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TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPERMONDAY,APRIL25,2011

*Must qualify for Chrysler Employee Purchase plan, others slightly higher.Gateway

WE TAKE ALMOSTANYTHING ON TRADE

WE CAN FINANCEALMOST ANYONE

Gateway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram624 W. 5th St., Clare, MI 48617

1-800-386-7261Open 8-6 M-F; 9-2 Satwww.jeepsforless.com

New 2011 DodgeCaliber Mainstreet

2.0 liter engine, auto, air cond., powerwindows, locks and seat, AM/FM/CD,

premium cloth bucket seats, alloy wheels

and more! #C11001Now $16,164*

Was $18,990

New 2011 Dodge

Durango Crew AWD3.6L V-6, automatic, cloth seats, GPS

navigation, p/sunroof, CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV, CD player, AM/FM radio, 3rd row

seats! #C11006Now $34,435*

Was $38,280

New 2010 DodgeCharger SXT

All wheel drive, 3.5 liter V6, powersunroof, media center radio, leather,

aluminum wheels, power convenience

package & much more. #C10003Now $26,500*

Was $34,655

2011 Jeep WranglerSport 4x4

Soft top, air conditioning, 6 speedmanual trans., 3.8 liter V6 engine, cloth

seats, clear coat paint, & more. #J11014Now $21,917*

Was $23,690

New 2010 JeepCommander Sport 4x4

3.7 Liter V6, satellite radio, power seat,aluminum wheels, luggage rack, privacyglass, 3rd, row seating, power windows,

locks and seat, much more. Demo. #J10014

Now $26,300*Was $34,580

New 2011Chrysler 200

Touring Sedan2.4 liter engine, auto, air cond., tilt,cruise, power windows and locks,

aluminum wheels and more. #539998

Now $19,481*Was $21,995

New 2011 JeepGrand Cherokee LTD 4x43.6L V-6, automatic, leather seats, trailer

tow, steering wheel mounted audio controls,CD player, AM/FM radio, DVD-Audio, p/

moonroof. #J11005Now $36,309*Was $40,420

New 2011 DodgeJourney Mainstreet

3.6L V-6, multi-speed automatic, clothseats, CD, AM/FM, p/windows & locks,

keyless entry, front dual zone A/C.#C11007

Now $22,000*Was $25,990

$1,750 REBATE!

08 Dodge 1500Quad Cab 4x4 Hemi

Loaded, 1 Owner, Only 21,000 Miles, 20 InchTires, Fiber Cover, Must See, #8743

Only$24,995

08 DodgeQuad Cab 4x4

Box Liner, PW/D/Locks,Trailer Tow Pkg, #8738

Only$19,995

09 Dodge JourneySXT AWD

3rd Row Seat, Well Equipped,Price Reduced, #8399

Only$18,788

08 Chevy SilveradoLS Ext Cab 4x4

5.3L V8, Fully Loaded, RunningBoards, Z-71 and Much More, #8716

Only$19,988

08 JeepLiberty

Like New, Only 36,000 Miles,Fully Loaded, #8739

Only$17,995

07 ChryslerTown & Country LX

Cloth Seats, Air, Cruise,PW/PL, #8771

Only$9,900

06 Dodge DakotaExt Cab 4x4

Only 62k Miles, Auto, Air, Full Power,Priced For Quick Sale, #8730

Only$12,988

THREE TO CHOOSE

06 FordFreestyle SEL

3rd Row Seat, Power Seat, 2 Tone Paint,Alloy Wheels, Take It Home! #8557

Only$8,999

04 ChevyMonte Carlo LS

Red & Ready, Only 80K Miles,Alloys, Extra Sharp

Only$8,999

04 Jeep GrandCherokee Laredo 4x4

Extra Nice, Perfect forFour Seasons, #8641

Only$8,999

91 JeepWrangler 4x4

New Tires, New Breaks & New Top,85,000 Actual Miles, #8746

Only$7,995

00 GMC1/2 Ton 4x4

1 Owner, Local Trade,Must See, Trailer Pkg.

Only$9,900

99 Ranger4WD

Extra Clean, 2 Sets of Tires,Like New, #8766

Only$9,900

02 GMC Sierra SLE3/4 Ton 4x4

Black Beauty, All The Toys,Alloys, Extra Sharp, #8711

Only$11,999

08 Chrysler SebringConvertible

New Tires, Low Miles, All Power,Ready For Spring, #8537

Only

$12,988

08 DodgeAvenger

Local Trade, White, 1 Owner,PW/PL, 42,000 Miles

Only$12,900

07 GMCEnvoy 4x4

CD Changer, Full Power, Moon Roof,Very Nice, #8729

Only $16,900

06 JeepLiberty

40,000 Miles, Local Trade, LikeNew! #8748

Only $14,995

07 Chrysler300 Touring

Leather, Alloy Wheels, Very Sharp,Must See, Wont Last Long, #8435

Only $13,988

09 FordRanger

Gas Saver, Silver,Low Miles, 2WD

Only $14,788

08 JeepCompass

Gas Saver, Green,1 Owner, Low Miles

Only $14,900

08 Chevy1500 4x4

Trailer Pkg, Tonneau Cover,67,000 Miles

Only $17,988

02 DodgeCaravan

PW/PL, Cruise,Air, #8770

Only$4,995

08 JeepRubicon

4x4, Sirius Radio,Full Power, 4 Dr, #8737

Only$25,900


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MONDAY,APRIL25,2011TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 3

Big RapidsMay 7th 9am-2pm Mother's-of-

Twins-Club

Children's clothing, equip-ment, toys and more. Big

Rapids Middle School gym

EvartMay 4th-5th-6th, 9am-?

Nicknacks, books, furniture,

ping-pong table, motorcycle,

push mower, dog cage. 1039N. Main, Evart.

030 Special Notices

CRAFT SALE MAY 7TH 514 WOOD-WARD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, $25.00ABLE CALL 231-796-8140 TO REG-

ISTER

GUN SHOW- WHITE Cloud LeightonHall, Sunday, May 1st, 9am-3pm. Infor-mation, call Dave at 231-652-5757

Tri-County

ClassifiedsBaldwin, Big Rapids

Evart, Reed CityRodney Area

(231)592-8348Deadline:

Thursday, 12noon

Email:[email protected]

Go Online:www.pioneergroup.com

050 Help WantedTHE MECOSTA-OSCEOLA

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

ISTRICT is accepting applications for anSD Teacher (full time). Acomplete post-

ing is available at www.moisd.org. Inter-sted applicants must submit a letter ofpplication, resume, transcripts certifi-ations and three letters of reference by

May 4, 2011, to: Mark R. Klumpp,ssistant Superintendent, Mecosta-Osce-la Intermediate School District, 1576090th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307.

PUBLIC FARM AUCTION!

Sat., Apr. 30 @ 10:00 AMLOCATION:4153 N. Black Rd., Coral, MI 49322

DIRECTIONS:From Lakeview take M-46 west 3 miles to Gravel RidgeRd., soth 5 miles to Coral Rd., west 1 mile to Black Rd., south mile. OR

3 miles east of Coral on Coral Rd. (Montcalm Co.)

Due to the death of my husband, Bill Miles,I have decided to have an auction

TRACTORS: JD 70-D, WF, pony motor, 3 pt.; JD 720-D, WF, elect. (needs

work); 47 JD A, (needs work); MF 175-D, WF, (needs work) EQUIPMENT:3pt. Seeder, post hole digger, bale spear, trailer hitch, platform, cultivator,3bt. plow and 14 field cultivator; JD #24 baler; JD # 46-A loader; JD 11 holegrain drill; JD 3bt. plow; JD # 5 PTO mower; JD field cultivator; 5 shank chiselplow; 20 tri-axle trailer; 16 goose neck tri-axle trailer; 24 goose neck horsetrailer with tack room; NI PTO manure spreader; NH # 46 8 haybine; NH #479-9 haybine (as-is); 5 bar rake; hay wagon; snow plow; drag; cultipacker;running gears; MM 13 wheel disc; 24 bale mover; bean puller; TRUCK:1995 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie SLT, Cummins Turbo Diesel 4X4; 1998 Plym-outh Neon (for parts); MISC: guns; 20- 12 gates for horse corral with entrancegate; other tube gates; fence post and fencing; platform scales; quantity ofgood hand tools and wrenches; electricians tools; cattle / hog panels; iron;iron bed; push & riding mowers; elect. motors & misc. etc.etc.

See web site for photos and complete listing at

www.artsmithauctions.comor call for flyer at 616-696-2598

Mothers Name ________________________________________

Childs Name _______________________ Age _______________

Address ______________________________________________

City __________________________StateZip ________________

Phone ______________________________________________

Winners will be determined by apanel of independent judges!!!

Mail entry to:

The Pioneer

115 N. Michigan Ave.

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Onlythe first

100 entr ieswill be printed

in the Sat.,May 7thEdition

We reserve the right to refuse publication of any submission we deem unsuitable for printing!

DrawYour Mom

Contest

$501st PLACE

Ages 4 & Under

$501st PLACE

Ages 5 to 8

$501st PLACEAges 9 & Over

HURRY! Entry Deadline isNoon Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Hey kids, you can be one ofthree lucky winners to receive a

$50 Big Rapids certificate!Just draw your Mom in the outline below,

and mail it, or bring it to The Pioneer.We will print your drawing and anno uncethe winners in the LIFESTYLES section on

Saturday, May 7th.USE DARK COLORS to make your picture

reproduce well in the newspaper.

BOOKWALTERMOTOR SALES

BOOKWALTERMOTOR SALES

S. M-66 Stanton. MI

989-831-5271Toll Free: 866-831-5271

2007 Pontiac G5, 2 door, localowner, auto, air & more. ContactPaul.

2005 Buick Terraza, 7 passengervan, full power, test drive this today!Just ask for Paul.

2004 Chevy SSR, 33,000 actualmiles, full power, jet black, absolutelymint, lady-owned. Just call Paul.

2005 Pontiac Van SV6, DVD, fullpower, one owner trade, absolutelymint. Be sure to ask for Paul.

2006 Chevy Malibu LT, local oneowner, excellent condition, fresh car!

Ask for Paul today!2005 Chevy Trailblazer LT, lowmiles, just arrived, 2 to choose fromwhen you contact Paul Riley.

2008 Chevy Silverado Reg. Cab,2WD, WT, short box, GM certified,

just call Paul!

2008 Pontiac G6, full power, lowmiles. Ask for Paul.

2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL, factoryprogram, full power, GM certified.Contact Paul Riley.

2007 Chevy Uplander, 60,000actual miles, fancy silver, priced tosell. Call Paul.

2008 Chrysler Town & CountryTouring Van, low miles, loaded withequipment, priced to sell when youcall for Paul.

2010 Chevy Impala, factoryprogram, low miles, full power, GMcertified, 4 to choose from. ContactPaul.

2009 Chevy Impala, factoryprogram, low miles, GM certified, 2to choose from. Ask for Paul.

2009 Chevy Malibu LT, GM certified,38,000 miles, balance of factorywarranty, test drive one today whenyou see Paul.

2008 Chevy Malibu LT, factoryprogram, full power, 17,000 miles,GM certified. Just call Paul.

2007 Chevy Impala, low miles, fullpower, looks new, 3 to choose from,1 with leather. Contact Paul Riley.

2010 Chevy Traverse AWD,23,000 actual miles, full power, oneavailable. Ask for Paul today.

2010 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab,low miles, full power, fancy red,priced to sell when you see PaulRiley.

2008 Chevy Silverado 4WD, ext.cab, 2 to choose from & priced to sellwhen you call Paul.

2007 Chevy Trailblazer, 45,000actual miles, mint condition. Be sureto see Paul Riley.

2009 Pontiac G6, 44,000 actualmiles, GM certified, full power. Besure to contact Paul Riley.


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10 acre wooded parcel with pavedroad frontage. Evart area. $16,90010049084

Nice wooded acre lot in Swiss Alpine. Well and septic alreadyinstalled. 4 pad for Mobile alreadythere. Access to Alpine and SwissLakes. $5000 10013926

Nice buildable lot with frontageon 11 mile road and Arrowood inBitely. Bring all offers. 902904

Fantastic commercial buildingon 4.6 acres located just off PerrySt. near 131 Expressway. 7200sq. ft. only 4 years old. $249,900901541

7500 sq. ft. commercial buildingin downtown Big Rapids. Up to6 units, great location right on

Michigan. $249,900 804005

Visit www.artsmithauctions.com for complete

updated listing, steps to consignment and FFL

seller & buyer terms or call for flyer.

Auction Manager: Noah Smith 616-633-4254

or [email protected]

LOCATION: Grant Community Center

105 S. Front St., Grant, Michigan 49327DIRECTIONS:North of Grand Rapids 23 mileson M-37 or south of Newaygo 6 miles on M-37

to East Main St. west to Auction. (Newaygo Co.)

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EASTER ACTIVITIES

ROUNDUP

FROM STAFF REPORTS

MECOSTA COUNTY Forany, Easter is the time to

elebrate the resurrection ofesus Christ. But for children,

Easter is a time to hunt forandy-filled eggs, put upecorations and visit with the

Easter Bunny.his Easter weekend, the Easter

Bunny will be found at severalEaster egg hunts across therea.

Big Rapids

Phone Directory Services willost its annual Easter Egg

Hunt at 11 a.m. on Saturdayt Hemlock Park. Children aresked to bring their own Easterasket for collecting eggs. Thevent is geared for children ages

11 and younger. The egg huntwill be moved to the Big RapidsMiddle School in the case ofinclement weather.The Easter Bunny will beavailable for photos before

and after the hunt. Parents areencouraged to bring their owncameras.For more information, contactPDS at (231) 592-8365.Reed CityThe Reed City Moose Lodge No.705 will host its annual Ike ReedEaster Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. onSaturday at Rambadt Park. Thehunt is geared toward childrenages 10 and younger. Cookiesand punch will be availablefollowing the hunt, and theEaster Bunny will be available forphotos.For more information about thehunt, contact the Moose Lodgeat (231) 832-2561.Stanwood

community Easter Egg Hunt ischeduled at 1 p.m. on Saturdayt the Outback Lodge and

Equestrian Center in Stanwood.he hunt will be by age groups in

he yard and woods behind theodge. Lodge owner Sue Parker

xpects about 100 children fromcross the county to participate

n the event.ames for children, a hay maze,ranch animal petting zoo andagon, pony and horseback

ides also are scheduled. Allctivities are free, but there wille a charge for horseback trailides. Donations will be acceptedo benefit therapeutic ridingrograms at the ranch.We do this because we likeo have all the kids meet ournimals to start off the spring,

Parker said. This brings the

community together for a funtime. ... Its good for families toget out and do stuff together.For more information about the

egg hunt at the Outback Lodge,contact (231) 972-7255.

EASTER SERVICE TIMES

MECOSTA COUNTY Easteris a time to celebrate theresurrection of Jesus Christ. Areachurches and places of worshipare hosting numerous servicesthis Easter season. The followingis a list of Easter services at areachurches:

Good Friday, April 22Chase-Barton United MethodistChurch: 7 p.m. serviceCommunity of Christ in BigRapids: 7 p.m. Journey to theCross serviceFirst Baptist Church: 6:30 p.m.unique communion serviceGood Shepherd LutheranChurch: 7 p.m. serviceRedeemer Lutheran Church: 7p.m. Tenebrae serviceSt. Andrews Episcopal Church: 6p.m. serviceSt. Paul Catholic CampusParish: 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.reconciliation; 11 a.m. Lentensoup lunch; noon The Passionof the Lord service; 7 p.m. thestations of the crossSt. Peters Lutheran Church:1 p.m. and 7 p.m. service withcommunion

Holy Saturday, April 23St. Andrews Episcopal Church:

noonSt. Marys Catholic Parish: 10a.m. morning prayer; 8 p.m.Easter vigilTrinity Fellowship EvangelicalFree Church: 7 p.m. service

Easter Sunday, April 24Community of Christ in BigRapids: 11 a.m. serviceFellowship Christian ReformedChurch: 9 a.m. breakfast withworship starting at 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church: 9:30 a.m.breakfast buffet, with a 11 a.m.Easter serviceFirst United Methodist Church:12:30 p.m. serviceGood Shepherd LutheranChurch: 9:15 a.m. pot-luckbreakfast with a resurrectionservice with communion at 10:15a.m.Grant Center United MethodistChurch: 7 a.m. 9 a.m. with abreakfast being served at 7:30a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church: 8:30and 11 a.m. services, with a 9:30

a.m. breakfast and 10:15 a.m.Easter egg huntRedeemer Lutheran Church:8:30 a.m. breakfast followed by a

10 a.m. serviceResurrection Life Church: 9:30a.m. and 11 a.m. Celebrateservices with communionSt. Andrews Episcopal Church: 9a.m. serviceSt. Marys Catholic Parish: 9 a.m.serviceSt. Paul Catholic Campus Parish:9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.servicesSt. Peters Lutheran Church:8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Traditional

and contemporary servicesTrinity Fellowship EvangelicalFree Church: 9 a.m. and 10:45a.m. servicesUnited Church of Big Rapids:9:30 a.m. service

TIPS FOR INDEPENDENT

LIVING AFTER 70

(NewsUSA) - You love yourhome and dont want to leave it,but your children are concerned

and keep mentioning assistedliving. So, how can you maintainyour independence whileassuring your kids that yourefine on your own?

Many people are capable ofliving on their own in theirseventies and beyond -- with afew small adjustments to theirlifestyles and living areas. Hereare some suggestions:

* Get prescription medications

without leaving your home.Ordering medications through amail service or online pharmacycan save you time and money,as well as help you avoid runsto the pharmacy. Just make surethat you receive medicationsfrom a reputable drugstore. Lookfor one thats located in the U.S.,requires prescriptions and islicensed by its states board ofpharmacy. Your local drug storemay also allow you to order

online.

* Get meals delivered. Ifshopping and cooking becomea struggle, fresh-made mealsdelivered to your door can helpyou get affordable, nutritiousfood without relying on acaretaker. One service, MomsMeals, can deliver to anylocation, from a city apartmentto an isolated farmhouse, andoffers personal attention on thephone.

The company crafts dishes to

please every palate and canaccommodate diabetics andvegetarians, as well as otherswith special dietary needs.

Special packaging ensures thatmeals, which range from minipancakes with an omelet andturkey sausage to meat lasagna,remain fresh in the fridge forup to two weeks. Visit www.momsmeals.com or call 866-9716667 to speak with a personalrepresentative.

* Make homes safer. Certainchanges to the home can makeit safer and more comfortable

to navigate, such as installinghand grips in the bathroom tolend extra support. Door knobscan be replaced with levers,and cabinets and drawers canbe given larger handles. Loosecarpeting should be fixed, andclutter should be removed, asboth can easily cause falls.

ILLUMINATE YOUR HOME

THEATER WITH EASY

LIGHTING TWEAKS

(NewsUSA) - The term hometheater used to mean asmall room designated for theenjoyment of watching movies.Then gigantic flat screens andHD technology came along, andthe video game industry uppedthe ante with Xbox, PlayStationand Wii products that appealedto every age group. With somany different uses, the hometheater has morphed into anauxiliary family room.

How can one room be madeflexible enough to suit all ofthe activities performed there?Easy! According to the AmericanLighting Association (ALA) allyou need to do is make a fewtweaks in your lighting to satisfythe sports fan, the electronicgame player and the movie buff.

The affordability and popularityof big-screen TVs, high-quality

sound and home entertainmentsystems has created manyopportunities for usingspecialized lighting to enhancethe experience, says architectJoe Rey-Barreau, educationconsultant for the ALA andan associate professor at theUniversity of Kentuckys Schoolof Interior Design.

Whether your home theateris part of new construction or

a remodeling project, thinkin layers. According to Rey-Barreau, a lighting layer is

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SPRING WOMENS EXPOSunday, May 1st, 2011 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Green Township Hall21431 Northland Drive, Paris, MI 49338

The Tri CountyNews Shopper

115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307Serving over 18,000 homes

weekly in the communities ofBaldwin, Big Rapids, Bitely,Branch, Brohman, Chase,

Chippewa Lake, Evart,Hersey, Idlewild, Leroy,Luther, Paris, Reed City,

Rodney, Sears, Tustin, andWhite Cloud

For classified or displayinformation call or fax:

231-796-4831FAX 231-796-1152

Email: [email protected]

Advertising Director - Sharon Frederick

Account Reps - Deb Romanowski, Danette Doyle,Dawn Brock & Katie Grossmeyer

Classifieds - Kelly LastEmail: [email protected]

Composition Supervisor - Kym Roldan

Heres My Card Deadline: Wednesday NoonDisplay Ad & Classified Ad Deadline:

Thursdays at Noon

efined as a specific type ofxture that is unique from othersn that same area. For example,

room that has recessedownlights, a decorative fixture

n the center of the room, plusall sconces on one wall woulde defined as having three

ayers. Each of the three typesf fixtures would be controlled by

separate switches and dimmers.

The objective of using layersis to create lighting options fordifferent tasks and activitiesin that space, Rey-Barreauexplains. The ideal lighting forthe entire family to watch a full-length movie in the eveningmight be with the recessed

lighting turned off and thedecorative lighting at the ceilingand the wall sconces dimmedto a low level. If the kids arewatching cartoons or playingvideo games, Rey-Barreauadvises turning on the recessedlighting to the maximum output,and turning off the decorativelighting.

To learn more about how tolight your home theater orfamily movie room properly,visit your local ALA-member

lighting showroom. Go tothe ALAs website at www.americanlightingassoc.com tofind a store near you.

5 TIPS FOR IBS RELIEF

(NewsUSA) - As many as 50million Americans suffer from thecramping, bloating, constipationand diarrhea that go alongwith Irritable Bowel Syndrome.According to the InternationalFoundation for FunctionalGastrointestinal Disorders, thedigestive disorder mainly targetswomen: Between 60 and 65percent of sufferers are female.

Despite the overwhelming

number of Americans affected,there is no cure for IBS. Butwhile no magic pill exists, thebest way to treat IBS symptomsis through tried-and-true methodsof healthy eating, exercise, andstress management. Here arefive simple ways to ease yoursuffering:

Keep a food diary. Manypeople find that their signs andsymptoms worsen when theyeat certain foods. For instance,chocolate, milk and alcohol might

cause constipation or diarrhea.Keeping a food diary for a fewweeks may be a good way tofind out if a food bothers you.Record what you eat and whatyour symptoms are. If you noticea pattern or think a food makesyou feel worse, dont eat it.

Fiber up. Increasing fiber intoyour diet may help improve howyour intestines work. The keyis to do it slowly: Some peoplefeel bloated and have gas if theyincrease their fiber intake tooquickly. The best way to increaseyour fiber intake is to eat a widevariety of high-fiber foods likebeans, oatmeal, popcorn andwhole-wheat bread.

Manage your stress. Many IBSsufferers feel that stress seemsto trigger IBS episodes. Identifycertain events or situations thatbring on symptoms, and developways of dealing with thesesituations. An activity like yogaor hypnosis can provide a breakfrom stressful situations, andpsychiatrists and psychologistscan provide additional methodsfor coping with stress.

Get moving. A recent report

in the American Journal ofGastroenterology found thatIBS sufferers who did moderateactivity three to five times perweek for 20 to 30 minutes asession experienced greatersymptom relief.

Add a supplement. For mostpatients, the best therapy forIBS is the most simple. A recentstudy in the British MedicalJournal found that peppermint oilwas the most effective therapyfor IBS, providing relief for 40percent of patients. The dietarysupplement Complete Reliefhas harnessed the power ofpeppermint, creating softgelsthat effectively relieve discomfort.

Complete Relief stands outfrom other peppermint productsbecause of its controlled-release coating that ensuresthe full dose is not released untilthe softgel has entered yourdigestive tract. This is where gasand bloating occur and whereComplete Relief begins to work.

For more information, visit www.syncom.net.

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Its that time of yea

r!

Get rid of your junk! Have a garage Sale!!Call Pioneer (231)592-8348

or email: [email protected]

Place your ad online at www.pioneergroup.com

050 Help Wanted

DENTALRECEPTIONIST (FULL time)at Caring Family Dentistry. Must be friend-ly, reliable, detail-oriented. Dental/com-puterknowledge preferred. Send resumeto 106 Locust, Big Rapids, MI 49307

MPI HAS FULL-TIME positions avail-able starting at $8/hourly to $11.50/hour.Newly remodeled office, new hours andpaid weekly. We need loyal people thathave it in their heart to fund raise forreast cancer and public safety groups.o all men and women call us at

(231)796-9286 for an interview.

SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC wanted.Call (231)972-8710.

050 Help Wanted 050 Help Wanted

WENDY'S RESTAURANTS - inCedar Springs, Big Rapids and Cadil-lac are conducting interviews for therestaurant level management posi-tions of Assistant and General Man-ager. The perspective candidate shallhave supervisory experience in therestaurant industry with a history ofincreasing responsibility. We offerhealth, dental and disability insuranceas well as paid vacation, personaland sick leave benefits. please emailyour resume to

[email protected]

ANNUAL SPRINGCONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Sat., April 30 10 A.M.at

Expressway Auto Auction Grounds8930 Maple Hill Road Howard City

Partial listing of consigned items:Vehicles & RVs1979 International service truck DT466 5-12 - 11 22.5 tires 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4leather loaded 1999 Chevrolet LT Suburban 4x4 Leather loaded 1998 Chevrolet LT Tahoe4x4 leather loaded 1997 GMC LT Yukon 4x4 leather loaded 1994 GMC X cab, LS 4x4 clothloaded 1993 GMC Suburban 4x4 leather loaded 1994 x cab 2wd 8ft box 1988 Nissanxcab 4x4 with new everything 2006 car tote 80 inch 1987 Yamaha gas golf cart completelyrebuilt engine Allis Chalmers 45 with plow Simplicity Broadmower 17 Lawn tractor JohnDeere Lawn and Garden tractor John Deere Lawn Mower Toro 832 Lawn Tractor 12 Alu-minum Fish Boat (Cadillac) 14 Monarch boat, Mercury Motor and Trailer 21 Sylvan PontoonBoat with 25hsp motor 18 Utility Dual Axle Trailer 19 Utility Tri Axle Trailer Tandem Trailer

with Drop Axles 1968 Honda Trc 70 Rebuilt Motor 1997 Polaris Indy 500 Snowmobile Far -mall 250 Wf Tractor Allis Chalmer D17 Int 240 W.F. With 3 point hitch 6 foot Back Blade 3 pthitch for any tractor 1987 Porsche 744 California car 2005 Moped 1999 Honda VT1100ccMotorcycle 2005 Bombardier Quad 2002 Polaris Quad 1989 Winnebago Motor Home 31foot Class A 1999 Cameo by Carriage Travel Trailer 27-1/2 foot with 13 foot slide out 1985Rockwood Pop Up Trailer 1990 Lowe 20 foot with Drive on Trailer 40 hp Motor Great Shape!Water Ready!

Automotive110 volt farm gas pump, Souix Valve Grinders and seating tools, Floor Jacks, Battery Chargers,small air compressor, Various Body parts for Chevy, Ford and Chrysler, Chains and binders,Jumper Cables, bins, shelving, cabinets, Various Craftsman tools and tool boxes, Electric,Cordless and Hand tools, Paints, Block and space Heaters, Tires, Rims, Lear Fiberglass truckcapper and other Capper Tops, Supplies, Boxes of Assorted Nuts and Bolts, GeneratorMisc.Lawn and Garden tools, Cement tools, floats, edgers, hand edgers, picks, axes, spades andspuds, many items from Home Depot buyout, Step ladders, Bicycles, Roadmaster Mountain,Faguaro Roadmaster, Mgx Dual Suspension 21 speed. Girls Schwinn and Collegiate Schwinnbicycles, Office furniture and Restaurant cloth chairs, Complete Computer packages of tower,monitor and keyboards, Rolling work stand for Automotive, 20 foot Spandex, rolling conveyor

Plus many more items coming in.Sporting GoodsCompound Bow, Winchester 12 gauge, Pellet Gun, Gun Cabinet, Fish Spears and Baits, TackleBoxes, Metal Minnow Buckets, Snow Shoes, Ammo Boxes, Ice Pal - Ice fishing sled with seat,Hand water pump (camp), Camping Gear, Cross Cut SawsAntiques and CollectiblesSam Bass Portraits of Richard Petty, Jarrett, J. Johnson, Elliot, Bennett and others, Antique carrunning lights, lighted Chevy Neon Sign, Lighted Chrysler Best Buy Used Car Neon Signs, As-sorted Wooden and metal pulleys, Kerosene lanterns, Aldin White Gas Lamps, Ceramic GasLight Fixtures, Three gold Watches, Bulovia Wrist Watch, Antique Koehn Barber chair WhitePorcelain, Antique Red Velvet love Seat, 1 Antique Red Velvet Harp Bank parlor chairs, Col-lectible Signs, Corn Planters, Wooden Peg Burn tools, Tool Chests, Assorted Fishing Poles andReels spin, csh, fly, Camping gear.

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Cedar Chest, Spinet Piano, TV, Maple Table an d2 Chairs, Oak Ice Box, High Boy

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COLLECTIBLES/HOUSEHOLD: MantelClock, Old Catchers Mask, Clay Marbles, Small Snow Shoes, 40 Trains and Track,

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club ororganization to be certain of meetings, outings andclasses, as they may be canceled due to bad weatheror other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, pleasecall (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correctinformation.

TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL PRESENTS: A ManNamed Noah- performed by the PS & Kindergartenclasses.The Old Testament-Fast Forward- performed by the 1st-8th grade.Performances held:Thursday, April 28 at 9 a.m. andFriday, April 29 at 7 p.m.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being abusedis 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 anddedicated people with an interest in serving terminally illpatients and their families in the Reed City Area and theoutlaying communities. Volunteers provide services suchas friendly visiting, patient transport/patient outings,errand running, child care, and clerical services.

Volunteer classes are available to fit each personsschedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at231-775-6840 for further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, 12p.m. (third Saturday of each month).

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (thirdSaturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola

Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102.

REVELATION SEMINAR CONTINUES every Saturdayat 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the new little white Seventh-Day Adventist Church on the north side of Highway 10,17290 U.S.-10, east of the Hersey turnoff.

INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE COMMUNITYDINNER takes place every Saturday night at 5:45 p.m.at the corner of US-10 and 66 in the Brooks CornersUnited Methodist hall. Open to everyone. Reservationare required, please call (231)734-2733. Please leave

your name, contact phone number and number ofpeople attending. Intersection Church takes place follingthe dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All AmericanBreakfast (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 ofevery month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving theirPancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each monthuntil further notice.

EVART UNITED METHODIST YOUTH meet everySunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on the cornerof First and Cherry St. 4th grade through 12th gradeinvited. Join the group for a free meal, games and

fellowship.

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, callCliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are secondMonday of every month).

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed CitySt. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting6p.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 SUPPORTGROUP MEETING second Monday of each month,7p.m. For more information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo eachMonday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Earlybird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday evening atTrinity 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 PROGRAMLOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support Groupfor Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon andSpectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m.

January-March-May-July-September-November. Hostedby Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center, 4499 220thStreet, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquireby calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105,Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or ParadiseSalon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, at theSears Church of God, corner of Highway 10 and 40th

Ave., west entrance. This group meets the last mondayof each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural healthoptions and specific subjects, CO-OP information is alsoavailable.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustinon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday atnoon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-6005.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTGROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open toall pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader fordirections or questions, (231)832-1858 or email [email protected]. (Meetings are Third Tuesday of everymonth.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and LineDancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) atthe church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For moreinformation, call the church (231)832-9072. Church isbarrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in need(second and fourth Tuesday of the month), 5p.m. atIdlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs Community

Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St.Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for moreinformation.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, (secondTuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns ChurchBasement in Baldwin. For further information, callShawn (231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at theEvart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 EastTodd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second and

fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The group meetsat the Community Mental Health for Central Michiganin Osceola County located at 4473 220th Ave. in ReedCity. For mor information call (231)832-2247. Thegroup is for individuals who provide caregiving servicesfor individuals with Dementia, Alzheimers or otherchronic/terminal medical conditions. There is no chargeto participate and there are no residency restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. thesecond Tuesday of the month at St. Paul LutheranChurch. Open to the public. The May meeting honorsGirl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday morning atthe Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh in at9:00 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 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday atnoon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-6005.

THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in Purpleand Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday eveningat 6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot. PinkHatters are welcome too (the younger ones). Call ourQueen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for any information or questions you may have.

~MAY 3THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP willhold a meeting on Tuesday, May 3 at the St. PaulLutheran Church, 22275 Four Mile Road in ReedCity. We will meet at 10 a.m. for rolls and coffee. Theprogram will be the Annual Spring Conference withDVD. This is an important meeting, as it will explainhealth benefits and pending legislation. For any furtherinformation, please contact Karen Crosson at832-4798

~MAY 10AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will beheld on Tuesday, May 10 at the Evart United MethodistChurch, 619 Cherry St., Evart from 12 p.m. to 5:45p.m.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of eachmonth), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran Church,202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public, free ofcharge.

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 inthe library during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third Wednesdayof the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with potluck lunchat 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 everyWednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There will begames, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGS

are held the first Wednesday of each month (excludingJanuary through March), and the public is alwayswelcome. The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinnerfollowed by the meeting which starts at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIESmeeting is the first Wednesday of every month. Call thehotline for location of the meeting and for information.(231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Forinformation call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post #7979,Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m. Located at4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the first

Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the BigRapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in BigRapids.

THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER 2418will hold their monthly meeting the second Wednesdayof the month at the United Methodist Church with a pot-luck lunch stating at 12 p.m.The Program Schedule is as follows:~MAY 11 - Dr. Linda Myers from 211 will explain whatit is and how it will benefit Osceola County.~JUNE 8 - Trooper Travis House from the MichiganState Police will explain the duties of the CommunityService position and how it will benefit the members of

AARP.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St.Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for morinformation.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each month),at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference Room. Formore information contact Dave, call (231)745-2000ext. 16.

T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.,meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.For more information call (231)734-5752.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m., meetingat 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, cornerof Third and Oak. For more information, call Ruth at(231)734-2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. atEvart United Methodist Church.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed CityChurch of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.

EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 EastTodd Street.

REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965 THURSDAYNIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every 4th thursday of themonth.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m. atEvart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will bemeeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evartevery Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the communitybuilding. Anyone interested to learn wood carving is

welcome, there is no cost. It is also the meal site for theCommission on Aging and their Thursday dinner is atnoon. For mor information on carving call 734-5125or 734-9131. Information on COA dinner reservations

call 734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday evening atthe Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weighin at6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets everythird Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of everymonth at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.


FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday ofevery month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For moreinformation, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at theEvart United Methodist Church.

PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219 EastTodd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to 8p.m.Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10 inEvart. For more information call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post#10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Earlybirds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.


REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (LastFriday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.For more information, call (231)832-5102.

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BETURNED IN FOR NEXT PUBLICATION.Send all upcoming events no later than WEDNESDAYNOON to:The Tri-County

Yvonne Morneau211 W. Upton, Suit B

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It is not too late to enroll your incoming kindergarten student at Big

Rapids Public Schools for the 2011-12 school year!

You can pick up an enrollment packet at the Board of Education

Office (21034 15 Mile Road) or at Eastwood Early Childhood

Center (410 N. Third). Please bring your childs birth certificate

and immunization records to be copied for their school file.

Children will then be attending our Splash event June 8th or 9th.

Through a variety of activities, this day will help our staff get to

know your child and plan for ways to best meet his or her needs in

the upcoming school year. Please look for information about

Splash in your mail in May.

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April 25 - May 8, 2011

Apr. 25 JV Boys Golf, 9:00 pm @ FremontJV Girls Softball VS Hudsonville, 4:30 pmVar. Girls Soccer VS Hudsonville, 6:15 pm

Apr. 26 Var. Boys Golf, 9:00 am @ HesperiaVar. Boys Baseball, 4:00 pm @ HesperiaVar. Girls Softball, 4:00 pm @ HesperiaJV Boys Baseball VS Hesperia, 4:00 pmJV Girls Softball VS Hesperia, 4:00 pmVar. Coed Track & Field, 4:30 pm @ CSAA Tri Meet

Apr. 27 BRHS P/T Conf., 5:00-8:00 pm, HS RotundaJV Boys Golf, 9:00 am/4:00 pm @ Chippewa HillsVar. Girls Tennis, 4:00 pm @ Cedar Springs HSVar./JV Soccer VS Reed City, 4:30/6:15 pmMS Coed Track & Field VS CSAA Meet, 4:30 pm

Apr. 28 Childrens Parade, 9:30 am, Downtown BRRiverview Science FairRiverview Dominos Pizza NightBRMS P/T Conf., 4:30-7:30 pmBRHS Spring Play-Pride & Prejudice, 7:30 pm

Apr. 29 Var. Boys Golf, 10:00 am @ TC CentralVar. Boys Baseball VS Morley Stanwood, 4:00 pmJV Boys Baseball, 4:00 pm @ Morley StanwoodVar. Girls Softball VS Morley Stanwood, 4:00 pmJV Girls Softball, 4:00 pm @ Morley StanwoodBRHS Spring Play-Pride & Prejudice, 7:30 pm

Apr. 30 Family Expo, BRMSJV Coed Track & Field, 9:00 am @ Reed CityVar. Boys Golf, 10:00 am @ TC CentralVar. Coed Track & Field, 10:00 am @ Chip. HillsVar. Boys Baseball VS Pine River, 11:00 amBRHS Spring Play-Pride & Prejudice, 2:30 pmBRHS Prom @ Tullymore Resort

May 2 Var. Girls Soccer, 4:30 pm @ HoltonMay 3 Var. Boys Golf, 9:00 am @ LakeviewVar. Boys Baseball, 4:00 pm @ Chippewa HillsVar. Girls Softball, 4:00 pm @ Chippewa HillsJV Boys Baseball VS Chippewa Hills, 4:00 pmJV Girls Softball VS Chippewa Hills, 4:00 pmVar. Coed Track & Field, 4:30 am @ CSAA Tri meetEECC Spring Concert, 6:00 pm, HS Auditorium

May 4 BRHS Academics Awards, HS AuditoriumRiverview Dominos Pizza NightJV Boys Golf, 4:00 pm @ HesperiaVar. Boys Baseball, 4:00 pm @ Tri CountyVar. Girls Softball, 4:00 pm @ Tri CountyMS Coed Track & Field, 4:30 pm @ CSAA Meet

May 5 State Band Festival, BRHS

Var. Boys Golf, 2:00 am @ PetoskeyVar. Girls Tennis, 2:00 pm @ Tri MeetJV Boys Baseball VS Tri County, 4:00 pmJV Girls Softball VS Tri County, 4:00 pm

May 6 State Band Festival, BRHSVar. Coed Track & Field, 12:00 pm @ Traverse CityJV Boys Golf, 1:00 pm @ IthacaVar./JV Soccer VS Greenville, 4:30/6:15 pm

May 7 Var. Girls Softball, 9:00 am @ MantonVar. Girls Tennis, 9:00 am @ Essexville-Garber City

** HOME EVENTS IN BOLD**

Anti-bullying atBRMS

Fourteen Year oldsinger songwriterHayley Reardon,from Boston, MA,

joined BRMS onMonday April 18,2011 to showcaseher talents and speakabout anti-bullying.Her songs andexperiences as a

friend to someone who suffered were incredible. All four gradesof BRMS were awed by her talent and friendliness. Hayley evensigned autographs through the lunch period. It was a day that willnot soon be forgotten!

FIT BODY-FIT MINDS at Riverview Elementary

Students collectednon-perishable healthyfood items during Marchis Reading Month. Thetheme was FIT BODY-FIT MIND. The foodwas donated to StAndrews Manna Pantrya local charity.THANKS to all studentsand their families fortheir generous giving.


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April 25 April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29 Choice

Mini Corn Dogs

Seasoned Potato

Wedges

Salad Bar / Milk

Cheese Omelet

Roasted Potatoes

Blueberry Muffin

Salad Bar / Milk

Chicken Quesadilla

Corn

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As my students leave our elementary building, I watch them continue togrow. They become accomplished athletes, academic scholars,compete in a wide variety of academic and non-academic events, andbecome citizens of the month. Continuing on into high school, I see my

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I am PROUD to be a teacher. On a daily basis, I shape children's lives.Sincerely,Tammy Hanford, MA+30Teacher of 23 yearsMother of 2Teacher of 575+ studentsBig Rapids, MI

Building Character at EECC

The students at Eastwood Early Childhood Center haveenjoyed having Mr. Buckingham as a guest in their class-

rooms. He has been doing lessons on character buildingwith kindergarten and 1st grade classes. Pictured is Mr.Buckingham in Mrs. Maat's 1st grade classroom doing a les-son about respect.

FSUNuclear

MedicineStudents

visitBrookside

The fourth

gradersin Mrs.Ericksonsclass atBrooksideElementaryare pictured enjoying anatomy lessons presented by theFSU Nuclear Medicine Students from Professor SheilaMacEachrons class. This learning project was fundedthrough a grant which also provided books for Ericksonsstudents.


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2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 4x4Was: $48,926*

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2011 GMC 2500HD Ext Cab SLEVortec 6.0L 4x4

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2011 Buick Lucerne CXLCrystal Red, 6 passenger, leather!

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2011 Buick Regal CXL1Was: $27,130*

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2011 GMC Terrain FWD SLEWas: $25,220*

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$14,488

2007 Chevrolet Malibu LTP9025. Gas sipping 4 cyl., nice options,rear spoiler, alloy wheels. Just serviced.

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$10,900

2009 Ford Fusion SEP8883. Moon & Tune pkg, great stereo!

Sync, peppy 4 cyl. World class car!

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$15,995

2008 Ford Edge SELP9039. Nice equipment, full panoramic

roof, leather seats, power liftgate & more!

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$19,995

2008 Ford Fusion SE SportP8986. 18 wheels, brand new tires, rear

spoiler. It looks sharp! Full warranty..

$15,444

2009 Ford Escape Limited11T90A. Local 1 owner, moonroof. Justserviced. Black on black looks sharp!

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$18,995

2008 Mercury Sable Premier11T116A2. AWD, loaded, heated leather,

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MONDAY,APRIL25,2011TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 23100 Pets & Supplies

UPPY/BEGINNER DOG OBEDIENCElasses, sponsored by the Riley

MacKenzie Fund. Beginning May 3. 6eeks for $65. Please pre-register, classpace limited. Call Debbie (231)796-455.

OG TRAINING: GROUP obedience,gility classes. Private lessons, In-home,

In-kennel, specialty training available.(231)519-0835,[email protected]

OLDEN RETRIEVERS AKC regis-ered, $500, 1st shots, parents on-site,

xcellent bloodlines. 231-349-0804.

LABRADOODLES FOR SALE, $600-800, first shots, parents on-site, readypril 23rd, Call 231-937-9224 for anppointment.

110 For Rent

-BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENTin Reed City w/garage. $375/month plusutilities and deposit. No Pets. 231-796-1841

AND 3 Bedroom Homes, in Evart, Util-ities Included, HUD Approved, (231)349-051

PARTMENT IN REED City 3BR\1BA, \D hook up. 2 story + basement

500/month. (231)250-3707.E HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE-pts. and houses in and around Big

Rapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required.all Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 orww.silvernailrealty.com on the web.

MORLEYMOTELDAILY Rooms from $40, Weeklyrooms from $150. Includes utilities.No Deposit. (231)856-7820.

EMODELED FARM HOUSE, beautifulountry setting, blocks from downtown Big

Rapids. 2-bedrooms, 1-study, 2-livingrooms, tile bath. Peaceful, private, dish-

asher, laundry, $775/month plus utilities.vailable August 4th. (231)250-8852

MALL COTTAGE MUSKEGON River,Rogers Heights. Mature person with ref-

rences. $500/month plus utilities(616)399-6659

160 Real Estate

HOWARD CITYAREA,Country home,% land contract, 2-1/2 wooded lot, pond/fish, 3Bedroom/2Bath, central air, 2-stallarage, Black top, Cutler Road.109,000. 10% down, no closing cost.16-581-6497

IERSON 3-BEDROOM BI-LEVEL, 5tar condition, lower level walk-out.110.900. For sale by owner 616-799-537.

170 Itemsfor Sale

4-FT ALUMINUM, DEEP V-boat, 9.9-Evinrude four-stroke motor, fish find-r/anchor mate, trailer. $1800/OBO. 231-37-7413.

ENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC OUT-DOOR FURNACES, CLEANER &

REENER, EPAQUALIFIED, 97% EFFI-IENT. TRADE OUTYOUR OLD OUT-

DOOR FURNACE AND SAVE UP TO2,800.00.HITE PINE OUTDOOR BOILERS,

INC. (231)743-6544

FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties-

Ponds, Lakes LAGGIS FISH FARM(269)628-2056 Days (269)624-6215Evenings

& J NEW & USED FURNITURE ofEvart. Largest selection of good used

nd new furniture and appliances.(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)

ww.mandjfurniture.com

FirewoodUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered49.50 rick. Buy from honest, woodcut-

er. Visa, Energydraft and DHS accept-d. (231)266-5102.

MotorsFOR SALE. 1982 Chevy motor, 305ngine. 97,000 miles. $300. (231)832-468

250 Autos for Sale

2001 JEEP GRANDCherokee- 4x4, 4.0Auto, no rust, most options with cloth,103k. $59951963 Plymouth Belvedere- 4 door, V-8Auto, 26k, solid all original, runs anddrives great. $5995.231-856-7669.

280 Farm Goods

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