Tri County News Shopper, June 27, 2011

8/6/2019 Tri County News Shopper, June 27, 2011

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/tri-county-news-shopper-june-27-2011 1/28

M o n d a y , J U N E 2 7 , 2 0 1 1

www.tricountynewsshopper.com

2007 ChevroletCobalt LTWarranty, Automatic, Clean

$204MonthOr $11,900

2006 GMCSierra SLT1500 HD, DVD, Leather, Nice

$351Month

Or $20,500

2010 ChevroletCobalt LTSilver, 30 MPG, Save Huge

$221MonthOr $12,900

2007 BuickRendezvous CXLLeather, 3 Seats, Local Trade

$238MonthOr $13,900

2007 SaturnIon-24-Dr, Auto, Loaded, Must See

$186MonthOr $10,900

2007 PontiacGrand PrixLow Miles, V6, Wing, Wheels

$255 MonthOr $14,900

2007 ChevroletUplander LTDVD, 7 Passenger, Great Value

$253 MonthOr $14,800

2009 MercuryMariner

AWD, Sharp, Mid-Size SUV

$235 MonthOr $14,900

2008 GMCEnvoy SLEMoonroof, Trailer Tow, Warranty

$298 MonthOr $18,900

2008 PontiacGrand PrixBlue, 3800 V6, excitement

$235 MonthOr $14,900

2007 BuickLucerne CXLLeather, Heated, One Owner

$238 MonthOr $13,900

2008 PontiacGrand PrixWing, Silver, Save Big $$$$

$211 MonthOr $13,400

2010 GMCTerrainFWD, 4cy, 30 MPG, Really Nice

$360 Month

Or $25,900

2011 ChevroletEquinox LTFWD, Great Value, Save

$364 MonthOr $24,900

2009 DodgeJourney SXTFWD, 17k Miles, Local Trade

$274 MonthOr $17,400

2010 ChevroletTraverse LT AWD, Black, 8 Pass., Warranty

$405 MonthOr $26,900

2006 SaturnVue AWDV6, Cloth, Low Miles

$239 MonthOr $13,970

2009 ChevroletImpala LT30 MPG, Factory Warranty, V6

$235MonthOr $14,900

2008 ChevroletSilveradoCrew-Cab, Lift Kit, Tires

$473MonthOr $29,995

2010 ChevroletMalibu LTPower Seat, 4 Cyl, 30 MPG

$253MonthOr $16,800

(231) 832-4362

www.crossroads-chevy.com All payments are plus tax, title and plates. TQB. 2006-2007 66

months @ 4.54%, 2008-2009 72 months @ 4.34%, 2010 75

months @ 3.99%, 2011 75 months @ 2.99%

Cleaning &Restoration

CLASSICCarpet Cleaning

IS NOW NAMED

796-91871-800-360-5579



CARPETCLEANING:

Two Roomsand a Hall for

$7500Up to 400 sq. ft.

10%

OFFCarpetCleaning


COUCH CLEANING:

$70CHAIR CLEANING:

$35LOVESEAT CLEANING:

$50





MONDAY,JUNE27,2011•TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER

PIONEER COMBOTri-County Shopper • River Valley Shopper

Pioneer East Shopper • Monday Pioneer

Reach Over 60,000 Homes!15 Words ~ $35.00

Additional words 35¢ each per week.

Call or Go Online(231)592-8348

www.pioneergroup.com

015 Adoption

ADOPT-LOVING FAMILY WISHING toadopt a newborn. Will provide a lovinghome with strong family values. Pleasecontact Patty & Tim @ 888-371-0255.

030 Special Notices

COME JOIN THE FUN!To bid and viewgotowww.michiganonlineauctions.com thenchoose Big Rapids. Every Thursdaystarting June 30th. 18690-16 Mile Rd, BigRapids--drop off hours 9am-5pm. Nowaccepting consignments of household

items, antiques, collectibles, furniture,automobiles, farm equipment, construc-tion equipment, tools and miscellaneousitems for auction. Call 231-629-8606 orevenings and weekends 231-873-5334.

Tri-CountyClassifieds

Baldwin, Big RapidsEvart, Reed City

Rodney Area

(231)592-8348Deadline:

Thursday, 12noon

Email:[email protected]

Go Online:www.pioneergroup.com

050 Help Wanted

POWER LINE SUPPLY is looking foran Inside Sales/Customer Service person.Must have a strong commitment to cus-tomer service. Great benefit package.For a complete description, visit www.u-s-c-co.com.

050 Help Wanted

CENA'S$13.75- $15.75/HOUR

Local homecare client.Part-time

12-hour shifts.Good work

history/drivingrecord a must.

Experience required.Call Best Care

Nursing Servicefor more information

at 1-888-830-7400bestcarenursing.com

050 Help Wanted

MPI HAS FULL-TIME positions

available starting at $8/hourly to

$11.50/hour. Newly remodeled office,

new hours and paid weekly. We

need loyal people that have it in their

heart to fund raise for breast cancer

and public safety groups. So all men

and women call us at (231)796-

9286 for an interview.

TIRED OF LOOKING for a steady

permanent job? MPI has youranswers. Full time $8.00/$11.50 per

hour, paid weekly. Our call center rais-

es funds for breast cancer, public

safety groups and more. So, warm

up your voice and come join the fun

for a steady income. Call (231)796-

9286 today.



TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER•MONDAY,JUNE27,2011

Forward Realty, Inc.

105 Linden StBig Rapids, MI(231) 796-4808

www.century21forwardrealty.com

Very sharp 1996 Mobile on 2+ acresin Aetna Township. Very private

setting with pole barn for garageand storage. 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.11034144

Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath on 3 acres. 5miles south of Big Rapids. Located on

wooded lot in quiet area. 11034058

Heart of many national forests inMonroe Township, White cloud area.20 wooded acres for great hunting or

building. Call Dixie. 11033887

Perfect country living in this very clean 3 bedroom, 2 bath “open Living”home within walking distance toChippewa Lake. 11021232

2 bedroom, 1.5 bath custom builthome within walking distance of

Hardy Dam. Boat slip and accessavailable for small yearly fee. Beautifulhome. 11019441

806 E. Maple StreetBig Rapids

231-592-0944

Pizza,Grinders &

More!

2004 GRAND AM 4 cyl., alloy wheels,

great gas MPG, sharp exterior.

$8,595

2007 G-5 Low mileage, great gas MPG,cruise, pwr windows & locks.

$9,995

2001 AURORA V6, super clean,heated seats, sunroof, leather.

$5,995

2005 LESABRE Excellent ride, benchseat, very clean, 3.8L 6 cyl.

$8,695

2003 IMPALA 6 cyl., bench seat, lowmileage, great gas MPG.

$7,595

2003 GRAND PRIX 3.8L 6 cyl.,leather, heated seats, sunroof, alum. wheels.

$8,895

2004 CENTURY 6 cyl., excellent ride,bench seat.

$7,595

2008 CHEVY 2500 HD W/CURTIS V-PLOW

Ext. cab., 4x4, 36k miles, ready to work.Winter will be back before you know it.

$24,995

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan .................. Blue, 30,523 Miles ....................................$16,6952008 Chrysler Town & Country ............. Silver, 28,350 Miles ...................................$17,8952010 Ford Taurus Limited ...................... Black, 10,420 Miles ...................................$27,6952010 Toyota Camry ................................. White, 35,650 Miles ..................................$17,9952007 GMC Canyon SLT ........................... 4x4, Maroon, 44,000 Miles .......................$17,9952007 Honda Legacy ................................ AWD, Blue, 41,300 Miles ...........................$15,9952007 Pontiac Grand Prix ........................ Black, 40,051 Miles ...................................$14,9952010 Nissan Maxima .............................. Dark Plumb, 34,215 Miles .........................$25,7952007 Pontiac Grand Prix ........................ Gray, 55,250 Miles ....................................$12,9952008 Toyota Camry ................................. Red, 54,054 Miles .....................................$16,7952010 Chevy Malibu ................................. Tan, 32,800 Miles ......................................$17,8952008 Saturn Vue ...................................... AWD, Red, 36,905 Miles ...........................$17,5952007 Pontiac G-6 .................................... Blue, 47,700 Miles ....................................$12,995

2007 Oldsmobile Aura ........................... Tan, 54,965 Miles ......................................$12,995

2004 Dodge Dakota ............................... 4x4, Blue, 66,000 Miles .............................$12,5952009 Ford Fusion SE ............................... Blue, 29,259 Miles ....................................$17,5952009 GMC Sierra Crew .......................... 4x4, Blue, 34,700 Miles .............................$27,7952007 Chevy Malibu ................................. Silver, 50,460 Miles ...................................$12,7952010 Subaru Outback ............................ AWD, Gray, 10,800 Miles ..........................$25,9952008 Chevy Impala ................................. White, 25,600 Miles ..................................$15,8952007 Buick Rendezvous ......................... Maroon, 50,400 Miles ...............................$15,9952010 Hyundai Elantra ............................. Blue, 33,015 Miles ....................................$15,1952010 Chevy Silverado ............................ 4x4, Black, 18,501 Miles ...........................$28,9952007 Ford F150 ....................................... 4x4, Green, 26,350 Miles ..........................$24,9952007 Ford F150 ....................................... 4x4, Maroon, 32,775 Miles .......................$24,9952007 Chrysler Town & Country ............. Black, 34,000 Miles ...................................$15,595

Located on Northland Drive

in Big Rapids“Just East of High Prices”

Call Pete or Lenny at

231-796-7020“Your Little Lot with A Lot to Offer”

SUMMER SAVINGS AT PREMIER AUTO SALES!7 VEHICLES UNDER $10,000Good through the 4th of July!

Every car sold comes with $100 cash for gas! So hurry in andtake advantage of these exceptional values!

Big RapidsTowing

Lockouts • Jump Starts • Tire Change • Road Service

24 HOUR TOWING

231-796-222220833 18 Mile Rd • Big Rapids

Light &Heavy Duty

July AMVET/VFW Calendar

129 E. OSCEOLA AVE.REED CITY, MI • 231-832-5102

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

63 4

1

75

2

10

8

11

9

12 13 14

17

15

18

16

19 20 21

24

22

25

23

26 27 28 29 30

Fish Fry @ Reed City VFW, 5-7pm,Public Welcome

Amvet Post #2965 Meeting 7 pm @ VFW Post #2964

Ladies Auxiliary Post #2964 Meeting 6 pm @ VFW

Chicken Barbecue @ VFW,5-7pm, Public Welcome.

Ladies Auxiliary #2964 All American Breakfast,CANCELLED

VFW Meeting,7pm, Post #2964.




Summer Reading Programstarts strong, to offer events

throughout summer

By Lauren FitchPioneer Staff Writer

IG RAPIDS – Big Rapids Communityibrary kicked off its summer readingrogram Thursday with lunch, coloringnd the chance to sign up for the rest of

he summer’s activities.or the first time, the library will offer umerous activities throughout theummer along with reading incentives.or every 10 books or 500 pages eachhild reads, he or she can chooseift certificates for Taco Bell or Dairyueen, books or a pool pass. Friendsf the Library donated the prizes.

They read good books and get coolrizes on top of that,” said Helenaayes, library director.helsea Mitchell and Miriam Andrus areelping Hayes coordinate the summer’sctivities, which include a tie-dye, paper ache and bird house crafts, movie

ights, a field trip to John Ball Zoo andresentations by a percussion groupnd a professional frisbee team.ore than 150 people turned out for the

ick-off, where volunteers were servingot dogs and cookies while introducinghildren and parents to the “One World,any Stories” theme.teve Graetz brought his sons to signp for the program.My wife and I are both teachers. Weave summers off and this is a goodpportunity to get (the kids) ready for chool,” he said. “They love to read atome, and this gives us something too during the day.”eralynn McAdams, who’s going intoecond grade at St. Mary’s Catholicchool, has participated in summer

eading before and plans to read 20ooks this summer.er favorites are the Magic Tree House

books.For more information on “One World,Many Stories,” visit www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us and click on the events tab, or call

(231) 796-5234.

Power of water safetyThe Big Rapids Jaycees promote

importance of learning to swimduring River Safety Week

By Jonathan EppleyPioneer Staff Writer

IG RAPIDS — Wading along theanks of the Muskegon River or njoying an afternoon float down theapids are fun ways to relax with familynd friends in the summer.

he Big Rapids Jaycees want to makeure the people who enjoy the river lso “Respect the Power” of the Mightyuskegon.ince taking over the Muskegoniver Water Safety Project last year,

he Jaycees have introduced theommunity to its new mascot, “Sammyhe Salmon,” to help promote river afety, and have installed a seventhmergency tower along the Riverwalk.ith plans to create a website about

iver safety and install another mergency tower along Phase III of theiverwalk south of Hemlock Park thisummer, the nonprofit organization is

showing no signs of slowing down.“Our future focus is going to be river safety education and really getting

the word out there,” said Jaycee Tyler Schuberg. “One of the smartest thingsyou can do is have some kind of floatation device when playing in theriver. You can be the strongest swimmer

in the world, but if you get caught inan undertow and pulled under, youmay not know which way is up. Withthe (Muskegon) River, knowing howto swim is half the battle. Having theproper safety devices, and knowinghow to use them, is the other part.”To further encourage safe swimmingand teach children to “Respect thePower” of the Muskegon River, Sammythe Salmon and the Jaycees will makeseveral appearances starting Mondayduring River Safety Week.The week kicks off at the CharlesE. Fairman Community Pool, whereJaycees will talk to lesson swimmers

from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Monday aboutthe importance of learning how to swim.Sammy and the Jaycees will visit theBig Rapids Middle School from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday to pass outtemporary river safety tattoos, as wellas promote river safety.River Safety Week will conclude duringThe Whitfords performance from noonto 1 p.m. on Friday at Pocket Park.Jaycee Matt Yeoman will be on site toshoot and print photographs of childrenwith Sammy the Salmon at no cost.In hopes of creating water safetyawareness among a younger demographic, the Jaycees will be

hosting a coloring contest for childrenages 5 and younger, ages 6 to 10,and 11 and up. An entry form will beincluded in an upcoming edition of thePioneer. Prizes will be awarded for thetop three entries in each age group.Creating that awareness among ayounger crowd is one of the missionsof the organization, said Jaycee ErinDiehm.“It’s the most important thing for achild to know how to swim. If theyunderstand the basics, they’re muchbetter off,” Diehm said. “If they are inthe river and can do those basic things,then they can go out there, not bescared and feel a little less intimidated.”

Honeymoon Tips for LastingMemories and Relaxation

(NewsUSA) - The headache you’vehad for the past year planning your wedding, inviting all the guests andmeticulously checking to ensure your big day runs smoothly is finally over.

And, just around the corner, you cansee your honeymoon in sight. Thelast things on your mind are planning,thinking and otherwise doing anythingbut relaxing, right?

To ease your mind after the chaos, theultimate Mexican getaways are offeredby The Villa Group Resorts, completewith Hacienda-style villas, exotic spatreatments and palm tree-framed viewsof the Pacific Ocean. You’ll finally beable to unwind, comfortable knowingeverything you could need or want is atyour fingertips.

With seven different locations in four unique destinations including Cabo SanLucas, Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallartaand the Sierra Madre Mountains,The Villa Group caters to a variety of interests. Each location offers uniquescenery, activities and accommodationsthat can make your honeymoon exactlythe way you’ve envisioned it.

The myriad vacation options availableto newlyweds are overwhelming, butnoting a few key things will keep thatheadache at bay and your relaxationlevel high:

- Pick a location that appeals toboth of you. Where do you see youtwo having the most fun? Secludedbeaches, tranquil mountains or cobblestone streets lined withshopping?

- Decide how you want to spend your days. Will you lounge poolside, takingin lagoons and waterfalls, or do youwant to explore the surrounding area byhorseback, canoe or bike?

- Scope out the options in his-and-her spa treatments, such as hydrotherapy

sessions, mud baths and massages.Some resorts offer ultra-relaxingthemes, while others focus more oninvigorating treatments.

- How will you spend your evenings?Resorts often provide nighttimefestivities, complete with themeddining events mere feet from your room. Or, would you rather be near atown where you can explore both thearea’s attractions and what the resortprovides?

Whatever type of honeymoon you andyour new spouse want, The Villa Group

Resorts offers honeymoon packagesprepared to make your matrimonycelebration a once-in-a-lifetimeexperience. And, with packages gearedtoward wedding anniversaries, you cango back and have that once-in-life-timevacation all over again.

For more information, visit www.villagroupresorts.com.

In a Daily Slump? Tips to MakeSure You Get a Good Night’s

Sleep

(NewsUSA) - Do you find yourself

fatigued and yawning throughout theday? A mid-afternoon slump could reallybe trying to tell you something -- it’slikely you aren’t getting enough sleep!

The average adult needs seven tonine hours of sleep per day to functionproperly. However, in a 2005 healthsurvey, 30 percent of adults nationwidereported getting only about six hoursof sleep per day. For many adults,fatigue seems inevitable. In a 2002study conducted by the National SleepFoundation, 37 percent of adultsreported being so sleepy during theday that it interfered with their daily

activities. Much of that lost sleep can beattributed to background noises.

“Background noise is a problem for people when they are sleeping,” saidDr. Rafael Pelayo, associate professor at the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinicat Stanford University School of Medicine.

A study by Consumer Reports foundthat sound machines are nearlyas effective as prescription sleepmedications, and more effective thanover-the-counter sleep medicationsor aids, without the side-effects. Dr.

Pelayo recommends the Sound+Sleep Adaptive Sound Therapy Machine(www.soundofsleep.com) as part of

a healthy sleep plan for people tryingto achieve a better night’s sleep withminimal use of drugs.

“There are a lot of ‘dumb’ sound

machines out there that just playconstant noise in an attempt to cover up these disruptions,” says Dr. Pelayo.“The new Sound+Sleep responds tosudden background disturbances byadjusting its sound output to better mask the noise. For some people, theimproved sound masking seems to helpthem sleep better.”

Other tips for better nighttime sleepinclude:

* Set a regular bed time and stick to it.

* Eliminate caffeine before bed.

* Sleep without the lights or TV on.

* Get plenty of exercise during theday.

Visit www.soundofsleep.com for moreinformation about how you can get abetter night’s sleep

Understanding Your Pet’sImmune System

(NewsUSA) - In my practice, I’vealways used probiotics in general -;as animals need probiotics just like

humans. Adding beneficial bacteriato a pet’s diet helps the digestivesystem combat intestinal parasites andimproves digestive function.

The gastrointestinal tract is such animportant foundation to pets’ immunesystems because the gut is an entrypoint for pathogens. If you’re usingprobiotics, the immune system issupported and strengthened to fightinfection quickly and aggressively.Probiotics also help stop the immunesystem from over-reacting and creatinginflammation.

One common issue for pets is ear infection. I’ve observed that whether we used conventional or alternativetreatments, adding a probiotic productfor immune system support shortensthe length and reduces the severityof the infection. I usually see a better outcome by adding Del-Immune V(www.delimmune.com) to treatment,and generally don’t need to doadditional treatments, as is commonwith ear infections.

Another common issue with pets isskin problems, including mange. Ihave found that skin problems improve

quickly with a probiotic product, likeDel-Immune V. I use it for immunesystem support with all types of mange, including the problematicdemodectic mange. Some animalshave genetically inherited immuneweaknesses that allow mange-inducingmites to overgrow. Dogs can inherit themites from their parents. You will knowthe mites are out of control if mangebecomes a problem.

Probiotics help immensely bysupporting the immune system inmounting an appropriate response tothe mange mites. Traditional treatmentsfor mange can include strong antibioticsand dips in toxic medicines. But manydogs, if provided a good diet and Del-Immune V, can get over i t on their own

0 0 4 0 6 5 5 8




-- unless the infection is too severe.Most dogs survive with veterinaryintervention, but if severe enough,mange can be fatal.

See your local veterinarian if your petbegins to display any symptoms.

What Makes a Successful DietPlan?

(NewsUSA) - A low-calorie dietonsisting solely of grapefruit, cabbageoup or weight-loss milkshakes willost likely cause you to lose weight, if

trictly followed. But is it healthy? Not ahance.

lmost any diet plan will work for ahile, yet up to 95 percent of dietersho lose weight fail to keep that weightff after just one year. According to Dr.ike Moreno, author of the NY Times

estselling book “The 17 Day Diet,” thewo biggest obstacles that cause dietso fail are boredom and plateau. That’secause most mainstream diets are tooomplex or restrictive, making it nearly

mpossible to stick with them for a longeriod of time.

Instead, Moreno emphasizes thateight loss that results in even themallest changes in body compositionan pay off with life-changing benefits.e encourages participants to measure

heir success, not just in pounds, butlso by looking at the overall healthenefits to include cholesterol, healthier

blood sugar readings, and improvedblood pressure.

As the founding physician behindBistroMD, the provider of the meal planfor “The 17 Day Diet,” Dr. Caroline J.Cederquist, a bariatric physician andfamily practice physician, agrees thateven something as small as a 5 percentdecrease in weight loss is significantwith regards to lowering the health risksassociated with being overweight.

“In my medical practice, diabetic andoverweight patients who achieve 5percent weight loss often have lower blood sugar readings and also haveimprovements in their blood pressure,”says Dr. Cederquist.

Moreno’s “The 17 Day Diet” helpsyou lose weight with a cycled eatingplan that alters the amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fatsyou eat every few days. “We call itmetabolic, or body, confusion,” Morenoexplains. Divided across four phases,

each is designed to accomplish adifferent objective: burning fat, resettingthe metabolism and teaching youproper portion control and hunger signs.

If you want to try The 17 Day Diet butdon’t want to cook, you can bring themeals from the popular book to your table by ordering The 17 Day DietMeal Plan by BistroMD. For moreinformation, visit www.The17DayDiet.com or call: (800) 464-1384.

Rules of Engagement: Whatto Know Before Popping the

Question

(NewsUSA) - An engagement ringsymbolizes your promise to love andcherish your partner forever, and showsthe world your commitment to your fiancée. Many women dream abouttheir engagement ring their entire lives,so choosing the right style is of utmostimportance.

Here are some tips to ease thepressure of finding the ring andproposing:

It’s Not Only About the Diamond

A ring’s setting is as important asits diamond because the setting iswhat displays and secures the stone.Platinum provides an ideal setting as itis stronger than other precious metals,which means that you don’t have toworry about losing the center stonewith everyday wear. Also, platinum isa naturally white metal, allowing the

diamond to sparkle even brighter.

Did you know that a platinumengagement ring will last forever?Since platinum is so durable andloses little metal over time, the ringwill undoubtedly become a familyheirloom that can be passed down for generations to follow. And platinumengagement rings are surprisinglyaffordable. Contrary to popular belief,they are available in a wide range of price points, starting at around $1,000at BlueNile.com.

Know Her Style

Before you go to the jewelry store,

know your future fianceé’s style,personality and lifestyle since there is aring to suit her perfectly. For example,a woman with a hands-on job, likenursing, might prefer a simple bandwith a secure setting, while a womanwho has a less active job might wantsomething more intricate. A woman withclassic style will want a different banddesign than a trend-setting fashionista.

“A classic polished platinum band fromMichael Barin will suit a girl with moretraditional tastes, while a birth stone of colored diamonds on an embellishedband like one from Suna Bros. will lookbold and unique,” says jewelry andstyle expert Michael O’Connor. “Tofigure out her ring size, press one of your girlfriend’s rings in a bar of soapuntil it leaves a mark. You can also putone of her rings on your own hand,mark where it falls on your finger andhave the jeweler measure that area,”

suggests O’Connor.

How to Propose

Some women want a public proposalin front of friends and family, whileothers want something private andspecial. In either case, your fiancéewill remember the day for the rest of her life. Think about what your fiancéelikes, and where and how you met.For more tips on proposing marriageor choosing an engagement ring, visitwww.engagementguide.com or www.preciousplatinum.com.

0 0 4 0 6 5 6 6

Alternative Heating and Fuel

Pro Pellets Early Buy Sale -

Only$ 167 /ton!

Beginning 4-1-11, Alternative Heating

is offering Pro Pellet wood pellets for

only $167/ton!

Stock up now before fuel prices go any higher!

910 N. M-37, 7 miles N. of Baldwin231-745-6110

alternativeheatingandfuel.com’00 MERCURY COUGAR2 dr., auto., 2.5L V6, PW, PL, AC, tilt, cruise,

rear spoiler, power seat, alloy wheels.

YOUR PRICE $3,795

’99 FORD F150 X-C AB4x4, 5.4L Off Road, V8, short box, PW, PL, tilt,

cruise, AC, running boards, alloy wheels, tow pkg.

YOUR PRICE $7,995

’04 GRAND PRIX GT3.8L V6, auto., AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise,

CD, rear spoiler. KBB $7,915.

YOUR PRICE$6,495

’98 S ATURN S-SERIES SL2 1.9L 4 cyl., auto., 4 dr., AC, tilt.

Great M.P.G.!

YOUR PRICE $2,995

‘03 PONTIAC SUNFIRE2 dr., 4 cyl. 2.2L, Auto., AC, rear spoiler,

moon roof, CD. KBB $6,870.

YOUR PRICE$5,995

’02 K IA SPECTRA4 dr. hatch back, auto., 1.8L 4 cyl., AC,

AM/FM stereo. Great MPG!

YOUR PRICE $3,495

‘05 DODGE C ARAVAN SXT4 dr., 3.3L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, quad

seating, auto., CD, AC.

YOUR PRICE$8,395

’03 CHRY. SEBRING LXIV6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AC, PS, CD

AM/FM stereo. Must see!

YOUR PRICE$5,595

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORSSales • Service • Quick Lube

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS

NOW LOCATED ON M-82 • HOWARD CITY Visit us on the web at

www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com

D ALE LONGCORE

Sales Manager

Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;

Sat. 10 am - 2 pm

(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.

ALL M AJOR CREDIT C ARDS ACCEPTED

FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES • FREE LOANER CAR W /APPT.

’03 CHEVY AVALANCHE4 dr., 5.3L V8, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AC,

alloy wheels, 4x4, towing.

YOUR PRICE$11,995

Summer AC Special!$9995

Fuel Injection Service

to improve your MPG$6999

C O U P O N

C O U P O N

$5995

Don’t Overheat This Summer!

COOLANT FLUSH

$ 1999

ALL DA Y EVERY DAY Full Service OIL CHANGE

Most makes

& models

PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION!Thurs., June 30 @ 11:00 AM

LOCATION: 7398 E. 40th St. Newaygo, MI 49337. DIRECTIONS: 40 milesnorth of Grand Rapids or 19 miles south of Big Rapids take US-131 to theMorley exit # 125 (Jefferson Rd./ 36th St.) go west 7 miles to Chestnut St.south ½ mile to 40th St.,west ½ mile to auction. OR 5 miles south of WhiteCloud on M-37 to 40th St. east 8 miles following curves, then south crossingHardy Dam to 40th St. and east to auction. (Newaygo Co.)

Selling the estate of the late Norman (Gene) Knapp. Lifetime area resi-dent, gun collector and outdoorsman.Selling 22 hand guns, 24 shotguns & rifles, (some new in box), large amountof gun related items, 1000’s rounds of ammo, gun show inventory, (holsters,knives etc.) many shop and lawn tools, (lawn tractor & sweeper, snow blow-er, air compressor, sockets, tools boxes, engine stand, cherry picker etc. etc.)IB-OB 16’ boat & trailer, 1000’s of Nascar toys all new, household, (diningroom, living room and bedroom furniture) antiques & collectibles (Militarycollectibles, Coca Cola collectibles, 100’s of LP records, glassware, trunketc.) Extra large amount of misc. items!!

See web site for complete list of guns etc. and photos of

each gun. Guns not on site until morning of auction, at 9am.

artsmithauctions.comor call for flyer @ 616-696-2598




EVENTS BEGINNING JUNE 25, 2011M

ECOS

T A

COUNTY

IN

0 0 3 9 9 9 7 7

TO ADD YOUR EVENT TO THIS PAGE,

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL

MICHELLE GRAVES AT

(231) 592-8357 OR

[email protected]

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

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 info callJack 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 open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the •

museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.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 (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.Chicken Barbecue from 3 p.m. to midnight at the Sawmill Saloon on •

Maple Street. Chicken barbecue, hot dogs, salads and dessert will be served starting at 4 p.m. Local musicians will entertain. Proceeds willbenefit the Big Rapids Community Library Fund.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose •

Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist •

Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Original Gospel Jamboree starts at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck, music starts •

at 7 p.m., at Amazing Grace Acres Church on the corner of M-37 and Woodland Park Drive in Brohman. The jamboree features One Accord and Faith Gospel Team with Lucky Fulton as the emcee. Everyone is welcome.SIERRA performs live from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley American Legion.•

All welcome. Square dancing if enough patrons want it.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.•

at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn

Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm •

and Garden.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

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 is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeled room •

at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. It’s a great place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening of dancing to your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of Best Entertainment.Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group •

for families and friends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the •

corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth 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.SIERRA performs live from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley American Legion.•

All welcome. Square dancing if enough patrons want it.Eagles vs. Morley Legion softball game at noon at the field by the legion.•

Players and fans are needed. First of three games. All games are the last Sunday of the month.Music by the Pond presents Strictly Country Band at 6:30 p.m. in the •

gazebo next to Curtis Pond on Sheldon Street in Edmore. The band features Les and Darlene Jenkins, the mellow tunes of Rock King;Michigan Hall of Famer’s Jerry Bissell and John Capen, with Pat Kane on the drums; also, singing Joe Konkoly. Bring a lawn chair or blankets.In case of rain, all shows will be moved to the Curtis building. The event is presented by Glen Curtis Foundation, Village of Edmore and Edmore Area Chamber of Commerce.

MONDAY, JUNE 27

Enhanced 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.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 six-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness is 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 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.Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 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.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile •

Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.“A Matter of Balance” program, hosted by the Mecosta County Senior •

Center, is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, located at 12954 80th Ave. in Mecosta. The program designed to help manage falls and increase activity levels in local seniors. For more information about the program or to register, contact the Mecosta County Commission on Aging at (231)972-2884.The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Gate.•

St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at •

102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on women’s blouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills,fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796- 1571.Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at •

Schmidty’s Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For more information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room •

at Schmidty’s Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught.For more information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Crossroads

Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. This is a group of “sisters in harmony” who sing a capella barbershop songs; it is accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lot of fun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course.•

Beginning line dance instruction 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 at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th •

Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,•

Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 •

80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Theology 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 8 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.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.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.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.

Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it •

is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics.Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City Public •

Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at •

102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on women’s blouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills,fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796- 1571.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day •

Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted.Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

Enhanced Fitness 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 at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County •

Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call

(231) 972-2884.Euchre 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 5 p.m.•

Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids •

Community Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic •

Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.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 315 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.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile •

Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,•

726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at •

102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on women’s blouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills,fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796- 1571.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7 p.m. during •

the summer at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids. We are looking to collect Mecosta County scrapbooks and any family histories that pertain to the area. Volunteers are needed to file obits, index the collections or help visitors look up information. Fun, relaxing and lots of history here.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm •

and Garden.•

Thursday, June 30 •

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 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 at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,•

12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th •

Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,•

Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pinochle 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, callEric 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.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a support •

group for families and friends of alcoholics.

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,•

12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Readers Theatre 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 at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County •

Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Euchre 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 9 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.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile •

Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Mecosta New Home United Methodist Church will extend its hours for its •

swiss steak supper. New hours will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is $9 for adults, $3 for children younger than 12 and preschoolers eat free.Proceeds go to the building fund.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at •

102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on women’s blouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills,fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796- 1571.

SATURDAY, JULY 2

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 info callJack 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 open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the •

museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.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 (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.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private •

upstairs room of Pepper’s Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, coffee and conversation. For more information,contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.•

at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm •

and Garden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose •

Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist •

Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more

information.




EVENTS BEGINNING JUNE 27, 2011

0 0 4 0 6 5 5 3

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 (231)745-4635 with

correct information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being

abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for

abuse.

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call

(231)679-0489 For More Information.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.

Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring

and dedicated people with an interest in serving

terminally ill patients and their families in the Reed

City Area and the outlaying communities. Volunteers

provide services such as 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.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,

12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third

aturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola

ve. For more information, call (231)832-5102.

NTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE

OMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturdayight at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in

he Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open

o everyone. Reservation are required, please call

231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact

hone number and number of people attending.

ntersection Church takes place folling the dinner

tarting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All American

reakfast” (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12

oon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.

AST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,

:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-

0.

VART 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

onth until further notice.

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.,

meeting 6p.m.

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

Todd Street.

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,

0:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).

UTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday of

each 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 regular bingo at

6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday

evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-

0 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting startst 6:00p.m.

HE 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,

at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10

and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group meets

the last monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss

natural health options and specific subjects, CO-OP

information is also available.

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.

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 [email protected]. (Meetings are Third Tuesday

of every month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. andLine 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

St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

information.

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.


Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the



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 information or

questions you may have.

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.

THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER

2418 will hold their monthly meeting the second

Wednesday of the month at the United Methodist

Church in Reed City with a pot-luck lunch stating at

12 p.m. The Program Schedule is as follows:

~AUGUST 10- Brenda Bowman from the Inc Spot.

~SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from the Emergency

Management

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at

St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

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. For more information call (231)734-5752.

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 more 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.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m.

at Evart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will

be meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in

Evart every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the

community building. Anyone interested to learn

wood carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is also

the meal site for the Commission on Aging and their

Thursday dinner is at noon. For mor information on

carving call 734-5125 or 734-9131. Information on

COA dinner reservations call 734-6005.

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.






734-6005.

MUSIC AT THE DEPOT wil be the 2nd and 4th

Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. “We-B-

Jammin” (Country, Blues, Oldies and Gospel).

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-10in 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.






734-6005.

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last

Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.

For more information, call (231)832-5102.

~AUGUST 6

CLARE COUNTY CRAZY QUILTERS 30th Annual

Quilt Show, Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6

from 9a.m. tp 4p.m. Clare Church of Nazarene,

10160 S. Grant Road, Clare. No entrance fee,

handicap accessible, air conditioned facility, church

cafeteria open.

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BE

TURNED IN FOR NEXT 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 or (231)592-8344

Fax: (231)832-5558



MONDAY,JUNE27,2011•TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 9

Big Rapids6/30, 7/1, 7/2, 8am-4pm. 5474

Cottonwood, Big Rapids(Newaygo County). Largesale; chain saws, fishingequipment, dehumidifier, exer-cise bike, lawn mower,dressers, tools, stereo's,clothing, and lots misc.

June 29th, July 1st, 9am-5pm.304 Gilberson, Big Rapids.Huge Yard Sale: furniture,lamps, antiques, collectibles,books, misc.

June 30th, July 1st, 9am-7pm.20366 Campusview Drive, BigRapids. Beekeeping equip-ment, Little Tykes, play-house,

CCA shirts, books, old glass-ware. First garage sale in 20-years.

ChaseEstate Sale: June 30th, July

1st, 10am-6pm. 8235 E. US-10,Chase. Household and lap-idary items, furniture, antiquedishes, showcases, cash reg-ister, tools and much more.

Reed City

July 1st-2nd, 8am-5pm, 6083220th Ave., Reed City, Just amile north of Burger King.

Stanwood

June 30th & July 1st, 9am-4pm. 7779 200th, Stanwood.Refrigerator, small appliances,

entertainment center,table/chairs, 2005 Bombardier Quad, much-much more.

050 Help Wanted

FAST PACED TITLE company is cur-rently interviewing for one full time titleexaminer for our Baldwin and Fre-mont offices. Ideal applicant will haveexperience in title examination/search-

ing, title commitment preparation, aclear understanding of metes andbounds legal descriptions, and able tohandle complex title issues. Basicduties include excellent customer serv-ice skills, a team-player, have the abil-ity to multi-task efficiently, have reliabletransportation, and work well underpressure. Submit a current resume toDustin Robbins, Area Manager,Lake/Newaygo County Title & Escrow,202 W. Upton Ave., Reed City, MI49677, [email protected].

060 Situations Wanted

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to hay 100acres for shares. Call (231)832-1983

090 BusinessServices

YOUR LOCALINTERNET Provider!

$18.45/monthUnlimited Dial-up

(231)592-9877www.net-port.com

RIVERSIDE ASSISTED LIVING. Newassisted living home in Bristol now tak-ing applications. Limited space available

in new house w/new furnishings. CertifiedCNA with 12 years experience. Com-petitive pricing with personal care. Call231-829-3256 after 6 p.m., ask for [email protected]

ROOFING: ALL TYPESRepairs & Leaks. Free Estimates

20yrs. experienceLicensed/Insured(616)636-8288

Ensley Roofing, LLC

110 For Rent

2-BEDROOM HOUSES FOR rent inRemus. References and deposit required.Call (231)629-2915

110 For Rent

WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE-

Apts. and houses in and around BigRapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required.Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 orwww.silvernailrealty.com on the web.

CROSSROADS APARTMENTS, REED

City Mi. 2 and 3 bedroom units avail-able! Call 231-832-7025 or email us [email protected] today!

MORLEYMOTEL

DAILY Rooms from $40, Weeklyrooms from $150. Includes utilities.No Deposit. (231)856-7820.

1 BEDROOM, RENT includes utilities, 1year lease. No pets, $500/month. Onsite manager. (231)465-4049

StorageSTORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE at"Gateway self-storage". Call (877)461-5724

115 CommercialSpace

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE forlease, brand new construction, 1000sq.ft., for more information call Lori Brock(231)250-8882.

GATEWAYPLAZA- REMUS,Mecosta,Canadian Lakes area. Leasing space

for Wholesale, Retail, Offices. Call(877)461-5724

160 Real Estate

10-20 ACRES, $500. down, 7 miles N.E.of Big Rapids.10 Acres starting $22,900., $250. Month.11% 5-year payoff, black top.Surveyed wooded building sites.Also 5-10 Acres, Morley & Lakeview.Owner Broker Chase, (231)629-2944,(616)204-4550.

165'X300' LOT, DILLARD St. (Pleas-ant Plains township). 231-239-0330.

HOWARD CITY AREA, Country home,5% land contract, 2-1/2 wooded lot, pondw/fish, 3Bedroom/2Bath, central air, 2-stallgarage, Black top, Cutler Road.$109,000. 10% down, no closing cost.231-937-9193.

HOWARD CITY: 432-ACRES, 50-acrelake, will split. Also Lakeview 8-acres,$19,900., $500/down. Owner/broker(616)204-4550

PINORA TWP; 2004 manufacturedhome 3BR 2BA on 10 acres $99,900.Lake Twp: 2BR on Orchard Lk. $79,900.Karen @ Big River Properties 231-510-6898

We provide:

• Email scanning • 56K V.92 access

• Spam/virus protection

• Computer repairs • Tech support

• Website hosting & design

$18.45/MonthUnlimited Dial-up

Have Your Own Blog?Now offering easy to update sites using WordPress

Check us out! www.net-port.com115 N. Michigan Ave. • Big Rapids

Call today for details(231)592-9877 • (877)638-7678

Net-Port, serving West Michigan since 1996

Spin & Win!

THE

PIONEERGROUP

5 0 % O

F F /

$ 5

. 0 0

$15.00 2 C h i c k

e n

B B Q

D A I R Y

Q U E E N

1 M

O .

F R E E

$ 5 . 0 0

$ 2 0 . 0 0

$ 1 0 .

0 0

$ 2 0 . 0 0 $ 1 5

. 0 0

Come into the Pioneer between 8 am - 5 pmMonday - Friday from June 13 to July 15 and

SPIN TO WIN!!!!

115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids

Renew or Start a 1-Year Subscription tothe Pioneer and you could win…

• Dairy Queen Gift Certificate.• Downtown Dollars.

• Band of Locals Blue Band.• 2 tickets to the Rotary Chicken BBQ.• Subscription discount up to half off.

D o w

n t o w n

D o l l a r s

While supplies last. Not valid with any other offers.

B a n d o

f

L o c a l s



10 TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER•MONDAY,JUNE27,2011

160 Real Estate

JUST REDUCED OPEN House 19135

Joslin Cir. Big Rapids Sunday June

26th, 12-4pm New Duplex Built in

2004, Great neighborhood, each unit:

2BR-1BA great investment positive

cash flow! Northland Drive 12-Mile

Rd. East to 192nd follow "open-house"

signs. Call (605)390-7624 visit

www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/8D0A1

170 Itemsfor Sale

19" MAGNABOX COLOR TV asking$75.00. Two end tables and coffee table,asking $50. (231)832-9810.

1980'S HEIL NATURAL

Gas Furnace, 125,000 BTU's.$250

Call (231)745-4672

170 Itemsfor Sale

1994 29-FT. ALJO Camper, $5,500.Baby clothes, girls sizes 3mon.-6X.Call for appointment, (231)629-6507

30FT SQUARE BALE hay elevator withelectric motor $300. Call (231)734-2947.

ACHING BACK? BACK Revolution freestanding inversion machine. $200. OBO.(231)832-2130

170 Itemsfor Sale

CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

OUTDOOR FURNACES, CLEANER

& GREENER, EPA QUALIFIED,

97% EFFICIENT. TRADE OUT

YOUR OLD OUTDOOR FURNACE

AND SAVE UP TO $2,800.00.

WHITE PINE OUTDOOR BOILERS,

INC. (231)743-6544

170 Itemsfor Sale

EXTERIOR DOOR 36" Peachtree, bot-tom has 2 raised panels, top has glasswindow $60. (231)972-7000

EXTRA LARGE DOG Crate, excellencondition $75.00. (517)902-3882.

FIBERGLASS CANOE IN very goodcondition. Will deliver any reasonabledistance $170. Call (231)796-5251.

New Fair Grounds

Grand Opening RIDE SPECIAL

Ride all Day for $10 OR

All Week for $40Skerbeck Brothers Shows Inc

Carnival Schedule

Tuesday, July 5th unlimited rides 6:00 PM to close ...........................$10Wednesday, July 6th unlimited rides 1:00 PM to close .......................$10Thursday, July 7th unlimited rides 3:00 PM to close ..........................$10Friday, July 8th unlimited rides 3:00 PM to close ...............................$10Saturday, July 9th unlimited rides 2:00 PM to close ...........................$10

Closing time for Midway is approximately 11:00 PMHeight restrictions for rides will be enforced.

In the event of inclement weather; some rides may close earlier.Ride prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Note: there is a $5.00 per car parking fee.

There is no parking allowed on local road right of waysnear the fair grounds.

MONTCALM COUNTY

NEW FAIR GROUNDS

GRAND OPENINGNew Fair Grounds north of Greenville just off M-91. Entrance on Peck Road.

2011 GRANDSTAND ANDEVENTS PROGRAMSunday, July 3, 2011Heavy Weight Horse Pull 6:00 PM ....... $5.00 Adult $2.00 Children

Celebration Steak Fry sponsored byMontcalm CountyFarm Bureau 6:00 PM .........................Tickets reserved in advance

Monday, July 4, 20114-H Youth NaturalHorsemanship Show 5:00 PM - Grandstand .................... Donation

Open Show NaturalHorsemanship Show 6:00 PM - Grandstand .................... Donation

Tuesday, July 5, 2011Poor Man Pullers Modified Garden Tractor Pull @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, July 6, 2011Kids Day Games andGiveaways - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ....... .FREE

Dynamite the Clown sponsored by Skerbeck Brothers Shows Inc.Horse Soccer @ 6:00 PM ............................................ Grandstand

Thursday, July 7, 2011Annual 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction @ 5:00 PM .........Covered Arena

Friday, July 8, 2011Demolition Derby withBurnout Contest @ 7:00 PM ............. $10.00 Adult $5.00 Children

Saturday, July 9, 2011DeWayne Spaw 6:10 to 6:50PMBrandt Clark Rodeo @ 7:00 PM ...... $15.00 Adult $10.00 Children

2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1

Swing Into Summer At

BOOKWALTER

BOOKWALTER MOTOR SALES

S. M-66 • Stanton. MI

989-831-5271

Toll Free: 866-831-5271

2003 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab, local trade, 2WD, absolutely mint,priced to sell. Call Paul.

2007 Pontiac Solstice Convertible, fancy red, 5 sp., looks brand new.Contact Paul today!

2000 Buick LeSabre Custom, excellent condition, priced to sellwhen you see Paul Riley.

2002 Buick LeSabre Custom, excellent condition, priced to sell,

just ask for Paul!

Just Arrived 2004 BuickRendevous, local trade, excellentcondition, $8,495 plus tax & tags.Go see Paul Riley.

2007 Chevy Uplander Mini Van, 60,000 actual miles, fancy silver,priced to sell. Call Paul.

2007 Chevy Impala, low miles, fullpower, looks new, 3 to choose from.Contact Paul Riley.

2007 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, local trade, loaded with equipment,60,000 actual miles. Just call Paul.

2008 Buick Enclave AWD, oneowner trade, full power, looks brandnew. Be sure to ask for Paul.

2000 Pontiac Trans Am WSCperformance package, T-top, 21,000actual miles, absolutely mint, lady-owned, fancy red. Ask for Paul.

2008 GMC Acadia AWD SLT, GMCertified, double moonroof, NAVnavigation, DVD, 7 passenger,absolutely mint. Just call Paul.

2008 Buick Lucerne CXL, absolutely mint, balance of factorywarranty, low miles and yours whenyou ask for Paul.

2008 Saturn Vue, balance of factorywarranty, 35,000 actual miles,absolutely mint! Call Paul.

2009 Pontiac G6, 44,000 actualmiles, GM certified, full power. Besure to contact Paul Riley.

2009 Chevy Impala, factoryprogram, low miles, GM certified, 2to choose from. Ask for Paul.

2010 Buick Enclave, factoryprogram, AWD, full power, 12,000actual miles, fancy red jewel. Be

sure to ask for Paul.2010 Chevy Impala, factoryprogram, low miles, full power, GMcertified, 6 to choose from. ContactPaul.

2010 Chevy Traverse AWD, 23,000actual miles, full power, 2 available,1 with AWD. Ask for Paul today.

2010 Ford Fusion SE, full power,low miles, just arrived. Contact PaulRiley.

2011 Chevy Impala LT,full warranty,low miles, starting at 7,000 miles, 3to choose from. Contact Paul Riley.

medicalmarijuana

certification

Call for more information& appointments

(231) 881-7420Email: [email protected]

ONLY$100

NOMEDICALRECORDS?PLEASE CALL

S P 4 7 1 8 4

local patientcertification clinics

(231) 753-2300




1001013

I’m looking forward to serving

your needs for insurance and

financial services.

Like a good neighbor,

State Farm is there.®

CALL ME TODAY.

Hello,neighbor!

State Farm, Bloomington, IL

Please stop by and say, “Hi!”Mike Saum, Agent171 Gibbs Street

White Cloud, MI 49349Bus: 231-689-6141

[email protected]

Armbands will be sold until 1 hour before the ending of each session and accepted until the end of each session.Sale of evening session armbands will commence at 5 PM and accepted from 6 PM until 11 PM.

Tickets will be offered during all armband sessions at regular pricing. $1 each or 50 for $40 – Rides require 2, 3, or 4 tickets

Monday, July 11 Harness Racing/Michigan Futurity @ 6 PM

Tuesday, July 12 Harness Racing/Bronze Circuit @ 6 PM

Celebrity Racing

Wednesday, July 13 Kids Day

Kids Pedal Pull @ 1 PM

SJO Motocross @ 7 PM

Thursday, July 14 Figure 8 @ 7 PMFriday, July 15 Truck & Tractor Pull @ 7 PM

Saturday July 16 Demolition Derby @ 7 PM

Thrills, Action, Excitement – Anyone Can Enter!

Every car totally destroyed witha driver in it!!

MONDAY & TUESDAY JULY 11 & 12 @ 6 PM

TUESDAY,

JULY 12

IT’S BACK

BY POPULAR

DEMAND…

MEGA ARMBAND PASS

$50 if purchased inadvanced – $60 on site

Advance purchases atCurrie’s BP – 620 Maple

in Big Rapids

SKERBECK BROTHERS CARNIVALMidway Schedule

Hours Armband

Monday 5 PM - 11 PM $17

Tuesday 1 PM - 5 PM $12

6 PM - 11 PM $17

Wednesday 12 Noon - 11 PM $14

KID’S DAY • FREE Bike & Stuffed Toy Raffle at 6:30 PM

Thursday 1 PM - 5 PM $12

6 PM - 11 PM $17

Friday 1 PM - 5 PM $126 PM - 11 PM $17

Saturday 1 PM - 5 PM $106:00 PM - 11 PM $17

600 Estate Drive ~ CadillacIncome Limits Apply

~ Barrier Free Units Available~ TDD: 800-649-377~www.gldmanagement.com

Call 231-577-

4206

3 Bedroom Ranch Style Apts. Available!

Washer/Dryer/Dishwasher/Large Patio plus MORE!







Jack FrizzellDIRECTOR/MGR

Michael MohnkeDIRECTOR

128 S. Warren Ave., Big Rapids796-8628

Funeral and Cremation Services

A Tradition

of Service

Since 1916

BIG RAPIDS COLLISION CENTER, INC

231-796-666819100 Northland Drive, Big Rapids, MI

25thANNIVERSARY!

Celebrating 25 Years in Business

and Still Going Strong!

We want to welcome to the family our

New OfficeManagers

Mae and Mike!Owners: Phil Noder &

Rick Noder Mae Councilor & Mike Brinker

Expires July 1st, 2011

DETAILING SPECIAL 25% OFF

W ash • Wax • Interior Clean Windows • Carpet Cleaning

In Honor of4th of July,

we will beclosed July 4th

thru 9th

FYI: Big Rapids Collision Is NOT Affiliated In Any Way With 420 Rx Solutions,

And Is Not Operating At Our Location

780 S. CHESTNUT ST. REED CITY, MI 231-832-8322

NOW HIRING FULL TIME POSITION,WILL TRAIN!

“COME JOIN OUR TEAM”

PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION!CALL MIKE'S WINDOWS SIDING - ROOFING - SUNROOMS • Michigan Made Windows!

Call Now 1-888-761-1997 • Call Now 231-592-4823

1103 N. State St. • Big Rapids, Michigan

FREEESTIMATES

LICENSED & I NSURED - M EMBER OF C HAMBER OF C OMMERCE

ShopLocally

CALLNOW!

Summer Sale on

Roofing and Siding!Call Now for Best Price,plus FREE Gutter System

with Roof and Siding

18387 Northland Drive 1-231-796-2651 • 1-800-716-2726

Incredible Savings On Our Most Popular 2011 Models!

JUST ANNOUNCED!

NEW INCENTIVES!

ALL NEW

CHRYSLER 200!

Now with $2,000 CASH BACK

or 0% FINANCING for 5 full years!!

DODGE AVENGER

MAINSTREET!

Up to 34 MPG, and $2,500 CASH BACK

or 0% FINANCING for 72 months!!

HURRY!OFFER ENDS

JUNE 30TH!

DODGE JOURNEY

CROSSOVER!Northern Michigan’s Most Popular SUV! Now with

$4,000 CASH BACK

or $1,000 AND 0% FINANCING for 60 months!!

Save Thousands On Your Heat BillHawken Energy

OUTDOOR WOOD

FURNACESHeats Homes up to

4,000 sq. ft.

IN STOCK NOW!!Call for a FREE Quote

10071 Hillman Rd. • Lakeview

989-352-1272

DOWNEROUTDOOR HEAT

#1 Rated Furnace by Energy Industry Comparison Report

Financing Available




��

�

�

��

��

�

�

�

�

18 cu. ft. Refrigerator

$448

�

�

�

�

�

��

�

� �

�

��

�

�

Power Recliner

Compare at $999.95

$348

�

��

free

FROM

240 sq. ft. minimum with purchase of pad.

$109sq. ft.




Boon Rd.

N.Mi t c h el l

S t .

Foxof

Cadillac

55

131

Plus tax, title, doc ($190) and plate fee. Subject to Prior Purchase.

FOX PRE-OWNED

‘04 Ford Explorer LimitedLoaded, Only 73,000 Miles, 4x4, FP43

Only $9,995*

‘05 Scion TCSharp, Sharp, Sharp, Well Equipped, Only 46,000 Miles, TP50

Only $12,995*

‘05 Highlander 4WDLocal Trade, 3rd Seat, PW/PL, Tilt, Cruise, Air, C10208A

Only $12,995*

‘03 F150 4x4Local Trade, Clean, T101A

Only $7,995*

‘03 Ford Expedition Eddie BauerLocal Trade, 4x4, 3rd Seat, FP40A

Only $10,995*

‘06 Scion XBPW/PL, CD, Air, Only 65k Miles, Great MPG, TP66

Only $11,995*

‘10 Ford Mustang Convertible29,800 Miles, V6, Auto, Well Equipped, FP79

Only $23,699*

‘08 Ford Mustang GTBlack on Black, 5 Speed, Well Equipped, Only 21,900 Miles, FP78

Only $22,995*

‘06 Dodge Ram Quad CabBig Horn, V8, 4x4, Tow Pkg, Red & Ready, FP31B

Only $16,995*

OPENMon. & Thurs. 9am-8pmTues., Wed., Fri. 9am-6pm

Sat. 9am-4pm

1450 N. Mitchell St. • Cadillac231-775-3448 • 800-748-0143

Visit us 24/7 at www.foxfordofcadillac.com

* All payments with 15% down. Plus tax, title, license and doc. fee. 72 mos. @ 3.5% APR to qualified buyers and includes RCL renewal rebate. All applicable rebates to dealer. To qualified buyers. ** 36 mos. to qualified buyers, on selected vehicles. † 2011 EPA-Estimated mileage on new Focus, Fusion, Fiesta, F150, Escape & Ranger. Actual Mileage will Vary. Offer Good thru 6/30/11.

AffordableMonthly

Payments On

Selected New 2011 Models!

Drive quality.

TRADE-INS WELCOME!TRADE-INS WANTED!

Buy From

Only $

259

2012 FORD FOCUS

Buy From

Only $2882011 FORD F-150

Buy From

Only $

225

2011 FORD FUSION

Buy From

Only $2332011 FORD ESCAPE

Buy From

Only $

181

2011 FORD FIESTA

Buy From

Only $2192011 FORD RANGER

mo.*

‘05 Toyota Corolla LEAuto, Great MPG & Longevity, TP40

Just $9,995*

‘03 Chevy 1500 Ext CabOnly 53,000 Miles, 5.3 4x4, Well Equipped, F278A

Only $16,995*

w / P l o w

UP TO

29 MPG†

UP TO

33 MPG†

UP TO

47 MPG†

UP TO

39 MPG†

UP TO

45 MPG†

‘04 Ford Escape XLT4x4, Well Equipped, F200A

Only $8,995*

mo.* mo.*

mo.*

mo.*

mo.*

APR STARTINGAT ONLY

Available on SelectNew Ford Models**

0%




Display HomesOpen

7 Days a Week!

• WE SELL MODULAR HOMES •

Ranch • Chalet 2 Story • Cape Cod

Fully Drywalled

We Pay YourSales Tax!

Sterling, Hart andFairmont Homes

FINANCINGCONSTRUCTION

See Us Today!

10 N� H�O D

600 Commerce Dr., Reed City (231) 832-4444 • Toll Free: 800-232-1882 • www .sphomes.net

Up to 25% of your home’s curb appeal

is your garage door....

Improve the appearance with a new

garage door!!!

With insulated Glass rated at R10

Alside gives you more savings for your

replacement window dollar.

Fusion-Welded Vinyl WindowsA commitment to be the best,

insides and out. UltraMaxx’s

innovatively engineered

components establish thegroundwork for superior energy

savings.

Fusion-welded frames and•

sashes provide superior

structural strength and form a

permanent barrier against air

and moisture.

Intercept• TM Warm Edge Spacer

System with high-efficeincy

insulated glass creates a

strong barrier to help stop heat

loss during winter and heat

gain during summer

22826 West US-10 • Reed City, Michigan 49677Phone: 231.832.5351

Fax: 231.832.9214

Time Honored Style. The Stratford Collection offers four traditional

designs, nine color choices, and 24 decorative

window options.

This durable low-maintenance collection

provides section interfaces designed to

reduce the risk of serious finger and

hand injuries. The Stratford

Collection. A statement of style.

Amarr Stratford CollectionGarage Doors Virus Removal

$ 69 99 Now That Was

Reasonable A 2 Z Computer Technologies711 Maple St., Big Rapids • (231) 796-3957

No Games or Gimmicks!! Just $69.99

Locally Owned & Operated Since 194818655 Northland Dr., Old U.S. 131, Big Rapids

1-800-348-1367231-796-8681

MICHAEL

OIL & PROPANEULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL • CLEAN FUEL

GASOLINE / PROPANE / LUBRICANTS

We Deliver or Haul Your Own!

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE!

Competitive Pricing & Prompt Service

FULL SERVICE DEPARTMENTOPEN SATURDAYS UNTIL 3PM!

18261 Northland Dr. • 796-7355 & 1029 N. State Street • 796-0602

CAN’T GET HERE DURING REGULARBUSINESS HOURS? CALL US! MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CONVENIENT FOR YOU! All payments and prices plus tax, title and plate. ‘08 60 months 3.25%, ‘06 60 months 6.99%, ‘05

54 months 8.35%, ‘04 48 months 8.5%, ‘03 and older 42 months 8.99%.

2007 PONTIAC G6 GTV6, loaded.

ONLY $11,995OR $209 PER MONTH

2006 PONTIAC G6V6, loaded, 57k miles.


2007 SATURN ION4 cyl., 32 mpg, factory warranty.


1969 SEARAY 19’

ONLY $2,400

GUARANTEED APPROVEDFINANCING!

5 Minute Instant

Approval!

2001 MAZDA B30004x4, automatic.


1994 CHEVY CK15004x4, Z71 Off Road. Won’t last long!

ONLY $4,295PLUS TAX

2006 CHEVY IMPALA LSV6, loaded.


2002 CHEVY TAHOEV8, 4x4, sharp.

ONLY $11,900PLUS TAX

2005 CHEVY SILVERADO1500, 4x4, V-8.

ONLY $12,995OR 284 PER MONTH

2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN


BOYD BROWER

Sales Manager

3 TO CHOOSE

FROM!



MONDAY,JUNE27,2011•TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 1170 Items

for SaleFOR SALE: 50 gallon fuel transfer tankwith pump $300. (231) 796-1247

FREECLASSIFIED AD

Sell your item for under$500 and your ad is free!!

•15 Words or less.•Selling price must be in ad.•Ad will run in combo 1 time.•Deadline- Thursday, 12noon•Add a photo for $5.00

Call (231)592-8348One ad per weekper household.

FULL SIZE BED, 2 sets of sheets, extraood condition $100. Call after 5:00p.m.

(231)972-7836.

GOLF CLUBS, WOMEN'S Thunderbirdfull set w/bag, Tungsten Matrix, new.Woods, irons, putter. $225. (989)382-9295.

M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE ofEvart. Largest selection of good usedand new furniture and appliances.(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)www.mandjfurniture.com

NEW PRIVACY FENCE6x8 ft. sections,dog eared. $300 for 15-sections. OBO(231)832-2908.

RIDIGED PORTABLE ELECTRIC pipethreader model #600 includes 1/2-11/4"dies, excellent condition $425 OBO.(989)944-3681.

SANYO INCOGNITO BOOST mobilephone w/charger. $25.00 (231)679-2888any time.

FirewoodONE BUNDLE OF hard slabwood edg-ing, $10. great camping firewood. 4493S. Rolland Rd., Blanchard.

170 Itemsfor Sale

QUALITY OAK. CUT, split,delivered $49.50 rick. Buy fromhonest, woodcutter. Visa, Ener-gydraft and DHS accepted.(231)266-5102.

210 Boats andMarine Equipment

BEAUTIFUL NOVA SCOTIA built, 32foot vessel used only in fresh water.Large inventory including jib, main, 2genoas, spinnaker, drifter, tallboy, GPS,Omni compasses, Columbian sounder,Swoffer log & speedometer, alcoholstove, chart table. Rigging & equipmentin dry storage. Atomic 4 engine. Ware-housed inside. One owner 30 years.Minimum use, excellent care. Motivated

seller. Serious buyers only. Asking$12,500. Make an offer. (231)723-2330.

240 ManufacturedHomes

16X80 VERY CLEAN mobile home builtin 1995, move in ready, three bedroom,two full baths, new metal roof, $16,500OBO. Call Ben (231)250-4147

255 TrucksVans & SUVs

1999 GMC SIERRA Classic 1/2 ton 4x4pickup. 188,000 miles, drive train verygood, very little rust, needs some bodywork $1,875. (231)832-5609.

SENIOR DISCOUNT

Call For a FREE ESTIMATE

Serving Montcalm, Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, and Osceola

Counties and more!! Also Canadian Lakes area!!

www.andystreeservice.com

1-800-982-4540 or 231-937-5607

PUBLIC WARNING!

WARNING!!Don’t let hidden dangers

cause personal orproperty damage.

Your trees could have very dangerous cracks &splits from excessive winds.

Call Andy at Andy’s Tree Service tocome out for a FREE tree inspection & estimate.

Specializing In Working Around Power Lines & HousesTree Removal, Trimming & Stump Grinding

WEST MICHIGAN’S

HIGHEST PAYING

GOLDBUYERFIND THE HIGHEST PAYING GOLD BUYER YOU

CAN. WE WILL PAY YOU $2 MORE PER GRAM!

OUR SET PRICES ARE ABOVE ALL!

MALL BUYERS JEWELRY STORES,

ONE DAY EVENTS, TV & PAWN SHOPS

WE BEAT ALL OFFERS!!!

FREE COIN APPRAISALS

• PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR COMMON US PRE-64 SILVER COINS

• PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR SILVER DOLLARS• PAYING BY THE BOOK FOR RARE KEY DATE COINS $10-$100,000

GOLD AND SILVER PRICES AT NEAR

RECORD HIGHS! ACT NOW FOR MAXIMUM

VALUE! CALL FOR CURRENT RATE.

SENIORS 10% PREMIUM

ADDED TO GOLD PAYOUT

231-834-1408

7 E. MAIN ST., GRANT, MIOPEN MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 6 PM, SAT. 9 AM - 3 PM

(BETWEEN ANDREA’S PIZZA AND GRANT VIDEO)

Our low overhead means more money for you

NOW ACCEPTING

NEW PATIENTS!$97 OFF YOUR FIRST VISIT

Comprehensive Exam &X-Rays ONLY $121

50% OFFTEETH WHITENING

- OR -

LifeCare Dental 1033 E. Wilcox • White Cloud, MI

John F. Schondelmayer, D.D.S. • Jennifer A. White, D.D.S.

CALL NOW TOLL-FREE:

(877) 597-0577Dental line of credit available

for easy payment options!

12771 Northland Drive

Cedar Springs1 Mile North of M-57 (14 Mile Road)

Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:30 am - 8 pm

Tue., Thur. & Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pmSat. 10 am - 2 pm

www.cedarcarco.com

WE BUY

WE SELL • WE TRADEC ALL OR V ISIT U S TO S EE

W HAT Y OUR V EHICLE I S W ORTH

R

A

F

FL

E

Gilbert’s is Raffling

$2,500in Flooring or

Hunter Douglas Blinds

$2 per ticketProceeds to benefit the Mecosta County Area

Chamber of Commerce and Habitat for

Humanity. Michigan license number R11272.

Big Rapids & RockfordTwo Locations to Serve You

Hours M-F 9-5:30 • Saturday 9-3

14150 Northland Dr.,Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-796-2700

10704 Northland Dr. NE,Rockford, MI 49341

616-863-2700




*No Hidden Fees or Charges; just add tax, title, plate and doc fee. Must take delivery by 07/05/2011. 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 and reserve the right to amend and/or correct any errors. Promotional rates or lease payments require qualified credit. Should rules or rebates change, neither customer nor dealer will be obligated to consummate deal. *Due to other specialoffers which may be available, YOUR PRICE MAY ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN ADVERTISED; please ask us for details. Thank you for shopping Sparta Chevy.

www.spartachevy.comCorner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.

616-887-1791

ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES

T HE ALL N EW

CHEVROLET VOLT IS HERE!!

B ELOW GM E MPLOYEE P RICING !

$

259Lease For

Per

Mo.*

11C162

42MPG

Hwy. EPAEstimated

0 DOWN SALE! at

Come in for a test drive and see why this is the 2011 Motortrend Car of the Year!

11C215

11C204

P OWER , P ERFORMANCE , E XCITEMENT !

THE C AMARO 2SS

C ONVERTIBLE N OW I N S TOCK ! 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE ECO

0DOWN

$

263Lease For

Per

Mo.*

11C091

2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS

Miles Down Security Amt. Due Total Lease End Cost per mileLease Details Lease Price Term Per Year Payment Deposit at Start of Payments Purchase Option over limit Payment MSRPCRUZE ECO 11C162 $18,533 39 12,000 $0 $0 $265 $10,995.27 $11,380 20¢ $265 $18,895MALIBU LS 11C091 $22,272 39 12,000 $0 $0 $270 $11,168 $12,620 20¢ $270 $23,000

2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE LS

MSRP ................................ $18,390Sparta Discount .............- $1,583

SALE PRICE

11C070

DEMOSPECIAL

$16,806*

5,200 DEMO MILESSAVE $4,694!

2011 SILVERADO1500 REG. CAB

MSRP ................................$24,385

SALE PRICE

$19,691*

11T305

0% A.P.R .AVAILABLE

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS MSRP: $25,505

$21,254*

2011 SILVERADO 1500 EXT. CABMSRP: $33,870

$27,527*

OR LESS!

2011 SILVERADO 1500 CREW CABMSRP: $35,290

$28,853*

11T276SAVE

$6,437*

OR LESS! OR LESS!

SAVE$4,251*

SAVE$6,343*

SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE

0DOWN

0% A.P.R .AVAILABLE

0% A.P.R .AVAILABLE

0% A.P.R .AVAILABLE

WE ARE OPENSATURDAY,JULY 2!!!!

We Are

Open

Saturday,

July 2!!!!

We Are

Open

Saturday,

July 2!!!!

We Are

Open

Saturday,

July 2!!!!

We Are

Open

Saturday,

July 2!!!!




$21,995

2007 GMC YUKON SLTLeather, Quad Seats, Loaded

$11,995

2004 FORD F150 XLT4x4, V8, Loaded.

$14,995

2003 H.D. Road KingScreaming Eagle. Loaded. Sharp!

$10,995

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBANLT 4x4. Third Seat, Loaded

$5,995

2004 BUICK RAINIER AWDLeather, Loaded

$21,995

2002 HONDA ODYSSEYV6, Auto., Loaded

WE HAVE RV’S IN STOCK!

616.754.6800 COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com *See dealer for details.

2 MILES NORTH OF

GREENVILLE ON M-91 $4,995 & UP with less than 100,000 Miles

receive Drive Train Wa rranty • Call for Details

*Payments Based on Tax, title, Plate, Doc Down.

$13,995

2006 FOREST RIVER SALEM5th Wheel, Rear Living, Full Slide, A/C, Clean

$1,500

2003 TRAILER6x10 Enclosed

$35,995

2004 EXISS 3 Horse Slant, Rear Tack,

Finished Living Quarters, Slide Out, Bathroom.

$9,995

2008 PALOMINO GAZELLE231 Ultralite, Frnt. BR, Rr Bnk, A/C, Oak Cabinets

$7,995

2004 PALOMINO PUMAFront Bedroom, 4000 lbs UVW, A/C

$17,495

2005 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPERRear Living, A/C, Front Bdrm., Spacious

$10,995

2007 AEROLITE CUB HYBRIDDouble Popouts, Full Side Slide, Sleeps 8

$11,995

2005 GULFSTREAM CONQUESTQuad Bunks, Front Bedroom, A/C

$12,995

2007 FOREST RIVER WILDWOODTwo Slides, Bunk House, A/C

$16,995

2005 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX300 Toy Hauler, Slps 8, 3 Axle, Awning

$8,995

2006 STARCRAFT STRear Kitchen, Front Bedroom, A/C

$6,995

2006 TRACKER SUPER GUIDEV14, Mercury 25HP, Front Trolling Motor

$14,995

2007 TIMBERLAND TIMBERLODGEUpper Level Bunk House, Frnt BR, Full Slide

$4,995

1998 COACHMEN CATALINALite, Local Trade, Bunk House

$13,995

2006 COACHMEN SPIRIT OF AMERICABunk House, Full Slide

$8,995

2008 CHEVROLET HHR PANELAuto., A/C

$9,995

2002 FORD EXPLORER XLTSport Trac, 4x4, V6, Auto

$9,995

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS3800 V6, Auto, Loaded

$14,995

2005 CHRYSLER 300CV8, Hemi, Leather, Power Moonroof, Loaded

$10,995

2009 KIA RIO LXAir, Auto, CD

$8,995

2004 BUICK CENTURYV6, Auto, Very Clean

$10,995

2006 FORD FREESTYLEFWD, Leather, 3rd Seat, Loaded

$6,495

2006 CHEVROLET AVEOAWD, V6, Loaded

$8,995

2006 CHEVROLET HHRAuto, A/C, Sharp

$10,995

2004 FORD F150 4x4AWD, V6, Loaded

$15,995

2002 FORD F350 4X47.3L Powerstroke Diesel, Dually, Auto., Air, 9’ Flatbed with Gooseneck Ball

$9,995

2006 CHEVY EQUINOX LTAWD, V6, Loaded

$12,995

2009 SATURN VUE FWDAuto, Loaded, AWD

$10,995

2008 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE4x4, V6, Auto, Loaded

$16,995

2005 FORD F250 4x4 X-CABDiesel, 6 Speed, Nice Truck

4 Diesels

Available

$10,995

2005 BUICK LACROSSECXS, V6, Leather, Loaded

$16,995

2008 FORD ESCAPE LIMITEDAuto, Leather, 28,000 Miles

POLE BARN ESTATE SALEJuly 2nd & 3rd

Sat. 8 am - 3 pm • Sun. 10 am - 3 pm8351 Richmond, Woodland Park

(Between Baldwin and White Cloud)3 miles west of M-37, follow signs.

Household Items, Furniture, Tools, Electrical & PlumbingSupples, 1 Pontoon Boat, 1 Ski Boat, Lots & Lots More!

A-1Michigan’s Oldest & FinestRoof Replacement System

FREE ESTIMATES

12X60 14X70$2,980 $3,980

CONSERVES ENERGY

MADE IN GOOD OLE USA

Accepted 1-800-872-2089

MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM

INSTALLED




W E

N E E D Y O U R

T RA D E !

2007 to 2010

IMPALAS

WHILE THEY LAST • WELL EQUIPPED • LOW MILES

BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY

10 PONTIAC VIBE

$13,990

39K.

10 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

$18,995

Great MPG!

06 SILVERADO CREW CAB

$16,990

4x4, Bed Liner,

Tow Package.

07 MAZDA MIATA

$19,995

8,500 Actual Miles!

Convertible!

Auto., Heated

Seats.

ASK ABOUT 1.9%*Certified Pre-Owned

Impala, Malibu, Silverado

50 IMPALA’s IN STOCK!

ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES

616-887-1791Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.

www.spartachevy.com

08 FORD EXPEDITION EL 4x4

$29,995

Eddie Bauer,

4 DVD Screens.

Perfect Vehicle!

07 SATURN OUTLOOK

$19,995

GM Certified,

60K Miles.

You could save up to$429 a year by switching to

Auto Insurance through AAA.We’ve teamed with AAA to bring you

great value and coverage.

Independent Agent Logo

Insuranceunderwrittenby AutoClubInsuranceAssociationfamilyof companies.

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

TELEPHONE

Bleeker Insurance206 S. Third St. • Big Rapids

231.796.2014www.bleekerinsuance.com

Chad Bleeker

Randy Bleeker

andZachary J. Swears

Auto • Home • Life

For More Information Call:

Kelly at 231-796-4831Fax: 231-796-1152Email: [email protected]

THE

PIONEERGROUP

A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Place a 25

Word Adfor only

$249($10.00 Each Additional Word)

For More Information Call231-796-4831Fax: 231-796-1152

Email: [email protected]

W

edding

(231) 796-4400 • 800-999-90691005 Perry St. • Big Rapids, MI 49307

www.hibigrapids.com

2011/2

012

season

Book your wedding reception at the Holiday Inn Hotel

and Conference Center and you will receive a:

FREE overnight stay on the night of your wedding,FREE Banquet Room

FREE centerpieces

FREE table linens and

skirting

FREE head table

FREE dance floor

FREE set-up

FREE clean up

You will even get your very own wedding

coordinator,

FREE...WHEW!

Readership of free community

papers is now higher than

paid daily papers and

continues to grow. And more

than 70 percent of readers

make their buying decisions

from free paper advertising

and editorial.

Your free community paper,

promoting connections at a local

level—right under your nose.

Publication logo

If you’re

looking atthis space,

so are

your clients.

SHSO




0 0 3 9 9 9 8 1

4 2 0 R x S o l u t i o n s , I n c I m p r o v i n g Y o u r Q u a l i t y o f Li f e

P h o n e : ( 2 3 1 ) 2 5 0 - 4 2 6 14 2 0 r x 1@ g ma i l .c o m

F a x : ( 2 3 1 ) 5 2 7 - 0 0 8 1

K a t h r y n B e l l i s l e R N , M S N

M E D I C AL M AR I J U AN A C E R T I F I C AT I O N

NEW HORIZON LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS

15433 220th Avenue

Big Rapids, MI 49307

(231) 796-0925

Landscape Design/Construction•

Irrigation Design/Construction•

Outdoor Maintenance•

Nursery Supplies•

Hydroseeding•

www.nhlscape.com

La ke v ie w De n ta l A ssoc ia tes, PC

Fa m i l y De n t is t r y

C a l l f o r a n a p p oi n t m e n t

!

9 2 4 S. L i nco l n, La ke v ie w

98 9- 35 2- 7 2 94

N o w Ac c e pt i ng N e w P at

i e nt s

W i l l ia m J. W i nge t, D DS • Je re m

y J. T h ie t te n, D DS

8 F t L e ng t h Ha rd wood

1 0 Co rd Load fo r $ 9 0 0

C u t & S p l i t Wood A va i la b l e

D O Y L E F O R E S T P R O D U C

T S

Bu yer o f Standin

g Timber Since 1957

1 - 8 0 0 - 9 6 8 - 5 5 8 6 o r 2 3 1 - 2 5 0 - 5 5 5 7

Use Your Tax $$$$

and Get 10% OffIn January & February

Drafty Windows? Leaky Roof?

Just Need a Face Lift?

We Do It All!

MILLER

CONSTRUCTION Amish Built Homes

Pole Barns • Decks • Roofing

Foundations • Cultured Stones

From New Construction to Remodeling! 14 Years Experience!

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!

LARRY MILLER • 989-386-3420

7 505 N . W oodbr idg e ( M -37 ) • Br ohman • M on. - F r i. 8 am - 6 pm • 2 3 1- 6 8 9 - 110 0

DO O RN BO S REPAIR SERV ICE LLC

USED T IRE

S a l e

10 % O f f O n Al l

Br ak e W or k Al l M ak e s and Al l M od e l s

R O N & B

A M B I

O L S S O N

O W N E R S

L I C E N S E

D

&

I N S U R E D

FREE ES

TIMA TES

• QUALI T Y W

ORK 1 7 0 2 0

8 M I L E R D.

S T A N W O O

D, M I

4 9 3 4 6

O L S S O N

C O N C R E

T E

C O N S T R

U C T I O N

L L C

P O U R E D

W A L L S &

F L A T W O

R K

2 3 1 - 8 2 3

- 2 5 4 4

2 3 1 - 5 9 8

- 2 6 1 8

F A X #

2 3 1 - 8 2 3 - 9 5

5 4

ENVIRONMENTAL

LANDSCAPE

ASSOCIATES

E x ca va t i n g •

B u l l d o z i n g •

D i r t Ha u l i n g

C o m m e r c ia l A n d

R e s i d e n t ia l S i t e

P r e pa ra t i o n

L o n g R ea c h P o n d

E x ca va t i o n A n d

D i t c h i n g

B i g Ra p i d s, M

I 4 9 3 0 7 • 2 31 - 7 9 6 - 4 82

2

Serving Cent

ral and W ester

n

Michigan Sinc

e 1989

B o n d e d • L i c e n

s e d • I n s u r e d

Blue IrisFloral

Floral

One S top Wedding Shop • Affordable Pricing

Fresh • Silk • Weddings • Tanning • Tuxedos • Coffee

Same Da y Deli ver y

2 31- 7 34- 3400

11 0 E. 7 th S t E var

t, Michigan7910 Federal Road, Howard City

231-937-4206Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm

Sat. 9 am - 4 pm

Come see us and letthem help you to create

a home as individualas you are! T h e

A b b e y

D e c o r a t i n

g

D e p t .

www.howardcity.abbeycarpet.com

Come see Tom,

Chris

For More In

forma tion and

to

Ad ver tise

Here:

Call Dawn at 8

32-5566, Katie

at 592-8385,

Danette at 592-

8366, John Alls

house at

592-8397 or Deb

at 592-8383!

T H E

P I O N E E R

G R O U P

Some restriction apply.

“Clearly Your Best Choice!”

231-832-0092800-777-6117

a1glassrc.comLocally Owned & Operated

Free Mobile Service

Lifet ime WarrantyCertified Tech

Up to $50 OffWindshield Deductible




0 0 3 9 9 9 8 2

F I R E W O O D 8’ Ha rd w

ood F i re wood

Deli vered in 8’ leng th,

minimum 10 cord s per load.

$ 9 0 - $1 0 0 per co

rd due to haul di s tance s

Call Perr y or Cind y Cou sineau

2 3 1- 7 9 6- 4

5 5 8

Lea ve name & number

R U SSEL L ’ S

BODY SH OP , LLC

• A l l M a k e s - A l l M o d e l s • F r e e E s t i m a t e s • R e p r e s e n t s A l l I n s u r a n c e C o m p a n i e s

• M e g a F r a m e R a c k • D o w n D r a f t B a k e B o o t h 1 ½ m i l e s s o u t h o f As h t o n o n t h e c o r n e r o f 1 0 M i l e a n d 2 1 0 t h Av e . ( M a c k i n a w T r a i l )

97 98 210th A v e., Reed City , M I 231- 629- 047 9

• Lawn Maintenance

• Seasonal Clean-ups

• Dethatching

• Core Aeration

• Bush Trimming

• Landscaping

• Snow Plowing

• Salting

• Free Estimates

Bob Howerton231-592-1104

Residential • Commercial • Industrial

G e n t l y U s e d N a m e B r a n d

C l o t h i n g t o fi t a n y s i z e o r b u d g e t !

D é c o r • B a b y N e e d s • M o v i e s • B o o k s • H a t s

S h o e s & M u c h M o r e ! N e w j e w e l r y i n c l u d i n g

P a n d o r a s t y l e s

& f a s h i o n f o r a n y a g e !

711 M a p l e S t. • B i g R a p i d s

61 6- 4 3 8- 2 6 4 8

K & P LA W N CA

R E & S N O W P L O

W I N G L L C

C O M M E R C IA

L / R E S I D E N

T IA L

• S p r i n g a n d Fa

l l C l ea n - u p

• M o w i n g • B l o w

i n g • E d g i n g

• Ma i n t e na n c e

Licensed & In

sur ed

2 31 - 6 2 9 - 6 4 2 5

1 1 9 6 6 N O R

T H LA N D D

R.

B I G RA P I D

S, M I 4 9 3 0

7

D & D E q u i p m

e n t a n d R e p

a i r L L C.

k a i s e r d a v i d 2 0

@ g m a i l. c o m

D a v i d K a i s e

r

B U Y E R &

S E L L E R O

F E Q U I P M

E N T & T

R U C K S

~ S p e c i a l i z i n

g i n ~

N E W & U S

E D T RA C

T O R A N D

T R U C K P

A R T S

C U S T O M

B U I L T T R U C K

S - L I G H T

- M E D I U M

- H I G H

O F F I C E

2 3 1 - 7 9 6 - 2 3 8 0

FA X : 2 3 1

- 7 9 6 - 2 3 1

9 • c e l l 2

3 1 - 6 2 9 - 7 5 6 5

Buying Gold and Silver!Vintage Watches & Collectibles.

CALL FOR A PRICE TODAY!

(231) 796-0554 • 719 WEST AVENUE • BIG RAPIDSMonday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5:30pm and Saturday by Appointment Only

F RE E AP P RAISALS! B ig Ra p id s • S ince 1 9 9 9

T ue sd ay - F r id ay 10am- 5 p m

O f f ice 2 3 1- 7 96 - 4 5 9 3

BU Y & S E LL!Gold, Silv er , P aper Cur r ency , St er ling F lat w ar e

R J C oin s

6 0 5 3 R D S T R E E T , B I G R A P I D S • T R A I L S I D E C R O S S I N G , N E X T T O A R B Y ’ S

For More Information and to

Advertise Here:

Call Dawn at 832-5566, Katie at 592-8385,Danette at 592-8366, John Allshouse at

592-8397 or Deb at 592-8383! THE

PIONEER GROUP

On-SiteRepairs

Available! Additional Charge

may apply.

989-565-4112OFFICE: 989-365-4000

2250 Howard City Edmore Rd.Six Lakes

Doug’s RV/CamperRepair Service

• Skin• Wood

• Awning Replacement• Rubber Roofing• Appliance & AC

Repair• Horse Trailer

Repair




0 0 4 1 6 7 7 3

V A N D Y K E ’S E NG I N E

R E B U I L D I NGSince 1 9 57

17 Wes twood • F remon t

( 2 3 1 ) 9 2 4- 3 1 70• Head P ress u re C hec king & Recondi tioning

• C ran k S haf t G rinding • Engine Pa r ts & Ki ts Avai la b le

• C y linde r B loc k Bo ring - A u tomo tive, AG and Ind us t ria l

W ILSO N ’ S

W ILSO N ’ SM obi l e H ome I mpr ov ement St or eMobi l e Home & RV P ar t s• Assor t ed Mobile Home Door s & W ind ow s • V iny l W ind ow s• K it c hen & Bat h C abinet s • R.V . P ar t s & SuppliesHOURS: 9 am-5 pm • Sat . 9 am-3 pmSun. 9 am-1 pm • C losed T uesday sM-82, 3 Miles W est of U.S. 131 231-937

-6556 2 4 Ho u r S e r v ic e

Loc k- O u t s • T i r e C h a n g e •

To w i n g

2 3 1. 2 8 7. 2 6 1 2

6 2 4 1 2 2 0 t h A v e., R e ed C i

t y

1. 5 M i l e s No r t h o f B u r g e r K i n g

C l a s s A c t T o w i n g

D A Y C A M P FO R A G E

S 5-13 J U N E 13- A UG US T12

A n Al te r na t i ve to S u m

me r Da yca re

T WO L E V E LS: C

L A SS IC D A Y C A

M P & D A Y C A M

P E X T R E M E

14444 1 7 M i le R d

• Rod ne y, M I 4934

2 • 10 M i n utes East o f B i g Ra p ids

w w w.c ra nh ill ra nch.co m | 231- 79

6- 7669

O l d H omes M ad e T o Look N ew

Heights Construction

New Constr uction • Remodeling • W indowsV inyl Siding & Sof fit • Decks • Roofing • Gar ag es

R emember — V i n yl I s F i nal Ref erences Available • Licensed & Insured • Over 25 Y ears of Experience • Big Rapids888-728-6727 • 231-592-1008

BIG RAP ID S T IRE

S t e v e B r o c k , O w n e r 13 0 0 N . S t a t e S t . • B i g R a p i d s , M I 4 9 3 0 7 • 2 3 1- 7 9 6 - 4 8 3 9

Phone

592-1204

M-F 8am-5 : 30 pm

1 204 N . S t at e S t .Big R a pi d s

Brian HatchewOw ner

2 31 - 3 4 9 -58 7 7

Ser v ing Big Rapids

and sur r ounding ar ea

Carpe t C lean ing

$ 7 9 For 4 Room s

C O M M E R C IA L &

R E S I D E N T IA L

F o r M o r e I n f o r m a t i o n a n d t o Ad v e r t i s e H e r e : C a l l D a w n a t 8 3 2 - 5 5 6 6 , K a t i e a t 5 9 2 - 8 3 8 5 , D a n e t t e a t 5 9 2 - 8 3 6 6 , J o h n A l l s h o u s e a t 5 9 2 - 8 3 9 7 o r D e b a t 5 9 2 - 8 3 8 3 ! T H E

P I ON E E R G R OU P

MON-FRI 8AM-5 PM

• 231-832-3 7 73

IN THE OLD TIEL

POOLS & S PAS BU

ILDING

Ta ke Bac k Co n t ro l o f Yo u r

E ne rg y Co s t s!

2 31- 8 2 3- 21 05

W i ndo ws • S id i ng • Doo rs

I ns u la t io n • Re mode l i ng • Ga ra

ges

Po le Ba r ns • Dec ks • Add i t io

ns

Ne w Co ns t r uc t io n

V is i t us o n t he we b a t:

w w w. f u t u re ho me i m p ro ve m

e n t.co m

9 3 46 No r t h la nd D r., S ta n woo

d

L i c e n s e d & I n s u

r e d !




Looking for aGarage Sale?

FindPioneer Garage SalesOnGoogle Maps!

GO TO:bigrapidsgaragesales.com

in MecostaSaturday, July 2nd

6:00 p.m.Behind Bradley's Hardware

Everyone WelcomeFireworks After

For more information call 231-920-6168.

Get Your Paper Whenever

You Want To Read It!

bigrapidsnews.com

Our new

e-edition

provideseverything

but the ink on

your fingers.

MSTC ninth-and10th-graders tooka

voyageon theW.G. Jackson, a GrandValley StateUniversityresearchvessel, on May11tolearn about waterecologyandlimnology,thestudy ofinland water. Tenth-gradersspent twodays last week in Chicago, first

completing physics studies on theroller

FRIDAYMay 27, 2011

Big Rapids, Michigan www.bigrapidsnews.com

Ou r 149th y e ar ,

issue 124

PhillipKieronski

OBITUARIES

CIVICS AWARDCommunitymealprogramrecognized. PAGE8A

IN THE RUNNINGLocalschoolsparticipatein26thannualPioneermeet. SPORTS

The Pioneer Group Online: www.pioneergroup.com

Tosubscribe tothe Pioneer , call (231) 796-1710

Sheriff’sdeputiesaskforyourhelpidentifyingRemusPharmacy robber

D E P A R T M E N T O F P U B L I C S A F E T Y

MAKINGTHE CLIMB: Sean Wethington climbsa fire laddertothe top ofthe four-storyPennockHall building during a laddertrainingexercise on Monday.The fire crew isusing the building to give full-timeand part-paid firefightersa chance to practice using the truck’sladdersand control system.(Pioneerphotos/WhitneyGronski-Buffa)

$.50/1.00 weekend

W ithalittle morethanthree

weeksofclassesleft,stu-dentsattheMath/Science/

TechnologyCenterarefillingtheremain-ingdaysofthe schoolyearwithas many

extralearningactivitiesaspossible.

Itisthese typesofactivities that

educatorssaymake theMath/Science/

TechnologyCenterworth theinvestment.

However,duetodecreasedinterestfromlocaldistricts,the Mecosta-Osceola

IntermediateSchoolDistrictwaitstosee

ifthecenterwill sustainitself.

School’s out?MSTCshowcases opportunities,tries toincrease localsupport

B Y L AUREN FITCH PIONEER STAFFW RITER

SeeMSTC page2A

BigRapidshasaburningneed formore

on-callfirefighters–

areyou interested?B Y W HITNEY GRONSKI-BUFFA

P S W

BIG RAPIDS —Watching a big,re dfi re truckwh i zzby wi th l i gh tsflashing andsirens blaring wassomething that fascinatedJerradCounciloras a child.

Nowh e ’s doi n g more th a n

wa tchi n g th e trucks rush toth escene– he’s climbing aboardtohelpfight fires as a part-paidfirefighterforthe Big Rapids Department of PublicSafety.

“I’vealways thought it wouldbeexciting,”Councilorsaid. “I alwayslikedthelights andsirens as a kidandthought it wouldbefun todo.... NowI’m getting mypager, andI’vebeen on a fewruns forcarbonmonoxide, but haven’t been toany big fires yet.”

Councilorrecently completedh i sF i re 1a n dF i re 2ce r ti f ica ti onclasses,whichteachpotentialfire-fightershowto extinguishablaz-i n g bui l din g wh i l e try in g tol i mi tth e a moun tofprope rty da ma g e .G e ttin g ce r ti f i ed a l l ows h i mtorespondtofirecallswith therestof thecrew.

TheBig Rapids Department

ofP ubl i cSa fety fi re cre wi s l ook-ing formorepeople likeCouncilortofi l l a fe wope n spots forpa rt-paidfirefighters, whoworkon anon-callbasis, likevolunteer fire-fighters, but arepaidfor theirtimeandgiven on-the-job healthcarecoveragein theevent that they’reinjuredon scene.

ANSWERINGTHE CALL

SeeSAFETY page7A

B Y A NTONIO COLEMANP S W

MECOSTA COUNTY —Mecosta CountySheriff’sde puti es h a v e re l e a se d asketchofthesuspect respon-si bl e of robbi ng R e musP h a rma cy a t g un poi ntMonday.

Thesuspect isdescribeda sa 25to 35- y ea r- oldwh i tem a le , a b o u t 6 f o ot t a ll wi th sh ortda rk fa ci al h a i ra n dbl a ck- r imme d, squa reg l a sse s. T h e suspe ct wa s wearingablack hoodieandgraysweatpantswitha black stripedownthelegs.

P ol i ce sa y th e suspe cte n te re dth e fron t doorof th e ph a rma cy, l oca ted on WheatlandAvenue, demand-ing prescription drugs.Pharmacy employees gavetheman scheduleII narcot-ics, saidSgt. DrewNielsen.

Themanthenleftout thefrontdoor onfoot.Deputiesarrivedatthesceneat 1p.m.

Anyonewho recognizesth e wh i te ma l e de picte di ntheforensicsketch is askedto con ta ct th e M e costaCoun ty Sh e r iff ’s Offi ce a t(231) 592-0150.

Have youseen him?Sketch of suspect

released

“Ourstudentshavefullaccessto

post-secondaryresources.It’snot justaboutdualenrollment.We’reuniquebecausewe focusonly onmathandscience.”

– JENNIFERHARRISONDIRECTOR,MATH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CENTER

LAKE

LESSONS:

Studentsfromthe Math/Sci-ence/Technol-

ogyCenter tookthe W.G.

Jackson,aGrand ValleyState Univer-sityresearch

vessel,onLake Michigan

to conductwaterstud-

ies.(Courtesyphoto)

MO’PO: ‘KungFuPanda 2’is kickin’! PAGE6B

HOWTOAPPLYForthoseinterestedinapplying,thedepartment

willholdanopenhouseatDPSfirestationbegin-

ningat11a.m.onJune25.Capt.TimMortensensaidhisgoalistocollectatleast20applicationsto

fillfiveormorespotsonthepart-paidcrew.For

moreinformationonapplyingtobeapart-paidfirefighter,callMortensenat(231)527-0005.

DOWNTHE LADDER:

KennyFullerdescendstheladderafterclimbing to the topofPennockHall during anexercise on Monday.

UNIDENTIFIED:

MecostaCountySheriff’sdeputiessaythismanrobbedRemusPharmacyatgunpointMonday.Thesus-pectisdescribedasa25to35-year-oldwhitemale,about6foottallwithshortdarkfacialhairandblack-rimmed,squareglasses.

#11007173 $325,000 #11007221 $225,000 #10035019 $119,500#10027821 $184,900

#901381 $195,000

Pa r is Hea t i n g & R e pa i r

Ho me o f t he Ha rd y Hea t e r O u t doo

r Wood Bo i le r

S T O P I N A N D C H EC K O U T O U R N E W N A T U R

E S

CO M FO R T O U T DOO R WOO D BO I L E R ( P IC T U R E D )!

Pa r is Hea t i n g & R e pa i r

Ca l l A n y t i me! ( 231 ) 3 4 9-6057 • ( 231 ) 5

9 2-3155

Speciali zing in ALL Ou tdoor W

ood Boiler Repair

Ser vice & Repair for Gas Furnace

s and Ins talla tion o f

Small Gas Appliances.

2 4 HOUR EMERGENC Y SER VICE

* F i na nc i ng A va i la b le.

CALL O R E MAIL FO

R F REE Q UO TE

S ! ! ! !

00421220

C H R O N I C R E L E A F

A L T E R N A T I V E W E L L N E S S

C E N T E R

L o c a t e d i n t h e

G o l f V i e w P l a z a

n e x t t o

F a n t a s i e s U n l i m i t e d

231- 796-3940

Chronic Releaf

13458 Nor thlan

d Dri ve

Big Rapids MI 4

930 7

Mon-Sa t 10am-6p

m

info@chronic-r

eleaf.com

E VER Y MON TH (C

ALL FOR INFO)

TE LEPHONE

N UMBER:

HO UR S OF

OPERA T ION:

EMA I L & WEB S I T

E:

C E R T I F I CA T I O N

C L I N I C S:

ADDRE S S:

NAME:

Ina Store- Inc-

10035 21 Mile • Tustin, MI(321) 825-2575




ROAD WORTHY Your Comprehensive Guide

To Auto Care Car Insurance By:Scott Vanderploeg

State Farm Insurance Agent

203 S. State St. • Big Rapids

231-796-7282

Windshield Replacement By: A-1 Auto Glass

2991 210 St.

Reed City

231-832-0092

Body Work By:Collision Repair

19925 12 Mile Rd Big Rapids

231-527-2440

Oil Change By:Crossroads Chevrolet

Service420 S. Roth St. • Reed City

231-832-4362

Towing Service By: Big Rapids Towing

20833 18 Mile Rd.

Big Rapids

231-796-2222

Auto Purchased By: Paris Auto Sales18261 Northland Dr.

Big Rapids • 231-796-7355

Tires By: DnR Auto

2561 90th Ave, Evart

231-734-9849

Cell Phone By:We R Movies

133 W. Upton Ave.

Reed City

231-832-9451

Exhaust By: Mighty Muffler

1204 N. State St., Big Rapids

231-592-1204

Under the Hood By: ABC Auto

Tune Up & Engine Repair 904 Colburn Ave • Big Rapids

231-796-6845

Complete Car Care By:Quality Car & Truck Repair

14905 220th Ave. • Big Rapids

231-796-8320

Brakes Sold By: Denny’s Muffler 14380 Northland Dr

Big Rapids

231-796-6335

Car Rental By:

Let-It-Roll Car Rental 19925 12 Mile Rd. • Big Rapids

(231)527-2440




255 TrucksVans & SUVs

2003 EXPEDITION, EDDIE Bauer,loaded, navigation, remote, 114,000,12-16 MPG, $10,000. OBO.(231)832-2130

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500; like

new,11,500 mile, red, V-6, auto, air, ps/pb,am/fm/cd, manual windows/locks, rustproofing, bedliner, tool box. Asking$13,500, call Chuck, 231-349-8194

300 Wanted to Buy

CASH-PAID-RETIREE PAYING FAIRprice $100 to $5,000 for runningcars/trucks, motor-cycles, ATV, campers,Snowmobiles, All Utility trailers enclosed,open. Pontoon-boats. Free pick-up.(231)689-1894, (616)291-0266

991 Mega Mkt.

Community Papers of Michigan

Ph. 1-800-783-0267

STATEWIDECLASSIFIED NETWORK Ads placed in Michigan Mega MarketClassified Network appear in free circu-lation community papers and shoppingguides reaching the grass roots of Michi-gan. Your advertising can be deliveredweekly to more than 2,100,000 house-holds throughout the state. ONLY $249Call this paper to place a classified ad of 25 words or less and reach across thestate. Readers: THIS PUBLICATIONDOES NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPTadvertising which is deceptive, fraudulent,or which might otherwise violate the lawor 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 claimsmade in any advertisements, and to usegood judgment and reasonable care,particularly when dealing with personsunknown to you who ask for money inadvance of delivery of the goods or serv-ices advertised.

AdoptionPREGNANT? CONSIDER ADOP-TION—A loving alternative. Wonderfulcouples to choose from. Call for pics/infor-mation and choose your baby’s family andfuture. Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638.24/7

NOTE: ALL ADVERTISERS in this cat-egory are working with a licensed adop-

tion agency.

Homes for SaleFREE FORECLOSURE LISTINGS Over400,000 properties nationwide. Low downpayment. Call now. 800-880-2517

READ YOUR AD ONLINE AT: www.com-munitypapersofmichigan.com

Mattress Sets

A TEMPERPADIC/STYLE MEMORYFOAM MATTRESS SET Queen, new-never used, as seen on TV, with warranty.Cost $1,800, Sell $695.Can Deliver 989-832-2401

MedicalMEDICAL MARIJUANA

CERTIFICATION Only $100.Local Clinics Available now!

NO MEDICALRECORDS - NOPROBLEM Call a local clinic.

N.W. 231-881-7420N.E. 989-525-5700U.P. 906-361-6100

Midwest 616-666-2000Mideast 248-990-1234

[email protected] Office: 231-753-2300Med-Line: 231-818-0420

HEALTH CAREERS TRAINING. Start at

the Blue Heron Academy-Medical Mas-sage, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy,Personal Training 888-285-9989blueheronacademy.com

991 Mega Mkt.

Sporting GoodsCABINS FOR RENT IN CANADA-Walleyes, Perch, Northerns, Birds,Wildlife, Pristine Nature. Boats, Motors,Gas Included. Call Hugh at 800-426-2550 for free brochure. www.bestfish-ing.com

Amish FurnitureA AMISH LOG HEADBOARD ANDQueen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brandnew-never used, sell all for $275. 989-923-1278.

EducationAIRLINES ARE HIRING— Train for highpaying Aviation Career. FAAapproved pro-gram. Financial aid if qualified—Jobplacement assistance. Call Aviation Insti-tute of Maintenance 877-891-2281.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROMHOME. 6-8 weeks. Accredited. GetDiploma. Get a Job! FREE Brochure. 1-800-264-8330 www.diplo-mafromhome.com

Employment$2,000 MONTHLY POSSIBLE GrowingGourmet Mushrooms For Us. YeaRound Income. Markets Established.Call-Write For Free Information. Mid-west Associates, Box 69, Fredericktown,OH 43019 1-740-694-0565

FOREMOST TRANSPORT, INC. Needsfour motivated CDL-A owner-operatorswith one ton and larger trucks to deliveloads of cargo and RV trailers in oulowboy division. Good pay, reimbursedtolls & higher Canadian rates. Call 1-866-764-1601.

Financial****BEST HOME LOANS****PUR-CHASE or Refinance! Mortgage andLand Contract Payoffs, Cash for Improve-ments, Debt-Consolidation, Taxes, etc.

FHA and Rural Development PrivateFunds Available Too! Good/Bad/UglCredit 1-800-246-8100 www.umsmort-gage.com

DRDANIELSANDSON.COM CASHREAL ESTATE LOANS Cash 4 LandContracts. $10,000-$500,000 PrivateMoney, Fast! Deal with Decision Maker.Michigan Licensed NMLS#138110 800-837-6166 or [email protected]

Legal ServicesDIVORCE $350* COVERS children, etc.only one signature required! *Excludesgovt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Extn. 950.Locally Owned and Operated.

Established 1977.Baylor & Associates, Inc.

MiscellaneousPIONEER POLE BUILDINGS Free Esti-mates. Licensed and Insured. 2x6 Truss-es. 45 Year Warranty, Galvalume Steel-19 Colors. Since 1976 #1 in Michigan. CallToday 1-800-292-0679

POLE BARNS, BUILT BEST BARNS,Building Pole Barns Since 1963. FamilOwned, Licensed and Insured. SpringSpecials on ALLBuildings. 40 year War-ranty. 1-877-802-0967

HUSKY METAL ROOFS StandingSeam. Metal Shingles/Slate. All in Stock.Energy Star Qualified. $1000 Tax Rebate.Largest Inventory in Michigan. Company

Installers. Free Estimates. Since 1975!800-380-2379

DIRECTV LOWEST PRICE! ALLFREE:HBO/Cinemax/Starz/Showtime for 3mo+ FREE NFLSunday Ticket w/Choice Ulti-mate + HD/DVR Upgrade! From$29.99/mo Call by 7/7! 888-420-9466

POLE BARNS MICHIGAN'S LargesPole Barn Company (Built Best Barns)Best Quality, Best Service, Best Price. ThisWeek's Specials Erected24'x32'x10'-$6995.00 30'x40'x10'-$9,595.00 30'x48'x12'-$12,495.0060'x120'x14'-$55,965.00Licensed/Insured 1-877-802-9591

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE fromHome. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal,

*Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job place-ment assistance. Computer available.Financial Aid if qualified. Call 877-895-1828 www.CenturaOnline.com

Turning

a page online

is as easy asturning this page.

Check out our e-edition!

bigrapidsnews.com

I t ’ sg a r a g e s

a l e

t i m e

Go t a ga rag e s t u f f

ed w i t h t h ings yo u

no long e r n e ed o r

wan t?

Ba se me n t a n d a t t i c

s t u f fe d, t o o? Ta ke a

l l o f y o ur o l d

t h i n g s a n d t ur n t he m

i n t o ca s h w i t h a gar

a ge sa le.

Ha v i n g a gara ge sa le i s ea s y. A l l y o u h

a ve t o d o i s

p la ce a n a d w i t h u s a

n d p i c k u p y o ur gara

ge sa le k i t.

T he k i t w i l l i n c l u de e

ver y t h i n g y o u nee d

t o c o n d u c t

t he sa le, i n c l u d i n g:

SPECIAL! COUPON for 50% OFF classified ad to advertise any left over items.

Ad must be placed 30 days from original ad date.

Call Debbie or Yvonne at 231-796-4831Deadlines: Osceola - Monday at Noon • Pioneer - 2 Days Prior at NoonTri County and Pioneer East Deadline Thursday noon.

15 words or less

1 x $15.45 2 x $30.90 3 x $36.25Date(s) to run: ______________________________________

___________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __________

___________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __________

___________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __________

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________________________

Card Number: _______________________________ Expiration: _________

1 5432

11 15141312

6 10987

le, i n c l u d i n g:

T wo 1 1 x 1 4 ”

ga rag e sa l e

s igns.

2 Ba l loons

Yo u r ad on

Goog l e Ma ps

b ig ra p idsga rag esa

l es.co m

A.C. METAL SALES

231-924-1204

POLE BARN METALRESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL ROOFS & SIDING

18 Colors Available, Cut To Your Length.

Standing Seam/Hidden Fastener Roofing

Custom Metal Trim Accessories In Stock.

Energy Star Tax Credits on Roofs.

Call for details.




2008 Chevy Impala LT

NOW $14,4952009 Chrysler Town & Country

$16,995

2006 Chevy HHR LS

$8,495www.231yescars.com

Featured Vehicle of the Week:

2008 PontiacGrand Prix GT3.8L * V6 * Leather

$13,495

Check Out These Vehicles Online!

2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i

2009 Dodge Ram ST

2009 Dodge Journey SXT

2009 Cadillac SRX4

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited

2008 Chevy Malibu LS

2005 GMC Crew Cab 2WD

2004 GMC Sierra LT

2004 Ford Escape

www.231yescars.com

19449 M46 Highway • Howard City • 1 Mile East of US131 off Exit 120

1-866-643-5021

2008 Chevy Silverado

$17,995

$ 5 0 0 O f f !

Sell your item for under $500and your ad is FREE!

Ad will reach over 54,000 homes in our Combo Ad 1 time.

Selling price MUST be included in the Ad.15 words or less.

Deadline Thursday at NOON.Add a photo for only $5.00

Call 231-832-5566One ad per week per household.

WE NOW HAVE

BATTERIES!

For your Lawnmower, Boat, or Car!

Come in and check them out!

Smith LumberCompany

202 N. River • Evart, MI231-734-5513

SAVEMONEYCALL MIKE'S WINDOWS SIDING - ROOFING - SUNROOMS • Michigan Made Windows!

Call Now 1-888-761-1997 • Call Now 231-592-4823

1103 N. State St. • Big Rapids, Michigan

FREE

ESTIMATESLICENSED & I NSURED - M EMBER OF C HAMBER OF C OMMERCE

ShopLocally

CALLNOW!

Summer Special on Windows!We make them in Michigan.

We install them.We warranty them.

Starting at $189SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS!

Summer Special on

Vinyl Siding!

All kinds, all colors.

Order now and receive:

Free Seamless GutterOr $500 Off the Cost

Summer Special onShingle or Steel Roofing!Order now and get free

seamless gutters.

Or $500 Off the Cost

DON’T BE FOOLED

BY OUT OF STATE

COMPANY’S!

SHOP LOCAL!

CALL MIKE’S!

Pole Barns • GaragesSunrooms

All Types of ConstructionSteel & Storm Doors

Over 2,000 Happy

Customers Recommend Us!

231-796-2621 • OPEN DAILYDine In • Take Out • Drive Thru Window

FREE DELIVERY • BEER & WINE DELIVERY AVAILABLE

L a r g e 2 T o p p i n g P i

z z a

MON-THUR: 11AM-11PM

FRI & SAT: 11AM-1AM

SUNDAY: NOON-11PM

••••••••••

105 PERRY ST,

BIG RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

$ 8 9 9

$ 1 8. 9 9 1 6 ” P i z z a

w i t h 4 b r e a d s t i c k s

a n d a 2 l i t e r o f p o p

$ 5 0 0 2 s l i c e s

a n d a p o p

$ 5 9 9 2 i t e m s t r o m b o l i a n d a p o p

LIQUOR

NO W

A VAILABLE

!

At Belle Oakes, my meals areprepared for me and my

housekeeping is done. Theyoffer access to exercise

programs to keep memotivated and healthy. Not to

mention the on site store,beauty parlor and spa.

My apartment offers methe most privacy and

indpendence available.

Stop in and see why so manyseniors prefer Belle Oakes

over your traditional retirementhomes. You’ll be glad you did.

Retirement Living

Belle OakesRETIREMENT LIVING Where you’re not just a tenant, you’re family.Between Cadillac & Lake City, MI • 231-779-4671 • Fax 231-779-4038




Ed Koehn

2010 FORD F-150

4WD SUPER CREW XLT58K Miles, Only 1 Owner! Bluetoothhands free device available. PW, PL,

USB Audio Interface, Park Assist, BackUp Camera & Monitor. Much more!

www.getacar123.com

2010 FORD FOCUS

4 DOOR SE29K Miles, Only 1 Owner! Bluetoothhands free device available. PW, PL,Tilt, Tire-Pressure Monitoring System,Security System, Audio-Satellite Radio.

www.getacar123.com

2009 CHEVROLET

IMPALA LT25K Miles, Bluetooth hands free

device available. PW, PL, Tilt, RemoteKeyless Entry, Cruise, Bose Sound

System, Audio-Satellite Radio.

www.getacar123.com

2010 FORD FUSION

4 DOOR SE FWD32K Miles, Only 1 Owner! Bluetoothhands free device available. PW, PL,Tilt, Remote Trunk Release, SteeringWheel Controls, Audio Input Jack.

www.getacar123.com

2010 JEEP WRANGLER

4WD 2 DR. ISLANDER5K Miles, Limited Availability, Only 1Owner! Bluetooth hands free deviceavailable. Additional Power Outlets,

AC, Budket Seats, and More.

www.getacar123.com

2010 FORD FOCUS

4 DOOR SE69K Miles, Only 1 Owner! Bluetoothhands free device available. PW, PL,Tilt, Remote Keyless Entry, SecuritySystem, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player.

www.getacar123.com

2010 FORD FOCUS

4 DOOR SE28K Miles, Only 1 Owner! Bluetoothhands free device available. PW, PL,

Tilt, Emgine Immobilizer/Vehicle Anti-Theft System, AM/FM Stereo, MP3.

www.getacar123.com

2009 FORD FLEX

4 DOOR LIMITED 4WD32K Miles, Only 1 Owner! Bluetoothhands free device available. PW, PL,

Power Lift Gate, USB Audio Interface,Parking Assist.

www.getacar123.com

2009 CHEVROLET

MALIBU LS68K Miles, FREE Bluetooth hands free

device! PW, PL, Tilt, Remote Key-less Entry, Cruise, AM/FM Stereo, CD

Player, Additional Power Outlets.

www.getacar123.com

2010 LINCOLN MKX

FWD 4 DOOR16K Miles, Bluetooth hands free de-vice available. Panoramic Vista Roof,

Communications-Onboard Hands Free,Navigation System, Parking Assist.

www.getacar123.com

2010 MERCURY

MARINER 4WD PREMIER27K Miles, Only 1 Owner, Bluetooth

hands free device available. USBAudio Interface, Anti-Theft System,

AM/FM Stereo, CD Player.

www.getacar123.com

2009 FORD TAURUS

4 DOOR SEL FWD50K Miles, Only 1 Owner! Bluetoothhands free device available. PW, PL,Tilt, Cruise, Steering Wheel Stereo

Controls, Audio Input Jack.

www.getacar123.com

2009 CHEVROLET

MALIBU 1LS65K Miles, Bluetooth hands freedevice available. PL, Tilt, Remote

Keyless Entry, Cruise, AM/FM Stereo,CD Player, Rear Pass Through Seat.

www.getacar123.com

2009 CHEVROLET

TRAVERSE FWD 1LT33K Miles, Bluetooth hands free

device available. PW, PL, Tilt, RemoteKeyless Entry, Cruise, Park Assist, Back

Up Camera & Monitor, AM/FM/CD.

www.getacar123.com

2009 DODGE

GRAND CARAVAN SE55K Miles, Rear Air, , Theft RecoverySystem, Infinity Stereo, Camper Pkg.,Luggage Rack, Bucket Seats, Quad

Seating, 3rd Row Seating.

www.getacar123.com

NEW 2011 FORD F150 Super Crew 4x4• ECO-BOOST

• 22 MPG

*All prices plus tax, title, license, doc, freight/delivery charges. 10,500 miles per year lease. $2011 Down, All prices include Red Carpet Lease Renewal and Farm Bureau Rebates. All factory rebates to dealer.Some restrictions apply. See dealer for specific details. Finance with Ford Credit with approved credit. Offer expires 7.2.11.

LEASE

$293 24 MO.*

NEW 2011 FORD Escape XLS• FWD

LEASE

$175 24 MO.*

E D K O E H N P R E - O W N E D V E H I C L E S

11F0613 11E0613

Documents

Tri County News Shopper, June 27, 2011