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9-1-1 PERSONNEL SAY

INCREASED SURCHARGE

NEEDED

PARIS If you ask Meceola Central

Dispatch Authority Director LaurieSmalla, its necessary that voterspass a proposal on the Aug. 3 ballot

that would raise the monthly 9-1-1surcharge by 75 cents per phone.The proposal, if passed, would reset

the 9-1-1 surcharge at $2.25 permonth for every phone capable ofdialing 9-1-1. The increase would go

into effect July 1, 2011. Under the

roposal county commissioners couldot increase the surcharge, but would

e able to lower it.eceola Central Dispatch fields all-1-1 calls from Mecosta and Osceola

ounties, and then dispatches theppropriate authorities to the reported

ncidents. The dispatch center alsoontrols warning sirens in Big Rapids,emus and Morley.

ispatch services have beenperating under a monthly $1.50 per

phone surcharge which was set

by the state across all 83 Michigancounties after a public act establishing9-1-1 funding sunsetted at the end of

2007.The $1.50 surcharge was set by theMichigan Public Service Commission

based on that fact that there arean average .93 phones per personin Michigan. The Public Service

Commission stated in a 2008 releasethat they deemed the $1.50 surchargereasonable and applied this factor to

the county population based on the2000 U.S. Census. The commission

also acted upon advice fromMichigans Emergency 9-1-1 ServiceCommittee.

However, in Mecosta and Osceolacounties, there are actually .83phones per person the difference

translates to a more than $220,000loss in revenue to the MeceolaCentral Dispatch Authority, Smalla

said.

We have done everything wepossibly can to keep our (expenses)

low, Smalla said. Weve replaced tofull-time retirements will three part-time people. We dont really want to

reduce staff because we still have anexpectation to serve the public thebest we can.

The dispatch authority needs toincrease the surcharge to balance itsoperational budget, Smalla added,

noting that the proposed increase was

still less than the $3.20 surcharge inplace before Jan. 1, 2008, she added.

If the proposal doesnt pass, theMeceola Central Dispatch Authority

would have to find some other way toincrease revenue like a millage orloan, she said.

Mecosta County Sheriff John Sonntagsaid the proposal had the support ofthe Mecosta County Sheriffs Office.

I encourage everyone (to vote infavor of the proposal), Sonntag

added. This is one of the ones weneed desperately.

IS IT TIME TO UPGRADE

YOUR HOMES SECURITY?

(NewsUSA) - As Americans work

in their yards and start DIY homeprojects, it might be appropriate for

them to think about improving outdoorsecurity.

According to the U.S. Bureau ofJustice Statistics, U.S. householdsexperienced about 16.3 million

property crimes, including burglaryand robbery, in 2008. Many peoplefeel that a home security system

automatically makes their home safe,but outdated technologies may leavea home vulnerable.

Take outdoor motion sensor lighting.Burglars want to avoid detection,

so they are often deterred by well-lityards and driveways, making motionsensor lighting a wise investment.

But for the past two decades, motionsensor lights have used PassiveInfrared technology (PIR), which

detects heat from moving objects.The problem? PIR technology can be

easily fooled.

PIR sensors can be triggered by

wind or temperature changes.For example, they might turn onby wind-blown leaves, but fail to

detect a burglar on a cold night. Inaddition, PIR motion sensor lightscan only detect lateral, or side to

side, movement. If a burglar moves

towards a PIR light in a straight line,he can approach the house without

triggering the light.

But one new motion sensor light

combines Doppler Radar with PIR tocreate more reliable home security.Precision Plus Doppler Radar, by

Cooper Lighting, uses Doppler Radarto cover those areas where PIR

motion sensors fail. Doppler Radarallows the motion sensor light to

cover a larger range. Doppler Radardoes not sense temperature, soweather changes dont affect its ability

to sense somebody approaching thehome. In addition, Doppler Radar can

detect a person moving in a straightline towards or away from the home.

Upgrading a motion sensor light isjust one way to protect your home.Some low-tech, DIY solutions

include installing heavier doorsand deadlocks, and removing largehedges, which burglars can use to

hide.

To learn more about Precision

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ARE YOU UNDER

PRESSURE?

(NewsUSA) - Beginning with the 2008model year, tire pressure monitoring

systems (TPMS) are now standard onall new cars in the United States, butmany drivers dont know about them.

Often, drivers are first introducedto TPMS when the icon on theirdashboard illuminates, signaling that

the air pressure in one or more tires islow -- potentially dangerously low.

On average, underinflated tires areresponsible for nearly 700 vehiclecrashes every day. The National

Highway Traffic Safety Administrationestimates that, when all passengervehicles are equipped with TPMS, the

number of annual motor vehicle crashfatalities will decrease by about 120,and the annual number of injuries due

to motor vehicle crashes will decreaseby about 8,500.

To help raise awareness aboutTPMS and the importance of proper

tire pressure, Schrader, the pioneerand leading manufacturer of tirepressure monitoring systems, has

created TPMSMadeSimple.com. Thiscomprehensive site offers drivers keyfacts about TPMS, including how it

enhances vehicle safety and why it is

now mandatory on all U.S. vehicles.In addition to safety information,

drivers can also find out how muchmoney they can save with properlyinflated tires and how proper inflation

helps the environment.

If your car is equipped with TPMS, the

light will come on when one or moreof your tires are at least 25 percent

below the recommended inflationpressure. When this happens, take

caution and:

* Find a safe place to pull off to check

your tire pressure. Keep a tire gaugewith your set of emergency items in

your vehicle.

* If the light comes on while driving

at highway speed, immediately grabhold of the steering wheel with bothhands in case you are experiencing

a blow-out (rapid deflation) scenario.Slowly decelerate to a safe speed andfind a safe place to pull off to check

your tire pressure.

* Once checked, if the tires all appear

normal, proceed with caution to haveyour tire pressure checked and filled

to the proper tire pressure. This canbe done at a gas station or tire serviccenter.

* If needed, have the problem tire ortires and the TPMS system serviced

at your nearest tire service center.

The TPMS light should go off within

several minutes of driving on therepaired or re-inflated tires.

Visit TPMSMadeSimple.com formore information about TPMS andthe importance and benefits of

maintaining proper tire pressure.

BRINGING FAMILY

TOGETHER WITH VIDEO

GAMES

(NewsUSA) - As time has drifted on,

the characteristics of a family haveslowly changed. From the era when

mother, father and children all satat the dinner table together, playedboard games and crossword puzzlesand watched their favorite television

show as a single unit to the present,when families have so many differentactivities that it rarely permits them to

spend any time together as a singlegroup, the definition of quality timehas been altered.

In fact, sociologists and authors

Suzanne Bianchi, John Robinson andMelissa Milkie suggest in their book,Changing Rhythms of American

Family Life, that parents are actuallyspending more time with their childrenthan in 1965. But the time may not

be spent as a single unit and is oftenscheduled around all other activities.

We are robbing our children and weare robbing ourselves of the richestrelationships of our lifetime, warns

parenting expert Mary Gordon. Itmeans were not really shoring them

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HEALTHIER MEALS ON THE

WAY TO SCHOOLS

(NewsUSA) - For the first time in

U.S. history, kids may face a shorter

lifespan than their parents. Thecause? Obesity.

American children are suffering from

the obesity epidemic that has plagued

the nation for the past decade. Today,

nearly 20 percent of 6-11 year-olds

and over 18 percent of 12-17 year-

olds are obese, and over 1/3 of both

age groups are overweight. Childhood

obesity has tripled in the last 30

years, according to the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention. A

reliance on fast food, poor nutrition

education, excessive caloric intake

and lack of physical activity have

been blamed for the ill health of the

nations youth.

First Lady Michelle Obama has made

childhood obesity a central cause in

her husbands administration. She has

initiated the Lets Move campaign

to solve the epidemic of dangerously

heavy children within a generation.

The goal is to give parents support,

provide healthier meals in schools,

encourage and enable kids to become

physically active and to provide

healthy, affordable food to all parts of

the country. We want our kids to face

a different and more optimistic futurein terms of their lifespan, says the

First Lady.

A cornerstone of the Lets Move

campaign is the Healthier U.S.

Schools Challenge Program,

designed to create healthy and active

kids. The program calls for higher

school food quality, participation in

meal programs, physical activity and

nutrition education. Food service

workers in more than 75 percent of

schools have pledged to work with

school authorities to improve the

nutrition in meals. Teachers, principals

and school administrators have sworn

support for the new measures. Major

school food suppliers have agreed

to decrease the sugar, fat and salt inschool meals, and increase the use of

whole grains and produce.

School suppliers of higher-quality

food at an affordable price are

welcoming the trend toward feeding

nutritious wholesome meals to the

nations youth. Food safety leader

iPura, producer of organically cleaned

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Ending childhood obesity will require

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focus for years to come. The lifespan

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EVENTS BEGINNING JULY 31, 2010M

ECOSTA

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SATURDAY, JULY 31The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5

p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holdstrap and sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trapshoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecostaon M-20. For more information, contact Jack Haysat (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for toursfrom 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum,located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactWoody W. at (231) 796-8371.SIERRA performs live the last Saturday of everymonth from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley AmericanLegion. All welcome. Square dancing if enoughpatrons want it.

A flea market and rummage sale will be hosted bythe Stanwood Lions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in RogersHeights, follow the signs. Vendors are still needed.All proceeds go toward Lions community projectsand Sight Club. For more information call Pam at(231) 823-2200.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meetsat 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at(231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St.Michaels School in Remus. For more informationcall Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at(989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes andLounge from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remoldedroom, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27,Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door

facing Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have anyquestions concerning the dance.Alanon meeting support group for families andfriends of alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the OldJail in Big Rapids.Victorious Living, a mental illness support groupmeeting, is at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondayof each month at New Journey Clubhouse, 405-BSouth Third Ave., Big Rapids. For more informationcall call Deanna at (231) 856-0105, Dusty at (989)352-7630 or Ronald at (231) 796-1019.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. atthe Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)

972-2884.Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S.Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group witha 6-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia ormental illness is more than welcome to attend. Formore information call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or(231) 796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview highrise in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.TOPS Club of Michigan, No. 1793 will meet at 3:30p.m. at the Red Cross Building in Big Rapids. Forinformation, call (231) 823-2275. All are welcome.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8

p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactGlenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Victorious Living, a mental illness support groupmeeting, is at 6:30 p.m. at New Journey Clubhouse,405-B South Third Ave., Big Rapids. For moreinformation call call Deanna at (231) 856-0105,Dusty at (989) 352-7630, or Ronald at (231) 796-1019.Ferris State University Emeriti Association Boardmeets at 10 a.m. in Prakken 114. Emeriti membersare welcome, as your input is important to us.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at theHoliday Inn and Conference Center.Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at

the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St.Michaels School in Remus. For more informationcall Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at(989) 967-8478.Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., BigRapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac

Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at(231) 779-9550.Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear is from 9 to 11 a.m. onat the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884. Walk-ins welcome.Faith Community/Parish Nurses meets from 5:30to 7 p.m. at Mecosta County Medical CentersConference room No. 1. For more information, call(231) 796-3729.Ferris State University Emeriti Association deadlinefor reservations for the Emeriti Fun Day of golfing.See your newsletter and registration form andinformation.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at

the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6p.m.Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at BigRapids Community Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactGlenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. indowntown Hersey. Contact Deana Jager at (231)465-4058 or [email protected] County Genealogical Society is open from5 to 7 p.m. for research at 424 N. Fourth Ave., BigRapids (next to Recycle!). Call (231) 250-5555 formore information. Volunteers will be on hand, andthere are lots of records. A book sale will be ongoingduring open hours.South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. at the Evart Township Hall. A potluckluncheon is at noon. Anyone interested in quilting orlearning to quilt is welcome. The group works jointlyon personal or community quilts and frequentlydonates to people or organizations in need. Formore information, call Margie at (231) 734-3857 orAnn at (231) 867-3237.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group will meet at7 p.m. at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. Weeklymeetings include discussing various dharma texts,questions and answers and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction ofMichael and Margaret Erlewine, who have morethan 35 years of experience in meditation anddharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.

Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 2p.m. next to Big Rapids Farm & Garden on FourthStreet in Big Rapids. Any questions, call (231) 796-6363.Ferris State University Emeriti Association PotluckSummer Picnic is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.at Hemlock Park. Chicken and beverages will befurnished. Bring a dish to pass and table service.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St.Michaels School in Remus. For more informationcall Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at(989) 967-8478.Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.

For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more

information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. inconference room A, the third room on the right,at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on thecorner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. Formore information, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets atnoon at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactDarwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Diabetes Support Group meets at 3 p.m. at MecostaCounty Medical Center, 605 Oak St., Big Rapids,

in the hospital classroom area. Please use thehospitals main entrance and stop by the informationdesk for directions. Signs will direct you to theclassroom. Most meetings have an educationalspeaker; there is no charge. For information or tobe placed on the mailing list, contact Charlotte at(231) 592-4483.Big Rapids Area Amateur Radio Club meets at 7p.m. at the City of Big Rapids Department of PublicSafety Building, 435 N. Michigan Ave. For moreinformation, call Mike at (231) 527-1688 or www.braarc.net.Mecosta County Historical Society meets from 2 to 4p.m. at the museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave.Anyone interested in local history is encouraged tostop by!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta

County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre is at 10 a.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. atthe Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview highrise in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactWoody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton PublicLibrary. Knitters of all levels are encouraged tocome and learn or share knitting techniques.Mecosta New Home United Methodist Church willextend its hours for its swiss steak supper. Newhours will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is$9 for adults, $3 for children younger than 12 andpreschoolers eat free. Proceeds go to the buildingfund.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trapand sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club islocated four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. Formore information contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.

Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave.,behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for toursfrom 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum,located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meetsat 9 a.m. in the private upstairs room of PeppersCafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapidsfor great food, coffee and conversation. For moreinformation, contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactWoody W. at (231) 796-8371.


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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with yourclub or organization to be certain of meetings,outings and classes, as they may be canceleddue to bad weather or other reasons. If anylisting is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 or(231)745-4635 with correct information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone beingabused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excusefor abuse.

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services.Call (231)679-0489 For More Information.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEERTRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac islooking for caring and dedicated people withan interest in serving terminally ill patients andtheir families in the Reed City Area and theoutlaying communities. Volunteers provideservices such as friendly visiting, patienttransport/patient outings, errand running, childcare, and clerical services. Volunteer classesare available to fit each persons schedule.Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at231-775-6840 for further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ(Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m.(231)832-5102.

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

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call

(231)832-5102.

AUGUST 7NEWAYGO STATE PARK CLASSIC 5KRUN/WALK will be hosted on August 7 atNewaygo State Park. The purpose of thisevent is to get people out into the out-of-doorsand back into healthy exersize. For moreinformation and entry fee information pleasecall Wayne Coleman at (231)856-4452 or go [email protected]

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, BreakfastBuffet, 7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge,

#2452, 8400 U.S.-10.

EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2ndSunday of every month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stopserving their Pancake Breakfast on the thirdSunday of each month until further notice.

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING,7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For moreinformation, call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787.Meetings are second Monday of every month).

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday atReed City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in5:30p.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 CANCERSUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Mondayof each month, 7p.m. For more information, callCarol Ladd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingoeach Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors openat 4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. withregular regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No.A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Mondayevening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highwayUS-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m.,meeting starts at 6:00p.m.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYPROGRAM LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER.Cancer Support Group for Women. Sponsored

by Paradise Salon and Spectrum Health ReedCity Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd Monday ofevery other month at 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-September-November. Hosted byCrossroads Radiation Therapy Center, 4499220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677.Interested? Inquire by calling: OncologyInfusion Services Staff 832-7105, CrossroadsRadiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPMEETING, at the Sears Church of God,corner of Highway 10 and 40th Ave., westentrance. This group meets the last mondayof each month at 6 p.m. to discuss naturalhealth options and specific subjects, CO-OPinformation is also available.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDINGSUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m.Monthly topics. Open to all pregnant andnursing mothers. Children welcome. DowntownReed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader fordirections or questions, (231)832-1858 or emailLLL [email protected]. (Meetings are ThirdTuesday 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. (everyTuesday) 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 thosein need (second and fourth Tuesday of the

month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day AdventistChurchs Community Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATIONFOOD 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 furtherinformation, call Shawn (231)745-8421.

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

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

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the

second and fourth Tuesdays of the month,2-4p.m. The group meets at the CommunityMental Health for Central Michigan in OsceolaCounty located at 4473 220th Ave. in Reed City.For mor information call (231)832-2247. Thegroup is for individuals who provide caregivingservices for individuals with Dementia,Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal medicalconditions. There is no charge to participateand there are no residency restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m.the second Tuesday of the month at St. PaulLutheran Church. Open to the public. The Maymeeting honors Girl Scouts with a Girl Scoutstea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesdaymorning at the Assembly of God Church in BigRapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at9:30 a.m.

ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP forfamilies and friends of Alcoholics will meetevery Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed Cityat 8 p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided inTustin on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly theSportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call231-734-6005.

AUGUST 3THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OFMARSP will meet on Tuesday, August 3, at12 noon at the beautiful riverside home ofNelda MMcCrocklin, 15458 River Forest Drivein Hersey. This will be a potluck picnic, bringa dish to pass and your own table service.

Special entertainment will be provided.Remember to bring your extra eyeglassesfor the Statewide project to benefit the LionsClub. Also, dont forget to vote in the primary

election on your way to the picnic. For furtherinformation, please contact Kay Jones at 832-1707 or Nelda McCrocklin at 832-9314.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesdayof each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-EmanuelLutheran Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy.Open to the public, free of charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m.at the club house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY SummerStory Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. Aparent must remain in the library during storyhour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and thirdWednesday 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 PIONEERCLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for first throughsixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIMEis every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There will be games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUBMEETINGS are held the first Wednesday ofeach month (excluding January through March),and the public is always welcome. The doorsopen at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner followed bythe meeting which starts at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR

HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesdayof every month. Call the hotline for location ofthe meeting and for information. (231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEmeets at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of eachmonth. For information call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meetsthe first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.at the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19Mile Road in Big Rapids.

AUGUST 11COME JOIN US ON Wednesday, August 11 atthe United Methodist Church in Reed City for

AARP #2418 potluck at 12 noon. Bring a dish topass and your own table service. Program willbe DNR Ranger Rick Torres on the MichiganBlack Bear. Everyone welcome. Questions, callMary Lou Proefrock at (231)832-4938.

AUGUST 25THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN DISTRICT BOARDOF HEALTH meeting will be held Wednesday,August 25, and will be held at the Clare CountyCourthouse, 225 West Main Street, Harrison,MI 48625. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATIONFOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday)1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for mor information.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of

each month), at Baldwin Family Health CareConference Room. For more informationcontact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16.

T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart UnitedMethodist Church.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m.,meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church,Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For morinformation, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terriat (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m.at Evart United Methodist Church.

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

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

REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every4th thursday of the month.

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

CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS meetevery Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the EvartDepots community room. There is no charge.For more information, call (231)734-5125 or(231)734-9131

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursdayevening at the Assembly of God Church in BigRapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at6:30 p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUBmeets every third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursdayof every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided inTustin on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly theSportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call231-734-6005.

LINCOLN CREEK BAND will perform atthe Reed City Depot the second and fourthThursday of the month through September from7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Admission.

AUGUST 5AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEwill be held Thursday, August 5 at BrooksCorner United Methodist Church, 5971 30th

Ave., Sears from 12 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

AUGUST 19WALLEYE FISH DINNER will be held at VFWPost #10770, LeRoy on Thursday, August19 from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is donation. Publicwelcome. Hall is on Mackinaw Trail in LeRoynext to Citizens Bank.

FRIDAY

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

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

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

219 East Todd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from5 to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information call(231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFWPost #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to CitizensBank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m. Concessionstand is open.

AUGUST 6 & 7CLARE COUNTY CRAZY QUILTERS 29thAnnual Quilt Show will be held Friday andSaturday, August 6 & 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.at Clare Church of the Nazarene, 10160 SouthGrant Road, Clare.

AUGUST 20 & 215TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW will be held Friday,

August 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10a.m. to 3 p.m. At Down Town Reed City, 106W. Upton St. (next to the Bakery) and 121 W.Upton St. (the old Title Company) Sponsoredby OLAH and Crossroads Quilt Shop. PeoplesChoice and Best Of Show Awards. Admissionfee covers both places, children under 12 free.Children must be accompanied by an Adult.

PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TOBE TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.Send all upcoming events no later thanWednesday Noon to:The Tri-CountyYvonne Morneau211 W. Upton, Suit BReed City, MI 49677Phone: (231)832-5566Fax: (231)832-5558

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on Peck Road, North of Greenville, we are selling the old buildings.

Inspection of the buildings will be held on Saturday, August 7th from 9 to noon.

No teardown will take place until Monday, August 23rd after the Danish Festival.

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Lot #2: Grandstand & Offices/Bathrooms 31 x 118

Lot #3: Cafeteria 30 x 88

Lot #4: Multi-Purpose Barn w/ sm. lean-to 50 x 80 x 16h

Lot #5: Covered Arena 40 x 60 x 12 h

Lot #6: Horse Barns (2) 30 x 120

Lot #7: Pig Barn 40 x 120

Lot #8: Poultry Roof 12 x 48

Lot #9: Green Horse Barn 30 x 80

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APPROVED BY

Right to Life of Michigan

Small Business

Association of Michigan

ENDORSED BY

Michigan Townships

Association

Citizens for

Traditional Values

THE RIGHT RESULTS

Now more than ever, Michigan needs leadershipfocused on solutions to get Michigan back on track.Having helped turn around the Newaygo Medical

Care Facility, saving 150 local jobs, I have thestrongest record of local job growth and retention.

I am also proud to be part of the City of Fremontleadership to work with Gerber Products and

Gerber Life Insurance to support the addition of400 new jobs, and help ensure 1,100 jobs will

stay in our community.

Thats the leadership and results we need in Lansing.

Forward Realty, Inc.

105 Linden St

Big Rapids, MI(231) 796-4808

www.century21forwardrealty.com

REDUCED! 2 story, 5 bedroom,2 bath shell with 2 acres. Needsto be finished inside. Has partial basement with walkout. $44,90010002094

REDUCED! Small cottage with 70feet of frontage on Horsehead lake.

$72,900 10033452 Wonderful home in city. Veryclean, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, openarea up, bedrooms down, ownerlooking for offer. $89,999 2946501

Large home in downtown ReedCity. Hardwood floors, vaultedceilings, large corner lot. $78,900903121

Riverfront property. Nicely wooded parcel offers great viewsof 100 of Muskegon river frontage.Nice site for walk out building.

$29,900 903076

Since 1988

2005 Chevy Malibu LS

V6, auto., loaded, local trade.

$6,495

2005 Saturn Relay

V6, quad seats, TV/DVD, 53,000 mi.

$10,995

1999 Chevy Suburban

2500 4x4, V8, auto.

$7,995

2006 Saturn Ion

Auto., AC, loaded.

$7,995

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2007 Kia Rondo LX

V6, auto., loaded.$9,995

2008 Ford Escape XLT

4x4, V6, auto., loaded.

$9,995

2004 Chevy Impala

V6, auto., loaded, local trade.

$6,495

2003 Nissan Frontier 4x4

63,000 miles.

$10,995

2001 Chevy 2500 HD

Crew Cab LS, V8, auto., 4x4.

$12,995

2004 Toyota Tacoma

4x4, 56,000 miles.

$12,995

2005 Chevy Colorado

4x4, auto., local trade.

$9,995

2007 Chrysler Sebring

Auto., AC, loaded, 30K.

$11,995

1998 GMC Jimmy 4x4

4 dr., V6, auto., loaded, local trade.$3,495

2007 Chevy Silverado

4x4, Z-71, 58,000 miles.

$19,995

2004 Dodge Ram 4x4

V8, auto.

$14,995

2007 Toyota RAV4

Auto., 3rd seat, 17,000 miles.

$16,995

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MONDAY,AUGUST2,2010TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 11

CELEBRATIONON THE POND

August 6th & 7thMORLEY Trucking Capital of Michigan

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010Morley American Legion

(1 mile North of Jefferson Rd.; Corner of Northland Drive and Monroe Avenue)

CRUISE NIGHT4:00 7:00 Registration

Registration Fee - $10.00

8:00 PM Car Trophies Awarded17th Annual Presidents Trophy

8:30 PM Cruise Line-Up

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Must be registered before 6:00 PM

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Playing Doctor with your HomeCaring for Your Septic System

With proper care and maintenance, you can keep your septictank in good shape for decadesand avoid costly repairs.

You wouldnt skip routine maintenance on an expensive car. Norshould you ignore the upkeep on your septic system. Replacinga failed septic system can cost as much as a new car, so youhave a big incentive to keep your system in good shape.Septic systems serve the same role as municipal treatment plants,just on a smaller scale. Instead of staff engineers and techniciansto keep everything operating smoothly, theres just you, thehomeowner. As the superintendent of your septic system, youface a few key tasks.Protect the parts

Check the records that came with your house to find out whereall of the components of your system are located, so you or your visitors dont inadvertently ruin them. Never drive overthe drainfield. Besides possibly cracking a pipe, the weight ofa vehicle compacts the soil and makes it less able to absorbwater.

Keep shrubs and trees well away from both the septic tank andthe drainfield. Their roots can snake into pipes and clog them.But you should encourage grass on the drainfield because it

absorbs water and prevents erosionwithout digging its rootsinto the pipes.Pump periodically

With a standard system, call for a pump truck on a regularschedule (typically every three to five years). If youre carefulabout what goes down your drains, you might be able to golonger between service calls, so ask your pumper for advice. If

you have a maintenance contract (required with some systems),let the technician tell you when pumping is needed.

Pumping costs $200 to $400, if the lid is easily accessible. Ifits buried, you might pay another $100 unless you excavate ityourself. When the tank is empty, have it checked for leaks andhave them fixed promptly. Also, ask about the condition of thebaffles, which keep scum out of the inlet and outlet. If theyremissing or deteriorated, replace them.Control what goes in

Maybe youve heard that some materials help septic systemsand some harm them. Heres the truth about whats good andwhats bad to put down the drain.Too much waterfrom any sourcecan overload your system.Use gutters to divert roof water away from the drainfield. Installwater-saving toilets and appliances, or at least fix toilet leaksand pace out laundry loads. A houseful of guests can also stressthe system, so ask them to avoid long showers and full-throttlefaucet flows.

Too many solids are bad, too; they pile up as sludge in yourseptic tank. If you have a garbage disposal, use it only to cleanout the fine scraps that collect in a drain strainer. Otherwise, you

could need to have the tank pumped every year or two.Fats turn to scum in a septic tank. Instead if dumping them downa drain, skim off grease or let it solidify in the refrigerator,then toss into garbageor your food waste recycling if thatsavailable in your community. Also consider a compost pile forfood waste.

Chlorine bleach in moderate amounts isnt as bad for a septic

system as you may have heard. But even a little drain cleanermay be terrible. One study found that it took nearly two gallonsof liquid bleach but only about a teaspoon of chemical draincleaner to kill the beneficial bacteria in a septic tank.In some situations, salty discharge released by water softenerscan wreak havoc on a septic system. If the person who pumpsyour tank notices that the scum layer doesnt appear normal,protect your septic system by piping the backwash waterelsewhere if your health department allows this.This can run from $10, if the discharge can be routed to abasement sump pump, to $1,000, if you need a dry well (anunderground pit filled with large rocks). Or, switch to salt-freewater softener (about $1,000 or more).Dont waste your money on additives that claim to break downsludge in the tank and therefore prolong the time between pump-outs. Pump regularly instead. Some additives do nothing andothers have bad side effects, such as loosening the scum in thetank so that it then clogs the drainfield.Other inspections

Walk across your drainfield during the rainy season. If you smellsewage or find that grass is growing especially fast and lush in

one area, your drainfield could be clogging. Call in a septicrepair company for advice.If you have an alternative system with mechanical parts,filter screens, pumps, or other components that can fall outof adjustment, you need a professional inspection (about$100) at least once a year. Your local health department orstate environmental agency may require you to take out anautomatically renewing contract to make sure this happens.

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AUCTIONEERS:

Bob Rottier 231-924-3289

Steve Rottier 231-924-3104

Cash, Check w/positive ID

MasterCard and Visa accepted.Registered Auctioneer #2801000032

PUBLIC AUCTIONINCLUDING REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

DATE: Saturday, August 7, @ 10:00 A.M.LOCATION: ON SITE @ 11965 183rd Ave., BIG RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49307

DIRECTIONS: South of Big Rapids on Northland Drive (Old US 131) to 12 Mile Rd. East to

190th Street, turn left on 190th to Garfield, turn right Garfield follow around to the right it be-

comes 183rd to sale site. Watch for signs.

SELLERS: Henry (Buff) and Joan BruderPersonal Property Auction to start at 10:00, Real Estate to be auctioned at 1:00 p.m.

REAL ESTATE: Nestled on a 2 Acres wooded lot, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 16 x 80 Single

wide in very nice condition. Move right in the day of closing, also includes a 30 x 50 Steel

Quonset Hut with concrete floor, great for workshop or storing the toys, plus a storage shed

for the yard tools. Back yard has a beautiful flower garden. Located just across the street

from Muskegon River and a very short distance from access landing to the River.

PARCEL # 54-09-001-002-000 and 54-05-036-034-000

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 5% deposit due the day of sale. A 3% Buyer Premium will

be added the final bid to determine the sale price. This 3% will be paid at the time of clos-

ing. Final Bid is subject to sell confirmation.

FOR BIDDERS PACKAGE: Call Bob or Nancy Rottier @ Coldwell Banker Schmidt

Realtors, 231-924-8203 or 231-924-8215, cell 231-638-6152 or go to www.auctioncon-

nectioninc.com to print documents.

HOUSEHOLD: Wardrobes, Dressers, Double Beds, Couch (Sealy Sleeper Sofa), Love-

seat, Recliner Chairs, Roll Top Desk, 8 Drawer Dresser with Mirror, Sunflower Oil Paint-

ing on Canvas, 2 Brian Wheeler 1981 Duck Prints, Deer Mount, Assortment of Kitchen

Dishes, Utensils, Knick Knacks etc. and more

TRACTORS/ EQUIPMENT/TOOLS: Case Engine 1948 Case LAE 50HP Power Unit

SN 5226066 LAE (Saw Mill, Thrashing) Stationary Power Unit, Case DO SN5306065

1949 14 x 9 x 28 Firestone Tri Front Rib Tires on Front with Alternator, Gas Boy Tanks

with Pumps (1 electric, 1 hand pump), 1948 McCormick Farmall Cub SN 20285 Mod-el 59 Finish Woods Finish Mower mounted with Front Blade, Onan Power Plant with

Whole Package 3500 Hooked to Nat. Gas with Military Field Kit ( made by Packard)

Kohler 4 Cylinder Stationary Magnito 10HP, IH Cast Iron Wheels Weights, 14 Trailer with

Ramps(6wide), John Deere Stepping Stone(1937A JD), Ford Thermometer, 1987 Dodge

Power Ram with 191, 000 Miles 4WD Ton long Box with goose neck trailer hitch, 8 x 33

Spoked Cast Iron Pulley, 18 x 3 Cast Iron Wheels, 100lb Anvil with American Eagle

symbol, Forge Tools, Gas Cans, Electric Wench Model P 1100 12Volt (capacity 30,000 lbs),

New Dayton 30 gallon Hot Water heater, Engine Stand, Seat Creeper, Pick up Tool Box,

Craftsman Tool Chest on Wheels, Tap and Die Set, Torque Wrenches, Many Plum Bobs,

Cast Iron Stapler, Case Manuals, Grinders, Dremals, Ridge Reamers, Trailer Tires 8x14x5,

Case 446 Ownen Engine 16 HP Hydrostat 44 Deck, Wheels for International (Cast Iron)

17 7/8 D x 8 Hub Hole 4 Bolt, Floor Jacks, Jack Stands, Lawn Spreader, Slow Mov-

ing Vehicle Signs, Step Ladders, House Trailer Axel with Brakes and Springs 9 long,

Yale Ton Chain Fall, 2 Maytag Engines (run good), Case Exhaust Pipe, Robe Braider, 2

Cylinder Engine, Small Wood Pulleys, Monkey Wrenches, Brass Tire Pump (Ford) wood

handle, Hog Ringer Tools, Case DO Decals, Lightening Rod with Glass Ball, yard Cart,

Cross Cut Saw, Several Crescent Wrenches, Hammers, Routers, Alan Wrenches, Antique

Wheel Spreader, Milk Bottle Rack, Cord Reels, Tool Skids, Oilers, Ball Hitches, Many

Small Oil Cans, Scaffold Plank, Battery Cleaner, Wash Tubs, Rockwell Industrial Drill

Press, Porcelain Sign (Genuine Ford Parts), Drill Press, Portable Air Tank, Air compressorand Hose, Old Bank Safety Deposit Boxes with keys, Pipe, Steel Plate, Hemlock Lumber,

Gas Lanterns, Tongue and Groove Machine, Cut off Saw, Gang Saw, Band Saw, 15 Gal,

Pneumatic Greaser and MUCH MORE too numerous to mention.

MODEL A PARTS: Model A Mechanics Handbook, Engine Blocks, Wheels, 5 Model A

Spoke Wheels and tires, Fire Wall Pad,, Block, Carburator, Jack, Wiring Diagram, Clutch,

New Piston Rings, Distributor Cover, Manifold Heater, Kerosene Can, Manifold Heater,

Transmission, Alternator, Wish Bone, Oil Pan with Baffle, Intake Manifolds, Assorted

lights, Rear Axel Housing Set L and R, Stainless Valves, Water Pumps and Cooling Parts,

2 Qt. Oil Dispenser (very good), Seat Adjuster, Backing Plates, New wood box door center

posts, Windshield Frame, 1929 Driver side Hood Panel (exc. Cond.), Drip Rails, and Sev-

eral Boxes of Misc.Model A parts (unpacked) at this time.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: A beautiful Shady Spot for an Auction. Tools of all kinds, an-

tique to newer, mostly Craftsman and SK. You wont want to miss this sale. Full lunch

Service available, Restroom, To view pictures go to www.auctionconnectioninc.com


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for Sale

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BIKES FOR SALE- Great shape, every-thing works, good tires, $30 and below.(231)832-1670

FIREWOOD FARM EQUIPMENTand farm products for sale. (231)796-1247

QUALITY FURNITURE- Sofa w/cover$100; Beveled glass top lamp/end tablesset (3) $100; Teens bookcase deskw/chair $125; Weider Pro9510 Workoutstation (7) $75; Two game room oakarm stools, ideal for pool table use $150($400 new); Brass ceiling fan w/light$50. Call (231)250-1051 for appointmentto see.

MOBILE HOME IN Park, Big Rapids, 2BR, furnished, AC, washer/dryer. New stor-age shed. $5000.00231-832-2432

170 Itemsfor Sale

GARAGE SALEPRICES:$15.00 - 1 day$27.00 - 2 days$32.35 - 3 days$42.20 - 4 days$52.00 - 5 days$61.80 - 6 days

35 per word after15 words, per day.********************

Call (231)592-8348All ads must be pre-paid by credit cardover the phone or feel free to stop byour office to pay by check or cash.115 N. Michigan AvenueBig Rapids, MI 49307

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MAGNOLIA WOODSTOVE$700 OBO; 14-Cord Fire-wood, $130/cord. (231)349-9305

MOBILE HOME IN Park, Big Rapids.

Two BR, Furnished, AC, New roof & car-pet, very clean. $18,000 231-832-2432

SOLID OAK ENTERTAINMENT Centerw/glass panel storage area and bottomdrawer, 20Dx57Wx59T, $200.(231)832-5269

FirewoodQUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered$49.50 rick. Buy from honest, woodcut-ter. Visa, Energydraft accepted. (231)266-5102.

210 Boats andMarine Equipment

14FT SEANYMPTH with 18 hp Evinrude

motor with electric start. Trailer included.Swivel seats, fish finder and electrictrolling motor. $1500.00 O.B.O. Call inevening (231)689-6328

250 Autos for Sale

1996 CHEVY CORSICA, 4-door, V-63100, good mpg, 140,000 miles, red,clean, nice body, very dependable.$1,200 (231)689-1894

2003 GMC C4500 Crew Cab Hauler..Rare Low Mileage Medium Duty WithDuramax Power Allison Auto Set up for5th WheelTexas truck clean as a whistle.. Compareanywhere.. 19995.00 This week only.Marco Dodge Chrysler Jeep 1 800 7162726

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2008 RAM QUAD DUALLY 4x4 CUM-MINS POWER!! Awesome low mileTrade in Spray in Liner.. Full PowerIncluding seat. Exceptional conditionPriced to please... This week Only33,995.00. Marco Dodge Chrysler Jeep1 800 716 2726

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New car trade Low miles Blow Out Priced@ 9900!! Marco Dodge Chrysler Jeep 1800 716 2726

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PUBLIC AUCTIONSAT., AUGUST 7TH - 10 AMPOWER SPORTS, MARINE, FIREARMS, CARS, TRUCKS,

RV, MOTOR HOMES, EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY TO

BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERS AT OUR

ANNUAL SPRING-SUMMER MERCHANDISECONSIGNMENT AUCTION

EXPRESSWAY PUBLIC AUCTION SALESM46 & US131, EXIT 120 E, HOWARD CITYACROSS FROM BURLEY PARK - An array of antiques,collectibles & other plunder of unbelievable valueand rarity of extreme WANT!!! & NEED. A colorful con-glomeration of old and new Everything is BRANDUSED!! A PANDORAS BOX of surprise & satisfactionTRACTORS:Massey Ferguson Mod 70 Wide Front w/livepower & 3 pt hitch high on rubber;1950 Harry Fergusen w/new rubber, chassis, rear blades, tooth digger & scoop (neat). COL-LECTIBLES: Sunoco Sign 9x48 S#55L, date 10/65 with arrows; Elk Mount head & neck5x; Moose Antlers approx. 44 spread, National Cash Register, brass; McCleenand Saddles;Kennedy Campaign Posters, repro, w/Presidential portrait & address; 2 Bullet Sirens, 9 lights;Am LaFrance Fire Bell, 24 hi 12 across w/mounted eagle; Parking Meters; Emergency CallBox; Auto Literature; Sinclair Sign 2x12 patented; Nascar Auto Signs Ford, Buick, Chevy& Chrysler; Pictures; Same Boss Nascar Portrait Collection, Petty, Elliot, Jared; Ooga Horn;Lord Sega 10 Slot Machine; DeSoto Sign plaster of Paris 36; Chains; Binders; Tires; Rims;Cabinets; Shelving; Hot Water Heaters; Gas Furnace; Hitches; Scaffolding; Chairs; Stools; FileCabinet; Misc. Auto Party; Gas Pumps - 2 Tokheim, 2 Bennett (1 Gulf), Yamaha Golf Carcompletely rebuilt engine; Harley Davidson 3 wheel golf cart - needs engine. FIREARMS:1917 Model #58717 30-06 bolt action w/peep; Winchester Model 12 12ga 3WX & Seeper X

#1601406; Western Field 20ga single shot; Mossberg Mod 185 DB 20ga 2 3/4; MossbergMod 190 16ga 2 3/4; H&R Pradner 20ga 3; WW2 Garrison Training Rifle; CVA HawkinsSt. Louis 50 cal #86369511; T.C. Hawkins 50 cal #K323397; 2-R Guns NIB M44/9130/W/BAY762854R Bout 34913/3256; 2 1896 30-40 Kraig Springfield Bolt 382822/55277; H&RM48 Topper 16ga 3 single; NE Partner 20ga 3 single NL212961; Ithaca West/arm hamless12ga DB 60634; JC Higgins 583.21 16ga Bolt FC; Mossberg 183 DB 410/3/bolt PTS; Savage67H 12ga 3 pump PTS; Mossberg Maverick 88 12ga/3/Pump MV24860H; Mobel 40 12ga2 3/4 pump; Winchester 1200 12ga 2 3/4 L527384; Savage 67Seft, ribs in forearm, 12gaslug pump E902485; Savage 30E 12ga slug pump C081399; Mossberg 152K 11 LR Auto;Winchester 47 22 S/L bolt; 2 J.C. Higgins 103-220/103.13 S/L/LR bolt; Remington 30 Xpress30-06 target rifle, bolt 19382; Nelo-Eng Silver Antler Handy rifle 243 winn single NW344352,J.D. 185 Hydro Riding Mower w/new deck; Huskie 23hp 42 deck rider; Troy Bilt 18hp 42deck rider; Push Mowers, Honda & Simplicity; Honda Trail 70 w/automatic; Honda Trail 70 forparts; 1999 Chev LT Suburban 4x4 w/rear doors; 1995 Chev 1/2 short box 5-speed 4x4; 1988Nissan PU 4x4, new trans, clutch, PB & ROB, new tires; 1999 Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 PU, 50,000miles; 76 Snow Plow power angle; 1990 Cube Van Ford; 1994 Work Van Ford; 1998 FordConversion Van; I.H. Service Truck; Miller Portable Welder; Souix Valve Grinder w/seatingtools;14x66 H.D. Dual Axle Utility Trailer; 16x66 Dual Axle High Side Utility Trailer; HandTools; Electric and Air Tools. This is a partial listing. Many, many other items not listed. CON-SIGNMENTS TAKEN UNTIL 6 P.M. FRIDAY NIGHT. NONE ON SALE DAY. LOADER ONGROUNDS. TERMS: Cash, Debit check or credit card (3% fee on checks & credit cards)

NAGY AUCTION SERVICE & APPRAISAL Richard P. Dick Nagy, Auctioneer231-937-5868 231-218-5030 231-218-5031

Anyone Can Buy or Sell

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Steel Car Bodies

#1 & #2 Copper Aluminum Batteries

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Howard City

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06 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY

10T207A

$24,995

6.0 DIESEL71K, Lady Owned,

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04 CHRYSLER SEBRING GCT

10T198A

$11,995

Convertible, Only19,000 Miles,Yes! 19,000

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06 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LTZ

SP2433

$14,995

3.9 Liter, V6,Leather, Loaded,

Sunroof.

09 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT

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$35,995

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05 HUMMER H2

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