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TALL TALE CONTEST NEEDS proclaimed “failed” artist, he said the 1958 by Ed Scott, a ski racer and breaks during sunny conditions.
SUBMISSIONS... point of art is not to make a timeless engineer. While the company has
piece to hang at the Louvre but to grown enormously with operations • Purchase a pair of polarized,
2011 FESTIVAL OF THE have an outlet for creativity. around the world, it maintains its prescription sunglasses if you wear
ARTS WRITING CONTEST “I screw up more art than anybody I headquarters in Sun Valley. eyeglasses, as they cut the glare
ENCOURAGES LOCAL know,” Pacholka said. “I don’t even much more effectively than over-
care. Its just doing the art that’s • Natural laboratory. SJX Jetboats the-counter sunglasses.
AUTHORS important to me.” in Lewiston finds having the Snake
In the end, art is a way to stretch River right outside its office door a The Importance Of Polarized
From Staff Reports out the metaphorical muscles of the benefit. The company can easily Lenses
BIG RAPIDS — For Mecosta soul, Pacholka said. test its equipment on a river that
County’s aspiring fibbers, “I always say: You have the gym offers both turbulent whitewater and For blinding glare when driving,
exaggerators and embellishers, to exercise the body,” he said. “You shallow drafts. simple solutions abound in the form
the 2011 Festival of the Arts has an have the library to exercise the of polarized, prescription sunglasses.
outlet that could bring the winner mind. You have the arts to exercise • Knowledgeable labor force. At In fact, a clinical study conducted by
fame beyond their wildest dreams. the soul.” Lucky Bums, employees live the Essilor as a precursor to the survey
The idea behind the Tall Tale contest For more information or to submit a outdoor life, so they are familiar found that driver reaction times
was to have an outlet for people’s story may do so by e-mailing brian_ with how the products will be used. improve by one-third of a second for
writing, said event sponsor Brian pacholka@yahoo.com. Employees will understand customer drivers who wear polarized lenses.
Pacholka. The contest is open to needs on a personal level, so they For a car traveling 50 miles per
everyone. Stories must be between can be a more valuable resource to hour, one-third of a second allows a
1,500 and 2,500 words and must FINDING A NATURAL FIT FOR
the company. driver to stop 23 feet sooner, or the
be the original, fictional work of the YOUR LOCATION length of an intersection. In glare-
author. • Lower costs. Business costs can intense situations, polarized lenses,
“There’s not a lot of outlets (in the (NAPSI)-For many manufacturers drop dramatically in a more rural improve vision clarity by 75 percent,
community) for people’s writing,” he and entrepreneurs, finding the setting, depending on the needs of as opposed to ordinary sun lenses,
said. right location for their business the company. Buck Knives moved allowing wearers to enjoy better
The top six to 10 authors will be means more than square footage from San Diego to Post Falls, clarity of vision.
invited to read their stories at and reasonable costs. It’s about Idaho—a move that enabled the
Pepper’s Cafe and Deli on Feb. 7. location—literally—because the company to move manufacturing Sixty percent of eyeglass wearers
“I like the idea of the tall tale,” location is a natural fit for their back to the United States from surveyed agree that when driving
Pacholka said. “Just try to keep it business. China. during the day, glare from sun
relatively short.”
and snow makes it difficult to see
Stories must include Mecosta For Mark Coffman, president of To learn more about finding the while driving; however, those with
County in some way, Pacholka Lucky Bums, which makes technical right business location, visit www. prescription sunglasses, particularly
said, whether it is set in Mecosta and functional gear for kids, the commerce.idaho.gov/building-your- those with polarized lenses
County or it has a character who state of Idaho is a perfect location business. experience less trouble. Currently,
is from Mecosta County or any tie for his business. “We can field-test only one-third of eyeglass wearers
to the county. The contest features the ski clothing with our own kids on
BEWARE OF GLARE FOR have prescription sunglasses with
a $250 cash prize for the “Best a day trip to the ski resort or hiking polarized lenses, so it’s critical that
Story Winner.” There also will be and camping gear in the mountains SAFETY consumers discuss with their eye
a “People’s Choice Trophy” to the and rivers just a few minutes from care professionals the lifesaving
story who gets the most votes from our headquarters,” said Coffman, (NAPSI)-Good vision is an essential benefits of polarized, prescription
the audience during the reading at whose company is based in Boise. part of driving safely, and more than sunglasses.
Peppers. “Here, you get urban efficiency with 90 percent of decisions and reactions
Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. rural lifestyle.” made behind the wheel depend For more information, visit www.
on Jan. 22. Story submission may on it. While many believe a bright, xperiousa.com.
be published in a book produced Some companies need to consider sunny day is optimal for driving, the
by the Festival of the Arts board but whether their location is a natural reality is that blinding glare from
authors will retain all rights to their fit for the type of products they sun, snow and vehicles can be a SAVE LIVES: PLEDGE TO NOT
work. The 2011 Festival of the Arts produce. Surfboards designed in significant contributing factor to DRINK AND DRIVE
begins on Jan. 27. China, for instance, wouldn’t have fatal auto accidents. Additionally,
The idea came as a brainchild of the credibility among aficionados a recent survey commissioned by (NAPSI)-If you’re like 90 percent
Leadership Mecosta, Pacholka that a label from Maui would have. Essilor of America, Inc., the world of drivers, you recognize that your
said. After he and fellow Leadership leader in eyeglass lenses, revealed personal safety is at risk because of
student, Candy Allan, were talking A number of outdoor-oriented the disturbing fact that 20 percent of drivers impaired by alcohol or other
during the 2010 Festival of the Arts, companies have located in the eyeglass wearers sometimes drive drugs.
they came up with the idea to hold northwestern state because of the without their prescription glasses
a contest during the next year’s variety of its terrain and outdoor and instead wear nonprescription What The Numbers Show
event. culture. Everything from fly-fishing sunglasses, quickly making day
“Its just the idea that we do all sorts poles to ski goggles are designed, driving unnecessarily treacherous. You’ve got good reason, as the
of different arts but Festival of Arts tested and manufactured there, statistics indicate:
(didn’t) use the written word as an taking advantage of the natural Glare Dangers
art form,” Pacholka said. “It’s all laboratory. • Every day, 32 people in the United
about the story.” When driving, consider the following States die in traffic crashes that
Stories will be judged by a five- When does location matter? Outdoor tips to minimize dangers from involve an alcohol-impaired driver.
person panel made up of Pacholka, equipment manufacturers in Idaho glare.
Allan, Lynne Scheible, Cathy cite these advantages to matching • Alcohol-impaired drivers contribute
Johnson and one more judge. their product to their company’s • Drive carefully and keep a safe to about one out of every three traffic
However, judges will only be looking location: distance between your car and the deaths each year.
at the story as whole and will not be car ahead of you.
nitpicking for English mistakes such • Credibility. The Scott Company, • An average of one alcohol-
as grammar or spelling, Pacholka makers of ski equipment, started in • Keep your car’s windshield clean. impaired driving death occurs every
said. Sun Valley, the legendary ski resort 45 minutes.
“All I want is the story,” he said. known for its luxury, killer slopes and • Use the sun visor.
Pacholka encourages people its appeal to the rich and famous. What You Can Do
to enter the contest. As a self- The company was launched in • Rest your eyes and take frequent
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Fortunately, there is something initiative in response to feedback water-efficient homes, and that the country, since teaming up with
you can do to keep yourself and from its members-representing one number is growing every day. WaterSense earlier in 2010, KB
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gateway for people to publicly water-efficiency and performance
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guests to stay safe and always according to a recent survey the comforts of home while using built last year had met WaterSense
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TO ADD YOUR EVENT TO THIS PAGE, • Living On Grief Support Group at 9 a.m. on the second Monday • Big Rapids Business and Professional Women’s Club meets at
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL of each month at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 6:30 p.m. at Osburndale.
MICHELLE GRAVES AT (231) 592-8357 OR 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. THURSDAY, JAN. 13
MGRAVES@PIONEERGROUP.COM For those who experience death or divorce from a spouse. • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School
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SATURDAY, JAN. 8 TUESDAY, JAN. 11 Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday Inn and • Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting Conference Center. 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start • Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta 972-2884.
at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
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Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or • Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
Early Childhood Center. Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April. For • Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, • Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
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(231) 796-8993. 972-2884. • Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room
Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome • Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical
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• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Campus 972-2884. For more information, call Eric at 866-398-5440.
Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information • Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
call (800) 230-4085. 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. • TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-
Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796- Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 8956.
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• Join the Mecosta County Genealogical Society from 10 a.m. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood
to 2 p.m. as they present their Pioneer Certificates to families • Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. Early Childhood Center.
that have had ancestors in Mecosta County before 1899. Bring For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550. • Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse meets at 7 p.m. in the basement
in your questions, and we will help you start your application or • Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more
just help you begin your family research project. We are located Township Hall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250- information call (231) 796-0966.
at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids, next to Recycle! of Mecosta 4159. • Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30 p.m.at
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County. We cover all of Mecosta County and encourage people • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Campus the DAV building, 402 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids. Any
to stop by for refreshments and see our growing collection of Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information veteran with a 30 percent disability or greater is elgible for
family histories, newspaper clippings, over 13,000 obits and call (800) 230-4085. membership and encouraged to join. For more information visit
more. Inquiries, call Maureen at (231) 250-5555. • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/mi/18/default.aspx.
• Huge Winter book sale to benefit Mecosta County Genealogical Catholic Church in Reed City. For more information call (800) • Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Club’s general membership
Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get your winter reading started 367-6788. meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month,
here. Hundreds of used books, something for everyone. Priced • God’s Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. from March through October, at 15422 Old Millpond Road in
mostly 50¢ to $1. Proceeds go for supplies for our nonprofit Mary Parish Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is Big Rapids. All are invited — you don’t need a tractor! Annual
group. Some old and some newer, we accept donations year welcome; no questions asked, no registration required and no family membership is $20. Introductory special is $10 for the
round. The genealogical society is located at 424 N. Fourth donation is sought at the event. For more information, call the first year. Contact Jerry at (231) 796-2834 or brantfarmpower@
Ave., next to Recycle! in Big Rapids. parish office at (231) 796-5202. yahoo.com.
SUNDAY, JAN. 9 • Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron takes place at the • Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse meets at 7 p.m. in the basement
• Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more
220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956. more information, call (231) 972-2884. information call (231) 796-0966.
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School • Alzheimers support group, hosted by the Alzheimers FRIDAY, JAN. 14
in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Association Greater Michigan Chapter, meeting is from 6 to • Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. 7:30 p.m. at Mecosta County Medical Center, Administrative Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
• Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly Conference Room 2 in Big Rapids. A help line is available 24/7 (231) 972-2884.
remodeled room at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at (800) 272-3900. • Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter • Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
through the door facing Old 27. It’s a great place to meet other Public Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more (231) 972-2884.
singles and enjoy an evening of dancing to your favorite music information. • Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
provided by Bernadette Morley of Best Entertainment. Call • General Federation of Woman’s Club meets at 7 p.m. in the County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
(989) 539-5406 if you have any questions. Big Rapids Department of Public Safety conference room. information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a Hostesses for the evening are Mary Jean Keating, Mary Mehl, • Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
support group for families and friends of alcoholics. Pam Muccio and Jan Reinking. Interested guests should 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 contact Joyce Iltis at (231) 250-6379 for directions. • Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big
p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.
12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal, games and • Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
fellowship. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran (231) 972-2884. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-
Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. • Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta 8371.
• All-you-can-eat breakfast is from 8 to 11 a.m. at AMVETS Red County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. on Fridays at the Barryton Public
Arrow Post 1941 in Big Rapids, it includes eggs,pancakes, information, call (231) 972-2884. Library. Knitters of all levels are encouraged to come and learn
potatoes and beverage for $6, sponsored by the AMVETS • Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 or share knitting techniques.
Ladies Auxiliary. 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16
MONDAY, JAN. 10 • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-
• Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior • Library preschool story hour at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at 2884.
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call Big Rapids Community Library. Open to the public. • Bingo at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
(231) 972-2884. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703. SATURDAY, JAN. 15
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for appointment • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
information, call (231) 972-2884. for its winter hours by contacting Maureen Nelson at (231) 250- • The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting
• Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 5555. Watch the Pioneer for the genealogical society’s special clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) Saturday hours held on the second Saturday of the month. at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on
972-2884. • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
• Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood
SA is a support group with a six-step program. Anyone with and the healthy lunch is free. Early Childhood Center.
schizophrenia or mental illness is welcome to attend. For more • The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 • Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April. For
information, call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or J. Irvin at
Coffee is available at meetings. various dharma texts, questions and answers and watching (231) 796-8993.
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction of • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993. Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. of experience in meditation and dharma practice. Beginning Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul students are welcome. and the healthy lunch is free.
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703. • Beginner Line Dance Instruction is at 6 p.m. at G.T. Norman • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Campus
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! Elementary School, 338 W. Lincoln St. in Reed City; enter Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information
is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early through the West Gym Door #6. Classes are open to everyone, call (800) 230-4085.
Childhood Center. drop in and join any time. For more information call Sandee Lee • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St.
• Divorce Care meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. at New Hope United at (231) 832-3493. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-
Methodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The • Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 8371.
meetings cover a nonconsecutive 13-step program for getting Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972- • Morton Township hosts a recycling program from 9 a.m. to
through a divorce. New members are always welcome. Contact 2884. noon, at the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at
Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood.
972-2838 for more information. Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
• Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 • Remus Area Historical Society meets at 5 p.m. at the Remus
Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972- Area Museum, 324 S. Sheridan, Remus. Remus Heritage Days
2884. will not be meeting until after the new calendar year.
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$
43,383
Sparta Discount .......- $4,555 Stock # 11T223
Stock # 11T054
Sale
SEE US FOR A GREAT DEAL!
Rebate ......................- $3,000 SAVE
Ally down pmt. asst - $1,000
GM Owner Loyalty .- $1,000 Price
$
9,555
2011 CRUZE LT 2011 CRUZE LS
Ecotec Turbocharged 4 cyl., 6 spd. auto. trans., connectivity 6 spd. auto. trans., connectivity pkg.,
plus pkg., cruise, USB audio interface, Bluetooth, USB audio interface, Bluetooth,
steering wheel controls, driver conv. pkg., steering wheel controls.
pwr. driver seat, remote start.
$
18,322 $
16,305
Stock # 11C030 Stock # 11C044
MSRP ....... $20,545 MSRP ........$18,390
Sparta Discount ....... - $1,223 Sale Sparta Discount .......- $1,085 Sale
GM Owner Loyalty .- $1,000
Price GM Owner Loyalty .- $1,000
Price
2011 CRUZE LTZ 2011 IMPALA LT
Heated leather seating, remote start, Pioneer 3.5L V6 engine, remote start, front bucket seats,
premium audio system, cruise control, power windows & locks.
driver conv. pkg., 18” alum. wheels.
21,251 18,637
MSRP ....... $26,430
MSRP ....... $23,580
Sparta Discount ....... - $1,329 Sale $ Stock # 11C047
Sparta Discount ....... - $1,793
Rebate ......................- $5,000 Sale $
Stock # 11C035
SAVE
GM Owner Loyalty .- $1,000
Price GM Owner Loyalty .- $1,000
Price $
7,793
2011 1500 REG. CAB LT 4x4 DEMO
SPECIAL
2011 1500 EXT. CAB LT 4x4
5.3L Vortec V8 with active fuel management, Flex Fuel capable, 6 spd. 5.3L Vortec V8 with active fuel management, 6 spd., trans., all
trans., 18” alum. wheels, interior plus pkg., 6 way power driver seat, ex- star pkg., locking rear differential, trailering pkg., alum. wheels,
terior plus pkg., remote start, fog lamps, snow plow prep, HD trailering auto dual zone AC, Bluetooth, power driver seat, fog lamps.
pkg., locking rear differential, Z71. 5,800 demo miles.
24,224 26,322
MSRP ..........$34,807 MSRP ..........$34,807
Sparta Discount .......... - $4,083
Rebate ......................... - $4,500 Sale $ $
Stock
Sto
tock
tock # 110T123
SAVE
10,583
0T123
Sparta Discount ...........- $3,145
Rebate ......................... - $2,500 Sale $ Stock # 11T110
SAVE
Ally down pmt. assist .- $1,000
GM Owner Loyalty .....- $1,000 Price
Ally down pmt. assist - $2,005
GM Owner Loyalty .....- $1,000 Price
$
8,650
2010 COBALT LS LAST 2010 MALIBU 2LT
Automatic trans., OnStar, air conditioning, ONE! 3.6L V6 engine, power sunroof, heated leather seating
CD player. 5,300 courtesy miles. power driver seat, remote start.
MSRP ........ $17,790
Sparta Discount ....... - $2,145
10,645 21,388
MSRP ....... $28,845
$ Sale $
Rebate ......................- $3,000 Stock # 10C146 Stock # 10C263
Sparta Discount .......- $2,957
Ally Down Payment
Assistance .............- $1,000
Sale SAVE Rebate ......................- $3,500 SAVE
GM Owner Loyalty .- $1,000 Price
$
7,145 GM Owner Loyalty .- $1,000
Price
$
7,457
2010 1500 CREW CAB WT 4x4 2010 1500 CREW CAB LTZ 4x4
5.3L Vortec V8 with active fuel management, Flex Fuel capable, 5 6.2L V8 with max trailering pkg., 6 spd. trans., heated leather
spd., trans., power windows & locks, tinted glass, 17” all terrain seating, H.D. trailering axle, 17” alum. wheels, LTZ plus pkg.,
tires, HD trailering equipment, locking rear differential. convenience pkg., navigation system, loaded!
*No Hidden Fees or Charges; just add tax, title, plate and doc fee. Must take delivery by 1/31/2011. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale. Some residency or other restrictions may apply, see us for complete details. We have made every effort to assure accuracy and
reserve the right to amend and/or correct any errors. Promotional rates require qualified credit. Should rules or rebates change, neither customer nor dealer will be obligated to consummate deal. Due to other special offers which may be available, YOUR PRICE MAY ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN
ADVERTISED; please ask us for details. Down payment assistance requires Ally bank financing and qualified credit. Payments require qualified credit. To qualify for GM Owner Loyalty you must own a 1999 or newer GM vehicle. Thank you for shopping Sparta Chevy.
616-887-1791
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
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