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Oct. 10, 2010
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Key Features Below is a list of events taking place prior to
the beginning of the school year to allow
796-6200 or
734-5541
• Providing the highest quality learning and parents and students to become acquainted,
the greatest choices for area families to meet and prepare for the new school year.
the individualized learning needs and
developmental differences for all students Open Houses to be held on September 1st
• Citizenship, Respect, Honesty, High Values
• Specialized Media Centers and Technology High School 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Award winning Academics, Music, Art, and Middle School 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Drama Brookside and Riverview 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Rigorous and Challenging Curriculum Eastwood 1st Grade 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• High Expectations for Success
• Largest High School Advanced Placement
and Dual Enrollment offerings in the area 5th Grade Jumpstart at BR Middle School
Schedules, Locker Assignments, School Pictures
Below are some of the local upcoming Building Tours & Activities with Team Teachers
events that are taking place before the first Wednesday, September 1st - 9:00 AM - Noon
day of school. Please join us and cheer our
Cardinals on to victory!!! 6th, 7th and 8th Grades Middle School
Pre-Registration
Tuesday, August 31st
Student pictures, lockers, class schedules
JV Soccer vs Reed City at BRHS - 4:30 PM August 31st – 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Varsity Soccer vs Reed City at BRHS - 6:00 PM September 1st – 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
September 2nd – 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday, September 1st
* Limit 2 free Kid’s Buffet & Drink
Freshman Football vs. Central Montcalm 4:30 PM 9th Grade & New Student Jumpstart with Adult Meal Purchase.
at FSU Top Taggart Field Extra charge for Cowboy Quenchers.
Schedules, Locker Assignments, School Pictures
JV Football vs. Central Montcalm 6:30 PM Building Tours & Activities
at FSU Top Taggart Field September 1st - 9:00 AM - Noon
Parents are invited for lunch at 11:30 AM followed by
Thursday, September 2nd a brief parent meeting at 11:50 AM
Varsity Football at Central Montcalm - 7:00 PM
Kindergarten Parent/Student 14321 NORTHLAND DR.
Visit us on the Web at: BIG RAPIDS
Orientation Sessions
WWW.BRPS.K12.MI.US Tuesday, September 7th (231) 796-6445
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BOWLING FUNDRAISER ARE ALLERGIES survive in large enough numbers electricity.

FOR SPECIAL OLYMPIC CAUSING YOUR BAD to create bad breath.
* Well being -- optimum humidity
ATHLETES ON SATURDAY BREATH?
In fact, these mints have levels can help reduce the
BIG RAPIDS — A bowling event (NewsUSA) - If you find that your
beneficial bacteria so small they chance of upper-respiratory
to raise funds for local Special sniffling, sneezing and runny
can easily reach into the pits, problems caused by dry air. Ask
Olympians will take place from eyes are accompanied by mouth
crevices and fissures of teeth for your doctor.
12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at The odor, you’re not alone; seasonal
deeper penetration.
Gate on Perry Avenue. allergies are associated with
* Preservation -- proper
Participants will bowl three halitosis, or bad breath.
humidification levels will protect
games at a cost of $15. All
TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR against shrinkage and cracking in
proceeds from the event will Bad breath is caused by the
FURNACE READY FOR furniture, moldings and hardwood
benefit local Special Olympians. same destructive bacteria that
floors.
Athletes from Ferris State cause plaque and gum disease. WINTER
University also will participate They live in the mouth, where
* Energy savings -- adding
in the event. One FSU athlete they feed on carbohydrates (NewsUSA) - Frigid days are fast
moisture to the air means you’ll
and one local Special Olympian consumed as food. In a healthy approaching. And as snow falls
feel warmer with lower, energy-
will play on each five-person mouth, these bacteria are kept and temperatures plummet, it
saving indoor temperatures. A
team. Those who attend also can in check by saliva production. is important to make sure your
home heated to 69 degree with
participate in 50/50 and prize Saliva washes away the bacteria, furnace is in proper working
35 percent humidity feels just as
raffles. so they have less time to stick to condition. Follow these tips to
warm as a 72 degree home at 19
For more information, contact teeth, eat sugar and emit smelly make sure you don’t get left in
percent humidity.
Tim Leggett at The Gate at (231) gas as a byproduct. the cold this winter.
796-3808.
Visit www.aprilaire.com for more
Allergies, however, can lead to 1. Have your heating equipment
information.
LAMPREY TREATMENTS dry mouth. Without saliva to flush properly maintained and cleaned
WON’T AFFECT out the mouth, the bad bacteria by a licensed heating and cooling
stick around. To make things contractor. SAVE TIME AND MONEY
MUSKEGON RIVER worse, many allergy medications BUYING YOUR NEXT
MUSKEGON COUNTY – Ellie
Koon wants to set the record
list “dry mouth” as a side effect. 2. Have the duct work checked REFRIGERATOR
for air leaks. Research shows (NewsUSA) - Nearly everyone
straight about the U.S. Fish and Post-nasal drip, which may also that faulty ductwork accounts is more cautious with money
Wildlife Service’s decision to result from allergies, can also for more than 25 percent of the these days, so major purchases
chemically kill sea lamprey larvae cause bad breath. As mucus from heating loss in an average home. are approached with additional
in two tributaries of the Muskegon the sinus cavities moves down consideration and planning. A
River. the back of the throat, it provides 3. Replace air filters. A dirty filter new refrigerator, for example, can
The lampricides being used a food source for bacteria. Post- restricts air flow and causes the cost hundreds or even thousands
will only affect Brooks Creek in nasal drip can also become unit to lose efficiency. of dollars and may be in your
Newaygo County and Cedar infected, in which case it puts home for 10 or more years. So
Creek in Muskegon County – two more bacteria in your mouth. 4. Use a programmable when it is necessary to replace,
“feeder streams” that are a part of
thermostat. By setting your budget-focused consumers
the Muskegon River system, said But those with allergies aren’t thermostat from 72 degrees to 65 may first consider the purchase
Koon, a fish biologist in charge of condemned to a life of smelly degrees for eight hours a day (for price. However, a refrigerator’s
the project. The Muskegon River breath. Allergy sufferers can take instance, while no one is home reliability, energy efficiency,
itself will remain unaffected, she steps to control allergy-related or while everyone is sleeping) usable features and ability to
added. bad breath. For example, if a you can cut your heating bill by store more-affordable bulk foods
The lampricide treatment will medication creates dry mouth, up to 10 percent according to the are also important factors and
begin on Saturday in Brooks patients can ask their doctors Department of Energy. can offset the initial cost.
Creek and on Tuesday in Cedar about other drugs that will treat
Creek. their symptoms without causing 5. Keep air supply and return Since consumers are in the
“We’re using a very selective the same side effects. registers free from obstructions market for appliances so
lampricide at a very low
(for example, furniture, rugs, and infrequently, the purchase
concentration that is harmless to Addressing the sinus issues clothes baskets). process can easily become
mammals and most other aquatic that lead to post-nasal drip confusing and overwhelming.
life,” Koon said. can also help eliminate bad 6. Use a whole-home humidifier. The tips and guidelines below will
The Croton Dam blocks lampreys breath. Drinking tea is thought to Heated indoor air is very dry help even the most discerning
– an invasive species in the
alleviate post-nasal drip. Nasal and needs to be humidified. and energy-minded shoppers
Muskegon River – from traveling
rinsing, whether through a neti Actually, one of the driest places navigate the showroom floor and
north of Newaygo, meaning they
pot or another device, can also on earth could be your home. identify a reliable refrigerator that
don’t appear in Mecosta County,
help. Don’t believe it? The relative will meet their needs.
she said.
humidity of the Sahara Desert
Sea lamprey larvae live in the
Some oral care products directly is 25 percent; Death Valley’s 23 Compare the capacity and
mud in certain Great Lakes
address the bad bacteria that percent. In the winter months, the storage. Models with more
tributaries and grow into adult
cause mouth odor. For example, average heated home can have a shelves and bins have a greater
fish parasites, about 18 inches in
oral care probiotic mints, such as relative humidity as low as 13 to surface area, which creates more
length, that suck onto and feed
EvoraPlus (www.myevoraplus. 16 percent. The benefits of using space for fresh and frozen food
off fish. A single lamprey can
com), flood the mouth with good an Aprilaire automatic whole- deals bought in bulk. Consider
kill 40 pounds of fish within its
bacteria. The good bacteria home humidifier include: a model that will not only fit
18-month lifespan as a parasitic
adhere to tooth surfaces, leaving everything, but will also provide
adult.
less room for bad bacteria to * Comfort -- helps eliminate easy access to the most-used
grow. If bad bacteria can’t find dry nose and throat and itchy items. The Maytag® ICE2O®
space to live on teeth, they can’t skin, while also reducing static refrigerator has a bottom mount
8
freezer drawer that features a cooler. Filtered ice and water hours, it has to return to the gate. * Enlist a friend or family member
SmoothClose™ track system with dispensers can help save On the upside, there are ways to who knows their way around
heavy-duty ball bearing slides money and the environment cope with the unexpected. Here online travel sites, and keep them
that can hold up to 120 pounds of by preventing the disposal of are a few simple tips to prepare on your mobile phone speed dial.
food. The wide drawer can hold plastic water bottles. Some of the for delays before leaving home: If you have to make alternative
deli platters, while durable bins newest refrigerators also have plans, they can probably do it
and four Spill-Catcher™ glass ice makers that produce smaller * Print copies of itineraries with faster than anyone.
shelves help store food in an cubes that fit into refillable water the 800 numbers for your airline,
organized way. bottles. and others that fly the same * Remember travel insurance.
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Look for the ENERGY STAR® Examine the hardware. How rebook from the airport. The the price of your trip can provide
label. The refrigerator consumes durable the handles are and how paper-free option? E-mail those peace of mind if you have to
more energy than any other strong the hinges are will directly numbers or enter them manually change plans for unforeseen
kitchen appliance. According to impact the life of the refrigerator. into your smartphone. reasons. Check what your airline,
ENERGY STAR®, replacing a Open and close the door and travel agent, booking site and
model from the 1980s with an drawers to test their strength, * Check airline Web sites for credit cards offer to make sure
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SATURDAY, AUG. 28 the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., information, call (231) 972-2884.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Pedro is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
p.m. • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club is holding a School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (231) 972-2884.
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steak dinner, serving starts at 4:30 p.m. and runs until (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. • Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
the steaks are gone or 7 p.m. The menu includes a 12 • Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
ounce New York strip, baked potato, cole slaw, baked Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
beans, roll and beverage. There will also be trap and information, call (231) 972-2884. • Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in
sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior conference room A, the third room on the right,
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sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the
miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information information, call (231) 972-2884. corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more
contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587 or visit www. • Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County information, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.
mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 information, call (231) 972-2884. p.m.
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p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind • Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at noon
Eastwood Early Childhood Center. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T.
• Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours information, call (231) 972-2884. at (231) 796-8956.
from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum, • TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30
located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids. Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind
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• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 (231) 796-6271 for more information. Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 • Diabetes Support Group meets at 3 p.m. at Mecosta
Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for p.m. County Medical Center, 605 Oak St., Big Rapids, in
food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free. • Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac the hospital classroom area. Please use the hospital’s
• Habitat for Humanity 3-D Archery Benefit “Shooting Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at main entrance and stop by the information desk for
(231) 779-9550. directions. Signs will direct you to the classroom.
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for Home” is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sparta
Hunting and Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Drive WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1 Most meetings have an educational speaker; there
in Sparta. There will be many door prizes, raffles • Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County is no charge. No meeting scheduled for December or
and great food. The grand prizes are a bird hunt and Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more January. For information or to be placed on the mailing
compound bow. Call Jeffrey at (616) 696-9666 or information, call (231) 972-2884. list, contact Charlotte at (231) 592-4483.
e-mail jeffreyshootinforhome@aol.com. • Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at • Big Rapids Area Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., at the City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety
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p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Building, 435 N. Michigan Ave. For more information
Woody W. at (231) 796-8371. • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior call Mike at (231) 527-1688 or www.braarc.net.
• SIERRA performs live from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Mecosta County Historical Society meets from 2 to 4
American Legion. All welcome. Square dancing if information, call (231) 972-2884. p.m. at the museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave.
enough patrons want it. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 Anyone interested in local history is encouraged to
SUNDAY, AUG. 29 p.m. stop by!
• Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at • Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Big FRIDAY, SEPT. 3
7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) Rapids Community Library. Open to the public. • Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
796-8956. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. information, call (231) 972-2884.
School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. at (231) 796-3703. • Readers Theatre is at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County
(989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. • Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and downtown Hersey. Contact Deana Jager at (231) 465- information, call (231) 972-2884.
Lounge from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remolded 4058 or deanajager@charter.net. • Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at
room, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, • Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing 5 to 7 p.m. for research at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions Rapids (next to Recycle!). Call (231) 250-5555 for • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
concerning the dance. more information. Volunteers will be on hand, and Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• Alanon meeting support group for families and friends there are lots of records. A book sale will be ongoing information, call (231) 972-2884.
of alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big during open hours. • Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise
Rapids. • South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-
• Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets p.m. at the Evart Township Hall. A potluck luncheon 4993.
from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry is at noon. Anyone interested in quilting or learning to • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
streets. Fourth grade through 12th grade invited. Join quilt is welcome. The group works jointly on personal p.m.
the group for a free meal, games and fellowship. or community quilts and frequently donates to people • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m.
MONDAY, AUG. 30 or organizations in need. For more information, call at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody
• Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Margie at (231) 734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-3237. W. at (231) 796-8371.
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group will meet at • Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public
information, call (231) 972-2884. 7 p.m. at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. Weekly Library. Knitters of all levels are encouraged to come
• Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 meetings include discussing various dharma texts, and learn or share knitting techniques.
16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call questions and answers and watching dharma-related • Mecosta New Home United Methodist Church will
(231) 972-2884. videos. The group is under the direction of Michael extend its hours for its swiss steak supper. New hours
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is $9 for adults,
the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., of experience in meditation and dharma practice. $3 for children younger than 12 and preschoolers eat
Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Beginning students are welcome. free. Proceeds go to the building fund.
• Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 • Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call
information, call (231) 972-2884. Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for (231) 972-2884.
• Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free. SATURDAY, SEPT. 4
11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third • 3D Archery Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sparta • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5
Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a 6-step Hunting and Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Drive in p.m.
program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness Sparta. Call Sue at (616) 887-8771. • The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and
is more than welcome to attend. For more information • Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and
call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. next to Big Rapids Farm & Garden on Fourth Street in sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four
Coffee is available at meetings. Big Rapids. Any questions, call (231) 796-6363. miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise • Deadline to RSVP for the Austin Blair Dinner hosted by contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796- the Mecosta County Republican Party, which is slated • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1
4993. for Sept. 10 with a VIP reception at 5:30 p.m., meet p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 and greet at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7:30 p.m. at Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
p.m. the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Big Rapids. • Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. Call (231) 660-0180 for tickets or e-mail austinblair@ from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum,
at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. mecostacountygop.com. located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
at (231) 796-3703. • Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 • The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call a.m. in the private upstairs room of Pepper’s Cafe and
a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind (231) 972-2884. Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food,
Eastwood Early Childhood Center. THURSDAY, SEPT. 2 coffee and conversation. For more information, contact
• Divorce Care meetings ate held every Monday from 7 • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.
to 9 p.m. at New Hope Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. • Old Jail Sale is in Big Rapids at the Old Jail.
in Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
13-step program for getting through a divorce. New • Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist
members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for
at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972- information, call (231) 972-2884. food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.
2838 for more information. • Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8
TUESDAY, AUG. 31 County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
• Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday more information, call (231) 972-2884. Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
Inn and Conference Center. • Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
• Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-
club or organization to be certain of meetings, A21600) ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for 9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United
outings and classes, as they may be canceled families and friends of Alcoholics will meet Methodist Church.
due to bad weather or other reasons. If any WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday every Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed
listing is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on City at 8 p.m. T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10
or (231)745-4635 with correct information. highway US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist
p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m. SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Church, Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. mor information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or
being abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly Terri at (231)734-5348.
excuse for abuse. PROGRAM LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
Cancer Support Group for Women. is entertainment after lunch. For information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Sponsored by Paradise Salon and Spectrum call 231-734-6005. 1p.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.
Services. Call (231)679-0489 For More Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.
Information. 2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00 WEDNESDAY SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed
p.m. January-March-May-July-September- City Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday Ave., Reed City.
TRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed of each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel
looking for caring and dedicated people with City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by Lutheran Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center,
an interest in serving terminally ill patients and calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832- Open to the public, free of charge. 219 East Todd Street.
their families in the Reed City Area and the 7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817
outlaying communities. Volunteers provide or Paradise Salon 832-3411. IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
services such as friendly visiting, patient at the club house. THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every
transport/patient outings, errand running, child NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP 4th thursday of the month.
care, and clerical services. Volunteer classes MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer
are available to fit each person’s schedule. corner of Highway 10 and 40th Ave., west Story Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at entrance. This group meets the last monday parent must remain in the library during story 7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
231-775-6840 for further information. of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural hour.
health options and specific subjects, CO-OP CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet
SATURDAY information is also available. SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third every Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart
Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. Depot’s community room. There is no charge.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ TUESDAY with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie For more information, call (231)734-5125 or
(Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m. (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237. (231)734-9131
(231)832-5102. LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck Monthly topics. Open to all pregnant CLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for first Thursday evening at the Assembly of God
and Cards, 12 p.m. (third Saturday of each and nursing mothers. Children welcome. through sixth grades. Church in Big Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m.,
month). Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
group leader for directions or questions, REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (231)832-1858 or email LLL Sue@charter.net. is every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 (Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.) noon.There will be games, crafts, songs and meets every third Thursday of the month.
E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call stories.
(231)832-5102. IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, EVART CAR CLUB meets the second
11a.m. and Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB Thursday of every month at the Evart Moose
~AUGUST 28 house. MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday at 7p.m.
ORIGINAL GOSPEL JAMBOREE, Saturday, of each month (excluding January through
August 28, potluck at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every March), and the public is always welcome. SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in
p.m. Amazing Grace Acres Church, M37 and Tuesday) at the church, 216 S. Main Street, The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon.
Woodland Park Dr., Brohman. Featuring: Hersey. For more information, call the church followed by the meeting which starts at Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
Wasepi Blue Grass, Faith Gospel Team and (231)832-9072. Church is barrier free. 7:00p.m. the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
Lucky Fulton, M.C. Everyone welcome. is entertainment after lunch. For information
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR call 231-734-6005.
SUNDAY those in need (second and fourth Tuesday HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday
of the month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day of every month. Call the hotline for location LINCOLN CREEK BAND will perform at
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All Adventist Church’s Community Service. of the meeting and for information. (231)832- the Reed City Depot the second and fourth
American Breakfast” (first Sunday of every 8453 Thursday of the month through September
month), 8a.m-12 noon. 129 East Osceola REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Admission.
Avenue. FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call meets at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of ~FRIDAY
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast (231)832-2624 for more information. each month. For information call 734-9799.
Buffet, 7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry
#2452, 8400 U.S.-10. CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall (first Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129
MEETING, (second Tuesday of each month), Post #7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd 1p.m. at St. Ann’s Church Basement in at 6 p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart. (231)832-5102.
Sunday of every month. Baldwin. For further information, call Shawn
(231)745-8421. THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 8p.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church.
serving their Pancake Breakfast on the third ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, p.m. at the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on
Sunday of each month until further notice. 7a.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church. east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids. PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior
Center, 219 East Todd Street.
MONDAY BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 ~AUGUST 25
East Todd Street. THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN DISTRICT EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, BOARD OF HEALTH meeting will be held 5 to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at
7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the Wednesday, August 25, and will be held at 8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information
information, call Cliff Galloup (231)832- second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, the Clare County Courthouse, 225 West Main call (231)734-6181
2787. Meetings are second Monday of every 2-4p.m. The group meets at the Community Street, Harrison, MI 48625. The meeting will
month). Mental Health for Central Michigan in Osceola begin at 5:30 p.m. BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy
County located at 4473 220th Ave. in Reed VFW Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at City. For mor information call (231)832- ~SEPTEMBER 8 to Citizens Bank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m.
Reed City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 2247. The group is for individuals who AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Concession stand is open.
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the second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 211 W. Upton, Suit B
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ASSURANCE® ASSURANCE® SPECIAL BUY WRANGLER
Fuel Max® ComforTred/Touring INTEGRITY RT-S
86 69
As Low As As Low As P215/70R15 BSL
$ 99 $ 99 6499
P265/75R16 OWL SL
BEFORE
BEFORE
MAIL-IN REBATE!
$
P225/60R16 BSL
50,000 Mile
Warranty
$
9999
7999
MAIL-IN REBATE! P235/75R15
$
8999
SET OF 4 SET OF 4 P205/75R14 BSL
$
P185/65R14 BSL
Sale Price Sale Price
$
20 OR $40 65000 $
40 OR $80 80000
SAVE SAVE
50,000 Mile
CAR AND CAR AND Warranty
Mail-in With your MINI VAN MILE TREAD LIFE
1
Mail-in With your MINI VAN MILE TREAD LIFE
1
While 60 Last SPECIAL BUY
Rebate3 Goodyear Credit Card3 LIMITED WARRANTY* Rebate3 Goodyear Credit Card3 LIMITED WARRANTY*
$
93
P195/65R15.........................
99 $
P225/60R16............... 109 99
P215/70R15...............
$
109 99 $
99
P215/65R17.........................
99
9499
P205/65R15.........................
$
P215/65R17...............
$
11999 P215/60R16...............
$
12999 P235/65R18...............
$
14999
$
10999 $
12999 $
12999 $
14999
LIGHT TRUCK WRANGLER
P205/60R16............... P225/65R17............... P205/55R16............... P235/55R18...............
P215/65R16...............
$
10999 P225/50R17...............
$
14999 P225/60R17...............
$
15999 P225/60R18...............
$
15999
36 SIZES AVAILABLE — CALL FOR YOUR SIZE 34 SIZES AVAILABLE — ASK FOR YOUR PRICE
TREX ® P. METRIC
TIRES ON SALE AUGUST 15 $ 99
31-1050R15........
P245/70R16 .......
$
119
10999
P235/75R15 OWL
The Original Wrangler is Back
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 10999

$
7999
$
P265/70R16 .......
P245/70R17 .......
$
11999
LT265/70R17 E ...
$
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Made In Made In LT235/85R16 ......
$
11999 While 40 Last
U.S.A. U.S.A.
WRANGLER SR-A®
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As Low As As Low As
BATTERY SALE!
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$
69 99 $ 99 MAR500 .................................... $5499
MAR600 .................................... $5999 GREAT IN RAIN!
P195/65R15
BEFORE MAR800 .................................... $6999 P195/65R15 .................. 7999
$
BEFORE
MAIL-IN REBATE!
P215/65R17
MAR1000 ................................. $7999 P205/65R15 .................. 7999
$
SET OF 4 Sale Price
MAIL-IN REBATE!
SET OF 4 Sale Price
PRICES WITH EXCHANGE.
DEEP CYCLE BATTERY

P205/70R15 .................. 7999
$
7999
$
$
40 OR $80 50000 $
20 OR $40 50000
SAVE SAVE
24DC85..................................... $7999
P215/70R15 ..................
Mail-in With your
PERFORMANCE
MILE TREAD LIFE
1
Mail-in With your TRUCK & SUV 1
MILE TREAD LIFE 27DC105 .................................. $8999 P215/60R16 .................. 8999
$
Rebate3 Goodyear Credit Card3 LIMITED WARRANTY* Rebate3 Goodyear Credit Card3 LIMITED WARRANTY* 31DC130 ............................. $10999 P225/60R16 .................. 8999
$
$
99
P235/75R15.........................
99
P265/75R16...............
$
139 99 PRICE WITH EXCHANGE.
MADE IN THE USA. P205/55R16 .................. 9999
$
P225/55R17...............
$
11999 P225/55R16...............
$
10999 P265/75R15...............
$
12999 P265/70R16...............
$
14999 SALE ENDS 9/11/10. 65,000 Mile Warranty
$
11999 $
13999 P245/70R16...............
$
13999 P265/70R17...............
$
16999
16999 13999 KELLY TIRE
P225/50R18............... P275/55R20............... $ $
P245/65R17............... P275/65R18...............
28 SIZES AVAILABLE 26 SIZES AVAILABLE BATTERY SALE
AC DELCO ® EXPLORER ALL SEASON
Made In Made In
PROFESSIONAL P175/65R14 ..........
$
4999
U.S.A. U.S.A.
8999
$
5499
FIERCE ATTITUDE
M/T ™
FIERCE $ P185/65R14 ..........
P185/70R14 ..........
$
5499
INSTINCT ™ VR w/Exchange
P195/60R15 ..........
$
5999
149
As Low As
78
As Low As 78 - 7 Year $
6699
$ 99 $ 95
P215/60R15 ..........
65 - 7 Year P215/70R15 ..........
$
6699
BW ‘E’ P195/55R15 BSL
78 DT - 7 Year P215/60R16 ..........
$
6999
LT245/75R16
BEFORE
50 Month Free Replacement
P225/60R16 ..........
$
6999
Sale Price SET OF 4 Sale Price
MAIL-IN REBATE! 84 Month Warranty
Prices Valid thru 9/11/10
A Good Deal On A Great Tire
$
20 OR 40 $ 50000
SAVE TRUCK & SUV
GREAT
TRACTION Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
PERFORMANCE 1
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
$
15999 $
17999 P205/50R16.........................
$
8999
LT265/75R16 E RWL ...... LT265/70R17 E BSL..........
9999
P215/50R17.........................
$
$
16999 $
20999 P205/55R16.........................
$
7999
LT285/75R16 E RWL ...... LT275/70R18 E BSL..........
P225/55R17...............
$
10999
P225/55R16.........................
$
9999
11 SIZES AVAILABLE 10 SIZES AVAILABLE
1
Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty may vary by size or speed rating of tire. See store for complete details on warranties, other sizes and prices available.
GINGRICH TIRE CENTER

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No Interest if Paid in full within 6 Months with Goodyear Credit Card. Ask for Details!
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MLS# 902151 $3,500
68th St. #C, Chase, MI
100% wooded parcel ready for the hunting camp you have always wanted to have. Close to snow-
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enjoy. Possession:At Closing Zoning:Residential Restrictions for Use:per township and county only
MLS# 801132 $104,000

7964 N. 170th Ave. #B, Reed City, MI 49677
Older Mobile on 40 wooded acres with nice views and a private
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Friday, September 17th
• Traditional Germanfest Celebration,
ing Heat Type:Forced Air Zoning:Residential Below Grd UnFn
7 pm to 11 pm SqFt:300
• Imported German Bier and Wein
• Authentic German food, “The Best MLS# 10013057 $178,000
of the Wurst” 5109 S Deer Lake Rd Reed City, MI 49677
• Music featruing “The Vagabonds”, 80 wooded acres with a 1/2 mile of paved rd. and a 1/4 mile of gravel rd. frontage.
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• Adults only area for the toys. Give a call for a tour
MLS# 2948546 $272,500

Saturday, September 18th 5451 S. Lakola Rd., Reed City, MI 49677
• Kinderplatz for children 4 BR, 3 full bath Ranch Style home on 80 acres in the country. This beautifully landscaped and very well
• Hayrides, games and activities maintained home has so much to offer inside and out! Inside you’ll find a tastefully decorated home with ce-
ramic tile in the baths and laundry room and all newer appliances. A full finished walkout basement features
• Admission is free!! a family & game room, 4th bedroom, full bath and heated floors for added comfort. Outside there’s tons of
• 10 am to 11:30 am storage for your cars and toys with a 2 car attached garage a 28x32 detached garage w/workshop and an
above ground pool with great patio and deck area. You must see this home to appreciate all it has to offer!
This event sells out every year! Order your tickets now!
No tickets will be sold at the door! MLS# 10032520 $449,900
To purchase tickets for Friday night, contact Laura Viel at 231-796-2511 18753 9 Mile Rd Reed City, MI 49677
Beautiful 4 bdrm, 2 bth, ranch style home on 81 acres of prime hunting, fishing and recreational
or complete the form below. land. Features 900’ of private Lincoln Lake frontage, 1000’ of Lincoln Creek that winds throughout
the property, several hunting blinds, boy scout tower, pond with Koi, 2 cabins, barn with loft, 2 stall
Proceeds benefit school and youth programs at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and School attached garage, private lake with great fishing, and a wrap around deck for all your entertainment
with great views. This property would make a fabulous camp ground or hunting club with all it has to
offer. Make your appointment today and get a close look at this unique piece of property!
• I’d like to order ______ tickets at $35/person (not including drinks)

GARY B. BAILEY, SR.
• Enclosed is my check for $____________ BROKER/OWNER
Name: _______________________________________________________________
gary@CrossroadsRealtyMI.com
Address: ____________________________________ City: _____________________
www.CrossroadsRealtyMI.com
State: _____________________ Zip: ______________ Phone: ___________________
Tickets will be mailed to you upon receipt of payment.

780 S. CHESTNUT ST.
Those buying 10 tickets or more will be allowed reserved seating. REED CITY, MI
Please mail this form, along with your check, to Germanfest Tickets,
c/o Laura Viel, 19161 Apache Lane, Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-832-8322
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Demo Vehicles Sold BEST SELECTION
OVER 100 PRE OWNED VEHICLES
at or BELOW Wholesale
OUR LOSS IS YOUR GAIN!
2009 Lincoln MKS AWD
4 Door, Full Power, Vista Roof, Navigation
System, Sync, Sirius Radio, Push Button Start, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan EX 2006 Ford Taurus SE
Adaptive Cruise, 13,000 Miles, Stk# AU048 4 Door, Quad Seating, Silver Metallic, Stk# AP104A 4 Door, Spoiler, 6 Cyl, Auto, Stk# AT280A
DEMO SALE PRICE: $6,395 $7,495
$34,600
WAS $36,995
Owner Tom Krapohl’s Demo

2007 Ford Mustang 2006 Lincoln LT 4x4
2008 Escape XLT 4 Door 2 Door, Auto, Air, Spoiler, Bright Red, Stk# AP107 4 Door, Leather, Loaded, Luxury, Stk# AU010
Charcoal Metallic, V6, Auto, Leather, $17,495 $23,788
Moon Roof, Keyless & Remote Entry,
Aluminum Wheels, 32,000 Miles, Stk# AP096
DEMO SALE PRICE:
$18,400
WAS $19,995
Salesman Jeremy Skelton’s Demo 2007 Ford Escape XLT 4x4

4 Door, Moon Roof, 6 Disc CD, Black Metallic, Stk# AP062
2007 Chevy Malibu LS
4 Door, Auto, Air, Stk# AP110A
17 Years Experience • 3 Years at Krapohl’s $17,386 $11,486
2007 Ford Focus ZX5 SES
4 Door, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Power Locks,
Power Windows, Bright Red Clearcoat,
33,000 Miles, Stk# AP121
DEMO SALE PRICE:
$11,600 2008 Mercury Sable
4 Door, 1 Owner, Low Miles, Extra Clean, Stk# AP073
2003 F350 Supercab 4x2 XLT
V10, Auto, Great Trailer Tow, Stk# AC182A
WAS $13,395
$18,888 $10,980
Salesperson Cheryl Weekley’s Demo
23 Years Experience • 20 Years at Krapohl’s
2007 Explorer 4x4 Eddie Bauer

4 Door, 6 Cyl, Auto, Full Power, Running Boards,
Moon Roof, White with Tan Leather,
62,000 Miles, Stk# 9U186
DEMO SALE PRICE: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
4 Door, Only 32,000 Miles, Leather, Stk# AP102 4 Door, Fully Loaded, Leather, Moon, Stk# AU023
$17,500 $21,960 $14,688

WAS $19,695
Salesman Rick O’Shay’s Demo

34 Years Experience • 5 Years at Krapohl’s
2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

4 Door, Fully Loaded, 6 Cyl, Auto, Red w/Tan 2009 Chevy Cobalt 2005 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4
Leather, Keyless & Remote Entry, Quad Seats, 4 Door, Auto, Air, Great MPG, Stk# AU050 4 Door, Great Buy, 6 Cyl, Auto, Stk# AT180A
7 Pass, Sync System, 31,000 Miles, Stk# AP094 $11,488 $12,987
DEMO SALE PRICE:
$22,400
WAS $25,600
MT. PLEASANT
Salesman James Yun’s Demo 60 Years Strong
3 Years Experience • 1 Year at Krapohl’s 2006 F250 Supercab 4x4 2008 Mercury Milan
Long Box, V8, Auto, Excellent Shape, Stk# 9P093 4 Door, Full Power, Only 22,000 Miles, Stk# AP070
2008 Ford Taurus Limited AWD $23,995 $17,198
4 Door, 6 Cyl, Auto, Fully Loaded, Leather, Moon Roof,
6 Disc CD, Dual Power Seats, Remote & Keyless Entry, 2002 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 4 Door
Snow White, Chrome Wheels, 25,000 Miles, Stk# BC002A
6 Cyl, Auto, Air, Moon Roof, Running Boards, Bright Red, Stk# AU089A.................. $7,275
DEMO SALE PRICE: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL 4 Door
Dk Blue, Full Power, Cloth Seats, 28,000 Miles, 1 Owner, Stk# AP144 ..................$17,998
$20,200 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4 Door
V8, Auto, Full Power, Leather, Keyless Entry, Dk Red Metallic, Great Buy, Stk# AU095 .....$7,495
WAS $21,995
2002 Ranger Reg Cab Pick Up
Fiberglass Topper, 4 Cyl, 5 Speed, Air, Stereo, Stk# AP109A .................................... $5,395
Sales Manager Bob Mihalyfi’s Demo Local 772-2991
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2008 F150 Crew Cab XLT 4x4 1-800-772-5974 Loaded, 7 Pass, Quad Seats, Leather, Sync, Keyless & Remote Entry, What A Buy, Stk# AU092 ..... $23,998
5.4 Automatic, Full Power, Remote Entry, Chrome
2008 Mustang Convertible
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DEMO SALE PRICE: Headquarters 2007 F150 Supercab 4x4 XLT
5.4 Auto, 47,000 Miles, Stk# AP125 ......................................................................$22,995
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2005 Dodge Caravan 4DR SXT
7 Passenger, Quad Seating, Stk# AT310A ................................................................. $7,480
WAS $28,995
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE
Salesman Larry Theisen’s Demo 4 Door, Sto & Go Seating, 7 Passenger, Stk# 9U214A ...........................................$16,295
29 Years Experience • 29 Years at Krapohl’s 2008 Ford Edge SEL

4 Door, Chrome Wheels, 31,000 Miles, Stk# AP132 ..............................................$21,988

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