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individuals with a ling status and 2011 income of:
Single, married ling separately, or qualifying widow(er), with income up to $28,250
Head of Household with income up to $42,375
Married Filing Jointly, with incomes up to $56,500
2. Eligibility requirements To be eligible for the credit you must be at least 18 years of age, you cannot have been
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5. Other tax benets The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit is in addition to other tax benets you may
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Clare, Michigan Visit our Web Site www.sykoraauctions.com
Harriet (Robert) Shafer Trust 6989 S. Darr Rd. Scottville, MI 49454
Sale Order: 10:00 Am Misc. Shop & Farm Items On Jewelry Wagon Starting Auction 11:10 Guns, Ammo, ATV, Pontoon Aprox. 11:58 Am JD Tractors,
Construction Equipment, Trucks Followed By Farm Machinery Then Finishing With Misc. Items. Terms: Cash Or Good Negotiable Check Day Of Auction.
Tractors: 2005 JD 5425 MFWD DSL. Tractor, Only 435 1
Owner Hrs 1995 JD 5200 4x4 DSL. Tractor 1971 JD 4020
DSL. Tractor 1970 JD 2520 DSL. Tractor
Trucks: 1994 Ford F-700 18 Flat Bed Truck 1994 GMC
Topkick S/A 18 Flat Bed Truck 1985 IHC S-1900 Live Tandem
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Dump Truck: 1989 IHC 2254 Live Tandem 10 Yd. Dump Truck
End Loader: 1998 Case 621B 4x4 End Loader
Excavator: 2002 Case CX 160 Hyd. Excavator
4x4 Backhoe & 4x4 Forklift: 1999 Case 580L Series 2 4x4
Backhoe 2000 Case 586e 4x4 Rough Terrain Fork Lift
Compact & Collectible Tractors & Machinery: 2006 JD 2320
Hydro 4x4 Compact Tractor W/ JD 200 CX Loader 1954 JD 50
Gas Tractor 1952 IHC Super A Gas Tractor 1950 JD B Gas
Tractor 1943 JD A Gas Tractor AC CA Gas Tractor Several
Attachments For AC Tractor Landpride RTA 1550 48 3 Pt.
Rototiller JD 620 6 3 Pt. Disc, 18 Discs 3 Pt. 7 Back Blade
3 Pt. Rollover Dirt Scoop 48 3 Pt. Box Scraper, Cat I Ford
2x16 3 Pt. Plow Ford 8 3 Pt. Disc JD Lx4 3 Pt. 48 Brush
Hog King Kutter 6 York Rake, 3 Pt. King Kutter XB 48 3 Pt.
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ATV & Pontoon: 2003 Polaris Ranger 4x4 500 ATV 16 Alum
Camouage Pontoon Boat W/ 2002 Nissan 25 HP. & S/A
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Guns Pistols Trapping: Purchasers Of Pistols Must Have
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Browning Belgium A-5 12 Ga. Magnum Shotgun, 3 Vented Rib
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W/ Tinglo Scope Rem. #870 20 Ga. Wingmaster Shotgun, 2
Ruger Blackhawk New Model .32 H&R Mag Revolver, Sn#
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Sn# 35-35116 Ruger Blackhawk New Model Colt 45 Cal.
Revolver W/ Ivory Grips, Sn#46-46764 Ruger New Model
Single-6 .22 Cal. Revolver, Sn#69-11971 Ruger Single-6 .22
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Forehand & Wadsworth Dbl. Action .32 Revolver, Sn# 30231
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Misc. Shop & Farm Items: 1998 T/A Utility Trailer, Bumper
Hitch, 3500# Axles 3- 1000 Gal. Horizontal Steel Fuel Tanks
On Skids W/ Fillrite & Gasboy Elec. Fuel Pumps 2800 PSI Cold
Pressure Washer, 6 HP Gas Motor 3 Sets Of Lg. Logging
Tongs 5 New Boxes Of Pro-Fit 2 .113 Coil Nails For Air Nailer
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SHAFER TRUST FARM AUCTION
Scottville, MI
Due To The Untimely Passing Of My Husband Robert Shafer, The Following Described Items Will Sell At Public Auction On The Farm Located 8 Miles
South Of Scottville, Mi. On Scottville Rd. Then 1 Mi. East On Sippy Rd. And South Mile To 6989 S. Darr Rd. (Mason Co.)
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796-8628
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For more information call (231) 796-5805 or
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The Mecosta-Osceola Career Center is
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and proudly serves
Big Rapids Public Schools, Chippewa Hills School District
Crossroads Charter Academy, Evart Public Schools
Morley Stanwood Community Schools and Reed City Area Public Schools

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of
Michigans Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, Section 102(a) it is the policy of the Mecosta-Osceola Career Center that no person
shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight, language, or marital
status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or
in employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent, Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School
District, 15760 190
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FERRIS APPROVES NEW
DEGREE PROGRAMS, CHANGE
IN HOUSING POLICY
By Lauren Fitch
Pioneer Staff Writer
BIG RAPIDS Ferris State University
opened ve new degree programs and
closed four others at a Board of Trustees
meeting on Wednesday.
Over the past few months, the Academic
Senate has continued to propose
updated programs and curriculum
to reect changes in the job market.
President David Eisler commended the
senate and faculty members for their
initiative.
Fritz Erickson and I were talking, and
in our academic careers we have never
worked at a university where the faculty
is so innovative in making changes to the
curriculum, Eisler told the board. The
action you have just taken validates that.
A committee from the Academic Senate
meets twice a week for 10 weeks to
review any proposed curriculum changes
before presenting degree changes to the
board.
Also at the meeting, the board approved
a change in the student housing policy
that would give the president, or his
designee, the authority to update the
policy without bringing it before the whole
board. The part of the policy that requires
students under the age of 20 to live on
campus was removed, and the policy
now states that administrators will decide
on-campus housing requirements.
Specics of those requirements were not
discussed.
Eisler said enrollment predictions for
the upcoming school year are positive.
However, he expects summer enrollment
to decline because Pell grants can no
longer be used on summer courses.
In other business, the board:
n Granted up to $300,000 to be spent
on the planning stage of developing a
new University Center. The visioning
stage is complete, and the next step is
to make preconstruction plans and hire
a design and consulting rm. Demolition
of Masselink and Carlisle halls, which
surround the site of the University
Center, will be postponed until summer
2013;
n Revised contracts with several of
Ferris charter schools;
n Extended its contract for a marketing
campaign until July 11, which cost an
additional $50,000; and
n Approved a wellness program for
faculty and staff.
The board went into an informal closed
session at the end of the meeting. It will
meet again on July 11.
Sidebar:
New degrees
Healthcare marketing, B.S.
Insurance and risk managment, B.S.
Graphic media management, B.S.
Graphic communications, A.A.S.
Information security and intelligence,
M.S.
Degree closures
Printing management, B.S.
New media printing and publishing,
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Printing and digital graphic imaging,
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RICH HOLIDAY FLAVOR
(NewsUSA) - The holidays dont
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about healthy eating, but there are
tasty ways to get your necessary intake
of vitamins and nutrients. Dairy is an
ideal example of a delicious but often
overlooked source of essential nutrients
-- making it a great ingredient for holiday
cooking.
Even when were not celebrating the
holidays, most Americans consume too
many foods that are high in calories
but low in nutrients, says Alyssa
Greenstein, a registered dietitian with
the Dairy Council of Florida. One way
to lighten holiday fare is to focus on
serving nutrient-rich choices from the
food groups people need most. Those
food groups are low-fat and fat-free
dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole
grains.
Research shows that the average holiday
meal with all the trimmings contains as
many as 3,000 calories with 225 grams
of fat. This can quickly add unwanted
pounds -- studies show that the average
American typically gains one to two
pounds during the holidays.
Science shows that consuming at least
three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt
every day helps people meet their daily
calcium, potassium and other nutrient
recommendations and may help reduce
the risk of chronic diseases such as
osteoporosis, hypertension and obesity.
During holiday cooking, substitute low-fat
dairy options to get the same vitamins
with fewer calories. Consider options like
low-fat or fat-free cheese, low-fat or skim
milk and fat-free plain Greek yogurt.
Even people with lactose intolerance do
not have to miss out on the enjoyment
of dairy foods during the holidays or the
essential nutrients that dairy provides all
year long, says Greenstein. Lactose-
free milk is real milk with the lactose (or
sugar) removed. It contains the same
nine essential nutrients as regular milk,
including calcium, protein and vitamin D.
Dont sacrice good taste to be healthy
this season. Try this holiday recipe with
your friends and family for a nutrient-rich
beverage:
Vanilla Egg Nog
3 eggs (or 3/4 cup pasteurized egg
product)
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups low-fat milk
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Whole nutmeg, grated
In a blender, mix eggs and sugar. Add
milk, yogurt, vanilla and salt; blend until
frothy. Pour into serving glasses, and
garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. Get
more recipes at www.oridamilk.com.
DISCOVER A BETTER RIDE ON
WET ROADS
(NewsUSA) - Bald or poorly maintained
tires wont get you very far when it comes
to driving on slippery roadways. With
improper equipment and maintenance,
slick surfaces from rain storms are a
major threat to safety on the road.
Take control by following this advice from
your friends at Firestone Complete Auto
Care on ways to prepare yourself and
your vehicle for possible wet weather.
* During wet weather conditions, drive
slowly and keep in mind that stopping
distances will be longer than usual.
Stopping on a wet road can take up to
four times the stopping distance of a dry
road.
* Rainwater that mixes with oil or
grime on the streets can cause slippery
conditions that may result in unexpected
skidding.
* Drive smoothly. To maintain control
of your vehicle, try to avoid jerky, abrupt
movements when braking, accelerating
or turning.
* Check your tires at least once a
month. This includes proper rotation,
ination, repair and replacement.
* In many areas of the country, the
snow and ice of winter leave roads in
bad shape. Hitting a pothole can damage
your tire and/or the wheel of your vehicle.
The sharp impact can cause immediate
tire or wheel failure or internal damage
that can lead to tire failure weeks later.
Keeping your tires properly inated will
help reduce pothole damage and other
road hazards. Heres an extra tip about
potholes:
* If you do have to hit a pothole, avoid
braking during the impact. Instead,
attempt to brake before impact and
release just prior to contacting the
pothole. Braking during impact sets up
the tire and wheel assembly for a solid
hit against the edge of the hole. Less
severe damage occurs when a tire is
rolling, rather than skidding, over the
pothole.
Save yourself money on expensive
repairs by following these tips to help
keep your vehicle running in tip-top
shape.
Get more driving tips to keep
you and your car safe at www.
restonecompleteautocare.com.
3 TOOLS EVERY SMALL
BUSINESS SHOULD USE
(NewsUSA) - With regards to technology,
small businesses and entrepreneurs
working out of a home ofce used to
be at a competitive disadvantage. But
the abundance of productivity tools and
online resources for small businesses
has changed all that. Being small doesnt
have to look small -- now you can run
your business from beaches and terraces
of the world with just a cell phone or a
tablet.
Now, smartphones are practically ofce
computers in and of themselves, allowing
you to stay connected 33,000 feet up
in the air or stuck in gridlocked trafc.
Not surprisingly, a Small Business
Technology Poll taken by AT&T reports
a steady increase in the use of tablets,
4G devices and mobile apps for
business purposes. The next step for
the 85 percent of small businesses using
smartphones is utilizing the variety of
tools available online.
Here are three inexpensive resources
offered online that help small businesses
and the one-person team working from
home -- and your business shouldnt be
without them.
1. Virtual phone system. This system
allows companies of all sizes to have
a business-class virtual phone system
designed to help small and home-based
business owners build the same strong,
professional image as larger competitors.
It comes with toll-free numbers, Internet
fax, voice mailboxes and more.
2. Payroll software. Depending on the
size of your business, it may not be
pragmatic to have a full-time accountant,
and outsourcing can be pricey. But
payroll software can be optimized for
all payment methods, and accuracy is
based on a money-back guarantee.
Software of this nature tends to be very
user-friendly and extremely secure.
3. Email marketing software. Social
media marketing is all the rage right now,
but according to SmallBizTechnology.
com, email marketing software remains
more effective. An email marketing
software tool will track who opens, reads
and forwards your emails, design more
targeted newsletters, increase referrals
and get quicker results.
One last word of advice, which may
be the most crucial of all: Type
TestThis4Free.com into your browser
and bookmark it. The website is a one-
stop shop for online productivity tools,
including virtual phone systems, payroll
software, email marketing software and
more. The best part? It offers free trials
of various software and services to make
sure users will use and benet from a
tool before buying it.
With these tools offered for free online,
small businesses actually stand a
chance against large companies and big
budgets.
BUSINESS DOS AND DONTS
TO HELP YOUR STARTUP
SUCCEED
(NewsUSA) - Everyone has a dream
-- its the one thing they would rather
be doing more than anything else (and
are sure they could succeed at). Yet, its
something entirely different from what it
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What many fail to understand, however,
is that enthusiasm for a product or
service may not be enough to guarantee
success when starting a business.
So often, would-be entrepreneurs
believe they have that one idea that
will make them a millionaire, and in fact
it may be a very good idea, but what
they dont understand is that theres
so much more involved for a business
to succeed, says Heidi Ganahl, CEO
of Camp Bow Wow, a dog day care
franchise and boarding authority. The
business saw 20 percent year-over-year
growth last year in revenues across
Camps (individual franchise locations),
which opened pre-2011.
Unfortunately, Ganahl adds, passion
alone will not dictate or ensure
success.
To this end, the following dos and
donts may help you assess whether
your idea is ready:
* Do your research and prepare. So
often, failure comes from a lack of
preparation. According to Ganahls book
Tales From the Bark Side, every good
idea must come with the right support
to make it protable, including writing
a winning business proposal. Ganahl
says that lending or investing individuals
will only consider an investment after a
thorough review of your project.
* Dont go into business if youre not
committed. Convinced that they have
a good idea, but unprepared to be
completely committed, people will try
to have their feet in both the corporate
world and their new business venture. If
you feel the inability to put your all into
your new venture, cut your losses.
* Do ensure you have enough
capital. Business analysts report
that poor management is the main
reason for business failure and that
poor cash management is probably
the most frequent stumbling block for
entrepreneurs. Understanding the basic
ideas of cash ow will help you plan for
the unforeseen eventualities that face
nearly every small business.
* Do consider owning a franchise.
With thousands of systems operating
in dozens of industries, there is no
shortage of choices here for the would-
be entrepreneur.
The down side? The plethora of choices
can make that decision a challenge,
so be clear about what you want, what
youre willing to do and how much you
need to make. For more information
about franchise opportunities, visit www.
campbowwow.com/franchise.
TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE COMMUTE
(NewsUSA) - Spring is in the air.
The days are getting longer and the
temperatures are rising. Before you
know it, summer will be here along
with all the joys that come with it, like
summer vacations.
But before you dust off those suitcases
and head for the shore, you need to put
in some crucial hours at the ol 9 to 5
and really earn that relaxing getaway.
So, in the meantime, your friends at
Firestone Complete Auto Care would
like to leave you with some important
tips to help make your daily commute as
worry-free as possible.
* Put the cell phone down. Your car
is not a mobile ofce. Cell phones are
distracting. Designate your time in the
car as quiet time. If you must talk on
the phone, get a headset -- as now
required by many state laws -- so that
both your hands remain on the steering
wheel.
* Stay focused on driving to protect
yourself and others on the road. Trying
to multitask while driving is dangerous
for you and the other drivers on the
road.
* Make sure you can hear auditory
driving cues. Listening to the radio
loudly can drown out car horns,
emergency sirens and bicycle bells.
* Avoid taking your eyes off the road.
Turning around to talk to passengers
and ipping through radio channels can
cause you to steer out of your lane or
miss important visual cues.
* Check your tires often. Make sure
theyre properly inated, rotated and
otherwise in good condition. After all,
your tires are the only things between
your vehicle and the road.
* Make sure your car is in good
condition underneath the hood. Your
Firestone Complete Auto Care service
center can carry out your vehicles
scheduled maintenance and assist you
with any problems that come up in the
interim.
* Wear comfortable attire. Before
setting off, select a pair of comfortable
driving shoes, and remove inhibiting
layers.
* Make sure the drivers seat is
adjusted to a comfortable position. This
is especially important if you share the
car with family members. Dont forget
to check your mirrors and adjust them if
necessary!
Work can be stressful enough -- dont
add to the hassle by inviting distractions
behind the wheel. Keep your commute
stress-free, and youll nd that those
summer plans of yours will be here
before you know it. Safe travels!
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GREENVILLE OLD MEIJER
FLEA AND FARMERS MAR-
KET!!!
Venders, Farmers,
Antiquers and Yard Sellers.
WHEN: Every Friday and Sat-
urday Starting on April 6.
WHERE: 1220 N. Lafayette
Greenville, MI 48838
HOW MUCH: A donation of
$10.00 for three Car Spaces per
Day.
HUGE SPACES AND CHEAP!
Please Call: (616)225-9999 For
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Earn $.35-.45cpm, Home 3 out of
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FULL TIME AND part time available
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Call to set up an interview and take
the first step of your career. (231)796-
9276.
THE MECOSTA-OSCEOLA Inter-
mediate School District is accepting
applications for a GED Coordinator
(full time modified year-round position
7 hours per day at Muskegon River
School). A complete posting is
available at www.moisd.org. Inter-
ested applicants must submit a letter
of application, resume, transcripts,
and references by April 13, 2012 to:
Mark R. Klumpp, Assistant Su-
perintendent, Mecosta-Osceola In-
termediate School District, 15760
190th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
050 Help Wanted
MOTOR ROUTE POSITION available
in Baldwin area. 6 days/week, ap-
proximately $2100/mo. Please call
Julie at 231-845-5183. Must have re-
liable transportation.
CIRCULATION LABORER
NEEDED Immediate night shift
opening for part-time position, at
our Printing Facility. Duties would
include inserting flyers into pub-
lications, bundling and skidding
products, inserting machine op-
eration (training provided) and
other miscellaneous tasks. This
position is perfect for a reliable
person wanting to work 20 hours
per week with ability to work a
flexible schedule. Must be able to
lift 25 lb. bundles, be on feet for
long periods of time and have re-
liable transportation. Pre-em-
ployment drug screening required.
To fill out application for this po-
sition, stop by the Pioneer Print
Division, located at 22405 18 Mile
Rd., Big Rapids between 10am-
12pm or 2pm-4pm, Monday
through Friday. References re-
quired.
UTILITY SUPPLY AND Construction
is looking for a Corporate Safety
Specialist for our Safety Department.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 31 ______
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. No
new rounds started after 3:30 p.m. The club is
located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20.
Information: Dick Smith, (231) 972-7726; www.
mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.
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 Museum is closed
for the season. For personal or special tours,
Fredda Hankes, (231) 796-0368; Judy Irvin,
(231) 796-8993.
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. All are
welcome and the healthy lunch is free.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St.
Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in
Big Rapids. Information: (800) 230-4085.
Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke
starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club, 13460
Northland Drive, Big Rapids. Information: Friday
or Saturday after 9 p.m., Rudy, (231) 796-6007.
The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is
open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S. Sheldon
St., Edmore. For group scheduling: Carolyn
Leonard, (989) 506-2634; Art Schiutema, (989)
427-1023. Information: www.EdmoreChamber.
com.
Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Ad-
ventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids.
Information: (231) 796-0771.
Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at
the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose
Ave. in Big Rapids. Information: (231) 796-0771.
Recycling for Morton and Austin township
residents from 9 a.m. to noon at the Canadian
Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260
100th Ave., Stanwood. Information: (231) 972-
7138.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets
at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.
Information: Woody, (231) 796-8371.
Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United
Methodist Church, 304 Elm St. in Big Rapids.
Proceeds benet scholarship for area women.
Information: (231) 796-2460.
SIERRA performs live from 7 to 11 p.m. at the
Morley American Legion. All welcome. Square
dancing if enough patrons want it.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 __________
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. Mi-
chaels School in Remus. For more information
call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H.
at (989) 967-8478.
Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big
Rapids; it is a support group for families and
friends of alcoholics.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Im-
manuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big
Rapids.
Mecosta County Autism Support Inc. meets for
a support group from 10 to 11 a.m. in the third
oor conference room 2 at the Mecosta County
Medical Center, 605 Oak St. Meetings are free.
Information: Bonnie or David Thorson (231)
408-2908, e-mail autism_knowledge@yahoo.
com.
MONDAY, APRIL 2 __________
Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the
Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Ave., Mecosta. Information: (231) 972-2884.
Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m.
at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. Information: (231) 972-
2884.
Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
Information: (231) 972-2884.
Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30
to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500
S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. Information: Mike B.,
(231) 592-4654; (231) 796-3553.
Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview
high rise in Big Rapids. Information: (231) 796-
4993.
5 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets
8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.
Contact: (800) 367-6788.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to
11 a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth
Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church,
7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. Informa-
tion: Sharon Gray, (231) 598-0337; New Hope
Church, (231) 972-2838.
Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at
the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids.
Information: (231) 972-2884.
St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from
noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St., Big Rap-
ids. Spring and summer clothes are for sale at
low prices Information: (231) 796-1571.
Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in
the back banquet room at Schmidtys Lounge
in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught.
Information: Sandee Lee, (231) 832-3493.
Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. in the back banquet room at Schmidtys
Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances
will be taught. Information: Sandee Lee, (231)
832-3493.
Woodwackers of Big Rapids (members of the
Michigan Wood Carvers Association) meets
from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners to master carvers
welcome. Contact: Bob, (231) 796-6448; Bette,
(231) 796-0334.
Line dancing - beginners - is from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
for a donation at the Chippewa Lake Commu-
nity Building, corner of 105th and 19 Mile Road
in Chippewa Lake. Information: Elma, (231)
867-3426.
AFEP Arthritis Exercise Class is at 1 p.m. at
the Salvation Army, 325 Linden in Big Rapids.
Information: Mecosta County Senior Center,
(231) 972-2884; Mary, (231) 796-4788.
FSUEA Board of Directors meets at 10 a.m. in
Prakken. FSU Emerit Association members are
welcome, as your input is important to us.
TUESDAY, APRIL 3 _________
Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the
Falcon Head Golf Course.
Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at
the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St.
Michaels School in Remus. Information: Brad
B., (989) 644-6911; Mike or Cindy H., (989)
967-8478.
Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
Information: (231) 972-2884.
Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Information:
(231) 972-2884.
Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County
Information: (231) 972-2884.
Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County
Information: (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. Information: (231) 796-6271.
5 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St.
Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in
Big Rapids. Information: (800) 230-4085.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St.
Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City. Infor-
mation: (800) 367-6788.
Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center, 919 Marion
Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome. Infor-
mation: parish ofce, (231) 796-5202.
Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catho-
lic Church in Reed City; it is a support group for
families and friends of alcoholics.
St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from
noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St., Big Rap-
ids. Spring and summer clothes are for sale at
low prices Information: (231) 796-1571.
Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4
p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church,
1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are
accepted. Information: (231) 796-0771.
Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Ade-
lines International meet at 6 p.m. at the United
Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed
City. Information: Diwon, (231) 592-5328.
Woodwackers of Big Rapids (members of the
Michigan Wood Carvers Association) meets
from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners to master carvers
welcome. Information: Bob, (231) 796-6448;
Bette, (231) 796-0334.
Line Dance Class Instruction at 6:30 p.m. at the
Norman Elementary School Cafeteria in Reed
99
18261 Northland Dr. 796-7355
1029 N. State Street 796-0602
ALL CARS ARE SAFETY INSPECTED!
BOYD BROWER
Sales Manager
ONLY USED CAR DEALER
IN BIG RAPIDS WITH A FULL
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
01 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Local Trade, Like New
Only $4,995 or $137 per mo
04 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB 4X4
06 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY
V6, Loaded
05 FORD FREESTAR
V6, Loaded
05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 4X4
V-6
02 FORD F150 XLT 4X4
Local Trade
Only $8,995 + Tax
03 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4
Crew Cab
Only $7,995 + Tax
06 CHEVY EQUINOX
AWD, Extra Clean
05 PONTIAC G6
V6, Moonroof, Loaded
05 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4
Loaded
Only $12,995 + Tax
Dont Miss Our
ABSOLUTE LAST BID BUYS AUCTION
at
Due to availability of vehicles our next Auction will be
Monday, April 16th 6:30 PM
Mon., Apr. 2 6:30 PM
Regular Auto Auction to follow
8930 Maple Hill Rd. (M-46) Howard City
231-937-5868
DONT FORGET
THURSDAY, MAY 3RD
SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
Starting at 4:00 PM
Visit us at expresswayautoauction.org
for upcoming sales
Annual Spring Consignment Sale
Sat., April 7, 2012 9:00 A.M.
LOCATED: North of Grand Rapids OR South of Big Rapids on 131to exit 110, East
through Sand Lake to Federal Rd, North to Stanton Rd, East to Trufant OR M91 North
of Greenville OR South of Lakeview to Stanton Rd, West to Trufant. Trufant Flea Market,
303 North C St., Trufant MI. Montcalm County. Follow Auction Signs
TRACTOR: Ford 3400 Gas Tractor w/ HD loader
Several more tractors are expected on sale day!
EQUIPMENT: JD FBB 17 hole Grain Drill - Ford 800 frt. Pump Loader 1996 JD 3970
pull type Chopper w/ kernel processor, 3R Corn head, 7ft Hay head, comes w/ spare
parts JD 7000 6R Planter w/ dry fert. Crown CO. Rock Picker JD 110 10 Wheel disc
Farmall BN Case side delivery rake NH 55 Hay Rake Top Air 500 gal Sprayer w/ 45
booms 2 165 bu. Gravity Boxes w/ HD gears NI #323 1R Picker Flat Rack Wagon &
Gear Darf 5 Wheel Rake 34Hay & Grain ele Fergerson Field Cult, 8 Snap on Duals,
18x38 Buzz Rig NH 770 Chopper w/hay & corn head 8x10 Flatbed w/ladder rack
1963 Massey Ferguson Riding Mower, 24 JD 24T baler Salford 30 Soil Finisher w/
disc frt, springtooth center, coil spring, rolling baskets 8 Graham-Hoeme Chisel Plow,
new paint 6 Field Cult., rubber tires, hand lift JD #37 Sickle Bar Mower JD 13 hole
Grain Drill, manual lift, new drag chains JD Grooming Mower, 5, M261, 3pt - IH 8
Wheel Disc w/ cycl
GUNS: Argentina Military Rie, 30-06 conversion Moss. M395KB, 12ga Sav. M110,
7mm Rem. Mag P89 Ruger 9mm Pistol Win M70 308 w/ scope Austin & Hallek 50
cal, stainless muzzleloader w/ scope Win. M1906, 22 pump Rem. 11/87 12ga semi-
auto Hamilton Rie no. 51, 22 sgl Wetherby Orion 12ga, O/U Rem. 870 Michigan
State Police Comm., NIB Norinco M22, semi-auto, Browning copy Hiawatha M567,
12ga pump Win. 1895 303 British rare carbine Interarms M62 SA 22pump Rem.
11/87 Slug gun Springeld 1878 Trap Door 45-70 Win. 1897 12ga pump Stevens
Favorite 25 Rem, made 1894 MI Carbine universal Win. M 11 12ga, semi auto, made
1902 Marlin M90 12ga O/U Springeld M1898 30-40 Krag Rem. Viper 22 semi-auto
Savage Mark II 22 bolt w/ scope Bern Rie M M78 Browning Auto 5 Light Twelve
Jap. 6.5 Carcano Rem. M14 pump, 25 Rem., made Nov. 1923 Saxby & Palmer Safari
Dart Rie Mendi 45cal Musket Diamond Arms sgl shot 10ga Russ. SKS 7.62x39
Browning Auto 5 light 12 combo Rem 870 TC Trap gun 12ga Eneld 303 Brit.,
wall hanger Taurus M172 pump 17 HMR, new Rossi 20ga sgl shot, new Ithaca X5
Lightening 22 semi-auto Springeld 69 cal musket, gunsmith special Pistol needs
current CCW or Purchase Permit
MISCELLANEOUS: Deep V 14 Micro Craft w/ cover, trailer SS Semi Fenders 1998
Mercury 15hp Elec. Trolling motor & Fish Finder Misc. Lawn & Garden Equipment, not
working 10 Table Saw, like new MTD Wood Chipper Misc. Duals Warrior 777 3
Wheeler 20 gal Water Heater, elec, like new Rebuilt Starter for JD Tractor -2x4 Toy
Wagons w/ steel wheels Switcher Turbo Charger for JD Tractor 2 Running Gears
Cross Dual Control Valve, new SCV for JD 50 series tractors 2 pr Dunlop ATV Tires,
21x8.00-10 and HE22x10-9 Demco 500 gal Sprayer Qty. Eveners & Neck Yokes
500 gal Fuel Tank w/ pump 300 gal Fuel Oil Tank Century Wood Stove, used 1 yr
PS unit ts Farmall 400 17 Fiberglass Boat w/ 85hp Evinrude motor w/ trailer, runs &
looks good 2 new Deer Blinds w/ sliding windows Several Lawn & Garden Tractors
are expected sale day!
Many Items Too Numerous to Mention
More items will be on premises for sale on the sale day, this only a small partial listing.
Not responsible for no shows, loader on grounds Thursday afternoon
TERMS: Cash or good check w/ ID, out of state checks require bank letter of credit.
We accept debit OR credit cards. Not responsible for personal injury accidents or goods
after sold, everything sells as is, all information is believed to be correct, but it is not a
guarantee. Use your own inspection and judgment when purchasing. Announcements
made sale day take precedence over printed material. Auctioneers act as selling agents
only. Lunch wagon, rain tents and restroom facilities are available on site.
Petersen Auction Service
A Family Tradition Providing Quality Service Since 1934
Mike no phone calls Mark
616-984-2573 after 9 p.m. 616-984-5122
www.petersenauction.com
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2007 Buick Terraza Van, full
power, excellent condition,
special deal on this one. Just
ask for Paul Riley.
BOOKWALTER
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S. M-66 Stanton. MI
989-831-5271
Toll Free: 866-831-5271
2009 GMC Acadia SLT, loaded
with leather, DVD & more. Local
trade. Check this one out when
you see Paul.
Just arrived...1999 Heavy Duty
3/4 Ton Ford Extended Cab, V10,
one owner, 43,000 actual miles,
looks brand new. Save BIG $$$
when you call Paul Riley.
2009 GMC Sierra Crew Cab,
local one owner, full power, 19,000
actual miles, GM Certied, ready to
go when you stop and see Paul.
2008 Buick Lucerne CXL, low
miles, full power, priced to sell, 2 to
choose from. Contact Paul today.
2011 Chevy Impala, full power,
low miles, 6 to choose from if you
go see Paul Riley.
2010 Chevy Impala LT, LTZ, low
miles, 3 to choose from. Ask for
Paul.
Just arrivied...2005 Cadillac
DeVille, local, lady-owned,
excellent condition, full power and
yours when you see Paul Riley.
2009 Pontiac G6, GM Certied,
low miles, 2 to choose from when
you call Paul.
2008 Chevy Cobalt LT, 46,000
actual miles, extra clean, priced to
sell and yours if you contact Paul
Riley today.
NEW 2011 Chevy Silverado
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LTZ, duramax diesel 6.6 turbo,
loaded with equipment! List
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Bookwalter discount: $12,203.
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WHERE THE RUBBER HITS THE ROAD
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Location:
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Big Rapids
PRIME DOWNTOWN BIG RAPIDS
COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE
FOR RENT Available May 7th.
Located on North Michigan Avenue next to Art
Works. Full glass store-front display windows
with front/rear entrance and parking. Approxi-
mately 1,700 sq.ft. For more information please
call Debbie (231)592-8380 or (231)592-0031
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19449 M46 Highway Howard City
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2010 Chevy
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$16,995
2009 Chrysler
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$15,995
2009 Chevy
Impala LTZ
$12,895
2006 Ford
Escape XLT 4WD
$9,995
2000
Pontiac
Grand Prix
$3,495
2002 GMC
Sierra 4x4
$7,995
2007 Pontiac
G5 GT
$7,995
1998
Volkswagon
Beetle
$3,495
2010 Subaru
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$15,995
1997 Dodge
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$3,495
2007 Nissan
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2000 Ford
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can be delivered weekly to more than
2,100,000 households throughout the
state. ONLY $249 Call this paper to
place a classified ad of 25 words or
less and reach across the state.
Readers: THIS PUBLICATION DOES
NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT ad-
vertising which is deceptive,
fraudulent, or which might otherwise
violate the law or accepted standards
of taste. However, this publication
does not warrant or guarantee the
accuracy of any advertisement, nor
the quality of the goods or services
advertised. Readers are cautioned to
thoroughly investigate all claims made
in any advertisements, and to use
good judgment and reasonable care,
particularly when dealing with per-
sons unknown to you who ask for
money in advance of delivery of the
goods or services advertised.
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Line Dance Class Instruction at 6:30 p.m. at
the Norman Elementary School Cafeteria in
Reed City Beginner to Intermediate dances
will be taught. Information: Sandee Lee,
(231) 832-3493.
Victorious Living is a support group for
mental health consumers. For more
information call Deanna at (231) 856-0105,
Dusty at (989) 352-7630, or Ronald at (231)
796-1019.
Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear is from 9 to
11 a.m. on at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Informa-
tion: (231) 972-2884. Walk-ins welcome.
Faith Community/Parish Nurses meets from
5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mecosta County Medical
Centers Conference room No. 1. Informa-
tion: (231) 796-3729.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the
Ave., Mecosta. Information: (231) 972-
2884.
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30
a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Information:
(231) 972-2884.
Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County
Information: (231) 972-2884.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30
a.m. at Big Rapids Community Library.
Open to the public.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8
p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.
Information: Steve, (231) 580-6452.
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 Rap-
ids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All
are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.
The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet
at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids.
The group is under the direction of Michael
and Margaret Erlewine. Beginning students
are welcome.
Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in Big
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave.
in Big Rapids.
St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open
from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St.,
Big Rapids. Spring and summer clothes
are for sale at low prices Information: (231)
796-1571.
Mecosta County Genealogical Society
will be closed on Wednesday nights until
May. It will be open the second Saturday
of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We
are looking for donations of scrapbooks,
photos, obits, funeral cards, old plat books
or anything that tells family histories that we
can copy and return or preserve. We will
be working all winter to add more records
and documents. To visit the ofce, contact
Maureen Nelson, (231) 250-5555.
Shufeboard league meets at 1 p.m. at
Riverside Park in Evart. Players of all ages
are invited to join the league. Information:
Alan Benson, (231) 734-2701.
Line dancing is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for
beginners for free and 7 to 8 p.m. for
advanced for a donation at the Community
Building at the Evart Fair Grounds in Evart.
Information: Elma, (231) 867-3426; Terri,
(231) 734-6477.
FSU Emeriti Assocation Coffee Talk is
from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the West Campus
Community Center. All FSU Emeriti mem-
bers are welcome.
South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Evart Township Hall.
A potluck luncheon is at noon. Information:
Margie, (231) 734-3857; Ann, (231) 867-
3237.
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at
St. Michaels School in Remus. Information:
Brad B. (989) 644-6911: Mike or Cindy H.,
(989) 967-8478.
Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
Mecosta. Information: (231) 972-2884.
Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the
Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County
Information: (231) 972-2884.
Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County
Information: (231) 972-2884.
Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County
Information: (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. Information: Eric at (866)
398-5440.
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from
3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N.
Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Child-
hood Center.
Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth
Church in Evart; it is a support group for
families and friends of alcoholics.
796-1571.
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group,
meets at noon at St. Paul Catholic Campus
Parish. Information: Darwin T., (231) 796-
8956.
AFEP Arthritis Exercise Class is at 12:30
p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
Mecosta County Senior Center, (231) 972-
2884; Mary, (231) 796-4788.
Diabetes Support Group meets at 3 p.m. at
Mecosta County Medical Center, 605 Oak
St., Big Rapids, in the hospital classroom
area. Most meetings have an educational
speaker; there is no charge. Information:
Charlotte, (231) 592-4483.
Big Rapids Area Amateur Radio Club
meets at 7 p.m. at the City of Big Rapids
Department of Public Safety Building, 435
N. Michigan Ave. Information: Mike, (231)
527-1688; www.braarc.net.
Mecosta County Historical Society meets
from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at
129 S. Stewart Ave. Anyone interested in
local history is encouraged to stop by!
Stroke Support Group of Spectrum Health
Gerber Memorial meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
at Tamarac, the Center for Health and Well
Being, 1401 W. Main St. in Fremont. Infor-
mation: Julie Allers, (231) 924-3195.
The Big Rapids Rock, Gem & Mineral Club
meets at 7 p.m. in the Geology Lab (room
138), Science Building on the campu of
Ferris State University. Information: www.
BigRapidsRockClub.com.
MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in
the resource center at the Mecosta-Osceola
Intermediate School District. Information:
(231) 592-9605.
FRIDAY, APRIL 6
Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the
Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
Mecosta. Information: (231) 972-2884.
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30
a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
(231) 972-2884.
Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County
Information: (231) 972-2884.
a.m. to 5 p.m.
meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus
Parish. Contact: Woody W., (231) 796-8371.
Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Bar-
ryton Public Library. Knitters of all levels
are encouraged to come and learn or share
knitting techniques.
Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in Big
796-1571.
Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot
Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey
Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids.
Information: Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m.,
Rudy, (231) 796-6007.
MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in
the resource center at the Mecosta-Osceola
Intermediate School District. For more
information, call (231) 592-9605.
Mecosta New Home United Methodist
Church will extend its hours for its swiss
steak supper. New hours will be from 4:30
p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is $9 for adults, $3 for
children younger than 12 and preschoolers
eat free. Proceeds go to the building fund.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
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. No new rounds started after
3:30 p.m. The club is located four miles
west of Mecosta on M-20. Information: Dick
Smith, (231) 972-7726; www.mecostacoun-
tyrodandgunclub.org.
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 Child-
hood Center.
Mecosta County Historical Museum is
closed for the season. For personal or spe-
cial tours, Fredda Hankes, (231) 796-0368;
Judy Irvin, (231) 796-8993.
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. All are welcome and the healthy
lunch is free.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m.
at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus
Road in Big Rapids. Information: (800)
230-4085.
Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot
Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey
Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids.
Information: Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m.,
Rudy, (231) 796-6007.
The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum
is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S.
Sheldon St., Edmore. For group schedul-
ing: Carolyn Leonard, (989) 506-2634; Art
Schiutema, (989) 427-1023. Information:
www.EdmoreChamber.com.
Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day
Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big
Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031
Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Information: (231)
796-0771.
Recycling for Morton and Austin township
residents from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cana-
dian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at
8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. Information:
(231) 972-7138.
meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus
Parish. Information: Woody, (231) 796-8371.
The Mecosta County Democratic Party
meets at 10 a.m. in the private upstairs
room of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan
Avenue in Big Rapids. Information: Pamela
Fleming, (231) 796-2893.
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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)592-8344 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.
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.
Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring and
dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally
ill patients and their families in the Reed City Area and
the outlaying communities. Volunteers provide services
such as friendly visiting, patient transport/patient outings,
errand running, child care, and clerical services. Volunteer
classes are available to t each persons schedule. Please
call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for
further information.
SATURDAY
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, 12
p.m. (third Saturday of each month).
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third
Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.
For more information, call (231)832-5102.
INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE COMMUNITY
DINNER takes place every Saturday night at 5:45 p.m.
at the corner of US-10 and 66 in the Brooks Corners
United Methodist hall. Open to everyone. Reservation
are required, please call (231)734-2733. Please leave
your name, contact phone number and number of people
attending. Intersection Church takes place following the
dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.
~APRIL 7
The Annual IKE REED EASTER EGG HUNT will be
Saturday, April 7 at 1 p.m. Held at Rambadt Park, Reed
City. Children up to 10 years of age. Sponsored by Reed
City Moose Lodge 705 and WOTM Chapter 2305.
SUNDAY
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American
Breakfast (rst Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12 noon.
129 East Osceola Avenue.
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet, 7:30-
11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-10.
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday of
every month.
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving their
Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month
until further notice.
NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held at
7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel
Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids
MONDAY
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.
129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call Cliff
Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second Monday
of every month).
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed City St.
Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E. Todd
Street.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, 10:30a.m.
(third Monday of each month).
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING second Monday of each month,
7p.m. For more information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-
5305.
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each
Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early
bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at
6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday evening
at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-10 in Reed
City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support Group
for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and Spectrum
Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd Monday
of every other month at 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-
July-September-November. Hosted by Crossroads
Radiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed City,
Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: Oncology
Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads Radiation
Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832-3411.
NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, at
the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10 and 40th
Ave., west entrance. This group meets the last Monday of
each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural health options and
specic subjects, CO-OP information is also available.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Location
is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the Sportsman Club)
on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment after lunch. For
information call 231-734-6005.
TUESDAY
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open to
all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.
Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader
for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email LLL
Sue@charter.net. (Meetings are Third Tuesday of every
month.)
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and Line
Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.
SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at the
church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more information,
call the church (231)832-9072. Church is barrier free.
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in need
(second and fourth Tuesday of the month), 5p.m. at
Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs Community
Service.
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more
information.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, (second
Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns Church
Basement in Baldwin. For further information, call Shawn
(231)745-8421.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at the
Evart United Methodist Church.
BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East Todd
Street.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second
and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The group
meets at the Community Mental Health for Central
Michigan in Osceola County located at 4473 220th Ave. in
Reed City. For more information call (231)832-2247. The
group is for individuals who provide caregiving services
for individuals with Dementia, Alzheimers or other
chronic/terminal medical conditions. There is no charge
to participate and there are no residency restrictions.
GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the
second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran
Church. Open to the public. The May meeting honors Girl
Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday morning
at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh in
at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.
ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for families
and friends of Alcoholics will meet every Tuesday at St.
Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.
THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in Purple
and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday evening at
6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot. Pink Hatters
are welcome too (the younger ones). Call our Queen,
Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for
any information or questions you may have.
THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the Intersection
Free Store will host a Free Resources Seminar for the
greater Evart community. This seminar will discuss the
many different agencies, organizations and churches that
offer help for families and individuals during these current
tough economic conditions. Please call ahead as seating
is limited. All are welcome. (231)734-2733
THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP will
meet at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519 Cherry,
on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m. Snacks will be
provided and the program will be on Senior Exercise.
For further information, please call Joe Curtin at (231)734-
9139 or Laverne Erbes at (231)832-5108.
WEDNESDAY
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at the club
house.
PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story Hour,
1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must remain in the
library during story hour.
SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (rst and third Wednesday
of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with potluck lunch at noon.
Contact Margie (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237.
EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB, 6p.m.
every Wednesday for rst through sixth grades.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is every
Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon. There will be
games, crafts, songs and stories.
BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGS
are held the rst Wednesday of each month (excluding
January through March), and the public is always
welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner
followed by the meeting which starts at 7:00p.m.
OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES
meeting is the rst Wednesday of every month. Call the
hotline for location of the meeting and for information.
(231)832-8453
EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at
12:00 noon the second Wednesday of each month at the
Osceola Grand Hotel. For information call 734-9799.
BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post #7979,
Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m. Located at
4681 85th Ave., Evart.
THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the rst
Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big Rapids
Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids.
NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will be held
at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel
Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids.
MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP Chapter 2418
meetings are held the second Wednesday of every
month at the United Methodist Church on Chestnut Street
in Reed City. The meeting starts at 12 p.m. with a potluck
lunch and programs begin at 1 p.m.
April 11- Representative from the MSU Extension
May 9- Representative fro the Reed City Chamber of
Commerce
June 13- Representative from the Osceola County Clerks
Ofce (concentration on the up coming voting ballot)
July 11- Representative from the Osceola County
Community Foundation
August 8- Representative from the Family-Farm & Home
Store in Reed City
September 12- Representative from Spectrum Health
Reed City Campus
October 10- Representative from the Reed City Food
Pantry
November 14- Representative from the Mecosta/Osceola
Transit Authority
December 12- Christmas program
THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more
information.
FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each month),
at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference Room. For
more information contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext.
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T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.,
meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.
For more information call
(231)734-5752.
T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m., meeting
at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, corner
of Third and Oak. For more information, call Joanne at
(231)743-2232 or Terri at (231)920-3014.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at Evart
United Methodist Church.
SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City
Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East
Todd Street.
ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m. at
Evart Sacred Heart Church.
THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will be
meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart
every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community
building. Anyone interested to learn wood carving is
welcome, there is no cost. It is also the meal site for the
Commission on Aging and their Thursday dinner is at
noon. For more information on carving call 734-5125 or
734-9131. Information on COA dinner reservations call
734-6005.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday evening
at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh-in
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.
FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (rst Friday of
every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For more
information, call (231)832-5102.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at the
Evart United Methodist Church.
PEDRO, 1 p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219 East
Todd Street.
EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to 8p.m.
Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10 in Evart.
For more information call (231)734-6181
BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post
#10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Early
birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last
Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For
more information, call (231)832-5102.
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5.3LV8, auto., ABS (4-wheel), AC, rear AC, PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, AM/
FMstereo, cass., CD, dual air bags, dual pwr. seat, leather, 3rd row seat,
moon roof, privacy glass, running boards, roof rack, tow pkg. alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
8,495
01 OLDS ALERO
2.4L 4 cyl., auto., FWD, AC, PL, cruise, traction
control, ABS (4-wheel), PS, tilt, dual air bags,
CD player, pwr. seat, rear spoiler, steel wheels.
YOUR PRICE
$
3,995
98 OLDS INTRIGUE FWD
3.8L V6, traction control, ABS (4-wheel), AC, PW,
PL, cruise, PS, tilt, dual air bags, cass., CD, leather,
pwr. seat, alloys, rear spoiler. Handyman special.
YOUR PRICE
$
2,495
KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS
Sales Service Quick Lube
NOW LOCATED ON M-82 HOWARD CITY
Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com
DALE LONGCORE
Sales Manager
Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173
Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.
01 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS
3.8L V6, auto., FWD, traction control, ABS (4-wheel), AC,
PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, dual air bags, left hand front side
air bag, AM/FM stereo, CD, OnStar, rear spoiler, alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
5,995
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
A/C Charge & Check Special
06 KIA SEDONA LX FWD
3.8LV6, auto., traction control, stabilizer control, ABS (4-wheel), AC, rear
AC, PW, PL, cruise PS, tilt, dual air bags, side air bags, AM/FMstereo,
CD, quad seating (4 buckets), privacy glass, roof rack, steel wheels.
YOUR PRICE
$
7,595
Only
$
99
04 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
XLT, V6, Flex Fuel, 4.0L, auto., 2WD, ABS (4-Wheel),
PS, tilt, AC, PW, PL, cruise, CD, dual air bags, roof
rack, running boards, soft Tonneau cover, alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
8,995
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STOP IN AND CHECK OUT OUR NEW NATURES
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Call Anytime! (231) 349-6057 (231) 592-3155
Specializing in ALL Outdoor Wood Boiler Repair
Service & Repair for Gas Furnaces and Installation of
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24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
*Financing Available.
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New Location
1540 W. 48th St.
Fremont
832-4408
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Big Rapids
rive Big Rapids
2007 BUICK
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$229 mo.
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rive Big Rapids
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$11,399
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050 Help Wanted
PRESS LABORER CATCHER
Immediate opening for full-time (32
hours) Night Shift position at our Big
Rapids Press Facility. Hours will
vary with starting time at 7pm-8pm
until approximately 2am-3am. Du-
ties include working as a laborer
with the press crew, stacking and
bundling newspapers, clean up and
various other duties. Requirements
include ability to lift 30 lb. bundles of
papers and other physically re-
petitive tasks. Stop by the Pioneer
Print Facility at 22405 18 Mile Road,
Big Rapids from 10am-12pm or 2pm
-4pm to fill out an application.
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WIFI
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Full Service Lube, Oil, Filter
Out the Door
$
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(Most makes & models)
06 MERC. MARINER PREMIER
4 dr., 3.0L V6, auto., 4WD, ABS (4-wheel), AC ,PW ,PL,
cruise, PS, tilt, AM/FM stereo, CD (multi disc), dual air bags,
pwr. seat, leather, loon roof, privacy glass, roof rack, alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
10,495
07 FLAGSTAFF CLASSIC SUPER LITE
5th Wheel, 26 w/expanded living area. Beautiful
condition with queen size bed. Elec./Gas
refrigerator, at screen TV, shower stall in bath.
YOUR PRICE
$
14,995
08 BUICK LUCERNE CXL
3.8L V6, auto. 4 spd. w/OD, FWD, traction control, ABS (4-wheel)
AC, dual climate control, PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, MP3 (single disc),
OnStar, dual air bags, side air bag, dual PS, leather, alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
10,995
03 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4WD
5.3LV8, auto., ABS (4-wheel), AC, rear AC, PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, AM/
FMstereo, cass., CD, dual air bags, dual pwr. seat, leather, 3rd row seat,
moon roof, privacy glass, running boards, roof rack, tow pkg. alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
8,495
01 OLDS ALERO
2.4L 4 cyl., auto., FWD, AC, PL, cruise, traction
control, ABS (4-wheel), PS, tilt, dual air bags,
CD player, pwr. seat, rear spoiler, steel wheels.
YOUR PRICE
$
3,995
98 OLDS INTRIGUE FWD
3.8L V6, traction control, ABS (4-wheel), AC, PW,
PL, cruise, PS, tilt, dual air bags, cass., CD, leather,
pwr. seat, alloys, rear spoiler. Handyman special.
YOUR PRICE
$
2,495
Sales Service Quick Lube
NOW LOCATED ON M-82 HOWARD CITY
Visit us on the web at
www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com
DALE LONGCORE
Sales Manager
Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173
Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES FREE LOANER CAR W/APPT.
01 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS
3.8L V6, auto., FWD, traction control, ABS (4-wheel), AC,
PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, dual air bags, left hand front side
air bag, AM/FM stereo, CD, OnStar, rear spoiler, alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
5,995
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
A/C Charge & Check Special
06 KIA SEDONA LX FWD
3.8LV6, auto., traction control, stabilizer control, ABS (4-wheel), AC, rear
AC, PW, PL, cruise PS, tilt, dual air bags, side air bags, AM/FMstereo,
CD, quad seating (4 buckets), privacy glass, roof rack, steel wheels.
YOUR PRICE
$
7,595
Only
$
99
04 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
XLT, V6, Flex Fuel, 4.0L, auto., 2WD, ABS (4-Wheel),
PS, tilt, AC, PW, PL, cruise, CD, dual air bags, roof
rack, running boards, soft Tonneau cover, alloys.
YOUR PRICE
$
8,995
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349 Randolph Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-9307
15433 220th Avenue
(231) 796-0925
Landscape Design/Construction
Irrigation Design/Construction
Outdoor Maintenance
Nursery Supplies
Hydroseeding
P
aris H
eating &
R
epair
Home of the Hardy Heater Outdoor Wood Boiler
STOP IN AND CHECK OUT OUR NEW NATURES
COMFORT OUTDOOR WOOD BOILER (PICTURED)!
Paris Heating &
Repair
Call Anytime! (231) 349-6057 (231) 592-3155
Specializing in ALL Outdoor Wood Boiler Repair
Service & Repair for Gas Furnaces and Installation of
Small Gas Appliances.
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
*Financing Available.
To Advertise on this Page For Just
$21.00 Per Week
6 Weeks Minimum, Call
231-592-8359
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231-924-120
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RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL ROOFS & SIDING
20 Colors Available, Cut To Your Length.
Custom Metal Trim Accessories In Stock.
New Location
1540 W. 48th St.
Fremont
832-4408
5
9
2
-12
0
4
M-F 8am-5:30pm
HONEST &
AFFORDABLE
CAR CARE
TOWING AVAILABLE
FREE ESTIMATES
Mu ers Brakes
Foreign & Domestic
Undercarriage Specialist
Starters & Alternators
Oil Changes
1204 N. State St.
Big Rapids
rive Big Rapids
2003 CHEVY
SILVERADO 4X4
Stk #C2307A PLUS TAX, TITLE, LICENSE
$11,399
A GREAT BUY AT
$0 DOWN!
050 Help Wanted
W M E S is accepting
applications for the
Following employment
positions on behalf of
Crossroads Charter Academy,
Big Rapids, Michigan
Substitute Certified
School Bus Drivers:
Part-time as needed basis for
school events such as athletics and
field trip
functions.
Immediate openings.
Must be able to work afternoons,
evenings and some Saturdays.
Must have current valid
Michigan Drivers license
with CDL license with
P & S endorsement,
good driving record, and
current certificate of medical fitness
(DOT) Michigan State
requirements for school bus driver.
Previous school bus driving ex-
perience a plus.
Deadline: Thursday, April 5, 2012 or
until filled.
Submit cover letter with resume and
completed WMES
application, with full Work &
Personal references listed and copy
of required certification(s) to:
W M E S
Attention: HR Director
P. O. Box 1098
Big Rapids, Michigan 49307
Fax: (231) 527-1564
(DO NOT SEND REQUESTED IN-
FORMATION TO SCHOOL FA-
CILITY)
hrwmes@tucker-usa.com
www.woodbridgegroupinc.org
(Application)
WMES is an EOE.
090 Business Services
NOW RENTING IN Hersey, Q's
Storage (formally HPS Storage).
10x10 and 10x20 units, reasonable
rates. Call (231)912-1958 or (231)912-
0220 for more information.
ROOFING: ALL TYPES
Repairs & Leaks. Free Estimates
20yrs. experience
Licensed/Insured
(616)636-8288
Ensley Roofing, LLC
WOLVERINE CONCRETE, SEV-
ERAL years flat concrete experience.
Free estimates, your satisfaction is our
business (231)832-1055.
100 Pets & Supplies
PUPPY/BEGINNER DOG Obedience
Classes, sponsored by the Riley
MacKenzie Fund. Beginning May 1st,
6 weeks for $75. Please pre-register,
class space limited. Call Debbie
(231)796-2455.
110 For Rent
1-2 BEDROOM, Reed City, rent in-
cludes utilities, 1-year lease. No pets,
starting at $500/month. (231)465-
4049.
WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE
- Apts. and houses in and around Big
Rapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required.
Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329
or www.silvernailrealty.com on the
web.
MORLEY MOTEL
DAILY Rooms from $40, Weekly
rooms from $150. Includes util-
ities. No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
OLSON RENTALS LLC 2BR, Village
of Baldwin, Sec8 approved. $550/mo.
+ utilities + deposit. Call Ken 734-502-
7699, 231-758-0817.
110 For Rent
OLSON RENTALS LLC. 1 or 2BR,
Bitely, near Pettibone Lake. Sec8
approved. $450/mo. + utilities. Call
Ken 734-502-7699, 231-758-0817.
FOR RENT OR SALE
JEHNSEN LAKE WATERFRONT
$4,000 down 10-year land con-
tract or rent $495/mo.
Debra 231-972-2831
170 Items for Sale
1981 12X55 MOBILE home, 2
Bedroom Chase $500 (231)629-2391.
1986 HONDA SPREE Scooter, black,
runs great, no title $400 (231)872-
5580.
ACRYLIC BATH TUB and shower
surround, bone colored, never used
$600 new, asking $100 (231)349-
0080.
BEDROOM SET, MIRRORED double
dresser, armoire, queen headboard,
great shape, $250. OBO. MUST
SELL!
(586)693-0312.
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and we may automatically bill your
credit card monthly. No more
messing with checks or trying to
remember when your subscription
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Call for details and
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(231)796-1710 or
(800)968-1114
WINNIE THE POOH play center, like
new, in box, $75., (517)902-3882
170 Items for Sale
M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of
Evart. Largest selection of good used
and new furniture and appliances.
(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.
Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)
www.mandjfurniture.com
MINI JET LATHE, all accessories in-
cluded $220. (231)527-1953 or
(231)912-1795.
NIKON SKY EARTH Series Spotting
scope outfit, 45/60, tri-pod and scope
case. $300. (231)796-3471.
PAIR FARM TRACTOR Field Chains,
12.4x38 used 3 times. Paid $600. will
sell for $475. 616-984-2960.
PANASONIC FAX MACHINE with
telephone, has quick dial and caller ID
$60 (231)590-5867.
ELIMINATE YOUR HEATING bills.
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from
Central Boiler. White Pine Outdoor
Boilers 231-282-3194
RAMPS FOR AUTO and truck,
commercial/heavy duty, $400.
(231)689-1944
TRAILER HITCH CLASS II fits 2003
Dakota 4 door complete $85 (248)259
-1878.
EQUIPMENT
IH 12FT. DISC with cylinder, good
blades, field ready. $1,095.00
(231)796-7926.
FIREWOOD
CUT, SPLIT SEASONED hardwood
for sale, $50 face cord, delivery
available. DHS and E Drafts accepted.
Forest River Firewood. (231)734-
6179.
QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered
$54.50 and seasoned $65.00 rick. Buy
from honest, woodcutter. Visa, En-
ergydraft and DHS accepted.
(231)266-5102.
280 Farm Goods
FARM PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
Farm land available for
lease, also farm land
wanted for lease.
Corn/soybeans/potatoes
Contact (231)832-8971
300 Wanted to Buy
$$ CARS TRUCKS VANS Buses etc.
Any Condition. Broken-Unwanted.
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of $200-600 Call or text anytime 231
-357-2873
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Deadline- Thursday, 12noon
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Call (231)592-8348
One ad per week
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2009 Chevy Silverado 2500
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$
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196,000
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2002 FORD TAURUS SEDAN SE STANDARD, FWD - 3.0L V6 Cyl., Gray ....
$
4,995
2004 FORD FOCUS SEDAN ZTS, FWD - 2.3L 4 Cyl., Black ...........................
$
4,999
1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA SEDAN LX, RWD - 4.6L 8 Cyl., Red...........
$
5,488
1995 DODGE RAM 2500 TRUCK RAM BR2500, 8.0L 10 Cyl., Green ..........
$
5,975
2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SEDAN SE, FWD - 3.1L V6 Cyl., White ..........
$
5,995
1995 GMC SIERRA 1500 TRUCK SIERRA 1500, 5.7L 8 Cyl. ......................
$
6,400
2008 CHEVROLET HHR SUV LS, FWD - 2.2L 4 Cyl., Gold ............................
$
6,995
2004 DODGE INTREPID SEDAN ES, FWD - 3.5L V6 Cyl., White ...................
$
6,995
1994 JEEP WRANGLER TRUCK S, 2.5L 4 Cyl. ..............................................
$
6,995
2002 FORD F-150 TRUCK LARIAT, 4WD - 5.4L 8 Cyl., Black.........................
$
7,800
2007 SUZUKI FORENZA SEDAN CONVENIENCE, FWD - 2.0L 4 Cyl., Blue ..
$
7,995
2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN S, FWD - 3.9L V6 Cyl., Tan ................................
$
7,998
2005 GMC ENVOY XL SUV SLT, 4WD - 4.2L 6 Cyl., White .............................
$
8,987
2003 SATURN VUE SUV VUE, AWD - 2.2L 4 Cyl., Silver ................................
$
8,995
2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED SEDAN LIMITED, AWD - 3.0L V6 Cyl., Silver
$
8,998
2004 GMC ENVOY SUV SLE, 4WD - 4.2L 6 Cyl., Gray ...................................
$
8,999
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