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MONDAY,DECEMBER27,2010TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER

BOOHERS COMMITTEE

ASSIGNMENTS ANNOUNCED

LANSING State Senator-ElectDarwin Booher will chair the

enates Banking and FinancialInstitutions Committee upon takingoffice in January.Committee positions for the

enates 38 senators werennounced Thursday by nextears Senate Majority Leader

Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, andSenate Minority Leader Gretchen

hitmer, D-East Lansing.he Evart Republican has spent

he past six years representingMecosta, Osceola and Wexford

ounties in the state House.Before that, Booher had 40ears experience as a banker. Inuly 2009, upon announcing hisandidacy for the Senate seat, heaid he would draw on his bankingxperience when helping balance

Michigans projected budgeteficit.

Booher also was appointed vicehair of the Senates Agricultureommittee, as well as chair of theapital Outlay and Communityolleges appropriations

ubcommittees.

CASH GIFTING SCHEME

MAKES ITS WAY ACROSS

MICHIGAN

from staff reports

NEWAYGO COUNTY Sevenwomen were arraigned in Newaygo

ountys 78th District Court thiseek for operating a pyramid

scheme that robbed women of

housands of dollars.Lori Bruggema, MadelineFessenden, Linda Richards,Lisa Vazquez, Deanna Michiele,Darlene Millis and Marcy Bachellerll were arraigned under a

Michigan law that makes pyramidchemes a felony, punishable byp to seven years in prison.he Michigan State Police

Newaygo Post said this scam isweeping west Michigan, withictims in Lansing, Jackson,

Muskegon, Hesperia and Reed

ity.he groups, which sometimessed the name The Women

Integrity Group, invite women toive $5,000 cash to a womensifting circle, with a potential ofaining $40,000.he groups claim the gifting circlesre legal and that the money goesoward helping other women,aying, To enter, give your $5,000ift to the woman who is in theeceiver position of your heart ...our journey continues through

he support of your heart and yourillingness to invite others whomou care about into your new

community.Modeled after other home partysales, these groups representthemselves as a gathering of

women helping one another bygifting money through a tieredstructure.Other names the groups havegone by include Circle of Friends,Women Helping Women, TheGifting Club, Heart to Heart, Giftsfor Charity, Renewal Celebration,Women Empowering Women,Womens Empowerment Network,Women for Women and TheDinner Party.The Michigan State Police sayanyone invited to join a group

like this or are already involved insuch a group should contact thepolice. They are searching for theorganizers of these groups. Anyone with information shouldcall Detective Sgt. Scott Rios atthe Michigan State Police at (231)652-1661.

2011 NEW YEARS

RESOLUTION: START TAKING

BETTER CARE OF YOUR

VEHICLE

(NewsUSA) - While we might slipup on our New Years resolutionsat times, this year you can resolveto take better care of your car allyear. Firestone Complete AutoCare offers the following tips forwinter vehicle maintenance to getyou started!

* Be proactive. Winter onlymagnifies existing problemslike pings, hard starts, sluggishperformance or rough idling. Make

sure your vehicle is mechanicallysound before the temperature dipsand the streets get icy. Make certainthe engine is in peak condition. Also check the cooling system.Coolant should be replacedper the vehicle manufacturersmaintenance schedule.

* Be on schedule. Have yourmotor oil changed regularly. Usethe specified weight and grade ofoil recommended by your vehiclemanufacturer. Also make sure to

check that the heating/defrostingsystem is working properly.

* Be prepared. Prepare forpotential winter emergencies byusing your trunk as a storageplace for emergency items.Important items to have on handinclude: a properly inflated sparetire; ice scraper; windshield de-icer; flashlight; blanket; extraclothes; bottled water; cell phonecar charger and non-perishablesnacks.

* Be on the defensive. Take adefensive position against winter

driving conditions, and take careof your tires. Once it gets cold,tire tread and pressure shouldbe checked weekly. A tires PSI

measurement can drop onepound for every 10-degree drop intemperature. If snow and ice area problem in your area, considerinstalling winter tires, which arespecially designed to grip slickroads.

* Be diligent. Use common senseduring adverse road conditions.Reduce your driving speed, andincrease your following distance inhazardous winter weather. If youget stuck in the snow, dont spin

your tires -- this can overheat themand possibly cause damage. Usesand, gravel, kitty litter, an asphaltshingle or other gritty items tohelp your tires gain traction whenstuck.

THE GREAT CAR DEBATE: TO

BUY OR TO LEASE?

(NewsUSA) - As the economycontinues to rebound, more Americans find themselvesstrolling the lot of their local cardealership and facing a difficultdecision -- whether to buy or leasea new vehicle.

Both options have their pros andcons, said Joe Wiesenfelder,senior editor at Cars.com. It reallydepends on your personal drivinghabits, the amount of money yourewilling to spend and how often youlike driving a new car.

Wiesenfelder offers these tips forcar shoppers:

Benefits of Leasing

1. Driving a New Car. Leasingallows you to get a new carfrequently. While this may not bethe best reason to get a car, it doesmean youll always have the latestsafety technology and comforts.

2. Affordability. With leasing,youre getting more car for a lowermonthly payment.

3. Less Maintenance. Leasingcan help you avoid some heftymaintenance and repair bills.With the exception of a few oilchanges and filter replacements,there should be no need for anyheavy maintenance. Assumingthat youve kept the car in goodcondition and stayed within themileage limits, when your lease isup, you can simply turn the car inand walk away.

4. Avoid Upside-down Loans.

When you lease, you there isno danger of getting stuck in an

upside-down loan, where youowe more than the car is worth.

Benefits of Buying

1. Ownership of the car. Whenyou buy a car, you own the vehicland will eventually be free of capayments.

2. Lower Costs in the Long Run.While the monthly paymentsfor buying a car are higher thanpayments for leasing, you willeventually pay the loan off. Thosinitial high payments make up fothemselves with years of beingpayment free.

3. No Restrictions. A lease contraccontains many restrictions, suchas mileage limits, which may binconvenient and costly in the longrun. An owner can sell at any time,while leases usually include heftypenalties for early termination.

4. Rebates and Incentives.Rebates and incentives for newcars are abundant for buyers righnow. In some cases, these offersmight make buying a significantly

less expensive option thanleasing.

For many people, the decision tbuy or lease comes down to price,says Wiesenfelder. We encouragpeople to use our automatic Loanvs. Lease calculator at Cars.com.By entering in the monthly paymentyou can afford, youll get an ideof which car you could afford town, or if leasing is a better optionfor you.

ITS NEVER TOO LATE TOIMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

(NewsUSA) - With the start of thnew year, weve all become a littlolder and wiser. So, why not pusome of that wisdom into makinghealthier decisions over the nexyear? Healthy eating and regulaexercise will give you energy andhelp you lower your chances fodeveloping diseases such asdiabetes and heart disease.

The Weight-control InformationNetwork (WIN), a service of thNational Institute of Diabetes andDigestive and Kidney Diseases(NIDDK) of the National Institutesof Health, offers the following tipsfor older adults:

Healthy Eating

* Dont skip meals. Skipping mealsmay slow down your metabolismor lead you to eat larger amountsof high-fat foods later in the day.

To keep yourself on track, eawith a friend or someone whos

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For more information, call WIN at1-877-946-4627 or visit www.win.niddk.nih.gov and read the freebrochure, Young at Heart: Tipsfor Older Adults.

TIPS FOR PLANNING A WINE TOUR

FOR YOUR NEXT SPECIAL EVENT

(NewsUSA) - If youre looking for aunique way to mark an occasion,spend time with friends andfamily or even host a work event,consider a wine tour. Most wineriesare open year round and cater togroups of all sizes. Consider thefollowing to help you plan:

* Choose a theme: Manywineries have theme weekendsthroughout the year that celebratechanging seasons, holidays, localhappenings and new vintages.Start with an invitation and thenplan everything from food to musicaround your theme.

* Location, location, location: Makeit convenient and choose your tourdestination based on the numberof wineries and hotels in onearea. The Finger Lakes Region inNew York is home to more than

200 wineries spread along fiveorganized wine trails that maketouring easy.

Travel resources such as www.tourcayuga.com can help visitorsmap out their route, learn moreabout a specific trail or find thingsto see and do along the way -- evenpoint you to wineries off the beatenpath. Other growing wine regionssuch as Napa and Sonoma Valley,Calif., and the Niagara regionfound between Western New YorkState and Southern Ontario offermore than 50 wineries for visitorsto choose from.

* Leave it to the professionals: Ifyou dont know the area, schedulea guided tour. Many Inns and

bed and breakfasts, for example,provide overnight packagesthat include private, luxury wineexcursions (as well as picniclunches and other wine themedsurprises). Check out Aurora InnsWine Country Getaway packageat www.aurora-inn.com or 10Fitchs Spoiled Girls GetawayPackage at www.10fitch.com.

* Get in on the action: Dont justtaste the wine, be part of theprocess. Call the wineries youplan to visit in advance to see

how you can roll up your sleevesand get involved in everythingfrom the picking to the stomping.For example, Heart & HandsWine Company on the CayugLake Wine Trail in Union Springs,New York, offers an annualCrush Camp. Work alongsidthe winemaking team by pickingfruit, sorting and pressing grapes,performing lab analysis and eventhe cleaning!

* Make it a lasting memory: Taka photo of your group, and turn iinto a unique wine label for youfavorite wine bottles, or hand themout as inexpensive souvenirs.Photo coasters are another fun,affordable way to remember youtour. Host a tasting event at you

own home, and ask friends tshare their favorites.

Wine touring can be a fun, uniqueand inexpensive way to spendday with friends, loved ones orlarge group. Dont wait until thlast minute to book your tour oovernight reservations, particularlyin the peak months of June throughOctober. Try to plan midweek tavoid big crowds. Saturday is thbusiest day at most wineries.

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EVENTS BEGINNING DECEMBER 24, 2010M

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FRIDAY, DEC. 24

Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m.at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at(231) 796-8371.First United Methodist Church in Big Rapids is hostingChristmas Eve candlelight services from 7 p.m. and 11p.m.Grant Center United Methodist Church in Big Rapids ishosting a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m.Immanuel Lutheran Church in Big Rapids is hosting aChristmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m.Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Church is hostingChristmas Eve services at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 25Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April.For private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368 orJ. Irvin at (231) 796-8993.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. PaulsCampus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. Formore 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.

SUNDAY, DEC. 26

Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. MichaelsSchool in Remus. For more information cal l Brad B. (989)

644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes andLounge from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remolded room,located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, HoughtonLake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Call(989) 539-5406 if you have any questions concerning thedance.Alanon meeting support group for families and friendsof alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in BigRapids.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5to 7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourthgrade through 12th grade invited. Join the group for afree meal, games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at ImmanuelLutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.Immanuel Lutheran Church in Big Rapids is hosting

service at 9:30 a.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 27

Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. atthe 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 SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,call (231) 972-2884.The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at the Gate at 6:30p.m.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., BigRapids. SA is a support group with a 6-step program.

Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness is more thanwelcome to attend. For more information call Mike B. at(231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is available atmeetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise inBig 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 11a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behindEastwood Early Childhood Center.Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 1836116 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, 7296Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetings cover anonconsecutive 13-step program for getting through a

divorce. New members are always welcome. ContactSharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at

(231) 972-2838 for more information.

TUESDAY, DEC. 28

Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday Innand Conference Center.Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. atthe Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. MichaelsSchool 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 SeniorCenter, 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 SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at FirstBaptist 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 BigBoy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. PaulsCampus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. Formore 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 drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at the Stanwood BuffaloEagles No. 4360, located at 7200 Stanwood Road inStanwood. It is suggested that donors eat iron-rich foodsand drink plenty of liquids before donating. Please givethe gift of life.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at theChase Township Hall. For more information, contact Jeffat (231) 250-4159.Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. atSt. Mary Parish Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids.Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, no registrationrequired and no donation is sought at the event. For moreinformation, call the parish office at (231) 796-5202.Caregivers support group, 2 to 4 p.m. second andfourth Tuesdays of the month at Reed City Public

Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for moreinformation.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29

Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. atthe 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 BigRapids Community Library. 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.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open forappointment for its winter hours by contacting MaureenNelson at (231) 250-5555. Watch the Pioneer for thegenealogical societys special Saturday hours held onthe second Saturday of the month.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at ImmanuelLutheran 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 ReedCity; enter through the West Gym Door #6. Classes areopen to everyone, drop in and join any time. For moreinformation call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 1836116 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.

Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue MethodistChurch 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 includediscussing various dharma texts, questions and answersand watching dharma-related videos. The group is underthe direction of Michael and Margaret Erlewine, whohave more than 35 years of experience in meditation anddharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.Beginner Line Dance Instruction is at 6 p.m. at G.T.Norman Elementary School, 338 W. Lincoln St. in ReedCity; enter through the West Gym Door #6. Classes areopen to everyone, drop in and join any time. For moreinformation call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.

THURSDAY, DEC. 30

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. MichaelsSchool in Remus. For more information cal l 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 CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 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 SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conferenceroom A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta CountyMedical 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 atSt. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at(231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behindEastwood Early Childhood Center.

FRIDAY, DEC. 31

Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise inBig 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.

Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361

16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Amazing Grace Acres Church in Brohman is hosting aNew Years Eve candlelight service at 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JAN. 1

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap andsporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. andsporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located fourmiles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more informationcontact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behindEastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April.

For private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368 orJ. Irvin at (231) 796-8993.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. PaulsCampus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. Formore 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.Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April.For private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368 orJ. Irvin at (231) 796-8993.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue MethodistChurch in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food.All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m.in the private upstairs room of Peppers Cafe and Deli

on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, coffeeand conversation. For more information, contact PamelaFleming at (231) 796-2893.


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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club ororganization to be certain of meetings, outingsand classes, as they may be canceled due tobad weather or other reasons. If any listingis incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 or(231)745-4635 with correct information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone beingabused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excusefor abuse.

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call(231)679-0489 For More Information.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking forcaring and dedicated people with an interestin serving terminally ill patients and their

families in the Reed City Area and the outlayingcommunities. Volunteers provide services such asfriendly visiting, patient transport/patient outings,errand running, child care, and clerical services.Volunteer classes are available to fit each personsschedule. Please call Paul King at HeartlandHospice at 231-775-6840 for further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ(Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m.(231)832-5102.

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., 129E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call(231)832-5102.

REVELATION SEMINAR CONTINUES everySaturday at 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the newlittle white Seventh-Day Adventist Church on thenorth side of Highway 10, 17290 U.S.-10, east ofthe Hersey turnoff.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All AmericanBreakfast (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12noon. 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 Sundayof every month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop servingtheir Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday ofeach month until further notice.

EVART UNITED METHODIST YOUTH meet everySunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on thecorner of First and Cherry St. 4th grade through12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal,games and fellowship.

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.

129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information,call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings aresecond Monday of every month).

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at ReedCity St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m.,meeting 6p.m.

EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219E. Todd Street.

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).

BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORTGROUP MEETING second Monday of eachmonth, 7p.m. For more information, call CarolLadd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingoeach Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular

regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Mondayevening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highwayUS-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m.,meeting starts at 6:00p.m.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAMLOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer SupportGroup for Women. Sponsored by ParadiseSalon and Spectrum Health Reed City HospitalCancer Services. 2nd Monday of every othermonth at 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-September-November. Hosted by CrossroadsRadiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street,Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquireby calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or

Paradise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This groupmeets the last monday of each month at 6 p.m.to discuss natural health options and specificsubjects, CO-OP information is also available.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustinon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday atnoon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. Thereis entertainment after lunch. For information call231-734-6005.

~JANUARY 10AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will

be held Monday, January 10 at Pine River HighSchool, 17445 Pine River School Road, LeRoyfrom 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTGROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Opento all pregnant and nursing mothers. Childrenwelcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue,LLL group leader for directions or questions,(231)832-1858 or email LLL [email protected].(Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. andLine Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at

the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For moreinformation, call the church (231)832-9072.Church is barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those inneed (second and fourth Tuesday of the month),5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist ChurchsCommunity Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. atSt. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 formore information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St.Anns Church Basement in Baldwin. For furtherinformation, call Shawn (231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m.at the Evart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219East Todd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the secondand fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. Thegroup meets at the Community Mental Healthfor Central Michigan in Osceola County locatedat 4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For morinformation call (231)832-2247. The group is forindividuals who provide caregiving services forindividuals with Dementia, Alzheimers or otherchronic/terminal medical conditions. There is nocharge to participate and there are no residencyrestrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. thesecond Tuesday of the month at St. Paul LutheranChurch. Open to the public. The May meetinghonors Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesdaymorning at the Assembly of God Church in BigRapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at9:30 a.m.

ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP forfamilies and friends of Alcoholics will meet everyTuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.


THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies

in Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRDTuesday evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place isthe 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 anyinformation or questions you may have.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of eachmonth), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel LutheranChurch, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to thepublic, free of charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. atthe club house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story Hour,

1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent mustremain in the library during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and thirdWednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. withpotluck 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 sixthgrades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is everyWednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There willbe games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGSare held the first Wednesday of each month

(excluding January through March), and thepublic is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30for a pot luck dinner followed by the meetingwhich starts at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIESmeeting is the first Wednesday of every month.Call the hotline for location of the meeting and forinformation. (231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meetsat 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 6p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the

first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. atthe Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 MileRoad in Big Rapids.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. atSt. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 formor information.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday ofeach month), at Baldwin Family Health CareConference Room. For more information contactDave, 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 BaptistChurch, Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For morinformation, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terriat (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m.at Evart United Methodist Church.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed CityChurch of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., ReedCity.

EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219East Todd Street.

REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every 4ththursday of the month.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.

CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS meet everyThursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart Depotscommunity room. There is no charge. For moreinformation, call (231)734-5125 or (231)734-9131

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursdayevening at the Assembly of God Church in BigRapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at6:30 p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meetsevery third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday ofevery month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.


FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Fridayof 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 5to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at8400 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 isopen.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustinon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday atnoon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. Thereis entertainment after lunch. For information call

231-734-6005.

~DECEMBER 31NEW YEARS EVE CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE,Friday, December 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:15a.m. Amazing Grace Acres Church, M-37 andWoodland Park Dr., Brohman. Join The FaithGospel Team and Lucky with your instruments.Bring Finger Food and a car load of people.Everyone welcome.

PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO BETURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.Send all upcoming events no later thanWednesday Noon to:The Tri-CountyYvonne Morneau211 W. Upton, Suit B

Reed City, MI 49677Phone: (231)832-5566Fax: (231)832-5558

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Hope BurnsBright

May you bask in the

glory of the season

and feel the joy of the

spirit in your heart.

Thank you for making

our business year

bright with promise.

Happy New Year.

620 Maple St.,

Big Rapids

231-796-5351

Family OwnedSince 1948

Heres hoping everything runs smoothlyfor you this holiday season.

We appreciate your choosing us andthank you for your continued business.

1204 N. STATE ST., BIG RAPIDS 592-1204SHOCKS BATTERIES TUNE-UPS MUFFLERS BRAKES TIRES

To Our Friends& Neighbors

Wed like to wrap up the year,by wishing all of you the verymerriest holiday season ever!

We look forward to servingresidents of Ryan Creek and

Springview Manoragain next year.

www.gldmanagement.comThis institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.

14905 220th Ave, Big Rapids

231-796-8320

1-800-305-1551

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1-800-360-5579

A2Z Computers

231-796-3957711 Maple St., Big Rapids

2010!Wishing you

and yourfamily a

Happy NewYear!

Heres

toaGrea

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Big Rapids EaglesAerie 2535

231-796-645318361 16 Mile Rd., (Chippewa Lake

Rd)Big Rapids, MI

HAPPYNEW YEAR!

Happy New Year!

We thank you

for anothergood year gone

and welcome

another

successful

year to

come.

Big RapidsFarm & Garden

310 N. Fourth St., Big Rapids

(231) 796-6363

For Being

So Good To Us!Were making a list

of all the folks whove been nicethis year, and your name is on it!

Happy Holidaysfrom

111 S. Michigan Big Rapids

231-796-4034

231-796-7621120 N. Michigan, Suite 6 Big Rapids, MI

Hope Its Lucky!Wishing you much happiness

and success in the year ahead.

We know we feel lucky to havefriends and neighbors like youand we look forward to seeing

you again in 2010. Thanks.

Harry's

Satellite& Antenna Sales & Service

18722 16 Mile Rd. Chippewa Lake Rd.

Big Rapids, MI

(231)796-7611

For allowing us to come

into your homes this

season. We appreciate

your business and look

forward to serving you in

the coming year.

Established

1962

18880 Northland Drive Big Rapids231-796-6302

4363 S. Morey Road Lake City231-839-8660

FILLEDWITH OURGRATITUDE

As we look to another year...Were flled with hope,Were flled with cheer,

Were flled with warmth,And gratitude, too...When we recall the good timesWeve spent serving you!

With Best Wishes To All Our Friends& Neighbors At The New Year

FILLEDWITH OURGRATITUDE

Baker'sManagement Service

(231) 796-3754Toll Free 888-834-1040

HappyNew YearEveryone!

Hope ItRocks!

Time tocelebrate

HopeyourNew Year Evesparty sparkles.

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1709 S. State St., Big Rapids

231-592-5155Bulldog Debit Cards Accepted & ATM

Wishing all ourcustomers and

friends a joyous andprosperous 2010.

with our

GRATITUDE

Historic Downtown Big Rapids109 N. Michigan Ave.

231-796-5333

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Big Rapids

Living WaterChristian Resource Center

(231) 796-0218112 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids

We feel trulyblessed to have

friends andneighbors likeyou and hope

you enjoy a veryprosperousNew Year.

Blessingsof the

Season

HAPPYNEWYEAR!

HAPPY NEWYEAR!

To all our acquaintancesboth old and new, go our warmwishes for a most joyous andmemorable 2010, along with

our gratitude for yourcontinued support.

102 S. MichiganBig Rapids

231-796-9630

Lookingforwardto2010withfriendslikeyou

604 N. State St.Big Rapids, MI592-8000

213 S. State St.Big Rapids

231-796-1919


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2003 Buick LeSabre3.8L V6, PW/PS, 4 Wheel ABS Brakes,

Cloth Seat, #BT088A.

$6,495

2001 Ford F-150Black, 4.2L V6, Automatic

#AT367A.

$8,995

2001 Oldsmobile AleroPS/PW, Great MPG

#AP181A.

$5,150

2004 Mercedes-BenzCL-Class 2 Door Coupe5.4L V8, Supercharged, Side Airbag,Sunroof, Surround Audio, #BT084A.

$33,295

2004 Dodge Dakota4x4, Ext. Cab Short Bed, Black,4.7L V8, Automatic, #BT037A.

0 Down$329 /48 mo.

or $13,895

2004 Ford RangerExt. Cab Short Bed, V6,

Automatic, #AU128.

0 Down$242 /48 mo.

or $10,198

2004 Ford EscapeSUV, Blue, PW/PD,

#AT364B.

0 Down$166 /48 mo.

or $6,988

2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazerExt., Gray,

4 Speed Automatic, #AU118.

0 Down$246 /54 mo.

or $11,495

2005 Mercury Grand MarquisLS, Moon Roof, Gold,

#AC174B.

0 Down$246 /54 mo.

or $11,495

2006 Ford F-2504x4, 4 Door, Ext. Cab, White,

Automatic, #9P093.

0 Down$464 /60 mo.

or $23,995

2007 Mercury MarinerHybrid, 4 Door, 4WD,

Excellent MPG, PW/PD, #AT378A.

$16,995

2007 Ford TaurusRed, 3.0L V6, Keyless Entry,

CD Player, #BT026A.

0 Down$149 /60 mo.

or $7,650

2007 Ford Focus Hatchback2 Door, Blue, Great MPG,

CD Player, #AP149.

0 Down$234 /60 mo.

or $11,998

2007 Ford Focus Hatchback2 Door, Passenger Airbag, MP3 Player,

Automatic, #AC186A.

0 Down$169 /60 mo.

or $8,895

2007 Lincoln MKZ6 Speed Auto, Keyless Entry, Side Airbag,6-Disc CD Player, Leather Seats, #AP069.

0 Down$410 /60 mo.

or $20,988

2007 Ford RangerExt. Cab Long Bed, 4 Door,

Automatic, 31,677 Miles, #9P057.

0 Down$294 /60 mo.

or $14,995

2007 Lincoln MKX4 Door, SUV, AWD, Gray,

Satellite-Capable Radio, #AP179.

0 Down$477 /60 mo.

or $24,395

2007 Lincoln MKX4 Door, SUV, AWD, 22,633 Miles,

6-Disc CD Player, #AP173.

0 Down$554 /60 mo.

or $28,400

2007 Ford Mustang Coupe2 Door, Red, Automatic, PW/PD,Satellite-Capable Radio, #AP107.

0 Down$343 /60 mo.

or $17,495

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 15004x4, Black, Automatic,

31,847 Miles, #AC209A.

0 Down$356 /60 mo.

or $18,188

2007 Ford Edge3.5L V6, AWD, 3rd Row Seating,

CD Player, Cloth Seats, #9P090A.

0 Down$292 /60 mo.

or $14,889

2007 Jeep Compass4 Door, Automatic, 3rd Row Seat,

CD Player, #BC038A.

0 Down$249 /60 mo.

or $12,688

2007 Toyota Tundra4 Door, Crew Cab Short Bed, 4x4, Auto,

Tow Pkg, CD Player, V8, #AU093.

0 Down$519 /60 mo.

or $26,495

2007 Ford F-1504x4, Crew Cab Short Bed,V8, Automatic, #AP138.

0 Down$507 /60 mo.

or $25,900

2007 Ford EdgeAWD, Automatic, ABS Brakes,

Side Airbag, Cloth Seat, #AP009.

0 Down$362 /60 mo.

or $18,500

2007 Ford F-350Crew Cab, 4x4, Diesel, White,

Automatic, #AT365A.

0 Down$523 /60 mo.

or $27,850

2007 Chevrolet ImpalaAutomatic, Great MPG, PS/PL,

CD Player, #AP152A.

0 Down$226 /60 mo.

or $12,495

2007 Ford FusionAutomatic, PW/PL, Side Airbag,

6-Disc CD Player, #AP140.

0 Down$287 /66 mo.

or $15,895

2008 Lincoln MKZKeyless Entry, SYNC,

Leather, #AP171.

0 Down$395 /66 mo.

or $21,850

2008 Chrysler Town & CountryRear AC Controls, 26,789 Miles,

#AT291A.

0 Down$388 /66 mo.

or $21,495

2008 Ford EscapeAuto, Passenger Airbag, Satellite-CapableRadio, 3rd Row Seat, Cloth Seats, #9U253.

0 Down$271 /66 mo.

or $14,998

2008 Mercury MarinerAutomatic, 4WD, 3rd Seat,

Satellite-Capable Radio, #AP182.

0 Down$352 /66 mo.

or $19,495

2008 Chevrolet Suburban4x4, Automatic, Trailer Hitch,CD Player, OnStar, #AU124A.

0 Down$626 /66 mo.

or $34,695

2008 Ford FusionAutomatic, Great MPG, PW/PL,

CD Player, #AP154.

0 Down$270 /66 mo.

or $14,995

2008 Ford F-1504x4, Ext Cab, 4 Door, Automatic,

27,198 Miles, #AP177.

0 Down$474 /66 mo.

or $26,295

2008 Chevrolet Aveo54 Door, Hatchback, Automatic,

AM/FM Stereo, #AU111.

0 Down$163 /66 mo.

or $8,995

2008 Ford Taurus X3rd Row Seating, SYNC,

#AP175.

0 Down$406 /66 mo.

or $22,495

2009 Ford EscapeAutomatic, 4WD,

Sirius Satellite Radio, #AP139.

0 Down$432 /66 mo.

or $23,898

2009 Ford Flex3rd Row Seating, DVD-Audio,

CD Player, #AU092.

0 Down$433 /66 mo.

or $23,988

2009 Ford F-250Crew Cab, Automatic,

Trailer Hitch, #AP125A.

0 Down$370 /66 mo.

or $20,495

2010 Ford Expedition EL4x4, Trailer Hitch,

Cloth Seats, #AP146.

0 Down$614 /72 mo.

or $36,495

2010 Ford TaurusPower Windows, CD Player,

#AP169.

0 Down$463 /72 mo.

or $27,600

2010 Ford Econoline 350Super Duty, 4th Row Bench,

#AP180.

0 Down$387 /72 mo.

or $22,998

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15/27


FIERCE ATTITUDE

M/T

As Low As

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MadeIn

U.S.A.

TRUCK & SUVGREAT

TRACTION

LT265/75R16 E RWL ......$16999

LT285/75R16 E RWL ......$17999

LT265/70R17 E BSL..........$17999

LT285/70R17 D.....................$20999

LT275/70R18 E BSL..........$21999

LT285/65R18 E......................$21999

11 SIZES AVAILABLE

SAVE

GINGRICH TIRE CENTERSERVING THE AREA FOR 83 YEARS M-66 at M-20, Remus, MI 49340 989-967-3541No Interest if Paid in full within 6 Months with Goodyear Credit Card. Ask for Details!

EXPLORER ALL SEASON

P175/65R14 ..........$4999P185/65R14 ..........

$5499P185/70R14 ..........$5499

P195/60R15 ..........$

5999

P215/60R15 ..........$6699P215/70R15 ..........

$6699P215/60R16 ..........$6999P225/60R16 ..........

$6999A Good Deal On A Great Tire

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84 Month WarrantyPrices Valid thru 2/5/10

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SPECIAL BUY

INTEGRITYP215/70R15 BSL

$6999P225/60R16 BSL

$

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While 60 Last

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50,000 MileWarranty

WRANGLERAT-S

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$13999SPECIAL BUY

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P235/75R15 OWLThe Original Wrangler is Back

$7999While 40 Last

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31-1050R15........$11999

P235/70R16 .......$10999P265/70R16 .......

$11999P245/65R17 .......$11999LT265/70R17 E ...

$15999LT235/85R16 ......$12999

SP -60GREAT IN SNOW!

P185/65R14 ..................$7499

P195/65R15 ..................$7999

P205/65R15 ..................$7999

P215/65R16 ..................$9999

P215/60R16 ..................$9499

P205/55R16 ..................$9999

65,000 Mile Warranty

ASSURANCE

Fuel MaxAs Low As

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MadeIn

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CAR AND

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6 5 0 0 01MILE TREAD LIFE

LIMITED WARRANTY*

P185/65R14

P195/65R15.........................$9999

P205/65R15.........................$9999

P205/60R16...............$11999

P215/65R16...............$10999

P225/60R16...............$11999

P215/65R17...............$11999

P225/65R17...............$12999

P225/50R17...............$15999

36 SIZES AVAILABLE CALL FOR YOUR SIZE

ASSURANCE

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CAR AND

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LIMITED WARRANTY*

P205/75R14 BSL

34 SIZES AVAILABLE ASK FOR YOUR PRICE

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PERFORMANCE5 0 0 0 0

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LIMITED WARRANTY*

P225/55R17...............$11999

P225/50R18...............$11999

P225/60R16...............$10999

P275/55R20...............$13999

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WRANGLER SR-A

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LIMITED WARRANTY*

P235/75R15.........................$9999

P265/75R15...............$12999

P245/70R16...............$13999

P245/65R17...............$15999

P265/75R16...............$13999

P265/70R16...............$14999

P265/70R17...............$16999

P275/65R18...............$16999

26 SIZES AVAILABLE

FIERCE

INSTINCT

VRAs Low As

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MadeIn

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PERFORMANCE

P195/55R15 BSL

P205/50R16.........................$8999

P205/55R16.........................$7999

P225/55R16.........................$9999

P215/50R17.........................$9999

P225/55R17...............$10999

10 SIZES AVAILABLE

1Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty may vary by size or speed rating of tire. See store for complete details on warranties, other sizes and prices available.

TIRES ON SALE DECEMBER 25THROUGH FEBRUARY 5, 2011

SAVE

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P195/65R15P215/65R17

P215/70R15...............$10999

P215/60R16...............$12999

P205/55R16...............$12999

P225/60R17...............$15999

P215/65R17...............$12999

P235/65R18...............$14999

P225/55R18...............$15999

P225/60R18...............$16999


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QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered$49.50 rick. Buy from honest, woodcut-ter. Visa, Energydraft and DHS accept-ed. (231)266-5102.

250 Autos for Sale1991 MERCURY SABLE, wagon, V6,auto, 91,000 miles showing on odome-ter, runs good. $700. OBO. (231)734-6394

255 TrucksVans & SUVs

2003 GMC SONOMA, extended cab,2.2 liter engine, 4 cylinder, automatic,AC, new tires 300 miles on them.183,000/miles from original owner.Transmission needs some work. Ask-ing $2,995. Please call in advance tomake an appointment to see/test drive231-592-8374 (10am-4pm).

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FACT AND MISPERCEPTION

PRINT IS STILL POWERFUL64% Print Only or as Primary

19% Internet Primary, Print Secondary

17% Internet Only

FACT: 84% of the 78,387 persons surveyeduse the phonebook.

InternetOnly 17%

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.

Responses are normalized in consideration of wireline/wireless users, ages of respondents, and geog raphical location. 2010 Market Authority, Inc.

Internetthen Print

19%

Print Only64%

MISPERCEPTION HARMS BUSINESSWhen asked what media they believed their neighbors

used most, respondents mistakenly thought nearly the

opposite of their own experiences. Owners of small and

medium-sized businesses must properly allocate their

advertising budgets based on fact, not false perceptions.

72%Internet

28%Print

False Perception

ANOTHER INTERESTING FACT...

15% of Internet-only respondents abandon

the Internet in an emergency.

These facts brought to you as anadvertiser and consumer service of The

Association of Directory Publishers.

RETIREMENT LIVING

A place where you can socialize and feel right at home.

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Fax: (231) 779-4038

At Belle Oakes we make everyone feel special. We offer

a wide range of activities and services, including meals,

snacks, and housekeeping, just to mention a few!

Respite rooms are also available.

We are located betweenCadillac and Lake City.

Stop in and visit.

See why Belle Oakes is

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Merry Christmas& HappyNew Year

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