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TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

Monday, March 8, 2010


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030 Special Notices
ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL
ULTRA CLEAN BURN • ULTRA LOW EMISSIONS
BIG RAPIDS- St. Vincent de Paul
Used Clothing Store, 102 Williams St.,

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CCW CLASS
030 Special Notices 050 Help Wanted
LOOKING FOR A full time Certified
Tri-County Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse,
March 27
Medical Assistant and X-ray Technician.
Have
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Please send resume and

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Reed City, MI 49677
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tant Superintendent, Mecosta-Osce-
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April 27th, 28th and 29th
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KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP REGISTRATION FORM

Child‛s Name: _____________ ____________ _______________


TWO DAY HORSE AUCTION
LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION
First Middle
Boy ____ Girl ____ Birth Date ______________
Last

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FRIDAY, MARCH 26th
SPRING DRAFT HORSE SALE __________________________ __________________________
9:00 AM: New & Used Tack & Harnesses Mother‛s Name Father‛s Named
10:30 AM: Outside Equipment
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SATURDAY, MARCH 27th City ______________________ Phone # ___________________


SPRING SADDLE HORSE SALE Preschool Attended ______________________________________
9:00 AM: New & Used Tack
12:00 Noon: Horses & Ponies
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Fax consignments to (616) 374-4106
or e-mail to: tracy.langmaack@att.net You must provide the following items: You can bring them to Round-up
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CATALOG DEADLINE: March 19th 1. Birth Certificate (no hospital statements)
2. Shot Records
For information: Office (616) 374-8213
3. Proof of Residency (Utility bill, rental agreement, notorized
Verne Lettinga (616) 490-6742
letter from family you share a home with or license with
correct address on it, etc.)
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00358138 MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 5

Candidates file for school board him by phone for a glimpse of the
election * Only install drywall once the home man behind the makeovers. We can walk into someone’s house
has been closed in, and give joint and they have a beautiful poster of a
BIG RAPIDS — Candidates have filed compound enough time to dry before Q: Your official Web site says you Van Gogh, let’s pick “Starry Night.”
for the May 4 school board elections it is painted or covered. were the first to cry on “Extreme We’ve all seen it, and here it is in this
in Mecosta and Osceola counties. Makeover: Home Edition.” Tell me lovely couple’s house. Or you can walk
None of the districts in the Mecosta- * Be sure that there is adequate about that. into someone’s house anywhere and
Osceola Intermediate School District ventilation in your home. Energy- maybe they’ve had their child do their
will feature contested races for board efficient homes can trap moisture, A: Does it really say that? My word. own version of that.
seats. The following residents have which leads to mold. I need to change that! Yes, I cried
filed in districts in the MOISD: during the pilot. I cry pretty easily. Manipulate that with the computer
Big Rapids Public Schools (electing * Bamboo flooring is abundant and I’m a bit of a crybaby. They’re tears of and then we can put it up on our wall.
two members to four-year terms) renewable, but bamboo’s not highly joy. No one else in the world has that.
n David Murray durable. For a truly green floor, That’s an original that your child did.
n John C. Thomas* choose more durable materials, like Q: So you’re a sensitive carpenter. That makes it notable.
Chippewa Hills School District ceramic tile.
(electing two members to four-year A: It’s important to be sensitive. You Q: So you have a lot of original art?
terms) * Select the right type of wallboard can pick up on things you wouldn’t
n Douglas L. Bitler* for high-moisture rooms like kitchens otherwise. But I think it makes me a A: We have over 200 framed pieces
n Tammy Lewandowski and baths. Generally, cement board better person, carpenter, designer. of artwork up on the wall, and all of
Evart Public Schools (electing one or boards that combine fiberglass and You can be sensitive to someone else’s them come from friends and children.
member to a four-year term) cement are best for applying ceramic needs and wants, as opposed to being My dad does watercolors, so we have
n Karen J. Pylman* tile. Tile grout allows water intrusion, insensitive. Which means you would a few of his up.
Morley Stanwood Community Schools which can lead to mold. miss the subtle things that would
(electing one member to a four-year make someone’s life a little better. Q: What do you consider to be the
term) For more information on center of your home?
n Cyndy Marek* these and other mold-resistant Q: You were 5 when your family home
Reed City Area Public Schools building tips, please visit www. burned to the ground? Did that drive A: The dining room table. It’s the
(electing two members to four-year responsiblemoldsolutions.org. Also, your interest in carpentry? gathering place. It’s like the fire.
terms) a copy of a free brochure on mold- We gather around it, we eat, we tell
n Scott Grindel* fighting tips is available by e-mailing A: The five children and my mom and stories. Our memories are there. I can
n Scott Ridderman* info@responsiblemoldsolutions.org. dad and grandmom had to be split shut my eyes and tell you the scars
up for a while as the new home was that are in the dining room table
* indicates incumbent board member Alcohol use lower among blacks being built. I stayed with some friends that we had when I was growing up.
of my parents. The builder went on I can put my hand down and feel the
To Be Green, Homes Must Be African Americans have lower strike so we couldn’t finish it; my dad groove in the piece of wood that was
Dry and Mold-Free drinking rates than other racial had to finish building the house. He right in front of me, where I sat from
groups, according to a new survey was already doing two jobs. I would the time I was 2 until I was 18 and left
(NewsUSA) - You often hear the term from the Substance Abuse and Mental be with him while he was running the house.
“green building” as homebuyers seek Health Services Administration. It trim or baseboards or putting in the
to purchase homes that are built found that blacks ages 18 and older mantel. I would do anything I could Q: What’s your best personal home
using recycled materials or that use use alcohol at a rate of 44.3 percent do to help him. renovation?
less energy. compared with the national average
of 55.2 percent. Q: Sounds as if you got the bug early. A: We were renting a loft out in
Recycling and energy-efficiency are Williamsburg, Brooklyn, long before
important goals, but they must be Moreover, blacks ages 18 to 25 are A: All my mom and dad wanted was it was in vogue, would have been
pursued in a way that preserves your much less likely than other young to get their family back together 1987. We lived on the second floor
home’s ability to manage and repel adults to engage in binge drinking under one roof. I watched people and the first floor extended longer
moisture. Energy-efficient homes — 25.3 percent compared with 41.6 come and help my dad; the Knights than ours so we had a rooftop we
often trap unwanted moisture. Some percent in the general population. of Columbus would come over, the could walk out on — and when you
renewable building materials aren’t ladies from Our Lady of Charity did, the J Train passed right over us.
durable enough to be sustainable. The survey is part of a series would come over, plumbers from the In three days we built a deck for a
So, how do you build green and conducted by SAMHSA to learn how neighborhood. I watched people come party we threw. Kelly made masks for
dry? According to The Responsible to target alcohol and drug abuse and put it together to get us back everyone and we built this wonderful
Solutions to Mold Coalition (RSMC), treatment and prevention efforts under one roof. Now I’m doing the 400-square-foot-deck.
a consortium of building materials to various age, gender and ethnic same thing!
companies and associations, groups. The survey also found that the Q: What three things should no home
including USG Corporation, National rate of illegal drug use among black Q: You are a noted Dumpster diver. be without?
Gypsum and American Gypsum, adults is higher than the national Share some of your secrets.
building green homes means average — 9.5 percent compared with A: Dogs, friends and a piano. There
designing, building and maintaining 7.9 percent. And among black males A: You have to be willing to look, to has to be music and there has to be
them in a way that keeps moisture ages 26 to 49, illegal drug use is 14.7 dig through, to go down the darkest life itself.
at bay. Damp homes not only percent compared with 11.2 percent alley to find the brightest jewel. You
deteriorate more quickly, they also in the general population for that age need to learn the places to go to find Shaking up Alzheimer’s patients
create an unhealthy environment that group. Binge drinking is also much the good stuff. In New York I’d come
can become moldy and attract insects higher in pregnant black women than out of all the theaters, and when they By Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian
and other vermin. among pregnant women in other age strike a set you can pull some good St. Louis Post-Dispatch
groups. wood and make something out of it. (MCT)
Here are some helpful hints to make Medical experts believe that a lot of
sure your home stays dry: The report is available at the Q: What’s your best found treasure? the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease,
SAMHSA website, http://oas.samhsa. including memory loss, result from
* Avoid complex roof designs that gov. A: I found a good oak library chair in damage to synapses that carry vital
trap rainwater in valleys that do not 1979 that we still have today. Actually, messages between brain cells.
drain. Paul DiMeo: The people’s we have found three others. They are
carpenter slightly different, but for the most Now a group of researchers at St.
* Never install wet building materials part they’re all white oak, done well. Louis University is taking a closer
-- they should be protected from the By Kim Yeager look at a nutritional shake that
elements before installation. Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Q: What are some of your other seems to improve verbal memory in
(MCT) notable items? Alzheimer’s patients.
* Flashings must be installed around You know Paul DiMeo as the
all doors, windows and chimneys caring carpenter and designer from A: Here’s the thing about being The researchers are seeking people
to drive moisture outside of the television’s “Extreme Makeover: notable, what makes something who are in early stages of the disease
building. Home Edition.” We caught up with notable? to participate in the 24-week study.
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00358139 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

For more information about Kelley staining the bowl or tank. to perform as well as or better than sustainable than homegrown food.”
Blue Book’s Best Resale Value standard plumbing fixtures.
Awards, visit www.kbb.com/ 2. Fix Leaks: Many times, fixing Food gardens can be easy, rewarding
brva2010. leaks can be done yourself and For more information and tips about and sustainable. For starters, don’t
doesn’t have to cost a thing. Both how to save water, visit www.epa. spend a dime on mulch when you
Saving Water: Easy As 1-2-3 faucets and showerhead connections gov/watersense. can use leftover leaves. Additionally,
can be tightened or sealed. For leaky grass clippings from other parts of
(NAPSI)-Drip. Drip. Drip. The toilets, the rubber flapper inside the Gardens Growing As Green your yard make an excellent weed
average American household wastes tank is often the culprit. Over time, Alternatives To Lawns suppressant.
more than 10,000 gallons each year the flapper decays, but replacing
from easy-to-fix water leaks, adding it only costs a few dollars. If you (NAPSI)-You don’t always need a Many classic vegetables such as
up to more than one trillion gallons don’t feel comfortable with these lush lawn to make the neighbors tomatoes require starting from
of water lost annually nationwide. repairs, a licensed contractor can green with envy. Sometimes, you seeds, but perennial plants offer
Many of these leaks have do-it- help. Irrigation systems and outdoor don’t need much lawn at all. a lower-maintenance alternative
yourself fixes that could cost only a spigots can also have leaks. A and come back every year. Some
few dollars to address. WaterSense irrigation partner who is Gardens for homegrown food have great examples include asparagus-
certified in water-efficient irrigation been an important part of American -especially the purple passion
The U.S. Environmental Protection technologies and techniques can homes from the early pioneers to variety, with 20 percent more sugar
Agency’s (EPA’s) Water- ensure your irrigation system works World War II Victory gardens. Now, than regular varieties--as well as
Sense program is encouraging properly. however, a recent survey has found blueberry bushes, blackberries and
homeowners to find and fix leaks to that food gardens have re-emerged rhubarb.
save more than 10 percent on utility 3. Save Water: Dripping faucets can as a new technique to increase the
bills now and help save water for waste more than 3,000 gallons per sustainability of a home. Nearly Herbs can make for an especially
future generations. year, a showerhead leaking 10 drips one in five residential landscape sustainable food garden, as many
per minute about 500 gallons per architects is replacing part or all prefer hot and dry areas of the
1. Find Leaks: Winter water use can year, and running toilets 200 gallons of traditional grass lawns with yard, with chives, sage and tarragon
be an indicator of household leaks. or more each day. Fixing household vegetable gardens, according to a returning every year. A great idea is
If use exceeds 12,000 gallons per leaks not only saves water, but also survey by the American Society of to explore the many varieties of mint
month for a family of four, chances energy and money on utility bills. Landscape Architects (ASLA). such as chocolate, marshmallow and
are good that you have a leak. Walk fruit salad, which carry flavors that
around your home with eyes and If you need to replace plumbing “Not only do you benefit from match their names.
ears open to find leaks, and don’t fixtures, save even more water by fresh produce, but these gardens
forget to check pipes. Reveal a silent replacing them with WaterSense- offer lower maintenance time and Food gardens are one of many
toilet leak by adding a few drops of labeled models. WaterSense labels utility costs compared to turf grass ways by which landscape architects
food coloring to the tank and wait toilets, faucets, urinals and--coming while substantially increasing the can create a more sustainable,
15 minutes without flushing. If bowl soon--showerheads that use at sustainability of a home,” said ASLA low-maintenance alternative
water changes color, your toilet has least 20 percent less water and are President Gary Scott, FASLA. “Plus, to expensive grass lawns for
a leak. Flush afterwards to avoid independently tested and certified there’s nothing more convenient or homeowners.

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MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 7

CONGRATULATIONS TO NOW SELLING &


Gina Mikolon
BUYING RV’s
Week #5 Winner of Our Tri County
Local Loot Contest 2005 Dodge RAM 4x4 2005 Jeep WRANGLER

She will receive a $50.00 Right hand


steer

gift certificate good 3/4 ton, Cummins Diesel, Loaded.


$
23,995 $
Mail route Jeep, 6 cyl.

12,995
towards Big Rapids Furniture 2008 Ford TAURUS 2008 Chevy HHR LT

2
Available

Limited, V6, Leather, Loaded. Auto., Loaded

Starting at
$
9,995 $
11,995
2007 Ford FOCUS 2005 Jeep LIBERTY

Auto., AC, Loaded. 4x4 Sport, Loaded.


$
8,995 $
9,995
2004 Ford F150 FX4 2007 Kia RONDO
Saint Patrick’s Day and Cabin Fever at
4

Albright Park Camp


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$
7,995 Starting at
$
7,995
St. Patrick’s Day Buffet Dinner 2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4 2006 Lincoln ZEPHYR

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Irish Stew • Sheppard’s Pie • Irish Soda Bread 2,495
1991 Audi 100 4 dr., auto., loaded ................................
1998 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Loaded .......................... 2,995
$
$

St. Patties Cake & Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 2000 GMC Savana Cargo Van Ladder rack, cabinets 2,995
$

2000 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD, auto.............................. 2,995


$

Coffee / Tea / Milk 1995 Chevy 3500 Flat bed dump, 454, 5 spd. .............. 2,995
$

1998 Chevy S10 ZR2 Blazer 4x4 Auto., loaded ...... 3,495
$

1994 Ford F350 Crew Cab Dually, power stroke ........ 3,995
$

1994 Nissan 4x4 Ext. Cab local trade. ...................... 3,995


$

1999 Ford F250 4x4 Ext.Cab Long box, P.S. diesel ... 3,995
$

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Leather ........... 4,995


$

2003 Dodge Intrepid V6, auto., loaded .................... 4,995


$

2003 Mazda Protege Auto., AC, loaded ...................... 5,995


$

2001 Chevy Aveo 5 speed, local trade, 36,000 mi. ...... 5,995
$

Adults $9.95 • Seniors $8.95 (62 and up) 1984 Chevy Corvette V8, auto., 76,000 miles ........... 5,995
$

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Saturday information, call (231) 972-2884. 972-2884.
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. on Thursdays in
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more information call conference room A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967- County Medical Center; enter on the corner of Locust Street

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sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots start at 10 8478. and Winter Avenue. For more information, call Eric at 866-
a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 398-5440.
four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info: Contact 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587. 972-2884. Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at noon at St.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231)

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every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 796-8956.
behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center. 972-2884. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Wheatland Music Organization Jamboree: An informal Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior every Thursday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,
gathering of acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
ages and abilities welcome. Come share your favorite tune call (231) 972-2884. National Quilt Month celebrated at Wheatland Township
at 2 p.m. at the Wheatland Cabin, located at 7251 50th Ave. Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, Library, March 2-20. The Applique Chicks have designed a

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No charge. 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) display of quilts and books for your enjoyment.
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Library, March 2-20. The Applique Chicks have designed a TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday second Thursday of each month in the basement of the
display of quilts and books for your enjoyment. at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Mecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more
The Mecosta County Democrats meet for breakfast the first Call (231) 796-6271 for more information. information call (231) 796-0966.
Saturday of each month. Join in at the Wild Rose Cafe on The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Club’s general

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Maple near M-20 at 9 a.m. to discuss local and national Grief peer support group 9 a.m. every Tuesday at Cadillac meeting. All are invited - you don’t need a tractor. Annual
issues and learn about the activities of the local party. Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) family membership is $20; new membership deal $10 for
779-9550. 2009.
Sunday National Quilt Month celebrated at Wheatland Township Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30 p.m.
Library, March 2-20. The Applique Chicks have designed a on the second Thursday of each month at the DAV building,

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Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m. Old Jail House Group, 220 display of quilts and books for your enjoyment. 402 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.
S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956. Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron takes place on Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse meets at 7 p.m. the second
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. the second Tuesday of each month at the Mecosta County Thursday of each month in the basement of the Mecosta
Michael’s School in Remus. For more information call Brad Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more County Jail. For more information, call (231) 796-0966.
B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. information, call (231) 972-2884. Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Club’s general
Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge in Alzheimers support group hosted by the Alzheimers membership meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday
their newly remolded room, located at the corner of M-55 Association, Greater Michigan Chapter. Meeting is held the of the month, from March through October, at 15422
and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door second Tuesday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mecosta Old Millpond Road in Big Rapids. All are invited — you

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facing Old 27. The dances are held every Sunday from 7 County Medical Center, Administrative Conference Room don’t need a tractor! Annual family membership is $20.
to 11 p.m. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions 2 in Big Rapids. A help line is available 24/7 at (800) 272- Introductory special is $10 for the first year. Contact Jerry
concerning the dance. 3900. at (231) 796-2834 or brantfarmpower@yahoo.com.
Alanon meeting support group for families and friends of Caregivers support group, 2 to 4 p.m. second and fourth Post-abortive support group’s 10-week study begins
alcoholics will be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail Tuesdays of the month at Reed City Public Library Thursday, March 4. Two sessions are available: 10 a.m. to
in Big Rapids. community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information. noon and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Please contact
National Quilt Month celebrated at Wheatland Township General Federation of Women’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Care Net of Big Rapids for more information or to register,
Library, March 2-20. The Applique Chicks have designed a Artworks (enter from the alley door at the rear of Artworks by calling (231)796-4919, visit www.carenetbigrapids.org or
display of quilts and books for your enjoyment. and take the elevator to the third floor). The program for e-mail carenetofbigrapids@hotmail.com.
Fundraiser for Emma Graham, a 14-year-old with a the evening will be a guided tour of the renovated Artworks
malignant brain tumor, at Jimmy’s Roadhouse in Newaygo. facility with Cheryl Gould. Interested guests please contact Friday
Fifteen percent of each bill goes to Emma and her family. Kristine Szot-Green at (231) 250-2506 for directions.
Call (231) 652-7222 for more information. Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Wednesday Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
Monday call (231) 972-2884.
Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) No. 1671 meets at 10 Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
a.m. Monday at the Blanchard Wesleyan Church, located at call (231) 972-2884. call (231) 972-2884.
542 Jackson Road in Blanchard. Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, information, call (231) 972-2884. information, call (231) 972-2884.
call (231) 972-2884. Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more 972-2884. 972-2884.
information, call (231) 972-2884. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big
Bridge at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, Library preschool story hour at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) at Big Rapids Community Library. Open to the public. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
972-2884. Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at St. Paul Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796- at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at
program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups meets 3703. (231) 796-8371.
every Monday. Dinner is at 6 p.m., worship and gender- HERSEY FARMERS MARKET held weekly from 3 to 6:30 Knitting circle will begin meeting at 4 p.m. on Fridays
specific meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Fellowship p.m. on Wednesdays in downtown Hersey. Contact: Deana at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all levels are
Evangelical Free Church, 15085 220th Ave., Big Rapids. Jager at (231) 465-4058 or deanajager@charter.net. encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.
Call the church office for more infomation (231) 796-2600. Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open by National Quilt Month celebrated at Wheatland Township
Schizophrenia Anonymous meets every Monday from appointment by calling (231) 250-5555. Special Saturday Library, March 2-20. The Applique Chicks have designed a
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. sessions to be announced at a later date. display of quilts and books for your enjoyment.
Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a 6-step Friends of the Library board meeting, 4 p.m. at the Big Bingo on every second Friday at the Mecosta County Senior
program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness is Rapids Community Library. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
more than welcome to attend. For more information call National Quilt Month celebrated at Wheatland Township call (231) 972-2884.
Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is Library, March 2-20. The Applique Chicks have designed a
available at meetings. display of quilts and books for your enjoyment. Saturday
Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Remus Area Historical Society meets the second Wednesday
Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993. each month at 5 p.m. at the Remus Area Museum, 324 S. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sheridan, Remus. Remus Heritage Days will not be meeting The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap &
TOPS Club of Michigan, No. 1793 will meet at 3:30 p.m. until after the new calendar year. sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots start at 10
Mondays at the Red Cross Building in Big Rapids. For FSU Emeriti Association, “Coffee Talk” held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located
information, call (231) 823-2275. All are welcome. a.m. in the new food court at the Rock. Hosts will be Lori four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info: Contact
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at St. Paul Helmer and FSU Dining Services. The FSUEA Board will Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796- hold its meeting immediately afterward. Contact Jim Jacobs Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8 p.m.
3703. at (231) 796-5271 for more information. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. every (231) 796-8371.
Monday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Thursday Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Eastwood Early Childhood Center. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,
National Quilt Month celebrated at Wheatland Township Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Thursday at 8 p.m. at behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
Library, March 2-20. The Applique Chicks have designed a St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more information call National Quilt Month celebrated at Wheatland Township
display of quilts and books for your enjoyment. Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967- Library, March 2-20. The Applique Chicks have designed a
Living On Grief Support Group at 9 a.m. on the second 8478. display of quilts and books for your enjoyment.
Monday of each month at the Mecosta County Senior Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Explore Canadian roots in Mecosta County, 10 a.m. to 2
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, p.m. at Mecosta County Genealogical Society, 424 N. Fourth
call (231) 972-2884. For those who experience death or call (231) 972-2884. Ave. in Big Rapids. Many German and Irish immigrants
divorce from a spouse. Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County came to Remus and Big Rapids from Canada and New York.
The Big Rapids Lions Club will be meeting at the Gate Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Bring in your own history. Old photos and books from
at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each information, call (231) 972-2884. Canada will be displayed. Visitors can trace the path of early
month. Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, Mecosta County settlers. Researchers will have access to our
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) files and volunteers will be on hand to help you start your
Tuesday 972-2884. family tree. Used book sale will raise funds for research
Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 projects. To display material, call Maureen, (231) 250-5555.
Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972- Dance at Club 99 at Tullymore, 8 p.m. to midnight. This
Holiday Inn and Conference Center. 2884. weekend: Songs of the 1990s. Public is welcome, $10 cover.
Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, Wheatscouts St. Patrick’s Day activities, 10 a.m. to noon at
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) Wheatland Music Organization. All ages are welcome.
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EVENTS BEGINNING MARCH 6, 2010


EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your club or Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon information (231)832-5817 or just stop in. (231)734-5348.
organization to be certain of meetings, outings and and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer
classes, as they may be canceled due to bad weather Services. 2nd Monday of every other month at ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for families ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at
or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, please 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-September- and friends of Alcoholics will meet every Tuesday at Evart United Methodist Church.
call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correct November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Therapy St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.
information. Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan BALDWIN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Bible Story time,
49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: Oncology SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on 3:45-5:45p.m. every Thursday at Community Room
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. Location is at of Lake-Osceola State Bank. All youngsters 6-12 are
abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832- Boomers Ronevous (formerly the Sportsman Club) invited.
abuse. 3411. on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment after
lunch. For information call 231-734-6005. SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.
(231)679-0489 For More Information. at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10 WEDNESDAY
and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group meets EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING. the last monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each Todd Street.
Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring natural health options and specific subjects, CO-OP month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran
and dedicated people with an interest in serving information is also available. Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
terminally ill patients and their families in the public, free of charge. THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every 4th
Reed City Area and the outlaying communities. ~MARCH 29 thursday of the month.
Volunteers provide services such as friendly visiting, NORMALLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at the
patient transport/patient outings, errand running, of Natural Health Support Group, 6 p.m. Sears club house. ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m.
child care, and clerical services. Volunteer classes Church Of God, corner of Hwy. 10 and 40th Ave., at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
are available to fit each person’s schedule. Please call west entrance. This months topic is Organic PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story
Paul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for Gardening. Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet every
further information. remain in the library during story hour. Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart Depot’s
TUESDAY community room. There is no charge. For more
SATURDAY SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third information, call (231)734-5125 or (231)734-9131
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ (Third GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734- WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m. (231)832-5102. to all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children 3857 or Ann (231)867-3237. evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big
welcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, group leader for directions or questions, (231)832- EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB, p.m.
12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month). 1858 or email LLL Sue@charter.net. (Meetings are 6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth
Third Tuesday of every month.) grades. REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third every third Thursday of the month.
Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is
Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102. Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house. every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There GOD’S TRUE VINE OUTREACH CENTER 6437 S.
will be games, crafts, songs and stories. Nelson Rd. “Old Yates School”. Doors open Tuesday
SUNDAY SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at and Thursday, 5:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Information
the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB call Sandi, (231)745-4501.
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All American information, call the church (231)832-9072. Church MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday of each
Breakfast” (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12 is barrier free. month (excluding January through March), and the EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of
noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue. public is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in for a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet, need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month), starts at 7:00p.m. SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on
7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.- 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Church’s Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. Location is at
10. Community Service. OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR Boomers Ronevous (formerly the Sportsman Club)
HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday of on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment after
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD every month. Call the hotline for location of the lunch. For information call 231-734-6005.
of every month. PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at meeting and for information. (231)832-8453
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more ~MARCH 25
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving information. EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will
their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For be held Thursday, March 25 at Trinity Lutheran
month until further notice. CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, information call 734-9799. Church, 19778 US-10 from 12 noon to 5:45 p.m.
(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St.
~MARCH 14 Ann’s Church Basement in Baldwin. For further BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL, 139 W. Church information, call Shawn (231)745-8421. #7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m. FRIDAY
Avenue, Reed City is having an Open House on Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.
Sunday, March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Come and COMMUNITY PRAYER GATHERING, (every REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday
learn about our school, meet our teachers, see the Tuesday), 9-10a.m. at the Baldwin Assembly of God. THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the first of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For
classrooms and check out our curriculum. We offer Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big more information, call (231)832-5102.
Christ-centered education for 3 years old to 8th ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big
grade. Everyone welcome. the Evart United Methodist Church. Rapids. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at
the Evart United Methodist Church.
MONDAY BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East ~MARCH 10
Todd Street. AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m. be held Wednesday, March 10 at Evart United East Todd Street.
129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St. from 12 noon to
Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The 5:45 p.m. EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to
Monday of every month). group meets at the Community Mental Health for 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10
Central Michigan in Osceola County located at 4473 COME JOIN US Wednesday, March 10 at the United in Evart. For more information call (231)734-6181
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed 220th Ave. in Reed City. For mor information call Methodist Church in Reed City for AARP #2418.
City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., (231)832-2247. The group is for individuals who Potluck at noon. Bring a dish to pass and your own BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post
meeting 6p.m. provide caregiving services for individuals with table service. Speaker will be Cil Nicholson, program #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank.
Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal director for Mecosta County Senior Center. Everyone Earlybird starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E. medical conditions. There is no charge to participate welcome. Questions, call Mary Lou Proefrock at
Todd Street. and there are no residency restrictions. (231)832-4938. ~MARCH 12
HERSEY HOUSE OF HOPE Pancale Supper
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, GFWC EVART WOMEN’S CLUB meets 7p.m. the THURSDAY Fundraiser will be held Friday, March 12 from 5
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month). second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran to 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Reed City (Wild
Church. Open to the public. The May meeting REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD Turkey Trail just off US 10, just west of Crossroads
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT honors Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea. PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at Chevrolet). Donation will be taken with all proceeds
GROUP MEETING second Monday of each month, St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for mor going to Hersey House of Hope for the Women’s
7p.m. For more information, call Carol Ladd WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday information. Faith Based Transition Home. For information
(231)734-5305. morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big please call 231-468-9362.
Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30 FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each a.m. month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO BE
Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early Room. For more information contact Dave, call TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.
bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo GOD’S TRUE VINE OUTREACH CENTER 6437 S. (231)745-2000 ext. 16. Send all upcoming events no later than Wednesday
at 6:30p.m. (License No. A21600) Nelson Rd. “Old Yates School”. Doors open Tuesday Noon to:
and Thursday, 5:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Information T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m., The Tri-County
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday call Sandi, (231)745-4501. meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Yvonne Morneau
evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway Church. 211 W. Upton, Suit B
US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting “FIRESIDE CHATS” at Crossroads Radiation. A Reed City, MI 49677
starts at 6:00p.m. cancer support group for patients, families and T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m., Phone: (231)832-5566
caregivers. 1st Tuesday of each month, 4 p.m. meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Fax: (231)832-5558
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ PROGRAM to 5 p.m. Crossroads Radiation Center, 4499 Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For mor
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Call for information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri at
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Ensley Roofing, LLC

For winning the 110 For Rent


Starting at

Pioneer Group
2-BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT
$22.20
in Reed City. $375/month plus utilities and
(231)592-8348 deposit. No pets (231)796-1841

2010 Michigan Local


2BR HOUSE, VILLAGE of Baldwin,
large fenced yard, Sec 8 approved.
090 Business $550/mo., $500 deposit. 734-641-8003,
Services 231-745-8947.

Business Contest AMISH HAULING


IN/OUT of state, will do long hauls.
3BR HOUSE, BITELY. Sec. 8 approved.
$550/mo., deposit $500.
734-641-8003, 231-745-8947.
Many Amish references. Call (231)349-
0638 FOR RENT- CLEAN 2-BEDROOM, 2-

There were 402 entries in this


bath mobile, near Stanwood,
$500/month, plus references, deposit,
utilities. (231)823-2415
year’s contest with 120 entries FOR RENT- “One” 3-Bedroom apart-
ment, $550/month, $200 security deposit.
having the correct number of “One” 1-2 Bedroom apartment,

NET-PORT $400/month, $200 security deposit. Heat,

logos found (15). Your LOCAL Internet


snowplowing, lawn mowing included. 12
Miles west of Big Rapids, Newaygo
County. (231)250-3282
Provider!
HEAT INCLUDED, RODNEY. 2-BED-

Michael’s name was randomly $18.45/month ROOM, 2-bath, house. $600/month,


security, references. No smoking, no
Unlimited Dial-up pets. Section 8 accepted. (231)972-4956

drawn from the 120 correct (231)592-9877


MORLEY MOTEL
Daily Rooms from $40, Weekly
entries. www.net-port.com
rooms from $145. Includes utilities.
No Deposit. (231)856-7820.

GERBER LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER located in Fremont, MI


MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 13

TOWNLINE LAKE FRONTAGE MUSKEGON RIVER FRONTAGE MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE VICTORIAN HOME COUNTRY LIVING NEAR TOWN
17911 18 MILE ROAD, BIG RAPIDS 1274 BIG OAK DRIVE, HERSEY 11598 14 MILE RD, RODNEY 426 S. CHESTNUT, REED CITY 18190 15 MILE RD., BIG RAPIDS
MLS# 900128 • $149,900 MLS# 902992 • $74,995 MLS# 903014 • $120,000 MLS# 2942874 • $74,900 MLS# 901192 • $119,900
Private lake frontage and best spot Manufactured home with river frontage The features of this home are too many One of Reed City’s stately turn of the Plenty of room in this 5 bedroom 1.5
for bass and pike fishing. Great view plus back lot, 93x298x90x275. Home to describe, the home defines the term century homes. This historic home bath home on approximately 4 acres.
of lake from the family room windows has sunroom addition overlooking the must see. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, main offers hardwood oak floors throughout, Home features hardwood floors, newer
on 3 walls plus views from kitchen. Has river, 2 decks, appliances, central A/C. floor laundry, laminate flooring and abundant oak trim and a stunning tin carpet, large bedrooms. This home is
lots of storage and includes kitchen knotty pine interior. Central air, back-up tray ceiling in the formal dining room. available with more acreage.
• 105FT MUSKEGON RIVER FRONTAGE
appliances. Deck overlooks the lake, • MANUFACTURED HOME W/SUNROOM ADDITION power supply/generator, all appliances • 3 CAR GARAGE • NATURAL GAS
• LARGE VICTORIAN HOME
garden area and fruit trees. • LARGE DECK • 3 STORAGE SHEDS and hot tub included. • 6 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS • FULL WALKOUT BASEMENT • POOL
• ORIGINAL WOODWORK • ADDITIONAL 10 ACRES AVAILABLE
• 575FT LAKE FRONTAGE ON 13 ACRES • 2 CAR GARAGE • HAY BARN WITH LOFT
• CARRIAGE HOUSE • GARDEN SHED
• 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME • GREENHOUSE WITH ELECTRIC
• BUILT-IN FIREPLACE • 2.5 CAR GARAGE • FULL PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT
• 30 X 34 POLE BARN WITH ELECTRIC & WATER • MOWED WALKING PATHS THROUGHOUT PROPERTY

IDEAL PROPERTY FOR HORSES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ALL SPORTS LAKE ACCESS PARK-LIKE
PARK LIKE SETTING ON RIVER IN-TOWN COMMERCIAL
785 120TH AVENUE, HERSEY 321 S. WARREN, BIG RAPIDS 13966 PERCH, RODNEY 17688 INDIAN PT., BIG RAPIDS 217 MORRISON, BIG RAPIDS
MLS# 903155 • $149,900 MLS# 901914 • $74,000 MLS# 10009514 • $26,500 MLS# 902230 • $169,900 MLS# 800878 • $79,900
3 bedroom home, secluded and hidden 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, close to the Possible land contract and great buy on This beautiful setting has it all. Park-like Many possibilities for this conveniently
from the road. Features hardwood hospital and within walking distance to this very nice 1989 “Riverview” mobile features surround this manufactured located commercial property with off
floors and carpet plus many recent downtown. Ideal for the first time home home with large addition, new carpet, home with 3 separate additions, street parking. Building is currently a
updates. Additional area for future buyer, college student or investor. 2 decks and storage shed. Corner lot professionally stick-built, including beauty shop, but has many possibilities
family room in lower level walkout. and access to “All Sports” lake. enclosed sun porch. Great for hobbyist, for any small business. Walking
• CLOSE TO HOSPITAL
• WALKING DISTANCE TO FERRIS STATE UNIV. retirees, and nature lovers. distance to Ferris State University.
• 20 SECLUDED ACRES • IDEAL FOR HORSES • HORSEHEAD LAKE ACCESS
• 32 X 56 POLE BARN WITH CEMENT FLOOR • IDEAL FOR COLLEGE STUDENT • 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH • CENTRAL AIR • 244FT MUSKEGON RIVER FRONTAGE • IDEAL INVESTMENT
AND 220 ELECTRIC • RECENTLY REMODELED • OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH FIREPLACE • 2 BR APARTMENT ON MAIN FLOOR
• 3 STORAGE BLDG’S • 24 X 24 GARAGE • 3 BR APARTMENT UPSTAIRS
• POLE BARN W/LOFT • LARGE PARKING LOT

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

ATTENTION :
Mercury
Where do you go
from here?
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“It’s a common misconception that only car dealerships can perform the
maintenance services on a new vehicle that is under warranty. Clearly,
consumers can have their maintenance done by their local independent
repair shop without affecting the warranty.”
~The Car Care Council

You may be wondering where you will take your Ford car or truck for service and
still receive the same quality services and attention to detail that you have come to
expect. The answer is closer than you might think! Our shop offers you:
• ASE certified technicians
• Quality parts and service
• State-of-the-art factory tools and equipment
• Dedication to customer service
• Factory trained technicians
• Loaner cars and shuttle service
• Clean, comfortable waiting room with Wi-Fi

Serving the Big Rapids community since


1989, you can count on us to service and
maintain your Ford vehicle.

231-796-8320 14905 220th Avenue, Big Rapids 1-800-305-1551


14 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

Pizza Lasagna Pizza Chicken Parmigiana


If you like lasagna you will love this! Ricotta cheese, ground Breaded chicken breast covered in homemade red sauce,
Margarita Pizza beef, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, Vivo’s house red fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese served on a bed of
Simple and rustic, with fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes,

Pizzeria
sauce, and our three cheese blend. spaghetti.
basil, homemade pizza sauce, drizzled with olive oil. Small, Medium or Large
Small, Medium or Large Creamy Pesto Penne with Chicken
Pesto-cream sauce, penne pasta, diced chicken breast,
Southwest Chicken Pizza Salads cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives, topped with a three

VIVO
Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion,
Antipasto Full & Half cheese blend and baked.
Romaine lettuce, radicchio, provolone cheese, oven roasted
bacon, and a three cheese blend. Buffalo Wing Cavatappi
tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, kalamata
Small, Medium or Large Corkscrew macaroni in our besciamella sauce, topped with
olives, salami, and marinated mushrooms served with our
house Italian dressing. diced chicken marinated in buffalo wing sauce, gorgonzola
Deluxe cheese, cheddar, and bread crumbs, then baked in our oven.
Home Style Italian Pepperoni, ham, mild Italian sausage, mushroom, green
pepper, red onion, bacon, homemade pizza sauce, and a
three cheese blend.
Gorgonzola Salad Full $4.99, Half $2.99
Romaine lettuce, radicchio, carrots, tomato, kalamata Pasta Entrées
olives, cucumber, and gorgonzola cheese served with our All entrées are served with bread and a
407 N. State St., Small, Medium or Large
house Italian dressing.
house salad.
(Available from 4pm-close only)

Big Rapids Spinach & Mushroom Manicotti


Large noodles filled with ricotta cheese, portabella mush-
(231) 796-8486 (VIVO) Lunch Pasta! rooms, and spinach, topped with homemade red sauce and
a three cheese blend then baked.

Some of the items from


Includes salad and bread with dipping oil $6.99 +tax, before 4pm Lasagna
Traditional layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, Italian
our menu: sausage, and homemade red sauce covered in cheese and

Starters
~ ~ Weekly Specials ~ ~ baked till golden brown.
Ravioli
Pesto Crostini Monday: Family Meal Deal! Lg. 2 Topping, Lg. Salad, & Cheese Ravioli
Crusty baguette spread with basil pesto, drizzled with olive
Lg. Breadstick $19.99
Five striped three cheese raviolis are as good to eat as they
oil, topped with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and baked are to look at. Served on top of our homemade red sauce
till crisp.
Calamari
Take Out Tuesday: $10 large pizzas (take-out only).
and, drizzled with white cheese sauce.
Vivo’s Classic Spaghetti Meatballs
Breaded calamari rings served Mediterranean Style (tossed
with banana peppers and Kalamata olives.)
Wine Wednesday: Beer & Wine specials. Three traditional meatballs made up of beef and Italian
sausage served on top of a pile of spaghetti topped with
Pesto Bread Sticks homemade red sauce.
Bread sticks covered in basil pesto sauce, three cheese Pesto Garden Vegetable Mediterranean Pasta Salad Full & Half
blend, and seasonings. Baked in the oven and served with Chicken Parmigiana
Basil pesto, marinated artichoke hearts, baby spinach, Bowtie pasta, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumbers, Breaded chicken breast covered in homemade red sauce,
warm pizza sauce. roma tomatoes, red onion, mushroom, kalamata olives, and kalamata olives tossed in feta Mediterranean dressing
Small (five sticks), Large (ten sticks) fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese served on a bed of
blend of three cheeses, sprinkled with olive oil and herbs. spaghetti.
Bread Sticks Small, Medium or Large Lunch
Seasoned bread sticks topped with our three cheese blend Spinach & Mushroom Manicotti Mussels Marinara
and baked served with warm pizza sauce. Vivo’s House Special Large noodles filled with ricotta cheese, portabella mush- One pound of mussels steamed in a white wine marinara
Small (five sticks), Large (ten sticks) White cheese sauce, mild Italian sausage, mushroom, red rooms, and spinach, topped with red sauce and a three sauce, served over linguine.
onion, and a three cheese blend. cheese blend then baked.
Baked Parmesan & Artichoke Dip Small, Medium or Large
Marinated artichoke hearts and parmesan cheese based Lasagna Shrimp Scampi
dip baked in the oven and served with a pile of toasted Traditional layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, Italian 12 Large Shrimp broiled in garlic, lemon, and but-
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza ter, served over linguine.
crostini. sausage, and homemade red sauce covered in cheese and
Buttermilk ranch dressing, grilled chicken, three cheese
baked till golden brown.
Fried Ravioli blend, and bacon. After baking pizza is then topped with Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo
Six breaded and fried sausage & cheese raviolis served cold slices of tomatoes and romaine lettuce. Linguine tossed in our homemade Alfredo sauce,
with a pesto cream sauce. Small, Medium or Large with chicken or shimp.

BRING YOUR TAX REFUND IN AND


PURCHASE YOUR NEW TIRES WITH US!!
P225/60R16 P225/60R16
DORAL SDL 60 QUADRA LE
Price includes mounting, balancing,
Price includes mounting, balancing, new valve stem and installation.
new valve stem and installation.
$
79 20
Per Tire, Plus Tax
GUARANTEE: Tires are guaranteed against defective workmanship and material for the life of the
$
108 89
Per Tire, Plus Tax
GUARANTEE: Tires are guaranteed against defective workmanship and material for the life of the
tread. The tire is by law worn out when 1/16 inch tread remains. All tire warranties are pro-rated. tread. The tire is by law worn out when 1/16 inch tread remains. All tire warranties are pro-rated.

P235/75R15 P265/70R17
GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTS DUELER AT RH-S OWL
Price includes mounting, balancing, Price includes mounting, balancing,
new valve stem and installation. new valve stem and installation.

$
99 26
Per Tire, Plus Tax
GUARANTEE: Tires are guaranteed against defective workmanship and material for the life of the
$
127 40
Per Tire, Plus Tax
GUARANTEE: Tires are guaranteed against defective workmanship and material for the life of the
tread. The tire is by law worn out when 1/16 inch tread remains. All tire warranties are pro-rated. tread. The tire is by law worn out when 1/16 inch tread remains. All tire warranties are pro-rated.

BIG R APIDS TIRE CENTER


We Carry Performance, Passenger, Light Truck and Off-Road Tires for All Applications!
Fast, Friendly Service • Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5:30, Sat 8-1
1300 N. State St. • Big Rapids • Old US-131, S. of Airport 796-4839
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 15
Escorted Motorcoach Tours and Day Trips:
Branson by Motorcoach May 21-26
$790.00 per person based on double occupancy.
Price includes 5 nights accommodations, most meals, 6 shows,
and Titanic Museum. Sign up by April 2nd.
Sauder Village Day Trip April 28
$70.00 per person. Price includes Quilt show, lunch at “The Barn”, visit
19th century working farm and furniture outlet. Sign up by March 31st.
Cornwell Dinner Theater Day Trip May 10
Continuing a Tradition of Service Since 1916
Show “Church Basement Ladies II”. $65.00 per person.
Price includes dinner, show, and gratuities.
We Look Forward to Traveling with You!
128 S.Warren Ave., Big Rapids • 796-8628 Jack Frizzell
DIRECTOR
Michael Mohnke
DIRECTOR

SAVE
206 S. Third Ave. • Ste B, Big Rapids, MI 49307 MONEY CALL MIKE'S WINDOWS
SIDING - ROOFING - SUNROOMS • Michigan Made Windows!
Phone: 231-796-0276
For a Complete List of our Day Trips Visit: www.mytime2travel.us

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


1103 N. State St. • Big Rapids, Michigan
Starting at Shingle & Flat Vinyl Siding We Build Garages, Pole

$189
Roofs
All Colors, All Barns, Patio Rooms
Metal Roofs
Repairs Kinds House Additions
Specials Winter Savings!
All Types of Building
Factory Direct, Energy Saving We Work All Winter! Ask About FREE Gutter System!

We Also Do Now Selling and Installing BAY WINDOWS


Concrete Work Leaf Solution - Gutter Protection GARDEN WINDOWS
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$
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FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES • FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.

Right S e Up!
id ‘99 VW JETTA ‘02 FORD WINDSTAR LX ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS

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4 dr., 2.0 4 cyl., 5 speed, AC, PW, PL, tilt, V6, 3.8L, 4 dr., AC, PW, ,PL, tilt, cruise, 4 dr., 1.8L turbo, 5 spd., PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
cruise CD. Fresh trade. KBB $4,830. FWD, auto. CD, AC, ABS tract. cont. KBB $6,245.

YOUR PRICE
$
3,995 YOUR PRICE
$
4,450 YOUR PRICE
$
5,495

Licensed Insured ‘01 FORD FOCUS ZX3 ‘00 PONT. GRAND AM ‘98 VW NEW BEETLE
Hatchback, 2 dr., 5 spd., 2.0L, PW, PL, SE, 3.4L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl., auto., AC, tilt, CD, cruise.
tilt, cruise, AC. Great MPG! KBB $4,855. auto., AC, 4 dr., CD, alloys. KBB $5,030. KBB $4,350.

YOUR PRICE
$
4,295 YOUR PRICE
$
3,995 YOUR PRICE
$
3,495

‘05 KIA OPTIMA LX ‘98 FORD E250 ‘03 GRAND PRIX GTP
4 cyl., auto., PW, PL, tilt, cruise, CD, Econoline Cargo Van. 4.2L V6, AM/FM. 3.8L supercharged V6, leather, moon, loaded,

Free Gutter Protection with


AC, 4 dr. Fresh trade. KBB $6,180. Read to work. Fresh trade. heads up display, very clean. KBB $7,185.

YOUR PRICE
$
4,450 YOUR PRICE
$
2,995 YOUR PRICE
$
6,450
NEW Roof or Siding Job
50% Off Labor on NEW KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
NOW LOCATED ON M-82 • HOWARD CITY Visit us on the web at

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(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
Vinyl Siding • Vinyl Windows
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
Roofing • Also Steel Roofing
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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2007 Ford Focus SE 2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 2009 Toyota Corolla S Plus Tax, Title,
Selection $
9U212, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, CD Player 9P058, Hatchback, Auto, Air, Full Power, 1 Owner AP036, 6 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Alloy Wheels 9U184A, 4 Door, 4x4, V8, Auto, Air, Cruise, Trailer Pkg, Local Trade

11,495 or $21025 /66 Mo. $12,195 or $22350 /66 Mo. $12,495 or $22855 /66 Mo. $12,995 or $25720 /60 Mo. $13,695 or $25050 /66 Mo. $14,995 or $27785 /66 Mo. $16,195 or $27600 /72 Mo.
AU004, Auto, Air, Satellite Radio 9P059, Cloth Seats, P. Drivers Seat, Sweet Deal 9U228, Full Power, Extra Clean Doc & Plate

P P
2004 Ford Econoline 350 2007 Jeep Liberty Sport 2006 Ford Mustang 2007 Chrysler Town & Country Touring 2007 Ford Ranger 2007 Ford Fusion SE 2007 Ford Mustang 2009 Ford Fusion SE 2007 Mercury Mariner Luxury
8U261, V8, Auto, Air, Great Condition w/Ramp AU002, 4x4, 6 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, CD 9P039, Leather, Racing Stripes, Auto, Air 9U214, 3rd Seat, Quad Seats, Great Deal 9P057, Auto, Air, Trailer Tow Pkg, Sharp Truck 9P042, AWD, Great Snow Go Machine 9U178A, Think Spring, Leather, Local Trade In! 9U264, 4 Cyl, Local Trade 9P035, 4x4, 6 Cyl, Auto, Leather Heated Seats
$
14,850 $
16,295 or 298 $ 00
/66 Mo.
$
16,495 or 301 $ 70
/66 Mo.
$
16,995 or 310 $ 85
/66 Mo.
$
16,995 or 311 $ 00
/66 Mo.
$
16,995 or 310 $ 85
/66 Mo.
$
17,395 or 318 $ 15
/66 Mo.
$
17,495 or 319 $ 90
/66 Mo.
$
18,295 or $33465 /66 Mo.
Servicing All Sale Price’s

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Ford Lincoln & Clearly
Mercury Vehicles
With or Without 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 2007 Mercury Mariner Luxury 20079P037, Ford Freestyle SEL 2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 2007 Ford Escape XLT
Marked. Shop
2007 Lincoln MKZ
Warranty! $
AP039, 3rd Row Seat, 38,000 Miles 9P083, 4x4, Moon Roof, Trailer Pkg

18,495 or $31520 /72 Mo. $18,600 or $34020 /66 Mo. 18,688 or 341 /66 Mo.
$
Fully Loaded, Extra Clean
$ 80
AP028, Cruise Control, 4 Wheel ABS Brakes, Leather Seat Upholstery
$
18,900
AP015, Luxury, 4 Door Sedan
$
9P070, Loaded, What A Sweet Deal

18,995 or 323 $ 70 $
9P085, 4x4, T-Ton Pkg, Moon Roof

19,195 or $35110 /66 Mo.


Day or Night!
18,960

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$ /72 Mo.

1998 Ford 1999 Mercury 2001 Ford 2002 Ford 2006 Dodge 2006 Chevy 2006 Chevy 2007 Ford 2007 Ford 2007 Ford Five 2007 Toyota
Ranger Grand Marquis Escape 4 Door Escort ZX2 Stratus SXT Impala LTZ Equinox LS AWD Focus ZX3 SE Focus ZX4 Hundred SEL Camry 4 Door
XLT 4x2 4 Door GS 4x4 XLS 2 Door AC147A, 4 Door,
Auto, Air, Stereo CD,
AT156A, 6 Cyl,
Air, CD, Spoiler, Leather,
AP019A, Air, Cruise, CD, Trailer
Pkg, Alloy Wheels, 58,000
AP050, 2 Door, 4 Cyl,
Auto, Air, CD, Dk Red,
AP024, Auto, Air,
CD,1 Owner, 39K,
AP047, 4 Door, Stereo CD,
Black w/Cloth Interior,
AU019A, 4 Cyl, Auto,
CD, 48,000 Miles,
AU017, 5 Speed, CD, 9P084A, V8, Auto, Air, AP038A, Auto, Air, Cruise, AU021, Auto, Air, Silver Metallic Silver Metallic Miles, White, Local Trade 30,000 Miles Dk Gray Metallic 42,000 Miles, 1 Owner Candy Apple Red, Local Trade
Air, Bedliner, Good Condition, Fully Loaded, CD Player, Local Trade, Stereo CD, Cruise, Tilt, Stereo,
Black Metallic Extra Clean, Local Trade Med Red Metallic Red Metallic
$
7,986 or $
13,686 or $
13,786 or $
10,995 or $
10,995 or $
14,488 or $
14,495 or

L L
$
3,495 $
5,880 $
7,895 $
4,695 $
15810 /60 Mo. $
25040 /66 Mo. $
27285 /60 Mo. $
20110 /66 Mo. $
20110 /66 Mo. $
26425 /66 Mo. $
26520 /66 Mo.
2007 Ford 2007 Ford Five 2007 Ford 2007 Mercury 2007 F-150 Crew 2007 Ford 2008 Fusion 2008 Ford 2008 Taurus 2008 Ford 2008 Ford Edge
Escape XLT Hundred SEL Escape XLT 4x4 Mountaineer AWD Cab XLT 4x4 FX4 F-250 4x4 XLT 4 Door SE Taurus Limited SEL 4 Door X Explorer XLT 4x4 Limited AWD
AP051, 4 Door, AP053, 4 Door, Red Fire AP052, 4 Door, Moon Roof, AP049, Luxury, 4 Door, AC148A, 5.4 Auto, AP007, Trailer Pkg, AP042, 4 Cyl, 5 Speed, Full AP046, Leather, Chrome AP045, Stereo CD, AP048, 4 Door, Trailer Tow Pkg, AP043, Leather, Full Power, Reverse

S S
Lt Green, Moon Roof, Metallic, Full Power, Reverse Trailer Tow Pkg, 3rd Roll Seating, 1 Owner, Moon Roof, Leather, 1 Owner, Running Boards, Power, Rear Spoiler, 32,000 Miles, Wheels, Loaded, 1 Owner, Silver Metallic, 24,000 Miles, Moon Roof, Reverse Sensing System, Sensing System, Power Liftgate, Cream
1 Owner Sensing, 28,000 Miles, 1 Owner 31,000 Miles, 1 Owner Silver Metallic, 44,000 Miles Local Trade, Trailer Pkg 1 Owner 1 Owner, White Suede Metallic 29,000 Miles, Merlot Clearcoat 1 Owner, Great Buy 13,000 Miles, Earth Pearl, Extra Sharp Brulee Clearcoat, 1 Owner, 19,000 Miles
$
15,486 or 16,295 or
$ $
18,995 or $
20,640 or $
23,988 or $
25,988 or $
14,398 or $
18,388 or $
19,890 or $
23,780 or $
27,988 or
$
28325 /66 Mo. $
29800 /66 Mo. $
34750 /66 Mo. $
37750 /66 Mo. $
43895 /66 Mo. $
47535 /66 Mo. $
24535 /72 Mo. $
31340 /72 Mo. $
33835 /72 Mo. $
40525 /72 Mo. $
47695 /72 Mo.

59 Years Strong 2007 Ford Edge SE 2007 Ford Ranger 4x4 2007 Dodge Dakota ST 2007 Ford Edge SE 2007 Ford Edge SEL 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4x4 2009 Ford Taurus Limited 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 59 Years Strong
9P091, AW Drive, Full Power w/Trailer Pkg 9P066, 1 Owner, Full Power, Running Boards AU003, 4x4, Bedliner, Satellite Radio, CD, Great Looking 9U155, AW Drive, Fun To Drive AP009, All Wheel Drive, Chrome Wheels, Trailer Pkg, Real Sharp AU001, Big Horn Edition, Trailer Tow, Bedliner
9U262, Leather, SYNC, All The Goodies AT073A, Great Gas Mileage, w/Lots of Room 9U186, Leather, Moon Roof, 4x4, Trailer Pkg, Running Boards
$
19,195 or $35110 /66 Mo. $19,995 or $34075 /72 Mo. $20,495 or $37485 /66 Mo. $20,498 or $37985 /66 Mo. $20,895 or $38220 /66 Mo. $20,995 or $38400 /66 Mo. $21,195 or $37820 /72 Mo. $21,300 or $36310 /72 Mo. $21,388 or $39120 /66 Mo.

2007 Mercury Mountaineer 2007 Ford Explorer 2007 Ford F150 4x4 XLT 2006 Ford F250 4x4 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 2007 Toyota Tundra Limited 2008 Lincoln MKZ 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 2008 Lincoln MKZ
9P077, 4x4, 3rd Seat, Leather AP011, Sport Trac XLT, 4 Door, SUV 9P013, Bedliner, T-Tow Pkg, Running Boards 9P093, Fully Loaded, Great Trailer Tow Vehicle AP008, 4x4, Great Fuel Economy AT131A, 4x4, Fully Loaded, Local Trade 9P034, Heated & Cooled Seats, True Luxury 9P027, 4x4, 3rd Row Seat 9P028, Only 12,186 Miles, Satellite Radio, Chrome Wheels

MT. PLEASANT
$
21,900 $
22,488 $
22,998 or $42050 /66 Mo. $23,995 or $43890 /66 Mo. $24,288 or $41390 /72 Mo. $25,488 or $43435 /72 Mo. $27,495 or $46860 /72 Mo. $27,495 or $46850 /72 Mo. $28,600 or $48740 /72 Mo. MT. PLEASANT

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1-800-772-5974
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Financing 28,890 or 492
2008 Ford F250 4x4 XLT
9P092, Long Box, Supercab, Trailer Tow Pkg
2009 Ford F150 4x4
9P007, Flairside, Sharp, Sharp, Truck
2008 Ford Expedition XLT 2007 Lincoln Mark LT 4x4 2009 Ford F150 Platinum
AP010, 4x4, Extra Sharp, 4 Door, SUV 9P025, Moon, Leather, Trailer Tow Pkg, True Luxury 9P005, Leather, Fully Loaded, Must See
2009 Ford F150 4x4
9P006, Loaded, Navigation System, Two-Tone Paint
2009 Lincoln MKS
9P023, Black On Black, Chrome Wheels
24/7 Local 772-2991
Visit us online at: $ $ 20
/72 Mo.
$
28,950 or $49350 /72 Mo. $
29,598 $
32,995 $
34,995 $
35,188 $
35,395 www.krapohl.com Visit us online at:
www.krapohl.com * Price & Payment: 0 Down Plus Tax, Title, Doc & Plate, with Approved Credit. Payments 7% Fixed Rate. All Vehicles Subject to Prior Sale. Down Payment or Trade In Equity with Lower Payments. www.krapohl.com
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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2007 Ford Focus SE 2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 2009 Toyota Corolla S Plus Tax, Title,
Selection $
9U212, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, CD Player 9P058, Hatchback, Auto, Air, Full Power, 1 Owner AP036, 6 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Alloy Wheels 9U184A, 4 Door, 4x4, V8, Auto, Air, Cruise, Trailer Pkg, Local Trade

11,495 or $21025 /66 Mo. $12,195 or $22350 /66 Mo. $12,495 or $22855 /66 Mo. $12,995 or $25720 /60 Mo. $13,695 or $25050 /66 Mo. $14,995 or $27785 /66 Mo. $16,195 or $27600 /72 Mo.
AU004, Auto, Air, Satellite Radio 9P059, Cloth Seats, P. Drivers Seat, Sweet Deal 9U228, Full Power, Extra Clean Doc & Plate

P P
2004 Ford Econoline 350 2007 Jeep Liberty Sport 2006 Ford Mustang 2007 Chrysler Town & Country Touring 2007 Ford Ranger 2007 Ford Fusion SE 2007 Ford Mustang 2009 Ford Fusion SE 2007 Mercury Mariner Luxury
8U261, V8, Auto, Air, Great Condition w/Ramp AU002, 4x4, 6 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, CD 9P039, Leather, Racing Stripes, Auto, Air 9U214, 3rd Seat, Quad Seats, Great Deal 9P057, Auto, Air, Trailer Tow Pkg, Sharp Truck 9P042, AWD, Great Snow Go Machine 9U178A, Think Spring, Leather, Local Trade In! 9U264, 4 Cyl, Local Trade 9P035, 4x4, 6 Cyl, Auto, Leather Heated Seats
$
14,850 $
16,295 or 298 $ 00
/66 Mo.
$
16,495 or 301 $ 70
/66 Mo.
$
16,995 or 310 $ 85
/66 Mo.
$
16,995 or 311 $ 00
/66 Mo.
$
16,995 or 310 $ 85
/66 Mo.
$
17,395 or 318 $ 15
/66 Mo.
$
17,495 or 319 $ 90
/66 Mo.
$
18,295 or $33465 /66 Mo.
Servicing All Sale Price’s

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Ford Lincoln & Clearly
Mercury Vehicles
With or Without 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 2007 Mercury Mariner Luxury 20079P037, Ford Freestyle SEL 2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 2007 Ford Escape XLT
Marked. Shop
2007 Lincoln MKZ
Warranty! $
AP039, 3rd Row Seat, 38,000 Miles 9P083, 4x4, Moon Roof, Trailer Pkg

18,495 or $31520 /72 Mo. $18,600 or $34020 /66 Mo. 18,688 or 341 /66 Mo.
$
Fully Loaded, Extra Clean
$ 80
AP028, Cruise Control, 4 Wheel ABS Brakes, Leather Seat Upholstery
$
18,900
AP015, Luxury, 4 Door Sedan
$
9P070, Loaded, What A Sweet Deal

18,995 or 323 $ 70 $
9P085, 4x4, T-Ton Pkg, Moon Roof

19,195 or $35110 /66 Mo.


Day or Night!
18,960

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$ /72 Mo.

1998 Ford 1999 Mercury 2001 Ford 2002 Ford 2006 Dodge 2006 Chevy 2006 Chevy 2007 Ford 2007 Ford 2007 Ford Five 2007 Toyota
Ranger Grand Marquis Escape 4 Door Escort ZX2 Stratus SXT Impala LTZ Equinox LS AWD Focus ZX3 SE Focus ZX4 Hundred SEL Camry 4 Door
XLT 4x2 4 Door GS 4x4 XLS 2 Door AC147A, 4 Door,
Auto, Air, Stereo CD,
AT156A, 6 Cyl,
Air, CD, Spoiler, Leather,
AP019A, Air, Cruise, CD, Trailer
Pkg, Alloy Wheels, 58,000
AP050, 2 Door, 4 Cyl,
Auto, Air, CD, Dk Red,
AP024, Auto, Air,
CD,1 Owner, 39K,
AP047, 4 Door, Stereo CD,
Black w/Cloth Interior,
AU019A, 4 Cyl, Auto,
CD, 48,000 Miles,
AU017, 5 Speed, CD, 9P084A, V8, Auto, Air, AP038A, Auto, Air, Cruise, AU021, Auto, Air, Silver Metallic Silver Metallic Miles, White, Local Trade 30,000 Miles Dk Gray Metallic 42,000 Miles, 1 Owner Candy Apple Red, Local Trade
Air, Bedliner, Good Condition, Fully Loaded, CD Player, Local Trade, Stereo CD, Cruise, Tilt, Stereo,
Black Metallic Extra Clean, Local Trade Med Red Metallic Red Metallic
$
7,986 or $
13,686 or $
13,786 or $
10,995 or $
10,995 or $
14,488 or $
14,495 or

L L
$
3,495 $
5,880 $
7,895 $
4,695 $
15810 /60 Mo. $
25040 /66 Mo. $
27285 /60 Mo. $
20110 /66 Mo. $
20110 /66 Mo. $
26425 /66 Mo. $
26520 /66 Mo.
2007 Ford 2007 Ford Five 2007 Ford 2007 Mercury 2007 F-150 Crew 2007 Ford 2008 Fusion 2008 Ford 2008 Taurus 2008 Ford 2008 Ford Edge
Escape XLT Hundred SEL Escape XLT 4x4 Mountaineer AWD Cab XLT 4x4 FX4 F-250 4x4 XLT 4 Door SE Taurus Limited SEL 4 Door X Explorer XLT 4x4 Limited AWD
AP051, 4 Door, AP053, 4 Door, Red Fire AP052, 4 Door, Moon Roof, AP049, Luxury, 4 Door, AC148A, 5.4 Auto, AP007, Trailer Pkg, AP042, 4 Cyl, 5 Speed, Full AP046, Leather, Chrome AP045, Stereo CD, AP048, 4 Door, Trailer Tow Pkg, AP043, Leather, Full Power, Reverse

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Lt Green, Moon Roof, Metallic, Full Power, Reverse Trailer Tow Pkg, 3rd Roll Seating, 1 Owner, Moon Roof, Leather, 1 Owner, Running Boards, Power, Rear Spoiler, 32,000 Miles, Wheels, Loaded, 1 Owner, Silver Metallic, 24,000 Miles, Moon Roof, Reverse Sensing System, Sensing System, Power Liftgate, Cream
1 Owner Sensing, 28,000 Miles, 1 Owner 31,000 Miles, 1 Owner Silver Metallic, 44,000 Miles Local Trade, Trailer Pkg 1 Owner 1 Owner, White Suede Metallic 29,000 Miles, Merlot Clearcoat 1 Owner, Great Buy 13,000 Miles, Earth Pearl, Extra Sharp Brulee Clearcoat, 1 Owner, 19,000 Miles
$
15,486 or 16,295 or
$ $
18,995 or $
20,640 or $
23,988 or $
25,988 or $
14,398 or $
18,388 or $
19,890 or $
23,780 or $
27,988 or
$
28325 /66 Mo. $
29800 /66 Mo. $
34750 /66 Mo. $
37750 /66 Mo. $
43895 /66 Mo. $
47535 /66 Mo. $
24535 /72 Mo. $
31340 /72 Mo. $
33835 /72 Mo. $
40525 /72 Mo. $
47695 /72 Mo.

59 Years Strong 2007 Ford Edge SE 2007 Ford Ranger 4x4 2007 Dodge Dakota ST 2007 Ford Edge SE 2007 Ford Edge SEL 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4x4 2009 Ford Taurus Limited 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 59 Years Strong
9P091, AW Drive, Full Power w/Trailer Pkg 9P066, 1 Owner, Full Power, Running Boards AU003, 4x4, Bedliner, Satellite Radio, CD, Great Looking 9U155, AW Drive, Fun To Drive AP009, All Wheel Drive, Chrome Wheels, Trailer Pkg, Real Sharp AU001, Big Horn Edition, Trailer Tow, Bedliner
9U262, Leather, SYNC, All The Goodies AT073A, Great Gas Mileage, w/Lots of Room 9U186, Leather, Moon Roof, 4x4, Trailer Pkg, Running Boards
$
19,195 or $35110 /66 Mo. $19,995 or $34075 /72 Mo. $20,495 or $37485 /66 Mo. $20,498 or $37985 /66 Mo. $20,895 or $38220 /66 Mo. $20,995 or $38400 /66 Mo. $21,195 or $37820 /72 Mo. $21,300 or $36310 /72 Mo. $21,388 or $39120 /66 Mo.

2007 Mercury Mountaineer 2007 Ford Explorer 2007 Ford F150 4x4 XLT 2006 Ford F250 4x4 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 2007 Toyota Tundra Limited 2008 Lincoln MKZ 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 2008 Lincoln MKZ
9P077, 4x4, 3rd Seat, Leather AP011, Sport Trac XLT, 4 Door, SUV 9P013, Bedliner, T-Tow Pkg, Running Boards 9P093, Fully Loaded, Great Trailer Tow Vehicle AP008, 4x4, Great Fuel Economy AT131A, 4x4, Fully Loaded, Local Trade 9P034, Heated & Cooled Seats, True Luxury 9P027, 4x4, 3rd Row Seat 9P028, Only 12,186 Miles, Satellite Radio, Chrome Wheels

MT. PLEASANT
$
21,900 $
22,488 $
22,998 or $42050 /66 Mo. $23,995 or $43890 /66 Mo. $24,288 or $41390 /72 Mo. $25,488 or $43435 /72 Mo. $27,495 or $46860 /72 Mo. $27,495 or $46850 /72 Mo. $28,600 or $48740 /72 Mo. MT. PLEASANT

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2008 Ford F250 4x4 XLT
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2009 Ford F150 4x4
9P007, Flairside, Sharp, Sharp, Truck
2008 Ford Expedition XLT 2007 Lincoln Mark LT 4x4 2009 Ford F150 Platinum
AP010, 4x4, Extra Sharp, 4 Door, SUV 9P025, Moon, Leather, Trailer Tow Pkg, True Luxury 9P005, Leather, Fully Loaded, Must See
2009 Ford F150 4x4
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2009 Lincoln MKS
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TURN YOUR JUNK INTO CASH $$


• 2x2 ft. Steel $240/ton BUYING: LIMITED TIME
• Clean Auto Cast • Steel SPECIAL OFFER:
Iron $240/ton Service Pro
• Cast Iron $210/ton
• Car Bodies AW46 Hydraulic Oil &
• Tin $200/ton • #1 & #2 Copper Tractor Hydraulic &
• Reg. Steel Prices $200/ton • Aluminum Transmission Fluid
• Car Bodies $210/ton Your Choice 5 gallons
• Batteries
Limited Time Only
• Catalytic Converters
• Radiators
$
28 Each
$27 Each for 5 or more
Pricing • Yellow Brass
subject to
change
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HUGE PRE OWNED SALE


2007 IMPALAS 2009OWNED
PRE
IMPALAS
WHILE THEY LAST • ALL UNDER 20,000 MILES WELL EQUIPPED • CLOTH SEATS
WELL EQUIPPED • BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY

$12,995* $13,995*
Not Actual Photos Not Actual Photos
STARTING
AT JUST
08 2500 CR
CREW
REW LONG BOX 06 1500 EXT CAB 1998 OLDSMOBILE AURORA 06 1500 SHORT BOX 05 C
CHEVY
HEVY COBALT

JUST
CALL US $19,995 $5,495 $12,995 $9,995
6.0 LT, VERY CLEAN, 4X4, 31,000
5.3, WELL EQUIPPED, AUTO. NICE CLEAN, LOCAL TRADE, WORK TRUCK, 4X4, AUTO, WOW, ONLY 13,000 MILES,
MILES BALANCE OF FACTORY
SP2309 LEATHER, LOADED A/C AND MORE. SP2286 AUTO, A/C AND MORE. SP2195
WARRANTY. 9T216A

09 1500 EXT CAB 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 09 CHEVY AVEO LT 04 1500 EXT CAB LS 05 CHEVY MALIBU

JUST JUST
$24,995 $11,495 $9,995 $14,995 $7,995
Not Actual Photo
DARK CHERRY. SHARP!
HARP! SHARP!
WELL EQUIPPED. CLEAN, GREAT MPG. WELL EQUIPPED, V8, WELL EQUIPPED.
V8, 4X4, 19,000 MILES.
SP2208 SP2293 AUTO, 4X4. SP2271 BLOW OUT PRICED.
SP2315

98 1500 EXT CAB 07 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 08 1500 CREW CAB LT 09 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 08 CHEVY 3500 CREW CAB

JUST
$9,995 $11,795 CALL US $22,995 $28,995
4X4 3RD DOOR LOCAL V8, VERY WELL EQUIPPED. 4 32K LEATHER,
4X4 R VERY WELL
QUALITY CAR, GREAT MPG, 4X4 DUALLY HARD TO FIND!
TRADE EXTRA CLEAN V8 CHECK OUT THE RIMS. EQUIPPED, BALANCE OF
47,000 MILES. 9T223A
MATCHING TOPPER SP1944 FACTORY WARRANTY. SP2123 DURAMAX, AUTOMATIC. SP2205

09 CHEVY TAHOE 2LT 05 1500 SILVERADO 04 FORD F250 XLT 08 CHEVY HHR 08 CHEVY COBALT LT

JUST JUST
$33,995 $16,495 $14,995 $11,495 $9,995
4X4. HEATED LEATHER, 4X4, SNOW WAYY PLOW,
PLOW 55.3,
3
REG CAB, 4X4, 90,000 MILES, WELL EQUIPPED. AUTO, A/C, POWER
LOADED, 21,000 MILES. SP2316 AUTO, A/C & MORE, 53,000
WELL EQUIPPED. CHOOSE FROM THREE. SP2153 WINDOWS & LOCKS. SP2296
MILES. SP2224

05 2500 EXT CAB 07 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 07 CADILLAC DTS 07 CHEVY AVEO LS 08 DODGE 1500 QUAD

JUST
$26,995 $19,995 $28,995 $8,495 $21,995
X4 ONLY
DURAMAX, 4X4, ADE EXTRA
4X4, LOCAL TRADE, BLACK ON BLACK HEATED
B TED AND COOLED
AUTO, A/C AND MORE, BIG HORN EDITION.
47,500 MILES, LS, WELL CLEAN, LOADED, LOADED. SEATS HEATED STEERING WHEEL
GREAT MPG. SP2149 SHARP, SHARP! SP2321
EQUIPPED. SP2144 9T286A LEATHER LOADED ONLY 8,000 MILES

03 1500 HD CREW CAB 09 SATURN AURA XE

JUST
$15,995 $12,995
HARD TO FIND!!
4x4, LOCAL TRADE, LOW
MILES, 6.0. 9T314A
616-887-1791
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
WELL EQUIPPED.
CHOOSE FROM TWO. SP2255

*All prices plus tax, title and doc, While Supplies Last.
*Prices Good thru March 1st www.spartachevy.com
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 21

Bid on these
great deals! P io neer Grou
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C T I O N The
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AUCTION
S TA R T S
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2010
Here are some of the items in Central Michigan’s largest on-line auction.
Item # Product/Service Business Retail Value Opening Bid
1059 Tool Kit Stanton Hardware $40.00 $8.00
0248 1 Month Fitness Package Dreamland Tanning $30.00 $3.00
0286 Ice Shanty Grunst Brothers $300.00 $30.00
0287 Power Nailer Big L Lumber $375.00 $37.50
0228-0240 $20 Gift Certificate Exit 76 M-46 Restaurant $20.00 $4.00
0332-0339 $250 Downtown Dollars Big Rapids Downtown Business Assoc. $250.00 $25.00
0350 Oak Carved Armoire Entertainment Center Furniture Shed $1,799.00 $180.00
0510 Cast Iron Pellet Stove Alternative Heating & Fuel $3,465.00 $400.00
0681 Napoleon Fireplace Alternative Heating & Fuel $2,069.00 $250.00
0901-0908 $25 Gift Certificate Indian River Tobacco Co. $25.00 $3.00
0172-0184 $20 Gift Certificate Pizza Time $20.00 $4.00
0330-0331 1 Week Summer Day Camp Cran Hill Ranch $150.00 $15.00
0327-0328 3 Nights Mid Week Camping Cran Hill Ranch $95.00 $19.00
0909-0911 $35 Gift Certificate Northern Physical Therapy $35.00 $4.00
0918 Lane Recliner Swinehart’s $349.00 $50.00
0919 Pair of Birkenstock/Arizona Sandals Tru-Fit $120.00 $12.00
0938-0942 Gift Certificate for One Night Visit The Shack $120.00 $20.00
0364 Berkline Reclining Sofa VanDrie Furniture $1,000.00 $100.00
0365 Twin Captains Bed VanDrie Furniture $330.00 $33.00
0696 14 Carat Yellow Gold Necklace Rogers Jewelers $1,100.00 $110.00
0413 Whirlpool Washer & Dryer & Stand Set Big Rapids Furniture $3,061.00 $306.00
0694 Gold Diamond Bracelet Rogers Jewelers $1,400.00 $140.00
0363 American Sectional VanDrie Furniture $800.00 $80.00
0185 1 Year Beginner Piano/Guitar Lessons Muse Dance Academy $480.00 $96.00
0244 1 Ton Pro Pellets Corn Energy Products $220.00 $44.00
0245-0247 $100 Gift Certificate Whitefish Lake Golf Club $100.00 $10.00
0946 Outdoorsman Kit Frank’s Sporting Goods $56.00 $15.00
0376-0380 $20 Gift Certificate Bennigan’s $20.00 $2.00
0409-0412 $250 Gift Certificate Servicemaster of Big Rapids $250.00 $25.00
0415-0426 $25 Gift Certificate Ward’s Country Kitchen $25.00 $2.00
0887-0891 $50 Gift Certificate Jazzercise $50.00 $5.00
0641 Edenpure Remus Lumber $397.00 $39.70
0545-0551 $50 Gift Certificate A Little Bit $50.00 $5.00
0509 Alpine Silverado Saber Bow Paris Archery $750.00 $75.00
0464-0475 $25 Gift Certificate Pete’s Cleaners $25.00 $2.00
0697-0702 $30 Gift Certificate The Studio $30.00 $3.00
0734-0743 $100 Gift Certificate PT Plus $100.00 $10.00

Many more great items to bid on.


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Bid by phone: 1-800-310-9314 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
22 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

VINYL CARPET ROLLS


STARTING AT STARTING AT
67
per sq. ft.
¢
89 ¢
per sq. ft.

Tile & Carpet


(231) 796-0330
21498 Northland Dr. • Paris
Hours: M-F 9-5:30; Sat 9-Noon

IN STOCK
CHERRY HARDWOOD
FLOORING
FREE
PADDING
on select carpets
$
2 99
per sq. ft.
While supplies last
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 23

Harry's
110 For Rent 160 Real Estate 170 Items
LIKE NEW DOUBLEWIDE, 3-bdrm., 2- OPEN HOUSE
for Sale
ba., w/appliances. Wooded country set- Unusual property- Rare opportunity! On
ting w/trout stream. Off M-66 north of 10-acres of mostly woods. Large 2-story, ANDY’S

Rentals
U.S.-10, Evart area. $550./mo., $550. built into hillside with complete living
deposit, plus utilities. Non-smoking.
(231)734-0373
quarters on both levels. Appealing land-
scaping on 3-sides with interesting com-
TREE SERVICE
binations of shrubs, perennials, TREE WORK OF ALL
NOW SEEKING QUALIFIED senior and KINDS
Quality, Affordable Housing
stonewalls, berries. Wrap-around deck with
family applicants to fill 1, 2 and 3 bedroom 3-sets of sliding glass doors. Affordable Specializing around
units located at Parkview and Evergreen heat for big windows with an efficient
Village. Income based on rent with utili- woodstove in living room. Propane sup- power lines & houses • One to Eight Bedroom Houses & Apartments
ties included, cable available at reduced plement. 5-Bedrooms total with 2-3/4 • Full Time Maintenance
rates. Close to downtown, active resident baths, including jacuzzi. Garage- barn- Serving Montcalm, • 24 Hour Emergency Phone
council, group activities, neighborhood storage building. All this for $160,000. Sun-
watch program and security cameras. day, March 14, 2:00pm-5:00pm. 13015
Newaygo, Kent & • Within 2 to 3 Blocks of Campus
Summer Sub-leasing
Apply at 9 Parkview Village, Big Rapids. 160th Avenue- 1-1/2 Miles, south of Mecosta Counties
(231)796-8689. The application is also McKinley Rd. & more!
available at Winebarger, Realtor www.harrysrentals.com
bigrapidshousing.org WE ACCEPT ALL
170 Items MAJOR CREDIT CARDS "Our Goal Is Tenant Satisfaction"
REED CITY: 1-Bedroom, $500/month.
On-site laundry, utilities included, no
for Sale Call for appointments
HAY FOR SALE or Trade- For smaller col- *Snowplowing* M-F 9am-5pm
pets. Call on-site manager. (231)465-
ored feeder cattle. (231)937-6040
4049
M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of
*Firewood*
*Rooftop Snow*
796-2500
Evart. Largest selection of good used *Removal*
and new furniture and appliances.
mo deled (231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade. www.andystreeservice.com
a f ew re t! Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)
FREE ESTIMATES
Only apts. lef www.mandjfurniture.com
FULLY INSURED
FISH FOR STOCKING
Most Varieties- Ponds, Lakes
LAGGIS FISH FARM
800-982-4540
(269)628-2056 Days “We go all over!!”
(269)624-6215 Evenings
S
A PT

231-734-9978
Office Located at
765 W. Jefferson, Evart
Springview Manor II is accepting
applications for 1, 2 & 3 bdr. Apts.
Rent is based on 30% of the adjusted
gross income.
Office Hours Tues & Thus 8-6:30.
Barrier Free Units available.
TDD 800-649-3777.
www.gldmanagement.com

160 Real Estate

706 Perry Ave., Big Rapids, MI

ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE


COUNTRY HOME
(231)796-3808
3-Bedroom home, completely remod-
eled, home warranty, V/A, FHA in rural,
move-in ready. $62,900. (231)796-4805
for more information.

FOR SALE: TWO 1-Acre Lots, one-


Hersey Area, one- Reed City Area. Will
consider land contract. (231)832-3164

JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed-

WIN CA$H!
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 St. Patrick’s Day Photo Contest
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
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and The Pioneer wants you to show us
walking distance of the Victorian Port
City Downtown and the famed River- some green! Submit a photo of anything green for a chance to win a
walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and little green for yourself. Photos may have a St. Patrick’s Day theme,
Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, but it’s not required. Be creative! The winning photos will be featured
Garbage Disposal and a Carport with
extra storage area. Super for year in The Pioneer and online at bigrapidsnews.com.
around or summer getaway! Located
at #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317
Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and priced Dates:
to move! $119,000. Contact Jean -photos may be submitted from February 22th - March 11th
Maloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,
-winners will be announced on Monday, March 15th
Manistee. (866) 448-2100.

NEW HOME FOR SALE, 2,800 sq.-ft., 4-


bedroom, 2-1/2-baths on 3-acres, To Enter:
w/pond, pole barn, covered porch/deck, -go to facebook.com/bigrapidspioneer and become a fan PRIZES:
c/a, stainless steel appliances. Stan- -simply post your photo on the wall
wood, $114,500. Must sell. Land contract -OR- 1st: $75
available. (231)598-0516 -upload it to the “Your Photos” gallery at bigrapidsnews.com 2nd: $50
contest sponsored by 3rd: $25

PIONEER Employees of the Pioneer Group and their families are not eligible to participate in this contest.
24 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

All-Season tire helps to save 2,600 miles worth of gas over the life of the tire!1

OUR NEW LINE! OUR NEW LINE!


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20 OR $40 50000 $
20 OR 40 $
Mail-in SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
Rebate3
CAR AND
MINI VAN MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
PERFORMANCE
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
TRUCK AND SUV

P185/65R14.........................
$ 99
86 P215/60R15...............
$
10999 P205/60R15......................... 8499
$
P215/50R17...............
$
13499 LT245/75R16 C OWL ....
$
16999 LT285/75R16 ............................
$
20999
P185/65R15.........................
$ 99
79 P225/60R16...............
$
10999 P205/55R16...............
$
10999 P225/50R17...............
$
13999 LT235/85R16 E BSL...........
$
16999 LT265/70R17 C ......................
$
19999
$ 99
94 $
10999 $
18999 $
23999
11399 16999
P205/65R15......................... P235/65R16............... LT265/75R16 E OWL ..... LT285/70R17 ............................
$ $
26 SIZES IN STOCK • ON SALE P215/55R16............... P235/50R18............... 11 SIZES IN STOCK • ON SALE

SCORE BIG SAVINGS NOW!!


Made In Made In
Made In
U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A.
ASSURANCE® ComforTred® WRANGLER SR-A® FORTERA® TripleTred™
P195/70R14 P215/65R17 P235/70R15

69
$
89 99 $
139 99
As Low As

SET OF 4
$ 99 SET OF 4
SET OF 4 Sale Price Sale Price
$
40 OR 80 $
80000 $
20 OR 40 $
50000 $
40 OR 80 $
60000
Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
CAR AND
MINI VAN
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
TRUCK & SUV MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*
Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
TRUCK & SUV MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*

$
10999 $
12499
$
9999 $
14999 $
16999
P205/65R15............... P225/60R16...............
P235/75R15.........................
$
13699
P265/70R16...............
$
15999
P245/70R16............... P265/70R17............... 19599 $
P205/60R16...............
$
12499 P215/65R16...............
$
11999 P235/70R16...............
P245/70R16
$
13999
P265/70R17...............
P275/65R18
$
13999 P255/70R16...............
$
15999 P235/65R17 17999
...............
$
$
11999 $
14999 $
16999 17999
............... ...............

P215/60R16 P225/55R18 $
13999 P265/70R16 $
............... ............... P255/70R16 ............... ............... P225/65R17 ...............
*See Retailer for compete details. Other tires, sizes and prices available. 1. 2,6000 miles based on a 4% fuel economy improvement, on 65,000 Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty, as compared to the standard Goodyear Assurance tire tested on P195/65R15 size — 2008 Honda Civic. Actual results may vary based on when tires are replaced, driving and road conditions, and proper tire maintenance.
®

WRANGLER SPECIAL BUY


LIGHT TRUCK WRANGLER
RT-S INTEGRITY P. METRIC
P215/70R15 BSL TREX ®

$
59 99
P265/75R16 OWL SL $ 99
119 P235/75R15 OWL
$
9999
31-1050R15........
50,000 Mile P245/70R16 .......
$
10999 The Original Wrangler is Back

$
69 99
P225/60R16 BSL
Warranty
P265/70R16 .......
$
10999
$
7999
P235/75R15 $
11999

8999
P245/70R17 .......

$ 50,000 Mile
Warranty
LT265/70R17 E ...
LT235/85R16 ......
$
$
14999
11999 While 40 Last
While 60 Last

BATTERY SALE KELLY TIRE WE HAVE


EXPLORER ALL SEASON
SP -60 AC DELCO ®
$
4999 IN STOCK:
GREAT IN SNOW! PROFESSIONAL P175/65R14 ..........
Lawn Mower Tires

89
$
5499
7999 $ 99
$ P185/65R14 ..........
P195/65R15 ..................
P205/65R15 ..................
$
7999 P185/70R14 ..........
$
5499 Golf Cart Tires
P205/70R15 ..................
$
7999
w/Exchange
P195/60R15 ..........
$
5999 Front Farm Tires
P215/70R15 ..................
$
7999 78 - 7 Year P215/60R15 ..........
$
6699 Farm Implement Tires
P215/60R16 ..................
$
8999 65 - 7 Year P215/70R15 ..........
$
6699
P225/60R16 ..................
$
8999
78 DT - 7 Year P215/60R16 ..........
$
6999 Wheel Barrow Tires
P205/55R16 ..................
$
9999
50 Month Free Replacement
84 Month Warranty
P225/60R16 ..........
$
6999 Tubes to Fit Most
65,000 Mile Warranty A Good Deal On A Great Tire Industrial & Farm
Prices Valid thru 2/28/10

GINGRICH TIRE CENTER


SERVING THE AREA FOR 83 YEARS • M-66 at M-20, Remus, MI 49340 • 989-967-3541
No Interest if Paid in full within 6 Months with Goodyear Credit Card. Ask for Details!
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 25
170 Items 250 Autos for Sale 991 Mega Mkt. 991 Mega Mkt. 991 Mega Mkt.
for Sale FOR SALE- 1997 Ford Escort LX, 4- NEED MEDICAL, DENTAL & Prescrip-
FOR SALE- New twin bed, iron frame,
headboard, footboard, includes new mat-
door, 63,200 original miles, $1,500. Runs Cabins for Rent Health Care tion Health Benefits? $79.95 mo. for the
great. (231)598-2075 entire family!!! Unlimited usage, Dental,
tress and inner spring set- $300. New CANADIAN FISHING CABINS for MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL USE!
chest with 7 drawers, 60" long, white- 260 Automotive RENT. Walleyes, jumbo perch, big north- Michigan law allows people with certain
Vision, & Hearing included free today.
Everyone Is Accepted!! Call 888-310-
$250. (231)796-9254 erns. Call Hugh or Doris toll free 800-426- conditions to qualify.Live in Michigan? We 8466
WANTED: Running or not- any vehi- 2550 for free brochure. Or look at our web- can help. www.TheMedicalMarijuana-
HARMAN P61A PELLET STOVE. New
cles, construction equipment. Pay cash site www.bestfishing.com Clinic.com 517-787-1206.
w/exhaust pipes & 2 ton of pellets. Never
used/original paperwork. Cost $4,500, ask-
on the spot 24/7. (616)291-7786 Homes for Sale
ing $2,500. 231-937-4282 270 Livestock FREE FORECLOSURE LISTINGS Over
HAY - ROUND BALES 1st-cutting. 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down
payment. Call now. 800-880-2517
$35/each or $30/bale for all, 39 total.
Contact Sue 231-335-9138 Horses
HAY 1ST CUTTING. Square bales, Alfal- FARRIER SERVICE. TIM Rasumssen
fa/Grass Mix. No rain. $2.75 per bale. 616- horse shoeing. Professional horseman
636-8961 providing a dependable and reliable serv-
ice. Call (989)287-0144.
FOR SALE- SEASONED FIREWOOD,
also hay and straw. Wanted, good used
square baler. (231)796-1247
280 Farm Goods
The Tri County Shopper
Hay For Sale
HAY FOR SALE: now has it’s
VERY OWN WEBSITE!
Small square bales, 1st/2nd cutting, $2.
4x5 round bales, $25.
Delivery available.
(231)734-3652

300 Wanted to Buy


r. c o m
s h oppe
CASH FOR SCRAP

GO TO: w s
Vehicles, farm equipment and steel.

tyne
(231)629-1451

TOM’S 320 Auctions

r i c o u n
WOOD - LOT AUCTION: Wednesday, March 24, 2010,

w w. t
w
10am. Mecosta County Road Commis-
sion Vehicle Auction, Shop and Parts. 120
N. DeKrafft, Big Rapids, MI.
Campfire Bundles www.sykoraauctions.com
Kindling - Ricks
Cords - Cut/Split
Pick-up or Delivered
335 Work at
Home to view the Tri County in it's Entirety.
EARN THOUSAND$ FROM HOME. Be
careful of work-at-home schemes. Hidden
231-388-0674 costs can add up, and requirements may be
unrealistic. Learn how to avoid work-at-
Corner of Spruce home scams. NEED CA$H FAST BUT
CAN’T GET A LOAN? Don’t pay for the
& Hwy. 10

Great Deals!
promise of a loan. BE YOUR OWN BOSS!!
Baldwin, MI 49304 But first, be cautious. You will have to spend
$$$ and you may not make money back.
Energy Drafts Accepted Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-

Hundreds of items.
877-FTC-HELP to learn how to spot
advance-fee loan scams. A message from
The Pioneer and the FTC.
WOODED BUILDING LOTS, near Bald-
win. 1/2 acre $900, 1/4 acre $500. Log
splitter $300. (937)231-7931 991 Mega Mkt.
Electronics Adoption
65" TOSHIBA PROJECTION TV- theater
wide HD. Includes surrounding cabinet. NOTE: ALL ADVERTISERS in this cat-
$1200.00 OBO. Call (231) 598-1686. egory are working with a licensed adop-
tion agency.
Firewood PREGNANT? CONSIDER ADOP-
FIREWOOD, $50. A face cord, Full-cord TION—A loving alternative. Wonderful
Hardwood slabs $55., Full-cord round couples to choose from. Call for pics/infor-
Hardwood $80. Also wanted standing mation and choose your baby’s family and
timber. (989)429-0522 or (989)233-2585 future. Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638
FIREWOOD, QUALITY CUT, split hard-
READ YOUR AD ONLINE AT: www.com-
wood, is covered. $50/rick, will deliver. E-
munitypapersofmichigan.com
drafts accepted. (231)734-6179

Bid on quality products and services from local businesses.


ONE WEEK ONLY!!!
Starts Saturday, March 20

PONY FOR SALE 13.8 hh. Trained well. $300/obo.


Call Jamie 616-745-7462 HURRY!
~~~~~~~~~~

TO PLACE AN AD:
Auction Ends at 9 PM,
List each item and its bargain price. The highest
priced item determines the cost of your ad.
Prices are for a 15 word classified ad for 1 week in
March 29, 2010
Pioneer Group
The
the combo- Monday’s Pioneer, River Valley, Pioneer

AUCTION
East and Tri-County Shoppers and online. (Actual
cost is $32.35, Deadline 12noon, Thursdays)
Item Price and Ad Cost:
Free - $100 • FREE*
$101 - $350 • $10.00
$351 - $500 • $20.00
*One ad per week per household.
M A N I A
www.pgauctionmania.com
All ads must be pre-paid.
Call Kelly (231)592-8348 2010
www.pgauctionmania.com
26
00358144 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 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

Rent This Space


$
2100/Wk.
6 Week Minimum • Includes Online Advertising
Call Deb Romanowski
231-592-8383

BIG RAPIDS GARAGE DOORS


Charles Martin
Phone: 231-796-2230 • Fax: 231-796-4116
“We service all brands of doors.”

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

Rent This Space


$
2100/Wk.
6 Week Minimum • Includes Online Advertising
Call Katie Grossmeyer
231-592-8385

Rent This Space FIREWOOD


8’ Mixed Hardwood or Oak
$
2100/Wk.
Delivered in 8’ length,
minimum 10 cords per load.
6 Week Minimum • Includes Online Advertising
$
80 - $90 per cord due to haul distances
Call Danette Doyle Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
231-796-4558
231-592-8366 Leave name & number
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 27
00358147

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

231-592-8365

got wood?
TURN YOUR OLD GOLD & DIAMONDS INTO CASH
HARDWOOD / OR TRADE IN & TRADE UP AT HUGE SAVINGS!
FIREWOOD
CUT AND SPLIT, $50/FACE CORD.
FREE DELIVERY within 20 miles.
10-cord loads, 5-cord load minimum.
8-Foot hard-wood $85/cord.
Boiler wood available. 114 S. Michigan Ave. • Downtown Big Rapids
Doyle Forest Products.
231.796.7743
(231) 250-5557 or (231) 796-3804 www.RogersJewelersMi.com

Small Engine Parts & Service


Rent This Space L.N.L.
Salvage & Repair
$
2100/Wk.
6 Week Minimum • Includes Online Advertising
660 Commerce Dr. • Reed City
PH/FX: 231-832-5622
Call Dawn Brock
ATV • Snowmobiles • Marine
231-592-8368 Lawn & Garden • Motorcycles

Come see us and let us

b b e y help you to create


A a home as individual
The corating
Victor T. Schultheiss
as you are!
Fast & Accurate Tax Preparation
Free eFiling with Tax Preparation
De Dept. 7910 Federal Road, Howard City
231-937-4206
Come see
Tom Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
1263 S. Lakeshore Drive • Lake City, Michigan 49651
231-839-0TAX (0829) • fax 231-839-0829
& Chris Sat. 9 am - 4 pm
victor.schultheiss@expresstaxservice.com • www.expresstaxservice.com www.howardcity.abbeycarpet.com
ww

ED’S David B. Miller


Manager
RENTAL 231-796-8635
• PARTY CANOPIES
• TABLES & CHAIRS
• DANCE FLOOR Big Rapids Self Storage
• PIG ROASTERS
• PONTOON BOAT TRAILERS
Commercial • Residential

231-796-5508 825 Water Tower Road On-site management


Owner: Edward Obert 18665 13 Mile Rd. • Big Rapids Big Rapids, MI 49307 24/7 access
28 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

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

Since 1971
STATE SSTREET HARDWARE, INC Fullmer & Sons Heating, Cooling and Fireplaces
Russel Osburn Please Call Us For All Of Your Heating,
Cooling And Fireplace Needs!
Since Joyce Osburn Services We Provide And Products We Sell:
Ernest Osburn • Pellet Stoves, Corn Stoves, Wood Stoves and Gas Stoves
“19

• 95% “60” Stage Furnaces, 2-Stage Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners


5 1”

Phone: 231-796-8122 • Modulating Boilers, Duct Cleaning, Hot Water Heaters


614 N State St
Big Rapids

Locksmith • Small Engine Repair Fully Licensed


& Insured
20928 18 Mile Rd., Big Rapids
North of the Airport 796-3403 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Sat 9am-1pm

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

00360932
4 miles S. of Big Rapids on Northland Dr. in Rogers Heights
pjent@tucker-usa.com 800-354-1366 Big Rapids, MI 49307

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MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 29
991 Mega Mkt.
Mattress Sets
A TEMPERPADIC/STYLE MEMORY
FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen, new-
never used, as seen on TV, with warranty.
Cost $1,800, Sell $695. Can Deliver
989-832-2401 WANT S U S TO

IN RO C K F O R D
Dif ference …
So come experience the Decker
WHERE WE WILL SAV E YOU $ $ $ ON YOUR
-OWNED VEHICLE!!
OLET OR PRE
NEXT NEW CHEV
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0 1 4 M il e R d . (M -57)
4 6 5
ROCKFORD, MI 9
-871-289
616-866-9511 • 800

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Different than all other gold buyers


you have seen on TV or in your local area.
We are experienced in the everyday Gold and Silver market. We “WE WILL PAY YOU $2 MORE PER GRAM THAN THE
operate out of a low overhead office allowing us to eliminate much HIGHEST PAYING GOLD
of the high cost of business, and pass these savings onto you with BUYER YOU CAN FIND!” This
much higher pay outs. Many people think that if you go to an el- means ALL store front gold buy-
egant jewelry store, elaborate road show, or large gold buyer you ers in the Grand Rapids, Muskeg-
will get a better offer for your gold. Expensive storefronts, radio on, and Big Rapids areas. Call us
and TV advertisements are paid for by You The Customer! Mak- with any previous offer to see what
ing your gold pay out much less. your gold is actually worth.

GRANT GOLD, SILVER & COIN BUYER


REALLY DOES PAY MORE!!!
Buying Gold & Silver Bullion and US Silver Coins Pre-1964
• We will pay you top dollar for your gold, silver, and rare collectable coins.
• Paying 90% - 100% spot price on pure gold and silver bullions bars & rounds.
• Coin appraisals are free. We buy coins by the book for their numismatic value.
• Most gold & silver buyers buy rare collectable coins by their weight in silver and gold.
You may be giving up some very valuable highly sought after rare coins that can be
worth $100’s even $1,000’s more than their silver/gold value.
• At the Grant Gold Buyer we will sit down with you and review the most current 2010 coin
price guides, before we make you an honest offer.

GRANT GOLD BUYER


231-834-1408
7 E. MAIN ST., GRANT, MI • (BETWEEN ANDREA’S PIZZA AND GRANT VIDEO)
OPEN MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 6 PM, SAT. 9 AM - 3 PM
10% SENIOR PREMIUM ON GOLD • WE BEAT ALL OFFERS!!
Also buying rare militaria, antique firearms,
museum quality antiques and rare collectables
WEST MICHIGAN’S HIGHEST PAYING GOLD BUYER
30 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
991 Mega Mkt. Education Employment Employment Amish Furniture
ERECTED POLE BUILDING Standale AIRLINES ARE HIRING— Train for high ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS STANDALE POST FRAME A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND
Lumber 24’x32’x8’-$5999.00 30’x40’x10’- paying Aviation Maintenance Career. from Home! Year-Round Work! Excellent BUILDINGS Experienced post Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand
$8999.00 Shingle roof, doors included, FAA approved program. Financial aid if Pay! No Experience! Top US Company! new-never used, sell all for $275. 989-
other sizes available Complete material qualified—Housing available. Call Avia- Glue Gun, Painting, Jewelry, More! Toll frame construction crews need- 923-1278.
packages available www.standalelum- tion Institute of Maintenance (888) 349- Free 1-866-844-5091 ed. Ask for Duane www.stan-
ber.com Call Standale Post Frame Build- 5387.
CAREER POSITIONS/GOVERNMENT dalelumber.com Call Standale
ings Toll Free 1-800-968-8201
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM JOBS Earn $12-$48/hour Full Medical Post Frame Buildings TollFree Miscellaneous
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$19.99/mo HBO & Showtime FREE, ed. Better opportunity for job placement. tive/Clerical, Accounting/Finance, Health-
Home.*Medical,*Business, *Paralegal,
Over 150 HD Channels. Lowest Prices. Payment Plan. FREE Brochure. 1-800- care, Law Enforcement, More! FT/PT 1-
*Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job place-
No Equipment to Buy! Call for full
Details— 1-877-238-8406
264-8330 www.diplomafromhome.com
Benjamin Franklin High School
800-320-9353 Ext. 2517 Financial ment assistance. Computer available.

a alife
lifeyou deserve
COMMUNITY PAPERS PROVIDE a Financial Aid if qualified. Call 877-895-1828
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Land Contract payoffs, debt-consolidation,
QUALITY DRIVE-AWAY, INC. needs home improvements, property taxes, DISH NETWORK. $19.99/MONTH (for
owner-operators with 3/4 and 1 ton trucks foreclosures. Purchases too! Includes 12 months) Over 120 Channels. FREE
to deliver RV trailers. Sign on Bonus!! Houses/Mobiles/Modular’s. Cash avail- Standard Professional Installation – Up
Belle Oakes Retirement Living Center is a community www.qualitydriveaway.com or
764-1601
1-866- able for good/bad/ugly credit 1-800-246-
8100 www.umsmortgage.com
To 6 Rooms. Plus $400+ New Customer

environment, similar to independent living, but with


Bonus! 1-866-587-0740

meals prepared and served in the community dining 105 Linden St


room. Many other services and amenities are offered. Big Rapids, MI
A barber/beauty shop, housekeeping and security that Forward Realty, Inc. (231) 796-4808
gives tenants and families peace of mind. Respite NEW LISTING! 3 bedroom, 2 bath
rooms are available at a per day basis. double wide on 53 acres of land. Priced
to sell at $105,000 10008149
Many possibilities (former Carter
Lumber). 3 large storage buildings plus
a 6400 sq. ft retail store. Plenty of room
to grow. Acreage on corner location.
Completely fenced too! 901862
4 bedroom, 2 bath with family room
and partial finished basement. Double
lot, Take a look today. Close to school,
hospital and FSU. $99,900 901810
Fantastic commercial building on
4.6 acres located just off Perry St. near

706 Perry Ave., Big Rapids, MI


131 expressway. 7200 sq. ft., only 4

Belle Oakes years old. $249,900 901541

(231)796-3808
Large pole barn with finished side

Retirement Living • (231)779-4671


walls and ceiling. Concrete flooring
and heat. Additional storage on
approximately 7 acres. 901461
w w w. b e l l e o a k e s l i v i n g c e n t e r. c o m
www.century21forwardrealty.com

The Tri County


News Shopper
115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307
Serving over 18,000 homes
weekly in the communities of
Baldwin, Big Rapids, Bitely,
Branch, Brohman, Chase,
Chippewa Lake, Evart,
Hersey, Idlewild, Leroy,
Luther, Paris, Reed City,
Rodney, Sears, Tustin, and
White Cloud

For classified or display


information call or fax:
231-796-4831
FAX 231-796-1152
Email: sharon@pioneergroup.com
Advertising Director - Sharon Frederick
Account Reps - Deb Romanowski, Danette Doyle,
Dawn Brock
Classifieds - Kelly Last
Email: klast@pioneergroup.com
Composition Supervisor - Kym Roldan
Here’s My Card Deadline: Wednesday Noon
Display Ad & Classified Ad Deadline:
Thursdays at Noon
00360167
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 31

To Be Given Away Locally


Enter at any of the participating business
locations below for $50* to be given away
A Full Service Travel Agency in Big Rapids!
Specializing in Competitive Internet Rates EVERY week for the months of February and
• Honeymoon Planning March. The Grand Prize of $25 from each
• Group Travel • Cruise Travel
• International Travel Specialist of the participating merchants will be given
• Hotel Reservations away at the end of the contest. Entries will
• Car Rentals
Angela Ayling ~ Owner be picked up every week, and will be kept for
206 S. Third Ave. • Ste B the Grand Prize drawing. So you have to en-
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(Located next to Cash & Carry Lumber in the Bleeker Insurance Building)
Plan your next pool ter every week for the $50* drawing.
Phone: party with us! Good Luck. Have Fun.
231-796-0276 Enter Often.
Fax: 231-796-2058 *The weekly $50 drawing will be a check made out to the winner and the
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Email: angela@mytime2travel.us
800-456-4000 • 231-527-9000 • countryinns.com/bigrapidsmi participating merchant of their choice.

“More Than Largest Bridal Selection


You Imagined, in the Area!
For Less Than Personality Bracelets & Charms,
You Expect” Stop In and Talk to Our Team Members Diamond Pendants, Earrings & Bracelets,
Sarah’s Hope Collection,
Store Hours:
Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm
Jackie Shannon Alanna Reflections of Color,
Fri 9am-7pm Gable Woodside Kohn Fossil Watches & Purses,
Sat 9am-6pm
Fine Gold and Sterling Silver Jewelry,
Sun Noon-4pm
Maria Amanda Juli Onsite Repairs, and the list goes on...
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Buying Gold for


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Watch Batteries $4
Installed! A portion of every dollar spent in this
store goes directly to assist
those in need, within this community,
via food pantries and heat assistance
programs. Thank YOU!
Shop here to support the
work of Love INC
719 West Avenue • Big Rapids
QUALITY PRODUCTS • BARGAIN PRICES 802 Clark St., Big Rapids
(231) 796-0554 116 UPTON, REED CITY • 231-832-9495
Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm 231-796-2636

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Corner of Upton & Chestnut in Reed City 840 Clark St. • Big Rapids
231-796-1112
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(231) 832-2303
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Helping the Greater Big Rapids
Community Travel for the Past 17 Years

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796-5560
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