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ORV improvement plan to be unveiled Saturday The public is invited to offer input into proposed improvements at the Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle area during an informational meeting set for this Saturday at the Golden Township Hall in Mears. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the

Silver Lake Recreation Association will present a conceptual master plan for ORV area parking and access improvements at the 9 a.m. meeting. The two groups have worked in conjunction to develop a plan to present to the Michigan Department of

Environmental Quality for a permit to allow for a parking lot expansion in a critical dunes area. Earlier this year, engineers Beckett and Raeder completed a conceptual plan which showed 234 additional parking spaces on the north-

west portion of the existing parking lot along with new access roads and other changes to improve traffic flow in and out of the dune area. The park and the recreation association have been

working the past year on developing the new plan. As a 501(c)3 organization, the association qualifies for state grants for improvements. Any grant awards would come from the Department of

Natural Resources Off Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Fund. The conceptual plan can be viewed on the Silver Lake Recreation Association Facebook page.

Lucky Lake owner raises concerns over 2nd EFF event

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Less than a week after it was formally announced, concerns about a second Electric Forest Festival (EFF) at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury made their way to the Oceana County Board of Commissioners. Although the county board has no say-so about the event, promoters contract with the Oceana County Emergency Medical Services to provide ambulance personnel on site dur- McCormick ing the event. The events are scheduled for June 22-25 and June 29-July 2 next year. Although past events were under the jurisdiction of Grant Township, future events fall under the jurisdiction of the Village of Rothbury as the Double JJ Resort was annexed to the village ear-

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Above, Chris Contreras, Laurie Garrity (Chris’ mom), Cindi Carlson (Dustin’s mom), Dustin Carlson gather the morning after the transplant surgery in July. Dustin and Chris, below, pose for a photograph at their final doctor’s appointment before surgery.

Chris Contreras gave his pal Dustin Carlson a kidney, and a life By Mary Beth Crain

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Dustin Carlson and Chris Contreras have been buddies since high school. Although there was a two year age difference between them, they discovered a common bond at Hart High School, playing sports, going camping and just hanging out. Even after they graduated, Dustin in 1999, Chris in 2001, they continued to be close. Their friendship deepened as they both found jobs at GHSP in Hart, where they worked side by side for six years. Then, things changed. They came to the fork in the road, and took different paths. Chris moved to Grand Rapids in 2009, to attend Grand Rapids Community College, and later, Ferris, where he’s finishing his BA in business. Dustin took a job with ADAC Automotive in Muskegon, got married and had two sons. They kept in contact through social media, but saw each other less and less frequently. As so often happens in life, time increased the distance between them; they were young, active and consumed by their own busy lives. One thinks of the famous Carl Sandburg poem, “The Road Not Taken,” where “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry I could not travel both and be one traveler, long I stood and looked down one as far as I could…” The poet must choose one road over another, and pensively reflects, “Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.” Fortunately for Dustin, Chris’s road didn’t take him

“I never thought of myself as

a hero. When I saw Dustin after the surgery, the gratification was instantaneous. His eye color was normal, his whole appearance was good, and you see the results right there. I’d do it again in an instant,”

Members of the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Department, Dalton Township Fire Department and Eagle Towing inspect the wreckage of 1997 GMC minivan driven by Larry Junior Drake, which lost control, rolled over and struck a tree in the US-31 median north of Riley Thompson Road in Muskegon County last Tuesday, Sept. 6. Drake and his wife, Wanda Faye Drake, both of Hesperia, were killed in the single-vehicle accident, which also seriously injured their adult daughter, Wanda Foster.

away forever. He came back—to save his friend’s life. Last September, Dustin began feeling ill. He grew increasingly exhausted, and was subsequently diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease—a genetic curse. His dad, Bill Carlson, had had the same affliction, and, in July of 2002, had received a kidney transplant. Dustin began undergoing dialysis—but not before he almost died. “He was rushed to the hospital in February, in the middle of the night,” his wife, Jessica, recalls. “I heard him get up, and when I went to check on him, he was totally out of it. He was going in and out. We went to Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby, where he actually stopped breathing. He was intubated and rushed to Muskegon. It was absolutely terrifying.” The prognosis was grim. Like his father, Dustin would need a kidney transplant. But the waiting list for a donor was five to seven years. His only alternative was dialysis—a sobering prospect. “That is no life,” Dustin shakes his head. “You’re on the machine three days a week, and it consumes pretty much the whole day. You feel terrible, exhausted. It eats up your life.” The extended Carlson family has convened for this interview. Dustin, serious and thoughtful, wears a deer hunter tee and camo cap, in contrast to Jessica, an attractive, dark-haired woman with state-of-the-art hot pink and jeweled nails. Sons Christian, 2 ½ and Jack, 7, are quietly absorbed in smartphone games. Dustin’ mother, Cindi, and father, Bill, eagerly offer their memories and perspectives.

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DALTON TWP – A Hesperia couple died at the scene of a one-vehicle crash on northbound US-31, north of Riley Thompson Road, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 6. Their adult daughter, who was in the back seat was listed in seriously/stable condition at the Mercy Health Hackley Campus in Muskegon. Killed in the crash were driver Larry Junior Drake, 60, of Hesperia and his wife, Wanda Faye Drake, 53, who was the

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vehicle’s front seat passenger. Both were properly restrained in a 1997 GMC Safari minivan. Their daughter, 35-year-old Wanda Foster, also of Hesperia, was riding in the rear seat. According to police Foster was also properly restrained and was able to extricate herself from the wreckage. Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler, who responded

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Oceana County Farm Bureau annual meeting Sept. 19 Oceana County Farm Bureau members will set their 2016-2017 policy agenda during the organization’s annual meeting, Monday, Sept. 19 at the New Era Reformed Church in New Era. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting will begin at

7:30 p.m. Local farmers will discuss, debate and approve policies regarding issues affecting Oceana County agriculture and natural resources. The Oceana County Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee, chaired by Todd Fox of Shelby, will recommend local, state and national policies.

Approved state and national policies will be forwarded to the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Policy Development Committee, comprised of county Farm Bureau members representing specific districts. That state-level committee will consolidate county recommendations and present the policies to the delegation at MFB’s 2016

annual meeting in December. Local Farm Bureau members will also elect directors to the county board at the meeting. Other activities on tap for this year’s Oceana County Farm Bureau annual meeting include award presentations and reports from various committee chairs on the activities of members throughout the year.

Tickets are $12 per person and reservations are necessary and can be requested by calling the Oceana County Farm Bureau office, 231-873-4654. Reservation deadline is Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016.

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Headlight failure blamed in truck accident

Headlight failure was blamed by the driver of a semi-tractor truck accident on 168th Avenue near Fox Road in Leavitt Township Sept. 8 According to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report, Randy John Storms, 63, of 6087 E. Filmore Rd., Walkerville, received minor injuries following a collision with a tree. The report indicates Storms was traveling north on 168th Avenue when his headlights shut off, causing him to lose sight of the roadway in the 6:14 a.m. accident.

2 injured in Weare crash Two people were transported

for treatment to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby following a two-vehicle accident at the Jefferson Road and Oceana Drive intersection in Weare Township early Monday morning. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report indicates driver Arthur Verschueren, 84, and passenger Patricia Ann Diehl, 54, both of 8469 104th Ave., Pentwater were transported to the hospital by Oceana Medical Services. According to the report, Verschueren was westbound on Jefferson Road and failed to stop at the stop sign and collided with a second vehicle driven by Maximo Chapa, Jr., 25 of 405 E. Foster St. Apt. 1, Ludington, who was traveling north. Air bags in both vehicles were deployed. The report indicates Verschueren was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way.

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Fire destroys Shelby home

Smoke detectors are being credited for waking a Shelby couple during a house fire that destroyed the Juan Chapa residence in the Village of Shelby late Sunday night. ShelbyBenona Deputy Fire Chief Mark Burmeister said cause was undetermined at 159 E. Fifth St. and remained under investigation at press time Tuesday. The home was a total loss, but was insured. Burmeister said there were two adults inside at the time of the 11:18 p.m. fire, and fire crews were hampered in battling the blaze as a gas line caught fire. The Shelby-Benona unit was assisted at the scene by the Hart Area Fire Department, Ferry Fire Department, Oceana Emergency Medical Services, Michigan State Police and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office.

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The House Appropriations Committee Friday, Sept. 9 approved legislation to provide benefits for the dependents of first responders killed in the line of duty. Senate Bill 218 would provide state-funded health insurance benefits to the spouse and children for up to 60 months after the death of any public safety officer. “It is important for us to make sure the family of a fallen first responder does not have to worry about losing their health insurance benefits,” said Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo. “If their loved one gave his or her life to ensure the community’s protection, their family deserves our support.” Currently, when a local public safety officer dies in the line of duty, health insurance coverage for the spouse and children is reliant on the terms of the deceased officer’s collective bargaining agreement with the local unit of government. “The current system has created situations where the families of fallen officers are informed, shortly after the death of a loved one, that their health-care benefits will end,” Rep. Bumstead said. “We cannot allow this to happen to families of individuals who have sacrificed so much.” The passing of the bill came a day after the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the State Capitol, when first responders and military members were recognized and honored by the House. Rep. Bumstead welcomed Lake County Sheriff Dennis J. Robinson, Oceana County Sheriff Robert J. Farber, Fremont Chief of Police Randall Wright and Fremont Fire Chief Brian Hettinger as his guests for the event.

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Wet and windy weather couldn’t stop the fun at Saturday’s Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival in Silver Lake. Top left, festival-goers sample some of the BBQ in the rain. Rebekah Moore of Shake it up BBQ, top right, uses her rib fork to move slabs of ribs. Zach Mills, above, won his seventh straight Rib Eating Contest title. Poncho clad festival-goers, left, place an order at Randy’s BBQ. Shoppers, left center, purchase apples from Rennhack Orchards. A young shopper, top middle, picks out her favorite solar lamp. Noah Ravesloot, bottom left, of the Chicago area passes time during one of the afternoon’s many rain showers by jumping in puddles. Festival-goers, second from top left, admire some of the classic cars prior to the rain.

Sheriff Farber attends 9/11 ceremony at State Capitol with Rep. Bumstead

State Rep. Jon Bumstead Thursday, Sept. 8 welcomed Oceana County Sheriff Robert J. Farber to the Michigan State Capitol for its 9/11 ceremony. Hosted annually by the Michigan House of Representatives, the ceremony marked the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America and also paid recognition to the service of military members and first responders.

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Letters to the editor Lake Improvement Board meeting needs clarification

Dear Editor: There were some statements reported in the recent Lake Improvement Board meeting (9-816 Oceana’s Herald-Journal) that are misleading and need to be clarified. These are identified below: • Tony Groves stated that the USGS final report was not available until June. The printed copies were available for distribution at the Friends of Silver Lake meeting in June but we received the final draft from the USGS by e-mail Feb. 1, 2016. Larry Byl and Groves were on the distribution list. There was plenty of time (February through May) to disseminate the conclusions and host public meetings to levy additional funding through future tax assessments. • Mr. Groves speculated that the decline in plant growth might be related to the carp issue several years ago. After attending numerous status meetings, where Mr. Groves was present, this is the first time he attributed lack of weeds due to carp. After years of researching lake water quality, it appears that the root cause was the application of aquatic herbicides starting about 12 years ago. In November of 2004, a fisheries biologist gave this recommendation to Progressive Engineering (PE). “The use of Fluridone is not recommended for the control of Eurasian milfoil due to its effects on the limited native plants remaining in the lake. Waterweed is one of the few remaining native plants in Silver Lake and is very susceptible to Fluridone.” In the Silver Lake 2005 spring newsletter it was reported that “a whole laketreatment of fluridone was conducted in two treatments in Silver Lake.” From the Michigan Environmental Science Board in 1999, the MDEQ made this statement, “Based on the available research, Fluridone application rates at or near the label rate will remove Eurasion

water milfoil, however at these rates it will also impact significantly the native species.” • The plan is to spend $15,000 to continue water quality and plant monitoring. The offer was presented to the board to continue to take water samples ourselves which has been taking place over the past four years. In the past, PE has only tested for total Phosphorus in Silver Lake, which cost $25 per sample at a local lab. Our prior sample sets have included orthophosphate, total Nitrogen and occasionally e-coli taken from Hunter’s Creek, Silver Creek and multiple tributaries. Due to limited funds ($8,000) the lower cost, more comprehensive test matrix is a better choice. BILL BRYKER 1869 N. Shore Dr., Silver Lake

Unhappy with Electric Forest expansion

Dear Editor: Your article on the expansion of Electric Forest to two weekends describes it as a much cherished experience. For people who live near the site and have to get up in the morning to go to work, it is a nightmare experience. This year, the noise was worse than ever and went on every night until 5 a.m. Yes, I know some people are benefiting financially. Those who are leasing land, getting free tickets to sell and go on vacation, or other payoffs think it’s great. Unfortunately, many more are suffering. I and many others have spoken up over the years asking for reasonable noise restrictions (for example, cutting off the amplified noise by midnight like every other community that hosts these kinds of events). Each time, we have been ignored, ridiculed or insulted. Now that the Village of Rothbury has annexed the Double JJ and approved a second weekend, there is no telling where this will end. Why not concerts every weekend if there

is more money to be made? I’m sure Madison House can’t believe their luck that they’ve found a community that is willing to put up with this. For anyone who feels as I do, please speak up. I wrote a letter to the village president of Rothbury a week ago and inquired what they plan to do about the noise. I have not received a reply. JOAN LYON 4483 James St., New Era

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Iron lungs? Among this week’s headlines was the news that Hillary Clinton has pneumonia, but apparently A) pooh-poohed it because she was determined to “power through” and B) tried to keep it a secret. Now, I am a long-time veteran of pneumonia, and I can tell you, it’s a pretty hard thing to pooh-pooh, and an even harder one to keep a secret. Sooner or later there’s the telltale cough, the fever, the ashen appearance. You might as well be wearing a neon sign telling the world. I first had pneumonia when I was 32. Like Hillary, I ignored my symptoms because I was on a crushing schedule. I had recently taken a position as entertainment editor at the L.A. Weekly in Los Angeles, and there was no one to fill in for me. I drove two hours each day By Mary Beth Crain to work and back in Hollywood, and, it Contributing Writer being the hottest time of the year, temperatures were in the 90s and even 100s and my little Dodge Colt didn’t have air conditioning. I put in 10-hour days, on relentless deadline. My husband was really concerned. “You don’t look good,” he said. “And your cough is getting worse. You’ve got to go to the doctor.” “It’s just a cold,” I blew him off. “And I can’t afford to miss work.” Well, it got to the point that my skin hurt so much that if it touched anything I went through the roof. The day I drove to work sitting forward so I wouldn’t come in contact with the seat back was definitely one of the dumbest of my life. When I walked in to the Weekly, the receptionist gasped when he saw me. “Are you aware that your face is gray?” he asked. “No,” I replied. “You look just like my sister did when she had pneumonia,” he ominously informed me. “If I were you, I’d get to the doctor.” And did I listen? Nooo. Just like Hillary, I was determined to power through. But the difference is, I was 32, and stupid and she’s 68 and should know better. So anyway, that night I came home feeling really horrible. By bedtime I was having difficulty breathing and I ended up in the ER, where I was put on a breathing machine and diagnosed with pneumonia. By some miracle they didn’t plunk me in IC, but I was given an injection of antibiotics, put on heavy doses of something or other, and sent home, where I was confined to bed—and I mean bed—for the next month. I wasn’t allowed to Publisher/Advertising Mgr.:

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go anywhere except the bathroom, and was strictly forbidden to venture outside. My punishment for not nipping the problem in the bud was a cruel one. Because I was young and otherwise healthy and the antibiotics did their duty, I was feeling like a new person in a week, and chafing at my confinement, not to mention my loss of salary. You should have heard me, whining and wheedling and begging my husband to take me out to my favorite bistro for one little espresso. But Bob Crain was immovable. “You know what the doctor said,” he’d lecture me. “One month. You can’t go out for one month. Get used to it.” Luckily for me, my brother, Dave, came out to visit me from Shelby the next week, and he wasn’t as hard-assed as Bob. Oh, he tried to be; Bob had pointedly told him that I was not to be let loose under any conditions, and so, when I waited until my husband left for work and then offhandedly suggested that we go out for coffee, David at first refused. “You know you’re not supposed to go out,” he reminded me. “Please, please, please!” I practically fell on my knees. “David, I’m going out of my mind! Just one little espresso at Café au Lait—I’m telling you, you’ll love this place—and we can come right home. Pleeeeze!” Well, I knew I’d hit a receptive nerve because if there was one thing David loved, it was a good cappucino, and fat chance of his finding it in little old backwoods Shelby. This trip to L.A. would be his only chance to enjoy urban amenities like French bistros for probably the next three years. So he gave in, and I’ll never forget how damn good it felt, to get out in the fresh air and sun again, and sit at an outdoor café, reveling in European ambiance. So back to Hillary. When she knew she had pneumonia, what did she do? Take her doctor’s advice and rest for a few days? Nope. She put in a full day of events, and continued her insane schedule for the next two days, until she fainted at the 9/11 memorial ceremonies in New York. Why? Because, like anyone whose greatest desire in life is to be president of the United States, she’s a totally, completely driven personality and has some sort of ingrained belief in her super humanness. One journalist who has known her for years described her as “bound and determined to power through anything.” Now, powering through can be a good and admirable quality—but not

when it means ignoring your health. When the media descended on her for her lack of transparency and foolhardy disregard for doctor’s orders, Hillary did a little backing down, announcing that she’d be taking a couple of days off. At the same time, she made haste to assure the world that she’s feeling great and it’s all “no big deal.” Well, it might not be a big deal if you’re 30 and not running for president. But when you’re 68 and have, for the past year at least, been keeping to a schedule so grueling that no one but the hardiest of souls could emerge from it unscathed, it’s a big deal, all right. A doctor once told me, when I turned 60, that I was entering the decade of necessary vigilance. You can get away with a lot until you reach your 60s, he warned me. Then, that’s when things start breaking down. Like an old car, the parts start going. You get arthritis, memory loss, stress incontinence. You’re at much higher risk for heart disease, cancer and other serious disorders. If you’ve ignored your health until now, it’s time to start being really vigilant. No doubt Hillary Clinton has been vigilant. She’s got the best doctors in the world, who would never allow her to be otherwise. But she’s also got the pigheadedness necessary to stand up to even more pigheaded world leaders, the pigheadedness to stand by her principles in the midst of constant assault, and the pigheadedness to believe, beyond reasonable doubt, that she can run this country. Ergo, what’s a little pneumonia? A case of “walking pneumonia,” as Hillary’s has been diagnosed, is usually mild at first and can be knocked out pretty easily with antibiotics and rest. However, if you don’t take aim against it immediately, it can easily escalate to life-threatening proportions. People of all ages die of pneumonia, but the odds increase when you’re in your 60s, 70s and beyond. And as far as we know, Hillary Clinton is not immune to death. And by the way, neither is Donald Trump, who’s 70. Of course, the bigger issue is why anyone in their right mind would want to be president, living at a pace, and with a level of stress, that would kill most people. In a column earlier this year, I mentioned a statistic I’d found, on how the American president ages—two years for every one. That’s why they look so old when they leave office. That ratio would put Hillary and Donald in their late 80s when either leaves office. Now that’s old to be president. Take care of those lungs, guys.

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

National Recovery Month September has been designated as National Recovery Month by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The theme of Recovery Month this year is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Our Families, Our Stories, Our Recovery!” This year’s theme highlights the importance of family and community in the recovery process. Many times, individuals who experience a mental and/ or substance use disorder feel isolated and alone. It is important we offer support to individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Recovery from substance use disorders and mental health is difficult to define and is an intensely personal experience By Betsy Reed for individuals. Recovery can aided by a West Michigan variety of different things including: treatCommunity Mental Health ment, faith/spirituality, natural, criminal justice interventions, support from individuals or families, support groups, or other recovery programs. Support from communities, friends and families is essential to recovery! During the month of September there are several events happening throughout Michigan. What better way to celebrate a friend of loved one’s journey to recovery than by attending a fun community event together! Here are a few events happening in Michigan this month. To learn more about area events visit recoverymonth.gov. • Recovery Palooza in Ah-Nab-Awen Park, Grand Rapids, Mich. Saturday, Sept. 17 from 2-6 p.m. Sponsored by Recovery Allies of West Michigan, this event includes food, entertainment and celebration. The goal of Recovery Palooza is to encourage and promote an environment in West Michigan where Recovery

thrives. Visit www.facebook.com/recoverypalooza/ for more information. • Sault Tribe Recovery Walk and Celebration, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Thursday, Sept. 22 from 4-7 p.m. Meet at St. Isaac Jogues church on Marquette Avenue and march to Big Bear Arena in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. (weather permitting). A family style barbeque dinner will be served upon arrival at the Big Bear Arena. Children’s games, prizes, and bouncy house will be provided and speakers will share their recovery stories. All are welcome to attend! For more information, call Julie Barber at 906-635-6075. Gathering together with other members of the community helps us remember no one is alone on the journey to Recovery. In 2014, 43.6 million people aged 18 or older had any mental illness according to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual survey released by SAMHSA. Often times, people may experience a substance use disorder and a mental illness simultaneously. Therefore, seeking treatment and making the commitment to a sustainable recovery can be the first step in combating a mental health or substance use disorder. Substance use disorders and mental health disorders can affect anyone. As we recognize that these may be prevented, we must also remember that individuals have the potential to recover. SAMHSA’s website (www.samhsa.gov/treatment) offers more than 11,000 specialized facilities in the U.S. that provide rehabilitation services, behavioral therapy, counseling, medication support and other services. Its National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free and confidential information about mental and substance use disorders, along with prevention, treatment and recovery choices. To learn more about mental health resources in Michigan, visit www.macmhb.org.

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Remembering the flood of Sept. 11, 1986 (Reprinted from the Sept. 18, 1986 edition of Oceana’s Herald-Journal) The recovery started immediately and the resolve to rebuild came almost on its heels last week in the wake of up to 10 inches of rain and devastating flooding that caused the collapse of the Hart Lake dam and the complete draining of the lake. Several seven-foot high surges of water burst downstream on the south branch of the Pentwater River toward Pentwater when the dam went out about 7 p.m. last Thursday, releasing more than 3,600 acre feet of water impounded in a 240-acre lake that curled southeast as far as a mile east of Oceana Drive. The rise in level at Pentwater Lake mounted to only a bit more than a foot by the time the extra water got there. Enroute, though, the torrent caused the collapse of one section of the southbound US-31 freeway bridge over the Pentwater River and the serious undermining of the northbound bridge. The northbound freeway could be open within a month, but the southbound section will be closed for a year or more. The Hart City Council has already passed a resolution to rebuild the broken dam. Millions of dollars in damage will be counted up before all assessments of destruction are completed. A county-wide state of emergency was declared last Thursday morning after six to eight inches of rain the day before, and it’s technically still in effect. Governor James Blanchard declared Oceana and 20 other counties a disaster area Friday, qualifying residents for low interest government loans in connection with the flooding, and a federal declaration was being sought early this week. Hart is estimating $1,350,000, a million of that to the dam and another $265,000 to the State Street bridge and approaches when the lake emptied quickly. Pentwater suffered moderately heavy damage from flooding both before and after the Hart dam broke. Rains washed out repair work at the Pentwater sewer treatment ponds and caused damage to basements and homes throughout the village. Roads and bridges throughout Oceana were washed out, most heavily in a line across the county from Shelby north, with overall damage repair estimated last Friday in the range of $2 million. Tyler Road between Hart and Walkerville has been slashed by the upper reaches of the south branch of

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Thirty feet or more of the then new Hart parking lot on East Main Street fell into the Hart Lake Basin as the lake drained through the hole in the Hart Dam.

the Pentwater River where it crosses “Twin Bridges” at 140th Avenue. The Glover’s Bridge on the Pentwater River at 72nd Avenue was wiped out. At Hesperia, the high volume of water into the White River basin caused severe flooding of homes and property there and downstream, but the cutting of a diversionary channel around the Hesperia dam well in advance of the crest of water prevented it from collapsing. A similar purposeful breach of the Hart Lake Dam wasn’t enough, however. A day-long battle in steady rain by city workers, firemen, hired contractors and heavy equipment and several hundred volunteers became a moot point when the dam began breaking up at 7 p.m. last Thursday. A 40-foot wide by four-foot deep breach in the west end of the dam had been cut about 11:30 a.m. with draglines, bulldozers and end loaders in an effort to divert water around and away from the power house at the east end to lessen pressure on the 700-foot long earthen structure. For more than seven hours, water roared through the cut and also continued rumbling through the wide-open floodgates beneath the power house as it had been doing since Wednesday. Still, the water in Hart Lake continued to rise, sometimes as much as six inches an hour. By the time the dam let go, the lake level had risen more than three feet in 12 hours.

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Stormy is about 8 months old, neutered and up to date on shots. He is still an active puppy who loves to play. He is good with people and is ready to learn to be your best pal. Please come to the shelter and meet Stormy. We have a nice exercise area where you can play with him off leash and introduce the family. There are many other wonderful dogs, cats and kittens at the shelter waiting for homes. The adoption fee for dogs is $95 and $35 for cats. All are spayed/neutered, up to date on shots, and vetted. The Oceana County shelter is located at 2185 W. Baseline Rd. between Hart and Shelby. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other hours by appointment, call 231-861-5395. See available pets at www.Oceana.Petfinder.com.

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71 Young Eagles take to the sky

Seventy-one area children, ages 8-18, took part in the annual Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 772 Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Oceana County Airport Sunday, Sept. 11. The event was rescheduled as inclement weather Saturday kept airplanes on the ground. Kyle Fessenden, left, is all smiles prior to takeoff with pilot Pete Kelly. Matt and Ethan Fessenden, far left are ready to take flight. Lucas Parker looks on as Noel Parker exits Andy Snider’s plane. Andrew Skinner • Oceana’s Herald-Journal

Best buds forever And then there’s Chris, a slender, engaging young man, who was going to participate in the interview via phone, but ended up surprising everyone by driving up from Grand Rapids to be there in person. “It’s no trouble,” he smiles. “I really wanted to do it, especially to make other people aware of the importance of organ donation.” As Dustin labored under dialysis, the call went out for a kidney donor. The family was hoping he’d be as lucky as his dad, a Hart resident who received a kidney from someone he knew—Julie Foster, whose son he’d coached in rec leagues. “It’s amazing, how this community pulls together for you,” the elder Carlson notes. “I was so fortunate, that Julie stepped up to the plate. And people donated so much, and expressed so much support, for me and Dustin. People you hadn’t seen in years.” Meanwhile, Chris, who’d lost touch with the Carlsons over the months, just happened to check in on them via Facebook. Shocked to hear of Dustin’s condition, he thought for a moment about offering to donate his kidney. But only for a moment. “It was the weirdest feeling,” he remembers. “Instantly I was there. You just knew.” Chris made the call to the University of Michigan the next day. He received a blood card, which would determine whether or not he was a match for Dustin. He was. He was then sent a kit for blood work, which indicated that not only was he a match—he was a perfect match. “You almost never see a perfect match,” he smiles proudly. “It was like it was supposed to happen.” The next step was two full days of testing, to make sure Chris was healthy enough to live with one kidney, and that his kidney was healthy enough to give to Dustin. He passed with flying colors, and received the news with mixed emotions. “I was really happy. But I was also scared when we set the date for the actual surgery. I had never had surgery before. And I’m the type of person who gets nervous at the thought of giving blood.” When he arrived at the hospital, however, he was unexpectedly calm. “I wasn’t scared at all. I don’t know why. It just felt so right, to be doing this. You know, meant to be.” The family knew that it was meant to be for another reason. “Dustin’s surgery was July 22, 2016,” Cindi explains. “And Bill’s surgery was July 22, 2002. It was too much of a coincidence—father and son getting a kidney transplant on the same date, 14 years apart.” Chris and Dustin saw each other the following morning before surgery. “It was emotional,” Cindi recalls. “I was more worried for him than I was for me,” Dustin laughs. Although the surgery was supposed to take at least five hours, it was over in two. “We were paged after two hours, and we were terrified,” Jessica says. “What could be wrong? But when we saw the surgeon, he was sitting back in his chair with his hands behind his head, calm as could be. ‘It’s over,’ he said. ‘Everything

went fine.’” So did the boys’ recoveries. Although Dustin suffered some post-op internal bleeding, and Chris wasn’t prepared for the pain that hit him when he came out of anesthesia, by the following morning the two were visiting in Dustin’s room. “The bond between us was so much closer,” Dustin says. “It just changes everything in life.” “They’ve always been good buddies,” notes Cindi. “But the whole thing has brought us all closer. When we call Chris a hero, he really is.” Chris, however, is much more modest. “I never thought of myself as a hero,” he smiles almost shyly. “When I saw Dustin after the surgery, the gratification was instantaneous. His eye color was normal, his whole appearance was good, and you see the results right there. I’d do it again in an instant.” And he encourages others to follow his lead. “The experience has definitely made me a big advocate for organ donation. I hear all the time how incredible it was, to donate my kidney, and how unique I am, but that never registered in my head. There was never a question. There are over 100,000 people today who are waiting for kidneys, and I’m here to show that your life doesn’t change after donating. There are no restrictions for me; I can lead a perfectly normal life. I have no pain, and feel the same as I did with two kidneys. Because you’re dealing with an internal part that you don’t see, it’s almost like it never happened. I mean, it’s not like donating an arm or leg.” Chris spent six weeks in recovery. As for Dustin, he’s been off work for eight months, but will be returning to his job at ADAC this week. Because Chris incurred a number of ex-

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penses due to lost work time, the family is holding a Thank You Benefit Corn Hole Toss and Pig Roast for him this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Oceana Eagles bowling alley. Registration begins at 1:30 for the corn hole, which begins at 2 p.m., followed by the roast at 4:30 p.m. “We held a benefit for Dustin earlier this year,” says Cindi, “and the generosity of this community is amazing. People donated everything from money to groceries. Once we took the kids to the Open Hearth for dinner, and there was a sign up about the benefit, and someone paid for our meal. We do live in a truly awesome community.”

And now, the community can see its good work paid off in Dustin’s grateful smile. “I feel good,” he nods. “The biggest problem is the side effects from the anti-rejection meds. It’s a constant process, getting them to the right level. And the steroids suck! But it’s a lot better than dialysis. If I’d had to wait seven years for a donor, I never would have survived it.” “Dialysis keeps you alive,” Chris explains. “But it’s no way to live. I’ll never forget what the doctor said to me: ‘While you didn’t actually save Dustin’s life, you gave him a life.”

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A race for a cause

Over 75 runners and walkers took part in the annual COVE run/ walk Saturday morning, Sept. 10 at Pentwater’s Charles Mears State Park beach. The race featured a 5K run and walk as well as a 10K run. Andrew Skinner • Oceana’s Herald-Journal

Oceana Peace March set for Sept. 22 The Oceana County community is invited to participate in a “Peace March” next Thursday, Sept. 22 in downtown Hart. The 6 p.m. Peace March will begin and end at the Hart Commons. Although it is being organized by Rev. Dan Barnum-Steggerda of the Hart Congregational Church and the First Congregational Church in Shelby, the non-political event

is not directly affiliated with any faith community. Barnum-Steggerda said he came up with the idea of a peace march after laminating the violence in the world, noting that he sees violence every time he turns on the television. “It gets to me,” he said. Barnum-Steggerda said other communities recognize a 30 Days of Peace in September,

Service club to host ‘Meet the Candidates Night’

Forum to include candidates from all Pentwater Village and township contested races

Five candidates, Michelle Angell-Powell, Pamela Burdick, Dan Nugent, Don Palmer and Pierman are running for three seats on the village council. Village elections are nonpartisan. “We have asked each candidate to talk about themselves and tell why they are running for office. Each person will be asked to talk about what they perceive to be the biggest challenge facing the village or township, respectively. Candidates that are running for election and are not contested are welcome to attend and will be introduced. We hope the candidates will stay after the program to meet with the voters and answer any questions they might have,” Pentwater Service Club President Ron Christians said. The Pentwater Service Club hosted a similar event in July for Oceana County candidates. The public is welcome and the event is free.

The Pentwater Service Club will host a Meet the Candidates Night for voters to meet and hear Pentwater Village and township candidates who are in contested races. The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Pentwater Friendship Center at the corner of Rush and Park streets, starting at 6 p.m. with attorney Larry Konopka moderating. Sue Ann Johnson (R) and John Barker (D) are running for Pentwater Township Clerk as incumbent Clerk Dean Holub is retiring. Daniel D. Hoekstra, Sr. and Jeffery Hodges are vying for village president. Incumbent village President Juanita Pierman is stepping down to run for a village council seat.

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lier this year. In a prepared statement, neighboring property owner Don McCormick, owner of Lucky Lake Campground, told the county board Sept. 8 that the second show “just snuffed out my fourth of July.” McCormick said that his customer base that he has gradually worked to get will have to go elsewhere, which will most probably be out of the county. “I’m concerned not only about my business and my customers. I’m cognizant that sometimes bad things can happen even when they are planned out,” McCormick said. McCormick also pointed out that concert-goers wanting to attend both Electric Forest festival weekends will be required to leave the Double JJ grounds for a few day as organizers prepare for the second event. “Where do these people go on a July 4th weekend?” McCormick said. “KOA, Silver Lake, the state forest? Who gets the responsibility for caring for these folks? Water, toilets, a safe place to sleep? How about Lucky Lake Campground with nearly a mile of shared property bordering the

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to the scene of the crash, said he got the call to respond at 1:13 p.m. Roesler reported the minivan was traveling at normal highway speed when the rear driver’s side tire “blew” while passing a semi-truck. The vehicle left the roadway and made its way into center median, rolled several times and wrapped around a tree on the passenger’s side. The sheriff said it does not appear that alcohol, drugs, speed or distracted driving were factors in the crash. The pavement was dry at the time of the accident. Roesler said motorists near the older van reported they heard a tire blow and saw the vehicle lose control.

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“Who do I call? What do I do? What is my recourse?” McCormick asked. “My liabilities are many, my costs could be life changing.” After listening to McCormick’s concerns, county board Chairman Denny Powers referred the matter to the board law and safety committee so it could discuss the issues with the county sheriff’s office, ambulance service and emergency management staff. “It will not just be shoved under the carpet,” Powers said. “I’m not sure what they can do, but we’ll take a look at it.”

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festival grounds, with a flimsy and cheap 6-foot fence, most of which after the first event is pretty much violated and no deterrent. Thousands of event goers displaced, smoke for a fence and here we sit with 200 acres, 40-acre pristine lake, a lifetime investment, our business and our home.” McCormick said in the past he has called township officials, the sheriff’s office and state police and never received any assistance except for when there was a naked woman from the Electric Forest festival “that was way up in the big pine tree.”

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• September 15, 2016 • Oceana’s Herald-Journal

Faith and fellowship

Our rich heavenly father

My working associate was a top-notch after the hospital stay was over, he brought salesman and highly respected by our his worried son-in-law a checkbook full employer and others, but he had a severe of signed checks, enabling him to pay all drinking problem that nearly those debts that had been ended his life. A ruptured such a burden to him and Reprinted from stomach ulcer finally caused that had slowed his recovery. October 2007 him to start bleeding interWe have a rich Heavenly nally, resulting in a speedy Father who longs to lift our ambulance trip to the hosburdens and carry our cares. pital and concerns about his He is grieved when we insist survival by family members. on trying to carry them ourFinally, he began to recover selves so invites us to come but his return to health was to Him and find rest. In dohindered by his constant ing so, we honor Him by anxiety over debts he had acour faith and enter into what By Roger Campbell cumulated. Jesus called abundant living One day, his father-in10:10). A light unto (John law came to the hospital This doesn’t guarantee a our path to visit him and asked if he trouble free life. Our Lord had learned anything from warned that trouble comes this fearful experience. He aneven to those of us who walk swered that he had learned how dangerous by faith. He also promised to walk with us it was for him to drink and said he was all along the way. through with alcohol for life. Some who have endured severe per“If you mean that,” his father-in-law secution and found their walk with God said, “I’m going to pay every debt you owe sufficient for these times of trouble have and give you a new start.” become the most fervent in sharing their My friend was nearly speechless at this faith with others. offer. Consider the present multiplying of be“But, Dad,” he replied, “you have no lievers in places where imprisonment and idea how much I owe.” other trials have been common. A recent “You have no idea how much money I report states that ten thousand people have,” his kind father-in-law replied. And are now joining churches in China daily

Agenda Church

Choir practice: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.,

Hesperia Presbyterian Church, Elm and Church streets, Hesperia; new voices welcome. Promise Seekers: Mondays, 5:306:30 p.m., Hart United Methodist Church, 308 State St., Hart; info, John Huizing, 873-0418.

Food pantries

Rothbury Fellowship Group: Mon-

days, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Smith’s Roofing, Roosevelt Road and Oceana Drive, Rothbury. Wednesdays: Youth Groups, Cub Scouts & Boys Scouts, 6:30-8 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints; info - 517-282-7249. Women’s Bible Study: Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, Pentwater.

(70,000 per week), leading to an estimated 111 million members. Most of us have known people who were serene when everything seemed to be crashing down around them. In the most trying of circumstances, they have remained trusting and calm. Those going to comfort them have come away comforted. They have been living examples of genuine faith. The secret of such peace in times of peril is being confident that God is always up to the occasion and open to our prayers. People who are struggling financially may find money problems on their minds continually. They feel that an increased cash flow would solve all of their problems, but those who have plenty of money also have cares. Surprisingly, most studies show that wealthy people have more trouble with worry and depression than those with less. How shall we then handle life’s cares? According to the Bible, we’re to worry about nothing and pray about everything. Peter put it this way: “Casting all your care on Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). And no matter our problems, our rich Heavenly Father can handle them all. Roger Campbell was an author, a broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years. Contact us at rcministry@ ameritech.net.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:

Love INC: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays; 12:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays; call 231-861-4880 for an appointment. Clothing pantry, housewares & bedding pantry, personal care pantry, furniture & bed ministry, medical equipment loan closet, financial counseling, problem solving and strategizing. Located at 186 N Michigan Ave., Shelby.

Wednesdays: Clothing exchange

and give away, 5-6:30 p.m., Hart Wesleyan Church, Polk Road, across from Hansen’s Foods. Wednesdays: Bread of Life, 11 Washington St., Hart, 3-5 p.m.; Wednesdays: Food pantry, clothing, housewares, mission room, 12:30-6 p.m.; Christ The Rock World Harvest Church, Montague, 893-8900. Second and fourth Saturdays: 9:3011 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Stony Lake Road; numbers at 9:25

Christianity and World Religions Series underway at Hart UMC

A six-week series on the subject of “Christianity and World Religions: Wrestling With Questions People Ask,” recently got underway at the Hart United Methodist Church and the public is cordially invited to join this on-going series. The exploration started this Sept. 11 during worship with a sermon/talk introduction under the theme, “Questions People Ask.” The next five Sundays a different faith perspective will be surveyed, namely, Hinduism on Sept. 18, Buddhism Sept. 25, Judaism Oct. 2, Islam Oct. 9 and Christianity Oct. 16. Each of the sermon/talks will compare and contrast the beliefs and practices of each faith with those of Christianity, particularly from the United Methodist viewpoint. Of course, each of these religions will be explored honorably, with the utmost sensitivity and respect, always seeking to discern God’s truth and grace for us. The topic of religious diversity seems to be gaining more and more interest in our society, especially at this time. We live in a diverse and changing world, such that, around the globe and in our own localities, we live and work with people of other cultures and faiths more and more. Too much of the time, though, people have been known to speak harshly and judgmentally about other faiths or, at least, ignore them, pretending that they do not exist, while remaining ignorant about other religions. None of this is ultimately helpful in our world today, if ever. “My hope for the series,” says Pastor Steve Young, “is that we will come to a better understanding of our world, with a greater appreciation of the differences among religious people, and, through it all, have an even stronger grasp of our own faith.” The series will also include a small group study on each Tuesday of the six-week period as a more intensive follow-up of the previous Sunday’s sermon/talk presentation. The Tuesday sessions will be offered at either 11 a.m. or 7 p.m., with the same material presented at both sessions. All worship and study sessions will take place at the Hart UMC, 308 S. State St., in Hart.

a.m.

First Wednesday: Sit down dinner,

6 p.m., New Hope Community Church. First Saturday: Free breakfast, 9-11 a.m., St. Peter’s by the Lake Episcopal Church, 8435 Old Channel Trail, Montague. Second Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, Pentwater. Third Tuesday: Pentwater food truck, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pentwater Fire Barn.

Third Wednesday: 6 p.m., New

Hope Community Church. Third Friday: 1:30 p.m., West Golden Wesleyan Church, Mears. Fourth Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, Pentwater. Fourth Wednesday: Baby pantry, 3-5 p.m., Bread of Life Food Pantry, 11 Washington St., Hart.

Your Guide to Area Churches

9:30 a.m 10:45 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Morning Worship Service Sunday School/Adult Bible Fellowships Evening Service Wednesday Family Night & Awana

Hart Wesleyan Church

Enjoy worshiping with us!

3757 W. Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420 Church: (231) 873-0832 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Bob Gray, Pastor

Centenary United Methodist Church 82 Hancock St., Pentwater

Sunday Schedule

Summer

9:30 a.m. on Village Green 11:15 a.m. in Sanctuary (Elevator and Nursery available)

Melanie Young, Pastor Church Phone 869-5900

Rothbury Community Church 2500 W. Winston Road Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided Senior Pastor - James Enns Associate Pastor - Bryan Wolff Adult small groups and family ministries throughout the week

(231) 893-4965

www.rothburycommunity.com Becoming Committed Followers of Jesus Christ

West golden Wesleyan Church 34th avenue & Deer Rd., Mears

(LC-MS)

7410 W. Johnson Rd 231-861-2952 6 mi. west of Shelby

West on Shelby Rd., south on 40th Ave., west on Johnson Rd.

Come as you are. EVERYoNE WELCoME!

“A church alive is worth the drive.”

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Celebration Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Ron Rickard, 873-5152

Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

873-0581

Rev. tom Bye, Pastor

www.westgoldenwesleyan.com

Shelby Seventh-day adventist Church

St. gregory our Lady of Fatima St. Gregory 316 S. Peach Ave., Hart Our Lady of Fatima, 1372 S. Oceana Dr., Shelby

Please join us in our new location at 1929 S. 58th ave., Shelby

Take Shelby Road west to Woodland Market and turn right onto 58th Avenue.

Pastor Ron Mills • 616-887-5038

Worship Service: 9:15 a.m. Sabbath School 10:30 a.m.

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Iglesia Adventista del 7 Dia Servicio de Adoracion en Espanol 10:30 a.m. Escuela Sabatica Servicios Despues Spanish Church Pastor - Mariano Arrua

our Lady of the assumption Catholic Church 3000 Winston Road Rothbury

231-873-2660 • www.stgregoryathart.org MaSS SCHEDULE ~ La MISa Saturday 5:00 pm Shelby - OLF Sunday 9:30 am Hart - St Gregory Sunday/Doming 11:30 am Hart; Español

Fr. Tom Bolster, Pastor Welcome ~ Bienvenido

New Hope Community Church

Relevant...Contemporary...Casual 244 79th ave., Shelby, MI 49455 (across from oceana Country Club)

11:00 a.m. Service

861-0536

Mass — Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s & St. Vincent’s 2380 W. Jackson Rd., Hart, MI Phone 231-873-2683 - Mass Schedule St. JoSEPH’S, WEaRE Sunday 9:00 a.m. St. VINCENt’S, PENtWatER Sunday 10:30 a.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. Rev. Phillip Sliwinski

www.newhopegrows.org N First St.

4066 W. Shelby Rd., Shelby, MI 49455 231-861-6144 • www.shelbyroad.org

St. Stephens Lutheran

Ray St.

S New Era

New Era Christian Reformed Church

1820 Ray Street, New Era, MI 49446 Services: 9:30 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Nursery Provided

Sunday School Following a.m. Service

Holy Days & Weekdays as scheduled in bulletin.

Rev. Greg Dyk, Pastor

Baha’i Faith

Centenary United Methodist Church

“The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens”

Baha’i House of Worship Wilmette, Illinois Public Meetings Please call

1-800-22-UNItE

Shelby Assembly of God

255 N. State St., Shelby, MI SUNDaY 9:30 Adult Sunday School 10:30 Praise and Worship WEDNESDaY 6:30 Bible Study James Peterson, Pastor “Where there is fire, people will come to get warm.”

Cornerstone Community Church 7640 West taylor Road

St. James Church

Corner of Wythe and First Streets

Pentwater

Sunday Worship 9 a.m. (April-October) 10 a.m. (November-March) Wednesday Worship 10:00 a.m. Fr. Sam Morrison, Rector • 869-7351

Lighthouse Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Mission

231-873-8837

8786 N. Business US-31, Pentwater 869-2527

Preaching: Kevin Rigg Inspirational and Relevant

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

(across from Val-Du-Lakes)

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

New Era Reformed Church 4775 First Street New Era, MI 49446 Phone 861-2501

Pastor Rick Eschenburg

Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Middle School Youth: Sun. 4-5:30 p.m. High School Youth: Sun. 6-8:30 p.m. K-5 Grade: Wed. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Child Care Available • Handicapped Accessible

Faith Christian Fellowship

Pastor John C. Hansen For more information call Earl Raczkowski 231-852-4400

Shelby Congregational United Church of Christ

51 E. third St., Shelby, MI 49455 Sunday Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. NURSERY PRoVIDED HaNDICaP aCCESSIBLE • HEaRINg LooP aIR CoNDItIoNED

Pastor Dan Barnum-Steggerda

Phone 861-4404 Website: www.shelbycongregationalucc.org Email: shelbyucc@frontier.com

Hesperia Presbyterian Church

. . .a Missionary Church

Hart & Johnson St., Hart

Pre-Service Fellowship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Rev. Mark aspy, Pastor

82 Church Street Hesperia, MI 49421 Worship 10 a.m. “The church that loves to sing”

Phone 861-5554

82 N. Hancock • 869-5900 Adult Study 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. in Sanctuary, Youth Sunday School is held during the Worship Service Community Dinners every Wednesday evening 4:30-6:00 p.m. (elevator and nursery provided)

Rev. Melanie Young

Hart Congregational United Church of Christ

408 S. State Street, Hart, MI - 10:45 aM Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School Pastor Dan Barnum-Steggerda

873-2449

hartcongregationalucc.org

Heritage Bible Church “Proclaiming and Practicing the Truth of God’s Word”

Bible-Centered, Family Oriented Traditional Worship Sunday Worship Service 10:45 am Meeting at the Ferry Community Center, 3416 Green Street, in downtown Ferry

Pastor Ross Fichter 231-873-1639

www.hbcoceana.org

5631 W. Stony Lake Rd. New Era, MI 49446 • 231-861-4059 office@trinitynewera.com Rev. Sarah J. Samuelson Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:00 a.m. Barrier Free Access

Nursery Available

Shelby Corner of Ferry St. & Oceana Drive in Shelby Sunday School 10am Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday Evening 6pm Kidz Klub Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Todd Dueling, Pastor Iglesia Manantial de Vida Domingo 7 pm

Pastor Carlos Santana

Hart United Methodist 308 State Street Phone 873-3516

Sunday Schedule: 10:30 a.m. - Worship & Children’s Sunday School after children’s message Staffed Nursery, Cry Room, Barrier Free

Please call for

Transportation, Music & Youth Group Schedules - We Welcome Everyone -

PaStor rev. Steve young www.hartumc.org

Newman Christian Reformed Church on the corner of M-20 & 132nd ave.

Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

www.newmanchapel.org 861-5007

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Our social world

Piper School reunion and potluck dinner

All those that attended Piper School, Piper Guild or that lived in the Piper School District are invited to attend the Piper School reunion and potluck dinner Saturday, Sept. 24 from 5-9 p.m. at the Shelby Congregational Church in Shelby. Those planning to attend are

‘Thank You’ Pig roast, corn-hole tournament to benefit Chris Contreras

Friends and family members of Dustin Calson of Hart will honor Chris Contreras during a “Thank You” pig roast and corn-hole tournament benefit Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Oceana Eagles, 4535 Oceana Dr., in Hart. The benefit will assist Contreras for his lose of income while recovering from donating a kidney to Carlson earlier this. Corn-hole tournament registration begins at 1 p.m. and play gets underway at 2 p.m. there is a $20 per team fee to play. Call 231-742-3314 to preregister. The pig roast will take place from 4:30-7 p.m. Adults are $10 and children under the age of 10 are $5. The afternoon of activities will also include a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.

MARSP meeting Monday in ferry

The Oceana County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet Sept. 19 at the Ferry UMC at 11:30 a.m. This is a change of venue from past years. Contact Bill Franks at 854-1330 for lunch reservations.

CROP walk to end hunger

• Contributed photo

Lisa Baker (front row, left), an Oceana County Medical Care Facility capital campaign cabinet member, is joined by her fellow Oceana Women Who Care members who met Sept. 6 and chose to have each of WWC’s 145 members write $100 personal checks to the campaign.

Oceana WWC contribute $14,500 to OCMCF capital campaign

The 145 philanthropy-minded members of Oceana Women Who Care (WWC) are again teaming up to improve our community’s quality of life. During the group’s Sept. 6 meeting at Gull Landing in Pentwater they chose to have each member write a $100 personal contribution to the Campaign for Oceana County Medical Care Facility (OCMCF) in Hart. “This wonderful community asset has received the highest rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,” said WWC member Lisa Baker, “but portions of existing buildings built in 1965 and 1975 suffer from outdated design and space usage, and some infrastructure is crumbling. Most of the renovation and expansion cost will be paid from reserve funds wisely set-aside over the years, but $500,000 must be raised from the community. More than $150,000 already has been contributed, so $350,000 is still needed.” The $14,500 in combined contributions from these Oceana women has pushed the project closer to its fundraising goal. “Past generations of Oceana residents had the foresight and willingness to shoulder the re-

sponsibilities of treating our elders well,“ added WWC member Tammy Carey. “Now, it’s our turn to upgrade the facility to meet the presentday needs of people in our community.” More information about the facility’s campaign can be found at www.oceanamcf.org capital campaign. One-hour meetings of Oceana WWC take place at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December. Each attendee learns about three nonprofit causes to support, and then votes on the one she thinks every member should contribute to that quarter. The agency receiving the most votes receives $100 personal checks from each WWC member. Membership is open to anyone who agrees to do this, even if she can’t attend the meeting. Socializing follows each meeting for those who have time to stay. The next WWC meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Oceana County Council on Aging, 621 E. Main St., in Hart. For more information, check www.facebook.com/womenwhocareofoceanacounty, or call Amy LaBarge at 313-2682086.

Right to Life group to host 2-hour ‘Stand For Life’ campaign

Dr. Mildred Jefferson who became the first black woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School in 1951 said she knew firsthand the oppression and evil of racism and its often covert vehicle of eugenics. In 2003 she told a writer with the American Feminist Magazine, “I became a physician in order to help save lives. I am at

once a physician, a citizen, and a woman, and I am not willing to stand aside and allow the concept of expendable human lives to turn this great land of ours into just another exclusive reservation where only the perfect, the privileged and the planned have the right to live.” For anyone who agrees with Dr. Jefferson’s statement and

wants to see this great land of ours be more than an exclusive reservation, there is an opportunity for you to show your support for the rights of the unborn, the disabled and the elderly. You are invited to join with members of the Oceana Country Right to Life group as they participate in a 2-hour Stand For Life campaign

Wednesday, Sept. 21 starting at 3 p.m. The campaign will take place in front of the Hart Wesleyan Church, 3757 W. Polk Rd., in Hart. For more information you may contact Paulette Zoulek at 259-0147 or 742-2042.

The Oceana County CROP hunger Walk will take place Sunday, Oct. 2 beginning at the First Baptist Church in Pentwater. Registration gets underway at 2 p.m. with the walk and sendoff at 2:30 p.m. The group will walk around Pentwater, out to Lake Michigan and back to the church. One-fourth of the money raised will be used to feed hungry people in Oceana County. The local food pantries that will benefit are Trinity Lutheran, New Hope Community, Bread of LifeHart, West Golden Wesleyan and Pentwater Community. The rest of the proceeds will be distributed by Church World Services in more than 70 countries. This year’s goal is to raise $11,000 with 100 walkers. This is the 27th year of the Oceana County CROP hunger Walk. If your group would like to participate call 861-5799 to receive materials for walkers.

Agenda Social

Support groups

AA: Sunday, 9 a.m. (open,

beginners); 6-8 p.m., closed; Monday, 6 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., open; Tuesday, 6 a.m., open; noon, 6 p.m., closed (women’s); Wednesday, 6 a.m., open; noon, no meeting; 8 p.m., closed; Thursday, 6 a.m., open; noon, 8 p.m., closed; Friday, 6 a.m., noon, noon, no meeting; 6 p.m., 8 p.m., open; Saturday, noon, 6-8 p.m.; last Wednesday, 8 p.m., open, birthdays; 191 W. Main St., Hart; information 231-9239370. A Hand Up: Depression support group, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. Chippewa Creek Community room; info, Linda Reeds, 231301-8095.

Adult Caregivers Support Group: Sept. 21, 2 p.m., OC-

COA, 621 E. Main St., Hart. Diabetes Support Group: Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Type 1, Memorial Medical Center conference room 1, Ludington, 843-5328.

Farm Workers Legal Services:

Mondays, Oceana CAAP office, 1:30-5 p.m. one per month; Legal Aid of Western Michigan, 861-5767. Gamblers Anonymous: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 765 W. US-10, Ludington.

Hesperia Alcoholics Anonymous: Fridays, 8 p.m., Christ the King Catholic Church, Hesperia.

Hospice Grief Support Group:

Shelby State Bank and Gales Agency sponsored a Feeding America mobile food truck in conjunction with the United Way of the Lakeshore Saturday, Sept. 10 in the bank’s Shelby parking lot. The truck included food for 200 families. Andrew Skinner • Oceana’s Herald-Journal

Hart Rotary sponsors mobile food pantry Oct. 1

The Hart Rotary Club, in conjunction with United Way of the Lakeshore, will host a mobile food pantry truck Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon (or until the food is gone) in the parking lot of Spitler Elementary School, 300 W. Johnson St., in Hart.

The Feeding America mobile food pantry will be loaded with 10,000 lbs. of food to distribute to Oceana County residents who are in need of assistance – helping to nourish individuals and to make our communities thrive. The Hart Rotary Club has been serving

Pentwater Arts Council annual meeting planned ary; • The Oceana County student art show in April; • Say Cheese Pentwater photo during Pentwater Homecoming in August; • Bike rack contest and installation; • Gallery Strolls in Pentwater during the last Friday of the month May-September; • The “Ramp,” a pop-up gallery which features the work of local artists during the Gallery Strolls;

the community for more than 60 years and the mobile food pantry project exemplifies the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self.” For more information on its services, contact United Way of the Lakeshore at 231-722-3134.

• Labor Day art show and sale featuring the work of local artists. The annual membership meeting will review the activities of the past year and seek input on planning priorities for the coming year. All members of the PAC as well as those interested in the arts are invited to attend. Arts council board members encourage members to “help us develop goals and activities for 2017.”

Ladder to host ‘Medicare Explained’

A Michigan State certified MMAP (Medicare / Medicaid Assistance Program) councilor will give a free and unbiased explanation of Medicare options Monday, Sept. 19 at The Ladder Community Center, 67 N. State St., in Shelby starting at 7 p.m. “Medicare 101” will explain options available to you in how Medicare works, enrollment and review periods, as well as additional assistance available to help pay for your health care. You will also be able to sign up for one-on-one counseling. This one hour presentation is not only for those new to Medicare but also for existing clients and caregivers.

Friends of Hart Area Public Library: Sept. 22, 6 p.m. Friendship Ring Quilt Guild:

Sept. 15, 7 p.m., New Era Reformed Church Fellowship Hall; information, 861-4780.

Hart Historic District Club:

open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment; 1-231-7422598; curators and volunteers wanted. Hart Homemakers: Sept. 20, 6 p.m. potluck; Jean Dorking residence, 521 E. Polk Rd., Hart; info, 873-4954. Hart Lions Club: Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m., Oceana County Council on Aging, Hart. Hart Long Rifles: Range closed Mondays and Tuesdays; will close for season Dec. 1; Oceana Drive and Jefferson Road, 873-2645. Hart Rotary Club: Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. ,Hart United Methodist Church.

Hesperia Chamber of Commerce: Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.,

Angelo’s and Riccardo’s. Marine Corps League: Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Pentwater VFW.

Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus Guild: Sept. 20,

Narcotics Anonymous:

23, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Mears; 873-1912. Oceana Eagles Auxiliary: Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Eagles Hall north of Hart. Oceana Eagles: Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Hall north of Hart. Oceana Singers: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Hart Methodist Church. Oceana Tea Party: Sept. 15, 7 p.m., general meeting, Hart Township Hall, Hart.

Oceana County Veterans Affairs Office: Tuesdays and

SSB, United Way help feed those in need

1 p.m., OCCOA, 621 E. Main, Hart, 231-873-4461. Exercise: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9 a.m., Hesperia American Legion, Hesperia; 854-1154. Fitness with Hilde: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 -11:30 a.m., OCCOA, 621 E. Main, Hart, 231-873-4461.

Sept. 15, 1:30-3 p.m., Hart United Methodist Church Library, 308 S. State St., Hart.; information, 861-8257. Thursdays, 6 p.m., rear entry to Choices West Counseling Services, 36 N. State St., Hart, 231-873-4469.

The Pentwater Arts Council (PAC) will host its annual general membership meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 at the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center, 780 E. Park St., in Pentwater. The PAC is a 501 (c)(3) organization with the purpose of supporting the arts in Oceana County. The primary activities of the PAC in 2016 included: • The Cork and Canvas art and wine event during Pentwater Winterfest in Febru-

asked to bring a dish to pass. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. If you have pictures you’d like to share, please bring them. For more information contact Sheryl Sallgren at 231742-0397, Sandy Griffin at 861-2451 or Donna Near at 861-4329.

Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 314 S. State St., Hart, 873-6834. Pentwater AA: Closed meetings Sundays, 7 p.m.; St. James Episcopal Church, 82 S. Wythe St., Pentwater, 873-4373.

Shelby Alcoholics Anonymous: Tuesdays, closed meetings; Thursdays, open meetings, 8 p.m., Fellowship Center, Shelby Congregational Church.

Shoreline Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Support Group: Sept. 15, 3:30 p.m., Mercy General Hospital, Muskegon, 231-798-4433. VA Without Walls: Sept. 15, noon-4 p.m.. Hart VFW Post, 802 S. State St., Hart; veterans who have not enrolled with the VA before need to bring a copy of their DD214 and last year’s financial information; information or questions, call (888) 214-1247, ext. 35303.

Veterans Trust Fund Committee: Sept. 21, 8 a.m., to noon,

314 S. State St., Hart; information, 231-873-6834.

Clubs, organizations

Bingo: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.,

OCCOA, 621 E. Main, Hart, 231-873-4461. Bingo: Fridays, 6:15 p.m., Pentwater VFW Post 6017, 8440 N. BR-31, Pentwater. Bingo: Saturdays, 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Washington Street, Hart. Bingo/Potluck: Sept. 19, 5-7 p.m., bring $1 and a dish to pass, Oceana County Council on Aging OCCOA & Beyond, 621 E. Main, Hart, 231-8734461.

Blood Pressure Clinic:

Thursdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., OCCOA, 621 E. Main, Hart, 231-873-4461.

Blood Pressure Clinic:

Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m., Christ the King Church, Hesperia; 854-1154.

Businessmen’s Fellowship:

Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., Angelo’s & Riccardo’s, Hesperia. Reservations, 861-2626, 894-8590. Euchre and Games: Thursdays,

6:30 p.m. potluck.

Mothers of Preschoolers: Sept.

Pentwater Service Club:

Thursdays, 11:15 a.m., followed by lunch; Pentwater School.

Pentwater Sportfishing Association: Sept. 17, 3:30

p.m., Friendship Center, Park Street, Pentwater. Pentwater VFW: Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.,VFW Hall. Playgroups: Thursdays, 1011:15 a.m.; Storybook Village, Pentwater. Playgroups: Fridays, 9:3010:45 a.m., Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center, 306 W. Johnson St., Hart. Playgroups: Fridays, 10-11:15 a.m., Shelby Early Childhood Center, Shelby; to register for this group only, please call 861-662. Playgroups: Fridays, 10-11:15 a.m., Walkerville Elementary School, Walkerville. Sing-a-long: Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m., Oceana County Medical Care Facility. Suicide Survivors: Sept. 20, 7 p.m., Shelby United Methodist Church, 68 E. Third St., Shelby. Tops 1526: Tuesdays, weigh-in 5 p.m.; meeting 5:15 p.m.; 705 Griswold St., Hart. Tops 1745: Tuesdays, weigh-in 8:30 a.m., meeting 9 a.m., Mears Community Methodist Church. West Michigan Hacklers: Sept. 15, 7 p.m., Crystal Township Hall; Dorothy Schramm, 869-5487. WiFi: Available Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., OCCOA, 621 E. Main, Hart, 231-873-4461. Woodcarver Club: Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Montague Senior Center, Ferry Street, Montague; information 231894-5310. Woodcarvers: Sept. 20, 7 p.m., Norvell Boardwell residence, Arthur Road, New Era.

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Obituaries

Larry Junior Drake and Wanda Fay Drake Hesperia

Larry Junior Drake and Wanda Fay Drake passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 following an auto accident near Muskegon, Mich. Larry was born Dec. 19, 1955. Wanda was born Aug. 25, 1963. They were married Feb. 19, 1988. They lived in Oceana County since 1992. Larry was self-employed in construction. They are survived by their children, Wanda (Brian) Foster, Garrett (fiance’ Jennifer Dudley) Linville-Drake, Tracy Burhans, April Vandenburg-Drake, Tressa (Christopher) Turner, Jasonlee Vandenburg-Drake and Rebecca Drake; grandchildren, Sierra Ann Drake, Julia Ann Linville-Drake, Alexis Michele LinvilleDrake, Joe and Mikeal Burhans, Nevaeh and Nathaniel Vandenburg and Austin and Christian Turner; Wanda’s brothers, James Eugene (Cheryl) Linville and Garrett Lee (Patricia) Linville; and Wanda’s sister, Karie Lou Linville and Karie’s husband, Donald Boggs. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, John “Bill” Linville and Marylou (Elliott) Linville; and her sisters, Elizabeth and Marylou; and brother, Donnie. The funeral service for Larry and Wanda took place at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. Interment was Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 1:30 p.m. in Milford Cemetery, Milford, Ind. Memorials for family expenses are appreciated. Please make checks payable to the Drake Memorial Fund c/o any Fifth Third Bank.

Lois Arlene Rayle Hart

Sharon K. Raskiewicz New Era

Sharon K. Raskiewicz, 72, of New Era, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 in Muskegon, Mich. She was born April 12, 1944 in Clinton, Iowa the daughter of Richard Smith and Lorraine (VanderSlice) Smith. Sharon lived briefly in Iowa where her father was stationed during the war and later returned with her parents to New Era. She lived in Shelby many years. Sharon was employed at Shelby State Bank for 25 years in the bookkeeping department. She married Edward Raskiewicz Jan. 23, 1988 and they lived in Grand Haven, Mich. until 2006. She was employed at Automatic Spring Company for 18 years before her retirement. Sharon enjoyed motorcycling with Ed, sewing, knitting and crocheting. She was an avid reader. She is survived her husband, Ed; her sons, Mark (Sandy) Studer and Rod (Bobby-Jo) Studer; her grandchildren, Heather Eitniear, Samantha Studer, Joe Anastasiades, Josh Anastasiades and Justin Studer; great-grandchildren, Raylee Anastasiades and Elijah Anastasiades; several step-children and step-grandchildren; and sisters, Marcia Fekken and Lois (Doug) Satterlee. Sharon was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Studer; parents, Richard and Lorraine Smith; step-father, Art Taylor; brother, Steven Smith; and brother-in-law, LeRoy Fekken. Visitation was Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. The funeral service took place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at New Era Reformed Church with Pastor Rick Eschenburg officiating. Interment will be in New Era Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the New Era Reformed Church or the Alzheimers Association.

Jacqueline E. ‘Jackie’ Moulds Shelby

Jacqueline E. “Jackie” Moulds, 86, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. She was born Feb. 22, 1930 in Muskegon, Mich. the daughter of Jens Einar Eskildsen and Verna (Huxley) Eskildsen. Jackie was raised in Muskegon. She married John W. Moulds April 24, 1948. They lived in Muskegon and Twin Lake, Mich. for many years and also lived in Whitehall, Mich. She was a cashier and retired from Eberhard Foods after working there for over 20 years. The Moulds moved to Manistique, Mich. after retirement and returned to Shelby in 2007. Mr. Moulds passed away May 15, 2016. Jackie was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Shelby. She enjoyed camping trips, family activities and playing cards. She is survived by her children, Diana Strohm, Michael (Charley) Moulds, LuAnne (Larry) Kennedy, Richard (Angel) Moulds and David (Sylvia) Moulds; daughter-in-law, Linda Moulds; 12 grandchildren; 24great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Jens Einar and Verna; son, Charles Moulds; great-grandson, Caleb Genson; brother, Einar; and sisters, Doris and Lois. Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby with Father Thomas Bolster, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Shelby. Memorials may be directed to the Oceana County Medical Care Facility for Recreational Therapy.

Mrs. Lois Arlene Rayle, 83, of Hart, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born Sept. 26, 1932 in Ferry to Arthur and Fern (Anderson) Putney. Lois graduated from Shelby High School in 1950 and received her Bachelors Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1955. She was employed as a school teacher in Elbridge and Walkerville schools. Lois married Pastor Guy Rayle June 19, 1955 in Ferry, Mich., shortly after her graduation from college. Lois was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed needlework of all kinds. She and Pastor Rayle traveled extensively throughout the United States, visiting every state in the union, but Hawaii. They spent their winters in Vero Beach, Fla. She was an avid reader of Christian literary works and also the comics. Lois was also known for her cooking and baking many delicious dishes. In addition to her school teaching and homemaking, she will be remembered as being a pastor’s wife. Together she and Pastor Rayle served church congregations in Walkerville, Saginaw, Mears, Elbridge and Hart for many years. Lois is survived by her husband, Rev. Guy Rayle; two sons, Dean Rayle of Hart and Eric (Sharon) Rayle of Portage, Mich.; two grandchildren, Audrey Hughey of Grand Rapids, Mich. and grandson, Austin Rayle of Kalamazoo, Mich.; brother, Milford Putney of Intersessions, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David Rayle; brother, Robert Putney; and sisters, Bonnie Schinew and Mary Carlisle. The Funeral Service for Mrs. Rayle will be Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. at Hart Wesleyan Church, with Pastors Robert Gray, David Gray, Thomas Schmidt and Jerry Mitchell officiating. VisiLansing, Mich. and formerly of Hesperia tation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hart Wesleyan Mary Lou Walton, 101, of Lansing, Mich. and formerly of Church, 3757 W. Polk Rd., in Hart. Interment will be in the Mears Hesperia, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at 2:05 a.m. at Cemetery. McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Mich. The family requests that any memorials be directed to the Mary Lou was born Nov. 17, 1914 to George Building Fund of the Hart Wesleyan Church, 3757 W. Polk Rd., and Arlene Dove, Sr. in Birmingham, Ala. She Hart, MI 49420 married Seab Walton Oct. 27, 1929, who preTo share memory with the family, please visit www.kingfunerceded her in death June 30, 1992. She was also alhome.net. preceded in death by her parents along with her King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. sister, Elsie; and a brother, George Dove, Jr. Mary Lou had no children of her own, but she is survived by three adopted children she very compassionately raised, Horace (Frances) Walton, Dorothy (Antonio) Suhuba-Baruti of THANK YOU DeSoto, Texas and JoAnn Reed (Robert JoThe family of William F. “Bill” Harris, would like to thank seph “Joe”) Piech of South Bend, Ind.; 32 grandchildren, 18 everyone for their kind words, cards, and other expressions of great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sympathy following the passing to heaven of our husband and other relatives and friends. father. All those expressions lifted our hearts and are very much Mary Lou truly loved Jesus Christ and was very active in the appreciated. Ferry United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School Irene Harris and Vacation Bible School. She also taught midweek Bible Study Pat (Tim) Johnson on occasion. Mary Lou was also involved with Child Evangelism Lisa (Allen) Sorum Fellowship telling children about Jesus. She is at rest in the arms Bill (Helga) Harris of Jesus. Visitation is Friday, Sept. 16 at 11 am with the funeral service to follow at noon at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. Interment will be in Otto Township Cemetery. Memorials for family expenses are appreciated. The Herald-Journal publishes paid obituaries, normally cre-

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Nedene Joy (Gillette) Bearss

Formerly of Shelby, currently of Stony Lake and Hudsonville, Mich.

Nedene Joy (Gillette) Bearss, 78, formerly of Shelby, currently of Stony Lake and Hudsonville, Mich. passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 with her family by her side. We take comfort in the fact that she is reunited with our father, her best friend and husband, Terry Bryan Bearss, in heaven. Our mother found her greatest joys in her family. She celebrated our accomplishments with pride and commiserated short-fallings with encouragement. She comforted our outrage at life’s injustices, felt our sorrows and shared our tears. She believed love and laughter were the most important parts of life. She was born April 27, 1938, in Fremont, Mich. the daughter of Ned and Luella Gillette. She married her high school sweetheart, Terry Bearss, July 20, 1957 and remained by his side until his death Jan. 23, 2002. She served her community by working for Shelby Public Schools, keeping books for the Village of Shelby, and was even deputized by the Shelby Village Police. She was also co-owner and bookkeeper of Phillips Refrigeration and Great Lakes Ice. In 1990, she and dad made the choice to leave Shelby and moved to Jenison, Mich. to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Mom and Dad attended all of our athletic events, missing only when our events overlapped in which case Mom would attend one event while Dad attended the other. After our graduations, she could still be found in the bleachers at athletic events either in Shelby or in Zeeland supporting the teams now coached by her son. She filled our lives with experiences and ideas taught through vacations, summers at the cottage on Stony Lake, and many trips around our country and to Disney World. She lived, always loving her family and friends with acceptance and without judgment. She is survived by her children Kari and Randy Lohman of Jenison, Mich. and their children, Andy, Jason (Katherine) and Trevor (fiancé Makayla); Steve and Lori Bearss and their children, Jordan (Dani) and son, Jackson, and Kaylee; and Lori Bearss and Heather Gardner and their children, Briar and Lila. She loved greatly and was greatly loved. A memorial service for Nedene was take place at MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville, MI. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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Stuff to do Scramble will benefit CVCF

A golf scramble to benefit the Crystal Valley Care Fund will take place at the Benona Shores Golf Course, 3410 Scenic Dr., in Shelby Saturday, Sept. 17. The four-person scramble will begin at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. Cost to play is $50 per person or $200 per team. Call 231-861-2098 to register. First prize is a certificate for 18 holes of golf and a cart for four people at three area courses. Scramble to also include lunch, raffles and gamble holes.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Friday and Saturday in Hart

The Oceana Hispanic Center’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17 in downtown Hart. The celebration will kick-off Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. with live Mariachi music by Mariachi Mexico 2000 from Detroit, Mich. at the Hart Commons and the evening will be capped off with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. The celebration continues Saturday from 4-11 p.m. Local Oceana County band Groupo Escolta will provide live music to the events as they play a variety of popular Spanish music. Children’s activities, free face painting, Grace Adventures Ga Ga Pit, a Pinata and more will take place from 4-8 p.m. Folkloric dances from the Ballet Follorico Sol Azteca in Holland, Mich. will perform at 7 p.m. The majority of the dancers are students from Holland Public Schools and range in ages from

4 years old and up. This year at the festival they will be highlighting the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo and Sinaloa along with some of the traditional favorites from Veracruz and Jalisco Region. A number of food vendors will supply the hungry crowd with a variety of tasty treats throughout the evening. The festival will also include, a Jala-

peno eating contest, a dance competition (potpourri of popular music) and a Grito contest (Yelling contest). The announcement of the Hispanic Heritage Celebration Queen court will take place at 8 p.m. This year’s queen contestants include: • Alejandra Melina Ambrocio, the daughter of Salvador Ambrocio and

Martha Porfirio, is a senior at Shelby High School. • Sally Diaz, the daughter of Ramon and Esvieda Diaz, is a sophomore at Hart High School. • Michelle Abigail Herrera, the daughter of Antonio and Antonia Herrera, is a junior at Hart High School. • Edna Marlen Lopez, the daughter of Cynthia Espinoza, is a college freshman at West Shore Community College. • Maria Isabel Rodriguez Horta, the daughter of Yolanda Horta and Ernesto Gonzalez, is a junior at Hart High School. All proceeds go to the Oceana Hispanic Center, a non-profit organization promoting unity, education, leadership, integrity, acceptance and collaboration among all. For more information contact the Oceana Hispanic Center at 231-3018300.

New Era to be hopping during Fall Street Festival

The New Era Fall Street Festival will take place this Saturday, Sept. 17 in downtown New Era. This annual day of fun will get underway with a pancake breakfast hosted by the New Era Reformed Church at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m. runners will take part in a 5K hosted by EnerG Fitness and the Artisan Taproom. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. art fair vendors and car show entrants will line the main drag in downtown New Era.

The Meyers Chevrolet showroom will again play host to an art contest featuring the works of area children in a number of age groups and adult categories. Entries must be submitted by 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at the New Era Mercantile Mall. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. A handful of food venter will feed the hungry crowd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 11 a.m. a corn-hole tournament will take

VFW Auxiliary Swiss Steak dinner Friday

Weekly

Family Story Hour at the Hart Area Public Library begins Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. and will take place the third Monday of each month. In September, the story hour will celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate” day and the evening’s story readers will be from the Lakeshore Parrothead Club in Ludington. Club members will read “The Pirate Next Door” in costume and following the story there will be a pirate related craft. Don’t miss this first-time event and make sure to join in on the fun each month on the third Monday evening of the month at 6:30 p.m. for Family Story Hour. This program is appropriate for all ages, free and open to the public.

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The Hart VFW Post 1329 Auxiliary invites the public to attend a Swiss Steak dinner Friday, Sept. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at the Hart VFW Hall, 802. S. State St., in Hart. In addition to swiss steak the dinner will include, potatoes, veggies, a roll and dessert. Cost is $8 a plate. Coffee and tea will be served for free. Soda or bottled water is $1.

HAPL to host monthly Family Story Hour

place. From noon to 3 p.m. live country music will be supplied by Yesterday’s Wine. The parking lot of Meyers Chevrolet will host

… Knights of Columbus Saturday night bingo, 109 E. Washington, Hart; social hour at 3 p.m., games at 6 p.m. … Bingo, every Friday, March 18 through Dec. 9, Pentwater VFW Hall, 8440 N. Business US-31, 869-4158. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6:15 p.m. … Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, 114 Dryden St., Hart, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. … Sunday, folk music jam sessions, 1:30-4 p.m., Goodstuffs, downtown Pentwater. … Line dancing, Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., Pentwater Friendship Center, 869-4759. … Hart Area Public Library storytime, every Friday, 11 a.m. … Shelby Area District Library, weekly storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers, Fridays, 11:30 a.m. (No Storytime Oct. 14). … Pentwater Township Library Story Hour, preschoolers -2nd grade Tuesdays through July 26 at 10 a.m.; and 3rd--5th grade Wednesdays through July 27 at 10 a.m. … The Ladder Community Center, 67 N. State St., in Shelby Fall hours are: Young at Heart (55+), Monday thru Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday (Exercise): 7-9 a.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 5:30-8 p.m.; Youth (6th thru 8th grade), Monday thru Thursday: 3-5:30 p.m.; Youth (9th thru 12th grade), Monday: 3-5:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 3-8 p.m.; Adults (18+), Monday Thru Friday: noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday (Exercise) 7-9 a.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 5:30-8 p.m. … Pentwater Historical Society

games for children and Grace Adventures will be on hand with their climbing wall, GaGa Pit and sidewalk chalk drawing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Don’t miss your chance

Museum , 85 S. Rutledge St., open 1-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday June through August and 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday September and October. Free admission. … Pickin’ in Pentwater, Tuesdays, through August, 7 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Pentwater Civic Band Concert, Thursdays, through Sept. 1, 8 p.m., Pentwater Village Green … Little Point Sable Lighthouse tours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through October. Lighthouse tour and 130 step climb to the top is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Sept. 15

Thursday … Scrabble Club, 9-11 a.m., Shelby Area District Library. Club meets in the library’s meeting room, no registration required. … Life Fitness Class, 10 a.m., Ladder Community Center, 67 N. State St., in Shelby. Class instructed by Vicki Howard, cost is $5.

Sept. 16

Friday … Swiss steak dinner, 5-7 p.m. Hart VFW Post 1329, 802. S. State St., in Hart. Cost is $8.

Sept. 16-17

Friday-Saturday … Hispanic Heritage Celebration, downtown Hart, Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 4-10 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic culture with live music, mariachis, fireworks, folkloric dancing, food and piñatas. … A Glow in the Park: Luminescent Hike, dusk, Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater.

Sept. 17

Saturday … Crystal Valley Care Fund golf scramble, 10 a.m., Benona Shores Golf Course. Cost to play is $50 per person or $200 per team, call 231-861-2098 to register. … New Era Fall Street Festival. Festival to include, games, 5K, live entertainment, food, art fair and

to participate in a game of “Trash Can Pong” at 1 p.m. The evening will come to a close entertainment at the Artisan Taproom starting at 8 p.m.

car show.

Sept. 17-18

Saturday-Sunday … Rock 101, Lewis Farm Market, New Era.

Sept. 19

Monday … Family Story Hour, 6:30 p.m., Hart Area Public Library September story hour to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate” day with story readers from the Lakeshore Parrothead Club.

Sept. 20

Tuesday … Life Fitness Class, 10 a.m., Ladder Community Center, 67 N. State St., in Shelby. Class instructed by Vicki Howard, cost is $5.

Sept. 21

Wednesday … Hart VFW Burger Night, 5-7 p.m., cost is $5. … 2-hour ‘Stand For Life’ campaign hosted by the Oceana Country Right to Life group, 3 p.m., Hart Wesleyan Church, 3757 W. Polk Rd., in Hart.

Sept. 22

Thursday … Life Fitness Class, 10 a.m., Ladder Community Center, 67 N. State St., in Shelby. Class instructed by Vicki Howard, cost is $5. … Waterfalls of Michigan presentation with Phil Stagg, 6:30 p.m., Hart Community Center. … “My War” presentation by Richard Snider, M.D., 7 p.m., Pentwater Township Library.

Sept. 24

Saturday … Annual David P. Markiewicz Memorial … David P. Markiewicz Golf Scramble, Oceana Golf Club, Shelby. Registration for the fourperson best ball golf scramble begins at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Visiting www. davidsmusiclegacy.org for more information or to register. … Coloring club for adults, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Shelby Area District

‘Harvest Day’ to expand Pentwater farmer’s market season After another successful summer of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade goodies and goods, wine and coffee, Pentwater’s bi-weekly farmer’s market on the village green came to a close Monday, Sept. 5. Just because the summer season has come to a close doesn’t mean that farmer’s market vendors won’t have a bounty of fall harvest goods. With that in mind, the Pentwater Farmer’s Market is planning to re-open for a special “Harvest Day” Thursday, Sept. 22. According to the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce, organizers of the market, Harvest Day is in response to area residents and visitors who have requested one more day for the Pentwater Farmer’s Market season to purchase fall goodies. Harvest Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be followed by the 26th annual Fall Fest Art, Craft & Antique Fair Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25.

Library. Club meets in the library’s meeting room, no registration required, supplies provided free of charge.

Sept. 24-25

Saturday-Sunday … Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Fair, Pentwater Village Green. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 125 art and craft shopping booths, music and food. … Weekend festivities and 8-acre corn maze, Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era.

Sept. 25

Sunday … Hymns & Hops, 6-8 p.m., Morat’s Bakery, New Era.

Sept. 27

Tuesday … Life Fitness Class, 10 a.m., Ladder Community Center, 67 N. State St., in Shelby. Class instructed by Vicki Howard, cost is $5. … Beekeeping Workshop Hosted by the Oceana Conservation District, 7-8:30 p.m., Hart Community Center, Hart. Join Montague FFA to learn about keeping honey bees. They will be sharing information on the benefits of pollination, start up costs, location, when and how to harvest honey, as well as common challenges. Call 8615600 to register.

Sept. 29

Thursday … Life Fitness Class, 10 a.m., Ladder Community Center, 67 N. State St., in Shelby. Class instructed by Vicki Howard, cost is $5.

Sept. 30

Friday … Last Friday of the Month Gallery Stroll, 5-8 p.m., downtown Pentwater galleries. Hosted by the Pentwater Arts Council.

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Vintage quilts on display in Hart

Over 20 antique pieces from the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society are currently on display at A Sister’s Act in downtown Hart. Co-owner, Irene Knoth, said that there are 15 quilts, one crocheted and one woven bedspread, one woven blanket from 1831, one pillow, one sampler from 1890, one horsehair carriage throw and one table-topper made of neckties that features two from George W. Powers store in Hart. Most of the pieces are almost or over a century old, involve a variety of beautiful hand stitches and have wonderful stories behind them, according to Knoth. Each piece has been cataloged and information is available to know who made each, who donated each and the stories involved. She said that they will be viewable until close to the end of September.

David P. Markiewicz Golf Scramble set for Sept. 24

The fourth David P. Markiewicz Golf Scramble will take place Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Oceana Golf Club in Shelby with registration at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The four-person best ball golf scramble for $55.00 per person includes, 18 holes, cart, shirt, logo golf ball and a $1,000 hole in one prize. Also included is a BBQ chicken, fresh ham, stuffing, homemade salads and dessert dinner. The Shelby and Hart high school jazz bands will perform between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Pre-registration is strongly advised and can be done by visiting www.davidsmusiclegacy.org. The non-golfing public is encouraged to attend and take part in a silent auction with many fine items and a 50/50 raffle from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from this event will be used for the music programs for K-12 students in participating Oceana County schools. This year Shelby elementary, middle and high school, New Era Christian, Hart K-5, middle and high school and Oceana Christian students will be recipients of the fund raiser. If you cannot attend and wish to donate or purchase raffle tickets, call 231-259-0045.

View the waterfalls of Michigan with Phil Stagg Sept. 22 in Hart

Join the Hart Area Public Library for a visual presentation of the beauty of Michigan’s amazing waterfalls Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hart Community Center. Phil Stagg, photographer and author of the newly released guidebook series, Waterfalls of Michigan will be sharing a slide show featuring a number of waterfalls found in Michigan. Come see well known fa-

vorites like Tahquamenon and Bond falls, as well as “off the beaten path” waterfalls such as Little Trap Falls and Nelson Creek Canyon Falls. If you are a lover of Michigan and nature, then this is the program for you. Plan your fall getaway or just enjoy arm chair traveling with Stagg, author and lecturer, as your guide. Stagg will also be selling and signing his books after the program.

Health Insurance Seminar

Medicare Open Enrollment: Are You Prepared to Pick Your Plan? Thursday, September 22, 2016 Two sessions: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ludington Senior Center 308 S Rowe Street, Ludington The Win with Wellness Senior Life committee is offering this seminar to help area seniors understand the open enrollment process and plan types. The area Senior Centers and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will offer open enrollment signup clinics in October, November and December where individualized assistance will be provided. James Hart, Senior Medicare Sales Representative Priority Health Topics: MediGap and Advantage plans overview

Snider to share photos and reflections of caring for the sick and wounded in Vietnam Richard Snider, M.D. will speak at the Pentwater Township Library Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Snider is a retired surgeon living part-time in Michigan and Maryland. In 1968, he was drafted into the United States Army and sent to care for the sick and wounded in Vietnam. In 2003 he wrote the book Delta Six, Soldier Surgeon in which he describes his contact with soldiers during this tumultuous war. On Thursday evening, Snider will give a 30-minute slide presentation and share his reflections on what he labels “My War.” This program is free and open to the public.

Gregory Bieniek, Life and Health Specialist Smith and Eddy Insurance Topic: Supplemental insurance options. Bob Callery, Regional Coordinator Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan Topics: Low-Income Subsidy and Medicare Part D Call 231.845.6841 for questions.

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Morley-Stanwood 19, Hesperia 6 Ravenna 55, Hart 22 Montague 53, Shelby 3

White Cloud 3, Hesperia 2 Holton 3, Hart 0 Hesperia 4-1 @ Muskegon Cath. Invite Pentwater 3, Brethren 0

Ravenna 3, Hart 0 Shelby 3, Oakridge 1 Walkerville 3, BR Crossroads 2

Boys Soccer

Cross Country

Volleyball

Pentwater boys 3rd, Walkerville 4th @ Mason Co. Eastern Jamboree Hart girls 1st, boys 4th @ Ferris State Invite Shelby, girls 2nd, boys 5th, Hesperia boys 3rd, Walkerville boys 8th @ Fremont Hill & Bale Invite

Hart 6, Pentwater 0 McBain NMC 4, Pentwater 2 Shelby 2, Orchard View 0

Shelby 4, Oakridge 1 Whitehall 2, Hart 0

Injuries hamstring Tigers against Montague Undermanned Shelby will forfeit this week’s game against Oakridge, announced Tuesday By Andy Roberts Herald-Journal Writer

MONTAGUE — The last thing Shelby wanted to see at Friday’s football game against Montague was the game being cut short due to lack of available players. That is, unfortu-

nately, what happened when the already shorthanded Tigers lost a few players to injury during the contest. With Montague already holding an insurmountable 53-3 lead at halftime and Shelby down to perhaps nine avail-

able players, coaches Lorenzo Rodriguez and Pat Collins met on the field with the game officials and came to the decision the game should end. “There’s no sense putting our kids at risk, because at that point the game was out of hand already,” Rodriguez said. “We came into the game with 11 guys and crossing our fingers everyone could stay healthy. It didn’t work out that way.” In what Rodriguez considered a testament to his players’ fortitude, they didn’t want to surrender the game, but the two coaches agreed with the game in hand for the Wildcats that there was no reason to put a Tigers’ team with under 11 available bodies on the field. “Our philosophy has always been family and taking care of our players first, so that’s why the decision to cut it short,” Rodriguez said. “I saw our kids battle to the end. Our kids

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Above, Shelby’s Tristan Hill (with ball) tries to bull through a tackle by a pair of Montague defenders during Friday’s WMC football game at Montague. At left, Hill (with ball) holds onto the ball as Wildcat opponents try to rip it away from him. Shelby lost to Montague, 53-3.

are hurting because we had to throw the towel in. They didn’t want to give in. “Our kids will battle. They’re going to give us everything

they have. I appreciate those that it would not play this Frikids and I love those kids to day’s scheduled contest with death. They’ll run through a Oakridge and will take a forwall for us.” WEEK 4 KICKOFF Shelby decided Tuesday continued on 3b

Team struggles doom Pirates against Ravenna Passing, defense areas of concern for Hart Conference) struggled across the floor as the defense was not the board, but especially in the in position to reel it in. back row. Too often the Pirates “I think we go back to the baHART — The Hart volwould do well to contest a sics in terms of defensive posileyball team had a tough task Ravenna attack at the net, only Tuesday against defending disHART FALLS TO ‘DOGS to see the ball fall harmlessly to trict champion Ravenna. The continued on 3b Pirates would have to play their best game to have a shot at an upset. Hart did not do that, struggling to get much of anything going offensively and never seriously threatening the Bulldogs in a three-game sweep, 25-11, 25-13, 25-7. “I don’t think we played at the top of our game,” Hart coach Josh Armstrong said. “We have a lot to work on.” The Bulldogs seized control of the match from the first point, jumping out to a 7-1 lead. They extended that advantage to 14-3, forcing a timeout by Armstrong. From the start, the Pirates (0-9-1, 0-3 West Michigan

By Andy Roberts

Herald-Journal Writer

Andy Roberts • Oceana’s Herald-Journal

Above, Hart’s Hailey Westerbeek (right) and Ravenna’s Megan Crowley battle at the net for a loose ball during Tuesday’s WMC match at Hart. At right, Hart’s Camryn Lound (right) tries to block Ravenna’s Emily Crowley from an attack. The Bulldogs won the match in three sets.

Panthers surrender early lead to White Cloud By Andy Roberts Herald-Journal Writer

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HESPERIA — Things looked great for Hesperia through the first two games of last Wednesday’s Central State Activities Association Silver match with White Cloud. The Panthers had romped to a 25-4 win in game one and also picked up a game-two win. However, the visiting Indians stormed back to take three straight games and knock off Hesperia, 4-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-23, 15-10. The loss kept the Panthers winless in CSAA Silver action. Coach Monica Andy Roberts • Oceana’s Herald-Journal Grimard didn’t know what to Hesperia’s Alyssa Miller (17) spikes the ball at White Cloud make of the result afterwards. defenders Brianna Watson (34) and Olivia Bowman during last “For some reason, we just Wednesday’s match. Hesperia lost to the Indians in five games. shut down communication,” The Panthers ran a cohesive Grimard said. “I know they’re some reason, communication shuts down. I’ve seen it in three a good team, and I know I have PANTHERS LOSE LEAD a lot of good hitters. But for games for sure.” continued on 3b

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Hart’s Logan Wells executes a textbook slide tackle during Thursday’s game against Pentwater. The Pirates shut out their county rivals, 6-0.

Pirates blank Falcons

times in each half to get the victory and effectively spread the ball around, as five Hart HART — Hart easily defeatplayers scored. ed Pentwater in an intracounty John Guadarrama was the soccer match Thursday, 6-0. star of the day for the Pirates, The Pirates scored three putting in the first two goals of

By Andy Roberts

Herald-Journal Writer

the game and also assisting two others. Guadarrama’s opening goal came on a penalty kick with 22:19 to go in the first half, and 10 minutes later he

HART EARNS SHUTOUT continued on 2b

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

MONDAY, SEPT. 19

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21

Walkerville @ Hart, 4:30 p.m.

Hesperia @ Sparta Invite, 8 a.m. Hart, Shelby, Pentwater, Walkerville @ Briggs Invite, TBA

Heritage Christian @ Pentwater, 6 p.m.

Pentwater, Walkerville @ Bear Lake Jamboree, 4:15 p.m.

Boys Soccer Volleyball

Pentwater @ Suttons Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Cross Country

Boys Soccer

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Pentwater @ Kingsley, 12 p.m.

Hart, Walkerville @ MSU Invite, 1 p.m.

Shelby @ Cadillac Invite, 8:30 a.m. Hart, Pentwater @ Pentwater Invite, 9 a.m. Walkerville, Hesperia @ Big Rapids Crossroads Invite, 9 a.m.

Cross Country Football

Hart @ Whitehall, 7 p.m. Holton @ Hesperia, 7 p.m.

Volleyball

Boys Soccer

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20

Cross Country

Hesperia @ Kent City Jamboree, 4 p.m. Hart, Shelby @ Hart Jamboree, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer

Mason Co. Central @ Hart, 4:30 p.m. Pentwater @ Shelby, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball

Baldwin @ Pentwater, 7 p.m. Hart @ Shelby, 7 p.m. Mason Co. Eastern @ Walkerville, 7 p.m.

Cross Country Volleyball

Kent City @ Hesperia, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 22

Cross Country

Shelby @ Fremont Invite, TBA

Boys Soccer

Walkerville @ Montague, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball

Hart @ Fremont Quad, 5:30 p.m.

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Weekly wrap ups Boys Soccer McBain NMC 4, Pentwater 2 PENTWATER, Sept. 9 — Pentwater fell to McBain NMC in a home Friday afternoon game, 4-2. Scoring for the Falcons were Philip Stone and Iain Stewart, with Stewart’s goal coming on a penalty kick. Shelby 2, Orchard View 0 SHELBY, Sept. 12 — Shelby’s defense continued to dominate Monday, helping the Tigers to a 2-0 win over Orchard View despite being outshot. The visiting Cardinals had nine shots on goal to Shelby’s six, but great defensive play kept most of OV’s shots from threatening to score. The Tigers also got great goalkeeping from Jonah Kelley, who stopped a penalty kick and also made two great saves to keep the Cardinals off the board. “Overall great team play,” Shelby coach Pete Peterson said. “OV outshot us...but we had a good deal of possession and created a lot of nice scoring chances.” Kaleb Hams had both Shelby goals, the first coming quickly following kickoff. Hams retrieved a huge goal kick from Kelley that went 70 yards with the wind, and proceeded to beat his defender and then the keeper with a wellplaced shot. That came just four minutes into the contest. Hams would add a penaltykick goal in the second half to give Shelby some cushion. Shelby 4, Oakridge 1 SHELBY, Sept. 13 — Shelby remained undefeated in West Michigan Conference action Tuesday by posting a 4-1 win over Oakridge. The game was tied at halftime, but the Tigers’ Fernando Cabrera exploded for a hat trick in the second half to push his team into the lead. He got assists from three different players for his three goals: Nick Eisenlohr, Darwin Pu-Ramirez and Jake Lankfer. Kaleb Hams had Shelby’s firsthalf goal, tying the score after the Eagles had gone up 1-0. Carlos Avilez assisted Hams on the goal. Shelby (9-0-1, 3-0-1 WMC) outshot Oakridge 10-7 for the game. “Overall, a great team win,” Shelby coach Pete Peterson said. Whitehall 2, Hart 0 WHITEHALL, Sept. 13 — Hart played longtime West Michigan Conference power Whitehall very tough Tuesday, but ultimately came up short by a 2-0 score. Whitehall scored once in each half. “The Pirates came out strong for the first 20 minutes of the game,” Hart coach Brenda Seguin said. “They fell behind after the 20-minute mark and couldn’t regroup.” Seguin complimented the Hart (3-4, 0-3 WMC) defensive unit of Osiel DeBlas, Brendan Reid, Abel Mendoza and Kaleb Wiegand for their work holding the Vikings to two goals.

Volleyball N. Muskegon 3, Hart 0 MUSKEGON, Sept. 6 — Hart lost a three-game match to North Muskegon last Tuesday night, 25-17, 25-17, 25-11. “The Pirates continued to struggle against a disciplined North Muskegon offense and defense,” Hart coach Josh Armstrong said. Statistics were not reported from the match. Holton 3, Hart 0 HOLTON, Sept. 8 — Hart played better in each of Thursday’s three games against Holton than the previous game, but couldn’t manage a win, losing 25-12, 25-15, 25-18 to the Red Devils. “Hart gained momentum through the night, but still came up short,” Hart coach Josh Armstrong said. Statistics from the match were not reported. Hesperia 3rd @ Muskegon Catholic Tournament MUSKEGON, Sept. 10 — Hesperia had a good day at Saturday’s Muskegon Catholic tournament, placing third and winning four of its five matches on the day. The Panthers were a perfect 3-0

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Shelby’s Kaleb Hams (left) falls while trying to beat Oakridge’s Nathan Barber to a loose ball during Tuesday’s WMC game at Shelby. Hams’ first-half goal helped Shelby to a 4-1 win.

in pool play, dispatching Manistee Catholic, Muskegon Catholic and Black River. Hesperia then drew Chippewa Hills in the semifinals and lost a thrilling match 25-17, 23-25, 16-14. The Warriors beat Muskegon Catholic in the finals. The Panthers (10-7) bounced back to beat McBain NMC in the third-place match in two straight games. Masen Majersky was excellent at the service line for Hesperia, recording 36 service points, including 12 aces. Ceara Thomas added nine aces. Offensively, it was Delaney Hussey posting 29 kills, followed by Alyssa Miller with 24. Thomas had 68 assists and also led the team in digs with 18. Hussey had five blocks. Pentwater 3, Brethren 0 BRETHREN, Sept. 13 — Pentwater didn’t play its best game Tuesday against Brethren, but it was enough to give the Falcons a West Michigan D League sweep, 25-20, 25-18, 25-15. The Falcons are now 7-5-2 and 1-0 in WMD play. “You could really tell that the girls had a week off of matches tonight,” Pentwater coach Kerry Newberg said. “We played sloppy and made many unforced errors but it’s still good to come away with a conference win.” The Falcons performed well defensively, with Julia Hall and Linnea McDonough each posting 24 digs and Anna Hofmann adding 22. On offense, Taylor Wilkinson and McDonough each had 12 kills. Hall had three of the team’s six aces. Allison McGregor had a good match, notching 32 assists. Shelby 3, Oakridge 1 MUSKEGON, Sept. 13 — Shelby had to battle a game Oakridge squad to pick up a much-needed West Michigan Conference win Tuesday, but the Tigers were able to get it in four games, 17-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-23. Early on, the Tigers struggled with serve receive, enabling the Eagles to steal the first game. “In games two and three we got that figured out, played a lot tighter on defense. and finished the ball quite a bit better,” Shelby coach Tom Weirich said. McKenna Peters played great defense for Shelby (13-2-2, 2-1 WMC) in the game, totaling 27 digs. Jaren Smith had 18 kills, while Peters added

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14. Kasey Morse had 36 assists and was good at the service line, with four aces. “It was a solid matchup,” Weirich said. “Oakridge played us really tough. We have to keep these conference wins rolling to give us another chance against Whitehall.” Walkerville 3, BR Crossroads 2 BIG RAPIDS, Sept. 13 — Walkerville’s volleyball team scored a huge West Michigan D League win Tuesday night, outlasting Big Rapids Crossroads in an exciting match, 25-21, 22-25, 25-21, 15-25, 15-3. No statistics had been reported at press time, but coach Kami Wightman said her team “played amazing” to pick up the win. Walkerville is now 2-0 and 1-0 in the WMD.

in the girls’ race, with a time of 21:16.5. Emily Achterhof placed 17th (30:30.1) and Hayley Adams was 26th (34:58.5). For Pentwater, Brianna Adams placed 12th in a time of 26:45.3. Other Falcon finishers were Madeline Reitsma (21st, 32:47.8), Payton Patterson-Skuse (24th, 33:03.0) and Mackenzie Breitner (25th, 33:24.0). Hart girls win Ferris State Invite BIG RAPIDS, Sept. 10 — Hart’s girls cross-country team dominated Saturday’s Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational at Ferris State, posting the top three finishers and seven of the top 19. Adelyn Ackley easily won the race for Hart, earning a time of

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was assisted by Austin VanderLaan for another goal. Tayte VanderZanden also scored in the opening half, with Michael Herrera assisting. VanderLaan scored early in the second half off a Fher Mendez assist, and Garrett Eisenlohr got on the board late in the half, assisted by Guadarrama. Logan Wells had the final goal of the game, again with Guadarrama’s help. Hart (3-3) outshot Pentwater (1-4-1) by a 21-1 margin, and Damian Gonzalez earned the shutout, though the Hart defense certainly earned much of the credit. “The defense, made up of Osiel DeBlas, Brendan Reid, Abel Mendoza and Kaleb Wiegand, kept the Falcons out of Pirate territory,” Hart coach Brenda Seguin said.

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Shelby girls top county schools @ Hill & Bale FREMONT, Sept. 10 — Shelby’s girls cross-country team had the top finish among the three area schools to compete at Saturday’s Fremont Hill and Bale Invitational. The Tigers’ girls finished second in the small-school division behind only White Cloud. Grace Parsekian was the Tigers’ top finisher, coming in fifth place with a time of 24:13.7, a season best for her. Abby Bahena also set a season best, coming in ninth with a time of 24:52.8. The

Tigers’ next two finishers, both freshmen, were Brooklyn Jones and Maya Cornaby. They placed 10th and 11th with times of 24:57.1 and 25:39.5. Natalie Fox was Shelby’s final scorer, coming in 40th with a time of 33:44.6. Walkerville and Hesperia could not post team scores, but Emily Merten had the highest county finish, placing fourth in the girls race. Her time was 23:31.9. Emily Achterhof was 36th (31:48.2) and Hayley Adams 45th (39:15.8) for Walkerville. Hesperia finishers were Brianna Bremer (27th, 28:38.1), Darby VanAvery (29th, 29:00.7) and Camryn Johnson (41st, 35:09.3). For the boys, Hesperia took third place, with Shelby in fifth and Walkerville eighth. Zach Young and Kyle Venne led the Panthers, placing ninth and 10th respectively. Their times were 19:12.3 and 19:18.0. Collin Nielsen wasn’t far behind, in 13th place with a time of 19:30.0. Luke Kruppe (28th, 21:26.8) and Jeremiah Hasty (34th, 22:05.3) scored for Hesperia too, and Chris Stapel was just two seconds behind Hasty. Nick Felt’s season best of 19:34.7 paced Shelby, good for 14th place. Dylan Towne also set a season best, coming in 22nd with a time of 20:46.8. The Tigers’ other three scorers were Will Kidder (30th, 21:47.5), Michael McLouth (23:32.1) and Dylan Berens (46th, 23:40.7). Shane Achterhof led all county runners in the boys race, finishing eighth for Walkerville. His time was 19:02.2. Tyler Sheehy was 15th and had a time of 19:35.4. The Wildcats also got scoring runs from Diego Rivera (52nd, 25:21.6), Gabe Maynard Adams (53rd, 25:26.4) and Parker Kirwin (58th, 28:30.5).

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Cross Country Pentwater boys 3rd, Walkerville 4th @ WMD Jamboree; Merten wins girls’ race CUSTER, Sept. 7 — Pentwater’s boys took third place at last Wednesday’s first West Michigan D League jamboree, at Mason County Eastern. Walkerville finished in fourth. Max Stoneman led Pentwater’s boys, finishing in 13th place with a time of 20:57.0. Iain Stewart took 19th in a time of 21:31.3. The Falcons got scoring performances from Mitchell Smith (22nd, 21:43.8), Seth Davila (26th, 21:56.2) and Jake Quinn (28th, 22:15.5). Tyler Sheehy and Shane Achterhof paced Walkerville by placing fourth and fifth respectively. Due to technical issues, their times were not recorded. The Wildcats’ other scorers were Gabe Maynard Adams, who took 35th, Diego Rivera in 38th, and Parker Kirwin in 39th. Though her team couldn’t score in the meet, Emily Merten of Walkerville took first place

18:18.2, 1:16 better than anyone else and also better than all but six of the boys’ finishers. Her sister Alayna was second with a time of 19:34.9, followed closely by Sierra Albus in third (19:38.4). Alison Altland placed 10th for the Pirates (21:58.1) and Brenna Aerts was Hart’s fifth scorer, coming in 14th (22:38.6). The Pirates’ Jade Self (15th) and Tyra Bromley (19th) also earned medals for finishing in the top 20. “The remaining girls are continuing to improve as the team continues to tighten the gap between the runners,” Hart coach Terry Tatro said. Hart’s boys took fourth place, with Hunter Tubbs leading the way. The Pirates’ freshman took third place in a time of 17:39.9. Andrew Whitney joined him in the top 10, coming in 10th place (18:32.8). Abram Enns was 13th and had a time of 18:45.8. William Schlaack (24th, 19:53.4) and Robbie Altland (32nd, 20:42.6) scored for Hart as well. “There’s a tight group of Hart runners vying for that seventh position on the team,” Tatro said — five Pirates finished within 27 seconds of one another following Hart’s top five. “The gaps are narrowing as the season progresses.”

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Panthers lose lead and effective offense in the first game, serving well and dominating at the net. They appeared confident against the Indians, a program that has dominated Hesperia in recent years. Even in game two, when the game was tied at seven, the Panthers rose to the challenge, took a 20-13 lead, and cruised to the win. For whatever reason, that is when things fell apart for Hesperia. Grimard said she had felt Andrew Skinner • Oceana’s Herald-Journal a mental block got in the way Hart’s Brady Tate (30) heads for the sideline as an army of Pirates’ blockers sets the edge for him for her team in a five-game loss during Friday’s WMC football game against Ravenna. Tate’s punt return for a touchdown kept Hart close to Morley-Stanwood the week in the first half, but Ravenna went on to win 55-22. before, but this time just felt her team didn’t play well when it needed to. “I felt like they were pretty confident,” Grimard said. “They got a lot of scramble from Page 1b plays on us. I think we beat ourselves. We had mental erfeit. The Local Sports Journal rors, not calling (for the ball). reported Tuesday that Shelby We just got out of system. would only have been able to “In the first couple of dress 11 players for the game, games...everything was in sysso any injury at all would’ve tem. It seemed like once we resulted in another abbreviated went out of that, we couldn’t game. The JV game Thursday get it back.” will still be played. The Indians erased a 10-8 While certainly necessary, Hesperia lead in game three the decision was a profoundly with six straight points en route sad moment for a Tigers’ proto a win, and in game four a gram that as recently as No6-1 start put the Panthers in vember 2013 was making its trouble early. Though Hesperia second consecutive Division 6 did rally to tie that game, White semifinal appearance. For the Cloud bounced back and took team to be forced to give up a a late four-point lead before game before its conclusion less hanging on. than three years later would In game five, the score was have been unthinkable at the tied at nine before the Indians time. pounded down six of the last As for the action on the field, seven points, clinching the Shelby got off to a good start comeback. when Kristian Oberlin interA contributing factor in Hescepted Montague quarterback peria’s uneven play may have Dylan Stever in the Shelby red been some lineup changes. zone and ran it all the way to Andrew Skinner • Oceana’s Herald-Journal Cheyenne Witte was playing the Montague 12-yard line. A her first match of the season afWildcats’ penalty on the play Above, Hart’s Angel Aguilar (background) makes a move against ter a broken hand kept her out Ravenna defender Anthony Arbogast during Friday’s WMC footput the ball at the six. Howevof play early, but Claire Rumball game at Hart. Below, Hart’s Alex Holladay (in air) applies er, Oberlin’s third-down touchpressure to Ravenna quarterback David Thompson. Ravenna sey, battling a back injury, did down run was called back for beat Hart, 55-22. not play. holding and the Tigers had to “We’re still shallow on the settle for a 31-yard Latrell Sobench,” Grimard said. “It was bers field goal and a 3-0 lead. like we lost one and gained That was the highlight for one. We’re not usually like Shelby, as Montague took over that, because usually we’re a the game from there. The Wildbig team. I knew it would be cats scored eight touchdowns a little bit of communication on their next eight drives, figuring out where (Witte) was many of them short drives due

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to big plays. Kenyan Johnston took a punt back 42 yards for a score to make it 14-3, and a Montague fumble recovery turned into another easy score on a pass from Stever to Jake Jancek. Shelby didn’t record a first down until the score was 35-3, and got a second one on a fake punt on that drive. However, Bryce Stark intercepted Oberlin on the next play, thwarting the scoring threat. The Wildcats added three more touchdowns in the last 4:22 of the half, missing all three PATs, before the contest was called. The Tigers hope to return to the field for their week five game, which is the Pink and Green Bowl against county rival Hart. “We definitely understand where we’re at,” Rodriguez said. “We’ll make that decision as it goes. We still have some kids that are on the edge. We may have those numbers back up by next week.”

Hesperia vs Holton

After a dominating win in the opener and a disappointing but encouraging loss to playoff contender Godwin Heights in week two, Hesperia looked to be in good shape entering its conference schedule against Morley-Stanwood. However, that did not come to be, as the Panthers’ offense sputtered to just six points in a 19-6 defeat to the Mohawks. It was the first time since a shutout loss to Kent City in 2014 that Hesperia put up that few points. “A little bit of disbelief, shell-shocked maybe,” Hesperia coach Doug Bolles said of the locker room atmosphere after the loss. “We’re just not doing the little things that must get done. That’s my job, we will get better in practice and put a better product on the field. We know we can do better.” The Panthers made the gutsy call to go for it on fourth-andtwo at their own 47-yard line early in the fourth quarter and trailing 13-6. When the Mohawks came up with the stop, Bolles described it as a momentum-shifting play. Hesperia didn’t score again. Kanin Witte had 94 yards on 20 carries for Hesperia, and Gerrit Yates added 76 yards on

16 totes. He also caught a 24yard touchdown pass for the Panthers’ only points. Gage Balkema had 10 tackles, an interception and a pair of blocked PATs to lead the Hesperia defense, and Witte also had 10 takedowns. Bolles said Hesperia may have come in a bit overconfident after largely dominating the Central State Activities Association Silver games last season. “We have to put last year behind us,” Bolles said. “This is a new year, a new team. We only have three seniors, We have talent, but hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work.” If focus has been a problem to this point, it certainly won’t be this Friday as the Panthers welcome their archrival Holton to town. Hesperia is in possession of the rivalry’s trophy after a 39-12 stomping a year ago, and Bolles knows the Red Devils would love to take it back. “We plan on keeping the traveling trophy right here where it belongs,” Bolles said. “We have to prepare well and practice well all week and do what we do and we’ll be just fine. This team just needs to find its own identity. It’s not 2015 anymore. It’s time for this team to leave their own mark.”

Hart vs Whitehall

The Hart Pirates hung tough early against Ravenna, trailing by just a point at halftime. However, some late explosiveness from the Bulldogs enabled them to beat Hart 55-22 Friday night. Brady Tate had the game’s biggest play for Hart, returning a punt for a touchdown late in the second quarter to get Hart

on the board. After Ravenna quickly scored a minute later, Hart responded with another touchdown of its own in the final seconds of the half. Cameron Tanner ran the ball in for two points and Hart was down just 15-14 at the break. “We just battled really well,” Hart coach Rick Witteveen said. “The kids gave great effort.” Ravenna scored a pair of touchdowns early in the third, but Tate broke off a big kickoff return and Hart turned it into a quick scoring drive, making it 29-22. The Bulldogs, though, took over from there. Tanner had his best passing day for Hart, going 11-of-28 for 92 yards and a touchdown. He was, though, picked twice in the second half, and Hart also lost a fumble. “Those hurt in the second half,” Witteveen said of Hart’s three turnovers. “We have to eliminate the turnovers and mental mistakes. The kids are doing well as far as their work ethic.” Tate had 37 yards receiving and 16 on the ground, and Mitch Mast had a 34-yard catch. The turnover bug has to get cleaned up for Hart to have a chance against Whitehall, which is 3-0 and coming off an impressive win over Mason County Central. The Vikings played close games with Kelloggsville and North Muskegon to start the season, but look to be finding their groove. “They run the veer very well,” Witteveen said. “They’re big and physical. Their quarterback (Casey Huizenga) runs the offense really well. They’re not 3-0 for no reason.”

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Above, Hesperia’s Delaney Hussey (right of net) battles for a ball with White Cloud’s Elexis Plotts during last Wednesday’s CSAA Silver match at Hesperia. Below, the Indians’ Meghan Sutherland (22) is unable to retrieve a ball while Hesperia’s Ceara Thomas (7) and Olivia Prado look on. Hesperia lost to White Cloud.

(due to Rumsey’s injury). I had to switch positions on her. We’re going to practice a little more with that.” Witte had a solid performance despite those position struggles, posting seven kills and seven digs. Alyssa Miller led the Hesperia offense with nine kills and tied with Delaney Hussey with four aces. Hussey had seven kills as well. Ceara

Thomas had 24 assists but struggled with some uncharacteristic ballhandling errors. “The communication just is not clicking right now,” Grimard said. “We have to figure out why we come out strong and why we kind of fizzle out. We’re just going to go back at it tomorrow. We’re going to look at our defense, our back row, what we need to do.”

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Hart’s Jillian Homminga (left) is denied on an attack by Ravenna’s Amber Jacobs (6) and Sabrina Bawcum during Tuesday’s match at Hart. Ravenna rolled past the Pirates.

Hart falls to ‘Dogs tioning, both when they’re attacking and when they’re not,” Armstrong said. “I thought we let too many free balls go away. (We’ll work on) where we’re sitting with our base and who should be taking those balls, just to get more chemistry out there and more discipline.” Game two was more of the same, with the Bulldogs scoring the first eight points. They led 16-5 before Hart began to chip away a bit, at one point scoring on three straight plays to cut the lead to 19-10. However, the Bulldogs gathered themselves and earned the win. In game three, Ravenna dominated once again, storming into a 10-2 lead. Even after a Hart timeout, the Bulldogs did not let up, scoring the next five points as well. In addition to the defensive struggles, Armstrong said passing was an issue. The Pirates

were unable to get into many good offensive positions because of their inability to cleanly get the ball to the setter, Alyx Beachum. “We struggled passing all night long,” Armstrong said. “It started right from the getgo. We only averaged about a 1.4 on our serve receive out of three. That just doesn’t leave us many hitting options, even when we get it. “We’ve been very predictable on offense when we get it, and poor defensively. We’ll go back to the basics, work on our rotation in terms of where we should be on the court, and making those plays when they happen. That way we’re in a position to make a play instead of just wait for it.” The good news for Hart is that the Pirates have the rest of the week off prior to participating in the Pentwater Invitation-

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al Saturday, so they will be able to work on the things they need to improve. “We have a four-practice stretch where we don’t have a game, so it’s a chance to kind of regroup midseason and try to attack that back half of the season,” Armstrong said. If there was a silver lining out of the game for Hart, it was that, in Armstrong’s view, the effort level of the Pirates did not lag even as the scores were heavily in their opponents’ favor. “Overall, as a team, the energy stayed high, even though we were getting beaten at a lot of different positions throughout the night and a lot of different areas,” Armstrong said. “They never once stopped, and there was never a give-up moment, whether we were down by five or 15.”

Hole-in-one Eagle Watch Chuck Sikkenga, Sept. 12, Benona Shores Greg Boutell, Sept. 12, Oceana Golf Club, Golf Course, hole #15, 192 yards, driver. hole #5, 504 yards, driver, 3 wood, putter.

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Student Life

Thank You Cushman Meat Processing for buying my 2016 market hog.

Joel Woller Halftime entertainment

The Hart High School Marching Band took center stage during halftime of the Pirates’ home football game against Ravenna Friday, Sept. 9. Andrew Skinner • Oceana’s Herald-Journal

Thank You

Breckenridge Insurance Agency for purchasing my 2016 4H hog.

Anna Woller

SHS soccer pop can drive Sept. 23

Community foundation fills AmeriCorps positions to help assist area youth further their education “We look forward to collaborating

With 30 percent of Oceana children under 18 living in poverty and only one in five of high school students successfully completing a college degree or technical credential, local partners are looking for new ways to challenge community culture. To help confront O c e a n a ’s education challenges and overcome poverty barriers, the Community Kostal Foundation for Oceana County is partnering with CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of MichiCousineau gan) as a host site for a new AmeriCorps position in Oceana County. Hannah Kostal, of Hart, was hired in August to fill this position. Kostal will provide program support for the foundation and the Oceana CAN! (College Access Network). She will lead the creation and implementation of a new early childhood literacy program, based off of the successful “Read Early, Read Often” program that was started in Muskegon. Kostal will also assist in designing a college-positive mentoring program for high school youth, as well as first-year college freshman, as a new program for the Oceana CAN!. “I enjoy working with children and young people and am excited about the opportunity to create programs that will assist them in growing as unique individuals,” enthused Kostal who is working towards finishing her second degree from West Shore Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences. Her first degree is in Baking & Pastry Arts from Baker College, where she also served as a mentor in Baker’s first year college mentorship program. She is creative and passionate about reading, drawing, theatre and self-expression as a form of art. Further staff expansion at Shelby and Hart high schools will support students in the complex navigation towards college and provide much needed support to the counseling staff. These two schools were selected by Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) to receive an AmeriCorps College Advisor through the AdviseMI program. Caroline Cousineau, of Gregory, Mich., will split her time between the two high

with her as she takes an active role in helping students identify their interests and skills, explore career possibilities, and prepare a path for themselves through a higher education program that will give them the credentials they will need to be successful in the job market,”

The Shelby Boys Soccer team will sponsor a pop can drive Friday, Sept. 23. Community members interested in donating their returnable cans are asked to contact Shelby Soccer Coach Pete Peterson at 861-4452 to make arrangements for pick-up or simply deposit them in the trailer in the front parking lot of the high school. All proceeds go towards helping support the soccer program.

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— Alyssa Merten Oceana CAN! Program Coordinator

schools to best serve our rural area. “We look forward to collaborating with her as she takes an active role in helping students identify their interests and skills, explore career possibilities, and prepare a path for themselves through a higher education program that will give them the credentials they will need to be successful in the job market,” said Oceana CAN! Program Coordinator Alyssa Merten. Cousineau is a 23 year-old recent Ferris State graduate with a degree in public relations. She enjoys water-skiing and has competed at a collegiate level. She also has a passion for all forms of art including painting and woodworking. “I am very excited for the role I will play throughout this school year at Hart and Shelby. I was a student that took a few side steps before finding out what I wanted to do in college. I started out at a four year university (Ferris) studying premed, then decided to attend a community college to pursue a certification and EMT license. After that, I studied business at the same community college and transferred back to Ferris to finish my degree in public relations. I want to help students see how many different career options are out there, besides the ones they know about. My hope is to equip students here to be successful,” explained Cousineau. “The foundation is excited about having these two young women on board to increase higher education preparedness and enhance the dialogue that surrounds post-secondary learning. We hope that our community will embrace all that these new AmeriCorps members have to offer, and with the warm enthusiasm that is so common in our community,” said Community Foundation Of Oceana County Executive Director Tammy Carey. Anyone interested in helping Kostal with the Read Early, Read Often program or to serve as a student mentor, is encouraged to contact her at the foundation office at 231-861-8335.

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Government action & updates Emergency Activity Sept. 5, Monday 12:36 a.m., complaint, OS, S Hancock St, Pentwater 12:54 a.m., med1, OA, N Beechwood Dr, Golden Twp 12:58 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, OS, S Hancock St, Pentwater 2:08 a.m., reckless driver, OS, W Hazel Rd, Golden Twp 8:56 a.m., animal complaint, MOCD, S 192nd Ave, Newfield Twp 9:26 a.m., vehicle accident injury, OS, W Fox Rd/N 48th Ave, Golden Twp 9:30 a.m., property damage accident, MOCD, W Fox Rd/N 48th Ave, Golden Twp 9:33 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W Fox Rd, Golden Twp 9:40 a.m., malicious destruction/property, OS, E Loop Rd, Newfield Twp 10:05 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N Ridge Rd, Golden Twp 10:06 a.m., med1, OA, N Ridge Rd, Golden Twp 10:24 a.m., suspicious situation, OS, S 144th Ave, Otto Twp 10:29 a.m., city ordinance, SP, N State St, Shelby 11:09 a.m., malicious destruction/property, OS, Munn St, Hesperia 11:29 a.m., all fires except str fires, Ferry Fire, S 144th Ave/E Arthur Rd, Otto Twp 11:31 a.m., breaking and entering, PP, E 2nd St, Pentwater 11:53 a.m., well being check, OS, N 122nd Ave, Elbridge Twp 12:00 p.m., med1, OA, N 122nd Ave, Elbridge Twp 12:18 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W Fox Rd, Golden Twp 12:19 p.m., vehicle accident injury, OS, W Fox Rd/N 24th Ave, Golden Twp 12:28 p.m., larceny, PP, E 3rd St, Pentwater 12:48 p.m., property check, MSP, S Oceana Dr, Grant Twp 1:23 p.m., larceny, OS, W Hazel Rd, Golden Twp 1:29 p.m., well being check, MSP, N 88th Ave, Weare Twp 1:57 p.m., domestic, SP, S State St, Shelby 2:14 p.m., med3, OA, S Hancock St, Pentwater 2:23 p.m., domestic, MSP, S State St, Shelby 2:52 p.m., larceny, OS, N Wayne Rd, Pentwater Twp 3:00 p.m., vehicle accident injury, OS, W Fox Rd/N 24th Ave, Golden Twp 3:33 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N 144th Ave, Crystal Twp 4:12 p.m., disturbance, MSP, S Water Rd, Grant Twp 4:28 p.m., paper service, SP, N State St, Shelby 4:32 p.m., unwanted subject, OS, E Baker Rd, Ferry Twp 4:36 p.m., missing person, OS, S Winter St, Hesperia 4:39 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Griswold St, Hart 4:43 p.m., property damage accident, OS, W Fox Rd, 4:50 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S 148th Ave, Ferry Twp 5:03 p.m., assault not in progress, HP, S Griswold St, Hart 5:13 p.m., civil complaint, MSP, S Water Rd, Grant Twp 5:15 p.m., warrant pick up, OS, N 64th Ave, Hart Twp 5:16 p.m., reckless driver, HP, N State St/E Main St, Hart 5:29 p.m., suspicious situation, SP, S State St, Shelby 5:48 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Oceana Dr/W Skeels Rd, Grant Twp 6:08 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N Oceana Dr, Hart Twp 6:14 p.m., city ordinance, MSP, N Shore Dr/N Sandia Rd, Golden

MSP=Michigan State Police; OS=Oceana County Sheriff’s Department; MOCD=Mason Oceana Central Dispatch; HP=Hart Police; HE=ProMed

Twp 6:26 p.m., larceny, OS, E Lincoln St, Hart 6:40 p.m., unwanted subject, OS, S 88th Ave, Rothbury 7:14 p.m., med3, OA, W Forest St, Rothbury 7:18 p.m., operate under influence, OS, E Wilke Rd, Greenwood Twp 7:45 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N Oceana Dr, Hart Twp 8:14 p.m., med3, OA, W Monroe Rd, Weare Twp 8:18 p.m., suicide, MSP, S Robinhood Dr, Grant Twp 8:24 p.m., suspicious situation, OS, W 3rd St, Golden Twp 8:37 p.m., well being check, OS, N 88th Ave, Weare Twp 8:58 p.m., harassment, SP, N Michigan Ave, Shelby 9:01 p.m., deer permit issued, MOCD, S 192nd Ave, Greenwood Twp 9:02 p.m., med3, OA, E Lever Rd, Elbridge Twp 9:10 p.m., noise complaint, MSP, Whitetail Dr, Rothbury 9:46 p.m., warrant pick up, OS, N 92nd Ave, Weare Twp 10:07 p.m., domestic, SP, Pine St, Shelby 10:07 p.m., assault not in progress, HP, S Apple Ave, Hart 11:42 p.m., DNR complaint, DNR, S 192nd Ave, Greenwood Twp

Sept. 6, Tuesday 12:14 a.m., warrant pick up, MSP, SB US-31 Hwy, 1:10 a.m., personal protection order violation, MSP, E Garfield Rd, Greenwood Twp 4:10 a.m., med2, OA, E Main St, Hart 4:12 a.m., med2, HP, E Main St, Hart 9:27 a.m., med1, OA, N 112th Ave, Crystal Twp 9:34 a.m., for testing purposes, MOCD, S 88th Ave, Shelby Twp 10:22 a.m., med3, OA, E Main St, Hart 11:01 a.m., med1, OA, E M-20 Hwy, Ferry Twp 11:04 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S 88th Ave, Grant Twp 11:37 a.m., paper service, OS, S Winter St, Hesperia 11:52 a.m., misc for fd, Hart Fire, E Main St, Hart 12:10 p.m., malicious destruction/property, HP, E Johnson St, Hart 12:19 p.m., fraud, SP, N State St, Shelby 12:21 p.m., missing person, HP, W Main St, Hart 12:33 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N Oceana Dr, Hart Twp 1:15 p.m., property damage accident, OS, W Stone Rd/S 56th Ave, Benona Twp 2:46 p.m., med2, OA, S Orchard Ave, Hart 2:57 p.m., reckless driver, MOCD, SB US-31 Hwy/W Winston Rd, Grant Twp 3:05 p.m., alarm, MSP, S Division St, Hesperia 3:28 p.m., med1, OA, N State St, Shelby 3:41 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W 6th St, Shelby 3:51 p.m., misc for fd, Hart Fire, E Main St, Hart 3:57 p.m., unwanted subject, OS, W Tyler Rd, Hart Twp 4:06 p.m., med3, OA, W Tyler Rd, Hart Twp 4:13 p.m., med3, OA, W Winston Rd, Grant Twp 4:14 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N Oceana Dr, Hart Twp 4:14 p.m., alarm, MOCD, E Main St, Hart 4:21 p.m., malicious destruction/property, HV, W Hawley St, Hesperia

Court Sentencings Editor’s note: A jail sentence “to be served at the court’s discretion” generally means jail time is suspended, but will be imposed if the person violates any laws or sentencing conditions within a noted time period. OUIL means driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor; AHSE stands for Alcohol Highway Safety Education classes; AA stands for Alcoholics Anonymous, and CVRF stands for the Crime Victim’s Right Fund. The following people were recently sentenced in the respective courts:

78th District Court

Magistrate Jo Gowell Julie Ann Gowell, 55, of 4074 McKinley Rd., Montague, was convicted of allowing a person to drive in violation of the motor vehicle code and was sentenced to 90 days in jail to be served at the court’s discretion with credit given for time served. She was ordered to pay fines and costs of $290. Robert Allen King, 25, of 4570 N. 52nd Ave., Mears, was convicted of allowing a person to drive in violation of the motor vehicle code and was sentenced to 90 days in jail to be served at the court’s discretion with credit given for time served. He was ordered to pay fines and costs of $290.

Agenda Gov’t

Council on Aging: Sept. 20, 1:30

p.m., E. Main Street, Hart. Crystal Township Board: Sept. 19, 7 p.m., township hall in Crystal Valley. Ferry Township Board: Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., township hall.

Hart Michigan Main Street Board: Sept. 15, 12:15 p.m., Main Street office, 49 S. State St., Hart.

Mason County Zoning Commission:

Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., county building, Scottville. Mason-Oceana 9-1-1 Board: Sept. 21, 10 a.m., Mason-Oceana 9-1-1 Dispatch Center, north Oceana Drive.

Oceana County Board of Commissioners: Sept. 22, 2 p.m., courthouse building in Hart; morning committee meetings as scheduled.

Oceana County Parks and Recreation Commission: Sept. 20, 3:30

p.m., county building, Hart. Pentwater School Board: Sept. 19, 7 p.m., band room.

Pentwater Village Planning Commission: Sept. 21, 7 p.m., village hall. Rothbury Village Council: Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., village hall.

Shelby School Board: Sept. 19, 7 p.m., high school library.

Walkerville School Board: Sept. 19, 7 p.m., cafeteria.

Walkerville Village Council: Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m., Walkerville Village Hall.

West Michigan Center for Community Mental Health: Sept. 20, 6 p.m., 920 Diana St., Ludington.

4:33 p.m., reckless driver, SP, S Oceana Dr/W Buchanan Rd, Shelby Twp 5:33 p.m., reckless driver, MOCD, N Oceana Dr/W Monroe Rd, Weare Twp 5:41 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Water Rd, Shelby Twp 6:56 p.m., indecent exposure, MSP, W Polk Rd/S Griswold St, Hart Twp 6:59 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Hancock St, Pentwater 7:28 p.m., all fires except str fires, Grant Fire, S 108th Ave, Grant Twp 8:13 p.m., med1, HE, E Woodrow Rd, Newfield Twp 8:31 p.m., alarm, OS, W Roosevelt Rd, Claybanks Twp 9:01 p.m., disturbance, HV, W Church St/S Elm St, Hesperia 9:22 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N Oceana Dr, Weare Twp 9:32 p.m., operate under influence, HV, E Adams Rd/E Michigan Ave, Hesperia 9:40 p.m., warrant pick up, OS, W Cleveland Rd, Grant Twp 10:12 p.m., warrant pick up, OS, W Forest St, Rothbury 10:25 p.m., med1, OA, W Polk Rd, Hart Twp 10:37 p.m., warrant pick up, OS, W Main St, Walkerville 10:42 p.m., attempt to locate, SP, Northland Crossings, Shelby 10:53 p.m., larceny, HP, S State St, Hart 11:08 p.m., med1, OA, E Kent Rd, Otto Twp 11:34 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Water Rd, Shelby Twp 11:36 p.m., wires down, Pentwater Fire, W Monroe Rd, Pentwater Twp 11:40 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W Garfield Rd/S 1st St, New Era 11:56 p.m., larceny, HP, W Polk Rd, Hart

Sept. 7, Wednesday 12:09 a.m., alarm, PP, E Lake St, Pentwater 12:28 a.m., med3, OA, N 100th Ave, Hart Twp 1:25 a.m., wires down, Hart Fire, S Griswold St, Hart 6:59 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S 88th Ave, Grant Twp 7:16 a.m., wires down, Pentwater Fire, W Monroe Rd, Pentwater Twp 7:54 a.m., med3, OA, N Wayne Rd, Pentwater Twp 8:44 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W Madison Rd, Pentwater Twp 8:45 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N BR US-31 Hwy, Pentwater Twp 8:58 a.m., well being check, PP, E 6th St, Pentwater 9:26 a.m., med1, OA, E 6th St, Pentwater 10:04 a.m., threat complaint, OS, N 56th Ave, Golden Twp 10:33 a.m., peace keeping, OS, E Thistle Rd, Crystal Twp 10:47 a.m., suspicious situation, OS, E Tyler Rd/N 116th Ave, Elbridge Twp 11:10 a.m., unknown accident, OS, S Oceana Dr/W Skeels Rd, Grant Twp 11:12 a.m., vehicle accident injury, RP, S Oceana Dr, Grant Twp 11:32 a.m., alarm, OS, S 148th Ave, Ferry Twp 11:48 a.m., unknown accident, OA, S Oceana Dr, Grant Twp 12:00 p.m., larceny, OS, W Hazel Rd, Golden Twp 12:45 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, Spencer Farm Dr, Hart Twp 12:52 p.m., med3, OA, N 112th Ave, Crystal Twp 1:04 p.m., med1, HE, W Wilke Rd, Grant Twp 1:30 p.m., peace keeping, OS, N 126th Ave, Crystal Twp 2:23 p.m., peace keeping, RP, S Driftwood Dr, Rothbury 2:48 p.m., attempt to locate, OS, W Jackson Rd, Weare Twp 2:53 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W Garfield Rd, Benona Twp 3:04 p.m., vehicle accident injury, DNR, W Fox Rd/N 24th Ave, Golden Twp 3:28 p.m., threat complaint, OS, E Gale Rd, Newfield Twp 3:37 p.m., gas drive off, OS, W Monroe Rd, Weare Twp 3:40 p.m., suicide, OS, E Madison Rd, Crystal Twp 4:11 p.m., civil complaint, OS, W Polk Rd, Golden Twp 4:44 p.m., fraud, MSP, W John St, Garfield Twp 5:04 p.m., unknown accident, HP, NB US-31 Hwy/W Polk Rd, Hart Twp 5:05 p.m., property damage accident, MOCD, NB US-31 Hwy, Shelby Twp 5:07 p.m., complaint, OS, N Ramble Rd, Hart Twp 5:07 p.m., property damage accident, MOCD, SB US-31 Hwy, Grant Twp 5:09 p.m., property damage accident, MOCD, NB US-31 Hwy/W Grant Rd, Shelby Twp 5:11 p.m., property damage accident, MOCD, NB US-31 Hwy, Shelby Twp 7:23 p.m., all fires except str fires, Grant Fire, S Michigan Ave, Rothbury 8:28 p.m., all fires except str fires, Walkerville Fire, W Tyler Rd/N 112th Ave, Hart Twp 8:59 p.m., med1, OA, E Sand Creek Trl, Otto Twp 9:18 p.m., property damage accident, OS, W Monroe Rd, Weare Twp 9:28 p.m., domestic, MSP, S 3rd St, New Era 11:12 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W 6th St, Shelby

Ambulance; HV=Hesperia Village Police; NP=New Era Police; OA=Oceana Ambulance; PP=Pentwater Police; RP=Rothbury Police;

Sept. 8, Thursday 12:15 a.m., well being check, OS, E Scout Rd, Elbridge Twp 3:03 a.m., suspicious vehicle, OS, S Michigan Ave, Rothbury 4:11 a.m., well being check, OS, S Oceana Dr/W Baker Rd, Shelby Twp 5:13 a.m., all fires except str fires, Walkerville Fire, N 122nd Ave, Elbridge Twp 6:19 a.m., breaking and entering, OS, W 5th St, Golden Twp 7:44 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N Lakeview Dr, Golden Twp 8:40 a.m., larceny, MSP, N Ridge Rd, Golden Twp 8:47 a.m., warrant pick up, OS, E Lincoln St, Hart 9:05 a.m., med2, OA, W Jackson Rd, Weare Twp 10:06 a.m., med3, OA, W Monroe Rd, Weare Twp 10:12 a.m., med2, HE, Town Place Ct, Hesperia 10:14 a.m., found property, PP, S Hancock St, Pentwater 10:36 a.m., property check, MSP, W Filmore Rd, Golden Twp 10:36 a.m., alarm, OS, N 72nd Ave, Weare Twp 11:22 a.m., property damage accident, OS, S 56th Ave/W Winston Rd, Claybanks Twp 11:41 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N Oceana Dr, Hart Twp 11:54 a.m., wires down, MOCD, W Monroe Rd, Pentwater Twp 12:22 p.m., suspicious situation, OS, E Buchanan Rd, Newfield Twp 1:04 p.m., domestic, OS, S Maple Island Rd, Newfield Twp 1:23 p.m., fraud, MSP, S State St, Hart 1:26 p.m., alarm, PP, N 96th Ave, Weare Twp 2:01 p.m., reckless driver, MOCD, NB US-31 Hwy/W Monroe Rd, Weare Twp 2:10 p.m., reckless driver, MOCD, SB US-31 Hwy/S Oceana Dr, Grant Twp 2:26 p.m., well being check, MSP, E Yonker Rd, Newfield Twp 3:08 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, E Johnson St, Hart 4:12 p.m., suspicious situation, OS, N 100th Ave, Hart Twp 4:25 p.m., alarm, OS, S 192nd Ave, Greenwood Twp 4:27 p.m., found property, OS, W Buchanan Rd, Benona Twp 4:40 p.m., attempt to locate, HV, S Winter St, Hesperia 5:28 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S 88th Ave, Shelby Twp 5:29 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, Pine St, Shelby 5:35 p.m., med2, OA, S Michigan Ave, Rothbury 5:38 p.m., alarm, OS, S 148th Ave, Ferry Twp 5:52 p.m., med3, OA, W 7th St, Golden Twp 5:58 p.m., dead on arrival, OA, W Silver Dam Dr, Golden Twp 6:05 p.m., suspicious situation, MSP, W Tahoe Trl, Rothbury 7:49 p.m., domestic, MSP, Hilltop Ct, Pentwater Twp 7:56 p.m., unwanted subject, SP, W 1st St, Shelby 8:23 p.m., paper service, HV, E Michigan Ave, Hesperia 8:27 p.m., animal complaint, OS, E Pierce Rd/S 144th Ave, Ferry Twp 8:52 p.m., mental subject, OS, S 120th Ave, Otto Twp 9:24 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W Winston Rd, Rothbury 9:35 p.m., suspicious situation, PP, W Longbridge Rd, Pentwater Twp 10:01 p.m., med2, OA, S 120th Ave, Otto Twp 10:04 p.m., reckless driver, HP, NB US-31 Hwy/W Winston Rd, Grant Twp 10:27 p.m., stray/barking dog, HP, E Mechanic St, Hart 10:39 p.m., med1, OA, E Cherry St, Shelby

Sept. 9, Friday 1:21 a.m., suspicious situation, HP, S State St, Hart 1:22 a.m., alarm, OS, E Madison Rd, Crystal Twp 2:23 a.m., property damage accident, OS, E Polk Rd/N 144th Ave, Elbridge Twp 3:22 a.m., alarm, OS, S Glen Rd, Benona Twp 4:02 a.m., attempt to locate, MSP, N Cheyenne Rd, Pentwater Twp 5:22 a.m., property damage accident, OS, NB US-31 Hwy/W Winston Rd, Grant Twp 7:50 a.m., med1, OA, W Fox Rd, Golden Twp 9:12 a.m., reckless driver, MOCD, Rothbury Rest Area, Grant Twp 9:12 a.m., stray/barking dog, MSP, S 200th Ave/E Cleveland Rd, Greenwood Twp 10:04 a.m., juvenile complaint, HV, S Division St, Hesperia 10:09 a.m., salvage, OS, E Lincoln St, Hart 10:10 a.m., larceny, OS, E Madison Rd, Colfax Twp 10:18 a.m., stray/barking dog, HP, W Main St, Hart 10:22 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W Garfield Rd, Grant Twp 10:26 a.m., warrant pick up, OS, W Thomas Rd, Benona Twp 10:46 a.m., warrant pick up, OS, W Jackson Rd, Weare Twp 10:51 a.m., med3, OA, W Polk Rd, Hart 11:13 a.m., city ordinance, SP, S Harvey St, Shelby 11:39 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, OS, E Filmore Rd, Leavitt Twp 12:37 p.m., city ordinance, SP, Fowler St, Shelby 1:10 p.m., well being check, HP, S Peach Ave, Hart 1:11 p.m., warrant pick up, OS, W Stony Lake Rd, Claybanks Twp

SP=Shelby Police; WP= Walkerville Police; OC= Animal Control Officer; OCFD=Oceana County Fire Departments; ME=Medical examiner

1:40 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, SP, N Industrial Park Dr, Shelby 1:40 p.m., threat complaint, MSP, S 200th Ave, Newfield Twp 2:28 p.m., domestic, OS, S 192nd Ave, Newfield Twp 2:36 p.m., city ordinance, SP, N Pine St, Shelby 2:37 p.m., property damage accident, OS, N Lighthouse Dr/N 14th Ave, Golden Twp 4:02 p.m., larceny, OS, W Fox Rd, Golden Twp 5:11 p.m., peace keeping, HP, E Wood St, Hart 5:32 p.m., animal complaint, OS, W Harrison Rd/N Railroad Ave, Golden Twp 5:32 p.m., reckless driver, MOCD, NB US-31 Hwy/W Winston Rd, Grant Twp 5:36 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Water Rd, Grant Twp 6:19 p.m., city ordinance, OS, W Silver Lake Rd, Golden Twp 7:50 p.m., walk in pi law only, OS, S State St, Shelby 8:23 p.m., stray/barking dog, PP, E 6th St, Pentwater 8:54 p.m., reckless driver, MOCD, S Oceana Dr/W Wilke Rd, Grant Twp 9:01 p.m., suspicious situation, PP, E 6th St, Pentwater 9:16 p.m., suspicious situation, PP, S Hancock St, Pentwater 10:05 p.m., threat complaint, RP, S Driftwood Dr, Rothbury 10:13 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N 72nd Ave, Hart Twp 10:23 p.m., property damage accident, OS, NB US-31 Hwy/W Monroe Rd, Weare Twp 10:45 p.m., domestic, OS, E Loop Rd, Newfield Twp 11:02 p.m., med2, OA, N State St, Hart 11:16 p.m., reckless driver, MOCD, NB US-31 Hwy/W Winston Rd, Grant Twp 11:26 p.m., warrant pick up, MSP, W Polk Rd, Hart 11:57 p.m., med3, OA, E Baseline Rd, Elbridge Twp

Sept. 10, Saturday 12:10 a.m., noise complaint, SP, S Michigan Ave, Shelby 2:02 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Menes, Walkerville 2:22 a.m., med3, OA, N Oceana Dr, Weare Twp 3:14 a.m., suspicious situation, MSP, , 3:29 a.m., med1, OA, E Cherry St, Shelby 6:12 a.m., disturbance, OS, E Church St, Hart 7:06 a.m., missing person, OS, S Hart St, Hart 7:41 a.m., warrant pick up, OS, E Lincoln St, Hart 8:31 a.m., larceny, OS, E Arthur Rd, Otto Twp 9:18 a.m., property damage accident, OS, S 90th Ave/W Yale Rd, Grant Twp 9:43 a.m., malicious destruction/property, OS, W Stony Lake Rd, Claybanks Twp 11:34 a.m., property damage accident, OS, E Cleveland Rd/S Maple Island Rd, Greenwood Twp 12:39 p.m., misc for fd, Hart Fire, W Baseline Rd, Hart Twp 12:48 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Menes, Walkerville 1:06 p.m., warrant pick up, HP, E Lincoln St, Hart 1:12 p.m., vehicle accident injury, OA, W Fox Rd/N 24th Ave, Golden Twp 1:15 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W Fox Rd, Golden Twp 1:37 p.m., malicious destruction/property, OS, E Deer Rd, Leavitt Twp 1:49 p.m., med2, OA, N 72nd Ave, Hart Twp 2:07 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, W 6th St, Shelby 2:09 p.m., med1, HE, E Garfield Rd, Greenwood Twp 2:12 p.m., med1, OA, W Webster Rd, Claybanks Twp 3:39 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Menes, Walkerville 3:53 p.m., city ordinance, HP, S Hart St, Hart 4:32 p.m., shots fired, MSP, W McKinley Rd, Grant Twp 4:34 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, S Water Rd, 4:56 p.m., larceny, OS, N 24th

Ave, Golden Twp 5:14 p.m., larceny, HV, S Division St, Hesperia 5:35 p.m., vehicle accident injury, OS, W Fox Rd/N 24th Ave, Golden Twp 5:43 p.m., gas drive off, OS, W Monroe Rd, Weare Twp 6:11 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N 192nd Ave, Leavitt Twp 7:28 p.m., warrant pick up, MSP, E Skeels Rd, Otto Twp 7:36 p.m., hit & run accident, SP, N State St, Shelby 7:45 p.m., sex offender registration check, MSP, W Skeels Rd, Grant Twp 7:56 p.m., peace keeping, OS, S Maple Island Rd, Newfield Twp 8:41 p.m., property damage accident, OS, W Hazel Rd, Golden Twp 10:49 p.m., noise complaint, HP, E Main St, Hart 11:57 p.m., med1, OA, E Main St, Hart

Sept. 11, Sunday 1:53 a.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, Hillcrest Dr/S 3rd St, New Era 3:28 a.m., property damage accident, OS, N Oceana Dr, Weare Twp 4:59 a.m., controlled substance, OS, S 192nd Ave/E Skeels Rd, Greenwood Twp 8:16 a.m., misc for fd, Hart Fire, N 34th Ave, Golden Twp 8:40 a.m., noise complaint, OS, S Harvey St, Shelby 8:45 a.m., all fires except str fires, Shelby-Benona Fire, NB US-31 Hwy/W M-20 Hwy, Shelby Twp 8:58 a.m., suspicious vehicle, MSP, W Hazel Rd/N 100th Ave, Hart Twp 10:50 a.m., property damage accident, OS, W Fox Rd/N 24th Ave, Golden Twp 10:58 a.m., malicious destruction/property, HP, W Polk Rd/NB US-31 Hwy, Hart 11:19 a.m., alarm, MSP, W Polk Rd, Hart 11:21 a.m., civil complaint, MSP, S Robinhood Dr, Grant Twp 1:58 p.m., stolen vehicle, MSP, E Garfield Rd, Greenwood Twp 2:10 p.m., reckless driver, OS, W Meadow Ln Dr/S Apple Hill Dr, Rothbury 2:10 p.m., med3, OA, Dryden St, Hart 2:18 p.m., alarm, OS, E Monroe Rd, Colfax Twp 2:45 p.m., civil complaint, MOCD, S 64th Ave, Claybanks Twp 3:12 p.m., domestic, HP, S State St, Hart 3:17 p.m., reckless driver, OS, S 68th Ave/W M-20 Hwy, Shelby Twp 4:17 p.m., property damage accident, OS, N Oceana Dr/N 62nd Ave, Pentwater Twp 4:42 p.m., misc for fd, Grant Fire, S 38th Ave, Claybanks Twp 5:20 p.m., vehicle accident injury, OS, N 112th Ave/W Monroe Rd, Crystal Twp 5:24 p.m., threat complaint, HP, S Hart St, Hart 6:29 p.m., all fires except str fires, Shelby-Benona Fire, W M-20 Hwy, Shelby Twp 7:31 p.m., sex offender registration check, MSP, W Roosevelt Rd, Grant Twp 8:02 p.m., sex offender registration check, MSP, E Wilke Rd, Otto Twp 8:23 p.m., domestic, MSP, S 88th Ave, Grant Twp 8:27 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, N 66th Ave, Weare Twp 8:55 p.m., 9-1-1 hang-up call, MOCD, E Hammett Rd, Crystal Twp 8:58 p.m., domestic, OS, E Hammett Rd, Crystal Twp 9:51 p.m., med1, OA, W Baker Rd, Benona Twp 11:20 p.m., all fires except str fires, Shelby-Benona Fire, E 5th St/N State St, Shelby Sept. 5-11 traffic stops — OS, 40; MSP, 18; HP, 9; HV, 2; NP, 0; PP, 1; RP, 1; SP, 7; WP, 0; DNR, 1; car-deer accidents, 6.

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Main street, chamber of commerce ‘Progressive Lunch’ to highlight 3 downtown Hart businesses

Hart Main Street and The Silver Lake Sand Dune Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the re-location and opening of three downtown

Hart businesses, The Hart Music Shop, A Sister Act and Sonus Hearing Care Professionals. In celebration, the public is

Hart Music Shop relocates to East Main Street

The Hart Music Shop and God is Great Apparel, owned by Austin Bechtel, has relocated to 311 E. Main St., in Hart from its State Street location. The relocation creates the convenience of husband and wife businesses across the street, with Bechtel’s wife, Brooke, owning the Hart Barbour Shop. Hart Music Shop services include, music lessons, instrument sales, Friday morning jams from 10 a.m. to noon and instrument repair. Additionally, it offers custom apparel screen printing. The Hart Music Shop is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is closed Wednesday and Sunday. The Hart Music Shop can be reached at 231-301-8186, and found online at www.godisgreatapparel.com or www.hartmusicshop.com.

A Sister Act now open at new, larger location

The quilting and yarn shop, A Sister Act, has relocated to 28 S. State St., in Hart due to its need for a larger space. The store, owned by Irene Knoth and Carol Armstrong, has expanded from 1,600 to 5,000 square feet and offers a selection of quality quilting materials and notions as well as a variety of yarns, including hand dies, sock yarn and alpaca. Additionally, A Sister Act offers classes in quilting, knitting and weaving. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They can be reached at 231-301-5184 or e-mailed at asistersact@yahoo.com.

invited to a free “Progressive Lunch” Friday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All three businesses are within a short walking distance from each other making an afternoon stroll through the Hart Main Street district a feature of the event. The lunch will begin at The Hart Music Shop, 311 E. Main St. at 11 a.m. where a brief ribbon cutting will be followed by crudités, tours and musical entertainment by the shop’s weekly “Friday Morning Jams” program. Owned by Austin and Brooke Bechtel, the Hart Music Shop services include music lessons, instrument sales and instrument repair. The music shop is also home to the couple’s God is Great Apparel line and custom screen printing. The Progressive Lunch will then make it’s way around the corner at 11:30 a.m. to A Sister Act, 28 S. State St. to enjoy a ribbon cutting moment followed by luncheon selections and a tour of the establishments’ fine offerings of quilting

materials, notions and yarns including hand dies, sock yarn and alpaca. Up your winter fun by signing-up for quilting, knitting and weaving classes all offered in a spacious studio setting. At 12:30 p.m. participants will welcome Sonus Hearing Care Professionals at their new facility at 115 S. State St. After a ribbon cutting dessert will be served. The business joins a family of 11 Sonus Hearing Care Professionals locations throughout West Michigan. The organization provides high quality hearing testing, real ear measuring, video otoscopy, programming, ear molds, shooter plugs, tympanometry, cleaning, speech mapping, minor repairs, swim plugs and irrigation. Contact Julie Kreilick of Hart Main Street program at 231-301-8449 or Lisa Fleury of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce at 248-798-3872 for additional information.

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directions: 2 miles W. of Hesperia on M-20 to 192nd Ave., then S. 1 mile to site. Watch for signs. Beyer Auction has been commissioned to sell items for several people@ Public Auction incl. Boat , Camper Trailer, Garage Tools , Outdoor, Antiques , Collectibles, Furniture & Household. boat, Sno mobile, & camper: 1992 -19’ Sea nymph w/ loads of extras, Sunnybrook 2005 5th wheel Camper (very clean please see pictures on website), 1966 Skidoo Bombardier (BB6 19257). Garage, tools & outdoor: Big lake Fishing poles Most w/reels, fishing tackle & Lures, fishing Nets, Downriggers, tackle boxes, Johnson 6, Evinrude, & Minn Kota Boat motors, Wood Shop machinery in very clean condition incl. Rigid Ban Saw, Rigid Lathe, Rockwell Lathe, Delta Table Saw, Hitachi Chop Saw, Dewalt Planer, Crafts. Sander, Drill Press, B & D Router & Table, Delta Shopmaster Table Saw, Ryobi Scroll Saw, Electric & Battery Hand Tools incl. Drills, Saws, Sanders, Paslode Nailers, Dremel, Milwaukee Saw Zal, & Circular Saws, Roller Stand, Kennedy tool box, Hand Tools, Pipe Threader, Power Stripper, Creeper, Campbell Hausfeld comp., Lincoln Welder, Push mower, Reel mower, Lawn & Garden tools, Wheel Barrow, Lil Chief Electric Smoker, , Lg. Meat Grinder, Meat cuber/tenderizer, Camp Stove, 55 gal. Barrels, Little Tike play house & swing, Wagon, 525X Telescope, much more. antiques & collectibles: Pottery incl. Roseville, Hull, Red Wing, Weller, Abingdon, & more, Cookie Jar Coll., Occupied Japan, Nippon Vases, Collector Dolls, Antique Baby Carriage, Hall Dishes, Enamelware, Vintage Kitchen items, Coffee Grinders, Salt Wells, Victoria China Canister Set, Shasta Pine China Set, Vintage Toys, Beer signs, Sterling Silver pcs, Besse Pease Gutmann prints, Pocket Watches, Lanterns, Camelot & Count Lyra Alto Saxs, Garcia & Starfield 385 Guitars, No. 10 ½ Erector Set, Carved Sea Captain & Lion,. Copper Kettle w/ ornate feet, Quilts, Taito Operation Wolf Video Game, Stain Glass Hanging light, Die Cast Cars, Wooden Wash Tub, AC Delco Cab., Gingerbread Clock, Norman Rockwell Pictures, Pitcher Pump, Lic. Plates and more. furniture & Household: Crown Porcelain Gas Cook Stove, Oak Ice Chest, Barrister stacking Book Case, Victor RCA Floor Radio, Dressers, Curio Cab., Queen Ann Chairs, Rocker, Cedar Chests, Piano Stool, Vintage Sewing Mach,, Side Tables, Sm. Church Pew, Dorm Fridge, Dishes, Bakeware, Thomas Replica Radio, Floor Lamps plus many more items too numerous to mention. auctioneers Note: See our web site for pictures @ www.beyerauction.com two rings. Celebrating 43 years of service. terms: No out of state checks will be accepted. Cash or check with positive ID. Announcements take precedence over printed material. Not responsible for accident or loss. Lunch served on grounds.

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Oceana’s Herald-Journal • September 15, 2016 • 7b

Oceana outdoors

Celebrate Michigan Trails Week Sept. 17-24

State park to offer Free ORV safety class

Silver Lake State Park will offer a free off-road vehicle safety class Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Silver Lake State Park headquarters, 9679 W. State Park Rd., in Mears from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As one of the premier ORV destinations in Michigan, Silver Lake State Park is offering the ORV classes to keep riders safe and introduce new riders to the sport. In Michigan, all riders under 16 years of age are required to complete an approved ORV safety course and carry the Michigan ORV safety certificate with them at all times while riding on public lands.

Certificates will be issued following successful completion of this one-day course. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Those taking the class are asked to bring their own lunch. For more information about the ORV safety classes contact the Silver Lake State Park at 231-873-3083. Pre-registration is required as class sizes are limited, to register visit www. dnr.state.mi.us/recnsearch/. There is no charge to participate in the ORV safety classes, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Silver Lake State Park.

Sable Dunes Audubon fall encounter slated for Saturday

The Sable Dunes Audubon society invites the public to join them Saturday, Sept. 17 for a fall encounter with migrant waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds. The group will gather at 9 a.m. at the warming shelter at Ludington State Park. Join Dave Dister as we search for early migrant waterfall, shorebirds and late migrant songbirds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on level to hilly terrain surrounding Lost Lake. Then take part in their annual brown bag picnic at the Hamlin Lake Beach picnic area at 12:30 p.m. You will have the opportunity to visit with other nature lovers or to purchase one of Dave Dister’s annual birding calendars. Make sure to bring your brown bag lunch and refreshment. If you have not joined us before, don’t be shy. We welcome all exuberant outdoor enthusiasts. If you have questions please call or text Joe Moloney at 231-9072278.

Just about time to ‘Cast and Blast’ in Oceana County

Now is the time when nels. Oceana fishermen have their And one of the great things best chance to catch a fight- about salmon is that they go ing fish of over 10 lbs. The on up the rivers, where an ansalmon run is on. gler with nothing but the baAdmittedly, it’s possible in sics has a shot at them. these waters to Don’t try it catch other large with light tackfish; good fightle. You need ers. Catfish and good equipcarp come to ment, a strong mind. reel and about But there 15-pound test is little that line. can match the Try them screaming run of early in the a chinook. Once morning. Find caught, they are a shallow bed a beautiful fish, where they are sleek and powspawning and erful looking. swing a spoon, By N.B. Sawyer They are good plug or even Contributing Writer eating, also. eggs across just Joe the Jarin front of the head says the fish, right on the population is down a bit, bottom. You’ll lose a lot of but that the fish are running tackle. larger. He claimed to have Big, colorful streamers will boated a number of fish over work for the fly fisherman. 20 pounds. Be sure to have backing on The glory days of the your reel. Most fly lines are salmon run, 30 years ago or 30 yards and a chinook that so, saw a lot of fish in the heads back to the big lake can 30-pound range with a num- strip that off in no time. ber over that. Meanwhile, keep in mind Joe says as of this writing that the small game season the best fishing is right off is upon us, and that a rugged the channel mouths. “If you outdoorsman can combine go right outside the channel a grouse hunting trip with a mouths all along the shore and salmon fishing outing. Cast fish about 20 feet down in 30- and Blast trips are another 40 feet of water, you should great bonus for Oceana’s do okay.” hunters and fishermen. If you don’t have a boat Try the salmon at first light properly rigged, try chartering and the grouse all afternoon. for a trip or two. Evenings you’ll be tired and If you strike out in the big ready for an energy drink and lake, try just inside the chan- a good dinner.

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— Weather — Relief is in the forecast Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12

Hi 85 87 80 81 81 74 73

Lo 71 69 70 57 64 50 56

Prcp 1.76 2.03 .8

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Weather stats are recorded at WEEH-FM in Mears for the National Weather Service. Stats are taken at 7 a.m. on the date shown and are for the previous 24 hours.

Get out and ride, walk, run or paddle Michigan’s 12,500-plus miles of trails With more than 12,500 miles of state-designated trails that connect communities, provide health and economic benefits, and attract outdoor enthusiasts, it’s no wonder Michigan is known as “The Trails State.” To showcase these resources, Gov. Rick Snyder recently proclaimed Sept. 17-24 as the state’s third official Michigan Trails Week. The declaration originated in 2014 to highlight Michigan’s trail system; this year, the week-long celebration culminates Saturday, Sept. 24, which is National Public Lands Day. “Michigan’s vast network of hundreds of miles of trails attracts hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, off-road vehicle users, kayakers and snowmobilers,” said Paul Yauk, statewide trails coordinator for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “Our goal is to further strengthen Michigan’s reputation as the nation’s “Trails State” and build greater awareness about one of the best and most diverse trail systems in the country. “I encourage residents to get out and enjoy the many state, county and local trails available across Michigan,” said Yauk. “Whether walking a familiar trail, hiking a more challenging Upper Peninsula trail, running a hilly course or bicycling a paved linear trail, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to enjoy our state’s outstanding trail system.” The diversity of trails is demonstrated by: • 4,010 miles of hiking trails; • 1,398 miles of equestrian trails; • 3,660 miles of ORV trails; • 1,483 miles of bike trails.; • 6,204 miles of snowmobile trails; • 973 state park trails; • Hundreds more miles of local, county and federal trails throughout the state. According to a 2013 report by the Outdoor Industry Foundation, outdoor recreation generates $18.7 billion in consumer spending in Michigan, generating approximately 194,000 jobs a year. In addition, at least 63 percent of Michigan residents participate in outdoor recreation each year. In July, community members and trail enthusiasts celebrated the completion of the 22-mile William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail improvement project. The trail was named after the late William Field, who led the effort and had the vision to develop one of the first “Rails to Trails” parks in the state. The paved trail winds through rural and wooded terrain and through the communities of Hart, Mears, Shelby, New Era, Rothbury and Montague. Additional Michigan trail highlights: Jump on the Iron Belle Trail, the longest designated state trail in the nation, and hike or bike your way between Belle Isle Park in downtown Detroit

and Ironwood in the western Upper Peninsula. Explore pristine forests, paddle cool rivers and visit charming towns all across the state. The 791-mile bicycle route is 64 percent complete and utilizes existing multi-use trails. In the Upper Peninsula, the route follows U.S. 2, a designated national bicycling route. Visit www.michigan.gov/ironbelle to learn more. Michigan is home to a wide variety of hiking trails across the state, which showcase Michigan’s natural and cultural resources. A number these trails are maintained by the DNR and can be found in Michigan state parks, state forest lands or wildlife preserves. Many of these trails make unbelievable day hikes, including the Jordan Valley Pathway, Blind Sucker Creek Pathway, Mason Tract Pathway and Shingle Mill Pathway. Mountain bikers in Michigan recently scored a major win with the opening of the first 5-mile loop of the DTE Energy Foundation Trail near Chelsea. Located in the heart of the Waterloo State Recreation Area, the cutting-edge, sustainable trail is open to mountain bikers, trail runners, hikers and cross-country skiers and has been made possible by an innovative partnership between the DNR, the Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association and a $255,000 grant from the DTE Energy

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Foundation. Michigan offers trails for boaters and paddlers too. The DNR is in the process of developing a policy to include water trails - some overseen by other entities and some yet to be developed - into a statewide system. The 30-year plan will help develop a state system of water trails. Helping lead the charge is the Land Information Access Association. Michigan has the largest rail-trail system in the nation. Across the state, more than 2,600 miles of old railroad lines have been converted for recreational use. Michigan is constantly upgrading its ORV trails, using dollars generated by the sale of ORV licenses and trail permits to fund restoration of existing trail and link even more communities. To learn more about DNR trails, visit www.michigan.gov/dnrtrails. To learn more about Michigan Trails Week visit www.michigan.gov/trailsweek. For more information, contact Doug Donnelly, communications specialist for the DNR Trails Division, at 517284-6109. To check camping availability in state parks and make a reservation, please visit www.midnrreservations. com or call 800-44PARKS (800-4472757).

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— September to date —

Total liquid precipitation for period, 4.59 inches; total precipitation for September, 4.59 inches; total precipitation for 2016, 28.8 inches.

— The week coming up —

Sunrise for Hart Sept. 18, 7:28 a.m. to 7:35 a.m. Sept. 24; sunset for Hart Sept. 18, 7:51 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. Sept. 24; last quarter moon Sept. 23.

— Lake Michigan Water Level Status —

Weekly report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Sept. 9 indicated that lakes Michigan and Huron forecasted water level was at 580.02 feet, no change from the previous month and 3 inches above the level of a year ago. The lake level is 11 inches above the long-term average recorded for September and is 23 inches below the highest average recorded for September. The level is 41 inches above the lowest average recorded for September and is forecast to drop 2 inches by this time next month.

Thank you for your support.

Kaleb Adams

Victoria Walker

• September 15, 2016 • Oceana’s Herald-Journal

Legal Notices

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY publication/POSTING AND notice of ACTION state of Michigan 78TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT county probate file no. 16-32365-GC Court address: 100 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420 Court telephone no. (231) 873-3977 Plaintiff Eric R. Fox PO Box 710 Hart, MI 49420 Plaintiff’s attorney Eric R. Fox, P51877 111 S. State Street, PO Box 710 Hart, MI 49420 231-873-3369 V Defendant Leonard Adkins TO: Alice Szuhai IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued in this court be the plaintiff to Answer a Complaint. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 10/26/2016. If you fail to do so, a default judgement may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. Date: 9/8/2016 Judge Bradley G. Lambrix September 15, 22 and 29, 2016

IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Derrick Brown, a single man, to Rivertrust Mortgage Inc. dba United Financial, Mortgagee, dated June 21, 2004 and recorded June 24, 2004 in Liber 2004, Page 20176, Oceana County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and 69/100 Dollars ($87,516.69), including interest at 4.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Oceana County, Michigan at 10:00 AM on OCTOBER 13, 2016. Said premises are located in the Township of Otto, Oceana County Michigan, and are described as: The North 891 feet of the West 330 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 13 North, Range 16 West, Otto Township, Oceana County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 15, 2016 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 16-010425 (09-15)(10-06) Sepember 15, 22 and 29 & October 6, 2016 notice to creditors decedent’s estate state of Michigan probate court county of Oceana file no. 16-156-DE Estate of Mildred J. Bennett Date of Birth: 6/27/1916 TO ALL CREDITORS: * NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Mildred J. Bennett, died 7/30/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Denis L. Bennett, personal representative, or to

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both the probate court at 100 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9/7/2016 Eric R. Fox, P51877 111 S. State Street, PO Box 710 Hart, MI 49420 231-873-3369 Denis L. Bennett 3887 Crystal Waters Lane, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 616-340-3278 September 15, 2016

notice to creditors decedent’s estate state of Michigan probate court county of Oceana file no. 16-157-DE Estate of Steven Jay Bruce Date of Birth: 1/6/1954 TO ALL CREDITORS: * NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Steven Jay Bruce, died 8/14/2016. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Connie Lynn Bruce, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 100 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9/7/2016 James R. Prince, P33063 127 State Street Hart, MI 49420 231-873-3892 Connie Lynn Bruce, PR 4493 W. Taylor Road Hart, MI 49420 231-742-0246 September 15, 2016 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott R. Umstead, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage- MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2005, and recorded on November 8, 2005 in Liber 2005 on Page 33480, in Oceana county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to FV-I, Inc. in trust for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment dated August 17, 2016 , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Six and 52/100 Dollars ($84,426.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Oceana County, at 10:00 AM, on October 6, 2016. Said premises are situated in City of Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, and are described as: All that part of Lot 9, Block 40 of Wigtons Second Addition to the Village (now City) of Hart, lying East of Union Street, EXCEPT the West 198 feet thereof; and EXCEPT the East 297 feet thereof. Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 9, Block 40, Wigtons Second Addition to the Village (now city) of Hart, lying East of Union Street, thence East along the North Boundary of said Lot 9 a distance of 8 rods to the place of beginning, thence East along said North boundary of said Lot 9 a distance of 4 rods, thence South parallel with the West boundary of said Lot 9, thence West along the South boundary of said Lot 9 to a point 8 rods East of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9, thence North to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with

MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 8, 2016 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott Law, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste. 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #462382F01 (09-08)(09-29) Sepember 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 27th CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF OCEANA file no. 16-11897-CH Honorable Circuit Court Judge KERRY ANN SMITH, Plaintiff vs. KATHRYN WILLIAMS, and her unknown heirs, assigns, and devisees, Defendants __________________ Brian J. Monton (P70837) Prince & Monton, PLC Attorney for Plaintiff 127 State Street Hart, MI 49420 (231) 873-3892 __________________

ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION At a session of Court held in the courthouse in the City of Hart, County of Oceana, State of Michigan, on August 24, 2016. Present: Honorable Bradley G. Lambrix, Circuit Court Judge Plaintiff filed a verified ex parte motion for service of process by publication in the discretion of the Court. After reading the motion, the Court finds that Plaintiff has shown that service of process cannot reasonably be made on Defendant Kathryn Williams and her unknown heirs, assigns, and devisees by the methods provided in MCR 2.105(A), in that Plaintiff has demonstrated that diligent attempts to locate Defendants and their current address. The Court further finds, pursuant to MCR 2.105(I), that service of process by publication and sending the pleadings to Defendant Kathryn Williams’ last known mailing address is the best available method of service of process reasonably calculated to give Defendants actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS, THEREFORE, HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Plaintiff may serve process on Defendants by sending a copy of the summons and complaint to Defendant Kathryn Williams’ last known mailing address and publishing the following notice once each week for a period of three consecutive weeks in a newspaper, as defined in MCR 2.106(F), that is published in the county of Defendant Kathryn Williams’ last known address: “An action seeking to quiet title pursuant to MCL 600.2932 to certain real property located in Hart Township, Oceana County, Michigan, legally described as: Commencing 407.71 feet East of said Section 5 center post; thence North 45 degrees West 378 feet; thence North 43 degrees East 30 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 24 degrees West 216.7 feet; thence South 81 degrees West 399.6 feet; thence South 56 degrees East 381 feet; thence South 83 degrees East 93 feet; thence North 43 degrees East 113 feet to the point of beginning; Section 5, Town 16 North, Range 17 West, Hart Township, Oceana County, Michigan. Parcel Identification No. 6400700510007 has been commenced by Plaintiff Kerry Ann Smith against Defendants Kathryn Williams and her unknown heirs, assigns, and devisees in the 27th Circuit Court for the County of Oceana, State of Michigan, and Defendants must answer or take other action permitted by law within 28 days after the last date of publication. If

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Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless is proposing to build a 190-foot tall self-support telecommunications tower (overall height of 192-feet above ground surface) located along the south side of West Clay Road, Rothbury, Oceana County, MI 49452. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Kimberley Bouchard, G2 Consulting Group, LLC, 1866 Woodslee Street, Troy, Michigan 48083, Phone: 248-680-0400, E-Mail: kbouchard@g2consultinggroup.com.

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steven P Hegedus & Deborah K Hegedus, Husband and Wife to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2006, and recorded on October 11, 2006, as Document Number: 2006/29636, Oceana County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 06, 2014 and recorded October 16, 2014 in Liber 2014, Page 16486, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Nine and 51/100 ($112,479.51) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Oceana County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 10:00 AM on September 29, 2016 Said premises are situated in the City of Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 44 feet of Lot 2 and the West 4 feet of Lot 3 of Block 18 of Corbin and Wigton`s Addition to the Village (now City) of Hart, Hart City, Oceana County, Michigan. Commonly known as: 307 LINCOLN ST, HART, MI 49420 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: September 1, 2016 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 16MI00609-1 (09-01)(09-22) September 1, 8, 15 & 22 2016 LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE -- Default having been made in payment of Housing

assessments by Four Winters Enterprises LLC & Harbor View Condominiums, LLC, at 560 S. Hancock St. Unit 6, Pentwater, MI 49449, owner(s) of a Housing unit of Harbor View Condominium Association of Pentwater of Oceana County MI. A Notice of Lien for Non- Payment of Assessments was recorded on February 16, 2016 at Liber 2016, Page 2439, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Oceana County, MI, on which lien there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice $2,953.00 exclusive of interest at 7% and costs of sale. No suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the lien or any portion thereof. By virtue of the power of sale contained in the Liber 2006, Pages 34233 - 34271 of the Master Deed of Harbor View Condominium Association of Pentwater, in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of September A.D. 2016 at 10 o’clock in the AM local time, the lien will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder immediately at the front of the main entrance to the Oceana County Courthouse, Hart, MI, Oceana County, MI, of the premises described in the lien, to pay the amount due, on the lien, with interest at seven percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. If the Association or Sheriff cancels or rescinds the sale prior to final settlement due to a bankruptcy filing or other cause, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be the refund of the deposit, plus interest. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which event the redemption date shall be thirty (30) days after the aforementioned foreclosure sale or fifteen (15) days after the Association’s compliance with the notice requirements of MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. The premises are described as follows: All of a certain piece or parcel of land situated in Pentwater, Oceana County, MI, and described as follows: HARBOR VIEW CONDOMINIUMS UNIT 6 c/ k/ a: 560 S. Hancock St. Unit 6 Pentwater, MI 49449 ID NO. 044-310-006-00 Dated: August 23, 2016 Harbor View Condominium Association of Pentwater BY: Harbor View Condominium Association of Pentwater c/o ADAC P.O. Box 806044 St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 P: (586) 2942322 File No.: HVCA-A9162D560 (09-01)(09-22) September 1, 8, 15 & 22 2016

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason T. MacKay, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Republic Bank, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2002, and recorded on June 25, 2002 in Liber 2002 on Page 19882, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Oceana county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ThirtyFour Thousand Nine Hundred EightyNine and 38/100 Dollars ($34,989.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Oceana County, at 10:00 AM, on September 22, 2016. Said premises are situated in Township of Colfax, Oceana County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 12 and 13, Lee Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, Township of Colfax The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 25, 2016 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott Law, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste. 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #465369F01 (08-25)(09-15) August 25 & September 1, 8 and 15, 2016

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Dustin Carlson Hicks

BBQ Season is Here! Cylinder Fill Sale

Join us Friday, September 16th starting at 9am til 3pm AmeriGas Propane, 3400 S. Oceana Drive, New Era

$10.00 - #20 Cylinder Fill $15.00 - #30 Cylinder Fill $20.00 - #40 Cylinder Fill

3400 S. Oceana Drive • New Era, MI • (800)

853-8358

Thank You

Grand Champion Hog!

Willow Cold Storage

for purchasing my Grand Champion Hog!

for buying my 2016 4H market steer and supporting 4H. Emma Woller

Kari Merten

Defendants do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against her for the relief demanded in the complaint.” IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: August 24, 2016 Honorable Bradley G. Lambrix, Circuit Court Judge September 1, 8, & 15 2016

Carl Tanner

Classifieds Oceana’s Herald-Journal • September 15, 2016 •

Oceana’s Herald-Journal

Mich-Can

Announcements

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Mr. Montague – Marv Lipka would like to thank everyone who came to his 90 th birthday party pig roast and all the family who worked so hard to make it happen. From the delicious food to the hay rides everything was a success. And Bob who spent many hours roasting the pig. It was great to see everyone and surprised to see people and 4H trail friends from all over the state.

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Announcements Montague Self Storage 4051 Fruitvale Road, Montague MI 231-894-8810. All stored merchandise of the following occupants will be disposed of after September 30, 2016. A19 Lisa Larson, A26 Madeline Redmon, A25 Matt Sconten, B7 Juan Lorea, B27 Tracy Dulyea, C17 Joe Rolewaz, C29/G3 Jennifer Wright, C35 Billy Josephson, C16 Neino, D15 Block, F2 Chubb, F7 Barlow, H8 Roesler, C32 Thomas Pearson and B28 Welch. Contents may be claimed by paying all arrearages to Montague Self Storage by September 30, 2016. VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! Cut your drug costs! SAVE $$! 50 Pills for $99.00. FREE Shipping! 100% Guaranteed and Discreet. CALL 1-800-425-0211 Thank you St. Jude for petition granted. S.B.

WORK BOOTS

Boats & Marine

TOM'S MOBILE MARINE

Appliances

Good Things to Eat

FARM MARKET

NEW TODAY!

Frigidaire Electric wall oven with Now winterizing I/O, inboards, convection. Excellent condition. outboards, jet skis and repairing 269-986-4224 of all. As always "Your Dock or My Shop" (231)869-4868. Stoves & Furnaces

Tom’s Mobile Marine Time for your spring tune-up; out boards, I/O’s, jet skis. In & out service on pontoons. “Your Dock or My Shop”. 231-869-4868.

Several brands to choose from. Good prices.

Guns

Troyers 9490 E. Skeels Road, Fremont (231)924-1977

I buy guns: Single piece or collections. Can't come to me, I'll come to you. Mike's City Service, (231)873-4303.

ONLY 4 MONTHS (OR LESS) TILL WINTER. Central Boiler Classic Edge OUTDOOR WOOD FURNANCE. Heat more with less wood. LIMITED-TIME REBATES. Timmich Construction (231)861-5886

NEW TODAY! Wood Burner, free standing Sears/Franklin, complete installation including floor pad, all piping and accessories. $250.00. Photos available 231-861-6282.

Firewood / Fuel

Our Own SWEETANGO®, HONEYCRISP, Gala, Zestar!, MaIntosh, Jonamac, Blondee, Gingergold, Paula Red Apples, Plums, Squash, Homemade PIES, Country Dairy Milk, Moochies, & ICE CREAM! Local & Michigan-Made foods & gifts! EBT Double Up Food Bucks, Project Fresh. Rennhack Orchards Market, open 96 Monday-Saturday, 3731 W. Polk Road, Hart (1 mile east of US-31 Exit 149). 231-873-7523. www.rennhackmarket.com

ANDREWS U-PICK BLUEBERRIES is closed for the season. Thank you to all our loyal customers for another good year and we look forward to seeing you again next summer.

Seasoned Oak Cut, split, delivered. $50/per rick. Green $40. Boiler wood $40. Uhaul boiler wood $80 per full cord. Multiple TOMATOES NEW TODAY! cord discount available. Gary Kitchen - complete to fit 10ft. K o z i c k i ( 2 3 1 ) 8 9 4 - 4 5 5 0 Field grown - NOT genetically wall, Cabinets, counter top o r ( 2 3 1 ) 3 2 9 - 1 1 7 3 engineered. $8 per 1/2 bu. Rew/sink, microwave, electric serve your order, 873-3753 stove, newer refrigerator, $500.00, photos available, 231- For Sale Firewood Approx. 2 Wheeler Farms. cord loads. All hardwood de861-6282. livered for $350.00 Mervin Yoder. 231-821-9354 after 5 p.m. Les' Berries & Produce U-Pick Green beans, squash, tomatoes, Great Lakes hot tub, Manitou No Sunday calls! cucumbers, pickles, peppers, model, 4 person with cover. NEW TODAY! sweet corn and pumpkins. Call Excellent condition, $1500. SPLIT dry firewood, all hard for availability 231-740-5205. 3 (616)799-4792 Gun Show - October 8, 9am to wood, $55 per face cord. We miles east of Rothbury 104th Av3pm at the West Michigan Macan deliver. 231-301-0133. enue. sonic Lodge 2661 North Oceana furniture Drive, Hart. Admission: $3.00 4x5 Round bales - 1st cut. Net Maple syrup in all sizes. Mark wrap. $15 each. Call 231-894- Near, buy at our farm, 1719 AFFORDABLE 8866 leave message. West Shelby Road, Shelby. INTERSPRING Shipping available. Special: 2 Autos / Cars MATTRESSES Seasoned firewood, $60 per rick half gallons shipped anywhere in the US $65. (231) 861-6703 delivered. 231-854-7655. Super price cuts on floor NEW TODAY! samples. Wanted / To Buy Good Things to Eat 1960 Studebaker Lark 2 door Twin sets $119.00 from THE ORIGINAL hardtop 350 Chevy motor w/5 FARM MARKET $119 to $283. speed stick shift, custom bucket "WANTED DEAD OR seats, interior and much more, ALIVE CREW" Full sets $159.00 from $16,000. 231-854-0801 $159 to $365. MANY BLESSINGS Is still accepting your old MARKET and/or unwanted cars, trucks, Queen sets $179.00 from Autos / Trucks vans and other misc. vehicles. $179 to $385. Locally grown fruit and veget• Check our our comptetive ables. Summer produce is prices! We carry Symbol and Simwinding down. Good selection • Pick up available or drive/tow mons mattresses. of JAM, HONEY & MAPLE it in. SYRUP. WINTER SQUASH • Licensed, bonded and inLayaways Welcome and PUMPKINS starting. Look sured salvage dealer, Whitehall Affordable for gourds and other fall decor MILIC#B004716 ' 75 Dodge D100 Pickup 6 cyl. 4 Mattress soon! Self-serve 24/7. Always 24-Hour Towing and Unlock speed stick shift, rebuilt HD steel 3311 Colby Road, Suite I open. MKT Building Wed-Sun bed, outfitted as a stake truck w/ Whitehall, MI 49461 daily hours as available. LocOceana Auto Parts truck bed toolbox. Good condi231-292-1600 ated 1/2 mile E. of Crystal Valand Towing tion, good running, original enPlumbs Plaza ley on Madison Road. Please 231-873-3500 gine, about 140,000 mi. Truck Store Hours call to confirm product or to Toll Free 866-573-3500 has been refurbished, well mainTues. through Fri. 10 to 6 place orders. (231)873-4844 "Get Hooked On Us"! tained. Good farm truck, wood Saturday 10 to 4 Sid and Jill Whitaker. hauler, tow package. Call 231Closed Sunday and Monday Wanted to buy: All species of 557-2783. $1800 firm. standing timber. 100 mile radius PURE MICHIGAN MAPLE from Montague. Free estimates, SYRUP AND MAPLE references available. We also PRODUCTS sell rough sawn lumber. West I n c l u d i n g : M a p l e S u g a r Michigan Hardwoods, Gary KoCandy, Maple Cream, Granu- z i c k i ( 2 3 1 ) 8 9 4 - 4 5 5 0 o r lated Maple Sugar, Maple ( 2 3 1 ) 3 2 9 - 1 1 7 3 . Sugar-Coated Almonds and Wanted Pecans, Maple Root Beer, The Ultimate Michigan Maple Pan- PANTRIES: clothing & housecake and Waffle Mix, and our ware & food - Christ The Rock n e we s t p r o d u c t M ic h i g a n World Harvest Church is now Maple Munch! These products accepting donations of all sorts make great gifts and can be including household items, appurchased at Kasza Sugar pliances, furniture, used workBush 2500 W Buchanan Rd. ing vehicles, food, fresh proShelby, MI 49455. Questions duce, etc. Items are distributed or more information please vis- every Wednesday from 12:30-6 it p.m. to the needy. Call www.kaszasugarbush.com or (231)893-8900 for appointment call Philip (231)450-0361 to drop off or pick-up items. GRIEF IS HARD. WE ARE HERE TO HELP. Grief Healing support group, every Tuesday 7 p.m. at Mercy VNS & Hospice Services, 888 Terrace Street, Muskegon. All are welcome.231-672-3266 for more info.

Miscellaneous

Oceana’s Herald-Journal CLASSIFIED ADS - 873-5602

Wanted

WANTED: JUNK, WRECKED or UNWANTED VEHICLES. Cars, Trucks, Vans & Suv’s. TOP PRICES PAID. Family owned for 43 years. Sprague Auto Parts, Inc. 231-726-2988 or 1-800-5828141.

C & O Coins. Buying and selling. Coins, rings, pocket watches, sterling, gold, etc. Many years experience. Bank references. Phone 231-861-2390

Pets & Supplies STOP NEEDLESS EUTHANASIA SPAY/NEUTER YOUR PETS Oceana County Animal Friends Offers Access to: Low cost program: Dogs: $85 Cats: $45 Mom Cats w/Kittens: $40 Kittens: $20 Transport Fee: $10 231-869-5428 231-873-2224 POND SUPPLIES: Live gamefish for stocking. Large selection of lake, pond and watergarden supplies. Free catalog! Stoney Creek, Inc., Grant MI, (800) 448-3873, www.stoneycreekequip.com.

Farm PUMPKINS, SQUASH, GOURDS, MUMS, STRAW, CORN STALKS & MORE Many specialty pumpkins and squash of all colors and sizes for sale. For parties, weddings, yard and home decor, we have it! Squash available into November. Joyce and Karen Alvesteffer, 1269 W Monroe Rd., Hart, 3.5 miles east of US 31 Monroe Rd exit. (231)873-4171 (231)239-9899 (231)2390192

NEW TODAY! Rye $5/bu. Chainsaw Jonsered CS 22505, like new, $175.00. Chris Crosby 873-5391

Feed, Seeds & Hay Small square bales of bright, clean straw. Alfalfa timothy hay also available. Delivery available. Call Ryan 231-742-0369

Sales / Ludington ESTATE SALE September 22 & 23 9am - 6pm September 24 9am - 4pm 5047 W Olmstead Rd Ludington

Three generations on the farm. Collectors of antiques. Collector of wood working projects & more. Bring your flashlights & gloves, wear boots or full shoes. You don't want to miss this sale. For instructions, information & pictures see: estatesales.net/c&bestatesales

Sales / Pentwater

Oceana’s Herald-Journal classified ads also appear in the Oceana FreeWay & the White Lake Beacon. A 20 word classified in all 3 papers for one low price!

~ YArD SALES ~

Moving/Garage Sale - Inside Pole Barn rain of shine. Furniture, antiques, large oak dinning table w/6 chairs, treadmill, aerobic rider, engine lift, shallow well pump, salmon fishing poles, tools and lots of household misc. items. Sept. 23 & 24, 9-5, 6178 48th Ave. (off Ridge Rd.)

30 words in all 3 papers 2 FrEE Yard Sale signs - Just $10 ~ DEADLInES ~

Yard Sale - Fri. and Sat Sept 16 & 17, 8:30 to 5, 8693 North Oceana Drive, Pentwater. Antiques, clothing, household items, lots of stuff, fall cleaning, etc.

5 p.m. mOnDAY - InItIAL InSErtIOn In OCEAnA’S HErALD-JOurnAL nOOn wEDnESDAY - InItIAL InSErtIOn In FrEEwAY SHOppEr HArt • 123 State St., pO BOX 190 49420 • 873-5602

E-mail: ads@oceanaheraldjournal.com

Sales / New Era Huge Sale-Saturday, Sept 17th, 8-3. Furniture, household, toys, clothes, baby gear, old doors, windows, antiques, snow plow for Jeep, much more. Follow signs - 3109 W. Cleveland, New Era.

163 N. Michigan Ave Downtown Shelby

231-861-2103 MLS#16046898 6852 N Oceana Dr Hart $112,500

Approximately 45 A to be split from the home at this address which will remain on 5 A. Approximately 30A of tillable farm land that has been leased out to local farmer. Remaining recreational 15A is in northern corner with Mud Creek running through it.

MLS#16046844 2111 W Fish Rd New Era $139,900

Live on one of the highest hills in Oceana County and enjoy spectacular views all year long. Home offers extreme privacy as is located at end of long drive about 2/3 of the way back and is not visible from road. Conveniently located between New Era and Shelby.

MLS#16045579 689 N West Drive Mears $189,900

Cute Cottage with easy access to Silver Lake. This home is easy to maintain and features an attached garage for your dune toys. Just over 400’ from the home is approximately 35’ of shared waterfront. Park your boat along the dock for only $50/year.

MLS#16045161 2663 Blair St New Era $74,900

Solid Home in New Era. The home features a large yard, updated roof, windows, and furnace. Inside you’ll find nice hardwood floors, intricate woodwork, and a main floor bedroom. The home also has a full basement and detached garage.

Independently Owned and Operated since 1958

www.wickstra.com

Classifieds

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Sales / Montague

Sales / Whitehall

Tree Service

Services

"THIS IS IT" Yard Sale RESCHEDULED Due to rain the "Empty Nesters" yard sale is Saturday, September 17th from 8-2 pm. Early preview during set up on Friday, September 16th from 6-8pm. Plenty of household, holiday, clothing and furniture. Still cleaning the attic. 8477 Mohawk Court, Montague.

Neighbor Yard Sale. 7668 and 7692 Wiczer Dr., Whitehall. September 16 & 17, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clown Collection, Electronics, TV's, Clothing, Bells, Lots of Miscellaneous. Priced To Sell.

Denny's Tree Service: Bucket truck, chipping, hand climbing, stump grinding. Insured, for over 25 yrs. Free estimates. Member BBB. Call Denny Heistand 231894-9416 or 231-329-0429

Gingerly Clean Inc. 20 years of Commercial and Residential Cleaning. Now partners with Cleaning for a Reason, and using Shacklee products to give you a safer planet. Call(231)893-7475.

Services

Moving Sale 927 Division St. Whitehall. Sept. 16 & 17, 8-4. 3 bedroom sets, many kitchen Estate Sale Sept. 16th & 17th items, portable shelves, boys from 9am till 4pm at 5560 Post bike, garden items and much Rd. Montague, Mi. Lawn Equip- more. YOU TAPED IT! ment, furniture,kitchen items, exWE DIGITIZE IT! ercise equipment, many Beta, camcorder, VHS, auSales / Twin Lake Columbia coats and much more. dio tape, records, slides and no early sales more! Yard Sale 6696 Automobile 311 E. Colby, Whitehall Road Lakewood Club Septem231.894.0661 ber 16th & 17th, 9 am to 4 pm, www.oldtonewmedia.com boys clothes 12 months to 2 yrs, Yard Sale September 17 & 18. girls clothes size 8-10, lots of Saturday 9-4 and Sunday 9-2. misc. and men's items also. Computer Problems - viruses, 5307 Anderson Road, lost data, hardware or software Montague. Lots of stuff. issues? Contact Geeks On Site! 24/7 Service. Friendly Repair Tree Service Experts. Macs and PCs. Call for FREE diagnosis. 1-800-341Sales / Shelby Dubois Tree & Land 7097 Yard Sale Sat/Sun Sept 17, 18 Management, LLC. Tree & Sat 24, 10:00-3:00. Some anTrimming & Complete Retiques, clothes, elliptical, treadmoval. Commercial, Munimill, wooden chairs. 3306 S. cipal, Residential. Bucket 60th Ave., Shelby. 1/2 mile east Truck & Climbing, Crane of Marshville Dam. Work, Brush Chipping, Starter, Alternator, Magneto reStump Grinding, Skid Steer pair and rebuilding. Call FreWork, Fence Row Clearing, mont Generator for ALL your Brush Hog Mowing, Gravel electrical needs. Auto, trucks, Sales / Mears Drive Ways. Lot Clearing, tractor. 17 Gerber Avenue. 231Lake Views & Hill Side 924-6253. NEW TODAY! Work. Insured, Safe & ExNow servicing Torpedo perienced Crew. Free EstimKerosene Heaters ates - Call our Office at Java Nook liquidation sale. Sewing by BJ: Mending, hem(231) 861-0820, or Mike Sept. 22 & 23. 9am to 3pm. ming, zippers replaced, almost Dubois Mobile Ph. (231) 5659 W. Fox Rd. Tables, chairs, any kind of sewing. Over 25 747-5068. Visit our Website kitchen items, décor & restauryears experience. Call 9-5 231@ MITREECARE.COM ant supplies. Cash & carry. 861-4118.

...is proud to announce the addition of

Denaze Wharton to our Oceana County Team of REALTORS® If you are looking for quality service and strong leadership skills for your next real estate transaction call DeNaze at 810-348-6502

2332 N. Comfort Dr. Hart, MI 49420

Denaze Wharton REALTOR® 810-348-6502

DeNaze.Wharton@CBGreatLakes.com www.DeNaze.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

the Sign of a GooD Decision!

POWER WASHING 873-3674 OR 231-721-5057

Constr. / Heat / Cooling It's Tuxedo season all across West Michigan, rent your Tuxedo in Hart at Hair Designing Unlimited, 231-873-3625, After hours tuxedo hot line 231923-6052.

Constr. / Roofs / Siding Empire Contractors Roofing Andy Near - Your local roofing professionals. Shingle, metal roof systems, flat roofs, and repairs. Licensed & insured. Manufacturer certified. Many references. "Located in downtown Shelby" Call Andy Near (231) 861-7221 Juan Time Roofing And Repair. In Shelby. Specializing shingle application/repairs. Free estimates. Experienced and insured. Juan Rodriguez, Owner (231) 742-1540. Bill Brooks Roofing Solutions. Residential, re-roofs, tear-offs. (231)757-2823. Hassle free estimates. Senior discounts. Licensed and insured. #210-120 7691

Const. / Paint / Gutter Dale Harris Exteriors LLC seamless gutters, Several gutter protection systems available. Call 231-578-0800, 2319 8 1 - 5 1 0 1 o r skharris728@aol.com That Finishing Touch - Interior / Exterior painting & wallpapering. 35 yrs. experience. A job worth doing is worth doing right!" (231)873-0865. Free estimates. Schultz Decorating Service custom painting, interior & exterior. 50+ years experience. Call Fred (231)557-9957 Rick The Painter. Interior/exterior. Free estimates. Quality work with references. (231)873-5117.

Home Improvement Professional Roof cleaning. Stop black streaks, algae, moss and lichens from destroying your roof. Low pressure, guaranteed results, also soft wash for decks, siding, soffit, fascia, concrete and more. Check us out at www.jlshousewash.com or call 231-873-5424. Insured. All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-694-1299

Constr. / Concrete All Pro Concrete, Pole Barn Builders and Masonary Work. Certified ACI concrete flatwork finisher. Offering specials on all work. Call Chuck for a free quote. 231-670-1710. Insured.

Help Wanted

GENERAL

NeuroRestorative provides in home personal care and a broad range of rehabilitation services, including behavioral intervention and life skills coaching, to people with physical and cognitive disabilities due to Traumatic Brain Injury. We are seeking reliable employees who possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus but not a necessity. REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED, Must be 18 years old. Certified Nurse’s Aide certification is desirable, but not necessary. You must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and good driving record. The ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and some holidays. The ability to work as a team member. Come work for a strong, growing local company. Full and Part time positions are available. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, health insurance, and 401 K. Wages start at $9-11/hour based on experience. We provide paid training. Still attending school? We are willing to work around class schedules. TO APPLY: You must apply online at www.jobs.thementornetwork.com or at Oak Creek Home 137 W. Holton-Whitehall Rd., Whitehall, MI 49461 231-893-1462

Resident Caregiver White Lake Assisted Living

Are you outgoing, able to multi-task, a team player, compassionate and enjoy working with the seniors? IF SO WE WANT YOU!!! We are currently hiring for part time 1st and 2nd shift caregiver. We offer a GREAT POSITIVE working environment, competitive pay, benefits and an awesome group of seniors to assist. If you are ready to start enjoying yourself while you work and feel rewarded at the end of day. Please stop in at White Lake Assisted Living today to fill out an application. White Lake Assisted Living 6827 Whitehall Road Whitehall, MI 49461

Dietary Cook White Lake Assisted Living

We are currently hiring for part time 1st and 2nd shift cook. Previous experience required. We offer a GREAT POSITIVE working environment and competitive pay. If you are ready to start enjoying yourself while you work and feel rewarded at the end of day. Please stop in at White Lake Assisted Living today to fill out an application. White Lake Assisted Living 6827 Whitehall Road Whitehall, MI 49461

Basements, garages, drives, GENERAL poles barns, additions, patios, block work, walks. Residential Country Dairy has the following and commercial J & L Cement, positions available at our New Era location: Country Dairy LLC. Jim (231) 873-1819. Farm Store: *Milkers, *Farm Store Assistant manager, *Farm Help Wanted Store Pizza Shoppe Assistant RESTAURANT Manager, *Various Dairy Plant positions. Apply in person at MNow Hiring a cook and a server! F 8-5 3476 80th Ave. New Era, Apply in person at Pub One MI 49446. Elven 111 Colby Street Whitehall Mi.

Put Us To Work For You at www.greenridge.com Whitehall

Muskegon

Help Wanted

NEW TODAY!

GENERAL

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Temporary-Grounds Maintenance Qualifications: • Valid Michigan Driver’s License • CDL-B license with endorsements of P & S Preferred or willing to be trained • Must be able to operate the district’s lawn mowing and snow removal equipment safely • Must be able to perform occasional manual labor such as shoveling, raking, etc. • Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check, (at the prospective employee’s expense) and Drug Screening. (For the complete posting, visit our website at: hartschools.net) Applicants are to send a letter of interest and resume’ including references to: Hart Public Schools Kathy Wilson, Human Resources 301 W. Johnson Street Hart, Michigan 49420 Email: kwilson@hart.k12.mi.us. Deadline for applying: September 26, 2016

NEW TODAY! TRADES

Tired of doing the same thing every day? We are currently seeking to hire an independent thinking, selfmotivated, creative individual for a key position in our tooling / maintenance department. The ideal candidate for our company would possess strong mechanical skills, a general machining background, with some experience building tooling &amp; fixtures. Experience in machine repair and plant electrical wiring helpful. Benefits include: Health &amp; Life insurance, 401k, Flexible Scheduling, Vacation &amp; Holiday Pay. Wages commensurate with experience. Take charge of your own success; send resume to: Kaines West Michigan Co, PO Box 603, Ludington, MI 49431 or e - m a i l t o management@kwmco.com EDUCATIONAL

School Social Worker West Shore ESD has position vacancy for a SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER. Must have School Social Worker Certification with master’s degree approved by the Michigan Board of Education. (For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities visit our website at www.wsesd.org) Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Terri Steih Human Resources Director West Shore ESD 2130 West US 10 Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: tsteih@wsesd.org Apply by 9/9/16. The West Shore ESD offers a competitive wage and fringe package. EOE

NEW TODAY! EDUCATIONAL

JOB POSTING Position 1: Paraprofessional – 5.75 hours per day (9:30am – 3:40pm) Grades 7 th – 12 th Position 2: Paraprofessional – Playground Supervision: PartTime Grades KG – 6th Qualifications: Associate Degree or

1011 S. Mears Ave

THIS ONE’S A CLASSIC NEW REDUCED PRICE!

211 Irwin Ave

THE POSSIBILITIES!

Classic turn-of-the-century 3 bedroom home with extensive updates. Newly redone front porch, 2 car garage. Close to town, bike path, marinas, and library! Must see! $159,900 #16013165 .

Charming Victorian home currently divided into 2, could be one. Lovely woodwork and high ceilings throughout, stained glass and bay windows. Three porches (one wrap around, one enclosed). $69,900 #16014581 .

Charlie Brown 231-855-0296, 231-893-4444

Cheri Hoover 231-329-0900, 231-893-4444

New Era - Acreage

Beautiful building site in Oceana County, close to lakes. Wooded acreage that is peaceful and very desirable! $16,000 #15025999 .

Greg Bush 231-893-8448, 231-893-4444

Twin Lake - Lakefront Land

Nice wooded lot on Fox Lake. Approx 1.5 acres in size. Check out the sunsets from your front porch for a price that is unheard of. Whitehall schools. What more could you ask for? $29,900 #15032230 .

Charlie Brown 231-855-0296, 231-893-4444

White Cloud - Acreage

Rothbury- Investment Opportunity!

Large commercial industrial building in the Village of Rothbury currently rented and used for storage. Ready for a new owner! $299,900 #16013204 .

Charlie Brown 231-855-0296, 231-893-4444

Twin Lake - Wooded Lot

Build your dream home on this beautiful wooded lot! $5,400 #16025024 .

Katie Bultema 231-893-8455, 231-893-4444

White Cloud - Country Air!

65 acres of rolling terrain and woods for building or recreation. By Manistee National Forest. $99,900 #16002218 .

Enjoy the fresh air in this beautiful wooded rolling site. Close to 9 acres that will take your breath away. This one of a kind parcel is a nature lover’s paradise. Call today! $20,000 #14055884 .

Greg Bush 231-893-8448, 231-893-4444

White Lake 231-893-4444 • Montague 231-893-3316

Ability to complete MI WorkKeys Assessment Testing To Apply: Interested candidates should submit their letter of interest and resume to Scott Karaptian (skaraptian@pentwater.k12.mi.us), Superintendent Pentwater Public Schools, 600 E. Park St., Pentwater, MI 49449 Deadline to Apply: September 23, 2016

NEW TODAY! Educational

Looking for a rewarding position while also making a positive difference in the lives of children? Shelby Public Schools has several Instructional Assistant positions open through PESG. These are flexible, substitute positions with the potential for long term assignment. Please see the employment tab on our web page at shelbypublicschools.net for the link to PESG. GENERAL

Claybanks United Methodist Church looking for pianist for weekly worship services. Call 231-571-0245 for more information.

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted GENERAL

MEDICAL

C l i n i c a l C a r e Coordinator/Registered Nurse: Lake Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 90 bed skilled nursing facility located in Muskegon. We are looking for an RN to be the CCC for a long-term care unit. Responsibilities include daily monitoring of unit including staff mentoring, completion of MDS’s and ensuring exceptional customer service for our residents and families. If you have exceptional clinical and communication skills with the ability to lead by example, we may have the position for you. Please apply in person to Human Resources at 1750 Vulcan Street or by email at awiederhoeft@peplinskigroup.c om Phone: 231-777-2511.

Person needed for maintenance at 32 unit apartment community in Hesperia. Must be capable of general repairs, lawn maintenance, snow removal and communication with residents. Possible on-site housing provided. Fax resume to 989358- 8874 or mail to Stratford Group Ltd. P.O. Box 517, Alpena, MI 49707. Equal opportunity employer.

MEDICAL

Come join our team of families caring for families. We are looking for Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses. We have FT, PT, or PRN positions available. Competitive salary & great work environment. Send resume to awiederhoeft@peplinskigroup.com or apply in person at 1750 Vulcan St., Muskegon, MI 49442. 231-777-2511

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West MI Masonic Center, Hart Wedding, reception, reunions, parties with kitchen available. Lighted parking & air. Call Ray 231-873-4233

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White Lake VFW - Weddings, Parties, Reunions. Air conditioned, lighted parking. Call Silverwood Senior Apts. 140 (231)894-6064. Town Place Court in Hesperia has 1 bedroom apartments. Rent based on income with lim- Pentwater VFW Hall for wedited subsidy. Minimum rent is dings, parties, etc. Air condiR.E. / Acreage & Lots $515.00 without subsidy. Per- tioned. Call (231)869-5649. sons must be 62 years of age or older or disabled of any age to NEW TODAY! qualify. Laundry and community Storage room for resident use, inside 1 acre by owner, Walkerville mail delivery. Applications in foyarea with 8x10 shed, septic, waMONTAGUE er or call Vicky at 800-225ter & electric. 873-3964 7982. Managed by Stratford SELF-STORAGE Group Ltd 442 W. Baldwin, AlR.E. / Waterfront pena, MI 49707. Equal Housing We have the only dead-bolt Opportunity. This institution is an locking system in the area to LAKE MICHIGAN equal opportunity provider, and help insure your protection. employer. TDD 7-1-1 Located at 4051 Fruitvale Road, (next to the expressway.) Fenced and lighted. Parkview Manor Apartments, 10X10; 10X20. Call 710 E. Main, Hart, MI 49420. (231)894-8810 or (231)744Now taking applications. Equal 8118. Housing Opportunity, for very low, low, and moderate income persons. Barrier free apart- Silver Lake Mini-Stor, Inc. Self ments are available. Rent based storage, nine sizes available. on income. Phone (231)873- Year-round, 24 hour lighted ac100 feet Private Beach 5200. Office hours 1-3 p.m. TDD cess. Facilities at both Hart and 4 + Acres 1-800-649-3777. Ideal Building Site Silver Lake. Look for the orange Access Drive is already in doors. Locally owned by Don Beautiful one bedroom, fur- and Dick Walsworth and Bill EnReduced! $599,900 nished, 1 block from Pentwater sign. Call anytime873-2418, Lake. Available from September (231)873-2653 or 873-3721. thru May. 231-873-0689. CALL

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STONEY CREEK BANQUET AND CONVENTION CENTER Offers a beautiful year around comfortable hall, with heat and air conditioning. Completely handicap accessible with large front porch. Seats 250 plus. Call (231)861-4179 or www.stoneycreek.webs.com Rothbury Community Center, Oceana Drive just north of Rothbury. Rental now available Jan. Dec. Office hours Thursdays from 6:15-7:30 p.m. For rental/booking information , please call 231-301-5162. The Loading Dock, Shelby. A large historic, beautifully renovated reception facility. Handicap accessible, lighted parking, A/C. Call (231) 206-2167. www.renttheloadingdock.com Hall For Rent, Shelby Optimist Club, wedding receptions, reunions, parties, paved and lighted parking, air conditioning. www.shelbyoptimist.com Call Elsa Kuite (231571-2727.

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Hart VFW Hall for weddings, parties, meetings with kitchen available. Will seat 150-200 people. Contact Steve Fell (231)873-1727.

Polk Road Storage: Storage Units plus fenced outside storage with or without electric hookup for RV's, Boats, Etc. Coded Gate Entrance. 5438 W. Polk Road, Mears, Call 231-873-5228. Monroe Road Storage, Freeway and Monroe Road, Pentwater Exit. Gated entry. Variety of sizes. 6'x9' to 11'x35'. Locally owned. Call (231)869-4666.

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ADVANCED LAND TITLE AGENCY, INC

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Lighthouse Realty 231-845-7500 goLighthouseRealty.com Lake Michigan Vacation & Luxury Home Specialist. Call Andrea Crossman, CBWS at 616355-6387 or visit www.AndreaCrossman.com.

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Thousands of folks who have sold their cars, homes and merchandise on our classified pages, know that the Classifieds work harder for you. And, so do all the people who have found cars, homes and bargains on our pages. Not to mention jobs, roommates, financial opportunities and more.

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2873 N. 64TH AVENUE, MEARS 15 W. SCOUT ROAD, HART Totally renovated 2 bed/2 bath ranch-style home. New modern 3 bed/2 bath manufactured home; New garage. Living room, kitchen with dining many extras, 6 inch walls, poured 4’ foundation, area; large deck on back of house. Living room, 2-stall attached garage, outdoor sheds, custom bedrooms & hall have hardwood floors; 2.4 acres built playhouse or guest house; 3-season room. $105,000 MLS# 16045916 $164,900 MLS# 16014153

898 E. 6TH STREET, PENTWATER Cute upgraded cottage on 1.4 acres in Village! 3 bed/1 ½ baths; AC; all appliances & many Furnishings included. Front & back decks; décor pond on property; detached garage; storage shed. $129,900 MLS# 16010227

5851 N. DIABLO, PENTWATER Fully furnished 3 bed/2 bath ranch home Bay window; Kitchen Island; screened porch Fireplace; central air; an all season getaway 2 car attached garage; deck; Lake MI nearby $167,000 MLS# 16013079

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