Tri County News Shopper, November 28, 2011

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Monday,

Nov.

28,

2011

www.tricountynewsshopper.com

Its Always Sunny & 70 at the Largest Indoor Showroom in Northern Michigan

Boon Rd.

N.Mitc

hellSt.

Fox

ofCadillac

55

131

OPENMon. & Thurs. 9am-8pm

Tues., Wed., Fri. 9am-6pmSat. 9am-4pm

1450 N. Mitchell St. Cadillac

231-775-3448 800-748-0143

Visit us 24/7 at www.foxfordofcadillac.com

* All payments with 15% down. Plus tax, title, license and doc. fee. 72 mos. @ 3.5% APR to qualified buyers and includes RCL renewal rebate. All applicable rebates to dealer. To qualified buyers. 2011 EPA-Estimated mileage on new Focus, Fusion, Fiesta, F150, Escape & Ranger. Actual Mileage will Vary. Offer Good thru 01/10/12.

Affordable Monthly

Payments on New 2011

& 2012 Models!

BuyFromOnly$256

2012 FORD FOCUSmo.*

UP TO

40 MPG

BuyFromOnly

$179mo.*

2012 FORD FIESTAUP TO

40 MPG

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$316mo.*

2012 FORD TAURUS

BuyFromOnly

$319mo.*

2012 FORD EDGE

BuyFromOnly$222

mo.*

2012 FORD FUSIONUP TO

36 MPGBuyFromOnly$230

mo.*

2011 FORD ESCAPEUP TO

31 MPG

BuyFromOnly$285

mo.*

2011 FORD F150

BuyFromOnly

$375mo.*

2012 FORD EXPLORER

THE MD PLOW TAKES ALL THE GREAT FEATURES

OF THE EX SERIES AND PUTS THEM ON YOUR

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Half the weight, all the quality.The standard HT300 power unit for ease of service, reliable and fast

performance

The same aggressive curvature and attack angle as the HD/EX series

The same easy to use foot pedal mounting and adjustable jack mechanism

Super bright plow lights with double stud mounts

Standard 3/8" cutting edge

Brushed stainless moldboard

Standard cast iron plow shoes

Standard poly deflector

14905 220th Avenue, Big Rapids

231-796-83201-800-305-1551

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800-747-6655

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8535 Mason Dr. (Rt. 37)

231-652-7500

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226 S. Warren

231-592-0000

MUSKEGON

1732 Lakeshore Dr.

231-755-9100

HAVE YOUR

CARPETS

CLEANED

FOR THE

HOLIDAYS!

231-796-5579

CLEANING & RESTORATION

Hurry!Offers Expire 11/30/11

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3 ROOMS FOR

$349(Up to 20 air duct openings)

AIR DUCT CLEANING FOR

Call & Schedulean Appointment

Today

111-B Higbee St., Reed City, MI

231-465-4144

Christmas Fabric

40% OFF

NOV. 28 - DEC. 3

Weber

Brothers

Sawmill,

Inc.

Buyer of

Standing

Timber

Steven G. Weber2862 N. Winn Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI

www.weberssawmill.com

[email protected]

989.644.2206

Cell989.330.3075


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TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPERMONDAY,NOVEMBER28,2011

Boon Rd.

N.MitchellSt.

Foxof

Cadillac

55

131

Visit us 24/7 at www.foxfordofcadillac.com

Plus tax, title, doc ($190) and plate fee. Subject to Prior Purchase.

OPENMon. & Thurs.

9am-8pmTues., Wed.,Fri. 9am-6pmSat. 9am-4pm

Its Always Sunny & 70 at the Largest Indoor Showroom in Northern Michigan

08 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab 4x4V8, Bedliner, 1 Owner, PW/PL, TP108

Just $22,995*'10 Ford Explorer 4x4

3rd Seat, PW/PL, Tilt, Cruise, Air, 2 To Choose, FP157

Just $23,495*

05 Grand Cherokee LaredoWell Equipped, 4x4, 85k Miles, TP63A

Only $10,995*06 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4

Great Shape, FP144A

Just $11,995*

06 Pontiac Grand PrixWell Equipped, 84k Miles, FP120

Just $9,495*

07 Toyota SiennaGot It All, TP99

Only $17,995*

07 Chevy Tahoe LTZLoaded, Leather, 3rd Seat, Locally Owned & Maintained, F381A

Just $21,995*

07 Toyota YarisSalsa Red, Auto, Great MPG, T345A

Just $9,495*

06 Chevy Trailblazer LS 4x4Well Equipped, 28k Miles, T16720A

Just $14,495*

06 Honda Element EXP 4WDLocal Trade, 84k Miles, T362A

Only $12,495*'06 Jeep Liberty Sport

Auto, Air, PW/PL, TP89

Only $11,995*

05 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WDVery Clean, P Moon, Tilt, Cruise, PW/PL, TP97

Just $18,495*10 E350 Cargo Van

Ready For Work, FP153

Only $18,995*

08 Pontiac G8 GTHard To Find, P Moon, Low Miles, Well Equipped, F382A

Just $21,995*

'10 Mazda 6Well Equipped, P Moon, FP150

Just $17,995*

08 Toyota Tundra SR5 Dbl Cab4x4, 5.7, Local Trade, T300A

Just $21,495*

00 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLSLeather, Loaded, F494A

Only $5,995*

07 Toyota PriusSilver, Great MPG, T272A

Just $13,995*

07 Grand Cherokee LimitedLoaded, 4x4, P Moon, FP146

Just $20,995*

08 Ford Escape XLT4WD, Red Fire, FP127

Just $17,995*

08 Ford Mustang GT5 Speed, Locally Owned, Maintained, Sharp, T193B

Reduced $18,995*

10 Ford Ranger Ext Cab 4x411k Miles, Well Equipped, F365A

Just $20,495*

07 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 4x467k Miles, F346B

Just $18,495*

04 Chevy 1500 4x4Reg Cab, Long Box, LS, PW/PL

Only $13,995*

05 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat1 Owner, Hard Tonneau, Running Board, F551A

Only $19,995*

08 Ford Escape XLTAWD, 3rd Row Seat, Tow Pkg, FP127

Just $18,995*

09 Toyota Rav4 4x46 Cyl, P Moon, PW/PL, CD, T303A

Just $18,995*

'01 Ford Windstar LimitedLeather, Loaded, Quad Seats, 88,000 Miles, Local Trade

Just $5,995*04 Dodge Neon SXT

Well Cared For, Well Equipped, Spoiler, 5 Speed

Just $5,995*

05 Toyota Corolla LEAuto, Well Equipped, 83k Miles, Great MPG, TP98

Just $10,495*

'03 Silverado Ext Cab 2500 HDDark Cherry, Well Equipped, 4x4, T288B

Just $13,995*

10 Ford Flex SEL PkgLocal Trade, F299A

Save Big $22,995*

Experience the Fox Motors of Cadillac Difference

Only the Best

231-775-3448 1-800-748-01431450 N. Mitchell St. Cadillac

FOX MOTORS OF CADILLAC


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MONDAY,NOVEMBER28,2011TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 3

Christmas TreeDirectoryAre You SellingChristmas Trees

Wreaths & Garlands?

Call Debbie To PlaceYour Ad In TheChristmas Tree

Directory

231-592-834830 words or less $10.00 per insertion (3 minimum)

030 Special Notices

ATTENTION FARM BUREAU Mem-bers. You are invited to a informativelegislative breakfast on December 5th at7:00am at the Paris Cafe, 21220 North-land Drive, Paris. Questions call 231-796-1119.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

& HOME TOUR

Saturday, December 3rd10am-3pm

Fremont's FirstCongregational Church

UCC714 Hillcrest Drive

Fremont, MI(231)924-4710

Christmas crafts and boutique, gour-met holiday foods, soup luncheon,home tours.

GUN SHOW- LUDINGTON RamadaInn, Sunday, December 4th, 9am-3pm.Information, call Dave 231-652-5757

030 Special Notices

ST. MARY

CHRISTMAS

BAZAAR

December 3 (Saturday)

9am - 3pm

Lunch Served

11am - 2pm

December 4 (Sunday)

(8am - noon)

Knights of Columbus

Pancake Breakfast

St. Mary Parish Center

919 Marion Avenue

Big Rapids

Crafts, bake sale,

book sale,

grandma's attic,

raffle, gift baskets,

jewelry booth, plus

an array of fresh greens.

030 Special Notices

Tri-CountyClassifieds

Baldwin, Big RapidsEvart, Reed City

Rodney Area

(231)592-8348Deadline:

Thursday, 12noon

Email:[email protected]

Go Online:www.pioneergroup.com

050 Help Wanted

MPI IS NOW hiring for PART TIMEemployment. Want to work but have abusy schedule? We have the perfect jobfor you. Sunday 12pm to 8:30pm. Mon-day thru Thursday 9am to 12pm, 20hours a week. Start out at $8 per hour withopportunity to make much more. Raisemoney for great organizations whileworking in a professional environment. Callfor an interview today (231)796-9276.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESSis upon us, and Mpi is looking forsome women to come join our teamof fundraising for the cause. Musthave own vehicle, and be able towork 40 hours a week, Sun. thruThursday. This is a permanent job,year round. Paid weekly, earn $8-11.50 hr. Men are welcomed as welland call for public safety groups.Call (231)796-9286 for interview.

Introducing

Robert G. HawleyMaster Hearing Consultant

550A S. State St. Big Rapids(Inside RE/MAX Building)

231-796-4606 or 1-800-522-9588

Hearing Centers FREE Hearing & Screening and

Consultation

FREE Lifetime Clean and Check,

Adjustments of all Aids

FREE Trial on RIE Hearing Aids

12771 Northland Drive

Cedar Springs1 Mile North of M-57 (14 Mile Road)

Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:30 am - 8 pm

Tue., Thur. & Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm

Sat. 10 am - 2 pm

www.cedarcarco.com

WE BUY

WE SELL WE TRADECALLORVISITUSTOSEE

WHATYOURVEHICLEISWORTH

CURRIEPARKERAUCTION SERVICEPHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617 BOB PARKER 231-823-2329

717 SHERIDAN ST. BIG RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49307

CONDITIONS ANDTERMSOFSALE: CASH, GOOD CHECKWITH ID-NOTHING REMOVED

UNTIL SETTLED FOR.NOTRESPONSIBLEFORLOST ORDAMAGED ITEMS

Verbal statements at time of sale take precedence over written documentsPORTA JOHN WWW.CURRIEPARKERAUCTION.COM& AUCTIONZIP LUNCH WAGON

Auctioneer note: VERY CLEAN SALE

ANDREWLINDBLOM ESTATE SALESUNDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2011 @ 1:00P.M.

701 CHERRY ST BIG RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

Direction: From State St. (in Big Rapids) go east on Oak St to Willow, go south to

Chestnut, go east to Cherry St. go south to sale site

DRILL PRESS

BENCH GRINDER

SNOW BLOWER

SHOVELS, RAKES

LAWN MOWER

HAND TOOLS

3-COMPUTERS

COMPUTER DESKSPOOL TABLE

KITCHEN TABLE W/

CHAIRS

FLAT SCREEN T.V.

SOFA

STUFF CHAIRS

MANY COLLECTABLES

DISHES

COFFEE TABLE

KNIFE SET

20+ COLLECTABLE

PLATES

1956 LIFE MAGAZINE

POOL CUES

HORNER MOUTH

ORGANSROCKER

POTS AND PANS

FLAT WARE

2 ROCK MAPLE BED

HEAD BOARD

2 BEDSIDE CHEST 1

DRAWER & 2 DRAWER

1- ROCK MAPLE MIRROR

1 MAPLE DESK

OFFICE ITEMS

OFFICE WINDOWS

SOFTWARE

1 HULL ART LAMP

BUSHEL BINOCULARS

DOLLIES

1 US CORP WW2 FLYBOY

BASEBALL STYLE CAPELECTRIC KIMBALL

PIANO/KEY BOARD

2 BRASS LAMPS

FREEZER

2 ROCKERS ROBINSON

FURNITURE

2-POLK SPEAKERS

IONIC BREEZE AIR

PURIFIER

1 BAKER LAMP

DIGITAL CLOCKS

HENKEL-HARRIS 4

DRAWER CHEST

(WILD CHERRY)

PENN HOUSE CORNER

CABINETRUGS

ELECTRONIC ENTER-

TAINMENT EQUIPMENT

ELECTRIC KITCHEN

EQUIPMENT

REVERE WARE

FOOD PROCESSOR

HATS

TABLECLOTHS

LINEN

BED LINEN

THROW RUGS

CORELLE WARE

CORNING WARE

DURALEX (AMBER)

HALLS ROSE PARADEHC STAINLESS FLAT-

WARD

MIKASA BONE CHINA

PRYREX

ROYAL ALBERT BONE

CHINA SET

CANNING JARS

PICTURE/PRINTS

TOWELS

BLANKETS

OFFICE CHAIRS

CARD TABLES

PHOTO EQUIPMENT

DIRT DEVIL

VHS MOVIES

CDSOLD PAPER MUSIC

OLD BOOKS

THIS AUCTION HAS

MANY INTERESTING

ITEMS, MANY ITEMS

NOT LISTEDAND

TREASURESTOBE

FOUNDASWESORT

THROUGH ITEMS


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December AMVET/VFW Calendar

129 E. OSCEOLA AVE.

REED CITY, MI 231-832-5102

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Ladies Auxiliary# 2964 All AmericanBreakfast 8 AM -Noon Public Welcome

AMVET Post #2965Meeting @ 7 pm @VFW Post #2964

Chicken BBQ@ 5 pm - 7 pm@ VFW Post# 2964 Public WelcomeClub Christmas Partyafter BBQ

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Fish Fry@ Reed City VFWPost #2964 5pm - 7pm, Public Welcome

Ladies Auxiliary#2964 Meeting 6 PM@ VFW Post # 2964

VFW Meeting 7PM @VFW Post #2964

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Jack FrizzellDIRECTOR/MGR

Michael MohnkeDIRECTOR

128 S. Warren Ave., Big Rapids796-8628

Funeral and Cremation Services

A Tradition

of Service

Since 1916

LOWER FUEL BILLS START HERE!WITH REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

by

AA

&B U I L D E R S

REPLACE YOUR OLDDRAFTY, STICKY, WARPED

AND LEAKING WINDOWS TODAY!

A & A BUILDERS231-823-2770

SINCE 1968 MORE THAN 60YEARS EXPERIENCE

Corner of 8 Mile & Northland Drive, Stanwood

SHOP LOCAL LICENSED & INSURED

SIDING

ROOFING

STEEL ROOFING

Also

STEEL SHINGLES

WINDOWSStarting at

$18900Tilts infor easycleaningHome Acres Building Supply Co.

We hope youhad a fantasticThanksgiving

Expressway PublicAuto AuctionDick Nagy, Auctioneer

Were Open 5 days a week 9 - 5Selling vehicles wholesale to the

public for the past 20 years131 Expressway at M46 (east)

Exit 120 Howard City

CALL231-937-5868OR 231-218-5031

or visit our website atexpresswayautoauction.org

Dont forget

Our next sale will be

Good selection of cars,

trucks & SUVs.

Warranties available on select cars.

Mon., December 56:30 PM

Absolute Last Bid BuysRegular Auction

Forward Realty, Inc.

105 Linden StBig Rapids, MI(231) 796-4808

www.century21forwardrealty.com

Reed Cityan all brick home just a few blocks

from business area and wonderful bakery. Very

interesting interior with wood floor, bulls eyes

on corner molding. Home has 3-4 bedrooms,one full bath, and two half baths, single garage.

11035780

Efficient to live in, a smaller 3 bedroom

home near elementary school, hospital, doctors

office. All utilities stay and some furniture.

11035063

Nice home for small family or retired

couple. Stick built in 1970, 2 bedroom 1 bath

on main level, ranch style home. Nice pole barn

16x32. For country toys. 11034846

Heart of many national forests in Monroe

Township, White cloud area. 20 wooded acres

for great hunting or building. 11033887

4000 sq. Ft. 5 bedroom, 4 bath home

located just outside of Big Rapids. 2 fireplaces,

family room and bonus room, solid surface

counters throughout. Oak trim and doors,

heated garage, underground sprinklers, hugedeck. And so much more. $264,900 11032058


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SCRAP AUTO PARTS STOLEN

FROM BARRYTON BUSINESS

BARRYTON More than $750

worth of scrap metal was stolenfrom a Barryton business during theweekend.

Barryton Police officers were calledon Monday to to Kelleys Auto, locatedat 19950 30th Ave. in Barryton, whereemployees reported scrap auto parts,including multiple brake rotors andrums, were stolen from behind theusiness. The theft occurred sometimeetween Saturday afternoon and earlyonday morning.Anyone with information on this case

s asked to call the Barryton Policeepartment at (989) 382-7822.

AMISH MAN WHO SHOT

BROTHER WHILE HUNTING

WILL NOT FACE CHARGES

BIG RAPIDS Charges will not beursued against a Mecosta Countyan who accidentally shot and killed

his brother in a hunting accident onov. 16.In our justice system, a prosecuting

ttorney has broad discretion to issuer not issue charges, even when thevidence arguably supports that the

aw has been broken. Here, the goals

f the criminal justice system wouldot be served by the filing of criminalharges, said Mecosta Countyrosecutor in a press release.The victim, Harry E. Weaver, 26,as accidentally shot by his brother,3-year-old David Weaver, who tookeveral shots at a running deer andissed. Harry sat in a blind and Davidas in a nearby cow pasture, about00 yards away from the blind.The family, who are part of Mecostaountys Amish community, live near

he intersection of Two Mile Road and5th Avenue in Hinton Township.

Because of the terrain of the arean which the brothers were hunting,avid didnt realize his brother was inblind in the background of the deer

e was shooting at, Jaklevic said inis statement. Also, the family did notish to pursue charges.Both men had taken hunters safety

ourses and were licensed to hunt,owever neither of them were wearingunters orange at the time of theccident.

GRANDPARENTS, GRANDKIDS

BENEFIT FROM BETTER

HEARING

(NewsUSA) - Grandparents andrandchildren have much to learnrom one another, and such valuableelationships should be cultivated.xford University research has shown

hat involved grandparents contributeignificantly to better-adjustedrandchildren.

The research suggests that childrennd unique acceptance in theirelationships with grandparents, whichenefits them emotionally and mentally.

he grandparental bond is built onommunication. In fact, most childrentudied did not identify distance as an

important factor if communication wasstrong.

Unfortunately, hearing loss isthe number-one challenge tocommunication. According to theNational Institute on Deafness andOther Communication Disorders(NIDCD), age and hearing loss arestrongly related -- 30 percent of seniorsfrom 65 to 74 years old suffer from ahearing disability. For adults 75 yearsof age or older, hearing loss jumps to47 percent.

It doesnt take a PhD for my patientsto understand the many costs ofhearing loss, says Sreek Cherukuri,MD, a certified ear, nose and throatphysician based in Chicago, Ill.

Beyond emotional well-being,even something simple like takingthe grandkids to the pool can turndangerous if grandma cant hearpossible cries for help. Driving putsthe children at risk if the grandparentscannot hear oncoming traffic or carhorns.

The NIDCD reports that only oneout of every five people who needs ahearing aid actually wears one. This islargely due to the extravagant cost ofmost hearing aids.

I found that I saw too many patientswith hearing loss going home withouta solution because they couldntafford hearing aid prices, says Dr.Cherukuri.

Cherukuris response was to developinexpensive but effective hearing aids.With todays technology, a qualityhearing aid shouldnt cost more thana digital camera or iPod, Cherukurisays.

MDHearingAid, found at www.

mdhearingaid.com, isnt just a reliablesource for affordable hearing aids, itsalso a good source for expert consumerinformation.

You should see a physician and getthe best hearing aid you can afford. Weoffer an excellent choice for those whocannot afford a custom hearing aid.Seniors should enjoy the benefits oftheir ripe age. This includes plenty ofquality time with grandchildren.

Get more info on hearing loss andcost-efficient alternatives at www.

MDHearingAid.com .

CHOOSING A STARTUP OR

SMALL-BUSINESS PHONE

SYSTEM

(NAPSI)If the thought of savingtime, trouble and money on yourcompanys phone service rings thebell for you, technology may bring yougood news.

You can act, sound and function morelike a future Fortune 500 business using

the equipment you havebetter.

How To Do It

For one thing, you can wed yourphone system to software that helpsyou care for customers and empoweryour sales team. It can also providesophisticated auto attendant on-holdmusic or messaging, record a call ondemand and send you your voice mailstranscribed in an e-mail.

How It Works

Thats because cloud computing caneliminate hardware and its headaches.The cloud is simply computersconnected through the Internet or anintranet with the ability to reach outand retrieve data processed elsewhereby supercomputers. Its now possibleto add business voice service to the

cloudespecially when its fine-tunedfor quality and ease of use. Its evenpossible to create different greetingsaccording to the time of day and theday of week.

It works through VoIP, which standsfor Voice over Internet Protocol. Inother words, your phone system worksover the Internet rather than overtraditional phone lines.

What You Get

Other features include:

Reports for all incoming andoutgoing calls in the system

The ability to literally link dozens ofphones in dozens of places

A dashboard that shows real-timestatus of co-workers

Integration with Outlook or othercalendaring

A dial-by-name directory

Command and control functionalityfrom your smartphone

You pick your phones, then plugand play with confidence.

What Others Say

In a recent Microsoft survey, 50percent of small businesses using thecloud say it improved their bottom line.

Its all available, without a contract,from Vocalocity.

What Else To Do

Other technologies to consider, saythe experts at the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration, include:

Accounting software. It lets yousee profits and losses at a glance andcan help you design and maintain abudget.

A calendar system

Time-tracking software. It can helpyou determine which tasks result inprofit and which dont.

E-mail management. Streamlining

all your e-mails to one account canhelp you stay organized.

Free Information And Advice

You can learn more and get a freequote at www.vocalocity.com or call877-VOCALOCITY.

TECH TOYS TAKE

TRADITIONAL PLAYTIME TO

NEW HEIGHTS

(NAPSI)From smartphones totablets and all things digital, todayskids are surrounded by technology aevery turneven playtime. While kidsanticipate the presence of technolog

in their toys, according to the MattelConsumer Insights Group, a researcharm of the leading toy company,nearly half of todays moms wish theichildren engaged in more unpluggedopportunities each daymore similarlto how they grew up.

While we can expect toy companiesto continue to incorporate advancedengineering and design into theinext generation of products to remainrelevant to todays child, there are sometoys that help bridge the gap betweenchild and parent by offering the lates

tech-infused innovations to help furthefacilitate creative and imaginative plaexperience.

A few smart holiday toy pickinclude:

Taking wheel play to new heights, thepopular Hot Wheels brand has placeda video camera inside a 1:64 scalevehicle. Hot Wheels Video Racer carslet kids become extreme sports videoproducers, capturing action-packedfootage with their friends and thengoing online to create their own films

with free editing software featuringpreloaded music, scene transitionsand more.

Generations of girls have spent hoursbrushing their dolls hair but the neBarbie Designable Hair Extensionscustomize hair play for the modern-day minifashionista. Children can plastylist, creating designs and custompatterns online at the free designcenter and then printing their creationsonto special Barbie hair extensionsfrom any ink-jet printer, which can thebe worn by the girls, their friends andtheir favorite Barbie doll.

For smart tech fun that the wholefamily can enjoy, UNO Robotointroduces a new way to customizegameplay every time the family getstogether. UNO Roboto allows groupsto record house rules and playersnames so that UNO Roboto can jumpinto gameplay unannounced and keepplayers on their toes.

We talk to children and parents all yealong and we know moms acknowledgebenefits of new technologies, but thealso want kids to interact with toys

and other lively activities that fostecreative, social and developmentalgrowth, says Michael Shore, vice

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050 Help Wanted

GRAPHIC DESIGNER -

COMPOSITION POSITION

We are seeking a creative GraphicDesigner for a full-time opening in ourBig Rapids office. This position is a fastpaced, design based opportunity. Mustbe able to meet deadlines and be veryorganized. Must have good commu-

nication skills. Requirements includeexperience with Mac OSX computersand software applications includingbeing very fluent with the Adobe Cre-ative Suite, which includes InDesign,and Photoshop. Send cover letter,salary requirements and resume to:

Pioneer Group Attn:Nina Jones

115 N. Michigan AvenueBig Rapids, MI 49307

Or email:[email protected]

090 BusinessServices

YOUR LOCAL

INTERNET Provider!

$18.45/month

Unlimited Dial-up

(231)592-9877

www.net-port.com

ROOFING: ALL TYPESRepairs & Leaks. Free Estimates

20yrs. experienceLicensed/Insured(616)636-8288

Ensley Roofing, LLC

110 For Rent

1 & 2 Bedroom, rent includes utilities, 1-year lease. No pets, starting a$500/month. (231)465-4049.

1-OR-2 BEDROOM DUPLEX, 1-yealease, large yard, close to BR, no pets.Starting $375/month. 231-796-4564

WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE-

Apts. and houses in and around BigRapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required.Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 owww.silvernailrealty.com on the web.

HERSEY, 2 BEDROOM apartmen$450/month plus $450/deposit plus util-

ities, also nice 1 bedroom Ashton house,$475/month plus $475/deposit. Nopets/smoking. (231)832-3101.

MORLEYMOTEL

DAILY Rooms from $40, Weeklyrooms from $165. Includes utilities.No Deposit. (231)856-7820.

170 Itemsfor Sale

1987 HONDA SPREE-MOPED, runsgreat, no title. $300. (231)832-9886

500 PUZZLES AND books, .50 cent to $1,12 Mile Road and 230th Avenue, BigRapids (231)796-1832

ACHIEVE ENERGY INDEPENDENCEwith an Outdoor Wood Furnace fromCentral Boiler. 25 year warranty available.White Pine Outdoor Boilers, Inc. Marion(231)743-6544

BABY CRIB AND mattress $20.(231)796-0966.

M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE oEvart. Largest selection of good usedand new furniture and appliances.(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)www.mandjfurniture.com

SALT/SAND SPREADER, 8'-WIDE,

commercial ground driven tow behind,EPOKE TKG12, $500. or [email protected]

(231)510-6592

NEWER OAK CHINA Cabinet - $150.231-856-0248.

president of Worldwide ConsumerInsights for Mattel Brands. But the twodont need to be mutually exclusive.Instead, look for toys that incorporateage-appropriate technologies that canenhance traditional play experiences,

while providing todays tech-savvyyouth digital generation with toys thatare fresh and relevant.

FIND FABULOUS GIFTS FOR LESS

(NAPSI)Heres some holidaycheer: You can find the perfect gift foreveryone on your Christmas list withoutpaying high prices. From brand-nametoys to hostess gifts from around theglobe, shoppers can find them for lessat off- price retailers Marshalls andT.J.Maxx.

Consider these unique gift ideasto feel good about spreading holidaycheer without breaking your budget:

For the Fashionista: Italian leathergloves, jeweled bangle bracelets ora blue leather clutch can add a popof color to a night out on the town.Scarves from India can help her bundleup in style and a faux fur sweater vestwill make her feel cozy and trendy.

For the Pet Lover: A reindeer petcostume can get your favorite furryfriend in the holiday spirit while a plushholiday doghouse gives them a placeto retreat to when the festivities come

to a close.

For Food Lovers: Gourmet foodlike tea and cracker sets from the U.K.can make them feel like royalty, and,for the chef in the family, try an elegant

Italian gourmet food basket with pastasand oils.

For the Hostess: Unique gifts suchas serveware from India or potteryfrom Portugal can help make her partythe highlight of the holiday season.Decadent chocolates from around theworld are also tasteful for her and herguests.

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The report underscores the importanrole nursing facilities play in the U.Seconomy. Parkinson hopes the reporwill convince lawmakers to protect thfunding streams that ensure thesfacilities can continue to play animportant role in the national economy

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The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N.Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is closed for the season. For personal or special tours,

contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Ir vin at (231) 796-8993.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come fo r food. All arewelcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road inBig Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club, 13460Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturdayafter 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S. SheldonSt., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or ArtSchiutema at ( 989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit w ww.EdmoreChamber.com.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in BigRapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noon at the CanadianLakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. For more information,

contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be oered from10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is oered for children ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,per class and $2 per sibling. Call B ethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.Big Rapids High School Class of 2001 hosts it 10-year reunion from 5 p.m. to close at TheGate. Contact Melissa Haight-Emmorey by e-mail at [email protected] formore information.Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Immanuel LutheranChurch, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. There will be free coee tasting, door prizes and alarge assortment of handcrafted merchandise from artisans in developing regions aroundthe world.SIERRA performs live from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley American Legion. All welcome.Square dancing if enough patrons want it.

SUNDAY, NOV. 27

Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. CallDarwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For moreinformation call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeled room at the GoodyearLanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Pleaseenter through the door facing Old 27. Its a great place to meet other singles and enjoyan evening of dancing to your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of BestEntertainment. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group for families andfriends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of Firstand Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal,games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. inBig Rapids.

MONDAY, NOV. 28

Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health,

500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a six-step program. Anyone withschizophrenia or mental illness is welcome to attend. F or more information, callMike B. at(231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coee is available at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids. For more information,call (231) 796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. FourthAve., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church,7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive 13-step programfor getting through a divorce. New members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at(231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store oers womens knit tops and mens knit shirts for 50cents all month; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Flannel shirtsexcluded. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at Schmidtys

Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For more information, call SandeeLee at (231) 832-3493.Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at SchmidtysLounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught. For more information, callSandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6 p.m. at the UnitedMethodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. This is a group of sisters in harmonywho sing a capella barbershop songs; it is accepting new members. Come and sing andhave a lot of fun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at the Mecosta-OsceolaIntermediate School District. For more information, call (231) 592-9605.Unlimited Fitness Program Super Sculpt class from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and Yoga-PilatesCombo is from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the Big Rapids Middle School Cafeteria, sponsoredby the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For more information, call (231) 592-4038.Tai Chi from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m. in the Big Rapids City Hall Commission Room, sponsoredby the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For more information, call (231) 592-4038.Water Aerobics Class from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FSU RecreationCenter Pool, sponsored by the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For more

information, call (231) 592-4038.FSU Emeriti Association members: Today is the deadline for reservations for the WinterDinner. If you didnt get a newsletter, contact Walt Luecke at (231) 796-4989 to makea reservation.

The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Gate.TUESDAY, NOV. 29

Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course.Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For moreinformation call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave.,Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big B oy. For questions, call Pastor BradCenter at (231) 779-9550.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Township Hall. For moreinformation, contact Je at (231) 250-4159.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in BigRapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City. For

more information call (800) 367-6788.Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center, 919 MarionAve., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, no registration required andno donation is sought at the event. For more information, call the parish o ce at (231)796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is a support groupfor families and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store oers womens knit tops and mens knit shirts for 50cents all month; there are al so many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Flannel shirtsexcluded. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church,1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted. Call (231) 796-0771 for moreinformation.Senior Fitness Class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Big Rapids, 102S. State St., sponsored by the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For moreinformation, call (231) 592-4038.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30

Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids Community Library. Opento the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactGlenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fell owship, come for food. All arewelcome and the healthy lunch is free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids.Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma texts, questions and answersand watching dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction of Michael andMargaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience in meditation anddharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in

Big Rapids.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store oers womens knit tops and mens knit shirts for 50cents all month; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Flannel shir tsexcluded. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Mecosta County Genealogical Society will be closed on Wednesday nights until May. Itwill be open the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are looking fordonations of scrapbooks, photos, obits, funeral cards, old plat books or anything that tellsfamily histories that we can copy and return or preserve. We will be working all winter toadd more records and documents. If you would like to visit the o ce, contact MaureenNelson at (231) 250-5555 to set up an appointment.Shu eboard league meets at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park in Evart. Players of all ages areinvited to join the league. For more information, call Alan Benson at (231) 734-2701.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a LilStarz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be oered from3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is oered for children ages 8 to 12 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at St.Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, perclass and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.Unlimited Fitness Program Cardio mix class from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and Yoga-PilatesCombo is from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the Big Rapids Middle School Cafeteria, sponsoredby the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For more information, call (231) 592-4038.

Tai Chi from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m. in the Big Rapids City Hall Commission Room, sponsoredby the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For more information, call (231) 592-4038.Water Aerobics Class from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FSU RecreationCenter Pool, sponsored by the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For moreinformation, call (231) 592-4038.

THURSDAY, DEC. 1

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For moreinformation call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, the third room on the

right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the corner of Locust Street and WinterAvenue. For more information, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.

Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. FourthAve., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a support group for familiesand friends of alcoholics.

Senior Fitness Class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Big Rapids, 102S. State St., sponsored by the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For moreinformation, call (231) 592-4038.MOMSnext, for mothers of school-aged children, will have its rst meeting from 9 to 11a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Big Rapids. The group meets every second and fourthThursday from September through May.MOISD Playgroup is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Michigan Works! in Reed City. For moreinformation, call (231) 791-7069.Diabetes Support Group meets at 3 p.m. at Mecosta County Medical Center, 605 OakSt., Big Rapids, in the hospital classroom area. Please use the hospitals main entranceand stop by the information desk for directions. Signs will direct you to the classroom.Most meetings have an educational speaker; there is no charge. No meeting scheduledfor December or January. For information or to be placed on the mailing list, contactCharlotte at (231) 592-4483.Big Rapids Area Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. at the City of Big Rapids Departmentof Public Safety Building, 435 N. Michigan Ave. For more information call Mike at (231)527-1688 or www.braarc.net.Mecosta County Historical Society meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at 129S. Stewart Ave. Anyone interested in local history is encouraged to stop by!Stroke Support Group of Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

at Tamarac, the Center for Health and Well Being, 1401 W. Main St. in Fremont. The topicis acupuncture with Irv Marcus, nationally board certied acupuncturist. The supportgroup is open to stroke survivors and their family/friends/caregivers and/or anyone withan interest in CVA/stroke. There is no charge to attend. Call Julie Allers at (231) 924-3195.The Big Rapids Rock, Gem & Mineral Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Geology Lab (room 138),Science Building on the campu of Ferris State University. Find the Science Building on thecampus map at www.ferris.edu/htmls/ferrisfaq/maps/ and nd out more about the clubat www.BigRapidsRockClub.com.

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Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all levels areencouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St.,Big Rapids. The store oers blouses, skirts, slacks and knit tops for $1 each. For moreinformation, call (231) 796-1571.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club, 13460Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturdayafter 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.Water Aerobics Class from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FSU RecreationCenter Pool, sponsored by the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For moreinformation, call (231) 592-4038.Friends of the Morton Township Library Annual Cookie Walk is at 10 a.m. at the Mor tonTownship Hall in Mecosta. Proceeds go to support future programs.MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at the Mecosta-OsceolaIntermediate School District. For more information, call (231) 592-9605.Mecosta New Home United Methodist Church will extend its hours for its swiss steaksupper. New hours will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is $9 for adults, $3 for children

younger than 12 and preschoolers eat free. Proceeds go to the building fund.SATURDAY, DEC. 3The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N.Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is closed for the season. For personal or special tours,contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Irvin at (231) 796-8993.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for f ellowship, come for food. All arewelcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road inBig Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club, 13460Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturdayafter 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S. SheldonSt., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or ArtSchiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.

Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in BigRapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noon at the CanadianLakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. For more information,contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a LilStarz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be oered from10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is oered for children ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,per class and $2 per sibling. Call B ethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.Local authors Susan Stec and Jeni Decker will be signing books from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. atBiggby Coee in Big Rapids.Christmas Shopping & Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First CongregationalChurch UCC, 714 Hillcrest Drive, Fremont. Luncheon costs $3.50, and Home Tour ticketsare $5 each.St. Marys Christmas Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center, 919 MarionAve. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-5202 for more information.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private upstairs room ofPeppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, coee and

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club or

rganization to be certain of meetings, outings and

lasses, as they may be canceled due to bad weather

r other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, please

all (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correct

nformation.

OMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being

bused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for

buse.

EARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.

eartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring and

edicated people with an interest in serving terminally

ll patients and their families in the Reed City Area and

he outlaying communities. Volunteers provide services

uch as friendly visiting, patient transport/patient

utings, errand running, child care, and clerical services.

olunteer classes are available to fit each personschedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at

31-775-6840 for further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, 12

p.m. (third Saturday of each month).

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third

Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.

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

INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE

COMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday

night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in

the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open

to everyone. Reservation are required, please call

(231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact phone

number and number of people attending. IntersectionChurch takes place following the dinner starting at 6:30

p.m.. Everyone welcome.

DECEMBER 3

THE 54TH ANNUAL St. Mary Christmas Bazaar will

be on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. To 3 p.m. And

Sunday, December 4 from 8 a.m. To noon at the St.

ary Parish Center, 919 Marion Avenue, Big Rapids.

his event includes a luncheon on Saturday and pancake

reakfast on Sunday morning. For more information

all (231)796-5202.

ECEMBER 10

ERSEYS HOUSE OF HOPE will host a fundraiser

on Saturday, December 10 at Faith Bible Church in

Evart, 10737 30th Ave. (on M66), from 7 to 9:30

p.m. Coffee House Concert Night with gospel music.

Free will offering will be taken. Contact numbers are

(231)734-6240 or (231)468-9362.

TRINITY LUTHERAN ALTAR GUILD will host a

Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 10 from 8 a.m.

to 12 p.m. or until gone at Trinity Lutheran Church,

19778 US-10, Reed City. Proceeds will support Trinity

Lutheran Church and School.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American

Breakfast (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12

noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.

LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,

7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-

10.

EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday

of every month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving

their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each

month until further notice.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held

at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel

Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.

129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call Cliff

Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second Monday

f every month).

.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed City

t. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting

6p.m.

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

Todd Street.

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, 10:30a.m.

(third Monday of each month).

BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

GROUP MEETING second Monday of each month,

7p.m. For more information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-

5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each

Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early

bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at

6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday evening

at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-10 in Reed

City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM

LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer SupportGroup for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.

2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. January-

March-May-July-September-November. Hosted by

Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th

Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire

by calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105,

Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise

Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,

at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10 and

40th Ave., west entrance. This group meets the last

Monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural

health options and specific subjects, CO-OP information

is also available.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Locationis at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the Sportsman Club)

on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment after lunch.

For information call 231-734-6005.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open to

all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.

Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader

for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email LLL

[email protected]. (Meetings are Third Tuesday of every

month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and

Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday)

at the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more

information, call the church (231)832-9072. Church is

barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in need

(second and fourth Tuesday of the month), 5p.m. at

Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs Community

Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at

St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,

(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns

Church Basement in Baldwin. For further information,

call Shawn (231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at

the Evart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East

Todd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second

and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The group

meets at the Community Mental Health for Central

Michigan in Osceola County located at 4473 220th Ave.

in Reed City. For more information call (231)832-2247.

The group is for individuals who provide caregiving

services for individuals with Dementia, Alzheimers

or other chronic/terminal medical conditions. There

is no charge to participate and there are no residency

restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the

second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran

Church. Open to the public. The May meeting honors

Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday

morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids.

Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.

ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for families

and friends of Alcoholics will meet every Tuesday at St.

Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Location

is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the Sportsman Club)

on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment after lunch.

For information call 231-734-6005.

THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in Purple

and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday evening

at 6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot. Pink

Hatters are welcome too (the younger ones). Call our

Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at 734-

9733 for any information or questions you may have.

THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the Intersection

Free Store will host a Free Resources Seminar for the

greater Evart community. This seminar will discuss the

many different agencies, organizations and churches

that offer help for families and individuals during these

current tough economic conditions. Please call ahead as

seating is limited. All are welcome. (231)734-2733

THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP

will meet at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519

Cherry, on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m. Snacks

will be provided and the program will be on Senior

Exercise. For further information, please call Joe Curtin

at (231)734-9139 or Laverne Erbes at (231)832-5108.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each

month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran Church,202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public, free of

charge.

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

club house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story

Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must

remain in the library during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third

Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with

potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-3857

or Ann (231)867-3237.

EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,

6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is

every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon. There will

be games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB

MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday of each

month (excluding January through March), and the

public is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for

a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which starts

at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES

meeting is the first Wednesday of every month. Call the

hotline for location of the meeting and for information.

(231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets

at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For

information call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post

#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m.

Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the first

Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big Rapids

Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will

be held at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big

Rapids.

MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP Chapter 2418

meetings are held the second Wednesday of every

month at the United Methodist Church on Chestnut

Street in Reed City. The meeting start at 12 noon with

a potluck lunch and programs begin at 1 p.m. Programs

for the next three months are as follows:

-DECEMBER 14th will be the students from the Trinity

Lutheran School in Reed City.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. a

St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

information.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each month)

at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference Room. Fo

more information contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext.

16.

T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.

meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.

For more information call

(231)734-5752.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m., meetin

at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, corneof Third and Oak. For more information, call Ruth a

(231)734-2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. a

Evart United Methodist Church.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed Cit

Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.

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

Todd Street.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m. a

Evart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will be

meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart ever

Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community building.

Anyone interested to learn wood carving is welcomethere is no cost. It is also the meal site for the Commissio

on Aging and their Thursday dinner is at noon. For mo

information on carving call 734-5125 or 734-9131.

Information on COA dinner reservations call 734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday evenin

at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh-i

at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meet

every third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of ever

month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin o

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Locatio


on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment after lunch. Foinformation call 231-734-6005.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday o

every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For more

information, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at the

Evart United Methodist Church.

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

Todd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to 8p.m.

Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10 in Evart.

For more information call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Pos#10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Earl

birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin o

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Locatio


on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment after lunch. Fo

information call 231-734-6005.

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Las

Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. Fo

more information, call (231)832-5102.

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1PM-4PM$4 ADMISSION

+ SKATE RENTAL

TEEN NIGHT6PM-11PM

$6 ADMISSION+ SKATE RENTAL

Music May Not Be Appropriatefor Young Children

GROW YOUR

OWNGARDENS LLC

836 S Chestnut St. unit BReed City, MI 49677

1-231-832-7012

(Located next to Family Dollar in Reed City)Mon.-Fri noon - 8pm Saturday & Sunday 10am - 8pm

10% OFFGRAND OPENING SALE

Indoor Growing Supplies Hydroponics Medical Marijuana

Educational Classes Certifications & Renewals

with Doctor Bob Knowledgeable, NO

pressure staff

GROW YOUR

OWN

GARDENS LLC

CHRISTMAS CONCERTWednesday, December 7, 2011 7:00 p.m.FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITYS WILLIAMS AUDITORIUM

Great LakesAdventist AcademyChoir, Wind Symphony, Bell Choir,

Encore! String EnsembleAnd Aerokhanas Gymnastics Team

A Free Will Offering Will Be AcceptedTelephone (231) 250-1130

Anyone With A Disability, PleaseContact Us For Accommodations


17/24


MILLERSTREE FARM

Beautiful Blue SpruceScotch and White Pine

Choose and Cut

14490 New Millpond1-Mile South of East M-20

2.5 Miles from

Center of Big Rapids

(231)796-2316

02 FORD TAURUS3.0L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 4 dr. Great

MPG! 4 new tires, new front axles,front rotors, battery.

YOUR PRICE$3,995

02 MERC. MOUNTAINEERAWD, 4.6L V8, 4 dr., leather, 3rd rowseat. New coil packs front and rearrotors, tie rod end and rear strut.

YOUR PRICE$5,995

01 CHEVY SILVERADOXCab, short bed, 4x4, PW, PL, tilt,

cruise, AC, CD, 5.3L V8. Trusted & true,nothing runs like a Chevy.

YOUR PRICE$8,995

01 KIA RIO4 dr., 1.5L 4 cyl., auto., AC, Great forthose long commutes. New alternator

& fluids. Plus used car inspection.

YOUR PRICE$1,995

98 JEEP WRANGLERSport utility, 2 dr., 4.0L 6 cyl., 5 spd, 4

wheel drive, PS, AM/FM stereo, cass., dualair bags, grill guard, tow pkg., steel wheels.

YOUR PRICE $7,995

96 DODGE NEON4 dr., auto., 4 cyl., AC, power steering.

Great MPG! Fresh trade. Must see!New fluids and used car inspection.

YOUR PRICE$1,295

98 FORD F150 4X4 XCABV8, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AC. Ready

for work. New idler arm and wheelbearing, plus used car inspection.

YOUR PRICE $4,495

02 FORD EXPLORER XLT4x4, 4.0L, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 3rd rowseating, CD, AC, PS, fresh trade, moonroof, alloy wheels, towing pkg., rear air.

YOUR PRICE $7,495

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORSSales Service Quick Lube

KELLERNORTH COUNTRY MOTORSNOW LOCATEDON M-82 HOWARD CITY

Visit us on the web at

www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com

DALE LONGCORESales ManagerMon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;

Sat. 10 am - 2 pm(231) 937-5173OR1-877-937-5173Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.

FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES FREE LOANER CARW/APPT.

01 DODGE RAM 4X4 XCABSLT, powerful 5.9L V8, PW, PL, tilt,

cruise, AC, auto. New U-joint, battery,fluids. Used car inspection.

YOUR PRICE $5,995

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Full Service GIFT CERTIFICATES

AVAILABLE FOR LUBE, OIL, FILTERCOMPLETE 4x4

FLUID SERVICE T-Case & Front & Rear

Differential

$11495$2500OUT THE DOOR

00416773

8FtLengthHardwood10 Cord Load for$900

Cut &Split Wood Available

DOYLEFORESTPRODUCTSBuyerofStandingTimberSince1957

1-800-968-5586 or231-250-5557

Phone

592-1204

M-F8am-5:30pm

1204N. StateSt.BigRapids

BrianHatchewOwner

For More Information and to

Advertise Here:

Call Dawn at 832-5566, Katie at 592-8385,Danette at 592-8366, John Allshouse at

592-8397 or Deb at 592-8383!

TakeBackControlofYour

EnergyCosts!

231-823-2105

WindowsSidingDoors

InsulationRemodelingGa

rages

PoleBarnsDecksAddition

s

NewConstruction

Visitusonthewebat:

www.futurehomeimprovement.com

9346NorthlandDr.,Stanwoo

d

Licensed&Insured!

ParisHeating&Repa

ir

HomeoftheHardyHeate

rOutdoorWoodBoiler

STOPINANDCHECKOUT

OURNEWNATURES

COMFORTOUTDOORWOOD

BOILER(PICTURED)!

ParisHeating&Repair

CallAnytime!(231)349-

6057(231)592-3155

SpecializinginALLOutd

oorWoodBoilerRepair

Service&RepairforGasFu

rnacesandInstallationof

SmallGasAppliances.

24HOUREMERGENC

YSERVICE*Financing

Available.

BENEFIT

for JODY (OTTOBRE) GOLTZ & IAN GOLTZTo absorb some of the financial hardships

due to their battles with cancer

December 3, 20114 PM - 11 PM

Eagles Arie 253518361 16 Mile Rd

Big Rapids, MI

Doors open at 4 PMDinner at 5 PM (Cash Bar)

Silent Auction Auction Bake SaleChildrens Activities The Gray Flannel Band

For questions or to make donations please contact:Becky (231) 598-9295 or Kandi (231) 388-1162

Drop off donations at any time.


18/24


VANDYKESENGIN

E

REBUILDING

Since1957

17WestwoodFre

mont

(231)924-3170

HeadPressureCheck

ing&Reconditioning

CrankShaftGrindingEngineParts&Kits

Available

CylinderBlockBoring

-Automotive,AGandI

ndustrialMON-FRI 8AM-5PM 231-832-3773IN THE OLD TIEL POOLS & SPAS BUILDING

ToAdvertiseo

nthisPageFo

rJust

$21.00Per

Week

6WeeksMinimum,

Call

231-592-8359

00447938

FIREWOOD8 Hardwood Firewood

Delivered in 8 length,minimum 10 cords per load.

$90 - $100 per cord due to haul distances

Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau

231-796-4558Leave name & number

7910FederalRoad,HowardC

ity

231-937-4206

OpenMon.-Fri.9am-6pm

Sat.9am-4pm

Comeseeusandlet

themhelpyoutocreate

ahomeasindividual

asyouare!

TheAbbey

Decorat

ing

Dept.

www.howardcity.abbeycarpet.com

Come

seeTom,

Chris

11966NOR

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R.

BIGRAPID

S,MI4930

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OFFICE

231-796-2380

FAX:231

-796-231

9cell2

31-629-7565

BuyingGoldandSilver!

VintageWatches&Collectibles.

CALLFORAPRICETODAY!

(231)796-0554719WEST

AVENUEBIGRAPID

S

Monday,Wednesday,Frida

y9am-5:30pmandSaturdaybyAppointmentOnly

WILSONS

WILSONSMobileHomeImprovementStoreMobileHome&RVPartsAssortedMobil

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