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2010 Potato Festival

Friday August 27th FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT (MOVIE TBD) • 8 PM • Old Fence
Rider Museum Yard ($3 10 & up/9 & under Free) Bring your
Farmer’s Market • 8-1 PM • Church of God Parking Lot lawn chairs, blankets. Concessions Available
Ultimate Air Dog Competition • 2-6 • PM WEBB FIELD
Great Lakes Inflatable’s • 4-8 PM • WEBB FIELD Sunday August 29th
Methodist Church Potato Booth • 11-TBD • Fourth Street Am-Vets Breakfast • 8-12 AM • Vets Bldg
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Music at the Phenix Tent • TBD • Phenix Parking Lot Edmore Parts Plus Car & Bike Show • 11-3 PM • WEBB FIELD
Community Yard Sale • ALL DAY • Village of Edmore Great Lakes Inflatable’s • 10-4 PM • WEBB FIELD
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ( E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial) • 8 PM • Ultimate Air Dog Competition • 12-2 PM • WEBB FIELD
Old Fence Rider Museum Yard ($3 10 & up/9 & under Free) Sponsored by Randall’s Old Mill & Edmore Lions Club
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Pine Forest Museum Tours • 2-4 PM • Pine Forest Museum
Saturday August 28th Music at the Pond • 6:30 PM • Curtiss Pond
5K Walk/Run • 8 AM • Gale’s Gym Ice cream Social • 6:30 PM • Curtiss Pond
Community Yard Sale • ALL DAY • Village of Edmore FIREWORKS • DARK • SUNRISE COMMERCE CENTER
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Methodist Church Potato Booth • 11-?? • Between Chemical younger we will be doing FREE Eye Examination as part of
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BOWLING FUNDRAISER ARE ALLERGIES survive in large enough numbers electricity.

FOR SPECIAL OLYMPIC CAUSING YOUR BAD to create bad breath.
* Well being -- optimum humidity
ATHLETES ON SATURDAY BREATH?
In fact, these mints have levels can help reduce the
BIG RAPIDS — A bowling event (NewsUSA) - If you find that your
beneficial bacteria so small they chance of upper-respiratory
to raise funds for local Special sniffling, sneezing and runny
can easily reach into the pits, problems caused by dry air. Ask
Olympians will take place from eyes are accompanied by mouth
crevices and fissures of teeth for your doctor.
12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at The odor, you’re not alone; seasonal
deeper penetration.
Gate on Perry Avenue. allergies are associated with
* Preservation -- proper
Participants will bowl three halitosis, or bad breath.
humidification levels will protect
games at a cost of $15. All
TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR against shrinkage and cracking in
proceeds from the event will Bad breath is caused by the
FURNACE READY FOR furniture, moldings and hardwood
benefit local Special Olympians. same destructive bacteria that
floors.
Athletes from Ferris State cause plaque and gum disease. WINTER
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* Energy savings -- adding
in the event. One FSU athlete they feed on carbohydrates (NewsUSA) - Frigid days are fast
moisture to the air means you’ll
and one local Special Olympian consumed as food. In a healthy approaching. And as snow falls
feel warmer with lower, energy-
will play on each five-person mouth, these bacteria are kept and temperatures plummet, it
saving indoor temperatures. A
team. Those who attend also can in check by saliva production. is important to make sure your
home heated to 69 degree with
participate in 50/50 and prize Saliva washes away the bacteria, furnace is in proper working
35 percent humidity feels just as
raffles. so they have less time to stick to condition. Follow these tips to
warm as a 72 degree home at 19
For more information, contact teeth, eat sugar and emit smelly make sure you don’t get left in
percent humidity.
Tim Leggett at The Gate at (231) gas as a byproduct. the cold this winter.
796-3808.
Visit www.aprilaire.com for more
Allergies, however, can lead to 1. Have your heating equipment
information.
LAMPREY TREATMENTS dry mouth. Without saliva to flush properly maintained and cleaned
WON’T AFFECT out the mouth, the bad bacteria by a licensed heating and cooling
stick around. To make things contractor. SAVE TIME AND MONEY
MUSKEGON RIVER worse, many allergy medications BUYING YOUR NEXT
MUSKEGON COUNTY – Ellie
Koon wants to set the record
list “dry mouth” as a side effect. 2. Have the duct work checked REFRIGERATOR
for air leaks. Research shows (NewsUSA) - Nearly everyone
straight about the U.S. Fish and Post-nasal drip, which may also that faulty ductwork accounts is more cautious with money
Wildlife Service’s decision to result from allergies, can also for more than 25 percent of the these days, so major purchases
chemically kill sea lamprey larvae cause bad breath. As mucus from heating loss in an average home. are approached with additional
in two tributaries of the Muskegon the sinus cavities moves down consideration and planning. A
River. the back of the throat, it provides 3. Replace air filters. A dirty filter new refrigerator, for example, can
The lampricides being used a food source for bacteria. Post- restricts air flow and causes the cost hundreds or even thousands
will only affect Brooks Creek in nasal drip can also become unit to lose efficiency. of dollars and may be in your
Newaygo County and Cedar infected, in which case it puts home for 10 or more years. So
Creek in Muskegon County – two more bacteria in your mouth. 4. Use a programmable when it is necessary to replace,
“feeder streams” that are a part of
thermostat. By setting your budget-focused consumers
the Muskegon River system, said But those with allergies aren’t thermostat from 72 degrees to 65 may first consider the purchase
Koon, a fish biologist in charge of condemned to a life of smelly degrees for eight hours a day (for price. However, a refrigerator’s
the project. The Muskegon River breath. Allergy sufferers can take instance, while no one is home reliability, energy efficiency,
itself will remain unaffected, she steps to control allergy-related or while everyone is sleeping) usable features and ability to
added. bad breath. For example, if a you can cut your heating bill by store more-affordable bulk foods
The lampricide treatment will medication creates dry mouth, up to 10 percent according to the are also important factors and
begin on Saturday in Brooks patients can ask their doctors Department of Energy. can offset the initial cost.
Creek and on Tuesday in Cedar about other drugs that will treat
Creek. their symptoms without causing 5. Keep air supply and return Since consumers are in the
“We’re using a very selective the same side effects. registers free from obstructions market for appliances so
lampricide at a very low
(for example, furniture, rugs, and infrequently, the purchase
concentration that is harmless to Addressing the sinus issues clothes baskets). process can easily become
mammals and most other aquatic that lead to post-nasal drip confusing and overwhelming.
life,” Koon said. can also help eliminate bad 6. Use a whole-home humidifier. The tips and guidelines below will
The Croton Dam blocks lampreys breath. Drinking tea is thought to Heated indoor air is very dry help even the most discerning
– an invasive species in the
alleviate post-nasal drip. Nasal and needs to be humidified. and energy-minded shoppers
Muskegon River – from traveling
rinsing, whether through a neti Actually, one of the driest places navigate the showroom floor and
north of Newaygo, meaning they
pot or another device, can also on earth could be your home. identify a reliable refrigerator that
don’t appear in Mecosta County,
help. Don’t believe it? The relative will meet their needs.
she said.
humidity of the Sahara Desert
Sea lamprey larvae live in the
Some oral care products directly is 25 percent; Death Valley’s 23 Compare the capacity and
mud in certain Great Lakes
address the bad bacteria that percent. In the winter months, the storage. Models with more
tributaries and grow into adult
cause mouth odor. For example, average heated home can have a shelves and bins have a greater
fish parasites, about 18 inches in
oral care probiotic mints, such as relative humidity as low as 13 to surface area, which creates more
length, that suck onto and feed
EvoraPlus (www.myevoraplus. 16 percent. The benefits of using space for fresh and frozen food
off fish. A single lamprey can
com), flood the mouth with good an Aprilaire automatic whole- deals bought in bulk. Consider
kill 40 pounds of fish within its
bacteria. The good bacteria home humidifier include: a model that will not only fit
18-month lifespan as a parasitic
adhere to tooth surfaces, leaving everything, but will also provide
adult.
less room for bad bacteria to * Comfort -- helps eliminate easy access to the most-used
grow. If bad bacteria can’t find dry nose and throat and itchy items. The Maytag® ICE2O®
space to live on teeth, they can’t skin, while also reducing static refrigerator has a bottom mount
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freezer drawer that features a cooler. Filtered ice and water hours, it has to return to the gate. * Enlist a friend or family member
SmoothClose™ track system with dispensers can help save On the upside, there are ways to who knows their way around
heavy-duty ball bearing slides money and the environment cope with the unexpected. Here online travel sites, and keep them
that can hold up to 120 pounds of by preventing the disposal of are a few simple tips to prepare on your mobile phone speed dial.
food. The wide drawer can hold plastic water bottles. Some of the for delays before leaving home: If you have to make alternative
deli platters, while durable bins newest refrigerators also have plans, they can probably do it
and four Spill-Catcher™ glass ice makers that produce smaller * Print copies of itineraries with faster than anyone.
shelves help store food in an cubes that fit into refillable water the 800 numbers for your airline,
organized way. bottles. and others that fly the same * Remember travel insurance.
route, just in case you have to A few extra dollars tacked onto
Look for the ENERGY STAR® Examine the hardware. How rebook from the airport. The the price of your trip can provide
label. The refrigerator consumes durable the handles are and how paper-free option? E-mail those peace of mind if you have to
more energy than any other strong the hinges are will directly numbers or enter them manually change plans for unforeseen
kitchen appliance. According to impact the life of the refrigerator. into your smartphone. reasons. Check what your airline,
ENERGY STAR®, replacing a Open and close the door and travel agent, booking site and
model from the 1980s with an drawers to test their strength, * Check airline Web sites for credit cards offer to make sure
ENERGY STAR-qualified model and look for heavy-duty stainless delay postings. New rules that you’re covered.
will offer a savings of $100 per steel handles that will remain mandate that airlines have this
year on utility bills, or $200 per secure even in the most active information online. Alternatively, * Have fun. Many airports
year if the model is from the households. you can go to www.flightstats. are adding luxuries like spas,
1970s. Features such as a door com. high-end restaurants and even
alarm, power outage indicator, TIPS FOR STRESS-FREE showers to keep passengers
airtight door seals and easy-to- AIR TRAVEL * Make sure you can access happy. Find out what your airport,
use temperature controls will help (NewsUSA) - Man-made and your office and home computers and the ones that you will visit,
maintain a constant temperature natural disruptions to air travel in the event you are stuck while offer before you go, so you’re
and contribute to the efficiency are all-too-often the norm. Not traveling. Free and inexpensive able to enjoy them to the fullest.
rating. only can weather delay take-offs programs like LogMeIn (www.
and landings, but new airline LogMeIn.com) make it quick, While there is no surefire
Consider the usability of the rules can also keep planes easy and secure to access files, guarantee for disruption-free air
features. Add-on features can grounded. calendars and applications from travel, a little advanced planning
save time and money if they any computer, smartphone, can go a long way -- even all the
eliminate a cost or save a step. For example, if a plane is sitting netbook or iPad with an Internet way to your destination.
A removable ice bucket can be on the tarmac for more than three connection.
easily brought to the table or
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
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Baldwin, Big Rapids, Bitely,
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Chippewa Lake, Evart, 1992 Lincoln Continental 185,000 miles runs good, good condition
Hersey, Idlewild, Leroy, BendPak 10,000# Commercial Car Hoist, Extra High, Extra Wide,Model XP-10ACX-168 made in 2008
1974 Suzuki TS100 very clean and very low miles
Luther, Paris, Reed City, Boat trailer for a 17ft Boat
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231-796-4831 Air Nail Gun, Lumber, building supplies, misc hardware, Craftsman Tool Chest, and so much more!
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Old Car Parts, Electronics, Fish nets, Load Locks, Pet Carrier, Metal display shelf, Boat motors-need work, Childrens Ice
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• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 golfer by going to www.spectrum-health.org/reedcity School in Remus. For more information call Brad B.
p.m. or by calling the Spectrum Health Foundation at (231) (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and 832-7184. • Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
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sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and • Divorce Care meetings are held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four New Hope Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. information, call (231) 972-2884.
miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information The meetings cover a nonconsecutive 13-step • Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta
contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587. program for getting through a divorce. New members County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) more information, call (231) 972-2884.
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p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for • Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Eastwood Early Childhood Center. more information. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours information, call (231) 972-2884.
from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum, TUESDAY, AUG. 24 • Pedro is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids. • Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
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• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Inn and Conference Center. (231) 972-2884.
p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist • Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at • Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free. Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s • Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in
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p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. conference room A, the third room on the right,
Woody W. at (231) 796-8371. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the
• Morton Township hosts a recycling program from • Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more
9 a.m. to noon, at the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.
Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. information, call (231) 972-2884. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
• Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior p.m.
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• Second Annual Stick Bow Shoot is from daylight to
dusk at the Barryton Conservation Club, 3777 W. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at noon
18 Mile Road in Barryton. Recurves and long bows information, call (231) 972-2884. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T.
only are allowed. The event includes target natural • Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County at (231) 796-8956.
detting 3D course, novelty shoots, indoor range, rustic Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30
camping, a pig roast and a campfire. This is a fun filled information, call (231) 972-2884. p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind
weekend for the entire family. For more information, • Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
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call Doug Jackson at (989) 644-5920. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Big Rapids Little League public meeting is at 5:30 p.m.
• Morton Township hosts a recycling program from information, call (231) 972-2884. at Big Rapids City Hall.
9 a.m. to noon, at the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue • TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First
Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call FRIDAY, AUG. 27
(231) 796-6271 for more information. • Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
SUNDAY, AUG. 22 • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at p.m. information, call (231) 972-2884.
7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) • Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac • Readers Theatre is at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County
796-8956. Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s (231) 779-9550. information, call (231) 972-2884.
School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. • Caregivers support group meet from 2 to 4 p.m. in the • Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at
(989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. Reed City Public Library community room. Call (231) the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
• Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and 832-2131 for more information. Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Lounge from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remolded • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
room, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25 Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing • Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County information, call (231) 972-2884.
Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise
concerning the dance. information, call (231) 972-2884. in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-
• Alanon meeting support group for families and friends • Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at 4993.
of alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
Rapids. Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. p.m.
• Second Annual Stick Bow Shoot is from daylight to • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m.
dusk at the Barryton Conservation Club, 3777 W. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody
18 Mile Road in Barryton. Recurves and long bows information, call (231) 972-2884. W. at (231) 796-8371.
only are allowed. The event includes target natural • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 • Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public
detting 3D course, novelty shoots, indoor range, rustic p.m. Library. Knitters of all levels are encouraged to come
camping and a campfire. This is a fun filled weekend • Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Big and learn or share knitting techniques.
for the entire family. For more information, call Doug Rapids Community Library. Open to the public. • Bingo is at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
Jackson at (989) 644-5920. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. 972-2884.
MONDAY, AUG. 23 at (231) 796-3703.
• Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County • Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in SATURDAY, AUG. 28
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more downtown Hersey. Contact Deana Jager at (231) 465- • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5
information, call (231) 972-2884. 4058 or deanajager@charter.net. p.m.
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at • Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from • The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club is holding a
the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., 5 to 7 p.m. for research at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big steak dinner, serving starts at 4:30 p.m. and runs until
Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Rapids (next to Recycle!). Call (231) 250-5555 for the steaks are gone or 7 p.m. The menu includes a 12
• Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County more information. Volunteers will be on hand, and ounce New York strip, baked potato, cole slaw, baked
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more there are lots of records. A book sale will be ongoing beans, roll and beverage. There will also be trap and
information, call (231) 972-2884. during open hours. sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and
• Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to • Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four
11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third next to Big Rapids Farm & Garden on Fourth Street in miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information
Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a 6-step Big Rapids. Any questions, call (231) 796-6363. contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587 or visit www.
program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.
is more than welcome to attend. For more information p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1
call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind
Coffee is available at meetings. food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free. Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise • 3D Archery Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sparta • Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours
in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796- Hunting and Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Drive in from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum,
4993. Sparta. Call Sue at (616) 887-8771. located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 • The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. on Wednesday at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for
at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. texts, questions and answers and watching dharma- food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.
at (231) 796-3703. related videos. The group is under the direction of • Habitat for Humanity 3-D Archery Benefit “Shooting
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than for Home” is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sparta
a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind 35 years of experience in meditation and dharma Hunting and Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Drive
Eastwood Early Childhood Center. practice. Beginning students are welcome. in Sparta. There will be many door prizes, raffles
• The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at the Gate at 6:30 • Visually Impaired & Blind Support Group meets at and great food. The grand prizes are a bird hunt and
p.m. the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., compound bow. Call Jeffrey at (616) 696-9666 or
• The Second Annual Charity Golf Classic is at Tullymore Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. e-mail jeffreyshootinforhome@aol.com.
Golf Club and Resort. Proceeds will go toward • Hospice of Michigan offers a living on support group • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8
renovating two rooms on the medical/surgical unite from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hospice is located at 400 Perry p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital. Cost is $140 Ave. in Big Rapids. For more information, contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
per player, which includes an 18-hole tournament, Diane Snyder at (231) 796-7371. • SIERRA performs live from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley
motorized card, continental breakfast and awards American Legion. All welcome. Square dancing if
dinner in the clubhouse. Sign up for the event as a THURSDAY, AUG. 26 enough patrons want it.
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EVENTS BEGINNING AUGUST 21, 2010

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-
club or organization to be certain of meetings, A21600) ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for 9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United
outings and classes, as they may be canceled families and friends of Alcoholics will meet Methodist Church.
due to bad weather or other reasons. If any WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday every Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed
listing is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on City at 8 p.m. T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10
or (231)745-4635 with correct information. highway US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist
p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m. SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Church, Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. mor information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or
being abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly Terri at (231)734-5348.
excuse for abuse. PROGRAM LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
Cancer Support Group for Women. is entertainment after lunch. For information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Sponsored by Paradise Salon and Spectrum call 231-734-6005. 1p.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.
Services. Call (231)679-0489 For More Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.
Information. 2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00 WEDNESDAY SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed
p.m. January-March-May-July-September- City Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday Ave., Reed City.
TRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed of each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel
looking for caring and dedicated people with City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by Lutheran Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center,
an interest in serving terminally ill patients and calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832- Open to the public, free of charge. 219 East Todd Street.
their families in the Reed City Area and the 7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817
outlaying communities. Volunteers provide or Paradise Salon 832-3411. IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
services such as friendly visiting, patient at the club house. THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every
transport/patient outings, errand running, child NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP 4th thursday of the month.
care, and clerical services. Volunteer classes MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer
are available to fit each person’s schedule. corner of Highway 10 and 40th Ave., west Story Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at entrance. This group meets the last monday parent must remain in the library during story 7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
231-775-6840 for further information. of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural hour.
health options and specific subjects, CO-OP CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet
SATURDAY information is also available. SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third every Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart
Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. Depot’s community room. There is no charge.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ TUESDAY with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie For more information, call (231)734-5125 or
(Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m. (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237. (231)734-9131
(231)832-5102. LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck Monthly topics. Open to all pregnant CLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for first Thursday evening at the Assembly of God
and Cards, 12 p.m. (third Saturday of each and nursing mothers. Children welcome. through sixth grades. Church in Big Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m.,
month). Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
group leader for directions or questions, REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (231)832-1858 or email LLL Sue@charter.net. is every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 (Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.) noon.There will be games, crafts, songs and meets every third Thursday of the month.
E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call stories.
(231)832-5102. IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, EVART CAR CLUB meets the second
11a.m. and Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB Thursday of every month at the Evart Moose
~AUGUST 28 house. MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday at 7p.m.
ORIGINAL GOSPEL JAMBOREE, Saturday, of each month (excluding January through
August 28, potluck at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every March), and the public is always welcome. SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in
p.m. Amazing Grace Acres Church, M37 and Tuesday) at the church, 216 S. Main Street, The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon.
Woodland Park Dr., Brohman. Featuring: Hersey. For more information, call the church followed by the meeting which starts at Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
Wasepi Blue Grass, Faith Gospel Team and (231)832-9072. Church is barrier free. 7:00p.m. the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
Lucky Fulton, M.C. Everyone welcome. is entertainment after lunch. For information
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR call 231-734-6005.
SUNDAY those in need (second and fourth Tuesday HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday
of the month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day of every month. Call the hotline for location LINCOLN CREEK BAND will perform at
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All Adventist Church’s Community Service. of the meeting and for information. (231)832- the Reed City Depot the second and fourth
American Breakfast” (first Sunday of every 8453 Thursday of the month through September
month), 8a.m-12 noon. 129 East Osceola REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Admission.
Avenue. FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call meets at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of ~FRIDAY
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast (231)832-2624 for more information. each month. For information call 734-9799.
Buffet, 7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry
#2452, 8400 U.S.-10. CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall (first Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129
MEETING, (second Tuesday of each month), Post #7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd 1p.m. at St. Ann’s Church Basement in at 6 p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart. (231)832-5102.
Sunday of every month. Baldwin. For further information, call Shawn
(231)745-8421. THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 8p.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church.
serving their Pancake Breakfast on the third ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, p.m. at the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on
Sunday of each month until further notice. 7a.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church. east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids. PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior
Center, 219 East Todd Street.
MONDAY BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 ~AUGUST 25
East Todd Street. THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN DISTRICT EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, BOARD OF HEALTH meeting will be held 5 to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at
7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the Wednesday, August 25, and will be held at 8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information
information, call Cliff Galloup (231)832- second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, the Clare County Courthouse, 225 West Main call (231)734-6181
2787. Meetings are second Monday of every 2-4p.m. The group meets at the Community Street, Harrison, MI 48625. The meeting will
month). Mental Health for Central Michigan in Osceola begin at 5:30 p.m. BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy
County located at 4473 220th Ave. in Reed VFW Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at City. For mor information call (231)832- ~SEPTEMBER 8 to Citizens Bank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m.
Reed City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 2247. The group is for individuals who AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Concession stand is open.
5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m. provide caregiving services for individuals will be held Wednesday, September 8 at Evart
with Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/ United Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St., PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, terminal medical conditions. There is no Evart from 12 noon to 5:45 p.m. BE TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.
219 E. Todd Street. charge to participate and there are no Send all upcoming events no later than
residency restrictions. THURSDAY Wednesday Noon to:
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, The Tri-County
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month). GFWC EVART WOMEN’S CLUB meets 7p.m. REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION Yvonne Morneau
the second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 211 W. Upton, Suit B
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER Lutheran Church. Open to the public. The 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call Reed City, MI 49677
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second May meeting honors Girl Scouts with a Girl (231)832-2624 for mor information. Phone: (231)832-5566
Monday of each month, 7p.m. For more Scouts tea. Fax: (231)832-5558
information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305. FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday each month), at Baldwin Family Health Care
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big Conference Room. For more information
each Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16.
at 4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. with at 9:30 a.m.
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$
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273
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$
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$
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17,984 $
22,979 $
14,941
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company and are recruiting through the
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will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday,
and Below
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501401. FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl. 993811. FWD, 2.5L 4 cyl. Residential/Commercial/
$500/mon. 2 bedroom mobile home,
$
7,830 $
7,360
very nice condition. $375/mon. No pets.
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Estimates. 20yrs. experience.
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996261. FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl. 602082. 1500 4WD, 5.7L 8 cyl.
$
6,961 $
6,914 LOCK IN YOUR 2011 WINTER PRICING!
2003 Saturn LS 2002 Pontiac Montana

996371. FWD, 2.2L 4 cyl. 602812. FWD, 3.4L V6.
$
6,475 $
5,731
of Big Rapids
Full Service Local Filling Station • Rinnai Water Heaters
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601413. 1500, 5.7L 8 cyl. 501911. FWD, 3.0L V6.
$
5,467 $
5,225
Maxfield’s
Restaurant
2004 Chry. Sebring LXI 2001 Ford Taurus SE
993231. FWD 2.7L V6. 995831. FWD, 3.0L V6.
$
4,999 $
4,999
Luncheon Buffet . . . . $8.99

2002 Ford Escape XLS 2003 Saturn LS Served 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Wednesday,Thursday, Friday.
603151. 4WD, 3.0L V6. 99546. FWD, 2.2L 4 cyl. Includes Soup & Salad Table and our delicious hot buffet.
$
4,972 $
4,879 Wednesday Mini Buffet . . . . $9.99
Served 5:30pm - 8:00pm BBQ ribs, chicken, perch.
Comes with a delicious homemade roll and veggies.
Thursday Mini Buffet . . . . $10.99
Served 5:30pm - 8:00pm Frog legs, chicken, perch.
Comes with a delicious homemade roll and veggies.
2001 Dodge Caravan Sport 2002 Ford Focus Wagon Seafood Buffet . . . . $24.99
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perch, baked cod, Cajun catfish, roast beef, barbecue ribs, Soup & Salad Table and more!
$
4,850 $
4,494 Saturday Brunch Buffet . . . . $11.99
Served 11:30am - 2:30pm on Saturday. Hot buffet with breakfast and
lunch items, plus our Soup & Salad Table!
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Served 4pm - 9:00pm on Saturday. Includes Soup & Salad Table, chef carved prime rib,
fresh battered shrimp and perch, baked cod, chicken, and more!
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 Chevy Malibu Sunday Chicken & Ham Buffet . . . . $13.99
996141. Laredo, 4WD, 4.0L straight 6. 600832, FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl.
Served noon - 5:00pm on Sunday. Includes broasted chicken, ham, roast pork,
$
3,999 $
3,970 homemade noodles, biscuits and gravy, Soup & Salad Table, and more!
Over 200 Pre-Owned Vehicles To Choose From!

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Ed Koehn 3 Miles North of M-46
1-800-369-7014
1 800 369 7014 11064 M-57 • Greenville, MI 48838 in Edmore
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not be accurately depicted. We can only hope that the rest of the info is accurate. Please visit us in
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person and we can show you the real thing, you can drive it to real roads and you can get yourself
a real deal. Prices plus tax, title and fees.
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Dealer Demo & Courtesy Car Rates as low as
2.89%
SUMMER SALE A.P.R.
Spectacular Deals on NEW, Untitled Cars With Just A Few Miles

2010 IMPALA LS 2010 IMPALA LT 2010 COBALT LS 2010 MALIBU LS
PW, PL, AC, Bench Seat. Sunroof, Heated Leather Seating, Bose Sedan, Auto., AC. Great Fuel Economy. PW, PL, AC, Cruise Control, & More!
7,349 Courtesy Miles. Premium Audio, Rear Spoiler & More! 2,741 Demo Mi. 4,304 Courtesy Miles. 7,239 Courtesy Miles.
MSRP ......................................$25,105 MSRP ......................................$29,860 MSRP .........................................................$17,610 MSRP ......................................$22,890
Sparta Chevy Discount .................................... - $1,611
Sparta Chevy Discount ..................- $3,106 Sparta Chevy Discount ..................- $2,861 Rebate ....................................................... - $3,000 Sparta Chevy Discount ..................- $2,891
Rebate .....................................- $
$4,000
,00 Rebate .....................................- $
$5,000
5,00 GMAC Down Payment Assistance
ssistance Rebate .....................................
17,999
Yours Forr $ Yours Forr $21,999 11,999
Yours Forr $ Yours For $ 16,999
Only $270 Per Mo.. $0 Down Only $330 Per Mo.. $0 Down Only 193 Per Mo.. $0 Down
$ Only $ 255 Per Mo.. $0 Down
Payments based on 75 month term at 3.69% A.P.R. Based on 75 month term at 3.69% A.P.R. Based on 72 month term at 4.79% A.P.R. Requires GMAC Financing. Payments based on 75 month term at 3.69% A.P.R.
CHOOSE
10C029 10C124 10C052 FROM 3! 10C107
The All New 2011

7
2010 REG. CAB LT 2010 IMPALA LT
Heavy Duty’s Are Here! 4x2, 4.8L V8, PW, PL, AC, Cruise Control, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Bose Premium
GM is putting up some strong numbers on the functional side
of the game, including 17,000 pounds of conventional towing
TRAVERSE Auto., HD Trailering, Locking Rear Diff. Audio, Rear Spoiler & More!
capacity, 21,700 pounds with a fifth-wheel rig, and 6,635 In Stock MSRP ......................................$28,605 MSRP ......................................$29,860
pounds payload in a 3500 HD or 4,192 pounds in a 2500 HD. Sparta Chevy Discount ..................- $2,106 Sparta Chevy Discount ..................- $2,861
All those are best-in-class.” ~ Popular Mechanics 6-15-10 Rebate .....................................- $
$4,500
,50 Rebate .....................................
2011 2500 4WD CREW 2011 3500 CREW 21,999

Yours Forr $ Yours Forr $ 21,999
DIESEL! LTZ, Heated Leather, Duramax Turbo Diesel, DIESEL! LTZ, Heated Leather, Duramax Turbo Diesel,
Allison 6 Speed Trans., Navigation, Dual 125 Amp
Only 330 Per Mo.. $0 Down
$ Only $ 330 Per Mo.
Allison 6 Speed Trans., 6 Disk CD Changer, Loaded. Alernators, & More! Payments based on 75 month term at 3.69% A.P.R. Based on 75 month term at 3.69 A.P.R.
11T007
11T011 10T214 10C124
HUGE SALE
*No Hidden Fees or Charges; just add tax, title, plate and doc fee. Must take delivery by 08/31/2010. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale. Some residency or other restrictions may apply,see us for complete details. We have made every effort to assure accuracy
and reserve the right to amend and/or correct any errors. Promotional rates require qualified credit. Should rules or rebates change, neither customer nor dealer will be obligated to consummate deal. Due to other special offers which may be available, YOUR PRICE MAY ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN
ADVERTISED; please ask us for details. Down payment assistance requires GMAC financing and qualified credit. Payments require qualified credit. Thank you for shopping Sparta Chevy.
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TRADE
2007 & 2008
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$12,995* WHILE THEY LAST • WELL EQUIPPED • LOW MILES
BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY
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117,000 Mi., Loaded, 3.9 Liter, V6,
AWD, Leather, 4WD, 3rd Seat
Leather, 3rd Leather, Loaded,
Full Factory Leather.
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Seats, Full Factory Sunroof. CC286
Warranty. SP2433
Warranty. SP2357
$
29,995 $
34,995 $
14,995 13,995
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TRAILB SS
83K Miles, Black, 6.0 DIESEL
22” Wheels, Leather, 7
71K, Lady Owned, 39K, 4WD,
Leather. Roof, One Owner. Loaded.
49K Miles. 10T207A
$
19,995 $
19,995 $
23,995 $
24,995
2007 PONTIAC G6
1.9%
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for 60 mo. on all

G6 Certified Cars.
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY!! WELL EQUIPPED!!
POWER WINDOWS • POWER LOCKS • BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY
P
LOW MILES • SEVERAL AVAILABLE – YOUR CHOICE
$11,495*
*Just add tax, title, plate and doc fee. ***1.9 APR approved financing for well qualified buyer, rates and terms may vary on GM Select Certified models, see your sales person for details. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subjec
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ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES

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616-887-1791
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave. MAY THE BEST CAR WIN.
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www.spartachevy.com
110 For Rent 110 For Rent
FOR RENT OR SALE: 3-bdrm, 2-ba,
home, Hersey, quiet country setting,
$600./mo. plus utilities, security deposit.
(231)832-5820, (231)349-2325.
RENT OR SALE: 3-bdrm home over-

looking Lake Miramichi All Sports Lake. Call 231-577-4206
$600./mo. plus security deposit. (231)832- 600 Estate Drive ~ Cadillac
Income Limits Apply
5820, (231)349-2325.
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Roofs
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All Colors, All Barns, Patio Rooms
Summer
Kinds
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Now Selling and

Installing
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& Antenna Sales & Service
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NOW! Locally
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ESTIMATES
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GOLD
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WE BEAT ALL OFFERS!!!

• PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR COMMON US PRE-64 SILVER COINS
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OPEN MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 6 PM, SAT. 9 AM - 3 PM THE
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GARY TRIMARCO 2010 CLEARANCE SALE

SHOP NOW FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF REMAINING 2010 MODELS!
2010 SUBURBANS & TAHOES 2010 CHEVY SILVERADOS & GMC SIERRAS
0% FOR 60 MO. OR UP TO $10,000 OFF! 0% FOR 72 MO. OR UP TO $10,000 OFF!
HARD TO GET 2010 EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAINS IN STOCK AND READY FOR DELIVERY
STK #C0400 STK #B0137 STK #C0353
2010 CHEVY COBALT LS 2010 ENCLAVE CX 2010 AVEO 1LT

WAS .......................................$17,635.00 WAS .......................................$37,390.00 WAS ............................................. $16,370
NOW ................................. $12,454.76 NOW ................................$32,076.38 NOW ................................. $12,962.41
STK #B0362
STK #C0122 STK #C0255
2010 LACROSSE CX 2010 HHR LT 2010 IMPALA LS

WAS .......................................$27,540.00 WAS .......................................$22,015.00 WAS .......................................$25,195.00
NOW .................................. $25,911.21 NOW ................................ $16,466.28 NOW ................................. $18,152.30
All purchases are based on qualifying for GM Employee Pricing less all applicable rebates, plus tax and fees. See dealer for details.
PRE-OWNED & GM CERTIFIED!

2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
ALL
2007 CHEVY IMPALA LT
Still under factory warranty, all the ex-
Low miles, really clean, non- tras, 3rd row seating, rear park assist,
smoker. GM Certified #3277 traction control, great mileage #3279
ONLY $12,999
PLUS 3.9% FOR 60 MO. VEHICLES ONLY $15,999
DON’T MISS OUT!
2006 PONTIAC VIBE ARE SALE 2009 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD LT

Only 7,000 miles. GM Certified.
PRICED!!
34 mpg hwy, 29 mpg city.
Remote Keyless Entry, power #3291
windows & locks. #3290
ONLY $28,999
ONLY $10,999 DRIVE THROUGH PRICED TO SELL!
2008 SILVERADO EXT CAB LT OUR LOT TODAY & 2006 PONTIAC G6
Sunroof, side impact air bags,
CHECK OUT THE
4x4, 20k miles, extra clean,
power seat, windows, locks, AM/FM/6 disc CD. GM Certi-
Z-71. GM Certified. #3302 fied. #3300
ONLY $23,999 SAVINGS! ONLY $11,999
14061 Northland Drive • Big Rapids, MI 49307 • Toll Free 800.486.9486 • 231.796.7681
19
17 20 Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip-Hop
Lyrical • Acrobatics
18
Rhythmic Sky Dance Studios
18051 Northland Dr. • 231-527-1553 • Big Rapids, MI 13
14
MECOSTA
17 15 ROGERS
16 • Windows • Siding 18 HEIGHTS

• Doors • Insulation
COUNTY PARKS
• Remodeling
• Garages
• Pole Barns
22250 Northland Drive, Paris, MI 49338 • Decks • Additions 16
www.mecostacountyparks.com • New Construction
admin@mecostacountyparks.com www.futurehomeimprovement.com
231-832-3246 231-823-2105
9436 Northland Dr. Stanwood
19 A2Z Computers 15 Rogers Heights

711 Maple St., Big Rapids Self Storage
20010 11 Mile Rd., Big Rapids
231-796-3957 231-796-4577 11
12
Cindy’s Cut and Curl

• Licenses • Camping Supplies
12 • Archery Supplies
• Guns & Ammo
• Rods & Reels
• Fishing Supplies
14
• Fly Tying Supplies • Trapping Supplies
• Bait & Tackle
OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
823-2364
165 Cass (Old US-131) • Morley 231-856-7778 9101 Northland Drive, Stanwood, MI
13 n “C her Chie 7 EMERGENCY SERVICE

Mo My Dear Dog” n AVAILABLE
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Family Owned & Operated Since 1987
We Appreciate Your Business!
Penny, Phyllis, Megan, Kasey & Heather HEATIING & 10
Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm COOLIING INC.
6 days a week for grooming
13456 Northland Drive • Big Rapids 616-696-2599 • 800-492-5103 9
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11 MO’ TOWN 10
Pizza & Subs
Call For Daily Specials 121 Cass • Downtown Morley local art ~ gifts ~ home accessories
231-856-7720 133 Edgerton • Howard City • 231-937-9090
9
603 Ensley (Old 131)
8 J&A Surplus,LLC
Howard City 19499 Howard City-Edmore Rd
Howard City 7
Ph. 231-937-MOOSE
231-937-4234
6
6 Vanderhyde Ford 5 5
SNOWMOBILE SALVAGE • LAWN MOWER, CHAIN SAW 4
WWW.VANDERHYDEFORD.COM AND MOTORCYCLE REPAIRS 3
345 N. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI • Toll Free 866-553-3673
www.vanderhydeford.com
CEDAR CYCLE
616-696-5141 • 91 W. ASH • CEDAR SPRINGS Closed for
Construction.
Follow Detour.
4 BRING IN THIS AD FOR
25% OFF ANY ONE
3 Oak, Cherry, 2 1
Hickory, Maple,
ITEM, EXCLUDING RED
FLANNEL ITEMS
QS Oak Furniture,
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm Great Gift Ideas
AMISH WAREHOUSE
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday Closed
Downtown Cedar Springs
61 N. Main 141 S. Main St. • Downtown Cedar Springs
Antiques & Collectables
616-696-3876
Timeless Furnishings
cedarchestshop@gmail.com 616.696.2050
2 GREAT 1 BIG BEN’S

Variety of TIRES & AUTO REPAIRS
Hours: Sun. 12-5, Mon.-Sat 9-7
Items! 4650 14 Mile Rd. (M-57), Rockford, MI
616-866-9511 • 800-871-2899
New & Used Tires • Truck & Auto Repairs
Hundreds of Used Tires In Stock
4330 14 Mile Road NE • Rockford 616-866-8912 www.johndeckerchevy.com
17980 Northland Dr. • Sand Lake
(Corner of Pine & Northland)
616-636-8350 231-937-TIRE (8473)

37 SPRING VALLEY GOLF COURSE 38

WITH THIS COUPON:
38 2 FOR $52 OR 4 FOR $100, AND LUNCH AT TURN
1450 N MITCHELL ST • CADILLAC • 231-775-3448
Exit 153, 4 Miles East of Reed City on US-10 Sales: Mon 8:30-8, Tues-Thurs 8:30-7, Sat 9-4
231-832-5041 Service: 7:30-6:00 Monday-Friday, 9:00-Noon Saturday
35 www.crossroads-chevy.com 36
US-10 • Reed City

(231) 832-4362
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30, Sat 8:30-Noon
31 Albright Park Camp 29 www.ReedCityCrossroads.com

• City Wide Yard Sale July 16-17
Everyone Welcome! • Free Music Every Thursday Night
Wedding Chapel, Canoeing, Kayaking, Camping, at the Depot
Swimming Pool, Sunday Brunch • The Great American Crossroads
3156 190th Avenue, Reed City Celebration August 18-22
(South Of US-10) Phone: 231.832.5431
PHIL’S COUNTY LINE SERVICE, LLC

34 30
We Sell Tires!
Air Conditioning • Belts • Oil Change Palmer’s
outdoor power equipment
• Tire Rotation • Spark Plugs
23680 W. US-10, Reed City 841 S. Chestnut, Reed City
231-832-5498 231.465.4444 • Fax 231-465-4445
33 Lots & Lots of

Scrapbooking
22 P&J’s Plantiques
q
& Party Supplies! Gift Shoppe Full Service Nursery!
Fireworks! Well worth the drive! Plants • Vintage • Collectibles
tibl • LLandscaping
d i SServices
i
Something for Everyone! (W) 231.796.7950
Corner of Upton & Chestnut (H) 231.796.7976
in Reed City pjent@tucker-usa.com
(231) 832-2303 Both Businesses Located in Rogers Heights next to the Veterinarian
32 CHESTNUT STREET Fullmer & Sons

ANTIQUE SHOPPE Heating • Coolingg • Fireplaces
p • Fuel
Specializing in Antique and Newer Furniture Joe C. Fullmer Wood pellets
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm 231.796.34033 available NOW!
Roger Sampson, Owner
849 S. Chestnut St., Reed City • 231-832-6363
@msn com
fullmerheating@msn.com
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35 37 26 Tile & Carpet 27
(231) 796-0330
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31
21498 Northland Dr. • Paris
32 Hours: M-F 9-5:30; Sat 9-3 21241 Northland Dr., Paris, MI • (231) 629-8228
Hours: Mon & Thur: 12-5 • Tue: 12-8 • Wed: Closed • Fri 10-6 • Sat 9-3
Closed for
Construction. 28 26
Follow Detour.
(231) 832-4506 PARIS
Log Building North of Paris ALL
22920 Northland Dr. • Paris, MI
SHARP 21820 Northland Drive • Paris, MI
(231) 796-2794
www.parisallsharpinc.com
28 email: mi_sawdoc@yahoo.com
26
State Street
39
21 24
Fender Menders
Hardware
27
24 19100 Northland Drive
23 Big Rapids, MI 49307
614 N. State St.
Big Rapids 231-796-6668
25
231-796-8122 231-796-3315 Fax
20 21
Szot’s Bar & Grill

22
23 25
732 N. State St. • Big Rapids
231-592-1057
(231) 796-2353 20979 19 Mile Road, Big Rapids
MONSTROUS
MONDAYS
Free Greens Fee’s
All Day Long!
Power Cart is required. $6.00 per person
per 9 holes. Expires October 1, 2010.
THE INTIMIDATOR
Dine In • Take Out • To Go Window • Delivery GOLF COURSE
231-796-2621 5898 E. 17 Mile Rd. • Reed City

(231) 832-5616
105 Perry Street • Big Rapids ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL

Mon-Thur: 11am-11pm • Fri-Sat: 11am-1am • Sun: 12pm-11pm
ULTRA CLEAN BURN • ULTRA LOW EMISSIONS
LET PIZZA KING CATER YOUR NEXT PARTY HIGHWAY • OFF ROAD • FARM • HEATING
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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1948
18655 Northland Dr., Old U.S. 131, Big Rapids
1-800-348-1367
231-796-8681
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Friday, September 17th

• Traditional Germanfest Celebration,
7 pm to 11 pm
• Imported German Bier and Wein
• Authentic German food, “The Best
of the Wurst”
2 For Tuesdays 18” Pizza

• Music featruing “The Vagabonds”,
and “Linda Lee and Wild Bill” with
1399
dance area
Two Small $ With 2 Items • $35 per person, not including drinks
2 Item Pizzas • Adults only
Two Medium
2 Item Pizzas
$
1599 $18.99 Saturday, September 18th
• Kinderplatz for children
Expires Aug. 19, 2010 Expires Aug. 19, 2010 • Hayrides, games and activities
• Admission is free!!
• 10 am to 11:30 am
Three 2 Item Order the Pizza of
This event sells out every year! Order your tickets now!
Your Choice,
Strombolis but Pay for the
No tickets will be sold at the door!
To purchase tickets for Friday night, contact Laura Viel at 231-796-2511
$19.99 Next Smaller Size!

WEDNESDAYS ONLY!
or complete the form below.
Proceeds benefit school and youth programs at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and School
Expires Aug. 19, 2010 Expires Aug. 19, 2010

• I’d like to order ______ tickets at $35/person (not including drinks)
Lunch Special Lunch Special • Enclosed is my check for $____________

11am-2pm, Monday-Friday 11am-2pm, Monday-Friday Name: _______________________________________________________________
Dine In or Carryout Dine In or Carryout Address: ____________________________________ City: _____________________
State: _____________________ Zip: ______________ Phone: ___________________
Stromboli with 1 Item & Pop 7” Pizza with 1 Item & Pop
$5.99 $5.99 Tickets will be mailed to you upon receipt of payment.

Those buying 10 tickets or more will be allowed reserved seating.
Please mail this form, along with your check, to Germanfest Tickets,
Expires Aug. 19, 2010 Expires Aug. 19, 2010 c/o Laura Viel, 19161 Apache Lane, Big Rapids, MI 49307
110 For Rent 170 Items
for Sale
COLEMAN GENERATOR- 4,000W, 8-HP
industrial/commercial engine w/25-foot
220-volt cord and house outlet, very
good condition $300 OBO. David
(989)944-3681
PRICE SLASH! NOW $48/face cord, fill

S
A PT your wood shed with quality seasoned
hardwood firewood. Delivery available, E-
drafts accepted. Offer ends September
15, (231)734-6179
QUEEN-SIZE BEDROOM SET with
231-734-9978 dresser, mirror and nightstand; Hide-a-bed
couch, great condition. $150/each.
CALL MIKE'S WINDOWS

Office Located at (231)972-8433
765 W. Jefferson, Evart
Springview Manor is accepting
applications for 1, 2 & 3 bdr. Apts.
Rent is based on 30% of the adjusted
SIDING - ROOFING - SUNROOMS • Michigan Made Windows!
gross income.
Office Hours Tues & Thus 8-6:30.
Barrier Free Units available.
Call Now 1-888-761-1997 • Call Now 231-592-4823

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160 Real Estate 1103 N. State St. • Big Rapids, Michigan

5-BUILDING LOTS IN beautiful Forest
Pines Estates, Mecosta. Lots are approx-
imately 1/2 to 3/4 acre each, some trees.
Summer Sale on
Roofing and Siding!
Buy 1 or a group of 5. Range from $7,000
to $17,000 each. Call Sondra (260)854-
2259, (574)215-8734
HUNTING LAND FOR Sale: 10(ac)
Call Now for Best Price,

Brower Park Area. Stream runs through
it. Bucks taken every year. $24,900.
Owner retiring. Call 231-250-4202
Chase
plus FREE Gutter System

OFFICE BUILDING FOR Sale Howard HUGE, HUGE YARD Sale- 8293
City, prime location, can be used for E. US-10, Chase, fishing
office or store. L/C available. $59,000. poles, trolling motor, com-
Good rental. Call 231-250-4202. Present-
ly occupied. Owner retiring.
STICK BUILT HOUSE For Sale Howard
pound bows, antiques, furni-
ture, collectibles dolls, dishes,
lots misc. too much to list!
with Roof and Siding
FREE Shop
City. Full basement. Built 1990, present- Something for everyone!!
ly rental, owner retiring. L/C available. 20% Thursday, Friday, Saturday
CALL
NOW! Locally
down. $95,900. Price going up
ESTIMATES
(9am-6pm); Sunday (9am-
$10,000.00 when listed with Realtor. Call 2pm)
231-250-4202
********************
170 Items Reed City LICENSED & INSURED - MEMBER OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ESTATE SALE
for Sale MULTI-FAMILY SALE,
14-FOOT 1976 CHECKMATE Playmate AUGUST 25th-26th-27th,
Power Boat w/trailer, nice, no motor $290 9a.m.-? 341 S. State St. Nice
OBO. (231)268-5079
clothing, sports cards,
M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of antiques, miscellaneous.
of Marjorie Denison
Evart. Largest selection of good used ****************
and new furniture and appliances.
Rodney
Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m.
(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.
Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)
www.mandjfurniture.com
BASEMENT & BAKE Sale:
Aug. 27th-28th, 9am-4pm.
BRINLY SWEEPER, 42” XL, good con-
dition. Cost $290 new, will sell for $120
Rodney Methodist Church,
12135 Charles Street, Rodney.
413 S. Warren, Big Rapids, Michigan
(231)972-8215.
******************** Directions: From the US Post Office, go south on Warren St., 4 blocks to sale site. Watch for
auction signs.
Declare Your Fuel Independence
RCA 19” Color TV With Remote (2) Electric Typewriter Yard Tools
St. Croix
Chandelier, 5 Globe Curio Shelves Charcoal Grill
Artificial Christmas Tree Wooden Salad Bowls Couch
August
Christmas Decorations Bissel Vacuum Ice Box End Table
Wagon Tech Foot Massage Card Table Footstools (2)
Wood Rocker With Engraving (Nice) 8 Folding Chairs Ironing Board
Special!
Recliner Chair Old Record Albums Tools
Rocking Chair Queen Bed Frame & Mattresses Towels
2 Matching End Tables Matching Dresser & Bookshelf 2 Twin Beds
Several Lamps (2 Matching) Phones 2 Full Size Beds
Several Photo Albums Radios Youth Bed
Purchase any IN-STOCK VCR Players (2) China Hutch Desk And Chair
St. Croix pellet or multi-fuel stove

Lots Of VCR Tapes Buffet Desk Lamp
Igloo Square Wheeled Cooler (Large Dining Table With 1 Leaf, 5 Side Wardrobe Closet
or furnace and get Size)
Coleman 6 Pack Cooler
Chairs And 1 Captains Chair
2 Telephone Tables
Serving Cart
Several Arm Chairs
Antique Wall Pictures Plant Stand Sewing Machine Cabinet
3 TONS OF PRO PELLET Square Table Whirlpool Heavy Duty & Dryer (Gas) Sewing Basket
WOOD PELLETS
Console Record Player Wine Rack Air Conditioner Approx 5000 BTU’s
Punch Bowl set Norman Rockwell Collector Plates Several Dressers
FREE!!!
2 Bar Stools Books Mirrors (Several)
Several Old Picture Frames Sharp Microwave Fan
Matching End Table, Coffee Table, Tappan Range Games
And Corner Table Set Kitchen Table & Chairs (5 Piece) Wicker Stool
Alternative Manual Typewriter Miscellaneous Dishes And Cookware Bathroom Scale
Heating and Fuel AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is a very clean sale. Don’t miss it! Also have some pine shop items.
AUCTIONEER: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617 BOB PARKER 231-823-2329
Currie/Parker Auction Service

7 miles N. of Baldwin on M-37
231-745-6110 717 Sheridan - Big Rapids, MI
Open 9 - 5 M - F • 9 - 3 Sat. Condition Terms of Sale: Cash or Check with ID - nothing removed until settled for. (Not Responsible for Lost or Damaged Items)
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$
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2007 Chevy Silverado 2004 Dodge Ram 4x4
4x4, Z-71, 58,000 miles. V8, auto.

$
19,995 $
14,995
2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid 2009 Chevy Impala LT
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$
14,995 $
11,995
2008 Grand Caravan SE 2005 Mountaineer Prem.
Stow n Go seats. AWD, V8, auto., leather, moonroof, local trade.

$
12,995 $
13,995
2000 VW Cabriolet Conv. 2006 Saturn Ion
Photos for the River Valley 2011 Pet Calendar!
The winning pet photo will be the calendar’s
cover and the winner will receive a framed and
matted copy of their photo. 5 speed. Auto., AC, loaded.
Please email your photo(s) along with $

2,995 $
7,995
a brief description of the photo(s) to: PHOTOS 2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 2003 Nissan Frontier 4x4
dbrennan@pioneergroup.com MUST B
E SUBMIT
Digital photo resolution must be at least 300dpi.
TED
or mail your photo(s) with a BY
self addressed return envelope to: OCTOBE
Pioneer Calendar Photos, Attn: Advertising, R 1! 3.8 V6, loaded. 63,000 miles.
115 N. Michigan, Big Rapids, MI 49307

$
12,995 $
10,995
2007 Chrysler Sebring 2007 Chevy Malibu LS
The Tri County Shopper Auto., AC, loaded, 30K. Auto., 4 cyl., loaded.
$
11,995 $
9,995
now has it’s 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 2008 Mariner Premier
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14,995
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2008 Ford Taurus SEL 2000 Chrysler Sebring
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$
12,995 $
4,995
Serving Big
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Surrounding Since 1988
Continuing a Tradition of Service Since 1916 M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
Area Since 1916 Corner of Peck Rd. & M-91 • GREENVILLE, MI
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796-8628
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*Thirty-four suites: Studio, one bedroom economy, one bedroom standard and one
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Services and Amenities
Photos of your favorite pet for our • Emergency call system in each suite
Lake County Star/Pioneer Osceola Edition

• All utilities included...no more high heating
and cooling bills
2011 Calendar.
• Daily meals and snacks for regular and special diets
• Laundry room facilities at no charge to tenant
• Kitchenette area including sink, refrigerator
Digital photo resolution must be at least 300dpi. and microwave
• Private living room and bath
• Freedom to furnish and decorate with own
Please email your photo(s) along with personal items to maintain individuality
a brief description of the photo(s) to: PHOTOS • Housekeeping services, at no charge to tenant
• On-site beauty and barber shop available
MUST B • A variety of gathering places to entertain family

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or mail your photo(s) with a B MITTED

• Community living room/library areas with fireplace
• General store and/or sweet shop
self addressed return envelope to: BY • Hospitality suite
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$
8,995 $
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
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$
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Look at those ears! Look at
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is a friendly and fun-loving
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170 Items 240 Manufactured
25etrhsary SATURDAY, AUG. 28

for Sale Homes
BIG RAPIDS- Beautiful park, immaculate
Anniv
Animals three bedroom, two bath, double-wide,
appliances, $695.00 single-wide $595.00
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM BOTH DAYS! (832)289-1096
DON’T MISS THE ACTION! 250 Autos for Sale

2011 JUST ARRIVED...2008 CHEVY Cobalt
LT, One Owner, Auto, Air and More!
17,000 Actual Miles. Absolutely Mint. Call
• 2011 MODEL SNOWMOBILES & ATV’S Paul Riley. Bookwalter Motor Sales 989-
831-5271
• ATV TRAIL DEMO RIDES
• SNOWMOBILE CLOTHING & Outback Lodge &
ACCESSORIES Equestrian Center 270 Livestock
• CHAINSAW WOOD CARVERS COMPETITION 105 Linden St HORSE BOARDING
HEREFORD BULL, SERVICE age,
• SWAP MEET Big Rapids, MI Near Big Rapids, Arenas,
polled.
• FOOD WAGONS Forward Realty, Inc. (231) 796-4808 trails, stalls
Square bale hay, no rain. (231)867-3656
WWW.OUTBACK-LODGE.COM
• TRAILER DISPLAYS NEW LISTING! 50 feet of Jehnzen lake (231)972-7255
See the new 2011 Arctic Cat, Ski Doo,
frontage. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, covered 280 Farm Goods
Polaris, and Yamaha Snowmobiles!
deck overlooking the water, lots of space Firewood
and excellent all sports water frontage. TOMATOES, CANNING TOMATOES,
10038139 QUALITY DRY OAK- Stacked on truck
ready now. $5.00/half bushel, in your
to assure quantity. $45/rick. (231)872-0372
NEW LISTING! 3 bedroom ranch on 5 container. Emanuel Weaver, 14386 7-Mile
wooded acres of land. This home needs QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered Rd., 4-miles southeast of Stanwood. No
a few cosmetic changes like some new $49.50 rick. Buy from honest, woodcut- Sunday sales.
paint and maybe some carpeting. But is an ter. Visa, Energydraft accepted. (231)266-
excellent value. 10037952 5102. 300 Wanted to Buy
EVENT SCHEDULE INCLUDES DON’T MISS THE Stately 2 story brick home in the village WOOD 4-SALE
of Remus, large lot, home is in good shape. $5.00/rounded wheelbarrow CASH PAID- Retiree
• ATV TRAIL DEMO RIDES FREESTYLE SHOW
• 2011 MODEL SNOWMOBILES & ATV’S 10037105 $35.00/Rick
paying fair price $100 to
Newer Condo built in 2002. Great shape,
that includes
$100.00/Cord
• SNOWMOBILE CLOTHING &
ACCESSORIES
basement fully finished. All appliances and Mixed seasoned hardwood, covered for $5,000 for all running
ATV/Snowmobile/
home warranty included. Many amenities 2-years. U-pickup (231)832-1123.
• CHAINSAW WOOD CARVERS COMPETITION including ceramic flooring, central air, cars, trucks, motor
Dirtbike 210 Boats and
Marine Equipment cycles, ATV, campers,
• SWAP MEET natural gas fireplace and large deck for
• FOOD WAGONS grilling. 10036104
• TRAILER DISPLAYS BACKFLIP 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home on almost 20-FOOT ALUMINUM PONTOON boat, Pontoon boats. Free
12 acres. 2 car garage plus a couple small 35-horse Evinrude, runs good, in water pick-up. (231)689-1894,
See the new 2011 Arctic Cat, Ski Doo, Polaris, outbuildings. $59,900 10035451 now, Rogers Pond $2,000. (231)796-
(616)291-0266
and Yamaha Snowmobiles! www.century21forwardrealty.com 3977
3 Miles North of Greenville on M91

616-754-9185
www.nelsonsspeedshop.com
FSU CROSS COUNTRY TO SUPPORT BULLDOG ALUM
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s cross country teams will help support one of
their own in an important cause later this month.
The Bulldog teams will hit the road and participate in a Benefit
5K Run/Walk on Aug. 28 in Scottville (Mich.) in honor of former
EXTRA! EXTRA!
Bulldog women’s cross country/track and field standout Leanna
(Wolf) Geers, who has been diagnosed with cancer and is presently
undergoing aggressive chemotherapy treatment. The event will be
held starting at 11 a.m. (ET) at Riverside Park in Scottville with a
spaghetti lunch to follow at Mason County Central High School.
READ ALL ABOUT IT… There will be no entry fee for either the race or the dinner, however,
donations will be accepted and all proceeds will go to Leanna and
her husband, Eric, to help offset the costs of treatment. Every par-
EXPRESSWAY ticipant will also receive a wrist band and water bottle.
AUTO AUCTION Leanna and her husband recently welcomed the birth of their first daughter, Ava, in February of 2010.
IS SLASHING
THEIR
BUY & SELL
FEES
FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST, SEPTEMBER
AND OCTOBER BUY AND SELL FEES ARE
SLASHED TO $99.00 FOR THE PUBLIC
NEXT SALE DATES SCHEDULED ON MONDAYS 6:30 PM:
AUGUST 30th, SEPTEMBER 13th, and SEPTEMBER 20th,
OCTOBER 4th, and OCTOBER 18th.
DON’T MISS THESE SALES WITH SPECIAL FEES!!
20th ANNIVERSARY SALE OCTOBER 18th
A SALE YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!!
Rose Lake ROUTLEY'S

Recreational Vehicle
Youth Camp Sales & Service
New! New! New!
Expanded Day Camp program, including a new
optional Thursday overnight program!
Camp activities include swimming, kayaking,
archery, fishing, crafts, games, campfires, & hiking.
Rose Lake Youth Camp 6696 Northland Drive

17750 Youth Drive, LeRoy, MI 49655 Stanwood • 823-2128
www.RoseLakeYouthCamp.org www.routleysrv.com
Vacation Locally!
MECOSTA COUNTY
PARKS
22250 Northland Drive, Paris, MI 49338
www.mecostacountyparks.com
admin@mecostacountyparks.com
FISHING SUPPLIES 231-832-3246

Minnows • Leaches • Crawlers
Worms • Wax Worms • Crickets
21820 Northland Drive • Paris, MI
(231) 796-2794
Summer Hours: Tuesday Thru Saturday 8am-7pm;
Sunday 10am-5pm; Monday Closed
Vacation Locally!
We Can Handle ALL Your Insurance Work!
• Skin/Wood/Awning Replacement
• Rubber Roofing
• Appliance & Air Conditioning Repair
Doug’s On Site
We Also Repair Horse Trailers!
2250 Howard City Edmore Rd.
Six Lakes, MI
RV/Camper AAvailable!
Repairs
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989.565.4127 Office
989.565.4112 Mobile
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Repair Service 989.427.5220 Fax
2 335 Work at 991 Mega Mkt.
Home
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Personal Training 888-285-9989-blue-
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But first, be cautious. You will have to spend
$$$ and you may not make money back. IF YOU USED TYPE 2 DIABETES Drug
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH Enjoy watching your Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-
& Grill
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877-FTC-HELP to learn how to spot
All You Can Eat Fish Fry favorite team play advance-fee loan scams. A message from
suffered a stroke, heart attack or con-
Hand battered cod with french fries gestive heart failure you may be entitled
231-832-3004 on one of our 7 flat The Pioneer and the FTC.
to compensation. Attorney Charles John-
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MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL USE!
SIGNING TEAMS UP NOW FOR FALL CORN HOLE LEAGUES! TOO MANY BILLS? Too many credit
cards, payday loans, medical bills? In
Michigan law allows people with certain
conditions to qualify. We help Michigan
Starting September 13th, 2010 financial distress? Call A.D.S. for imme- residents. www.TheMedicalMarijuana-
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of BBB. www.mydebtfree.com
Clinic.com 517-787-1206, 616-947-1206,
734-667-5960
PUBLIC AUCTION
DONLEY’S TREE SERVICE Real Estate & Personal Property
Specializing in Hazardous Tree Work Saturday, August 28 • 10:00 AM
24 Hour Emergency Service • Insured Due to the death of my husband Bob Morren, I will be moving
and therefore will have Art Smith Auctioneers conduct an
• Stump Grinding • Tree Trimming • Lot Cleaning • Storm Damage auction. Thank you for attending, Arlene Morren.
LOCATION: 10851 E. 6 ½ mile road
Also… Licensed Applicator/Arborist DIRECTIONS: N. of Big Rapids or S. of Cadillac on US-131 to the Tustin exit
• Tree Care Specialist # 168, (Marion Rd.) W. 5 ½ miles to Raymond Rd., S. 1 ½ mile to 6 ½ mile
road, W. ½ mile. (Lake Co.)
• Currently treating diseased Maple trees
NOTE: Large two ring auction of quality, like new items. TRACTOR:
Signs of Disease: Loss of leaves at top of tree, dead branches,
es,, 1999 New Holland Mod. 2120-D, 4wd, HHS Mode Command with
tar spot leaf disease. Treatment can only be completed by a loader, 740 hours # UV32295 (looks new!) 3pt. 6’ disc, 5’ brush hog,
7’ & 5’ back blades, hyd. log splitter and scoop; 6’X10’ utility trailer;
Licensed Applicator
FREE TRUCK: 2002 Chevy Silverado LS ½ T, 4X4, Z-71, extended cab
with cap, 1 owner, 47,400 miles; 1985 Honda “Big Red” ATV; 2010
Give us a call for treatment options Estimates Sno-Pro 3000 snow plow; Curtis 3000 snow plow; fishing boat; (53)
231-527-1337 nice rifles, shotguns and hand guns including Win. Rem. Browning,
Ruger, Marlin, Ruglu, Savage, TC, Pardner, Stevens, Hardballer, Be-
retta, Colt, S & W, Supermatic, & others!; large list of trapping (doz-
Serving Big Rapids for 20 years ens of good traps) and sporting items; shoulder mounts; 1000’s of
round of ammo; gun safe; large amount of reloading supplies; large
list of excellent shop and lawn tools and equipment; 6 full cords of
fire wood; antiques & collectibles; clean household items.
Visit www.artsmithauctions.com for complete

listing, including cataloged gun listing and 250 photos of this
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS and other auctions, or call 616-696-2598 for flyer.
Sales • Service • Quick Lube One owner, no consignments.
BUY HERE, ALL DAY EVERY DAY Summer A/C

COUPON
COUPON
Full Service OIL CHANGE Recharge SPECIAL

PAY HERE
AVAILABLE
$
1999 Most makes
& models
$
9995 Most makes
& models
FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES • FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.
Big Rapids
‘04 CHEVY AVEO LS ‘05 CHEVY EQUINOZ LS ‘02 FORD ESCAPE XLT
Towing
Light &
Heavy Duty
4 dr., 4 cyl., 1.6L, auto., FWD, air, PS, AWD, 3.4L V6, AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 4 dr., 4x4, auto., V6, leather, moon roof, PW, Lockouts • Jump Starts • Tire Change • Road Service
24 HOUR TOWING
PW, PDL, tilt, CD, steel wheels. KBB $6,225. towing pkg., PS. Very clean. KBB $11,590. PL, tilt, cruise, ABS, CD, AC, alloys. KBB $8,450.
YOUR PRICE
$
5,995 YOUR PRICE
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231-796-2222
20833 18 Mile Rd • Big Rapids
‘99 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 ‘01 PLYMOUTH NEON ‘99 SUBARU FORESTER S ursdays
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4 door. KBB $5,415. steering, tilt wheel. KBB $4,760 PL, tilt, cruise, roof rack. KBB $6,520. Day After
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PREMIER AUTO SALES OF BIG RAPIDS IS HAVING A

BELOW KELLY BLUE BOOK
K.B.B.
KELLY BLUE BOOK KELLY BLUE BOOK KELLY BLUE BOOK

PRICE: $24,175 PRICE: $28,665 PRICE: $19,530
PREMIER AUTO SALES PREMIER AUTO SALES PREMIER AUTO SALES
VALUE PRICE VALUE PRICE VALUE PRICE
$22,500 $23,995 $16,995
2007 JEEP UNLIMITED YOU SAVE $1,675 2007 GMC SIERRA SLE YOU SAVE $4,670 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY YOU SAVE $2,535
Loaded, Soft Top, Low Miles Ext. Cab, 4x4, Only 33,000 Miles Mini Van, Touring Pkg. Sto-N-Go
4 Door, Non-Smoker Z71, Trailer Tow Low Miles, 2 to Choose From

$9,995 $15,995 $18,995
2006 CHEVY MALIBU YOU SAVE $2,535 2010 KIA SOUL YOU SAVE $2,315 2007 BUICK LUCERNE YOU SAVE $2,735
4 Door, Low Miles, Very Clean WOW - What a Car! Test Drive Today Loaded, Leather, Low Miles
Ready for the Road and Fall In Love With Your Soul Mate Great Ride, Non-Smoker

$18,995 $15,995 $28,995
2007 GMC ENVOY YOU SAVE $3,785 2007 VW JETTA YOU SAVE $2,250 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREW YOU SAVE $7,475
4X4, Loaded, Low Miles Leather, Moon Roof Leather, Limited, Non-Smoker
Chrome Wheels, Non-Smoker Low Miles, Non-Smoker Only 18,000 Miles, Super Sharp!

$14,995 $17,595 $18,995
2008 FUSION SE YOU SAVE $2,130 2007 FORD EXPLORER XLT YOU SAVE $5,015 2005 CHEVY 2500 YOU SAVE $1,270
Low Miles, Non-Smoker 4x4, Very Clean, Low Miles 4x4, 47,000 Miles, Xtra Clean
Very Clean, Great Gas Mileage Ready for Winter, Non-Smoker Ready for Work
2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2007 KIA SPECTRA

Only 30,000 Miles, Factory Warranty, Only 28,000 Miles, Great Gas Mileage,
Great Gas Mileage, Sharp ................................ VALUE PRICE 12,995 $
Very Nice ....................................................... VALUE PRICE $9,995
2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2008 GMC SIERRA
3rd Row Seating, Very Clean, Crew Cab, 4x4, Loaded
Great Ride, Only 37,000 Miles ........................... VALUE PRICE 15,995 $
Low Miles, Non-Smoker ................................... VALUE PRICE $26,995
2008 FORD F-150 2008 GRAND CARAVAN
Extended Cab, 4x4, 5.4L, V-8, Stow-N-Go Seating, Very Low Miles
Loaded, Only 22,000 Miles, Non-Smoker ............. VALUE PRICE 24,995 $
Factory Warranty ........................................... VALUE PRICE $18,995
2006 FORD TAURUS 2007 FORD F-150
Great Value Car, Loaded and Very Clean ................. VALUE PRICE 5,995 $
4x4, Crew Cab, Trailer Tow, Low Miles,
2004 CHEVY MALIBU Super Sharp, 2 to Choose From, Black or Green ...... VALUE PRICE $24,995
Priced Right for Your Budget ............................... VALUE PRICE $5,695 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2006 DODGE RAM 3.8L, V-6, Great Fuel Economy,
VALUE PRICE $12,995
Crew Cab, 3/4 Ton, 4x4 .................................... VALUE PRICE $18,995 Fun to Own, Only 33,000 Miles ..........................
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON THE AREAS

LOWEST MILEAGE, CLEANEST CARS, TRUCKS & SUV’S.
MOST DEALERS PRICE BY KELLY BLUE BOOK - WE TAKE THE BLUE BOOK AND BEAT IT!
DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS INCREDIBLE SALES EVENT • INTEREST AS LOW AS 3.49%
HUGE SAVINGS ON OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY • YOU WONT FIND A LOWER PRICE ON THESE SHARP OF UNITS ANYWHERE!
SHOP LOCALLY - IT’S IN ALL OF OUR BEST INTEREST • THOUSANDS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
14010 Northland Dr. • Big Rapids • 231-796-7020
All Vehicles Are Plus Tax, Title & Transfer To • Qualified Buyers. • See Dealer for Details. “YOUR LITTLE LOT WITH A LOT TO OFFER”
CENTRAL MICHIGAN’S
BEST SELECTION!
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan EX 2006 Ford Taurus SE 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 Ford Taurus SEL 2003 F350 Supercab 4x2 XLT
4 Door, Quad Seating, Silver Metallic, Stk# AP104A 4 Door, Spoiler, 6 Cyl, Auto, Stk# AT280A Touring Edition, Extra Clean, 48,000 Miles, Stk# AT297Z 4 Door, Leather, Moon Roof, Stk# AC157A V10, Auto, Great Trailer Tow, Stk# AC182A
$6,395 $7,495 $7,495 $8,695 $10,980
2007 Chevy Malibu LS 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 2009 Chevy Cobalt 2008 Mercury Milan 2008 Mercury Milan
4 Door, Auto, Air, Stk# AP110A 4 Door, Fully Loaded, Leather, Moon, Stk# AU023 4 Door, Auto, Air, Great MPG, Stk# AU050 4 Door, Full Power, Only 22,000 Miles, Stk# AP070 4 Door, One Owner, 23,000 Miles, Stk# AP016
$11,486 $14,688 $11,488 $17,198 $15,880
2007 Ford Fusion SE 2007 Ford Mustang 2008 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 2007 Ford Edge AWD 2005 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4
4 Door, Auto, Air, Red Metallic, Stk# AP060 2 Door, Auto, Air, Spoiler, Bright Red, Stk# AP107 4 Door, 7 Passenger, V8, Auto, Stk# AT258A 4 Door, Trailer Pkg, Keyless & Remote Entry, Stk# 9P091 4 Door, Great Buy, 6 Cyl, Auto, Stk# AT180A
$15,488 $17,495 $32,188 $18,686 $12,987
2007 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 2007 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab STX 2003 F150 Supercab 4x4 Fx4 2007 Chevy Equinox LS 2005 Chevy Equinox LT AWD
4 Door, V8, Auto, Tonneau Cover, Stk# AT259A 4x4, Silver Metallic, 26,000 Miles, Stk# AU003 V8, Auto, Running Boards, Stk# AT306A 4 Door, Moon Roof, 34k Miles, Stk# AT194B Leather, Moon Roof, Stk# AT318A
$24,995 $20,495 $13,995 $15,995 $10,998
2007 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 2007 Lincoln Navigator 4x4 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 2007 Lincoln MKZ 2007 Lincoln MKZ
4 Door, Moon Roof, 6 Disc CD, Black Metallic, Stk# AP062 Loaded, Loaded, Dk Blue/Leather, Stk# AP100 4 Door, Only 32,000 Miles, Leather, Stk# AP102 4 Door, Black, Gray Leather, 1 Owner, Stk# AP117 4 Door, Silver, Black Leather, Stk# AP069
$17,386 $31,900 $21,960 $19,488 $20,988
2008 Mercury Sable 2006 Lincoln LT 4x4 2006 F250 Supercab 4x4 Long Box 2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
4 Door, 1 Owner, Low Miles, Extra Clean, Stk# AP073 4 Door, Leather, Loaded, Luxury, Stk# AU010 V8, Auto, Excellent Shape, Stk# 9P093 4 Door, Loaded, 1 Owner, Stk# AP112 V8, Auto, Stk# AC174B
$18,888 $23,788 $23,995 $20,880 $11,495
2007 F150 Supercab 4x4 XLT 2003 Chevy S10 Pick Up
5.4 Auto, 47,000 Miles, Stk# AP125 ................................................................................................... $22,995 4 Cyl, Auto, Air, Stk# BC003A ................................................................................................................ $5,488
2005 Dodge Caravan 4DR SXT 2006 Chevy Impala LS
7 Passenger, Quad Seating, Stk# AT310A .............................................................................................. $7,480 4 Door, Full Power, Great Buy Stk# AP129A........................................................................................... $6,895
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 2000 Chevy Astro Extended Wagon
4 Door, Sto & Go Seating, 7 Passenger, Stk# 9U214A ........................................................................ $16,295 7 Passenger, Teal Metallic, Stk# AT289A................................................................................................ $4,660
2008 Ford Edge SEL 2008 Taurus X SEL AWD
4 Door, Chrome Wheels, 31,000 Miles, Stk# AP132 ........................................................................... $21,988 4 Door, One Owner, Loaded, Stk# AP137 ............................................................................................ $23,895
2006 Ford Focus SE ZX5 Hatchback 2006 Ford Windstar SE
5 Speed, Air, Cruise, Local Trade, Stk# AP126A..................................................................................... $7,895 4 Door, Quad Seating, Great Buy, Stk# AU090 .................................................................................... $11,280
2007 Ford Focus 4DR ZX4 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Edition
Bright Blue, Auto, Air, Stk# AP130 ...................................................................................................... $11,992 4 Door, Quad Seats, Power Doors & Hatchback Stk# AT291A ............................................................. $21,495
2007 Ford Focus Wagon SES 2007 Lincoln MKZ
4 Door, Auto, Luggage Rack, Stk# AT144A.......................................................................................... $10,995 4 Door, LT, Sage, Loaded, Leather, Stk# AT280A ................................................................................. $17,980
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 2007 Ford Freestyle, SEL
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4 Door, V6, Auto, Full Power, Stk# AP133........................................................................................... $19,195 4 Door, 7 Passenger, Full Power, Stk# AP134 ..................................................................................... $17,995
60 Years Strong
MT. PLEASANT 1 Block East of Meijer • Toll Free 1-800-772-5974 • Local 772-2991
Visit us online at: www.krapohl.com
* Price & Payment 0 Down, Plus Tax, Title, Doc, w/Approved Credit. Rate 7% Fixed Rate. All Vehicles Subject To Prior Sale. Down Payment or Trade-In Equity w/Lower Payments.

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