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MCC students
Grappler earn honors
captures state at state
championship competition
SIDNEY – Nine Montcalm Com-
Ryan Ringler, age 9, son of munity College (MCC) students recent-
Paul and Jane (Flachs) Ringler ly earned high honors during the Busi-
ness Professionals of America State
and brother to Hannah, Jor- Leadership Conference at Davenport
University in Livonia, and they will ad-
dan and Grace Ringler of Cedar vance to national competition May 5-9
Springs, did what most young in Anaheim, Calif.
Tina Estep of Ionia earned first
wrestlers dream of. He won the place in Medical Office Procedures
state champion title through and fifth place in both Advanced Office
Systems & Procedures and Integrated
the Michigan Youth Wrestling Office Applications; Heather Rought
of Gowen took first place in Graphic
Association. Ryan wrestled the Design Promotion; Ben Deurloo of
01/02 age bracket at 82 lbs. As Coral earned first place in Human
Resource Management and second
expected, it was a battle down to place in Graphic Design Production;
Catherine Phillips of Greenville placed
the finals with the Central Re- first in Keyboarding Production; Sam
gion Champion. Ryan was able Armstrong of Trufant placed second in
Insurance Concepts – Open and third
to pull out the win with a score in PC Servicing & Troubleshooting; a
of 4-0 and take the title. team comprised of Phillips, Amy Po-
tratz of Belding and Jessica Raymond
Almost 3,000 wrestlers from of Belding earned second place in Ad-
ministrative Support Team; Potratz
around the state came togeth- earned third place in Advanced Word
er at the Battle Creek Kellogg Processing Skills; Louise Hastings of
Sheridan earned fourth place in three
Arena the end of March to via categories including Network Admin-
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See RINGLER page 7
See STUDENTS page 4
COMMUNITY NEWS
Hometown Hero — Sean R. Cole ers found anywhere in the country. An author of Donald
Lystra’s caliber here, in our library, will make it a day to re-
Air Force Airman Sean R. Cole graduated from basic member.”
military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio,
Texas.
The airman completed an inten- Newaygo County Marriage Steven Doty and Ali VanEss of Ionia
became the parents of a baby girl at Carson City
sive, eight-week program that included
training in military discipline and stud- License Application Hospital. Kourtnee Kay Doty was born March
30, 2010 at 9:21 am. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs.
ies, Air Force core values, physical fit- n Bryan VanEssen and Tiffany Mclain of Morley.
ness, and basic warfare principles and and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Allan
skills. and Angela VanEss of Ionia, Suzanne and Donal
Airmen who complete basic training
earn four credits toward an associate
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble Mahoney of Ionia, Alan and Cody Palethorpe of
Orleans, and Leigh Ann McKinley of Muskegon.
in applied science degree through the
Community College of the Air Force.
COLE to perform on April 17
He is the son of Janet Dzwonek of Cedar Springs.
Cole is a 2005 graduate of Cedar Springs High School.
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble (EDE), Michigan’s pre-
mier contemporary dance company, will perform “Motown
STUDENTS
in Motion”. Audience members will experience the best of CONTINuED FrOM PAGE 3
A job well ‘Dunn’ contemporary dance in a tribute to the music of Motown.
This visual salute to the tunes that rocked the Motor City counting and PC Servicing & Troubleshooting;
and made Motown Records famous includes dance vignettes and Peggy Peterman of Howard City earned fifth
Long time Howard City Lanes bowler Mark Dunn threw
performed by EDE to recordings from top Motown artists, place in Fundamental Accounting.
his first perfect game ever March 29th, on the Monday Night
such as the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Mar- MCC Instructor and Club Co-Advisor Kris-
Majors League. Congratulations Mark for having the luck,
tha and the Vendellas, and the Supremes, among others. ten Diehl said this is the fifth year students
the skill, and the nerve it takes to throw 12 strikes in a row!
Playful and humorous, “Motown in Motion” is designed from the college have participated in the com-
Welcome to the 300 club!
to appeal to a diverse audience of all ages, Motown fans and petition, and their performances illustrate the
dance aficionados alike. It gives an entertaining as well as quality of instruction they receive at MCC.
Author to visit library historical look at Motown, a distinctly American artistic and
cultural legacy.
“Our students have consistently taken
top honors at the state level while competing
The Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library The Eisenhower Dance Ensemble dancers will be con- against students from four-year universities,”
announced that Donald Lystra - author of Seasons of Water ducting workshops and master classes for area dancers. Diehl said. “Advancing to the national-level
and Ice - will pay a special visit to the library at 1:30 and 7:00 Dancers from the Louanne Courtright Dance Studio have competition emphasizes that they are prepared
on May 5, 2010, for a day of first rate storytelling; book sign- been invited to perform with EDE in the dance “I Heard it for a wide variety of business situations.”
ing and question-and-answer time with guests. Through the Grapevine”. Janis Hoople, MCC instructor and co-ad-
Lystra is visiting the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Also on the program will be various selections from visor of the club, said the competition helps
Township Library as part of the Library of Michigan’s 2010 EDE’s awe-inspiring repertory. A professional contempo- prepare students for professional careers.
“Michigan Notable Authors Tour.” This year, 16 authors rary dance company, EDE is known for its versatile and vir- “Through their participation in this con-
whose engaging works were chosen as 2010 Michigan No- tuosic dancers, as well as its entertaining and athletic chore- test, our students are introduced to individual
table Books selections will visit nearly 45 libraries through- ography. Since it’s founding in 1991, EDE has achieved the and group leadership competencies and how
out the state. distinction of being Michigan’s premiere professional dance to relate them to real-life situations,” Hoople
The Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library ensemble. The Company maintains an active touring sched- said. “This helps them develop and improve
is located at 117 W. Williams, Howard City. For details about ule, which has taken it as far as St. Petersburg, Russia, as leadership skills that will be used in the work-
this author event call (231) 937-5575 or visit the Web at well as throughout the United States. place.”
http://Reynolds.llcoop.org This performance is funded in part by the Michigan Hu- Business Professionals of America is the
“It’s a literary treat to have Donald Lystra in our com- manities Council. leading Career Technical Student Organiza-
munity, sharing his work with our friends and neighbors in The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday - Fri- tion for students pursuing careers in business
such an open, accessible way,” said Janice Williams, director day, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to an event. management, office administration, infor-
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“Michigan is home to some of the best stories and storytell- fields.
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Health Hospital Group. “This agreement formal- EARNING RECOGNITION: Tri County Band students who earned high markes include (front row, left to
izes that relationship and will enable us to pro- right)l to r: Lauren Olsen, Alicia Bain, Emilie Beckman, Caitlyn Becker, Brianna Snyder, Adam Johnson, (back
vide a broader, more coordinated array of ser- row, left to right) Stephanie Hoyt, Shana Shqair, Christine Scharphorn, Denton Grant, Andrew Fankhauser,
vices to the region.” Joe Carey, Drake Olsen.
Patients of Gerber Memorial Health Services
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ity care they have come to appreciate and value. Tri County band students earn high marks
There will be no interruption in patient care.
Gerber Memorial Health Services is a 61-bed, The Michigan School Band and and Ninth Grade soloists earn regu- John Syperda (flute trio) and An-
not-for-profit community hospital located in Orchestra Association State Solo lar division ratings. drew Fankhauser, Adam Johnson,
Fremont. & Ensemble Festival took place on The Tri County High School Band Joe Carey, Shana Shqair (trombone
“Gerber Memorial Health Services has served Saturday, March 27th at seven sites sent 10 events to the festival site at quartet).
the Newaygo County area with compassionate around Michigan. Students partici- Central Michigan University. The Receiving Second Division Rat-
and quality health care for decades,” said Ran- pating in the festival qualified by results were very good for TC, with ings were: Christine Scharphorn
dall J. Stasik, GMHS president and CEO. “The receiving a Division One rating at 8 of the events earning Division One (tuba solo) and Denton Grant, Drake
integration with Spectrum Health provides us district festivals. Soloists and en- ratings and 3 events earning Second Olsen, Mary Bradley, Adam Johnson
the means to serve our mission, improve quality sembles can qualify for the festi- Division Ratings. and Mike Bugh (brass quintet).
and meet the needs of our community now and vals, but soloists in tenth grade and Receiving First Division Ratings Congratulations to these band
far into the future.” higher must perform a proficiency were: Denton Grant (trumpet solo), members not only for their fine
Gerber Memorial Health Services has been a exam. These consist of the students’ Desmond Harold (Marimba solo), performances, but for the time and
member of the Spectrum Health Regional Hos- prepared solo, plus tests on scales Lauren Olsen (alto sax solo), Shana dedication it took to achieve these
pital Network and the Helen DeVos Children’s and sight-reading. Scores of 85 and Shqair (euphonium solo), Alison accomplishments. A special thanks
Hospital Partners in Children’s Health. higher earn First Division ratings Petriella, Alicia Bain, Brianna Sny- to Melissa Petriella for her excellent
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The Friends of the Croton Township Library are collecting pop cans/ 8:00pm.
Hunter Safety Class - Howard City Conservation Club, April 17 and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are
18. Second class May 1 and 2. For more information and to sign up, call bottles as a fund raiser throughout the summer. Please bring to library.
Fremont Foundation is matching $1/$1 up to $3000 on what the Friends living with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE.
Kevin at 616-260-0231. Serving Mecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties.
can earn on fund raisers this year.
Marriage and Parenting Classes - “I Marriage” a 4-6 week study will ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem
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April 18, from 11am - noon. Classes to run one Sunday a month. Sunday SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday,
School offered during parents meeting. Call 231-652-4120 for more Faith Meets Fiction Book Club - Join us for a friendly book discussion 7:30pm, Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508,
information. on “inspirational” titles. Share a cup of coffee and a good book with others. Wednesdays, 8:00pm, Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays
This month’s selection is “Jillian Dare” by Melanie Jeschke. Wednesday, 7:30pm, Roger 887-8508 (Spanish Speaking)
Swiss Steak Dinner - April 18, 2010, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque April 14, 1:30 PM – Sand Lake Nelson Township Library.
Catholic Church, 1051 E. Howard City-Edmore Rd, Edmore. 12:00 noon KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya
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more information call the parish office 989-427-5645. action rhymes, songs, games, and hands-on musical activities that will help SAND LAKE: St. Mary’s/Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church,
children develop motor, listening, and literacy skills. For children ages 6 and basement of church, rear door, 51 Maple Street, Sand Lake. David 231-
A Visit to Peru with Dr. Frank West - Wednesday, April 21, 11:30 under with a caregiver. Wednesdays, April 14, 21 and 28, 6:30 PM – Sand 937-5577, Mon. 8pm - C
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Carson City Hospital Conference Room. Dr. West will Lake Nelson Township Library. CROTON-HARDY: New Croton Township Hall, 5833 Division, Fri.
share images of magnificent Machu Picchu (the “Lost City of the Incas”) 8pm - C; Sun. 7pm - O
and much, much more. Free coffee and refreshments will be served. Fireside Chatters Book Discussion - Join us for a cup of coffee and an
enjoyable discussion of a good book. This month’s selection is “The Help” HOWARD CITY: VFW Hall, 1/2 mile south of Howard City, Larry 616-
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110 N. Edgar Rd., Lakeview. Funds for April sponsorship by Lakeview Township Library GRANT: Community Bldg., 105 S. Front- 678-7508, Wed. 7:00pm - O.;
Ministerial Association and an anonymous donor. Sun. 7:00pm - O
Used Book Sale at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library,
Benefit Auction and Dinner for the family of Troy Grays, to help 117 Williams St., Howard City. April 22nd - April 24th. Hours are Thursday FREMONT: St. Johns Episcopal, 124 Sullivan, Tues., Thurs. & Fri.
with medical bills. April 24, at the Trufant Complex. Begins at 10 am. 10am - 7pm, Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm. Book donations 12noon - C, Sun. 11:00am - O, NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner (M-82).
Call Chuck or Diana Petersen to donate an auction item and for more appreciated. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm (non-smoking), Tues. & Thurs. 8pm
- C; Sat. 11am - O
information. 616-984-6027. Drop-In Craft Time - Drop in at the library for some creative fun with Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pm
Soaring Eagle Casino trip - April 24th. $35. Bus departs Grant High this self-directed activity. For children ages 6 and under with a caregiver. NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John
School at 1:00 pm, and will stop in Howard City. Proceeds benefit Grant Saturday, April 24, 10:30 AM – Sand Lake Nelson Township Library. 924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C
Music Boosters. Deadline for sign-up is April 21. Call Kathi at 231-834- The Friends of the Croton Township Library meet the first Wednesday Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracy’s Custom
5621 for reservations or questions. of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the library. Please come if interested in helping River Boats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm;
National Scrapbook Day “Sweet 16” Celebration - Saturday, April your local library. Tues. Noon, 7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri.
24th from 10 am - 6 pm at Pine Grove Community Church, 8775 E. 88th Toddler Time every Monday at 11:00 am at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Noon, 5:30pm (Men only), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only – all
St, Howard City. This is a fundraiser to support Pine Grove Community Reynolds Township Library. Ages 19 Months-3 year olds, listen to a story, types of recovery welcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3 rd Sat. of month is open,
Church’s Youth Unlimited SERVE 2010 project. Contact Shelly Kamp at do a craft, sing songs and other activities. Everyone is welcome, questions call non-smoking, potluck dinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game
231-937-5295 or 231-937-9725 or email at shellykcropper@yahoo.com night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm (O).
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Preschool Storytime: Every Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Timothy C. 1779- Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - C
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The Timothy Hauenstein Reynolds Twp Friends of the Library meet
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The Tri County High School Jazz Band will be among twenty other Tri County’s yearbook, Viking Voyager, has been recognized for
schools from across the state and regional professional jazz artists as excellence and featured in the 2010 Gotcha Covered Look Book, Volume
part of the Fifth Annual Thornapple Jazz Festival in Hastings on April 8. Published annually, Jostens’ Look Book is a collection of spreads from
16. outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, dazzling
This West Michigan town nestled between Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and action-packed
Battle Creek, and Lansing becomes “Jazz Town USA” as the business photography. The Gotcha Covered Look Book features the extraordinary
district opens its doors for two days of live jazz. work of yearbook staffs and advisers from around the world and is
The school musicians who perform in the festival will be given the a popular resource for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative
opportunity to play for enthusiastic crowds as well as receive a clinic in design and coverage ideas, trends, and inspiration.
the jazz art form from real professionals who are also appearing at the The Viking Voyager’s custom cover and artwork was created by Gabe
festival. Cooper. He was assisted in artwork by Justin Lapekes and Michelle
The Thornapple Festival is part of the national celebration of Ripley. Other contributing members to the book were: Sara Ransom,
jazz during the entire month of April, and is recognized as an official Holly Hyzer, Brittany Decker, Cody “The Ad Man” Vanderhyde,
jazz festival of the Smithsonian Institute as well as the International Mallory Mooney, Paige Fifield, Molly Davis, Hannah Hackbardt,
Association of Jazz Educators. The festival is produced by the Thornapple Nicole Adamczak, Tiffany Gilbert, Brianna DeVries, Haley Boon, Jenny
Arts Council and is made possible through generous support of Hastings Hackbardt, Kara Smith, and Katelyn Inman.
City Bank, MACCA, and the support of many local businesses in and The 2008-09 Yearbook was under the direction of Kristine L.
around Hastings. Dollberg, Tri County High School’s yearbook adviser. Mrs. Dollberg has
In addition to student jazz groups, regional artists appearing been working as the advisor for twelve years.
include, Third Coast Steel, Les Jazz Big Band, Cabtown Checkers, Ed “We were very excited to have the opportunity to produce Tri
Englerth Quartet, Tom Alderson Quartet, Jim Cooper Trio, Grand River County’s first ever all color yearbook. I had a really wonderful staff that
Blue Cats, Minds Eye Quartet, and the Cool Moose Orchestra. made it a great success,” commented Dollberg.
For information and a detailed program please go to thornapplearts. The Tri County’s Viking Voyager was one of only 518 yearbooks
org. selected from over 3,000 submitted to a panel of judges that included
nationally recognized scholastic journalism professionals and award-
winning yearbook advisers. Yearbooks are unique, limited edition books
By Melanie Gould created by students to capture stories and events for all the school’s
If you’d like to read some students. The Viking Voyager is a great example of the inclusive quality
great writing, all you need to do of yearbooks and chronicles what is most relevant to this year’s school
is visit the Sand Lake Library. Of community.
course, there are thousands and “Yearbook staffers exemplify the incredible design, photography,
thousands of books, but there’s and journalistic talents of today’s students and their ability to capture
also something new… Sand Lake once-in-a-lifetime stories that will be relished for generations,” said
Elementary students’ writing is Gary Lundgren, Jostens senior program manager/education. “The
now on display at the Sand Lake yearbooks chosen for Jostens’ 2010 Gotcha Covered Look Book reflect
Library for all to enjoy. the sophistication and relevance of yearbook programs and demonstrate
Earlier this year, the Sand why yearbooks remain so popular among students as a means to capture
Lake Library formed a writing and share their school experiences and traditions.”
partnership with Sand Lake Kristine Dollberg and her yearbook staff received a copy of Jostens’
Elementary that gives our young 2010 Gotcha Covered Look Book and a certificate from Jostens to
writers an opportunity to display recognize their outstanding achievement.
and share their published pieces
with the community. The writing
is displayed in the Children’s Stephanie (Lindley) Dood is student teaching in Mrs. Clegg’s special
Section and ranges from reports education classroom at the middle school. She will be with Mrs. Clegg
and essays to personal narratives and poems. Students have been for a total of sixteen weeks.
working hard on publishing pieces to share since the beginning of the Stephanie is currently attending Central Michigan
year and new pieces of writing are added as they become available. University and will graduate in December of this year.
So, if you’d like to see the early work of some of our “Authors of Her minor is in language arts and she is majoring in
the Future”, please visit the Sand Lake Library and celebrate the art of special education. In the fall she will student teach
writing by enjoying these outstanding pieces of work by our wonderful in the Grant Public Schools.
students at Sand Lake Elementary. Stephanie said her parents are both educators
and her decision to become a teacher was because
of their influence and the influence of her sixth
The National Honor Society (NHS) Cancer Walk will take place grade teacher. “Mr. Hummel was also my basketball
from 6 p.m. on Friday, April 30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday May 1. Many coach and everything was hands-on. He set up an
walkers and volunteers are needed. You do not have to volunteer for the active learning environment.”
entire 24 hours, a few hours would be great. If you have any questions When Stephanie isn’t student teaching or studying, she e n j o y s
or want to volunteer, please contact Brittany Decker via e-mail at spending time with her husband. Recently she partnered with her
brttnyalyssa@hotmail.com. mother and sister in making glass beaded jewelry.
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ANDY’S 8 FOOT LENGTHS
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KINDS
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power lines & houses
(231)846-0346
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Newaygo (231)652-1546
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2003 Chevy Blazer, One owner, A Title,
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4 YEARS
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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, Local,
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power train warranty. Contact Paul.
2003 Buick Park Avenue, Full Power,
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Paul Today.
2008 Chevy Uplander Van, Factory
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2008 Chevy Malibu, low miles, full
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queen
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now
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1998 One Ton Crew Cab 2WD, 1
now $199
$349
Owner Trade, Excellent Condition.
Special Pricing on This One. Get with
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Paul Riley to Save.
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now $63
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$599
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Thurs.
April
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Thurs.
April
COMEDY SHOW cats available for adoption at the
Montcalm County Animal Shelter
in Stanton. Watson is an adult dog,
featuring… about 45 lbs., and likes children. He
has an almost solid black coat of fur
22nd
Sonya White & Bill Bunker
and would love to find a home with
a big yard and a new owner who
loves him. Watson is started on all
his vaccinations except rabies, but
will need a booster shot after he is
Newaygo adopted out. His shelter ID# is 10/04/02.
Sat.
April TROUTFEST Many other dogs besides Watson are available to be
adopted, and plenty of cats too. Go online to
featuring…
24th www.petfinder.com/shelters/montcalm.html
“West River Drive” for a full list of adoptable animals.
There is a $40 adoption fee for dogs, $20 for cats, as well as a
TEAM TRIVIA
refundable spay/neuter deposit ($50 for dogs, $25 for cats) unless the
animal is “fixed” already.
NEW!
The Montcalm County Animal Shelter is open to the public Monday
thru Friday from 12:30pm to 5pm. Call 989-831-7355 or 616-
225-7355 for more information. New animals are brought into
the shelter on a daily basis, so if the one you want is gone by the time
7:30 Every Tuesday Starting in APRIL! you call, the Montcalm County Animal Shelter will do its best to find
you a dog or cat that matches what you’re looking for!
154 W. Quarterline St. • Stanton
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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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VANDERHYDE FORD
CLEAN, PRE-OWNED 1-OWNER VEHICLES
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2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXS 2007 FORD F-150 XLT 2007 FORD F-250 S.D. XLT
P8697. Navigation system! Heated leather, moon- 10T116A. Like new! One local non smoker owner. P8680. DIESEL. Good runner with chrome pkg.,
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$
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28,995
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2006 JEEP WRANGLER X 2008 LINCOLN MKX 2006 DODGE CHARGER R/T
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$
16,995 $
32,995 $
14,788
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