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CAUTIOUS OF SLICK ROADS
From Staff Reports
MECOSTA COUNTY – Mecosta
County Sheriff’s deputies
responded to 15 car accidents
Wednesday morning, all related to
the winter road conditions.
“It happens every year,” said
Mecosta County Sheriff Todd
Purcell of the slippery roads.
“People need to plan a little extra
time and use extreme caution
while driving.”
For the Mecosta County Road
Commission, Wednesday brought
the season’s first bout in the battle
of clearing winter roads. Having
stockpiled salt-sand mix and
outfitting plow trucks in anticipation
of snow, the road commission took
to the county’s roads throughout
the early morning hours and
eventually had a full crew of 26
plow trucks out.
Joyce Kuipers, managing director
of the road commission, noted
that as with any first snow, drivers
were still adapting to slippery
roads. Unseasonably warm
temperatures, when combined
with the wet snow creates slippery,
slushy road conditions, she said.
Drivers should slow down because
slushy roads can be perceived as
safe to drive on, Kuipers added.
“When you’re approaching an
intersection, allow ample breaking
distance,” she said. “We’re going to
keep monitoring the weather and
how it acts with the pavement.”
Kuipers also urged drivers to steer
clear of winter plow trucks.
“They’re out there trying to do their
jobs,” she said. “Give them some
space to work.”
Mark Sekelski, a meteorologist
with the Grand Rapids National
Weather Service office, urged
drivers to take extra time when
reaching a destination on slick
winter roads, and to be careful
when walking.
According to the National Weather
Service, the area was expected
to pick up a few inches, with
accumulations primarily in grassy
areas. More snow showers
are expected through tonight
with some light accumulations
possible.
CYBERBULLYING AND
YOUR TEEN
(NewsUSA) - According to the
National Council of Juvenile
Court Judges, each year nearly
3.2 million students are victims of
online bullying, a serious Internet
safety concern. To address these
issues, Boys & Girls Clubs of
America has partnered with Sprint
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to promote online safety resources
for teens and parents.
Sprint’s 4NetSafety program aims
to open the lines of communication
about Internet safety between
young people and the adults who
care for them. The online resource
offers free tools from experts that
address the perils that young
people commonly encounter
online and encourage positive
dialogue about Internet safety.
“Sprint is pleased to be entering
into this partnership with Boys
& Girls Clubs of America,” said
Debby Ballard, Sprint’s director
of community affairs. “Internet
safety is an area that is very
important to Sprint, as evidenced
by our 4NetSafety program, and
our partnership with BGCA allows
us to add to and raise additional
awareness about these valuable
resources.”
A recent survey of young people
revealed some startling statistics
about how parents are supervising
their children’s online time. More
than 53 percent say their parents
never ask them about whom they
are talking to on the Internet, and
over half say their parents never
surf the Internet with them.
“The Internet can be a wonderful
resource, but it has always been
our goal to teach our youth how
to navigate the Web safely and
appropriately,” said Dan Rauzi,
senior director of technology
services and programs at BGCA.
“Sprint and BGCA teamed up to
raise awareness about a prime
concern of ours -- the importance
of a healthy and safe virtual life for
America’s youth.”
Sprint and Boys & Girls Clubs of
America offers the following tips
to parents to help keep their teens
safer online.
1. Remind your teen that what
they post stays online forever.
2. Ask to see their profile page.
3. Tell your chid to only add friends
they know in real life.
4. Have them use a nickname
that doesn’t identify their location,
gender or age.
5. Tell them not to post plans or
whereabouts on a site or page.
6. If your or someone else’s child is
harassed or bullied online, report
it to your local law-enforcement
agency or call the CyberTipline at
800-843-5678.
IMPROVE INDOOR AIR
QUALITY FOR A HEALTHIER
HOME
(NewsUSA) - When the weather
report issues an air quality warning,
some people stay indoors, but
there’s no guarantee that the air
in the home is any healthier than
the air outside. Common indoor
air pollutants such as dust mite
grime, pet dander, mold, tobacco
smoke, and airborne allergens
and germs may be lurking about
without anyone ever noticing.
Adults spend up to 90 percent
of their time indoors and inhale
approximately 2,300 gallons of
air a day. Given that, people face
significant, ongoing exposure
to a variety of unwelcome
indoor air pollutants. Extended
exposure to these pollutants
can cause eye, nose and throat
irritation, respiratory problems,
headache, fatigue and even
allergy symptoms. Asthmatics, the
elderly and children are the most
vulnerable to indoor air pollutants
and can develop more serious
symptoms. Prolonged exposure
to some pollutants has even been
linked to cancer or other serious
diseases.
Homeowners do, however, have
the power to combat indoor air
pollutants and improve their
home’s air quality.
One common first line of defense
is a home air filtration system.
These devices filter pollutants
from the air circulating throughout
the home. The award-winning
Carrier Infinity Air Purifier, for
example, not only traps pollutants,
it also uses a unique ionization
process to kill bacteria, viruses
and mold, which standard air
cleaners can’t do. The whole-
home purifier, installed in line with
the ductwork of a home’s heating,
ventilation and air conditioning
system, re-purifies the air as many
as eight times an hour, removing
a majority of pathogens, allergens
and pet dander. In fact, the Infinity
Air Purifier cleans more than 100
times more air than some of the
popular portable units.
But an air purifier shouldn’t have
to do all the work. Homeowners
need to do their part by maintaining
a clean household. Simple things
like asking people to take off
their shoes at the front door or
preventing family and guests from
smoking indoors go a long way
toward clearing indoor air, allowing
homeowners to breathe a fresh
sigh of relief.
For more information on improving
your indoor air quality, visit www.
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THIS SEASON, DON’T LET
PUMP PRICES PUT A DAMPER
ON YOUR HOLIDAY FUN
By Trisha Hessinger For
NewsUSA
(NewsUSA) - It’s easy to get caught
up in the holiday hubbub when
you’re running around looking for
the perfect gift. While the holidays
can be expensive, there are ways
to save. Firestone Complete Auto
Care offers the following tips to
help you save money at the gas
pump so you can focus on your
holiday celebrations.
Slow Down and Get Some Air
• Vehicles use less fuel the slower
they travel. While staying within
the speed limits, try dropping your
highway speed by 10 mph to see
big savings at the pump.
• Calm down. According to the U.S.
Department of Energy, aggressive
driving can lower your gas mileage
by 33 percent on the highway and
by 5 percent in the city.
Fuel Up
• Buy the right fuel. Look in
your vehicle’s owner’s manual
for the correct octane level for
your vehicle’s engine. Odds are
that it will be regular unleaded,
since fewer than 5 percent of the
vehicles on the road require the
use of premium fuel.
Drop Some Pounds
• Extra weight in your vehicle
makes it work harder, hence less
fuel mileage. According to the U.S.
Department of Energy, an extra
100 pounds in the car can reduce
a vehicle’s fuel economy by up to
2 percent. If you have a trunk full
of junk, empty it out for better fuel
economy.
The holiday season can stretch
your wallet pretty thin. By following
just a few small steps, you’ll
have more to spend on holiday
festivities.
GIFT TRENDS THIS YEAR?
GIVE EXPERIENCES, NOT
GOODS
(NewsUSA) - As the holiday
season approaches, shoppers
face the annual challenge of
finding the perfect gift in the right
size at the best price. Shopping
online can save both time and
money, but can also overwhelm
consumers with the endless list of
options to choose from.
This year, experts recommend
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harnessing the national trend of
collective buying to ease shopping
woes and save money in the
process.
“Collective buying sites streamline
the holiday shopping process by
connecting users with creative
gift suggestions at unbeatable
discounts,” said Andrew Mason,
founder and chief executive officer
of Groupon.com, a shopping
website that offers daily deals
on the best local goods, services
and cultural events in more than
250 markets around the world.
“It’s become just as easy to give
someone the gift of a great unique
experience as it is to send them a
sweater.”
Groupon provides some top picks
for 2010 gifts, proven to be best-
sellers this year:
Health and Beauty: Pamper
loved ones with a trendy no-chip
manicure or relaxing massage
package. Sites like Groupon.
com provide incredible deals --
sometimes as high as 90 percent
off -- that make it possible to
be extra generous this holiday
season.
Cultural: For a thoughtful option
that can be reused, gift an annual
membership to a favorite museum.
Some of the country’s top
institutions are discounting their
individual and family memberships
by half-off this year.
Fitness: Give a friend’s New
Year’s resolution a boost with
the gift of fitness. Popular deals,
including gym memberships and
yoga classes, are conveniently
packaged and allow the recipient
to start their trial when they’re
ready.
Dining: Need a gift for a foodie?
Many high-end restaurants offer
discounted packages worth $50,
$75 or $100 towards the final bill.
Experiential: While a traditional gift
is wrapped neatly in a box and tied
with a bow, gifts like rock climbing,
skydiving or wine-tasting classes
provide one-of-a-kind experiences
that recipients won’t soon forget.
By consolidating the best gift
options at prices that beat out
door-busters, daily deal websites
are a smart choice this holiday
shopping season. Deals are
redeemed with printable vouchers
that only show the actual service
value, not the discounted price
paid for the gift! Not a subscriber?
Visit www.groupon.com to sign up
for free and start receiving your
daily deals.
FROM BURNT OUT TO BEHIND THE
BURNER
(NewsUSA) - Many Americans
in unrewarding careers are
choosing to enter new fields as
unemployment rates continue
to soar. Forced from longtime
positions in some of the nation’s
largest industries, men and women
alike are making the jump into
the world of professional cooking
as they trade pinstripes for chef
whites.
“Our culinary arts and pastry
career programs have been
attracting students of all ages
and professional backgrounds,”
said Rick Smilow, president of the
Institute of Culinary Education in
New York City. “We have everyone
from former Wall Street bankers to
marketing managers to talented
kids out of high school or college,
all of whom are looking to switch
careers in the rocky economy.”
But a diploma from a leading
culinary school doesn’t only lend
itself to a position as a chef. More
and more culinary school graduates
are using their degrees to enter
the fields of hospitality, food media
and personal start-ups from coast
to coast. Professionally trained
chefs can go on to command
kitchens or boardrooms, which
allows them to dip into an industry
driven by their passion rather than
economic gains.
“Our students go on to work in
some of the top restaurants in the
country,” Smilow said. “But they
aren’t all working directly as chefs;
a lot of them get involved in fields
like research and development
at major food brands, work in
food media or are entrepreneurs
building food businesses.”
The rise of culinary school
enrollments may signal an
oncoming tidal wave of career-
changers, as economic woes leave
many with a desire to start new in
an industry once only considered a
dream job. So while the economy
may be down, attitudes will be up
as more and more Americans find
happiness in the world of food.
For more information, visit www.
iceculinary.com.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 4
SATURDAY, DEC. 11
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting
clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at
O
1 p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For
more information contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
• Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April. For private
tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or J. Irvin at (231) 796-
8993.
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• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Campus
Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call
(800) 230-4085.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
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• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind
Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
• The Mecosta County Genealogical Society hosts its Home for the
Holidays session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its office, 424 N. Fourth
Ave. in Big Rapids. Come share your family traditions, photos and
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stories and see how MCGS can help you with your research. Many
new family histories have been donated, and MCGS is collecting
scrapbooks or will copy yours and return them. Bring out of town
guests and relatives to reminisce. Call ahead during the holidays
and set up and evening appointment to come for a cup of coffee
and look through the collection by calling Maureen Nelson at (231)
250-5555. Groups are welcome.
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• “Raise the Red Lantern,” presented by Artworks and the Big
Rapids Community Library will be shown at 7 p.m. at the library in
Big Rapids. The 1991 PG movie is a sumptuously beautiful portrait
of China in the 1920s. Nineteen-year-old Songlian is forced to
become the fourth wife of 50-year-old Chen Zuoqian. The small
world of his mansion becomes a hothouse that fosters intrigue and
deadly competition. The movie is in Mandarin.
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the
basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids.
Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the
healthy lunch is free.
• “Tapping into a Healthy Stress Free Holiday” workshop is from 2
to 3:30 p.m. at The Centre Building, 18554 Northland Drive in Big
Rapids (one mile north of the airport). The workshop is presented
by Terry Ruelle, LMSW, ADS, RM and owner of Pathways Holistic
Counseling. Learn a simple and effective technique to reduce
urges to overeat or drink during the holidays and keep yourself
relaxed and in balance. For more information, call Ruelle (231)
250-4335.
• “Grief, Loss and Change: Getting Through the Holidays” workshop
is from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Centre Building, 18554 Northland Drive
in Big Rapids (one mile north of the airport). The workshop is
presented by Bonnie Cripe, PhD, LMSW, is the owner of Northland
Counseling Center. This workshop will be helpful for those grieving,
as well as those who would like to help others. Cost is a donation.
Pre-registration is required, call Bonnie at (231) 592-8090 for more
information.
SUNDAY, DEC. 12
• Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at
220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in
Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike
or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge from
7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remolded room, located at the corner
of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the
door facing Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions
concerning the dance.
• Alanon meeting support group for families and friends of alcoholics
will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids.
• Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m.
at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth grade through
12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal, games and
fellowship.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran
Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
• All-you-can-eat breakfast is from 8 to 11 a.m. at AMVETS Red
Arrow Post 1941 in Big Rapids, it includes eggs,pancakes,
potatoes and beverage for $6, sponsored by the AMVETS Ladies
Auxiliary.
MONDAY, DEC. 13
• Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-
2884.
• The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at the Gate at 6:30 p.m.
• Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at
Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a
support group with a 6-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia
or mental illness is more than welcome to attend. For more
information call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553.
Coffee is available at meetings.
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big
Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is
located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
Center.
• Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile
Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Divorce Care meetings are held every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
at New Hope United Methodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in
Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive 13-step program
for getting through a divorce. New members are always welcome.
Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at
(231) 972-2838 for more information.
• Living On Grief Support Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884. For those who experience death
or divorce from a spouse.
TUESDAY, DEC. 14
• Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday Inn and
Conference Center.
• Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in
Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike
or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-
2884.
• Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist
Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for
more information.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. For
questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Campus
Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call
(800) 230-4085.
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic
Church in Reed City. For more information call (800) 367-6788.
• Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron takes place at the
Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For
more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Alzheimers support group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mecosta
County Medical Center, Administrative Conference Room 2 in
Big Rapids. It is hosted by the Alzheimers Association, Greater
Michigan Chapter. A help line is available 24/7 at (800) 272-3900.
• Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City
Public Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more
information.
• God’s Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary
Parish Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome;
no questions asked, no registration required and no donation is
sought at the event. For more information, call the parish office at
(231) 796-5202.
• Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase
Township Hall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-
4159.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15
• Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids
Community Library, 426 S. Michigan Ave. Open to the public.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.
• Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Hersey.
Contact Deana Jager at (231) 465-4058 or deanajager@charter.
net.
• Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for appointment for
its winter hours by contacting Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555.
Watch the Pioneer for the genealogical society’s special Saturday
hours held on the second Saturday of the month.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran
Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
• Beginner Line Dance Instruction is at 6 p.m. at G.T. Norman
Elementary School, 338 W. Lincoln St. in Reed City; enter through
the West Gym Door #6. Classes are open to everyone, drop in
and join any time. For more information call Sandee Lee at (231)
832-3493.
• Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile
Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the
basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids.
Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the
healthy lunch is free.
• The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 309 Marion
Ave., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing various
dharma texts, questions and answers and watching dharma-
related videos. The group is under the direction of Michael and
Margaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience
in meditation and dharma practice. Beginning students are
welcome.
• South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Evart
Township Hall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested in
quilting or learning to quilt is welcome. The group works jointly on
personal or community quilts and frequently donates to people or
organizations in need. For more information, call Margie at (231)
734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-3237.
• Soup Supper at 5 p.m. at Grant Center United Methodist Church.
Donations are accepted.
THURSDAY, DEC. 16
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in
Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike
or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-
2884.
• Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Pedro is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room
A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center;
enter on the corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more
information, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at noon at St. Paul
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle!
is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
Center.
• The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group of Spectrum Health
Gerber Memorial meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tamarac, the
Center for Health and Well Being, 1401 W. Main St. in Fremont.
The speaker will be Jason Roth, Medtronic-Deep Brain Stimulator
sales representative. The support group is open to the parkinsonian
along with family, friends, caregivers and/or anyone with an interest
in Parkinson’s Disease. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments
will be provided. For more information, call Julie Allers at (231)
924-3195.
• Blood pressure checks by Ace Health Care at the Mecosta County
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
call (231) 972-2884.
FRIDAY, DEC. 17
• Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Readers Theatre is at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big
Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
• Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library.
Knitters of all levels are encouraged to come and learn or share
knitting techniques.
• Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile
Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Big Rapids Ballroom Dance Society and Trestle Bend Big Band
event from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Eagles on 16 Mile Road in Big
Rapids. Come do the waltz, fox trot, cha-cha, rumba and tango.
Cost is $10.
• Lunch Break Book Discussion from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Big Rapids
Community Library, 426 S. Michigan Ave. The book is “The
Housekeeper an the Professor” by Yoko Ogawa. The public is
welcome.
SATURDAY, DEC. 18
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting
clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at
1 p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For
more information contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle!
is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
Center.
• Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April. For private
tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or J. Irvin at (231) 796-
8993.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the
basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids.
Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the
healthy lunch is free.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Campus
Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call
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White & Fraser Fir, Black Hill Beautiful Blue Spruce Ensley Roofing, LLC
mobile home between Reed City and
Norweigan & Blue Spruce Scotch and White Pine Big Rapids $400/month, no pets.
Wreaths & Garland, Local Honey Choose and Cut Also, 1-bedroom house, country setting,
Products & Soaps, Gift Baskets, $400/month, no pets. 231-250-4733
Maple Syrup (Also available at Artworks
& Great Lakes Office Supply) 14490 New Millpond FOR RENT: 3-BEDROOM mobile. 8-
5 LOCATIONS: 1-Mile South of East M-20 Miles north of Big Rapids. Tenant pays util-
The Gate, Big Rapids 2.5 Miles from ities. NO pets allowed. Security deposit
Citgo, Roger’s Heights
Center of Big Rapids required with 12-month lease. Offering a
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Fremont Floral, Fremont
Move In Special! Call 231-598-0987 for
Country Corners, Canadian Lakes (231)796-2316 WEAVERS more information.
Small Engine Repai HOUSE FOR RENT- 3-Bedroom with
13150 7 Mile Rd. garage in Evart, $500/month. (231)734-
Stanwood, MI 49346 3890
HOUSE FOR RENT-IN country near
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TREES Hand Trimmed FREE 3-PIECE SOFA, entertainment
MANUFACTURED HOMES, LOCAT-
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Scotch Pine $6.00 Up to 20-Ft. High 821-2695 You pick up.
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drive to Big Rapids, Rodney mailing
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2-BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, Paris rent. (231)972-0505.
U-Cut or Pre-Cut Or 16 Mile Road $340/month, plus deposit. 10-min to Big
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Location: 3 Miles north of Rapids, no pets. Lawncare/snow removal
w/addition, shed. Quiet, +State land $450
Reed City on Mackinac included. (231)832-5767
$20/Tree mo. +security, (- utilities). 231-832-0528
Trail, then follow signs QUIET SUBDIVISION NORTH Big
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No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE-
Apts. and houses in and around Big
Rapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required.
Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 or
www.silvernailrealty.com on the web.
MOBILE HOME NEAR Evart area. Call
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170 Items
for Sale
CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR Wood
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P5003 P4957 P5001 11-1B CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR WOOD
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ered. Call after 5pm. 231-580-9318 or 231-
832-3819
HAY, HIGH-QUALITY 4X5 round bales,
grassy and alfalfa, stored inside, you
P4986 P5004 P4960 10-235A
haul. 231-796-7856 evenings.
2008 Ford Mustang GT 2007 Jeep Commander 2008 Chevy Cobalt LS 2006 Ford Ranger XL
V8, 5 spd., only 26,258 miles, loaded. Sport 4x4, 50,000 mi., V8, auto. CLEAN! GM Cert., 1 owner, 42,000 mi., 4 cyl. Great MPG! 2WD, V6. Nice truck! M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of
$
17,997 $
15,915 $
8,211 $
5,758 Evart. Largest selection of good used
and new furniture and appliances.
All prices plus tax and fees. All incentives & rebates to dealer. See dealer for details. *$1,509 due at signing, 39 month lease, 12,000 miles year, 20¢ mile overage. **$0 due at signing, 39 months lease, 12,000 miles year. 20¢ mile overage. Offer expires Jan. 3, 2011.
(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.
Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)

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EVENTS BEGINNING DECEMBER 4, 2010
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your club or
organization to be certain of meetings, outings
and classes, as they may be canceled due to
bad weather or other reasons. If any listing
is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 or
h (231)745-4635 with correct information.
d regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being
abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse
for abuse.
- US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m.,
- ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call
t (231)679-0489 For More Information.
r HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.
Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for
caring and dedicated people with an interest
h
in serving terminally ill patients and their
-
families in the Reed City Area and the outlaying
communities. Volunteers provide services such as
r friendly visiting, patient transport/patient outings,
errand running, child care, and clerical services.
Volunteer classes are available to fit each person’s
- schedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland
Hospice at 231-775-6840 for further information.
g thursday of the month.
. SATURDAY
t at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ
(Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m.
h to discuss natural health options and specific
(231)832-5102.
0 subjects, CO-OP information is also available.
8 information or questions you may have.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,
12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ
(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129
E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call
(231)832-5102.
REVELATION SEMINAR CONTINUES every
Saturday (except for Dec. 18th) at 4:30 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. in the new little white Seventh-Day
Adventist Church on the north side of Highway
10, 17290 U.S.-10, east of the Hersey turnoff.
~DECEMBER 11
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN present
a COOKIE WALK Saturday, December 11 from
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until gone. Trinity Lutheran
Church, 19778 U.S. 10, Reed City. Proceeds will
support Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
SUNDAY
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All American
Breakfast” (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12
noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,
7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400
U.S.-10.
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday
of every month.
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving
their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of
each month until further notice.
EVART UNITED METHODIST YOUTH meet every
Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on the
corner of First and Cherry St. 4th grade through
12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal,
D games and fellowship.
d St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for
. more information.
MONDAY
- REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.
129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information,
call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are
, second Monday of every month).
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed
City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m.,
f meeting 6p.m.
. EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219
E. Todd Street.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).
t BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING second Monday of each
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 13
month, 7p.m. For more information, call Carol
Ladd (231)734-5305.
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo
each Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at
4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday
evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway
meeting starts at 6:00p.m.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ PROGRAM
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support
Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise
Salon and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
Cancer Services. 2nd Monday of every other
month at 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-
September-November. Hosted by Crossroads
Radiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street,
Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire
by calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-
7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or
Paradise Salon 832-3411.
NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,
10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group
meets the last monday of each month at 6 p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
is entertainment after lunch. For information call
231-734-6005.
~DECEMBER 6
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY presents The Voyage
That Shook the World: Produced for the 150th
anniversary of Darwin’s “Origin of Species”,
The Voyage. Monday, December 6 at 7 p.m. at
Ferris State University, IRC 120, south of FLITE.
Admission is free. For more information, call
(231)598-1006 or find us on Facebook: FSU Truth
Project.
TUESDAY
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open
to all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children
welcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue,
LLL group leader for directions or questions,
(231)832-1858 or email LLL Sue@charter.net.
(Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.)
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and
Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.
SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at
the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more
information, call the church (231)832-9072.
Church is barrier free.
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in
need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month),
5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Church’s
Community Service.
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,
(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St.
Ann’s Church Basement in Baldwin. For further
information, call Shawn (231)745-8421.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m.
at the Evart United Methodist Church.
BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219
East Todd Street.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second
and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The
group meets at the Community Mental Health
for Central Michigan in Osceola County located
at 4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For mor
information call (231)832-2247. The group is for
individuals who provide caregiving services for
individuals with Dementia, Alzheimers or other
chronic/terminal medical conditions. There is no
charge to participate and there are no residency
restrictions.
GFWC EVART WOMEN’S CLUB meets 7p.m. the
second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran
Church. Open to the public. The May meeting
honors Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday
morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big
Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at
9:30 a.m.
ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for
families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every
Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
is entertainment after lunch. For information call
231-734-6005.
THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies
in Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD
Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is
the Evart Depot. Pink Hatters are welcome too
(the younger ones). Call our Queen, Jan, at 734-
5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for any
WEDNESDAY
ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each
month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran
Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the
public, free of charge.
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at
the club house.
PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story Hour,
1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must
remain in the library during story hour.
SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third
Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with
potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-
3857 or Ann (231)867-3237.
EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,
6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth
grades.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is every
Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There will
be games, crafts, songs and stories.
BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGS
are held the first Wednesday of each month
(excluding January through March), and the
public is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30
for a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting
which starts at 7:00p.m.
OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES
meeting is the first Wednesday of every month.
Call the hotline for location of the meeting and for
information. (231)832-8453
EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets
at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month.
For information call 734-9799.
BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post
#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6
p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.
THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the
first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at
the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile
Road in Big Rapids.
THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for
mor information.
FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of
each month), at Baldwin Family Health Care
Conference Room. For more information contact
Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16.
T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-
9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United
Methodist Church.
T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10
p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist
Church, Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For mor
information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri
at (231)734-5348.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m.
at Evart United Methodist Church.
SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City
Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed
City.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219
East Todd Street.
REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every 4th
ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet every
Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart Depot’s
community room. There is no charge. For more
information, call (231)734-5125 or (231)734-
9131
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big
Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at
6:30 p.m.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets
every third Thursday of the month.
EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of
every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
is entertainment after lunch. For information call
231-734-6005.
FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday
of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.
For more information, call (231)832-5102.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m.
at the Evart United Methodist Church.
PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center,
219 East Todd Street.
EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5
to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at
8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information call
(231)734-6181
BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post
#10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank.
Early birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is
open.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There
is entertainment after lunch. For information call
231-734-6005.
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO BE
TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.
Send all upcoming events no later than
Wednesday Noon to:
The Tri-County
Yvonne Morneau
211 W. Upton, Suit B
Reed City, MI 49677
Phone: (231)832-5566
Fax: (231)832-5558
14 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010
170 Items 170 Items 280 Farm Goods
for Sale for Sale
Baby’s First Appliances
QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered
$49.50 rick. Buy from honest, woodcut-
Produce
Christmas & ter. Visa, Energydraft and DHS accept-
ed. (231)266-5102.
FARM FRESH EGGS from free range
hens. No hormones or antibiotics. Non-

Christmas Angels
GMO Feeds (Genetically Modified Organ-
Travel Trailer ism). Inspected and licensed by the state.
For more information visit our farm at
Meadowlark Farms, 5555 130th Avenue,
Reserve Your Child’s Place Morley, MI 49336.
In The Big Rapids Pioneer
Hay For Sale
$12.00 per ad on or before November 30. FIRST & SECOND cutting hay: Square
bales. Call (616)696-2304.
$15.00 per ad after November 30.
All Ads Must Be Prepaid 300 Wanted to Buy
$2,500, OUTDOOR WOOD Boiler, 32' COACHMAN 275RLS 2005. One CASH PAID-RETIREE PAYING fair price
Deadline ~ December 15, 2010 Heats 3000sqft, Heats Domestic Slide Out. Large rear window. Like $100 to $5,000 for all running cars, trucks,
Ads will run before, or by Christmas 2010. Water, Warranty, Pickup or Delivery, Call New. $21,000 OBO 231-679-3797 motor cycles, ATV, campers, Snowmo-
616-551-0176, biles, Pontoon boats. Free pick-up.
Mail to: Baby’s First Christmas www.heissheaters.com (231)689-1894, (616)291-0266
Pioneer Classifieds 270 Livestock 991 Mega Mkt.
115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307 Firewood A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND
RAVENNA HORSE AUCTION: Sat-
For questions, call Kelly (231)592-8348 CUT, SPLIT SEASONED hardwood $50 urday, December 18th, 4:00pm. R & Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand
Or email classified@pioneergroup.com face cord. Delivery available, E-Drafts L Tack Bob Leech (231)865-6277. new-never used, sell all for $275. 989-923-
accepted. Located near Evart. Call For- 1278.
est River Firewood (231)734-6179.
Please include payment, photo, child’s FREE FORECLOSURE LISTINGS Over
name and date of birth. If you would L-AN-D WOOD SERVICE 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down
like your photo(s) returned, please include Quality Dry Oak- cut, split, deliv- payment. Call now. 800-880-2517
a self-addressed stamped envelope.
ered, $45 rick. Stacked on truck
NOTE: ALL ADVERTISERS in this cat-
to assure quantity. (231)872- egory are working with a licensed adop-
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available on 2010 models.

2011 MALIBU LS 2011 MALIBU LT

Power windows and locks, cruise Power windows and locks, cruise
control, OnStar, keyless entry. control, OnStar, keyless entry.

MSRP ....... $23,040 MSRP ....... $25,435

Sparta Discount ........- $3,113 Sparta Discount .......- $3,483
Rebate ......................- $2,000

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2010 SILVERADO 1500 4x4 REG CAB LT 2010 SILVERADO 1500 4x4 REG CAB LT 2010 SILVERADO 1500 4x4 EXT CAB WT
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aluminum wheels, power driver seat, remote start, snow plow prep, Z71, aluminum wheels, power driver seat, remote start, snow plow prep, Z71,
power locks and windows. power locks and windows, 6” tubular
MSRP ........$34,807 assist steps. MSRP ........ $31,390
Sparta Discount .......- $3,464 MSRP ........$35,661 Sparta Discount .......- $2,995
Rebate ......................- $4,500 Sparta Discount .......- $3,691 Rebate ......................- $5,000
Down Payment Rebate ......................- $4,500 Down Payment
Assistance ................- $1,000 Down Payment Assistance ................- $1,000
Assistance ................- $1,000

25,843 26,470 22,395

Stock # 10T123 Stock # 10T144 Stock # 10T085

$ $ $
Clearance Price Clearance Price Clearance Price

2010 SILVERADO 1500 2WD EXT CAB LT 2010 SILVERADO 1500 EXT CAB 4WD WT 2010 SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB 4x4 WT
5.3L V8 engine, auto dual zone AC, power bucket seats, remote start, lock- Long box, 5.3 V8 engine with active fuel management, 6 speed auto. trans, 5.3L V8 engine, 6 speed auto. trans, cruise control, HD trailering, locking
ing rear differential, chrome package. CD player, HD trailering equipment, locking rear differential. rear differential.

MSRP ........$34,441 MSRP ........$33,075 MSRP ....... $35,980

Sparta Discount .......- $4,005 Sparta Discount ........ - $3,171 Sparta Discount .......- $3,470
Rebate ......................- $5,000 Rebate ......................- $5,000 Rebate ......................- $5,000
Down Payment Down Payment Down Payment
Assistance ................- $1,000 Assistance ................- $1,000 Assistance ................- $1,000

24,435 23,904 26,510

Stock # 10T225 Stock # 10T250 Stock # 10T120

$ $ $
Clearance Price Clearance Price Clearance Price

2010 SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB 4WD LTZ 2010 SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB 4x4 WT 2010 COLORADO REG CAB 2WD WT
6.2L V8 engine, max trailering package, heavy trailering axle, custom 5.3L V8 engine with active fuel management, 6 speed auto. trans, cruise, OnStar, locking rear differential, trailering equipment, bedliner.
aluminum wheels, LTZ plus package, touch screen navigation, loaded! control, HD trailering, locking rear differential, power windows.
MSRP ........$48,521
Sparta Discount .......- $5,540 MSRP ........$36,573 MSRP ........$19,530
Rebate ......................- $5,000 Sparta Discount .......- $3,559 Sparta Discount .......- $1,953
Down Payment Rebate ......................- $5,000 Rebate ......................- $1,500
Assistance ................- $1,000 Down Payment
Assistance ................- $1,000
2 to

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Stock # 10T165 Stock # 10T177
choose from
$ $ $
Clearance Price Clearance Price

2010 COBALT 4 DR. LS 2010 COBALT 4 DR. LT 2010 COBALT 4 DR. LT

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aluminum wheels. phone, antilock brakes, rear spoiler.
MSRP ........ $17,745
Sparta Discount ....... - $2,145 MSRP ........ $20,145 MSRP ........$19,665
Rebate ......................- $3,000 Sparta Discount .......- $2,447 Sparta Discount .......- $2,375
Down Payment Rebate ......................- $3,000 Rebate ......................- $3,000
Assistance ................- $1,000 Down Payment Down Payment
Assistance ................- $1,000 Assistance ................- $1,000
3 to

11,600 13,698 13,290

Stock # 10C079 Stock # 10C128 Stock # 10C078
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$ $ $
Clearance Price Clearance Price Clearance Price
*No Hidden Fees or Charges; just add tax, title, plate and doc fee. Must take delivery by 12/31/2010. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale. Some residency or other restrictions may apply, see us for complete details. We have made every effort to assure accuracy
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18 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010
991 Mega Mkt.
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or accepted standards of taste. Howev-
er, this publication does not warrant or
guarantee the accuracy of any adver-
tisement, nor the quality of the goods or
services advertised. Readers are cau-
tioned to thoroughly investigate all claims
made in any advertisements, and to use
good judgment and reasonable care,
particularly when dealing with persons
unknown to you who ask for money in
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FORESTRY EQUIPMENT: 3 pt.
PTO FARMI logging winches.
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Children’s pajamas RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

(both boys & girls needed) Salting Service • Driveways • Parking Lots
Women’s pajamas • Size 4 and 5 diapers
Pull-ups Call Jerry
y Donley 231-527-1337
BIG RAPIDS
Underwear for women and children
Socks for women and children
Children’s toys
Laundry baskets • Rubbermaid containers

Call 231-796-1710
for details or more information

Donations should be brought

to the Pioneer office
115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids

If you are in a domestic violence

situation and need to contact
Established 1962
WISE, the crisis hotline
Harry’s Satellite
number is 1-800-374-WISE & Antenna Sales & Service
18722 16 Mile Rd. • Chippewa Lake Rd. • Big Rapids, MI
(231)796-7611
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991 Mega Mkt.
POLE BARNS MICHIGAN'S Largest
MO’ TOWN PIZZA & SUBS
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Pizza & Subs
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We also stock trim & accessories.
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WHERE CAN I FIND THE

NEW 2011 RIVER VALLEY KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
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Panacea’s Natural Health Foods, 4320 14 Mile Rd, Rockford
VanderHyde Ford, 345 N. Main St., Cedar Springs
ACE/Auntie ACE Home Health Care, 239 S. Ensley St, Howard City
Gerber Memorial, 212 S. Sullivan St., Fremont
Mon Cher Chien, 13456 Northland Dr, Big Rapids ‘04 CHEVY AVEO LS ‘04 DODGE DURANGO ‘01 FORD ESCAPE XLT
Lakeland Mills, One Lakeland Place, Edmore 4 dr., 4 cyl., 1.6L, auto., FWD, air, PS, SLT, 4 dr., 4x4, 4.7L V8, leather, 3rd 4x4, 3.0L V6, auto., PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
PW, PDL, tilt, CD, steel wheels. KBB $6,225. row seating. KBB $11,230. CD, AM/FM, towing. KBB $6,865.
Trumpets & Doves, 10770 Maple Hill Rd, Howard City
Gold Buyer, 7 E. Main St., Grant YOUR PRICE
$
4,995 YOUR PRICE
$
7,450 YOUR PRICE
$
5,995
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 ‘01 CADILLAC DEVILLE ‘01 PLYMOUTH NEON ‘00 PONT. MONTANA
Riversbend Animal Hospital, PC, 10565 Northland Dr, Big Rapids 4.6L V8, auto., TC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 4 dr., 2.0L, auto., FWD, AC, power 3.4L V6, auto., PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AC,
CD, alloy whls., leather, loaded. steering, tilt wheel. KBB $4,760 leather, DVD, quads, loaded. KBB $5,570.
Deur Implement, 5648 S. Baldwin Ave, Newaygo
Coral Power Shop, 15990 Grant St, Coral YOUR PRICE
$
5,495 YOUR PRICE
$
3,450 YOUR PRICE
$
4,595
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
Nelson’s Farm Market, 469 W. 112th St, Grant ‘96 MERCEDES BENZ ‘02 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 ‘98 FORD CONTOUR LX
Human Nature Photography, Gaylord and Big Rapids C-Class C280, 2.8L 6 cyl., auto., AC, 4.0L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, CD, AC. 2.0L 4 cyl., 5 speed manual, PW, PL.
leather, loaded, very clean. KBB $7,325. KBB $1,975.
Tinney, 14 Mile Rd, West of Greenville
Peacock’s Pet Grooming, 73 S. Main, Cedar Springs
$
4,995 YOUR PRICE
$
6,495 YOUR PRICE
$
1,799
J&A Surplus, 19499 M-46, Howard City
The Topper Shop, 1471 S. Greenville Rd (M-91), Greenville
Dosch’s Deer Processing, 1/2 Mile West of Hardy Dam on 36th St KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
Discount Tire & Battery, M-46, Downtown Edmore NOW LOCATED ON M-82 • HOWARD CITY Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com
Larry’s Northtown Furniture & Appliance, 6481 N. Greenville Rd.,
(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173
Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
Greenville DALE LONGCORE Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sales Manager Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
A-1 Communications, Inc., 701 S. Greenville West Dr (next to the Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
Secretary of State), Greenville ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
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