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ASSIGNMENTS ANNOUNCED Modeled after other home party of your tires. Once it gets cold, owe more than the car is worth.
sales, these groups represent tire tread and pressure should
LANSING – State Senator-Elect themselves as a gathering of be checked weekly. A tire’s PSI Benefits of Buying
Darwin Booher will chair the women helping one another by measurement can drop one
Senate’s Banking and Financial gifting money through a tiered pound for every 10-degree drop in 1. Ownership of the car. When
Institutions Committee upon taking structure. temperature. If snow and ice are you buy a car, you own the vehicle
office in January. Other names the groups have a problem in your area, consider and will eventually be free of car
Committee positions for the gone by include Circle of Friends, installing winter tires, which are payments.
Senate’s 38 senators were Women Helping Women, The specially designed to grip slick
announced Thursday by next Gifting Club, Heart to Heart, Gifts roads. 2. Lower Costs in the Long Run.
year’s Senate Majority Leader for Charity, Renewal Celebration, While the monthly payments
Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, and Women Empowering Women, * Be diligent. Use common sense for buying a car are higher than
Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Women’s Empowerment Network, during adverse road conditions. payments for leasing, you will
Whitmer, D-East Lansing. Women for Women and The Reduce your driving speed, and eventually pay the loan off. Those
The Evart Republican has spent Dinner Party. increase your following distance in initial high payments make up for
the past six years representing The Michigan State Police say hazardous winter weather. If you themselves with years of being
Mecosta, Osceola and Wexford anyone invited to join a group get stuck in the snow, don’t spin payment free.
counties in the state House. like this or are already involved in your tires -- this can overheat them
Before that, Booher had 40 such a group should contact the and possibly cause damage. Use 3. No Restrictions. A lease contract
years experience as a banker. In police. They are searching for the sand, gravel, kitty litter, an asphalt contains many restrictions, such
July 2009, upon announcing his organizers of these groups. shingle or other gritty items to as mileage limits, which may be
candidacy for the Senate seat, he Anyone with information should help your tires gain traction when inconvenient and costly in the long
said he would draw on his banking call Detective Sgt. Scott Rios at stuck. run. An owner can sell at any time,
experience when helping balance the Michigan State Police at (231) while leases usually include hefty
Michigan’s projected budget 652-1661. THE GREAT CAR DEBATE: TO penalties for early termination.
deficit. BUY OR TO LEASE? 4. Rebates and Incentives.
Booher also was appointed vice 2011 NEW YEAR’S
Rebates and incentives for new
chair of the Senate’s Agriculture RESOLUTION: START TAKING (NewsUSA) - As the economy cars are abundant for buyers right
Committee, as well as chair of the BETTER CARE OF YOUR continues to rebound, more
Capital Outlay and Community now. In some cases, these offers
Americans find themselves
Colleges appropriations VEHICLE strolling the lot of their local car
might make buying a significantly
subcommittees. less expensive option than
dealership and facing a difficult leasing.
(NewsUSA) - While we might slip decision -- whether to buy or lease
up on our New Year’s resolutions
CASH GIFTING SCHEME at times, this year you can resolve
a new vehicle. For many people, the decision to
MAKES ITS WAY ACROSS to take better care of your car all buy or lease comes down to price,
“Both options have their pros and says Wiesenfelder. “We encourage
MICHIGAN year. Firestone Complete Auto cons,” said Joe Wiesenfelder,
Care offers the following tips for people to use our automatic Loan
senior editor at Cars.com. “It really vs. Lease calculator at Cars.com.
from staff reports winter vehicle maintenance to get depends on your personal driving
you started! By entering in the monthly payment
habits, the amount of money you’re you can afford, you’ll get an idea
NEWAYGO COUNTY — Seven willing to spend and how often you
women were arraigned in Newaygo * Be proactive. Winter only of which car you could afford to
like driving a new car.” own, or if leasing is a better option
County’s 78th District Court this magnifies existing problems
week for operating a pyramid like pings, hard starts, sluggish for you.”
Wiesenfelder offers these tips for
scheme that robbed women of performance or rough idling. Make car shoppers:
thousands of dollars. sure your vehicle is mechanically IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO
Lori Bruggema, Madeline sound before the temperature dips Benefits of Leasing IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH
Fessenden, Linda Richards, and the streets get icy. Make certain
Lisa Vazquez, Deanna Michiele, the engine is in peak condition. 1. Driving a New Car. Leasing (NewsUSA) - With the start of the
Darlene Millis and Marcy Bacheller Also check the cooling system. allows you to get a new car new year, we’ve all become a little
all were arraigned under a Coolant should be replaced frequently. While this may not be older and wiser. So, why not put
Michigan law that makes pyramid per the vehicle manufacturer’s the best reason to get a car, it does some of that wisdom into making
schemes a felony, punishable by maintenance schedule. mean you’ll always have the latest healthier decisions over the next
up to seven years in prison. safety technology and comforts. year? Healthy eating and regular
The Michigan State Police * Be on schedule. Have your exercise will give you energy and
Newaygo Post said this scam is motor oil changed regularly. Use 2. Affordability. With leasing, help you lower your chances for
sweeping west Michigan, with the specified weight and grade of you’re getting more car for a lower developing diseases such as
victims in Lansing, Jackson, oil recommended by your vehicle monthly payment. diabetes and heart disease.
Muskegon, Hesperia and Reed manufacturer. Also make sure to
City. check that the heating/defrosting 3. Less Maintenance. Leasing The Weight-control Information
The groups, which sometimes system is working properly. can help you avoid some hefty Network (WIN), a service of the
used the name The Women maintenance and repair bills. National Institute of Diabetes and
Integrity Group, invite women to * Be prepared. Prepare for With the exception of a few oil Digestive and Kidney Diseases
give $5,000 cash to a “women’s potential winter emergencies by changes and filter replacements, (NIDDK) of the National Institutes
gifting circle,” with a potential of using your trunk as a storage there should be no need for any of Health, offers the following tips
gaining $40,000. place for emergency items. heavy maintenance. Assuming for older adults:
The groups claim the gifting circles Important items to have on hand that you’ve kept the car in good
are legal and that the money goes include: a properly inflated spare condition and stayed within the Healthy Eating
toward helping other women, tire; ice scraper; windshield de- mileage limits, when your lease is
saying, “To enter, give your $5,000 icer; flashlight; blanket; extra up, you can simply turn the car in * Don’t skip meals. Skipping meals
gift to the woman who is in the clothes; bottled water; cell phone and walk away. may slow down your metabolism
receiver position of your heart ... car charger and non-perishable or lead you to eat larger amounts
Your journey continues through snacks. 4. Avoid Upside-down Loans. of high-fat foods later in the day.
the support of your heart and your When you lease, you there is To keep yourself on track, eat
willingness to invite others whom * Be on the defensive. Take a no danger of getting stuck in an with a friend or someone whose
you care about into your new defensive position against winter
00358139 MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 5
company Having a buddy can help you stay 200 wineries spread along five how you can roll up your sleeves
active. organized wine trails that make and get involved in everything
you enjoy. touring easy. from the picking to the stomping.
For more information, call WIN at For example, Heart & Hands
* Eat just enough for you. Do not 1-877-946-4627 or visit www.win. Travel resources such as www. Wine Company on the Cayuga
eat more food than your body niddk.nih.gov and read the free tourcayuga.com can help visitors Lake Wine Trail in Union Springs,
will need. Make sure you are brochure, “Young at Heart: Tips map out their route, learn more New York, offers an annual
consuming enough vitamin D and for Older Adults.” about a specific trail or find things “Crush Camp.” Work alongside
vitamin B-12, as many seniors to see and do along the way -- even the winemaking team by picking
have trouble getting enough of TIPS FOR PLANNING A WINE TOUR point you to wineries off the beaten fruit, sorting and pressing grapes,
these nutrients. Limit high fat and FOR YOUR NEXT SPECIAL EVENT path. Other growing wine regions performing lab analysis and even
high salt foods. Try to get enough such as Napa and Sonoma Valley, the cleaning!
fiber into your diet. (NewsUSA) - If you’re looking for a Calif., and the Niagara region
unique way to mark an occasion, found between Western New York * Make it a lasting memory: Take
* Prepare meals in advance. Cook spend time with friends and State and Southern Ontario offer a photo of your group, and turn it
ahead, and then freeze meals family or even host a work event, more than 50 wineries for visitors into a unique wine label for your
so that you have easy meals on consider a wine tour. Most wineries to choose from. favorite wine bottles, or hand them
hand for when you don’t feel like are open year round and cater to out as inexpensive souvenirs.
cooking. groups of all sizes. Consider the * Leave it to the professionals: If Photo coasters are another fun,
following to help you plan: you don’t know the area, schedule affordable way to remember your
Physical Activity a guided tour. Many Inns and tour. Host a tasting event at your
* Choose a theme: Many bed and breakfasts, for example, own home, and ask friends to
* Start with 10 minutes of slower wineries have theme weekends provide overnight packages share their favorites.
activity, and build up to 30 minutes throughout the year that celebrate that include private, luxury wine
of more brisk activity. changing seasons, holidays, local excursions (as well as picnic Wine touring can be a fun, unique
happenings and new vintages. lunches and other “wine themed” and inexpensive way to spend a
* Try different types of exercise. Start with an invitation and then surprises). Check out Aurora Inn’s day with friends, loved ones or a
Different types of activity benefit plan everything from food to music “Wine Country Getaway” package large group. Don’t wait until the
your body in different ways. For around your theme. at www.aurora-inn.com or 10 last minute to book your tour or
example, aerobic activity may help Fitch’s “Spoiled Girl’s Getaway overnight reservations, particularly
you maintain weight and increase * Location, location, location: Make Package” at www.10fitch.com. in the peak months of June through
your energy, while strength training it convenient and choose your tour October. Try to plan midweek to
keeps your muscles and bones destination based on the number * Get in on the action: Don’t just avoid big crowds. Saturday is the
strong. of wineries and hotels in one taste the wine, be part of the busiest day at most wineries.
area. The Finger Lakes Region in process. Call the wineries you
* Be active with family and friends. New York is home to more than plan to visit in advance to see
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“Educating Our Future”
December 20-January 17, 2010 Biggby Fundraiser Night
Dec. 20 Fr./JV Girls Basketball, 6:00 pm @ Cadillac HS Principal Lenore Weaver and Assistant Principal Marty
MS/HS Choral Holiday Concert, 7:00 pm, HS Audit. Aldrich volunteered their time and coffee making skills to
Riverview Elementary (231) 796-2550 Middle School (231) 796-9965 High School (231) 796-7651 New Directions (231) 796- 3489
Var. Girls Basketball, 7:30 pm @ Cadillac HS be guest baristas for a Fundraiser Night at Biggby on
Eastwood Early Childhood Center (231) 796-5556 C entral Office (231) 796-2627
Jan. 6 MS-7 Boys Basketball, 4:00 pm @ Central Montcalm MS
MS-8 Boys Basketball VS Central Montcalm, 4:00 pm
Fr. Girls Basketball VS Kent City, 4:30 pm
JV Girls Basketball VS Hesperia, 6:00 pm
JV Boys Basketball VS Hesperia, 7:30 pm
Jan. 7 Var. Girls Basketball, 6:00pm @ Hesperia HS
Var. Boys Hockey VS Hudsonville, 7:00 pm
Var. Boys Basketball, 7:00 pm @ Hesperia HS
Jan. 8 Var. Boys Wrestling, TBA @ Shepherd Invitational
Jan. 10 Riverview Biggby Fundraiser Night Lions Donate Dictionaries
MS-7/8 Boys Basketball, 4:00 pm @ Hesperia MS
Fr. Girls Basketball VS Cedar Springs, 6:00 pm Recently, several members of the Big Rapids Lions
JV Girls Basketball, 6:00 pm @ Morley Stanwood HS Club visited Brookside Elementary. They handed out
Fr. Boys Basketball VS Cedar Springs, 7:30 pm dictionaries to the third grade students in JR Roberts
JV Boys Basketball, 7:30 pm @ Morley Stanwood HS and Amy Hathaway's classes. The Lions Club annually
Jan. 11 Riverview PTO Meeting, 5:30 pm, RV Media Center provides dictionaries to all 3rd grade students in Big
Var. Girls Basketball VS Morley Stanwood, 6:00 pm Rapids Public Schools. Every year the students
Var. Boys Basketball VS Morley Stanwood, 7:00 pm appreciative receiving their new dictionaries and started
Jan. 12 MS-7 Boys Basketball, 4:00 pm @ Morley Stanwood looking up words right away.
MS-8 Boys Basketball VS Morley Stanwood, 4:00 pm
Var. Boys Wrestling, 5:30 @ Chippewa Hills
Jan. 13 Fr. Boys Basketball VS Chippewa Hills, 4:30 pm
JV Girls Basketball VS Chippewa Hills, 6:00 pm
JV Boys Basketball VS Chippewa Hills, 7:30 pm
Jan. 14 Var. Girls Basketball, 6:00pm @ Chippewa Hills
Var. Boys Hockey, 7:00 pm @ Cadillac
Var. Boys Basketball, 7:30 pm @ Chippewa Hills
Jan. 15 Var. Boys Wrestling, 9:30 @ Williamston Invite
Var. Boys Hockey VS Midland, 3:00 pm
HOLIDAY BREAK
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22ND
THROUGH
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4TH
Open Enrollment Information - Call our Central Office at (231)796-2627 or email at BRPS4ME@brps.k12.mi.us
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 7
Open Enrollment Information - Call our Central Office at (231)796-2627 or email at BRPS4ME@brps.k12.mi.us
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Learn About Other Cultures Reading Buddies Between Schools
Eastwood Early Childhood Center (231) 796-5556 C entral Office (231) 796-2627
Students at Brookside Elementary were visited by Students
from the FSU International Cultural Ambassador Program.
Each class heard about the country they came from and was
able to ask lots of questions.
SNOWMAN MATH
Mrs. Wentland´s third graders practiced their measuring skills by
making these cute snowmen. They first cut strips of paper that
they measured to different ¼ inch lengths. They then made
them into snowmen.
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Hutchinson, Sienna
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The 2010 Big Rapids Public Schools Community Survey has just been launched. We invite everyone in our
area to participate even if you do not have children attending BRPS. Please take the time to fill out this
important survey. The information BRPS receives from this survey is a vital component of our
district’s long range plan. The link to participate in the survey is:
http://www.brps.k12.mi.us/communitysurvey.html
Open Enrollment Information - Call our Central Office at (231)796-2627 or email at BRPS4ME@brps.k12.mi.us
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TO ADD YOUR EVENT TO THIS PAGE, • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind information, call (231) 972-2884.
MICHELLE GRAVES AT (231) 592-8357 Eastwood Early Childhood Center. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6
OR MGRAVES@PIONEERGROUP.COM • Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 p.m.
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16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call • Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Big
SATURDAY, DEC. 18 (231) 972-2884. Rapids Community Library. Open to the public.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 • Divorce Care meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. at New • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at
p.m. Hope United Methodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and
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in Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.
sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and 13-step program for getting through a divorce. New • Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for
sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray appointment for its winter hours by contacting Maureen
miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972- Nelson at (231) 250-5555. Watch the Pioneer for the
contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587. 2838 for more information. genealogical society’s special Saturday hours held on
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• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 • Hearing clinic by Audibel Hearing from 1 to 3 p.m. at the second Saturday of the month.
p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel
Eastwood Early Childhood Center. Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
• Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April. Walk-ins welcome. • Beginner Line Dance Instruction is at 6 p.m. at G.T.
For private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368 • Big Rapids Sports Boosters meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in Norman Elementary School, 338 W. Lincoln St. in
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or J. Irvin at (231) 796-8993. the Media Center at the high school, Room 115. Reed City; enter through the West Gym Door #6.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at Classes are open to everyone, drop in and join any
8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact TUESDAY, DEC. 21 time. For more information call Sandee Lee at (231)
Woody W. at (231) 796-8371. • Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday 832-3493.
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
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Inn and Conference Center. • Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361
p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist • Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call
Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., (231) 972-2884.
food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free. Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist
Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For School in Remus. For more information call Brad Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for
more information call (800) 230-4085.
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B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967- food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.
• Morton Township hosts a recycling program from 8478. • The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m.
9 a.m. to noon, at the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue • Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County on Wednesday at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids.
Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma
information, call (231) 972-2884. texts, questions and answers and watching dharma-
SUNDAY, DEC. 19 • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior related videos. The group is under the direction of
• Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than
at 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) information, call (231) 972-2884. 35 years of experience in meditation and dharma
796-8956. • Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County practice. Beginning students are welcome.
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Visually Impaired & Blind Support Group meets at
School in Remus. For more information call Brad information, call (231) 972-2884. the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967- • Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
8478. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more • Hospice of Michigan offers a living on support group
• Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and information, call (231) 972-2884. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hospice is located at 400 Perry
Lounge from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remolded • TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Ave. in Big Rapids. For more information, contact
room, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call Diane Snyder at (231) 796-7371.
Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing (231) 796-6271 for more information.
Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 THURSDAY, DEC. 23
concerning the dance. p.m. • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s
• Alanon meeting support group for families and friends • Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac School in Remus. For more information call Brad
of alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-
Big Rapids. (231) 779-9550. 8478.
• Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s • Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in
from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For conference room A, the third room on the right,
streets. Fourth grade through 12th grade invited. Join more information call (800) 230-4085. at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the
the group for a free meal, games and fellowship. • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Catholic Church in Reed City. For more information information, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.
Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. call (800) 367-6788. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
• The Big Rapids First United Methodist Church is • Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the p.m.
hosting the Chancel Choir during the church’s regular Chase Township Hall. For more information, contact • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon
10:30 a.m. service on Sunday at the church located Jeff at (231) 250-4159. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T.
at 304 Elm St. The choir will present the Christmas • God’s Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at (231) 796-8956.
cantata “Glorious Christmas” by Don Wertzen and at St. Mary Parish Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30
Greg Nelson. Fore more information, contact the Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, no p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind
church at (231) 796-7771. registration required and no donation is sought at the Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
event. For more information, call the parish office at
MONDAY, DEC. 20 (231) 796-5202. FRIDAY, DEC. 24
• Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta • Mecosta County Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids. Contact Maureen 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
more information, call (231) 972-2884. Doyle Nelson for hours by appointment, (231) 250- Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at 5555. • First United Methodist Church in Big Rapids is hosting
the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., • The Alliance on Mental Illness of Mecosta County Christmas Eve candlelight services from 7 p.m. and
Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at New Journey Clubhouse, 11 p.m.
• Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County 405B South Third Ave., in Big Rapids. It is a support • Grant Center United Methodist Church in Big Rapids
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more group for the families of those suffering with severe is hosting a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m.
information, call (231) 972-2884. mental illness. Contact (231) 796-3729 for more • Immanuel Lutheran Church in Big Rapids is hosting a
• Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to information. Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m.
11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third • Victorious Living is a support group for mental health • Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Church is hosting
Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a 6-step consumers. For more information call Deanna at Christmas Eve services at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness (231) 856-0105, Dusty at (989) 352-7630, or Ronald
is more than welcome to attend. For more information at (231) 796-1019. SATURDAY, DEC. 25
call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. • Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April.
Coffee is available at meetings. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22 For private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high • Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta or J. Irvin at (231) 796-8993.
rise in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s
796-4993. more information, call (231) 972-2884. Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 • Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at more information call (800) 230-4085.
p.m. the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact • Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 9
To Our Friends
& Neighbors
High Speed
Have a
Tire-ific Holiday Rejoice at the Birth Of Our Savior
It’s Almost
Christmas Time...
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when you’re traveling you who have
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272
(Plus tax, figured on 10,500 miles per year - subject to
mo.
Ford rebates and financing. $480.00 due at signing.) Ford rebates and financing. $590.00 due at signing.)
1998 CHEVY SILVERADO 2008 FORD F-250 2007 FORD EDGE 2007 LINCOLN MKX 2007 FORD F-150
C/K SERIES Z71 SUPER DUTY FX4 SEL ULTIMATE XLT
$
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20,995 $
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$
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17,500 $
30,995 $
14,555
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$
12,595 $
16,995 $
9,995 $
23,888 $
19,995
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