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2010 Chevrolet Impala LT
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2003 Chevrolet Malibu
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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
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By Debi Lambert
STAFF WRITER
Cadillac-area residents are in for a rare treat when the
International Gold, Silver and Diamond Buyers (IGSDB) host
an event here, from December 6th - 10th, at the Cadillac
Sands Resort. The company has identied this region as
prime territory for purchasing your precious metalsespecially
gold and silver. The IGSDB estimates that local residents have
millions of dollars worth of valuables that they no longer need
or want. That is where the IGSDB comes inthey specialize
in buying those items from local sellers in the U.S., Canada
and Europe.
Items like gold coins, scrap gold, sterling silver and tea
sets also diamond rings are in high demand right now, and
IGSDB is purchasing massive quantities of them on behalf of
their global network of collectors, dealers and reneries.
Currently on an international tour, IGSDB has included
Cadillac on its list of stops for this week. Residents are urged to
mark their calendar for this special opportunity to meet one-on-
one with gold, silver and diamond specialists.
Because of IGSDBs low overhead, extensive resources
and massive volume, the company is often able to pay out
more than other dealers and retailers. Many customers are
surprised at how much they are offered for seemingly small
amounts. I had two bent herringbone necklaces, a class ring,
and some outdated earrings that I brought to a show. I walked
out with $425 in less than 15 minutes, said a satised guest.
Providing an economic boost to each region it visits,
the IGSDB projects to pay out $350,000 at each eventa
testament to the high volume of items they purchase and the
prime prices being paid. Offers are made based on rarity,
numismatic value, condition and market value.
Company spokesman Matthew Enright says, We just
paid $4,700 for a loose 1.25carat diamond. Our mission
is to pay local residents on the spot for sterling silverware,
ne jewelry, coins and precious metalsespecially silver and
gold. The company has seen a huge inux of gold lately.
Customers have been scrambling to cash into the record-high
value of gold, adds Enright. For those who are unsure if their
items are genuine gold or silver, or simply costume, company
will test it for free. The best strategy is to bring all items to
the show for a free evaluation from our specialists. It always
amazes me how a small handful of gold and silver can turn
into hundreds of dollars in just a few moments. We test, weigh,
and buy items right on the spot, Enright says.
At a recent show, a smalltown dentist had a nice pay
day. I have been collecting dental gold for years from patients
who didnt want their extracted teeth. It really added up
my check is for over $31,000! While most people dont
have buckets of dental gold at their ngertips, they do have
$750 worth of scrap gold scattered throughout their homes or
mismatched earrings.
In addition to scrap gold, ne jewelry and diamonds,
coins are a big hit. Offers will be made on all coins dated
1970 and earliergold coins, silver, silver dollars, half dollars,
quarters, nickels and dimes. Enright explains, U.S. coins
made before 1970 are worth more than their legal tender
amount because they contain 90% silver. Rare dates and mint
marks can make them even more valuable. We recently paid
$78,000 for an amazing coin collection. One couple brought
in a rusty coffee can lled with silver coins, sawdust, and a
dead spider. The can had been in the basement for years. We
were happy to send them home with a check for more than
$700!
Cadillac-area residents should start collecting their
valuables now to bring to the free event, which runs Tuesday -
Saturday. Deals will be made and money will be paid on the
spot. Attendance is expected to be high, but no appointment
is needed. Enright encourages everyone to take advantage of
this special opportunity to meet directly with specialists from the
International Gold, Silver and Diamond Buyers. He concludes,
Its a great chance for people to cash in their old diamonds,
jewelry, coins and scrap gold. This is a sellers market, so dont
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DONT TREAD LIGHTLY ON
WINTER TIRE SAFETY
(NewsUSA) - With winter upon us, tire
safety in cold weather is something every
car owner should be familiar with. Most
drivers concentrate on tire safety in hot
weather to avoid blowouts, but the same
precautions should be exercised in the
winter. One of the most effective ways to
be safe on the road is to use a winter tire
specially designed for cold weather.
Common all-season tires contain a
tread compound that gradually hardens
when temperatures dip below 45 degrees,
resulting in a decrease in traction. These
tires also tend to collect winter road
debris, like snow and ice, which can
impact a vehicles performance on wintry
roads.
Mark Ballard, spokesman for Discount
Tire Company, Americas largest
independent tire and wheel retailer,
advises motorists to replace all four
tires with winter tires if they can expect
to encounter snow and ice during the
winter months. Its best to use winter
tires, especially if you live in an area
with extreme weather conditions where
temperatures are below 45 degrees on
a consistent basis, he explains. Relying
on an all-season tire to do the work of a
winter tire can be dangerous to you and
other motorists.
In recent years, the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (www.rma.
org) developed new standards for winter
traction, which led to technological
advancements in the manufacture of
winter tires. For example, a newer tread
compound featuring a higher sillica
content retains tire exibility even in
freezing temperatures, allowing the tread
to maintain its grip with the highway.
Also, tread block design has been
greatly improved with the addition of
thousands of sipes, small cuts in the
tread block that provide extra biting
edges for more traction.
Every aspect of todays winter tire
has been engineered to provide better
traction and greater ability to quickly
expel water, slush and snow, provide a
quieter ride and allow for longer tread
life, says Ballard.
Winter tires tend to be slightly more
expensive than all-season ones. But like
all tires, winter tires perform optimally
when properly inated. Remember that
a signicant drop in temperature can
lower air pressure. Typically, a 10-degree
drop will cause tires to lose a pound of
pressure.
To learn more about winter tire safety,
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5TH ANNUAL CHIPPEWA LAKE
POLAR PLUNGE SET FOR
FEB. 25
Organizers hope to raise $24,000 for
Special Olympics Michigan
From Staff Reports
CHIPPEWA LAKE Special
Olympics supporters are encouraging
the community to once again take the
plunge and join in the fth annual Area
5 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar
Plunge.
The frigid event will be at 12:30 p.m. on
Feb. 25 at Chippewa Lake. Registration
starts at 11 a.m. at East Bay General
Store, located at 19961 E. Chippewa
Drive, and an awards ceremony after
the plunge will start at 1:30 p.m. at
the Chippewa Township Community
Building.
Eighty people jumped into the icy
water last year, and the campaign raised
$23,000. This year, the goal is to add
another $1,000 to that total, said Patricia
Rosales, director of Special Olympics
Michigan in Area 5 Mecosta and
Osceola counties.
The money all comes back into our
program, and pays for our annual sports
programs, equipment and competitions,
she said.
Participants are encouraged to register
online in advance, although registration
also will be available the day of the event.
The cost is $75, and all participants get
a T-shirt. For those not brave enough to
jump, Too chicken to plunge T-shirts will
be available for $10.
But simply lining up to jump into the
lake through a hole cut in the ice is
not enough; the Polar Plunge also is a
costume contest.
Golden Plunger Awards are given for
best costume, the individual who raises
the most money and the team that raises
the most money. Other certicates will
be awarded to the oldest and youngest
plunger, plus other fun categories,
Rosales said.
Were looking to get more involvement
with law enforcement personnel in the
area, she said. We just want to see more
people out there. Thatd be wonderful.
Businesses who would like to sponsor
the event and have their logos included on
the T-shirts can make a $500 donation.
For more information or to sign up, visit
www.somi.org and click on polar plunge
under the fundraisers tab. A link to the
Chippewa Lake Polar Plunge is listed;
participants can sign up from there.
Additional questions can be directed to
Rosales at (231) 867-3008.
Check out photos and video at www.
bigrapidsnews.com to get costume ideas
from last years Polar Plunge. Click on
page 12 under the event category of
the photo page.
MORTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
RECEIVES GRANT TO UPGRADE
SYSTEMS
From Staff Reports
MORTON TWP. Though the Morton
Township Public Library is not set to
reopen until May after undergoing a $2.7
million expansion and renovation, it was
recently awarded a grant to help upgrade
and streamline its circulation software.
Morton Township Public Library is one
of more than 60 libraries in the state that
use VERSO circulation system software
to check books in and out of the library.
Currently, VERSO libraries that provide
interlibrary loan services through the
Michigan Electronic Library Catalog
the statewide service that allows for
the borrowing and sharing of materials
among Michigan libraries for library
patrons must access both VERSO
and MeLCat in order to check materials
in and out. The dual systems created
a redundancy lowering efciency at
libraries, said Kate Van Auken, director of
the Rawson Memorial District Library in
Cass City who helped apply for the grant.
To eliminate the redundancy, custom
programming needs to be created, which
the grant will help pay for and then share
with the other libraries.
The whole reason why (the grant
process) started was to put all the (library)
items into one big pot and members can
go in and acceses them easily, Van
Auken said. Its just a way to do a special
program so our software plays with their
software a little bit easier.
Mimi Herrington, director at Bad Axe
Area District Library in Bad Axe, applied
for the grant with Van Auken. The joint
grant application awarded $25,000 from
the Robert C. Reinhardt Library Fund to
the Michigan libraries.
The specialized programming needed
to eliminate the redundancy is estimated
to cost $30,000 in development fees.
Herrington and Van Auken pursued the
grant on behalf of all Michigan VERSO
libraries. Without the grant, each library
would have had to pay nearly $500,
an amount many rural libraries cannot
afford. Splitting the remaining $5,000,
approximately $80 per library, is much
more managable, Van Auken said.
Once Morton Township Public Librarys
renovated facility opens, the programming
will add to the technology upgrade in the
library and increase staff productivity,
said director Mary Ann Lenon.
Its going to require less staff time,
because we were having volunteers work
on a seperate computer and software,
Lenon said. Now this is going to be done
right into our circulation. It will be a lot
less steps.
NETWORKING IN THE SOCIAL
SPHERE BUILDS STRONG
CAREER CONNECTIONS

(NewsUSA) - A strong network is a
key building block for career success.
Whether youre looking for a new job or
connecting with peers in your industry,
building a strong set of connections to
help advance your career is vital.
While older generations used to build
their networks one handshake at a time,
todays networkers foster and maintain
connections online through the use of
social media tools.
Whether youre a social media novice
or acionado, it is important to remember
that unlike connections made through
face-to-face contact, when building an
online network, credibility is assessed via
digital proles.
Its essential for professionals
to understand that digital tools like
LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter allow
our professional and personal worlds to
blend, says Jason Seiden, co-founder
of Ajax Social Media and a member of
the Career Advisory Board, presented
by DeVry University. You must learn to
bring the edges in and ensure your online
prole exudes both elements effectively,
without misrepresenting either.
Building or revising your digital prole
may seem daunting, but there are simple
ways to bolster it to showcase what you
have to offer, helping you connect to the
right people more quickly.
For those feeling unsure where to
begin, Seiden offers actionable advice for
building a strong digital prole to position
oneself for online networking success.
Build a prole that stands out.
Distinguish yourself by telling your
story. Have your prole reect more about
who you are and what you have learned
rather than what you have done. Think of
your prole as a mirror: instead of trying
to sound professional, give yourself
permission to reect who you are.
If your reection shows gaps relative
to the demands of positions you are
applying for, consider acquiring the skills
or enrolling in degree programs needed
to qualify. DeVry University is a great
choice for professionals interested in
increasing their marketability because
it offers exible scheduling options,
allowing students to take online courses,
classes on campus or a combination of
both, says Seiden. Having the ability to
complete your education while balancing
job and family commitments can ease
stress as you create a blueprint for
advancing your career.
Build the well before youre thirsty.
Even online, building a strong
network takes time, effort and continual
maintenance.
As you begin reaching out to industry
contacts, dont be too eager to connect.
Be cognizant of whom you are contacting
and how they can help you as you
advance your career.
While its easy to get caught up in your
online networks, traditional relationships
are still important. Seiden advises, Take
your relationships ofine. Pick up the
phone or meet face-to-face. Simple
tactics like these are the key to lasting,
mutually benecial connections. By
fostering strong relationships ahead of
time, you will have the condence to
reach out in the future to take your career
to the next level.
For career development insight,
visit DeVrys Career Services, and for
additional social networking tips, visit
jasonseiden.com.
REBUILDING YOUR CAREER
TOOLKIT TO MEET THE NEEDS
OF EMPLOYERS
(NewsUSA) - Despite an uncertain job
market, many job seekers would like to
believe they are qualied. However, it
simply is not the case. Candidates are
failing at the job search because they
lack the qualications that employers
value.
A national online survey conducted by
the Career Advisory Board established by
DeVry University brings to light how job
seekers can better position themselves
by focusing on the attributes employers
value most. The ndings of the Job
Preparedness Indicator conducted Sept.
6-12, 2011 by Harris Interactive revealed
that employers are unable to nd qualied
candidates for open positions.
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In fact, only 14 percent of the 540 hiring
managers surveyed said that within the
past three years nearly all or most job
seekers have had the skills their company
looks for in a potential employee.
However, most job seekers believe
they have what it takes to succeed. More
than half (56 percent) of the 734 adults
looking for work who were surveyed are
condent they know what qualications
are required for employment. In addition,
72 percent are condent they know how
to present their skills during an interview.
These ndings highlight the striking
gap between what skills hiring managers
value in a candidate and how job seekers
describe themselves. But some of the
disconnect between hiring managers
and job seekers is due to misconceptions
about what is most important to the other
party, notes Dan Kasun, senior director
of developer and platform evangelism
at Microsoft Corporation and Career
Advisory Board member. Job seekers
should utilize these ndings to better
calibrate the way they present themselves
to employers.
According to the study, hiring managers
place the highest value on the following
skills across all job levels (entry, middle
and managerial):
1. Strategic perspective
2. High integrity
3. Global outlook
4. Strong base work ethic/dependable
5. Accountability
For those looking to enhance their
marketability to employers, Career
Advisory Board members offer the
following actionable advice:
1. Stay Current to Remain Relevant
Job seekers must commit to being
continuous learners to stay current
in the career game and enhance their
global outlook. Subscribing to industry
publications and becoming active
in professional organizations help
candidates stay abreast of issues and
trends and gain perspective on local,
national and global levels.
2. Gain Real-World Experience
Job seekers should pursue internship
and volunteer opportunities. These
experiences allow job seekers to pick up
relevant skills that can be transferred to the
workplace. Internships and volunteering
also offer valuable opportunities to
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(NewsUSA) - Lets face it. Theme
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Event planning experts suggest
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All celebrations can gain an
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From birthday parties and anniversaries
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parties, themes can be specic or broad,
but they can also be pricey.
Since we dont all have access to
the deep pockets necessary to afford
celebrity planners like Mindy Weiss or
David Tutera, here are some creative
tips to help select the ideal 2012 party
theme.
* Go green. If your veins bleed green
instead of red, plan an eco-friendly party.
Decorate with luxuriant house plants
and natural colors. Spend money on
compostable paper materials, and save
by making it a pot-luck event. Challenge
your guests by urging them to only bring
things they made themselves, whether
its a dish, beverage or gift.
* Tap into doomsday fears. Optimize
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a wicked bash with a Goth theme.
Keep an upbeat mood with punk rock
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* Recreate your current TV obsession.
If youre gearing up for the season
ve premiere of Mad Men, turn your
party into a sophisticated 1960s event
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Ray Charles. Other shows like Glee,
Grimm or Dexter would provide lots of
entertaining costume ideas for guests.
* Commemorate a favorite decade.
Whether its the 70s, 80s or 90s that has
your friends reminiscing, combine all
your beloved elements of the decade for
a memorable celebration. From music to
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times. For cheap decor, see what dusty
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organization to be certain of meetings, outings and
classes, as they may be canceled due to bad weather
or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, please
call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correct
information.
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being
abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for
abuse.
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.
Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring and
dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally
ill patients and their families in the Reed City Area
and the outlaying communities. Volunteers provide
services such as friendly visiting, patient transport/
patient outings, errand running, child care, and clerical
services. Volunteer classes are available to t each
persons schedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland
Hospice at 231-775-6840 for further information.
SATURDAY
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,
12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third
Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola
Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102.
INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE
COMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday
night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in
the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open
to everyone. Reservation are required, please call
(231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact phone
number and number of people attending. Intersection
Church takes place following the dinner starting at 6:30
p.m.. Everyone welcome.
DECEMBER 10
HERSEYS HOUSE OF HOPE will host a fundraiser
on Saturday, December 10 at Faith Bible Church in
Evart, 10737 30th Ave. (on M66), from 7 to 9:30
p.m. Coffee House Concert Night with gospel music.
Free will offering will be taken. Contact numbers are
(231)734-6240 or (231)468-9362.
TRINITY LUTHERAN ALTAR GUILD will host a
Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 10 from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. or until gone at Trinity Lutheran Church,
19778 US-10, Reed City. Proceeds will support Trinity
Lutheran Church and School.
SUNDAY
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American
Breakfast (rst Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12
noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,
7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-
10.
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday
of every month.
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving
their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each
month until further notice.
NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held
at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel
Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids
MONDAY
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.
129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call
Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second
Monday of every month).
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed City
St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting
6p.m.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E.
Todd Street.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday of
each month, 7p.m. For more information, call Carol
Ladd (231)734-5305.
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each
Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early
bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at
6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday
evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-10
in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at
6:00p.m.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support
Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.
2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. January-
March-May-July-September-November. Hosted by
Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th
Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire
by calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105,
Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise
Salon 832-3411.
NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,
at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10 and
40th Ave., west entrance. This group meets the last
Monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural
health options and specic subjects, CO-OP information
is also available.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
734-6005.
TUESDAY
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open to
all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.
Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader
for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email
LLL Sue@charter.net. (Meetings are Third Tuesday of
every month.)
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and
Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.
SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday)
at the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more
information, call the church (231)832-9072. Church is
barrier free.
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in need
(second and fourth Tuesday of the month), 5p.m. at
Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs Community
Service.
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more
information.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,
(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns
Church Basement in Baldwin. For further information,
call Shawn (231)745-8421.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at
the Evart United Methodist Church.
BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East
Todd Street.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second
and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The group
meets at the Community Mental Health for Central
Michigan in Osceola County located at 4473 220th Ave.
in Reed City. For more information call (231)832-2247.
The group is for individuals who provide caregiving
services for individuals with Dementia, Alzheimers
or other chronic/terminal medical conditions. There
is no charge to participate and there are no residency
restrictions.
GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the
second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran
Church. Open to the public. The May meeting honors
Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday
morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids.
Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.
ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for families
and friends of Alcoholics will meet every Tuesday at St.
Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.
734-6005.
THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in
Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday
evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot.
Pink Hatters are welcome too (the younger ones). Call
our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at
734-9733 for any information or questions you may
have.
THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the Intersection
Free Store will host a Free Resources Seminar for the
greater Evart community. This seminar will discuss the
many different agencies, organizations and churches
that offer help for families and individuals during these
current tough economic conditions. Please call ahead as
seating is limited. All are welcome. (231)734-2733
THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP
will meet at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519
Cherry, on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m. Snacks
will be provided and the program will be on Senior
Exercise. For further information, please call Joe
Curtin at (231)734-9139 or Laverne Erbes at (231)832-
5108.
WEDNESDAY
ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each
month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran Church,
202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public, free of
charge.
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at the
club house.
PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story
Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must
remain in the library during story hour.
SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (rst and third
Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with
potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-3857
or Ann (231)867-3237.
EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,
6p.m. every Wednesday for rst through sixth grades.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is
every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon. There
will be games, crafts, songs and stories.
BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB
MEETINGS are held the rst Wednesday of each
month (excluding January through March), and the
public is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for
a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which starts
at 7:00p.m.
OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES
meeting is the rst Wednesday of every month. Call the
hotline for location of the meeting and for information.
(231)832-8453
EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets
at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For
information call 734-9799.
BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post
#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m.
Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.
THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the
rst Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big
Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big
Rapids.
NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will
be held at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big
Rapids.
MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP Chapter 2418
meetings are held the second Wednesday of every
month at the United Methodist Church on Chestnut
Street in Reed City. The meeting start at 12 noon with a
potluck lunch and programs begin at 1 p.m. Programs
for the next three months are as follows:
-DECEMBER 14th will be the students from the Trinity
Lutheran School in Reed City.
THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more
information.
FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each
month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference
Room. For more information contact Dave, call
(231)745-2000 ext. 16.
T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.,
meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.
For more information call
(231)734-5752.
T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m., meeting
at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, corner
of Third and Oak. For more information, call Ruth at
(231)734-2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at
Evart United Methodist Church.
SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City
Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East
Todd Street.
ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m.
at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will be
meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart
every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community
building. Anyone interested to learn wood carving is
welcome, there is no cost. It is also the meal site for
the Commission on Aging and their Thursday dinner is
at noon. For mor information on carving call 734-5125
or 734-9131. Information on COA dinner reservations
call 734-6005.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids.
Weigh-in at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets
every third Thursday of the month.
EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of
every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
734-6005.
FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (rst Friday of
every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For more
information, call (231)832-5102.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at
the Evart United Methodist Church.
PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219
East Todd Street.
EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to
8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10 in
Evart. For more information call (231)734-6181
BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW
Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank.
Early birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.
734-6005.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last
Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.
For more information, call (231)832-5102.
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NOON to:
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Reed City, MI 49677
Phone: (231)832-5566 or (231)592-8344
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11125 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, Michigan 49307
(231) 796-9129 (800) 683-0582
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LIVE BAIT AND MINNOWS!
Liquor-DNR-Lottery- Beer-Wine-Pizzas-Subs
10636 Northland Dr.
Rogers Heights
(231)796-2156
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165 Cass (Old US-131) Morley
231-856-7778
Licenses
Archery Supplies
Guns & Ammo
Fly Tying Supplies
Bait & Tackle
Camping Supplies
Rods & Reels
Fishing Supplies
Trapping Supplies
Located on M-46 between M-46 Truck Stop
and Tri-County Motor Sales
Across from Burley Park
19499 M-46 Howard City
(616) 485-2423
Big Rapids & Rockford
Two Locations to Serve You
Hours M-F 9-5:30 Saturday 9-3
14150 Northland Dr.,
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-796-2700
10704 Northland Dr. NE,
Rockford, MI 49341
616-863-2700
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Open 6 Days - Mon. - Fri. 8 - 6 Sat. 8 - 1
231-937-4962
Complete On The Farm Servicing!
All Brands
Auto, Truck and Farm
J.I.S. TIRE SERVICE
17980 Northland Dr., Sand Lake
(Corner of Pine & Northland)
616-636-8350
231-937-TIRE (8473)
BIG BENS
TIRES & AUTO REPAIRS
New & Used Tires
Truck & Auto Repairs
Hundreds of Used Tires In Stock
S&J Country
Meats
616-232-9585
Located in the back of Sand
Lake Foods
59 E. Lake St.
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Sun. Noon to 5pm
Special order? Call ahead!
345 N. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI
Toll Free 866-553-3673
www.vanderhydeford.com
WWW.VANDERHYDEFORD.COM
Vanderhyde Ford
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ALPHA OMEGA COFFEE & GAMES
We have events every day! Call to nd out what's happening!
Check us out on
Open Mic Night Every Tues! Feature Games!
Tournaments every Friday!
www.alphaomegacandg.com
32 S. Main St. Cedar Springs 616.696.2910
AMISH
WAREHOUSE
141 S. Main St. Downtown Cedar Springs
616.696.2050
Oak, Cherry, Hickory, Maple,
QS Oak Furniture, Great Gift Ideas
Hours: Sun. 12-5, Mon.-Sat 9-7
4330 14 Mile Road NE Rockford
GREAT Variety of Items!
616-866-8912
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Jerky Brats Stix Wild Game Processing Year 'Round
(616) 836-9790 (Cell)
Email: jerkyandmore2@yahoo.com
Kin of Hope Natural Health -
Natural Health Classes & Consultations,
Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Massage
Dairy Free and Wheat Free Foods & Beverages
90 N. Main Street, Suite B, Cedar Springs
989-330-6835 888-805-6069
kin-of-hope.com
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Mobile Home Improvement Store
Mobile Home & RV Parts
Assorted Mobile Home Doors & Windows
Vinyl Windows
Kitchen & Bath Cabinets R.V. Parts & Supplies
HOURS: 9 am-5 pm Sat. 9 am-3 pm Sun. 9 am-1 pm Closed Tuesdays
M-82, 3 Miles West of U.S. 131
231-937-6556
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Andrew T. Callender
Tree & Stump Removal & Trimming
Shrub Removal & Trimming
Tree Bracing & Repair
Lot Clearing
Storm Clean Up Pruning
SENIOR DISCOUNT Call For a FREE ESTIMATE
Serving Montcalm, Kent, Newaygo,
Mecosta, Osceola Counties and more!!
Also Canadian Lakes area!!
www.andystreeservice.com
1-800-982-4540 or 231-937-5607
Tree Work of All Kinds
Specializing In Working Around Power Lines & Houses I W S A P L & H
ANDYS TREE SERVICE
Forward Realty, Inc.
105 Linden St
Big Rapids, MI
(231) 796-4808
www.century21forwardrealty.com
Just minutes from Big Rapids
to the East. We have 2 acres in the
country with quiet and peacefulness.
Has septic and electric, so you can
even use this for a camping getaway.
11006536
Very nice 3 bedroom home on just
over an acre near Croton Dam. Park
like backyard, excellent condition.
$52,900 10042973
Nice buildable lot with frontage on
11 mile road and Arrowood in Bitely.
Bring all offers. 902904
7500 sq. ft. commercial building in
downtown Bi g Rapids. Up to 6 units,
great location right on Michigan.
$249,900 804005
40 acres of land located on a paved
road just a couple miles outside of
Big Rapids with over 800 feet of
Muskegon river frontage. Nicely
wooded and priced to move at
$149,900 11060451
Sell your item for under $500
and your ad is FREE!
Ad will reach over 54,000 homes in our Combo Ad 1 time.
Selling price MUST be included in the Ad.
15 words or less.
Deadline Thursday at NOON.
Add a photo for only $5.00
Call 231-592-8348 or 231-592-8344
One ad per week per household.
www.spartachevy.com
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
616-887-1791
ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES
Rebate(s) To Dealer. No hidden fees or charges, just add tax, title, plate, and doc fee. Promotional rates require qualifying credit and are in lieu of most rebates. Leases must be S-Tier to qualify. Must take delivery by 1/2/2012. Residency or other restrictions may apply.
Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale. We have made every effort to assure accuracy and reserve the right to correct and/or amend any errors. In the event rules or incentives change, neither dealer nor customer will be obligated to
consummate deal. Due to other special offers which may be available, YOUR PRICE MAY ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN ADVERTISED please ask us for details. Thank You for shopping Sparta Chevrolet.
SIGN AND DRIVE!
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DEMO SALE DEMO SALE
2012 TRAVERSE LS
12T036
Down Payment...............................................$0
Refundable Security Deposit ............................$0
Due at Start ...................................................$0
Total Payments ......................................$11,505
Lease End Options ................................$15,914
Terms: 39 mo., 12,000 Miles
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OR BUY FOR
Was: $31,205 Was: $31,205
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Nicely Equipped.
2012 CRUZE LS
12C111
Down Payment...............................................$0
Due at Start ...................................................$0
Total Payments ........................................$7,683
Lease End Options ..................................$8,392
$
197
Mo. Lease
OR BUY FOR
Was: 17,485
MO SA
Was: 17,485
$
16,650
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2012 EQUINOX LS
12T001
Down Payment...............................................$0
Due at Start ...................................................$0
Total Payments ......................................$11,622
$
298
Mo. Lease
OR BUY FOR
Was: $24,260 Was: $24,260
$
22,980
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2012 MALIBU LS
12C079
Down Payment...............................................$0
Due at Start ...................................................$0
Total Payments ........................................$8,151
$
209
Mo. Lease
OR BUY FOR
Was: $22,770
MO SA
Was: $22,770
$
18,999
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2011 IMPALA LS
11C054
Was: $25,505
To Dealer No hidden fees or char es j st add ta title plate and
Sale
$
18,580
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11C 1C054 4444
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6,925
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Available
2011 SILVERADO W/T
Cruise Control, Locking Diff, CD, & More
Was: $23,390
f in credit and are in lie of most rebates Leases m st be S Tier
Sale
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Was: $42,233
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Sale
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37,199
Save
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11T411
Reg. Cab Plow Truck
8-1/2 Western
V-Plow, Keyless
Remote, PW, PL,
6.0 Vortec V8.
Or
Less
2012 SILVERADO 3500
BULLDAWG
FITNESS
14237 Northland Drive Big Rapids
231-796-3664
Hours:
Mon-Fri 6-9,
Sat 7-1, Sun 9-2
Now Featuring:
Zumba Spin Bootcamp Classes
A.C. METAL SALES
231-924-1204
POLE BARN METAL
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL ROOFS & SIDING
18 Colors Available, Cut To Your Length.
Standing Seam/Hidden Fastener Roong
Custom Metal Trim Accessories In Stock.
Energy Star
Tax Credits on Roofs.
Call for details.
New Location
Coming Soon
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FIND THE HIGHEST PAYING GOLD BUYER YOU CAN. WE WILL PAY YOU $2 MORE PER GRAM!
7 E. MAIN ST., GRANT, MI
OPEN MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 5 PM
Call for Saturday or After Hour Appointments
(Ofce located between Party Time Pizza & Grant Video)
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115 N. Michigan Avenue
Or email:
njones@pioneergroup.com
050 Help Wanted
MPI IS NOW hiring for PART TIME
employment. Want to work but have a
busy schedule? We have the perfect job
for you. Sunday 12pm to 8:30pm. Mon-
day thru Thursday 9am to 12pm, 20
hours a week. Start out at $8 per hour with
opportunity to make much more. Raise
money for great organizations while
working in a professional environment. Call
for an interview today (231)796-9276.
090 Business
Services
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING/LIFE
COACHING, personal service or phone
service. Call Larry Hoard (989)842-
3982. www.christianlifecoaching.net
YOUR LOCAL
INTERNET Provider!
$18.45/month
Unlimited Dial-up
(231)592-9877
www.net-port.com
ROOFING: ALL TYPES
Repairs & Leaks. Free Estimates
20yrs. experience
Licensed/Insured
(616)636-8288
Ensley Roofing, LLC
110 For Rent
1-OR-2 BEDROOM DUPLEX, 1-year
lease, large yard, close to BR, no pets.
Starting $375/month. 231-796-4564
110 For Rent
APARTMENT IN REEDCity 3-bedroom,
1-bath, W\D hookup. 2 story with walk-
out basement $550/mo. (231)250-3707.
WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE-
Apts. and houses in and around Big
Rapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required.
Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 or
www.silvernailrealty.com on the web.
HERSEY, 2 BEDROOM apartment
$450/month plus $450/deposit plus util-
ities, also nice 1 bedroom Ashton house,
$475/month plus $475/deposit. No
pets/smoking. (231)832-3101.
MORLEY MOTEL
DAILY Rooms from $40, Weekly
rooms from $165. Includes utilities.
No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
SPACIOUS APARTMENTS SHORT
walk to FSU and downtown. No
pets/smoking. All utilities included. Call
(231)823-2193.
160 Real Estate
BEVERLYMATTSON'S TRUST will offer
407 Decalb, 3 bedroom 1 bath home, w/1
car attached garage and 8x8 storage
shed located in quiet neighborhood in
Reed City. Many up-dates including
remodeled bathroom, recently installed
carpet, vinyl, central a/c, cement driveway,
over $90,000 invested, asking price
$60,000. (231)349-3840.
170 Items
for Sale
1996 VW JETTA $2,300, 3 year old
vent-less Propane ceramic heater 30,000
BTU $150, 36 inch Larson insulated
storm door, 1 year old with built-in doggy
door $200. Grey metal Futon w/mattress
$75, Mission style Futon w/new 8" cor-
duroy mattress $150 (231)287-0537.
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Dave Miller is providing hypno- "I will shut off your tobacco
therapy for weight loss, stop habits without cravings or Mon. Dec 12
smoking & stress relief. For withdrawals". I am a retired REED CITY
many people, this therapy counselor and have been The Depot
reduces 2 to 3 clothing sizes conducting hypnosis seminars 200 N. Chestnut St.
and/or stops smoking. Lose for over 30 years. I have helped
weight without "dieting". No pills, thousands stop smoking & lose Wed. Dec 14
no supplements, eat healthy, weight or both without any side CADILLAC
move more. "I will shut off your effects or dieting. A modest $5 Sands Resort
unhealthy eating habits". Stop donation when signing in is 6319 E M-115
smoking or chewing tobacco. No appreciated. Only one 2-hour
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170 Items
for Sale
500 PUZZLES ANDbooks, .50 cent to $1,
12 Mile Road and 230th Avenue, Big
Rapids (231)796-1832
BLACK POWDER 6 shot 45 Ruger
Revolver, adjustable sights, 7.5" barrel
$325 (231)796-4927.
DISHWASHER, STAINLESS STEEL,
Frigidaire, 24" built-in, 5 level wash sys-
tem, brand new, still in box $360
(231)856-0563 or (231)414-2248.
WATER HEATER, 3-YEARS left on 6-
year warranty, 50-gallon, electric (Rich-
land) excellent condition $100 (231)856-
0563 or (231)414-2248.
170 Items
for Sale
M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of
Evart. Largest selection of good used
and new furniture and appliances.
(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.
Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)
www.mandjfurniture.com
GOLD'S GYM TREADMILL trainer
incline 4 workouts, folds up, Pulse sen-
sor, Like New, $350. (231)937-6752.
LARGE ROUND BEIGE marble dining
table w/four matching chairs $350
(231)527-1445.
GOLD STAR WINDOWA/C unit 7,000
BTU $75 OBO (989)488-7779.

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02 FORD TAURUS
3.0L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 4 dr. Great
MPG! 4 new tires, new front axles,
front rotors, battery.
YOUR PRICE
$
3,995
02 MERC. MOUNTAINEER
AWD, 4.6L V8, 4 dr., leather, 3rd row
seat. New coil packs front and rear
rotors, tie rod end and rear strut.
YOUR PRICE
$
5,995
03 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4
4 dr., new body style, V8, moon roof,
leather, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, CD, AC,
tape, loaded, towing pkg. Very clean.
YOUR PRICE
$
8,995
03 FORD FOCUS SE
4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., auto., FWD, AC, PW, PL,
power steering, AM/FM stereo, CD player, dual
air bags, alloy wheels. Great MPG. Fresh trade.
YOUR PRICE
$
4,795
98 JEEP WRANGLER
Sport utility, 2 dr., 4.0L 6 cyl., 5 spd, 4
wheel drive, PS, AM/FM stereo, cass., dual
air bags, grill guard, tow pkg., steel wheels.
YOUR PRICE
$
7,995
01 PONT. BONNEVILLE
SE, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, auto., FWD, ABS (4 wheel), AC ,PW, PL, cruise,
pwr. steering, tilt, CD, dual air bags, side air bag, pwr. seat, rear
spoiler, alloy wheels. New front struts, front rotors, lube, oil, lter.
YOUR PRICE
$
5,995
99 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4
5.7L V8, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, leather,
moon roof, loaded. Must see! Custom
rims, 3rd row seat.
YOUR PRICE
$
4,995
02 FORD EXPLORER XLT
4x4, 4.0L, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 3rd row
seating, CD, AC, PS, fresh trade, moon
roof, alloy wheels, towing pkg., rear air.
YOUR PRICE
$
7,495
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
Sales Service Quick Lube
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
NOW LOCATED ON M-82 HOWARD CITY
Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com
DALE LONGCORE
Sales Manager
Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173
Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.
01 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK
AWD, Boxer, 4 cyl., 4 dr., leather,
loaded, two moon roofs.
Fresh trade.
YOUR PRICE
$
7,995
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Full Service GIFT CERTIFICATES
AVAILABLE FOR LUBE, OIL, FILTER
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10 Cord Load for $900
Cut & Split Wood Available
DOYLE FOREST PRODUCTS
Buyer of Standing Timber Since 1957
1-800-968-5586 or 231-250-5557
Phone
592-1204
M-F 8am-5:30pm
1204 N. State St.
Big Rapids
Brian
Hatchew
Owner
For More Information and to
Advertise Here:
Call Dawn at 832-5566, Katie at 592-8385,
Danette at 592-8366, John Allshouse at
592-8397 or Deb at 592-8383!
Take Back Control of Your Energy Costs!
231-823-2105
Windows Siding Doors
Insulation Remodeling Garages
Pole Barns Decks Additions
New Construction
Visit us on the web at:
www.futurehomeimprovement.com
9346 Northland Dr., Stanwood
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Home of the Hardy Heater Outdoor Wood Boiler
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Paris Heating & Repair
Call Anytime! (231) 349-6057 (231) 592-3155
Specializing in ALL Outdoor Wood Boiler Repair
Service & Repair for Gas Furnaces and Installation of
Small Gas Appliances.
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
*Financing Available.
This notice paid for with public donations
FREE to the public
Weight Loss & Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy
Dave Miller is providing hypno- "I will shut off your tobacco
therapy for weight loss, stop habits without cravings or Mon. Dec 12
smoking & stress relief. For withdrawals". I am a retired REED CITY
many people, this therapy counselor and have been The Depot
reduces 2 to 3 clothing sizes conducting hypnosis seminars 200 N. Chestnut St.
and/or stops smoking. Lose for over 30 years. I have helped
weight without "dieting". No pills, thousands stop smoking & lose Wed. Dec 14
no supplements, eat healthy, weight or both without any side CADILLAC
move more. "I will shut off your effects or dieting. A modest $5 Sands Resort
unhealthy eating habits". Stop donation when signing in is 6319 E M-115
smoking or chewing tobacco. No appreciated. Only one 2-hour
patches, pills, lotions, or potions. session is need for desirable results.
Sign in 30 minutes early. All meetings begin at 7:30pm
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231-796-4558
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5:30pm and Saturday by Appointment Only
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Kitchen & Bath Cabinets R.V. Parts & Supplies
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231-796-4614
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L & L Salvage and Repair
New Location: 202 E. OsceoIa Ave. Reed City
New & Used Parts
We Buy & Sell Used Snowmobiles
Trail Side Service - White Pine Trail
Open 7 Days a Week 5tarting Dec. 1
For all your repairs including rebuilds
Phone: 231-832-5622s#ELL231-629-5306
MILLERS
TREE FARM
Beautiful Blue Spruce
Scotch and White Pine
Choose and Cut
14490 New Millpond
1-Mile South of East M-20
2.5 Miles from
Center of Big Rapids
(231)796-2316
SHADOW LAND
CHRISTMAS TREES
$10.00 & UP!
White & Fraser Fir, Black Hill
Norweigan & Blue Spruce
Wreaths & Garland, Local Honey
Products & Soaps, Gift Baskets,
Maple Syrup (Also available at Artworks
& Great Lakes Oce Supply)
5 LOCATIONS:
The Gate, Big Rapids
Citgo, Rogers Heights
Bills Shop & Save, Fremont
Fremont Floral, Fremont
Country Corners, Canadian Lakes
170 Items
for Sale
FREE
CLASSIFIED AD
Sell your item for under
$500 and your ad is FREE!!
15 Words or less.
No Pet sales.
Selling price must be in ad.
Ad will run in combo 1 time.
Deadline- Thursday, 12noon
Add a photo for $5.00
Call (231)592-8348
One ad per week
per household.
LIFE SIZE 6FT Santa Claus, hard plas-
tic comes in 3 pieces $125 OBO.
(616)824-72.56.
LIGHT BLUE SLEEPER sofa and love
seat, "fish scale" design. $250 OBO.
Lisa, (231)660-2975.
NIKON SKY EARTH Series Spotting
scope outfit, 45/60, tri-pod and scope
case. $300. (231)796-3471.
NORDIC TRACK PRO Ski Exerciser.
Very good condition, book and tape
included $50 OBO. (989)382-9295.
PROFESSIONAL EXERCISE & gym
set-50 positions-manual included. Not
$500, just $120 complete. 231-580-6328.
SET 16" 8 Lug steel wheels, new.
F250/150 4x4 $250 set (231)349-6111.
SNOWMOBILE POLARIS 1980 Galaxy
340, good condition, original manual
included $450 (231)796-9328.
WOOD FRAME COUCH with cushions
and matching rocking chair with cushions
$50 set, OBO (231)745-3110.
Firewood
CUT, SPLIT SEASONED hardwood
$50/face cord, delivery available. DHS and
E Drafts accepted. Forest River Fire-
wood. (231)734-6179.
QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered
$54.50 and seasoned $65.00 rick. Buy
from honest, woodcutter. Visa, Energy-
draft and DHS accepted. (231)266-5102.
Guns
REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS 12 ga. like
new, $250. (231)796-9525
RUGER 10-22, 22 L. R. Cal. $175.
(231)796-9525
280 Farm Goods
BAGGED SUGAR BEETS, also bagged
and bulk carrots, bagged shell corn. 10
Miles east of Morley Stanwood School on
5 Mile Rd. (231)972-8205 & (231)972-
2232
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Homes for Sale
FREE FORECLOSURE LISTINGSOver
400,000 properties nationwide. Low down
payment. Call now. 800-880-2517
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
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Sporting Goods
CABINS FOR RENT IN CANADA-
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Wildlife, Pristine Nature. Boats, Motors,
Gas Included. Call Hugh at 800-426-
2550 for free brochure. www.bestfish-
ing.com
Amish Furniture
A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND
Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand
new-never used, sell all for $275. 989-923-
1278.
Education
AIRLINES ARE HIRING-TRAIN for
hands on Aviation Career. FAAapproved
program. Financial aid if qualified-Job
placement assistance. Call Aviation Insti-
tute of Maintenance 877-891-2281.
Employment
FOREMOST TRANSPORT IS Hiring in
all Divisions; Full Time & SEASONAL
Pickup Trucks; Semi; Haul & Tow Owner
Operators to transport RV's throughout the
US and Canada. $250.00 Sign-on Bonus;
Reimbursed Tolls; Permits; and Washes.
www.qualitydriveaway.com or 866-764-
1601
991 Mega Mkt.
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only one signature required! *Excludes
govt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Extn. 950.
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616-754-6800
CARS - VANS
2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Sharp ................................................
$
6,995
2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Local Trade .....................................................
$
6,995
2005 CHEVROLET AVEO Low Miles, Automatic .........................................
$
6,995
2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU Low Miles ......................................................
$
6,995
2006 SCION TC 5 Speed .............................................................................
$
6,995
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA Sharp .................................................................
$
6,995
2003 GMC FULL SIZE CUSTOM VAN ........................................................
$
7,995
2006 FORD FOCUS Low Miles ....................................................................
$
7,995
2008 KIA SEDONA 8 Passenger ..................................................................
$
7,995
2006 CHEVROLET HHR Local Trade ............................................................
$
7,995
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Loaded .................................................
$
7,995
2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA Loaded ............................................................
$
7,995
2007 TOYOTA YARIS 40 MPG! ...................................................................
$
8,995
2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED Loaded .........................................................
$
8,995
2006 FORD FUSION 4 Door, 60K ................................................................
$
9,995
2008 DODGE AVENGER 4 Door, Loaded....................................................
$
9,995
2005 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN .............................................................
$
9,995
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Loaded .......................................................
$
10,995
2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 Door, Loaded ............................................
$
10,995
2007 PONTIAC G6 Local Trade ................................................................
$
10,995
2005 CHRYSLER 300C Leather, Loaded, AWD, Hemi .................................
$
11,995
2007 DODGE CALIBER RT All Wheel Drive ..............................................
$
11,995
2008 SATURN AURA V6, 4 Door ..............................................................
$
12,995
2004 TOYOTA SIENNA All Wheel Drive ...................................................
$
12,995
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Stow & Go .........................................
$
13,995
2009 FORD FUSION Leather, Loaded, 46K ...............................................
$
14,995
2008 DODGE CHARGER SXT 3.5 V6, Factory Warr. .................................
$
14,995
TRUCKS
2002 DODGE DAKOTA EXT. CAB 4x4......................................................
$
6,995
2006 CHEVROLET CARGO VAN Shelves ....................................................
$
7,995
2004 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4x4 ..................................................
$
9,995
2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4x4 .....................................
$
9,995
2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 4x4 Loaded ........................................
$
10,995
2008 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4x4 .................................................
$
11,995
2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO CREW CAB 4x4. ..................................
$
12,995
2008 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4x4 .................................................
$
11,995
2008 DODGE D150 CREW CAB SLT .......................................................
$
14,995
2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4x4 Loaded, 28K ...................................
$
21,995
SUVs - CROSSOVERS
2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER Local Trade ................................................
$
5,995
2003 FORD EXPLORER 4x4 4 Dr., Leather ................................................
$
6,995
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO ................................................
$
6,995
2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC .......................................................
$
7,995
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LTZ .......................................................
$
7,995
2006 HONDA CR-V 4x4 .............................................................................
$
8,995
2001 GMC YUKON 4x4 Leather.................................................................
$
9,995
2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX All Wheel Drive............................................
$
9,995
2004 GMC YUKON XL Leather, Power Moon, AWD ...................................
$
9,995
2004 JEEP LIBERTY 4x4 ............................................................................
$
9,995
2009 PONTIAC VIBE 5 Door .....................................................................
$
12,995
2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE Loaded ...........................................................
$
13,495
2009 FORD ESCAPE 4x4 Loaded .............................................................
$
13,495
2004 JEEP WRANGLER ............................................................................
$
13,995
2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT Loaded ......................................................
$
13,995
2009 MERCURY MARINER AWD ...........................................................
$
14,995
2009 NISSAN ROUGE SUV .....................................................................
$
14,995
2009 DODGE NITRO Leather, Loaded ......................................................
$
14,995
2007 GMC ACADIA All Wheel Drive .........................................................
$
16,995
2008 HUMMER H3 4x4 ...........................................................................
$
21,495
2007 FORD EXPEDITION LTD 70K ..........................................................
$
21,995
2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4x4 ........................................................
$
22,995
2008 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 4 Door................................................
$
23,995
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The winners of the Peoples Choice Awards will be published January 27, 2012 in a special supplement to The Pioneer. Were going to allow you, our
readers, to vote and tell everyone what you think the best beverage, hamburger, golf course, or whatever is. Its a lot of fun to vote for your particular
favorite, so vote early and encourage your friends to vote too! To vote, please ll out the below information and either mail or drop off your votes to
The Pioneer, 115 N. Michigan, Big Rapids, MI, 49307. No facsimiles allowed. Only ONE ENTRY per envelope. All votes must be on original newspaper
entry forms. So ... have fun and cast your ballot today! For completing and sending in your poll, you will be entered in a drawing to win! (Please one
entry per person) Winners will receive 1st Place, $100 - 2nd Place $50 - 3rd Place $25.
Vote for Your Favorites of Mecosta County!
Accountant/CPA ________________________________
Alterations ____________________________________
Antiques/Collectibles Store ______________________
Appliance Store ________________________________
Attorney ______________________________________
ATV/Motorsports/Boat Equipment __________________
Auctioneer ____________________________________
Auto Parts Store _______________________________
Auto Repair ___________________________________
Auto Sales Person ______________________________
Bank _________________________________________
Bank Teller ___________________________________
(Please indicate where this person is employed) ________________
Bar __________________________________________
Barber/Barbershop _____________________________
Bartender _____________________________________
Beauty Salon __________________________________
Bed & Breakfast _______________________________
Body Shop ____________________________________
Book Store ____________________________________
Boss _________________________________________
Bowling Alley _________________________________
Breakfast _____________________________________
Campground/RV Park ___________________________
Car Wash _____________________________________
Carpet Cleaner ________________________________
Caterer _______________________________________
Cell Phone Store _______________________________
Chicken Wings ________________________________
Chiropractor __________________________________
Church _______________________________________
Coffee/Cappuccino _____________________________
Contractor ____________________________________
Convenience/Party Store ________________________
Copy Center ___________________________________
Dance Studio __________________________________
Daycare Provider ______________________________
Deli _________________________________________
Dentist _______________________________________
Dinner _______________________________________
Disaster Restoration Company ____________________
Doctor _______________________________________
Donuts _______________________________________
Dry Cleaner ___________________________________
Entertainment _________________________________
Excavator _____________________________________
Fast Food Restaurant ___________________________
Financial Advisor ______________________________
Fish Fry ______________________________________
Fitness Center/Workout Facility ___________________
Floor Covering Store ____________________________
Flower Shop __________________________________
Furniture _____________________________________
Gas Station ___________________________________
Gifts _________________________________________
Golf Course ___________________________________
Grocery Store _________________________________
Hairstylist ____________________________________
Hamburger ___________________________________
Hardware Store ________________________________
Hearing Aid Specialist __________________________
Heating/Cooling _______________________________
Hotel/Motel ___________________________________
Ice Cream ____________________________________
Insurance Agency ______________________________
Italian Restaurant _____________________________
Jewelry Store _________________________________
Landlord _____________________________________
Landscaper/Landscaping ________________________
Laundry Mat __________________________________
Lumber Company ______________________________
Lunch ________________________________________
Manicurist ____________________________________
Massage Therapist _____________________________
Mechanic Employer ____________________________
Mens Clothing Store____________________________
Mexican Restaurant ____________________________
New Vehicle __________________________________
News & Information ____________________________
Ofce Supplies ________________________________
Oil Change ____________________________________
Optometrist/Ophthalmologist _____________________
Party DJ ______________________________________
Pet Food/Feed Supplies _________________________
Pet Groomer __________________________________
Pharmacist ___________________________________
Pharmacy ____________________________________
Phone Book __________________________________
Photographer __________________________________
Pizza ________________________________________
Propane ______________________________________
Real Estate Agency _____________________________
Registered Nurse ______________________________
Restaurant/Chain ______________________________
Restaurant/Independent _________________________
Satellite Installer ______________________________
Screen Print/Embroidery _________________________
Secretary _____________________________________
Shoe Store ____________________________________
Sporting Goods Store ___________________________
Sports Bar ____________________________________
Steak ________________________________________
Tanning Salon _________________________________
Tires ________________________________________
Towing Service ________________________________
Travel Agent __________________________________
Used Vehicle __________________________________
Veterinary Clinic _______________________________
Waitress/Waiter _______________________________
Well Driller ___________________________________
Womens Clothing Store _________________________
Its time to vote for your person, place or thing in Mecosta County!
To be eligible for the drawing you must ll out at least 75% of the poll. The Pioneer employees and families are not eligible to vote.
All entries must be turned in or postmarked by December 31, 2011.
Please ll out to
enter our contest!
Good
Luck!
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________________
PEOPLES CHOICE
AWARDS 2011
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All prices plus tax, title and fees. *Ad MUST be present at time of delivery. Good through 12/25/11. No exceptions. A.X.Z. Plans excluded.
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Auto Transmission
Heated Seats
MSRP..................................................$20,185
Vanderhyde Ford Discount ............... - $610.80
Ford Retail Customer Rebate ........... - $250.00
Ford Rebate for College Student ...... - $500.00
Farm Bureau Members, Lease Returnees or
Super Duty Direct Offer Customer
$
18,824
20
Heated Seats
Sync Voice Activated System
All Weather Mats
MSRP.............................................$20,735.00
Ford Additional Discount .................... - $80.00
Vanderhyde Ford Discount ............ - $1,145.00
Ford Retail Customer Rebate ........... - $500.00
Ford Credit Retail Cash .................... - $500.00
Ford Rebate for College Student ...... - $500.00
Farm Bureau Members, Lease Returnees or
Super Duty Direct Offer Customer Super Duty Direct Offer Customer
$
18,010
00
301A Pkg.
Leather Interior
Sony Sound System
Power Moonroof
Rear Spoiler
MSRP....................................................... $28,510.00
Special Discount .........................................- $630.00
Regional Discount .......................................- $500.00
Vanderhyde Ford Discount .......................- $1,724.00
Ford Retail Rebate ....................................- $1,000.00
Ford Credit Rebate ......................................- $500.00
Promotional Rebate .................................- $1,000.00
Red Carpet Lease Renewal .......................- $1,250.00
$
21,906
00 $
36,475
00
MPG
32-46
205A
Leather Seating
My Ford Touch
Power Liftgate
Dual Panel Moonroof
Trailer Tow Pkg.
20 Aluminum Wheels
MSRP.............................................$42,255.00
Special Discount .............................. - $720.00
Vanderhyde Ford Discount ............ - $2,810.00
Promotional Retail Cash ................ - $1,000.00
Red Carpet Lease Renewal ............ - $1,250.00
New 2012 Ford FIESTA
5 Dr. SES
New 2012 Ford FOCUS
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New 2012 Ford FUSION
SEL
New 2012 Ford EXPLORER
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MPG
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MPG
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$
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1996 TOYOTA AVALON
As is special. Buy it this week or its gone.
$
2,200
P9078A
2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
LT. Sharp! Black leather, rear spoiler, 3.8.
$
9,995
P9154
2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT
1-owner, clean history, no smoke.
$
7,995
12T16A
2001 VW NEW BEETLE GLX
Clean, peppy turbo 1.8, leather, moonroof.
$
9,495
P9169A
2008 FORD FUSION SE
V6. Mechanics said its a good one.
$
9,995
P9145
2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT
Great looking, candy red paint, chrome wheels.
$
16,995
P136
2010 FORD EDGE SE
Local trade, factory warranty. Great value.
$
22,995
12C40A
2008 FORD EDGE SEL
Candy red, AWD, chrome wheels.
$
19,588
P9140
2007 GMC ACADIA SLE-1
Pearl white, new tires, quad seats, 3rd row.
$
21,995
P9135
2009 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 4x4
Like new, remote start, chrome, V6.
$
22,900
P9175
2006 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4x4
Moonroof, gas sipping 4 cyl., new tires.
$
10,995
P9052
2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED
AWD, htd. leather, V6, alloys. Hurry!
$
16,595
P9147
2005 FORD EXPEDITION XLT
Great equipment, clean history, 3rd row seat.
$
11,555
P9180
2005 MERCURY MARINER LUXURY
Low mi., V6, AWD. Southern - rust free.
$
11,900
P9181
2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LT
Z-71, 1-owner, great options, moonroof, Bose.
$
15,995
P9181
2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO LT
Clean, low mi., 4x4, locking hardcover. Nice!
$
17,995
P9124B
2011 FORD F150 LARIAT
Full warranty, full of options, Sony sound.
$
39,995
P9156
2005 FORD F350 S.D. XLT FX4
Local trade, well maintained, 18 wheels. DIESEL!
$
18,995
P9095A
2008 FORD F150 LARIAT
Moonroof, 20 wheels, berglass cover, more!
$
22,995
P9086
2009 FORD F250 S.D. XLT FX4
Lots of chrome extras & factory options.
$
31,900
11T238A
2007 FORD F350 S.D. XLT SPORT
Local trade. FX4 off road pkg., tow, DIESEL!
CALL!
11T233A
2005 FORD F150 FX4 FLARESIDE
HOT looking! 5.4 V8, low mi., clean history.
$
16,900
P9176
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS
1500, Z-71, local trade, matching cap.
$
12,888
P9174A
2001 FORD F250 S.D. LARIAT
1-owner, 7.3, in Florida since new, FX4.
$
13,995
P9179
2009 FORD F150 XL
1-owner, clean, cap w/locking rack, small V8.
$
15,995
12C37A
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2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
Ext Cab, 4x4, V8, Tow Package, #2366A
$0 DOWN
$
389per mo.*
2007 Chevy Impala LT
V6, Auto, #2437A
$0 DOWN
$
229per mo.*
2008 Nissan Pathnder
4x4, 4 Dr, V6, 3rd Seat, Tow Package, #2401A
$0 DOWN
$
338per mo.*
2009 Kia Rondo
4 Dr, Auto, Air, 3rd Seat, #8107A
$0 DOWN
$
249per mo.*
2009 Pontiac G6
4 Dr, Auto, Air, Factory Warranty, #2399A
$0 DOWN
$
267per mo.*
2010 Chevy Traverse LT
AWD, 7 Passenger, 3rd Seat, #12281
$0 DOWN
$
444per mo.*
2006 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4x4
Leather, Moonroof, #5882A
$0 DOWN
$
296

per mo.*
2009 Chevy Silverado LT 4x4
Ext Cab, V8, Tow Package, Auto, #2415A
$0 DOWN
$
425per mo.*
2008 Chevy Trailblazer LT
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$0 DOWN
$
285

per mo.*
2009 Chrysler Town & Country
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$0 DOWN
$
356

per mo.*
2007 Chevy Trailblazer LS
4x4, 6 Cyl, Tow Package, #12206
$0 DOWN
$
285per mo.*
2005 Chevy Impala
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$0 DOWN
$
207per mo.*
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
4x4, Leather, Moonroof, #12238A
$0 DOWN
$
269per mo.*
2008 Pontiac G6
4 Dr, V6, Auto, Moonroof, #12275
$0 DOWN
$
233per mo.*
2007 Chevy Silverado LTZ 4x4
Ext Cab, Leather, One Owner, #2369A
$0 DOWN
$
399per mo.*
2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4
Ext Cab, 6 Cyl, 3rd Seat, #12165A
$0 DOWN
$
269per mo.*
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6
7 Pass, V6, Great Family Van, #2343A
$0 DOWN
$
163per mo.*
2007 Ford Focus SES
4 Dr, Auto, Air, Cruise, #12218A
$0 DOWN
$
179per mo.*
2011 Chevy Silverado LT
Ext Cab, V8, Auto, Tow Package, #2362A
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$
425per mo.*
2008 Chevy Impala LT
4 Dr, Leather, Remote Start, #12263
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257per mo.*
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