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WHAT’S HAPPENING
■ Dances are being held 592-1587. For more activi-
Health & Wellness offerings at New Hope United Methodist Church,
from 7 to 11 p.m. the third ties, visit www.mecostaro- 9 Mile Road, Mecosta.
Saturday of each month dandgunclub.orgdish to Mondays Thursdays
at the Mecosta VFW. The pass. Please call (231) 6 a.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness 7:30 a.m. Drill Interval Training
(231) 972-0270 for information with Tammie Adams
dances are open to the 660-0180 to RSVP. 9 a.m. Pickle Ball 8:30 a.m. Zumba with Lisa McNett
public and cost $5 admis- ■ Knitting circle will 1 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness 10 a.m. Weight Watchers
sion. The Lost Country begin meeting at 4 p.m. (231) 972-0270 for information 5:30 p.m. Drill Interval Training
5:15 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness with Jenn Marfio
Band plays during the on Fridays at the Barryton (231) 972-0270 for information 1 p.m. Pickle ball
dances. The dances are Public Library. Knitters of 6:30 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing
being held to promote all levels are encouraged (231) 972-0270 for information
something fun for young to come and learn or share Fridays
Tuesdays 6 a.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
and old. Food also is avail- knitting techniques. 7:30 a.m. Drill Interval Training (231) 972-0270 for information
able. For more information, ■ Morton Township with Tammie Adams 9 a.m. Pickle ball
contact Deb Stieg at (231) will be starting a recycling 8:30 a.m. Zumba with Lisa McNett 1 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
1 p.m. Pickle ball (231) 972-0270 for information
972-1953. program, on the third Sat- 5:30 p.m. Drill Interval Training 5:15 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
■ The Mecosta County urday of the month, from 9 with Jenn Marfio (231) 972-0270 for information
Rod and Gun Club holds a.m. to noon, at the Ca- 6:30 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness
Wednesdays (231) 972-0270 for information
trap and sporting clay nadian Lakes Fire/Rescue T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness 8 a.m. ZUMBA with Amy Perschbacher
shoots every Saturday. Station located at 8260 (231) 972-0270 for information 9 a.m. Pickle Ball
Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. 100th Ave., Stanwood. 9 a.m. Pickle Ball
1 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness Saturday
and sporting clays start at (231) 972-0270 for information 8 a.m. Zumba with Amy Perschbacher
1 p.m. The club is located If you have photos from a community 5:15 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness 9 a.m. Pickle Ball
four miles west of Mecosta event that you would like to show (231) 972-0270 for information
your neighbors, e-mail them, 6:30 p.m. T.U.F.F. Boot Camp Fitness Contact New Hope UMC for more
on M-20. For more info: along with a description, to
bfountain@pioneergroup.com (231) 972-0270 for information informationrmation at (231) 972-2838
Contact Jack Hays at (231)

Have a community-oriented event?

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Beef Sizzlers (lb) ........................................................................................ $3.39
Ground Chuck (lb.) .................................................................................. $2.39
Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops (lb.).................................................... $1.99
Regular Spare Ribs (lb.) ......................................................................... $1.79
Chicken Nuggets & Tenders (lb.) .................................................... $2.19
Cajun Turkey (lb.)..................................................................................... $2.99
Sandwich Spread (lb.) ............................................................................. $1.69
Chicken Leg Quarters (10 lbs., lb.) ......................................................... .49¢
Yoder’s Cottage Cheese (lb.) ................................................................ $1.99
Colby or Colby-Jack Longhorn (lb.) ............................................... $2.69
We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities and Correct Errors in Printing
Grapes
$1.19 (lb.)
Roma Tomatoes (lb.) .............................................$1.09
Cauliflower (ea.) ......................................................$1.99
GROCERY
Mueller Hearty Egg Noodles (16 oz.) ............................................... $1.49
Pringles (6.38 oz.) ......................................................................................... $1.49
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (7.25 oz.)..................................................... .89¢
Kraft Velveeta Cheese (2 lb.)................................................................ $4.29
Kellogg’s Pop Tarts (14-15.2 oz.) ........................................................... $1.79
Betty Crocker Frosting (12-16 oz.) ...................................................... $1.49
Bush’s Baked Beans (28 oz.) .................................................................. $1.79
Open Pit BBQ Sauce (18 oz.).................................................................... .99¢
Purina Kitten Chow Pouch (16 oz.) .................................................. $1.49
Final Touch Fabric Softener (64 oz.) ................................................ $2.09
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Our featured pet this week comes to us

from Stanton, and boy is this kitty ever in
need of a good home! Albert is a hand-
some orange and buff colored male cat
who is just one of the many homeless
animals available for adoption at the
Montcalm County Animal Shelter in
Stanton. He was picked up as a stray on
April 8, and unless his owners come to
claim him, Albert will be available for
adoption on April 15. This cat weighs
about 15 lbs, and is very shy - you can
tell he is not happy here in the shelter!
This poor kitty got something stuck in
his eye roaming around outside, so he
needs a good caring owner who will watch over him to make sure
he doesn’t get hurt. Albert has a shelter ID# of 10/04/10.

Many other cats besides Albert are available to be adopted, and

plenty of dogs too. Go online to
www.petfinder.com/shelters/montcalm.html
for a full list of adoptable animals.
There is a $40 adoption fee for dogs, $20 for cats, as well as a
refundable spay/neuter deposit ($50 for dogs, $25 for cats) unless the
animal is “fixed” already.
The Montcalm County Animal Shelter is open to the public Monday
thru Friday from 12:30pm to 5pm. Call 989-831-7355 or 616-
225-7355 for more information. New animals are brought into
the shelter on a daily basis, so if the one you want is gone by the time
you call, the Montcalm County Animal Shelter will do its best to find
you a dog or cat that matches what you’re looking for!
154 W. Quarterline St. • Stanton

Kindergarten Round-Up
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when
he is old he will not turn from it.” - Proverbs 22:6

Parents with children who

will be five years old on
or before August 1 are invited to
BROCKWAY Christian Academy
for Kindergarten Roundup Friday,
Remus Repair
M-20 2509 9 Mile Rd. • Remus (across from Fate's)
April 30 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm.
The kindergarten roundup will take each child
through a series of activities found in a typical
day – including lunch.
Call Alan Crystal, Owner at For more information, or to register for roundup,
call 989-352-7719.

989-967-3624 Brockway Christian Academy is a non-denominational

Christian School which has been educating youth for 32 years.
The school is located at the corner of 3 Mile Road and 110th
Avenue. Tuition is $1,500.00 with payment terms available.

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 5 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 Alice at (231) 972-0309.
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
meetings 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 thinking 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
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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
pantry for Mecosta County residents only, is open to the public from
The Remus Heritage Days Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. in
9 a.m. to noon south of St. Michael’s Catholic School in Remus.
the Wheatland Township Hall.
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
The Mecosta New Hope United Methodist Church Swiss
Heights Community Center at 10:30 a.m. Lunch at noon — bring a
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.
There is a spoken Alcoholics Anonymous, including fun and
EVERY WEDNESDAY fellowship, at 7 p.m., at the Fork Township Hall.
New Hope United Methodist Church of Mecosta has Bible The Six Lakes Lions Club has a fish fry at 5 p.m.
Study at 10 a.m., a fellowship supper (free will donation) at 5:30 p.m.
Line Dancing starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center in Mecosta. SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
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
Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 10 a.m. at the Fork EVERY SATURDAY
Township Hall. The meeting is an open meeting. The 3-D Archery range at the Mecosta County Rod and Gun
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 sport-
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH ing clays ranges. Members may shoot Saturday or anytime during
The Remus Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the Wheatland the week for $4. Sign-in during the week is at the cabin on the bow
Township Hall in Remus. For additional information, contact Mike range. Sign-in and payment are on the honor system.
Gingrich at (989) 967-3541. Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Saturday at 8 p.m. in
Edmore Senior Citizens meet at the Curtis Community Barryton at the Fork Township Hall. Park in back. For more informa-
Building at 11:30 a.m. with dinner at noon. All seniors welcome. tion contact Bob M. 989-382-5735 or Harry R. 989-382-5735.
The Remus Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the Wheatland The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club located on M-20 four
Township Hall in Remus. For additional information, contact Jim miles west of Mecosta, is sponsoring a sporting clay shoot from 1 to
Leszczynski at (231) 972-4608. 4 p.m. The shoot is open to the public.
THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Friends of the Morton Township Library meet at 7 p.m. at the Fork Township holds recycling from 9 a.m. to noon at the new
library for a meeting. fire barn, one-half mile north of town on Oak Road.
EVERY THURSDAY EVERY SUNDAY
New Hope Church in Mecosta holds drills class (exercise) at 9 Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Thursday at 8 p.m. at St.
Michael’s School in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989)
a.m. every Thursday.
New Hope Church in Mecosta holds aerobics at 10 a.m. every 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
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@
pioneergroup.com.
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Academic Testing — A Life Lesson
NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS
SYNDICATE
Students of all ages take a
variety of tests throughout the
school year, and to ensure stu-
dents are on the right track,
experts agree, it is more im-
portant than ever for parents to
work with teachers and extend-
ed family members to prepare
their youngsters from both an
academic and emotional per-
spective.
Consider these tips from
Champions, a nationwide pro-
vider of before- and after-school
programs, to help prepare your
child for testing success.
Months Before
Testing:
■ Start by sharing with your
child that, as adults, we are
also expected to learn new in-
formation, processes and skills
and that we have to be able to
demonstrate and are evaluated
on what we have learned. Shar-
ing your personal experiences
might help reduce some of the
pressure that many children
feel. They’ll know they’re not
alone.
■ Establish regular study
routines. Research shows that
students who study in an en-
vironment that is similar to
the actual testing environment
(lighting, seating, time bound
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tests.
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ers about the test experience-
what will be tested, the format
of the test (multiple choice, es-
say)-to help better understand
how to work with your child on
similar homework assignments.
Help make the connection to
the testing experience.
■ Monitor your child’s prog-
ress throughout the year to un-
derstand what your child needs
in the way of additional support
or practice.
Days Prior
to the Test:
■ Ensure that your child
eats a healthy breakfast and gets
enough sleep to perform well.
■ Avoid schedule disrup-
tions the week of the test such
as doctor/dentist appoint-
ments, etc.
■ Provide tools needed for
the test. It’s amazing what a
morale booster having new
pencils and erasers can pro-
vide. Lay everything out the
night prior.
■ Dress for success. Having
something that children feel
good about wearing helps to
provide another layer of secu-
rity and a tangible component
to help them feel prepared.
■ Encourage your child to
ask questions to get clarity on
test directions.
■ Practice easy stress man-
agement and relaxation tech-
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■ Debrief with your child
about the test experience (i.e.,
what went well, what they think
they could do next time, etc.)
to help them prepare for future
test experiences.
■ Once results are in, go
over what the scores are and
what they mean.
■ Relate lessons learned in a
testing experience to homework
and school assignments to help
“connect the dots” on how regu-
lar school-day learning relates
to test success.
■ Celebrate your children’s
achievements regardless of
their scores.
“Just as children were taught
to read, ride a bike or navigate
a computer, there are simple
activities to perform, conversa-
tions to have and steps to take
that can assist students in be-
coming more comfortable and
confident when testing time
rolls around,” says Janeal Rob-
erts, vice president of Education
for Champions programs.
A good thing is for children
and parents to realize that this
is one of many important phas-
es of their life that will challenge
them. Working together to de-
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■ Don’t cause additional
and proactive plan will most al-
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Small Engine
Tune-Up Special
Bradley’s Small Engine Repair
231-972-5300
Way back when RENTAL DEPARTMENT
Do You
➤

Wood Chipper • Skidsteer

1950 – Mr. and Mrs. August Arndt
of Morley are celebrating their
golden wedding anniversary.
Breen’s Department Store in
Lakeview is moving to its new loca-
tion and will be open next Monday
to serve customers.
1960 – The winter fish kill in Tama-
rack Lake is being nicely handled
by Mother Nature as dozens of
ducks have settled in to clean up the
debris.
The Roy Russells of rural Six
Lakes are celebrating their 60th
wedding anniversary with an open
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1975 – Morley Stanwood graduate
Roy Yarbrough has been selected
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Dr. John London of Lakeview
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1995 – Microfilm is still in for re-
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Fire Wood Propane Bottled & 2 Burners Emery Wheel 05 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4 Door
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29 Gallon Aquarium Dinning Table w/ 1 Leaf & 4 Chairs 14/3 Underground Wire 05 GMC Sierra Reg Cab
3 - Pipe Wood Clamps 2 - Antlers Mounts Play Pen 4x2 Pick Up, 4.8 Eng, Air, Local Trade In ...... $6,995 or $160 Mo.
C-Clamps Small Electric Ref. (Apartment Size) Coleman Lanterns (3) 05 Ford Ranger Ext Cab Pickup
Shovels 2 - 26” New Bikes Small Fan V6 Eng, Quad Door, XLT Pkg, Loaded NOW $6,995 or $160 Mo.
Boxes of Nails - Various Sizes Crafts Books & Quilting Books Pasta Maker 04 Chevrolet Venture Mini Van
Boxes of Various Screws Sewing Items Picnic & Tailgate Set 3.4 Eng, Loaded, Great Price ........................ $3,995 or $180 Mo.
2 - Trailer Hitch (Receivers) Droning Mangle Large Coleman Cooler 04 Saturn Vue 4 Door AWD Crossover Loaded
Pop Rivets & Gun Hip Boots Old Table V6 Eng, Leather, Sun Roof, Arizona Car ........ $9,995 or $249 Mo.
Fireplace Screen Canvas Fold Up Chairs (2) Coffee Table
Throw Rugs
04 Buick LeSabre Custom 4 Door Loaded
Dog House Blind Predator Caller w/ Tapes 3800 Eng, Leather, Arizona Auto ....... NOW $8,995 or $235 Mo.
Swivel Hunting Stool Metal Detector Texas Poker Chips Set (New In Case)
Step Ladders - Aluminum Extension Ladder Fish Locator Card Shuffler 03 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab 2500 HD
Water Carrier Box of Misc. Silverware 4x4 Pickup, 6.0 Eng, Air, Long Box ............... $9,995 or $275 Mo.
2 - Post Hole Digger
Space Saver Treadmill Baby Stroller Set of Pots & Pans 03 Mercury Sable 4 Door
Hang Up Inversion Table Bitzen Burger Arrow Flitcher Black & White Portable T.V. 3.0 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto ..................... $5,995 or $185 Mo.
Air Streder Lg. Compost Maker Photo Albums 03 Buick Park Ave 4 Door
Exercise Bike Thermometer Farbenwear Pots & Pans 3800 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto .................. $8,495 or $250 Mo.
3 - Cabinets & Shelves Units Deer Hoist Misc. China Wear 03 Chevrolet 3500 Cube Van
Portable Ice Fishing Shanty (Collapsible) Deer Attractant - Several Misc. Kitchen Items Air, Auto, Dual Wheels, Lift Gate ................... $4,995 or $138 Mo.
Chest Freezer Chain Saw w/ Extra Bar & New Chain Adjustable Hi-Chair 94 Buick Regal 2 Door
Radial Arm Saw 10” - Dato Blades Come-A-Long Potty Chair V6 Eng, Loaded, Arizona Auto ...................... $5,495 or $300 Mo.

KNIGHT AUTO SALES

Organ - Needs Repair 2 - 20 Gallon Propane Cylinders Lots and Lots of Other Tool Items
AUCTIONEER: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617 BOB PARKER 231-823-2329

Currie/Parker Auction Service

“In Business Since 1945 in
the Same Location” KNIGHTS
VISIT US ON OUR WEB SITE @
Peoples Rd.

717 Sheridan - Big Rapids, MI WWW.KNIGHTAUTOSALES.COM

989-831-8358
New St.

Auction Note: This is a clean sale, everything is in excellent shape. DO NOT MISS THIS SALE! 1516 N. Peoples Rd., Stanton
M-66

Klees Rd.
Condition Terms of Sale: Cash or Check with ID - nothing removed until settled for. (Not Responsible for Lost or Damaged Items) Hours:
www.currieparkerauction.com Monday-Friday 8-6:00 Stanton
PORTA JOHN LUNCH WAGON Closed Saturday
Main Street
Sunday 8:30-3:00
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Supermarket
Prices Effective: APRIL
MON. TUE. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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 MEAT We Offer Fresh Cut

Fresh Meats
Ground Daily & Angus Pride Beef
Hamburger
$1.99 Everyday Price!

Hormel Natural Choice BASIC Boneless Beef

COUNTRY LUNCHABLES SIRLOIN

1 10 3
STYLE RIBS 4.5 Oz. Varieties SIZZLER STEAK

$ 59 10/$ $ 99
Lb. Lb.
Kretschmar Our Family Oscar Mayer
WHOLE PORK ROLL HOT DOGS
SMOKED SAUSAGE 14-16 Oz. Pkg.

1 10 2
HAM 16 Oz. Pkg. Fat Free or Cheese

$ 89 10/$ $ 99
Lb.
Oscar Mayer El Monterey
Hormel Natural Choice
DELI SHAVED BEEF & BEAN
BOSTON BUTT
TUBS BURRITOS

1 6 2
PORK ROAST 7-9 Oz. Pkg.

$ 59 2/$ $ 99
32 Oz. Pkg.

Lb.
Johnsonville Brat Style Our Family
Johnsonville Seafood Sensations
SAUSAGE OR COOKED
BRATWURST
14-16 Oz. Pkg. BRATWURST SHRIMP

2 3 10
Smoked or Cooked 19.76 Oz. Pkg.

$ 99 $ 99 $ 99
2 Lb. Bag, 61-70 Ct.

Pkg. Pkg.

PEPSI PRODUCTS
2 Liters
PEPSI
PRODUCTS

10
Plus Deposit, NO RAINCHECKS

10/$
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• FAX SERVICE • WIC & MICHIGAN BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED HERE • CAKES & PARTY TRAYS
%
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Supermarket
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MON. TUE. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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.
printing

DAIRY FROZEN
Banquet
CHICKEN OR
Bareman’s Totino’s MOZZARELLA STICKS
Simply 12-15 Oz.
1% MILK POTATOES PIZZA ROLLS Popcorn Chicken, Tenders, Patties
7.50 Oz. Box Nuggets or Mozzarella Sticks

2 5 10 10
Gallon 20 Oz.

$ 49 3/$ 10/$ 5/$

Daisy Cole’s
Aunt Jemima MINI GARLIC
Yoplait SOUR WAFFLES LOAF OR TOAST
YOGURT CREAM

10 5
10 Ct. Pkg. 7-8 Oz.

5/$ 4/$
6 99
6 Oz. Varieties 8 Oz.

10/$ ¢
Blue Bonnet
Bareman’s
MARGARINE COTTAGE Country Maid
Totino’s
QTRS. CHEESE PARTY PIZZAS ICE CREAM

59 3 10
1 Lb. Pkg.

5
16 Oz. half gallon

¢ 2/$ 8/$ 2/$

Hot Deli

DELI BAKERY
Open
10:30-1:00
Mon.-Fri.

Cakes & Party Trays Made-To-Order

WHOLE
ALPINE LACE AMERICAN WHEAT WHEAT KAISER
SWISS CHEESE CHEESE BREAD ROLLS

5 2 1 1
16 Oz.

$ 79
6 Ct. Pkg.

$ 99 $ 19 $ 29
Lb. Lb.

CHICKEN FARMERS
COLE FRESH BAKED
SALAD BREAD
SLAW CROISSANTS

1 4 1 50
16 Oz.

$ 29 $ 99 $ 29 ¢
Lb. Lb. Ea.

HARD ANGEL FOOD

COOKED 8 INCH CAKE
SALAMI HAM APPLE PIE

4 2 2 2
12 Oz.

$ 89 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99
Lb. Lb. Ea.

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

• FAX SERVICE • WIC & MICHIGAN BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED HERE • CAKES & PARTY TRAYS
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Supermarket
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MON. TUE. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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!

DEL MONTE
CUT GREEN
HUNT’S
BEANS, CORN OR
MANWICH NATURE VALLEY
SWEET PEAS
SAUCE GRANOLA BARS

1 1 5
14.75-15.25 Oz.

$ 00 $ 00 2/$
15.5-16 Oz. 6 Ct. Pkg.

Ea. Ea.
OUR FAMILY ACT II DOLE
POURABLE SALAD MICROWAVE BETTY CROCKER MANDARIN
DRESSINGS POPCORN WARM ORANGES

10
DELIGHTS

1 10 1
16 Oz. 3 Ct. Pkg. 11 Oz.

5/$ $ 00 6/$ $ 00

DUNKIN’ DONUTS HORMEL OUR FAMILY

OUR FAMILY
COFFEE NO BEAN PREMIUM PANCAKE
CHICKEN BREAST

6
12 Oz. Variety CHILI SYRUP

$ 59
10 10 10
15 Oz. 5 oz. can 24 Oz.

Ea.
5/$ 8/$ 5/$

MARTHA WHITE OUR FAMILY ERA OUR FAMILY

MUFFIN LIQUID LAUNDRY DISH
MIXES BLEACH LIQUID LIQUID

10 4 10
96 Oz.

10
7-7.60 Oz. 50 Oz. 28 Oz.

10/$ 3/$ 3/$ 5/$

LYSOL AUNT MILLIE’S

KELLOGG’S
FROSTED ALL-PURPOSE HOMESTYLE FANCY FEAST

MINI WHEATS SPRAY CLEANER BREADS CAT FOOD

10 5 3 1
16 Oz., Big Bite 32 Oz. 24 Oz. Varieties 3 Oz. Varieties

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

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Supermarket
Prices Effective: APRIL
MON. TUE. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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
Red or Green
SEEDLESS GRAPES STRAWBERRIES

1 4
1 Lb. Pkg.

$ 00 2/$
Lb.

Roma

1 5
TOMATOES CAULIFLOWER

$ 29 2/$
Lb.

Romaine
FRESH ASPARAGUS

2 3
LETTUCE

$ 19 2/$
Lb.

VALUE PRICED ALL WEEK NEW

LOWER PRICES!

Value Choice Kool-Aid

CEREALS KOOL BURSTS

1
6 Ct. Pkg.

$ 00
8 Oz. Variety

10/$
10 Ea.

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

• FAX SERVICE • WIC & MICHIGAN BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED HERE • CAKES & PARTY TRAYS
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050 Help Wanted
INCOME BASED, BARRIER free hous-
ing available! Water Tower Place Apart- Stanwood
Feed n’
ments are seeking qualified applicants to
fill 1 bedroom units located on Water
Tower Road. Maintenance, gas, elec-
tric, garbage disposal, water and sewer
included in rent. Close to Ferris, shopping

Needs
malls, restaurants and job opportunities.
Stove, refrigerator and air conditioner in
each unit. Apply at 9 Parkview Village, Big
Rapids. (231)796-8689. The application
is also available at
bigrapidshousing.org

080 Business 12-12-12 Fertilizer

Opportunities $4.45/ton or $11.75/50lb. bag
$500 A DAY FROM HOME...
...rendering a simple and easy service to homeowners
and businesses in your area. Great for men or women.
19-19-19 Fertilizer
Steady repeat business in good times or bad. $5.95/Ton or $5.50/50lb. bag
BE YOUR OWN BOSS!

FREE
WORK YOUR OWN HOURS!
Rush name and address to: DRY TECH Verno Alfalfa
$115/50lb. bag
Attn: Eric Levine, Promo #CL28666
REPORT 8920 Quartz Ave., Northridge, CA 91324

090 Business Seed Potatoes In Stock, 50 Lb

Services
Bag Or By The Pound!
Also Have Pasture Mixes, Weed
‘N Feed, And Many More Spring
NET-PORT Garden Supplies!
Your LOCAL Internet Provider!
$18.45/month
Unlimited Dial-up
(231)592-9877
27 FRONT ST. Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran Church
Services:

www.net-port.com STANWOOD Nov. 1 - Feb. 28 Sat. 4:00 pm

March 1 - Oct. 31 Sat 5:00 pm
POLE BUILDINGS for garage, work-
shop or storage. Custom built, using top
(231) 823-2081 Sun. 8:30 am & 11:15 am
Children’s Sunday School & Bible Study 10:00 am
quality materials. Call Kevin Smith, Smith Pastor, Rev. Paul Schneider
Construction, Barryton. (989) 382-7506.
Licensed, insured. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-1 9407 90th Avenue • Mecosta, MI • Phone: Church Office • 972-7891

Advertise
ROOFING: ALL TYPES
Low-sloped, flats, shingles,
trailers. Repairs & Leaks.
ICE/SNOW REMOVAL
Check out what your
Free
Community has to Offer at the
EDMORE
Estimates. 20yrs. experience.

Your Church
Licensed/Insured.
(616)636-8288
Ensley Roofing, LLC

Spring special $99 CPL-CCW classes.

Two dates available May 7th & 8th. Call
now to reserve. (877)514-2061. BUSINESS EXPO Here!
Lawn Care
K&C LAWN SERVICE

23rd
Call 1-800-968-1114,
r i l
Spring Special for lawn clean-up and
mowing accounts. Free estimates
Frid a y , A p
(231)250-3430

8 : 0 0 p.m. ext. 366

110 For Rent 5 : 0 0 -
FOR RENT IMMEDIATELY or for sale-
r t i s B u i l d ing Come Worship with us!
3-bedroom home on edge of Barryton,
Cu at
Chippewa Hills Baptist Church
Edmore
20268 30th Ave. Nice yard, small yard
barn, natural gas heat, 2-decks, good
shade, garden area. Possible land con- 9166 25th Ave. Remus • Across from Remus Lumber
tract. Jim Huffman (989)382-7565
evenings best. Phone 989-967-8205
Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am
REED CITY: 1-Bedroom, quiet, clean. Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm
On-site laundry, utilities included, no Wed. “Awana” Service 6:00 pm ~ 3 yrs - 8th grade
pets. Call on-site manager. (231)465-
4049 The Edmore Chamber of Pastor Richardson • www.chippewahillsbaptist.com

Commerce & Area Businesses

KNIGHT would like to invite you to a
AUTO & PARTS fun-filled evening with prizes
SALES Sunday Service 8:30 am & 11:00 am
& giveaways for Everyone. Sunday School 10:00 am
726 Fuller Avenue, Big Rapids MI. • 231.796.8273
Pastor Matt Deames • www.immanuelbr.com
2000 And Newer
Open
Domestic
Used Parts Sylvester Community Church
Mon-Fri 5 Mile Road • Mecosta, MI 49332
231-972-0233
7:30am to
5pm
Closed
Saturday
For more info go to: Sunday Morning Worship Service • 10:00 a.m.
Open Sunday
Fellowship Time • 11:00 a.m.
9am to 3pm

989-831-8358 edmorechamber.com Sunday School • 11:30 a.m.

1516 N. Peoples Rd.
and visit the Events Page! Pastor: Richard Taylor
Stanton, MI
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Maxfield’s Alternative Heating and Fuel

Pro Pellets Early Buy Sale
Restaurant Only $176/ton!
Beginning April 1, Alternative Heating is offering
Pro Pellet wood pellets for only $176/ton!
Stock up now!
This will be our lowest price
all year!
Thursday — Mini Buffet Served 5:30-8pm 910 N. M-37, 7 miles N. of Baldwin

Friday — Seafood Buffet Served 5-9pm 231-745-6110

alternativeheatingandfuel.com
Saturday — Brunch Buffet Served 11:30am-2:30pm
— Prime Rib & Shrimp Buffet Served 4-9pm
Sunday — Chicken & Ham Buffet Served Noon-5pm Why Would You
1-800-550-5630
Get a Massage?
11228 N. Wyman Rd • Relieve Muscle Tension & Stiffness
3 Miles North of M-46 • Increase Joint Flexibility
in Edmore • Relieve Headaches
Restaurant Make your Reservations • Improve Posture
• Improve Circulation & Movement of Lymph Fluids
Now for Mother’s Day One Hour Massage $45
www.maxfields.info Half-Hour Massage $26
FRIENDS P UB Bring in this ad for $10 Off Your First Visit with Us.
Located in the Massage Therapy & Wellness Treatments
Lower Level of Maxfield’s Located at 6604 Nine Mile Rd., on M20 between Mecosta & Remus
Friday & Saturday Buffets 231.972.8290

$9.99
www.massagetherapyandwellnesstreatments.com

Casino Express

18
APRIL 2010
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$
21
00
22 23 24
30
IN PREMIUM PLAY
20 CREDIT
ALL OF APRIL, DURING APRIL
25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 1

29
SOARING EAGLE
IS CELEBRATING 30 PROMO PRICE

$20
YEARS... AND SO
ARE WE!

MAY 2010 per seat

$
20 00
2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

13
13 14 15 IN PREMIUM PLAY
CREDIT
DURING MAY!
Place a 25
Word Ad
for only
$
249
($10.00 Each Additional Word)

1-989-427-5421
Luxury Coach THE
PIONEER
GROUP
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A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

For More Information Call:

Kelly at 231-796-4831
MULTIPLE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF LOCATIONS! Fax: 231-796-1152
Edmore • Six Lakes • Lakeview • Canadian Lakes • Remus Email: klast@pioneergroup.com
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Make A Note
Due to an error on page 63 of the
CCW CLASS A-1 MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM
Michigan’s Oldest & Finest
May 8 Roof Replacement System
PDS 2009-2010 Isabella/Clare/Gratiot Phone Book One Day Class
there is a incorrect phone number for FREE ESTIMATES
$100 12X60 14X70
Questions or Reservations $2,980
INSTALLED $3,980
Hammer Contact CONSERVES ENERGY

231-689-5734
Restoration, Inc MADE IN MICHIGAN
The correct phone number is 989-773-3473.
Sorry for any inconvenience. (Evenings) Accepted 1-800-872-2089
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Welcome to
Downtown
REMUS
Remus
Full Line Dealer for
SIMPLICITY & SNAPPER
Parts & Service for all
Makes & Models

Barber Shop Lawn Mower

3 Barbers Tune-Up Time
(989) 967-3624
Fast, Friendly Service
Tue - Fri 8:30am - 5pm; Saturday 8:30am - Noon
2509 9 Mile Rd. (M-20)
Remus, MI 49340

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

Bulk Colored Mulch

• Utility Barns/Hunting Cabins
• Propane • Wild Bird Seed
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
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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

CLOCK REPAIR
The Timekeeping Shop
In Home Pick Up
Grandfather & Delivery
Service Available Window Washing • Dock Installation
Bark/Mulch • Shrub Trimming • Fertilizing
Michael (231) 823-2873 Free Estimates • 231-972-8882

RJ
605 3rd St. Tues-Fri 10-5
Coins
of Big Rapids, Mich.

Buy & Sell

Silver and Gold • Paper Currency
Work 231-796-4593
Trail Side Crossing Home 231-796-7642
(Next to Arby’s)

Spring Carpet FIREWOOD

Cleaning Specials 8’ Mixed Hardwood or Oak
$
40 00 Delivered in 8’ length,
minimum 10 cords per load.

per Room
$
80 - $90 per cord due to haul distances
3 Room Minimum
Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
Some Restrictions Apply
231-796-4558
Big Rapids • 231.250.5049 Leave name & number

HUFF’S SERVICE LLC RON & BAMBI LICENSED

TOWING & RECOVERY
OLSSON &
OWNERS INSURED
COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR & SALES OLSSON
• Engine Repair • Tune-Ups • Transmissions CONCRETE
• Brakes • Electrical • Exhaust CONSTRUCTION LLC
• Welding • Computer Diagnostics POURED WALLS & FLAT WORK
24 Hour 17020
• Tire Sales • Repair & Service Towing & 231-823-2544
8 MILE RD. FAX #
989-382-7171
Recovery 231-598-2618
STANWOOD, MI 231-823-9554
19837 30th Ave. (M-66) 49346
Owner
Barryton, MI 49305 Harold Huff FREE ESTIMATES • QUALITY WORK
20 PIONEER EAST NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010
110 For Rent 160 Real Estate 170 Items 170 Items 170 Items
WE HAVE DECIDED to sell our 3 rental
for Sale for Sale for Sale
JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed-
properties (good homes) In and very
close to Barryton. 2 Have 3-bedrooms
room, 1 bath condominium with large
ANDY’S GARAGE SALE Firewood
living room and dining area, fireplace
each, 1 Has 4-5 bedrooms and 2-have and deck overlooking the Manistee PRICES:
natural gas heat. Nice yards at all of River in Downtown Manistee. This TREE SERVICE $15.00 - 1 day
them. 1 is open, the other 2 are both rent- lower level condo has easy accessibility TREE WORK OF ALL
ed now. Possible land contract. Jim Huff- $27.00 - 2 days
and has great views of the big ships
man (989)382-7565 evenings best. KINDS $32.35 - 3 days
coming up and down the Big Manistee
River Channel. Heated in ground pool Specializing around $42.20 - 4 days
WEIDMAN, SUNSET VILLAGE, 2-bed-
room duplexes. Country setting. Private is just steps away and you are within power lines & houses $52.00 - 5 days
entrances. Rent based on income if qual- walking distance of the Victorian Port $61.80 - 6 days
ified, barrier free available. Contact Brian City Downtown and the famed River- Serving Montcalm,
walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and
35¢ per word after
(989)506-7255 or Susan (616)942-6553. Newaygo, Kent &
15 words, per day.
Equal Opportunity Provider. TDD 800-649-
3777
Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator,
Garbage Disposal and a Carport with
Mecosta Counties
& more! ******************** FIREWOOD
extra storage area. Super for year
160 Real Estate around or summer getaway! Located WE ACCEPT ALL
Call (231)592-8348 8 FOOT LENGTHS
All ads must be pre-paid by
3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH ON
at #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317
Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and priced
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
credit card over the phone
10-CORD
10-acres, hardwood floors,
to move! $119,000. Contact Jean
Maloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,
*Snowplowing* or feel free to stop by our SEMI-LOADS
*Firewood* office to pay by check or delivered.
new septic, finished 24x32 Manistee. (866) 448-2100.
*Rooftop Snow* cash. 115 N. Michigan
garage, small animal barn, *Removal* Avenue (231)846-0346
all appliances included. 1- 170 Items Big Rapids, MI 49307 any time.
Mile off pavement, between
for Sale www.andystreeservice.com
******************** See pictures at
POWER WHEEL CHAIR,
FREE ESTIMATES
www.coxx.com
2-lakes, close to snowmo- invacare pronto M-51, sure
FULLY INSURED PLACE YOUR
bile trails, Evart Schools. step. like new, $1500 OBO.
800-982-4540 AD ONLINE:
For sale by owner $98,000. “We go all over!!” www.pioneergroup.com
250 Autos for Sale
Call 231-745-4943.
(231)734-0282 2009 FORD FUSION, sharp car, pay-
ments only $214.76 monthly. Why buy
new, call Lou (231)408-5943.
DEPENDABLE PERSON NEEDED to
take over payments on 2003 Chevrolet
Malibu, $122.06 monthly. Call Lou
(231)408-5943.

255 Trucks
Vans & SUVs
2003 CHEVROLET DURAMAX Diesel,
4x4 Crew Cab LT. Truck stands tall.
NADA Value $20,475. Steal it for $18,400.
Ryan- (231)580-9119

2004 CHEVROLET 1/2 Ton 4x4, Regu-

lar Cab, L.S. Nice Truck, $9,800.00. Call
David- (231)510-6683

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Joe & Patty Riley - Owners

Weidman
Electrical
Plumbing
Paint
Supplies
Hours: 8-6 Mon-Fri • Sat 9-4. Downtown Weidman
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T Callender,
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255 Trucks
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2004 EXTENDED CHEVROLET Ven-
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260 Automotive
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• Specializing in Working

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Houses
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Ed Koehn
Did You Know…
The
$ *
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e
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wned
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… JUST THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW!

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Vehicle purchase must be $7,995 or higher. Some restrictions may apply. See dealer for details.

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11064 M-57 • Greenville, MI 48838
www.edkoehn.com
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We Take ANYthing In Trade! Plus

Horse-Trading Days! Many More
Coming
Daily!
Over 20 Cars To Choose From!
Like New! We’ll
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$
4,995 $
4,395 $
3,295 $
3,895 $
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Four Place Horse Trailer 06 Chevy Malibu 00 Chevy Malibu 02 Mercury Sable 03 Chevy Cavalier 04 Ford Taurus
$
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3,995 $
2,395 $
4,995

03 Chevy Impala 05 Jeep Liberty Sport 01 Ford Explorer 01 Pontiac Aztek 99 Ford Explorer 03 Dodge Neon
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3,995 $
3,495 $
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3,995

00 Dodge Grand Caravan 92 Chevy 4x4 03 Olds Alero 00 Chrysler Concord 98 Chevy Cavalier 03 Ford Focus
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3,695 $
3,995 $
1,595 $
4,295
Horsepower Located on M-46
Lakeview

Automotive 989-352-1070 9956 W. Howard City - Edmore Rd. • Lakeview

www.horsepowerautomotive.com • Fast Track Towing - 24 Hours A Day

Vehicles may not be
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FREE ESTIMATES!
710 N. State St. • Big Rapids
231-796-4730
Hours: 8 am - 6 pm Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 4 pm Sat.