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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
or years, delete it to reclaim outdoors. With the threat of limits. Drink plenty of water professional. Take Care Clinics
valuable memory. But always cabin fever waning, now is to avoid dehydration and be can be a great resource for
back-up applications in case the time to get familiar with on alert for symptoms of heat high-quality, affordable and
you want to reinstall them later, a few helpful tips to ensure stress and heat stroke, such convenient care for everyday
and don’t delete applications a safe and stress-free season as thirst, cramps, fatigue, illnesses, minor injuries like
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
turn off your computer before the middle of trails to avoid ready to be active. Take Care TakeCareHealth.com Dave
Windows has shut down. overhanging branches. Avoid Clinics, professional walk-in Clark Editor In Chief The
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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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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
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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
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
Or you may apply in person or
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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.
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-
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-
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
3 Off
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DQ Cake with this Coupon
Expires 6/30/10 the Month! 1/2 lb. Grill Burger with Cheese
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*See Dealer for specific details on models and
incentives available.
All rebates and incentives to dealer.
With approved credit.
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$189
Specials
Roofs
Metal Roofs
All Colors, All Barns, Patio Rooms
Kinds
Spring Savings!
House Additions
Factory Direct, Energy Saving Repairs Ask About FREE Gutter System!
All Types of Building
Manager’s Specials
and deck overlooking the Manistee
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 • $155,000
‘01 CHEVY 2500HD 4x4 ‘04 CHEVY MONTE CARLO ‘07 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA ‘07 BUICK LUCERNE ‘07 Audi A4 ‘07 CHEVY SUBURBAN 19077 MacDonald Lane, Big Rapids (12
Ext.,, loaded,, local trade. Veryy sharp.
p Super
p charged
g Dale Jr. Ed. Low mi. #P3189 Conv.,, veryy sharp!
p #P3195 Loaded. #P3229 Loaded. #P3233 LT,, Leather,, loaded. #P3223 Mile-East, 192nd Ave.-South, Mac-
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$
13,477 Only…
$
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$
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
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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
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OPEN: Mon-Fri 8a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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
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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
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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
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
Stock up now!
This will be our lowest price offered this year!
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
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MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 23
Made In
Made In
U.S.A. U.S.A. Made In
ASSURANCE® WRANGLER® U.S.A. ASSURANCE®
Fuel Max® SilentArmor™ ComforTred/Touring
86 139
As Low As
99
As Low As As Low As
$ 99 BEFORE
$ 99
BEFORE
$ 99BEFORE
SET OF 4 SET OF 4
MAIL-IN REBATE!
SET OF 4
MAIL-IN REBATE!
MAIL-IN REBATE!
P185/65R14 P235/75R15 P185/65R15
Sale Price Sale Price Everyday Low Price
$
20 OR $40 65000 $
40 OR $80 50000 $
40 OR $80 80000
Mail-in
Rebate3
With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
CAR AND
MINI VAN MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
TRUCK
AND SUV MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
CAR AND
MINI VAN
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
9699
P195/60R15.........................
$
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
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
$
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
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
VANDERHYDE
FORD
MANAGER’S SPECIALS 2001 FORD F-250 1998 CHEVY C/K
SUPER DUTY XLT 1500 SERIES Z71
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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.
Bob Brumit Gary Norton Bernie Beier Carolyn Hansen David Scharf John Tyson
*Plus tax, title, doc fee, plate. Rebates to dealer.
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