Monday, March 15, 2010

PUBLIC
AUCTION
Mecosta

2010 County
Road

HOME
Commission
Wednesday,
March 24
10:00 am

SHOW
Visit the
Sykora Auction Web Site:
www.sykoraauctions.com

Beers
March 19 & 20 • FSU Wink Arena, Big Rapids Construction
Friday 10am-7pm • Saturday 10am-6pm And Home
Services
ADMISSION Owner Jerry Beers
Friday: Seniors get in for $2 and a canned good for local food pantries Additions • Decks
Saturday: Adults get in for $3 and a canned good for local food pantries Windows & Doors
Regular Admission is $4 • Kids 10 & Under Free Both
Days Garages &
Pole Barns
Door Prizes drawn every 15 minutes both days of show. Prizes include
a grill donated by Meijer. Roofs of All Types
Silent Auction for 8x12 shed built by MOCC Building Trades Students Guaranteed Satisfaction
Licensed & Insured
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010 • SENIOR DAY
989-382-7593
Big Rapids Public Safety: Fire Safety, Identity Theft, Homeland
17625 Lost Lake Rd.
Security Barryton
10am to 2pm, Partners for Seniors: Altercare, Evergreen 19 Years of
Terrace Assisted Living, Mecosta County Commission on Aging, Metron, Experience at
Royal View Assisted Living. Enter the tropics and leave your winter blues Work for You!
behind! Sand art, Lei making, tropical scents!
Friday 11am -1pm Music by Charlie Simar
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010
Big Rapids Public Safety: Child ID and DNA Kits, Fire Safety
Girl Scout Troop 2694: Face Painting &
Sherwin Williams: Spin Art for Kids
10am to 1pm, Lowe’s Kids Clinic: Until kits are gone
10am to 2pm, Ask the Experts: Builder Brent Diehm, Diehm Wednesday
Construction; Builder Todd Hylek, TMH Construction; Electrician Mike Special
Armato, Armato Electric; Landscaper Ron Thorton, Landxcape; Green
Building, Dan Anderson, Castle’s and Cabins; Plumber Ed Perdue, Perdue Me x ic an N igh t
Plumbing.
10am to 2pm, Dynamite the Clown with his moon walk.
11am to 3pm, Build a Bird House with Mecosta County Rod &

50¢ Off
Gun Club
Noon: St Mary’s School Choir
SEMINARS • SATURDAY, MARCH 20 Mexican Menu
10am, Sherwin Williams: New Painting Techniques 128 W.
11am, Girard Fine Carpentry: Countertops 101: Are you amazed Downtown Remus
by the array of countertop materials available today? Are you confused by 989.967.8304
the marketing hype? Trying to get the best value for your dollar? Let us
help you get a clear picture of the choices for durability, appearances and
cost.
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For more information log on to www.hbamc.com

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2 PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010

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$
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2002 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP
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$
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Horse-Trading Days!
2001 Ford
Explorer
CLIP AND SAVE
1997 Pontiac
Grand Am
4 Cyl. Stick COWBOYS & CLOWNS
96 Mustang Convertible
Rodeo Sale Price Nice Car!
05 Hyundai Tusconi
V6, Turbo, 69k Miles,, Foreign
g Filly Price SPEED SHOWS
$
3,795 1998 Cavalier
1998 Dodge
$
9,950 2010 OPEN SPEED SHOW
Dakota DATES:
April 24th • May 8th & 22nd
Nice Ride!
2003 Chevy June 5th & 19th • July 10th & 24th
03 Olds Alero Impala 02 Chevy Cavalier August 7th & 21st • September 11th & 25th
Giddyy Price Plus Many More Hog-Tied
g At October 9th & 23rd
$
3,695 Coming Daily! $
2,995 EVENTS:
$3 per Class
AGE GROUPS:
9 & Under
$5 for Jackpot 10 - 15
16 - 20
Pole Bending
21 - 40
Indiana Flag Race 41 & Up
98 GMC Sierra Cargo Van 96 Dodge Ram Sport Barrel Racing Any questions please call
Down and Back
Steerhead Price Of 4x4, Lifted,, Lasso This One For 231-689-0772
$
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(Event will be drawn
or 231-349-1236 &
ask for Boomer
the day of show)

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Located on 40th St., just east
Under the Michigan
of M-37 in White Cloud
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 MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010 • PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER 3

■ There will be a karaoke contest
every Thursday, now through April
15. The contest will include more
than $1,500 in prizes. Registration is
from 8 to 9 p.m. at Gregory’s Grill,
located on Buchanon Road in Ca-
nadian Lakes. For more information,
call (231) 972-1000.
■ The Cornerstone Community
Players will hold auditions for their
upcoming performance of “Peter
Pan” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March
18 and 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 20
at the Chippewa Hills High School
Auditorium. There are many parts
available for children and adults (No
children younger than first grade).
Performances of the show will be
June 17-19. For more information,
call (989) 382-7184 or e-mail ts-
grow@hotmail.com.
■ Dances are being held from
7 to 11 p.m. the third Saturday of
each month at the Mecosta VFW. The
dances are open to the public and
cost $5 admission. The Lost Country
Band plays during the dances. The
dances are being held to promote
something fun for young and old.
Food also is available. For more in-
formation, contact Deb Stieg at (231)
972-1953.
■ The Mecosta County Rod and
Gun Club holds trap and sporting
clay shoots every Saturday. Trap
WHAT’S HAPPENING
shoots start at 10 a.m. and sport-
ing clays start at 1 p.m. The club is
located four miles west of Mecosta
on M-20. For more info: Contact Jack
Hays at (231) 592-1587. For more
activities, visit www.mecostarodand-
gunclub.orgdish to pass. Please call
(231) 660-0180 to RSVP.
■ Knitting circle will begin meet-
ing at 4 p.m. on Fridays at the
Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all
levels are encouraged to come and
learn or share knitting techniques.
■ Morton Township will be
starting a recycling program, on the
third Saturday of the month, from 9
a.m. to noon, at the Canadian Lakes
Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260
100th Ave., Stanwood.
■ A spaghetti dinner to benefit
Mecosta County Habitat for Human-
ity will be held on Tuesday, March
23 at St. Paul’s Chapel, 1 Damas-
cus Rd., Big Rapids. Tickets are $6
for adults, $3 for children 6-12 and
children under 6 are free. Serving
hours are 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 to
7 p.m. Sponsored by St. Paul’s Social
Concerns Committee, all proceeds
go to Habitat to meet its mission of
providing safe, affordable housing to
low-income families. For more infor-
mation regarding the dinner, contact
St. Paul’s office at 796-7393.
As Habitat begins its 2010 build-
Health & Wellness offerings at New Hope United Methodist Church,
9 Mile Road, Mecosta.
Mondays
6 a.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
(231) 972-0270 for info
9 a.m. Pickle Ball
4 p.m. Tae Kwon Do
5:15 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
(231) 972-0270 for info
6:30 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
(231) 972-0270 for info
Tuesdays
7:30 a.m. T.U.F.F. Drill Interval Training
8:30 a.m. ZUMBA with Lisa McNett
9:30 a.m. T.U.F.F. Yoga/Pilate’s Combo
1 p.m. Pickle ball
5:30 p.m. ZUMBA with Monese Day
5:30 p.m. T.U.F.F. Yoga/Pilate’s Combo
7 p.m. Adult Volleyball
Wednesdays
6 a.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
(231) 972-0270 for info
9 a.m. Pickle Ball
5:15 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
(231) 972-0270 for info
6:30 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
ing season, volunteers for board po-
sitions as well as building assistance
are needed. And, Habitat is always
looking for qualified families who are
interested in partnering with Habi-
tat to build a home. For additional
(231) 972-0270 for info
Thursdays
7:30 a.m. T.U.F.F. Drill Interval Training
8:30 a.m. ZUMBA with Lisa McNett
9:30 a.m. T.U.F.F.Yoga/Pilate’s Combo
10 a.m. Weight Watchers
1 p.m. Pickle ball
5:30 p.m. ZUMBA with Monese Day
6:30 p.m. Line Dancing
Fridays
6 a.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
(231) 972-0270
9 a.m. Pickle ball
5:15 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
(231) 972-0270 for info
6:30 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
(231) 972-0270 for info
Saturdays
8 a.m. ZUMBA with Amy Perschbacher
9 a.m. Pickle Ball
Contact New Hope UMC for more
information at (231) 972-2838
information regarding volunteer
opportunities or how to qualify for a
Habitat home, call (231) 972-2100
and leave a message on Habitat’s
answering machine. All calls are
returned.

Have a community-oriented event?

E-mail the information to Brandon Fountain at bfountain@pioneergroup.com. Include time, date and place, along with any other information you’d like to include. There is no charge to place
an event. For more information, call (231) 592-8384.

Kool Aid Chi Chi Prego Pasta Malt-O-Meal Hy-Top

Jammers Salsa Sauce Cereal Ketchup
$1.89 (10/6 oz.) $1.89 (16 oz.) $1.79 (24 oz.) $1.89 (14-16 oz.) .99¢ (24 oz.)

.70 .30 Save $1 Save $1

Save $1 Save $1 Save $1.40 .30 .40

DAIRY BAKERY PRODUCE

Country Fresh Lookk For Navel Oranges
2% Milk In Store Specials $1.99 (8 ct.)
$2.79 (gal.) Your #1 Place Michigan Apples (3 lbs.).......................................$1.99
Sour Cream (16 oz.) .......................................................... 2/$3 Parsnips (lb.) .............................................................$1.19
Chip Dip (16 oz.) ................................................................ 2/$3 for Barryton
Country Fresh Sherbet (qt.) ....................................... 2/$3
T-Shirts GROCERY
MEAT Pringles (6.38 oz.) ......................................................................................... $1.49
Whole Boneless Pork Loins (lb.) ......................................................... $1.99
Kraft Velveeta (2 lb.) ................................................................................. $4.29
Denver Steaks (lb.) .................................................................................... $2.69
Hy-Top Steak Sauce (10 oz.) .................................................................. $1.39
Petite Steaks (lb.)....................................................................................... $2.59
Hy-Top Pear Halves (15 oz.) ..................................................................... .89¢
Beef Sizzlers (lb.) ....................................................................................... $2.99
Hy-Top Peach Halves (15 oz.) .................................................................. .89¢
Pork Steak (lb.) ............................................................................................ $1.29
Hy-Top Cut Green Beans (14.5 oz.)....................................................... .59¢
Bar S Bacon (12 oz.) ................................................................................... $1.99
Hy-Top Chicken/Beef Broth (14.5 oz.) ................................................. .59¢
Deli Ham (lb.) .............................................................................................. $1.99
Banquet Value Meals (All Varieties) ......................................................... .99¢
Frank’s Sauerkraut (2 lb.) ...................................................................... $1.59
TGIF Potato Skins (7.6 oz.).................................................................... $2.69
Deli ~ Mild Cheddar (lb.) ..................................................................... $3.19
Meat Bundles - Beef, Pork, Chicken - 6 Different Sizes Gravy Train Beef Dog Food (4 lbs.) .................................................. $3.09
We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities and Correct Errors in Printing $1.00 SECTION

EFFECTIVE: MARCH 8TH THROUGH MARCH 20TH, 2010

• Beer • Wine (989) 382-7997 • BARRYTON • WIC
• Food Stamps Sun. 9am - 2pm; Mon. - Thurs. 7am - 6pm; Fri. & Sat. 7am - 6:30pm • Senior Citizen Discount
• Michigan Bridge Cards www.hometownbarryton.com 5% Wednesdays
4 PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010

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with Purchase of any set of 4 Tires
(Special Prices Apply) *Wednesday March 17th Only
OUR NEW LINE! All-Season tire helps to save 2,600 miles worth of gas over the life of the tire!1
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SET OF 4
$
89 Everyday Low Price
99
SET OF 4
$
79 Sale Price
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SET OF 4
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$
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20 OR $40 50000 $
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P185/65R14.........................
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86 P215/60R15...............
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$
P215/50R17...............
$
13499 LT245/75R16 C OWL ....
$
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$
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P185/65R15.........................
$ 99
79 P225/60R16...............
$
10999 P205/55R16...............
$
10999 P225/50R17...............
$
13999 LT235/85R16 E BSL...........
$
16999 LT265/70R17 C ......................
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94 $
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11399 16999
P205/65R15......................... P235/65R16............... LT265/75R16 E OWL ..... LT285/70R17 ............................
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80000 $
20 OR 40 $
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$
10999 $
12499
$
9999 $
14999 $
16999
P205/65R15............... P225/60R16...............
P235/75R15.........................
$
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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 ...............
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$
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 ......
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$
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P205/70R15 ..................
$
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w/Exchange
P195/60R15 ..........
$
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P215/70R15 ..................
$
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$
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P215/60R16 ..................
$
8999 65 - 7 Year P215/70R15 ..........
$
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P225/60R16 ..................
$
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$
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P205/55R16 ..................
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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!

Community Calendar
EVERY MONDAY
Line Dancing starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center in Mecosta.
Bridge starts at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center.
Lunch is served at noon at the Mecosta Senior Center and at
the Barryton Senior Center. (A donation is asked.)
Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Curtis Community Building
in Edmore.
TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) 1671 Blanchard
meets at 10 a.m. at the Blanchard Wesleyan Church, located at 542
Jackson Rd., in Blanchard.
TOPS 1712 Lakeview meets at 6:15 p.m. at New Life United
Methodist Church, East M-46, Lakeview.
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m., at the music/art room
at St. Michael’s School, located at 5045 9 Mile Road (M-20) in Remus.
For more information, contact Cindy at (989) 967-8478.
FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
S.P.L.A.S.H Inc. will meet the first Monday of each month at 7
p.m. at the Fork Township Hall in Barryton.
SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
The Weidman Lions Club meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Weidman
United Methodist Church on Woodruff Road in Weidman, MI. Come
join the largest International Service Organization.
The Chippewa Hills School District Board of Education meet-
ings are held the second Monday of the month. Meetings are at 7
p.m. and rotate between district schools.
THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH
Barryton Conservation Club general meeting at 7 p.m. at the
club, located at 3444 18 Mile Rd, Barryton. All members are welcome.
For more information, contact Gwen Haney at (989) 289-8849.
FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH
The Weidman Lions Club holds their board meeting at 7 p.m.
the fourth Monday of each month at the Weidman Senior Center on
School Road in Weidman.
The Mecosta Retirees meet for a potluck lunch at noon in the
Morton Township Hall. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table
service.
EVERY TUESDAY
New Hope Church in Mecosta holds drills class (exercise) at 9
a.m. every Tuesday.
Lunch is served at noon the Barryton Senior Center, with Bingo
to follow.
New Hope Church in Mecosta holds aerobics at 10 a.m. every
Tuesday.
Line Dancing for beginners starts at 9:30. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center in Mecosta.
The A.S.K. God Club meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barryton
United Methodist Church. All grade-school children welcome.
Euchre starts at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center.
Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center.
Lunch is served at noon at the Mecosta Senior Center and at
the Barryton Senior Center. (A donation is asked.) The Barryton noon
meal site is closed every Friday.
God’s Helping Hands of Mecosta County, an emergency food
pantry for Mecosta County residents only, is open to the public from
9 a.m. to noon south of St. Michael’s Catholic School in Remus. Note:
God’s Helping Hands of Mecosta County has a new mailing address:
God’s Helping Hands of Mecosta County, PO Box 118, Remus, MI
49340.
Line Dancing starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Wheatland Township Hall
in Remus.
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Thursday at 8 p.m. at St.
Michael’s School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989)
644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
The Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity board meeting is
at 7 p.m. alternating monthly between Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran
Church, 9047 90th, Mecosta and the First United Methodist Church,
304 Elm, Big Rapids. For more information, call Dee Van Horn at 231-
972-5737.
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Bariatric Weight Loss Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on
the second Tuesday of each month at Morley Stanwood High School,
4700 Northland Dr., Morley. All are welcome, including people think-
ing of having the surgery, family and friends. For more information,
contact Cyndy Marek at (231) 856-8918 or e-mail her at marek.c@
sbcglobal.net.
115 N. Michigan Ave.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Pioneer East
Brandon Fountain
Pioneer East Editor
(231) 592-8384
Danette Doyle
Media Consultant
(231 592-8366
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010 • PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER 5
The Barryton American Legion Gerald Pitts Post 473 holds FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the post building in downtown Diabetes Support Group sponsored by the Weidman Medical
Barryton. Clinic at 3 p.m., at the Weidman Public Library, 3453 N. School Road.
Fibromyalgia support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Kelsey Topic for June 7 meeting is: Beating the Blues with Peer Support. The
Community Wellness Center in Lakeview. group is free and open to the public. For more information contact
MS support group meeting at 7 p.m. in the Mecosta County Don Wolf at (989) 382-5220 or djwolff@ieee.org
General Hospital Conference Room. For more information, contact
Jada Nellis at (231) 867-3788 or Tom Hogenson at MCMC at (231) SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
592-4409. The Sheridan Township Board holds its meeting at 7 p.m. in
Alzheimers Supprt Group meets the second Tuesday of every the Sheridan Township Hall unless otherwise posted.
month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mecosta County Medical Center The Barryton Public Library holds its board meeting at 6 p.m.
Administrative Room 2. There also is an alzheimers support group for at the library.
caregivers which is sponsored by the greater michigan chapter. For The Chippewa Hills Intermediate Parents Support (CHIPS)
Group meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the
more info, contact Donette Neal at (231) 796-3185.
intermediate school conference room.
The Montcalm Heritage Village meets at 9 a.m. for monthly
THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH meeting at MCC North Tech Building in room 509 until May.
Blood pressure clinic from 11 a.m. to noon at the Mecosta The Mecosta Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at New Hope United
Methodist Church in Mecosta. Visitors welcome.
County Senior Center. The Senior Center is located at the corner of 14
Mile Road and 80th Avenue.
Tri-County Democratic Club meets to discuss political issues EVERY FRIDAY
— local, state and national. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and discussion at 7 Lunch is served at noon at the Mecosta Senior Center. (A dona-
p.m. in a private room at The Gate on Perry Street. Contact President tion is asked.)
Keitha Breault at breaultk@centrurytel.net. God’s Helping Hands of Mecosta County, an emergency food
The Remus Heritage Days Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. in pantry for Mecosta County residents only, is open to the public from 9
the Wheatland Township Hall. a.m. to noon south of St. Michael’s Catholic School in Remus.
Bingo at the Mecosta VFW Post #2335. Early birds at 6:30 p.m.
Large kitchen. No smoking area available.
FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Blood pressure clinic from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sheridan VFW.
The Big Rapids Stroke Support Group meets at the Rogers FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Heights Community Center at 10:30 a.m. Lunch at noon — bring a The Mecosta New Hope United Methodist Church Swiss
dish to pass and table service.
Steak supper will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 8. Adults $9;
children, 12 and under $3, and Preschool are free. Proceeds go to the
building fund.
EVERY WEDNESDAY There is a spoken Alcoholics Anonymous, including fun and
New Hope United Methodist Church of Mecosta has Bible fellowship, at 7 p.m., at the Fork Township Hall.
Study at 10 a.m., a fellowship supper (free will donation) at 5:30 The Six Lakes Lions Club has a fish fry at 5 p.m.
p.m.
Line Dancing starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Center in Mecosta. Parents Helping Parents, a parent networking and parenting
Lunch is served at noon at the Mecosta Senior Center and at class group will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lakeview United
the Barryton Senior Center. (A donation is asked.) Church of Christ, corner of Lincoln and 5th.
P.A.R.T.Y at 6:30 p.m. at the Barryton Church of God where
we’re “Preparing And Reaching Today’s Youth.” For ages 12 to 18 EVERY SATURDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 10 a.m. at the Fork The 3-D Archery range at the Mecosta County Rod and Gun
Township Hall. The meeting is an open meeting. Club is open to the public on Saturdays from 8-5. Cost to shoot
is $6. Sign-in is at the shooting shack located near the trap and
sporting clays ranges. Members may shoot Saturday or anytime
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH during the week for $4. Sign-in during the week is at the cabin on
The Remus Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the Wheatland
the bow range. Sign-in and payment are on the honor system.
Township Hall in Remus. For additional information, contact Mike
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Saturday at 8 p.m. in
Gingrich at (989) 967-3541.
Barryton at the Fork Township Hall. Park in back. For more infor-
Edmore Senior Citizens meet at the Curtis Community Building
mation contact Bob M. 989-382-5735 or Harry R. 989-382-5735.
at 11:30 a.m. with dinner at noon. All seniors welcome.
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club located on M-20
The Remus Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the Wheatland
four miles west of Mecosta, is sponsoring a sporting clay shoot
Township Hall in Remus. For additional information, contact Jim
from 1 to 4 p.m. The shoot is open to the public.
Leszczynski at (231) 972-4608.
THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Fork Township holds recycling from 9 a.m. to noon at the new
Friends of the Morton Township Library meet at 7 p.m. at the fire barn, one-half mile north of town on Oak Road.
library for a meeting.
EVERY THURSDAY
New Hope Church in Mecosta holds drills class (exercise) at 9
a.m. every Thursday.
New Hope Church in Mecosta holds aerobics at 10 a.m. every
Thursday.
New Hope Church in Mecosta holds line dancing at 6:30 p.m.
every Thursday.
Lunch is served at noon at the Mecosta Senior Center and at
the Barryton Senior Center. (A donation is asked.) The Barryton noon
meal site is closed every Friday.
Pinochle starts at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center.
Bingo, beginning at 6:30 p.m. is held at the Burns-May V.F.W. Post
5602 in Six Lakes.
Mecosta County Veterans Affairs located at 14485 Northland
Dr. in Coop Ext. Office, 9 a.m. to Noon.
Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional
Families meets at 8 p.m. in the Blue Room of St. Paul’s Campus
Parish, 1 Damascus Road, Ferris State University. For additional infor-
mation about the group, call (231) 796-4797.
Pedro meets at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center.
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Thursday at 8 p.m. at St.
Michael’s School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989)
644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m., in the third-floor
conference room at Mecosta County Medical Center. Those attend-
ing should enter through the west entrance located at the corner
of Locust and Winter streets. For more information, contact Peggy at
(231) 972-0239.
If you have an idea for
the Pioneer East or event
for the calendar, contact
Brandon Fountain at (231)
592-8384 or bfountain@
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Step Into Spring: Keeping
an ‘eye’ on seasonal allergies
N ORTH A MERICAN P RECIS S YNDICATE
For most Americans, the start of spring
is welcomed by thoughts of warmer weath-
er, beautiful flowers and picnics in the park.
But for the 50 million Americans who suf-
fer from allergies, the early signs of spring
more closely resemble sneezing, coughing
and itchy, watery eyes.
Eye allergies, also called “allergic con-
junctivitis,” are a reaction to indoor and
outdoor allergens-pollen, mold, dust mites
and pet dander-that get in the eyes and
cause inflammation of the tissue that lines
the inner eyelid.
While eye allergies can affect anyone,
the spring can be particularly hard on con-
tact lens wearers. Extended wear time and
infrequent lens replacement are two of the
main reasons contact lens wearers face
more severe symptoms.
Optometrist Barbara Horn, O.D., rec-
ommends contact lens wearers consider
the following to make the spring season
more comfortable:
■ Reduce contact lens wearing time
when possible.
■ Talk to your optometrist about chang-
ing your cleaning method or using daily
disposable contact lenses.
■ Use eyedrops as prescribed by a doc-
tor of optometry.
When it comes to treating symptoms of
allergies, the American Eye-Q®, a recent
nationwide survey conducted by the Ameri-
can Optometric Association (AOA), found
more than one-third (36 percent) of allergy
suffers use antihistamines or other medica-
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While eye allergies can be a nuisance
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■ Wash hands often with soap and wa-
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■ Wash bed linens and pillowcases in
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■ Avoid sharing-and, in some cases,
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■ Never share contact lenses or contact
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Beyond discussing allergy relief with
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Adults over age 60 should have eye ex-
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health and the severity of his or her eye
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16 Oz.
CHEESE CHOCOLATE

3 2 1 1
6 Ct. Pkg.

$ 79 $ 29 $ 19 $ 29
Lb. Lb.

DELI • POSTAGE STAMPS • LIQUOR • COPIES MADE • LOTTO • PHONE CARDS

• FAX SERVICE • WIC & MICHIGAN BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED HERE • CAKES & PARTY TRAYS
 MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010 • PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER 13

Country Corner
Supermarket
Prices Effective: MARCH
MON. TUE. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
WIC &
231-972-8911 Michigan
10039 Buchanan Rd. At Canadian Lakes Bridge Cards
HOURS: Accepted
Monday Thru Saturday 8 to 8 Here
Sunday 8 to 7 We reserve the right
rigght to limit quantities
quantities and correct errors in pprinting.
printing
rintingg.

GROCERY NEW LOWER PRICES

STOREWIDE!

KELLOGG’S
APPLE JACKS OR
CAMPBELL’S
FROOT LOOPS
12.20 oz. or RAGU SELECT HARVEST
FROSTED FLAKES PASTA SAUCE SOUPS

2/$
5 2/$
4 5
16-26.30 Oz.

4/$
14 oz. 18.60-19 Oz.

OUR FAMILY
MAXWELL HOUSE OUR FAMILY VEGETABLE PILLSBURY
COFFEE STUFFING MIX OIL CAKE MIXES

2 99 5 5
11 Oz. Can 6 Oz. 48 Oz. 18.25-18.90 Oz.

$ 99 Decaf or
Columbian
11 oz. can
¢ 2/$ 4/$
$3.99

GENERAL MILLS OUR FAMILY

BETTY CROCKER
COCO PUFFS GRANOLA
PIZZA CRUST 11.80 Oz. or KC MASTERPIECE RAISIN BRAN
MIX MULTI-GRAIN BBQ SAUCE 18.20 Oz. or

3
6.50 Oz. CHEERIOS RAISIN BRAN

5/$
7 5 5
17-18 Oz.

3/$ 3/$
9 Oz.

2/$
20 Oz.

OUR FAMILY STAR KIST ORVILLE

BROOK’S REDDENBACHER’S
MAYONNAISE OR CHILI BEANS OR CHUNK MICROWAVE
SALAD DRESSING CHILI MIX LIGHT TUNA POPCORN

5 3 79 4
32 Oz. 30.50 Oz. 5 Oz., In Oil or Water 3 Ct. Pkg.

2/$ 2/$ ¢ 2/$

Ea.

XTRA
GATORADE
QUILTED NORTHERN LAUNDRY 9-LIVES
SPORTS
DRINKS
BATH TISSUE LIQUID CAT FOOD

1 3 5 5
6 Ct. Double Roll Pkg. 68.75 Oz. Variety 4 Ct. Pkg.

$ 99 2/$ 3/$
32 Oz.

$ 00
Ea.

DELI • POSTAGE STAMPS • LIQUOR • COPIES MADE • LOTTO • PHONE CARDS

• FAX SERVICE • WIC & MICHIGAN BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED HERE • CAKES & PARTY TRAYS
14 PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010

Country Corner
Supermarket
Prices Effective: MARCH
MON. TUE. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
WIC &
231-972-8911 Michigan
10039 Buchanan Rd. At Canadian Lakes Bridge Cards
HOURS: Accepted
Monday Thru Saturday 8 to 8 Here
Sunday 8 to 7 We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing.

FRESH PRODUCE
Green
Dole
CABBAGE

39 99
CELERY

¢ ¢
Lb. Bunch

Baby Peeled
Fresh
CARROTS

1 3
ASPARAGUS 1 Lb. Bag

$ 48 2/$
Lb.

Cello Pack Whole

New Crop “On The Vine
MUSHROOMS

2 3
TOMATOES 8 Oz. Pkg.

$ 88 2/$
Lb.

COKE PRODUCTS
12 Pk. Cans 8 Pk. Plastic 2 Liter
COKE COKE COKE Dasani
PRODUCTS PRODUCTS PRODUCTS POWERADE
Warm + Dep. Warm + Dep. Warm + Dep. WATER 32 oz. Warm

9 10 4 6 1
6 Pk., 1/2 Lit.

2/$ 3/$ 3/$ 2/$ $ 19

• DELI • POSTAGE STAMPS • LIQUOR • COPIES MADE • LOTTO • PHONE CARDS

• FAX SERVICE • WIC & MICHIGAN BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED HERE • CAKES & PARTY TRAYS
 MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010 • PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER 15
030 Special Notices 050 Help Wanted 070 Happy Ads! 090 Business 110 For Rent
MPI HAS BEEN employing local residents
Services NOW SEEKING QUALIFIED senior and
for over 22 years. We fundraise for char- family applicants to fill 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
Pioneer East itable organizations like breast cancer, units located at Parkview and Evergreen
Classifieds missing children, veterans and a variety
of non-profit groups. We currently have Surprise Your
Village. Income based rent with utilities
included, cable available at reduced
Canadian Lakes over 50 employees, but are looking for Favorite rates. Close to downtown, active resident
Edmore, Mecosta more. We offer full-time positions that council, group activities, neighborhood
Person With A
Remus, Stanwood
start at $8.00/hour and have the oppor- NET-PORT watch program and security cameras.
tunity to make much more. No sales HAPPY AD Your LOCAL Internet Provider!
Apply at 9 Parkview Village, Big Rapids.
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Deadline: THE MECOSTA-OSCEOLA
Thursday, 12noon
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On-site laundry, utilities included, no
Email: TRICT is accepting applications www.net-port.com pets. Call on-site manager. (231)465-
classified@ for a Special Education Super- 4049
pioneergroup.com POLE BUILDINGS for garage, work-
Go Online:
visor of US-10 Schools. A com- Starting at
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plete posting is available at $22.20 quality materials. Call Kevin Smith, Smith
www.pioneergroup.com
www.moisd.org. Interested appli- (231)592-8348 Construction, Barryton. (989) 382-7506.
DEAL OF THE MONTH!
cants must submit a letter of Licensed, insured.
4 Bedroom, 2-1/2 Bath!
application, resume with current ROOFING: ALL TYPES $749 Monthly Payment

050 Help Wanted

letters of recommendation and 090 Business Low-sloped, flats, shingles, Call office for details about Tax
transcripts/credentials by May
1, 2010, to: Mark R. Klumpp,
Services trailers. Repairs & Leaks.
ICE/SNOW REMOVAL
Credit. Sun Homes at Village
Trails.
BARN REPAIR: Free 888-248-5453
AAA Assistant Superintendent, We repair or replace roofs, floors, doors, Estimates. 20yrs. experience. www.4villagetrails.com
Certified Full Service Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate foundations, beams and siding. Structural Licensed/Insured. EHO Expires 3/31/10
Automotive Technician School District, 15760 190th straightening and roof and sidewall paint- (616)636-8288 Price $33,600 at 12.5% APR. 15 yr. term, montly payment includes site,
rent, title, taxes.
Experienced mechanics need only Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307. ing. No Sundays (231)924-4151. Ensley Roofing, LLC
apply.
Big Rapids Area
(231)796-4881

KNIGHT
AUTO & PARTS
SALES
TAX REFUND
SALE
2000 And Newer
Domestic
Open
Mon-Fri Used Parts
7:30am to
5pm
Closed

10% TO 50% OFF

Saturday
Open Sunday
9am to 3pm

989-831-8358
1516 N. Peoples Rd.
Stanton, MI

Great deals! Our Everday Low

Hundreds of items Price On Selected
Items Throughout
The Store
Look for our
official
Auction Guide Lay Away Now!
published in Pay With
Pioneer Tax Refund!
publications the
week of
March 15.
Larry’s Northtown Greenville

NORTHTOWN
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. & Sat. 9 - 6;
Bidding starts Fri. 9 - 7; Closed Sun.
March 20. 616-754-6101
Delivery Available • Layaway Available
THE

PIONEER
GROUP
Furniture & Appliance
A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
16 PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
160 Real Estate 170 Items
for Sale
JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2
bedroom, 1 bath condominium
with large living room and dining ANDY’S
area, fireplace and deck over-
looking the Manistee River in TREE SERVICE
Downtown Manistee. This lower TREE WORK OF ALL
level condo has easy accessibili- KINDS
ty and has great views of the big Specializing around
ships coming up and down the
power lines & houses
Big Manistee River Channel.
Heated in ground pool is just steps
away and you are within walking Serving Montcalm,
distance of the Victorian Port City Newaygo, Kent &

AL LOOT
Downtown and the famed River- Mecosta Counties

C
walk. Has Air Conditioning, Wash- & more!

LO SPONSORED BY:
er and Dryer, Stove, Microwave,
Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal
and a Carport with extra storage
area. Super for year around or
WE ACCEPT ALL
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

summer getaway! Located at #7, *Snowplowing*

Shipwatch Condominiums, 317 *Firewood*

Congratulations to
Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and *Rooftop Snow*
priced to move! $119,000. Con- *Removal*
tact Jean Maloney at Century 21 www.andystreeservice.com

STACI SHORT OF BARRYTON

Boardwalk, Manistee. (866) 448-
2100. FREE ESTIMATES
FULLY INSURED

She is the Lucky Winner of $50. 800-982-4540

For Rent “We go all over!!”
She entered the Local Loot Contest at:
Hometown Grocery in Barryton 255 Trucks
Vans & SUVs
2005 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4x4, 60,000

Shop Navarre & Save!

miles, cruise, air, tilt, CD, bedliner, tow
package $11,900. (231)796-2108,
(231)349-2757

NEWER HOME IN Canadian Lakes. 270 Livestock

2bed, 2bath, loft. Large deck on quiet,
paved road. $650/mth. 616-617-6237 RAVENNA HORSE AUCTION: Sat-
urday, March 20th, 4:00pm. R & L
1302P 8753B 1291A 1260A
00 Ford F-450 DRW 01 Ford Mustang 01 Ford Ranger 02 Pontiac Grand Prix
One Owner, 64k, GT, Really Nice
For Sale By Owner Tack Bob Leech (231)865-6277.
Dually, Dump, 7.3 P/Stroke GT, Convertible, Only 31K S-Cab, 4x4, XLT
$
18,995 $
13,995 $
9,995 $
7,995 1-1/2 YEAR-OLD Bi-level 4/bedroom,
2/bath, w/attached 2-stall garage. on 320 Auctions
half acre. Pierson. More info 231-937-7629
AUCTION: Wednesday, March 24, 2010,
170 Items 10am. Mecosta County Road Commis-

8804A 1278P 8603B 1292P

for Sale sion Vehicle Auction, Shop and Parts. 120
N. DeKrafft, Big Rapids, MI.
03 Ford Expedition 03 Ford F-450 DRW 04 Buick Lesabre 04 Ford F-150 2009 EXISS 2-HORSE/LOAD Goose- www.sykoraauctions.com
XLT, Leather, Roof, 4x4, 7 Pass 7.3P/Stroke, Crew, 4x4, 14ft. Flatbed Really Sharp, Full Power XLT, Chrome Pkg, 4x4 neck Horse Trailer. Call for more info. 616-
335 Work at
$
12,995 $
21,995 $
6,995 $
18,995 928-8524
Home
WOOD PELLETS- Overstock Sale. EARN THOUSAND$ FROM HOME. Be
$160/ton Rocky Mountain Super Premi- careful of work-at-home schemes. Hidden
um, very low ash, 8,400 btu’s. March costs can add up, and requirements may be
Sale- Buy now, free inside storage until unrealistic. Learn how to avoid work-at-
8673A 1356T 1265P 1248P September. Smart Energy, Grant. home scams. NEED CA$H FAST BUT
04 Ford Mustang 05 Ford Explorer 06 Ford Explorer 06 Ford F-150 (231)834-5900 CAN’T GET A LOAN? Don’t pay for the
V6, Only 60k, LX Sharp, XLT, 4x4 Eddie Bauer, 4x4, 3rd Row, Leather Crew, 4x4, Chrome Pkg, 5.4
promise of a loan. BE YOUR OWN BOSS!!
$
8,995 $
13,995 $
16,995 $
18,995 FISH FOR STOCKING
But first, be cautious. You will have to spend
$$$ and you may not make money back.
Most Varieties- Ponds, Lakes
Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-
LAGGIS FISH FARM 877-FTC-HELP to learn how to spot
(269)628-2056 Days advance-fee loan scams. A message from
(269)624-6215 Evenings The Pioneer and the FTC.
8710C 1200A 1344T 1320P
06 Ford F-250 06 Ford Freestar 06 Ford Fusion 07 Dodge Grand Caravan
Diesel, Crew, 4x4, Hook Onto Anything 7 Pass, Dual Air, Take on Vacation Leather, Roof, V6 Dual AC, Fold Flat, 7 Pass
$
22,995 $
7,995 $
12,995 $
13,995

1314A 8683B 1351T 8830A

07 Dodge Ram 1500 07 Ford Escape 07 Ford F-150 07 Ford F-350
Crew, 4x4, V8, Clean Roof, Leather, 4x4 S-Cab, 4x4, Full Power Diesel, S-Cab, Reading Work Box
$
18,995 $
14,995 $
18,995 $
15,995

1315A 8760A 1354P 1357P

07 Pontiac G6 08 Ford Edge 08 Ford Explorer 08 Ford F-150
GT, Leather, Roof, Hot Car Limited, Loaded, Really Nice XLT, 4x4, Roof, Only 21k Crew, XLT, 31k, Check out this Price
$
12,995 $
21,995 $
21,995 $
23,995

8876A 1365P 1339P 1309P

08 Ford F-250 08 Ford Fusion 08 Ford Mustang 08 Mazda 6
Crew, Diesel, Lariat, DVD SEL, Leather, Roof Convertible, 24k, 2 To Choose Clean, Loaded, Nice Car
WE WILL BE AT
$
34,995 $
16,995 $
17,885 $
13,995 THE CADILLAC HOME
SHOW MARCH 5 & 6
Jim Navarre Ford Lincoln-Mercury Inc Kevin Witbeck
2051 W. Monroe Road, Alma, MI 48801 www.whitepineheating.com

(989) 681-5776
(231) 743-6544
Call Us Now: Cell (231) 342-0351

“Vehicles May Not be

Exactly as Shown”
www.jimnavarreford.com
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Welcome to
Downtown
REMUS
March Special Full Line Dealer for
SIMPLICITY & SNAPPER
Parts & Service for all
5 Foils for $20
with any additional service
Makes & Models

Now Open Monday - Sat Snowblower & Chainsaw

Walk-Ins Welcome or Call for an Appointment
Parts & Tune-Ups
Cent$ible Cuts (989) 967-3624
989-967-8100 157 Wheatland Ave.
Remus
2509 9 Mile Rd. (M-20)
Remus, MI 49340

To see your business advertised on the

Remus Page
contact your Pioneer Group Media Consultant
Lakeview
989-352-7271
Howard City
231-937-4383
Remus
989-967-3602 Danette Doyle
Morley Canadian Lakes 231-592-8366 or
231-856-7652 231-972-4200 ddoyle@pioneergroup.com

$
195
• Utility Barns/Hunting Cabins • Propane • Wild Bird Seed
/Ton Gingrich Tire Center
TIRES, CUSTOM WHEELS, AUTO SERVICE
• Straw • Corn• Diamond Dog Food
M-66 @ M-20 • P.O. BOX 264
Grandpa’s REMUS, MI 49340
Landscape, Nursery, and Garden Shop
(989)967-3541
ACROSS FROM CHIPPEWA HILLS • 2963 Arthur Rd. • Remus, MI
(989) 967-8080
“Thank You for your Business”
www.gingrichtire.com

To see your business advertised on the To see your business advertised on the
Remus Page Remus Page
contact your Pioneer Group Media Consultant contact your Pioneer Group Media Consultant

Danette Doyle Danette Doyle

231-592-8366 or 231-592-8366 or
ddoyle@pioneergroup.com ddoyle@pioneergroup.com
18 PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010

To Advertise on this Page

For Just $21.00 Per Week
6 Weeks Minimum
Includes Online Advertising
Call
231-592-8366
TURN YOUR OLD GOLD & DIAMONDS INTO CASH Come see us and let us
OR TRADE IN & TRADE UP AT HUGE SAVINGS!
b b e y help you to create
A a home as individual
The corating as you are!

De Dept. 7910 Federal Road, Howard City

231-937-4206
Come see
Tom Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
114 S. Michigan Ave. • Downtown Big Rapids & Chris Sat. 9 am - 4 pm
231.796.7743 www.howardcity.abbeycarpet.com
ww
www.RogersJewelersMi.com

RON & BAMBI LICENSED Canadian Lakes

• Hardware/Paints
OLSSON &
• Tools - Hand & Power
OWNERS INSURED
OLSSON • Plumbing & Heating Supplies
CONCRETE • Lawn & Garden Supplies
• Electrical Supplies
CONSTRUCTION LLC
POURED WALLS & FLAT WORK • UPS Shipping Service
17020
8 MILE RD. 231-823-2544 FAX # 8370 100th St. • Canadian Lakes, MI 49346
231-598-2618
STANWOOD, MI
49346
231-823-9554
231-972-1319
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Specializing In
Personal Service!
FREE ESTIMATES • QUALITY WORK Sat. 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Sun. 10:00 am-3:00 pm

FIREWOOD
8’ Mixed Hardwood or Oak
Delivered in 8’ length,
minimum 10 cords per load.
$
80 - $90 per cord due to haul distances
Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
231-796-4558
Leave name & number

To see your business advertised on the

Here’s My Card Page
contact your Pioneer Group Media Consultant

Danette Doyle
231-592-8366 or
ddoyle@pioneergroup.com

HUFF’S SERVICE LLC Fully

Insured ANDY’S
TOWING & RECOVERY
COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR & SALES
• Engine Repair • Tune-Ups • Transmissions
TREE SERVICE
Tree W
T Work
k off All Ki
Kinds
d • Andrew
A d T.
T Callender,
C ll d Owner
O
• Brakes • Electrical • Exhaust
• Welding • Computer Diagnostics Specializing In Working Around Power Lines & Houses
24 Hour Serving Montcalm, Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, Osceola Counties, and more!! Also Canadian Lakes area!!
• Tire Sales • Repair & Service Towing & “We www.andystreeservice.com

989-382-7171
Recovery Go All Firewood
1-800-982-4540 or 231-937-5607 Available
Over”

19837 30th Ave. (M-66) Owner

SENIOR DISCOUNT • Call For a FREE ESTIMATE
Barryton, MI 49305 Harold Huff Family-owned since 1962 We Accept:
 MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010 • PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER 19

FARM AUCTION
Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10am
Howard City, MI
Farm Equipment Sale and Dairy Herd Dispersal
Directions: North of G.R., US131 to M46, east to Amble Rd, north 2 1/2 miles to N. County Line or
Eisenhower Rd. East 1/2 mile to site. From Morley, east on Jefferson to 150th, south to Eisenhower Rd.

LIVESTOCK • JD Wagon Gear • Chicken Plucker, Large Size Ready To Slide

• 35 Head Holsteins, Herds Been • New Idea 4 Roll Husker Shredder In A Motor On
Vaccinated In Nov. 2009 Mint Condition • 20 Chicken Cones On Wheels, Chicken
• 18 Fresh Cows, Freshened Since Dec. 2009 • Potato Planter Scalding Tank.
• 2 Dry Cows • Potato Digger • 1 Skid House Chicken Coop
• 6 Breeding Age Heifers • 2 Pioneer Wagon Gears Good Condition • 18 Aluminum Milk Cans
• 6 Bull Calves • Fore Cart • Broiler House Wood Stove
• 5 Heifer Calves • Cone Fertilizer Spreader Mounted On Hay • Many More Misc Items, Too Many To
• 1 Red & White Bull, approx. weight 1200 lbs. Mower, New Condition Mention
• 5 Yr. Old Morgan Standard Cross Mare, • Top Buggy HOUSEHOLD
Lots Of Zip • Grain Blower • 2 Dressers
• 1 Draft Work Team • Walking Plow • Wall Clock
• 65 Laying Hens, 1 Year Old SHOP/MISC ITEMS • Pint Cans
HORSE DRAWN MACHINERY • Shop Build Band Sawmill, Good • Knee Hold Desk
• New Idea Green Crop Hay Loader Working Condition CONSIGN BY NEIGHBOR
• JD #44 2 Bottom Plow, Almost New • Hand Push Mill Powered Up And Down • 24’ Elevator
Bottoms • Enterprise 2 Saw Edger Rebuilt • Savoil 5 Burner TAble Top Oil Stove
• McCormick 1 Row Cultivator, As Is • Cut-Off Saw With Baker
• Spring Tooth Drag • Ice Saw With Motor • David Bradley Silo Filler, Needs Repair
• 8 1/2 Ft. Cultipacker • Walker Turner Band Saw AUCTIONEER NOTE: This Herd Has A
• JD Model E Manure Spreader, Good • Mud Boat With Box Butter Fat Test Of 4.1, A 57,000 On S.C.C.
Condition • Quantity Of Locust Fence Posts And Always Used Select Sires For 19 Years.
• JD 290 2 Row Corn Planter, Good • Chain Link Dog Panels These Cows Are In Great Condition And Are
Condition, Liquid Or Dry Fertilizer • Heavy Hi-Tensile Log Chains Ready To Work For You.

Reason for Sale is Moving Out of State

Owners: Andy & Polly Schlabach Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran Church
Lunch Wagon & Bake Sale • Port-A-John provided • Flea Market Services:
Terms & Condition: Check or cash only. Announcements day of sale take precedence Nov. 1 - Feb. 28 Sat. 4:00 pm
over any printed matter. Auction is not responsible for any accidents, lost or stolen items. March 1 - Oct. 31 Sat 5:00 pm
Sun. 8:30 am & 11:15 am
Ellison’s Auction Service • 231.823.2419 Children’s Sunday School & Bible Study 10:00 am
Auctioneers: Keith Ellison (701) 830-9828 and Ryan Hanson Pastor, Rev. Paul Schneider
9407 90th Avenue • Mecosta, MI • Phone: Church Office • 972-7891

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS

Sales • Service • Quick Lube Advertise
BUY HERE, $
14 95 Transmission

Your Church
COUPON

COUPON

COUPON

COUPON

Flush SPECIAL
PAY HERE
AVAILABLE
Tire Rotation
With free visual brake inspection
$
7995 Most makes

Here!
& models

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

Call 1-800-968-1114,
‘99 VW JETTA ‘02 FORD WINDSTAR LX ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS
4 dr., 2.0 4 cyl., 5 speed, AC, PW, PL, tilt,
cruise CD. Fresh trade. KBB $4,830.
V6, 3.8L, 4 dr., AC, PW, ,PL, tilt, cruise,
FWD, auto.
4 dr., 1.8L turbo, 5 spd., PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
CD, AC, ABS tract. cont. KBB $6,245. ext. 366
YOUR PRICE
$
3,995 YOUR PRICE
$
4,450 YOUR PRICE
$
5,495
Come Worship with us!
at
Chippewa Hills Baptist Church
9166 25th Ave. Remus • Across from Remus Lumber
Phone 989-967-8205
‘01 FORD FOCUS ZX3 ‘05 FORD ESCAPE XLT ‘98 VW NEW BEETLE Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am
Hatchback, 2 dr., 5 spd., 2.0L, PW, PL, 4x4, 4 dr., V6, PW, PL, AC, tilt, cruise, 2.0L 4 cyl., auto., AC, tilt, CD, cruise. Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm
tilt, cruise, AC. Great MPG! KBB $4,855. alloy wheels, ABS. KBB $11,160. KBB $4,350. Wed. “Awana” Service 6:00 pm ~ 3 yrs - 8th grade

YOUR PRICE
$
4,295 YOUR PRICE
$
6,450 YOUR PRICE
$
3,495 Pastor Richardson • www.chippewahillsbaptist.com

NISSAN ALTIMA SL ‘98 FORD E250 ‘03 GRAND PRIX GTP Sunday Service 8:30 am & 11:00 am
2.5L 4 cyl., auto., PW, PL, tilt, cruise, Econoline Cargo Van. 4.2L V6, AM/FM. 3.8L supercharged V6, leather, moon, loaded,
AC, leather, moon, loaded. KBB $8,450. Read to work. Fresh trade. heads up display, very clean. KBB $7,185. Sunday School 10:00 am
YOUR PRICE
$
6,450 YOUR PRICE
$
2,995 YOUR PRICE
$
6,450 726 Fuller Avenue, Big Rapids MI. • 231.796.8273
Pastor Matt Deames • www.immanuelbr.com

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS Sylvester Community Church

5 Mile Road • Mecosta, MI 49332
NOW LOCATED ON M-82 • HOWARD CITY Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com 231-972-0233
Sunday Morning Worship Service • 10:00 a.m.
(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173
Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
DALE LONGCORE
Sales Manager
Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm Fellowship Time • 11:00 a.m.
Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Sunday School • 11:30 a.m.
Pastor: Richard Taylor
20 PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
Make A Note
Due to an error on page 63 of the
PDS 2009-2010 Isabella/Clare/Gratiot Phone Book
there is a incorrect phone number for
Hammer
The correct phone number is 989-773-3473.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
1950 – The Lakeview Wildcats
have won the district basketball
championship by recently defeat-
ing Rockford, Cedar Springs, and
Stanton.
The Hugh French’s of Altona
have celebrated their 65th wed-
ding anniversary with an open
house with over 100 relatives and
friends at the party.
1960 – Mrs. Nora Jensen of Tru-
fant was honored on her 80th
birthday with a gathering hosted
by her daughter, Effie.
More than 800 people attend-
ed Lakeview’s Minstrel Show
and had a wonderful time – many
laughing all the way home.
Health & Wellness Centers
Edmore Lakeview
989-427-5141 989-352-8168 989-831-4140
Owned by Pharmacists - Run by Pharmacists
FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.
‘05 NEON SXT
AUTO.,, VERY SHARP. #P3116
Only…
$
6,995
‘05 PONTIAC VIBE
VERY CLEAN,, LOADED. #P3047
9,979
$ LOCAL TRADE
Only…
‘08 CHEVY COBALT
AUTO.,, GAS. #P3072
Only…
$
10,976
‘07 CHRYSLER 300
LOADED,, LOCAL TRADE. #P3127 PWR. MOON.,, LEATHER. #P3075A
Only…
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LEGALS
NOTICE OF BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING
The Martiny Township Board will hold a
public hearing on the proposed town-
ship budget for the fiscal year 2010-2011
at the Martiny Township Hall on Friday,
March 26, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. Also Truth
and Budget Hearing to be held. THE
Restoration, Inc
PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE
RATE PROPOSED TO BE
LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE
PROPOSED BUDGET WILL
Way back when
BE A SUBJECT OF THIS
Do You
➤ HEARING. A copy of the budget is
available for public inspection by calling
231-867-3387. Following these hearings
Recall?
the Annual Meeting will be held.
Linda A. Randall
Martiny Township Clerk
➤ March 15, 2010
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PREGNANT? CONSIDER ADOP-
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