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Assistance dog library. homeowners to design a plug. The mowers also mulch
presentation at Chippewa “Living in Northern Michigan mower that responded to and disperse grass clippings
Lake for the past 20 years, I’m the shortcomings of existing easily, creating a natural
pretty familiar with the area’s mowers while adding features fertilizer as you mow.
CHIPPEWA LAKE — The local legends,” Link said. “The that make it easier to use.
Chippewa Lake Lions Club mystery of what happened After three years of research More than 2,000
invites the community to to Sister Janina is just one of and design, a new lawn homeowners who own
meet assistance dogs and these, but one I also thought mower--the Snapper NXT-- and use lawn mowers took
their trainers from the had more truth than fiction was the result. part in the surveys used to
For Better Independence attached to it. I wanted to help design the Snapper
organization. This free event separate what was true about The mower has dozens of NXT. Engineers also visited
will be held at 7 p.m. on May her story from what was unique features, starting with homeowners to watch them
25 at the Chippewa Township invented. What, I wondered, the No. 1 item on consumers’ mow. Once the Snapper NXT
Hall. could drive someone to kill a wish list-easy starting. The prototypes were designed,
The organization is a 501(c) naive Felician nun?” Snapper NXT has a push- consumers were brought in to
(3) organization that runs In the book, Link constructs button starting system- try them out and suggest any
strictly on donations and the facts around the young roll it out, push the button last changes.
fundraisers. For Better nun’s disappearance with and mow. The system was
Independence knows that documents, original research engineered by engine maker
dogs are loyal, provide and interviews with the Briggs & Stratton Corp. The State government’s top
unconditional love and are family members of those forward speed of existing economists are getting ready
called man’s best friend. involved. Link will visit Big walk mowers was also a to decide how much of a hole
Combining these traits with Rapids to discuss her novel, concern for homeowners. Michigan is in this budget
the skills of an expert trainer, host a book signing and People of different ages and year.
the assistance dogs can answer the questions of local heights walk at different
change the lives of people book enthusiasts. speeds, making one speed fits The directors of the House
in need. The organization “The Ferris State University all uncomfortable for some and Senate fiscal agencies
provides trained dogs for Library is pleased to be people. Snapper engineers and state Treasurer Robert
children and adults with collaborating with the Big added a patented system Kleine will meet this morning
disabilities to aid health care Rapids Community Library to the lawn mower that to make an official estimate
professionals. and Great Lakes Book and automatically matches the of the state’s revenues for the
Supply to host Mardi Link’s pace of the user. Walk slow, current and upcoming budget
visit to Big Rapids,” FLITE the mower moves forward years.
Michigan author to Interim Dean Leah Monger slowly; pick up the pace, and
discuss book at FLITE said. “We are looking forward the mower speeds up. They likely will determine
to providing a forum for the the state has a general fund
From Staff Reports local community to hear “You might think there deficit of between $300
BIG RAPIDS – On an early a distinguished Michigan aren’t many things you can million and $500 million for
August afternoon in 1907, a author speak about her craft do to make mowing easier the budget year ending Sept.
Michigan priest waved good- and her award-winning and more enjoyable, but 30. Analysts say revenue to
bye to Sister Janina for the book.” we found many ways to the state’s school aid fund
last time. Thinking he’d left Link is a freelance journalist do both in response to our is coming in better than
her in the protection of their and one of the founders of consumer research,” says expected, however. Gov.
convent, he did not foresee Michigan Writers, a nonprofit Troy Blewett, a member of Jennifer Granholm hasn’t
the murder of this woman support group for working the Snapper brand team. said what she’ll propose to fill
or the resulting scandal that writers in the Great Lakes “Our development group the general fund gap.
would settle in the quaint State. “Isadore’s Secret” is her used a new way of learning
town of Isadore. second book. Her first book, from homeowners directly The revenue estimates will
After the overdue discovery “When Evil Came to Good and applied that knowledge help lawmakers as they draw
of her remains, a trial that Hart: An Up North Michigan during the design process,” up the budget for the fiscal
made national headlines, Cold Case” was published he added. year that starts Oct. 1.
and more than 100 years of in 2008 by the University of
no new information, Mardi Michigan Press and spent Among the other helpful Crop Tissue Sampling
Link exposes and explores four months on the Heartland features on the Snapper Needed
the secrets surrounding the Bestseller List. NXT is the ability to raise
murder of Sister Janina in and lower the mower deck (NAPSI)-The moment seed is
her true-crime book as part Mowing Made Easier to adjust the cutting height planted, growers should make
of the Library of Michigan’s with a single lever. Most plans to conduct crop tissue
2010 Michigan Notable (NAPSI)-Advances in lawn mowers require adjusting sampling, says Winfield
Authors Tour. mower technology have made each wheel separately, which Solutions agronomist Robert
Link and her book “Isadore’s the weekly task of cutting the takes more time and leaves Beck.
Secret: Sin, Murder, and grass a lot easier than it used room for error. Even mower
Confession in a Northern to be. maintenance is easier with More than 60 percent of
Michigan Town,” will be the the help of a digital reminder Midwest corn and soybean
focus of an event held at 7 In an experiment to create on the mower’s handlebar plants may be missing out
p.m. on Tuesday in Ferris the ultimate lawn mower, that indicates when it is time on vital micronutrients,
State University’s FLITE engineers teamed up with to change the oil or spark according to a recent study
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conducted by Winfield pinpoint deficiencies while According to the U.S. quieter than competing
Solutions, LLC. “Tissue they can still be corrected Department of Energy, products, making them great
sampling of growing plants with foliar applications of cooling/heating accounts for bedrooms and offices.
in six Midwest states in 2009 missing micronutrients. Beck for almost 56 percent of the
revealed deficiencies in one recommends growers contact energy used in a typical U.S. With so many options out
or more micronutrients,” says their local AgriSolutions™ home, making it a family’s there, how do you know
Beck, “and these shortages agronomist to learn more single largest energy expense. which type of air circulator
can reduce yields by up to six about their crops’ nutrient With an air circulator or fan, or fan is best for your needs?
bushels an acre.” needs. Information is consumers can potentially For tips and advice, visit
also available at www. save money without the “Choose The Best Fan
A simple test performed agrisolutionsinfo.com. sacrificing comfort. For You” section on www.
before key growth stages can HoneywellFanSavings.com.
give growers the information Cool Down Your Energy For example, the seasonal Also, check out such retailers
they need to correct Bills cost to cool an average room as Target, Best Buy, CVS,
deficiencies. using an AC unit is about $95 Kmart, Sears and Menards to
(NAPSI)-Something you compared to $4 to run one see some of the latest designs.
Micronutrients and Yield already own can help you whole-room air circulator. If
reduce your cooling costs. Air you run the air circulator with The website also provides
While micronutrients occur circulators and fans provide the AC unit and adjust the a free interactive “savings
naturally in soil, years of a cost-saving solution for thermostat up by 5 degrees to calculator” that will let you
record-breaking yields have homeowners looking for ways conserve electricity, you can quickly and easily see how
left many fields depleted, to stay cool without breaking save nearly $20 per room. much you can potentially save
Beck explains. He adds the bank. on your energy bills by using a
that even crops planted in Before you dust off that old fan or air circulator.
nutrient-rich soils can be Fans and air circulators are fan in the attic, consider some
deficient if they are unable great energy-saving tools of the newer models. Today’s
to absorb micronutrients when paired with a home’s fans and air circulators aren’t
at the right time. Tissue air-conditioning system, like those of the past--they
sampling is a simple, potentially helping consumers can be much quieter. For
effective way to understand save up to 20 percent on their instance, the Honeywell line
how a crop is responding cooling costs. of Turbo air circulators and
to its environment and can fans are up to 30 percent
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SUNDAY AL-ANON, a support group for family members enter through the west entrance at the corner of
of alcoholics, will meet at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Locust and Winter. Meetings take place in the
AL-ANON, a support group for family members Catholic Church located at 831 S. Chestnut in third conference room on the right. For more
of alcoholics, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Reed City. information, contact Peggy at (231) 972-0239.
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Big Rapids. AL-ANON, a support group for family members Chief Osceola Wood Carvers meet every Thursday
Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. of alcoholics, meets at 8 p.m. in the library from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Evart Depot’s community
at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more room. Anyone interested in learning how to carve
information, call (989) 967-8478; ask for Cindy information, call Tina at (989) 561-5411. wood is welcome. There is no charge. For more
or Mike. Alcoholics Anonymous, the Flatlanders Group, information, call (231) 734-5125 or 734-9131.
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meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at Coldwater Evart TOPS 1390 meets every Thursday at
MONDAY Township Hall in Barryton. For more information, Calvary Baptist Church located at the corner of
contact Harold at (989) 644-5657 or Mike at Third and Oak in Evart. Weigh-in is at 6:30 p.m.
Caregivers support group, 2 to 4 p.m. second and (989) 382-9103. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. For more
fourth Tuesdays of the month at Reed City Public Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. every information, call Ruth at (231) 734-2844 or Terri
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Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for Tuesday at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For at 734-5348.
more information. more information, call (989) 967-8478; ask for Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at
Card Wildlife Education Center, on the campus Cindy or Mike. St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more
of Ferris State University, invites visitors to tour Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every information, call (989) 967-8478; ask for Cindy
its wildlife museum. Admission is free. From Sept Tuesday at St. Paul’s Campus Parish located or Mike.
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2 to Dec 13, the museum will be open on from 8 at 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; information, call 1-800-230-4085. FRIDAY
and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. For any questions or to schedule group WEDNESDAY 22nd annual Traditional Arts Weekend is
tours call (231) 591-5387. held every year in Remus over the Memorial
Early Childhood Playgroup will run from 9:30 Mecosta County Republicans will meet at 7 Day weekend. Over 80 workshops, dances,
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to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Mecosta-Osceola p.m. in the classroom at the Big Rapids Public performances and hands-on activities for the
Career Center Miller Wing, 15760 190th Ave., Safety Building, 435 N. Michigan Ave. The new entire family taught by over 60 instructors.
Big Rapids. Playgroup is canceled when Big headquarters and elections will be discussed. Primitive camping and food by two vendors
Rapids Public Schools are closed due to inclement E-mail chair@mecostacountygop.com, or call available on site. Participants can register for
weather and on holidays. Any questions, call (231) 660-0180. the entire weekend, a single day, or workshop.
Jennifer Clark at (231) 527-1890. Visually Impaired & Blind Support Group meets No registration necessary for evening concerts/
COUNTY
DivorceCare meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday the fourth Wednesday of each month at the dances. On site registration begins Friday from
at New Hope Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road, Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., 3 to 11 p.m., and continues Saturday and Sunday
Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 598- Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972- from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
0337 or (231) 972-2838. 2884. Bake sale and yard sale to benefit the Mecosta
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday at Hospice of Michigan offers a living on support County Senior Center will be from 9 a.m. to 3
8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Campus Paris, 1 Damascus group from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the fourth p.m. on May 28-29 at KD’s Family Hair Care
Road, Big Rapids. For more information, call Wednesday of each month. Hospice is located and Tanning, 11059 90th Ave. in Mecosta. Kids’
Glenn at (231) 796-3703. at 400 Perry Ave. in Big Rapids. For more talent show, TUFF kids camp with AFAA certified
TOPS Chapter 1793 meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. information, contact Diane Snyder at (231) 796- trainer, fire department and police department
every Monday at the First Baptist Church located 7371. kids safety programs and more available. For
at 200 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids. For more Card Wildlife Education Center, on the campus more information, call (231) 972-2955.
information, call Leona at (231) 823-2275. of Ferris State University, invites visitors to tour Bingo on every fourth Friday at the Mecosta
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every its wildlife museum. Admission is free. From Sept County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
Monday in the music/art room at St. Michael’s 2 to Dec 13, the museum will be open on from 8 For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
School located at 5045 9 Mile Road (M-20) in a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Card Wildlife Education Center, on the campus
Remus. For more information, contact Cindy at and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and of Ferris State University, invites visitors to tour
(989) 967-8478. Saturday. For any questions or to schedule group its wildlife museum. Admission is free. From Sept
Bingo is played at the Evart Moose Lodge No. tours call (231) 591-5387. 2 to Dec 13, the museum will be open on from 8
2452 located at 8400 US-10 in Evart. Doors open Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday;
at 4 p.m. with early bird bingo at 6 p.m. and at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Campus Paris, 1 Damascus and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and
regular bingo at 6:30 p.m. For more information, Road, Big Rapids. For more information, call Saturday. For any questions or to schedule group
call (989) 382-7450. Glenn at (231) 796-3703. tours call (231) 591-5387.
The Big Rapids Lions Club will be meeting at Mecosta County Genealogical Society library is Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Friday at
the Gate at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Campus Paris, 1 Damascus
Mondays of each month. at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids, for anyone Road, Big Rapids. For more information, call
interested in researching their family history. Woodie at (231) 796-8371.
TUESDAY Preschool story hour at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids Fish Fry will take place every Friday through
Community Library. the summer from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Big Rapids
Caregivers support group, 2 to 4 p.m. second and Story Time will take place at 11:15 a.m. at the Reed Elks Lodge located in downtown Big Rapids. The
fourth Tuesdays of the month at Reed City Public City Public Library’s Community Room. Join Mrs. cost is $7.50 for adults, $7 for seniors and $3.50
Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for D every Wednesday morning for stories, games, for children under 12. The public is welcome to
more information. songs, crafts and all kinds of activities. attend.
Card Wildlife Education Center, on the campus Family Planning Clinic sponsored by Central Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday for $6
of Ferris State University, invites visitors to tour Michigan District Health Department takes place at the Evart Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at
its wildlife museum. Admission is free. From Sept Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Osceola County 8400 US-10 in Evart. Funds raised support
2 to Dec 13, the museum will be open on from 8 Branch Office (located at 4329 220th Avenue Evart area community service projects. For more
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; in Reed City). Call (231) 832-5532 ext. 11 to information, call (231) 734-6181.
and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and schedule an appointment. Bingo at 6 p.m. at the VFW 2335 in Mecosta. For
Saturday. For any questions or to schedule group more information, call (989) 385-7321.
tours call (231) 591-5387. THURSDAY
TOPS Chapter 1189 meets at 9:30 a.m. every SATURDAY
Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 200 S. A tour of Woodland Hospice and information
Stewart St., Big Rapids. For more information, meeting on advance directives and medical power The Original Gospel Jamboree is set for May 29
call Eileen at (231) 796-5665. of attorney will be at 7 p.m. Woodland Hospice with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. and music
TOPS Chapter 451 meets every Tuesday at 5:15 has been providing the very best in physical, starting at 7 p.m. at Amazing Grace Acres
p.m. at the United Church, 120 S. State Street. For emotional, and spiritual care and support to the Church, located at M-37 and Woodland Park
information, call Berta Lou at (231) 796-2467. terminally ill since 1984. Check the website at Drive in Brohman. The jamboree will feature The
Powerleads meets at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday www.woodlandhospice.com for future dates and Staffmen’s Quartet, Faith Gospel Team and Lucky
in Sharon’s Restaurant in Rogers Heights. The times. Call Sheral at (989) 773-6137 for details. Fulton as MC. Everyone is welcome.
Powerleads group is an organization of service Card Wildlife Education Center, on the campus Card Wildlife Education Center, on the campus
professionals in Mecosta County who are looking of Ferris State University, invites visitors to tour of Ferris State University, invites visitors to tour
to improve their businesses by networking with its wildlife museum. Admission is free. From Sept its wildlife museum. Admission is free. From Sept
others in the business community. If you are 2 to Dec 13, the museum will be open on from 8 2 to Dec 13, the museum will be open on from 8
looking to improve and increase your business, a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday;
please call Marshall Henry at (231) 598-0838 for and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and
membership information. Saturday. For any questions or to schedule group Saturday. For any questions or to schedule group
Family Planning Clinic sponsored by Central tours call (231) 591-5387. tours call (231) 591-5387.
Michigan District Health Department takes place Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Saturday at
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Osceola County at noon at St. Paul’s Campus Paris, 1 Damascus 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Campus Paris, 1 Damascus
Branch Office (located at 4329 220th Avenue Road, Big Rapids. For more information, call Road, Big Rapids. For more information, call
in Reed City). Call (231) 832-5532 ext. 11 to Darwin at (231) 796-8956. Woodie at (231) 796-8371.
schedule an appointment. Al-Anon meeting will take place at 7 p.m. every Narcotics Anonymous meets every Saturday
TB Skin Testing and Adult Immunizations are Thursday at Sacred Heart Church on U.S. 10 in at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Campus Parish located
available from 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday by Evart. at 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more
appointment at the District Health Department Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in the information, call 1-800-230-4085.
No. 10 of Mecosta County. There is an $18 charge third-floor conference room at Mecosta County
for TB skin testing. Medical Center. Those attending are asked to
00358143 MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 9
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20
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I Croton-Hardy Area
V Proposed Hardy Pond Trail Under Study
HIKING AND BIKING enthusiasts are bikers to enjoy the trail for single or sion (FERC), which must approve the
E
looking forward to the success of efforts multi-day adventures. With its natural proposed trail as an additional public
now underway to develop a new 30- setting and chances for excellent views recreation use under the Hardy Project
mile long trail that would encircle the of Hardy Pond, local organizers believe FERC license. Preparation of the request
lower two-thirds of the 4,000 acre Hardy the trail will attract a wide variety of us- to the FERC requires consultation with
Dam Pond. The trail planning effort is ers. the Resource Agencies and other
supported by Consumers Energy and is public recreation interests on Hardy
Big Prairie Township supervisor Dave
being led by Big Prairie Township, with Pond. This will required several months
Wright is spearheading the trail proj-
assistance from the Croton-Hardy Busi- to complete the proposal and finalize it,
ect. During the summer of 2009 Wright
ness Alliance, Michigan State Univer- following the comment period, for sub-
worked with Newaygo County MSU Ex-
•
sity (MSU) Extension and other outdoor mittal to the FERC. The amount of time
tension Land Use Specialist Ryan Coffey
recreation interests. The trail would be required for FERC review and approval
to develop a preliminary trail pathway
located almost entirely on Consumers cannot be determined in advance.
and document its location using GPS
Energy lands surrounding Hardy Pond.
equipment. This information recently If the trail proposal moves forward and
The ambitious trail development effort was submitted to Consumers Energy is approved as hoped, Wright hopes to
would provide an outstanding new along with a formal request by Big Prai- make portions of the trail available for
recreation opportunity for area resi- rie Township to establish the trail. public use in 2011, with completion of
dents and visitors. The existing network the 30-mile trail loop, which will involve
Consumers Energy will utilize this infor-
of campgrounds and day-use facilities a number of trail bridges, in 2012 or
mation to submit the proposal to the
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that dot the shoreline of Hardy Pond 2013. Those interested in learning more
Federal Energy Regulatory Commis-
would allow for hikers and mountain about the trail project or participating
in the effort may contact Dave Wright
at (231) 689-1250.
O
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Paid for by the Croton Hardy Business Alliance
• Rueh’s
Plumbing & Heating
at Hardy Dam
• Service on all makes of boilers, furnaces - Gas or Oil
ALL MARINE
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• New Homes - Remodel & Repair • FREE Estimates Between the Dams
• Houses & Mobile Homes 1.5 Mile SE of Hardy Dam Post 381
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P CROTON CAMPGROUND
• Well Wooded
• 2 Boat Launches Gene’s FAMILY MARKET
Live Bait & Licenses
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• Homemade Pizza, Subs, & Calzones • Hand Dipped Ice Cream
7683 Croton-Hardy Dr. Daily Deli Specials!
• Beer, Wine & Liquor • DNR Licenses • Bait & Tackle
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L
I Croton-Hardy Area
V Croton Dam Tailwater Access Improvements
GAINING ACCESS to the excellent salmon improvement efforts. With water quality en- safety or user enjoyment.
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and steelhead fishery in the Muskegon hancement work now underway, the fishery
Consumers Energy and Croton Township
River below Croton Dam will be a bit easier may be expected to gain an even greater
determined that the best solution was to de-
in 2010 thanks to a new parking area and following in the coming years.
velop additional parking on the upstream
pathway being completed by Consumers
In 2000, Consumers and Croton Township side of Croton-Hardy Drive and connect it
Energy and Croton Township, with funding
made major improvements to the tailwater to the pathway under the road bridge that
support from the Michigan Department of
access site, but the amount of parking that already had been improved as part of the
Natural Resources and Environment’s Habi-
could be provided on the downstream side earlier project. This would allow anglers and
tat Improvement Account (HIA).
of Croton-Hardy Drive was limited to eight other boaters to launch their boats and
The fishery below Croton Dam has gained car-trailer sites. As the river has gained in then take their vehicle to the upstream side
steadily in quality and popularity over the popularity in recent years, that has rarely of the bridge for parking and return to the
•
past 15 years, due in part to changing proved to be sufficient, especially on spring launch ramp by way of the short pathway
Croton Dam to a re-regulation operation and fall weekends. That led to parking under the bridge. The township requested
mode that results in run-of-river flows down- along both sides of Croton-Hardy Drive, a funds for the $80,000 project from the HIA.
stream, along with a variety of other habitat situation that was not ideal for either public
FFunds were approved and the project work
was
w started in late 2009. Consumers Energy
is contracting the work under a coopera-
ttive agreement with Croton Township. Final
grading
g and surfacing work is expected to
be completed by the time enthusiasts return
to
t this popular site in the spring of 2010.
W
O
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K Mr. Pibs
RESTAURANT
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Hunting & Fishing Licenses
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•
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A small company
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E MARINE SERVICE
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Sportsman Club Sun. - Thurs.
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A • Newaygo
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Fri. - Sat.
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House Boat Specialist 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Chris Ortwein Broker/Owner • On Site Service - All Makes
Dinner Specials Wed. & Thurs.
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A WILSON’S
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• Assorted Mobile Home Doors & Windows
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M-82, 3 Miles West of U.S. 131
231-689-6496 • 616-662-0841 231-937-6556 231-689-6325 231-856-4279
24 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010
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P215/70R15.........................
$
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$
11999
P245/65R17 OWL .... P265/70R17 OWL ....
P205/60R16...............
$
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P215/65R16.........................
P225/60R16.........................
$
7999 OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE
P225/60R16...............
$
11999 P225/60R18...............
$
15999
OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE
SET OF 4
$
79 Sale Price
99
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P195/60R15
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$
89 Sale Price
99
BEFORE
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P215/65R17 SET OF 4
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P205/60R15.........................
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P215/50R17...............
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P235/75R15......................... P265/75R16...............
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P205/55R16...............
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10999 P225/50R17...............
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13999 P235/70R16...............
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P265/70R17...............
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14999 P255/70R16............... P245/65R17...............
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P245/70R16............... P275/65R18............... $ $
P215/55R16...............
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11399 P235/50R18...............
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16999 P255/70R16...............
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13999 P245/65R17...............
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15999 P265/70R16............... P265/70R17...............
OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE
Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty may vary by size or speed rating of tire. See store for complete details on warranties, other sizes and prices available.
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$
59 99 P265/75R16 OWL SL $ 99
119 P235/75R15 OWL
$
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50,000 Mile P245/70R16 .......
$
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$
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MAR600 ..................................... $5999 GREAT IN RAIN! PROFESSIONAL P175/65R14 ..........
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MAR1000 .................................. $7999
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P185/70R14 ..........
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P205/70R15 ..................
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$
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DEEP CYCLE BATTERY
P215/70R15 ..................
$
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78 - 7 Year P215/60R15 ..........
$
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24DC85...................................... $7999
P215/60R16 ..................
$
8999
65 - 7 Year P215/70R15 ..........
$
6699
27DC105 ................................... $8999 78 DT - 7 Year $
6999
31DC130 .............................. $10999 P225/60R16 ..................
$
8999 50 Month Free Replacement
P215/60R16 ..........
$
6999
PRICE WITH EXCHANGE.
MADE IN THE USA.
P205/55R16 ..................
$
9999 84 Month Warranty
P225/60R16 ..........
A Good Deal On A Great Tire
SALE ENDS 6/1/10.
65,000 Mile Warranty Prices Valid thru 6/1/10
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If you like shopping here, please check out our 2nd location in Big
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$ 50 Plus Tax
Rapids. It is located on Old 131 in the old K-Mart plaza between
Ponderosa and Save A Lot. Tell your friends up North how they don’t
have to drive as far for a stellar deal.
We thank you for almost 30 years of letting us serve you here in Sand
Lake. Now due to the size of our family and the abundance of product,
we have decided to start a 2nd location.
Remember! Now 2 locations:
231-796-3774 One on Old 131 and One on Federal Road.
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Rentals
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• One to Eight Bedroom Houses & Apartments
• Full Time Maintenance
• 24 Hour Emergency Phone
• Within 2 to 3 Blocks of Campus
Summer Sub-leasing
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"Our Goal Is Tenant Satisfaction"
Call for appointments
M-F 9am-5pm
796-2500
• Batteries
Pricing
subject to • Catalytic Converters
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28 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010
VANDERHYDE FORD
New 2010 New 2010 New 2010 FORD
FORD FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
FOCUS SES FUSION SE XLT WAGON
5 PPassenger
MSRP: $19,995 MSRP: $23,120 MSRP: $23,300
Vanderhyde Discount ......... - $1,099.40 Vanderhyde Discount ......... - $1,240.40 Vanderhyde Discount ......... - $1,364.40
Ford Retail Customer Cash . - $2,000.00 Ford Retail Customer Cash . - $1,000.00 Ford Retail Customer Cash .... - $500.00
Ford Retail Bonus Cash ....... - $1,000.00 Ford Promotional Cash ....... - $1,000.00 Ford Retail Bonus Cash ....... - $1,000.00
Farm Bureau Certificate ......... - $500.00 36 month lease. No security deposit required. 12,000 miles Ford Transit Connect
per year. Plus sales tax. $2,483.85 up fronts due at signing.
Offer expires May 31, 2010.
eCoupon Offer .............. - $500.00
P8756 P8746
2010 FORD FUSION SE 2008 FORD FUSION I4 SE 2007 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2007 MERCURY MILAN
P8675. Candy red color on this sporty car. 9T84A2. Moonroof. Off site demo. Call first P8755. Nice looking Vista Blue, alloy wheels, P8735. V6, moonroof, heated seats, rear
Gas sipping 4 cyl., lots of pep. Safe, reliable, so we can get it here to show you!.$14,900 4WD, peppy V6. Just serviced ...........$12,744 spoiler. No smoke, super clean including
dependable, full warr. ....................... $16,333 2008 FORD FUSION SE 2007 FORD ESCAPE XLT Carfax report ......................................$15,934
2008 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED P8676. Low miles. Full warranty, gas sipping P8711. Moon & Tune pkg., 4WD, peppy 4 cyl. 2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIER
P8721A. Loaded up, top of the line chrome 4 cylinder. .......................................... $14,874 Great gas mileage!............................ $13,300 P8730. V8, navigation, power fold down
wheels, moonroof, heated seats, one owner 2008 FORD FUSION SEL 2007 FORD FUSION I-4 SE seats, tow pkg., moonroof, ALL the goodies,
local trade ..............................................CALL! P8752. Black on black, leather heated seats, P8726. 13,000 low miles, gas sipping 4 cyl. one owner ......................................... $21,900
2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT moonroof, upgraded stereo, alloy wheels, 6 Full warranty ......................................$13,856 2006 FORD ESCAPE XLT
P8749. Moonroof, upgraded stereo, well cyl. One owner ...................................$16,672 2007 FORD FUSION SEL P8177A. Sport appearance pkg., Brand new
equipped. Just serviced, new tires and 2008 FORD FUSION SEL P8667. Low miles, full warranty left, peppy tires, local one owner trade, step bars. Only
more ....................................................$14,833 P8748. Well equipped, low mi., 1 owner, gas V6. Come see why this is our biggest selling 52,000 miles ........................................$13,995
2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT sipping 2.3 engine. Alloys, full warr. $14,926 car today! .......................................... $14,995 2001 FORD ESCAPE XLS
10T135A. One owner, sold & serviced here. 2008 MERCURY MILAN 2007 MERCURY MARINER P8757. V6, four wheel drive, very glossy
Chrome wheels, peppy 3.0 V6!! P8633. Moonroof, Black and sweet with P8747. Premier pkg., leather w/suede inserts, black paint! Nice price on this one and you
Clean Carfax ...................................... $17,200 steering wheel controls! ...................$13,401 alloy wheels, all the power goodies, AWD will get a nice Escape.......................... $7,866
safety ..................................................$12,428
*Plus tax, title, doc fee, plate. Rebates to dealer.
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