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030 Special Notices

BLUEBERRIES U-PICK STARTING TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH 20046 160th Ave. at 20 Mile Grant Center. Tuesday 3pm-8pm, Thursday 8am-1pm, Saturday 8am-5pm. $1.50/quart. (231)598-0000

040 Lost and Found

FOUND IN CHIPPEWA Lake area Saturday, Female Jack Russel Mix, no collar. Call (231)972-5021.

050 Help Wanted

SINGLE COPY COORDINATOR Full-Time Looking for a full-time job that won't trap you in an office all day? We have the answer! We need a responsible selfstarter in our Circulation Department to handle coordinating dealer sales; collection, maintenance and repair of coin boxes; and assisting with other department functions. Must be reliable and able to lift 40 pounds. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude and some basic computer skills (or a willingness to learn) and be able to represent us professionally by providing good customer service. We provide the vehicle, but a safe driving record and being comfortable driving in all types of weather is a must. First-shift schedule, primarily weekdays, with occasional Saturdays. We offer a competitive wage and insurance. Drug screen, driving record, background and credit checks are required. To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to: Nina Jones, HR Manager, The Pioneer Group, 115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids MI 49307 or email to njones@pioneergroup.com.

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WANTED A LICENSED mechanic. Monday-Friday and some Saturday hours. Hourly wages paid. Send resume, proof of licenses and references to: Box 40, c/o Pioneer Classifieds, 115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307

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YOU ARE INVITED to the Mecosta County Farm Bureau annual meeting to be held this Saturday, August 13th at noon at the Paris Fish Hatchery, lunch provided. Our featured speaker will be Keith Creagh of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. For more information please call (231)796-1119.

FREE KITTENS, 3 females, black and white, 10 weeks old, litter box trained. Morley 517-763-9398.

THERAPY DOGS PREPARATION class for Therapy Dogs International will be held at Spectrum Hospital, Reed City starting September 1st, for 6 consecutive Thursday's. Cost is $65.00 Instructors: Debbie Szot and Barb Graham. For information call: (231)832-8508.

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MOVING SALE: 325 W. OSCEOLA, REED CITY. 8/11-8/128/13. Sofabed, loveseat, dressers, piano, collectible glassware, tools.

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FOUND BASETTE HOUND on Elder and 8 Mile Road in Stanwood on 8/3/11. (231)580-9339 FOUND BIKE: PARIS area, 205th north of Hoover Rd. Call to identify. (231)7960225

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SATURDAY, AUG. 6 The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center. Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids. Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big 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. Karoake provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-5333 and ask for Rudy. Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be offered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered 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, per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions. The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www. EdmoreChamber.com. Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm and Garden. Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information. Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information. The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private upstairs room of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, coffee and conversation. For more information, contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893. SUNDAY, AUG. 7 Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956. Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For more information 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 Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Its a great place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening of dancing to your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of Best Entertainment. 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 and friends of alcoholics. Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of First and 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. in Big Rapids. MONDAY, AUG. 8 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 with schizophrenia or mental illness is welcome to attend. For more information, call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings. Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center. 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 program for getting through a divorce. New members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information. Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Hunter Safety Class sign-up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club. For more information, call Morrie at (616) 678-4523. Living On Grief Support Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. For those who experience death or divorce from a spouse. The Big Rapids Lions Club meetings at 6:30 p.m. at the Gate. Chippewa Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation Bible School is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student class available on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678. St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. 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 Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493. Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at Schmidtys Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught. For more information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493. Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. This is a group of sisters in harmony who sing a capella barbershop songs; it is accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lot of fun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328. TUESDAY, AUG. 9 Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course. Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For more information 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. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, 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. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550. Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Township Hall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. 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 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, no registration required and no donation is sought at the event. For more information, call the parish ofce at (231) 796-5202. Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics. Hunter Safety Class from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club. For more information, call Morrie at (616) 678-4523. Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Alzheimers support group, hosted by the Alzheimers Association, Greater Michigan Chapter, meeting is month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mecosta County Medical Center, Administrative Conference Room 2 in Big Rapids. A help line is available 24/7 at (800) 272-3900. Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City Public Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information. Chippewa Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation Bible School is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student class available on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678. Chippewa Lake Lions meet at 7 p.m. throughout the summer at the Chippewa Township Hall. St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. 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 more information. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10 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, 12954 80th 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 more information, 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. Open to the public. Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703. Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7 p.m. during the summer at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids. We are looking to collect Mecosta County scrapbooks and any family histories that pertain to the area. Volunteers are needed to le obits, index the collections or help visitors look up information. Fun, relaxing and lots of history here. Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free. 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 answers and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction of Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience in meditation and dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome. Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. Remus Area Historical Society meets at 5 p.m. at the Remus Area Museum, 324 S. Sheridan, Remus. Remus Heritage Days will not be meeting until after the new calendar year. Big Rapids Business and Professional Womens Club meet at 6:30 p.m. at Osburndale. Chippewa Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation Bible School is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student class available on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678. St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571. Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered 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 Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions. Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm and Garden. THURSDAY, AUG. 11 Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For more information 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. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, call Eric at (866) 398-5440. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center. Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics. Hunter Safety Class from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club. For more information, call Morrie at (616) 678-4523. Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more information call (231) 796-0966. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the DAV building, 402 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids. Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Clubs general membership meetings are at 7 p.m. at 15422 Old Millpond Road in Big Rapids. All are invited you dont need a tractor! Annual family membership is $20. Introductory special is $10 for the rst year. Contact Jerry at (231) 796-2834 or brantfarmpower@yahoo.com. Chippewa Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation Bible School is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student class available on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678. St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571. Paris Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Green Township Hall parking lot. Vendors who live in Green Township will be charged $5 to sell their produce and other items, and non-township residents will be charged $10. Proceeds from the market will go toward the townships parks budget. For more information, call Gary Todd at (231) 796-6012. FRIDAY, AUG. 12 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, 12954 80th 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 more information, 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 are encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques. Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Bingo at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Chippewa Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation Bible School is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student class available on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678. Karoake provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-5333 and ask for Rudy. St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571. SATURDAY, AUG. 13 The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center. Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids. Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big 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. Hunter Safety Class from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club. For more information, call Morrie at (616) 678-4523. Karoake provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-5333 and ask for Rudy. Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be offered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered 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, per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions. The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www. EdmoreChamber.com. Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm and Garden. Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information. Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information. Join the Mecosta County Genealogical Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their open research hours. For our August Special, we will be featuring scrapbooks from the area (county wide). Lets try to gather up books from all parts of Mecosta County to learn more about our history. If you know of anyone who has scrapbooks that would loan us or let us copy, then we can make arrangements to copy them and return to the owner. Help preserve our countys history and genealogy. We are located next to Recycle! at 424 N. Fourth Ave. Great for all ages or out of town guest. Fun and educational. To loan a scrapbook for that day, contact Maureen at (231) 250-5555. Wheatland Township Library Board meets at 7:30 a.m.

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MORTON TWP. Starting Saturday, residents of Morton Township will be able to drop off recyclables once a week to hopefully alleviate trafc from its previous once a month system. The township will now offer recycling every Saturday at the Morton Township Fire Station in Canadian Lakes. The move is in response to the overwhelming number of participants who would ood the station once a month, said township Supervisor Jim Quinlan. It became a logistic problem when everyone saved their recycling all month long for the one day. The quantity they had and the amount of stuff that was brought on that Saturday (became) a really safety issue, Quinlan said. We felt that the demand and the response was enough and we needed to look at some other alternative to eliminate the mass overow of cars and trafc. The township originally collected recyclables one Saturday a month to be delivered to the Big Rapids recycling center. The township has hired Allied Waste services to transport the recycling container to a Kent County recycling facility. The Kent County recycling facility uses a single-stream system, which allows residents to combine recyclables to be sorted later at the plant, said Gary Doudhett, operations manager at Allied Waste. Besides offering residents a weekly chance to recycle, Allied Waste also collects more materials than the previous program, Quinlan said. A complete list of acceptable items and how to prepare each item for recycling is available at the townships website at www.mortontownship.org. Items can be placed in clear plastic bags for easier sorting. All items should be relatively clean and heavy soil, residue and grease should be removed, Doudhett said. Employees will be on hand to help direct trafc and move cars through a single-le line in an orderly fashion. Although the program is designed for Morton Township residents, the township has reached out to other neighboring townships to participate in its program. Austin Township has participated for nearly a year. The township pays $150 a month to participate and it gives residents options where to recycle, said Austin Township Supervisor Kenneth Vredenburg. Some residents use it and others dont because they go to Big Rapids but there are few that use because they like the availability of it, Vredenburg said. If (Austin Township residents) use it more, then we might think about contributing more money. When the program was offered once a month, the container would become full and the program would often shut down early, Vredenburg said. He hopes offering it weekly will change that. Residents in Morton and Austin townships can recycle from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday at the re station located at 8260 100th Ave. in Canadian Lakes. For more information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.

to Grand Rapids just got easier thanks to a new shuttle service starting Aug. 29 at Ferris State University. Through a partnership with The Rapid, the shuttle bus will make four trips a day, from The Rapids Central Station in Grand Rapids to Ferris Big Rapids campus. Meijer in Cedar Springs will be the routes only other stop. The rst bus will leave Grand Rapids at 6:25 a.m. and the nal bus will return to Grand Rapids at 9:05 p.m. It will run Monday through Friday. The bus is intended to help students and faculty in Kent County easily make the commute to Ferris main campus. The service also is open to the public. The admissions staff identied a group of potential students in the Grand Rapids area that showed interest in attending (Ferris) but transportation was a limiting factor for them, said Mike Hughes, associate vice president for Physical Plant, in a February meeting discussing the bus service. Surveys were distributed to 4,600 potential students, current students, faculty and staff to gage interest. About 8 percent of the surveys were returned. Based on feedback from residents in Kent County, Ferris decided to go ahead with the shuttle, said Ed Shepard, director of auxiliary enterprises. The service is estimated to cost $100,000 annually, which will be paid by the university and rider fare. A shuttle bus card, good for one semester, will cost $700. Individual rides are $8 each way. We want to set a price point where you get people to utilize it, yet you want to cover expenses, Shepard said, adding it is difcult to predict ridership at this point. The success of the bus service will be evaluated after two years. There is no set number of riders needed to deem the service successful, Shepard said. Based on a student who drives to Grand Rapids three times each week, it would be cheaper to purchase a shuttle bus card, Shepard said. LouAnn Kirkpatrick, a student services representative in the Admissions Ofce, was pleased to hear the shuttle service would begin in the fall semester. Its a wonderful idea, especially for students to have housing (in Big Rapids) and still be able to take a program (in Grand Rapids), she said. Student Dustin Karpovich, who will graduate in December with a degree in resort management, was in favor of the bus, but thought the price of a shuttle card would deter some students. Money is an issue for commuting altogether. ($700) seems like a big bill all at once, he said. Frankly, people can probably carpool for cheaper. To calculate how much your commute costs and for more information about Ferris shuttle and its schedule, visit www.ferris. edu/htmls/current/shuttlebus.

A rings setting is as important as its diamond because the setting is what displays and secures the stone. Platinum provides an ideal setting as it is stronger than other precious metals, which means that you dont have to worry about losing the center stone with everyday wear. Also, platinum is a naturally white metal, allowing the diamond to sparkle even brighter. Did you know that a platinum engagement ring will last forever? Since platinum is so durable and loses little metal over time, the ring will undoubtedly become a family heirloom that can be passed down for generations to follow. And platinum engagement rings are surprisingly affordable. Contrary to popular belief, they are available in a wide range of price points, starting at around $1,000 at BlueNile.com. Know Her Style Before you go to the jewelry store, know your future ances style, personality and lifestyle since there is a ring to suit her perfectly. For example, a woman with a hands-on job, like nursing, might prefer a simple band with a secure setting, while a woman who has a less active job might want something more intricate. A woman with classic style will want a different band design than a trend-setting fashionista. A classic polished platinum band from Michael Barin will suit a girl with more traditional tastes, while a birth stone of colored diamonds on an embellished band like one from Suna Bros. will look bold and unique, says jewelry and style expert Michael OConnor. To gure out her ring size, press one of your girlfriends rings in a bar of soap until it leaves a mark. You can also put one of her rings on your own hand, mark where it falls on your nger and have the jeweler measure that area, suggests OConnor. How to Propose Some women want a public proposal in front of friends and family, while others want something private and special. In either case, your ance will remember the day for the rest of her life. Think about what your ance likes, and where and how you met. For more tips on proposing marriage or choosing an engagement ring, visit www.engagementguide.com or www. preciousplatinum.com.

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(NewsUSA) - Whats the best way to stop a bully? Dont let him (or her) become one. Multiple studies have shown that teaching children positive social skills and taking proactive steps to prevent and discourage delinquent behavior can go a long way toward preventing bullying and providing a more effective learning environment. Unfortunately, childhood bullying has become a 24/7 problem, and the anonymity of the Internet makes it more difcult to identify and punish bullies. But programs in which schools and the community work together to prevent bullying and reduce disruptive behavior can make a difference.

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(NewsUSA) - Today people are bombarded with more information than they can process. Simultaneously, websites, blogs and social media have the public trained to consume information in bullet points, sound bytes and tweets containing 140 characters or less. No matter how you are trying to get your message across, whether through social media, a website or blog, an ad or even a presentation, the best way to pique someones interest is through compelling imagery. Photos must be engaging enough to get someone to focus on what youve got to say. When choosing an image, it pays to be selective. Great images have the power to inform, inspire, confuse, shock, delight, empower, enrage and enlighten. Start by thinking about things like:

The benets of bullying prevention programs include freeing teachers to teach, instead of spending their time disciplining students. These programs also cut down on chaos in the classroom and foster a positive learning environment.

Rules of Engagement: What to Know Before Popping the Question

(NewsUSA) - An engagement ring symbolizes your promise to love and cherish your partner forever, and shows the world your commitment to your ance. Many women dream about their engagement ring their entire lives, so choosing the right style is of utmost importance. Here are some tips to ease the pressure of nding the ring and proposing: Its Not Only About the Diamond

Michelle Molina, president and CEO of PeaceBuilders says that Children need to be given the skills so they can solve these problems and adults need to be the guides on the sides. According to the nonprot organization Child Trends, PeaceBuilders has been found to work in increasing conict resolution skills and reducing aggression and bullying. PeaceBuilders is a program designed to foster a positive environment not only in schools, but at home and in the community. The program is already in place in thousands of schools across the United

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States, where it is successfully used to prevent and decrease bullying and other disruptive behavior.

PeaceBuilders is designed to combat bullying early through a combination of school-based programs, parent training and community outreach. Parents are a critical part of the program, ensuring that practices are duplicated at home. The PeaceBuilders program can be tailored to ages and developmental levels from preschool through high school.

EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is raising awareness about AMD and its potential window to health through your eyes. Imagine seeing black holes in your eld of vision instead of your family, your garden or your favorite book. More than 10 million Americans suffer from AMD. AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow under the eyes macula, where the sharpest, central vision occurs. Its the leading cause of vision loss for those 65 and older. While not curable, AMDs advancement can be delayed and treated, leading to many more years of healthy vision for those who detect it early through an eye exam. This same blood vessel damage can also indicate risk for heart attack or stroke -- as much as 8 to 10 times greater. An Australian study noted that among those whose health was followed for a number of years, subjects with AMD had more than double the incidence of heart attack or stroke. Eye exams let patients know of increased risk for other serious health problems. EyeCare America provides eye exams at no out-of-pocket cost to people 65 and older and offers online medication assistance information. Eye exams are provided by a corps of nearly 7,000 volunteer ophthalmologists across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Those interested in the program can visit www.eyecareamerica.org to see if they are eligible. The organizations online referral

center also enables friends and family members to nd out instantly whether their loved ones are eligible to be matched with a volunteer ophthalmologist. EyeCare America is designed for people who are U.S. senior citizens or legal residents who havent seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years. Additional information can be found at www.eyecareamerica.org.

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Refreshing Communities Through Outdoor Gardens

(NewsUSA) - Whether you live in an urban or rural area, enjoying the outdoors is something many Americans have in common, and we experience it in different ways -- both big and small -- from growing herbs on the back porch to perusing the community farmers market in town. But why not take it a step further and take action to make your community a little greener? Creating an outdoor oasis helps preserve green space, beauties neighborhoods, and can also bring together the community through a shared cause. One way to do this is through The Pepsi Refresh Project, which through the input of people across the country, awards grants to projects, for both individuals and organizations, that do good for the community. This month Pepsi is challenging America, asking How can you upgrade your hometown with a new community garden? Go to www.refresheverything. com and give Pepsi your best answer, or click through the hundreds of other entries to vote on your favorite ideas to help ensure

The program works by rst identifying risk factors for bullying, including violent or aggressive behavior, drug use and tobacco use. PeaceBuilders provides tools to foster civil behavior and to discourage disruptive behavior. Then a roadmap is created that includes regularly praising children and teens for good behavior at school and at home, while discouraging bad behavior. Involving parents in the behavior improvement before adolescence helps communities create a way of life that encourages people to be nicer to each other. visit www.

Take Central Elementary Gardens for example, started by teacher Christy Cuthbert, who used the $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant to create an outdoor learning center and garden for her school. Students not only get their hands dirty in the garden, but also learn skills to promote and manage a community farmers market. Theres also the Brigits Bounty started by a Colorado resident, Brandi-Lynn Greig. She used her $25,000 grant to provide fencing, seeds, trees, and educational programming for a community garden, which provides fresh vegetables to over 200 families in need each month.

Other ways to get involved are to join an already established community garden or farm in your area. From planting to managing sales, there are several ways you can contribute.

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Eyeing the Window to Your Health

(NewsUSA) - Some say the eyes are windows to the soul. But did you know that the eye disease age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can also indicate increased risk of heart attack or stroke?

Every action helps to create major impact on communities, whether you choose to vote for your favorite idea or put your own idea into action. Even as the summer days start to shorten and we head back to school, Pepsi will continue to challenge Americans with the next question, asking, How would you make learning fun? No matter the season, ideas can always inspire change in communities and the Pepsi Refresh Project encourages just that.

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2007 TIMBERLAND TIMBERLODGE 17,495

5th Wheel, Rear Living, Full Slide, A/C, Clean

$

2006 FOREST RIVER SALEM 33,995

237, Slide Out, AC, Local Trade.

$

2003 LAYTON SCOUT 11,995

WE HAVE RVS IN STOCK!

$

2005 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER

Rear Living, A/C, Front Bdrm., Spacious
$

2004 EXISS 3 Horse Slant, Rear Tack, Finished Living Quarters, Slide Out, Bathroom.
$

2005 GULFSTREAM CONQUEST

Quad Bunks, Front Bedroom, A/C
$

8,995

7,495

13,995

4,995

7,995

Front BDRM, Rear Living, Mid Kit. Slide

$

2004 LAYTON LAKEVIEW 6,995

2009 SUZUKI V-STROM 650

Hard Saddle, Bags & Trunk.
$

2006 COACHMEN SPIRIT OF AMERICA

Bunk House, Full Slide
$

2007 QUICKSILVER POPUP

Toy Hauler, A/C, Sink
$

2008 POLARIS RANGER

XP 4x4, Limited Edition.
$

44,995

12,995

15,995

11,995

Rear Bathroom, A/C, Local One Owner Trade

$

2002 LAYTON 253 SLIDEOUT 12,995

2003 SOUTHWIND 36E

V-10, 2 Slides, 26,000 Miles.
$

2007 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD

Two Slides, Bunk House, A/C
$

300 Toy Hauler, Slps 8, 3 Axle, Awning

$

2005 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX 19,995

Screaming Eagle. Loaded. Sharp!

$

2003 H.D. Road King 9,995

14,995

17,995

2007 DODGE CHARGER

AWD, V6, Loaded.
$

2008 SATURN AURA XE

V6, Auto., Leather, Moonroof.
$

2009 FORD ESCAPE XLT

V6, Auto, Loaded, 23k Miles
$

2007 GMC YUKON SLT

Leather, Quad Seats, Loaded
$

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS

3800 V6, Auto, Loaded
$

13,995

4,995

8,995

3,995

10,995

V8, Hemi, Leather, Power Moonroof, Loaded

$

2005 CHRYSLER 300C 13,995

2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM

V6, Auto., Air.
$

2004 BUICK CENTURY

V6, Auto, Very Clean
$

1999 GMC SAFARI AWD

V6, Auto., Local Trade.
$

2006 FORD FREESTYLE

FWD, Leather, 3rd Seat, Loaded
$

10,995

12,995

10,995

11,995

SXT, Auto., Loaded, 48,000 Miles.

$

2008 DODGE AVENGER 6,495

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

LT 4x4. Third Seat, Loaded
$

2009 SATURN VUE FWD

Auto, Loaded, AWD
$

2008 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE

4x4, V6, Auto, Loaded
$

2004 FORD F150 XLT

4x4, V8, Loaded.
$

8,995

10,995

12,995

10,995

2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

AWD, V6, Loaded
$

2006 CHEVROLET HHR

Auto, A/C, Sharp
$

2005 BUICK LACROSSE

CXS, V6, Leather, Loaded

RUBICON. Auto., Lifted, New Tires, Hard Top.

2003 JEEP WRANGLER

2009 KIA RIO LX

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9,995

14,995

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club or organization to be certain of meetings, outings and classes, as they may be canceled due to bad weather or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correct information. DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for abuse. THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-September- November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832-3411. NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group meets the last monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural health options and specic subjects, COOP information is also available. SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-7346005. 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 For more information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at Evart United Methodist Church. SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City. EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East Todd Street. ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church. THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will be meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community building. Anyone interested to learn wood carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is also the meal site for the Commission on Aging and their Thursday dinner is at noon. For mor information on carving call 734-5125 or 734-9131. Information on COA dinner reservations call 7346005. WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh-in at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets every third Thursday of the month. EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m. 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 231-7346005. MUSIC AT THE DEPOT will be the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. We-B- Jammin (Country, Blues, Oldies and Gospel).

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call (231)6790489 For More Information. HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring and dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally ill patients and their families in the Reed City Area and the outlaying communities. Volunteers provide services such as friendly visiting, patient transport/ patient outings, errand running, child care, and clerical services. Volunteer classes are available to t each persons schedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for further information.

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, (rst and third Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237. EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for rst through sixth grades. REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There will be games, crafts, songs and stories. BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGS are held the rst Wednesday of each month (excluding January through March), and the public is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which starts at 7:00p.m. OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES meeting is the rst Wednesday of every month. Call the hotline for location of the meeting and for information. (231)832-8453 EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at 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 rst Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids. THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER 2418 will hold their monthly meeting the second Wednesday of the month at the United Methodist Church in Reed City with a pot-luck lunch stating at 12 p.m. The Program Schedule is as follows: ~AUGUST 10- Brenda Bowman from the Inc Spot. ~SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from the Emergency Management ~AUGUST 10 CARLEE AND CHARLIE two of the clowns for the Kelly Miller Circus will be performing Free at the Evart City Hall (Depot) on Wednesday, August 10 at 10 a.m. The show will last 30 minute. Everyone is welcome, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show.

SATURDAY

TUESDAY
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open to all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email LLL Sue@charter.net. (Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.) IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house. SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more information, call the church (231)832-9072. Church is barrier free. FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs Community Service. REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more information. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, (second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns Church Basement in Baldwin. For further information, call Shawn (231)745-8421. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church. BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East Todd Street. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The group meets at the Community Mental Health for Central Michigan in Osceola County located at 4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For mor information call (231)832-2247. The group is for individuals who provide caregiving services for individuals with Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal medical conditions. There is no charge to participate and there are no residency restrictions. GFWC EVART 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 231-7346005. 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

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

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

INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE COMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open to everyone. Reservation are required, please call (231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact phone number and number of people attending. Intersection Church takes place folling the dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

THE LEROY FARMERS MARKET will be held every Saturday from 9a.m. To 1 p.m. Through mid October. For information call Brian Cool at (231)768-4624 or go to www.leroyfarmersmarket. com. Upcoming events: AUGUST 6- Joanne Iler, rain chain construction

FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (rst Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at the Evart United Methodist Church. PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219 East Todd Street. EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US- 10 in Evart. For more information call (231)734-6181 BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Early birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open. 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. REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102. PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BE TURNED IN FOR NEXT PUBLICATION. Send all upcoming events no later than WEDNESDAY NOON to: The Tri-County Yvonne Morneau 211 W. Upton, Suit B Reed City, MI 49677 Phone: (231)832-5566 or (231)592-8344 Fax: (231)832-5558

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American Breakfast (rst Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12 noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.

LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet, 7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-10.

EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday of every month. REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month until further notice.

MONDAY

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

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m.

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

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, 10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).

THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for mor information. FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference Room. For more information contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16. T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church. For more information call (231)734-5752. T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, corner of Third and Oak.

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.

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$13,995

$7,995

NICE 3-BDRM MOBILE Home, Big Rapids $600/month plus utilities, security deposit and references, one year lease. (231)592-8202

2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab

4x4 * Jasper Engine

2009 Dodge Journey

SXT * AWD * 3rd Row Seating

ONE TO 4-BDRM apartments and houses starting at $475/mo. includes utilities. Concept I Realty, (231)796-3966

$6,795

www.231yescars.com

$15,495

1 BEDROOM, RENT includes utilities, 1 year lease. No pets, $500/month. On site manager. (231)465-4049

160 Real Estate

Still Accepting Tee Sponsors for $50.00 each, and donations for pizes.

HOWARD CITY - 5 rental units, in 2 buildings, overlooking Alley Creek. $209,000. 231-218-4221.

All Golfers Welcome!

19449 M46 Highway Howard City 1 Mile East of US131 off Exit 120

1-866-643-5021

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IF YOURE LOOKING FOR A TRUCK IS THE PLACE TO BE!

SAVE THOUSANDS AS WE TRY & MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEW MODEL YEAR!

GET IN ON OUR GREATEST MODEL YEAR YET.

2011 SILVERADO 1500 2011 SILVERADO 1500

0% A.P.R. AVAILABLE ON ALL 2011 SILVERADOS

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WAS $23,590

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18,485
Ext. Cab, 2WD
11T401

11T385

WAS $29,439

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23,940
11T301

WAS $26,790

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Ext. Cab, 4WD

2011 SILVERADO 1500

2011 SILVERADO 1500

Crew Cab, 4WD

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Crew Cab, 4WD LTZ Pkg., Loaded!!

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WAS $31,490

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25,383

WAS $37,356

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29,624

11T245

WAS $35,290

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28,353

11T276

WAS $45,191

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37,308
11T393

11T368

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2011 AVEO 1LT

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11C126. 5200 Demo Miles.

2011 IMPALA
Demo Special
11C057. 5600 Demo Miles.

2011 MALIBU
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11C003. 5300 Demo Miles.

WAS $34,980

WAS $16,790

WAS $20,615

WAS $25,555

WAS $23,460

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*No Hidden Fees or Charges; just add tax, title, plate and doc fee. Must take delivery by 08/31/2011. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale. Some residency or other restrictions may apply, see us for complete details. Sale prices include rebates. promotional A.P.R. available in lieu of rebates. We have made every effort to assure accuracy and reserve the right to amend and/or correct any errors. Promotional rates or payments require qualied credit. Should rules or rebates change, neither customer nor dealer will be obligated to consummate deal. Due to other special offers which may be available, YOUR PRICE MAY ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN ADVERTISED; please ask us for details. Thank you for shopping Sparta Chevy

ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES

www.spartachevy.com

616-887-1791 Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.

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160 Real Estate

Tifts Carpet Center

(North of Langston, 1/2 mile East off M-91)

25 Years Experience Roll Specials Estimates/Installation Available In Stock Remnants 7551 W. Briggs Rd., Stanton Claude Tift, Jr. (989) 831-4641

HOWARD CITY AREA, Country home, 5% land contract, 2-1/2 wooded lot, pond w/fish, 3Bedroom/2Bath, central air, 2-stall garage, Black top, Cutler Road. $109,000. 10% down, no closing cost. 231-937-9193.

170 Items for Sale

MASSAGE TABLE, OAKWORKS Nova LS, Face/armrest, bolster, 2 sheet sets, case, like new $475. (231)734-9605 PELLET STOVES - We are a Harman stove dealer - #1 pellet stove in USA. Over 40 stoves in stock, wood, pellet, corn stoves, furnaces and outdoor boilers. Smart Energy Solutions, M37 Grant (231)834-5900 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Call today (231)-924-7946 SEVEN 3-FT PIECES of triple wall 6 inch pipe, $300 OBO. (231)796-2165 WEDDING DRESS W/4-FT Train, size 12, paid $800., asking $200. OBO. (231)8232641 WOOD PELLETS - Last chance to save before price increase, Pro Pellets $175 ton cash or debit, Somerset Hardwood $199 ton, Uncle Jeds softwood $229 ton. Smart Energy M37 Grant (231)8345900 or Hilltop at Hardy Dam (231)6896470. WOOD/COAL STOVE, WORKS good, from Farm and Fleet. $125. 231-9375094.

210 Boats and Marine Equipment

1977 SEARAY, 24-FOOT w/fly bridge, 351w motor, downriggers, 2radios/stereo, $4,000 OBO (231)6292912

170 Items for Sale

4 POSTER, HAND carved, king size bed, $499. OBO (231)592-1210. ACHIEVE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE with an Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler. 25 year warranty available. White Pine Outdoor Boilers, Inc. Marion (231)743-6544 BROWNING CITORI, 20GA, Feather Light with presentation box, $1,200. firm. (231)972-8433 or (231)250-3516

Retirement Living
At Belle Oakes, my meals are prepared for me and my housekeeping is done. They offer access to exercise programs to keep me motivated and healthy. Not to mention the on site store, beauty parlor and spa. My apartment offers me the most privacy and indpendence available. Stop in and see why so many seniors prefer Belle Oakes over your traditional retirement homes. Youll be glad you did.

FREE CLASSIFIED AD
Sell your item for under $500 and your ad is free!! 15 Words or less. Selling price must be in ad. Ad will run in combo 1 time. Deadline- Thursday, 12noon Add a photo for $5.00 Call (231)592-8348 One ad per week per household. GET ENERGY STAR products at FOAM PLUS. R10 4X8 Foundation Insulation only $15.00/sheet. Woodboiler buried PEX Pipe Insulation only $1.75/foot. 8 miles South of Baldwin on M37. Open 6 days. 800-745-7132. M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of Evart. Largest selection of good used and new furniture and appliances. (231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade. Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2) www.mandjfurniture.com

BEAUTIFUL NOVA SCOTIA built, 32 foot vessel used only in fresh water. Large inventory including jib, main, 2 genoas, spinnaker, drifter, tallboy, GPS, Omni compasses, Columbian sounder, Swoffer log & speedometer, alcohol stove, chart table. Rigging & equipment in dry storage. Atomic 4 engine. Warehoused inside. One owner 30 years. Minimum use, excellent care. Motivated seller. Serious buyers only. Asking $12,500. Make an offer. (231)7232330.

Animals
3-MO. OLD NIGERIAN Dwarf goat, dehorned, $50. (231)832-1029.

Firewood
QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered $49.50 rick. Buy from honest, woodcutter. Visa, Energydraft and DHS accepted. (231)266-5102.

Belle Oakes
WE OUR NEED Y ! TRADE

RETIREMENT LIVING Where youre not just a tenant, youre family.

Between Cadillac & Lake City, MI 231-779-4671 Fax 231-779-4038

Fill Dirt
SAND, CLAY, GRAVEL, and Top Soil. We load from pickup's to semi's. Minimum $25. Delivery available. (231)629-2269

ASK ABOUT

Certied Pre-Owned Impala, Malibu, Silverado

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2007 to 2010

OVER 40 IN STOCK!
IMPALAS!!
Large Variety of Pre-Owned Impalas Starting at

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WHILE THEY LAST WELL EQUIPPED LOW MILES BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY

06 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
30K Miles, Leather, 5 Speed Manual.

11,995
39K Miles.

14,900
Leather, Moonroof, Loaded.

09 CHEVY HHR

03 CHEVY TAHOE Z71

SP2618C SP2978

13,995
Crew Cab.
Only 2,400 Miles!

13,995
Only 28K Miles, 4x4.

11 SILVERADO 2500 4x4

08 HUMMER H3

11T431A

38,495

SP3079

19,995
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ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES

616-887-1791
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.

www.spartachevy.com

604 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI Lake Charles, LA

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Buying Gold and Silver !

(231) 796-0 554 719 W EST AVENU Monday, Wed nesday, Friday E BIG RA 9am-5:30pm an PIDS d
Saturday by Ap pointment Onl y

Vintage Watches & C ollectibles. CALL FOR A PRICE TO DAY!

Additional Charge may apply.

On-Site Repairs Available!

Skin Wood Awning Replacement Rubber Roong Appliance & AC Repair Horse Trailer Repair

9 Dougs RV/Camper 989-565-4112 989-365-4000 Repair Service 2 OFFICE:Six Lakes 2250 Howard City Edmore Rd.

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FIREWOOD
$ $

8 Hardwood Firewood
Delivered in 8 length, minimum 10 cords per load.

90 - 100 per cord due to haul distances Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
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240 Manufactured Homes

991 Mega Mkt.

Community Papers of Michigan Ph. 1-800-783-0267 STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED NETWORK Ads placed in Michigan Mega Market Classified Network appear in free circulation community papers and shopping guides reaching the grass roots of Michigan. Your advertising can be delivered weekly to more than 2,100,000 households throughout the state. ONLY $249 Call this paper to place a classified ad of 25 words or less and reach across the state. Readers: THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent, or which might otherwise violate the law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you who ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised.

991 Mega Mkt. Mattress Sets

A TEMPERPADIC/STYLE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen, newnever used, as seen on TV, with warranty. Cost $1,800, Sell $695. Can Deliver 989-832-2401

Looking for a Garage Sale?

LATTIMORE'S MOBILE HOMES Pre-Owned 14', 16' & Double-wide Homes. Starting at $6,900!! All at Affordable Prices New Double-wide Homes by Adventure & Modular's/Double-wides by Schult. Located at M-20, Rodney & US-10, Evart, MI (231)867-3238 www.lattimores.com

Medical
HEALTH CAREERS TRAINING. Start at the Blue Heron AcademyMedical Massage, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Personal Training 888285-9989 blueheronacademy.com
HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY: If you had hip or knee replacement surgery between 2005-present and suffered problems requiring a second revision surgery you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727

250 Autos for Sale

1990 MIATA CONVERTIBLE, stored inside 7 years, excellent original condition, no winters ever, $5,300. (231)598-1006 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4. Quad cab,loaded, good condition, low miles. $18,500 obo. 231-629-7885.

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Adoption
NOTE: ALL ADVERTISERS in this category are working with a licensed adoption agency. PREGNANT? CONSIDER ADOPTIONA loving alternative. Wonderful couples to choose from. Call for pics/information and choose your babys family and future. Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638. 24/7

280 Farm Goods Hay For Sale

FIRST CUTTING ROUND bails. Net wrap. $22/bail. Delivery available. 231-7964641 or 231-499-9588.

A.C. METAL SALES

POLE BARN METAL
18 Colors Available, Cut To Your Length. Standing Seam/Hidden Fastener Roong Custom Metal Trim Accessories In Stock.

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL ROOFS & SIDING

Energy Star Tax Credits on Roofs. Call for details.

300 Wanted to Buy

CASH-PAID-RETIREE PAYING FAIR price $100 to $5,000 for running cars/trucks, motor-cycles, ATV, campers, Snowmobiles, All Utility trailers enclosed, open. Pontoon-boats. Free pick-up. (231)689-1894, (616)291-0266

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231-924-1204

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS

Sales Service Quick Lube
COUPON

Summer AC Special!
$

HEAVY DUTY SCHOOL MODEL SEW & SERGE SEWING MACHINES

These are brand new 2011 Singer school model sewing machines. These sewing machines remain UNSOLD.

THEY MUST BE SOLD NOW!

Fuel Injection Service

to improve your MPG

99

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3.3L V6, FWD, 4 dr., auto., 7 pass., AC, tilt, PL, PW, 2.0L, 5 spd., AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, CD, cruise, new battery, air lter, all brakes replaced. rear spoiler, new 02 sensor & lube, oil, lter.

05 DODGE CARAVAN
YOUR PRICE

05 KIA SPECTRA
$

25-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INCLUDED.

WHAT IS A SEW & SERGE SEWING MACHINE???

FIRST, IT IS A SOPHISTICATED SEWING MACHINE...
That does buttonholes (any size), invisible Blind Hems, Monograms, Double Seams, Zippers, Sews on Buttons, Darning, Applique, Zig Zag, Basting, Pin Tucking, Quilting, and much more, just turn the dial to Sew Magic!

4,495

YOUR PRICE

4,995

4 dr., 4.0L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, 4x4, AC, alloy wheels, roof rack.

92 FORD EXPLORER
YOUR PRICE

1,295

SECOND, IT HAS A PROFESSIONAL SERGING STITCH...

This allows you to sew the seam and serge the edge of the material in one operation. With the purchace of an optional cutter you can trim the fabric

THIRD, IT IS DESIGNED TO SEW ALL FABRICS...

Without pressure adjustments, such as Levis, Canvas, Upholstery, Nylon, Stretch Materials, Silk, Percale, Organdy, and...

LT, extended, 4x4, 4.2L, 4 dr., PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AC, PS, rear 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AC. Auto., 3.8L, 4 dr., PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AC, AC, new exhaust work, 02 sensor, air lter T-stat & front brakes. CD. Fresh trade. Great MPG!

03 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER
YOUR PRICE

99 DODGE STRATUS
YOUR PRICE

00 BUICK REGAL LS
YOUR PRICE

7,495

3,495

3,495

THEY EVEN SEW LEATHER!! NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL IN ONE MACHINE! TRAINED DEMONSTRATORS ON DUTY

YOUR PRICE WITH THIS AD

TEACHERS MODEL ALSO AVAILABLE FOR $199 AND $299

$129

ONE DAY ONLY

5 spd., AC, 4 dr. Great MPG! New timing belt, front SE, 4 dr., 4x4, 3.3L V6, ABS, AC, PW, PL, 2 dr., AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, alloy wheels, rotors, pads, oil change, front axles & rear sway bar links. 2.5L V6, leather, CD, PS. Ready for summer. tilt, druise, roof rack, alloy wheels.

99 MAZDA 626
$

99 NISSAN PATHFINDER 00 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

YOUR PRICE

YOUR PRICE

3,295

3,495

YOUR PRICE

4,995

11am-3pm 11AM6PM 1250 Perry St. Big Rapids, MI 5100 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA

Friday, February 10 Thursday,August 12

KELLER
DALE LONGCORE
Sales Manager

NOW LOCATED ON M-82 HOWARD CITY

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS

Visit us on the web at www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com
Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm; Sat. 10 am - 2 pm

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

Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.

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Sell your item for under $500 and your ad is FREE!

Ad will reach over 54,000 homes in our Combo Ad 1 time.

Selling price MUST be included in the Ad.

15 words or less. Deadline Thursday at NOON. Add a photo for only $5.00

Call 231-592-8348 or 231-592-8344

One ad per week per household.

CALL OR VISIT US TO SEE WHAT YOUR VEHICLE IS WORTH

12771 Northland Drive Cedar Springs
1 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

WE BUY WE SELL WE TRADE

R A F in Flooring or F Hunter Douglas Blinds L $2 per ticket E

Proceeds to benet the Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce and Habitat for Humanity. Michigan license number R11272.

Gilberts is Rafing

$2,500
Home Decor Gifts Local Art

www.cedarcarco.com

COLLECTIBLES, TOOLS & FURNITURE

INCLUDING HUMMELS, LLADROS, JOHN WAYNE COLLECTIBLES, TOOLS, FURNITURE AND MORE!

AUCTION

DATE: SATURDAY,

AUG. 13 @ 10 A.M.

LOCATION: 5983 S. Warner (Sale Center) Fremont, MI 49412

DIRECTIONS: Main Street in Fremont East to blinker light (by high school), go South on Stewart (turns into Warner Ave.) to Sale Center.

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