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ST. MARY’S GOES TECH
SAVVY – NEW TECHNOLOGY
ENABLES INTERACTIVE
LEARNING FOR STUDENTS
BIG RAPIDS — Angela Reeder now
has an easier way to determine which
students in her class are struggling with
help from new interactive technology.
Reeder, a middle school teacher at
St. Mary’s Catholic School, was one
of many teachers to receive a new
SmartBoard when she returned to
the classroom on Tuesday. The new
interactive white boards installed in six
classrooms allow teachers to teach
interactively through online lesson
plans, hands-on learning materials
and student response systems, which
allow students to send their response
to questions on quizzes and lessons
through the push of a button.
“Teachers can immediately see if their
students understand the concepts
that they’re teaching through this
technology,” Reeder said. “It’s
awesome. The lessons have already
been created.”
Students can learn subjects including
math, English, science, foreign
languages and handwriting through
the SmartBoards, which allow teachers
and students to demonstrate concepts
by directing technology on the boards
through touch.
The new technology is the result of
a donation from the Shaw and Betty
Walker Foundation, which provided
funds for St. Mary’s to purchase
materials where it saw fit in December.
The SmartBoards, projectors and
computers were installed over the
summer, Principal Barb Borth said.
The school also purchased a digital
microscope and camera with the
donated funds.
The SmartBoards will allow teachers to
assess students quickly and make sure
they are grasping concepts. It also will
allow them to identify which students
are struggling with a given subject,
where one-on-one teaching can take
place.
“It opens a whole new world for the
kids through this technology,” Borth
said. “So much is made of assessment,
whether it’s on the MEAP or other
benchmarks. The teachers are so
excited to use it.”
Students also shared in the excitement.
Seventh grade student Jonatha
McAdams said the technology allows
students to go back and review notes
if they weren’t in school on a particular
day or just review the concepts that
were taught on a given subject.
“If you didn’t save your notes, you can
go back and copy them,” she said.
The fact that the SmartBoards are
interactive also allows students to take
a more hands-on approach to learning,
eighth grade student Matthew Beistle
said. Students in Reeder’s class spent
part of their afternoon on Wednesday
playing counting games and looking at
how to dissecting a frog without any of
the mess.
“I really like the animation on the
lessons,” he said. “The heart of a frog
beats without being told to.”
CUTTING HEALTH CARE
SPENDING WITHOUT
CUTTING HEALTH COVERAGE
(NewsUSA) - During these tough
economic times, as America continues
to look at cost cutting options, many
people will be shopping for a health
insurance plan. It’s important to know
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 5
that there are health plans that are
affordable and are a fit for you and your
family while still offering the coverage
you need to protect your family.
Know your needs. What types of
coverage are most important to you?
Do you or a family member take a
prescription regularly? Knowing how
much coverage you need is important
when deciding which health care plan
is best.
Learn the lingo. Some insurers are
working to use more consumer-friendly
language. Learning how a high-
deductible plan tied to a health savings
account (HSA) that offers choice
among physicians and hospitals and
how it works best with your needs, is
important.
Availability when you need it most.
Many insurers are working hard to
ensure customers have health-related
information when they need it, such as:
* Use of understandable consumer-
friendly language
* Access to customer call centers and
nurse hotlines 24/7, 365 days a year,
giving constant access to a nurse or
person to help solve a claims issue
* Online tools to search for claims
information and check for benefit
qualifications, co-pays, and deductibles
* Tools to compare prices on the drugs
you need, helping find the best prices
available
Schedule that yearly appointment.
Regular checkups can help prevent
potential problems or catch conditions
early, saving money.
Look for “extras.” Many insurers
offer discounts for programs such as
smoking cessation, weight loss, fitness
club memberships and other services
already being used by an individual.
Quality matters. Feel confident
about choosing the right individual
plan for you. Check out report cards
for different plans on the National
Committee for Quality Assurance’s
Web site, available at http://reportcard.
ncqa.org/plan/external/plansearch.
aspx.
HEALTHIER MEALS ON THE
WAY TO SCHOOLS
(NewsUSA) - For the first time in U.S.
history, kids may face a shorter lifespan
than their parents. The cause? Obesity.
American children are suffering from
the obesity epidemic that has plagued
the nation for the past decade. Today,
nearly 20 percent of 6-11 year-olds and
over 18 percent of 12-17 year-olds are
obese, and over 1/3 of both age groups
are overweight. Childhood obesity has
tripled in the last 30 years, according
to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. A reliance on fast food,
poor nutrition education, excessive
caloric intake and lack of physical
activity have been blamed for the ill
health of the nation’s youth.
First Lady Michelle Obama has made
childhood obesity a central cause in
her husband’s administration. She has
initiated the “Let’s Move” campaign
to solve the epidemic of dangerously
heavy children within a generation.
The goal is to give parents support,
provide healthier meals in schools,
encourage and enable kids to become
physically active and to provide
healthy, affordable food to all parts of
the country. “We want our kids to face
a different and more optimistic future in
terms of their lifespan,” says the First
Lady.
A cornerstone of the Let’s Move
campaign is the Healthier U.S. Schools
Challenge Program, designed to
create healthy and active kids. The
program calls for higher school food
quality, participation in meal programs,
physical activity and nutrition
education. Food service workers
in more than 75 percent of schools
have pledged to work with school
authorities to improve the nutrition in
meals. Teachers, principals and school
administrators have sworn support for
the new measures. Major school food
suppliers have agreed to decrease the
sugar, fat and salt in school meals, and
increase the use of whole grains and
produce.
School suppliers of higher-quality food
at an affordable price are welcoming
the trend toward feeding nutritious
wholesome meals to the nation’s youth.
Food safety leader iPura, producer of
organically cleaned seafood, provides
schools with a safe, clean source
that includes guarantees of good
farming and manufacturing practices
from Source-to-Kitchen. iPura offers
schools the benefits of food safety,
sustainability and the health attributes
of seafood backed by a strong
guarantee of quality, contributing to
the efforts of school meal authorities
to improve the health of students
nationwide.
Ending childhood obesity will require
that parents, schools and food
companies join forces and maintain
focus for years to come. The lifespan of
our children depends on it.
ENGINEERS BRING HOPE TO
UNDEVELOPED NATIONS
(NewsUSA) - Humanitarian outreach
to the victims of natural disasters and
poverty oftentimes includes the work
of medical professionals, missionaries
and other volunteer organizations in
an effort to bring emergency relief,
aid and comfort. Now, engineers are
responding to the growing need to
serve in humanitarian roles, building
emergency shelters and designing
sustainable technology systems to
provide assistance and hope in many
areas of the developing world.
Humanitarian engineering has come
to be defined as “design under
constraints to directly improve the
wellbeing of underserved populations.”
It has roots dating back to the French
Revolution, when a group of engineers
at the Ecole Polytechnic debunked
Napoleon’s military aims and sought
instead to employ their technical skills
to work for social justice.
More than 200 years later, engineers
remain dedicated to helping those in
need. Today’s
socially conscious engineers,
particularly students, are working
on the scene in underdeveloped
communities around the world, to
help create a new future for those at
the bottom of the economic pyramid.
For example, seven engineering
students at Dartmouth College recently
visited the village of Banda, Rwanda,
to design and build a small-scale
hydropower system to provide lighting
for local residents. After the system
was installed, the students trained
the villagers on its operations and
sustainable maintenance.
Recently, the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
created a Web-based open-source
project hosted by Western Kentucky
University, in which engineers and
engineering students collaborated on
the design of a human-powered water
purifier for use in remote regions of
the developing world and locations
affected by natural disasters and other
catastrophes.
ASME is a partner with the group
Engineers Without Borders-USA, which
operates more than 400 projects in
water treatment, renewable energy
and sanitation in about 45 developing
countries worldwide. Academic
institutions, such as Valparaiso
University in Indiana and the Colorado
School of Mines, are teaching the
value of the engineers’ worth to
society by establishing a humanitarian
engineering minor within the core
curriculum.
At ASME, a good mechanical engineer
is many things, among them a public
servant. Going forward, ASME will
encourage engineers to use their
skills and expertise to create lasting
solutions to improve the quality of life
of individuals and communities in need.
For information about ASME, visit
www.asme.org.
SHOPPING FOR A NEW
HOME? CHECK OUT THE
KITCHEN
(NewsUSA) - Buying a home is the
largest investment most people will
ever make, so it’s no surprise that such
a big decision may seem daunting.
There are, however, some simple
guidelines that can help you find a
home that you will be happy with for a
very long time.
A recent study conducted by Merillat,
a leading manufacturer of cabinetry,
examined what consumers think about
when they’re purchasing a home. The
study found that the kitchen sways
more minds than any other room,
followed by the great room and the
master bedroom third.
“The kitchen is the gathering place for
special occasions, family functions and
day-to-day activities, which is why it is
so important for prospective buyers to
ensure their new kitchen will meet the
needs of their family from a design and
functionality prospective,” said Paul
Radoy, manager of design services for
Merillat.
Try creating a checklist to help you
decide whether a kitchen is right for
you. Ask yourself these questions:
1. Do I like the layout of the kitchen?
Consider the kitchen from an overall
perspective, and keep all the items that
will require storage in mind.
2. Does the kitchen look comfortable?
Do I feel good when I’m in it? You
should feel at home right away.
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3. Does the kitchen help facilitate
frequent casual interactions with family
and friends? Consider the views into
the surrounding rooms, like the living
and dining areas. Can you easily
associate with family and friends?
4. Is the cabinetry durable and well-
built? Is the finish on the cabinetry
smooth and consistent? Investigate the
cabinet interiors to determine whether
they’re covered with a durable water-
and stain-resistant material or a lower-
quality product. Make sure that the
color of the interior complements the
exterior.
5. Does the kitchen have visual impact
or a good focal point like an island,
cooking grotto or other unique feature?
Islands are a useful feature that many
homeowners desire. When examining
an island, identify the tasks or storage
functions it serves to decide whether it
will meet your needs.)
6. Does the kitchen have adequate
storage space and built-in features
to accommodate my possessions?
Merillat’s study found that, after
remodeling a kitchen, many
homeowners find that they didn’t
include enough storage features. Make
sure you don’t overlook features, like
drawer organizers, pull-out trays and
lazy Susans.
Tips for Stress-Free Air Travel
(NewsUSA) - Man-made and natural
disruptions to air travel are all-too-often
the norm. Not only can weather delay
take-offs and landings, but new airline
rules can also keep planes grounded.
For example, if a plane is sitting on
the tarmac for more than three hours,
it has to return to the gate. On the
upside, there are ways to cope with the
unexpected. Here are a few simple tips
to prepare for delays before leaving
home:
* Print copies of itineraries with the 800
numbers for your airline, and others
that fly the same route, just in case
you have to rebook from the airport.
The paper-free option? E-mail those
numbers or enter them manually into
your smartphone.
* Check airline Web sites for delay
postings. New rules mandate that
airlines have this information online.
Alternatively, you can go to www.
flightstats.com.
* Make sure you can access your
office and home computers in the
event you are stuck while traveling.
Free and inexpensive programs like
LogMeIn (www.LogMeIn.com) make
it quick, easy and secure to access
files, calendars and applications from
any computer, smartphone, netbook or
iPad with an Internet connection.
* Enlist a friend or family member who
knows their way around online travel
sites, and keep them on your mobile
phone speed dial. If you have to make
alternative plans, they can probably do
it faster than anyone.
* Remember travel insurance. A few
extra dollars tacked onto the price
of your trip can provide peace of
mind if you have to change plans for
unforeseen reasons. Check what your
airline, travel agent, booking site and
credit cards offer to make sure that
you’re covered.
* Have fun. Many airports are adding
luxuries like spas, high-end restaurants
and even showers to keep passengers
happy. Find out what your airport, and
the ones that you will visit, offer before
you go, so you’re able to enjoy them to
the fullest.
While there is no surefire guarantee
for disruption-free air travel, a little
advanced planning can go a long way
-- even all the way to your destination.
FOUR TIPS TO LEAD YOUR
DOG TO BETTER HEALTH
(NewsUSA) - Just like people, dogs
feel much better when they are healthy.
But unlike people, dogs can’t take care
of themselves. To keep your favorite
furry friend on the track to wellness and
better living, follow these tips:
* Exercise builds efficient bodies.
Nothing makes a pooch happier than
a stroll through the neighborhood. And
while your dog’s satisfying his curiosity
by sniffing trees and bushes, he’s also
burning calories. For more intense
physical activity, try throwing some
balls or frisbees. This should make
your dog run a little harder, helping
expand lung capacity and tone muscle.
No matter what activity you choose,
your canine companion will enjoy
the benefits of regular exercise while
forging a stronger bond with you in the
process.
* Protect your smiles. You probably
remember to brush your own teeth,
but doggie dental care often goes
by the wayside. For dogs that are
temperamental about pet owners or
vets touching their teeth, a simple and
effective solution can be found using a
new type of probiotics, called Teddy’s
Pride Oral Care (www.MyTeddysPride.
com), that has been designed
specifically for the oral care needs of
dogs and cats. These probiotics can
be used in addition to brushing or as a
stand-alone oral care routine.
* Read food labels. Unlike people,
dog’s can’t read food labels. They
are dependent upon their owners to
give them the best possible nutrition.
For dogs, make sure that the first
ingredient listed is, for example,
“Chicken,” not “Chicken Flavor” or “Dog
Food with Chicken” -- items that list the
name of the meat contain 95 percent
of that ingredient, while the “with”
designation means that the food only
contains 3 percent of chicken or beef.
* Visit the vet regularly. Similar to
people visiting the doctor, dogs need
regular veterinary care. Every dog
has potential health risks it must
guard against -- and many risks vary
according to dog breed. Your dog’s
veterinarian will let you know when
recommended vaccinations are due,
give proper care to keep your dog
healthy and notify you about potential
health risks and treatments.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 4
• 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
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sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles
west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information contact 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
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Early Childhood Center.
• Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2
to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum, located at 129 S.
Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
• The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m.
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in the private upstairs room of Pepper’s 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.
• Old Jail Sale is in Big Rapids at the Old Jail.
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• 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.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8 p.m. at St.
A
Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231)
796-8371.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 5
• 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. Michael’s School
in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-
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6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge
from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remolded room, located at
the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter
through the door facing Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you
have any questions concerning the dance.
• Alanon meeting support group for families and friends of
alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids.
• Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to
7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth grade
through 12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal,
games and fellowship.
MONDAY, SEPT. 6
• Enhance 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 6-step program. Anyone with
schizophrenia or mental illness is more than 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.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 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.
• Victorious Living, a mental illness support group meeting, is
at 6:30 p.m. at New Journey Clubhouse, 405-B South Third
Ave., Big Rapids. For more information call call Deanna at
(231) 856-0105, Dusty at (989) 352-7630, or Ronald at (231)
796-1019.
• Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16
Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Divorce Care meetings ate held every Monday from 7 to 9
p.m. at New Hope 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.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 7
• Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday Inn and
Conference Center.
• Beginning 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.
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School
in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-
6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• 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.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy.
For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.
• Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear is from 9 to 11 a.m. on at the
Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Walk-ins
welcome.
• Faith Community/Parish Nurses meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at
Mecosta County Medical Center’s Conference room No. 1.
For more information, call (231) 796-3729.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8
• Enhance 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.
• Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids
Community Library. Open to the public.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. at
St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231)
796-3703.
• Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown
Hersey. Contact Deana Jager at (231) 465-4058 or
deanajager@charter.net.
• Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7
p.m. for research at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids (next
to Recycle!). Call (231) 250-5555 for more information.
Volunteers will be on hand, and there are lots of records. A
book sale will be ongoing during open hours.
• 3D Archery Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sparta Hunting
and Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Drive in Sparta. Call Sue
at (616) 887-8771.
• 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.
• Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16
Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Ferris State University Emeriti Association’s “Coffee Talk” is
from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the home of hosts Bob and Mary
Louise Leach, 19121 Arrowhead Lane in Big Rapids. All FSU
Emeriti members are welcome.
• The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday at 309 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.
• Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to
Big Rapids Farm & Garden on Fourth Street in Big Rapids.
Any questions, call (231) 796-6363.
• Remus Area Historical Society meets at 5 p.m. at the Remus
Area Museum, 324 S. Sheridan, Remus. Remus Heritage
Days will not be meeting until after the new calendar year.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 9
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School
in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-
6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Pedro is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• 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.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 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 located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood
Early Childhood Center.
• The Disabled American Veterans Chapter and Auxiliary Unit
18 of Big Rapids meets at 6:30 p.m. at the DAV Hall, located
at 402 N. Michigan Ave. in Big Rapids. Any veteran with a
30 percent disability or greater is eligible for membership
and encouraged to join. The chapter’s area is to the north
and east to Cadillac and Manistee, east to Muskegon, south
to Grand Rapids and west to Mount Pleasant. For more
information, visit www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/
mi/18/default.aspx.
• Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse meets at 7 p.m. in the
basement of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking for new
members. For more information call (231) 796-0966.
• Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Club’s general
membership meetings are at 7 p.m. at 15422 Old Millpond
Road in Big Rapids. All are invited – you don’t need a tractor!
Annual family membership is $20. Introductory special is
$10 for the first year. Contact Jerry at (231) 796-2834 or
brantfarmpower@yahoo.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 10
• Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Readers Theatre is at 10 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.
• Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big
Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. at St.
Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231)
796-8371.
• 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.
• Austin Blair Dinner, hosted by the Mecosta County Republican
Party, VIP reception is at 5:30 p.m., meet and greet starts at
6:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and
Conference Center in Big Rapids.
• Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16
Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Bingo on every second Friday at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 11
• 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 information contact 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. every Saturday at the museum, located at 129 S.
Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
• Archery Breakfast and Shoot is from 7 to 10 a.m. at the
Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Drive in
Sparta. Shoot 3D targets in spacious woods.
• 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.
• North Star Quilt Show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student
Center and library at Baker College of Cadillac, 9600 E. 13th
St. There will be demonstrations, vendors, white elephants,
door prizes and a raffle quilt. Lunch will be available from
Baby Bear Concessions. There is a $3 admission donation.
• Funderaiser gala for Hope Garden and McCurdy School: a
silent auction is from 5 to 6 p.m., a Spanish dinner is from 6
to 7 p.m. and Spanish music is from 7 to 8 p.m. at First United
Methodist Church, 304 Elm St. in Big Rapids. There will be
door prizes, and speakers are Bob Parsons and Margaret
Robinson. A love offering will be taken at the door.
• Mecosta County Genealogical Society will host a Special
Saturday Session called “Everything and Anything Old”
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the office at 424 N. Fourth (next
to Recycle! of Mecosta County). It will be dedicated to old
newspapers, old Bibles, old scrapbooks, plat books, funeral
cards, old letters, ANYTHING old. Do you know anyone with
old articles, records that we can glean info out of? Point them
in our direction, we LOVE doing that. We will have a prize
for the oldest Bibles or scrapbooks brought in to the office.
Refreshments will be served. There also will be a used book
sale. Donations of old records are accepted or we can copy
and return to you. Let’s help preserve our PAST!
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St.
Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231)
796-8371.
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00358143 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
EVENTS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your
club 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 fit each person’s schedule.
Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at
231-775-6840 for further information.
SATURDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ
(Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m.
(231)832-5102.
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.
SUNDAY
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All American
Breakfast” (first 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 specific subjects, CO-OP
information is also available.
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.
SHEPHERD’S 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
Church’s 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.
Ann’s 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 WOMEN’S 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.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in
Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 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.
~SEPTEMBER 14
THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF
MARSP will meet on Tuesday, September 14
at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519
North Cherry, in Evart at 1 p.m. Snacks will be
provided, and the program will be presented
by Priority Health Insurance. Don’t forget to
bring your extra eyeglasses for the statewide
project to benefit the Lions Club. For any other
information, please contact Joe Curtin at 734-
9139 or Mary Pylman at 734-2748.
WEDNESDAY
ELIJAH’S 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, (first 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 first 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 first 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 first 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 first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
at the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19
Mile Road in Big Rapids.
~SEPTEMBER 8
AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
will be held Wednesday, September 8 at Evart
United Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St., Evart
from 12 noon to 5:45 p.m.
COME JOIN US! Wednesday, September 8 at
the United Methodist Church in Reed City for
AARP #2418 Potluck at 12 noon. Bring a dish
to pass and your own table service. Musical
program will be by Dave Marasus. Everyone
welcome. Questions, call Mary Lou Proefrock
231-832-4938.
THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday)
1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-
2624 for mor 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.
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 mor
information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri
at (231)734-5348.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m.
at Evart United Methodist Church.
SHEPHERD’S 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.
REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every
4th thursday of the month.
ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet
every Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart
Depot’s community room. There is no charge.
For more information, call (231)734-5125 or
(231)734-9131
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.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in
Tustin on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 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.
LINCOLN CREEK BAND will perform at
the Reed City Depot the second and fourth
Thursday of the month through September from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Admission.
~SEPTEMBER 16
THERE WILL BE A WALLEYE FISH DINNER
held Thursday, September 16 at the VFW
Post #10770, LeRoy, MI from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost is a donation. Public welcome. Hall is on
Mackinaw Trail in LeRoy next to Citizens Bank.
AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
will be held Thursday, September 16 at Trinity
Lutheran Church, 19778 US-10, Reed City from
12 noon to 5:45 p.m.
~FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry
(first 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. Earlybird starts at 6p.m. Concession
stand is open.
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO
BE TURNED IN FOR 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
Fax: (231)832-5558
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER

Where do you go
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from here?
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Ford, Linc ruck Owners
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and Ford
“It’s a common misconception that only car dealerships can perform the
maintenance services on a new vehicle that is under warranty. Clearly,
consumers can have their maintenance done by their local independent
repair shop without affecting the warranty.”
~The Car Care Council

You may be wondering where you will take your Ford car or truck for service and
still receive the same quality services and attention to detail that you have come to
expect. The answer is closer than you might think! Our shop offers you:
• ASE certified technicians
• Quality parts and service
• State-of-the-art factory tools and equipment
• Dedication to customer service
• Factory trained technicians
• Loaner cars and shuttle service
• Clean, comfortable waiting room with Wi-Fi

Serving the Big Rapids community since

1989, you can count on us to service and
maintain your Ford vehicle.

231-796-8320 14905 220th Avenue, Big Rapids 1-800-305-1551

From Personal Use to Commercial Use,

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there’s one name professionals turn to when they
want the best, FISHER® Engineering.
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1-800-305-1551
10 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
Discounted 050 Help Wanted 050 Help Wanted 090 Business 090 Business
Modular Homes JC METAL FABRICATION Inc. has 2 LTD IS NOW hiring Plastic Injection Mold
Services Services
TERRY’S ELECTRONICS
Ranch Home $61,000 welding and fabrication positions available. Makers and CNC Machinists. Apply at
REPAIR
Cape Cod $76,000 Experience is a must. For an interview 17951 180th Avenue, LeRoy. Fax resume
Fire and police scanners, home stereos,
please contact Andrew @ (231)832- (231)768-5870 or apply online at
Two Story $88,000 3551. www.leroytool.com Your LOCAL Internet Provider!
CB radios, VCR’s, DVD’s. Call (231)898-
2734. 9767 S. Birchwood Drive, Baldwin.
(616) 464-0363 $18.45/month
WANTED - A COUPLE to act as care-
MHFS.net Unlimited Dial-up
takers/guides for local tourist attraction,
May through October. Excellent oppor- (231)592-9877 110 For Rent
tunity for retired couple or snowbirds.
www.net-port.com
Dave Campbell’s Send resume to: Caretaker, P.O. Box
1320, Baldwin, MI 49304.
2-BEDROOM DUPLEX APART-
MENT with divided basement and util-
Moe’s Hardware ROOFING: ALL TYPES ities. Washer/dryer, stove and refrig-
060 Situations Wanted erator. Furnished and maintained,
PUBLIC AUCTION!! CARE GIVER IN NEED OF WORK,
Residential/Commercial
Agricultural
quiet neighborhood. Great for pro-
fessionals. Lawn care done.
Sat. Morning, Sept. 11 • 10:00 AM $10. per hour. Care for loved ones and
Low-sloped, flats, shingles,
$595/month plus utilities, deposit
required. (231)796-2490
LOCATION: 162 Maple St. (M-37) Grant, MI 49327
do most household duties. Call (231)832-
DIRECTIONS: North of Grand Rapids 23 miles on M-37 or south of Newaygo 9810 trailers. Repairs & Leaks.
2-BEDROOM MOBILE, QUIET coun-
6 miles on M-37 to Moe’s Hardware, located on the east side of the road.
(Newaygo Co.) 090 Business Free Estimates. try setting, 15 minutes from Big Rapids,

Having decided to lower his inventory of new in the box, fully Services 20yrs. experience. no pets. (231)250-5729

warranted hand guns, shotguns and rifles, Dave Campbell owner CUSTOM WHEAT PLANTING. Grain
of Moe’s Hardware has commissioned Art Smith Auctioneers to Vac Services. Trucking and Custom
conduct an auction & sell these guns! Farming. Crop harvesting,
wheat/beans/corn, etc. (989)942-1538
NOTE: We will be selling, at auction to the highest bidder, over 50
Licensed/Insured. 3-bedroom home overlooking Lake
(616)636-8288 Miramichi All Sports Lake. $600/mo.,
plus security deposit and utilities
Ensley Roofing, LLC (231)832-5820, (231)349-2325.

LOCK IN YOUR 2011 WINTER PRICING!

shotguns, rifles and hand guns. All guns must be sold, all guns will be
sold!!! Guns are all new, in the box with full factory warranties and
owners manuals. Take advantage of this opportunity to buy, at your
price, these brand new guns at this “Pre-Season” gun auction. Dave
gave us one order, “SELL THEM ALL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!!”

FFL licensed dealer, all Federal & State rules will apply to all gun
purchases.

Other items of interest in this auction will include Ashley woodstove

parts and over 50 used chain saw power heads of every description &
a walk behind brush hog. More guns may be added!!!!!!!!!!

See website www.artsmithauctions.com

for complete listing of gun catalog, or call 616-696-2598 for flyer.
of Big Rapids
Full Service Local Filling Station • Rinnai Water Heaters
11125 Northland Drive • 231-796-9129

TURN YOUR JUNK INTO CASH $$

BUYING: LIMITED TIME
Call • 2x2 ft. Steel SPECIAL OFFER:
r
for ou t
• Clean Auto Cast Iron Service Pro
curreng!
• Cast Iron AW46 Hydraulic Oil &
• Tin/Steel Tractor Hydraulic &
pricin • Steel Transmission Fluid
Your Choice 5 gallons
• Car Bodies
• #1 & #2 Copper
• Aluminum
$
28
$27 Each for 5 or more
Each

• Batteries
Pricing
subject to • Catalytic Converters
change • Radiators
without • Yellow Brass
notice.

Certified Scales
Newcosta / County Line

N
31

Federal / Old 131

Howard City
US-1

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S

M-82 8878 E. 88th St. Hours:

Howard City Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5
Beech

M-82
Recycling
231-937-4175 Sat. 9 - 2 • Sun. Closed
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 11
LOOKING FOR A 110 For Rent 110 For Rent A-1 MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM
GARAGE SALE? BEAUTIFUL 3-BEDROOM 2-bath
GO TO: raised ranch, appliances included. Locat-
bigrapidsgaragesales.com ed in Canadian Lakes. Wooded setting,
short walking distance to Lake of the
Clouds, all amenities included. Security
deposit/last month’s rent required.
$725/month, plus utilities. (517)525-2779

• White enameled aluminum stops any and all leaks for the full life
FOR RENT IN Hersey. 2 bed- Call 231-577-4206 of your mobile — GUARANTEED!
• Thick Layer of foam insulation drastically reduces winter heating
room apartment $450/mon plus 600 Estate Drive ~ Cadillac by 35% or more — GUARANTEED!
deposit and utilities. No pets. Income Limits Apply
~ Barrier Free Units Available • Over-hang at eaves eliminates stains and streaking. No more
(231)832-3101 ~ TDD: 800-649-377 coating and caulking.
Made In Good Old U.S.A.
~www.gldmanagement.com

Big Rapids HERSEY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS START TO FINISH

NOTICE We MANUFACTURE Your Roof • We INSTALL Your Roof
GARAGE/BAKE SALE: SAT. SPECIAL MEETING REGARDING TWP. ROADS
Sept. 11th, 9am-4pm. Corner 12X60 INSTALLED 14X70
of Old Millpond Road, Big THE HERSEY TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING SEP- $2,980 $3,980
TEMBER 14, 2010 AT 7:00 PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHARING INFORMATION GET YOUR FREE ESTIMATE TODAY!
Rapids, and east M-20. BANK FINANCING AVAILABLE!
AND HEARING PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HERSEY TOWNSHIP
Sponser M.C.W.C.
********************
ROADS. ALSO FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING ANY OTHER NEC- Accepted 1-800-872-2089
ESSARY BUSINESS OF THE TOWNSHIP. SPECIAL COUPON
$200 OFF REGULAR PRICE
RYAN CREEK LAANE HOCQUARD, HERSEY TOWNSHIP CLERK
September 6, 2010 (Tri-County Shopper) and
APARTMENTS
September 8, 2010 Pioneer Osceola Edition EXPIRES SEPT. 10, 2010 - 4 PM
18966 16 Mile Road, Big
Rapids, MI 49307. Residents

Radiology Exams Close to Home...

Yard Sale. Friday September
3rd through Sunday
September 5th Wide Variety of
Items.
******************** for a healthy you!
Greenville 64-Slice CT Scanner
FRIDAY-SATURDAY,
Digital Mammography (screening without physician order)
SEPTEMBER 10TH- 11TH Stereotactic Breast Biopsies
Image Guided Biopsies of the lung, liver, kidney, and bone
11282 M-57, Greenville. Ed
Koehn Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge
is going to have a garage Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
sale!! 3-Buildings to clean out-
Lots of surprises!! Years of Bone Scans for Osteoporosis
storage! Indoors- Rain or X-Ray and Fluoroscopic Procedures
shine.
************************ MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Mecosta
Ultrasound
GARAGE/MOVING SALE:
SEPT. 11th & 12th, 9am-4pm.
9930 11 Mile Road, (M-20)
Mecosta. Office furniture, Questions Call MCMC’s
tools, household items, Centralized Scheduling at
605 Oak Street • Big Rapids, MI 49307
antique dirt bikes, construc-
tion materials.
(231) 592-4440 www.mcmcbr.com
********************

peak FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.

shooters
supply LLC
Re-loading &
Cleaning Supplies
ONLY THE
BEST…
Manager’s Specials ONLY THE
BEST…
IMR • Alliant SERVICE SELECTION
Nosler • Spear
Winchester Primers 2 to
Choose From

Tipton • Hopps
Ammo & New Guns ‘97 FORD ExPEDITION ‘03 SILVERADO ONE TON DUALLY ‘04 FORD F250 4x4 ExT. cAb xLT ‘00 FORD ExPLORER 4x4
$
16,977 16,988
$
Duramax Diesel. Allison
4x4, XLT, leather, loaded, 3rd seat. XLT. Priced to sell.
Gunsmithing trans., excellent history. Powerstroke diesel,

Only…
$
4,877 Leather, loaded.
None nicer. Special…
loaded, auto.
Fresh trade. Only… Only…
$
4,977
CCW Class Once
a Month
7320 N. Oak
‘00 F150 4x4 ExT cAb xLT ‘99 JEEP GRAND chEROKEE ‘04 chEVY VENTURE LS ‘03 VW JETTA ‘02 bUIcK LESAbRE ‘03 chEVY TRAILbLAZER
White Cloud V8, loaded, high miles, runs super. 4x4, V8, loaded, leather, fresh trade. Power sliding doors, V6, loaded, 95K. Leather, Loaded, Local Trade. 3800 V6, only 66,000 miles and sharp! LT, 3rd seat, local trade.

231-689-5734 Only…
$
4,993 Only…
$
4,997 Only…
$
6,977 Only…
$
6,993 Only…
$
7,322 Only…
$
9,993
Mon. - Fri. 6 pm-9 pm
Sat. 9 am-Noon
1-1/4 mi. N on Oak

‘07 chEVY EQUINOx ‘08 FORD RANGER ‘05 TRAILbLAZER 4x4 ‘05 FORD EScAPE xLT ‘08 PONTIAc G6 ‘03 GMc YUKON SLE
WOODVILLE LS, FWD, V6, loaded. 4 Cyl, auto, air, 46,000 miles. LS, black w/tan cloth int., CD, alloys. V6, only 85,000 miles. V6, only 25,000 miles. 4x4, low miles, 3rd seat. Fresh trade.

Old M-20 Only…

$
10,797 Only…
$
10,977 Only…
$
11,477 Only…
$
12,977 Only…
$
13,477 Only…
$
14,977
FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.
5977 Alpine Ave., at 7 Mile Rd. Comstock Park, MI 49321
(Located on Alpine Ave at 7 Mile)
(616) 784-8400 Toll Free 888-379-7519
www.foxgm.com
12 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

HUGE SALE PRE-OWNED

WE
UR
NEED YO !
TRADE
2007 & 2008
Not Actual Photos

IMPALAS
$12,995* WHILE THEY LAST • WELL EQUIPPED • LOW MILES
BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY

08 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL 09 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT

TICKET D
Friday, September 17th
117,000 Mi., Loaded, • Traditional Germanfest Celebration,
AWD, Leather,
Leather, 3rd
EN
Full Factory 7 pm to 11 pm

SALES BER
Seats, Full Factory • Imported German Bier and Wein
Warranty.
Warranty. SP2357 • Authentic German food, “The Best
$
29,995 $
34,995 SEPTEM !
of the Wurst”

12TH
• Music featruing “The Vagabonds”,
and “Linda Lee and Wild Bill” with
06
0 6 CHEVY
CHEVY EXPRES
EXPRESS CARGO 07
07CCHEVY
HEVY TRAILB
TRAILBLAZER SS dance area
• $35 per person, not including drinks
Runs Great, V8 39K, 4WD, • Adults only
Loaded.
Saturday, September 18th
$
8,995 $
24,995 • Kinderplatz for children
• Hayrides, games and activities
• Admission is free!!
• 10 am to 11:30 am
08 CHEVY 3500 EXT CA
CAB LONGBOX 06 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LTZ
This event sells out every year! Order your tickets now!
3.9 Liter, V6,
4x4, dual rear Leather, Loaded, No tickets will be sold at the door!
wheels. Sunroof. To purchase tickets for Friday night, contact Laura Viel at 231-796-2511
SP2433 or complete the form below.
$
39,995 $
14,995 Proceeds benefit school and youth programs at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and School

2007 PONTIAC G6 • I’d like to order ______ tickets at $35/person (not including drinks)
• Enclosed is my check for $____________
1.9%
Not Actual Photos

for 60 mo. on all

G6 Certified Cars.
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY!! WELL EQUIPPED!!
POWER WINDOWS • POWER LOCKS • BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY
P
LOW MILES • SEVERAL AVAILABLE – YOUR CHOICE
$11,495* Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________ City: _____________________
*Just add tax, title, plate and doc fee. ***1.9 APR approved financing for well qualified buyer, rates and terms may vary on GM Select Certified models, see your sales person for details. Vehicles may not be exactly as picture
pictured
reedd and are subject to prior
p sale.
sa e. Thank you
ouu ffor
or sho
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Chevy
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evvy. State: _____________________ Zip: ______________ Phone: ___________________
ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES
EHICLES

616-887-1791 MAY THE BEST CAR WIN.

Tickets will be mailed to you upon receipt of payment.
Those buying 10 tickets or more will be allowed reserved seating.
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
TM

Please mail this form, along with your check, to Germanfest Tickets,
www.spartachevy.com c/o Laura Viel, 19161 Apache Lane, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Throughout the month of October 2010 our staff will

be administering Flu shots at many locations in Kent,
Montcalm, Mecosta, Newaygo, Lake & Osceola counties.

Please watch for future ads in this paper listing the locations, dates
and times of the “Flu Shot” clinics. Also, feel free to contact our office
with any questions regarding our flu shot clinics.

This year we arre able

e to offe
er
Flu Shots fo
or $25 eaach.

• SHOTS: Are available for both adults and Administered by

children. All minors must be accompanied by
parent or legal guardian. For children 4 and
younger, parents should consult their family
physician. A.C.E. Home Health Care Services Inc.
• COST: Shot cost $25. We accept cash. We will 239 S. Ensley • Howard City

only bill traditional Medicare or Medicare Ad- 231-937-4514 • Fax: 231-937-7246

vantage Plans. Participants of Medicaid and Medicare Certified JCAHO Accredited
all other insurance plans will need to pay for
the shot and file for possible reimbursement. Providing: Skilled Nursing - Therapies (Physical, Occupational, & Speech) - I.V. Infusion
Medical Social Work - Home Health Aides - Homemakers - Private Duty Nursing
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 13

CCW CLASS
110 For Rent 160 Real Estate
Arrows, Broad Heads • Bows • Targets • Scent Killers
LAKE FRONT LOT with older trailer,
north east of Reed City. Asking $20,000. September 25 CUSTOM MADE ARROWS
(231)796-8842.
One Day Class Muzzle Loading Supplies
ROGERS HEIGHTS- HOUSE many $100 Fishing Supplies Available All Year!
updates, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fresh Questions or Reservations
It’s time to get
paint and carpet, move in ready. $74,900
A PT
S
call (231)598-8424. Contact

170 Items 231-689-5734 ready for

Hunting Season!
for Sale (Evenings)
1970 DODGE PICKUP 4x4 Locker $299. See Paris Archery
231-734-9978 (231)652-2468
for all of your
105 Linden St
needs!
Office Located at
765 W. Jefferson, Evart Big Rapids, MI
Springview Manor is accepting
applications for 1, 2 & 3 bdr. Apts.
ANDY’S Forward Realty, Inc. (231) 796-4808
Rent is based on 30% of the adjusted Newer Bi-level home in the
gross income.
Office Hours Tues & Thus 8-6:30. TREE SERVICE Indian Lakes association. Priced
Barrier Free Units available.
TDD 800-649-3777. TREE WORK OF to sell at $74,900 10032820
www.gldmanagement.com
ALL KINDS
Specializing around
Fixer upper in Brohman on
TWO 2-BEDROOM MOBILE Homes
power lines & houses
1 acre. Huge garage, Corner lot.
near Chippewa Lake. Excellent, clean
condition. Natural gas, no pets. $375.00
$14,900 10032797
& $450.00. 231-250-2770 or 231-867- Serving Montcalm, Fixer upper on 20 wooded
Newaygo, Kent
3341.
& Mecosta Counties
acres. Detached 2+ car garage.
$61,900 10031803
160 Real Estate & more!
Lake front 2 bedroom home
BEAUTIFUL, ALMOST NEW, year-
WE ACCEPT ALL on the Martiny Chain. Detached
round home on Loon Lake. 5 bedrooms, MAJOR CREDIT CARDS garage, private setting. $59,900
21/2 baths. $379,900. Hugh Griffith, 616- 10031792
www.andystreeservice.com
443-5251.
FREE ESTIMATES Newer stick built ranch offers
BETWEEN BALDWIN & Idlewild, 3-4 FULLY INSURED 4 bedrooms, and deeded access
bedroom, 2-bath home on almost 2-
acres of land. Sanborn Creek runs along 800-982-4540 to Martiny Lakes. Excellent
21820 Northland Drive • Paris, MI • (231) 796-2794
condition. $59,900 10025189
back of land. Great for Trout/Salmon. “We go all over!!” www.parisarchery.com
Come take a look 154 East Josh Drive.
www.century21forwardrealty.com
Must sell, was $69,000. Now below
FOR SALE- HIGH Tower w/antenna,
market value at $59,000. Make offer,
you move, Coral area, $50 OBO. Call
willing to give a good deal. (269)352-
(910)471-3877

DONLEY’S TREE SERVICE

3912, ask for Shelly

Big Rapids Specializing in Hazardous Tree Work

Towing
Light &
Heavy Duty
24 Hour Emergency Service • Insured
Lockouts • Jump Starts • Tire Change • Road Service • Stump Grinding • Tree Trimming • Lot Cleaning • Storm Damage
24 HOUR TOWING Also… Licensed Applicator/Arborist
• Tree Care Specialist
231-796-2222 • Currently treating diseased Maple trees
Signs of Disease: Loss of leaves at top of tree, dead branches,
es,,
20833 18 Mile Rd • Big Rapids tar spot leaf disease. Treatment can only be completed by a

FREE COIN APPRAISALS

Licensed Applicator
FREE
Give us a call for treatment options Estimates

WEST MICHIGAN’S
231-527-1337
Serving Big Rapids for 20 years
HIGHEST PAYING

GOLD
BUYER SAVE
FIND THE HIGHEST PAYING GOLD
MONEY CALL MIKE'S WINDOWS
SIDING - ROOFING - SUNROOMS • Michigan Made Windows!
BUYER YOU CAN. WE WILL PAY
G
YOU $2 MORE PER GRAM!
Call Now 1-888-761-1997 • Call Now 231-592-4823
OUR SET PRICES ARE ABOVE ALL!
MALL BUYERS JEWELRY STORES, 1103 N. State St. • Big Rapids, Michigan
Starting at Shingle & Flat Vinyl Siding We Build Garages, Pole
ONE DAY EVENTS, TV & PAWN SHOPSS

$189 Roofs All Colors, All Barns, Patio Rooms

WE BEAT ALL OFFERS!!!
• PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR COMMON US PRE-64 SILVER COINS
Kinds House Additions
Metal Roofs
• PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR SILVER DOLLARS
• PAYING BY THE BOOK FOR RARE KEY DATE COINS $10-$100,000 Specials Summer Savings!
All Types of Building
GOLD AND SILVER PRICES AT NEAR Factory Direct, Energy Saving Repairs Ask About FREE Gutter System!
RECORD HIGHS! ACT NOW FOR MAXIMUM
Now Selling and SUMMER SALE + BAY WINDOWS
VALUE! CALL FOR CURRENT RATE.
Our low overhead means more money for you Installing GARDEN WINDOWS
Leaf Solution - FEDERAL TAX CREDITS BOW WINDOWS
7 E. MAIN ST., GRANT, MI
OPEN MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 6 PM, SAT. 9 AM - 3 PM Gutter Protection = TIME TO BUY PATIO DOORS
(BETWEEN ANDREA’S PIZZA AND GRANT VIDEO) Free Estimates! DECKS • STEEL DOORS
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NOW! Locally
SENIORS 10% PREMIUM
ADDED TO GOLD PAYOUT
ESTIMATES
LICENSED & INSURED - MEMBER OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
14 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
170 Items 170 Items 170 Items 170 Items 170 Items
for Sale for Sale for Sale for Sale for Sale
FOR SALE- TABLE/CHAIRS GE REFRIGERATOR, DISH- RIDING MOWER MTD, 20HP,
with rollers, leaf $50. Electric hot WASHER, steel workshop table, 46-inch cut, new belts, battery, GARAGE SALE
water heater $50. Refrigerator dog kennel, marble table, two roof blades, needs spindle assem- PRICES:
$75. Call Bill (231)937-5478 windows, fireplace. (231)592-9315 bly, $250. (989)352-6741 $15.00 - 1 day
$27.00 - 2 days
$32.35 - 3 days
sdays
ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL anksgiving Thur $42.20 - 4 days

6
T Th After
ULTRA CLEAN BURN • ULTRA LOW EMISSIONS
Day
H ThanksgivingTM $ $52.00 - 5 days
$61.80 - 6 days
35¢ per word after
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HIGHWAY • OFF ROAD • FARM • HEATING
15 words, per day.

cken Fingers Mondays idays

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Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)
www.mandjfurniture.com

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1948 PRICE SLASH! NOW $48/face cord, fill
ays
18655 Northland Dr., Old U.S. 131, Big Rapids Burger Wednesd Salad Sundays
your wood shed with quality seasoned

6 7
W
$
hardwood firewood. Delivery available, E-
S
1-800-348-1367 E
D
Any
Burger U Any
Salad
$ drafts accepted. Offer ends September
15, (231)734-6179

231-796-8681
N
EXTRA Special is USED ANDERSON WINDOWS, crank-
Where something y day of the week.
n 49307
out, with screens. Vinyl exterior, wood inte-
Rapids, Michiga
g ever
always happenin ig
Perry St., B rior. 3ft-5”x4ft, 4ftx4ft, also 30 gal. gas
1005 0.999.9069
231.796.4400 ~ 80
water heater, one year old. (231)796-
7971 for more information.

ANDY’S TREE SERVICE

• Fully Insured
• FREE Estimates
• Senior Discounts
• We Go All Over Michigan!
• Specializing in Working

1-800-982-4540 Around Power Lines and

Houses

FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.

2010 BUICK/GMC CLEARANCE All New 2011 GMC
Sierra

0%
Extreme discountss 2500
on all remaining Last day Diesel
2010 models
for 0% for

Up to 72 mo.
72 mo. ends
09/07/10! is Here!

ALL NEW! 2011 Buick Regal CXL 2011 GMC Acadia FWD SL
Was $26,995 Was $33,940

NOW
$
25,602*
GM Employee
NOW
$
30,712*
GM Employee

NOW
$
25,177* NOW
$
30,230*
217* $
324*
11025 T11013
Or Lease
For Only
$ Or Lease For Only mo.
mo.
2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL 2010 Buick Enclave CXL FWD 2010 GMC Terrain FWD SLE2 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew
Was $31,525 Was $41,345 Was $29,975 Was $56,996
Diesel!

10137 10125 T10277 T10269

Now GM Employee Or Purchase For
Now GM Employee Or Lease For Only Now GM Employee Or Lease For Now GM Employee Or Purchase For
$
29,185* $28,235* $399* mo. $
36,959 35,307 *$ * $
389 *
mo.
$
28,838 28,524 334 * $ * $ *
mo.
$
48,265 46,741 *$ * $
639* mo.
Or Lease for only 299 mo.*
$ $3,331 due at signing/48 mo./12,000 mile lease.
*All prices/payments are plus tax, title and doc fee extra. Include new vehicle rebates available for qualified buyers with verification of eligibility. Payments for lease/purchase based on eligible discounted price with 10% down. We reserve the right to correct any printing errors. Offer ends 09/07/2010. Lease offer ends 9/7/10. Subject to dealer stock and applicable rebates for lessee.

FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.

5977 Alpine Ave., at 7 Mile Rd. Comstock Park, MI 49321
(Located on Alpine Ave at 7 Mile)
(616) 784-8400 Toll Free 888-379-7519
www.foxgm.com
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 15

AUCTION 2007 Chevy Equinox 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Forbes Farm Market

Sat., September 11, 2010 • 10:00 am
3665 M-37 • 2.5 Miles North of Baldwin, west side of road
Due to health issues we are selling the following equipment, AWD, V-6, leather, loaded. Quad cab, 4x4 HEMI, lifted, new tires, 39K.
inventory and miscellaneous.

Partial Sale Bill: Commercial Pizza Oven and Kitchen Equipment, 1998
$
13,995 $
20,995
Dodge 4x4 w/Plow, 1977 International Truck 14’ box/non running, 16’ 2009 Chevy Impala LT 2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid
tandem axle trailer, 4 wheel wagon, Allis Chalmers forklift-propane, John
Deere manual pallet jack California Works, Keeler Glas Gro Greenhouses
and equipment, 48 Star American Flag, Antique bushel ring pack w/fin-
gers-no liner needed & 2 ring packs bushel-takes paper liner.

Sold with reserve: 1928 Erikson 3 wheel forklift-Model A powered • V6, auto., loaded, 54,000 miles. Auto., loaded, 53,000 miles.

14,995
1940 Ford Tractor Model #9N-9AN Serial #9NI2694I

Store inventory as of day of sale – Feed, seed, fertilizer, and whatever is on

$
12,995 $
the shelves and Mrs. Forbes pizza recipe. 2008 Grand Caravan SE 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
Terms of Sale: Cash, Check or Credit Card with identification. Sales tax
will be applied to store inventory. No merchandise to be removed from
grounds until settled for. Lunch on grounds. Porta-jon on site.

Forbes Auction Service Stow n Go seats. Quad cab, 4x4 HEMI. Like new Western plow.
231-881-7420 231-745-9679
Auctioneers: Gary Northrup and Nick Petersen
$
12,995 $
20,995
2 Auction Rings – Bring a Friend!!
2000 VW Cabriolet Conv. 2006 Saturn Ion

ANDY’S
“We
Fully d Go All
Insure Over”

TREE SERVICE
5 speed. Auto., AC, loaded.
$
2,995 $
7,995
2005 PT Cruiser Conv. 2003 Nissan Frontier 4x4
Andrew T. Callender
Tree Work of All Kinds
Tree & Stump Removal & Trimming
Shrub Removal & Trimming 5 speed, local trade. 63,000 miles.
Tree Bracing & Repair • Lot Clearing
Storm Clean Up • Pruning
$
6,995 $
10,995
Specializing In Working Around 2007 Chrysler Sebring 1988 Sylvan 14’ V-Bottom
Power Lines & Houses
Serving Montcalm, Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, and Osceola
Counties and more!! Also Canadian Lakes area!!
www.andystreeservice.com Auto., AC, loaded, 30K. Flat floors, 8hp Mercury, seats, anchor.

1-800-982-4540 or 231-937-5607 $
11,995 $
1,795
SENIOR DISCOUNT 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 2008 Mariner Premier
Call For a FREE ESTIMATE

V6, AC, auto., loaded. V6, leather, AWD, loaded.

$
14,995 $
13,995
2008 Ford Taurus SEL 2000 Chrysler Sebring

Photos of your favorite pet for our

Lake County Star/Pioneer Osceola Edition V6, auto., loaded. Limited, V6, auto., leather, local trade.

2011 Calendar. $
12,995 $
4,995
Digital photo resolution must be at least 300dpi.
Please email your photo(s) along with
a brief description to: PHOTOS
dbrennan@pioneergroup.com MUST B
Please specify the county you live in. SUBMIT E
Or mail your photo(s) with a TED Since 1988
BY M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
self addressed return envelope to: OCTOB Corner of Peck Rd. & M-91 • GREENVILLE, MI
Pioneer Calendar Photos, Attn: Advertising,
ER 1! COMPLETE INVENTORY AT: www.RandyMerrenAuto.com

115 N. Michigan, Big Rapids, MI 49307 616-754-6800

*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment
16 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Admission:
Sponsored by
Mecosta County Fair
$10 Adults and
Grounds and $5 Children
Denny’s Muffler Shop $35 Derby Car Entry Fee

Finish your used, but not used up, cars!!!

Big Car Demo (old metal allowed, no Imperials) $1000 payout to feature winner
Small Car Demo $500 payout to feature winner For Registration and Additional Info,
Big Car Figure 8 $500 payout to feature winner Contact Dan Hatchew (231) 580-6413
Little Car Figure 8 $500 payout to feature winner or danhatchew@charter.net

STARTING AT

TRANSMISSION
$1,295
Starting at

REBUILDING
SPECIAL! Installed with Warranty

Brake Front End

Alignment
FREE
A/C
Starters &
Alternator
Struts,
Shocks &
Tune
Special $29.95 Inspection Service Ball Joints Ups
PARIS AUTO SALES SERVICE CENTER OF BIG RAPIDS
231-796-7355 • All Major Credit Cards Accepted
18261 Northland Drive, Big Rapids • Just north of the airport on old 131 DON LUCHA
Free Estimates • Towing Available from Currie’s & BR Towing Service Manager

OPEN: Mon-Fri 8a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE!

NAPA Certifi ed Svc Ctr • All Work Guaranteed! ALLEN LADNER
Service
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 17

F S U M M E R
END O

MUFFLER MAN
TECHNICIANS ON STAFF

$
69 95 Oil Change w/
Tire Rotation
$
28 00
plus tax

Brake Special Most Vehicles

up to 5 qts.
Includes labor and machining rotors/drums.
Certain restrictions apply. Expiration date: Sept. 30, 2010. Certain restrictions apply. Expiration date: Sept. 30, 2010.

Coolant Flush & Fill

$
29
Most cars and light trucks.
00 Plus
coolant.
30
Tune Up, Parts & Labor
%
OFF

Certain restrictions apply. Expiration date: Sept. 30, 2010.

Certain restrictions apply. Expiration date: Sept. 30, 2010.

FREE INSPECTION • Exhaust • Brakes • Steering

• Tires • Struts & Shocks • Air Conditioning

19
EVERY
DAY $ 00 Full Service Oil Change
Up to 5 quarts of Teir 1 High Performance SAE 5W30

PRICE!
Motor Oil, including filter and chassis lubrication.

No Appointment Necessary • Mon-Fri 8am-6pm • Sat 8am-5pm

We can repair any problem with your vehicle (except body & glass work)
3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Veteran, Senior and Student
(231) 796-4881 (231) 843-3335 (616) 855-1968 Discounts Available!
700 N. State Rd., Big
Rapids, MI 49307
3386 W. US 10,
Ludington, MI 49431
5245 S. Division,
Wyoming, MI 49548
Call for more information!
18
00358144 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

STEP UP TO
Parker’s Concre
OVER 37 YEARS
EXPERIENCE
te Construction
F or J ust • Pole Barn Floo
rs
• Basement Floo • Excavating
a g e
e o n this P • Driveways
rs • Patios
Bob Parker
A d v ert i s
P e r W eek
To
$21.00 all 6545 155th Ave
in im um, C Stanwood, MI 49
65
s
k M 346
6 Wee
1- 5 9 2 -83 Cell (231) 250-00
23 47
(231) 823-2329

Hank’s
Installation Service
Dishwashers, Stoves,
D S
Refrigerators, Washers,
Dryers, Toilets, Faucets,
Microwaves, Water Heaters,
Furnaces & Air Conditioners
Licensed & Insured
231-912-9766
m
m - 5 :30pn
a oo
M-F 8t 8am-N St. Fullmer & Sons Heating, Cooling and Fireplaces
Since 1971

Sa te
4 N . Staids
0
12 ig Rap Please Call Us For All Of Your Heating,
B Cooling And Fireplace Needs!
Services We Provide And Products We Sell:

hone
4
• Pellet Stoves, Corn Stoves, Wood Stoves and Gas Stoves
P
2 0
• 98% “65” Stage Furnaces, 2-Stage Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners

2-1
• Modulating Boilers, Duct Cleaning, Gas & Wood Fireplaces & Inserts

n
Bria ew
h
59 Fully Licensed
796-3403
20928 18 Mile Rd., Big Rapids Mon 9am-7pm

HatOcwner
& Insured North of the Airport Tues-Fri 9am-5pm
$
18900 A TON FOR PELLETS • PELLET STOVES STARTING AT $1,499 Sat 9am-4pm

LICENSED
Pre-Season I &
RON & BAMB
Furnace Clean OLSSON
IN RED
S U
OWNERS OLSSON
& Check $49 CONCCR ETE C
Call Today to Get Scheduled TION LL
CONSTRU & FLAT WORK
Comfort Temp 17020
POURED WALLS
231-823 -2544
8-2618
FAX #
23 823-9554
Heating & Cooling 8 ILE RD.
M
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231-59 1-
STANWOOD, M
231-867-2021 49346
TES • QUALIT
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FREE ESTIMA

Residential
Agricultural
Commercia Free Quote
l s

FENCE C
All Fen O, L.L.C
c . e Types
• Repair
David W. C
on s
13295 Arthu ley
r Bus: 231-97
Rodney, MI Rd. 2
49342 Fax: 231-97 -5553
2-5552
Cell: 231-62
9-7107

For More Information and to

R E W O O D r Oak
Advertise Here: FI ixed Hardwood o
8’ M ,
Call Dawn at 832-5566, Katie at 592-8358, Delivered
in 8’ length .
p e r lo ad
10 cords
Danette at 592-8366, minimum l distances
due to ha
u
er cord
80 - 90 p ousineau
$
Joe Percy at 592-8397 or Deb at 592-8383! $
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TURN YOU
R OLD GOL
D & DIAMO
OR TRADE NDS INTO
IN & TRADE CASH
UP AT HUG
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F or J ust !
a g e
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To
$21.00Minimum, Ca
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2 - 8 3 6 5 higan Ave
. • Down
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231-59 www.Rog
ersJewele 743
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Paris Heating & Repair g N e w P a t i ents

Home of the Hardy Heater Outdoor Wood Boiler
STOP IN AND CHECK OUT OUR NEW NATURES No w Acceptin J. Thietten,
inget, DDS • Jeremy
DDS
William J. W
COMFORT OUTDOOR WOOD BOILER (PICTURED)!
l A s sociate s, PC
Specializing in ALL Outdoor Wood Boiler Repair
D e n t a
Service & Repair for Gas Furnaces and Installation of
Lakeview Dentistry
Small Gas Appliances.
Paris Heating & Repair
Family
ppointment!
Call Anytime! (231) 349-6057 • (231) 592-3155
Call for an a ln, Lakeview
*Financing Available. 924 S. Linco
94
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
989-352-72
C osts!
r E nergy oors
l of You s • Siding • D• Garages Removals Relocations Referrals
k Contro ow ing
Wind Remodel Additions
Bac • •
Take
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Home Services Cell 989.854.0943

sed & In
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and let us
NEW HORIZON LANDSCAPE Come see us
reate
GARDEN CENTER help you to c
www.nhlscape.com 15433 220th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307
b b ey a home as in
dividual
We are a fully stocked Retail Garden Center:
h e A ating as you are!
d City
HARDSCAPE/BULK PLANTS GARDENING
T cor . 7910 Federal
Road, Howar

De Dept -4206
Bark-Natural & Colored Trees Bagged Bark, Soil, Sand
Topsoil, Compost
Fill Sand & Slag
Shrubs
Perennials
Landscape Fabrics
Turf & Plant Fertilizers 231-93F7
ri. 9 am - 6 pm
Stone & Boulders Water Plants Grass & Wildflower Seed Open Mon. - pm
Flagstone & Stone Steps Annuals & Baskets Pond Products & Fish Come see Sat. 9 am - 4
arpet.com
Tom
c
dcity.abbey
Edging & Silt Fence Climbing Vines Irrigation Parts
& Chris
www.howar
Delivery Available Ground Cover Horticulturist on Staff

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DOYLE FORES mber Since 1957
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1-800-968-5
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20 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Back-To-School
No More Teacher’s
Dirty Looks With
These Great Deals

2009 Ford Focus SE 2009 Ford Fusion SE

999532. FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl. 99643. FWD, 2.3L 4 cyl.
$
12,990 $
12,988
Sept.
S 6 - Labor Day
Starts at 10 am
Hot Dogs cooked by 2008 Ford Focus Coupe SE 2007 Subaru Impreza

TED NUGENT! 972661. FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl.

$
12,885
99497. AWD, 2.5L flat 4 cyl.
$
12,847
Pony Rides Petting Zoo
Iggy The Clown Rock Wall
Live Country Music Huge Farm Market
Cake Walk Armed Forces Tent 2007 Pontiac G6 2006 Mercury Milan Premier
99519. FWD, 3.5L V6. 66506. FWD, 2.3L 4 cyl.
Miniature Pony Raffle
Auction Starts at 4 pm
$
12,625 $
13,350
All proceeds and free will donations go to
Make A Wish of Michigan for Mecosta County
Big Rapids Big Lots/Tractor Supply Parking Lot
Contact Carol at 231-867-5459 for more info 2007 Ford Focus SES 1999 Ford F250 S.D. XLT
995081. FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl. 994831. 4WD, 7.3L 8 cyl.
$
12,425 $
11,999
USED EQUIPMENT LIST
LAWN & GARDEN WAS NOW
Ariens 15/42 15hp, hydro, 42” w/bagger .........................................................$695 ............... $595
Case 220 10hp, hydro drive lawn tractor w/40” mower ..................................$695 ............... $595
Cub Cadet GT2550 hydro, shaft drive, 50” deck, 207 hrs. ...........................$2,295 ........... $1,895 2001 GMC Yukon SLT 2003 Chevy Trailblazer
JD LX176 14hp, hydro w/38” mower..............................................................$995 ............... $895
700541. 4WD, 5.3L 8 cyl. 603941. 4WD, 4.2L straight 6 cyl.
JD LX176 14hp, hydro w/38” mower & bagger...........................................$1,495 ........... $1,295
JD LX176 14hp, hydro, 38” mower..............................................................$1,395 ........... $1,199
$
11,999 $
11,996
JD LX255 15hp, hydro w/42” F deck ...........................................................$1,695 ........... $1,595
JD LX178 17hp, hydro, w/48” mower..........................................................$1,595 ........... $1,395
JD LX266 16hp, hydro tractor, mower and blower ......................................$2,795 ........... $2,595
JD 318 18hp, hydro, power steering tractor, w/48” mower ..........................$2,795 ........... $2,199
JD LX266 16hp, hydro tractor, mower, bagger, snow blower ......................$3,295 ........... $2,995
JD 325 17hp, hydro tractor, 48” mower........................................................$3,295 ........... $2,795
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2002 Ford F150 XLT Crew
996281. XLT, 4WD, 4.9L V6. 99635. 4WD, 5.4L 8 cyl.
Deutz-Allis 917 17hp, hydro tractor w/42” mower .........................................$995 ............... $977
Simplicity 970 9hp electric start 28” w/snow blower w/cab ...........................$895 ............... $849
Simplicity Regent tractor, 12hp, 5 speed, mower, snow blower...................$1,050 ............... $977
$
11,883 $
9,999
Simplicity 4212 12hp, hydro tractor w/36” mower .........................................$695 ............... $595
Toro 268H 18hp, hydro, 1 stage snow blower ..............................................$1,995 ........... $1,695
4x4 or 2WD WITH LOADERS
Cub Cadet 6284 21hp, diesel 4x4 hydro w/loader ......................................$10,900 ........... $9,900
Ford 601 Workmaster 35hp w/heat houser, blade, 3pt, 540 pto....................$3,695 ........... $3,377 2003 Nissan Altima 2007 Ford Focus S
Ford Jubilee tractor, 32hp, 3 pt hitch, 540 pto ..............................................$2,395 ........... $2,277 993811. FWD, 2.5L 4 cyl. 99578. FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl.
JD 2010 Gas 2 WD 47hp utility tractor 3pt w/loader & blade .....................$5,495 ........... $4,777
Kubota B7100HST 16hp, 4x4 tractor/cab, 54” belly mower........................$5,695 ........... $4,999
$
9,425 $
10,971
Kubota BX 2230 23hp, diesel, hydro, 4x4 w/loader, mower, 322 hrs. .......$11,500 .........$10,500
Kubota M4030SU 41hp, diesel, tractor, 3 pt hitch, 540 pto .........................$5,395 ........... $4,999
MF 235 Gas, 2WD, 40hp, ps, gear, 3pt w/Freeman loader, bkt/forks ..........$6,295 ........... $5,477
A/C 160 40hp, diesel farm tractor, w/loader .................................................$5,895 ........... $5,500
ATTACHMENTS 2001 Toyota RAV4 SUV 2006 Chevy Impala LS
JD 38” yellow snow blower, fits LX and GT ...................................................$595 ............... $549 99642. FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl. 995721. FWD, 3.5L V6.
Kubota RCK54-15BX 54” mower fits BX1500 ..............................................$695 ............... $669
Kubota RCK54-22 BX 54” mower fits BX2200 ..........................................$1,049 ............... $949
Kubota BX2750 2 stage snow blower, hitch, drive shaft..............................$1,395 ........... $1,295
$
10,625 $
7,999
Kubota Front Sweeper for BX series. Nice .....................................................$950 ............... $850 Over 200 Pre-Owned Vehicles To Choose From!
Land Pride BB1560 3pt, 60” box scraper. Like new!! .....................................$439 ............... $425
Land Pride LR0560 3pt, 60” landscape rake ...................................................$429 ............... $377
Ed Koehn
7441 West 48th St. (M-82) • Fremont, MI 49412 1-800-369-7014
1 800 369 7
231-924-3540 11064 M-57 • Greenville, MI 48838
Fax 231-924-6433
1-800-303-3540
www.edkoehn.com
Prices plus tax, title and fees.
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 21

FREE
NASCAR RACING
POSTERS

Made In Made In
U.S.A. U.S.A.
ASSURANCE® ASSURANCE® SPECIAL BUY WRANGLER
Fuel Max® ComforTred/Touring INTEGRITY RT-S

86 69
As Low As As Low As P215/70R15 BSL

$ 99 $ 99 6499
P265/75R16 OWL SL

BEFORE
BEFORE
MAIL-IN REBATE!
$
P225/60R16 BSL
50,000 Mile
Warranty
$
9999
7999
MAIL-IN REBATE! P235/75R15

$
8999
SET OF 4 SET OF 4 P205/75R14 BSL
$
P185/65R14 BSL
Sale Price Sale Price
$
20 OR $40 65000 $
40 OR $80 80000
SAVE SAVE
50,000 Mile
CAR AND CAR AND Warranty
Mail-in With your MINI VAN MILE TREAD LIFE
1
Mail-in With your MINI VAN MILE TREAD LIFE
1
While 60 Last SPECIAL BUY
Rebate3 Goodyear Credit Card3 LIMITED WARRANTY* Rebate3 Goodyear Credit Card3 LIMITED WARRANTY*
$
93
P195/65R15.........................
99 $
P225/60R16............... 109 99
P215/70R15...............
$
109 99 $
99
P215/65R17.........................
99

9499
P205/65R15.........................
$
P215/65R17...............
$
11999 P215/60R16...............
$
12999 P235/65R18...............
$
14999
$
10999 $
12999 $
12999 $
14999
LIGHT TRUCK WRANGLER
P205/60R16............... P225/65R17............... P205/55R16............... P235/55R18...............
P215/65R16...............
$
10999 P225/50R17...............
$
14999 P225/60R17...............
$
15999 P225/60R18...............
$
15999
36 SIZES AVAILABLE — CALL FOR YOUR SIZE 34 SIZES AVAILABLE — ASK FOR YOUR PRICE

TREX ® P. METRIC
TIRES ON SALE AUGUST 15 $ 99
31-1050R15........
P245/70R16 .......
$
119
10999
P235/75R15 OWL
The Original Wrangler is Back

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 10999

$
7999
$
P265/70R16 .......
P245/70R17 .......
$
11999
LT265/70R17 E ...
$
14999
Made In Made In LT235/85R16 ......
$
11999 While 40 Last

U.S.A. U.S.A.
WRANGLER SR-A®
EAGLE® LS-2 MARINE STARTING
As Low As As Low As
BATTERY SALE!

89
SP -60

$
69 99 $ 99 MAR500 .................................... $5499
MAR600 .................................... $5999 GREAT IN RAIN!
P195/65R15
BEFORE MAR800 .................................... $6999 P195/65R15 .................. 7999
$

BEFORE
MAIL-IN REBATE!
P215/65R17
MAR1000 ................................. $7999 P205/65R15 .................. 7999
$
SET OF 4 Sale Price
MAIL-IN REBATE!
SET OF 4 Sale Price
PRICES WITH EXCHANGE.

DEEP CYCLE BATTERY

P205/70R15 .................. 7999
$

7999
$
$
40 OR $80 50000 $
20 OR $40 50000
SAVE SAVE
24DC85..................................... $7999
P215/70R15 ..................
Mail-in With your
PERFORMANCE
MILE TREAD LIFE
1
Mail-in With your TRUCK & SUV 1
MILE TREAD LIFE 27DC105 .................................. $8999 P215/60R16 .................. 8999
$
Rebate3 Goodyear Credit Card3 LIMITED WARRANTY* Rebate3 Goodyear Credit Card3 LIMITED WARRANTY* 31DC130 ............................. $10999 P225/60R16 .................. 8999
$
$
99
P235/75R15.........................
99
P265/75R16...............
$
139 99 PRICE WITH EXCHANGE.
MADE IN THE USA. P205/55R16 .................. 9999
$
P225/55R17...............
$
11999 P225/55R16...............
$
10999 P265/75R15...............
$
12999 P265/70R16...............
$
14999 SALE ENDS 9/11/10. 65,000 Mile Warranty

$
11999 $
13999 P245/70R16...............
$
13999 P265/70R17...............
$
16999
16999 13999 KELLY TIRE
P225/50R18............... P275/55R20............... $ $
P245/65R17............... P275/65R18...............
28 SIZES AVAILABLE 26 SIZES AVAILABLE BATTERY SALE
AC DELCO ® EXPLORER ALL SEASON
Made In Made In
PROFESSIONAL P175/65R14 ..........
$
4999
U.S.A. U.S.A.

8999
$
5499
FIERCE ATTITUDE
M/T ™
FIERCE $ P185/65R14 ..........
P185/70R14 ..........
$
5499
INSTINCT ™ VR w/Exchange
P195/60R15 ..........
$
5999

149
As Low As

78
As Low As 78 - 7 Year $
6699
$ 99 $ 95
P215/60R15 ..........
65 - 7 Year P215/70R15 ..........
$
6699
BW ‘E’ P195/55R15 BSL
78 DT - 7 Year P215/60R16 ..........
$
6999
LT245/75R16
BEFORE
50 Month Free Replacement
P225/60R16 ..........
$
6999
Sale Price SET OF 4 Sale Price
MAIL-IN REBATE! 84 Month Warranty
Prices Valid thru 9/11/10
A Good Deal On A Great Tire
$
20 OR 40 $ 50000
SAVE TRUCK & SUV
GREAT
TRACTION Mail-in
Rebate3
SAVE With your
Goodyear Credit Card3
PERFORMANCE 1
MILE TREAD LIFE
LIMITED WARRANTY*

$
15999 $
17999 P205/50R16.........................
$
8999
LT265/75R16 E RWL ...... LT265/70R17 E BSL..........
9999
P215/50R17.........................
$
$
16999 $
20999 P205/55R16.........................
$
7999
LT285/75R16 E RWL ...... LT275/70R18 E BSL..........
P225/55R17...............
$
10999
P225/55R16.........................
$
9999
11 SIZES AVAILABLE 10 SIZES AVAILABLE
1
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.

GINGRICH TIRE CENTER

SERVING THE AREA FOR 83 YEARS • M-66 at M-20, Remus, MI 49340 • 989-967-3541
No Interest if Paid in full within 6 Months with Goodyear Credit Card. Ask for Details!
22 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

PUBLIC AUCTION
Thurs - Sept 9, 2010 – 10 AM
Craig Robinson-Owner
5640 S Saddler – Chase, Mi
Directions: ½ mile East of Chase on US-10; 1.3 miles North on Saddler Rd OR
4.5 miles West of Reed City Freeway Exit # 153 on US-10 to Saddler Rd; 1.3
miles North to auction site. Watch for signs.

$18.45/Month 1984 GMC 3500 Dually w/ 350; automatic; 98,000+ miles (min bid) – 1981
Ford F350; 351; 4 spd w/ 10-1/2’ dump box (min bid) – 1987 Yamaha War-
rior 350 Quad (needs work) – Northstar 10 hp Pressure Washer – Com’l Floor

Unlimited Dial-up Scrubber – Craftsman 16 gal. Wet/Dry Vac – 16’ Bale Elevator – Husky 13 hp
Riding Lawn Mower; 38” cut; as is – Craftsman 10” Radial Arm Saw – Mc-
Culloch Electric Chain Saw – Ryobi Electric Leaf Blower – Oak Tool Chest
– Miller Falls ½” Elec Drill – Simplicity Lawn Trailer – ¾ hp Air Compressor –
We provide: 2’ Hydr. Cylinder – Clay Pigeons & Thrower – Gas Auger – 9 & 10’ Garage
Doors – Welding Helmets -Lots of Other Misc Tools & Misc Items - Oak Wall
Curio Cabinet – Caneback Rocker – Smoke Stand – (2) Spindleback Cane
• Email scanning • 56K V.92 access Seat Chairs – China Cabinet w/glass doors – Pine Dropleaf Table – Phone
Chair/Stand – 4 dr. Metal File Cabinet – Secretary Desk – Stahltone WWII
• Spam/virus protection Accordian (German made) – War Bonds & Books – Old Marbles – Old Straight
Razors – Qty of Glassware, China & Dishes – Bowling Trophies – Early 70’s
• Computer repairs • Tech support Typewriters – Party Lite Candles, Holders & Votives – Vivatar T200 Camera
in box – Qty of Books – Kerosene Heaters – Old Cuckoo Clock – Computer
Desk – Office Chair – Pine Coffee Table & End Tables – Free Standing Gas
• Website hosting & design Fireplace – Gas Turkey Roaster – Bentley Grandmother’s Clock – Small Elec.
Kitchen Appliances – Copper Spittoon – Picture Frames & Mirrors – Oriental
Figurines – Kraut Cutter – Geo Foreman Grill – Currier & Ives Plates – Pink
Depression Pitcher – Antique Light Fixture – 10 x 10 ft. Screened Gazebo – 4

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Terms: Cash or check w/ID. NO OUT OF STATE CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS. Not respon-

Now offering easy to update sites using WordPress sible for accidents or items after purchase. ALL SOLD AS IS. Auction personnel act as
selling agents only and assume no liabilities or guarantees. Any announcements prior to
auction take precedence over printed material. Lunch/Restroom Available.

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115 N. Michigan Ave. • Big Rapids LAKE CITY, MI 231-839-2256
Call today for details Don Hower - Auctioneer
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(231)592-9877 • (877)638-7678 43 Years of Auctions
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(231) 510-7977

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GOING OUT OF BUSINESS Estate Auction

Small Beginnings Nursery
Sat., Sept. 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: 131 North of Grand Rapids OR 131 South of Big Rapids to Sand

Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m.

Lake Exit # 110, go East through Sand Lake to traffic light, go South on
Northland to
17450 Northland Drive, ½ mile South of Sand Lake in Kent County. Follow

23921 W US-10, Reed City, MI 49677 Auction Signs

Antiques & Collectibles
Directions: REED CITY 131 EXPRESSWAY EXIT 153 ONTO US 10. TURN WEST ON US 10 AND GO 1.7 MILES Old Lionel Train Set w/ Lionel #027 Engine & 5 cars • 8 Wood Coca-Cola Pop Cases w/ Ionia &
TO SALE SITE. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS! misc. pop bottles • Coca-Cola Choice Vending Cooler, model CV168-5 • Old 7-Up Cooler • #2
Dinner Bell • Session Mantle Clock
Oak Rocker • Spoon Carved Dresser w/ mirror • Oak Plant Stand • Oak Lamp Table w/ claw feet
GREEN HOUSE (COLD FRAME) W/ MICROWAVE (OFFICE) OLD – OLD GRINDING WHEEL • Oak Wash Stand • Library Table • 7ft Church Pew • 2 Oak Back Chairs • Cast Iron Kettle • Misc.
FAN INC. FILING CABINET (OFFICE) (ANTIQUE) Old Books • Rose Pattern Tea Set w/ 6 cups, c&s • Misc. Pressed Glass • Sheffield China Set w/
GREEN HOUSE (HOT HOUSE) OUTSIDE FURNITURE PRICE GUN WITH TAPE rose pattern • Misc. Collector Plates • Green & Pink Depression Dishes • 4 pc. Black Amethyst
1 OUT FAN-2 FANS-2 VENTS, METAL FENCE CREDIT CARD MACHINE • Lg Wood Bowl w/ butter paddles • Old Planters Peanuts Jar • Misc. Granite Ware • Old Wood
GAS FURNACE- AIR BLOWER SPRINKLERS X-MAS WREATH MACHINE AND Ironing Board • Sq. Trunk • 3 gal Crock w/ blue swirl mark • 4 Kero Lanterns • Delaval Cream
Separator • Sad Irons • Old Carpet Sweeper • Old Brystal Coffee Grinder • Misc. 45 Records •
ENCLOSED. TIMERS FRAMES Croquet Set • Old Mobil Metal Display Case • Old Wire 8 sec. Oil Carriers • JD #17 Chain Saw •
GREEN HOUSE (STORE) 2 FANS, 2 YORK MFG. LIFT TRUCK - OLD HI-LO X-MAS LIGHTS & DECORATIONS 2 Triple Pulleys • Reel Type Mower • Old Hand Pump • Old Sythe • Sythe w/ Cradle • Old Log
VENTS ENCLOSED – IT’S A BIG ONE PHONES Scale • Shoe Lasp • 1941 C.S. Year Book
SHADE TENT (WITH FRAME WITH DOZER OR CRAWLER – NOTE: THIS ICE MACHINE (NEEDS CIRCUIT Household
SHADE TARPS) WAS HAND MADE BY SOMEONE. BOARD) 5 pc Plank Bedroom Set • Cedar Chest • Plank Btm Chair • 5 Drawer Dresser • Cherry Dresser
WOODEN GARDEN TABLES SANDWISK SIGN FURNACE (COOLER) w/ mirror, hankie drawers • Oak Folding Chair • Maple China Cabinet • Misc Lamps • Rd. Maple
Table w/ 8 chairs, 2 leaves • Maple 9 Drawer Desk • Sm Rd. Marble Lamp Stand • Plank Coffee
WOODEN GARDEN TABLES WITH SIGN BOARDS & MAKERS HOT WATER TANKS (COOLER)
Table, 2 End Tbl. • 5 Shelf Knick Knack Stand • Misc. Figurines & Statues • Kenmore Soft Heat
BASKET RODS METAL RACKS (CHILDS) PLANTS (SHRUBS, PERENNIALS, Dryer • Kenmore Sewing Machine • Mecca Mantle Clock • Samsung Microwave • Hanson Scale
EXTRA SHADE TARPS BULK BIRD FOOD STAND SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS) • Bunn Coffee Maker • Misc Sm. Appliances & Crocks • Crock Pot w/ lid & blue crown 2 • Misc.
EXTRA PLASTIC UV CODED - 5 YEAR HOSES AND REELS WATER PLANTS (ORNAMENTALS) Pots & Pans • Westing House Roaster • Misc Dishes & Tupperware • Misc. Pyrex Bowls • Misc.
ALL CONTAINERS: WOODEN PLANT SIGNS BAGGED FERTILIZERS Stemware • Sm Kraut Cutter • Misc. VCR Tapes • Weslo Spacesaver Treadmill • Wind Chimes •
2 Sleeping Bags • Misc. Baskets • Misc. Canning Jars • Misc. Canning Lids • Misc. Snap Lid Jars
1 QT., 2 QT., 3 QT., 5 QT., 7 QT., 9 QT., METAL SIGN BAGGED SAND (PURPLE, BLUE,
• Misc. Christmas Decorations
15 QT., FLATS AIR CONDITIONER LAVENDER)
Garage Items
PORTABLE GREENHOUSE AIR COMPRESSOR (COOLER) POTTING SOIL – 50 SOME BAGS? Charbroil Gas Grill • Coleman Lantern • Coleman Gas Stove • Coleman #80 Cooler • Craftsman
3 RACKS FOR PORTABLE ROLL SKIDS PEAT MOSS – 40 SOME BAGS Wood Lathe • ½ “ Drill • Delta 6” Grinder • 2 Benches w/ Vise • 2 Hyd. Jacks • Old Building Jacks,
AROUND CARTS STEREO WITH SPEAKERS BAGGED STONES AND ROCKS 2 • Hyd. Bumper Jack • 1 HP Air Comp. • 6-gal Shop Vac. • B&D 2 ½ HP Circ. Saw • B&D Belt
2 A FRAME RACKS SAND BOXES LAVA ROCK’S, 15 BAGS? Sander • Shopcraft Sander • Century Trickle Charger • Wood Mushroom • Galvanized Radiator
Filler • Wheel barrow • Gas Hand Pump • 2 pr. Tractor Flood Lites, new • Metal sgl & dbl Pulleys
MARTHA STEWARD STAND (STORE) DISPLAY STAND DECORATIVE GARDEN ITEMS
• Misc. Hand Tools • IH Planter Plates • Hand Corn Planter • Kero. Heater • Misc. Meat Hooks •
ARROW SIGN W/LETTERS, BAFFLE (STORE) DISPLAY CASE STATUE’S SEVERAL TO CHOOSE Meat Saw • Fish Net • 2 - 5 - 6 ft Step Ladders • 2 lg Steel Wheels • Tackle Boxes • 2 Metal Lawn
(OFFICE) SCALES FROM Chairs • Old Metal Seat • 6 Metal Folding Chairs • 3 Garden Sprayers • 2 Elec. Hedge Trimmers
PLANT CARDS (OFFICE) BULK UNITS CASH REGISTER • 2 Bird Baths • 8 ft Yard Wind Mill • Metal 2 Wheel Lawn Trailer
BASKETS: QT., PT., BUSHEL BLACK TABLES OFFICE SUPPLIES Many Items too Numerous to Mention
COOLER HAND FORGE (ANTIQUE) MUCH, MUCH MORE - TOO MUCH TO
Terms: Cash or good check with ID, out of state checks will require a bank or credit union letter. We do
REFRIGERATOR (OFFICE) LIST ALL NOT accept debit OR credit cards OR checks issued by credit card companies. Not responsible for per-
sonal injuries, accidents or the goods after they are sold. Everything sells as is, all information is believed to
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: COME AND BUY EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO LANDSCAPE YOUR YARD. FALL IS THE SMART TIME TO PLANT. REAL be correct, but it is not a guarantee. Use your own inspection and judgment when purchasing. Announce-
ESTATE ALSO UP FOR SALE. 2 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RIGHT ON US 10 WITH TURNING LANE TO GO INTO BUSINESS. ments made on sale day take precedence over printed material. Auctioneers act as selling agents only.
Lunch wagon, rain tents and restroom facilities are available on site.

AUCTIONEER: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617 BOB PARKER 231-823-2329

Currie/Parker Auction Service

Estate of Cecil “Pete” & Wannetta Fisk

717 Sheridan - Big Rapids, MI Petersen Auction Service

Condition Terms of Sale: Cash or Check with ID - nothing removed until settled for. (Not Responsible for Lost or Damaged Items) A Family Tradition Providing Quality Service Since 1934
Mike 616-984-2573 Please, NO calls after 9 p.m. Mark 616-984-5122
PORTA JOHN www.currieparkerauction.com LUNCH WAGON www.petersenauction.com
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 23
170 Items 250 Autos for Sale 270 Livestock
for Sale
Animals
1986 FORD F-250, 4x4 with
air bags, good working con- Horses Maeder
Brothers
dition. $1,000. Also, 1992 19 YEAR OLD Pinto Pony, kid and
parade safe. Shown 4-H. Nice all around.
Camaro RS, T-tops, new Tack included (231)796-6501.
paint, $3,500. (231)796-1247.
285 Forest
1996 CENTURY-$975 Products Premium Hardwood Pellets
1994 Thunderbird-$900
1992 626-$1,500
1999 Sable Wagon-$975
MICHIGAN FOREST MANAGEMENT-
Cash paid for your timber. Professional
and courteous, state certified. (616)514-
Single Ton: $170
1999 Mountaineer-$1,950 4048 Plus Tax
RICHARD IKENS
2001 Taurus, Red-$2,988
Outback Lodge & 2000 Malibu-$2,000 290 Farm
Equestrian Center
HORSE BOARDING
1998 Century-$2,200 Equipment
(231) 832-9879
2002 Cavalier-$3,500 1991 TOP-KICK FLATBED Truck, great
Near Big Rapids, Arenas, Coz Motors also provides service for all
trails, stalls hay hauler; F-700 Louisville frame and
makes and models from engines to brake chassis, good for parts; 3010-JD, $3,800.;
WWW.OUTBACK-LODGE.COM specials. Pick-up and delivery available.
(231)972-7255 Farmall-H; JD-B; White 5-bottom plow.
(231)856-0180 (989)942-1538

Save Thousands On Your Heat Bill

Firewood
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Osceola County’s Largest Mobile Fire-
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OUTDOOR WOOD
delivered or your wood, your location, cus-
tom cut. Call Troy, (231)287-7465

OAK FIREWOOD, 8 cords @ $130 per FURNACES

$
5,595
cord. (231)349-9305.

QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered

$49.50 rick. Buy from honest, woodcut-
ter. Visa, Energydraft and DHS accept- Heats Homes up to 4,000 sq. ft.
ed. (231)266-5102.
IN STOCK NOW!!
WOOD PELLETS $179/TON. Cherry
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deliver (989)773-3757 or www.pellet-
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Harry’s Satellite
210 Boats and
Marine Equipment & Antenna Sales & Service DOWNER
DOWNER
OUTDOOR HEAT
18722 16 Mile Rd. • Chippewa Lake Rd. • Big Rapids, MI
14FT SEA NYMPH boat and trailer with (231)796-7611
18 hp electric start Evinrude motor. Plus
Fish Finder, 2-swivel seats, electric trolling 10071 Hillman Rd. • Lakeview
motor, battery. Financing
$1,500.00 O.B.O. (231)349-0939, Available 989-352-1272
(231)689-6328.

Fall Sporting Goods

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
Consignment Auction Sales • Service • Quick Lube
Sporting Goods Wanted for BUY HERE, ALL DAY EVERY DAY Summer A/C
COUPON

COUPON
Full Service OIL CHANGE Recharge SPECIAL
Annual Fall Consignment Auction at the PAY HERE
Trufant Flea Market Grounds AVAILABLE
$
1999 Most makes
& models
$
9995 Most makes
& models

Sale Date: Sat., Sept. 25, 2010 FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES • FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.
at 10:00 a.m.
Consignments Wanted
Guns – Fishing Equipment – Bow Hunting – Boats –
‘04 CHEVY AVEO LS ‘05 CHEVY EQUINOZ LS ‘02 FORD ESCAPE XLT
Farming Machinery 4 dr., 4 cyl., 1.6L, auto., FWD, air, PS, AWD, 3.4L V6, AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 4 dr., 4x4, auto., V6, leather, moon roof, PW,
PW, PDL, tilt, CD, steel wheels. KBB $6,225. towing pkg., PS. Very clean. KBB $11,590. PL, tilt, cruise, ABS, CD, AC, alloys. KBB $8,450.
Any Other Sporting Related Items
***NO Household Goods or Junk Tires*** YOUR PRICE
$
5,995 YOUR PRICE
$
8,649 YOUR PRICE
$
5,994
Separate Auction Ring Inside
Starting at 11:00 a.m. Selling Guns
Petersen Auction Service reserves the right to
refuse anything deemed unsuitable for ‘99 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 ‘01 PLYMOUTH NEON ‘99 SUBARU FORESTER S
consignment by our staff. 4.0L V6, auto., AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
4 door. KBB $5,415.
4 dr., 2.0L, auto., FWD, AC, power 4 dr., 4 cyl., 2.5L, auto., AWD, AC, PS, PW,
PL, tilt, cruise, roof rack. KBB $6,520.
steering, tilt wheel. KBB $4,760
Advertising Deadline is YOUR PRICE 4,450
$
YOUR PRICE
$
3,450 YOUR PRICE
$
5,495
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
For Information or to Consign, please contact us
Mike no phone calls after 9 p.m. Mark
616-984-2573 231-598-1029 616-984-5122 ‘02 HONDA ACCORD ‘00 CHEVY BLAZER ‘02 PONT. GRAND PRIX
E-mail: petersenauction@yahoo.com 4 dr., SE, 4 cyl., auto., AC/ PW, PL, tilt, 2 dr., 4.3L V6, roof rack, PW, PL, tilt, 4 dr., V6, auto., PW, PL, tilt, cruise,
cruise, moonroof, alloy wheels. KBB $7,595. cruise, CD, AC, tow pkg. KBB $5,985. CD, AC, power seat. KBB $6,130.

Petersen Auction Service specializes in all types of sales, YOUR PRICE

$
6,995 YOUR PRICE
$
5,495 YOUR PRICE
$
4,995
including, farm, estate, household, liquidation or
consignment sales. We are now booking for selected dates
during the 2010 and 2011 season. Please call and let us KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
assist you!
NOW LOCATED ON M-82 • HOWARD CITY Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com

(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173

Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;

Petersen Auction Service DALE LONGCORE

Sales Manager
Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
A Family Tradition Providing Quality Service Since 1934 Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
www.petersenauction.com
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THLY
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