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2 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

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030 Special Notices 050 Help Wanted
MCCARES SPONSORED Low Cost WANTED: Director of United Methodist
Rabies Clinic. April 24, 2010, Big Rapids Campus Ministry at Ferris State Univer-
Public Safety Building from 1:00-3:00 sity. Credentials as ordained or licensed
p.m. Rabies vaccine $8.00. Dog licens- United Methodist clergy. Laity with exten-
es available. Dogs need to be on leash- sive experience and/or education in coun-
es and cats in carriers. Vaccines will be seling, Christian education, Bible study or
administered by Dr. Barb Todd, D.V.M. and youth work will be considered. The suc-
her caring staff. cessful applicant will be familiar with
young adults, campus ministry and the
United Methodist Church. The position
Tri-County requires flexibility, open-mindedness,
grace and a passion to minister with stu-
Classifieds dents in a university setting. The ability to
encourage students to explore and devel-
Baldwin, Big Rapids op a mature Christian faith through facil-
Evart, Reed City itation, teaching and role-modeling is
Rodney Area crucial. Starting salary range is $24,000
to $31,000 annually, with benefits includ-
ing paid holidays, vacations and pen-
(231)592-8348 sion plan. Apply by resume to Wesley
Deadline: Foundation, 628 S. Warren, Big Rapids,
MI 49307 or electronically to
Thursday, 12noon
FerrisWesleySearch@gmail.com
Email: Apply immediately.
classified@
pioneergroup.com INCOME BASED, BARRIER free
housing available! Water Tower
Go Online:
www.pioneergroup.com Place Apartments are seeking qual-
ified applicants to fill 1 bedroom
units located on Water Tower Road.
Maintenance, gas, electric, garbage
disposal, water and sewer included
050 Help Wanted in rent. Close to Ferris, shopping
AVON- GREAT WAY to earn extra
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and waitstaff. Apply in person at Marquette
Trails Golf Club, 6409 W. 76th St., Bald- also available at
win. bigrapidshousing.org
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 3
050 Help Wanted
MPI HAS BEEN employing local residents
for over 22 years. We fundraise for char-
itable organizations like breast cancer,
missing children, veterans and a variety
of non-profit groups. We currently have
over 50 employees, but are looking for
more. We offer full-time positions that
start at $8.00/hour and have the oppor-
tunity to make much more. No sales
experience needed. Call now to set up an
interview 231-796-9286
HIRING WAITRESS, BAR-
TENDERS & Cooks. No Expe-
rience needed. Apply at Gov-
ernment Lake Lodge 4953
M37, Baldwin, MI. NO CALLS.
NO CALLS.
WMES is accepting applications for
the two (2) following positions on
behalf of the
Crossroads Charter Academy, Big
Rapids, MI.
Administrative Assistant (Middle/High
School Facility):
Immediate opening: part-time,
35 hours per week for the
extended academic school year.
Administrative duties include, but not
limited to assisting students, parents,
staff, and administration with day-to-
day procedures. Must work with coun-
selor and administration to create and
050 Help Wanted
adjust master class schedule, and per-
form receptionist duties as needed.
Successful candidate must have High
School
Diploma or GED, at least two years of
office/secretarial
experience. Must be proficient
in Microsoft Word and have the ability
to learn new software
applications. Must be able to multi-
Big Rapids
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skills, able to work with persons of all W. Pere Marquette. Thursday,
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ability to work in a confidential setting. (9am-5pm) Lots of everything
Deadline:
for home and family!
Monday, April 19, 2010
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or until filled.
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August 11, 2010. Coaching
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the summer Google map.
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Deadline: Friday, April 30, 2010 or until
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filled.
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resume and WMES application; com-
plete with full Work & Personal refer-

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4 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

CCW CLASS Retirement Living

Palmer’s May 8
outdoor power equipment One Day Class
$100 At Belle Oakes, my meals are prepared
T-Wrench, Fits Most Chain Saws Questions or Reservations for me and my housekeeping is done.

Just $299 Contact

231-689-5734
They offer access to exercise
programs to keep me
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Fax 231-465-4445 231-465-4444 (Evenings)
motivated and healthy.
Not to mention the on site
store, beauty parlor and spa.

APRIL SPECIALS My apartment offers me

the most privacy and

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12” Three $1.00 Monday Night
indpendence available.
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Signing Up Softball Teams Belle Oakes

RETIREMENT LIVING
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S Where you’re not just a tenant, you’re family.
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DRAWING
Get your tickets today at the
Newaygo Chamber Office and
participating businesses.
OVER 75 prizes in 6 packages
including Guided Fishing Trips,
Lodging, Dinners, Lunches,
Golf, Gift Certificates,
Sporting Equipment
See www.newaygonaturally.com for more information and More.

Drawing will be held at

Sportsmans Bar and Restaurant on

Schedule of Events
Saturday April 24, 2010 at 9:00PM.
Need not be present to win.

Friday, April 23 Saturday, April 24

Merchant Area Wide Sidewalk Sales All Day
Limited Edition Trout Fest Pins on Sale at Area Merchants
5:00 - 8:00 PM Fish Fry in Brooks Park - Sponsored by St. Marks Church
6:30 PM Blessing of the Poles in Brooks Park
7:00 PM Minnow Eating Contest in Brooks Park
8:00 PM Jimmy’s Roadhouse Cast-Off Party
Casting Contest for Distance, Accuracy and Casting Into a Bucket
DJ for the Cast-Off Party and Fish Specials All Day
Merchant Area Wide Sidewalk Sales All Day
Limited Edition Trout Fest Pins on Sale at Area Merchants
Free Antique Lure Appraisal – This Old House Antiques
Trout Fest Breakfast at the Methodist Church
7:00 PM Bobber Races at Sportsman’s Bar • 50/50 $1 Entry Fee per Bobber
7:30 PM Parsley’s Sport Shop Fishing Contest Weigh-in at Sportsman’s Bar
8:00 PM Minnow Eating Contest at Sportsman’s Bar
9:00 PM Live Music “West River Drive” at Sportsman’s Bar
9:30 PM Newaygo Trout Fest Raffle Drawing at Sportsman’s Bar

Thanks to the following businesses for their generous donations of prizes:

Streamside Guide Service - Tim VanGessel Briar Hills Golf Course Cronk’s Oakridge Restaurant and Motel
Last Cast Fishing Charters The Log Carpenter Indian River Tobacco Traders
Icebergs Guide Service - Gary Bol Gray Drake Outfitters Newaygo Auto Sales
Marsh Ridge Guide Service - Mike Marsh Elizabeth Halsey Boutique Shabby to Chic Hair Boutique
River Stop Cafe This Old House Antiques Massage by Gina
Jimmy’s Roadhouse Newaygo Auto Mall Newaygo Floral
Driftwood Bar and Grill The Lighthouse Group The Clean Source
Sportsman’s Bar and Restaurant Gerber MHS American Anchor
Smuggler’s Cove Mancino’s The Centennial House
Northern Trails Party Tyme Pizza Hammer Horn Oak and Thorne
Red Anchor Jerkie’s Jerky Factory The Treehouse Bed and Breakfast
Village Green Golf Course ChoiceONE Bank

00358138
Arbor Day Foundation
offers free trees to new
members
MECOSTA COUNTY — To
help celebrate Arbor Day,
the Arbor Day Foundation is educate children about
offering 10 free shade trees
to anyone who joins the
foundation in April.
National Arbor Day and
Michigan’s Arbor Day is
traditionally celebrated on
the last Friday in April, with teachers and students to
this year’s Arbor Day falling collect and recycle empty
on April 30.
The 10 free trees will include sticks. In 2009, more than
red oak, sugar maple,
weeping willow, baldcypress, school−aged children
thornless honeylocust, pin
oak, river birch, tuliptree,
silver maple and red maple. glue bottles and glue sticks
The trees will be shipped
postpaid at the right time for
planting in April and May.
The trees also will include
proper planting instructions every day and get the entire
and are guaranteed to grow
or they will be replaced free
of charge.
To become a member of
the foundation, send a $10
contribution to: Ten Free
Shade Trees, Arbor Day
Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave.,
Nebraska City, NE, 68410
or visit www.arborday.org/
april.
Simple Ways To Be
Earth Friendly Every
Day
(NAPSI)-Now more than
ever, families are hearing
the phrase “Reduce. Reuse.
Recycle.” Not only are
the “three Rs” critical to
the planet, they are also a
great way to save money
and spend time with your
family. However, many
people may not understand
how simple-and fun-it is to
incorporate these activities
into their home and daily
lives. Every year, people
focus on recycling on Earth
Day, but protecting the
environment is something
that can be done every day
and by every member of the while spending time with
family, including the littlest family and friends.
members.
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 5
It’s important to teach
children about the “three
Rs” by encouraging
Earth-friendly actions in
the home and at school.
Elmer’s is helping to
environmental stewardship
in the classroom through the
Elmer’s Glue Crew Recycling
Program. The Elmer’s Glue
Crew program promotes
recycling by encouraging
glue bottles and glue
1.2 million elementary
participated in the program
and more than 2 million
were recycled.
Here are some simple ways
to be more Earth friendly
family involved:
Reduce
Reduce your family’s
consumption, garbage and
even budget with some
simple acts:
• Buy items in bulk to reduce
packaging waste. Skip paper
and plastic bags by bringing
your own cloth shopping
bag.
• Trade bottled water for
filtered water in a reusable
water bottle and use
washable rags instead of
paper towels when you’re
cleaning your home.
• Decrease energy usage
by turning off lights when
you leave the room and
unplugging noncritical
electronics.
Reuse
Find fun ways to reuse
items:
• A swap party is a fun way
to share gently used goodies
such as books and clothing,
• Create new meals using
leftovers. Last night’s
chicken breast can become
tonight’s chicken noodle
soup.
• Find new uses for items
instead of throwing them
out, such as cutting old
T-shirts into rags.
Recycle
Recycling is a great-and
simple-way to be more
Earth friendly. Many cities
offer recycling programs
with curbside pick-up to
make recycling easy.
• Recyclable materials
include plastic, paper,
aluminum and glass. Items
that are recyclable have
a recycling symbol and a
number on them.
• Get your family involved
by setting up color-coded
bins for recyclables and use
a chart to track your family’s
recycling.
• Support recycling in
the classroom through
programs such as Elmer’s
Glue Crew. To learn how
your child’s classroom can
get involved in the program
and begin recycling today,
visit www.elmersgluecrew.
com.
Green Living Keeps
More Green In Your
Pocket
(NAPSI)-There are many
simple steps you can take
to promote “green living”
in your home and at work
while keeping more green in
your pockets, too.
A green home is good for
you and the environment.
It uses less water and
energy than the average
home, recycles more waste
and avoids the use of toxic
cleaning agents and lawn
and garden chemicals.
According to the experts
at Leviton Manufacturing
Company, a provider of eco-
friendly electrical products,
there are many ways you
can make your home more
energy smart:
1. Replace light switches
with easy-to-install dimmer
switches. These are available
in a variety of different
models, including rotary,
slide, toggle and touch
versions, to blend with your
decor.
2. Replace incandescent
bulbs with compact
fluorescent (CFL) bulbs.
Increase energy savings
even more by installing
dimmable CFLs and a CFL
dimmer switch for problem-
free dimming.
3. Install motion sensors to
control outdoor floodlights
and occupancy sensors for
indoor lights in hallways,
closets and garages. These
devices turn lights on
and off automatically and
use electricity only when
needed.
4. Install programmable
or preset timers in place of
standard switches. Timers
turn lights, bathroom fans
and pool pumps on and
off on a predetermined
schedule. Preset versions
offer a range of timed
intervals.
5. Use Energy Star−qualified
appliances and devices.
Specialty lampholder
products that use CFL
bulbs provide safe, energy-
efficient lighting for
small spaces like closets,
basements, workshops and
stairwells in the home.
6. Make sure your HVAC
system is up-to-date, in
top operating condition
and runs on a schedule to
maximize energy savings.
7. Plug home electronics,
such as TVs and VCRs, into
power strips and turn power
strips off when equipment
is not in use to eliminate
“phantom power draw.”
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00358139 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

Accelerating quickly and stopping
* Before the summer heat hits, abruptly can prematurely
be sure to have a full vehicle wear out your vehicle’s engine,
inspection -- including the air transmission, tires and brakes.
conditioner -- to be sure it is
cooling correctly. Taking this step * To improve your fuel economy,
may help avoid costly repairs. try to maintain a constant speed
in order to reduce strain on your
* Check all four tires, as well as vehicle. Use the cruise control
the spare, at least once a month setting when it is safe.
and before every long trip. Use
an accurate tire gauge to make * Caught in traffic with a
certain your tire pressure is at the rising temperature gauge? To
recommended level. Also, check eliminate some engine heat and
the treads using a tread depth help prevent your vehicle from
indicator. overheating, put the vehicle in
neutral and give it a little gas.
* When you are packing up
vacation necessities, take care Just like you invest the time to
not to overload your vehicle. This stay in shape, in your haste to
could create excessive heat inside get on the road, don’t forget to
your tires and even cause tire take the time to make certain
failure. your vehicle is up to the task of
safely hauling your family to your
* Take a few moments to vacation destination.
prepare and pack an emergency
kit, including jumper cables, Tips to Keep Packed Food Cold
a flashlight and batteries, This Summer
gloves, simple tools, flares,
nonperishable food and water, (NewsUSA) - For millions of
and, if you have one, your auto families, the coming summer
club membership card. season means activities -- and
lots of them. From the beach,
Getting on the Highway to the pool, to games, camping,
picnics and backyard barbecues,
* Use good driving habits. it’s often a mad dash from one
adventure to the next with no
break in between. Coolers have
become the must-have summer
accessory for busy families,
helping to keep food and drinks
cold as they travel from place
to place. And under the current
economic conditions, more
people are relying on coolers to
keep their meal costs down.
Of course, not all coolers
are created equal. California
Innovations has engineered
insulated coolers that withstand
the rigors of summer. And to
help people get the most out of
their coolers, they’re offering the
following tips:
* Use a high-performance cooler.
Arctic Zone IceCOLD coolers
use radiant barrier technology to
deflect heat from the sun, helping
the interior of the cooler stay
cold.
* Pack a lot. Don’t be afraid to
pack your cooler to the max,
because that cuts off the flow of
air, which can warm the cooler.
The tighter the fit, the less air is
able to circulate.
* Keep the cooler in the shade
as much as possible. Heat from
the sun will warm up your cooler
faster. So stick it under a tree or
an umbrella to protect it from the
sun’s rays.
* Place the cooler on a table or
blanket. The ground absorbs heat
and transfers it directly to your
cooler. Keeping it elevated makes
it tougher for the warm air to get
in.
* Always keep the cooler closed
when not in use. It’s easy to
forget, but even a few minutes
can make the difference between
having ice or water. Using a
cooler with zipperless technology
makes it easier to open and close
quickly.
* Use plenty of ice or ice packs.
The more ice you pack, the longer
the contents stay cool.
* For faster cooling, add a little
extra water to the ice. The water
aids in surface conduction, which
speeds up the cooling process.
However, this method can also
cause the ice to melt faster.

AUCTION SALE The Tri County

Robert and Caroll Barrett
April 25, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m. News Shopper
6990 Hickory, Big Rapids, MI 49307 115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307
Serving over 18,000 homes
Directions: from Big Rapids Expressway: Take Perry Street or 15 Mile Road. Go West 5 miles this weekly in the communities of
will turn into 9 Mile Road in Newaygo County to Cypress. Go South 1 mile to 8 Mile Road, Turn Baldwin, Big Rapids, Bitely,
and go West 1 mile to Hickory. Turn North 1 mile to sale site. Follow the auction signs to sale site.
Branch, Brohman, Chase,
250cc Honda Quad and Trailer Hunting Clothes - Boots 1/2” Drill Press Chippewa Lake, Evart,
14’ Fold Down Camper Lots of Christmas Items Cant Hook Hersey, Idlewild, Leroy,
Boat Motor & Trailer 14’ - Johnson 9.5 HP Moto Moto Shop Jig Saw Axes - Splitters Luther, Paris, Reed City,
30-30 Lever Action w/Scope Tanned - Various Furs Trapping Gear Rodney, Sears, Tustin, and
12 Gauge Single Shot - Shot Gun 10’ Delta Motorized Miter Box Saw Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 9)
Winchester 30-30 Rifle (Never Shot) Fur Serving Machine Minnow Pails White Cloud
Rabbit Grooming Table 2 - Desk Chairs Folding Chrome Table
Ladder Tree Blind Levers Free Standing 36” Propane Cooking Stone For classified or display
Kitchen Scales Chimney Brush 8” W/ 4 Rods 18” Pipe Wrench information call or fax:
Fire Wood Propane Bottled & 2 Burners Emery Wheel
3 - Sleeping Bags Garden Seeder Tin Snippers
14/3 Underground Wire
231-796-4831
29 Gallon Aquarium Dinning Table w/ 1 Leaf & 4 Chairs
3 - Pipe Wood Clamps 2 - Antlers Mounts Play Pen FAX 231-796-1152
C-Clamps Small Electric Ref. (Apartment Size) Coleman Lanterns (3) Email: sharon@pioneergroup.com
Shovels 2 - 26” New Bikes Small Fan
Boxes of Nails - Various Sizes Crafts Books & Quilting Books Pasta Maker Advertising Director - Sharon Frederick
Boxes of Various Screws Sewing Items Picnic & Tailgate Set
2 - Trailer Hitch (Receivers) Droning Mangle Large Coleman Cooler
Pop Rivets & Gun Hip Boots Old Table Account Reps - Deb Romanowski, Danette Doyle,
Fireplace Screen Canvas Fold Up Chairs (2) Coffee Table Dawn Brock
Dog House Blind Predator Caller w/ Tapes Throw Rugs
Swivel Hunting Stool Metal Detector Texas Poker Chips Set (New In Case) Classifieds - Kelly Last
Step Ladders - Aluminum Extension Ladder Fish Locator Card Shuffler
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Space Saver Treadmill Baby Stroller Set of Pots & Pans
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Saturday
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and
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sporting clay shoots every Saturday. 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: Contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to
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1 p.m. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 N.
Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
Morton Township hosts a recycling program on the
third Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon, at
the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at
S
8260 100th Ave., Stanwood.a
Square and Contra Dance with music by the Oakland
All-Stars and Glen Morningstar calling at Wheatland
Music Organization. All ages and beginners welcome.
No partner needed. Dance begins at 7:30 p.m. with
instructions. Admission is $5; children are free. Meet
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at the Gladys Wernette Building, located at 7251 50th
Ave. in Remus.
St. Mary’s Spring Gala, 6 p.m. at the Parish Center.
Tickets are available at Mr. Karl’s, (231) 796-5601, or
from Carmen Currie, (231) 796-6617.
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Dinner and Auction for Logan’s Heroes, a benefit for
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundatin, 4 p.m. at the AMVETS
Post 1988 in Baldwin.
Simply Chic home and fashion boutique show, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Horizons Conference Center in
Saginaw.
Silent Auction and Dinner for Narrow Gate Youth
COUNTY
Ranch, 6 p.m. on April 17 at the Lincoln Township
Hall, 20920 9 Mile Road in Reed City.
Sunday
Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m. Old Jail House Group,
220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 8
p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more
information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or
Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and
Lounge in their newly remolded room, located at the
corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please
enter through the door facing Old 27. The dances are
held every Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m. Call (989) 539-
5406 if you have any questions concerning the dance.
Alanon meeting support group for families and friends
of alcoholics will be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. at the
Old Jail in Big Rapids.
Evart United Methodist Church youth group. Every
Sunday 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.
Swiss steak dinner, noon to 3 p.m. at St. Margaret
Mary Alacoque Catholic Church. Adults $8, children
$3.50, children 5 and younger eat for free. Take out is
available. For more information, call (989) 427-5645.
Monday
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) No. 1671 meets at
10 a.m. Monday at the Blanchard Wesleyan Church,
located at 542 Jackson Road in Blanchard.
Enhance 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.
Bridge at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery
program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups
meets every Monday. Dinner is at 6 p.m., worship and
gender-specific meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity
Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, 15085 220th Ave.,
Big Rapids. Call the church office for more infomation
(231) 796-2600.
Schizophrenia Anonymous meets every Monday from
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500
S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a
6-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental
illness is more than welcome to attend. For more
information call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231)
796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings.
Euchre 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.
TOPS Club of Michigan, No. 1793 will meet at 3:30
p.m. Mondays at the Red Cross Building in Big Rapids.
For information, call (231) 823-2275. All are welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 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.
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every Monday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth
Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
Hearing clinic by Audibel Hearing from 1 to 3 p.m. on
the third Monday of each month at the Mecosta County
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884. Walk-ins welcome.
Big Rapids Sports Boosters meet from 6 to 7 p.m. on
the third Monday of each month in the Media Center at
the high school, Room 115.
Victorious Living, a mental illness support group
meeting, is at 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday
of each month at New Journey Clubhouse, 405-B
South Third Ave., Big Rapids. For more information
call call Deanna at (231) 856-0105, Dusty at (989) 352-
7630, or Ronald at (231) 796-1019.
Big Rapids Sports Boosters meetings every third
Monday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. Three board
positions available in June. Anyone interested please
come to a meeting. Support your school!
Tuesday
Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at
the Holiday Inn and Conference Center.
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 meeting every Tuesday 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. on
Tuesday at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave.,
Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grief peer support group 9 a.m. every Tuesday at
Cadillac Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad
Center at (231) 779-9550.
Mecosta County Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m.
the third Tuesday of every month. Located at 424 N.
Fourth Ave. Contact Maureen Doyle Nelson for hours
by appointment, (231) 250-5555.
The Alliance on Mental Illness of Mecosta County is a
support group for the families of those suffering with
severe mental illness. It meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
the third Tuesday of every month at New Journey
Clubhouse, 405B South Third Ave., in Big Rapids.
Contact (231) 796-3729 for more information.
Wednesday
Enhance 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 6 p.m.
Library preschool story hour at 10:30 a.m. every
Wednesday 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.
HERSEY FARMERS MARKET held weekly from
3 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in downtown
Hersey. Contact: Deana Jager at (231) 465-4058 or
deanajager@charter.net.
Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open by
appointment by calling (231) 250-5555. Special
sessions are held the second Saturday of each month.
South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month
from September through June at the Evart Township
Hall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested
in quilting or learning to quilt is welcome. The group
works jointly on personal or community quilts and
frequently donates to people or organizations in need.
For more information, call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or
Ann at (231) 867-3237.
Soup Supper at 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of the
month at Grant Center United Methodist Church.
Donations are accepted.
Thursday
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Thursday 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. on
Thursdays in conference room A, the third room on the
right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the
corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more
information, call Eric at 866-398-5440.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at noon
at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T.
at (231) 796-8956.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
every Thursday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth
Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
Friday
Enhance 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.
Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in
Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8 p.m.
at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W.
at (231) 796-8371.
Knitting circle will begin meeting at 4 p.m. on Fridays
at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all levels
are encouraged to come and learn or share knitting
techniques.
Bingo on every fourth Friday at the Mecosta County
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
Recruitment appointments for NEMSCA Head Start,
Big Rapids Public Schools Focus on Fours preschool
and Crossroads Charter Academy Just Fours will
be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Mecosta-
Osceola Intermediate School District Resource Center.
Appointments are scheduled every 20 minutes. Parents
can contact Karen at (231) 527-1430 or Donna at (231)
592-0638, after 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, or
anytime on Friday for more information or to schedule
an appointment.
Saturday
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap &
sporting clay shoots every Saturday. 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: Contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8 p.m.
at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W.
at (231) 796-8371.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 N.
Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
SIERRA performs live the last Saturday of every month
from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley American Legion. All
welcome. Square dancing if enough patrons want it.
Lindsey Wahowiak
Pioneer associate editor
(231) 592-8386 (w)
(231) 796-1152 (f)
lindseyw@pioneergroup.com
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EVENTS BEGINNING APRIL 17, 2010
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your club or
organization to be certain of meetings, outings
and classes, as they may be canceled due to bad
weather or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect,
please call (231)832-5566 or (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 VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN
BBQ (Third Saturday of every month), 5-7
p.m. (231)832-5102.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,
12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third
Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola
Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102.
~APRIL 24
ORIGINAL GOSPEL JAMBOREE will be held
Saturday, April 24, 6:30 p.m., potluck, 7 p.m.
music. Amazing Grace Acres Church, M-37 and
Woodland Park Dr., Brohman. Featuring Bluegrass
Ec hoes, Faith Gospel Team and Lucky Fulton, MC.
Everyone welcome.
PORK LOIN DINNER, Saturday, April 24 from
4:30 to 6 p.m. at LeRoy United Methodist Church.
Free will offering, take-outs are available.
AN ALL YOU CAN EAT Pancake Supper will be
held at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds
from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Osceola
County Sheriff’s Posse.
~May 8
CARE NET OF CADILLAC is hosting a 2 mile
LifeWalk on Saturday, May 8th. LifeWalk 2010
gives everyone an opportunity to raise money to
help men and women in unplanned pregnancies
and families facing difficult situations. Registration
begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Rotary Performing Arts
Pavilion in Cadillac. The walk will start at 9 .m. For
more information or a pledge form, contact Care
Net of Cadillac at (231)775-1545.
SUNDAY
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All American
Breakfast” (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12
noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,
7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400
U.S.-10.
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday
of every month.
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving
their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of
each month until further notice.
~APRIL 25
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of Reed City will
present a Thurston Family Concert on Sunday,
April 25 at 11 a.m.
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,
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).
BUTTERFLY 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-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting
starts at 6:00p.m.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ PROGRAM
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support
Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon
and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer
Services. 2nd Monday of every other month at
4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-September-
November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation
Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed City,
Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by calling:
Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105,
Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise
Salon 832-3411.
NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
MEETING, 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.
TUESDAY
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly
topics. Open to all pregnant and nursing mothers.
Children welcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact
Sue, LLL group leader for directions or questions,
(231)832-1858 or email LLL Sue@charter.net.
(Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.)
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and
Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.
SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday)
at the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For
more information, call the church (231)832-9072.
Church is barrier free.
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in
need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month),
5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Church’s
Community Service.
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m.
at 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.
GOD’S TRUE VINE OUTREACH CENTER 6437
S. Nelson Rd. “Old Yates School”. Doors open
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Information call Sandi, (231)745-4501.
“FIRESIDE CHATS” at Crossroads Radiation. A
cancer support group for patients, families and
caregivers. 1st Tuesday of each month, 4 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Crossroads Radiation Center, 4499
220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Call for
information (231)832-5817 or just stop in.
ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for
families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every
Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 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.
~MAY 4
THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER of MARSP
will meet on Tuesday, May 4, at St. Paul Lutheran
Church, 22275 Four Mile Road, Reed City. There
will be a catered at 12 noon. The program will be
the Annual Spring Conference with DVD at one
o’clock. For those who wish to attend the luncheon,
please RSVP by April 26 to Karen Crosson at
(231)832-4798.
WEDNESDAY
ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each
month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran
Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the
public, free of charge.
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at
the club house.
PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story
Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must
remain in the library during story hour.
SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third
Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with
potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-
3857 or Ann (231)867-3237.
EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,
6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth
grades.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is
every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There
will be games, crafts, songs and stories.
BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB
MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday of each
month (excluding January through March), and
the public is always welcome. The doors open at
5:30 for a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting
which starts at 7:00p.m.
OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR
HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday of
every month. Call the hotline for location of the
meeting and for information. (231)832-8453
EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets
at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For
information call 734-9799.
BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post
#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m.
Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.
THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the
first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the
Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road
in Big Rapids.
THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for mor
information.
FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of
each month), at Baldwin Family Health Care
Conference Room. For more information contact
Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16.
T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.,
meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist
Church.
T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m.,
meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church,
Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For mor
information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri at
(231)734-5348.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at
Evart United Methodist Church.
SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City
Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed
City.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219
East Todd Street.
REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every 4th
thursday of the month.
ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet every
Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart Depot’s
community room. There is no charge. For more
information, call (231)734-5125 or (231)734-9131
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big
Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at
6:30 p.m.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets
every third Thursday of the month.
GOD’S TRUE VINE OUTREACH CENTER 6437
S. Nelson Rd. “Old Yates School”. Doors open
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Information call Sandi, (231)745-4501.
EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of
every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 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.
~APRIL 29
THE OSCEOLA COUNTY Democrates will meet
on Thursday, April 29 at 107 S. Nielson, Tustin.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All interested
Democrats are welcome to attend. If you have any
questions, please call (231)829-3863.
FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday
of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For
more information, call (231)832-5102.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at
the Evart United Methodist Church.
PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219
East Todd Street.
EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to
8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-
10 in Evart. For more information call (231)734-
6181
BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW
Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens
Bank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m. Concession stand
is open.
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO BE
TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.
Send all upcoming events no later than Wednesday
Noon to:
The Tri-County
Yvonne Morneau
211 W. Upton, Suit B
Reed City, MI 49677
Phone: (231)832-5566
Fax: (231)832-5558
 MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 11

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• 2x2 ft. Steel $260/ton BUYING: LIMITED TIME
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• Car Bodies AW46 Hydraulic Oil &
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• Batteries
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• Catalytic Converters $
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• Radiators $27 Each for 5 or more
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 MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 13
050 Help Wanted
ences to:
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T the layaway period the customer will be given the option to purchase the item
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5950 14 Mile Rd. • Rockford 2.5 miles east of US-131

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POLE BUILDINGS for garage, work-

shop or storage. Custom built, using top
quality materials. Call Kevin Smith, Smith
Come On Out, You’re Invited!
Construction, Barryton. (989) 382-7506.

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Low-sloped, flats, shingles,
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Estimates. 20yrs. experience.

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Thank You To The Troops Program / Flat Stanley Project

Licensed/Insured.
(616)636-8288 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mini Demo Workshops!
Ensley Roofing, LLC

Muskegon River Water Safety Project

Spring special $99 CPL-CCW classes. Big Rapids Middle School Local Area Entertainment
Two dates available May 7th & 8th. Call
now to reserve. (877)514-2061.
500 North Warren Avenue Children’s Activities!
Band of Locals Scavenger Hunt

Lawn Care
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mowing accounts. Free estimates

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Trees
Blue Spruce Trees, White Spruce
LOTS OF ACTIVITIES LIVE! ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
SPONSORED BY: CHEMICAL BANK
Trees, White Pine Trees- 4-5 Foot.
$35/each, 5-6 Foot $45/each. Delivered Children ID 10:00 - St. Peter Lutheran School
and Planted. Call Cell (231)287-2552 or Face Painting 10:30 - St. Mary’s School
(231)832-9859
Safety City 11:00 - Blessing of the Babies
110 For Rent Hands On Games 11:30 - Big Rapids Middle School
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1 BEDROOM HOME 5 minutes from Blessing of the Babies 1:00 - Ronald McDonald Magic Show
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(231)797-5513 or (231)388-5108
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Big Rapids High School Auditorium

3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH MOBILE home.
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deposit. (231)796-8255 or (231)349-
1071
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CARNIVAL GAMES Tickets will only be available
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plus deposit 734-641-8003. 231-745-
8947. SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2010 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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20268 30th Ave. Nice yard, small yard
barn, natural gas heat, 2-decks, good
COMPLETE DETAILS
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tract. Jim Huffman (989)382-7565
evenings best.
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events@mecostacounty.com
HOUSE FOR RENT in Evart.

FREE · FREE · FREE

$425/month, 3-bedroom. (231)734-3890
REED CITY: 1-Bedroom, quiet, clean.
On-site laundry, utilities included, no
pets. Call on-site manager. (231)465-
4049
14 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

Bernie‛s Best
110 For Rent 110 For Rent
MORLEY MOTEL

Pizza Deal
Daily Rooms from $40, Weekly
rooms from $145. Includes utilities.
o deled
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5 toppings of your ch oi ce ,
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9 9
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Office Located at
765 W. Jefferson, Evart
A PT
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7 Days a Week
Springview Manor II is accepting
applications for 1, 2 & 3 bdr. Apts.
Rent is based on 30% of the adjusted
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3:00pm to 8:00pm
Office Hours Tues & Thus 8-6:30.
Barrier Free Units available.
TDD 800-649-3777.
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3. 3 bedroom, 1 bath remodeled
Big Rapids home. 0% down
P-4817C P-4886 P-4892 P-4945 P-4952 P-4967
approved. $64,900 801975
‘08 CHEVY AVALANCHE ‘08 FORD F150 XLT ‘09 TOYOTA CAMRY ‘08 DODGE CARAVAN ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA ‘07 CHEVY 3/4 TON
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$
32,283 $
24,884 $
14,990 $
15,975 $
12,549 $
33,904 Attached 2.5 car garage, much
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704978
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*Prices plus tax, plates and fees. Rebates to dealer.

 MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 15

CITY LIVING AT IT’S FINEST
MLS# 10009994 - $285,000
331 S. WARREN, BIG RAPIDS
One of the finest examples of turn-
of-the-century homes in Big Rapids.
Features remarkable oak woodwork,
large rooms, fireplace, master suite, hot
tub, central A/C, maintenance free deck
and much more.
• 5 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATHS - 4,175 SQ’
• FIREPLACE • NATURAL GAS
• APPLIANCES • CITY CONVENIENCES
OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS
MLS# 902216 - $325,000
781 S. CHESTNUT, REED CITY
Neat and clean business with a good
reputation and the only motel in the
area. Includes everything you’ll need.
• 12 UNIT MOTEL W/LIVING QUARTERS
• INCLUDES REAL ESTATE, BUSINESS
• FURNITURE, FIXTURES, SIGN & LICENSE
UNBEATABLE PRICE
MLS# 10013505 - $68,000
16625 130TH AVE, RODNEY
Manufactured home on wooded
acreage. This property features large
rooms plus a master suite and central
A/C. Deck overlooking a small stream
complete this quiet country setting.
• 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS
• 5 WOODED ACRES
• APPLIANCES
• POLE BUILDING WITH WORKSHOP
SENSATIONAL VALUE
MLS# 10010639 - $259,000
8341 HELLS KETTLE CT, HORSEHEAD LK
Elegant charm describes this recently
renovated walk-out ranch located on the
Northeast side of the lake. Beautifully
decorated, features 1880 sq. ft., 3
bedrooms, 2 full baths, dual fireplace
in living room and large kitchen-dining
area on lower level. Large family room
on upper level.
• ”ALL SPORTS” LAKE • 240FT FRONTAGE
• DOCK • BOATHOUSE • DUAL FIREPLACE
• GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
• WRAPAROUND DECK
GET A JUMP ON HUNTING
MLS# 900298 - $120,000
12180 WILLOW, BITELY
This is the hunting property you have
been looking for. Acreage mostly
wooded, some water, and some
planted food plot areas. Possible well
and septic, good recreation area and
trails through out.
• 78.5 ACRE HUNTING PARCEL
• POLE BARN WITH ELECTRIC
• RIDING TRAILS
• MANY LAKES & RIVERS NEARBY

COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING
MLS# 10008389 - $78,000
10255 NORTHLAND DR, BIG RAPIDS
Prime commercial location with 175ft
road frontage opposite scenic Roger’s
Pond. Handicapped accessible,
large reception area, front office and
nine private offices, all wired for high
speed internet and phone system with
abundant storage and three restrooms.
Perfect location makes doing business
here convenient for valued customers.
• 1750 SQ FT OFFICE SPACE
• CORNER DOUBLE LOT
• HIGH TRAFFIC ROAD FRONTAGE
• OFF STREET PARKING
“ALL SPORTS” HORSEHEAD LAKE
MLS#10010163 - RODNEY - $259,900
8691 N. HORSEHEAD LAKE DR
This remodeled 3 bedroom home has
a spacious family room with natural
wood fireplace and beautiful view of the
lake. Large dining area, kitchen with a
breakfast-nook leading to a 3 season
sunroom. Garage is deep enough for
pontoon boat storage.
• 100FT LAKE FRONTAGE • DOCK
• APPLIANCES INCLUDED • FIREPLACE
• 2-CAR GARAGE
CHECK OUT THIS PRICE
MLS# 901827 - $38,000
9780 OAK, CHIPPEWA LAKE
Cottage or year-round home near
beautiful Chippewa Lake. 3 bedrooms,
plus some furnishings included to get
you started and attached garage.
• ALL SPORTS LAKE
• LAKE ACCESS/DOCK RIGHTS
• NATURAL GAS • CABLE
ALL SPORTS JEHNSEN LAKE
MLS# 903029 - $249,900
8421 LAKEVIEW BLVD
Spacious 3 bedroom well maintained
home is pristine inside and out with
wonderful beach frontage. Lower level
three-season room with walkout to
patio area. Large workshop/laundry
area, heated and insulated, steps into
the large 2.5 car garage.
• 75FT LAKE FRONTAGE WITH SEAWALL
• TWO FIREPLACES • CENTRAL A/C
• FOUR-SEASON ROOM WITH CATHEDRAL CEILING
CHIPPEWA LAKE
MLS# 2942858 - $129,000
19021 CALLEJON, CHIPPEWA LAKE
Nice 3 bedroom home features a
fireplace, central air and a basement
recreation room. Landscaped yard
leading to a 12 x 20 guest house all on
a private road.
• ALL SPORTS LAKE ACCESS
• FIREPLACE • CENTRAL A/C
• NATURAL GAS • CABLE
• DETACHED GARAGE

(231) 796-5823
1630 N. State St., Big Rapids
Across from the airport

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16 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

Ed Koehn
Did You Know…
The
$ *
2,100
Bonus Cash Sale
Is Back??
Can be
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a NEW v ard
e
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wned
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*$2,100 Bonus Cash must be used towards purchase of vehicle. New vehicle must from dealer stock. Vehicle must be registered for 60 days prior to trade in. Must be road worthy.
Vehicle purchase must be $7,995 or higher. Some restrictions may apply. See dealer for details.

Over 200 Pre-Owned Vehicles To Choose From!

Ed Koehn 1-800-369-7014
11064 M-57 • Greenville, MI 48838
www.edkoehn.com

110 For Rent
Mobile Homes
QUIET SETTING: 2-bedroom mobile,
South Big Rapids, $425/month, plus util-
ities, security deposit (918)906-1943 or
(231)823-2249
160 Real Estate
2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH HOME north of
Reed City with a 30x50 garage, as is with
extras on 1 acre corner lot on 7 Mile
and Mack Trail. (231)250-6270, (231)250-
8722.
3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH ON 10-acres,
hardwood floors, new septic, finished
24x32 garage, small animal barn, all
appliances included. 1-Mile off pave-
ment, between 2-lakes, close to snow-
mobile trails, Evart Schools. For sale by
owner $98,000. (231)734-0282
JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed-
room, 1 bath condominium with large
living room and dining area, fireplace
and deck overlooking the Manistee
River in Downtown Manistee. This
lower level condo has easy accessibility
and has great views of the big ships
coming up and down the Big Manistee
River Channel. Heated in ground pool
is just steps away and you are within
walking distance of the Victorian Port
City Downtown and the famed River-
walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and
Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator,
Garbage Disposal and a Carport with
extra storage area. Super for year
around or summer getaway! Located
at #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317
Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and priced
to move! $119,000. Contact Jean
Maloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,
Manistee. (866) 448-2100.
WE HAVE DECIDED to sell our 3 rental
properties (good homes) In and very
close to Barryton. 2 Have 3-bedrooms
each, 1 Has 4-5 bedrooms and 2-have
natural gas heat. Nice yards at all of
them. 1 is open, the other 2 are both rent-
ed now. Possible land contract. Jim Huff-
man (989)382-7565 evenings best.
Land for Sale
10 ACRES CANADIAN Lakes/Stan-
wood area. Well, septic and electricity 231-
510-6085 after 4pm
Waterfront
COTTAGE WANTED
Lakefront, on large, wide lot, or
acreage; deep, good fishing lake.
(734) 284-9662, or contact
h.hajduk@comcast.net
170 Items
for Sale
3-BEDROOM STICK-BUILT HOME on
10-acres. 12ga Mossberg turkey gun.
Remington 30.06 Model 7400 semi-auto
with scope. (231)832-9237
ANDY’S
TREE SERVICE
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WE ACCEPT ALL
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FREE ESTIMATES
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800-982-4540
“We go all over!!”
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 17
170 Items 170 Items 170 Items 170 Items
for Sale for Sale for Sale for Sale
FOR SALE- EAR corn $90/ton. Straw,
round bales $15/each. (231)679-1043
GET ENERGY STAR products at FOAM
Firewood
PLUS April Specials: 2”X4X8 Foam Board
POWER WHEEL CHAIR, invacare pron- Insulation only $11,50. Woodboiler buried
QUALITY DRY OAK, cut, split and deliv-
to M-51, sure step. like new, $1500 OBO. PEX pipe insulation only $1.50/foot. 8
ered. $40 a rick. (231)872-0372
Call 231-745-4943. miles South of Baldwin on m-37. Open 6
days. 800-745-7132.
GARAGE SALE
FOR SALE- SEASONED FIREWOOD,
M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of
also hay and straw. Wanted, good used
square baler. (231)796-1247
Evart. Largest selection of good used PRICES:
and new furniture and appliances. $15.00 - 1 day
(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.
SNAPPER 10-HP REAR engine riding $27.00 - 2 days
Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)
mower w/twin bagger. Very good condi- $32.35 - 3 days
tion, $875. Call Dave (231)796-3429 www.mandjfurniture.com
$42.20 - 4 days FIREWOOD
$52.00 - 5 days
SPRING SALE
$61.80 - 6 days 8 FOOT
35¢ per word after
15 words, per day. LENGTHS
********************
10-CORD
616.784.1270 Call (231)592-8348
POOLS www.fox-pools.com
All ads must be pre-paid by cred-
it card over the phone or feel free
to stop by our office to pay by
SEMI-LOADS
Residential Pool & Spa Installation
check or cash. 115 N. Michi- delivered.
gan Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231)846-0346
In-ground • Above-ground • Spas
******************** any time.
• Family Owned & Operated PLACE YOUR See pictures at
• Full Retail Store AD ONLINE:
Licensed www.pioneergroup.com www.coxx.com
• Custom In-ground Pools & Insured
• Above Ground Pools
MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE
• Liner Replacement
• Spring Openings / Winter Closings
• Water Hauling / Excavation
• Salt Water Pools Saturday, May 1st • 10:00 AM
$
500
RAVENNA AUCTION
In-Stor Ravenna, Michigan
With p e Credit
Family business with over
ur
Above chase of
-Groun
d
231-853-5738
Pool
30 years of experience
and hundreds Good Selection of Farm Machinery
of satisfied
customers. Already Consigned
Items May Be Delivered on Friday
Coupon ★ Coupon ★ Coupon April 30th at 10:00 AM
10%
your chemical and
OFF For information:
Randy Lettinga 616-437-2005
in-store purchase George Herman 616-498-8152
EXP. 5/15/10. Excludes
TRI any specials or prior sales.
Verne Lettinga 616-490-6742
6411 Alpine Ave NW
Between 7 & 8 Mile Rd. • Comstock Park
Estate Auction Declare Your Fuel Independence
(Estate of Orville Randle)
Pro Pellet
Saturday, April 24, 2010 • Beginning @ 10 AM
Located: 602 Rust Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307
Directions: From US-131 expressway take the Big Rapids Exit E. to State St., then N. to
Early Buy Sale
Rust, then W. to sale site.
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Caravan, automatic, 21,000 miles, w/hydraulic lift and ramp
Certified American Indian Prints and Pastels: Fine Southwestern prints by various art-
176/ton!
ists including Bert Seabourn, Doc Tate, Vann, T Lorentz, Jeanne Rockett, RMC Hurtry,
$
Degrazia, S. Vassileula, Phillip II & More. All pictures professionally framed and matted.
Antiques, Collectibles & Household: Mahogany spindle legged style table w/6 chairs,
leafs, buffet, china cabinet & butler, 6 board chest, 3 legged birds eye table, barrel top
table, 4 leaf clover table, half table, banjo & captain chairs, brass lamps, end tables, as-
sortment of nice chairs, mahogany dresser, 4-poster full size burl veneered bed, waterfall
dresser & desk, treasure chest basket, Aztec wall hangers, rugs, Silver plate & Sterling Premium Hardwood Pellets made in Michigan
High BTU
pieces, Noritake Sylvina and Myolt Son & Co. china sets, fine glassware and pottery
including Waterford purple amethyst, Ruby Red Cranberry, candlewick, crystal art glass,
brides pattern dep., Royal Rockchester, Royal Danube, Mason Plantation, Lenox, Hall’s
Jewel-T, clear depression, Hummels, unmarked clay decanter, Roseville, stem ware, pa-
Low Ash
per weight, tins, Lucky Rodkeys Flour tin sign, marbles, Erector set, Lincoln logs, Big
Stock up now!
Little books, GI Joe lunch pail, 1937 Boy Scout handbook, 1966 Green Bay Packer 1st
Super Bowl football, Lionell watch, RC Gorman Derringer pistol, mantel clock, costume,
gold & diamond jewelry, vintage furs, manual Hoyer lift, Concepts Motion motorized
chair w/manual, holiday decorations, Gen 6 Kirby vac, linens, household furnishings, This will be our lowest price offered this year!
plus more.
Garage & Tools: B&D lathe & band saw, belt sander, drill press w/bench, table saw, air We accept Energy Drafts!
compressor, bar clamps, block plane, organizers, Carpenter tools, power tools, buck
saw, metal cabinet, hand cart, shop vac, pet cage, small vise, wrought iron arbor & iron
fence, Patio furniture, plus many more items too numerous to mention.
Auctioneers Note: This is a very condensed list. See our Web site for complete list and
Check out our wide variety of stoves!
www.alternativeheatingandfuel.com
pictures at www.beyerauction.com
Alternative
Terms: No out of state checks accepted. Cash or check with positive ID. Announcements
take precedence over printed material. Lunch served on grounds by Rick. Not respon-
sible for accidents or loss.
Heating and Fuel
Beyer Auction Service Inc.
(231) 854-1187 or (877) 306-SOLD 7 miles N. of Baldwin on M-37
Hesperia, MI 49421
Beyer Auction/RE/MAX Connection Fremont
Auction Division
231-745-6110
108 S. Stewart, Fremont, MI 49412 Open 9 - 5 M - F • 9 - 3 Sat.
18 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

GREAT D E A L S Maxfield’s
Restaurant
ON H O T W H E E L S !
‘02 CHEVY IMPALA Thursday — Mini Buffet Served 5:30-8pm
ONLY$5,249PLUS TAX
O Friday — Seafood Buffet Served 5-9pm
Saturday — Brunch Buffet Served 11:30am-2:30pm
— Prime Rib & Shrimp Buffet Served 4-9pm
‘98 DODGE CARAVAN
Sunday — Chicken & Ham Buffet Served Noon-5pm
ONLY$3,500PLUS TAX
1-800-550-5630
11228 N. Wyman Rd
‘02 DODGE CARAVAN 3 Miles North of M-46
in Edmore
ONLY$5,500PLUS TAX
Restaurant Make your Reservations
‘03 FORD TAURUS
Now for Mother’s Day
www.maxfields.info
ONLY$4,895PLUS TAX
FRIENDS P
Located in the
UB
‘06 JEEP LIBERTY
Lower Level of Maxfield’s
ONLY$11,995PLUS TAX
O Friday & Saturday Buffets

‘05 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

$9.99

E W !
ONLY$8,995PLUS TAX

‘‘99
‘9
9 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Nall you can eat
B A R
ONLY$3,995PLUS TAX

‘95 BUICK REGAL

ONLY$1,595PLUS TAX
BUR 00G E R ay, 11am to
2 pm

5
nday-Frid
Served Mo

‘01 DODGE CARAVAN

ONLY$4,995PLUS TAX
O
$
P a tt ie s, B acon,
L U D E S : B uns, Pe p pe r Jack
‘97 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE INC iss, America
n,
h rooms,
h ili, S w & M u s
ONLY$1,995PLUS TAX Fries. C C h ee s e , Onions ttu c e , P ickles,
de d e
and Shred ion s , T o matoes, L
iced O n M ustard
for $7.99
ce d & D nn aise,
CAN’T GET HERE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS Sli h u p, M ayo & D r i n k
c d
oup, Sala
,K et
HOURS? CALL US! Jalapeños o w i t h S
Comb
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CONVENIENT FOR YOU! Make it a

BOYD
BROWER
OPEN SATURDAYS
UNTIL 3PM!
Slice of
Strawberry Pie
$ 00
1 OFF
Burger Bar Combo
Only 99
FULL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
¢
Sales
Manager ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TITLE & PLATE

796-7355 & 796-0602

Regularly priced at $7.99.
With purchase of any meal. Expires 4/25/10.
Expires 4/25/10.

18261 1029 Big Rapids Big Boy

Northland N. State 630 State Street (S) • 231-796-1889
Drive Street Big Boy is a registered trademark of Big Boy Restaurants International LLC
© 2007 Big Boy Restaurants International LLC

190 Motorcycles
and ATVs
ATV
2007 CAN-AM 250DS LIKE NEW WITH
ALUMINUM TRAILER (HOLDS TWO
RV's). $3200. CALL 231-592-5798
250 Autos for Sale
2009 FORD FUSION, sharp car, pay-
ments only $214.76 monthly. Why buy
new, call Lou (231)408-5943.
250 Autos for Sale
DEPENDABLE PERSON NEEDED to
take over payments on 2003 Chevrolet
Malibu, $122.06 monthly. Call Lou
(231)408-5943.
255 Trucks
Vans & SUVs
2003 CHEVROLET DURAMAX Diesel,
4x4 Crew Cab LT. Truck stands tall.
NADA Value $20,475. Steal it for $18,400.
Ryan- (231)580-9119
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 19
255 Trucks
Vans & SUVs
2004 CHEVROLET 1/2 Ton 4x4, Regu-
lar Cab, L.S. Nice Truck, $9,800.00. Call
David- (231)510-6683
2004 EXTENDED CHEVROLET Ven-
ture Van, 48 payments of $168.20/month
O.A.C. or $6,890. O.T.D. Ryan- (231)832-
3771
2007 FORD ESCAPE XLT, Loaded,
under $10,900., No Really Under
$10,900. Call David- (231)510-6683
260 Automotive 280 Farm Goods
I WOULD LIKE to purchase your junk
vehicles and pick them up. Call Butch 231- Hay For Sale
629-1979
ROUND BALE HAY for sale 4x5 bales
stored inside. Small square bales. Call
231-388-0374
270 Livestock
300 Wanted to Buy
Horses CASH TODAY retiree paying fair price
$100 to $5,000 for all running cars, trucks,
REG. QH MARE, 7 years. Healthy. Great motor cycles, ATV, campers, Pontoon
blood lines, 4-H, trail, for skilled rider. boats. Free pick-up. (231)689-1894,
(231)796-8901 (616)291-0266
20
00358144 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

To Advertise on this
Page For Just
$21.00 Per Week
6 Weeks Minimum, Call
231-592-8365
Mary Beth St. Onge-Beamer, N.C.M.T.
Medical Massage Therapist
American Medical Massage Association
ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!
RELIEVE PAIN AND STRESS Class Act GONDEK’S
NATURALLY THROUGH
MASSAGE THERAPY
Towing Body & Frame, LLC
Lock-Outs, Foreign & Sprayed-on
Tire Changing, Towing,
24 Hour Service Domestic Bedliners
Bailey Chiropractic Offices PC
109 S. Warren
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-287-2612 231-832-1511 231-832-7005
Deep Tissue
231-796-0760 Relaxation 6241 220TH AVE • REED CITY

peak shooters supply LLC

New Gun Sales • Reloading Supplies
Cleaning Supplies • Gun Repair
Registered Firearms Dealer

1/4 mi. N on Oak

7320 N. Oak
White Cloud WOODVILLE

231-689-5734 Old M-20

Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - Noon

“Specializing in All Types of Flat Work”

Licensed &
Insured General
Contractor
FREE ESTIMATE

Flat Work Structural Leveling

Brick & Block Restoration
Roofing / Metal Roofing • Porches • Patios • Drives
Walkways • Modular Home Slabs
Ron Lapinsky Owner • 25 Years Experience • 231-580-3020 or 231-823-6429

RON & BAMBI LICENSED

Buying Gold & OLSSON &
OWNERS INSURED
Silver Jewelry Plus OLSSON
Vintage CONCRETE
Costume Jewelry CONSTRUCTION LLC
17020 POURED WALLS & FLAT WORK
and Watches! 8 MILE RD. 231-823-2544 FAX #
231-598-2618
STANWOOD, MI 231-823-9554
719 West Avenue • Big Rapids (231) 796-0554 49346
Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Saturday 9am-2pm FREE ESTIMATES • QUALITY WORK

840 Clark Street

Patricia L. Cady Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-0400
Office Products Fax: (231) 796-3488
Manager E-Mail: great-lakes@charter.net
www.greatlakesoffice.com

FIREWOOD
Full Service 8’ Mixed Hardwood or Oak
Delivered in 8’ length,
Family Hair Salon & Day Spa minimum 10 cords per load.
We also have
$
80 - $90 per cord due to haul distances
(231) 832-9969 Tanning
Facials Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
315 N. Chestnut Massage Therapy
Reed City, MI 49677
Body Wraps
Ear Piercing
231-796-4558
(231) 832-1779 (fax) Relaxing Sauna Leave name & number
 MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 21
00358147

To Advertise on this
Page For Just
$21.00 Per Week
6 Weeks Minimum, Call

231-592-8365
Cuts • Perms TURN YOUR OLD GOLD & DIAMONDS INTO CASH
Color • Facials OR TRADE IN & TRADE UP AT HUGE SAVINGS!
Tanning
Massage Therapy Salon & Tanning
Waxing $10 Hair Cuts on
Body Wraps Wednesdays
Pedicures 106 S. Michigan • Big Rapids, MI 49307

RJ
Manicures (231) 796-0809 114 S. Michigan Ave. • Downtown Big Rapids
Sugar Scrubs Open Tuesday-Saturday 231.796.7743
www.RogersJewelersMi.com

Coins
of Big Rapids, Mich.

Buy & Sell

Silver and Gold • Paper Currency
605 3rd St. Tues-Fri 10-5 Work 231-796-4593
Trail Side Crossing Home 231-796-7642
(Next to Arby’s)

Take Back Control of Your Energy Costs!

Windows • Siding • Doors
Insulation • Remodeling • Garages
Pole Barns • Decks • Additions
New Construction

9436 Northland Dr., Stanwood 231-823-2105

Visit us on the web at:
Licensed & Insured! www.futurehomeimprovement.com

Come see us and let us

b b e y help you to create

A a home as individual
The corating as you are!
Up to
$50.00 Free Mobile Service De Dept. 7910 Federal Road, Howard City
231-937-4206
Off Lifetime Warranty Come see
Windshield Certified Tech Tom Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
Phone: (231) 832-0092 *SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY
Locally Owned
& Chris Sat. 9 am - 4 pm
1-800-777-6117 & Operated www.howardcity.abbeycarpet.com
ww

David B. Miller
Rent This Space Manager
231-796-8635
$
2100/Wk.
6 Week Minimum • Includes Online Advertising Big Rapids Self Storage
Call Patricia Tonkovich Commercial • Residential

231-832-5566 825 Water Tower Road

Big Rapids, MI 49307
On-site management
24/7 access
22 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010
335 Work at 991 Mega Mkt. 991 Mega Mkt.
Alternative Heating and Fuel Home
Pro Pellets Early Buy Sale
PREGNANT? CONSIDER ADOP-
EARN THOUSAND$ FROM HOME. Be
careful of work-at-home schemes. Hidden Electronics TION—A loving alternative. Wonderful
couples to choose from. Call for pics/infor-

Only $176/ton!
costs can add up, and requirements may be
unrealistic. Learn how to avoid work-at-
home scams. NEED CA$H FAST BUT
CAN’T GET A LOAN? Don’t pay for the
Beginning April 1, Alternative Heating is offering promise of a loan. BE YOUR OWN BOSS!!
But first, be cautious. You will have to spend
Pro Pellet wood pellets for only $176/ton! $$$ and you may not make money back.
Stock up now!
Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-
877-FTC-HELP to learn how to spot
advance-fee loan scams. A message from
This will be our lowest price The Pioneer and the FTC.
all year!
910 N. M-37, 7 miles N. of Baldwin
231-745-6110
alternativeheatingandfuel.com
FREE 6 - ROOM DISH NETWORK
mation and choose your baby’s family and
Satellite System! FREE HD-DVR! future. Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638
$19.99/mo, 120+ Digital Channels (for 1
year.) Call Now-$400 Signup Bonus! 1-
877-218-6240
READ YOUR AD ONLINE
AT: www.communitypaper-
Adoption sofmichigan.com
ADOPTION! LOVING COUPLE look-
ing to adopt baby. We offer love and
opportunity, can help pay expenses.
Working with licensed agency. Call Dave Cabins for Rent
& Erica 1-888-8-ADOPT-0. CANADIAN FISHING CABINS for
NOTE: ALL ADVERTISERS in this cat-
RENT. Walleyes, jumbo perch, big north-
erns. Call Hugh or Doris toll free 800-426-
egory are working with a licensed adop- 2550 for free brochure. Or look at our web-
tion agency. site www.bestfishing.com

To Advertise on this
Page For Just
$21.00 Per Week
6 Weeks Minimum, Call
231-592-8365
SALES & SERVICE 11875 Northland Drive
Cedar Springs, MI 49319 NORTHEND RENTALS
616-696-2913 CHAD MOORE, MANAGER

PUSHING THE EDGE Telephone: 231-796-8653

WEINGARTZ Fax: 231-796-0559

EVERYTHING FROM LAWN TO SNOW 18055 Northland Drive

WWW.WEINGARTZ.COM Big Rapids, MI 49307

Over 37 Years Experience

STATE SSTREET HARDWARE, INC
Russel Osburn
Pole Barn Floors
Since Joyce Osburn Excavating
Ernest Osburn Basement Floors
“19

Driveways • Patios
5 1”

Phone: 231-796-8122
614 N State St
Big Rapids
Cell (231) 250-0047
Locksmith • Small Engine Repair

Dish Network
Satellite TV

RASMUSSEN SATELLITE TV
RICK & CHERYL RASMUSSEN
Curiosities • Seasonal Delights SATELLITE TV SPECIALISTS
Garden Evaluations & Landscaping
Work: 231-796-7950 • Home: 231-796-7976 231-796-1366 819 . State Street
4 miles S. of Big Rapids on Northland Dr. in Rogers Heights
pjent@tucker-usa.com
800-354-1366 Big Rapids, MI 49307

REED CITY TENT RENTALS

We Deliver, Set Up & Pick Up
Bickel Construction Inc.
Tents • Tables • Chairs
• Additions • Doors • Garages
Graduation Specials • Insulation • Remodeling • Repairs
Now through May 15th • Roofing • Siding • Windows
Great Prices for All Occasions
32 Years in Business • 231-796-7757
Serving Osceola, Mecosta & Lake Counties Licensed & Insured • Big Rapids, MI
231-832-3309 • 231-250-7076

Corn, Soybean, 15433 220th Avenue • Landscape Design / Construction

Big Rapids, MI 49307
Alfalfa, • Irrigation Design / Construction
(231) 796-0925
SorghumX Sudan • Outdoor Maintenance
Contact: • Nursery Supplies
Dick Ford • Hydroseeding
22980 21 Mile Rd.
Paris, MI. www.nhlscape.com
00367904

Also Available:
Grass & Clover Seed (231) 796-7939 LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS
 MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 23

A-1 MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP

Michigan’s Oldest & Finest
Roof Replacement System Vera Wilsie Elementary
FREE ESTIMATES
April 27th, 28th and 29th
12X60 14X70
$2,980
INSTALLED $3,980 We are looking for children who will be five on or before
CONSERVES ENERGY December 1, 2010. If you have a child who will be starting
MADE IN MICHIGAN
school in the fall, please fill out the form below and mail it or bring it to

1-800-872-2089
Accepted
our school.
Return to: Vera Wilsie Elementary School
140 Main - PO Box 820

E R NMENT LAK E LOD Newaygo, MI 49337

G OVOn Beautiful Government Lake in Baldwin G E

When mailing, you must use the PO Box number.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP REGISTRATION FORM

Child‛s Name: _____________ ____________ _______________

First Middle Last
NOW SERVING Boy ____ Girl ____ Birth Date ______________

BREAKFAST County and State of Birth _________________________________

EVERY DAY
__________________________ __________________________
Lunch & Dinner Specials Mother‛s Name Father‛s Named
Friday Fish Night
5 pm - 9 pm Street ____________________________ PO Box ____________

ALL WELCOME City ______________________ Phone # ___________________

Daily Specials
Preschool Attended ______________________________________
Salad Bar
Burgers • Fish We will send you the paperwork you will need and information on
Mexican Kindergarten Round-up as soon as it comes available.
Full Menu
You must provide the following items: You can bring them to Round-up
4953 S. M-37 • Baldwin with you.
231-745-3000 1. Birth Certificate (no hospital statements)
2. Shot Records
3. Proof of Residency (Utility bill, rental agreement, notorized
letter from family you share a home with or license with
correct address on it, etc.)

$ $

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$ $ BIG SAV
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Looking to save money?
Print coupons from some of your
favorite local retailers and restaurants
$
at bigrapidscoupons.com! S!
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$
FABULOUS
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!
24 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

TEAM MAX
991 Mega Mkt. 991 Mega Mkt.
COMMUNITY PAPERS PROVIDE a
Events valuable service to your community!

BENEFIT CARNIVAL
Thank you for reading this publication!

Stanwood
Saturday, April 24th
Noon - 4 PM Carnival Tickets
Games • Food purchased at event

Feed n’
Family Fun

BENEFIT DINNER
Needs
FOLLOWING CARNIVAL
Proceeds will go to the
Nunn family to offset
expenses incurred while
Saturday, April 24th
5 PM - 7 PM
12-12-12 Fertilizer
Max currently undergoes
treatment for brain and
spine cancer at Helen
Silent Auction • 50/50 Raffle
DeVos Children’s Hospital
$4.45/ton or $11.75/50lb. bag
Location: Donated and Catered by:
Eagles Club
Menu:
Pulled Pork 19-19-19 Fertilizer
#2535 Smokey Baked Beans $5.95/Ton or $5.50/50lb. bag
Cole Slaw
Snyder’s BBQ, Market
18361 16 Mile Rd.
(Chippewa Lake Rd.) & Catering
Potato Salad
Verno Alfalfa
Big Rapids, MI
127 S. State Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Dinner Tickets - $10.00
Children 3-12 yrs - $5.00
$115/50lb. bag
COME
231-796-0907 Children 2 & Under - Free
Seed Potatoes In Stock, 50 Lb
ADVANCED TICKETS DINNER BENEFIT AVAILABLE AT
Bag Or By The Pound!
JOIN SNYDER’S MARKET, BIG RAPIDS
HEAD TO TOE SALON & SPA, REED CITY
Also Have Pasture Mixes, Weed
THE OR BY CONTACTING JUANITA AT 330-221-5000 OR
TOM AT 231-823-2296 ‘N Feed, And Many More Spring
Garden Supplies!
FUN!
PAYMENT ACCEPTED VIA PAYPAL AT
TJNUNN@TUCKER-USA.COM

27 FRONT ST.
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS STANWOOD
Sales • Service • Quick Lube
BUY HERE, ALL DAY EVERY DAY Summer A/C (231) 823-2081
COUPON

COUPON

Full Service OIL CHANGE Recharge SPECIAL

PAY HERE
AVAILABLE
$
1999 Most makes
& models
$
8995 Most makes
& models
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-1
FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES • FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.

‘00 DODGE NEON ‘06 HYUNDAI SONATA ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS

4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., auto., tilt, power GLS, 4 dr., 3.3L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 4 dr., 1.8L turbo, 5 spd., PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
steering. Great MPG! KBB $3,105. ABS, CD, AC, stability control. KBB $9,265. CD, AC, ABS tract. cont. KBB $6,245.

YOUR PRICE
$
2,450 YOUR PRICE
$
6,495 YOUR PRICE
$
5,495
OUT FOR
A BATH
‘99 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 ‘02 DODGE DAKOTA ‘05 JEEP LIBERTY
4.0L V6, auto., AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, SLT, 4.7L V8, 2WD, 4 dr., PW, PL, tilt, cruise, Limited. 3.7L V6, 4WD, 4 dr., leather, alloy
4 door. KBB $5,415. CD, AC, spray in bed liner. KBB $7,195. wheels, PW, PL, tilt, cruise. KBB $11,565.

YOUR PRICE
$
4,450 YOUR PRICE
$
4,995 $
9,450 OR $176 MO.

‘95 DODGE RAM 1500 ‘98 FORD E250 ‘03 KIA SORENTO LX
Reg. Cab, 5.9L V8, 4x4, long box, auto., PW, Econoline Cargo Van. 4.2L V6, AM/FM. 3.5L V6, 4 dr., auto., PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
PL, tilt, cruise, topper, tow pkg. KBB $4,160. Read to work. Fresh trade. CD, roof rack, alloy wheels. KBB $6,140.

YOUR PRICE
$
3,450 YOUR PRICE
$
2,995 YOUR PRICE 5,450
$

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS

NOW LOCATED ON M-82 • HOWARD CITY Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com

(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173

Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
DALE LONGCORE Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sales Manager Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
 MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 25

r t i n g a t
Sta
$ 23 , 4 6 0

Ask About Our Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

Ed Koehn
CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP
GREENVILLE

616-754-3635 • 1-888-469-6903
11282 M-57 • Greenville, MI 48838
getacar123.com
Prices plus tax, title and fees.
See dealer for details.
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GREEN TAG SALE

FINAL TWO WEEKS!!
MORE VEHICLES! MORE CHOICES!
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2007 IMPALAS Not Actual Photos
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