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SATURDAY, NOV. 6 welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New each month at 5 p.m. at the Remus Area Museum, 324 S.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information. Sheridan, Remus. Remus Heritage Days will not be meeting
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and • Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 until after the new calendar year.
sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) • Big Rapids Business and Professional Women’s Club meet
sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles 972-2884. at 6:30 p.m. at Osburndale, on the end of Lilac Street in Big
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west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information contact Jack • Living On Grief Support Group at 9 a.m. at the Mecosta Rapids.
Hays at (231) 592-1587. County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. information, call (231) 972-2884. For those who experience Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood death or divorce from a spouse. THURSDAY, NOV. 11
Early Childhood Center. • Mecosta County Medical Center Auxiliary Christmas Open • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s
• Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 House is from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the MCMC Lobby and Gift School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989)
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to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum, located at 129 S. Shop, 605 Oak St., Big Rapids. For more information, call 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids. (231) 592-4327. • Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
• The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 9 Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
in the private upstairs room of Pepper’s Cafe and Deli on • Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday Inn call (231) 972-2884.
Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, coffee and and Conference Center. • Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County
conversation. For more information, contact Pamela Fleming • Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
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at (231) 796-2893. Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Fun and fellowship fundraiser from 6 p.m. to midnight at For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
St. Mary’s Catholic Parish center, 1009 Marion Ave., Big • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
Rapids. Featured events are a Western-style picnic dinner School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 972-2884.
(buy tickets at the school office or Mr. Karl’s; cost is $20 per 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. • Pedro is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
person or $40 per couple), live music by Third Rail, Pigs • Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
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in the Mud raffle, Barrel of Cheer raffel, Chicken Doo-Doo 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
game, Giving Tree raffle, 50/50, gift baskets, silent auction 972-2884. • Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
items and more. For more information, contact Kim Beistle • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
at (231) 598-2059, (231) 591-2224 or beistlk@ferris.edu; 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Jennifer Page at (231) 796-8387; Kim Brejcha at (231) 796- 972-2884. • Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference
6731 or kbrejcha@stmarybr.org. • Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior room A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta County
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• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, Medical Center; enter on the corner of Locust Street and
St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at call (231) 972-2884. Winter Avenue. For more information, call Eric at (866) 398-
(231) 796-8371. • Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 5440.
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big 972-2884. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at noon at St.
Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome • TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231)
and the healthy lunch is free. Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-8956.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s 796-6271 for more information. • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
COUNTY Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood
information call (800) 230-4085. • Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. Early Childhood Center.
• The Second Annual Veterans Tribute is from 10 a.m. to 1 For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550. • The Disabled American Veterans Chapter and Auxiliary Unit
p.m. at the Mecosta County Genealogical Society office, • Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase 18 of Big Rapids meets at 6:30 p.m. at the DAV Hall, located
424 N. Fourth Ave. (next to Recycle!) in Big Rapids. Several Township Hall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) at 402 N. Michigan Ave. in Big Rapids. Any veteran with a
veterans will be displaying their medals, photos and other 250-4159. 30 percent disability or greater is eligible for membership
historical military items. The public is welcome to attend • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s and encouraged to join. The chapter’s area is to the north
the event. The office also will be open for research from 10 Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more and east to Cadillac and Manistee, east to Muskegon, south
a.m. to 2 p.m., and there will be a huge used book sale. For information call (800) 230-4085. to Grand Rapids and west to Mount Pleasant. For more
inquiries or to display, contact Maureen Nelson at (231) 250- • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri information, visit www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/
5555. Bring your veteran or military history buff, students Catholic Church in Reed City. For more information call mi/18/default.aspx.
encouraged. (800) 367-6788. • Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse meets at 7 p.m. the second
• Friends of the Big Rapids Library general membership • Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron takes place at the Thursday of each month in the basement of the Mecosta
meeting and Autumn Refresher is from 1 to 3 p.m. at 426 Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. County Jail. Looking for new members. For more information
S. Michigan Ave. in Big Rapids. with special guests the For more information, call (231) 972-2884. call (231) 796-0966.
Mecosta County Senior Center’s Reader’s Theater at 2 p.m. • Alzheimers support group hosted by the Alzheimers FRIDAY, NOV. 12
Refreshments will be served. Open to the public. Association, Greater Michigan Chapter. Meeting is held • Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
• Morley Stanwood Holiday Bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
at the Morley Stanwood High School on Northland Drive in Mecosta County Medical Center, Administrative Conference information, call (231) 972-2884.
Morley. Free to park, and free to get in the door. Lunch is Room 2 in Big Rapids. A help line is available 24/7 at (800) • Readers Theatre is at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
available all day. Proceeds go to the elementary and middle 272-3900. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
school parent/teacher organizations. • Caregivers support group, 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City Public call (231) 972-2884.
SUNDAY, NOV. 7 Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more • Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the
• Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. information. Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956. • The General Federation of Woman’s Club meets at 7 p.m. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s at the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety Conference • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) Room. The public issues Community Service Program 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. has invited Honorable Judge Ronald Nichols to make a 972-2884.
• Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge presentation. Hostesses for the evening are Sue Glatz, • Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big
from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remolded room, located at Joyce Iltis and Jerena Keys. Interested guests please Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.
the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter contact Joyce Iltis at (231) 250-6379 for directions. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
through the door facing Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10 • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. at St.
have any questions concerning the dance. • Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231)
• Alanon meeting support group for families and friends Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more 796-8371.
of alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big information, call (231) 972-2884. • Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library.
Rapids. • Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Knitters of all levels are encouraged to come and learn or
• Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. share knitting techniques.
7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth grade For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16
through 12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal, • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)
games and fellowship. 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran 972-2884. • Bingo at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Autism Groups Education and Support (AGES) meets from • Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids SATURDAY, NOV. 13
1 to 2 p.m. with education from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Mecosta Community Library. Open to the public. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
County Medical Center in conference room 2. E-mail autism. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. at • The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and
groups.education.support-a.g.e.s.@hotmail.com or call St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and
(231) 823-8326 or (231) 408-2908 for more information. 796-3703. sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles
MONDAY, NOV. 8 • Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information contact Jack
• Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Hersey. Contact Deana Jager at (231) 465-4058 or Hays at (231) 592-1587.
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more deanajager@charter.net. • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
information, call (231) 972-2884. • Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the appointment for its winter hours by contacting Maureen Early Childhood Center.
Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Nelson at (231) 250-5555. Watch the Pioneer for the • Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2
For more information, call (231) 972-2884. genealogical society’s special Saturday hours held on the to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum, located at 129 S.
• Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, second Saturday of the month (except Nov. 13 will be moved Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) to Nov. 6) • Annual Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran
972-2884. • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Church, 18669 HC-Edmore Road, Howard City. The bazaar
• The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at the Gate at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big will feature crafters with wood items, jewelry, crocheted and
• Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome knitted items, handmade cards, soy candles and more.
at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. and the healthy lunch is free. There is also a bake sale and country store. Breakfast is
SA is a support group with a 6-step program. Anyone with • The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. on at 9 a.m., and lunch is at 11 a.m. Come do your Christmas
schizophrenia or mental illness is more than welcome to Wednesday at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. Weekly shopping early.
attend. For more information call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 meetings include discussing various dharma texts, questions • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at
or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings. and answers and watching dharma-related videos. The group St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big is under the direction of Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who (231) 796-8371.
Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993. have more than 35 years of experience in meditation and • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. at • Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome
St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) Big Rapids Farm & Garden on Fourth Street in Big Rapids. and the healthy lunch is free.
796-3703. Any questions, call (231) 796-6363. • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. • Beginner Line Dance Instruction is at 6 p.m. at G.T. Norman Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more
Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Elementary School, 338 W. Lincoln St. in Reed City. For information call (800) 230-4085.
Early Childhood Center. more information call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493. • Fern Grange No. 803 annual Harvest Supper is at 6 p.m. at
• Divorce Care meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. at New Hope • Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 the corner of East M-20 and McKinley Road. Bring a dish to
United Methodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) pass and table service. The public is invited to attend.
The meetings cover a nonconsecutive 13-step program 972-2884.
for getting through a divorce. New members are always • Remus Area Historical Society meets the second Wednesday
8 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
“ ”
presents
Arts & Crafts Bazaar by
Saturday, November 13 Ed Monk
Woodville Community Church FRI, NOV 12, 7PM • SUN, NOV 14, 2PM
6206 N. Pine, White Cloud The play’s the thing... or is it? What if the play were about a play that was in
a play about a play? This whole issue is presented in the hilarious
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. comedy “Cut” by Ed Monk, to be performed at Morley Stanwood
High School Cafetorium. The even funnier comedy “S.P.A.R.”, by
For more information, call Stephen Gregg, is about a crazed director who makes his
231-689-1731 characters, and the audience, come to life!
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR
ADULTS $5.00 • STUDENTS $3.00
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 9
Thursday
Crossroads Charter Academy
Big Rapids, MI.
12:00 noon to
dent activities while exercising your abil- CD, PL, PW CD, PL, PW. Nice!
ities in teaching mathematics to stu- $6,995 $7,995
5:45 pm
dents. Other duties as assigned. Must be
State of Michigan certified as highly qual-
ified in 7-12 grade mathematics. Additional
secondary endorsements preferred, but
not required.
Phone 616-784-8013
WMES is an EOE.
RAY WINNIE
(616)636-8288 www.artsmithauctions.com
Ensley Roofing, LLC
or call for flyer @ 616-696-2598
100 Pets & Supplies
JACK RUSSELL PUPS
Males $300.00 Females $350.00 ready
AUTO SALES
to go November 22nd. Car Rentals • Van Rentals • Full Repair Facility
Big Rapids 231-580-6411 616-754-7195 • 1-800-557-7171
Corner of M-57 & M-91, Greenville • Hours: M 9-7 • Tu,-F 9-6 • Sat. 9-2
12 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
be seen at:
contact Carolyn at 231-796-5099 dur- cialist. AMER.ENT. 616-262-4040
with carport, Chase area.
ing the afternoons.
$400/mon.(231)832-6364 or (231)349-
Homes for Sale
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2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH,
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WASHER/DRYER. Sits on 6-acres in
MAXI
Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 or financing available, low down payment.
Big Rapids, Township, borders Rails to
www.silvernailrealty.com on the web. 248-330-9005
Trails, 3-miles from campus. $450/month,
$450/deposit. Yearly lease. (231)679- FOR RENT- 4 bdrm, 1 bath Farmhouse,
170 Items
PRODUCTS 2686
2-BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, Paris
between BR and RC. Sec. Deposit
required-No Pets! Call 231-598-0987. for Sale
TROY-BUILT RIDING MOWER, used
Al Cassidy
$340/month, plus deposit. 10-min to Big REED CITY: 2-BEDROOM, apartments,
only 2 seasons $850 OBO. 231-679-9642
Rapids, no pets. Lawncare/snow removal quiet/clean, utilities included, no pets.
included. (231)832-5767 Rent starting $600/month. On-site man-
8898 East 11 Mile Rd. 2BR MOBILE, W/ADDITION, 2-car
ager. (231)465-4049 Have You Placed
garage, Bitely area, near Pettibone Lake. A Classified Online?
Big Rapids, Michigan Heat included. $600/Mo. + deposit. 231-
758-0817, 734-502-7699.
105 Linden St
Big Rapids, MI
Forward Realty, Inc. (231) 796-4808
NEW LISTING! Nice 11 acres
is rolling wooded property Christmas Tree
throughout. Property is part of a
larger parcel and road frontage is on Directory
WHERE CAN I FIND THE 18 Mile Road, and is a maintained
paved road. Great hunting property, Are You Selling
many deer have been taking from
NEW 2011 RIVER VALLEY this property. 10051630
Nice buildable lot with frontage
Christmas Trees
Wreaths & Garlands?
PET CALENDARS? on 11 Mile Road and Arrowood in
Bitely. Bring all offers. 902904
From the Inspirational cover to the cute & cuddly 4 bedroom, 2 bath with family
critters in between, you’ll love this calendar. room and partial finished basement. Call Kelly To Place
Double lot. Close to school, hospital
Call these businesses for availability! and FSU. 901810 Your Ad In The
7500 sq. ft. Commercial Christmas Tree
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Panacea’s Natural Health Foods, 4320 14 Mile Rd, Rockford Up to 6 units, great location right on Directory
VanderHyde Ford, 345 N. Main St., Cedar Springs Michigan. 804005
ACE/Auntie ACE Home Health Care, 239 S. Ensley St, Howard City 3 bedrooms, 1 bath remodeled
Gerber Memorial, 212 S. Sullivan St., Fremont
Big Rapids home. Full basement,
newer roof and siding. 801975
231-592-8348
Mon Cher Chien, 13456 Northland Dr, Big Rapids 30 words or less $10.00
www.century21forwardrealty.com
Lakeland Mills, One Lakeland Place, Edmore
Trumpets & Doves, 10770 Maple Hill Rd, Howard City
Gold Buyer, 7 E. Main St., Grant
PUBLIC WARNING!
WARNING!!
Sparta Chevrolet, 8955 Sparta Ave., Sparta
Andy’s Tree Service, call 1-800-982-4540, Howard City
Ray Winnie Auto Sales, corner of M-57 & M-91, Greenville
Petersen’s Auction Service, (616) 984-2168, Trufant
Grand Rental Station, 3575 14 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs
Riversbend Animal Hospital, PC, 10565 Northland Dr, Big Rapids Don’t let hidden dangers
Deur Implement, 5648 S. Baldwin Ave, Newaygo cause personal or
Coral Power Shop, 15990 Grant St, Coral
Cedar Springs Rental, LLC, 206 N. Main St, Cedar Springs property damage.
Cedar Car Co., 12771 Northland Dr, Cedar Springs Your trees could have very dangerous
White’s, 222 N. Ensley (old 131), Howard City cracks & splits from excessive winds.
Medics, PC, 220 N. Ensley, Howard City Call Andy at Andy’s Tree Service to
Nelson’s Farm Market, 469 W. 112th St, Grant come out for a FREE tree inspection &
Human Nature Photography, Gaylord and Big Rapids
estimate.
Tinney, 14 Mile Rd, West of Greenville
Peacock’s Pet Grooming, 73 S. Main, Cedar Springs Specializing In Working Around Power Lines & Houses
J&A Surplus, 19499 M-46, Howard City Serving Montcalm, Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, and Osceola
The Topper Shop, 1471 S. Greenville Rd (M-91), Greenville Counties and more!! Also Canadian Lakes area!!
Dosch’s Deer Processing, 1/2 Mile West of Hardy Dam on 36th St
Discount Tire & Battery, M-46, Downtown Edmore www.andystreeservice.com
Larry’s Northtown Furniture & Appliance, 6481 N. Greenville Rd.,
Greenville 1-800-982-4540 or 231-937-5607
A-1 Communications, Inc., 701 S. Greenville West Dr (next to the SENIOR DISCOUNT
Secretary of State), Greenville
Call For a FREE ESTIMATE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 13
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$
27,500 $
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2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT
Local trade, and still like new! Set up for Just traded from a local customer, and we
5th wheel. FX4 package, long box, camper put on fresh brakes, new battery, new tires,
package, chrome step bars, and it has the etc., so it is serviced and ready to go!~
all new 6.2 engine! Powerful V-10, camo tu-tone that looks
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one. It’s
It s a Crew Cab!
$
36,888 $
13,900
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT FX4 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT
NICE TRUK with all new brakes, ball joints, LOW MILES!! ONE OWNER!!! Leather,
tires and more. We made this one like new heated seats, powerful 6.0 gas engine,
again. Nice interior and an 8’ box, FX4 good tires, liner and it’s super clean. Hard
package, candy red paint, and did I say it to find nice heavy duty truck.
was nice?!
$
13,995 $
13,995
2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT Crew Cab
P8904. Nice one owner truck with heated leather seats and 6 passenger seating! P8908. JUST ARRIVED! One owner, clean history report, and a very nice truck with good factory options.
Powerful diesel engine and still under full warranty. Free clean history report..................
$
37,995 Off road package, dual power seats, satellite radio, upgraded factory 18” wheels,
chrome steps, adjustable pedals and it even has a plow package ......................................
$
34,700
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT
11T33A. Local trade in, diesel, dually, Allison trans., and it even has a hide away hitch and toolbox in-
stalled. Why buy a new one with the price on this? No accidents, 2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat
42,995
and no smoke on this almost new ride. ..................................................................................
$ P8907. JUST ARRIVED! Good looking tu-tone paint with upgraded factory 18” wheels, FX4 package,
heated leather captain chairs, tow command system, chrome cab steps and custom
2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat CALL!
front bumper .....................................................................................................................................
11T29A. Local one owner truck we sold new. Well maintained, and it has auxiliary fuel system with approx.
100 gallon tank! Navigation, moonroof and more. 2004 Ford F-450 H.D. XLT Crew Cab
This truck was 60K new and has lots of life left. It’s a diesel! ..............................................
$
26,900 P8910. Western hauler set up for 5th wheel. Great trailer puller with air suspension, lockable storage for
the extra tools and gear, plus still room for everyone! Great set up for the serious
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT traveler. All serviced and ready to go! Only 74,000 miles .....................................................
$
24,995
P8733D. Local trade in and its an affordable diesel that runs great and still looks good!
Leather heated buckets, high flow exhaust, good tires and a good solid truck. ................
$
16,995 2005 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab
Leather, one owner, diesel, Allison trans., H4 conversion package, 20” wheels,
2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab black on black. Rare truck to find ............................................................................................
$
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P8906. Diesel Lariat in dark red with only 63,000 miles................................................................ CALL!
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Shop 24 Hours • Over 150 New and Used cars, Trucks, SUV’s Available 24 Hours a Day • Online Specials
345 N. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI • Toll Free 866-553-3673 Plus tax, title, plate, and doc. fee.
www.vanderhydeford.com
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 15
SAVE
BERNIE’S BEST PIZZA DEAL MONEY CALL MIKE'S WINDOWS
$
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Starting at Shingle & Flat Vinyl Siding We Build Garages, Pole
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Formerly Classic Carpet Cleaning of Evart
N O W
Carpet Cleaning & Restoration
Evart, MI 309 West 7th Street, Evart Big Rapids, MI
231-796-3774 231-734-5579
24 Hour Emergency Service
231-796-5579
219 N. Michigan Ave. • Big Rapids, Michigan Licensed & Insured
Air Duct Cleaning $35
Up to 3 Rooms $99
From Personal Use to Up to 4 Rooms $125
Commercial Use, Up to 5 Rooms $150
We Have a Plow for Scotch Guard For .08¢ a sq. ft.
2009 Ford Escape 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 2001 GMC Sonoma 2007 Mercury Mariner
4WD * Sync CD System V6 * Remote Start 4x4 * Crew Cab * 4.3L Vortec AWD * Premier * Leather
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 Suzuki SX4 2008 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan 1999 Chevy Cavalier
HEADLIGHTS
SXT * Highway Miles 4WD * Touring Pkg 2 Monsoon Stereo * Chrome Wheels 4 Cyl * 2 Door * Automatic
0% 60 0% 72
For up to On Select For up to On Select Specializing around
months Models months Models power lines & houses
2010 Buick Enclave CXL FWD 2011 Buick Lucerne CX 2010 GMC Yukon Denali
D li All New 2011 GMC Sierra 3500HD Serving Montcalm,
Leather. Was $41,345 Was $31,030 Loaded. Was $61,951* 4x4, Crew Cab, SLT, Dually. Was $61,088 Newaygo, Kent
Now Or GM Employee Or 0% Now Or GM Employee Or 0% Now
& Mecosta Counties
Fox Price for Everyone!
56,335* $52,209* $For
680
Fox Price for Everyone! Or GM Employee
$ *
$
37,708* $35,807* $For
569 *
25,985
mo.
60 months $ *
mo.
72 months
$
53,810* $
52,409* & more!
OR LESS!
WE ACCEPT ALL
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2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 4x4 2011
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GMC Terrain AWD SLT1 FREE ESTIMATES
Was $48,926 V6, Chrome. Was $34,035
Now Or GM Employee Or Lease For Now FULLY INSURED
Fox Price for Everyone! Or GM Employee
10125
11022
$
44,732* $41,075* $442* mo. $
32,638 * $
31,947 * 800-982-4540
2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL 2011 Buick Regal RL3 “We go all over!!”
Demo. Loaded. Was $36,365 Leather. Was $27,840
T11095 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR Wood
Now Or GM Employee Now Or GM Employee Or Lease For
T11090 Furnaces starting at $5490. Limited
31,767* 26,064 25,927 234
$ * $ * $ * (For qualified buyers 39mo/12k/ 10% down/no sec dep/end value $21,038)
$
32,767* $ mo.
2011 GMC Acadia FWD SLE
Sunroof. Was $37,560
2010 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4
SLE Z71. Was $38,785
time offer. Instant rebates up to $1000.
Call H2Oasis, Inc 616-866-0507
Now Or GM Employee Or Lease For Now Or GM Employee Or 0%
$
34,473 * $
32,637 * $
324 *
mo.
$
30,973* $29,059* $432* mo. CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR WOOD
For 72 months
FURNACES starting at $4,990. Limited
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11032
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COUCH AND CHAIR- $150, Dinette
*All prices/payments are plus tax, title, doc fee extra for qualified buyers with verification of eligibility. Payments for lease/purchase based on eligible discounted price with 10% down. Set- $350., Antique Bedroom Set (Bed,
We reserve the right to correct any printing errors. Offer ends 11/13/2010 Dresser, Dressing Table). (231)629-0143
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FOX BUICK GMC Only the Best. FOR SALE-TAYLOR WOOD Stove
$450.00. Outside boiler, $2500.00 Call
Buick 5977 Alpine Ave., at 7 Mile Rd. Comstock Park, MI 49321 231-388-1079.
GMC (Located on Alpine Ave at 7 Mile)
(616) 784-8400 Toll Free 888-379-7519 PILLOW TOP MATTRESS, only used 12
times. Was $900 new, asking $500. Call
www.foxgm.com (231)349-4399.
MICHAEL
OIL & PROPANE
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
Highway, Off Road Diesel, Farm and Heating
Serving Starts at 11:00 a.m. Gasoline • Kerosene • Propane • Motor Oil
We Deliver or Haul Your Own!
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE!
Turkey, Ham, Chicken, Locally Owned & Operated Since 1948
18655 Northland Dr., Old U.S. 131, Big Rapids
Mashed Potatoes, 1-800-348-1367
231-796-8681
Homemade Noodles,
All The Trimmings!
Ice Cream and Pie
$15.99
Call for
reservations
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Gift Certificates 18722 16 Mile Rd. • Chippewa Lake Rd. • Big Rapids, MI
(231)796-7611
800-550-5630
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 17
Stop By 2003 Pont. Grand Am GT 2008 Ford Taurus X
And Ask For
AARON ROHRER
Phone 616-719-4044
V6, auto,. loaded. AWD, V6, auto., 3rd seat.
AROHRER@foxgm.com $
7,995 $
13,995
2002 Chevy Tracker LT 2009 Chevy Impala LT
4x4, V6, leather, loaded, local trade. V6, auto., loaded, 54,000 miles.
Not Everyone $
3,995 $
11,995
Can Be One! 2002 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2008 Jeep Liberty 4x4
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our world class customers trust Eagle Xpress with their
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industry. We have headquarters with drivers facilities, a huge
shop and a support staff that will put the tools in your hands 4x4, leather, loaded, local trade. V6, auto., loaded.
to succeed. We have the highest safety rating that the Dept. of
Transportation issues. Our non stop high rate of growth
shows that our “can do” attitude does make a difference.
$
8,995 $
11,995
WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 2009 Dodge Journey
•Full time entry level person for load planning department
•Full & part time mechanics
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•Full & part time over the road drivers with Class “A” CDL
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18,995 14,995
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OUR SET PRICES ARE ABOVE ALL! Crew Cab, V8, auto. Touring, V6, auto. Sharp car!
MALL BUYERS JEWELRY STORES,
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$
13,995 $
11,995
2007 Jeep Commander 2007 GMC Acadia
WE BEAT ALL OFFERS!!!
• PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR COMMON US PRE-64 SILVER COINS
• PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR SILVER DOLLARS
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‘99 GMC SUBURBAN SLT ‘05 FORD MUSTANG ‘04 JEEP LIBERTY 4x4 ‘07 GRAND CARAVAN SXT ‘02 FORD F-250 4x4
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p , New Tires,, Loaded. 6 Cyl.,
y , Loaded. Stow & Go Seating.
g Crew Cab,, 7.3,, Lariat,, Loaded.
Only…
$
6,977 Only…
$
9,497 Only…
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9,993 Only…
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‘03 GMC YUKON SLT 4x4 ‘07 CHEVY IMPALA ‘04 GMC 4X4 ‘04 Chevy K2500 4x4 ‘07 COLORADO CREW CAB
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, Miles. Ext. Cab.,, Leather,, Loaded. Crew Cab,, 4x4,, 6.0 V8,, New Tires. 4x4,, Loaded.
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$
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$
15,942 Only…
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$
16,977
3/4 Ton
‘06 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN ‘09 G-20 ‘07 PONTIAC TORRENT ‘07 TRAILBLAZER “SS” ‘07 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4
12 Passenger,
g , Onlyy 53,000
, Miles. 3/4 Ton Cargo
g Van. AWD,, 6 Cyl.,
y , Loaded,, Onlyy 49,000
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, Mi. Whyy buyy new?
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$
16,993 Only…
$
17,997 Only…
$
18,977 Only…
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22,997
*All prices are plus tax, title and doc fee extra. Sale price includes available manufacturer incentives. Some restrictions may apply. We reserve the right to correct any pricing errors. All payments based on eligible incentives with 10% down. Based on financing/leasing through GMAC.
Fox
FOX BUICK GMC Only the Best.
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GMC (Located on Alpine Ave at 7 Mile)
(616) 784-8400 Toll Free 888-379-7519
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Beyer Auction has been commissioned to sell both the Real and Personal property
from the Estate of Charles E. Potter at public auction. The Real Estate features a
3 bdrm 1 bath home w/spacious living, dining & kitchen areas, attached 1½ stall
AVAILABLE
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1999 Most makes
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5495 Most makes
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attached garage, deck, garden area, shade trees all on 3 acres m/l located close to FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES • FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.
state land. Perfect hunting cabin.
Vehicle & Tractor: 1993 Chevy 4x4 w/topper runs good. Farmall 460 gas NF, quick
hitch, back blade, (2) 1 section drags, MG Midget B parts.
Collectibles & Household: Metal hi boy dresser w/safe drawer, oak rockers, Ser-
pentine oak wall mirror, leather top table, immigrant trunk, wood chairs, reverse
painting oval picture, Dutch wall pictures, long horns, Indian memorabilia, fox pelt,
crockery jug, porcelain light fixture, clamp on wringer, Emerson Celluloid table ‘04 CHEVY AVEO LS ‘04 DODGE DURANGO ‘05 TOWN & COUNTRY
top radio, Admiral radio, Big Ben clock, Pink enamel baby tub, Blatz beer signs, 4 dr., 4 cyl., 1.6L, auto., FWD, air, PS, SLT, 4 dr., 4x4, 4.7L V8, leather, 3rd 3.3L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
Structo & Nylint trucks, doll cradle. GI cans, Kenmore stackable washer & dryer, PW, PDL, tilt, CD, steel wheels. KBB $6,225. row seating. KBB $11,230. Captain chairs. KBB $6,450.
tapestry rug, computer desk, file cabinet, table w/4chairs, queen & twin beds, Pro
form exerciser, dressers, TV’s, stereo, Heater, Radio controlled cars, small kitchen YOUR PRICE
$
5,995 YOUR PRICE
$
7,450 YOUR PRICE
$
5,494
appliances, plus more.
Guns: Conn. Arms double barrel Black powder shot gun, 12 GA single shot, 50 Cal
black powder with scope, misc. ammo.
Garage: Scuba gear including PFD wet suit size lg. 2 tanks, BC regulator, Dive
computer and vest weights, Clark Mig 95 Welder, welding helmet, Magnum Force
2 hp air compressor, pancake air compressor, Router, DeWalt Sawzall, power miter
box, Kobalt paint gun, misc. power tools, sledge hammer, hand & carpenter tools, ‘02 GRAND CHEROKEE ‘01 PLYMOUTH NEON ‘01 CHEVY CAVALIER
bench grinder, steel bench w/vise, brass torch, Johnson level, floor jack, Craftsman Laredo, auto., 4x4, AS, PW, PL, tilt, 4 dr., 2.0L, auto., FWD, AC, power 4 dr., 4 cyl., 2.2L, auto., AC, Tilt, CD,
LT 1000 riding mower, Yardman push mower, Yard Machine rider (no run), garden cruise, ABS, CD. KBB $7,085. steering, tilt wheel. KBB $4,760 ABS. Great MPG! KBB $4,320.
cart, brush scythe, Werner fiber glass & alum ladders, forced air wood stove, fifth
wheel goose neck hitch, chains, come along 3/4 hp motor, Ridgid Shop vac, halogen YOUR PRICE
$
5,495 YOUR PRICE
$
3,450 YOUR PRICE
$
3,250
lights, squirrel cage blower, rolls of insulation, charcoal grill, patio & lawn furniture,
Mountaineer compound bow/arrows, bow cases, Crossman BB gun pistol, Fishing
poles, bamboo fly rods, fly tie equip., reels, tackle boxes, fishing tackle (big lake &
ice fishing), Hodgins waders, fly vest, lanterns, fish shanty, tent, trolling motor, hunt-
ing clothes ,helmet, golf clubs, runner sled, old boat motor, oiler, Clipper bean sorter,
saddle rack, Reddy heater, plus many more items too numerous to mention.
Auctioneers Note: See our Web site for pictures @ www.beyerauction.com ‘96 MERCEDES BENZ ‘02 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 ‘00 KIA SPORTAGE 4X4
Real Estate Terms: 10% non-refundable deposit due day of sale. 3% Buyers Pre- C-Class C280, 2.8L 6 cyl., auto., AC, 4.0L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, CD, AC. 4 cyl., auto., AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
mium. Closing within 30 days. Property sold @ Sellers confirmation. leather, loaded, very clean. KBB $7,325. roof rack, alloy wheels. KBB $5,430.
Terms: No Out of State Checks accepted. Cash or check with positive ID. An-
nouncements take precedence over printed material. Lunch served on grounds by
$
5,995 YOUR PRICE
$
6,495 YOUR PRICE
$
3,495
Rick. Not responsible for accidents or loss.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 27
LEGALS
Request for Bids
WHERE Kelly’s
CAN I Deer Processing
Open Every Day During Deer Season!
LEGAL NOTICE
FOR SALE "AS IS"
The City of Big Rapids is seeking sealed
FIND THE
For more information, please visit
bids for the sale of a 1990 GMC TOPKICK
C7500 Standard Cab with No Box and a NEW 2011 www.kellysdeerprocessing.com
1997 F-250 HD Reg Cab Truck until
2:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, Novem- PIONEER 19077 12 Mile Rd. Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-796-5414 • colin@cks-place.com
EAST CALENDARS?
ber 18, 2010, in the Office of the City Clerk,
Good Luck Hunting - From your trusted Processor
226 North Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids,
MI 49307.
This Calendar is filled with old photos
Save Thousands On Your Heat Bill
The vehicles for sale are "AS IS": 1990
GMC TOPKICK C7500 Standard Cab with you’ll enjoy for years to come!
No Box.
Minimum bid of $3,500. Call these businesses for availability! Hawken Energy
1997 F-250 HD Reg. Cab, Ford Truck 2X2
Minimum bid of $1,500. 3D ELECTRIC 989-644-8663
OUTDOOR WOOD
Specifications may be obtained at the ABBOTT’S FURNITURE 989-644-3360
Office of the City Clerk.
DISCOUNT MUFFLER 989-427-1111 FURNACES
$
5,595
Full payment must be received by the City
before the vehicle may be removed from ELIMINATOR CARPET CLEANING 231-796-2935
City property. The vehicle may be seen
at the City Garage, 325 N. DeKrafft, Big GINGRICH TIRE 989-967-3541
Heats Homes up to 4,000 sq. ft.
Rapids, during the hours of 7:00 am - 3:00 HOMETOWN GROCERY 989-382-7997
pm. Questions should be directed to
Mr. Scott Moore at 231-796-8542. KATKE GOLF COURSE 231-591-3765
IN STOCK NOW!!
Sealed bid envelopes should be clearly
RANDALL’S OLD MILL PET & FARM CENTER Call for a FREE Q
Quote
marked "1990 GMC TOPKICK C7500
Standard Cab with No Box" and "1997 F-
989-427-3606 #1 Rated Furnace by
250 HD Reg Cab" and the bid sheet REMUS LUMBER 989-967-3570 Energy Industry Comparison Report
must include bidder's name, address,
REMUS OIL 989-967-3318
phone number, and bid amount. The City
of Big Rapids reserves the right to accept ROGER SOVA LIVESTOCK BUYING & TRUCKING DOWNER
DOWNER
or reject all or any bids or to waive infor-
malities, and to award the bid in any
manner deemed to be in the best inter-
231-580-9084
STEVE WINNIE AUTO SALES 989-427-3300
OUTDOOR HEAT
Financing 10071 Hillman Rd. • Lakeview
est of the City. YUNCKER MARINE 989-644-8505 989-352-1272
Available
RATES 2.9%
Roberta Cline, City Clerk
AS LOW AS *
Tim Stores
2008 DODGE DURANGO LTD 2007 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2007 TOYOTA CREW MAX LTD 2004 CHEVY 1500
Loaded Including Leather, Power Moon, 4x4, Well Equipped Loaded, Leather, 5.7, EXT CAB
3rd Seat, Extra Clean, Local Trade Was $15,995 Fiberglass Topper, 38,000 Miles 4x4, Well Equipped
2005 DODGE DURANGO 2009 NISSAN ROGUE SL 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT
SLT, 4x4, Leather, Loaded, Local Trade, AWD 4x4, SLT, V6, AWD, GXP! Leather, Loaded,
3rd Seat, Low Miles 24,000 Miles Quad Cab Pwr Moon, 29,000 Miles
Belle Oakes
Retirement Living
Beautiful Belle Oakes Retirement Living is a distinctive and affordable retirement
community. Our mission is to promote & maintain the privacy, dignity, comfort, safety,
and highest level of independence of each resident. Private pay & long term care
insurance are accepted. All suites will include or offer access to the following features:
• Three home cooked meals a day plus snacks for regular and special diets
• Activities for tenants daily • Kitchenette including microwave and refrigerator
• Private living area and private bath
• Indoor, outdoor, and community activities
• On-site beauty and barber shop • Cable included in Monthly Rental
• Aviary with several varieties of interesting birds & plants
• A variety of gathering places to entertain family & friends
• Community living room area with fireplace
• House keeping and laundry service • Emergency call system in every suite
• A tenant specialist ready to assist you with meeting your unique needs
• Respite available