West Shore Shoppers' Guide, January 16, 2011
West Shore Shoppers' Guide, January 16, 2011
West Shore Shoppers' Guide, January 16, 2011
Courtesy Photo
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Judy Ross, Clarice Wittlieff and Eileen Hawkins with fundraiser display for the
WSMC Auxiliary ambulance. The auxiliary took a pledge of $152,000 in 2009 to $12,990 $14,490 $14,990
fund the purchase of a new ambulance.
WSMC Auxiliary presents 08 Ford Taurus SEL 09 Ford Fusion SE 08 Ford Escape 4x4 XLT
ambulance pledge
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$15,990 $16,990 $18,990
MANISTEE — The efforts. tribute. Messner said what
West Shore Medical Center Also that summer, prompted her contribu-
08 Ford F150 4x4 SuperCab STX 08 Ford Edge 2WD 08 Ford F150 4x4 SuperCab SLT
Auxiliary took on a pledge auxiliary member Eileen tion was, “I was recently
of $152,000 in July of Hawkins presented the transported by ambulance
2009 to fund a new ambu- membership with the to WSMC, as well as had
lance to add to the hospital idea of having something some of other family
fleet to replace one that that was ongoing where members over the years. CE
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was to be retired. amounts of money given I thought of how valuable IFI
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Many have probably and accumulated would this service is to the com- $21,490 $22,990 $24,990
seen this vehicle on the also add to the pledge munity.” Estelle’s kind con-
road servicing the Manistee monies from the larger tribution was added to the
County area with the mes- fundraisers. She had put monies collected from the 10 Ford Explorer 4x4 XLT 08 Ford F150 King Ranch 4x4 08 Ford Expedition 4x4
sage on the side “Proudly together a display showing “Quiet Sentinel.”
funded by the West Shore a picture of the new ambu- One emptying of the
Medical Center Auxiliary.” lance with an attached lock lock box held a tiny plastic
Throughout the year box for people to contribute zip bag with $1.33 in it as if
the auxiliary has various to the fund whenever they someone thoughtfully con-
fundraisers. During the could. The group voted to tributed what they could.
year when accumulated put the display near the One of the auxiliary mem- $25,990 $29,990 $30,990
funds make it possible, the Bits of Cheer Gift Shop in bers, Sue Pearce, gave half
The Works
auxiliary presented Burt the lobby of WSMC. the proceeds from her yard
Parks, CEO of WSMC with There have been some sale. And some of the auxil-
a check toward fulfilling interesting stories of how iary members who work in
this pledge. some funds came to the the Bits of Cheer Shop have Fuel Saver Package
FREE Car Wash
At its recent holiday box. seen customers deposit
meeting on Tuesday, Dec. Karen Kimble, one of their loose change from a
14, at the Bungalow Inn, the auxiliary patient trans- purchase. It all adds up to
the auxiliary presented porters was talking about help meet the $152,000 Motorcraft® Premium Synthetic Blend Oil and filter
Parks with checks total- funding the ambulance. goal. change • Rotate and inspect four tires • Check air and
ing $15,000 from the Bits Her patient asked where The WSMC Auxiliary is cabin air filters • Inspect brake system • Test battery
of Cheer Gift Shop, and this display was as she open to all and new mem- Check belts and hoses • Top off fluids
funds raised from its recent would like to contribute. bers are very welcome.
Sleighbell Craft Show, Bake Kimble wheeled her down There are many areas to MANISTEE FORD Up to five quarts of Motorcraft oil and Motorcraft oil filter,
US-31 South
Taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra.
Sale and Bazaar, bringing to the display where she be served. If someone Hybrid battery test excluded. See Service Advisor
the total remaining on the deposited $10. is interested in joining, for vehicle exclusions and details.
723-9975 $39.99
pledge to $70,000. A while back, Estelle applications are available Offer valid with coupon. Coupon code
Theauxiliary sincerely Messner, called auxiliary by calling Brooke Stevens, SR01. Expires 1/23/2011
appreciates the community president Betty Tyson to WSMC Auxiliary liaison at
support of their fundraising ask how she could con- (231) 398-1270.
Shoppers’ ADVERTISING
Cynthia Kehrer 12 noon on Wednesday before publication.
Acceptance
Guide
Amy Barron, Account Rep. The West Shore Shoppers’ Guide, by its publisher only, reserves the right to accept or
Paula Laws, Account Rep. reject any advertising on the basis of content, style, nature or for whatever reason it
YOUR COMMUNITY Jason Carrick, Account Rep. deems appropriate.
SUNDAY NEWSPAPER Joan Kolk, Telemarketing
Published by the Pioneer Group at 75 Maple Street, Manistee, MI 49660
Phone 723-3592 • Fax 723-4733 Over 13,500 circulate copies in Manistee, Mason and Lake Counties
LESS OF ME
Center
Feb. 10 — Wellston
Jammers Jam Session, 1-4
p.m., Norman Township
Community Center
Feb. 12 — Moonlight
Ski, 7-9 p.m., Big M Cross
Country Ski Area, Udell
Hills Road, Wellston
IN MANISTEE
Feb. 12 — KC & The
Sunshine Band, 8 p.m.,
Little River Casino Resort
Want to have fun AND lose weight with your friends and neighbors? Feb. 12 — Sleeping
Bear Dunes National
Kick-off meeting in the Manistee High School Auditorium Monday, January 17 • 6-8PM Lakeshore Snowshoeing, 1
p.m., leaves from Empire
Registration Fee: $20 • Weekly Weigh-In Fee: $1 • Weight Gain Fee Per Pound: $1 • Missed Weigh-In Fee: $2 Visitor Center
At The End Of 12 Weeks All Collected Funds Will Be Awarded To The Top 2 People Having The Greatest Percentage Of Weight Lost Feb. 12 — Benzie
(60% to 1st place and 40% to 2nd place). Participants are to wear appropriate shoes, socks, sweatpants and T-Shirt for all County Winterfest
Feb. 13 — Sleeping
weigh-ins. All information will be held in the strictest of confidence. Participants must lose weight naturally. Bear Dunes National
Persons having weight loss surgery are encouraged to participate but will not be eligible for the cash prizes. Lakeshore Snowshoeing, 1
Weekly weigh-ins will start January 24th from 5-7pm in the High School Library. p.m., leaves from Empire
Visitor Center
Track and weight room are available, free of charge, when there are no games. The pool is also available for a nominal fee.
Feb. 13 — American
If you have questions, contact Steve or Mary Kay Gould at 231-398-9902 or email lessofmeinmanistee@gmail.com Red Cross Red Heart
Concert, featuring
Come See The “LE$$” Boys - Everyone Says We Sell For Le$$!!! Shout, Sister, Shout, 7
p.m., Ramsdell Theatre,
$1,000 2007 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB 4X4 2008 DODGE D
DAKOTA CREW CAB Community Center
4X4 LARAMIE Feb. 15 — Free walk-
Was $23,990 LOADED,
LOADED LEAT HE R Was $20,990 ing class, District #10
CASH REBATES ONLY
Rebate $1,000 V8, ONLY
14,000
Rebate $1,000
Health Department,
6-6:30 p.m., Norman
Township Community
ON SELECT MODELS!
37,000
MILES! Now $22,990 MILES.
Now $19,990 WOW! Center
Feb. 15 — Line
2010 GMC YUKON 2009
200
0 FORD FUSION SE LEATHER 2008 MERCURY MILAN dancing, lessons 6:30-7
LOADED HEATED p.m., dancing 7-9 p.m.,
Was $38,990 Was $14,990 SEATS Was $18,990 VFW Hall, 1211 28th St.,
Manistee
Rebate $1,000 Rebate $1,000 Rebate $1,000 Feb. 16 — Free Tae Bo
ONLY ALL
20,000 WHEEL DRIVE Kick-boxing class, District
Now $37,990 WOW! MILES!
Now $13,990 Now $17,990 #10 Health Department,
6-6:30 p.m., Norman
Township Community
2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008 GMC SIERRA SUPER CAB 4X4 Center
Feb. 17-19 — 10
Was $19,990 Was $16,990 LOADED Was $25,990 Minute Play Festival,
POWER SEAT
Rebate $1,000 Rebate $1,000 Rebate $1,000 7:30 p.m., Center Stage
ONLY Theater, West Shore
10,000 Community College
Now $18,990 Now $15,990 MILES! Now $24,990 Feb. 19 — Frostbite
Prices Plus Tax, Title, B&H And Transfer Fees With Approved Credit. See CALENDAR page 3
Sunday, January 16, 2011 • WEST SHORE SHOPPERS GUIDE • 3
COMMUNITY
by the River Frankfort Visitor Center medium James Van 5531
Winter Festival Feb. 27 — Eisenhower Praagh, 8 p.m., Little River ■ Manistee National
Feb. 20 — Sleeping Dance Ensemble, 2 p.m., Casino Resort Forest, (231) 723-2211,
CALENDAR
Bear Dunes National Center Stage Theater, West March 19 — St. Urho’s
Lakeshore Snowshoeing, 1 Shore Community College Day Art and Bake Sale, 10
p.m., leaves from Empire Feb. 28 — Free Zumba a.m.-4 p.m., Kaleva Art N
Visitor Center class, District #10 Health Gallery, downtown Kaleva & DOG HOUSE KENNELS
Feb. 21 — Free line Department, 6-6:45 Protect Your Pet’s Paws SUNDAY, JAN. 16
dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., St. p.m., Norman Township Where to go and who this Winter with
Joseph Parish Hall, 249 Community Center to call for area fun and • Open Door Ministry each Sunday, 3p.m.,
Paw Thaw Ice Melter
Sixth St., Manistee Feb. 28 — Free line activities 25lb. bag for $11.25 Stafono’s, Outreach of The United Method-
Feb. 21 — Free Zumba dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., St. Winter Hours: ist Church.
class, District #10 Health Joseph Parish Hall, 249 ■ Paine Aquatic Center Open M•T•Th•F and By
Department, 6-6:45 Sixth St., Manistee at Manistee High School, Appointment on Saturday • Alcoholics anonymous meetings daily,
p.m., Norman Township March 1 — Line 525 12th St., Manistee, 148 Parkdale Ave. • Manistee Manistee and Mason counties. Call
Community Center dancing, lessons 6:30-7 723-2547 231-723-6480 (231)723-3515 for time’s and location.
Feb. 22 — Free walk- p.m., dancing 7-9 p.m.,
ing class, District #10 VFW Hall, 1211 28th St., • St. Joseph Civic Club, Winter Dinner,
Old Man Winter has
Health Department, 6-6:30 Manistee
p.m., Norman Township March 4 — Madcat
11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
MONDAY, JAN. 17
finally moved in!
Community Center & Kane and Maxwell
Feb. 22 — Line Street, 7:30 p.m., Center
dancing, lessons 6:30-7 Stage Theater, West Shore • TOPS Group, weigh-in, 9, meeting, 10,
p.m., dancing 7-9 p.m., Community College Bear Lake Methodist Church, Bear Lake
VFW Hall, 1211 28th St., March 5 — The
Manistee Association & Jay and The • TOPS Group 528, weigh-in, 3:45, meeting,
Feb. 23 — Free Tae Bo Americans, 8 p.m., Little
Please keep the 4:30, First Baptist Church, Lakeshore
Kick-boxing class, District River Casino Resort
area around • Coffee & Psalm w/Paco Theisen, 9:00 a.m;
and the inside Blue Waters Cafe
Civic of your TUESDAY, JAN. 18
West Shore
players set Local Patient Certification Clinics
Shoppersʼ Guide • DAV service officers will process VA claims
tubes cleared out and any other veteran’s/dependant needs,
ONLY
‘The Secret $10
to ensure timely 10 a.m.-1 p.m., VFW, 28th St., Manistee,
0 delivery. walk-ins welcome, 723-9220 for appt.,
Garden’ Your Carrier thanks you...
• Ms. B. Matzen Disabled Outreach Worker
(DVOW) Manistee office, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
auditions NO ?
1660 US 31 S., Manistee
MANISTEE – Auditions R ords ll!
e c WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19
Please Ca
3953413-01
ATTENTION
By nursing this garden • American Legion service officer will pro-
back to life, Mary somehow cess claims, (see any VFW Service Officer
restores life to her grieving
uncle and his sick son. or Beth Yeack during January)
“The Secret Garden”
will be performed March 11, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA • VFW monthly meeting, 7 p.m., 28th St.,
Manistee
12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. The
Friday and Saturday perfor-
mances are at 7:30 p.m. and
LEADERS & PARENTS • Angel Food orders, Manistee United Meth-
the Sunday performances
odist Church, 1-4 p.m.
are at 2 p.m.
Please submit a photo* of your troop or pack to • Michigan Community Blood Center blood
Tickets can be reserved drive; noon-4 p.m.; West Shore Hospital
by calling TREATicketing Marilyn at the Manistee News Advocate education center. (866)642-5663
at (800) 836-0717 from 10
a.m. until 5 p.m. or ordered By January 25th to be included in our
FRIDAY, JAN. 21
online at www.ramsdell-
theater.org. The Ramsdell
Annual Salute to Boy Scouts Special Section • Manistee County Veterans Counsleor will
box office will begin ticket be at the Senior Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
sales at noon on March 9.
For further information
Photos may be emailed with description • Free coffee; board games, sponsored by
about the auditions, the Boy Scouts of America Holy Trinity, 2-5 p.m.; Goody’s
2011 season or volunteer- Email to: mbarker@pioneergroup.com
ing, call the Manistee Civic SATURDAY, JAN. 22
Players’ business office at
*Please identify the scouts in the photo. • Moose Lodge, Hot Pork Plate, 5-7:30 p.m.
(231) 723-7188.
SUNDAY, JAN. 23
• Open Door Ministry each Sunday, 3 p.m.,
MISS A DAY, Stafono’s, Outreach of The United Method-
MISS A LOT. ist Church.
Subscribe to the • Alcoholics anonymous meetings daily,
News Advocate! Manistee and Mason counties. Call
(231)723-3515 for times and location.
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when dealing with persons unknown
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People often think life because your opin-
that those of us who work ion differs from another
in the media don’t have person.
feelings when it comes to Ken Some have already
Welcomes
certain stories we report speculated that this inci-
on, but the truth of the
Grabowski dent may change the way
Associate
matter is we do react the Editor political officials appear
same way as others to in public, and that more
certain events. security is needed dur-
Amanda Overmyer, MD
398-3125 kgrabowski@pioneergroup.com
This weekend one ing those appearances. I
story that left me feeling like I was kicked hope it doesn’t come to that as it is impor-
in the stomach was the news of the tragic tant for politician’s to have interactions
shooting in Tuscon, Ariz. That was where with their constituents. It is a vital part of
a single gunman killed six people, and the governing process because they are the
Memorial Medical Center would like to wounded 14 others including Democratic voice of the people.
welcome Amanda Overmyer, MD to its Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. One of You have two options if you don’t agree
the victims killed was a 9-year-old girl and with some politicians views. The first is to
active medical staff. Dr. Overmyer is a in my opinion, anyone who can’t feel some- vocally provide an alternative view, but do
Family Medicine physician who will be thing for that isn’t breathing. it in a civil manner. The second is if you
It was another example of a grow- want to remove them from office then do so
employed by Memorial Medical Center ing concern in America over conduct of at the voting booth — not with a weapon.
and maintain her office at the practice of people taking differing political beliefs In an ironic twist of fate, last week
Drs. Mary and Tim O’Callaghan at 922 to the extreme level. I think most people I interviewed our former Congressman
will agree that in the past decade, the way Pete Hoekstra who is stepping down after
Lawndale in Ludington. people react to politics has changed and not 18 years in Congress. One of the topics
for the better. The ability of people to spout we talked about that will appear in my
Dr. Overmyer earned her medical degree off via the Internet, call-in radio shows Lifestyles story this Saturday was his abil-
at Wayne State University in Detroit. and television has created what sometimes ity to debate with the public in forums and
festers into an out-of-control anger from town hall meetings. He stressed to me how
She completed her residency in the certain individuals. important that was to him to hear the dif-
Grand Rapids Family Medicine The vast majority of us are rational peo- fering views on a subject.
ple who are able to write it off as being “just One of the things I always admired
Residency Program. She is a clinical politics.” However, for the less mentally about Hoekstra was his “man in the arena”
associate professor at Michigan State stable it creates a venue for their radical approach to politics in his district. He
University and is a member of both the views and festers a frightening need to “do always wanted to hear what the constitu-
something about it.” ents had to say about the issues, and never
Michigan and American Academies of Family Physicians. Disagreement of political issues is some- backed down from a good debate in those
thing that can be traced to the first days of meetings.
Dr. Overmyer’s professional interests encompass women’s health and Democracy. For most of us, the ability “to He pointed out that in his 18 years in
preventive care as well as adolescent and pediatric medicine. She has agree to disagree” and then move on never office, people would often disagree with
goes beyond that point. his beliefs. However, he quickly added they
completed research on adolescent high risk behavior and depression, and Political debate in its purest sense is not seldom became mean spirited, and he never
while working in Grand Rapids, one of her chief volunteer activities was a bad thing. Putting out ideas and pointing felt threatened.
out the merits or downsides to them can be What concerns me is there were a few
conducting high school sports physicals. a healthy process of government. times I covered some of those meetings
However, what we have witnessed more when it got close to being much more than
A graduate of Mason County Central High School, Dr. Overmyer is in the past few years is often an obsession just spirited debate. That is scary to me, not
pleased to be back “home” to establish her medical practice and raise her with “my way is the only way” line of think- just from a view of society, but from some-
family. She and her husband, Jeremy, have two sons, ages two and four. ing from some political figures and their one who actually has to sit in that room.
cult-like followers. Something that plants the seeds in the
Appointments with Dr. Overmyer can be made by calling 231-845-7380. That is wrong. minds of the mentally unstable is the rheto-
That is what creates what happened last ric we hear spouting from the mouths of
Saturday in Tuscon. politicians, political analysts and the media.
Someone asked me if I was surprised at They often give the impression that “all is
the news of the shooting, and to be quite lost” if a certain legislation passes or fails,
honest my answer is, no. I find it repre- and the opposing political party isn’t just
hensible, but it doesn’t surprise me that we the opposition — they are the enemy.
finally dropped to that level as a society. It is time for the great silent majority
Last fall in Big Rapids, we witnessed of this country to step forward and voice
what in my opinion was a very disturbed its opinion in this matter and to say that
Michigan State University student push a behavior of this kind will not be tolerated
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