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2007 Chevrolet
Cobalt LT
Warranty, Automatic, Clean
$204 Month
Or $11,900
2006 GMC
Sierra SLT
1500 HD, DVD, Leather, Nice
$351 Month
Or $20,500
2010 Chevrolet
Cobalt LT
Silver, 30 MPG, Save Huge
$221 Month
Or $12,900
2007 Buick
Rendezvous CXL
Leather, 3 Seats, Local Trade
$238 Month
Or $13,900
2007 Saturn
Ion-2
4-Dr, Auto, Loaded, Must See
$186 Month
Or $10,900
2007 Pontiac
Grand Prix
Low Miles, V6, Wing, Wheels
$255 Month
Or $14,900
2007 Chevrolet
Uplander LT
DVD, 7 Passenger, Great Value
$253 Month
Or $14,800
2009 Mercury
Mariner
AWD, Sharp, Mid-Size SUV
$235 Month
Or $14,900
2008 GMC
Envoy SLE
Moonroof, Trailer Tow, Warranty
$298 Month
Or $18,900
2008 Pontiac
Grand Prix
Blue, 3800 V6, excitement
$235 Month
Or $14,900
2007 Buick
Lucerne CXL
Leather, Heated, One Owner
$238 Month
Or $13,900
2008 Pontiac
Grand Prix
Wing, Silver, Save Big $$$$
$211 Month
Or $13,400
2010 GMC
Terrain
FWD, 4cy, 30 MPG, Really Nice
$360 Month
Or $25,900
2011 Chevrolet
Equinox LT
FWD, Great Value, Save
$364 Month
Or $24,900
2009 Dodge
Journey SXT
FWD, 17k Miles, Local Trade
$274 Month
Or $17,400
2010 Chevrolet
Traverse LT
AWD, Black, 8 Pass., Warranty
$405 Month
Or $26,900
2006 Saturn
Vue AWD
V6, Cloth, Low Miles
$239 Month
Or $13,970
2009 Chevrolet
Impala LT
30 MPG, Factory Warranty, V6
$235 Month
Or $14,900
2008 Chevrolet
Silverado
Crew-Cab, Lift Kit, Tires
$473 Month
Or $29,995
2010 Chevrolet
Malibu LT
Power Seat, 4 Cyl, 30 MPG
$253 Month
Or $16,800
(231) 832-4362
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All payments are plus tax, title and plates. TQB. 2006-2007 66
months @ 4.54%, 2008-2009 72 months @ 4.34%, 2010 75
months @ 3.99%, 2011 75 months @ 2.99%
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PIONEER COMBO
Tri-County Shopper River Valley Shopper
Pioneer East Shopper Monday Pioneer
Reach Over 60,000 Homes!
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Additional words 35 each per week.
Call or Go Online
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ADOPT-LOVING FAMILY WISHING to
adopt a newborn. Will provide a loving
home with strong family values. Please
contact Patty & Tim @ 888-371-0255.
030 Special Notices
COME JOIN THE FUN! To bid and view
go to
www.michiganonlineauctions.com then
choose Big Rapids. Every Thursday
starting June 30th. 18690-16 Mile Rd, Big
Rapids--drop off hours 9am-5pm. Now
accepting consignments of household
items, antiques, collectibles, furniture,
automobiles, farm equipment, construc-
tion equipment, tools and miscellaneous
items for auction. Call 231-629-8606 or
evenings and weekends 231-873-5334.
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MPI HAS FULL-TIME positions
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need loyal people that have it in their
heart to fund raise for breast cancer
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Forward Realty, Inc.
105 Linden St
Big Rapids, MI
(231) 796-4808
www.century21forwardrealty.com
Very sharp 1996 Mobile on 2+ acres
in Aetna Township. Very private
setting with pole barn for garage
and storage. 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.
11034144
Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath on 3 acres. 5
miles south of Big Rapids. Located on
wooded lot in quiet area. 11034058
Heart of many national forests in
Monroe Township, White cloud area.
20 wooded acres for great hunting or
building. Call Dixie. 11033887
Perfect country living in this very
clean 3 bedroom, 2 bath open Living
home within walking distance to
Chippewa Lake. 11021232
2 bedroom, 1.5 bath custom built
home within walking distance of
Hardy Dam. Boat slip and access
available for small yearly fee. Beautiful
home. 11019441
806 E. Maple Street
Big Rapids
231-592-0944
Pizza,
Grinders &
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2004 GRAND AM 4 cyl., alloy wheels,
great gas MPG, sharp exterior.
$8,595
2007 G-5 Low mileage, great gas MPG,
cruise, pwr windows & locks.
$9,995
2001 AURORA V6, super clean,
heated seats, sunroof, leather.
$5,995
2005 LESABRE Excellent ride, bench
seat, very clean, 3.8L 6 cyl.
$8,695
2003 IMPALA 6 cyl., bench seat, low
mileage, great gas MPG.
$7,595
2003 GRAND PRIX 3.8L 6 cyl.,
leather, heated seats, sunroof, alum. wheels.
$8,895
2004 CENTURY 6 cyl., excellent ride,
bench seat.
$7,595
2008 CHEVY 2500 HD W/CURTIS V-PLOW
Ext. cab., 4x4, 36k miles, ready to work.
Winter will be back before you know it.
$24,995
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan .................. Blue, 30,523 Miles ....................................$16,695
2008 Chrysler Town & Country ............. Silver, 28,350 Miles ...................................$17,895
2010 Ford Taurus Limited ...................... Black, 10,420 Miles ...................................$27,695
2010 Toyota Camry ................................. White, 35,650 Miles ..................................$17,995
2007 GMC Canyon SLT ........................... 4x4, Maroon, 44,000 Miles .......................$17,995
2007 Honda Legacy ................................ AWD, Blue, 41,300 Miles ...........................$15,995
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix ........................ Black, 40,051 Miles ...................................$14,995
2010 Nissan Maxima .............................. Dark Plumb, 34,215 Miles .........................$25,795
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix ........................ Gray, 55,250 Miles ....................................$12,995
2008 Toyota Camry ................................. Red, 54,054 Miles .....................................$16,795
2010 Chevy Malibu ................................. Tan, 32,800 Miles ......................................$17,895
2008 Saturn Vue ...................................... AWD, Red, 36,905 Miles ...........................$17,595
2007 Pontiac G-6 .................................... Blue, 47,700 Miles ....................................$12,995
2007 Oldsmobile Aura ........................... Tan, 54,965 Miles ......................................$12,995
2004 Dodge Dakota ............................... 4x4, Blue, 66,000 Miles .............................$12,595
2009 Ford Fusion SE ............................... Blue, 29,259 Miles ....................................$17,595
2009 GMC Sierra Crew .......................... 4x4, Blue, 34,700 Miles .............................$27,795
2007 Chevy Malibu ................................. Silver, 50,460 Miles ...................................$12,795
2010 Subaru Outback ............................ AWD, Gray, 10,800 Miles ..........................$25,995
2008 Chevy Impala ................................. White, 25,600 Miles ..................................$15,895
2007 Buick Rendezvous ......................... Maroon, 50,400 Miles ...............................$15,995
2010 Hyundai Elantra ............................. Blue, 33,015 Miles ....................................$15,195
2010 Chevy Silverado ............................ 4x4, Black, 18,501 Miles ...........................$28,995
2007 Ford F150 ....................................... 4x4, Green, 26,350 Miles ..........................$24,995
2007 Ford F150 ....................................... 4x4, Maroon, 32,775 Miles .......................$24,995
2007 Chrysler Town & Country ............. Black, 34,000 Miles ...................................$15,595
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July AMVET/VFW Calendar
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REED CITY, MI 231-832-5102
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Summer Reading Program
starts strong, to offer events
throughout summer
By Lauren Fitch
Pioneer Staff Writer
BIG RAPIDS Big Rapids Community
Library kicked off its summer reading
program Thursday with lunch, coloring
and the chance to sign up for the rest of
the summers activities.
For the rst time, the library will offer
numerous activities throughout the
summer along with reading incentives.
For every 10 books or 500 pages each
child reads, he or she can choose
gift certicates for Taco Bell or Dairy
Queen, books or a pool pass. Friends
of the Library donated the prizes.
They read good books and get cool
prizes on top of that, said Helena
Hayes, library director.
Chelsea Mitchell and Miriam Andrus are
helping Hayes coordinate the summers
activities, which include a tie-dye, paper
mache and bird house crafts, movie
nights, a eld trip to John Ball Zoo and
presentations by a percussion group
and a professional frisbee team.
More than 150 people turned out for the
kick-off, where volunteers were serving
hot dogs and cookies while introducing
children and parents to the One World,
Many Stories theme.
Steve Graetz brought his sons to sign
up for the program.
My wife and I are both teachers. We
have summers off and this is a good
opportunity to get (the kids) ready for
school, he said. They love to read at
home, and this gives us something to
do during the day.
Geralynn McAdams, whos going into
second grade at St. Marys Catholic
School, has participated in summer
reading before and plans to read 20
books this summer.
Her favorites are the Magic Tree House
books.
For more information on One World,
Many Stories, visit www.bigrapids.lib.
mi.us and click on the events tab, or call
(231) 796-5234.
Power of water safety
The Big Rapids Jaycees promote
importance of learning to swim
during River Safety Week
By Jonathan Eppley
Pioneer Staff Writer
BIG RAPIDS Wading along the
banks of the Muskegon River or
enjoying an afternoon oat down the
rapids are fun ways to relax with family
and friends in the summer.
The Big Rapids Jaycees want to make
sure the people who enjoy the river
also Respect the Power of the Mighty
Muskegon.
Since taking over the Muskegon
River Water Safety Project last year,
the Jaycees have introduced the
community to its new mascot, Sammy
the Salmon, to help promote river
safety, and have installed a seventh
emergency tower along the Riverwalk.
With plans to create a website about
river safety and install another
emergency tower along Phase III of the
Riverwalk south of Hemlock Park this
summer, the nonprot organization is
showing no signs of slowing down.
Our future focus is going to be river
safety education and really getting
the word out there, said Jaycee Tyler
Schuberg. One of the smartest things
you can do is have some kind of
oatation device when playing in the
river. You can be the strongest swimmer
in the world, but if you get caught in
an undertow and pulled under, you
may not know which way is up. With
the (Muskegon) River, knowing how
to swim is half the battle. Having the
proper safety devices, and knowing
how to use them, is the other part.
To further encourage safe swimming
and teach children to Respect the
Power of the Muskegon River, Sammy
the Salmon and the Jaycees will make
several appearances starting Monday
during River Safety Week.
The week kicks off at the Charles
E. Fairman Community Pool, where
Jaycees will talk to lesson swimmers
from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Monday about
the importance of learning how to swim.
Sammy and the Jaycees will visit the
Big Rapids Middle School from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday to pass out
temporary river safety tattoos, as well
as promote river safety.
River Safety Week will conclude during
The Whitfords performance from noon
to 1 p.m. on Friday at Pocket Park.
Jaycee Matt Yeoman will be on site to
shoot and print photographs of children
with Sammy the Salmon at no cost.
In hopes of creating water safety
awareness among a younger
demographic, the Jaycees will be
hosting a coloring contest for children
ages 5 and younger, ages 6 to 10,
and 11 and up. An entry form will be
included in an upcoming edition of the
Pioneer. Prizes will be awarded for the
top three entries in each age group.
Creating that awareness among a
younger crowd is one of the missions
of the organization, said Jaycee Erin
Diehm.
Its the most important thing for a
child to know how to swim. If they
understand the basics, theyre much
better off, Diehm said. If they are in
the river and can do those basic things,
then they can go out there, not be
scared and feel a little less intimidated.
Honeymoon Tips for Lasting
Memories and Relaxation
(NewsUSA) - The headache youve
had for the past year planning your
wedding, inviting all the guests and
meticulously checking to ensure your
big day runs smoothly is nally over.
And, just around the corner, you can
see your honeymoon in sight. The
last things on your mind are planning,
thinking and otherwise doing anything
but relaxing, right?
To ease your mind after the chaos, the
ultimate Mexican getaways are offered
by The Villa Group Resorts, complete
with Hacienda-style villas, exotic spa
treatments and palm tree-framed views
of the Pacic Ocean. Youll nally be
able to unwind, comfortable knowing
everything you could need or want is at
your ngertips.
With seven different locations in four
unique destinations including Cabo San
Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta
and the Sierra Madre Mountains,
The Villa Group caters to a variety of
interests. Each location offers unique
scenery, activities and accommodations
that can make your honeymoon exactly
the way youve envisioned it.
The myriad vacation options available
to newlyweds are overwhelming, but
noting a few key things will keep that
headache at bay and your relaxation
level high:
- Pick a location that appeals to
both of you. Where do you see you
two having the most fun? Secluded
beaches, tranquil mountains or
cobblestone streets lined with
shopping?
- Decide how you want to spend your
days. Will you lounge poolside, taking
in lagoons and waterfalls, or do you
want to explore the surrounding area by
horseback, canoe or bike?
- Scope out the options in his-and-her
spa treatments, such as hydrotherapy
sessions, mud baths and massages.
Some resorts offer ultra-relaxing
themes, while others focus more on
invigorating treatments.
- How will you spend your evenings?
Resorts often provide nighttime
festivities, complete with themed
dining events mere feet from your
room. Or, would you rather be near a
town where you can explore both the
areas attractions and what the resort
provides?
Whatever type of honeymoon you and
your new spouse want, The Villa Group
Resorts offers honeymoon packages
prepared to make your matrimony
celebration a once-in-a-lifetime
experience. And, with packages geared
toward wedding anniversaries, you can
go back and have that once-in-life-time
vacation all over again.
For more information, visit www.
villagroupresorts.com.
In a Daily Slump? Tips to Make
Sure You Get a Good Nights
Sleep
(NewsUSA) - Do you nd yourself
fatigued and yawning throughout the
day? A mid-afternoon slump could really
be trying to tell you something -- its
likely you arent getting enough sleep!
The average adult needs seven to
nine hours of sleep per day to function
properly. However, in a 2005 health
survey, 30 percent of adults nationwide
reported getting only about six hours
of sleep per day. For many adults,
fatigue seems inevitable. In a 2002
study conducted by the National Sleep
Foundation, 37 percent of adults
reported being so sleepy during the
day that it interfered with their daily
activities. Much of that lost sleep can be
attributed to background noises.
Background noise is a problem for
people when they are sleeping, said
Dr. Rafael Pelayo, associate professor
at the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic
at Stanford University School of
Medicine.
A study by Consumer Reports found
that sound machines are nearly
as effective as prescription sleep
medications, and more effective than
over-the-counter sleep medications
or aids, without the side-effects. Dr.
Pelayo recommends the Sound+Sleep
Adaptive Sound Therapy Machine
(www.soundofsleep.com) as part of
a healthy sleep plan for people trying
to achieve a better nights sleep with
minimal use of drugs.
There are a lot of dumb sound
machines out there that just play
constant noise in an attempt to cover
up these disruptions, says Dr. Pelayo.
The new Sound+Sleep responds to
sudden background disturbances by
adjusting its sound output to better
mask the noise. For some people, the
improved sound masking seems to help
them sleep better.
Other tips for better nighttime sleep
include:
* Set a regular bed time and stick to it.
* Eliminate caffeine before bed.
* Sleep without the lights or TV on.
* Get plenty of exercise during the
day.
Visit www.soundofsleep.com for more
information about how you can get a
better nights sleep
Understanding Your Pets
Immune System
(NewsUSA) - In my practice, Ive
always used probiotics in general -;
as animals need probiotics just like
humans. Adding benecial bacteria
to a pets diet helps the digestive
system combat intestinal parasites and
improves digestive function.
The gastrointestinal tract is such an
important foundation to pets immune
systems because the gut is an entry
point for pathogens. If youre using
probiotics, the immune system is
supported and strengthened to ght
infection quickly and aggressively.
Probiotics also help stop the immune
system from over-reacting and creating
inammation.
One common issue for pets is ear
infection. Ive observed that whether
we used conventional or alternative
treatments, adding a probiotic product
for immune system support shortens
the length and reduces the severity
of the infection. I usually see a better
outcome by adding Del-Immune V
(www.delimmune.com) to treatment,
and generally dont need to do
additional treatments, as is common
with ear infections.
Another common issue with pets is
skin problems, including mange. I
have found that skin problems improve
quickly with a probiotic product, like
Del-Immune V. I use it for immune
system support with all types of
mange, including the problematic
demodectic mange. Some animals
have genetically inherited immune
weaknesses that allow mange-inducing
mites to overgrow. Dogs can inherit the
mites from their parents. You will know
the mites are out of control if mange
becomes a problem.
Probiotics help immensely by
supporting the immune system in
mounting an appropriate response to
the mange mites. Traditional treatments
for mange can include strong antibiotics
and dips in toxic medicines. But many
dogs, if provided a good diet and Del-
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See your local veterinarian if your pet
begins to display any symptoms.
What Makes a Successful Diet
Plan?
(NewsUSA) - A low-calorie diet
consisting solely of grapefruit, cabbage
soup or weight-loss milkshakes will
most likely cause you to lose weight, if
strictly followed. But is it healthy? Not a
chance.
Almost any diet plan will work for a
while, yet up to 95 percent of dieters
who lose weight fail to keep that weight
off after just one year. According to Dr.
Mike Moreno, author of the NY Times
bestselling book The 17 Day Diet, the
two biggest obstacles that cause diets
to fail are boredom and plateau. Thats
because most mainstream diets are too
complex or restrictive, making it nearly
impossible to stick with them for a long
period of time.
Instead, Moreno emphasizes that
weight loss that results in even the
smallest changes in body composition
can pay off with life-changing benets.
He encourages participants to measure
their success, not just in pounds, but
also by looking at the overall health
benets to include cholesterol, healthier
blood sugar readings, and improved
blood pressure.
As the founding physician behind
BistroMD, the provider of the meal plan
for The 17 Day Diet, Dr. Caroline J.
Cederquist, a bariatric physician and
family practice physician, agrees that
even something as small as a 5 percent
decrease in weight loss is signicant
with regards to lowering the health risks
associated with being overweight.
In my medical practice, diabetic and
overweight patients who achieve 5
percent weight loss often have lower
blood sugar readings and also have
improvements in their blood pressure,
says Dr. Cederquist.
Morenos The 17 Day Diet helps
you lose weight with a cycled eating
plan that alters the amounts of
carbohydrates, proteins and fats
you eat every few days. We call it
metabolic, or body, confusion, Moreno
explains. Divided across four phases,
each is designed to accomplish a
different objective: burning fat, resetting
the metabolism and teaching you
proper portion control and hunger signs.
If you want to try The 17 Day Diet but
dont want to cook, you can bring the
meals from the popular book to your
table by ordering The 17 Day Diet
Meal Plan by BistroMD. For more
information, visit www.The17DayDiet.
com or call: (800) 464-1384.
Rules of Engagement: What
to Know Before Popping the
Question
(NewsUSA) - An engagement ring
symbolizes your promise to love and
cherish your partner forever, and shows
the world your commitment to your
ance. Many women dream about
their engagement ring their entire lives,
so choosing the right style is of utmost
importance.
Here are some tips to ease the
pressure of nding the ring and
proposing:
Its Not Only About the Diamond
A rings setting is as important as
its diamond because the setting is
what displays and secures the stone.
Platinum provides an ideal setting as it
is stronger than other precious metals,
which means that you dont have to
worry about losing the center stone
with everyday wear. Also, platinum is
a naturally white metal, allowing the
diamond to sparkle even brighter.
Did you know that a platinum
engagement ring will last forever?
Since platinum is so durable and
loses little metal over time, the ring
will undoubtedly become a family
heirloom that can be passed down for
generations to follow. And platinum
engagement rings are surprisingly
affordable. Contrary to popular belief,
they are available in a wide range of
price points, starting at around $1,000
at BlueNile.com.
Know Her Style
Before you go to the jewelry store,
know your future ances style,
personality and lifestyle since there is a
ring to suit her perfectly. For example,
a woman with a hands-on job, like
nursing, might prefer a simple band
with a secure setting, while a woman
who has a less active job might want
something more intricate. A woman with
classic style will want a different band
design than a trend-setting fashionista.
A classic polished platinum band from
Michael Barin will suit a girl with more
traditional tastes, while a birth stone of
colored diamonds on an embellished
band like one from Suna Bros. will look
bold and unique, says jewelry and
style expert Michael OConnor. To
gure out her ring size, press one of
your girlfriends rings in a bar of soap
until it leaves a mark. You can also put
one of her rings on your own hand,
mark where it falls on your nger and
have the jeweler measure that area,
suggests OConnor.
How to Propose
Some women want a public proposal
in front of friends and family, while
others want something private and
special. In either case, your ance
will remember the day for the rest of
her life. Think about what your ance
likes, and where and how you met.
For more tips on proposing marriage
or choosing an engagement ring, visit
www.engagementguide.com or www.
preciousplatinum.com.
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PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION!
Thurs., June 30 @ 11:00 AM
LOCATION: 7398 E. 40th St. Newaygo, MI 49337. DIRECTIONS: 40 miles
north of Grand Rapids or 19 miles south of Big Rapids take US-131 to the
Morley exit # 125 (Jefferson Rd./ 36th St.) go west 7 miles to Chestnut St.
south mile to 40th St.,west mile to auction. OR 5 miles south of White
Cloud on M-37 to 40th St. east 8 miles following curves, then south crossing
Hardy Dam to 40th St. and east to auction. (Newaygo Co.)
Selling the estate of the late Norman (Gene) Knapp. Lifetime area resi-
dent, gun collector and outdoorsman.
Selling 22 hand guns, 24 shotguns & ries, (some new in box), large amount
of gun related items, 1000s rounds of ammo, gun show inventory, (holsters,
knives etc.) many shop and lawn tools, (lawn tractor & sweeper, snow blow-
er, air compressor, sockets, tools boxes, engine stand, cherry picker etc. etc.)
IB-OB 16 boat & trailer, 1000s of Nascar toys all new, household, (dining
room, living room and bedroom furniture) antiques & collectibles (Military
collectibles, Coca Cola collectibles, 100s of LP records, glassware, trunk
etc.) Extra large amount of misc. items!!
See web site for complete list of guns etc. and photos of
each gun. Guns not on site until morning of auction, at 9am.
artsmithauctions.com
or call for yer @ 616-696-2598
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SATURDAY, JUNE 25
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clay
shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The
club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call
Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is
located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the
museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the
basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for
fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish,
1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-
4085.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
Chicken Barbecue from 3 p.m. to midnight at the Sawmill Saloon on
Maple Street. Chicken barbecue, hot dogs, salads and dessert will be
served starting at 4 p.m. Local musicians will entertain. Proceeds will
benet the Big Rapids Community Library Fund.
Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose
Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.
Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more
information.
Original Gospel Jamboree starts at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck, music starts
at 7 p.m., at Amazing Grace Acres Church on the corner of M-37 and
Woodland Park Drive in Brohman. The jamboree features One Accord
and Faith Gospel Team with Lucky Fulton as the emcee. Everyone is
welcome.
SIERRA performs live from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley American Legion.
All welcome. Square dancing if enough patrons want it.
The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn
Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore
more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.
Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm
and Garden.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S.
Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.
For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at
(989) 967-8478.
Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeled room
at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and
Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Its
a great place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening of dancing to
your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of Best Entertainment.
Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.
Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group
for families and friends of alcoholics.
Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Join
the group for a free meal, games and fellowship.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,
726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
SIERRA performs live from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley American Legion.
All welcome. Square dancing if enough patrons want it.
Eagles vs. Morley Legion softball game at noon at the eld by the legion.
Players and fans are needed. First of three games. All games are the last
Sunday of the month.
Music by the Pond presents Strictly Country Band at 6:30 p.m. in the
gazebo next to Curtis Pond on Sheldon Street in Edmore. The band
features Les and Darlene Jenkins, the mellow tunes of Rock King;
Michigan Hall of Famers Jerry Bissell and John Capen, with Pat Kane
on the drums; also, singing Joe Konkoly. Bring a lawn chair or blankets.
In case of rain, all shows will be moved to the Curtis building. The event
is presented by Glen Curtis Foundation, Village of Edmore and Edmore
Area Chamber of Commerce.
MONDAY, JUNE 27
Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community
Mental Health, 500 S.Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a
six-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness is welcome
to attend. For more information, call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231)
796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings.
Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids. For
more information, call (231) 796-4993.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic
Campus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is located
at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope United
Methodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta.The meetings cover
a nonconsecutive 13-step program for getting through a divorce. New
members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337
or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information.
Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile
Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
A Matter of Balance program, hosted by the Mecosta County Senior
Center, is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, located at 12954 80th
Ave. in Mecosta.The program designed to help manage falls and increase
activity levels in local seniors. For more information about the program or
to register, contact the Mecosta County Commission on Aging at (231)
972-2884.
The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Gate.
St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at
102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on womens
blouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who need
help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills,
fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796-
1571.
Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at
Schmidtys Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For more
information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.
Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room
at Schmidtys Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught.
For more information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Crossroads
Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6 p.m. at
the United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. This is a
group of sisters in harmony who sing a capella barbershop songs; it is
accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lot of fun. For more
information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course.
Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
(231) 972-2884.
(989) 967-8478.
Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 200
S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information.
Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. For
questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.
Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Township
Hall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1
Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-
4085.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
in Reed City. For more information call (800) 367-6788.
Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish
Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions
asked, no registration required and no donation is sought at the event. For
more information, call the parish ofce at (231) 796-5202.
Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it
is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics.
Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City Public
Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information.
1571.
Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day
Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted.
Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
(231) 972-2884.
Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids
Community Library. Open to the public.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic
Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.
The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion
Ave., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma
texts, questions and answers and watching dharma-related videos. The
group is under the direction of Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have
more than 35 years of experience in meditation and dharma practice.
Beginning students are welcome.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,
726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
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Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7 p.m. during
the summer at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids. We are looking to collect
Mecosta County scrapbooks and any family histories that pertain to the
area. Volunteers are needed to le obits, index the collections or help
visitors look up information. Fun, relaxing and lots of history here.
and Garden.

Thursday, June 30
(989) 967-8478.
Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, the
third room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the
corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, call
Eric at (866) 398-5440.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. Paul Catholic
Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! is
Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a support
group for families and friends of alcoholics.
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
(231) 972-2884.
Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all
levels are encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.
Mecosta New Home United Methodist Church will extend its hours for its
swiss steak supper. New hours will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is
$9 for adults, $3 for children younger than 12 and preschoolers eat free.
Proceeds go to the building fund.
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SATURDAY, JULY 2
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clay
shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The
club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call
Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is
Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the
museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish,
1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-
4085.
The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private
upstairs room of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big
Rapids for great food, coffee and conversation. For more information,
contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.
The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn
Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore
more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.
and Garden.
Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose
Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.
Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more
information.
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or organization to be certain of meetings, outings
and classes, as they may be canceled due to bad
weather or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect,
please call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with
correct information.
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being
abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for
abuse.
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call
(231)679-0489 For More Information.
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.
Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring
and dedicated people with an interest in serving
terminally ill patients and their families in the Reed
City Area and the outlaying communities. Volunteers
provide services such as friendly visiting, patient
transport/patient outings, errand running, child care,
and clerical services. Volunteer classes are available
to t each persons schedule. Please call Paul King
at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for further
information.
SATURDAY
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,
12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third
Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola
Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102.
INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE
COMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday
night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in
the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open
to everyone. Reservation are required, please call
(231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact
phone number and number of people attending.
Intersection Church takes place folling the dinner
starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.
SUNDAY
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American
Breakfast (rst Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12
noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,
7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-
10.
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday
of every month.
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving
their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each
month until further notice.
MONDAY
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.
129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call
Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are
second Monday of every month).
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed
City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m.,
meeting 6p.m.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E.
Todd Street.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday of
each month, 7p.m. For more information, call Carol
Ladd (231)734-5305.
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each
Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early
bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at
6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday
evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-
10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts
at 6:00p.m.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support
Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon
and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer
Services. 2nd Monday of every other month at
4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-September-
November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Therapy
Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan
49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: Oncology
Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads
Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832-
3411.
NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,
at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10
and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group meets
the last monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss
natural health options and specic subjects, CO-OP
information is also available.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon.
Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the
Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
734-6005.
TUESDAY
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open to
all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.
Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader
for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email
LLL Sue@charter.net. (Meetings are Third Tuesday
of every month.)
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and
Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.
SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at
the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more
information, call the church (231)832-9072. Church
is barrier free.
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in
need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month),
5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs
Community Service.
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more
information.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,
(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns
Church Basement in Baldwin. For further information,
call Shawn (231)745-8421.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at
the Evart United Methodist Church.
BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East
Todd Street.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the
second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m.
The group meets at the Community Mental Health for
Central Michigan in Osceola County located at 4473
220th Ave. in Reed City. For mor information call
(231)832-2247. The group is for individuals who
provide caregiving services for individuals with
Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal
medical conditions. There is no charge to participate
and there are no residency restrictions.
GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the
second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran
Church. Open to the public. The May meeting honors
Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday
morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big
Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30
a.m.
ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for
families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every
Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.
734-6005.
THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies
in Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD
Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is the
Evart Depot. Pink Hatters are welcome too (the
younger ones). Call our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or
Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for any information or
questions you may have.
WEDNESDAY
ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each
month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran
Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public,
free of charge.
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at the
club house.
PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story
Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must
remain in the library during story hour.
SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (rst and third
Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with
potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-
3857 or Ann (231)867-3237.
EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,
6p.m. every Wednesday for rst through sixth
grades.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is
every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There
will be games, crafts, songs and stories.
BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB
MEETINGS are held the rst Wednesday of each
month (excluding January through March), and the
public is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for
a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which starts
at 7:00p.m.
OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES
meeting is the rst Wednesday of every month.
Call the hotline for location of the meeting and for
information. (231)832-8453
EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets
at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For
information call 734-9799.
BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post
#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m.
Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.
THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the rst
Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big
Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in
Big Rapids.
THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER
2418 will hold their monthly meeting the second
Wednesday of the month at the United Methodist
Church in Reed City with a pot-luck lunch stating at
12 p.m. The Program Schedule is as follows:
~AUGUST 10- Brenda Bowman from the Inc Spot.
~SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from the Emergency
Management
THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more
information.
FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each
month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference
Room. For more information contact Dave, call
(231)745-2000 ext. 16.
T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.,
meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist
Church. For more information call (231)734-5752.
T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m.,
meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church,
Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For more information,
call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at
Evart United Methodist Church.
SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City
Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219
East Todd Street.
ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m.
at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will
be meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in
Evart every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the
community building. Anyone interested to learn
wood carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is also
the meal site for the Commission on Aging and their
Thursday dinner is at noon. For mor information on
carving call 734-5125 or 734-9131. Information on
COA dinner reservations call 734-6005.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big
Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30
p.m.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets
every third Thursday of the month.
EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of
every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
734-6005.
MUSIC AT THE DEPOT wil be the 2nd and 4th
Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. We-B-
Jammin (Country, Blues, Oldies and Gospel).
FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (rst Friday
of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For
more information, call (231)832-5102.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at
the Evart United Methodist Church.
PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219
East Todd Street.
EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to
8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10
in Evart. For more information call (231)734-6181
BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post
#10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank.
Early birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.
734-6005.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last
Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.
For more information, call (231)832-5102.
~AUGUST 6
CLARE COUNTY CRAZY QUILTERS 30th Annual
Quilt Show, Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6
from 9a.m. tp 4p.m. Clare Church of Nazarene,
10160 S. Grant Road, Clare. No entrance fee,
handicap accessible, air conditioned facility, church
cafeteria open.
PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BE
TURNED IN FOR NEXT PUBLICATION.
Send all upcoming events no later than
WEDNESDAY NOON to:
The Tri-County
Yvonne Morneau
211 W. Upton, Suit B
Reed City, MI 49677
Phone: (231)832-5566 or (231)592-8344
Fax: (231)832-5558
Big Rapids
6/30, 7/1, 7/2, 8am-4pm. 5474
Cottonwood, Big Rapids
(Newaygo County). Large
sale; chain saws, fishing
equipment, dehumidifier, exer-
cise bike, lawn mower,
dressers, tools, stereo's,
clothing, and lots misc.
June 29th, July 1st, 9am-5pm.
304 Gilberson, Big Rapids.
Huge Yard Sale: furniture,
lamps, antiques, collectibles,
books, misc.
June 30th, July 1st, 9am-7pm.
20366 Campusview Drive, Big
Rapids. Beekeeping equip-
ment, Little Tykes, play-house,
CCA shirts, books, old glass-
ware. First garage sale in 20-
years.
Chase
Estate Sale: June 30th, July
1st, 10am-6pm. 8235 E. US-10,
Chase. Household and lap-
idary items, furniture, antique
dishes, showcases, cash reg-
ister, tools and much more.
Reed City
July 1st-2nd, 8am-5pm, 6083
220th Ave., Reed City, Just a
mile north of Burger King.
Stanwood
June 30th & July 1st, 9am-
4pm. 7779 200th, Stanwood.
Refrigerator, small appliances,
entertainment center,
table/chairs, 2005 Bombardier
Quad, much-much more.
050 Help Wanted
FAST PACED TITLE company is cur-
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examiner for our Baldwin and Fre-
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experience in title examination/search-
ing, title commitment preparation, a
clear understanding of metes and
bounds legal descriptions, and able to
handle complex title issues. Basic
duties include excellent customer serv-
ice skills, a team-player, have the abil-
ity to multi-task efficiently, have reliable
transportation, and work well under
pressure. Submit a current resume to
Dustin Robbins, Area Manager,
Lake/Newaygo County Title & Escrow,
202 W. Upton Ave., Reed City, MI
49677, drobbins@lakecotitle.com.
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Michael Mohnke
DIRECTOR
128 S. Warren Ave., Big Rapids
796-8628
Funeral and Cremati on Servi ces
A Tradition
of Service
Since 1916
BIG RAPIDS COLLISION CENTER, INC
231-796-6668
19100 Northland Drive, Big Rapids, MI
25th
ANNIVERSARY!
Celebrating 25 Years in Business
and Still Going Strong!
We want to welcome
to the family our
New Ofce
Managers
Mae and Mike!
Owners: Phil Noder &
Rick Noder
Mae Councilor & Mike Brinker
Expires July 1st, 2011
DETAILING SPECIAL
25% OFF
Wash Wax Interior Clean
Windows Carpet Cleaning
In Honor of
4th of July,
we will be
closed July 4th
thru 9th
FYI: Big Rapids Collision Is NOT Afliated
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Ranch Chalet
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FINANCING
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See Us Today!
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600 Commerce Dr., Reed City
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Up to 25% of your homes curb appeal
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Phone: 231.832.5351
Fax: 231.832.9214
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711 Maple St., Big Rapids (231) 796-3957
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18655 Northland Dr., Old U.S. 131, Big Rapids
1-800-348-1367
231-796-8681
MICHAEL
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18261 Northland Dr. 796-7355 & 1029 N. State Street 796-0602
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All payments and prices plus tax, title and plate. 08 60 months 3.25%, 06 60 months 6.99%, 05
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2007 PONTIAC G6 GT
V6, loaded.
ONLY $11,995
OR $209 PER MONTH
2006 PONTIAC G6
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ONLY $10,900
OR $206 PER MONTH
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OR $209 PER MONTH
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ONLY $2,400
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ONLY $5,995
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1994 CHEVY CK1500
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ONLY $7,995
OR $149 PER MONTH
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V8, 4x4, sharp.
ONLY $11,900
PLUS TAX
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1500, 4x4, V-8.
ONLY $12,995
OR 284 PER MONTH
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ONLY $5,995
OR $143 PER MONTH
BOYD BROWER
Sales Manager
3 TO
CHOOSE
FROM!
170 Items
for Sale
FOR SALE: 50 gallon fuel transfer tank
with pump $300. (231) 796-1247
FREE
CLASSIFIED AD
Sell your item for under
$500 and your ad is free!!
15 Words or less.
Selling price must be in ad.
Ad will run in combo 1 time.
Deadline- Thursday, 12noon
Add a photo for $5.00
Call (231)592-8348
One ad per week
per household.
FULL SIZE BED, 2 sets of sheets, extra
good condition $100. Call after 5:00p.m.
(231)972-7836.
GOLF CLUBS, WOMEN'S Thunderbird
full set w/bag, Tungsten Matrix, new.
Woods, irons, putter. $225. (989)382-
9295.
M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of
Evart. Largest selection of good used
and new furniture and appliances.
(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.
Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)
www.mandjfurniture.com
NEWPRIVACYFENCE 6x8 ft. sections,
dog eared. $300 for 15-sections. OBO
(231)832-2908.
RIDIGED PORTABLE ELECTRIC pipe
threader model #600 includes 1/2-11/4"
dies, excellent condition $425 OBO.
(989)944-3681.
SANYO INCOGNITO BOOST mobile
phone w/charger. $25.00 (231)679-2888
any time.
Firewood
ONE BUNDLE OF hard slabwood edg-
ing, $10. great camping firewood. 4493
S. Rolland Rd., Blanchard.
170 Items
for Sale
QUALITY OAK. CUT, split,
delivered $49.50 rick. Buy from
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gydraft and DHS accepted.
(231)266-5102.
210 Boats and
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BEAUTIFUL NOVASCOTIAbuilt, 32
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Large inventory including jib, main, 2
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stove, chart table. Rigging & equipment
in dry storage. Atomic 4 engine. Ware-
housed inside. One owner 30 years.
Minimum use, excellent care. Motivated
seller. Serious buyers only. Asking
$12,500. Make an offer. (231)723-
2330.
240 Manufactured
Homes
16X80 VERYCLEANmobile home built
in 1995, move in ready, three bedroom,
two full baths, new metal roof, $16,500
OBO. Call Ben (231)250-4147
255 Trucks
Vans & SUVs
1999 GMC SIERRA Classic 1/2 ton 4x4
pickup. 188,000 miles, drive train very
good, very little rust, needs some body
work $1,875. (231)832-5609.

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7 E. MAIN ST., GRANT, MI
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1 Mile North of M-57 (14 Mile Road)
Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:30 am - 8 pm
Tue., Thur. & Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
www.cedarcarco.com
WE BUY
WE SELL WE TRADE
CALL OR VISIT US TO SEE
WHAT YOUR VEHICLE IS WORTH
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Gilberts is Rafing
$2,500
in Flooring or
Hunter Douglas Blinds
$2 per ticket
Proceeds to benet the Mecosta County Area
Chamber of Commerce and Habitat for
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Big Rapids & Rockford
Two Locations to Serve You
Hours M-F 9-5:30 Saturday 9-3
14150 Northland Dr.,
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-796-2700
10704 Northland Dr. NE,
Rockford, MI 49341
616-863-2700
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effort to assure accuracy and reserve the right to amend and/or correct any errors. Promotional rates or lease payments require qualied 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 Sparta Chevy.
www.spartachevy.com
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
616-887-1791
ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES
THE ALL NEW
CHEVROLET VOLT
IS HERE!!
BELOW GM EMPLOYEE PRICING!
$
259
Lease For
Per
Mo.*
11C162
42
MPG
Hwy. EPA
Estimated
0 DOWN SALE!
at
Come in for a test drive and see why this is the 2011 Motortrend Car of the Year!
11C215
11C204
POWER, PERFORMANCE, EXCITEMENT!
THE CAMARO 2SS
CONVERTIBLE NOW IN STOCK!
2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE ECO
0
DOWN
$
263
Lease For
Per
Mo.*
11C091
2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS
Miles Down Security Amt. Due Total Lease End Cost per mile
Lease Details Lease Price Term Per Year Payment Deposit at Start of Payments Purchase Option over limit Payment MSRP
CRUZE ECO 11C162 $18,533 39 12,000 $0 $0 $265 $10,995.27 $11,380 20 $265 $18,895
MALIBU LS 11C091 $22,272 39 12,000 $0 $0 $270 $11,168 $12,620 20 $270 $23,000
2011 CHEVROLET
CRUZE LS
MSRP ................................ $18,390
Sparta Discount .............- $1,583
SALE PRICE
11C070
DEMO
SPECIAL
SSAALLEE PPPRRIICCEE SSSAALLEE PPRRRIIICCEEE
$
16,806
*
5,200 DEMO MILES
SAVE $4,694!
2011 SILVERADO
1500 REG. CAB
MSRP ................................ $24,385
SALE PRICE SALE PPPRRRRIIICCCE SALEE PPPPRRRIIICCE
$
19,691
*
11T305
0% A.P.R.AVAILABLE
2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS
MSRP: $25,505
$
21,254
*
2011 SILVERADO 1500 EXT. CAB
MSRP: $33,870
$
27,527
*
OR LESS!
2011 SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB
MSRP: $35,290
$
28,853
*
11T276
SAVE
$
6,437
*
OR LESS! OR LESS!
SAVE
$
4,251
*
SAVE
$
6,343
*
SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE
mtt DDDue Due Tota all Le Le Leaas ase
0
DOWN
OR LESS! OR LESS!
0% A.P.R.AVAILABLE
OR LESS! OR LESS!
0% A.P.R.AVAILABLE
0% A.P.R.AVAILABLE
WE ARE OPEN
SATURDAY,
JULY 2!!!!
We Are
Open
Saturday,
July 2!!!!
We Are
Open
Saturday,
July 2!!!!
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Saturday,
July 2!!!!
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$
21,995
2007 GMC YUKON SLT
Leather, Quad Seats, Loaded
$
11,995
2004 FORD F150 XLT
4x4, V8, Loaded.
$
14,995
2003 H.D. Road King
Screaming Eagle. Loaded. Sharp!
$
10,995
2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
LT 4x4. Third Seat, Loaded
$
5,995
2004 BUICK RAINIER AWD
Leather, Loaded
$
21,995
2002 HONDA ODYSSEY
V6, Auto., Loaded
WE HAVE RVS IN STOCK!
616.754.6800
COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com *See dealer for details.
2 MILES NORTH OF
GREENVILLE ON M-91
$4,995 & UP with less than 100,000 Miles
receive
Drive Train Warranty Call for Details
*Payments Based on Tax, title, Plate, Doc Down.
$
13,995
2006 FOREST RIVER SALEM
5th Wheel, Rear Living, Full Slide, A/C, Clean
$
1,500
2003 TRAILER
6x10 Enclosed
$
35,995
2004 EXISS 3 Horse Slant, Rear Tack,
Finished Living Quarters, Slide Out, Bathroom.
$
9,995
2008 PALOMINO GAZELLE
231 Ultralite, Frnt. BR, Rr Bnk, A/C, Oak Cabinets
$
7,995
2004 PALOMINO PUMA
Front Bedroom, 4000 lbs UVW, A/C
$
17,495
2005 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
Rear Living, A/C, Front Bdrm., Spacious
$
10,995
2007 AEROLITE CUB HYBRID
Double Popouts, Full Side Slide, Sleeps 8
$
11,995
2005 GULFSTREAM CONQUEST
Quad Bunks, Front Bedroom, A/C
$
12,995
2007 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
Two Slides, Bunk House, A/C
$
16,995
2005 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX
300 Toy Hauler, Slps 8, 3 Axle, Awning
$
8,995
2006 STARCRAFT ST
Rear Kitchen, Front Bedroom, A/C
$
6,995
2006 TRACKER SUPER GUIDE
V14, Mercury 25HP, Front Trolling Motor
$
14,995
2007 TIMBERLAND TIMBERLODGE
Upper Level Bunk House, Frnt BR, Full Slide
$
4,995
1998 COACHMEN CATALINA
Lite, Local Trade, Bunk House
$
13,995
2006 COACHMEN SPIRIT OF AMERICA
Bunk House, Full Slide
$
8,995
2008 CHEVROLET HHR PANEL
Auto., A/C
$
9,995
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT
Sport Trac, 4x4, V6, Auto
$
9,995
2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS
3800 V6, Auto, Loaded
$
14,995
2005 CHRYSLER 300C
V8, Hemi, Leather, Power Moonroof, Loaded
$
10,995
2009 KIA RIO LX
Air, Auto, CD
$
8,995
2004 BUICK CENTURY
V6, Auto, Very Clean
$
10,995
2006 FORD FREESTYLE
FWD, Leather, 3rd Seat, Loaded
$
6,495
2006 CHEVROLET AVEO
AWD, V6, Loaded
$
8,995
2006 CHEVROLET HHR
Auto, A/C, Sharp
$
10,995
2004 FORD F150 4x4
AWD, V6, Loaded
$
15,995
2002 FORD F350 4X4
7.3L Powerstroke Diesel, Dually, Auto., Air, 9 Flatbed with Gooseneck Ball
$
9,995
2006 CHEVY EQUINOX LT
AWD, V6, Loaded
$
12,995
2009 SATURN VUE FWD
Auto, Loaded, AWD
$
10,995
2008 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE
4x4, V6, Auto, Loaded
$
16,995
2005 FORD F250 4x4 X-CAB
Diesel, 6 Speed, Nice Truck
4 Diesels
Available
$
10,995
2005 BUICK LACROSSE
CXS, V6, Leather, Loaded
$
16,995
2008 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED
Auto, Leather, 28,000 Miles
POLE BARN ESTATE SALE
July 2nd & 3rd
Sat. 8 am - 3 pm Sun. 10 am - 3 pm
8351 Richmond, Woodland Park
(Between Baldwin and White Cloud)
3 miles west of M-37, follow signs.
Household Items, Furniture, Tools, Electrical & Plumbing
Supples, 1 Pontoon Boat, 1 Ski Boat, Lots & Lots More!
A-1
Michigans Oldest & Finest
Roof Replacement System
FREE ESTIMATES
12X60 14X70
$2,980 $3,980
CONSERVES ENERGY
MADE IN GOOD OLE USA
Accepted 1-800-872-2089
MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM
INSTALLED
20
W
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NEED YOUR
TRADE!
2007 to 2010
IMPALAS
WHILE THEY LAST WELL EQUIPPED LOW MILES
BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY
10 PONTIAC VIBE
$
13,990
39K.
10 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
$
18,995
Great MPG!
06 SILVERADO CREW CAB
$
16,990
4x4, Bed Liner,
Tow Package.
07 MAZDA MIATA
$
19,995
8,500 Actual Miles!
Convertible!
Auto., Heated
Seats.
ASK ABOUT
1.9%*
Certied Pre-Owned
Impala, Malibu, Silverado
50 IMPALAs IN STOCK!
ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES
616-887-1791
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
www.spartachevy.com
08 FORD EXPEDITION EL 4x4
$
29,995
Eddie Bauer,
4 DVD Screens.
Perfect Vehicle!
07 SATURN OUTLOOK
$
19,995
GM Certied,
60K Miles.
You could save up to
$429 a year by switching to
Auto Insurance through AAA.
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CITY
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206 S. Third St. Big Rapids
231.796.2014
www.bleekerinsuance.com
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and
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MSTC ninth- and 10th-graders took a
voyage on the W.G. Jackson, a Grand Valley
State University research vessel, on May 11
to learn about water ecology and limnology,
the study of inland water. Tenth-graders
spent two days last week in Chicago, first
completing physics studies on the roller
FRIDAY
May 27, 2011
Big Rapids, Michigan www.bigrapidsnews.com
Our 149th year,
issue 124
Phillip Kieronski
OBITUARIES
CIVICS AWARD
Community meal program
recognized. PAGE 8A
IN THE RUNNING
Local schools participate in 26th
annual Pioneer meet. SPORTS
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N Sheriffs deputies
ask for your help
identifying Remus
Pharmacy robber
DEP ART MENT OF P UBL I C S AF ET Y
MAKING THE CLIMB: Sean Wethington climbs a re ladder to
the top of the four-story Pennock Hall building during a ladder training
exercise on Monday. The re crew is using the building to give full-time
and part-paid reghters a chance to practice using the trucks ladders
and control system. (Pioneer photos/Whitney Gronski-Buffa)
$.50/1.00 weekend
W
ith a little more than three
weeks of classes left, stu-
dents at the Math/Science/
Technology Center are filling the remain-
ing days of the school year with as many
extra learning activities as possible.
It is these types of activities that
educators say make the Math/Science/
Technology Center worth the
investment.
However, due to decreased interest
fromlocal districts, the Mecosta-Osceola
Intermediate School District waits to see
if the center will sustain itself.
Schools out?
MSTC showcases opportunities, tries to increase local support
BY LAUREN FITCH PIONEER STAFF WRITER
See MSTC page 2A
Big Rapids has a
burning need for more
on-call firefighters
are you interested?
BY WHITNEY GRONSKI-BUFFA
P S W
BIGRAPIDS Watching a big,
red fire truck whizz by with lights
flashing and sirens blaring was
something that fascinated Jerrad
Councilor as a child.
Now hes doing more than
watching the trucks rush to the
scenehesclimbingaboardtohelp
fight fires as a part-paid firefighter
for the Big Rapids Department of
Public Safety.
Ive always thought it would be
exciting, Councilor said. I always
liked the lights and sirens as a kid
and thought it would be fun to do.
... Now Im getting my pager, and
Ive been on a few runs for carbon
monoxide, but havent been to any
big fires yet.
Councilor recently completed
his Fire 1 and Fire 2 certification
classes, which teach potential fire-
fighters how to extinguish a blaz-
ing building while trying to limit
the amount of property damage.
Getting certified allows him to
respond to fire calls with the rest of
the crew.
The Big Rapids Department
of Public Safety fire crew is look-
ing for more people like Councilor
to fill a few open spots for part-
paid firefighters, who work on an
on-call basis, like volunteer fire-
fighters, but are paid for their time
and given on-the-job health care
coverage in the event that theyre
injured on scene.
ANSWERING
THE CALL
See SAFETY page 7A
BY ANTONIO COLEMAN
P S W
MECOSTA COUNTY
Mecosta County Sheriffs
deputies have released a
sketch of the suspect respon-
sible of robbing Remus
Pharmacy at gunpoint
Monday.
The suspect is described
as a 25 to 35-year-old white
male, about 6 foot tall
with short dark facial hair
and black-rimmed, square
glasses. The suspect was
wearing a black hoodie and
gray sweat pants with a black
stripe down the legs.
Police say the suspect
entered the front door of
the pharmacy, located on
WheatlandAvenue, demand-
ing prescription drugs.
Pharmacy employees gave
the man schedule II narcot-
ics, said Sgt. Drew Nielsen.
The man then left out the
front door on foot. Deputies
arrived at the scene at 1 p.m.
Anyone who recognizes
the white male depicted in
the forensic sketch is asked
to contact the Mecosta
County Sheriffs Office at
(231) 592-0150.
Have you
seenhim?
Sketchof
suspect
released
Our students have full access to
post-secondary resources. Its not
just about dual enrollment. Were
unique because we focus only
on math and science.
JENNIFER HARRISON
DIRECTOR, MATH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CENTER
LAKE
LESSONS:
Students from
the Math/Sci-
ence/Technol-
ogy Center
took the W.G.
Jackson, a
Grand Valley
State Univer-
sity research
vessel, on
Lake Michigan
to conduct
water stud-
ies. (Courtesy
photo)
MO PO: Kung Fu Panda 2 is kickin ! PAGE 6B
HOWTO APPLY
For those interested in applying, the department
will hold an open house at DPS fire station begin-
ning at 11 a.m. on June 25. Capt. Tim Mortensen
said his goal is to collect at least 20 applications to
fill five or more spots on the part-paid crew. For
more information on applying to be a part-paid
firefighter, call Mortensen at (231) 527-0005.
DOWN THE LADDER:
Kenny Fuller descends the
ladder after climbing to the top
of Pennock Hall during an
exercise on Monday.
UNIDENTIFIED:
Mecosta County Sheriffs
deputies say this man
robbed Remus Pharmacy at
gunpoint Monday. The sus-
pect is described as a 25
to 35-year-old white male,
about 6 foot tall with short
dark facial hair and black-
rimmed, square glasses.
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