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Feinstein
ence with an evening of “Ragtime and Early Jazz” in the featured on the Ragtime page in the Library of Congress’
beautiful entrance lobby inside Carson City Hospital on “Music, Theatre and Dance” section, where interviews with
Friday, March 19, at 7 p.m. Milne and a video of his Library of Congress concert are
This unique event is a fundraiser for the Carson City- featured.
Challenge
Crystal Area Schools Foundation (CCCASF), with proceeds “Bob Milne has been named a Musical Ambassador by
used to purchase education supplies and enhance facilities the U.S. State Department, traveling to places such as Japan
in order to benefit the students and the community of Car- and Ireland, and performing for the President of the United
son City-Crystal Area Schools. Milne performed in Carson States in 2007,” said Churchill. “He’s also produced piano re-
aids
City to benefit the CCCASF last year, as well. cordings, composed ragtime and classical music, and written
“The hospital lobby is a fabulous venue for a perfor- several books. After an amazing performance here last year,
mance like this,” said CCCASF member Jennifer Churchill. we’re so excited he’ll be coming back to Carson City.”
“The baby grand piano is already right there in the lobby, A resident of Lapeer, Michigan, Milne performs around
Helping
and will be professionally tuned that day by local piano the country and the world.
builder Alex Kapetyn for this special performance. It’s re- Tickets may be purchased at the door, from any Foun-
ally going to be a fun evening out.” dation member, by contacting Nancy Seals at 989-584-
An extremely popular, highly regarded concert pianist, 3131 ext. 379, or at the Carson City-Crystal Central Office
Hands
Milne started out as a young saloon player in the Dakota at 115 E. Main in Carson City. Limited tickets are available.
Inn Rathskeller in Detroit. “I’m just a saloon piano player!” There will be freewill donation refreshments and snacks
Milne has said, despite his world-wide accolades, including served during the performance.
B & B Plumbing becomes newest member to the Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce
A team comprised of Uncle and Nephew forms
B & B Plumbing. Brad and Brian Biegallehave
been in business in the Howard City area for al-
most three years. Combined experience gives
them over 22 years in the plumbing business.
Brad, a second generation plumber, began learn-
ing the trade first as an onsite helper for his fa-
ther.
B & B Plumbing’s qualified technicians can
help with your commercial project, residential
repair and new constructioncomplete plumb-
ing services. They offer certified backflow testing
and repair. If it deals with water and drains, they
can help! Serving Montcalm, Newaygo and Kent
counties, contact them by calling 616-885-0780
or email bbplumbers@yahoo.com.
MEMBERS: Left to Right: Bruce Williams, Chamber Board of
Directors - A.C.E. Home Health Care Services, Michelle Barker,
Ambassador - Firstbank, Brian Biegalle, Brad Biegalle - owners,
Michelle Newell, Ambassador - Coldwell Bankers-Hoppough &
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MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 5
1 1 229
Way back when
$ $
Do You 49 $ 49
➤
Recall?
lb. lb. lb.
69 1 1
cake and ice cream being served to
¢ $ 39
crab trees to beautify the village ev-
ery spring.
1960 – An old time minstrel show
with over 30 local Lakeview area
many family and friends who called
on her that day.
1995 – Lakeview Wildcats basket-
8 lb. 3 lbs.
$
ball team finished the season with a lb. lb.bag
folks will be presented by the Music 64-41 win over the Shepherd Blue
Boosters Club to benefit the music Jays.
department at the school. Lakeview High School Ca-
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The Lakeview High School’s reer Expo was a great success; the JUICES BEEF RIBS SAUERKRAUT
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5
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speakers were well received by the
with a re-creation of life in ancient
Rome.
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KENT THEATRE
8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs
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Howard City Student Ball Announces Meet Nettie - A sweet fluffy cat
Spring Sign-Ups
who’s looking for a new home!
She’s just one of the many cats and
dogs available for adoption at the
Montcalm County Animal Shelter
in Stanton. Nettie is an adult long-
haired cat, about 13 lbs. (most of
Sign ups for all students from 5 years to 14 years of age. that fur!) and has attractive gray/
Boys, girls from t-ball to pony league, everyone welcome!
brown tabby markings. She was
brought into the shelter on February
No boundary restrictions!! 3rd, and is available for adoption
immediately. One of her favorite
WHAT: Youth Baseball/softball sign ups habits is kneading blankets with her paws - she’s very
affectionate, very easy-going, and very friendly. Nettie’s
WHEN: March 3, 4, 9 & 11 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. shelter ID# is 10/03/26.
GUN SHOW
Dads of Foreign Service Post #59
HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY
New-Ocea Free Trappers- 21st Annual,
White Cloud Leighton Hall, Sunday,
March 21st, 9am-3pm. Steve (231)854-
5143
ROGER BECKER
Please Shovel Newaygo VFW If you see Roger on March 10th,
Out Your Mailbox! Bingo Ball Sales Start at 4:00. Bingo starts at 6:00. wish him a Happy Birthday
March 8, 2010 or send him a card:
If our drivers can’t reach your Progressive Jackpot - 50 numbers - $300
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Special Letter X - 23 numbers - $400
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TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES
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collectibles, household goods, tools, Every Wednesday 10-Noon • Starting March 17, 2010.
bikes, toys and more.
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April 13, 2010
PUBLIC July 13, 2010
MPI HAS BEEN employing local residents
for over 22 years. We fundraise for char-
itable organizations like breast cancer,
October 12, 2010
missing children, veterans and a variety
of non-profit groups. We currently have NOTICES January 11, 2011
over 50 employees, but are looking for
more. We offer full-time positions that
start at $8.00/hour and have the oppor- PUBLIC TOWNSHIP OF PIERSON
NOTICES
tunity to make much more. No sales
experience needed. Call now to set up an
interview 231-796-9286
COUNTY OF MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., the
PUBLIC
CCW CLASS
Township Board of the Township of Pierson will hold a meeting at the Pierson
Township Hall, 21156 Cannonsville Road, within the Township, for the purpose of
holding a public hearing on the proposed budget for the Township of Pierson for the
March 27
NOTICES fiscal year commencing April 1, 2010 and ending March 31, 2011.
A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection by interested persons at the
One Day Class Pierson Township Hall, 21156 Cannonsville Road, during Township office hours.
$100
PUBLIC The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to
Questions or Reservations NOTICES support the proposed budget will be a subject of this
hearing.
Contact
231-689-5734
All interested persons may attend the public hearing concerning the annual Township
PUBLIC budget.
NOTICES
There will be a special meeting to adopt the budget following the budget hearing.
(Evenings) Dated: 2/25/10 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF PIERSON
BIRTHDAY SALE making sure the park is clean. Sealed bids are due April 6, 2010 by 7:30 PM
at the Ensley Township Hall or mailed to: Ensley Township Clerk, 7901 E.
Meeting agenda: Approved with addition of item E. Chloride Contract F. Salt
Stabilization
• 71 Prizes 104th Street, Howard City, MI 49329. The Ensley Township Board reserves
Consent agenda - Jan. 5thminutes and bills for Feb. Approved
the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
• FREE Hot Dogs Financial Report: Presented
Cynthia Harwood, Clerk
• Coffee 231-937-5091
Correspondence was noted.
Call now to reserve Committee Reports given from the
NOTICE
numbers! Planning Commission - Next meeting March 18th
Road Committee - Next March 17th
PIERSON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS New Business:
The Pierson Township Board will be holding the Annual Meeting of the Electors, KDL contract tabled until next month
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 p.m. AT THE PIERSON TOWNSHIP HALL 21156 Hillis Rd. Salt Stabilize contract - approved upon condition, that it not been previ-
CANNONSVILLE ROAD, PIERSON, MICHIGAN ously contracted or conducted
8930 Maple Hill • Howard City
Guest Speakers will be
2 miles N of Howard City, Exit Main St. Salt Stabilize contract - approved
120 US-131 X-way & M-46 East Roger Rockburn Central Sanitary Landfill
Dixie Ward Montcalm County Recycling Appointed Brian Longcore to the Sewer Advisory Committee
231-937-5868 Mark Christensen Montcalm County Road Commission Appointed Jack Gravelyn to the Board of Review
800-560-0838 Thank you Public Comment
The Pierson Township Board
www.expresswayautoauction.org 2/25/2010 Adjourn 7:55pm
10 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
• Cedar Springs • Sand Lake • Howard City • Morley • Amble • Newaygo • White Cloud
• Gowen • Trufant • Coral • Kent City • Grant • Bailey • Croton/Hardy • Pierson • Lakeview
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888 622-8622
TO PLACE AN AD:
List each item and its bargain price. The highest
910 N. M-37, 7 miles N. of Baldwin
priced item determines the cost of your ad. Howard City 231-745-6110
231 937-9180
Prices are for a 15 word classified ad for 1 week in
the combo- Monday’s Pioneer, River Valley, Pioneer alternativeheatingandfuel.com
East and Tri-County Shoppers and online. (Actual
cost is $32.35, Deadline 12noon, Thursdays)
Item Price and Ad Cost:
Free - $100 • FREE*
$101 - $350 • $10.00
Select Care Physical Therapy
$351 - $500 • $20.00 North End of Town (Next to Carpet Store)
*One ad per week per household.
All ads must be pre-paid. 7762 N. Federal Road, Howard City, MI 49329
Call Kim (231)937-4740 • Aquatic Therapy (Only one in Town)
Not affiliated with any other therapy
• Anodyne for Neuropathy provider in the area. Operated by husband
• Vestibular Rehab/Balance Training/ and wife physical therapist team with
Fall Prevention combined experience of 30 years.
• Sports Medicine/Kinesio Taping
Our therapists work only at this location,
• Work Injuries/Auto Injuries and are highly trained and certified.
• Pain Mannagement
• Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Our Hand-On approach is the strength
behind our successful treatment programs.
• Arthritis/Fibromyalgia/Osteoporosis
Therapy Program Therapy provided by licensed
• Post-op Edema Management physical therapists only.
231-937-8485
Fax: 231-937-9836
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to
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$
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P215/50R17...............
$
13499 LT245/75R16 C OWL ....
$
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P185/65R15.........................
$ 99
79 P225/60R16...............
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10999 P205/55R16...............
$
10999 P225/50R17...............
$
13999 LT235/85R16 E BSL...........
$
16999 LT265/70R17 C ......................
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94 $
10999 $
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23999
11399 16999
P205/65R15......................... P235/65R16............... LT265/75R16 E OWL ..... LT285/70R17 ............................
$ $
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69
$
89 99 $
139 99
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$
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P235/75R15.........................
$
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P265/70R16...............
$
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P245/70R16............... P265/70R17............... 19599 $
P205/60R16 ...............
$
12499 P215/65R16 ...............
$
11999 P235/70R16...............
P245/70R16
$
13999
P265/70R17...............
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P225/60R16 BSL
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P265/70R16 .......
$
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$
7999
P235/75R15 $
11999
8999
P245/70R17 .......
$ 50,000 Mile
Warranty
LT265/70R17 E ...
LT235/85R16 ......
$
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14999
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While 60 Last
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P195/65R15 ..................
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KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
Vera Wilsie Elementary
The River Valley
April 27th, 28th and 29th News Shopper
We are looking for children who will be five on or before 491 W. Shaw, Howard City, MI 49329
December 1, 2010. If you have a child who will be starting Serving over 22,000 homes
school in the fall, please fill out the form below and mail it or bring it to weekly in the communities of
our school. Cedar Springs, Sand Lake,
Return to: Vera Wilsie Elementary School Pierson, Howard City,
140 Main - PO Box 820 Morley, Gowen, Coral,
Newaygo, MI 49337 Trufant, Lakeview, Amble,
When mailing, you must use the PO Box number. Croton Hardy, Kent City,
Bailey, Grant, Newaygo and White Cloud
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Child‛s Name: _____________ ____________ _______________ information call or fax:
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Advertising Director - Sharon Frederick
__________________________ __________________________
Mother‛s Name Father‛s Named Account Reps - Becky Doyle,
Millianne Lewis, or Don Henning
Street ____________________________ PO Box ____________
ordinator - Jenney Johnson
City ______________________ Phone # ___________________ DEADLINES:
News & Editorial - Tuesdays at Noon
Preschool Attended ______________________________________
Area Happenings, Here’s My Card,
We will send you the paperwork you will need and information on Business/Church Directories - Wed. at Noon
Kindergarten Round-up as soon as it comes available.
Classified & Display Advertising -
You must provide the following items: You can bring them to Round-up Thursdays at Noon
with you.
1. Birth Certificate (no hospital statements) THE
2. Shot Records
3. Proof of Residency (Utility bill, rental agreement, notorized PIONEER
letter from family you share a home with or license with
correct address on it, etc.)
GROUP
A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
If you missed us in the PDS Montcalm / North Kent phone guide, KNIGHT
AUTO & PARTS
you can find our ad every week in the River Valley News Shopper SALES
• Wigs & Hair Alternatives Mention This Ad To Receive
• Hair Design 2000 And Newer
25
A Complimentary Session
• Manicures Now Open Domestic
$ 00
In Our Consultation Studio
• Pedicures
Open
Used Parts
Monday
Mon-Fri
7:30am to
• Facials
Hair Studio & Day Spa 9am-8pm
5pm
• Massage Closed
Value
Saturday
Exclusive Line Of: Mastay, Eufora & Nioxin
• Gift Certificates Open Sunday
9am to 3pm
40 S. Main • Cedar Springs • www.reflectionsbydesign.info 696-0440 Offer limited to one service per customer per year.
989-831-8358
Hours: Mon-Thur 9-8 • Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-3 • Closed Sunday 1516 N. Peoples Rd.
Stanton, MI
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PLAZA IV
HAIR CARE NOW SELLING &
$
5POFF BUYING RV’s
ERMS
With this coupon. Good March 7 thru March 13, 2010
ALL OF MARCH
$10 Haircuts
Save $2 Off Regular $12 Haircuts
W ILD & WACKY 2005 Dodge RAM 4x4 2005 Jeep WRANGLER
2
Available
Starting at
$
9,995 $
11,995
2007 Ford FOCUS 2005 Jeep LIBERTY
4
Available
BED &
BREAKFAST
$
7,995 Starting at
$
7,995
“For Your Special Time” 2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4 2006 Lincoln ZEPHYR
SUNDAY BRUNCH THURSDAY NITE
Served 11 AM - 2 PM Every Sunday OCTOBER - MAY
Groups over four people - call for reservation PRIME RIB DINNER
15 Item Salad Buffet Served 6 - 7 PM
V6, auto., loaded. V6, Leather, Loaded, 44,000 mi.
14,995 13,995
Tossed or Broccoli / Slaw Salad
12 Item Hot Buffet Baked or Mashed Potato $ $
Muffins - Cinnamon Rolls & Cake Garden Blend Vegetable • Rolls
Adults: $9.00 • Seniors: 70+ $7.00
Children 5 - 9 $6.00 • 4 & Under: $4.00 $12.50 ea. + 6% Tax 2,495
1991 Audi 100 4 dr., auto., loaded ................................
$
1995 Chevy 3500 Flat bed dump, 454, 5 spd. .............. 2,995
$
LODGING 45 Rooms Mashed & Red Skin Potato
1998 Chevy S10 ZR2 Blazer 4x4 Auto., loaded ...... 3,495
$
365 DAYS 30 With Hot Tubs Roast Beef • BBQ Chicken • Fish
1994 Ford F350 Crew Cab Dually, power stroke ........ 3,995
$
A YEAR! Purchase Gift Green Beans • Corn • Bread Pudding
1994 Nissan 4x4 Ext. Cab local trade. ...................... 3,995
$
Certificates for your Rolls
$12.50 ea. + 6% Tax 1999 Ford F250 4x4 Ext.Cab Long box, P.S. diesel ... 3,995
$
friends!
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Leather ........... 4,995
$
SATURDAY NITE BUFFET 2003 Dodge Intrepid V6, auto., loaded .................... 4,995
$
Served 6 - 7 PM
2003 Mazda Protege Auto., AC, loaded ...................... 5,995
$
Tossed or Broccoli / Slaw Salad
2001 Chevy Aveo 5 speed, local trade, 36,000 mi. ...... 5,995
$
Mashed & Baked Potato
1984 Chevy Corvette V8, auto., 76,000 miles ........... 5,995
$
Roast Beef • Baked Chicken • BBQ Pork
Carrots • Peas • Bread Pudding
Rolls
Our overnight guests always enjoy
Banana Split Time before turning in. $12.50 ea. + 6% Tax
Thursday, Friday &
Saturday Dinners
“Open to the public
by reservation only.” Since 1988
M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
231-924-6683 Corner of Peck Rd. & M-91 • GREENVILLE, MI
COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com
616-754-6800
*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment
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building. Currently retail hardware & automotive supply
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store.
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details, inspection & bidding process. 616-498-5368 OR 616-
v e rv a 887-7307. @ 616-887-7307.
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STORE FIXTURES: 4:00 PM
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www
Store fixtures including much gondola store shelving, pallet
racking, heavy duty shop shelves, large floor sage, office
furniture, file cabinets and other many miscellaneous items.
to view the River Valley News SPECIAL NOTE: There will be NO new inventory sold at this
auction.
in it's Entirety OnLine. Go to
www.artsmithauctions.com
for more details. OR call
616-696-2598
N
31
Howard City
US-1
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M-82
Recycling
231-937-4175 Sat. 9 - 2 • Sun. Closed
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APPLIANCES
The Back Room Decorating Center & YOGURT
Making a House Your Home
Shades & Blinds • Draperies & Valances
Custom Picture Framing & Art Gallery
YOGURT
4/$ $ 39
YOPLAIT • 6 oz. 1 BACON 1
Whirlpool Washer
2 lb. pkg. lb.
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&
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90 Day Warranty
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$189
Of Free Distribution Newspapers Roofs
and Shopping Guides That Offers All Colors, All Barns, Patio Rooms
Metal Roofs
Repairs Kinds House Additions
Unique Market Saturation Specials Winter Savings!
All Types of Building
Like No One Else Factory Direct, Energy Saving We Work All Winter! Ask About FREE Gutter System!
A L LO
The winning entry was drawn
OT
from Andy’s Discount Grocery &
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Appliance Center in Sparta
LO SPONSORED BY:
THE
PIONEER
GROUP
A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
Gould’s
Balloons
Scrapbooking Flowers Mini Mart
Craft Supplies St. Patrick’s Day Items 14150 Cypress
Easter Items
Howard City
Greeting Cards
Sand Lake
“Name-Brand” food at GREAT prices.
231-937-4334 Hours: Sun. 12-5, Mon.-Sat 9-7 616-636-5539
4330 14 Mile Road NE • Rockford
www.leppinksfoodcenters.com 616-866-8912
NELSON’S
Consignment/Resale Since 1981
Now Accepting: Farm Feeds
Spring/Summer Clothing Bird Seed • Suet
FARM MARKET
Offering Adult & Children’s Clothing
Small Household Miscellaneous Items.
~ MONTHLY SALES ~
Fertilizer • Lime
Garden Seeds
231-834-8441
469 W. 112th St.
For consigning info please stop in or call.
Mon.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-5 CEDAR SPRINGS
Located 1 mile North of Grant Newaygo • Off M-37 behind Cartelli’s Pizza
across from State Police Post MILL & SUPPLY, INC.
Wed. - Sat. 231-652-6247 112 W. Beech • Cedar Springs
9-6
616-696-9740
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$$ $ $ $ $ WEEKLY
WINNERS
C A L LO OT
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THE
PIONEER
GROUP
A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
APPLIANCES
Servicing All Foreign and Domestic
Cars, Trucks and Motorhomes
• Complete Repair Service
• Engine & Transmission
• Brakes & Suspension
• Rear Axles
By Andy’s • Air Conditioning Service
• Computer Diagnostics
Replacement or Repairs • Lawn Mowers
TIGERS
vs.
BOSTON RED SOX
SAT., MAY 15, 2010
$69.00 Pre-Paid Trip
Game Time: 7:05 PM
Includes: Tickets and round trip deluxe motor coach
Seat at 1st base line Section 115
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION
WILSON TOURS
616-712-6830 or
1-866-272-0731
PLEASE LET
US HELP!
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090 Business 090 Business 090 Business 110 For Rent 110 For Rent
Services Services Services 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Howard FOR RENT- CLEAN 2-BEDROOM, 2-
POLE BUILDINGS for garage, work-
shop or storage. Custom built, using top
WELDING - MIG, TIG, Heliarc, City. $550/month + deposit. No pets. bath mobile, near Stanwood,
Stick, Gas, Carbon Arc, Plas- Call Cindy 231-937-5206 $500/month, plus references, deposit,
quality materials. Call Kevin Smith, Smith
ma Cutting, Aluminum, Stain- utilities. (231)823-2415
Construction, Barryton. (989) 382-7506. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE. $750 plus
Licensed, insured. less Steel, Cast Iron, Steel, deposit. Howard City area. 231-937- FOR RENT- “One” 3-Bedroom apart-
and Tool Steel. 5206 ment, $550/month, $200 security deposit.
ROOFING: ALL TYPES “One” 1-2 Bedroom apartment,
NET-PORT Low-sloped, flats, shingles, Fabricating, Custom Designs, CEDAR SPRINGS: Unfurnished upper $400/month, $200 security deposit. Heat,
Your LOCAL Internet one bedroom apartment. $325/month snowplowing, lawn mowing included. 12
trailers. Repairs & Leaks. Machining and Portable Ser- plus utilities, deposit, credit check. No Miles west of Big Rapids, Newaygo
Provider! ICE/SNOW REMOVAL vices at your Site. Call Field smoking (616)644-1150. County. (231)250-3282
Welding Services, Inc. (231)
$18.45/month Free 924-6490 CLEAN YEAR-ROUND MORLEY MOTEL
Estimates. 20yrs. experi- WATERFRONT COTTAGE Daily Rooms from $40, Weekly
Unlimited Dial-up 2/Bedroom rooms from $145. Includes utilities.
ence. 100 Pets & Supplies Carport-furnished-utilities No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
(231)592-9877 Licensed/Insured.
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES BORN Decem-
included. WiFi available.
(616)636-8288 Great fishing. $585/month RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM Apartment.
www.net-port.com Ensley Roofing, LLC
ber 24th. Call 231-250-6327 or 231-354- 231-225-2831 New carpet and vinyl. Howard City. 231-
6478. 224-3746
TAX
DIRECTORY
Advertise
your It’s Tax Time...Are You Ready?
business
here!
Call Becky, Don or
Millianne today!
231-937-4740
LEON
Don’t Stress …
We’ll prepare your taxes,
McGOWEN
TAX SERVICE
provide sound advice,
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Business:
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FIRLLEY! Home: Tax Service
EA
231-689-6094 Tax Preparation, Accounting
P.O. Box 605 Call for an Appointment
1137 Wilcox • White Cloud
231-856-4152
231-856-7831
Pattie Hatt, EA All types of
www.1040.com/fileit
income taxes and
Tax Service for Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships
Howard City • (Leppinks Shopping Plaza)
Federal & State
Federal & State bookkeeping
Prepare and e-file your tax return yourself
Mon-Thur: 8am to 7pm • Fri: 8am to 5pm • Sat: 9am to 3pm
Other Hours Available by Appointment OPEN: Inexpensive and easy to use
231-937-9190
Mon.-Fri.9-5, Sat. 9-Noon Fees starting at $9.95 for Federal and State
No Appointments Necessary TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES • TAXES
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110 For Rent
Great deals! NEWLY REMODELED, NICELY fur-
nished, 2/bedroom trailer on 1 acre.
Pioneer
(616)636-8967.
WINNING DEAL
publications the ONE MONTH FREE ON
SELECT HOMES
week of SECURITY DEPOSIT START-
ING AT $299
March 20.
160 Real Estate
THE
PIONEER
GROUP
A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
2 POSSIBLE, 3 bedroom small house.
Close to Lakeview. Approximately 1 acre.
I will pay up to $5,000 in down payment
& closing costs. Get in with little or no
Service Directory
money down $58,500. Phone (989) 330-
1293 or 7586.
SPACE
is just steps away and you are within
For Information Denton and Sons walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and
Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator,
& Rates
Water Well Drilling Garbage Disposal and a Carport with
8744 124th St. • Sand Lake
Don’t Delay!
extra storage area. Super for year
Call Kim at OFFICE FAX around or summer getaway! Located
616-636-5684 616-636-4623 at #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317
231-937-4740 Jim Denton • 616-636-8638
Call Kim Today Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and priced
to move! $119,000. Contact Jean
Maloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,
Manistee. (866) 448-2100.
616.364.0550 Bill Coleman Service Directory S. Wemmer, D.D.S. OPEN HOUSE
1.800.396.2233 Owner
Ads Bring Results 205 E. Edgerton • Howard City Unusual property- Rare opportunity! On
10-acres of mostly woods. Large 2-story,
Family Dentistry
Quick Start Place
built into hillside with complete living
quarters on both levels. Appealing land-
Hours by Appointment
Yours
scaping on 3-sides with interesting com-
Batteries binations of shrubs, perennials,
stonewalls, berries. Wrap-around deck with
Starters & Alternators
Today! 3-sets of sliding glass doors. Affordable
231-937-5725 heat for big windows with an efficient
woodstove in living room. Propane sup-
2121 Alpine, N.W. • Grand Rapids
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12 231-937-4740 plement. 5-Bedrooms total with 2-3/4
baths, including jacuzzi. Garage- barn-
storage building. All this for $160,000. Sun-
day, March 14, 2:00pm-5:00pm. 13015
Cedar CLEANING
McKinley Rd.
Winebarger, Realtor
& Rates
TO $8000
13399 White Creek 231-937-8282 Receive a $500 Gift Card Bonus
Cedar Springs
Call Kim at 616-636-5565 for moving by 3/31/10
1/4 Mile S. of 17 Mile Rd. Call For Details!
If YOU can’t flush…
616-696-1830
231-937-4740 You may need US!
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Here are some of the items in Central Michigan’s largest on-line auction.
Item # Product/Service Business Retail Value Opening Bid
1059 Tool Kit Stanton Hardware $40.00 $8.00
0248 1 Month Fitness Package Dreamland Tanning $30.00 $3.00
0286 Ice Shanty Grunst Brothers $300.00 $30.00
0287 Power Nailer Big L Lumber $375.00 $37.50
0228-0240 $20 Gift Certificate Exit 76 M-46 Restaurant $20.00 $4.00
0332-0339 $250 Downtown Dollars Big Rapids Downtown Business Assoc. $250.00 $25.00
0350 Oak Carved Armoire Entertainment Center Furniture Shed $1,799.00 $180.00
0510 Cast Iron Pellet Stove Alternative Heating & Fuel $3,465.00 $400.00
0681 Napoleon Fireplace Alternative Heating & Fuel $2,069.00 $250.00
0901-0908 $25 Gift Certificate Indian River Tobacco Co. $25.00 $3.00
0172-0184 $20 Gift Certificate Pizza Time $20.00 $4.00
0330-0331 1 Week Summer Day Camp Cran Hill Ranch $150.00 $15.00
0327-0328 3 Nights Mid Week Camping Cran Hill Ranch $95.00 $19.00
0909-0911 $35 Gift Certificate Northern Physical Therapy $35.00 $4.00
0918 Lane Recliner Swinehart’s $349.00 $50.00
0919 Pair of Birkenstock/Arizona Sandals Tru-Fit $120.00 $12.00
0938-0942 Gift Certificate for One Night Visit The Shack $120.00 $20.00
0364 Berkline Reclining Sofa VanDrie Furniture $1,000.00 $100.00
0365 Twin Captains Bed VanDrie Furniture $330.00 $33.00
0696 14 Carat Yellow Gold Necklace Rogers Jewelers $1,100.00 $110.00
0413 Whirlpool Washer & Dryer & Stand Set Big Rapids Furniture $3,061.00 $306.00
0694 Gold Diamond Bracelet Rogers Jewelers $1,400.00 $140.00
0363 American Sectional VanDrie Furniture $800.00 $80.00
0185 1 Year Beginner Piano/Guitar Lessons Muse Dance Academy $480.00 $96.00
0244 1 Ton Pro Pellets Corn Energy Products $220.00 $44.00
0245-0247 $100 Gift Certificate Whitefish Lake Golf Club $100.00 $10.00
0946 Outdoorsman Kit Frank’s Sporting Goods $56.00 $15.00
0376-0380 $20 Gift Certificate Bennigan’s $20.00 $2.00
0409-0412 $250 Gift Certificate Servicemaster of Big Rapids $250.00 $25.00
0415-0426 $25 Gift Certificate Ward’s Country Kitchen $25.00 $2.00
0887-0891 $50 Gift Certificate Jazzercise $50.00 $5.00
0641 Edenpure Remus Lumber $397.00 $39.70
0545-0551 $50 Gift Certificate A Little Bit $50.00 $5.00
0509 Alpine Silverado Saber Bow Paris Archery $750.00 $75.00
0464-0475 $25 Gift Certificate Pete’s Cleaners $25.00 $2.00
0697-0702 $30 Gift Certificate The Studio $30.00 $3.00
0734-0743 $100 Gift Certificate PT Plus $100.00 $10.00
Health Matters
AUDIBEL HEARING SERVICE
Find Peace
FREE For Your
at
Sole
107 N. Warren Ave., Big Rapids, MI 348 Adams (M-37), Newaygo, MI Industries First Breakthrough
Technology that allows you Female
(231) 796-4658 (231) 652-2337
Urinary
to use your cell or touch tone
phone to adjust your Anthem!
Low/No Interest Financing Available. Peggy Frank, MA, CCC-A
Incontinence
Seminar
Urinary
incontinence, the
loss of
bladder control,
is a common
problem and can
affect
day-to-day
activities for
many women.
Kelly Wiersema,
MD and
Connie Januzel-
li, DO of Spec-
trum Health
Obstetrics and
Gynecology in
Greenville are
hosting a free
seminar high-
lighting the
symptoms and
treatment
options. Join
us on Monday,
March 15 from
6:30-8 pm at
United Hospital.
RSVP by calling
616.754.2944.
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 25
From
Christian Books &
Other Christian Items!
We Care About
Your Needs, SNOWSUIT
to SWIMSUIT
Your Family & Friends!
Greeting Cards
… a weight loss journal
• Jewelry
• Special Order Items Join Jamie & Jodie as
they share their story with
Tuesday - Saturday 9am-5pm
Only
$
100 Expires 3/31/10
do, is definitely a marathon and not a sprint. We are both doing many
things that are great steps in the direction of long term weight loss. We
are making better food choices, spray butter instead of margarine on
We proudly support Jamie & Jodie.
GOOD LUCK LADIES! everything, and making better decisions like walking from the outside
edge of a parking lot instead of driving in circles trying to find the closest
DreamLand spot to the store. These types of changes will help us to reach our ultimate
Tanning & Fitness goals and maintain from there.
I am starting to enjoy working out a bit. I have started this week an 8
We’re Hot When the Sun’s Not!! week podcast that is an 8 week course on moving from a couch potato
222 N. Ensley • Howard City
Next to White’s Bargain House
to running a 5K. I have no intention of running a 5K, but am enjoying
231-937-6610 learning to run a bit! The course will probably take me more than 8
weeks, but it’s a good start. Jodie is still struggling to work out on a
regular basis. It will come for her, I am sure of it! We all do these things
in our own time and I have no doubt Jodie will be kicking my butt in the
workout area in no time.
March Classes Due to the change in the timing of this article, we didn’t have to provide
Thursday, March 11th - Crystals, Gail
Burmeister. Learn how to work with the our weight and measurements, so our goals for the next report is: Jodie
crystals, feel them, heal with them and use @ 230 (18 lbs. lost) and Jamie @ 199 (17 lbs. lost). Wish us luck!!
them in everyday life. 7:00pm to 8:30pm Until next time:
Saturday, March 13th - Know Your Jamie and Jodie
Body Type, Beth Hansen. Learn health
issues according to your body shape. 10:30am Would you like to offer encouragement or suggestions to Jamie and Jodie?
to 11:30am. Email your comments to: rvshopper@pioneergroup.com
Thursday, March 18th - Basic and we’ll print them for you!
Astrology, Gail Burmeister. Learn the houses.
7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Thursday, March 25th - Basic
Astrology, Gail Burmeister. Learn Latitude
and Longitude. 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Saturday, March 27th - Spiritual
Enlightenment Class, Rebecca Scott &
Jessica Alman. 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
Sunday, March 28th - Coptic Church,
Denise Iwaniw. 10:00am to 11:00am.
All Classes are $15 unless otherwise stated - Pay at the door. RSVP is appreciated.
The
Healing Center
www.thehealingcenteroflakeview.com
thehealingcenter@cmsinter.net
332 S. Lincoln, PO Box 514 • Lakeview
989-352-6500
26 RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
SALE
MOVING 25% Off
SALE Yard & Garden
Books SALES
Collegiate with select items at
Yankee Candles
1/2 PRICE!
Kitchen Precious Moments, Webkinz, Jim Shore &
Merchandise Kim Anderson figurines,
cookbooks & frames.
GROUP
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING FOR UP TO 8 KIDS: PARTIES INCLUDES 2 HOURS OF SKATING IN A PRIVATE SETTING
• Skating Admission & Regular Skate Rental • 2 Free Parent Admissions & Skate Rentals Church Groups, Boy Scouts • Admission & regular skate rental for up to 30 skaters is included
• 2 Pitchers of Pop with Refills • All Paper Products • Cupcake & Ice Cream • Spectators are FREE. Additional skaters $4.00 each (over 30) • Includes a DJ to
& Girl Scouts, Team Parties, play music requests and games • You may bring in your own food and beverages at
• Served at Your Table by our Staff • A Reserved Party Table for the Entire Skating School Parties & Family a private party only • T-shirts to be autographed by guests are available for $10.00
Session • Balloon Bouquet • Birthday T-Shirt for the Birthday Child to be Autographed Parties! A Party for Any • Additional time $30.00 per 1/2 hour • A $25.00 non-refundable deposit
by Their Guests • Add Pizza: Just $8.00 for 12” cheese or pepperoni pizza Group or Occasion! is required to reserve a private party • Available 7 days a week
• Each additional child $7.00 • Available at Open Skating Sessions. GREAT FOR TEAM PARTIES, TOO!
231.937.5653
19224 M-46 • Howard City • 1 mile East of US 131 at Exit 120
Check us out on the Web at www.skateestateonline.com
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • RIVER VALLEY NEWS SHOPPER 27
BATTERIES UNLIMITED
Industrial • Commercial • New/Used Auto & Truck
Farm • Marine • ATV • Cycle • Lawn & Garden For All Your Construction Needs!
WE BUY SCRAP BATTERIES Leo Butler, Builder
Starters • Alternators • Catalytic Converters Howard City
18695 W. Yankee Rd. • Howard City, MI 49329
Ph. 231-937-9785
Debit
Card (231) 937-8060 Cell 616-862-6575
WEINGARTZ
$
80 - $90 per cord due to haul distances
Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
EVERYTHING FROM LAWN TO SNOW 231-796-4558
WWW.WEINGARTZ.COM
Leave name & number
TOWING SERVICE
…It Really Hauls!
“24 Hour Towing Service”
McKay’s Towing
9884 S. Cypress Ave.
Newaygo Howard City
231-937-5819
989-352-7666
Lakeview 411 S. Lincoln Ave.
Downtown Lakeview COMPLETE
Car Centre, Inc.
• Collision Repair • Computerized Alignments AUTOMOTIVE
• Complete Diagnostic & Mechanical Repair SERVICE
• ASE Certified Technicians
Make Us Your One Stop Body and 757 Ensley Street • Howard City
Mechanical Repair Choice! 231-937-2271
Fax # 231-937-6490
FULL MECHANICAL REPAIR SERVICES!! www.srautomotiveinc.com
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SCISSOR KING
231-937-4206
Mobile: 231-598-7748
TRI COUNTY
Call-A-Ride, LLC
We’re your On Demand
SNYDER AUTO
Collision Repair • Glass • ABS Paint Systems
Transportation Source Brakes • Struts • Shocks
Wheel Chair Accessible Vehicles
& up to 7 passengers at one time Engine Replace & Tune Up
Serving: communities throughout Kent, Montcalm and Newaygo Counties. Transmission Replacement
Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, Howard City, Sparta, Pierson, Rockford, Belmont & More!
~ Complete Mechanical ~
Payments Accepted: Cash,
Check or Money Order only (616) 889-4646
Visit us on the Web: www.tricountycallaride.com
231-937-6436
7912 N. Marble Rd., Howard City
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Insured ANDY’S
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Help For Heartburn By Tresa Erickson
Spicy and fried foods are known for causing heartburn. Specific foods that
may pose a problem for you include:
Along with watching the foods you eat, you need to make some changes
in your consumption of them. Eat slowly and eat less. The quicker you eat,
• Buffalo wings • Brownies • Butter cookies • Chicken nuggets • Chocolate the less likely you are to feel full and the more you will eat. The more food
The older you get, the more heartburn you seem to experience. What once • Coffee • Corn chips • Cottage cheese • Cranberry juice you eat, the longer it will sit in your stomach and the more likely it will stir
occurred two or three times a year now occurs monthly, if not weekly. Isn't • Creamy/oily salad dressings • Doughnuts • Grapefruit juice • Ground beef up acid.
there some way you can put an end to the madness? Perhaps, but only if • Ice cream • Lemons & lemonade • Liquor & wine • Macaroni & cheese
you are willing to make some changes in your diet and the way you eat. • Marbled sirloin • Orange juice • Potato chips • Potato salad • Soda You might also want to keep some safe snacks around that you can eat.
• Sour cream • Spaghetti with marinara sauce • Tea • Tomatoes Some of the foods known for neutralizing stomach acid and keeping heart-
Many acidic and high-fat foods irritate the stomach lining and reduce pres- burn at bay include: • Avocados • Bananas • Breads & cereals • Broccoli •
sure in the lower sphincter muscle, compromising its ability to stop stom- Again, the only way to know for sure if these foods will cause you heartburn Carrots • Crackers
ach acids from splashing back up into the esophagus and causing heart- is to eat them and record the after-effects in your food diary. You might • Green beans • Oatmeal • Papayas • Peas • Pineapple • Rice
burn. In order to find out exactly what foods cause you heartburn, you must find that spaghetti doesn't bother you as much as orange juice and potato
keep a food diary. Only then will you know for certain what you should and salad do. There is no surefire, quick fix for heartburn. You can, however, keep it at bay
should not be eating. by identifying what triggers it and eating in moderation.
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Pizzeria
sauce, and our three cheese blend. spaghetti.
basil, homemade pizza sauce, drizzled with olive oil. Small, Medium or Large
Small, Medium or Large Creamy Pesto Penne with Chicken
Pesto-cream sauce, penne pasta, diced chicken breast,
Southwest Chicken Pizza Salads cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives, topped with a three
VIVO
Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion,
Antipasto Full & Half cheese blend and baked.
Romaine lettuce, radicchio, provolone cheese, oven roasted
bacon, and a three cheese blend. Buffalo Wing Cavatappi
tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, kalamata
Small, Medium or Large Corkscrew macaroni in our besciamella sauce, topped with
olives, salami, and marinated mushrooms served with our
house Italian dressing. diced chicken marinated in buffalo wing sauce, gorgonzola
Deluxe cheese, cheddar, and bread crumbs, then baked in our oven.
Home Style Italian Pepperoni, ham, mild Italian sausage, mushroom, green
pepper, red onion, bacon, homemade pizza sauce, and a
three cheese blend.
Gorgonzola Salad Full $4.99, Half $2.99
Romaine lettuce, radicchio, carrots, tomato, kalamata Pasta Entrées
olives, cucumber, and gorgonzola cheese served with our All entrées are served with bread and a
407 N. State St., Small, Medium or Large
house Italian dressing.
house salad.
(Available from 4pm-close only)
Starters
~ ~ Weekly Specials ~ ~ baked till golden brown.
Ravioli
Pesto Crostini Monday: Family Meal Deal! Lg. 2 Topping, Lg. Salad, & Cheese Ravioli
Crusty baguette spread with basil pesto, drizzled with olive
Lg. Breadstick $19.99
Five striped three cheese raviolis are as good to eat as they
oil, topped with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and baked are to look at. Served on top of our homemade red sauce
till crisp.
Calamari
Take Out Tuesday: $10 large pizzas (take-out only).
and, drizzled with white cheese sauce.
Vivo’s Classic Spaghetti Meatballs
Breaded calamari rings served Mediterranean Style (tossed
with banana peppers and Kalamata olives.)
Wine Wednesday: Beer & Wine specials. Three traditional meatballs made up of beef and Italian
sausage served on top of a pile of spaghetti topped with
Pesto Bread Sticks homemade red sauce.
Bread sticks covered in basil pesto sauce, three cheese Pesto Garden Vegetable Mediterranean Pasta Salad Full & Half
blend, and seasonings. Baked in the oven and served with Chicken Parmigiana
Basil pesto, marinated artichoke hearts, baby spinach, Bowtie pasta, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumbers, Breaded chicken breast covered in homemade red sauce,
warm pizza sauce. roma tomatoes, red onion, mushroom, kalamata olives, and kalamata olives tossed in feta Mediterranean dressing
Small (five sticks), Large (ten sticks) fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese served on a bed of
blend of three cheeses, sprinkled with olive oil and herbs. spaghetti.
Bread Sticks Small, Medium or Large Lunch
Seasoned bread sticks topped with our three cheese blend Spinach & Mushroom Manicotti Mussels Marinara
and baked served with warm pizza sauce. Vivo’s House Special Large noodles filled with ricotta cheese, portabella mush- One pound of mussels steamed in a white wine marinara
Small (five sticks), Large (ten sticks) White cheese sauce, mild Italian sausage, mushroom, red rooms, and spinach, topped with red sauce and a three sauce, served over linguine.
onion, and a three cheese blend. cheese blend then baked.
Baked Parmesan & Artichoke Dip Small, Medium or Large
Marinated artichoke hearts and parmesan cheese based Lasagna Shrimp Scampi
dip baked in the oven and served with a pile of toasted Traditional layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, Italian 12 Large Shrimp broiled in garlic, lemon, and but-
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza ter, served over linguine.
crostini. sausage, and homemade red sauce covered in cheese and
Buttermilk ranch dressing, grilled chicken, three cheese
baked till golden brown.
Fried Ravioli blend, and bacon. After baking pizza is then topped with Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo
Six breaded and fried sausage & cheese raviolis served cold slices of tomatoes and romaine lettuce. Linguine tossed in our homemade Alfredo sauce,
with a pesto cream sauce. Small, Medium or Large with chicken or shimp.
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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,
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Youth Group 6 pm Rev. Darryl Miller
Boys & Girls Clubs Pastor Doug DiBell & Mens & Womens Discipleship
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Sunday Worship 11 am
Teen Activities - Call Church 15671 Algoma Ave. • Cedar Springs Sunday School 9:45 am
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