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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 3
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PO Box 1098
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Phone 616-719-4044
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P.J. HOFFMASTER STATE a non-resident annual or $8 for a non- FedEx recommends the following tips case of an accident.
resident daily, which can be purchased for safe and timely delivery of your
PARK OFFERS SNOWSHOE at any state park or on-line through the packages: For more information or to
HIKES IN JANUARY AND Michigan E-store at www.michigan.gov/ find a local agent, visit www.
estore. • Send your gifts ahead. If you are progressivecommercial.com.
FEBRUARY traveling this holiday season, take
The Department of Natural Resources the hassle out of carrying wrapped
The Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center at and Environment is committed to the packages with you by sending your
PROTECTING YOUR
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon conservation, protection, management, gifts ahead of your arrival. SPRINKLER SYSTEM ON
is offering guided snowshoe hikes on and accessible use and enjoyment of the
Saturdays, beginning Jan. 15 through COLDER DAYS
state’s environment, natural resources, • Ship early in the season. This will
Feb. 26, with a special moonlight hike and related economic interests for allow you to avoid the lines and provide
offered Friday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. (NAPSI)-While it may be time to head
current and future generations. For you with a greater selection of shipping indoors for the colder months, there’s
more information, go to www.michigan. service options. still one more gardening task you may
The hikes follow the tradition of gov/dnre.
community-wide snowshoe hikes that want to take care of.
• Choose the right supplies. Use new,
were popular in New England in the sturdy boxes with the flaps intact and
1920s. The park’s snow-covered sand HOW TO GET HELP do not reuse boxes. Position at least
To ensure a healthy lawn and garden
in the spring, take a few simple steps
dunes are the perfect setting for all the OVERCOMING A HEALTH one inch of Bubble Wrap, peanuts or to ensure that your sprinkler system is
snowshoe hikes. other packing materials on all sides
CHALLENGE ready to withstand the colder months.
and use a heavy-duty tape designed
“Most hiking routes include some for packaging.
climbing but all take a slow, relaxed (NAPSI)-The next time you or someone If they are not properly protected,
pace,” said DNRE Park Naturalist you care about gets sick, you may find inground irrigation systems can be
comfort from a surprising source—your • Be smart about labeling. Position the damaged by harsh winter weather.
Elizabeth Brockwell-Tillman. “In my address label squarely on the largest
experience, most people, including computer. That’s because patients Protecting them is easy enough. Here
and their caregivers can now set up surface and provide complete sender are a few tips to help:
children, enjoy the challenging terrain. and recipient addresses, including ZIP
Snowshoe hiking is an excellent way a website to keep family and friends
informed about progress and any help codes and telephone numbers. Ensure • Turn off your timer. Automatic systems
to get exercise out-of-doors and enjoy that the label is properly and securely
the peace and solitude of winter in the needed and to receive information and have a controller or timer. Most
good wishes. attached. FedEx also recommends controllers have a “rain” or “off” mode
park.” placing a label inside the box, in case that shuts off the signals to the valves.
It’s designed for one purpose—to help the outer label falls off. The controller continues to keep time,
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park is located
at 6585 Lake Harbor Rd. in Muskegon. families facing a significant health the programming information (start
challenge communicate quickly, • Be aware of shipping deadlines. For times, valve run times, etc.) isn’t lost
Hikes will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the delivery in time for Christmas, the
park’s Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center. privately and efficiently online. Each and the clock continues to run. The
day, over half a million people connect last day to ship with FedEx Ground is only change is that the valves will not
Pre-registration begins Monday, Nov. Friday, December 17 and the last day
15, and is required for all participants, through the more than 222,000 personal activate.
sites that have been created. to ship with FedEx Express is Thursday,
including those with their own December 23.
snowshoes. Snowshoes can also be You can also shut off the power to the
reserved for a small fee. Reservations The sites are uncluttered and free of controller, but if you do, you’ll need to
advertising. To view a site, you must • Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There reprogram the time and potentially all
for the Saturday hikes and the special are more than 1,900 FedEx Office Print
moonlit hike can be made by contacting know the specific and unique site the other settings when the weather
name. This helps restrict access to & Ship Center locations around the warms up.
the Gillette Nature Center at 231-798- world that provide a variety of packing
3573. family and friends who have been given
that name. Site authors can choose to and shipping supplies and services. • Shut off the water. You can protect the
Six or more inches of snow is needed add additional layers of privacy and main shutoff valve against freezing by
security, including requiring all visitors For more tips or to create and print a shutting off the water supply. Make sure
for snowshoeing. If snow is lacking, shipping label, visit www.fedex.com.
the naturalist will lead participants on a to register before they can view the site the valve is wrapped with insulation
winter exploration of the park. and requiring a password. (foam insulation tape and a plastic
SAFE DRIVING TIPS FOR bag). If your system doesn’t have a
To meet the changing needs of those main shutoff valve, install one to protect
For more information about the hikes,
who use the site, recent service
SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS your investment.
the park, accessibility, or persons
needing accommodations to participate enhancements include a mobile
(NAPSI)-If you’re a business owner who
in the hikes, contact the Gillette Nature website, a free iPhone app, the ability Aboveground piping also needs to be
depends on a vehicle for work, reliable
Center at 231-798-3573 (TTY/TDD711 to be notified via text when a journal insulated and you can use self-sticking,
transportation is a must. Commercial
Michigan Relay Center for the hearing is updated and Facebook Connect so foam-insulating tape or foam-insulating
auto insurance group Progressive
impaired), or visit www.michigan.gov/ authors can easily notify their Facebook tubes found at home supply stores.
offers these tips for keeping your
hoffmaster. friends when they have a new journal
vehicle running smoothly and safely
entry to share. • Keep the pipes from freezing. If you live
while you’re on the road:
Snowshoe hikes are free. However, all in a very cold area, consider removing
resident motor vehicles entering a state It’s done through a nonprofit organization the water from the pipes and sprinklers
• Keep your vehicle maintained.
park or recreation area must display called CaringBridge, so access is free. so the pipes don’t freeze and burst.
Schedule regular professional
a valid 2010 Motor Vehicle Permit or You can make it as private as you like, There are several ways to drain pipes:
inspections, and repair or replace parts
the Recreation Passport. Effective design it to suit your taste and add manual drain valves, automatic drain
when necessary (not when you have
Oct. 1, 2010, the Recreation Passport health updates and photos whenever valves or the compressed air blowout
time to get around to it).
replaced the state park and boating you like. Setting up is a simple process method. But proceed cautiously. Since
access site permits for access into all that takes just a few minutes. there could be potential safety risks,
• Keep a safe distance. If you’re driving
state parks, recreation areas and state- contacting an irrigation specialist is a
a truck, you might be carrying more
administered boating access sites You can learn more or create a site good idea.
weight than other drivers, so try to keep
for Michigan residents. Cost is $10 for yourself or a loved one at www.
a two- to three-second distance between
for resident motor vehicles and $5 for CaringBridge.org. • Insulate backflow preventers and
your vehicle and the car in front of you.
resident motorcycles. To purchase the valves if they are aboveground. You
This will give you enough room to come
Recreation Passport, Michigan residents can also use insulation tape for this, but
to a complete stop in case the car in
can simply check “YES” on their license be careful not to block the air vents and
front slams on the brakes.
plate renewal forms, or they can be Get In Shipshape This Holiday Season drain outlets on backflow preventers.
purchased at the park. To learn more (NAPSI)-When it comes to holiday gift
• Pull over. When you need to check
about the Recreation Passport, visit giving, making a list and checking it Before winterizing your system, you may
your map or change your destination,
www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport twice can keep costs down and simplify want to consult an irrigation specialist,
take the next exit or stop at the nearest
or call the information line at 517-241- your season. such as those at Rain Bird.
rest area.
7275.
Wherever you plan to shop, keep • Learn more. For more irrigation tips
• Be ready for the unexpected. Make
All non-resident motor vehicles will still shipping guidelines and deadlines in as well as information on where to find
sure your vehicle and your business
have to display a valid Motor Vehicle mind when sending gifts to friends and a specialist to help you winterize your
are properly insured. You should have
Permit to enter a state park or recreation loved ones. system, visit www.rainbird.com or call
liability and physical damage insurance,
area, or to use a state-administered (800) RAINBIRD.
which covers damage you cause to
boating access fee site. Cost is $29 for With millions of presents and packages
your vehicle—or someone else’s—in
moving across the country every day,
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JOIN THE TREND TOWARD minimum of 2.5 percent of all purchases than corn, soybeans or cotton. They Emily, is the local secretary,” he says.
INDEPENDENCE to charitable organizations selected by are America’s farmers, and they are “The FFA has done so much good for
party hostesses. As a result, in just two growing their communities. my daughter and she absolutely loves
(NAPSI)-According to a Direct Selling years, it’s given more than half a million it. Because of it, she has been able to
Association survey, more than 16 dollars to thousands of charities across These dedicated farmers are making a travel to a lot of different places and
million Americans are direct sales the country. difference thanks in part to a program meet new people.”
representatives these days and they sell from Monsanto Fund called America’s
nearly $30 billion worth of products and The expertly trained professional buyers Farmers Grow Communities. This The chapter plans on using the funds
services, despite the down economy. who join Golden Girls are given the program provides farmers with a to help students pay their FFA dues,
latest technology to assess, measure chance to win $2,500 for their favorite which have gone up in recent years.
There are many ways to get in on this and certify the gold they purchase. local nonprofit organization.
growing opportunity to become an Now farmers in more than 1,200
entrepreneur-and a surprising reason. Party attendees can sell their unwanted For Iowa farmer Jerry Varenhorst, his counties across 38 states will be able
jewelry in a pressure-free environment rural community has been “a great to help grow their communities by more
Doing Well And Doing Good and get paid on the spot while enjoying place to live and raise a family.” than $3 million.
the company of friends.
In some cases, you can not only Varenhorst farms 600 acres of corn Eligible farmers can sign up online at
make money, set your own hours and Charities across North America can and soybeans on his family operation www.growcommunities.com or call
maintain your independence, you can use gold-buying parties as fundraising in Le Mars, Iowa. He was named the (877) 267-3332 until Dec. 31, 2010.
help others as well. That’s because opportunities for their members, Plymouth County, Iowa, winner for a Farmers age 21 and over who are
of another trend in business: the supporters and other contacts. These pilot program. actively engaged in farming a minimum
emergence of entrepreneurs taking organizations can even create a network of 250 acres of corn, soybeans and/
social responsibility to new levels. These of parties to maximize their rewards. “I chose the Good Samaritan Society, a or cotton or 40 acres of open-field
forward-thinking business owners have nursing home facility where many local vegetables or at least 10 acres of
woven the concept of “giving” into the For more information on how to host a retired farmers are residents, including tomatoes, peppers and/or cucumbers
very fabric of their companies from day party or train to become a buyer, plus my father,” Varenhorst says. grown in protected culture are eligible.
one. While it’s generally expected that learn about other ways to make money, One winner will be randomly selected
companies make charitable donations visit www.golddoesgood.com or call “We need to remember that these retired for each eligible county.
once they have made it big, it takes an (866) 995-2008. farmers were the ones supporting our
entirely different mind-set to create a groups when we were younger, and As a bonus for each eligible farmer
profitable business model strategically FARMERS HELP BENEFIT THEIR they shouldn’t be forgotten,” he says. who signs up, Monsanto Fund will also
based on the premise of helping COMMUNITIES “After all, one day I will be a retired donate $1 to the United Way to help
others. farmer, too.” fight hunger in their community.
(NAPSI)-Among the more than 50
For example, one cause-oriented, million rural American residents is Third-generation family farmer Allen “Our rural communities are the heart
for-profit business has expanded this a special group of people-a group Berryman, winner from Hobbsville, of America,” says Deborah Patterson,
concept further by putting giving power responsible for feeding, fueling and N.C., elected to direct his prize to the president of the Monsanto Fund. “We
in the hands of its customers. clothing the world, stimulating the FFA youth agriculture organization. believe in rural America, and we want to
economy and caring for the land. They help these dedicated farmers continue
Specializing in the in-home purchase of are a group deeply committed to their “I chose the Chowan County FFA chapter to grow their local communities.”
precious metals, the company donates a hometowns, and they grow much more because my 17-year-old daughter,
P a r e n t s , & The Tri County

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Serving over 18,000 homes
weekly in the communities of
Baldwin, Big Rapids, Bitely,
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Rodney, Sears, Tustin, and
White Cloud
For classified or display
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on December 5th & 19th FAX 231-796-1152
from 2 - 4 pm Email: sharon@pioneergroup.com
(Sundays) Advertising Director - Sharon Frederick
Get Your Picture Taken With Him! Account Reps - Deb Romanowski, Danette Doyle,
Dawn Brock & Katie Grossmeyer
We offer lunch and
Classifieds - Kelly Last
MANY gift ideas for the holidays! Email: klast@pioneergroup.com
Composition Supervisor - Kym Roldan
• Specialty Coffee Here’s My Card Deadline: Wednesday Noon

• Homemade Fudge Display Ad & Classified Ad Deadline:
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TO ADD YOUR EVENT TO THIS PAGE, • Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th THURSDAY, NOV. 25
MICHELLE GRAVES AT (231) 592-8357 Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972- • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St.
OR MGRAVES@PIONEERGROUP.COM 2884. Michael’s School in Remus. For more information
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St.
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call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at
SATURDAY, NOV. 20 Michael’s School in Remus. For more information (989) 967-8478.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at • Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
p.m. (989) 967-8478. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap • Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County information, call (231) 972-2884.
and sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta
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a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is information, call (231) 972-2884. County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
more information contact Jack Hays at (231) 592- Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
1587. information, call (231) 972-2884. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to • Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County information, call (231) 972-2884.
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1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Pedro is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center. information, call (231) 972-2884. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until • Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior information, call (231) 972-2884.
April. For private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
796-0368 or J. Irvin at (231) 796-8993. information, call (231) 972-2884. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 • TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. information, call (231) 972-2884.
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p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big • Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in
Woody W. at (231) 796-8371. Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information. conference room A, the third room on the right,
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the
12:30 p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue p.m. corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For
Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for • Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac more information, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.
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fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
healthy lunch is free. (231) 779-9550. p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s • Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at
Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. the Chase Township Hall. For more information, noon at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
For more information call (800) 230-4085. contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159. Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
• Morton Township hosts a recycling program from 9 • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30
a.m. to noon, at the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,
For more information call (800) 230-4085. behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
COUNTY
Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood.
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. •
SUNDAY, NOV. 21 Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City. For more • Friday, Nov. 26
• Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets information call (800) 367-6788. • Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
at 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at • Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
(231) 796-8956. at Reed City Public Library community room. Call For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. (231) 832-2131 for more information. • Readers Theatre is at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County
Michael’s School in Remus. For more information Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24 information, call (231) 972-2884.
(989) 967-8478. • Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta • Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at
• Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Lounge from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remolded For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-
room, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, • Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at 2884.
Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
facing Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972- Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
questions concerning the dance. 2884. information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Alanon meeting support group for families and • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior • Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high
friends of alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more rise in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)
Jail in Big Rapids. information, call (231) 972-2884. 796-4993.
• Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry p.m. p.m.
streets. Fourth grade through 12th grade invited. Join • Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Big • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8
the group for a free meal, games and fellowship. Rapids Community Library. Open to the public. p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact • Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public
Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703. Library. Knitters of all levels are encouraged to come
MONDAY, NOV. 22 • Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in and learn or share knitting techniques.
• Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta downtown Hersey. Contact Deana Jager at (231) • Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles,
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. 465-4058 or deanajager@charter.net. 18361 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more
For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at for appointment for its winter hours by contacting • Bingo is at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555. Watch the 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972- Pioneer for the genealogical society’s special call (231) 972-2884.
2884. Saturday hours held on the second Saturday of the
• Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County month. SATURDAY, NOV. 27
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5
information, call (231) 972-2884. 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue p.m.
• The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at the Gate at Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for • The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap
6:30 p.m. fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the and sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10
• Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to healthy lunch is free. a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is
11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. • The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For
Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with on Wednesday at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. more information contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-
a 6-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia or Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma 1587.
mental illness is more than welcome to attend. For texts, questions and answers and watching dharma- • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to
more information call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or related videos. The group is under the direction of 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,
(231) 796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings. Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high than 35 years of experience in meditation and • Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours
rise in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome. from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum,
796-4993. • Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 2 located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. next to Big Rapids Farm & Garden on Fourth • Immanuel Lutheran Church hosts Fair Trade Fair
p.m. Street in Big Rapids. Any questions, call (231) 796- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Big Rapids is sponsoring
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 6363. a Saturday, Nov. 27 with handcraft items from
p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact • Beginner Line Dance Instruction is at 6 p.m. at G.T. around the world and FREE Equal Exchange Coffee
Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703. Norman Elementary School, 338 W. Lincoln St. in Tasting.
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 Reed City; enter through the West Gym Door #6. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, Meets at 8
a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Classes are open to everyone, drop in and join any p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center. time. For more information call Sandee Lee at (231) Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
• Divorce Care meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. at New 832-3493. • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to
Hope United Methodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road • Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue
in Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive 18361 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for
13-step program for getting through a divorce. New information, call (231) 972-2884. fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the
members are always welcome. Contact Sharon • Visually Impaired & Blind Support Group meets healthy lunch is free.
Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s
(231) 972-2838 for more information. Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972- Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids.
• Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 2884. For more information call (800) 230-4085.
18361 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more • Hospice of Michigan offers a living on support group • Lutheran World Relief presents Fair Trade Fair from
information, call (231) 972-2884. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hospice is located at 400 Perry 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,
Ave. in Big Rapids. For more information, contact 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. There will be free
TUESDAY, NOV. 23 Diane Snyder at (231) 796-7371. coffee tasting, door prizes and a large assortment
• Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel of handcrafted merchandise from artisans in
Inn and Conference Center. Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. developing regions around the world.
Open Enrollment Information - Call our Central Office at (231)796-2627 or email at BRPS4ME@brps.k12.mi.us
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“Educating Our Future”
Hillcrest Elementary (231) 796-6234 Riverview Elementary (231) 796-2550 Middle School (231) 796-9965 High School (231) 796-7651 New Directions (231) 796-3489
November 22-December 5, 2010 Putting into Practice
Nov. 22 MS Girls-7 grade Basketball, 4:00 pm @ Morley Stan. After completing a unit about house
MS Girls-8 grade Basketball VS Morley Stan., 4 pm plans and how to create a good flow
Nov. 23 End of 1st Trimester through a home including a workable
Brookside Elementary (231) 796-8323

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Break kitchen space, John Caskey's 2nd
Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Break hour Architecture class put what
Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Break they learned to practice. By cooking
Var. Hockey VS BR Thanksgiving Tourn., 8:00 pm in a room with a kitchen that is used
Nov. 27 Var. Hockey VS BR Thanksgiving Tourn., TBA for the Skills For Living class
Nov. 29 School Resumes students got to experience what it is
Dec. 1 Var. Boys Wrestling, TBA @ Reed City Quad like to prepare food, cook, and clean
EECC PTO Meeting, 5:30 pm
Dec. 2 Var./JV Girls Basketball, 6:00 pm @ McBain
EECC Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences in the kitchen space. They
Dec. 3 - - -Kindergarten ONLY - - - NO SCHOOL - - - also learned about eating
Fr. Girls Basketball, 6:00 pm @ Cadillac healthy. The class tried their
Dec. 4 Var. Boys Wrestling VS BR Invitational, 9:00 am hand at making breakfast
Eastwood Early Childhood Center (231) 796-5556 Central Office (231) 796-2627
skillets, which is a special
recipe of Mr. Caskey's. Most
Students students' skillets' turned out
Honored by Veteran very tasty. The students also
agree that having a work
On Veterans Day students in Ted Alberts' triangle in a kitchen is very
4th Grade class at Brookside Elementary important.
were visited by Erica Waring, a veteran of
the war in Iraq. Ms. Waring, a paraprofessional at Brookside,
was dressed in her uniform and answered questions from the
class about life as a soldier. "To have a person on staff that is Preparing for Spring
knowledgeable about a veteran's commitment to protect our
county and to explain some of the things that a soldier does New Directions students prepared garden beds and planted
and encounters, is amazing and beneficial to our students. The bulbs in a project to beautify the school grounds. Austyn,
class really enjoyed it", said Alberts. One student in the class Cody, J.R., and Jesse removed sod from the beds, and
summed it up perfectly, "we love people like Ms. Waring for Michelle and Jesse dug holes and planted tulip and daffodil
being a soldier and protecting us!" bulbs. About 200 bulbs were planted. New Directions should
Erica spent 2-3 days talking to classes not only at Brookside be a colorful place this Spring!
but also at Riverview.
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“Educating Our Future”

Books for Balls
Brookside Elementary (231) 796-8323

Magic “E” Fairy Country Inn and Suites and FSU Women's volleyball teamed up
for "Books for Balls". All 4th grade classes from Riverview
The "Magic E Fairy", aka Kathy Teegardin, has made an attended this event. Students watched the Ferris State volleyball
Eastwood Early Childhood Center (231) 796-5556 Central Office (231) 796-2627
appearance at Eastwood Early Childhood Center once again! team in action and even better they all received a book from
She was spotted in Denise Bender's first grade classroom Country Inn and Suites. Country Inn and Suites also gave away a
teaching the students about the 7 syllables. The "Magic E free pool party for 10 friends to Kiara Aten for memorizing and
Fairy" knows all of the tricks to sounding out words! reciting a poem.
Students "Fall" into Math Colored Pink

During Big Rapids Middle School’s Autumn Assembly, the winners
Learners at Eastwood of the school’s PINK OUT! Contest received their new hair colors.
Early Childhood Center's Teachers (from Left) Lane Blatchford, Steve Schott and Darrin
R.E.A.D. program, after Hooker came in a far
school, engage in some distant place to winner
Jennifer Piggott. Here
they sport their new
colors, along with Mrs.
Piggott (right, with
adding and coloring after- baton), who presented
school. The students are the $300 check to the
also studying the changing Susan P Wheatlake
season as well! Cancer Wellness
Center.
Big Rapids Public Schools Lunch Menu

November 22 November 23 November 24 November 25 November 26 Choice
Turkey
Hot Dog on a Bun
Corn Bosco
Pears No School No School No School
Salad Bar / Milk
Roll Sticks
Salad Bar / Milk
November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 3 Choice
Chili
Blueberry Waffle
Corn Bread
Sausage To Be Determined To Be Determined To Be Determined Fish
Muffin
Peaches
Apple Slices Salad Bar / Milk Salad Bar / Milk Salad Bar / Milk Sticks
Salad Bar / Milk
Salad Bar / Milk
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Mondays: 11am-2pm Lunch
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We will save you money! Wednesdays: 11am-7pm Lunch HOURS FOR THE
SOCIAL ROOM!
1st & 3rd Wed. Night: Spaghetti Night 5-7pm
Thursdays: 11am-8pm, Mexican Night 5-8pm Mon, Tues,
Fridays: 11am-8pm, Fish Fry 5-8pm Thurs, and Sat:
Saturdays: 11am-7pm, Regular Menu 11am-9pm
COAT DRIVE DURING MONTH OF NOVEMBER Wed: 11am-8pm
(COATS SHOULD BE NEW/USED, NOT ABUSED)
CHRISTMAS PARTY: Children & Grandchildren of Members, Dec. 18
Friday 11am-?
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EVENTS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20, 2010

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your club or There is no charge to participate and there are
organization to be certain of meetings, outings EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 no residency FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of
and classes, as they may be canceled due to E. Todd Street. restrictions. each month), at Baldwin Family Health Care
bad weather or other reasons. If any listing Conference Room. For more information contact
is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 or REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, GFWC EVART WOMEN’S CLUB meets 7p.m. the Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16.
(231)745-4635 with correct information. 10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month). second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran
Church. Open to the public. The May meeting T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT honors Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea. 9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United
abused is 1-800-950-5808. There GROUP MEETING second Monday of each Methodist Church.
is no excuse for abuse. month, 7p.m. For more information, call Carol WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday
Ladd (231)734-5305. morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m.,
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church,
Call (231)679-0489 For More Information. EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo 9:30 a.m. Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For more
each Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING. at 4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. with ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for at (231)734-5348.
Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every
looking for caring and dedicated people with an A21600) Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m.
interest in serving terminally ill patients and their p.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.
families in the Reed City Area and WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday
the outlaying communities. Volunteers provide evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed
services such as friendly visiting, patient US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. Location City Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave.,
transport/patient outings, errand running, child meeting starts at 6:00p.m. is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the Sportsman Reed City.
care, and clerical services. Volunteer classes are Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment
available to fit each person’s schedule. Please THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ PROGRAM after lunch. For information EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219
call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775- LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support call 231-734-6005. East Todd Street.
6840 for further information. Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise
Salon and Spectrum THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
SATURDAY Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd in Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every
Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place 4th thursday of the month.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ January-March-May-July-September-November. is the Evart Depot. Pink Hatters are welcome
(Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center, too (the younger ones). Call our Queen, Jan, at ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
(231)832-5102. 4499 220th Street, Reed City, 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: for any information or questions you may have.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet every
12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month). Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or WEDNESDAY Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart Depot’s
Paradise Salon 832-3411. community room. There is no charge. For more
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each information, call (231)734-5125 or (231)734-
(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran 9131
E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the
(231)832-5102. 10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group public, free of charge. WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
meets the last monday of each month at 6 p.m. evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big
~NOVEMBER 27 to discuss natural health options and specific IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at
ORIGINAL GOSPEL JAMBOREE will be held subjects, CO-OP information is also available. the club house. 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 27 at Amazing Grace
Acres Church, M-37 and Woodland Park Dr. TUESDAY PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets
Potluck at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Featuring Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent every third Thursday of the month.
The Highlandaires, Faith Gospel Team and Lucky LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT must remain in the library during story hour.
Fulton, M.C. Everyone welcome. GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of
topics. Open to all pregnant and nursing SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
~DECEMBER 4 mothers. Children welcome. Downtown Reed Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m.
EVERYONE IS INVITED to attend the 53rd City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader for directions with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
annual St. Mary Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, or questions, (231)832-1858 or email LLL Sue@ (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237. on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. Location
December 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, charter.net. (Meetings are is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the Sportsman
December 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Mary Third Tuesday of every month.) EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB, Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment
Parish Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. 6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth after lunch. For information
This even includes a Luncheon on Saturday and IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. grades. call 231-734-6005.
pancake breakfast on Sunday at the Knights of and Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.
Columbus. Please call REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is every FRIDAY
(231)796-5202 for more information. SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There
at the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For will be games, crafts, songs and stories. REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first
SUNDAY more information, call the church (231)832- Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E.
9072. Church is barrier free. BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB Osceola Ave. For more information, call
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All American MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday (231)832-5102.
Breakfast” (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m- FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in of each month (excluding January through
12 noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue. need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month), March), and the public is always welcome. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m.
5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Church’s The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner at the Evart United Methodist Church.
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet, Community Service. followed by the meeting which starts at 7:00p.m.
7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center,
U.S.-10. REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR 219 East Todd Street.
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for of every month. Call the hotline for location of EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5
Sunday of every month. more information. the meeting and for information. (231)832- to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at
8453 8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information call
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, (231)734-6181
their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of (second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets
each month until further notice. Ann’s Church Basement in Baldwin. For further at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW
information, call Shawn (231)745-8421. each month. For information call 734-9799. Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens
EVART UNITED METHODIST YOUTH meet every Bank. Early birds starts at 6p.m. Concession
Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on the ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post stand is
corner of First and Cherry St. 4th grade through at the Evart United Methodist Church. #7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 open.
12th grade invited. Join the group for a free p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.
meal, games and fellowship. BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO BE
East Todd Street. THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.
MONDAY first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Send all upcoming events no later than
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Wednesday Noon to:
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Road in Big The Tri-County
7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more 2-4p.m. The group meets at the Community Rapids. Yvonne Morneau
information, call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Mental Health for Central Michigan in Osceola 211 W. Upton, Suit B
Meetings are second Monday of every month). County located at 4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. THURSDAY Reed City, MI 49677
For mor information call (231)832-2247. The Phone: (231)832-5566
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at group is for individuals who provide caregiving REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD Fax: (231)832-5558
Reed City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in services for individuals with Dementia, PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m. Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal medical St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for
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Chevrolet Silverado
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Cobalt Impala H3 4WD
$9,890 228611A
$14,921 95376
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F250 4WD Wrangler Outlook FWD
$14,901 95378
$11,750 95377
$19,994 95373
2007 Saturn 2007 Chevrolet 2010 Chevrolet

Outlook AWD Tahoe 4WD Malibu
$20,994 95374
$26,976 95372
$14,994 95362
2008 Cadillac 2007 Chevrolet 2007 GMC Yukon

SRX RWD Suburban 4WD Denali 4WD
$20,358 95371
$24,990 95370
$29,546 95368
2008 Chevrolet 2005 Chevrolet 2005 Ford

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$25,982 95363A
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2007 Pontiac 2006 Dodge 2007 Jeep

Grand Prix Durango 4WD Commander 4WD
$12,689 95303
$15,598 95321A
$18,995 240210B
2009 Chevrolet 2007 Chevrolet 2004 Chevrolet

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$27,515 224811A
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2001 Buick 2008 Chevrolet 2007 Kia

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These Prices Are Good Until The End Of The Month.
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0% FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS ON THE REMAINING
2010’S AND UP TO 60 MONTHS ON SELECT 2011’S.
2010 COBALT LS SEDAN 2011 MALIBU LT SEDAN 2011 IMPALA LT SEDAN
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Power Driver Seats, Rear Spoiler, 6 Spd. Auto. Trans. w/
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PW, PL, AC, Cruise, Tilt Steering, OnStar.
MSRP..............................................$17,745 110V Outlet, Remote Start. Demo Miles. MSRP..............................................$26,430
Sparta Chevy Discount ................... - $3,000 MSRP..............................................$24,995 Sparta Chevy Discount ................... - $1,279
Rebate............................................ - $3,000 Sparta Chevy Discount ................... - $2,056 Rebate............................................ - $4,000
Allyy Down Payment
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Rebate............................................ - $3,000 AARP Discount .............................. - $1,000 ,
Sale
Price
$
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Sale
Price
$
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Sale
Price
$
20,151 OR LESS
2010 EQUINOX FWD LTZ 2010 1500 REG. CAB 4x4 LT 2010 1500 EXT. CAB 4x4 WT
10T123
10T161
Short Box, 5.3L V8, 6 Spd., Auto., 18” Alum. Whls., PS, 10T085
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w/Voice Recognition, 40GH Hard Drve. Demo Miles. MSRP..............................................$34,807 MSRP..............................................$31,390
MSRP...................................................... $35,950 Sparta Chevy Discount ................... - $2,776 Sparta Chevy Discount ................... - $1,544
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MSRP..............................................$34,441
Sparta Chevy Discount ................... - $2,500
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Allyy Down Payment
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ACE/Auntie ACE Home Health Care, 239 S. Ensley St, Howard City
Gerber Memorial, 212 S. Sullivan St., Fremont
‘04 CHEVY AVEO LS ‘04 DODGE DURANGO ‘05 TOWN & COUNTRY Mon Cher Chien, 13456 Northland Dr, Big Rapids
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Trumpets & Doves, 10770 Maple Hill Rd, Howard City
YOUR PRICE
$
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$
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$
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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
‘02 GRAND CHEROKEE ‘01 PLYMOUTH NEON ‘01 CHEVY CAVALIER Grand Rental Station, 3575 14 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs
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,
cruise, ABS, CD. KBB $7,085. ABS. Great MPG! KBB $4,320.
Riversbend Animal Hospital, PC, 10565 Northland Dr, Big Rapids
steering, tilt wheel. KBB $4,760
Deur Implement, 5648 S. Baldwin Ave, Newaygo
YOUR PRICE
$
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$
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$
3,250 Coral Power Shop, 15990 Grant St, Coral
Cedar Springs Rental, LLC, 206 N. Main St, Cedar Springs
Cedar Car Co., 12771 Northland Dr, Cedar Springs
White’s, 222 N. Ensley (old 131), Howard City
Medics, PC, 220 N. Ensley, Howard City
‘96 MERCEDES BENZ ‘02 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 ‘00 KIA SPORTAGE 4X4 Nelson’s Farm Market, 469 W. 112th St, Grant
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$
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$
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J&A Surplus, 19499 M-46, Howard City
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS The Topper Shop, 1471 S. Greenville Rd (M-91), Greenville
Dosch’s Deer Processing, 1/2 Mile West of Hardy Dam on 36th St
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Larry’s Northtown Furniture & Appliance, 6481 N. Greenville Rd.,
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Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
DALE LONGCORE Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm; Greenville
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2007 GMC ACADIA

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$
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7,995 $
18,995 $
11,995 $
13,995
2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM 2007 DODGE RAM 2008 FORD TAURUS X

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$
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13,995 $
11,995 $
12,995 $
10,995
2007 CHEVROLET 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO 2006 CHRYSLER 300 2008 DODGE GRAND
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$
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11,995 $
7,995 $
10,995 $
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$
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$ $
12,995 $
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$
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14,995 $
7,995 $
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13,995 9,995
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FOR RENT- HERSEY area. 105 feet
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CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR WOOD
beautiful frontage Muskegon River, 3-
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time offer. Instant rebates up to $1,000.
washer/dryer included. $700/month,
White Pine Boilers, (231)743-6544.
$700/deposit. Call 231-250-8200 TREE SERVICE
FOR RENT: 3 bedroom mobile between TREE WORK OF FOR SALE- DEL. glass china cabinet
Big Rapids and Reed City. Tenant pays ALL KINDS $200 Firm. Heavy floral print full size
all utilities + lawn care/snow removal. sofa bed $100. Microwave oven $50.
No pets allowed. Security Deposit Specializing around Poulan 16" chain saw $50. Two weed
required with a 12 month lease. Call power lines & houses eater lawn mowers $75/each. Furnace
231-598-0987 160 Real Estate Serving Montcalm,
from M-home $100. Auto-M washer $20.
HOUSE FOR RENT, 2 bedroom in Evart. Garden tiller $50. Wood carpenter ladder
HOME FOR SALE- Lake Miramichi. Newaygo, Kent 24-foot $75. If interested, call or see
$350/month (231)734-3890. & Mecosta Counties
Cheap for health reasons. 989-382-7056 Dennis at 231-912-9721 or the Mecosta
LAKEVIEW 1-BEDROOM APART- 1971 Cadillac for sale. & more! County Senior Center.
MENT, $400/month includes heat. Secu-
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(989)560-8228 or (989)352-6523. sale. 19 Perked lots w/electricity on MAJOR CREDIT CARDS products at FOAM PLUS 3000sqft, Heats Domestic Water,
Springfield Rd. between Tampa and Fall Specials: 3"x4x8 Foam Board $2,500, Warranty, Pickup or Delivery,
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Excellent used 15-inch tires. Call 231-734- OBO. 248-388-1418
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NEWLY REMODELED MOBILE home, 170 Items 800-982-4540
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Firewood
2-bedroom, 1-bath. In country, Morley. Call for Sale 800-745-7132.
Gary (231)856-7759 APPLES, ORGANIC (ROME) “We go all over!!” M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of FOR SALE: SEASONED oak firewood.
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REED CITY: 2-BEDROOM, apartments, Big bags, $10 (231)846-0346 and new furniture and appliances. after 5:00 p.m.
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CENTRAL BOILER OUT-
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Rent starting $600/month. On-site man- DOOR Wood Furnaces start- Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2) L-AND-D WOOD SERVICE
ager. (231)465-4049 BACKBLADE AND SAND Scoop for ing at $5490. Limited time www.mandjfurniture.com Quality Dry Oak- cut, split,
3-point hitch tractor $350/both. 5-HP offer. Instant rebates up to
TWO, 2-BDRM. APARTMENTS 3 miles Briggs&Stratton horizontal shaft motor, delivered, $45 rick. Stacked on
east of Evart on US-10. Numerous $1000.
runs good $150; 6000-pound electric
Call H2Oasis, Inc
truck to assure quantity.
amenities, utilities included. (231)349- wench and controls, like new w/75-foot
0051. cable $175. 231-590-8246 616-866-0507 (231)872-0372
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The data presented below was compiled by Market Authority, Inc. as part of its ongoing 2010 telephone study of media preferences of consumers searching for local business information.
The data reports the responses of 78,387 individuals in 121 cities ranging in size up to metropolitan populations in excess of two million. MOTOR SALES
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Tri County News Shopper, November 22, 2010

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LUDINGTON BIG RAPIDS

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Trucking & Sorting Help Available

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This is usually our best sale of the fall season.

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Deadline ~ December 15, 2010

Mail to: Baby’s First Christmas

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