Battle Creek Shopper News

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Holiday Open House Sunday, December 7 11:00 - 3:00




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With the

Lew Boyd Band Friday, December 12, 2014 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dancing with the big band sounds of the Lew Boyd Band. Refreshments will be served Members & Non-Members are welcome

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For Help with the Health Insurance Marketplace Certified Application Counselors are available at

Family Health Center of Battle Creek Open Enrollment is November 15 – December 15, 2014 to get coverage by January 1, 2015

Call (269) 441-1966 to schedule an appointment Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Evening appointments are also available.

181 West Emmett Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037


Hetal Patel, DDS Ishaan Talwar, DDS

FA M I LY D E N TA L C A R E DON’T LOSE YOUR BENEFITS!

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Come See our Newly Remodeled Showroom Thurs., Dec. 11th 12:00-6:00PM

with expanded frame selection, including: Ray-Ban, Kate Spade, Gucci, Nike, Michael Kors, Burberry, Prada, and More.

• Kids See Free – Free Basic lenses with frame purchase (up to age 18) • Register to WIN a Table, Designer Sunglasses, Free complete pair or HD lenses • Use your flex spending account or Care Credit 0% financing available


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Retail Open House Friday, December 5 • 6 to 9 p.m.

COATS Long, Short, Casual, Dressy S - M - L - XL

Cashmere Scarves 2499 each 2 For $4499 3 For $5999 $

Selected Ladies Apparel Holiday Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs., Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sun. Noon to 5 p.m.

156 W. Michigan Ave. in Marshall (269) 781-9226 Sandra A. Stratton, Owner

EXTENDED HOURS for the holidays!

Jewelry Bridal • Estate

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Specializing in . . . • Jewelry Repair • Loose Diamonds • Custom Designed Jewerly • Watches (New & Preowned)

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Under new ownership. Still offering same great products

117 W. Michigan Ave. in Marshall (269) 789-2345 • hodgesjewelers.com OPEN Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

142 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE

269-558-8080 www.the-green-scene.com greensceneofmarshall@gmail.com

11th The National House Inn Check out our Mon. thru Sat. 10 to 5 Sun. Noon to 4

Stop in for your Holidays Cakes, Cookies, Dinner Rolls & much more! 144 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall EST. 1952

For your

Holiday Sewing Fabric, Thread, Needles & more

Gift Shop and don’t forget our Gift Certificates!

Fri., Sat. & Sun. Dec. 5th, 6th & 7th

Specializing in 19th Century Reproductions, Asian and Batik Fabrics and ANTIQUES

QUILTING SUPPLIES

BOOKS • PATTERNS • NOTIONS

Come Celebrate With Us! 100 Exchange Street • Marshall, MI • 269-781-9450 www.quiltsatthemarshallhouse.com

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Spas December 6 & 7 12-6 pm

“Quality is a must... service is a habit”

14545 Beadle Lake Rd., Battle Creek

Snow or Shine

(across from the Moonraker) I-94 exit 100

(269) 964-SPAS (7727) Extremely energy efficient Visit our website - www.bchotspringspas.com

• Meet Santa • Holiday Merchandise • Activities & Games Adults $10

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Children 12 & under get in FREE

Book Your Holiday Party Here! •

Cascarelli’s Peanuts—

Now shipping for the Holidays! • Wednesday Specials— $2 Hamburgers (starts at 5pm) • Pizzas— Sandwiches— Breadsticks— Peanuts • Also live music entertainment scheduled!

“Enjoy Your Visit”

517-629-3675 116 S. Superior St., Albion, MI www.cascarellisalbion.com


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Crafter & Vendor Event

Candy Cane Lane Saturday, Dec 13, 2014 • 9am-3pm Lakeview Middle School 300 28th St., Battle Creek, MI 49015

Gift Items, Food Items, Crafts, Craft Supplies, Face Painting, Houseware Products, Toys, Wood Working, Gift and Candy Baskets, Gift Wrapping Center and Much More! Come get your photo taken with SANTA CLAUS!

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Holly Mart

Make Their Holiday Sparkle

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10% - 20% OFF

Pottery • Jewelry Clothing • Purses Cards • Books

All In-Store Stock

Glass Items • Paintings Drawings • Photography Prints and More!

Excluding already sale priced items. Jewelry Repair & Ring Sizing (in two days) on premises

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5275 Beckley Road •

OPEN HOUSE -Sat., Dec. 13th - 11am-3pm

10% Off

— Meet our Artists & Instructors —

One Holly Mart Item Now through Dec. 20th, 2014

269.979.5112

Buy Classes as Gifts!

Mon., Wed. & Fri. 10-6;

ART CENTER

Tues. & Thurs. 10-5; Sat. 11-2

Can be used in addition to Art Center member discount.

of Battle Creek

ART CENTER

265 E. Emmett St. Battle Creek

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Just minutes from Battle Creek 269-665-7260 • M - THUR 10-6, FRI 10-8, SAT 10-5, SUN CLOSED

144 E. Battle Creek St., Galesburg, MI 49053

Furniture Sale %

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Friday, Dec. 5th, 6:00-8:00 pm

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FREE EVENT Please bring your own camera

WKFR will be broadcasting Live!

England • La-Z-Boy & BEST

~Prize Giveaway~

• All with life-time guarantee • FREE Layaway • (Sofas have 10 year cushion guarantee and 3 choices of firmness) • Starting at

Happy Holidays from the Brad & Titia Gray Family Office:

269.565.3333

Fax: 269.565.3335

3333 5th Avenue, Springfield (Located between Ryder Truck & Bill’s Pizza Factory / east off of Helmer Rd.)

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Visit our Website: bradgraysautobody.com

$599

Recliners - petite, giant, modern, swivel, leather, hi-leg, camo or lift $399-$799

“There’s a reason why we’ve been here over 100 years!�


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Ho l i d a y Gu i d e 2 0 1 4 Holiday Open House SALE! SATURDAY, DEC. 6TH 9-4 11071 N DR. NORTH, BATTLE CREEK (NEAR 11 MILE RD.)

Lots of Unique Gifts

Custom Made Leather Purses & Accessories Vintage Jewelry • Maple Syrup • Jellies • Jewelry • Scarves, Dish Cloths & Scratchers Free Coffee & Cookies

Book Your Party Premier Magic

Jan Barnes, 269-963-3188

Recent Appearances • The famous Tibbit’s Opera House in Coldwater • Halftime at Battle Creek Knights game at Kellogg Arena • 4-time veteran stage performer at the Cereal Festival in Battle Creek • Award winner at Abbots Get-together in the Magic Capital of the World

www.gancermagic.com 269.965.6918

Make Christmas Memories at

Large Selection of Fully Displayed

CHRISTMAS TREES & WREATHS Come see the REINDEER on

Sunday, Dec. 7 1-4 pm

OPEN LATE Lighted lot for your convenience! Find Unique Michigan Made Gifts and Gift Baskets! Enjoy Hot Cocoa, Hot Spiced Cider, Homemade Soup and Fresh Made Donuts After Picking Out Your Tree!

Located on M-66, 3 miles south of I-94 toward Athens

269.979.5766 www.station66bc.com

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7:30am-8:00pm; Fri. 7:30am-8:30pm;Sat. 9:00am-8:30pm; Sun. 11:00am-8:00pm

Fraser Fir

We offer Shaking, Drilling, & Baling (of most trees)

Hours: Mon-Fri 1pm-6pm Sat 9am-6pm Closed Sunday

13911 East RS Ave. Scotts, MI 49088 269-746-3373


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Ho l i d a y Gu i d e 2 0 1 4 Celebrate the Holidays at ... Highlight & Cut

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• Holiday gift cards of any denomination • Holiday jars of roasted nuts available 517-568-3502 103 East Main, Homer, MI 49245 www.cascarellis.com

Step out with a new look this holiday season! Dr. Farnsworth is now available to 40% Discount on a see patients on 2nd complete pair of glasses Fridays!

Schedule an eye examination at Battle Creek Eye Clinic and Receive…

Call today 269-968-8183 or schedule on our website: www.battlecreekeyeclinic.org 7055 Tower Rd. Suite E Battle Creek, MI 49014

See Optician for Details

Offer expires 1/1/2015 Bring in ad to receive discount.

38 W. Michigan Ave. 269-965-7206 www.griffinbc.com

WOOD PELLET GRILLS

Give the gift of “Good For What Ales You”

Booking Holiday Parties Now!

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Battle Creek’s Most Complete Fireplace Shop

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17 Springfield Dr., just N. of Dickman off 20th St. 968-8181 • www.boskerbrick.com

For every $100 of Holiday Gift Cards purchased receive a $10 complimentary Griffin gift card. *Gift cards are in denominations of $25 or more

Private & Semi-Private Rooms Available. Seating groups up to 40 people. Come Try Our New Dinner Menu Open for Breakfast since 1999.



Paws For The Cause

Holiday Art Shop Hop at the

to benefit

All Species Kinship December 13, 2014 Doors open at 6:00pm • $5 at the door • All ages welcome • Face painting, fun & games • 10 local artists with art on display and for sale!

• Silent Auction & Raffle Drawings • Rabbit Patch Vegan Snacks • Comedy Show • Live Music & More

Enjoy our beautiful downtown where you will find... Clothing Stores Gift Shops Bakeries Jewelry Stores Hardware Stores Financial Institutions Art Galleries Stores offering Shoes

Fabric & Craft Stores Electronics & Appliance Stores Quality Consignment Shops Dollar Stores Flower Shops Salons & Spas Sporting Goods Shop Health Foods Store

Antique & Collectible Stores Victorian Bed & Breakfast 4 Screen Movie Theater Historic Barry County Courthouse & Fountain The Famous Holly Trolley 30 Unique Restaurants 24 Sculptures on Display


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AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES ATHENS INDIAN CHURCH 2206 1-1/2 Mile Road, Athens, MI Sunday Worship 11:00 Pastor John McConihay 269-274-0664 AUGUSTA FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 103 North Webster St. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jennifer Wheeler Church 731-4222 BATTLE CREEK BIBLE CHURCH 567 W. Territorial Rd. 269-968-9245 Website: www.battlecreekbible.com Sunday School for Adults & Children 9:30 Sunday Worship 10:45 Teaching the Bible - Preaching the Bible “For the word of God is living and active...” (Hebrews 4:12) BATTLE CREEK CHIN BAPTIST CHURCH 35 Evanston Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014 Rev. Dr. Cung Lian Hup, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 12:00 noon; Church School (Sunday) 12:00 noon; Youth Fellowship Program, Saturday (8:00 p.m.); Women Fellowship Program Sunday (6:00 p.m.) BATTLE CREEK FRIENDS CHURCH 1305 Olive Street • (269) 968-9376 Love God...Love People Lead Pastor Kelly Hadlich, Student & Young Adult Pastor: John Grafton, Assoc. Pastor: Matt Smith, Discipleship & Teaching Pastor: Dr. Chris Jakway www.bcfriends.org • office@bcfriends.org Sunday Worship and Classes at 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. Little Friends Child Care 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (269) 968-9377 BC SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST TABERNACLE 264 W. Michigan Ave. with parking off of W. Michigan Ave. & VanBuren St. Bruce Moore, Pastor. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School (all ages) followed by Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Wed.: Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Church Office and Adventist Book Center 968-8101. www.battlecreektabernacle.com BEREAN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 620 N. Washington Ave. Church: 965-2017. Sabbath School, 9:30 a.m.; Sat. A.M. Worship, 11:00 a.m. Wed. Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m. BIRCHWOOD UNITED METHODIST Corner of Helmer & Gethings Rd. Pastor Bruce Kintigh. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m., nursery provided. Children’s Church during Worship. Phone 963-2084. BUDDHIST TEMPLE SOKUKO-JI BUDDHIST COMMUNITY 33 Anderson Court, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Reverend Sokuzan Bob Brown Japanese Soto Zen Buddhist tradition. Sunday Service 10am until 11:30am Meditation, Sutra Chanting and Dharma talk. All are welcome to both services Wednesday Meditation class 7pm until 9pm Meditation instruction is free of charge. Call 269-213-4813 for more information. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1625 Capital Ave., N.E. Pastor Thomas Townsend. Morning Worship, 10:50 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6:00 p.m.; Wed. Night Prayer Meeting and Family Night, 6:45 p.m. Phone 963-4433. CALVARY CHAPEL OF BATTLE CREEK (In affiliation with Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, CA) (269) 986-6784 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. at the Knapp Banquet Center (Located at Knapp Drive Office Suites & Storage) 110 Knapp Dr. (I-94 & Capital Ave. exit) Our primary focus is line upon line teaching of God’s word & worship. CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 713 Riverside Drive Sunday: Bible School for all ages at 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Praise Celebration at 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Worship Service. Wednesday: Life Groups at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Barrier free. Gordon Pippin, Minister; Brian Heninger, Family Minister. Telephone: 963-9348. CERESCO BAPTIST CHURCH 230 Marshall St., Ceresco, MI Pastor Gary Schooler 269-964-9669 Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: Children through Adults 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. God loves you, so does Ceresco Baptist Church! CHAPEL HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 157 Chapel Hill Drive • (269) 963-0231 www.chapelhill-umc.org Pastor Chad Parmalee. Traditional Service 9:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School at 11:00. Nursery and breakfast available all morning. CHURCH OF CHRIST 27 Heath Street • 963-8920 Minister Frank Murphy Assoc. Minister Gene Craven Sunday School 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Bible Study 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 122 N. 20th Street, Battle Creek 49015 Minister: Josh Hydrick Sunday School and Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m, 5:00 p.m.; Conference Bridge: Conference Dial-in Number: (530) 881-1000. Participant Access Code: 745046#. Church office 269-963-1082 COMMUNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 25 N. Woodlawn Sheldon B. Williams, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. 965-6211 COMMUNITY OF CHRIST 1405 W. Territorial Rd. (at S. 24th) Pastor Elder Dwight Easley. 269-344-0685 Teacher Darlene Freeburn (Counselor) 269-962-5683 • Elder Lola Cosgrove Counselor & Secretary (269) 965-1776 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3030 Beckley Rd., (Corner of Helmer) (A Free Methodist Congregation) Senior Pastor: Rev. Eric Parry Sun. School - 9:45 • Sun. Worship - 11:00 Prayer Meeting: Wednesday at Noon Youth Meeting: Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Church Office: (269) 979-5478 www.cornerstonefreemethodist.org COVENANT HOPE CHURCH Christian Reformed Church/Reformed Church of America 1021 Wagner Dr., Battle Creek (by Bailey Park) 269-962-1817 Rev. Roger Grandia Sunday Morning Worship 10:15 CULVER ROAD CHURCH OF GOD (7TH DAY) 2504 Culver Road 3-1/2 miles north of Bedford Praise in Song Saturday morning 10 a.m. Sabbath School 10:30 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Night Fellowship 7 p.m. Country church right off M37 north of Hickory Road Church. Phone 7218501 or 969-7368. CUSTER CHAPEL 560 General Ave., Fort Custer Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Custer Chapel is available for wedding ceremonies. (269) 962-3755 DEXTER LAKE CHURCH 1555 E. Michigan Avenue (269) 968-8026 Pastor: Blaine Faircloth Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Check out our Life Group Schedule @ www.dexterlake.com Visit us on our Facebook page. EAST LEROY COMMUNITY CHURCH 4502 L Drive South, East Leroy, MI 49051 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study Tues. 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Dinner 1st Wednesday 6:00 p.m. EMMANUEL COVENANT CHURCH 585 Hubbard St. 968-9111 Adult Sunday School Weekly at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service weekly at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Service each Wed. at 6:00 p.m. Bible Study/Academy of Empowerment each Wed. at 7:00 p.m. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 13840 South Helmer Road Senior Pastor Jim Augustine. Administrative Pastor Roy Henry. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Family Worship, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m. Phone 965-3187. www.faithbaptistbc.org FAITH BIBLE CHURCH 15350 East Y. Avenue, Fulton • 729-5833 Pastor Leonard Brinks. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m. Worship. FAMILY ALTAR CHAPEL 14844 6-1/2 Mile Rd. (Off Golden Ave.) Pastor: Travis Davis Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Family Night for all ages. Phone 965-0488. FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 800 South 24th Street (269) 965-5441 Website: www.bcfirstassembly.com (Sunday) Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. KIDZ First Children’s Ministry (all ages) during service. (Wednesday) Family Night 6:30 p.m. Children (Awana), Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Deaf Ministry and Adult Bible study classes. (Weekly) Life Groups (small group Ministry) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Downtown across from Commerce Pointe, with parking off Hamblin Ave.) 80 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49017 fbcfbc@talkamerica.net (269) 962-6214 Pastor Rev. Dr. David Laisum. Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Adult & Children Sunday School, 11:15 a.m. Burmese Christian Fellowship Worship Service, Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Come join us!

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) 7475 B Drive North Pastor: Kingery Clingenpeel. Sunday Worship/Children Time 10:30 a.m. Barrier Free. CMF Breakfast 2nd Sat. 8:30 a.m. CWF Breakfast 3rd Sat. 8:30 a.m. Phone 979-1441. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 99 North Avenue Sunday Service, 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday Meeting 12 Noon in reading Room. Christian Science Reading Room, 45 Calhoun St. All are welcome. Christian Science Sentinel Radio Edition on our new website, www.christiansciencebattlecreek.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 145 Capital Ave., N.E. • 269-965-1225 www.fccbc.org An Open and Affirming Congregation: We welcome the LGBTQ Community. Traditional Service: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Koinonia Embodied, progressive, Christ-centered worship: Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Centerpoint: Meal and fellowship, Wednesday 5:00 p.m.; Music/Meditation worship, 6:00 p.m.; Adult Faith Formation groups, 6:30 p.m. Nursery care provided at all services. Rev. Thomas Ott, Senior Pastor. Rev. Emily Joye McGaughyReynolds, Associate Pastor, Rev. Thomas Ryberg, Associate Pastor. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 111 Capital Ave. N.E. 269-964-3700 “A heart for God in the Heart of the City” Pastor Jeff Carlson Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. (Child Care, Crib-3 yrs.) Sunday School for all ages 11:15 a.m. Office Hours, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday • www.firstpresbc.org FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 111 East Michigan, Battle Creek Sunday Praise 9:00 a.m. Traditional 11:30 a.m. Nursery all morning Wednesday Weekly Prayer 7:00 p.m. 269-963-5567 FIRST WES 14425 South Helmer Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015 Contemporary Service 10:30 in the Auditorium Visit firstwes.org for more info. GATEWAY TO HEAVEN MINISTRIES 15 Lamora Avenue, Urbandale Pastor Marvin Morgan Saturday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. THE GATHERING (A Christ-centered community church) Meeting Sundays at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Middle School 300 S. 28th Street Visit our website for more information: thegatheringbc.org Neighborhood Food Pantry: Mondays from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesdays through Fridays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at our Admin Building: 1391 Michigan Ave. E. GRACE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 4790 Capital Ave., S.W., Battle Creek, MI 49015 Phone - 269-979-1000 Website - http://www.gracefellowship.me/ Service times: Sunday School - Sundays 9:30 a.m., Worship Service: Sundays 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome! HOPE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 901 West Michigan Ave. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m.; Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible/Teen/Youth 7:00 p.m. Phone 964-4136. Nursery available. (Sunday service) LAKESIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 15025 N. Uldricks Dr., Battle Creek 49017 269-721-8772 www.lakesidesbc.com Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. • Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Larry Hendershot LAKEVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH American Baptist/USA 7 South 20th Street; (269) 963-4979 Adam Metzger, Pastor Sunday Studies 9:00 a.m. Worship Service & Kid’s Church, 10:00 a.m. (Nursery available) www.mylakeviewbaptist.com LEVEL PARK BAPTIST CHURCH 3438 West Michigan Ave. 269-968-6945 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Awana, Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Adult Prayer/Bible Study, Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Pastor James Beavers http:levelparkbaptistchurch.org LIFE IN CHRIST MINISTRIES 14990 Beadle Lake Rd. Rev. Dan Martineau. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Wed. Mid-Week Service, 7:00 p.m. Phone (269) 962-8658 MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 636-637 West VanBuren Street • 964-0015 Reverend Timothy P. Troxler, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Prayer Service Wednesday 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesday 12 Noon and 6:30 p.m. Clothing Ministry,Tues.,Thurs., Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. www.macedoniabattlecreek.org

MAPLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 269-964-1252 - 342 Capital Ave., N.E. www.mapleumc.org Rev. Linda D. Stoddard. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Junior Church for youth and nursery provided. Fellowship time following service. Elevator available. MARANATHA ORIGINAL CHURCH OF GOD 400 Waubascon Road (269) 968-3878 Geraldine T. Richardson, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11:30 a.m.; Intercessory Prayer Tues. at Noon; Bible Study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Office hours: Tues. and Wed. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. NEW DELIVERANCE MISSIONARY CHURCH 48 North Hinman • 269-966-9730 Pastor Charles L. Thomas, Jr. Sunday Service 11 am; Sunday School 9:30 am; Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm. NEW HOPE C.O.G.I.C. Home of Greater Works Ministries 619 N. Washington Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037 (269) 962-2505 Pastor Ricky L. Bradley First Lady Terrisa A. Bradley Sundays Spiritual Education 9:45 a.m. Sundays Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Hour of Power 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m. NEWTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8804 F Drive South • East off 8 Mile Rd. Pastor: Sally Harrington. Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Time following Worship with refreshments. Sunday School: Youth 9:00, Children 9:30. Parsonage 269719-2823, Church 269-979-2779. NORTH AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD 1079 North Avenue Sunday: Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.; Morning Worship, 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Kidzone 11:15 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Ministries, 6:00 p.m. Home of the North Ave. Children Center (Day Care Preschool). Phone 965-1908. www.northavenuechurch.com THE SALVATION ARMY 400 Capital N.E. • 963-3640 Captains: Mike & Kathy Wolfe. Sunday School: 9:45 am. Morning Worship: 11:00 am. Afternoon Worship: 1:00 pm. Wednesday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Group: Wednesday 5:45 p.m. For a ride or other information, please call. SECOND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 485 N. Washington Ave. Ph. 963-4640 Pastor Rev. William J. Wyne. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Study Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 291 N. Wood St. • 269-969-4089 Pastor Maurice A. Harley. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study/Prayer Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Come and join us. SOUTH SIDE BIBLE CHURCH 4515 West Beckley Rd. (1/2 mile west of Capital) Pastor Michael Brown. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Monday Awana (ages 3 thru 6th grade), 6:00 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Meeting 6:00 p.m. Phone 979-1061. SPIRIT & TRUTH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 1041 North Ave., Battle Creek, MI Pastor Harold Stancle Sr. Pastor Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Midweek Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. ELIAS EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH 5066 “B” Drive South • 979-2146 Pastor: The Very Reverend Archpriest Lawrence Bacik - 269-665-9313. Divine Liturgy and Church School 10:00 a.m. Vespers Sat. 6:00 p.m. Services in English. Everyone welcome. ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH 229 Collier Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037 Parish Office: 269-968-2218 E-mail: stjeromechurch22@aol.com Weekday Masses: Monday, Friday 9:00 a.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Confessions, Sunday before Mass ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 26 Arbor St., Battle Creek, MI 49015 Pastor Cary Grant (269) 962-3884 http://www.stjohnsbc.net Sunday Scripture Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Historic Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 61 N. 23rd St., Battle Creek, MI 49015 Pastor: Fr. Christopher Derda. Masses: Sat. (Sun Obligation) 5pm; Sunday 8am, 10am, 12 Noon, 5pm (Spanish). Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm.(269) 962-0165. ST. PHILIP CATHOLIC CHURCH 92 Capital Ave., N.E. Priest: Very Rev. John Fleckenstein, V.E. Masses: Weekdays Call 968-6645. Sunday Obligation Masses: 4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday at 9:00 & 11:30 a.m.; Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. Phone 968-6645

ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 E. Minges Rd. Battle Creek, MI 49015 (269) 964-0401 • Pastor Brad Hubbard http://www.st-mark.us/ Sunday Service Times 9:30 a.m. Blended (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Contemporary (Higher Ground) 11:00 a.m. WOW Children’s Worship ST PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 1079 Riverside Drive (near I-94) Battle Creek, MI 49015 (269) 963-4170 * Pastor Jon Haug www.saintpeterbc.org Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays with God, 7:00 p.m. You are invited and welcomed! ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH A Welcoming and Affirming Church 16 Van Buren St. E. at Capital Fr. Brian Coleman, Rector Sundays: Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Christian Formation for Youth and Adults (Sept. - May) Nursery available at 10:00 a.m. service Friday: Noon Eucharist 269-965-2244 • www.StThomasBC.org TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) A Welcoming Joyful Center for All God’s People Pastor Kjersten Priddy. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Barrier free, nursery available. 2055 E. Columbia - 963-5356 www.tlcbattlecreek.org TRINITY UNITED METHODIST 10 W. Bidwell • 962-4900 www.BCTrinityUMC.org Pastor Bruce Kintigh. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Barrier free. TRUTH IN ACTION FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 208 Euclid, Battle Creek, 269-964-0999 Pastor Reverend Richard Bailey. Assistant Pastor Willie Taylor. Sunday School, Sunday 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, Sunday 11:10 a.m. Bible Study, Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Fridays 7:00 p.m. UNITY OF BATTLE CREEK 206 Robertson Avenue (Off W. Columbia 1 block south of Arlene’s Truck Stop or North 1 block from Exit 92 off I-94) Palm Sunday: Spiritual Communion. Easter Sunday: Communion with Elements. Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Services at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Rev. Ann Ashby Church Phone 269-968-6929 All are welcome URBANDALE BAPTIST CHURCH 19 Geiger Street Pastor Ronald Anderson, Pastor Traditional worship services using the King James Version of the Bible. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Bible study & Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Nursery provided. Phone (269) 964-7826. URBANDALE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 20440 Bedford Rd. N, (M-37) Battle Creek, MI 49017 Ryan Counsell - Pastor Church Phone 964-1960 Sabbath School 9:25 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed. 7:00 p.m. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 17009 11-1/2 Mile Road (North off of Verona Road) • 963-0672 www.theworddrivenchurch.com www.theworddrivenchurch.net www.theworddrivenchurch.info We are Bible driven! VICTORY LIFE CHURCH 6892 “D” Drive North Battle Creek, MI 49014 Saturdays @ 4:00 & 5:30 PM Sundays @ 9:45, 11:30 AM, & 1:00 PM Follow us on Facebook & Twitter victorylifebc.com • 269-968-0045 WESTLAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 415 S. 28th Street • Phone 964-0100 (Across from Lakeview Middle School) Adult Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School 10:30 a.m. June through August Worship Service & Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Nursery care provided. WEST LEROY BIBLE CHURCH at the corner of D Drive South and 1/2 Mile Road • 979-1964 Dr. Gary Spoor, Pastor Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Praise & Worship, including Childrens’ Message and Children’s Church-10:30 a.m. If you want to learn more about the Bible, come to this friendly country church!



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Snow is coming...will schools close?

Community Wellness Event PEPA encourages people to be healthy through consistently being physically active, especially by walking or running. Join us in this community wellness event on Sat. April 25, 2015. Details at www.bcspringinto action.com

Some Lakeview Middle School students enjoyed the early snow while others made their own!

The first snow fall of the year always brings questions as to how, when, and why the decision to close school is made. Recently, I received a request to make public the rationale that goes into closing school. Below I have outlined the process followed when deciding whether or not to close school. Depending on circumstances, the decision making process may vary, but all reflect a desire to keep our buildings open for learning when it is safe to do so. Snow - Our snow watch begins the evening before, as I monitor the weather forecast for our area. When there is snowfall overnight, our transportation director and I begin driving the roads at 4:30AM. We call our neighboring districts, both Harper Creek and Battle Creek. We compare notes as to the road conditions in their areas. Our snow removal crew comes to work at 1:00AM, so I may call for their input as well. Depending on the amount of snow accumulation, I will contact the City of Battle Creek for information on the progress of their road crews in terms of snow removal. After gathering all of that information and taking into consideration the amount of snow, the wind, and the forecast for the rest of the day, a decision is made. Delays - I know that some districts delay the start of school in order to deal with weather-related concerns. It would be a rare occasion for me to make this decision, as I have received extensive feedback that late starts are extremely disruptive to our families, even more so than a no school day. Ice – We use the same process and timeline as for snow except, depending on conditions, I may also contact law enforcement for their input. Ice is an “easier” decision, as it doesn’t matter how much ice there is, if it covers the roadways and road crews can’t salt in time, we close. Wind Chill – We rely more on the weather forecast when considering closing because of wind chill. If the wind chill forecast is significantly below the -20 threshold, we may make the decision to close school the night before, but most of the time, we will make the decision in the morning. Fog - Our district is only 14 square miles. So, it will be very rare for our district to close due to fog or limited sight reasons. Power Outage – In most cases, if a building is without power, we will close. If a power outage occurs during the school day, we will most likely send students home. The final decision is made with consideration to how quickly the power company believes power will be restored and how the outage will impact our ability to serve lunch and maintain a comfortable building temperature. If it is necessary to send students home, we will notify parents using the District’s emergency notification system. Elementary students will remain at school or on the bus until we can verify that someone is home to care for them. Water Main Break - If a water main break will shut water off to the school for an extended period of time, we will close school and send students home using the same protocol as for power outages. We do stay in communication with the City to help make this decision. No water means no restrooms, diminished ability to keep our buildings clean and safe, and it may also compromise our ability to serve lunch. I’d also like to mention that the events or activities scheduled for a given day do not factor into whether or not we close school. Whether there is a play, exams, ball games, etc.; it doesn’t make a difference. It also doesn’t make a difference if closing for another day means that we’ll makeup days in June. In fact, if this winter is anything like last winter, it is very likely that we will need to make-up days in June. I’ve already suggested to staff that they not make vacation plans for the week of June 8th. I hope this helps to answer many of your questions and illustrates how seriously we take the decision of whether or not to close school. I know it is stressful regardless of the decision. If we have school, there is additional concern about safety. If we don’t have school, there is the added burden of back-up plans for child care. We understand that individual circumstances vary, and we respect a family’s decision to do what is in the best interest of their children and family when the weather is poor. Thanks for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,

Superintendent of Schools

School Closing Information Lakeview parents are notified by the emergency notification phone system when school is closed unexpectedly. School closing information is also posted on the District website (www.lakeviewspartans.org) and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lakeviewspartans) and reported to television stations (Channel 3, Fox 17, Wood TV 8) and radio stations (WBCK and Win 98.5).

The Lakeview Elementary Schools received two Mini Grants through the Calhoun ISD to purchase elementary-level Spanish books for all the elementaries serviced by Lakeview. The grant is funded by the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation, as well as the Barry, Branch, and Calhoun ISDs. This grant will provide access to reading in another language to all students in grades 1st through 4th. The stories are kidfriendly, with familiar situations and characters to whom students can relate. The goal is to improve their literacy skill in both Spanish and English.

Smart Snacks Guidelines and Fundraising As of this summer (July, 2014) by Federal mandate, schools who participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are required to meet the Smart Snacks in School guidelines. The guidelines cover all foods sold (not given away) on the school campus during the school day (midnight until 30 minutes after the end of the school day). The guidelines affect all foods sold outside of School Nutrition Programs or the Child Care Food Program. What this means for Lakeview Schools: a) Foods sold in schools during the school day outside of the cafeteria and child care must meet the Smart Snacks guidelines.

You can still fundraise:

- Food fundraisers that meet the guidelines (sold during the school day) need to meet the standards. - Non-food fundraisers (there's lots of cool ideas out there) - Food sold more than 30 minutes after the school day is over, such as concessions, do not need to meet the guidelines - Food sold outside of school campus (all day) do not apply - Foods not meant for immediate consumption (e.g., frozen pizza kits, cookie dough), do not apply Please feel free to check with Laura Reynolds with any questions. A great source for info is http://www.healthiergeneration.org/smartsnacks


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Photo by Rachel Silverman, The Crystal

MISSION & VISION STATEMENT Providing educational programs in a safe learning environment that develop knowledgeable, healthy, socially responsible citizens in the global community.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Kathleen Moore, President Mary Jane Cipcic Vice President Jeffrey Andert, Treasurer James Davis, Secretary Lisa Carpenter, Trustee Daniel Ryan, Trustee Neal Vanderbilt, Trustee

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dave Peterson, Superintendent Jim Owen, Assistant, Superintendent Amy Jones, Chief Financial Officer

SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION 15 Arbor Street Battle Creek, MI 49015 P. (269) 565-2400 F. (269) 565-2408 www.LakeviewSpartans.org Facebook/LakeviewSpartans

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NEWSLETTER CONTACT INFORMATION Wendy Meyer wmeyer@lakeviewspartans.org P. (269) 565-2406

In This Issue... Superintendent’s Letter. . . . . . 1 School Closing Information . . 1 Community Wellness Event . . 1 Smart Snacks Guidelines and Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Road to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2014 Homecoming Top 10 . . . . 3 Educators Unite for United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Veteran’s Day Honors . . . . . . . 3 Lakview Schools Education Foundation Annual Report . . . 4

Road to Change By Paige Tobin, Editor-in-Chief, The Crystal The following article first appeared in the LHS Crystal in October 2014 and has been reprinted with permission. During the 2013-2014 school year, the main focus for the school was improving the culture. Through a Vision survey taken by students and staff last year, specific problem areas were identified and initiatives sprang from these needs. Some of these initiatives culminated into Link Crew, the Student/Staff get together, Impact 2014 and the revival of Pep Club. Though each attack the issue of school culture in different ways, their common goal is to improve relationships in the school in order to create an atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. “The thread that connects all of this is that they are all about developing better relationships to each other and the school,” Principal Jeff Bohl said. “Pep Club has done great work in terms of invigorating school spirit and Link Crew fills a gap with the way we bring freshmen into our culture and provides a great growth opportunity for leaders.” I spent a good deal of time last year and throughout the summer working with staff members, administrators, community members and other students on a majority of these projects- and it was DIFFICULT. It was difficult to put myself out there and share my thoughts. It was difficult to think outside of myself and make sure that I represented the rest of the student body. And though I felt passionately about what I was doing, I realized that even though I was being affected, and I knew what was happening, that didn’t mean that EVERYONE else did. There are so many students in the school and the messages we were intent on conveying weren’t reaching the people they were supposed to affect. And getting that message out is the most important part of any movement. It is up to us how we use this information, if we choose to ignore it or choose to use it. The hope is that we will not continue to perpetuate the same culture of apathy and that we will empower others to reach their full potential. To make an actual change, it’s up to us, the students. A few students can’t want it; it has to come from ALL of us.

Impact 2014

By the end of the 2013-2014 school year, Superintendent Dave Peterson-among other community members- identified issues of equity being a barrier to forming relationships in the school. To combat these issues, a group called Pace for Change was selected to help shift the climate of Lakeview. What accumulated from this was a retreat that took place July 10 and 11. At this retreat, students, staff, administrators, parents and community members discussed personal anecdotes pertaining to present day issues and devoted time to planning out ways to solve these issues within the Lakeview School District. “It was really cool to be in a group where everyone wanted the same things. We all wanted to make our school a better place,” senior Laina Upston said. Though discussion was an important aspect of the Impact retreat, action was the next step. Attendees at the Impact retreat were put into groups and brainstormed ways to make Lakeview a more welcoming place for all kinds of people. One of the activities planned was to show the entire staff of Lakeview School District, every teacher and administrator from every elementary and up, what exactly happened at the retreat. To get the message out, they took over the planning of the Back to School breakfast and delivered powerful speeches to the employees of Lakeview. “It was really intimidating. I don’t think any of the teachers really expected us to do that, but I think afterwards everyone was on the same page,” senior Erinn Smith said. If you are interested in being a part of projects such as

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ONE BIG, HAPPY FAMILY - Students and staff sit together in the gym to get ready for an activity to promote better relationships in the school. At the Student/Staff Get Together, the main focus was on the student-teacher relationships. “The whole point of the Student/Staff Get Together is to put on steroids the feeling of connection between the students and staff,” Principal Jeff Bohl said. Photo by Rachel Silverman, The Crystal this, there will be another retreat that will begin accepting registration forms by the end of October.

Student/Staff Get-together During opening week, Aug. 25 through Aug. 29, an event specifically targeting student and teacher relationships occurred. The Student/Staff Get Together was comprised of about 65 students and the entire high school teaching staff. During the Get Together, students and staff did team building exercises, and split off into “families” to dissect scenarios about real issues in the school, such as bullying behaviors. “I really liked how we heard a lot of different voices on each scenario,” junior Rachel Dugan said. The Student/Staff Get Together was created as a way to make stronger connections between staff and students, and ultimately make Lakeview a better place. Though a profound and impactful experience, the message was one that could not reach every student in the school. “I felt like the Student/Staff Get Together was cool, but the problem is that everyone wasn’t there, so those that did go get drowned out by everyone else and we end up doing the same old thing,” senior Erinn Smith said. Though not all of the 1,300+ students in Lakeview High School were able to take part in it, the students and teachers who did experience it were able to apply this experience to their lives and were able to maintain the relationships they made at the Get Together during this school year. “I see Ms. Ouellette differently now. On the first day of school she was talking about ways she could help her students and be available, so it was cool to see her use some of the training points we learned,” Smith said.

Pep Club During the 2013-2014 school year, Pep Club was revived after a year-long hiatus with the installment of a spirit rock and exciting pep assemblies. This year, students have taken the initiative to commit themselves to continue the increase of school spirit at Lakeview. “We are working to build positive school spirit for all groups,” Pep Club advisor Darcy Hassing said. “We aren’t just focusing on sports, but we are trying to support all groups, clubs, teams and the arts.” Pep Club has spent time over the summer and every Friday morning planning and orchestrating football theme days, pep assemblies, a massive ALS challenge, among other activities to promote a better relationship between the students and the school. “I feel like we’re making a real difference. A lot more students are coming to games and there’s a lot more grade interaction in the student section,” junior Molli Gault said.

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Congratulations to the LHS 2014 Homecoming Top 10

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Educators Unite for United Way Lakeview joined other area districts in November for a 1st annual staff basketball tournament in support of United Way. Thanks to Battle Creek Public Schools for hosting a great evening for a great cause!! We helped raise over $2000 for United Way and had a great time doing it!!

LHS Junior Symphonia Wakefield prepares to take center court for her solo performance of the National Anthem.

First Row, L to R: Sidney Baxter, Madison Pierman, Madison Noakes, Julia Miller, Gillian Colquhoun, Hannah Emery, Haley Kerner, Queen Kirby Homer, Anne Sangliana, Isabel Stich. Second Row, L to R: Cole Cleaver, Tyler Underwood, Michael Martin, Benjamin Galen, Jonathan Haadsma, King Taylor Brown, Jacob Herbers, Tyler Horan, An Nguyen, Photo by Hollis Conway, Conway Photography Kanta Yoshino.

Staff from across the District represented Team Lakeview in the area-wide basketball tournament to raise funds to United Way.

The LHS drumline waits to compete in the evening’s Battle of the Bands competition.

Veteran’s Day Honors

Queen Kirby Homer and King Taylor Brown

Photo by Dylan Reniger, LHS junior This year’s Homecoming mom and dad were LHS teacher Carrie Hindenach and guidance counselor Lukas Pederson. The Grand Marshal for the parade was guidance counselor Heather Allbee.

Road to Change, from page 2

Link Crew

Modeled after the Web Leader program at the middle school and like programs all over the nation, Link Crew’s purpose is to connect the freshman students with each other and the rest of the high school, and to promote a general feeling of belonging in Lakeview. “Link Crew is a part of an initiative to improve relationships and have better connections within the school,” counselor Lukas Pederson said. Though Link Crew was specifically planned to revolve around freshman students, the counselors and other organizers are looking to expand Link Crew to all new students- not just restricting it to one grade. “This year we were only able to serve incoming ninth graders, but we’re looking to expanding it to all incoming students. So, all new students or school of choice students coming in their tenth, eleventh and twelfth year will be a part of this,” counselor Heather Albee said. “We’re also looking to expand the number of leaders and expand their communication with the incoming freshmen.” To expand communication, the counselors have many activities in store for Link Leaders and freshman to keep up a continuous effort to make freshmen feel at home in the high school. “Later in the year we’ll be having Link Leaders invite freshmen to events, do check-in’s and have more events geared towards Link Leaders and freshmen,” Pederson said.

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Riverside students in Jessica Day's kindergarten class wrote letters to area soldiers to thank them for their service. On Veteran's Day, they received a special visit from Master Sergeant Dean Hoskins. Students were honored - and very excited - to read their letters to Master Sergeant Hoskins. "Thank you for fighting for us." "Thank you for fighting the bad guys." "Thank you for your service." "You are awesome." "I want to be just like you when I grow up. You are so cool. Thank you!"

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Lakeview Schools Education Foundation Annual Report A Letter from the Chairman of the LSEF Board Dear Lakeview School Education Foundation Supporter, On behalf of LSEF Board of Trustees, I would like to thank you for your past support. The Lakeview School Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that was established in 1987 to provide financial resources to students to pursue higher education, and grants for enrichment programs and other special projects aimed at enhancing the quality of education in the Lakeview School District. Every year LSEF provides eleven traditional (two which are renewable) and two non-traditional scholarships as well as sports scholarships to Lakeview students. Also, five funds provide grants for professional development and education to impact teaching and learning at Lakeview. More information about these funds can be obtained on the Lakeview District website with a link to LSEF. I urge you to consider donating to a fund of your choice. With ever increasing college costs we need your help to fulfill the dreams for many students who otherwise may not be able to afford higher education. Donations can be sent either by mail or made online through the Battle Creek Community Foundation website. I also encourage you to create a fund to honor the legacy of your loved ones or friends. Gifts are placed in an endowment fund managed by the Battle Creek Community Foundation. Only the earned income from these donations is used to provide financial support for education for years to come. If you would like more information on how to create a fund, please contact either me or any of the trustees listed elsewhere in this publication. Every year the foundation appoints student representatives to serve on the Board of Trustees. If your student is a junior in high school and is interested in serving on the board please have him or her contact the office of guidance at Lakeview High School for more information. With best regards, Mahesh Karamchandani MD

LSEF Grant Monies Awarded to Lakeview Educators Each fall and spring, the Lakeview Schools Education Foundation awards grants to Lakeview educators who present plans for innovative study and learning for both themselves and their students. 2013 fall grants were awarded to the following Lakeview educators: The Rose Ferguson Grant was given to Amy Wichterman, a K-4 counselor, to attend a Theraplay Group Therapy training program to gain information for parents and students who have experienced trauma and other life experiences that will affect their education. The Karl Randels grant for the Arts was awarded to Lakeview Middle School music teachers Jeff Cachero, Sheri Schmidt and Tim Haupt to partially fund expenses to attend the Michigan Music Conference where Jeff was a presenter. The Mary Ellen Vanderveer Grant was received by Sara Johnson of the LHS World Language department to purchase electronic training materials that would allow world language teachers to better assess students’ speaking proficiency levels of foreign languages. Three Riverside teachers, Kathryn Sellers, Patricia Warren, Lindsey Rencoos, and Kasey Ward were awarded the remainder of the Vanderveer grant to facilitate a parent makeit-take-it night to help parents be better prepared to help their children with math problems. The Minges Brook early elementary teachers and ELL support staff were awarded the Thomas Jefferson Fund Grant to purchase independent reading books for emergent readers to supplement other books in the resource library. Spring grants were awarded to the following Lakeview educators: John Burdette was awarded the Mary Ellen Vanderveer grant to help defray expenses for the LHS Robotics team to design and compete in a robotics competition encompassing area, state and national contests. The Dr. Robert E. Spencer Education Grant was given to Shannon Shepard and Monica Crider, teachers at Minges Brook Elementary School, to help with registration fees and materials for a seminar based on Glasser’s Choice Theory in the classroom. Information gained will be shared with staff to help with behavior choices in the classrooms.

How You Can Help The purpose of the Lakeview Schools Educational Foundation is to generate and distribute financial and other resources to the Lakeview Schools for enrichment programs, scholarships, grants, and other projects aimed at enhancing the quality of education.

Board Members Dr. Mahesh Karamchandani – Chairperson

Bob O’Connor

Daniel Gerber – Treasurer

Barb Walters

Susie Mumford – Secretary

Jake Zimmerman

Chuck Crider

Taylor Brown – Student Representative

If you wish to donate, please use the form below, designating which LSEF fund (s) you wish to support. Fund information may be found on the Lakeview Schools website, www. lakeviewspartans.org, by clicking on the LSEF icon on the homepage. The Battle Creek Community Foundation acts as our fiduciary agent. Your gift is tax deductible. LSEF appreciates your gift. It will be used thoughtfully to fund the programs listed above.

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Ellie Denison – Student Representative

Barbara A. Haluszka

Dave Peterson, Superintendent

Cathy Hoffman

Neal Vanderbilt – Board of Education

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Neighborhood Planning Council Updates

These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood. Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (i.e. works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board. Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council. Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership. His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment.

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NPC1 – Post Franklin Contact: Diana Quigg Email: Diana.quigg@yahoo.com Telephone: 269.964.8728

• Next meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2014

Community Action Board Room 175 Main Street 1st Thursday at 7:00 pm

NPC2 – North Central Contact: Sam Gray Email: sgray9959@gmail.com Telephone: 269.209.0293

• No meeting in December – Happy Holidays! • Next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2015

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NPC3 – Central Contact: Gloria Mansfield Email: N/A Telephone: 269.965.2050

• Next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2014

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NPC4 – Fremont/McKinley/Verona Contact: John Hennink Email: Neighborhoodpc4@gmail.com Telephone: 269.986.3944

• No meeting in December – Happy Holidays! • Next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2015

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NPC5 – Urbandale Contact: Robert Whitfield Email: lordstrong68@comcast.net Telephone: 269.245.9708

• Next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2014

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God’s Kitchen hosts 847 guests for annual Thanksgiving feast Doug Allen Assistant Editor With turkeys specially

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Volunteers get ready to serve a Thanksgiving meal at God’s Kitchen Battle Creek. (Shopper News Photo by Doug Allen)

Chris Brenner, center, hands off a Thanksgiving dinner to another volunteer last week.(Shopper News Photo by Doug Allen)

John Wood had fun last week singing Christmas music for God’s Kitchen Battle Creek. (Shopper News Photo by Doug Allen)

Emily Brenner, left, and Regan Damore get ready to deliver dessert at God’s Kitchen Battle Creek. (Shopper News Photo by Doug Allen)

The line to get into the dining area was huge and stretched throughout the church. Quiet conversation was mixed with the sounds of friends greeting one another and Christmas music played in the background. John Wood brought his karaoke machine and sang along to several Christmas CD's. James Williamson greeted everyone at the door and said 215 people (43 of whom were children) had entered the church within the first 25 minutes. “It's pretty amazing,” he said. “Lots of hungry folks.” Along with Williamson, Chris Brenner regularly volunteers her time at God's Kitchen

Battle Creek. In fact, she and her husband Scott were named recently as the God's Kitchen Battle Creek Volunteers of the Year. “This is our third year volunteering for God's Kitchen,” said Brenner. “Every Thursday night we come here and it's through our 4-H group, the Wattles Park Trailblazers. That's what got us started and we've just continued since then.” Chris' family of volunteers includes her husband Scott and kids Allison, Colin and Emily. “You know, it's just the people that we encounter and see and visit with,” she said. “You see people that are regulars that you get to know, and you form a

Battle Creek resident Malcolm Elam enjoyed a delicious meal and spirited conversation with his table mates during the God's Kitchen Pre-Thanksgiving community dinner. (Photo by Laura Adams)

camaraderie with them. You ask how they're doing, and knowing that you're helping them by feeding them a meal is very powerful. “They're so gracious and happy to have been served a hot meal,” she added. “Pastor Stein is a fabulous cook and he serves fabulous food every night. It's not like it's peanut butter and jelly, it's a fulfilling meal. It's important work that he's doing and we really enjoy being a part of it.”

Pastor William Stein gave the opening remarks and prayer during God’s Kitchen Battle Creek Thanksgiving dinner at First Congregational Church. (Shopper News Photo by Doug Allen)


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Christmas party benefits local second graders The Rotary Club of Battle Creek held its 84th annual Christmas party at Full Blast in downtown Battle Creek Monday, Dec. 1, at 11:30 am. The party is a joint community service project of the Rotary Club of Battle Creek and the Cereal City Sunrise Rotary Club. The Sunrise Club has cohosted this event since it was founded in 1992. The party included a visit from Santa, singing holiday songs, lunch and entertainment

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