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Monday, June 7, 2010

www.tricountynewsshopper.com

Father’s Day
Clearance
A Full Service Travel
Agency in Big Rapids!
Specializing in Competitive
Internet Rates

Sale
• Honeymoon Planning
• Group Travel • Cruise Travel
• International Travel Specialist
• Hotel Reservations
• Car Rentals

24 Months Interest Free Financing Angela Ayling ~ Owner


206 S. Third Ave. • Ste B
Big Rapids, MI 49307

or 12 Months & We Pay Sales Tax! (Located next to Cash & Carry Lumber
in the Bleeker Insurance Building)
Phone:
231-796-0276
Fax: 231-796-2058
Email: angela@mytime2travel.us

BOOKWALTER
MOTOR SALES
Stanton. MI
866-831-5271
Largest Selection of
Vehicles in the Area
2006 Ford 500 LTD, Loaded, Local
1 Owner Trade, Mint Condition,
Special Deal on This One!
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. LT Z71,

2 For 2 For 2 For


Local Trade, Absolutely Mint.
2003 GMC Sierra Ext. 2WD,
1 Owner Trade, Looks New, 5
year/75,000 Mile Power Train
Warranty, $9,995 plus Tax & Tags.

$
599 $
699 $
699
2008 Chevy Uplander, Low Miles,
Full Power, GM Certified, Priced to
Sell.
2005 GMC Yukon, 64,000 Actual
Miles, Full Power, Looks New!
2010 Pontiac G6, Factory Program,
Loaded, 10,000 Actual Miles, Just
Arrived...2 to Choose From.
2010 Chevy Traverse, 1LT, Factory
Program, 12,000 Actual Miles,
Balance of Factory Warranty, 2 to
Choose From.
2010 Chevy Traverse, 2LT, Red
with Ebony Leather, GM Company
Unit, 7,500 Actual Miles.
2009 Buick Enclave CXL, AWD,
Full Power, GM Certified!

Big
2006 Chevy Equinox, Factory
Program, Low Miles, Full Power,
Looks New.
2007 Buick Lucerne CXL, Full

Savings Power, Diamond White, GM


Certified, Factory Program, One of
a Kind!

1,299
2003 Buick Park Ave, Locally
$ on Select Owned, Full Power, Includes a
5 yr/75,000 Mile Power Train
40” 1080p LCD TV Ceramic Tile,
Warranty, Sharp Car!

Free
2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 1 Owner
MODEL #LN40C630 Trade, V-6, Full Power, Absolutely

Laminate &
Mint.

$
899 95 2009 Chevy Impala, full power,

Recliner
loaded, GM Certified, low miles,

Hardwood! factory program, 7 to Choose from.


2008 Chevy Impala, factory
program, full power, low miles, GM
Certified. 2 to Choose From.

FREE SALES TAX


2007 Chevy Impala, full power,
loaded, low miles, GM Certified. 5
to Choose from.
2009 Chevy Traverse, 13,000

FREE FINANCING � FREE DELIVERY actual miles, full power, AWD. Save
Big $$$.
2003 Buick LeSabre, low miles.
On $999 Minimum Purchase 2007 Pontiac G6, full power, low
miles and 3 to Choose From.
Call Paul Riley For Details!
Store Hours:
BIG RAPIDS FURNITURE Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm BOOKWALTER
210 N. MICHIGAN • 231-527-1248 • BIG RAPIDS Fri 9am-7pm MOTOR SALES
S. M-66 • Stanton. MI
“More Than You Imagined, For Less Than You Expect” Sat 9am-6pm
989-831-5271
Toll Free: 866-831-5271
www.br-furniture.com
Sun Noon-4pm
Floor Covering • Appliances • Bedding • Televisions See store for details.
2 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A QUALITY


PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR
YOUR CHILD?
The Mecosta-Osceola ISD is a great place to look!

Beginning Fall 2010 the MOISD is offering a full-day,


tuition preschool program for your 3 1/2-5 year old
child.

Creative Minds Learning Center! is a s tandards-


based, licensed, school readiness program utilizing
High/Scope curriculum., integrating science,
technology, engineering and Math (STEM).

Classes begin September 7, 2010, and will follow the ULTRA LOW
SULFUR DIESEL
school year calendar.

Tuition is $140/week with a $100 deposit. ULTRA CLEAN BURN • ULTRA LOW EMISSIONS
HIGHWAY • OFF ROAD • FARM • HEATING
We Deliver or Haul Your Own!
Partnering with parents and schools to ensure 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE!
students are ready for 21st Century
COMPETITIVE PRICING & PROMPT SERVICE
challenges in a respectful,
play-based, child-centered,
environment.
MICHAEL
OIL & PROPANE
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1948

Enrolling Now For Fall


18655 Northland Dr., Old U.S. 131, Big Rapids

1-800-348-1367
Call 231-592-9605 231-796-8681

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS


Sales • Service • Quick Lube
BUY HERE, ALL DAY EVERY DAY Summer A/C
COUPON

COUPON

Full Service OIL CHANGE Recharge SPECIAL


PAY HERE
AVAILABLE
$
1999 Most makes
& models
$
8995 Most makes
& models SALES EVENT
FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES • FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.

O% FINANCING *

‘00 DODGE NEON


4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., auto., tilt, power
‘06 HYUNDAI SONATA ‘02 FORD ESCAPE XLT
GLS, 4 dr., 3.3L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 4 dr., 4x4, auto., V6, leather, moon roof, PW,
OR CHOOSE CASH BACK!
steering. Great MPG! KBB $3,105. ABS, CD, AC, stability control. KBB $9,265. PL, tilt, cruise, ABS, CD, AC, alloys. KBB $8,450.
Are you Ready To Roll this season? We are and that’s why we are
YOUR PRICE
$
2,450 YOUR PRICE
$
6,495 YOUR PRICE
$
5,994 offering 0% FINANCING or cash back on just about every new
model tractor or hay and forage equipment from New Holland.

Don’t wait! The Ready to Roll Sales Event ends June 30, 2010, so see
your local New Holland dealer or visit www.newholland.com/na for
p
complete details.
‘99 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 ‘02 DODGE DAKOTA ‘05 JEEP LIBERTY
4.0L V6, auto., AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, SLT, 4.7L V8, 2WD, 4 dr., PW, PL, tilt, cruise, Limited. 3.7L V6, 4WD, 4 dr., leather, alloy
4 door. KBB $5,415. CD, AC, spray in bed liner. KBB $7,195. wheels, PW, PL, tilt, cruise. KBB $11,565.

YOUR PRICE
$
4,450 YOUR PRICE
$
4,995 $
9,450 OR $176 MO.

‘02 HONDA ACCORD CHEVY MONTE CARLO ‘92 FORD MUSTANG LX


4 dr., SE, 4 cyl., auto., AC/ PW, PL, tilt, V6, 2 dr., LS, FWD, CD, alloy wheels, Convertible. 2 dr., auto., AC, PW, PL,
cruise, moonroof, alloy wheels. KBB $7,595. cruise control, PW. KBB $5,485. tilt, cruise, very clean. Fresh trade.

YOUR PRICE
$
6,995 YOUR PRICE
$
3,995 YOUR PRICE
$
4,450
KELLER
3260 142nd Avenue

NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS Dorr, MI 49323


(616) 896-9190
NOW LOCATED ON M-82 • HOWARD CITY Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com

(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173


Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
DALE LONGCORE Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sales Manager Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details. *For agricultural use only-not intended for personal, family or household use. Customer participation subject to credit qualification
and approval by CNH Capital America LLC. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. Down payment
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED may be required. Offer good through June 30, 2010. Not all customers or applicants may qualify for this rate or term. CNH Capital
America LLC standard terms and conditions will apply. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in suggested retail price. Offer subject to
change or cancellation without notice. © 2010 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland and CNH Capital are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC.
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 3
030 Special Notices 030 Special Notices 050 Help Wanted 050 Help Wanted
AFFORDABLE STUMP ***AVON: A beauty-ful career! $10 CENA’S NEEDED FOR local homecare
GRINDING
25 years experience
Tri-County gets you started! Contact Joyce Eben-
stein, ISRep, (231)937-4069.
client. Good work and driving records
mandatory. 7pm-7am. Part-time openings
Insured
Credit Cards accepted
Classifieds avonjoy@verizon.net $13.50- $15.50 per hour. Experience
required. Call Best Care Nursing for
(231)920-7894 Baldwin, Big Rapids ARE YOU TIRED of a dead-end job or more information. 1-888-830-7400
worried about being laid off? MPI, in 30
Evart, Reed City years, has never laid off and has plenty SERVICE WRITER NEEDED Must have
GOSPEL TENT REVIVAL: June 17-20. Rodney Area of room for advancements. We’re look- vast knowledge in automotive and diesel
Downtown White Cloud. The gospel of sal- ing for dependable and self-motivated peo- plus be computer literate. Apply in person
vation preached clearly and simply. ple to join our sales team. We offer full- at Horsepower Automotive, 9500 Young-
www.thechurchatwhitecloud.net (231)592-8348
time, 5-day work scheduled, $8.00 to man Road, Lakeview.
Deadline: $11.50/hour, paid weekly. Call (231)796-
MEANINGFUL CAREER: HELP families
HORTICULTURE CLASSES GIVEN by Thursday, 12noon 9286.
solve fundamental financial problems.
a MedGrow graduate. Learn how to grow Email: A MID-MICHIGAN BASED Agriculture Part-time/ Full-time. Will train. Inter-
from start to finish, and Michigan laws. 4 classified@ Service Company is seeking a hard- viewing locally. (877)751-1135.
classes starting in mid-June. Limited pioneergroup.com working, self-motivated person with
seating, call for more information 231-856- AVON- GREAT WAY to earn extra
machinery maintenance and repair, elec-
7307 Go Online: money! $10. starts your business. Call
trical and welding experience. Wages
www.pioneergroup.com Dee, ISRep. (231)832-5820
and benefit package based on experience.
EXPERIENCED WAITRESS/BAR-

Harry's
CDL a plus. Send resume, work experi-
ence and references to: PO Box 253, Six TENDER WANTED at Moe-Z-Inn. Apply
Lakes, MI 48886. in person at 249 S. Cass, Morley.

ESTATE AUCTION SALE OF


Rentals
Quality, Affordable Housing
Mrs. Engwell - Administrator Chemical Bank
Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m.
318 Ives, Big Rapids, Mighigan 49307
• One to Eight Bedroom Houses & Apartments
• Full Time Maintenance
• 24 Hour Emergency Phone Directions: Coming into Big Rapids from the south on business 131/State St. You will see sign’s for MCMC Hospital. Double light will
• Within 2 to 3 Blocks of Campus be Woodward and Locust St. Turn East on Locust. In four blocks turn North on Ives St. Watch for sale signs. If your coming in on East
M20 or 15 mile rd. Go over the Muskegon River bridge. The first street on your left will be Ives, which is one way. Turn south on the next
Summer Sub-leasing street, which is S Stewart. Turn east on Locust, then north on Ives. Watch for Sale Signs.
www.harrysrentals.com Living Room and Household Carved Mail Organizer Pepper Grinder Clothing
"Our Goal Is Tenant Satisfaction" Items
Mahogany Grinnell Piano with
Austrian China Platters
Milk Glass
Large Blue Enameled Coffee Pot
Rolling Pins
Records
Music Books
Call for appointments Bench Flow Blue China Bottles Sheet Music
M-F 9am-5pm Music Sheets & Books Silver & Crystal Condiment Set Glazed Pottery Bowl Wood Rack
Brass Desk Lamp Biscuit Jar Aluminum Ware Maps
796-2500 Metal Electric Floor Lamp
Cherry Spindle Armed Rocking
Solid Copper Pitcher
Set Spode’s Ermine Centurion
Wooden Bowls
Cake Carrier
Serving Items
Pictures
Chair England Dinner China Roaster Frames
Walnut Carved High Back Chair, Antler Carving Set Cookie Cutters Meat Tray
Green Velvet Linens & Table Ware Cookie Sheets Toaster
Walnut Eastlake Pedestal Table, Bavaria China Wash Board Irons
Ceramic Wheels Pressed Glass Blender Coffee Pots
Electric Table Lamp Wine Glasses Thermos Bottle Mystery Novels
Mission Oak Hat Tree Candlewick – Goblets, Sherbet Marble Mortar & Pestle
Numerous Paper Backs
Victorian Carved Walnut Sate, Set, Wine Glasses, Cream Metal Water Pails
Magazines
Velvet, Metal Wheels & Sugar Sets, Salt & Pepper Wooden Clothes Drying Rack
Mirrors
Print, Nia Juan Guiueur, Winter Sets, Candle Holders, Dish Cloths
Handy Man Magazine
Scene Relish Dish, Dessert Plates, Towels
Print, “Pipes and Apothecary Luncheon Plates, Large Bowl Kitchen Linens & Place Mats Chest of Drawers, 5 Drawers
Still Life Fostoria Crystal Brown Enamel Wash Pan Bedding
Oil Painting, “Sail Boat at Sunset” Cut Glass Braided Rugs Towels
Recline Arm Chair Etched Glass Rugs Art Supplies
Carved French Arm Chair, Danish Porcelain Small Hand Made Rugs Wicker Stool
Upholstered Candle Sticks Hand Tools Wicker Hamper
Eastlake Walnut Pedestal Lamp Copper Mugs 1940’s Mahogany Bed, Full Maple Bed, Double
Table Signed Pottery 1940’s Mahogany Dresser, 4 Gun Rack
Victorian Walnut Three Drawer Noritoki China Drawers Metal File Boxes
Wash Stand with Candle Signed Pottery Pitcher 1890-1900 Antique Cherry Chest, Six Drawers
Holder and Drop Pulls Signed Wooden Tray Dresser, 4 Dovetail Drawers, 2 Maple Mirror
Big Rapids Grant Center Maple Side Chair, Wicker Bottom
French Arm Side Chair
Music Cassettes
Signed Pottery “Jacob Koster”
Glove Drawers
Set of 3 Folding Wooden Tables
Oval Mirror
Folding Chairs
JUNE 11TH-12TH (9am-5pm); 14 GRANT CENTER Garage Pine Revolving Book Table Library Books & Carrier Scuba Mask
13th (9am-2pm) 16515 15-Mile Sales- Friday, June 11th (8am- Pine Foot Stool/ Book Rack Set Mark Twain Books Misc. Linens & Tablecloths Wet Suit
Small Service Side Table 1861 Natural History Book Small Foot Locker Diving Flags
Rd. East. Dishes, picnic table, 5pm); Saturday, June 12th Brown Recline Arm Chair 1883 German Book 1940 Portable Typewriter Drafting Instruments Set
gas grill, trailer, paddle boat,(8am-3pm) Church serving Exercise Items 1827 German Book Small Metal Fireproof Safe Art Books
much more! breakfast and lunch both Fireplace Tools Numerous Cook Books Slide Projector Boating Books
*********************** days. Futon couch w/twin Fireplace Screens Travel Books Small Bedside Table Popular Science
bunk mattress included $500. Coal Bucket 2 Woven Cane Bottom Chairs Card Tables
Evart (231)796-8895 Wooden Shoes Utility Service Table Bath Towels
Religion Books
Atlas of the World Book
Crocks Whirlpool Refrigerator Misc. Bath Linens Architectural Books
ESTATE SALE OF ROBERT M. ******************** Wicker Magazine Stand Kenmore Washer Book Case, 4 Shelves Small Tent
& GRACE BREGENZER, 815
N. River St., Evart. June 9-12, Reed City Brass Sconce
TV Table
Whirlpool Dryer
Hot Point Electric Stove
Oil Lamps
Maple Bed, Twin
Camping Items – Camp Stove,
Camp Table, Small Tent, Camp
8:30a.m.-5p.m. Numbers, 10467 S. HAWKINS Rd. June Blue Recline Arm Chair Sharp Microwave Suit Cases Utensils
Pine Table Lamp Plant Stand Pine Side Chair
8a.m. June 9 only. 10-11-12 (9am- 6pm) Tent, Oak Floor Lamp Mix Master Mixer Vacuum Sweepers
Small TV
House/Basement and Garage Fishing poles, bunk beds, Radio
GE Table Clock Toaster Vacuum Cleaners
are Full. Antiques include stereos, Indian Toys
PartyLite, kids Misc. Small Pictures Bread Box Electric Glass Shade Lamp
Rubber Work Boots
chest of drawers, desk, secre- clothes infant-youth, infant Print, Sailboat Kitchen Utensils Ceramic Table Lamp
Alaska Navigation Maps
tary, bookcase, oak showcas- carseat, diaper genie, toddler Pine Corner Telephone Table with Vases Dressing Table, Drawer
Book Shelves Depression Glass 1940’s Cedar Chest Miscellaneous Maps
es, record players and bed. Much More! Complete Boat Cushions
Set 6 Kitchen Chairs Misc. Planters Quilts
records, camera’s, Bavarian listing on Craigslist! 1940’s Metal and Wood Tea Cart Beer Stein Bedding & Linens Maple Bed, Twin
china, children’s books, toy. Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet Mixing Bowls Crochet Throws Chest, 5 Drawers
Sofa, chairs, recliners, bed, 21408 2-MILE Rd. (Hersey Rd), 1950’s Painted End Table Oven Ware Christmas Items Wooden Spindle Chair
GE Radio
dishes, kitchen utensils, 14/14 Reed City. West 1/2 Mile off 2 1950’s Painted 3 Shelf Book Pyrex Bowls Bowling Ball
Book Case, 4 Shelves
Hammer Dulcimer w/stand, Old-131. June 11th-12th. Cases Kitchen Flatware Leather Luggage
Big Rapids High School Year
Mission Round Oak Table, 7 Cutlery Leather Doctors Bag
pictures, knick-knacks, china Corner computer desk, Oak Leaves Pots and Pans Drafting Table Books
cabinet, marbles, Toro 8-Hp. table, lots of treasures. Mission Oak Server, 3 Drawers, Skillets Drafting Tools Ferris State College Year Books
rider mower w/bagger, lad- ******************** 2 Doors Knife Sharpener Drafting Books Funks & Wagnal Dictionary
ders, handtools, fishing lures, Pine Wine Rack Large Tin Tankard Drafting Papers Space Books
pocket knives, hunting licens- Stanwood Lawyers Book Case, 4 Units Enamel Ware Metal Stool Numerous Books
es, compasses, pocket watch- AUCTIONEER: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617 BOB PARKER 231-823-2329

Currie/Parker Auction Service


Huge Yard Sale, Multi-family,
es, ammo boxes (wood), cast 6616 Old State Rd., Stanwood.
cap guns (old) high wheel Thursday-Saturday, June
wooden dray, outdoor furni-
ture, Much, Much More!
10th-12th (8am-5pm Daily) 717 Sheridan - Big Rapids, MI
Sporting goods, furniture,
Sale conducted by North kids/teen clothes, books, toys, Auctioneers Note: Been in family for over 100 years. Lots of beautiful antique furniture. Don’t miss this sale!
Condition Terms of Sale: Cash or Check with ID - nothing removed until settled for. (Not Responsible for Lost or Damaged Items)
Country Estate Sales. videos.
******************** PORTA JOHN www.currieparkerauction.com LUNCH WAGON
********************
4 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

NEW FARE
050 Help Wanted
Belle Oakes Retirement Living

STRUCTURE!!
Distinctive and affordable living
Highlights of Belle Oakes Retirement Center
Big Rapids Dial-A-Ride
2ND ASSISTANT
PRESS OPERATOR
Accommodations POSITION
Call us for curb to curb service *Thirty-four suites: Studio, one bedroom economy, one bedroom standard and one
bedroom deluxe suites available. Immediate opening on our night shift

796-8675 Services and Amenities


• Emergency call system in each suite
• All utilities included...no more high heating
for the right candidate who has web
press experience as follows: Web-
bing/running 4 color web press, set-
One Fare Structure Area Wide and cooling bills ting color keys, processing plates,
• Daily meals and snacks for regular and special diets routine press maintenance. Must
• Laundry room facilities at no charge to tenant possess the ability to lift/move 40-
• Kitchenette area including sink, refrigerator 60# packs of plates, rollers/shafts
and microwave with no restrictions. Needs to be able
• Private living room and bath to work within deadline in a produc-
• Freedom to furnish and decorate with own tion setting & flexible to work longer
personal items to maintain individuality shifts if needed.
• Housekeeping services, at no charge to tenant We offer the right candidate a com-
• On-site beauty and barber shop available petitive full-time hourly wage plus
Adults – $2.00 (17 & Up) • A variety of gathering places to entertain family benefits.
and friends Send resume and cover letter with
Children – $1.00 • Community living room/library areas with fireplace wage expectations to: Pioneer
Group
Senior/Disabled – $1.00 (60 & Above) • General store and/or sweet shop
Human Resources
• Hospitality suite
BEGINS JULY 1, 2010 Nina Jones
115 N Michigan Avenue
Service Hours Big Rapids, MI 49307
Esther Nederhood, RN, Owner
Mon. - Fri. 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Between Cadillac & Lake City
Deadline for applications
is June 11, 2010.
Sat. 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (231)779-4671 • Fax: (231)779-4038

Monday, July 12 • AWWL Big Time Wrestling @ 7 PM MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 13 & 14 • Harness Racing @ 7 PM AT 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 14 • Kid’s Day • Kids Pedal Pull 1 PM • Celebrity Race @ 7 PM Dano Strongbow
Thursday, July 15 • Figure 8 @ 7 PM • Burn-Out @ 7 PM Tim Horner, Jr.
Friday, July 16 • Rodeo @ 7 PM Whipdog Johnson
Saturday, July 17 • Demolition & Lawn Mower Derby @ 6 PM • Burn-Out @ 6 PM Mightly Sabbath
Thrills, Action, Excitement – Anyone Can Enter!
Big Rookie
Superman Lover
Rastakhan
The Marvel

TUES. & WED., JULY 13 & 14 @ 7 PM


Every car
totally
WED., JULY 14 @ 7 PM destroyed
with a
SKERBECK BROTHERS CARNIVAL driver in it!!
Midway Schedule
IT’S BACK Hours Armband
BY POPULAR Monday 5 PM - 11 PM $17
DEMAND… Tuesday 1 PM - 5 PM $12
6 PM - 11 PM $17
MEGA ARM
BAND PASS Wednesday 12 Noon - 11 PM $14
KID’S DAY • FREE Bike & Stuffed Toy Raffle at 6:30 PM
$50 if purchased in
advanced – $60 on site Thursday 1 PM - 5 PM $12
Advance purchases at 6 PM - 11 PM $17
Currie’s BP – 620 Maple
in Big Rapids Friday 1 PM - 5 PM $12
6 PM - 11 PM $17
Saturday 1 PM - 5 PM $10
6:00 PM - 11 PM $17
Armbands will be sold until 1 hour before the ending of each session and accepted until the end of each session. SATURDAY, JULY 17 @ 6 PM
Sale of evening session armbands will commence at 5 PM and accepted from 6 PM until 11 PM.
Tickets will be offered during all armband sessions at regular pricing. $1 each or 50 for $40 – Rides require 2, 3, or 4 tickets
00358138 MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 5

Locating an emergency the best signs are reflective, must make less than $16,245 calendars and applications
BARRYTON — In an fluorescent green signs with a year (or $21,855 for married from any computer,
emergency situation, every white lettering. These signs can couples). Even if your income smartphone, netbook or iPad
second is critical. When first be purchased at a wide variety is higher, you may still be able with an Internet connection. *
responders can not find a of local businesses. “The to get some extra help. Your Enlist a friend or family
location, however, those most important thing is to resources must also be limited member who knows their way
seconds can quickly become a make sure your addresses to $12,510 (or $25,010 for around online travel sites, and
matter of life or death. Local are posted,” Smalla said. “We married couples). Resources keep them on your mobile
officials and business leaders take calls everyday where include bank accounts, stocks phone speed dial. If you have
addressed this issue at a people say, ‘They know where and bonds, but not your house to make alternative plans, they
9-1-1 meeting with Meceola we’re at.’” Barryton business or car. There Is No Cost can probably do it faster than
Consolidated Central Dispatch owners agreed that, in town, or Obligation to Apply It’s anyone. * Remember travel
Authority Director Laurie most businesses do not have easy and free to apply for insurance. A few extra dollars
Smalla on Wednesday in addresses posted. “We take “Extra Help.” You or a family tacked onto the price of your
Barryton. Smalla spoke about it for granted that everyone member, trusted counselor trip can provide peace of mind
the importance of properly knows where (our businesses or caregiver can apply online if you have to change plans
displaying addresses on are at),” said Penny Huffman, at www.socialsecurity.gov/ for unforeseen reasons. Check
businesses and homes. She said owner of Penny Wash prescriptionhelp or call Social what your airline, travel agent,
when 9-1-1 dispatchers send Laundromat. However, Security at 1-800-772-1213 booking site and credit cards
police, EMS or fire responders Hanson thinks that in addition (TTY users should call 1-800- offer to make sure that you’re
to a situation, the protocol is to giving an address, first 325-0778) and ask for the covered. * Have fun. Many
to only give an address. “You responders should be given the “Application for Help with airports are adding luxuries
only need to see an ambulance name of a location, particularly Medicare Prescription Drug like spas, high-end restaurants
drive past you to realize if a situation happens at a Plan Costs.” All the information and even showers to keep
how important it is (to post business. “In a town like you give is confidential. To passengers happy. Find out
an address),” Smalla said. (Barryton), everyone is going to learn more about Medicare what your airport, and the ones
“Everything we do is based on know exactly where we are,” he prescription drug coverage, that you will visit, offer before
an address.” The meeting was said. visit www.medicare.gov, or call you go, so you’re able to enjoy
prompted after an incident at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633- them to the fullest. While
Hanson’s BP Party Store three New Law Makes It Easier 4227). TTY users should call there is no surefire guarantee
weeks ago. A young man came to Save on Prescription 1-877-486-2048. for disruption-free air travel, a
into the store to get a donut Costs little advanced planning can go
for his grandmother, saying (NewsUSA) - Making ends Tips for Stress-Free Air a long way -- even all the way to
that she was a diabetic and meet shouldn’t mean going Travel your destination.
needed to raise blood sugar. without your medications. If (NewsUSA) - Man-made and
Store owner Greg Hanson you have limited income and natural disruptions to air Tips to Keep Your
noticed that the older woman resources, Medicare’s “Extra travel are all-too-often the Computer Running
was slumped over in the seat of Help” program sets it up so you norm. Not only can weather Smoothly
the car. He immediately dialed can pay no more than $2.50 for delay take-offs and landings, (NewsUSA) - Buying a new
9-1-1 and ran to give her orange each generic drug and $6.30 but new airline rules can also computer’s always a thrill -- but
juice in an attempt to raise her for each brand-name drug. keep planes grounded. For sooner or later, your fast new
blood sugar levels. “She was The Centers for Medicare and example, if a plane is sitting machine will start to act like a
almost unresponsive by the Medicaid Services estimates on the tarmac for more than clunker. Or will it? With a few
time I got to her,” Hanson said. that “Extra Help” can save three hours, it has to return simple tips, you can keep your
“It’s an alarming thing to have participating seniors as much to the gate. On the upside, computer running smoothly.
happen.” The 9-1-1 operator as $3,900 per year. Now it’s there are ways to cope with Sammsoft (www.sammsoft.
was diligent in instructing even easier to qualify for “Extra the unexpected. Here are a com), a company that
Hanson on what to do while Help” from Medicare. A new few simple tips to prepare for develops and publishes quality
he waited for first responders. law changed how your income delays before leaving home: * software products designed
However, when he heard the and assets are counted in Print copies of itineraries with to secure, protect, maintain
sirens coming, he saw that they 2010: * Life insurance policies the 800 numbers for your and enhance computer users’
passed by his store a few times don’t count as resources. * airline, and others that fly experience, provides the
before finally pulling into the Help you get from relatives, the same route, just in case following tips: 1. Clean out
gas station. First responders friends and others to pay for you have to rebook from the your computer registry. Every
and EMS were able to revive property expenses -- like food, airport. The paper-free option? Windows Operating System
the woman. Before the EMS mortgage, rent, heating fuel E-mail those numbers or uses a registry, or a central
left, Hanson was nailing or gas, electricity, water and enter them manually into your database that contains all
his address numbers to his property taxes -- does not smartphone. * Check airline of the settings for low-level
building. “It’s a little bit of a count as income. Many People Web sites for delay postings. operating system components,
wake-up call,” he said. “I think Qualify and Don’t Even Know New rules mandate that as well as any applications
at the very least it should be It These changes mean that airlines have this information running on the platform. Every
a business effort to put the more people than ever will now online. Alternatively, you can time you save something, run
(address) numbers up.” During qualify for “Extra Help.” Even go to www.flightstats.com. * a new application or install
Wednesday’s meeting, Smalla if you were turned down for Make sure you can access your or uninstall a program, new
recommended putting the “Extra Help” before, you should office and home computers in information is organized into
numbers next to the door, reapply. If you qualify, you’ll the event you are stuck while your registry. But occasionally,
facing the roadway in a clearly get help paying for Medicare traveling. Free and inexpensive the registry records something
visible spot that is free of any prescription drug coverage programs like LogMeIn (www. incorrectly. Over time, registry
obstructions such as shrubs, premiums, copayments and LogMeIn.com) make it quick, errors pile up and can start
bushes or trees. She said deductibles. To qualify, you easy and secure to access files, slowing down your computer.
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But running a registry cleaner, hard drive or result in lost data can attract bugs. * Always select Walgreens across the
such as Advanced Registry or Windows files. 5. Back up wear sunblock. Limit exposure country, are now offering
Optimizer 2010 by Sammsoft, Your Computer. Hardware to the sun, especially between sport and camp physicals for
will fix registry errors and problems occur more that you 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when sun just $35 through September
remove faulty files, helping might think, and you don’t want rays are at their strongest. Use 2010. A sports or camp
your computer run quickly to deal with the frustration of sunblock that offers UVA and physical is a perfect opportunity
and smoothly. 2. Keep viruses losing valuable data. Back up UVB protection with an SPF of to interact with a trusted
under wraps. Run a virus photos, Excel spreadsheets, 15 or higher. Apply sunblock health care professional. Take
checker regularly. If you have a Word documents -- anything 15 to 30 minutes before going Care Clinics are a convenient
high-speed wireless connection, that you do not want to lose -- out in the sun, and reapply option for parents with busy
don’t use the Internet without on external hard drives or CDs. it every two hours or after schedules, as these clinics
a firewall. No antivirus strategy swimming, sweating or towel- are open seven days a week
is perfect, so stay away from Prepare for Healthy Fun in drying. * Avoid heat stress and on weeknights, and don’t
suspicious-looking Web sites the Sun and heat stroke. It’s easy to get require appointments. * Use
and don’t click on strange (NewsUSA) - Cold weather is caught up in the fun of outdoor your best judgment and take
links in e-mails. 3. Get rid of in the rear-view mirror, and activities, but in extreme heat the appropriate precautions.
unnecessary files. If you haven’t families across the country conditions it’s important to If an accident does occur, seek
used a program in months are gearing up to get active not push beyond your physical treatment from a health care
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that you don’t recognize, as for the entire family: * Avoid dizziness, nausea, vomiting splinters, sprains and strains,
Windows might need them to insect and tick bites. Bug bites and fever. * Get your physical. and treatment for an expanding
run. Never remove WINDOWS can be dangerous, so take If children are planning on range of skin conditions
or HOT FIX applications. Also precautions, such as wearing participating in camp or sports including sunburn, tick and
delete cookies and clear your insect repellent, tucking pants over the summer, it’s important other insect bites, poison ivy,
Internet cache before you sign- into socks or shoes when hiking that they have a physical exam wart removal and more. To
off your computer. 4. Never in the woods and staying in to ensure they’re physically find a clinic near you, visit
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Saturday, June 5 Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. information, call (231) 972-2884. Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at noon at
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at
sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots start 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 796-8956.

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at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is (231) 972-2884. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County every Thursday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth
information, contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 information, call (231) 972-2884. Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse meets at 7 p.m. in the
p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior basement of the Mecosta County Jail and is looking for

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Eastwood Early Childhood Center. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more new members. For more information, call (231) 796-
Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours information, call (231) 972-2884. 0966.
from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum, located TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30
at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids. Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call p.m. at the DAV building, 402 N. Michigan Ave., Big
The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 (231) 796-6271 for more information. Rapids.

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a.m. in the private upstairs room of Pepper’s Cafe and The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Club’s general
Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, Grief peer support group meets 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big membership meetings are at 7 p.m. at 15422 Old
coffee and conversation. For more information, contact Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) Millpond Road in Big Rapids. All are invited – you
Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893. 779-9550. don’t need a tractor! Annual family membership is $20.
Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron is at the Introductory special is $10 for the first year. Contact
Sunday, June 6 Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Jerry at (231) 796-2834 or brantfarmpower@yahoo.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group is at 7 Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. com.
p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796- Alzheimers support group hosted by the Alzheimers Buddy Poppy Days will be done by Koehn-Webster
8956. Association, Greater Michigan Chapter meets from VFW #4102 Ladies Auxiliary at Walmart, Kmart, Dollar
Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mecosta County Medical Center, Tree and the Gate in Big Rapids. Come out and support
School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. Administrative Conference Room 2 in Big Rapids. A the veterans, disabled veterans, their families and our

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(989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. help line is available 24/7 at (800) 272-3900. troops that are now fighting to keep “our great country
Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Caregivers support group is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed free.” They gave and are still giving, are you?
Goodyear Lanes and Lounge in their newly remolded City Public Library community room. Call (231) 832-
room, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, 2131 for more information. Friday, June 11
Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions Wednesday, June 9 Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
concerning the dance. Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County information, call (231) 972-2884.

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Alanon meeting support group for families and friends Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Readers Theatre is at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County
of alcoholics is at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids. information, call (231) 972-2884. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at information, call (231) 972-2884.
5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry streets. the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at
Fourth through 12th grade students are invited. Join the Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
group for a free meal, games and fellowship. Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
Monday, June 7 (231) 972-2884. 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) No. 1671 meets at The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (231) 972-2884.
10 a.m. at the Blanchard Wesleyan Church, located at Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Big Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise
542 Jackson Road in Blanchard. Rapids Community Library and is open to the public. in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-
Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. 4993.
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
information, call (231) 972-2884. (231) 796-3703. Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m.
Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W.
the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., downtown Hersey. Contact Deana Jager at (231) 465- at (231) 796-8371.
Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. 4058 or deanajager@charter.net. Knitting circle will begin meeting at 4 p.m. at the
Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all levels are
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more 5 to 7 p.m. for research at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big encouraged to come and learn or share knitting
information, call (231) 972-2884. Rapids (next to Recycle!). Call (231) 250-5555 for more techniques.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery information. Volunteers will be on hand, and there are Bingo is at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups lots of records. A book sale will be ongoing during open 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
meets for dinner is at 6 p.m., worship and gender- hours. 972-2884.
specific meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Fellowship The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group will meet at 7 p.m. Buddy Poppy Days will be done by Koehn-Webster
Evangelical Free Church, 15085 220th Ave., Big Rapids. at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings VFW #4102 Ladies Auxiliary at Walmart, Kmart, Dollar
Call the church office at (231) 796-2600 for more include discussing various dharma texts, questions Tree and the Gate in Big Rapids. Come out and support
information. and answers and watching dharma-related videos. The the veterans, disabled veterans, their families and our
Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 group is under the direction of Michael and Margaret troops that are now fighting to keep “our great country
a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third Erlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience free.” They gave and are still giving, are you?
Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a 6-step in meditation and dharma practice. Beginning students
program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness are welcome. Saturday, June 12
is more than welcome to attend. For more information, Remus Area Historical Society meets at 5 p.m. at the The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee Remus Area Museum, 324 S. Sheridan, Remus. Remus The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and
is available at meetings. Heritage Days will not be meeting until after the new sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots start
Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise calendar year. at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is
in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796- The Big Rapids Business and Professional Women’s located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more
4993. Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Osburndale. For information, contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. reservations, please call (231) 592-0873 or (231) 796- Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m.
TOPS Club of Michigan, No. 1793 will meet at 3:30 p.m. 3611. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W.
Mondays at the Red Cross Building in Big Rapids. For Friends of the Big Rapids Community Library Board at (231) 796-8371.
information, call (231) 823-2275. All are welcome. meeting is at 4 p.m. on the second floor of the library. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. The public is invited. p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind
at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
(231) 796-3703. Thursday, June 10 Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum, located
Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind School in Remus. For more information, call Brad B. at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
Eastwood Early Childhood Center. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. Mecosta County Genealogical Society hours will be
Victorious Living, a mental illness support group Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 424 N. Fourth Ave. (next to
meeting, is at 6:30 p.m. at New Journey Clubhouse, Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Recycle!). Contact the group at mcgs@jansdigs.com.
405-B South Third Ave., Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Office may be open by appointment at other times.
information call call Deanna at (231) 856-0105, Dusty at Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County The Pioneer Family of Lintemuth will be honored at
(989) 352-7630, or Ronald at (231) 796-1019. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Genealogical Society,
The FSU Emeriti Association Board will meet at 10 a.m. information, call (231) 972-2884. 424 Fourth Street in Big Rapids. Open hours for
in Prakken 114. Emeriti members are welcomed. Your Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior research will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn how to
input is important. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more become a Mecosta County Pioneer Family. A used book
information, call (231) 972-2884. sale will also be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to generate
Tuesday, June 8 Pedro is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, funds for MCGS; books will be half off. The public is
Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call invited.
Inn and Conference Center. (231) 972-2884. Buddy Poppy Days will be done by Koehn-Webster
Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior VFW #4102 Ladies Auxiliary at Walmart, Kmart, Dollar
Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Tree and the Gate in Big Rapids. Come out and support
Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. information, call (231) 972-2884. the veterans, disabled veterans, their families and our
Alcoholic Anonymous meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference troops that are now fighting to keep “our great country
St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more information, room A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta County free.” They gave and are still giving, are you?
call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) Medical Center; enter on the corner of Locust Street and Fern Grange #803 will host its potluck supper at 6 p.m.
967-8478. Winter Avenue. For more information, call Eric at (866) east of Big Rapids on the corner of M-20 and McKinley.
Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County 398-5440. Pedro cards will follow. The public is welcome.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your Cancer Support Group for Women. Sponsored every Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed mor information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844
club or organization to be certain of meetings, by Paradise Salon and Spectrum Health City at 8 p.m. or Terri at (231)734-5348.
outings and classes, as they may be canceled Reed City Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd
due to bad weather or other reasons. If any Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
listing is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 January-March-May-July-September- Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. 1p.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.
or (231)745-4635 with correct information. November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by is entertainment after lunch. For information City Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave.,
being abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832- call 231-734-6005. Reed City.
excuse for abuse. 7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817
or Paradise Salon 832-3411. WEDNESDAY EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center,
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. 219 East Todd Street.
Call (231)679-0489 For More Information. NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday
MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, of each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER corner of Highway 10 and 40th Ave., west Lutheran Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every
TRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is entrance. This group meets the last monday Open to the public, free of charge. 4th thursday of the month.
looking for caring and dedicated people with of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural
an interest in serving terminally ill patients health options and specific subjects, CO-OP IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
and their families in the Reed City Area information is also available. at the club house. 7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
and the outlaying communities. Volunteers
provide services such as friendly visiting, TUESDAY PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet
patient transport/patient outings, errand Story Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A every Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart
running, child care, and clerical services. LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING parent must remain in the library during story Depot’s community room. There is no charge.
Volunteer classes are available to fit each SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. hour. For more information, call (231)734-5125 or
person’s schedule. Please call Paul King Monthly topics. Open to all pregnant (231)734-9131
at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for and nursing mothers. Children welcome. SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third
further information. Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every
group leader for directions or questions, with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie Thursday evening at the Assembly of God
SATURDAY (231)832-1858 or email LLL Sue@charter.net. (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237. Church in Big Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m.,
(Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.) meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER
BBQ (Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. CLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for first REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
p.m. (231)832-5102. and Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house. through sixth grades. meets every third Thursday of the month.

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME EVART CAR CLUB meets the second
Cards, 12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month). Tuesday) at the church, 216 S. Main Street, is every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon. Thursday of every month at the Evart Moose
Hersey. For more information, call the church There will be games, crafts, songs and stories. at 7p.m.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (231)832-9072. Church is barrier free.
(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in
E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon.
(231)832-5102. those in need (second and fourth Tuesday of of each month (excluding January through Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day March), and the public is always welcome. the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
SUNDAY Adventist Church’s Community Service. The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner is entertainment after lunch. For information
followed by the meeting which starts at call 231-734-6005.
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION 7:00p.m.
American Breakfast” (first Sunday of every FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) ~JUNE 10
month), 8a.m-12 noon. 129 East Osceola 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Avenue. (231)832-2624 for more information. HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday will be held June 10, 2010 at Brooks Corner
of every month. Call the hotline for location United Methodist Church, 5971 30th Ave.,
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, of the meeting and for information. (231)832- Sears from 12 noon to 5:45 p.m.
Buffet, 7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, (second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at 8453
#2452, 8400 U.S.-10. St. Ann’s Church Basement in Baldwin. For ~JUNE 17
further information, call Shawn (231)745- EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WALLEYE FISH DINNER will be held at the
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd 8421. meets at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each VFW Post #10770, LeRoy on Thursday, June
Sunday of every month. month. For information call 734-9799. 17 from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is donations,
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, public welcome. Hall is on Mackinaw Trail in
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop 7a.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church. BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall LeRoy next to Citizens Bank.
serving their Pancake Breakfast on the third Post #7979, Evart, license A04340. Early
Sunday of each month until further notice. BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 Bird at 6 p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., FRIDAY
East Todd Street. Evart.
MONDAY REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets (first Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call
7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more 2-4p.m. The group meets at the Community p.m. at the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on (231)832-5102.
information, call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Mental Health for Central Michigan in east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids.
Meetings are second Monday of every month). Osceola County located at 4473 220th Ave. in ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
Reed City. For mor information call (231)832- ~JUNE 9 8p.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church.
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at 2247. The group is for individuals who COME JOIN US WEDNESDAY June 9 at the
Reed City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in provide caregiving services for individuals United Methodist Church of Reed City for PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center,
5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m. with Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/ AARP#2418. Potluck at noon please bring 219 East Todd Street.
terminal medical conditions. There is no a dish to pass and your own table service.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, charge to participate and there are no Program will be Sheriff Deputy Baumgartner EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from
219 E. Todd Street. residency restrictions. speaking on area fraud and scams. Everyone 5 to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at
welcome. Questions, call Mary Lou Proefrock 8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, GFWC EVART WOMEN’S CLUB meets 7p.m. at (231)832-4938 call (231)734-6181
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month). the second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul
Lutheran Church. Open to the public. The THURSDAY BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER May meeting honors Girl Scouts with a Girl VFW Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday Scouts tea. REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION to Citizens Bank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m.
of each month, 7p.m. For more information, FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) Concession stand is open.
call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305. WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call
morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big (231)832-2624 for mor information. PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts BE TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.
each Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of Send all upcoming events no later than
at 4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. with each month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Wednesday Noon to:
regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. “FIRESIDE CHATS” at Crossroads Radiation. Conference Room. For more information The Tri-County
A21600) A cancer support group for patients, families contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16. Yvonne Morneau
and caregivers. 1st Tuesday of each month, 4 211 W. Upton, Suit B
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday p.m. to 5 p.m. Crossroads Radiation Center, T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15- Reed City, MI 49677
evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on 4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Phone: (231)832-5566
highway US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 49677. Call for information (231)832-5817 or Methodist Church. Fax: (231)832-5558
p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m. just stop in.
T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist
PROGRAM LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. families and friends of Alcoholics will meet Church, Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 9

GREAT DEALS AND AWARD WINNING SERVICE


AT SPARTA CHEVROLET
2010 AVEO 1LS SEDAN 2010 COBALT LS SEDAN XFE
E
BIG CITY INVENTORY WITH
A SMALL TOWN ATMOSPHERE
6 EQU INOX IN
0AN%
MSRP ............ $12,830 MSRP ............ $16,985
SPRING SPRING
SPARTA CHEVY EVENT PRICE SPARTA CHEVY EVENT PRICE STOC K AN D
DISCOUNT........ $1,359 DISCOUNT........ $1,764 FI N C ING
REBATE ........... $2,500
$7,971 $10,221 R EADY FOR
AVAILAB LE ON
REBATE ........... $3,000
PONTIAC/SATURN GMAC DOWNPAYMENT
DE LIVE RY MOST MODE LS
OWNERS ......... $1,000 ONLY ASSISTANCE ..... $1,000 ONLY WE HAVE A
$132 PER MONTH* PONTIAC/SATURN
OWNERS .........
...... $1,000
$174 PER MONTH* GREAT SELECTION OF
HEAVY DUTY
TRUCKS
IN STOCK WITH 0% A.P.R.
FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE
10C161 10C047 STOCK# 10T053
2010 MALIBU 1LS 2010 IMPALA 2010 2500 4WD LTZ CREW CAB
*DIESEL* HEATED LEATHER, POWER SEATS, ELECTRONIC
MSRP ............ $22,890 MSRP ............ $25,105
SPRING SPRING DUAL ZONE AC, CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, LTZ PLUS
SPARTA CHEVY PACKAGE, 6 DISK CD CHANGER, Z71 PACKAGE
SPARTA CHEVY EVENT PRICE EVENT PRICE
DISCOUNT........ $2,406 DISCOUNT........ $2,350
$16,484 REBATE ........... $3,000
$17,755 STOCK# 10T074
REBATE ........... $3,000 2010 2500 4WD LT CREW CAB
GMAC DOWNPAYMENT *DIESEL* INTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, POWER DRIVER SEAT,
PONTIAC/SATURN ELECTRONIC DUAL ZONE AC, BLUETOOTH FOR PHONE,
OWNERS ......... $1,000 ONLY ASSISTANCE ..... $1,000 ONLY
EXTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, REMOTE START, EXTERIOR PLUS
$273 PER MONTH* PONTIAC/SATURN
OWNERS ......... $
$1,000
,
$294 PER MONTH* PACKAGE, INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROLER

STOCK# 9T231
2009 3500 4WD LT EXT CAB LONG BOX
*DIESEL* EXTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE, REMOTE
START, EZ LIFT TAILGATE, UNIVERSAL HOME
REMOTE, ROOF MARKER LAMPS

HUGE SALE
10C032

PRE-OWNED
10C045

Not Actual Photos


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NEED
YOUR
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OF HEAVY DUTY
GREAT SELECTION!!
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BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY

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POWER WINDOWS • POWER LOCKS

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SEVERAL AVAILABLE – YOUR CHOICE

TO
O CHOOSE FROM
STARTING AT

$3,995** **SP2369 Not Actual Photos

*No Hidden Fees or Charges; just add tax,


tax title,
title plate and doc fee.
fee Must take delivery by 06/30/2010.
06/30/2010 Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale.
sale Some residency or other restrictions may apply,
apply see us for complete details.
details We have made every effort to assure accuracy and reserve the right to amend
and/or correct any errors. Promotional rates in lieu of rebates and 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 GMAC financing and qualified credit. Payments are based on a 72 month term at 5.99% A.P.R. and requires qualified credit. Thank you for shopping Sparta Chevy.

ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES

616-887-1791
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
www.spartachevy.com
10 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010
050 Help Wanted 090 Business
Services

GRAPHIC PREPRESS
Part time (20-30 hours per week)
employment opportunity in our pre-
press department for layout of cus- NET-PORT
tomer files, troubleshooting and Your LOCAL Internet Provider!
preparing files for web printing with
possibility of cross training for graph-
$18.45/month
ic design. Experience with Comput- Unlimited Dial-up
er-to-Plate technology; familiarity with
layout of mini-tabs and journals; and
(231)592-9877
knowledge of graphic design pro- www.net-port.com
grams a plus. Must be flexible with
hours, mostly days but includes some
night shifts. Drug Screen required.
Send wage requirements, cover
Trees
letter and resume to: Pioneer Blue Spruce Trees, White Spruce
Group Trees, White Pine Trees- 4-5 Foot.
Attn: Human Resources $35/each, 5-6 Foot $45/each. Delivered
Nina Jones and Planted. Call Cell (231)287-2552 or
115 N. Michigan Ave. (231)832-9859
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Or you may apply in person or
100 Pets & Supplies
email employment@
pioneergroup.com WAGS TO WHISKERS GROOM-
ING & BOARDING

1/2 Off Pizza


090 Business Time to get that new spring haircut for
your best friend! Check out our
Services boarding- large play area, music,
BARN REPAIR: air, owner on-site. Visa/Mastercard.
We repair or replace roofs, floors, doors, (231)832-3331
foundations, beams and siding. Structural
straightening and roof and sidewall paint-
110 For Rent

Come In & See


ing. No Sundays (231)924-4151.
MASONRY: FLATWORK, FOUNDA- 1 BEDROOM CABIN. Big Rapids.
TIONS, steps, brick, block, chimneys. $350/month plus deposit and utilities.
Small jobs, repairs. Prompt, profession- No pets. Call Cindy 231-937-5206
al, anywhere, anytime! (231)414-0467
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Big Rapids,

Our New Dining


ROOFING: ALL TYPES $500/month, plus deposit & utilities. No
Residential/Commercial/Agricultural pets.
Low-sloped, flats, shingles, Call Cindy (231)937-5206
trailers. Repairs & Leaks. Free
Estimates. 20yrs. experience. 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile home south
Licensed/Insured. of Big Rapids. $500/month. (231)349-0337

Room & Receive:


(616)636-8288 FOR RENT- 1-bedroom apartment.
Ensley Roofing, LLC (231)734-2537

FREE

1/2 Off
A/C DIAGNOSIS!

Any Size
Any Topping H N SON’S
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D O M& T I C
ES
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Engine, Transmission, Electrical
Special Valid at the Big Rapids & A/C Diagnosis & Repair
locations only:
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Big Rapids 231-796-3700
231-796-6666 Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Limited Time Offer, Not Valid With Any Other Offers or Coupons johnsons_automotive@yahoo.com
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 11
110 For Rent 110 For Rent 160 Real Estate Stop By
3 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile home south GREAT location at a GREAT price! LOVELY CHURCH BUILDING in Lake- And Ask For
of Big Rapids. Washer/dryer. $475/month. Sunnyside Estates in Cadillac has 2 & 3 view. Willing to look at any reasonable
(231)349-0337 bedroom ready for you to call home.
Call Lisa 577-4206 today. This institution
offer. Call 231-354-6461 JIM TOWER
QUIET SUBDIVISION north Big Rapids.
is an equal opportunity provider and Phone 616-719-4040
2-Bedroom, Duplex, starting $500/month.
No pets!
employer. MOBILE HOME on lot
Gary (231)796-4564 or (231)796-1065
160 Real Estate Rodney area, $2,000 jtower@foxgm.com
COUNTRY PLACE FAMILY APTS., 815
Country Way in Big Rapids (across from
down, (231)832-2549
3-BEDROOM, 1-1/2 BATH home south
the industrial park) has 1 & 2 bedroom of Evart, 2-car garage, 75-foot frontage or (616)205-6170.
units available. Rent based on income, on SaddleBag Lake. (231)250-4074
minimum $475 and $500. Laundry at
end of each hallway. Children’s play
area. Applications in hallways or call
Beverly 1-800-225-7982. Managed by
Stratford Group Ltd., 442 W. Baldwin, Alpe-

Join us in welcoming
na, MI. Equal Housing Opportunity.
TDD #1-800-855-1155.

John Itnyre, M.D.


e
COUNTRY PLACE SENIOR APTS., 830
.
Country Way in Big Rapids has 1 bedroom
d

to our community!
unit available. Rent based on income,
r
$480 minimum. Inside mail delivery, laun-
dry and community rooms for resident use.
Applications in foyer or call Beverly 1-800-

Obstetrics and Gynecology of Big Rapids and Mecosta County


225-7982. Managed by Stratford Group
Ltd., 442 W. Baldwin, Alpena, MI. Equal
Housing Opportunity. TDD #1-800-855-
1155
Medical Center welcome Obstetrician and Gynecologist
COZY COUNTRY 2-BEDROOM mobile,
John Itnyre, M.D. to Big Rapids!
close to expressway, Paris area.

Dr. Itnyre has been practicing for the last 29 years in the Cadillac
$400/month, security, lease, credit check,
outside pets only. Available immediately
(231)796-0139
area. He attended Medical School at Wayne State and he completed
MOBILE HOME
M-37, White Cloud
his residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan.
.Clean, 2-large bedrooms, 2-bath, large pri-

He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is very excited


.vate yard, $435/month, plus deposit.
Pets? (616)291-0266
,REED CITY: 1-Bedroom, quiet, clean. for this opportunity to serve in the Big Rapids area.
Call (231) 796-8665
oOn-site laundry, utilities included, no
pets. Call on-site manager. (231)465-

for an appointment
4049
h
7RENT OR LAND contract. 2 & 3 bedroom
homes in Evart. Call for information
Obstetrics and Gynecology of Big Rapids
.(231)349-0051. 722 Locust Avenue, Big Rapids
(231) 796-8665 605 Oak Street . Big Rapids, MI 49307
www.mcmcbr.com

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*See Dealer for specific details on models and
incentives available.
All rebates and incentives to dealer.
With approved credit.
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 13

SPRING VALLEY GOLF COURSE


Tuesdays All Summer:
18 Holes with Power Cart
$20 UNTIL 4PM ONLY!
Exit 153, 4 Miles East of Reed City on US-10
VOTED #1 GOLF
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Starting at Shingle & Flat Vinyl Siding We Build Garages, Pole

$189
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Roofs
Metal Roofs
All Colors, All Barns, Patio Rooms
Kinds
Spring Savings!
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$15,28322010 FORD FUSION $16,82322010
0 FORD ESCAPE $11,645
2010 FORD FOCUS
See dealer for complete details. Employee pricing. All sales plus tax, title, license and DOC. Includes RCL renewal and rebates.

PRE-OWNED • PRE-OWNED • PRE-OWNED • PRE-OWNED • PRE-OWNED • PRE-OWNED


03 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER - AWD, LOADED, V8 .......................$9,999 07 FORD FUSION SE ..................................................................... $10,967 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT - V6, RED, 4X4.......................................... $18,994
03 FORD EXPLORER XLT - MOON, LEATHER .................................$9,888 07 FORD EDGE SEL PLUS - HEATED LEATHER, AWD ................. $22,996 08 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB - 4X4 XLT, 5.4L................................ $22,998
05 MERCURY MARQUIS LS.......................................................... $11,990 07 FORD ESCAPE - 4X4 XLT, V6 ................................................... $18,980
05 MERCURY MARQUIS LS - 44,000 MILES ............................... $11,998 07 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED - V6 ................................................... $16,951 08 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW - 4X4 XLT, OFF LEASE ................. $26,947
06 CHEVY IMPALA LT - LOCAL TRADE ...........................................$9,998 08 FORD X LIMITED - LOADED..................................................... $22,998 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT - V6, 4X4, MOON & TUNE........................ $18,988
06 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER - 4WD, LOW MILES .......................................... 08 FORD TAURUS X CROSSOVER LIMITED ................................ $22,991 09 FORD EDGE SEL - AWD ........................................................... $24,996
06 MERCURY MILAN - V6, AUTO. ................................................ $11,944 08 LINCOLN MKX - AWD .............................................................. $32,997 09 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS - LIKE NEW ............................. $18,988
07 FORD FOCUS - HATCH BACK, 22K .......................................... $10,998 08 FORD FUSION - V6, LIKE NEW, SEL ........................................ $15,988
07 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED - V6 ................................................... $16,944 08 FORD FUSION - V6, SE............................................................. $14,992 09 FORD FUSION - V6, SE............................................................. $16,991
07 FORD FOCUS - 24K, SES.......................................................... $11,992 08 FORD ESCAPE - V6, XLT, BLACK ............................................. $16,944 09 FORD FLEX - AWD, VISTA ROOF, NICE.................................... $26,944

THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS


2004 DODGE DURANGO 1998 DODGE SUPER CAB
Limited,
ed, 4x4 4x4

This Week Only


$
13,888 This Week Only
$
5,895
Check out our web site at: www.fourseasonsford.com
INTEREST RATES AS LOW AS 3.9% ON ALL USED VEHICLES 0% FINANCING ON NEW OAC
1450 N MITCHELL ST • CADILLAC • 231-775-3448
SALES: MON 8:30-8, TUES-THURS 8:30-7, SAT 9-4 • SERVICE: 7:30-6:00 MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9:00-NOON SATURDAY
14 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010
160 Real Estate
FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best. JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed-
room, 1 bath condominium with large
living room and dining area, fireplace

Manager’s Specials
and deck overlooking the Manistee

ONLY THE ONLY THE


River in Downtown Manistee. This
lower level condo has easy accessibility

BEST… BEST… and has great views of the big ships


coming up and down the Big Manistee

SERVICE SELECTION River Channel. Heated in ground pool


is just steps away and you are within
walking distance of the Victorian Port
City Downtown and the famed River-
walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and
Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator,
Garbage Disposal and a Carport with
extra storage area. Super for year

2,895 6,990
‘94 FORD ‘05 CHEVY
$ $
‘02 SUBARU WAGON ‘01 OLDS INTRIGUE around or summer getaway! Located
AWD,, local trade. E150 AVEO 6 Cyl.,
y , Loaded. #P3215A at #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317

Only…
$
5,932 #10112B Only… #P3238. Only… Only…
$
5,977 Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and priced
to move! $119,900. Contact Jean
Conversion, low mi.
Maloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,
Manistee. (866) 448-2100.

‘03 CHEVY IMPALA ‘03 HONDA ODYSSEY EX ‘07 NISSAN SENTRA ‘06 DODGE CARAVAN ‘08 FORD FUSION ‘08 CHEVY HHR LT
Loaded. #P3248 Loaded. Loaded. #P3240 7 ppass.,, loaded,, like new. #P3204 Loaded,, sips
p ggas. #P3185 Like new,, Certified. #P3231

Only…
$
8,990 Only…
$
10,977 Only…
$
10,979 Only…
$
11,926 Only…
$
11,926 Only…
$
12,995
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, June 13
1-4pm • $155,000
‘01 CHEVY 2500HD 4x4 ‘04 CHEVY MONTE CARLO ‘07 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA ‘07 BUICK LUCERNE ‘07 Audi A4 ‘07 CHEVY SUBURBAN 19077 MacDonald Lane, Big Rapids (12
Ext.,, loaded,, local trade. Veryy sharp.
p Super
p charged
g Dale Jr. Ed. Low mi. #P3189 Conv.,, veryy sharp!
p #P3195 Loaded. #P3229 Loaded. #P3233 LT,, Leather,, loaded. #P3223 Mile-East, 192nd Ave.-South, Mac-

Only…
$
13,477 Only…
$
13,976 Only…
$
17,976 Only…
$
18,972 Only…
$
20,977 Only…
$
29,795 Donald Lane- East) 3-bedrooms, 1-1/2
bathrooms. (231)598-0390

**All prices are tax, title and doc fee extra, sale price includes all applicable incentives from manufacturer. Some restrictions may apply.
Buyer must qualify for incentives and have verifiable proof of eligibility. We reserve the right to correct any pricing errors.
Business
FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best. SELF-STORAGE BUSINESS-
57-units (full) 30-Miles south of Traverse
City (Copemish) Turn-key operation.
5977 Alpine Ave., at 7 Mile Rd. Comstock Park, MI 49321
Income rentals, flea market and auction,
(Located on Alpine Ave at 7 Mile) living quarters, $398,000, land contract
(616) 784-8400 Toll Free 888-379-7519 (231)378-2430
www.foxgm.com

STARTING AT

TRANSMISSION
$1,295
Starting at

REBUILDING
SPECIAL! Installed with Warranty

Brake Front End


Alignment
FREE
A/C
Starters &
Alternator
Struts,
Shocks &
Tune
Special $29.95 Inspection Service Ball Joints Ups
PARIS AUTO SALES SERVICE CENTER OF BIG RAPIDS
231-796-7355 • All Major Credit Cards Accepted
18261 Northland Drive, Big Rapids • Just north of the airport on old 131 DON LUCHA
Free Estimates • Towing Available from Currie’s & BR Towing Service Manager

OPEN: Mon-Fri 8a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE!


NAPA Certified Svc Ctr • All Work Guaranteed! ALLEN LADNER
Service
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 15

NOW SELLING & BUYING RV’s


170 Items 170 Items 170 Items
for Sale for Sale for Sale
GOSPEL TENT REVIVAL: June 17-20. YEARLING ANGUS BULL. Black dirt,
ANDY’S Downtown White Cloud. The gospel of sal-
vation preached clearly and simply.
sand and gravel. (231)527-1664 or
jimbigrapids@aol.com
www.thechurchatwhitecloud.net
TREE SERVICE
TREE WORK OF ALL
KINDS
Specializing around
power lines & houses
1997 Buick LeSabre 2006 Chevy Equinox LS
Serving Montcalm,
Newaygo, Kent &
Mecosta Counties
& more!

WE ACCEPT ALL
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS Custom. V6, auto., loaded, 45,000 miles. V6, auto., loaded.

*Snowplowing*
$
5,995 $
8,495
*Firewood*
*Rooftop Snow*
Come Have Lunch With Us! 2001 Ford F150 Crew 2007 Chry. Pacifica
*Removal* Complete Menu • Full Bar
www.andystreeservice.com
Banquet Facilities
FREE ESTIMATES
FULLY INSURED
Accommodate Large Parties
800-982-4540 Accommodate 3rd Shift 2WD, King Ranch, leather, loaded, V8.
Hours: 11am-2pm V6, auto., loaded.
“We go all over!!”
231.796.3803
$
10,995 $
10,995
706 Perry Ave., Big Rapids (located Inside The Gate)
GARAGE SALE 2008 Ford Taurus X 2008 Ford Escape 4x4
PRICES:
$15.00 - 1 day
$27.00 - 2 days
$32.35 - 3 days
$42.20 - 4 days
$52.00 - 5 days
V6, auto, loaded, 3rd row seating. XLT, V6, auto.

12,995 12,995
$61.80 - 6 days
e 35¢ per word after $ $
. 15 words, per day.
********************
t Call (231)592-8348 2008 Jeep Liberty 4x4 2006 Jeep Commander
All ads must be pre-paid by credit card
over the phone or feel free to stop by
our office to pay by check or cash.
115 N. Michigan Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
********************
V6, auto., loaded. 4x4, V6, auto., loaded.
PLACE YOUR
AD ONLINE:
www.pioneergroup.com
$
14,995 $
15,995
Discount for Bringing Own Containers & Pick-up 2005 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2005 Chevy Tahoe LS
GET ENERGY STAR products at
Foam Plus. June Specials: 1.5”x4x8 To Schedule a Pick-up call
Foam Board Insulation only $8.50.
Woodboiler buried PEX pipe insula-
tion only $1.75/foot. 8 miles South of
231-629-1235
Baldwin on M-37. Open 6 days. 800-
745-7132. 4x4, V8, leather, loaded. V8, auto., Bose, loaded, local trade.
M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of
Evart. Largest selection of good used
$
15,995 $
15,995
and new furniture and appliances.
(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.
Organic Fertilizer 2008 Ford Taurus 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500
Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2) Order online (shipping included) delivered to your door.
www.mandjfurniture.com
www.xtraboost.net

ANDY’S
“We
Fully d Go Al V6, auto., loaded, 18K. LS, 4x4, V8, loaded.
Insure Over”l $
15,995 $
16,495
TREE SERVICE 2007 GMC Envoy SLE 2005 BMW X5

Andrew T. Callender
Tree Work of All Kinds
Tree & Stump Removal & Trimming 4x4, Bose, pwr. moon, local trade. AWD, leather, loaded.
Shrub Removal & Trimming
Tree Bracing & Repair • Lot Clearing
$
18,995 $
19,995
Storm Clean Up • Pruning
Specializing In Working Around
Power Lines & Houses
Serving Montcalm, Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, and Osceola
Counties and more!! Also Canadian Lakes area!!
www.andystreeservice.com Since 1988
1-800-982-4540 or 231-937-5607 M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
Corner of Peck Rd. & M-91 • GREENVILLE, MI
SENIOR DISCOUNT COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com
Call For a FREE ESTIMATE 616-754-6800
*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment
16 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

Serving Our
Community
Continuing a Tradition of Service Since 1916
Since 1915!

SPRING SALE
128 S.Warren Ave., Big Rapids Jack Frizzell Michael Mohnke
796-8628 DIRECTOR/MGR DIRECTOR

616.784.1270
POOLS www.fox-pools.com

Residential Pool & Spa Installation

In-ground • Above-ground • Spas

• Family Owned & Operated


• Full Retail Store
Licensed
• Custom In-ground Pools & Insured
• Above Ground Pools
Carnival Games Trail Rides ** Basketball • Liner Replacement
Inflatables Water Games Tennis * - $2 fee
• Spring Openings / Winter Closings
Wagon Rides Archery & Riflery * Skate Park ** - $10 per • Water Hauling / Excavation
Climbing Tower * Petting Farm Boating* 45 min ride • Salt Water Pools
Pony Rides * Arts & Crafts * Swimming
Food Available from 2-6pm (proceeds go to Camper Scholarship Fund)
$
In-Stor
500
*Save $175 on all remaining weeks With p e Credit
urc
Large hase of
of summer camp at Cran-Hill Ranch
A
Family business with over Groun bove-
30 years of experience d Pool
and hundreds
*• Take $175 off any week of summer camp for FIRST TIME campers. of satisfied
customers.
• Take $125 off any week of summer camp for RETURING campers.
Offers good for any week long sessions of overnight summer camp. (excludes Day camp)
• Take $95 off any remaining half-week of overnight camp. Coupon ★ Coupon ★ Coupon
To receive your discount make sure you type “Mecosta/Osceola Discount”
in the coupon code when registering online or write “Mecosta/Osceola Discount”
in the additional info box on the registration form. 10%
your chemical and
OFF
www.cranhillranch.com
14444 17 Mile Rd., Rodney
info@cranhillranch.com
in-store purchase
EXP. 6/15/10. Excludes
231-796-PONY (7669) 6411 Alpine Ave NW TRI any specials or prior sales.
Between 7 & 8 Mile Rd. • Comstock Park

Rustlin’ Up The
Best Deals Round!
AC e$2995 Plus We Need Your Trade!
Recharg Freon
*Some Restrictions May Apply. Exp. 6/30/10. Check Out Our Used Cars — Many Starting at $1,000!
Excellent
Condition

76 Dodge Motorhome 99 Chevy Silverado Short Box 00 Dodge Grand Caravan 03 Ford Focus 01 Dodge Caravan 00 Ford Ranger
$
3,500 $
3,500 $
3,695 $
3,795 $
3,895 $
3,995
Super
Clean!

Four Place Horse Trailer 04 Ford Taurus 99 Chevy Silverado 06 Chevy Malibu 06 Chevy Cobalt 03 Saturn Vue
$
4,395 $
4,495 $
5,495 $
6,495 $
6,495 $
6,995
Lariat XLT, 4WD Diesel,
Fully Loaded, Leather,
03 Kia Sorento 84 Chevy Corvette 06 Chrysler Seabring 03 Ford F-250 Power Stroke V8
$
6,995 $
6,995 $
6,995 $
13,900
Horsepower Located on M-46
Lakeview

Automotive 989-352-1070 9956 W. Howard City - Edmore Rd. • Lakeview

www.horsepowerautomotive.com • Fast Track Towing - 24 Hours A Day


Vehicles may not be
exactly as shown.
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 17
170 Items 210 Boats and
for Sale Marine Equipment
GOLF CARTS - 2005 gas club car prece- 1977 SEARAY, 24-FOOT w/fly bridge,
dent, green, nice carts $2950. 2004 351w motor, downriggers, rod holders, 2-
club car electric precedent, green $2399. radios/stereo, $4,500 OBO (231)629-
2001 gas club car ds, chrome wheels, 2912
clean cart $2399. 2005 ez go electric
$1799 Many carts, parts and acces- 240 Manufactured
sories in stock. Smart Energy M37 Grant
Homes
Welcomes
231 834-5900 or 616 301-5442
2000 SCHULT MOBILE Home 68x16,
Stanwood, excellent condition. To settle
Firewood
QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered
$49.50 rick. Buy from honest, woodcut-
estate. Call (231)823-2044 or (231)823-
2102. Tim “Bear” Williamson
ter. Visa, Energydraft accepted. (231)266- 300 Wanted to Buy Tim graduated from Catholic Central High
5102.
195 Trailers CASH PAID- Retiree paying fair price School, and attended Ferris State University.
$100 to $5,000 for all running cars, trucks,
6x4 WITH LOCK down cover, lights,
motor cycles, ATV, campers, Pontoon Tim has been involved in the automotive
boats. Free pick-up. (231)689-1894,
jack, spare tire and dolly. Good condition
$425. (231)972-8215
(616)291-0266 industry for over 40 years. He is a current
member of the Moose.
Declare Your Fuel Independence
Please stop in and welcome Tim, as he continues
Pro Pellet his career at Sparta Chevrolet!

Early Buy Sale 616-887-1791


$
176/ton!
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
www.spartachevy.com
Premium Hardwood Pellets made in Michigan
High BTU
Low Ash

Stock up now!
This will be our lowest price offered this year!

We accept Energy Drafts!

Check out our wide variety of stoves!


www.alternativeheatingandfuel.com
Alternative
Heating and Fuel
7 miles N. of Baldwin on M-37

231-745-6110
Open 9 - 5 M - F • 9 - 3 Sat.

ESTATE AUCTION
Saturday, June 12 @ 10:00 AM
LOCATION: 6818 Masters Rd., Howard City, MI 49329
DIRECTIONS: North of Grand Rapids or South of Big Rapids on US-
131 to the M-46 East exit #120, East 7 miles to Masters Rd., South
1-1/2 miles. (Montcalm Co.)
Robert Bowman Estate plus more!
Selling nearly 40 motorcycles, 1969-1987 Honda, Yamaha, Kawa-
saki, Gemini, Zundapp, Suzuki, etc. 1941 Dodge ½ T, 4X4 ARMY
truck; 1967 Buick; 1978 Lincoln; 1980 Cadillac; 1980 IHC 1700
stake truck; 1976 Dodge motor home; Savage 30-30 & 20ga. db.;
Colt MK IV .45 pistol; Cobray M-11, 9MM; BB guns; HOUSE FULL
OF FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & MISC.; Many shop and hand tools
i.e. arc welder; saws, dills; ladders; 163 pc. of 2’X2’ rubber floor
mats; 12’ tube gates; (2) Singer leather / industrial sewing machines;
5 yr. old Fox Trotter mare bred to foal in Aug.; 27 month old Her-
eford heifer; (9) BOER goats; (8) Romney sheep; (3) saddles and tack;
Much more!!

Go to
www.artsmithauctions.com
for photos and complete list of
motorcycle. OR call for flyer
616-696-2598
18 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

TURN YOU
R OLD GOL
D & DIAMO
OR TRADE NDS INTO
IN & TRADE CASH
UP AT HUG
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For J ust !
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6 Wee
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231.796.7 town Big Rapids
231-5 ersJewele 743

RJ
www.Rog
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Mi.com

Rent This Space Coins


of Big Rapid
s, Mich.
$
2100/Wk.
6 Week Minimum • Includes Online Advertising Buy & Sell ency
Call Deb Romanowski n d G o ld • Paper Curr 3
Sil ver a Work 231-796-459
96-7642
231-745-4635 ues-Fri 10-5 Home 231-7
605 3rd St. T
rossing
Trail Side Cy’s)
(Next to Arb

y C osts!
u r E nerg Doors
of Yo ows • Sidinglin• g • Garagess
Back Control
Wind Remode Addition
• •
Rent This Space
Take Insulation s • Decks tion
rn
le Ba onstr
Po
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New
C
- 2 10 5
$
2100/Wk.
31- 8 23 6 Week Minimum • Includes Online Advertising

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2 eb at:
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tanwo us on ovem
r., S Visit omeimpr
9436
North
land D
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reh 231-592-8368
&I nsure
sed
Licen
and let us
CPL TRAINING, BASIC PISTOL, HANDGUN Come see us
reate
SAFETY IN THE HOME help you to c
b b ey a home as in
dividual
Frank S. Socha
h e A ating as you are!
d City
LT. RET.
T cor . 7910 Federal
Road, Howar

De Dept -4206
26 years law enforcement exp.
16 years SWAT 231-93F7
ri. 9 am - 6 pm
Open Mon. - pm
Private Training Available Home: 231-856-4340
Come see Sat. 9 am - 4
carpet.com
Tom
NRA & MCOLES Certified sochafs@hotmail.com & Chris
dcity.abbey
www.howar

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1 / 2 B lock Eak
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Locate ntington Ban
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Big Ra 28
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utts 123 Lin
Dave B r
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:30pm
M-F 8amm-5-Noon
Sat 8a
ate St.
1204 N. Stpids
Big Ra

Phone
592-1204
Brian
Hatcher w
00358147

Owne
00358144 MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 19

Now Open in
Reed City
EICHENBE
RG TAX SER
t
For Jus
Experienced
Professionals VICES

o n t h is Page • Bookkeep
ertise eek
ing

To A d v P e r W • Payroll

$21.00
112 S. Higbee
all St.
um, C inim
Reed City, MI
49677
6 Wee
ks M
2 - 8 3 6 5
231-5 9 Phone: 231-
832-9018
Fax: 231-832-
9279

tenance
• Lawn Main
Cuts • Perms on
Bob Howert • Tree Work
Color • Facials 231-592-1 1 0 4 Clean-ups
• Seasonal
Tanning ing
• Dethatch
Massage Therapy Salon & Tanning • Core Aera
tion
ing
Waxing $10 Hair Cuts on • Bush Trimm
ing
Body Wraps • Landscap
Wednesdays • Sno w Pl o w ing
Pedicures 106 S. Michigan • Big Rapids, MI 49307 • Saltin g
Manicures (231) 796-0809 ates
• Free Estim
Sugar Scrubs Open Tuesday-Saturday al
ia l • Industri
• Commerc
Residential

Buying Gold and Silver!


Vintage Watches & Collectibles.
Also Buying Old Comic Books.
t.com
resor com
riverr
i d g e
sort. CALL FOR A PRICE TODAY!
www. verridgere
or r i (231) 796-0554 • 719 WEST AVENUE • BIG RAPIDS
• Wine
• Liqu info@ Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Saturday 9am-2pm
Be e r ls
ries • Renta
m • Groce • Pontoon
e a p s
Ice Cr Marina Sli

LICENSED
I &
RON & BAMB INSURED
OLSSON
OWNERS OLSSON
CONCCR ETE C
TION LL
CONSTRU & FLAT WORK
POURED WALLS
-2544 FAX #
17020 231-823
8 MILE RD.
8-2618
231-59 231-823-9554
I
STANWOOD, M
49346 Y WORK
TES • QUALIT
FREE ESTIMA

Spring Carpe
Cleaning Spe t
cials
Complete Cleaning
Restoratio
Formerly Clas
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&
n
Carpet Cleani
$
3 8
per Roo
00
3 Room Minim
m
ng um
Some Restrictio
Big Rapids • 23 ns Apply
1.250.5049 • 23
1.796.6200

R E W O O D r Oak
Full Service
FI ixed Hardwood o
8’ M ,
in 8’ length .
Delivered ad
Family Hair Salon & Day Spa minimum
10 cords p
e r lo
l distances
u
due to ha
er cord
80 - 90 p
We also have
ousineau
$
(231) 832-9969 Tanning $
r C in d y C
o
Call Perry
Facials

6-4558
315 N. Chestnut Massage Therapy
Reed City, MI 49677
Body Wraps
Ear Piercing 231-79
me & num
ber
(231) 832-1779 (fax) Relaxing Sauna
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20 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

NORTHEND R
CHAD MOORE ENTALS
, MANAGER

is
n th Telephone: 231
e
o
rtise Just -796-8653
d v or k Fax: 231-796-0
To A age F r Weeall 559
P Pe , C
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d Drive
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231 49307

Don’t Put Up With Dull Blades… e c o r a t i n g Dgept.


The D ring & Wallcoverin
Floorcove
Make your knives & scissors brand new again rpet
Expert Sharpening Service A b b e y C a
& Floor
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Scissors • Clipper Blades
e 1958.
Knives shions sinc
in floor fa Tile
ch oi ce Laminate •
ardwood •
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Carpet • H ny l • Area Rug
s
No W ax Vi
yck
Tom Van W Hours:
231-937-4206 Owner
7910 Feder
al Road
, MI 49329
Mon. -Fri.
Sat. 9-6
9-7

Mobile: 231-598-7748 • 7910 Federal • Howard City Howard C ity


06 Phone et.com
(231) 937-
42 .abbeycarp
howardcity
31 ) 93 7- 9264 Fax
(2 et
@verizon.n
email: tlvw

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h i s S Bickel Construction Inc.
t T
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e n ng • Additions • Doors • Garages
rtisi
Adve • Insulation • Remodeling • Repairs
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• Roofing • Siding • Windows
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6 We
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231-

Corn, Soybean,
h i s S p a c e
Alfalfa,
SorghumX Sudan Rent T
$ 100 /Wk.
Contact:
Dick Ford
2 Includes On line Advertisin
g
k Minimum •
22980 21 Mile Rd. 6 Wee
ll K a t ie G r ossmeyer
Paris, MI. Ca
5
231-592-838
Also Available:
Grass & Clover Seed (231) 796-7939

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DR H EXTB
• 30 Y E
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MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 21

Attorney Kevin J. Kozma


Kozma Law Office, P.C.
Serving the West Michigan Area for nearly 30 years
Specializing In:
Criminal Defense, Family Law, Custody, Divorce,
Probate, Real Estate, General Litigation,
Civil Matters, Auto Accident & Insurance Claims

Two Locations to Serve You:


200 S. Charles, White Cloud, MI • 231-689-6636
211 Maple St., Big Rapids, MI • 231-796-0885

600 Commerce Dr., Reed City


(231) 832-4444
Toll Free: 800-232-1882
www.sphomes.net

Display Homes
Open
7 Days a Week! For registration form log onto www.bigrapids.org and mail to:
Mecosta County Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
246 N. State St., Big Rapids, MI 49307
• WE SELL MODULAR HOMES • 888-229-4fun

Ranch • Chalet 10 New Sterling, Hart and


2 Story • Cape Cod Fairmont Homes
Homes
Fully Drywalled
On FINANCING � Antiques � Home Decor � Fine Arts & Crafts � & More
We Pay Your
CONSTRUCTION
Display
Sales Tax! SEE US TODAY!

Downtown Lakeview 989-352-1168 Hours: Tues. - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Physical Therapy Center Stop By


Specializing in: And Ask For
• Physical Therapy • Home Therapy
• Laser Therapy • Aquatic Therapy JARED SCHUITEMA
• Pain Management • Manual Therapy Phone 616-784-8013
We accept Medicare, BC/BS, Priority Health, Auto, W/C & most other insurances.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Cadillac Mt. Pleasant
jschuitema@foxgm.com
8842 E. 34th 555 S. Mission
(231) 779-0500 Reed City (989) 772-5800
4150 225th Ave, Ste C
Edmore (231) 832-5001 Howard City
1380 E. Main St. 1441 S. Ensley St., Ste 2
(989) 427-2701 (231) 937-9900

105 Linden St
Big Rapids, MI
Forward Realty, Inc. (231) 796-4808
NEW LISTING! 3 bedroom,
2 bath mobile on 5 acres.
Very secluded with state land
surrounding property. 10023958
Large home in downtown Reed
now available on
City. Hardwood floors, vaulted
ceilings, large corner lot. $78,900
903121
Amazon Kindle
Riverfront property. Nicely
wooded parcel offers great
views of 100’ of Muskegon river
frontage. Nice site for walkout
building. $29,900 903076
Nice build-able lot with frontage
on 11 mile road and Arrowood in
Bitely. Bring all offers! 902904
4 bedroom, 2 bath, 3300 sq. ft.
home on 25 acres. Private setting, Reading the Pioneer on Amazon Kindle is an
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$219,900 902820
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22 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

A-1 MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM 320 Auctions 320 Auctions 991 Mega Mkt.
Michigan’s Oldest & Finest PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION July EQUIPMENT AUCTION, FRIDAY, June PREGNANT? CONSIDER ADOP-
Roof Replacement System 10th at Lake Miramichi. Go to: 11, 2010, 11am, 508 20 Mile, Barryton, MI. TION—A loving alternative. Wonderful
www.gailwyattrealtor.com click auction Due to other interest, I will sell my well couples to choose from. Call for pics/infor-
FREE ESTIMATES page for complete information. drilling company at public auction. mation and choose your baby’s family and
Directions: Big Rapids to Chippewa Lake future. Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638
12X60 14X70
$2,980
INSTALLED $3,980 AUCTION, JULY 10TH, 10am, 23008
Road west, cross M-66 on to 20-Mile
Rd. or Coleman Rd. Approximately 2-1/2
CONSERVES ENERGY Miramichi Drive, Evart. Go north on 160th PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOP-
miles to sale.
MADE IN MICHIGAN Avenue to 23 Mile Rd. east to 90th, then TION? Open or closed Adoptions. You
choose from families nationwide. Living
north 1/4 mile to Balsam and follow signs.
330 Fees Required
1-800-872-2089
www.gailwyattrealtor.com click on auction Expenses Paid. Call 24/7 Abby’s One True
page for more information Gift Adoptions.
Accepted HELP WANTED www.abbysonetruegift.com 866-716-
Earn $1,000-$3,000 a month 3052
to drive our new cars with ads.

Stop By www.AdDriverJobs.com
*Attention*
335 Work at
And Ask For Home COMMUNITY PAPERS
OF MICHIGAN
EARN THOUSAND$ FROM HOME. Be

AARON ROHRER
Ph. 1-800-783-0267
careful of work-at-home schemes. Hidden STATEWIDE
costs can add up, and requirements may be CLASSIFIED NETWORK
unrealistic. Learn how to avoid work-at- Ads placed in Michigan Mega Market
Phone 616-719-4044
home scams. NEED CA$H FAST BUT
Classified Network appear in free circu-
CAN’T GET A LOAN? Don’t pay for the
lation community papers and shopping
promise of a loan. BE YOUR OWN BOSS!!
But first, be cautious. You will have to spend
guides reaching the grass roots of Michi-
gan. Your advertising can be delivered
AROHRER@foxgm.com
$$$ and you may not make money back.
Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1- weekly to more than 2,100,000 house-
877-FTC-HELP to learn how to spot holds throughout the state.
advance-fee loan scams. A message from ONLY $249
The Pioneer and the FTC. Call this paper to place a
classified ad of 25 words
991 Mega Mkt. or less and reach across
the state.
Readers: THIS PUBLICATION DOES
Adoption NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT advertising
which is deceptive, fraudulent, or which
COMMUNITY PAPERS PROVIDE a might otherwise violate the law or accept-
valuable service to your community! ed standards of taste. However, this pub-
Thank you for reading this publication! lication does not warrant or guarantee the
accuracy of any advertisement, nor the
quality of the goods or services advertised.
LOVING, FUN COUPLE LOOKING to
Readers are cautioned to thoroughly
provide a newborn with a safe, happy
investigate all claims made in any adver-
home. Please help complete our family.
tisements, and to use good judgment
Expenses paid. Call Danielle and Jesse
and reasonable care, particularly when
1-888-825-0533
dealing with persons unknown to you
who ask for money in advance of deliv-
NOTE: ALL ADVERTISERS in this cat-
ery of the goods or services advertised.
egory are working with a licensed adop-
tion agency.

TURN YOUR JUNK INTO CASH $$


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o r o u r • Clean Auto Cast Iron Service Pro
f t
cu r re n • Cast Iron AW46 Hydraulic Oil &

r i c i n g! • Tin/Steel Tractor Hydraulic &


p • Steel Transmission Fluid
Your Choice 5 gallons
• Car Bodies
• #1 & #2 Copper
• Aluminum
$
28
$27 Each for 5 or more
Each

• Batteries
Pricing
subject to • Catalytic Converters
change • Radiators
without • Yellow Brass
notice.

Certified Scales
Newcosta / County Line

N
31

Federal / Old 131

Howard City
US-1

W E
S

M-82 8878 E. 88th St. Hours:


Howard City Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5
Beech

M-82
Recycling
231-937-4175 Sat. 9 - 2 • Sun. Closed
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 23

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P225/60R16...............
$
109 99
P235/70R16...............
$
15999 LT265/75R16 ............
$
199 99 $
99
P195/65R15.........................
99
P235/65R16...............
$
11999
9399
P195/65R15.........................
$
P225/65R16...............
$
12999 P255/60R16...............
$
15999 LT275/70R17 ............
$
18999 P205/60R16...............
$
11999 $
9999
P215/65R16.........................
P205/60R16...............
$
10999 P215/65R17...............
$
10999 P265/75R16...............
$
15999 LT285/75R16 ............
$
23999 P225/60R16...............
$
11999 P225/60R18...............
$
15999
$
9999
P215/65R16......................... P225/50R17...............
$
14999 P245/70R17...............
$
18999 LT275/70R18 ............
$
22999 OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE
24 SIZES IN STOCK — CALL FOR YOUR SIZE 26 SIZES IN STOCK — CALL FOR YOUR SIZE

TIRES ON SALE MAY 31 THROUGH JULY 10, 2010


Made In Made In Made In
U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A.
EAGLE GT ®
WRANGLER SR-A ®
FORTERA® TripleTred™
As Low As As Low As As Low As

SET OF 4
$
79 Sale Price
99
BEFORE
MAIL-IN REBATE!
P195/60R15
SET OF 4
$
89 Sale Price
99
BEFORE
MAIL-IN REBATE!
P215/65R17 SET OF 4
$
139 Sale Price
99
P235/70R15

$
20 OR 40 $
50000 $
20 OR 40 $
50000 Buy Now 60000
Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
PERFORMANCE
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
TRUCK & SUV MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
SAVE
SAVE NOW! TRUCK & SUV MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*

8499
P205/60R15.........................
$
P215/50R17...............
$
13499
$
9999
P235/75R15......................... P265/75R16...............
$
12999 P245/70R16...............
$
16999 P225/65R17...............
$
18499
$
13699 $
15999 $
15999 $
18999
P205/55R16...............
$
10999 P225/50R17...............
$
13999 P235/70R16...............
$
13999
P265/70R17...............
$
14999 P255/70R16............... P245/65R17...............
17999 19499
P245/70R16............... P275/65R18............... $ $
P215/55R16...............
$
11399 P235/50R18...............
$
16999 P255/70R16...............
$
13999 P245/65R17...............
$
15999 P265/70R16............... P265/70R17...............
OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE
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.
1

SPECIAL BUY WRANGLER LIGHT TRUCK WRANGLER


INTEGRITY RT-S P. METRIC
P215/70R15 BSL TREX ®

$
59 99 P265/75R16 OWL SL $ 99
119 P235/75R15 OWL
$
9999
31-1050R15........
P245/70R16 ....... 109
99 $ The Original Wrangler is Back
50,000 Mile

$
79 99
P265/70R16 ....... 109
Warranty $ 99
P225/60R16 BSL

$
7999 P245/70R17 ....... 119
P235/75R15 $ 99

$
8999 LT265/70R17 E ... 149
$ 99
50,000 Mile
LT235/85R16 ...... 119
Warranty $ 99 While 80 Last
While 60 Last

MARINE STARTING BATTERY SALE KELLY TIRE


BATTERY SALE! EXPLORER ALL SEASON
MAR500 ..................................... $5499
SP -60 AC DELCO ®

MAR600 ..................................... $5999 GREAT IN RAIN! PROFESSIONAL P175/65R14 .......... 4999 $

89
P185/65R14 .......... 54
99 $
MAR800 ..................................... $6999
MAR1000 .................................. $7999
P195/65R15 ..................
P205/65R15 ..................
$
$
7999
7999 $ 99 P185/70R14 .......... 54
$ 99

P195/60R15 .......... 59
w/Exchange $ 99
7999
PRICES WITH EXCHANGE.
$
DEEP CYCLE BATTERY P205/70R15 ..................
P215/60R15 .......... 66
78 - 7 Year $ 99
24DC85...................................... $7999 P215/70R15 ..................
$
7999 65 - 7 Year P215/70R15 .......... 66
$ 99
27DC105 ................................... $8999 P215/60R16 ..................
$
8999 78 DT - 7 Year P215/60R16 .......... 69
$ 99
31DC130 .............................. $10999 P225/60R16 ..................
$
8999 50 Month Free Replacement
P225/60R16 .......... 69
$ 99
$
9999
PRICE WITH EXCHANGE.
MADE IN THE USA. P205/55R16 .................. 84 Month Warranty
SALE ENDS 7/10/10. 65,000 Mile Warranty Prices Valid thru 7/10/10
A Good Deal On A Great Tire

GINGRICH TIRE CENTER


SERVING THE AREA FOR 83 YEARS • M-66 at M-20, Remus, MI 49340 • 989-967-3541
No Interest if Paid in full within 6 Months with Goodyear Credit Card. Ask for Details!
24 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

VANDERHYDE
FORD
MANAGER’S SPECIALS 2001 FORD F-250 1998 CHEVY C/K
SUPER DUTY XLT 1500 SERIES Z71
ONE OWNER we sold new! 5.4 Super clean interior and it’s a Z71.
with nice painted to match running Very nice truck with good miles.
boards. Great work truck, but has Everything in good shape and not
all the comforts of the XLT rusted. Big V-8, cap, bedliner and
package. HD towing package and just a plain nice good ol’ truck!
good looking 2-tone paint! Clean Carfax. Only 2 owners.

P8736A Your Choice $7,700 P8677A1

P8769 P8770 P8717 P8710 P8760


2008 FORD EDGE SEL 2008 LINCOLN MARK LT 2008 FORD F-150 XLT 2005 FORD F-250 S.D. XLT FX4 2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXL
PANORAMIC glass roof, big chrome Big chrome wheels, stainless accents, Loaded, rear view camera, power seat, Rare truck with V-10! Step bars, power GORGEOUS CAR! Looks like it was
wheels, candy apple red. Low mi., full warr. hard bedcover, power everything. captain chairs, chrome pkg., more! seat, slider, pedals & more! 35,000 mi. never sat in! Strong 3.8 engine.
CALL! CALL! $22,995 $21,995 $18,900

P8761 P8721A P8768 P8762 P8746A


2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 2008 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 2008 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 2003 FORD EXCURSION 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
1500 Z71. Good miles and a great Loaded up Limited with top of the line Moonroof and upgraded stereo on this Eddie Bauer. Very clean, new tires, stab LAREDO. Moonroof, one owner, alloy
looking combination. chrome wheels, moonroof, heated seats. sweet 4x4 SUV. Top of the line. links, ball joints, new rotors & pads. wheels, & Jeep dependability!
$18,595 $17,654 $17,358 $16,995 $16,755

P8749 P8759 P8758 P8763 P8747


2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2006 FORD MUSTANG 2008 FORD FOCUS SES 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2007 MERCURY MARINER
Moonroof, upgraded stereo, cloth V6. GT look alike with GT wheels, Well equipped, rear spoiler, alloy SE. Stow & Go with quad seats, rear air Permier. Leather & suede inserts, alloy
interior. Just serviced, new tires & more. racing stripes, lots of style! Low miles. wheels. Why buy a base model? & heat! A great vlalue. One owner. wheels, all the power goodies, AWD.
$14,833 $13,999 $12,995 $12,564 $12,428

P8750 P8702 P8720 10T138A P8738


2008 FORD FOCUS SES 2000 CHEVY SILVERADO 2006 PONTIAC VIBE 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO 2002 FORD FOCUS ZTS
Moonroof, alloy wheels, well equipped, 1500 LS Z71. One owner! 5.3, matching Nice well maintained Vibe. Get great Moonroof! Plus all the power goodies, Leather & moonroof. Hard to find loaded
MPD capability & more! hardcover, spray liner, bucket seats. gas mileage & dependability. alloy wheels, almost new tires. ZTS model, rear spoiler. Low miles.
$11,487 $9,999 $8,995 $8,952 $7,900

Bob Brumit Gary Norton Bernie Beier Carolyn Hansen David Scharf John Tyson
*Plus tax, title, doc fee, plate. Rebates to dealer.

Vanderhyde Ford
WWW.VANDERHYDEFORD.COM
Shop 24 Hours • Over 150 New and Used cars, Trucks, SUV’s Available 24 Hours a Day • Online Specials
345 N. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI • Toll Free 866-553-3673
www.vanderhydeford.com

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