Tri County News Shopper, March 22, 2010

Monday, March 22, 2010
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SUPER
SPRING
SPARKLING SATURDAY
March 27, 2010 • 10 - 5 PM
Enjoy refreshments and
join in the fun of
“Making a Silent Offer”
SAVINGS
on items throughout
the Shoppe.
MUFFLER MAN Stop in to see what

items are up for
auction!
$
69 95 $ 125
105 S. Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI
00
231-796-7300
www.BigRapidsAntiques.com
Where the Path

Custom “Y” Pipe to the World
Brake Special Dual Exhaust Begins...
Includes machining
the rotors From converter back Helping the Greater Big Rapids
Certain restrictions apply. Expiration date: April 30, 2010 Certain restrictions apply. Expiration date: April 30, 2010 Community Travel for the Past 17 Years
TECHNICIANS ON STAFF
(231) 796-3546
120 N. Michigan Ave. • Big Rapids
www.pathfinderstravel.net
LIFETIME
Mufflers FREE INSPECTION

• Exhaust • Brakes
from
$
29 95 • Steering • Tires
• Struts & Shocks
• Air Conditioning
Certain restrictions apply. Expiration date: April 30, 2010
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EVERY
DAY $ 00 Full Service Oil Change
Up to 5 quarts of Teir 1 High Performance SAE 5W30
PRICE!
Motor Oil, including filter and chassis lubrication.
No Appointment Necessary • Mon-Fri 8am-6pm • Sat 8am-5pm

We can repair any problem with your vehicle (except body & glass work)
3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Veterans, Seniors and
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700 N. State Rd., Big 3386 W. US 10, 5245 S. Division,
Rapids, MI 49307 Ludington, MI 49431 Wyoming, MI 49548
Call for more information!
2 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010
GREAT STARTER HOME INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WANTED LARGE FAMILY RIVER FRONTAGE HORSES WELCOME
901872 - $92,000 10007663 - $57,500 10009223 - $139,900 902857 - $78,000 704688 - $139,900
623 MAPLEWOOD, REED CITY 1108 COLBURN, BIG RAPIDS 350 LINCOLN, REED CITY 17345 OLD LOGGING RD, HERSEY 20664 2 MILE RD, REED CITY
Newer home, close to schools, churches Economical home on spacious lot with Spacious home, featuring double pane One bedroom cottage on the Muskegon Large farm house with many updates.
and downtown area, ideal for the first large back yard and lots of room for windows, updated fixtures, mechanicals River, ideal for weekend or year round Hardwood floor and woodwork
time home buyer. out-door activities. Older home with and newer appliances. Within walking living. Features hardwood floors, throughout are original to the home.
many possibilities – close to Ferris State distance to K-12 schools and downtown appliances and economical utilities. Short distance to Rails-to-Trails for
• 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH University for students, first time home area. year round enjoyment; walking, bike or
• MUNICIPAL UTILITIES • NATURAL GAS • 100FT RIVER FRONTAGE
• HOSPITAL AND US-131 NEARBY buyers or small family. horseback riding and snowmobiling.
• 4 BEDROOM HOME • 1800 SQ FT • 3 CAR GARAGE WITH WORKSHOP
• APPLIANCES INCLUDED • WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
• BUNGALOW WITH IN-TOWN CONVENIENCE • HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT • 4 BEDROOM HOME
• 2-CAR GARAGE • NATURAL GAS • CORNER LOT • 18 PLUS ACRES
• APPLIANCES INCLUDED • IN TOWN CONVENIENCES • POLE BARN
• WHITE PINE STATE TRAIL SYSTEM NEARBY • FRUIT TREES
CLOSE TO TOWN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY JEHNSEN LAKE PRIVATE SETTING ROLLING ACREAGE
901873 - $69,900 900575 - $199,000 902658 - $65,000 902399 - $72,000 902875 - $189,900
21825 3 MILE RD, REED CITY 15432 220TH AVENUE, BIG RAPIDS 8280 LAKEVIEW BLVD, RODNEY 7354 NORTHLAND DR, STANWOOD 22700 1 MILE RD, REED CITY
Country living just minutes from town Ideal sales and service location; trucking Impeccably kept, single wide permanent Newer Manufactured home with Beautiful rolling countryside plus
on 1 acre. Buyer receives $10,000 and warehousing operations with freeway fixture mobile home on one and a half breezeway attaching the garage to the manufactured home. Features central
allowance for flooring and new well. exposure just North of US131 Exit 139 lots with lake view. Additional corner lot house. Features include economical air, appliances, home entertainment
Great investment. interchange. Convenient location West with electric, well and septic in place utilities, central air and in a convenient center and huge wrap around deck
of Big Rapids with off street parking. also available. yet private wooded setting. overlooking the property.
• SPACIOUS HILLTOP SITE Zoned highway interchange.
• 5 BEDROOMS • JEHNSEN LAKE DEEDED ACCESS • 3 BEDROOM RANCH ON 1.5 ACRES • 61 ACRES
• 2- CAR GARAGE • 1991, 14X70 SINGLE WIDE • NATURAL GAS • 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH RANCH
• REMODELED BATH • 10 PLUS ACRES • 28 X 60 OFFICE • CENTRAL AIR • ATTACHED GARAGE WITH WORK SHOP • FULL WALKOUT BASEMENT WITH WORKSHOP
• 40 X 60 STEEL BUILDING WITH 16FT CEILING • POLE BARN & GARAGE WITH 200AMP • ADJOINS WHITE PINE TRAIL STATE PARK • 30 X 40 POLE BARN
• PAVED ROAD
(231) 796-5823
1630 N. State St., Big Rapids
Across from the airport
Bernie‛s Best Bernie‛s Best

Pizza Deal Blended Ice
Two Large Pizzas with up to $
5 toppings of your choice,
four medium fountain drinks
24 99 Coffee Drinks
Plus Tax
and a dozen donuts. Caramel Latté

7 Days a Week Vanilla Latté
4:00pm to 8:00pm Java Chip
Heath Mocha
INTRODUCING!!
Chocolate
Peanut Butter
Bernie‛s Best
Coffee
Smoothies
Value Pizzas
1 Large (15”) Pizza with $
up to 3
choice.
to pp in gs of yo ur
5 0
6 Plus Tax
7 Days a Week
231-796-3774
4:00pm to 8:00pm 219 N. Michigan Ave. • Big Rapids, Michigan
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 3
030 Special Notices
FREE DANCE ADMISSION
Wayland Hopkins Livestock
Wayland, MI
Belle Oakes
3-27-10
Spring is here! Come 269-792-2296 Retirement Living
join our friendly
crowd.
Monday Tuesday ACCOMMODATIONS
SIERRA (formerly Sweet 2:30 p.m. Calves - Feeders 4:00 p.m. Hay Straw Thirty-four suites: Studio • One bedroom economy
Country) playing a variety • One bedroom standard • One bedroom deluxe
of music for your listening pleasure 3:00 p.m. Cattle 5:00 p.m. Calves - Feeders All suites offer the following amenities:
• Kitchenette area with refrigerator, and microwave
the last Saturday of every month 6:15 p.m. Slaughter Cattle • Private living room and bath
(June will be 2nd Saturday) Open to
the public. Morley American Legion, Hogs bought direct • Freedom to furnish and decorate with own personal items to maintain individuality
2560 Northland Drive, Morley, MI.
Music 7pm-11pm. Food and bever-
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. direct grade & yield cattle SERVICES
ages available from the club. Ques- • Emergency call system in each suite
tions, Call Gerry (231)796-2490 • Daily meals and snacks
Attn: Dairy Farmers & Beef Producers: • Housekeeping services
• Cable included
GUN & KNIFE SHOW Are you looking for a larger net check from
Kalkaska Kaliseum your cattle sales?
March 27th/28th
Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 9-4 Send your cattle to Wayland where top consignors
AMENITIES
• A variety of gathering places to entertain family and friends
22 Rifle door-prize
J & J Sports Shows
and buyers come every week. • Community living room/library areas with fireplace
• Hospitality suite
1-800-968-5016 You will like our prices, and love our commission rates. • On-site beauty and barber shop
Call these people for your trucking needs: • General store and/or sweet shop
BIG RAPIDS • Indoor, outdoor, and community activities
UROLOGY CENTER Gord Flanagan at 616-691-8551, cell 616-490-1201 • Gardening in raised beds for all to enjoy
The office of Dr. Virinder Bhardwaj Mitchell Walch at 231-629-1677
Respites Rooms Available
will be closing March 23, 2010. I will be
relocating to California. I will continue
working in my Mt. Pleasant office until Owners & Operators Esther Nederhood, RN, Owner
May 27, 2010. Urologist Steven Jensen
will continue my clinic in the same Mt.
Bob Van Dam Vern Verduin (231) 779-4671 Fax: (231) 779-4038
Pleasant office on Wednesdays for 616-896-9830 616-698-6536 Between Cadillac & Lake City, MI
continuity of care. Dr. Steven Jensen
is a Board Certified Urologist with
extensive experience with Pediatric
Urology and female urology. He also
Reed City Public Schools

carries a lot of experience in
Laparscopic and Robotic surgeries.
To schedule appointments, please call
our Mt. Pleasant office at (989)772-
2010-11 Kindergarten Roundup

4051. Medical records may be
obtained at Mecosta County Medical
Center or at our Mt. Pleasant office. Any
questions or concerns should be direct-
ed to my Mt. Pleasant office. I have
enjoyed working in Big Rapids and
am very grateful for the community.
Tri-County
Student Visitation & Parent Information Night
Classifieds Thursday, March 25th at G.T. Norman Elementary
Baldwin, Big Rapids
Evart, Reed City
Rodney Area
Program begins at 5:30 for Students Last Name Beginning in A-L
Program begins at 6:30 for Students Last Name Beginning in M-Z
(231)592-8348
Deadline:
Thursday, 12noon
Email:
classified@
Program Will Include:
pioneergroup.com
Go Online: • Classroom Visitation for Students

www.pioneergroup.com
• Parent Information Presentation
• Kindergarten Registration
050 Help Wanted • Transportation Registration
***AVON: A beauty-ful career! $10
*Childcare will be provided
gets you started! Contact Joyce Eben-
stein, ISRep, (231)937-4069.
avonjoy@verizon.net
AVON- Why not you? Why not today? Be
your own boss. Make money. (231)832- Please Bring a Copy of Student Birth Certificate and Immunization Record
5820 Dee.
(Eligible students must be 5 years of age by December 1st, 2010)
Great Beginnings Start at G.T. Norman Elementary!

All Day, Every Day Kindergarten • Highly Qualified Instructional Staff
On Site Before and After and Snow Day Care Available
Monthly Themed Activity Days • Technology Equipped Classrooms
Preschool through Grade 5 on One Site
Complete Academic Program:

Language Arts • Library • Science • Art
Six Lakes Math • Music • Computers • Social Studies • Gym
SIX LAKES FLEA MARKET:
Opening April 2nd, weath-
er permitting. Fri-Sat-Sun. For further information, please contact 832-5548
Call Dan (231)937-4320.
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050 Help Wanted
MPI HAS BEEN employing
local residents for over 22
years. We fundraise for char-
itable organizations like breast
cancer, missing children, vet-
erans and a variety of non-
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have over 50 employees, but
Buy Two Tons for $390 and are looking for more. We offer
full-time positions that start at
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Township’s policy alcohol played a role in the make you sick if you do drink. But soon enough, you can
committee reviews accident. The crash is under cook and serve Thanksgiving
policies investigation. * None of these medications dinner in the time it takes
From Staff Reports Troopers were assisted on is addictive. your computer to start. So,
the scene by Newaygo County you trash your old computer
BIG RAPIDS TWP. — Big Sheriff’s Office, Life EMS, * Medications can be and buy a new one -- only
Rapids Township’s policy and Fremont First Responders combined with support to see your new, speedy
procedural committee started and members of the Newaygo groups or alcohol counseling. computer soon running at a
work on creating policies for County Sheriff’s Posse. snail’s pace, as well.
the township at its meeting Traditionally, approaches to
Wednesday afternoon. Recognizing and Treating overcome alcoholism have Luckily, it’s more than
The committee, which Alcohol Problems not included medications. possible to break this vicious
consists of Joanne Brown, Government statistics cycle. Instead of buying a new
Bonnie Clark, Joe Spedowski, (NewsUSA) - While some show that 75 percent of computer when yours slows
Clerk Sherri Gilbert, 18 million Americans suffer people receiving traditional to a crawl, take some steps to
Trustee David Hamelund from alcohol abuse or approaches for alcohol make your current computer
and Supervisor Maxine dependence, only one in eight dependence relapse to heavy run like new.
McClelland, met to review receives treatment. Poor drinking within the first year
samples of established diagnosis may play a role in of beginning treatment. For example, if your
policies from the Michigan people being undertreated, computer has slowed down,
Township Association and but there are a growing New Guidelines Include you might want to take a
other townships that they can number of tools to help Medications look at its registry. Every
use as templates. people assess and understand Microsoft Windows operating
Brown said the committee whether they have alcohol Last year, the HHS issued system has a registry, or
plans to get policies in place problems. best-practice guidelines for a central database that
that the township will abide the treatment of alcohol records information about
by. One of the latest tools is a dependence. These guidelines the system setting, network
“It really isn’t to step on new government Web site include for the first time setting, software setting,
anybody’s toes. We’re just called “Rethinking Drinking,” the recommendation to user profiles, hardware
trying to go forward and which, through a 20-question consider the two most recent configuration, device drivers,
make business better for the assessment, is designed to FDA-approved medications kernel data and third-party
township,” Brown said. determine whether your for alcohol dependence, applications. In short, the
The committee also drinking patterns are safe, naltrexone for extended- registry tells your computer
designated Hamelund as the risky or harmful. release injectable suspension what to do and how.
committee chairperson. and acamprosate calcium.
The committee’s next Launched and supported Every time you install or
meeting will take place from by the U.S. Department of One of the newly added uninstall a program, a new
4 to 6 p.m. on April 21 at Health & Human Services medications in the HHS key is added to your registry.
Isabella Bank’s board room. (HHS) division, the National guidelines is an extended- The problem is that, over
The public is invited to Institute of Alcohol Abuse release injection taken once time, the registry starts to
attend. and Alcoholism (NIAAA) a month. Pill medications record errors. As registry
web site features a self- have been successful for errors compile, they can slow
Fremont man dies in assessment test that is some patients. However, in down the entire operating
crash completely confidential and cases where a patient may be system.
anonymous. challenged to reliably take a
DAYTON TWP. — A daily pill, an extended-release Unless you’re a computer
Newaygo County man died Medications for Alcohol injection that is given once expert, you shouldn’t try to
on Wednesday as a result Dependence a month can be a helpful fix your registry yourself --
of a motorcycle and pick-up treatment option. you can cause a lot of damage
crash. The Food & Drug if you delete the wrong key.
Michigan State Police in Administration has approved To find a physician in Luckily, there are registry
Newaygo County said Lorren medications for the treatment your area, go to www. cleaners that can eliminate
Meyers, 59, of Fremont, was of alcohol dependence which alcoholanswers.org/local. For registry errors and help
traveling on a motorcycle on offer treatment options in online self assessment, go speed up your operating
Ramshorn Drive just north addition to traditional 12-step to www.rethinkingdrinking. system. One registry cleaner,
of Fremont. He may have and counseling programs. niaaa.nih.gov. Advanced Registry Optimizer
crossed the center line while Rethinking Drinking provides 2010 (ARO) by Sammsoft
making a turn, causing a key facts about medications Slow PC Got You Down? (www.sammsoft.com),
crash with a pick-up truck for alcohol dependence: Make Your Computer was favorably reviewed by
driven by 56-year-old Joseph Run Like New Download.com. The easy-
Moon, of Fremont. Meyers * Newer medications can to-use registry cleaner can
was pronounced dead at the make it easier to quit (NewsUSA) - You buy a new boost your PC’s performance
scene. Moon was uninjured drinking. computer, and you love how by removing errors from the
in the crash. quickly the applications Windows Registry. ARO uses
Police do not know if * Newer medications don’t open and Web pages load. an advanced scanning engine
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and one-click optimization and lots of fast food. in the midst of a slumping can reach in and grab food
to help computers reach economy, many will be or drinks without taking
and maintain optimum “We’d wake up and have looking for ways to cut costs. their eyes off the road. Both
performance. a huge breakfast, stop at Savings likely won’t be found products have easy-clean,
McDonald’s or Burger King at the gas pump, as analysts leak-proof linings so they can
You can also increase system for lunch and dinner,” says predict a typical summer be wiped down and refilled
performance by running Martin. “It was the ‘70s! My price jump. for the next day of driving.
antivirus software. Look parents didn’t think about Offered in a variety of styles,
for one that will get rid of calories, much less trans But paying for empty calories sizes and colors, California
viruses without using too fat. And gas was so cheap. It and saturated fat is not the Innovations coolers give
many system resources. Extra probably costs me more to only option. In lieu of the families a new way to eat
memory will also increase fill up a tank [of gas] than it drive-thru, many families are better and cheaper on the
speed and is easy to install. cost my parents to feed us the now bringing food along for road this summer.
whole trip.” the ride. And they’re turning
For more information, visit to products like California When the Martin family takes
www.sammsoft.com. When Martin hits the road Innovations’ insulated coolers off for vacation, it will be in
with her husband and two to keep their meals fresh. an air-conditioned car with
A Helpful Tip for Summer children this summer for Their collapsible coolers plenty of healthy meals and
Road Trips their first big driving trip, have high-density thermal snacks. “I just don’t want my
fast food is decidedly not on insulation that keeps food kids getting hooked on fast
(NewsUSA) - When 39-year- the menu. “We eat healthy at and drinks cold for an entire food,” Martin says.
old Tricia Martin was a young home. Why change on a road day of driving. And once the
girl, summer vacation often trip? We’ll pack a ton of good contents are gone, they can For information about
meant a three-day drive from food and snacks, and stop at be collapsed and stored under California Innovations
the northwest suburbs of local markets to buy groceries a seat to save precious cargo coolers, visit www.
Chicago to Denver. It meant along the way. It should be space. californiainnovations.com.
sweating in a station wagon cheaper, too.”
without air conditioning, Many families pack a smaller
feeling carsick and She is not alone. This cooler, like the Zipperless
fighting with her younger summer, when millions of Hardbody, for snacks. With
sister. It also meant lots families pack up their cars its easy-access lid, drivers
AUCTION SALE The Tri County

Living Estate of Bill Hamilton
March 27, 2010 @ 11:00 a.m. News Shopper
9512 Kayuse Cove, Evart, MI on Lake Miramich in Mecosta County 115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307
Serving over 18,000 homes
Directions: from Evart, MI: Go south on Main Street at the light across Muskegon River. Stay left to weekly in the communities of
85th Ave. Turn to Bensing Road, to 80th Ave. Go 4 miles to 1 Mile Rd. Turn west to 90th Ave. Turn Baldwin, Big Rapids, Bitely,
south to the main entrance of Lake Miramich. Follow the auction signs to sale site.
Branch, Brohman, Chase,
Yamaha 660 Rhino 2005 Low Hrs W/4 Bread Machine Brand New Bosch 1 3/4 Hp Router Chippewa Lake, Evart,
New Tires And Rims Kitchen Aid Delta 10’ Power Miter Saw Hersey, Idlewild, Leroy,
1 16’ Landscaping Trailer, Double Coffee Maker Luther, Paris, Reed City,
Axle, Electric Brakes, Side Walls, Electric Dart Board 1 Set Of Pool Balls And Rack
Rodney, Sears, Tustin, and
Spare Tire Snow Sleds Building Materials 28 Peg Boards
240 John Deere 48” Cut Lawnmower White Cloud
Yamaha Stereo Sampling Piano Electrical Plumbing
1 Small Trailer Vinyl Siding Card Games Center Wood: 1x6, 1x8, 2x4 And Other Types
Aluminum Revlon Spa For Hands For classified or display
Building Material: Cedar, Oak Boards
1 Belgium Browning 12 Gauge Auto 5 Set Of Wooden Bar Stools information call or fax:
2 Hawken Rifke 50 Caliber With Tarps Nails
Octagon Barrel Tools Wood Trim 231-796-4831
3 Assorted Ammo Pistol, Shot Gun, Porter Cable 7 1/4 Circular Saws
Rifle Milwaukee 1/2” Drill Tyvek House Wrap FAX 231-796-1152
Honda EB 5000 X Generator On Assorted Drill Bits Fishing Equipment Email: sharon@pioneergroup.com
Wheels Ryob Reciprocating Saw Water Sport Equipment
Ariens Rototiller 5hp, Craftsman 15g 2 Dewalt Drills Bissel Bagless 12 V Vacuum Advertising Director - Sharon Frederick
3hp Craftsman 14.4 V Cordless Drill W/
150 Psi Compressor, Hilt DX 36m 22 Charger In Box Trailer Hitch
Cal. Nailer Panasonic Cordless Rotary Hammer Stihl Farm Boss Chainsaw Account Reps - Deb Romanowski, Danette Doyle,
4 Canon PC 160 Personal Copier Drill Water Skis Dawn Brock
Foot Massager Bradnailer 3 Sonco Tubes
Bake ware Ryob Jigsaw
Ryobi Combo Set
Classifieds - Kelly Last
Candle Holders Ryob Sawzall
Assorted Toys And Sport Gear Ryob 9.6 V Cordless Drill Cordless 18 V Bostitch 2 Hp 6.0 Gal. Email: klast@pioneergroup.com
Punch Bowl With Glasses Tool Punches Oil Free Compressor
Sport Chairs Assorted Hand Tools Composition Supervisor - Kym Roldan
Camping Gear Craftsman Wrenches, Sockets, Box Leaf Blower
Coleman Stove 2 Burner End Wrenches Weed Whip Here’s My Card Deadline: Wednesday Noon
Propane Coleman King Cobra Klein Voltages Tester New Windows
Lantern, Radio, And TV Combo Milwaukee Super Sawzall 2 8x7 Sec. Garage Doors
Display Ad & Classified Ad Deadline:
Sleeping Bags 50’ Extension Cords Thursdays at Noon
Large Flashlight Black & Decker Saw 7 1/4 10 Foot Alum. Break
Dishes Air Hoses Alum. Ladders
AUCTIONEER: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617 BOB PARKER 231-823-2329
Currie/Parker Auction Service

717 Sheridan - Big Rapids, MI
Auction Note: This is a clean sale, everything is in excellent shape. DO NOT MISS THIS SALE!
Condition Terms of Sale: Cash or Check with ID - nothing removed until settled for. (Not Responsible for Lost or Damaged Items)
PORTA JOHN www.currieparkerauction.com LUNCH WAGON
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Saturday The Big Rapids Lions Club will be meeting at information, call (231) 972-2884.
the Gate at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 Mondays of each month. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
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p.m. information, call (231) 972-2884.
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds Tuesday Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
trap and sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon every information, call (231) 972-2884.
start at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles west Tuesday at the Holiday Inn and Conference Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. on
of Mecosta on M-20. For more info: Contact Jack Center. Thursdays in conference room A, the third room
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Hays at (231) 592-1587. Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center;
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th enter on the corner of Locust Street and Winter
1 p.m. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) Avenue. For more information, call Eric at 866-
N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood 972-2884. 398-5440.
Center. Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 8 The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
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National Quilt Month celebrated at Wheatland p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more p.m.
Township Library, March 2-20. The Applique information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at
Chicks have designed a display of quilts and books Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. noon at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
for your enjoyment. Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
Morton Township hosts a recycling program on Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30
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the third Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to information, call (231) 972-2884. p.m. every Thursday. Recycle! is located at 424 N.
noon, at the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Center.
“Peter Pan” auditions, 9 a.m. at Chippewa Hills information, call (231) 972-2884. Post-abortive support group’s 10-week study
High School. For more information: (989) 382- Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County begins Thursday, March 4. Two sessions are
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7184 or tsgrow@hotmail.com. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For available: 10 a.m. to noon and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Irish dance, 7:30 p.m. at Wheatland Music more information, call (231) 972-2884. on Thursdays. Please contact Care Net of Big
Organization. $5 for adults, children under 18 are Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Rapids for more information or to register, by
free. Music by Hurry the Jug, Pati Loveless calling. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more calling (231)796-4919, visit www.carenetbigrapids.
information, call (231) 972-2884. org or e-mail carenetofbigrapids@hotmail.com.
Sunday TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on
Tuesday at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Friday
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Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m. Old Jail House Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more
Group, 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) information. Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
796-8956. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 8 p.m. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more Grief peer support group 9 a.m. every Tuesday at Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County
information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cadillac Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For
Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. Center at (231) 779-9550. more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and Caregivers support group, 2 to 4 p.m. second and Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at
Lounge in their newly remolded room, located at fourth Tuesdays of the month at Reed City Public the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
Please enter through the door facing Old 27. The more information. 972-2884.
dances are held every Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m. Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions Wednesday Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
concerning the dance. information, call (231) 972-2884.
Alanon meeting support group for families and Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high
friends of alcoholics will be held every Sunday at 7 County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. rise in Big Rapids. For more information, call
p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. (231) 796-4993.
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
Monday the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th p.m.
Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) No. 1671 972-2884. p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
meets at 10 a.m. Monday at the Blanchard Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
Wesleyan Church, located at 542 Jackson Road in Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Knitting circle will begin meeting at 4 p.m. on
Blanchard. information, call (231) 972-2884. Fridays at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters
Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 of all levels are encouraged to come and learn or
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. p.m. share knitting techniques.
For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Library preschool story hour at 10:30 a.m. every Bingo on every fourth Friday at the Mecosta
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at Wednesday at Big Rapids Community Library. County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Open to the public. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at
972-2884. St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. Saturday
Bridge at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior at (231) 796-3703.
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more HERSEY FARMERS MARKET held weekly from The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5
information, call (231) 972-2884. 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in downtown p.m.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step Hersey. Contact: Deana Jager at (231) 465-4058 The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap
recovery program for anyone with hurts, habits or deanajager@charter.net. & sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots
and hang-ups meets every Monday. Dinner is at 6 Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open by start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m.
p.m., worship and gender-specific meetings from appointment by calling (231) 250-5555. Special The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on
7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Saturday sessions to be announced at a later date. M-20. For more info: Contact Jack Hays at (231)
Church, 15085 220th Ave., Big Rapids. Call the Visually Impaired & Blind Support Group meets 592-1587.
church office for more infomation (231) 796-2600. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8
Schizophrenia Anonymous meets every Monday Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972- Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a 2884. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to
support group with a 6-step program. Anyone Hospice of Michigan offers a living on support 1 p.m. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424
with schizophrenia or mental illness is more than group from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the fourth N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
welcome to attend. For more information call Wednesday of each month. Hospice is located Center.
Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. at 400 Perry Ave. in Big Rapids. For more SIERRA performs live the last Saturday of every
Coffee is available at meetings. information, contact Diane Snyder at (231) 796- month from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley American
Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high 7371. Legion. All welcome. Square dancing if enough
rise in Big Rapids. For more information, call patrons want it.
(231) 796-4993. Thursday Spin and knit-in. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Quality
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 Inn in Big Rapids. Bring your wheels, yarn, fiber,
p.m. Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Thursday at needles, hooks and a dish to pass. Cost is $5. Call
TOPS Club of Michigan, No. 1793 will meet at 3:30 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more Mary Lucht for more information at (231) 867-
p.m. Mondays at the Red Cross Building in Big information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or 3988.
Rapids. For information, call (231) 823-2275. All Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. The Newaygo Valley chapter of the National Wild
are welcome. Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Turkey Federation is hosting its 16th annual Prime
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For Rib dinner, auction and fund raising banquet at
St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. more information, call (231) 972-2884. the Newaygo County Sportsman’s Club at 5 p.m.
at (231) 796-3703. Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta on March 27. Contact Scott Kosaski (231) 823-
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. 2954 skosaski@hotmail.com.
a.m. every Monday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Disco dance, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Tullymore
Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Clubhouse. $10.
Center. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
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EVENTS BEGINNING MARCH 20, 2010

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your each Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open
club or organization to be certain of meetings, at 4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. with WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-
outings and classes, as they may be canceled regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big 9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United
due to bad weather or other reasons. If any A21600) Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts Methodist Church.
listing is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 at 9:30 a.m.
or (231)745-4635 with correct information. WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10
evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on GOD’S TRUE VINE OUTREACH CENTER p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone highway US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 6437 S. Nelson Rd. “Old Yates School”. Doors Church, Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For
being abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m. open Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30p.m. to 8:30 mor information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844
excuse for abuse. p.m. Information call Sandi, (231)745-4501. or Terri at (231)734-5348.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. PROGRAM LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. “FIRESIDE CHATS” at Crossroads Radiation. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
Call (231)679-0489 For More Information. Cancer Support Group for Women. Sponsored A cancer support group for patients, families 1p.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.
by Paradise Salon and Spectrum Health and caregivers. 1st Tuesday of each month, 4
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Reed City Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd p.m. to 5 p.m. Crossroads Radiation Center, SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed
TRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. 4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. City Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave.,
looking for caring and dedicated people with January-March-May-July-September- Call for information (231)832-5817 or just stop Reed City.
an interest in serving terminally ill patients November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation in.
and their families in the Reed City Area Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center,
and the outlaying communities. Volunteers City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for 219 East Todd Street.
provide services such as friendly visiting, calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832- families and friends of Alcoholics will meet
patient transport/patient outings, errand 7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 every Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
running, child care, and clerical services. or Paradise Salon 832-3411. at 8 p.m. THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every
Volunteer classes are available to fit each 4th thursday of the month.
person’s schedule. Please call Paul King at NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in
Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for further MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
information. corner of Highway 10 and 40th Ave., west Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the 7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
entrance. This group meets the last monday Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
SATURDAY of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural entertainment after lunch. For information call CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet
health options and specific subjects, CO-OP 231-734-6005. every Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN information is also available. Depot’s community room. There is no charge.
BBQ (Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 WEDNESDAY For more information, call (231)734-5125 or
p.m. (231)832-5102. ~MARCH 29 (231)734-9131
NORMALLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and MEETING of Natural Health Support Group, of each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
Cards, 12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month). 6 p.m. Sears Church Of God, corner of Hwy. Lutheran Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big
10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This months Open to the public, free of charge. Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ topic is Organic Gardening. at 6:30 p.m.
(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m.
E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call TUESDAY at the club house. REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
(231)832-5102. meets every third Thursday of the month.
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer
~MARCH 27 SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly Story Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A GOD’S TRUE VINE OUTREACH CENTER
EASTER BREAKFAST SATURDAY, March 27 topics. Open to all pregnant and nursing parent must remain in the library during story 6437 S. Nelson Rd. “Old Yates School”. Doors
from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Lincoln Township mothers. Children welcome. Downtown hour. open Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30p.m. to 8:30
Hall, 210th and 9 Mile Rd. Biscuits & Gravy, Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader for p.m. Information call Sandi, (231)745-4501.
Juice, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs. directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third
Donations accepted. Sponsered by Ashton Fire email LLL Sue@charter.net. (Meetings are Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday
Association. Third Tuesday of every month.) with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie of every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
(231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237.
ORGINAL GOSPEL JAMBOREE will be held IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in
Saturday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. Potluck, 7 p.m. and Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house. EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon.
Music. Amazing Grace Acres Church, M-37 CLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for first Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the
and Woodland Park Dr., Brohman. Featuring: SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every through sixth grades. Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
Stoney Labers, Faith Gospel Team and Lucky Tuesday) at the church, 216 S. Main Street, entertainment after lunch. For information call
Fulton M.C. Everyone welcome. Hersey. For more information, call the church REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME 231-734-6005.
(231)832-9072. Church is barrier free. is every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.
SUNDAY There will be games, crafts, songs and stories. ~MARCH 25
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All those in need (second and fourth Tuesday of BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB will be held Thursday, March 25 at Trinity
American Breakfast” (first Sunday of every the month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday Lutheran Church, 19778 US-10 from 12 noon
month), 8a.m-12 noon. 129 East Osceola Adventist Church’s Community Service. of each month (excluding January through to 5:45 p.m.
Avenue. March), and the public is always welcome.
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) followed by the meeting which starts at FRIDAY
Buffet, 7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call 7:00p.m.
#2452, 8400 U.S.-10. (231)832-2624 for more information. REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry
OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR (first Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call
Sunday of every month. (second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at of every month. Call the hotline for location (231)832-5102.
St. Ann’s Church Basement in Baldwin. For of the meeting and for information. (231)832-
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop further information, call Shawn (231)745- 8453 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING,
serving their Pancake Breakfast on the third 8421. 8p.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church.
Sunday of each month until further notice. EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, meets at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center,
MONDAY 7a.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church. month. For information call 734-9799. 219 East Todd Street.
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from
7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more East Todd Street. Post #7979, Evart, license A04340. Early 5 to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at
information, call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Bird at 6 p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., 8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information
Meetings are second Monday of every month). CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the Evart. call (231)734-6181
second and fourth Tuesdays of the month,
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at 2-4p.m. The group meets at the Community THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy
Reed City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in Mental Health for Central Michigan in Osceola the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 VFW Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next
5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m. County located at 4473 220th Ave. in Reed p.m. at the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east to Citizens Bank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m.
City. For mor information call (231)832- 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids. Concession stand is open.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 2247. The group is for individuals who
219 E. Todd Street. provide caregiving services for individuals THURSDAY PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO
with Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/ BE TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, terminal medical conditions. There is no REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION Send all upcoming events no later than
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month). charge to participate and there are no FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) Wednesday Noon to:
residency restrictions. 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call The Tri-County
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER (231)832-2624 for mor information. Yvonne Morneau
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday GFWC EVART WOMEN’S CLUB meets 7p.m. 211 W. Upton, Suit B
of each month, 7p.m. For more information, the second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of Reed City, MI 49677
call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305. Lutheran Church. Open to the public. The May each month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Phone: (231)832-5566
meeting honors Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts Conference Room. For more information Fax: (231)832-5558
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo tea. contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16.
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• Car Rentals
Angela Ayling ~ Owner be picked up every week, and will be kept for
206 S. Third Ave. • Ste B the Grand Prize drawing. So you have to en-
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(Located next to Cash & Carry Lumber in the Bleeker Insurance Building)
Plan your next pool ter every week for the $50* drawing.
Phone: party with us! Good Luck. Have Fun.
231-796-0276 Enter Often.
Fax: 231-796-2058 *The weekly $50 drawing will be a check made out to the winner and the
15344 Waldron Way, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Email: angela@mytime2travel.us
800-456-4000 • 231-527-9000 • countryinns.com/bigrapidsmi participating merchant of their choice.
“More Than Largest Bridal Selection

You Imagined, in the Area!
For Less Than Personality Bracelets & Charms,
You Expect” Stop In and Talk to Our Team Members Diamond Pendants, Earrings & Bracelets,
Sarah’s Hope Collection,
Store Hours:
Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm
Jackie Shannon Alanna Reflections of Color,
Fri 9am-7pm Gable Woodside Kohn Fossil Watches & Purses,
Sat 9am-6pm
Fine Gold and Sterling Silver Jewelry,
Sun Noon-4pm
Maria Amanda Juli Onsite Repairs, and the list goes on...
BIG RAPIDS FURNITURE Lenahan Stark Stellini We do jewelry, period! Try us today!
210 N. MICHIGAN • 231-527-1248 • BIG RAPIDS
New Look & Location www.RogersJewelersMI.com
www.br-furniture.com
Katrina 758 S. Chestnut Avenue, Suite A 114 S. Michigan Ave.,
Floor Covering • Appliances Smaltz Reed City • In the Vic’s Plaza Downtown Big Rapids
Bedding • Televisions 231-465-4000 WE BUY GOLD 231.796.7743
Buying Gold for

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

Locally owned means our clients are our
Chris’s neighbors. Experience the creativity,
Countr y compassion and integrity that make us the
People‛s Choice.
Dollar
to Register
for your
LOCAL
LOOT! 714 Perry Street, Big Rapids, Next to and
Corner of Upton & Chestnut in Reed City 840 Clark St. • Big Rapids
231-796-1112
231-796-8267 866-485-3100
(231) 832-2303
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS

Sales • Service • Quick Lube
BUY HERE, $
14 95 Transmission
COUPON
COUPON
COUPON
COUPON
Flush SPECIAL
PAY HERE
AVAILABLE
Tire Rotation
With free visual brake inspection
$
7995 Most makes
& models
FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES • FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.
‘99 VW JETTA ‘02 FORD WINDSTAR LX ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS

TWO DAY HORSE AUCTION
LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION
4 dr., 2.0 4 cyl., 5 speed, AC, PW, PL, tilt,
cruise CD. Fresh trade. KBB $4,830.
YOUR PRICE
$
3,995
V6, 3.8L, 4 dr., AC, PW, ,PL, tilt, cruise,
FWD, auto.
YOUR PRICE
$
4,450
4 dr., 1.8L turbo, 5 spd., PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
CD, AC, ABS tract. cont. KBB $6,245.
YOUR PRICE
$
5,495
FRIDAY, MARCH 26th

SPRING DRAFT HORSE SALE ‘01 FORD FOCUS ZX3 ‘05 FORD ESCAPE XLT ‘98 VW NEW BEETLE
9:00 AM: New & Used Tack & Harnesses 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.
10:30 AM: Outside Equipment tilt, cruise, AC. Great MPG! KBB $4,855. alloy wheels, ABS. KBB $11,160. KBB $4,350.
12:00 Noon: Draft Horses, Driving Horses & Draft Ponies YOUR PRICE
$
4,295 YOUR PRICE
$
6,450 YOUR PRICE
$
3,495
SATURDAY, MARCH 27th
SPRING SADDLE HORSE SALE
9:00 AM: New & Used Tack NISSAN ALTIMA SL ‘98 FORD E250 ‘03 GRAND PRIX GTP
12:00 Noon: Horses & Ponies 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.
2010 Negative Coggins Required YOUR PRICE
$
6,450 YOUR PRICE
$
2,995 YOUR PRICE
$
6,450
Fax consignments to (616) 374-4106
or e-mail to: tracy.langmaack@att.net
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
CATALOG DEADLINE: March 19th NOW LOCATED ON M-82 • HOWARD CITY Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com
For information: Office (616) 374-8213 (231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173

Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
DALE LONGCORE Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sales Manager Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
Verne Lettinga (616) 490-6742 Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Planning A Party This Year?

SPECIAL LOCAL
& Kelly’s
DISCOUNTS VENDORS!
THIS DAY
ONLY!
Door Catering EK
Eugenia’s
Bridal & Formalwear
Prizes!
present
You Are Invited to CK’s Place
3rd Annual
OPEN HOUSE!
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
CK’s Place Banquet Facility
11515 Northland Drive, Big Rapids
(4 Miles South of Big Rapids)
Come sample the award winning food & service.
On display will be a variety of linen tabletops, chair
Now Renting Sunset covers, and place settings. SAMPLING CK’s
will also feature Kelly’s Catering.
Now Renting China,
Pavilion! It’s a tasteful event featuring unique appetizers
and fruit carvings.
Linen & Stemware
We look forward to seeing you there!
ANDY’S TREE SERVICE

• Fully Insured
• FREE Estimates
• Senior Discounts
1-800-982-4540 • We Go All Over!
105 Linden St
Big Rapids, MI
Forward Realty, Inc. (231) 796-4808
NEW LISTING! Fixer upper on
corner lot in an R-1 neighborhood in
Big Rapids. Great location, 3 bedrooms,
1 bath. $22,900 10010978
NEW LISTING in Cadillac. Built
in 2003. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath ranch
with walkout basement. Attached
2 car garage. Don’t delay! $99,900
10006599
Muskegon river front home. A
Frame with open living, 3 bedrooms, 1
bath just south of US 10 and in great
recreational area. 10005890
4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Green
Haven sub. Remodeled with in past
7 years. Huge lot, house is spotless.
$139,900 10002468
2 story 5 bedroom, 2 bath shell with
2 acres. Needs to be finished inside.
Has partial basement with walkout.
10002094
www.century21forwardrealty.com
Different than all other gold buyers

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

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

231-834-1408
7 E. MAIN ST., GRANT, MI • (BETWEEN ANDREA’S PIZZA AND GRANT VIDEO)
OPEN MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 6 PM, SAT. 9 AM - 3 PM
10% SENIOR PREMIUM ON GOLD • WE BEAT ALL OFFERS!!
Also buying rare militaria, antique firearms,
museum quality antiques and rare collectables
WEST MICHIGAN’S HIGHEST PAYING GOLD BUYER
NOW SELLING &

BUYING RV’s
2007 Kia RONDO 2004 Ford F150 FX4
4
Available
Auto., Loaded 4x4, V8, Loaded.
Starting at
$
7,995 $
7,995
2007 Ford FOCUS 2008 Ford TAURUS
2
Available
Auto., AC, Loaded. Limited, V6, Leather, Loaded.

$
8,995 Starting at
$
9,995
2005 Jeep LIBERTY 2008 Chevy HHR LT
4x4 Sport, Loaded. Auto., Loaded

$
9,995 $
11,995
2005 Jeep WRANGLER 2006 Lincoln ZEPHYR
Get ready, get excited… Right hand

steer
BECAUSE IT’S HERE!

Pick up extra copies of our Auction Guide at any Pioneer office location
$
Mail route Jeep, 6 cyl.
12,995
V6, Leather, Loaded, 40,000 mi.
$
14,995
e Pioneer Group 2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4 2005 Dodge RAM 4x4
Th
AUCTION M A N I A
$
V6, auto., loaded.
14,995
3/4 ton, Cummins Diesel, Loaded.
$
23,995
1,495
1995 Ford Taurus V6, auto., local trade ........................
$
www.pgauctionmania.com 1998 Pontiac Bonneville V6, auto., local trade ......... 2,995
$
2010 2000 GMC Savana Cargo Van Ladder rack, cabinets 2,995
$
2000 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD, auto.............................. 2,995

$
1995 Chevy 3500 Flat bed dump, 454, 5 spd. .............. 2,995
$
YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU 1994 Ford F350 Crew Cab Dually, power stroke ........ 3,995
$
BID!
1994 Nissan 4x4 Ext. Cab local trade. ...................... 3,995
$
1999 Ford F250 4x4 Ext.Cab Long box, P.S. diesel ... 3,995
$
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Leather ........... 4,995

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

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

$
Here are some of the participating merchants:
1984 Chevy Corvette V8, auto., 76,000 miles ........... 5,995
$
H2 Oasis Rogers Jewelers
Mo Town Pizza Falcon Head
Larry’s Northtown Furniture Frank’s Sporting Goods
Stanton Hardware Tru-Fit
The Shack Hairmasters
Dreamland Tanning Cottage Treasures
Cran Hill Ranch Moe-Z-Inn
Fox Pools Becki Lentz
Since 1988
Holton’s LP Gas Williams Cafe
M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
Abbott’s Furniture Patterson’s Flowers
Corner of Peck Rd. & M-91 • GREENVILLE, MI
Massage Therapy & Wellness Alternative Heating & Fuel
COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com
Hot Spot Whitefish Golf
VanDrie 616-754-6800
*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment
MARCH IS
TRUCK MONTH
THAT
AT SPARTA
CHEVROLET
MEANS 0% A.P.R. AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS ON OUR
REMAINING 2009 TRUCKS AND 0% FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS ON 2010’S!
2009 2500
4WD LT1 DIESEL REG CAB
2009 3500
4WD LT1 DIESEL EXT CAB
DURAMAX DIESEL WITH ALISON 6
DURAMAX DIESEL WITH ALISON 6
SPEED TRANSMISSION, EXTERIOR
SPEED TRANSMISSION, EXTERIOR PLUS
PLUS PACKAGE INCLUDING REMOTE
PACKAGE INCLUDING REMOTE VEHICLE
VEHICLE START, ROOF MARKER LAMPS,
START, ROOF MARKER LAMPS, HD
SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE, HD
TRAILERING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING
TRAILERING EQUIPMENT WITH LOCKING
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRATED
CONTROLLER.
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER.
9T210 INCENTIVE UP TO
O $
9,000 9T231 INCENTIVE UP TO $
8,000
2010 SILVERADO EXT CAB 4WD LT 2010 HHR LT 2010 AVEO LS 4 DR 2010 IMPALA LS 2010 MALIBU LS
10T092 5.3L V8 MOTOR, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 10T036 REMOTE START,
TRANSMISSION, 18” ALUMINUM WHEELS, POWER 10C161 FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT 10C015 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, 10C011 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY,
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,
SEAT, REMOTE START AND KEYLESS ENTRY, LOCKING DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER WINDOWS, LOCKS, AIR, CRUISE, WINDOWS, LOCKS, AIR, CRUISE,
REAR DIFFERENTIAL, BLUETOOTH FOR PHONE, CD POWER WINDOW AND LOCKS, CD
AIR BAGS, ONSTAR. ONSTAR, XM RADIO, CD PLAYER. ONSTAR, XM RADIO, CD PLAYER.
PLAYER WITH USB PORT, ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT. PLAYER.
MSRP ....................... $36,630 MSRP ....................... $21,725 MSRP ....................... $25,105

SPARTA DISCOUNT ........ $2,100 SPARTA DISCOUNT ........ $2,000 MSRP ....................... $12,830 SPARTA DISCOUNT ....... $2,200 MSRP ....................... $22,890
REBATE ...................... $3,000 REBATE ...................... $2,000 SPARTA DISCOUNT ....... $1,400 REBATE ...................... $3,000 SPARTA DISCOUNT ........ $2,400
OI BONUS ................... $1,000 PONTIAC/SATURN REBATE ..................... $1,000 PONTIAC/SATURN REBATE ...................... $3,000
PONTIAC/SATURN OWNERS .................... $1,000 PONTIAC/SATURN OWNERS .................... $1,000 PONTIAC/SATURN
OWNERS ..................... $2000 OI BONUS ................... $1,000 OWNERS .................... $1,000 OI BONUS ................... $1,000 OWNERS .................... $1,000
SALE PRICE ........ $28,530 SALE PRICE ........ $15,725 SALE PRICE .......... $9,430 SALE PRICE ........ $17,905 SALE PRICE ........ $16,490
* Never any hidden charges; just ad tax, title, plate & doc fee. Rebates to dealer. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale. Must take delivery by 3/29/2010. Some residency or other restrictions may apply, see us for complete
details. We have made every effort to assure accuracy and reserve the right to amend and/or correct any errors. Promotional rates in lieu of rebates and require qualified credit. Should rules or rebates change neither customer nor dealer 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 at Sparta Chevy.
HUGE PRE OWNED SALE

2007 IMPALAS Not Actual Photos
WHILE THEY LAST • ALL UNDER 20,000 MILES
WELL EQUIPPED • BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY
07 GMC ENVOY 04 1500 EXT

T CAB
CAB LS
LS
$12,995* 06
6 1500
15
500
00 SHORT
S BOX 09 SATURN AURA
$17,995 $14,995 $12,995 JUST $12,995

BLACK ON BLACK,
CK AWD
AWD, WELL EQUIPPED, V8
V8, AUTO
AUTO, 4X4
4X4. 4X4, AUTO, A/C VERY
Y WELL EQUIPPED
EQUIPPED,
BEAUTIFUL TRUCK, SP2246A SP2271 & MORE. SP2286 SP2254
08 CHEVY 3500 CREW CAB 04 FORD F250 XLT 05 1500 SILVERADO 98 MALIBU
Out For
A Bath
$28,995 $14,995 $15,995 $3,995
RD TO FI
4X4 DUALLY HARD FIND! 00 MILES,
REG CAB, 4X4, 90,000 MILES
ES WELL 4X4, SNOW WAY PLOW,W 5.3,
5 3 AUTO,
AUTO A/C
LOCAL OWNED, 85,000 MILES
DURAMAX, AUTOMATIC. SP2205 EQUIPPED. & MORE, 53,000 MILES. SP2224
07 CADILLAC DE VILLE 03 1500 HD CREW CAB
$28,995 $15,995
BLACK ON BLACK, LUXURY MODEL,
MODEL
CHROME RIMS, 8,000 MILES, SP2326
616-887-1791
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
HARD TO FIND!! 4x4, LOCAL
L TRADE,
LOW MILES, 6.0. 9T314A
TRADE
*All prices plus tax, title and doc, While Supplies Last.
*Prices Good thru March 29th www.spartachevy.com
To Advertise on this
Page For Just
$21.00 Per Week
6 Weeks Minimum, Call
231-592-8365
Mary Beth St. Onge-Beamer, N.C.M.T.
Medical Massage Therapist
American Medical Massage Association
ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!
RELIEVE PAIN AND STRESS Class Act GONDEK’S
NATURALLY THROUGH
MASSAGE THERAPY
Towing Body & Frame, LLC
Lock-Outs, Foreign & Sprayed-on
Tire Changing, Towing,
24 Hour Service Domestic Bedliners
Bailey Chiropractic Offices PC
109 S. Warren
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-287-2612 231-832-1511 231-832-7005
Deep Tissue
231-796-0760 Relaxation 6241 220TH AVE • REED CITY
peak shooters supply LLC

New Gun Sales • Reloading Supplies
Cleaning Supplies • Gun Repair
Registered Firearms Dealer
1/4 mi. N on Oak

7320 N. Oak
White Cloud WOODVILLE
231-689-5734 Old M-20
Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - Noon
BIG RAPIDS GARAGE DOORS

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

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

Patricia L. Cady Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-0400
Office Products Fax: (231) 796-3488
Manager E-Mail: great-lakes@charter.net
www.greatlakesoffice.com
FIREWOOD
Full Service 8’ Mixed Hardwood or Oak
Delivered in 8’ length,
Family Hair Salon & Day Spa minimum 10 cords per load.
We also have
$
80 - $90 per cord due to haul distances
(231) 832-9969 Tanning
Facials Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
315 N. Chestnut Massage Therapy
Reed City, MI 49677
Body Wraps
Ear Piercing
231-796-4558
(231) 832-1779 (fax) Relaxing Sauna Leave name & number
00358147
Page For Just
$21.00 Per Week
231-592-8365
got wood?
TURN YOUR OLD GOLD & DIAMONDS INTO CASH
HARDWOOD / OR TRADE IN & TRADE UP AT HUGE SAVINGS!
FIREWOOD
CUT AND SPLIT, $50/FACE CORD.
FREE DELIVERY within 20 miles.
10-cord loads, 5-cord load minimum.
8-Foot hard-wood $85/cord.
Boiler wood available. 114 S. Michigan Ave. • Downtown Big Rapids
Doyle Forest Products.
231.796.7743
(231) 250-5557 or (231) 796-3804 www.RogersJewelersMi.com
Small Engine Parts & Service

L.N.L.
Salvage & Repair
660 Commerce Dr. • Reed City
PH/FX: 231-832-5622
ATV • Snowmobiles • Marine
Lawn & Garden • Motorcycles
Come see us and let us
b b e y help you to create

A a home as individual
The corating
Victor T. Schultheiss
as you are!
Fast & Accurate Tax Preparation
Free eFiling with Tax Preparation
De Dept. 7910 Federal Road, Howard City
231-937-4206
Come see
Tom Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
1263 S. Lakeshore Drive • Lake City, Michigan 49651
231-839-0TAX (0829) • fax 231-839-0829
& Chris Sat. 9 am - 4 pm
victor.schultheiss@expresstaxservice.com • www.expresstaxservice.com www.howardcity.abbeycarpet.com
ww
ED’S David B. Miller

Manager
RENTAL 231-796-8635
• PARTY CANOPIES
• TABLES & CHAIRS
• DANCE FLOOR Big Rapids Self Storage
• PIG ROASTERS
• PONTOON BOAT TRAILERS
Commercial • Residential
231-796-5508 825 Water Tower Road On-site management

Owner: Edward Obert 18665 13 Mile Rd. • Big Rapids Big Rapids, MI 49307 24/7 access
WANTED!
Members for: Aerie • Youth Group • Auxiliary
upcoming events:
Craft Show/Expo • April 10th Broasted Chicken Dinner • Every Other
Golf Outing, Benefitting Saturday Starting on March 20th
Susan P. Wheatlake Center • August 7th Specialty Dinner (Call for Menu) • Every Other
Casino Trip • September 11th & 12th Saturday Starting March 27th
Fishing Trip Raffle • Drawing on Dec. 11th Jer-E-Oke • Every Saturday Night
Mothers Day Raffle • Drawing on May 8th Wii Bowling • Every Night
BEGINNING APRIL 1ST! Kitchen Open Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat 11am-7:30pm & Tues, Fri 11am-8pm
all events open to the public!

Big Rapids Eagles Aerie 2535 • 18361 16 Mile Rd., Big Rapids • 231-796-6453
Page For Just
$21.00 Per Week
231-592-8365
SALES & SERVICE 11875 Northland Drive
Cedar Springs, MI 49319 NORTHEND RENTALS
616-696-2913 CHAD MOORE, MANAGER
PUSHING THE EDGE Telephone: 231-796-8653
WEINGARTZ
Fax: 231-796-0559
EVERYTHING FROM LAWN TO SNOW 18055 Northland Drive

WWW.WEINGARTZ.COM Big Rapids, MI 49307
STATE SSTREET HARDWARE, INC

Russel Osburn
Rent This Space
Since Joyce Osburn
Ernest Osburn
$
2100/Wk.
“19
6 Week Minimum • Includes Online Advertising

5 1”
Phone: 231-796-8122
614 N State St Call Katie Grossmeyer
Big Rapids
Locksmith • Small Engine Repair 231-592-8385

Dish Network
Satellite TV
RASMUSSEN SATELLITE TV
RICK & CHERYL RASMUSSEN
Curiosities • Seasonal Delights SATELLITE TV SPECIALISTS
Garden Evaluations & Landscaping
Work: 231-796-7950 • Home: 231-796-7976 231-796-1366 819 . State Street
00360932
4 miles S. of Big Rapids on Northland Dr. in Rogers Heights

pjent@tucker-usa.com 800-354-1366 Big Rapids, MI 49307
090 Business 110 For Rent 110 For Rent 160 Real Estate 170 Items
Services COUNTRY PLACE SENIOR APTS.,
for Sale
JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed-
830 Country Way in Big Rapids (across
from the industrial park) has 1 bedroom
odele
d
room, 1 bath condominium with large
living room and dining area, fireplace ANDY’S
units. Rent based on income, $480 min-
r e m and deck overlooking the Manistee
imum includes heat. Inside mail delivery, a few t! TREE SERVICE
Only apts. lef
River in Downtown Manistee. This
laundry and community rooms for resident lower level condo has easy accessibility TREE WORK OF ALL
use. Applications in foyer or call Bever- and has great views of the big ships
NET-PORT ly 1-800-225-7982. Managed by Strat- coming up and down the Big Manistee
KINDS
Your LOCAL Internet Provider!
ford Group Ltd., 442 W. Baldwin, Alpena, River Channel. Heated in ground pool Specializing around
MI. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD #1- power lines & houses
$18.45/month 800-855-1155
is just steps away and you are within
walking distance of the Victorian Port
Unlimited Dial-up S
COZY COUNTRY 2-BEDROOM mobile, A PT City Downtown and the famed River- Serving Montcalm,
(231)592-9877 close to expressway, Paris area. walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and Newaygo, Kent &
www.net-port.com
$400/month, security, lease, credit check,
outside pets only. (231)796-0139
231-734-9978
Office Located at
Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator,
Garbage Disposal and a Carport with
Mecosta Counties
& more!
765 W. Jefferson, Evart extra storage area. Super for year
TWO VERY NICE, 2-Bedroom mobile around or summer getaway! Located WE ACCEPT ALL
110 For Rent homes 10-miles east Big Rapids, in
Springview Manor II is accepting
applications for 1, 2 & 3 bdr. Apts.
Rent is based on 30% of the adjusted
at #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
excellent condition. $375 and gross income. Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and priced
2-BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT $475/month. No pets. (231)867-3341, Office Hours Tues & Thus 8-6:30. to move! $119,000. Contact Jean
in Reed City. $375/month plus utilities and (231)250-2770 Barrier Free Units available. *Snowplowing*
TDD 800-649-3777. Maloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,
deposit. No pets (231)796-1841
www.gldmanagement.com
Manistee. (866) 448-2100. *Firewood*
FOR RENT: ASHTON, 2-bedroom apart- *Rooftop Snow*
ment, clean, quiet, carpeted, deck, year’s *Removal*
COUNTRY PLACE FAMILY APTS., 815
Country Way in Big Rapids (across from
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Also, netwrapped first cut round bales ideal
and References required. No smok-
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