Our Hand-On approach is the strength behind our successful treatment programs. Therapy provided by licensed physical therapists only.

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For some of us we think our education is over when we leave High School. Others go on to College and some continue with Post Graduate education. And then there is the school of life. We all attend that. Some of us are fast learners, some are slow learners. Some times we continue to make the same mistakes over and over. One of my Life Teachers said, There are no mistakes, it is just like making a movie, there are mis-takes. That means we get to keep doing it over and over until we get it right take after take. So that is what real education is about. A wise man or woman has had many mis-takes. He or she has tried it many ways and has found ways that work better than others. Formal education is very important, but that education is learning about things that other people have tried. Their trials and errors can shorten our process if we are smart enough to learn from their mis-takes. But ultimately we have to then go out on our own and see how things work. We have to learn our own lessons. After formal education there are many ways to learn. Books are full of information. Lakeview has a fabulous new Library. Some people do not have time to read or do not like to read. For them, there are books on tape. I drive to Alma three days per week. That is about ve hours a week. Listening to a book on tape or an educational program, while driving, is a great way to learn effortlessly during a time that would otherwise be totally wasted. In a year that is about 250 hours of productive , learning. The internet with Google and downloadable information has given a whole new meaning to learning and education. Nearly any information is immediately available to anyone who is looking for answers. Knowledge is an interesting thing. The more information you have, the more it integrates with everything else you know. For example, if the only tool you had was a hammer, it would be hard to cut a board making a nice square cut. When you add tools, you can do more work with more precision. When you have knowledge from many different areas of life, then you can begin to think outside the box. You can put new ideas together. You will think of things that no one else ever thought of because you can now see things in a new and unique way. You will want to study things outside of your normal interest. If all you read now is hunting or sports magazines, try reading about cooking or religion. If all you read is about religion or politics, try reading about health and auto mechanics. Spread you knowledge wings. Try something new. As far as your health, you want to have as much knowledge as possible. Gone are the days when you can just let the Doctor do everything. Now it is important to educate yourself as much as possible about normal health, nutrition, toxins, supplements, food, cleanses, exercise, etc to maintain perfect health. If you have an illness, study about this condition. Explore options to nd other things that may help. Become an expert. Learn to be the captain of your own ship, with as much education, information and knowledge as possible to guide you. Put Your Health in Your Own Hands. Bob Huttinga PA-C. 989-352-6500.

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2012 CRUZE LS
Down Payment...............................................$0 Refundable Security Deposit ............................$0 Due at Start ...................................................$0 Total Payments ........................................$7,683 Lease End Options ..................................$8,392 Terms: 39 mo., 12,000 Miles , ,

2012 MALIBU LS
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2012 TRAVERSE LS
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12T001

2012 EQUINOX LS
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