Tri County News Shopper, February 15, 2010

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2 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010
Belle Oakes
Retirement Living
Beautiful Belle Oakes Retirement Living is a distinctive and affordable retirement
community. Our mission is to promote & maintain the privacy, dignity, comfort, safety,
and highest level of independence of each resident. Private pay & long term care
insurance are accepted. All suites will include or offer access to the following features:
• Three home cooked meals a day plus snacks for regular and special diets
• Activities for tenants daily • Kitchenette including microwave and refrigerator
• Private living area and private bath
• Indoor, outdoor, and community activities
• On-site beauty and barber shop • Cable included in Monthly Rental
• Aviary with several varieties of interesting birds & plants
• A variety of gathering places to entertain family & friends
• Community living room area with fireplace
• House keeping and laundry service • Emergency call system in every suite
• A tenant specialist ready to assist you with meeting your unique needs
• Respite available
At Belle Oakes,
you’re not just a tenant,
you’re family.
Esther Nederhood, RN, Owner
(231)779-4671 • Fax: (231)779-4038
Between Cadillac & Lake City, MI
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 3
105 Linden St
Big Rapids, MI
Forward Realty, Inc. (231) 796-4808
NEW LISTING! Riverfront dream- 3
bedroom A-Frame on a short 2 acre lot
just east of Reed City built in 2001 this
home offers a base for great recreation or
entertainment. Artesian well, appliances,
and ready for new owners. 10005890
NEW LISTING! Fantastic 4 bedroom,
3 bath home in Canadian lakes. Only
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10004514
2300 sq. ft 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in a
family neighborhood in Big Rapids. 2 car
garage, fenced in yard. Seller motivated.
$89,900 2948450
4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 10 acres.
Private setting, large pond, 3 car garage
with heated workshop area. New roof,
windows, patio door, open floor plan.
$174,900 2946829
3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on 5.9
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030 Special Notices
BABB FORD
Please Shovel
Out Your Mailbox!
If our drivers can’t reach your
mailbox, they can’t deliver your
shopper’s guide and/or news-
paper.
Babb Ford Sales, Inc.

Give our drivers a hand and
shovel around your mailbox.
Thank You!
Tri-County would like to extend an invitation to visit our

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Baldwin, Big Rapids
Evart, Reed City
dealership with any service issues,
Rodney Area
warranty concerns, or purchase of a new
(231)592-8348
Deadline:
Thursday, 12noon
or used vehicle.
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032 Public Notices since 1954 and has been at our present
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF BIG RAPIDS
DIAL-A-RIDE PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
location since 1966.
PROPOSED STATE AND
FEDERAL SECTION 5311
APPLICATION
We are located at 21351 Maple Avenue in

FOR OPERATING AND
CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
All citizens are advised that the City of Big
Rapids has prepared an application for
Reed City, approximately one mile east of

State of Michigan financial assistance
for fiscal year 2011, as required under Act
51 of the Public Acts of 1951, as amend-
ed, and for federal assistance as required
under the Federal Transit Act, as amend-
ed.
The City of Big Rapids is requesting

the US 131 freeway, exit 153.
$141,729.00 in state operating assis-
tance for general public transit services;
$64,624.00 for Federal Section 5311
operating assistance.
The City of Big Rapids has two capital

requests items submitted for FY 2011
which are telephone system and facility
renovations. The total of Federal funds
are $48,000 and State Funds are
21351 Maple (US-10) • Reed City

$12,000 for a total of $60,000.
The City of Big Rapids ensures that the
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level and quality of transportation services
is provided without regard to race, color,
or national origin in accordance with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more
information regarding our Title VI obli-
gations or to file a complaint please con-
tact us at the address given below.
231-832-2206 or 1-866-333-2206
032 Public Notices
KEWADIN CASINO’s The proposed application is on file at
OVERNIGHT TRIP the City of Big Rapids, Office of the City
Clerk, 226 North Michigan Avenue, Big
Thursday/Friday Rapids, Michigan and may be reviewed
during a 30-day calendar period begin-
March 18 & 19, 2010 ning February 15, 2010 and ending
Cost: $85 pp (double) March 17, 2010, between the hours of 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. on days City Hall is
RECEIVE CASINO PACKAGE:
$
80 VALUE open for business.
$70 Credits + $10 Food + Room + Ride Written comments regarding the appli-
Night stay @ Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie cation and/or written requests for a pub-
Honoring Kewadin 11th Trip FREE Program - 50-100% off lic hearing to review the application must
Call for details. be received on or before March 17, 2010.
PICK UPS IN: Big Rapids + Reed City + Cadillac If a hearing is requested, notice of the
‘01 PONTIAC GRAND AM Lots of fun on coach. Games & snacks provided.
Reservations required
scheduled date, time, and location will be
provided at least 10 days in advance.
ONLY $3,995PLUS TAX CALL 1-888-396-9580
Submittals should be sent to the City of
OR$111P/MO
NORTH COUNTRY TOURS LLC, LAKE CITY, MI 49651 • www.netbus.com
Big Rapids, Office of City Clerk, 226
North Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids,
Michigan 49307.
‘00 GMC SIERRA 1500 Z71 February 15, 2010
Off Road, 4x4, Local Trade. 050 Help Wanted

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‘01 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
Z71 Off Road, 4x4 GRAPHIC DESIGNER/
COMPOSITION
ONLY $9,995PLUS TAX We are seeking a creative Graphic
Designer for a full-time opening in our
phone book division (PDS). This posi-
tion is a fast paced, design based
‘03 PONTIAC MONTANA opportunity. Must be able to meet
8 Pass., DVD Player

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ONLY$6,995PLUS TAX, OR$194P/MO
Requirements include experience with
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with the Adobe Creative Suite, which
‘02 CHEVY VENTURE includes InDesign, Illustrator and Pho-
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Attn: Nina Jones
V6, Nice Car! Let Our
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00358138 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 5
Ferris State Athletics team, and etc. This past Wonder’s added calcium healthy, active lives.
Department Intern summer of 2009, Thomas and vitamin D offerings, Getting outdoors together
Lands Position With was an advertising account giving your family the for a regular activity or
Cleveland intern for the Bulldog nutrition they need never sport increases both fitness
Cavaliers Alica Thomas Athletics Department and tasted so good.” To help and your bonds as a family.
(Greenville), a current played a significant role in families understand the The following simple tips
Ferris State University helping the department amount of calcium and may help you think about
student and an intern with increase its revenue by other nutrients they are other ways your family can
the FSU Athletics $65,000. Thomas also getting, Wonder bread get active and work
Department, recently developed and recently launched its together on healthy
accepted a full-time implemented the Bulldog Sandwich Wonder-izer eating. * Exercise without
position with the National Pups, a spirit group for the (available as an iPhone and realizing it. Physical
Basketball Association’s various FSU Athletics iTouch application at activity is something you
(NBA) Cleveland teams which debuted this iTunes and at www. can incorporate into your
Cavaliers. Thomas, who 2009-10 season. Calcium wonderbread.com), which family’s daily life. When
will graduate this May 2010 Beyond the Milk gives families a fun way to going to the mall, park in
with a bachelors degree in Mustache (NewsUSA) - choose from a list of over the farthest spot in the lot
advertising, will be an Calcium is crucial to the 120 ingredients to make and walk to the entrance.
account executive in the health of our families, but thousands of sandwich Use stairs instead of
Cavaliers’ sales getting enough can be combinations. With the escalators. * Fool your eyes
department. She will not difficult. Now, families can Sandwich Wonder-izer, as and your belly. Trick
only represent the increase their calcium they build their sandwich, yourself and your family
Cavaliers but also the Lake intake, not with chalky they can watch the calcium into eating less by using
Erie Monsters of the supplements, but with tasty and other nutritional smaller plates. The larger
American Hockey League BLTs and PB&Js. Just values change with each the plate, the more food
(AHL) and Quicken Loans consider -- despite their added ingredient. For you’re likely to put on it --
Arena, the home arena for milk mustaches, many those who would rather and the more you are likely
both the Cavaliers and American families, from follow a recipe, the to eat. * Be a role model.
Monsters. “Alicia is a their youngest members to Sandwich Wonder-izer Learn about portion
mature, bright, driven, and moms and dads, aren’t offers dozens of pre-made control, read labels and
personable young woman getting enough calcium. sandwiches to choose from, look for smaller packages
who will make a lasting According to the Surgeon or you can try the recipe of your favorite foods. “No
impression on the industry General, 75 percent of below. Pair this sandwich one ever said you need to
and I look forward to Americans do not consume with a glass of milk, and give up the foods and
following her career,” said enough calcium through you’ll already have received drinks you love to be
FSU Associate Athletics their diets. But now, it’s over two-thirds of your healthy, but you just need
Director Jon Coles. “We getting easier to find daily recommend calcium to enjoy them in
want to thank Alicia for her calcium-rich foods. Take intake. Wonder Fat-Free moderation,” says Alisa
commitment to Ferris State the sandwich, a family Turkey and Swiss Winters, a registered
Athletics over the past four staple. Sandwiches provide Sandwich 2 slices Wonder dietitian. Many companies
years and wish her the best. ample opportunity to boost Classic bread 4 slices fat- offer portion-controlled
She will be missed.” A calcium intake. Start out free smoked turkey options to help manage
2005 graduate of with two slices of either breast 2 slices Swiss calorie intake. For example,
Greenville (Mich.) High Wonder Classic or Wonder cheese Handful baby Coca-Cola now offers a
School, Thomas played Classic Sandwich bread -- spinach 3 slices of 90-calorie Mini can for
varsity tennis for the two slices contain as much tomato 1 tablespoon fat quenching smaller
Yellow Jackets. She calcium as an eight-ounce free mayonnaise 1 thirsts. * Put down your
continues to be involved in glass of milk, plus vitamin tablespoon Dijon fork. Slow down and enjoy
tennis and biking D, which aids calcium mustard 1/2 of medium your meal. Take time to
recreationally in college. At absorption. Add a slice of avocado (optional) For concentrate on what you
Ferris State, Thomas began cheese and serve some milk more information and re- eat and really taste the
her association with on the side, and your family cipes, visit www. flavors and feel the textures
collegiate athletics four will be well on its way to wonderbread. of the meal. * Bond
years ago as a work study meeting its calcium com. Healthy Living Is All together. Make dinner
student. She has served as requirements. “Balancing in the Family (NewsUSA) - about enjoying time
the game day producer for the food your family enjoys Warm weather means together. Encourage
football and men’s ice while providing the barbecues and social everyone to help in
hockey at FSU with the nutrition you want them to gatherings focused on food, preparing healthy meals,
responsibilities of playing have can be difficult,” said but it also provides more and don’t use the
music along with Rich Seban, chief opportunities to get outside dishwasher after dinner --
coordinating promotions, marketing officer at with your family and make wash, dry and put away the
band, cheerleaders, dance Wonder bread. “With good on your goal to lead dishes as a family. It will
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give you a few more Resort Condo in Orlando fence, and never let anyone your knowledge,” said
minutes together. “Living Fla., from April 3 through swim unattended,” said Windsor. “Keep up on
a healthy lifestyle as a 10 for up to eight people, Bill Windsor, Safety Officer regular maintenance to
family can still be fun. a guided pheasant hunt for Nationwide Insurance. make sure the trampoline
The key is to balance and a variety of sports “Be sure pool equipment, is in good condition, and
calories you consume with memorabilia. Ticket including ladders, handrails be sure it is placed away
regular exercise,” Winters packages for Detroit and diving boards, is from buildings, swing sets
notes. And last, but not Tigers, Chicago Cubs and secure and in good or other obstacles.” Other
least, don’t plop down Detroit Pistons games also condition.” Additionally, potentially hazardous items
in front of the television will be up for sale. Play pool area walkways on your property that could
after dinner. Get out and it Safe: Warm Weather and decks should be appeal to children include
take a walk -- and bring Fun Presents Hazards for constructed of non-slippery discarded appliances,
the family! BIG RAPIDS Children (NewsUSA) - materials and kept free abandoned cars or
- Friends of Ferris board Trampolines and swimming of obstructions. Pool construction materials. To
members sampled menu pools can mean big fun, chemicals should be stored prevent potential
items for the upcoming but they can also lead to out of children’s reach. If accidents and to protect
dinner/auction fundraiser injuries or fatal accidents. you have a trampoline, yourself, your neighbors
event. This year’s And, homeowners can be keep it in a locked, fenced- and your property,
fundraising event will begin found liable for injuries and in yard, and make sure ask your insurance
with a social hour at 6 p.m. deaths caused by “attractive that children never use it agent for suggested
and dinner at 7 p.m. on nuisances,” or dangers on without supervision. “Make precautions you can take
Feb. 26, at the Holiday Inn their property that appeal sure hard areas, such as concerning potentially
Conference Center in Big to children. However, springs, hooks and the hazardous objects on
Rapids. Tickets are $50 per there are several things frame are covered with your property. To learn
person and are available homeowners can do to shock-absorbing pads, more about homeowners
from any Friends of Ferris protect curious children and refrain from placing a insurance, visit www.
board member. Among the and themselves. “If you ladder near the trampoline, nationwide.com. Dave
auction items this year is have a swimming pool, so that small children Clark Editor In Chief The
a stay at a Westgate Lakes secure it with a tall, locked can’t climb up without Pioneer (231) 592-8360
Ryan’s Fight
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Branch, Brohman, Chase,
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Luther, Paris, Reed City,

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White Cloud
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other appointments I have at the Devos Children’s Hospital Advertising Director - Sharon Frederick
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Auction starts 6pm • DJ Rockin Robin
Donation Items Welcome. Call Cheryl at 989-289-0798.
050 Help Wanted 090 Business 090 Business
Services Services 2008 Ford TAURUS 2008 Chevy HHR LT
OSCEOLA COUNTY PARKS is seeking
ROOFING: ALL TYPES
part-time seasonal “team” employees
Low-sloped, flats, shingles,
for the April to October 2010 season.
trailers. Repairs & Leaks.
The Parks need friendly and outgoing cou-
ICE/SNOW REMOVAL
ples (preferred) to work all aspects of
campground work. Jobs require sum-
Free 2
Estimates. 20yrs. experience. Available
mer residence at the park in your recre-
Licensed/Insured.
ational vehicle. Submit resumes and NET-PORT (616)636-8288 Limited, V6, Leather, Loaded. Auto., Loaded
applications (see website:
9,995 $11,995
Your LOCAL Internet Provider! Ensley Roofing, LLC
www.osceola-county.org) to Osceola
County Parks, 301 W. Upton, Reed City, $18.45/month $
MI 49677 by 03-15-2010 or email to osc- 110 For Rent Starting at
Unlimited Dial-up
parksdir@hotmail.com. Osceola County
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (231)592-9877 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT Big Rapids. 2007 Ford FOCUS 2005 Honda ODYSSEY
www.net-port.com All utilities included in rent. No pets. Call
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POLE BUILDINGS for garage, work-
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Construction, Barryton. (989) 382-7506. Rapids $400/month, $400 security
Person With A
Licensed, insured. deposit. Call (231)250-3282.
HAPPY AD Auto., AC, Loaded. V6, Auto., 8 Passenger.
$
8,995 $
11,995
2-BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT
in Reed City. $375/month plus utilities and
deposit. No pets (231)796-1841
3 BEDROOM OR 4 BEDROOM House

for rent in downtown Morley. Security
2009 Pontiac VIBE 2000 Ford EXCURSION
deposit required. No pets. 231-856-7821.
4 Cyl., Auto., Loaded. Limited, Leather, V-10, Loaded.

$
13,995 $
8,995
Starting at $22.20
(231)592-8348
090 Business
Services
BARN REPAIR: 1991 Pontiac Grand Am 2 door .........................................795 $
1996 Plymouth Neon 4 door, auto., local trade .......... 1,295

We repair or replace roofs, floors, doors, $
foundations, beams and siding. Structural 4 HOLLY HOBBIE Plates, $25. (231)834-9171
1998 Plymouth Voyager V6, auto., local trade. ........ 1,495

straightening and roof and sidewall paint-
ANTIQUE METAL DOLL high chair. AMSCO $25.
$
ing. No Sundays (231)924-4151.
1993 Ford F150 Reg. Cab, long box, 6 cyl..................... 1,495

(231)834-9171
$
Hersey Lodge AFC/Assisted living, TO PLACE AN AD:
1995 Cadillac Deville V8, leather............................... 2,495

adult daycare. (231)796-1483. List each item and its bargain price. The highest priced $
Accepting clients. item determines the cost of your ad.
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera V6, auto., clean .... 2,495

www.theherseylodge.com Prices are for a 15 word classified ad for 1 week in the $
combo- Monday Pioneer, River Valley, Pioneer East
1991 Audi 100 4 dr., auto., loaded ................................ 2,495

CONSTRUCTION AND and Tri-County Shoppers and online. (Actual cost is $
HOME REPAIRS $32.35, Deadline 12noon, Thursdays)
2000 GMC Savana Cargo Van Ladder rack, cabinets 2,995

~ NO JOB TO SMALL ~ Item Price and Ad Cost:
Free - $100 • FREE* ~ $101 - $350 • $10.00
$
Plus Remodeling, Painting, Addi-
2000 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD, auto.............................. 2,995

$351 - $500 • $20.00
tions & Insurance Repair
*One ad per week per household. All ads must be pre-
$
35 Years Experience
paid. Call Kelly (231)592-8348
1995 Chevy 3500 Flat bed dump, 454, 5 spd. .............. 2,995
Call for FREE Estimate $
and References P205/75R14, M+S: 2-DAYTON (approx. 1,500 miles);
1998 Ford F150 Reg. cab, long box, 2WD ..................... 3,495
JOHN PRINCE 2-Summit (approx. 2,400 miles). All tires un-balanced $
Licensed Contractor $90. (231)797-5765.
1997 Ford F150 Work truck, auto., long box................. 3,495

(231)592-0031 LIKE NEW, Spring Air queen boxspring and mattress $
$300. 1-Year old. (231)349-6977
1994 Nissan 4x4 Ext. Cab local trade. ...................... 3,995
YES, A-1 MOBILE ROOF-OVER do NAOT SHOES- USED for 1 month. Must sell. Best
$
install Roof-Overs in the winter time.
1999 Ford F250 4x4 Ext.Cab Long box, P.S. diesel ... 3,995
offer, size 8, black. Call Missy (231)592-5121
1-800-872-2089 $
2003 Dodge Stratus V6, auto.................................... 4,995

$
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 Auto. ..................... 4,995

$
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Leather ........... 4,995

$
2003 Dodge Intrepid V6, auto., loaded .................... 4,995

$
1999 Dodge Durango SLT V8, loaded ...................... 5,995

$
2001 VW Beetle 5 speed, local trade, loaded ............... 5,995

$
2003 GMC Envoy SLT Leather, loaded ........................ 5,995

$
2001 Chevy Aveo 5 speed, local trade, 36,000 mi....... 5,995

$
1984 Chevy Corvette V8, auto., 76,000 miles ........... 5,995

$
STATE CERTIFIED PISTOL SAFETY

COURSE FOR CCW PERMITS
CONDUCTED BY THE BARRYTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
SAT., MARCH 20TH & SAT., APRIL 17TH • 8AM-4PM
Since 1988
A HANDGUN WILL BE GIVEN AWAY IN CLASS!! M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
All course materials, use of Firearms, refreshments, Handgun Drawing Corner of Peck Rd. & M-91 • GREENVILLE, MI
and lunch are included in the $135.00 course fee. COMPLETE INVENTORY AT:
www.RandyMerrenAuto.com
For more information contact the Barryton Police Department
(989) 382-7822 or by e-mail @ barrytonpd@cmsinter.net.
616-754-6800
*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment
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Saturday third Monday of each month at the Mecosta County Senior 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, 972-2884.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. call (231) 972-2884. Walk-ins welcome. Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and Big Rapids Sports Boosters meet from 6 to 7 p.m. on the 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-
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sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots start third Monday of each month in the Media Center at the 2884.
at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is high school, Room 115. Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info: Victorious Living, a mental illness support group meeting, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
Contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587. is at 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month 972-2884.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Journey Clubhouse, 405-B South Third Ave., Big Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. on Thursdays in
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every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Rapids. For more information call call Deanna at (231) conference room A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta
behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center. 856-0105, Dusty at (989) 352-7630, or Ronald at (231) County Medical Center; enter on the corner of Locust
Join the Mecosta County Genealogical Society as we take 796-1019. Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, call Eric
a look at old scrapbooks and photo albums on display Music therapy presentation and workshop, presented at 866-398-5440.
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the office located at 424 N. by Sister Mary Margaret Delaski, Diane Meyer Bauman The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids, next to Recycle. We are looking and Franciscan Life Process Center, 7 p.m. at Immanuel Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at noon at St.
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for loans of scrapbooks or old photo albums to have a good Lutheran Church. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231)
display. One scrapbook from the 1940s has articles of local 796-8956.
men going off to war, obituaries and weddings from the Big Tuesday Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Rapids and Paris area. There are several from the Morley every Thursday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,
and Stanwood area and also the huge Vera Barker display Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
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of hundreds of newspaper clippings from the Pioneer. Holiday Inn and Conference Center. Blood pressure checks by Ace Health Care on the third
Refreshments will be served, come and bring a friend to Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Thursday of each month at the Mecosta County Senior
reminisce and maybe you will find yourself or one of your Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
relatives in our collection. Call Maureen at (231) 250- For more information, call (231) 972-2884. call (231) 972-2884.
5555 if you can loan us your scrapbook. All books will be Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Crossroads Charter Academy Middle School band concert,
returned. St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more information call 7 p.m. at the school’s auditorium.
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Writing our Lives, a workshop in memoir, is open and free Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967- Neptune Quartet plays a wide variety of music, 8 p.m. at
to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Artworks. 8478. the Blue Cow Cafe.
Mike McConnell performs master wood turning at 3 p.m. Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, The Cowboy Poet of Luckenbach, Texas: Walt Perryman
in Ferris’ Heavy Equipment Building. 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) shares his poetry at 7 p.m. at the Rankin Center Dome
Harmonica Worship with Peter “Madcap” Ruth, 3 p.m. at 972-2884. Room.
the Rankin Center. Performance is at 8 p.m. in Williams Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
Auditorium. 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) Friday
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972-2884.
Sunday Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m. Old Jail House Group, 220 call (231) 972-2884. call (231) 972-2884.
S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956. Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 8 p.m. at 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more information call 972-2884. call (231) 972-2884.
Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967- TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the
8478. at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
Sunday Singles Dance moving to a new location. Starting Call (231) 796-6271 for more information. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
today (Valentine’s Dance), our new location will be the The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
Goodyear Lanes and Lounge in their newly remolded room, Grief peer support group 9 a.m. every Tuesday at Cadillac 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 972-2884.
Please enter through the door facing Old 27. The Dances 779-9550. Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big
are held every Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m. Call (989) 539- Crossroads Charter Academy High School band concert, 7 Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.
5406 if you have any questions concerning the dance. p.m. at the Crossroads Charter Academy auditorium. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on the second Taste of Mecosta, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8 p.m.
Sunday of the month at AMVETS Red Arrow Post 1941 in Big Rapids. Cost is $10 or $12 at the door. Sponsored by at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at
Big Rapids. Includes eggs,pancakes, potatoes and beverage Leadership Mecosta. (231) 796-8371.
for $6, sponsored by the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. Knitting circle will begin meeting at 4 p.m. on Fridays
Autism Groups Education and Support (AGES) meets the Wednesday at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all levels are
second Sunday of the month at Mecosta County Medical encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.
Center in conference room 2. The support group is held Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Lunch break book discussion. “Year of Wonders” by
from 2 to 4 p.m., education is from 4 to 5 p.m. E-mail Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, Geraldine Brooks. Public invited, noon to 1 p.m. at Big
autismknowledge@yahoo.com for more information. call (231) 972-2884. Rapids Community Library.
Alanon meeting support group for families and friends of Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Big Rapids Ballroom Dance Society celebrates Valentine’s
alcoholics will be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Old Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Day with a dance for all ages, 8 to 11 p.m. at the Big Rapids
Jail in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Eagles Club, 18361 16 Mile Road. Cost is $10 per person, or
Ferris State University Winter Band and Orchestra concert, Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, $5 with a college student ID. All levels and abilities, singles
4 p.m. at Williams Auditorium. 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) and couples welcome. Any type of dance step that puts a
972-2884. smile on your face, a spring in your step, and a song in your
Monday The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. heart is considered the “perfect” step. Dress is business
Library preschool story hour at 10:30 a.m. every casual.
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) No. 1671 meets at 10 Wednesday at Big Rapids Community Library. Open to the The Artworks Foreign Film Series and the Festival of the
a.m. Monday at the Blanchard Wesleyan Church, located at public. Arts will present a free showing of “The Band’s Visit” at
542 Jackson Road in Blanchard. Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at St. Paul 7 p.m. in IRC 120 on the Ferris University campus (NOT
Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796- the library). In this comedy/drama an Egyptian band, on
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, 3703. its way to an Arab arts center in Israel, gets stranded in an
call (231) 972-2884. HERSEY FARMERS MARKET held weekly from 3 to 6:30 Israeli settlement. (PG-13)
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the p.m. on Wednesdays in downtown Hersey. Contact: Deana The Cowboy Poet of Luckenbach, Texas: Walt Perryman
Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Jager at (231) 465-4058 or deanajager@charter.net. shares his poetry at 7 p.m. at Artworks.
For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open by Big Rapids Middle School honors choir presents Disney’s
Bridge at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, appointment by calling (231) 250-5555. Special Saturday “Aladdin Jr.” at 7 p.m. at Big Rapids High School
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) sessions to be announced at a later date. Auditorium. Admission is $2 for children and $4 for adults.
972-2884. South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery every first and third Wednesday of the month from Saturday
program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups meets September through June at the Evart Township Hall. A
every Monday. Dinner is at 6 p.m., worship and gender- potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested in quilting The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
specific meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Fellowship or learning to quilt is welcome. The group works jointly The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap &
Evangelical Free Church, 15085 220th Ave., Big Rapids. on personal or community quilts and frequently donates sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots start
Call the church office for more infomation (231) 796-2600. to people or organizations in need. For more information, at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is
Schizophrenia Anonymous meets every Monday from call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-3237. located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Soup Supper at 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month Contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a 6-step at Grant Center United Methodist Church. Donations are Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8 p.m.
program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness is accepted. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at
more than welcome to attend. For more information call Tuba Tales presents “A Hatful of Dr. Seuss” at 7 p.m. at the (231) 796-8371.
Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is Rankin Center Art Gallery. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
available at meetings. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,
Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Thursday behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993. Morton Township hosts a recycling program on the
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Thursday at 8 p.m. third Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the
TOPS Club of Michigan, No. 1793 will meet at 3:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more information Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th
Mondays at the Red Cross Building in Big Rapids. For call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) Ave., Stanwood.
information, call (231) 823-2275. All are welcome. 967-8478. Big Rapids Middle School honors choir presents Disney’s
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at St. Paul Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior “Aladdin Jr.” at 2 p.m. at Big Rapids High School
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796- Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, Auditorium. Admission is $2 for children and $4 for adults.
3703. call (231) 972-2884. On-site painting performance by Noel Skiba, 1 p.m. at
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. every Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Artworks.
Monday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Big Band Dance, 7 to 11 p.m. at The Gate Family
Eastwood Early Childhood Center. information, call (231) 972-2884. Entertainment Center.
Hearing clinic by Audibel Hearing from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
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EVENTS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 13, 2010

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your Cancer Support Group for Women. Sponsored
club or organization to be certain of meetings, by Paradise Salon and Spectrum Health SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10
outings and classes, as they may be canceled Reed City Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist
due to bad weather or other reasons. If any Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly Church, Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For
listing is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 January-March-May-July-September- the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There mor information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844
or (231)745-4635 with correct information. November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation is entertainment after lunch. For information or Terri at (231)734-5348.
Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed call 231-734-6005.
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
being abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832- ~FEBRUARY 23 1p.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.
excuse for abuse. 7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 THE ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE will be
or Paradise Salon 832-3411. participating in the international Spay Day BALDWIN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Bible
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost held on Tuesday, February 23. The rescue Story time, 3:45-5:45p.m. every Thursday
Services. Call (231)679-0489 For More TUESDAY will be providing female cat spay surgeries at Community Room of Lake-Osceola State
Information. for half price ($20) and male cat neuter Bank. All youngsters 6-12 are invited.
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING surgeries for free. We have no additionsl
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. fees. It is first come, first serve with a two SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed
TRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is Monthly topics. Open to all pregnant cat maximum per family. Check in is at 7 City Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th
looking for caring and dedicated people with and nursing mothers. Children welcome. a.m. to 9 a.m. at 22203 Northland Drive in Ave., Reed City.
an interest in serving terminally ill patients Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL Paris. Our veterinary receives a percentage
and their families in the Reed City Area group leader for directions or questions, of each surgery but, any remaining money EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center,
and the outlaying communities. Volunteers (231)832-1858 or email LLL Sue@charter.net. goes directly to help the animals. We will 219 East Todd Street.
provide services such as friendly visiting, (Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.) accept tax deductible donations. Volunteers
patient transport/patient outings, errand are needed and no experience is required. For REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
running, child care, and clerical services. IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. information call Nicole at (231)679-0489 or THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every
Volunteer classes are available to fit each and Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house. email angelrescue@wildblue.net. 4th thursday of the month.
person’s schedule. Please call Paul King
at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every WEDNESDAY ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
further information. Tuesday) at the church, 216 S. Main Street, 7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
Hersey. For more information, call the church ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday
SATURDAY (231)832-9072. Church is barrier free. of each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet
Lutheran Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. every Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to Open to the public, free of charge. Depot’s community room. There is no charge.
BBQ (Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 those in need (second and fourth Tuesday of For more information, call (231)734-5125 or
p.m. (231)832-5102. the month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. (231)734-9131
Adventist Church’s Community Service. at the club house.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every
and Cards, 12 p.m. (third Saturday of each REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Thursday evening at the Assembly of God
month). FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) Story Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A Church in Big Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m.,
1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call parent must remain in the library during story meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (231)832-2624 for more information. hour.
(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third meets every third Thursday of the month.
(231)832-5102. MEETING, (second Tuesday of each month), Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m.
1p.m. at St. Ann’s Church Basement in with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie GOD’S TRUE VINE OUTREACH CENTER
SUNDAY Baldwin. For further information, call Shawn (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237. 6437 S. Nelson Rd. “Old Yates School”. Doors
(231)745-8421. open Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30p.m. to 8:30
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER p.m. Information call Sandi, (231)745-4501.
American Breakfast” (first Sunday of every COMMUNITY PRAYER GATHERING, (every CLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for first
month), 8a.m-12 noon. 129 East Osceola Tuesday), 9-10a.m. at the Baldwin Assembly through sixth grades. EVART CAR CLUB meets the second
Avenue. of God. Thursday of every month at the Evart Moose
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME at 7p.m.
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, is every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until
Buffet, 7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, 7a.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church. noon.There will be games, crafts, songs and SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in
#2452, 8400 U.S.-10. stories. Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon.
BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd East Todd Street. BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
Sunday of every month. MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday is entertainment after lunch. For information
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the of each month (excluding January through call 231-734-6005.
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, March), and the public is always welcome.
serving their Pancake Breakfast on the third 2-4p.m. The group meets at the Community The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner ~FEBRUARY 18
Sunday of each month until further notice. Mental Health for Central Michigan in followed by the meeting which starts at SOUP SUPPER THURSDAY, February 18
Osceola County located at 4473 220th Ave. in 7:00p.m. from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sears United Methodist
MONDAY Reed City. For mor information call (231)832- Church off U.S. 10 and 50th Avenue in Sears.
2247. The group is for individuals who OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR Donation accepted.
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, provide caregiving services for individuals HUMANITIES meeting is the first
7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more with Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/ Wednesday of every month. Call the FRIDAY
information, call Cliff Galloup (231)832- terminal medical conditions. There is no hotline for location of the meeting and for
2787. Meetings are second Monday of every charge to participate and there are no information. (231)832-8453 REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry
month). residency restrictions. (first Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129
EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at GFWC EVART WOMEN’S CLUB meets 7p.m. meets at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each (231)832-5102.
Reed City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in the second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul month. For information call 734-9799.
5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m. Lutheran Church. Open to the public. The ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
May meeting honors Girl Scouts with a Girl BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall 8p.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, Scouts tea. Post #7979, Evart, license A04340. Early
219 E. Todd Street. Bird at 6 p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center,
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday Evart. 219 East Todd Street.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, morning at the Assembly of God Church in
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month). Big Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from
starts at 9:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 5 to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER p.m. at the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on 8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second GOD’S TRUE VINE OUTREACH CENTER east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids. call (231)734-6181
Monday of each month, 7p.m. For more 6437 S. Nelson Rd. “Old Yates School”. Doors
information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305. open Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30p.m. to 8:30 THURSDAY BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy
p.m. Information call Sandi, (231)745-4501. VFW Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION to Citizens Bank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m.
each Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open “FIRESIDE CHATS” at Crossroads Radiation. FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) Concession stand is open.
at 4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. with A cancer support group for patients, families 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call
regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License and caregivers. 1st Tuesday of each month, 4 (231)832-2624 for mor information. PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO
No. A21600) p.m. to 5 p.m. Crossroads Radiation Center, BE TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.
4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of Send all upcoming events no later than
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday 49677. Call for information (231)832-5817 or each month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Wednesday Noon to:
evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on just stop in. Conference Room. For more information The Tri-County
highway US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16. Yvonne Morneau
p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m. ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for 211 W. Upton, Suit B
families and friends of Alcoholics will meet T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15- Reed City, MI 49677
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ every Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed 9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Phone: (231)832-5566
PROGRAM LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. City at 8 p.m. Methodist Church. Fax: (231)832-5558
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Was $40,345
NOW
$
31,931 * NOW 30,610*
$
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GM $ *
Employee
$
30,431 374* mo
* $
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2 2010 BUICK
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AVAILABLE Stock # T9210.
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,
NOW 50,645* OR PURCHASE FOR

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Employee 47,645 658* mo Employee 23,809 LEASE 365 mo
$ * $ $ *
2010 PONTIAC
2010 GMC G6 GT CONV.
TERRAIN FWD SLE Stock # 90033
Stock # T10076. Was $
$34,365
,
STARTING AT
$
24,995 NOW 29,773*
$
GM * OR $
$ *
(Taking orders now – Discount Available)
MODEL DOWN PAYMENT SEC. DEP. DUE AT SIGNING LEASE END VALUE TERM OVER MILES MILES ALLOWED
Enclave 10% 0 $5,024 $19,265 39 .20 12K/yr.
Lacrosse 10% 0 $3,676 $14,254 39 .20 12K/yr.
Acadia 10% 0 $4,166 $14,864 39 .20 12K/yr.
*All prices are plus tax, title and doc fee extra. Sale price includes available manufacturer incentives. Some restrictions may apply. We reserve the right to correct any pricing errors.
All payments based on eligible incentives with 10% down. Based on financing/leasing through GMAC.
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MCNEILLY DAIRY CATTLE is looking

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Call 989-506-6243 or email
ericmcneilly@yahoo.com
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Wanted
LOCAL BUYER SEEKS small farm, 40
+/- acres with/out house and buildings,
Reed City Area- Osceola County
(231)832-9316
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10-20 ACRES, $500/DOWN. 7-Miles
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4550
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COAL Key Stoker product line.
www.rsupplyhouse.com 616-889-4797,
231-629-1741
CORN SILAGE and haylage for sale.
Also, netwrapped first cut round bales.
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P.O. Box 499
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neck yokes, pea sheller, post drivers, 50lb 1 3/4” neo washer magazines, high chair.
Reason for Sale is Moving Out of State

Owners: Iddo & Ida Brenneman
Lunch Wagon & Bake Sale • Port-A-John provided • Flea Market
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over any printed matter. Auction is not responsible for any accidents, lost or stolen items.
714 Perry Street, Big Rapids, Next to
231-796-8267 866-485-3100
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Auctioneers: Keith Ellison (701) 830-9828 and Ryan Hanson
231.823.2419
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$
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10,995 $
10,999
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$
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Rent This Space FIREWOOD

8’ Mixed Hardwood or Oak
$
2100/Wk.
Delivered in 8’ length,
minimum 10 cords per load.
6 Week Minimum • Includes Online Advertising

$
80 - $90 per cord due to haul distances
Call Dawn Brock Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
231-796-4558
231-592-8368 Leave name & number
00358147
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got wood?
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Doyle Forest Products.
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L.N.L.
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g & Cooling Salvage & Repair
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Furn a es & BBoilers
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rs
Service, Repairs & Installations ATV • Snowmobiles • Marine
Duct Systems
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Come see us and let us
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A a home as individual
The corating
Victor T. Schultheiss
as you are!
Fast & Accurate Tax Preparation
Free eFiling with Tax Preparation
De Dept. 7910 Federal Road, Howard City
231-937-4206
Come see
Tom Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
1263 S. Lakeshore Drive • Lake City, Michigan 49651
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Owner
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Since 1971
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5 1”
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Big Rapids
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• 2x2 ft. Steel $200/ton BUYING: LIMITED TIME
• Clean Auto Cast • Steel SPECIAL OFFER:
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• Cast Iron $175/ton
• Car Bodies AW46 Hydraulic Oil &
• Tin $175/ton • #1 & #2 Copper Tractor Hydraulic &
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• Car Bodies $185/ton Your Choice 5 gallons
• Batteries
Limited Time Only
• Catalytic Converters
• Radiators
$
28
$27 Each for 5 or more
Each
Pricing • Yellow Brass

subject to
change
without
notice. Certified Scales
Newcosta / County Line
N
31
Federal / Old 131
Howard City
US-1
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S
M-82 8878 E. 88th St. Hours:

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Beech
M-82
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231-937-4175 Sat. 9 - 2 • Sun. Closed
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1999 Ranger $2,500
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2003 Monte Carlo 1 owner $5,300
1997 Chevy Extended 4x4 $2,300
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bales. (231)796-7204.
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16,950 $
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15,950 $
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$275 refundable security deposit, total due at signing $1,000, total payments of
PER MONTH OR LESS* $12,505.92, lease end value $11,536.40, 20 cents per mile over 48,000 miles.
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Not Actual Photo 2010 2500 4X4 CREW CAB LT1 GAS
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HUGE PRE OWNED SALE

ALL UNDER
20,000 MILES 2007 IMPALAS WELL
EQUIPP
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ES
Balance of Factory Warranty $12,995

2009 PREOWNED IMPALAS 2005 1500 REG CAB
Cloth Seats, Well Equipped, Balance 4x4, Snow Way Plow,
of Factory Warranty
WHILE THEY LAST
Not Actual Photo
THE 53,000 Miles, 5.3 V8
$14,995 $16,995
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Very Well Equipped Not Actual Photo 4x4, 5.3 V8, Well Equipped
JUST
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$33,788 $29,403 $29,403 $31,757
2010 GMC SIERRA 1500 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500 2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
Extended Cab, Standard Box, 4-Wheel Drive, Extended Cab, Standard Box, 4-Wheel Drive, Extended Cab, Standard Box, 4-Wheel Drive, Crew Cab, Short Box, 4-Wheel Drive, LT,
SLE, 5.3L 8 cyl, Automatic. G0100 SLE, 5.3L 8 cyl, Automatic. G0098 SLE, 5.3L 8 cyl, Automatic. G0097 5.3L 8 cyl, Automatic. C0153
WAS $41,382 WAS $36,445 WAS $36,445 WAS $39,052
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WAS $36,630 WAS $21,685 WAS $20,865 WAS $35,195
Check Out These Great Pre-Owned Vehicles

2009 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD
2Lt - Power lift gate, rear back up camera, WAS $36,745
$AVE - $8,746
8 passenger, cruise & tilt, power windows, locks,
seat, all the extras. 3179 $27,999
2005 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB SLE 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT
4x4, power windows, locks, cruise, tilt, running Leather and all the goodies, 31 mpg hwy, 21
boards - very clean non smoker. G9390B mpg city, don’t miss this one! C-0115a
WAS $17,735 WAS $12,099
$AVE - $2,736 $14,999 $AVE - $2,100 $9,999
2005 CHEVY TAHOE Z71 2007 CHEVY HHR
4x4, very clean. B0105B 30 mpg, 4WD, 2.2L 4cyl. 3193A
WAS $21,825 WAS $14,687

$AVE - $3,826 $17,999 $AVE - $3,688 $10,999
2008 BUICK LACROSSE CX 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD
FWD, 3.8L 6 cyl, Fuel Injection, Automatic, only Only 18,500 miles. Check it out! 3212A
32,458 miles. C9243A
WAS $16,315 WAS $20,415
$AVE - $1,316 $14,999 $AVE - $2,416 $17,999
2003 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 2003 CHEVY IMPALA
Leather and all the goodies. B-0138 Need to see to beleive. C-01261A
ONLY $5,999 ONLY $5,999
Gary Trimarco Automotive is Proud to Welcome

DON RANKIN
Back As Our Newest Sales Consultant
I began my career in automotive sales in 1995 after spending thirty years in education.
The majority of my time in education was spent as a high school principal. I have
recently returned to Gary Trimarco Automotive after a 22 month absence due to
being the primary caregiver for my wife who passed away in August. I look forward to
serving the needs of my past customers and those in need of quality transportation.
- Don Rankin, Sales Consultant

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