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EVENTS BEGINNING JANUARY 7, 2012M

ECOSTA

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SATURDAY, JAN. 7 The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and spor ting clay shoots.

Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is locatedfour miles west of Mecosta on M-20.For more info call JackHays at (231) 592-1587.

Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at424 N. FourthAve., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.

Mecosta County Historical Society is closed for the season. For personal orspecial 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 ofthe ThirdAvenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, comefor food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.

Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. ContactWoody W. at (231) 796-8371.

Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the OdysseyClub, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call theOdyssey Friday or Saturday after 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.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. Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 RoseAve.in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.

Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at theSeventh Day AdventistChurch, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for moreinformation.

Recycling for MortonandAustin township residents from 9 a.m. to noon at theCanadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100thAve., 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 beoffered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, per class and $2 per sibling. CallBethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.

The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private upstairsroom of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for greatfood, coffee and conversation. For more information, contact Pamela Flemingat (231) 796-2893.

SUNDAY, JAN. 8 Alcoholics Anonymous OldJail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S. StewartAve. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. Formore information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911orMike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.

Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the OldJail in Big Rapids; it is a support group forfamilies and friends of alcoholics.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726FullerAve. in Big Rapids.

All-you-can-eat breakfast is from 8 to 11 a.m. at AMVETS Red Arrow Post1941 in Big Rapids, it includes eggs,pancakes, potatoes and beverage for $6,sponsored by the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.

All you can eat breakfast buffet hosted by the Reed CityWomen of the Moosecosts $5. Proceeds go to help different charitable organizations.

MONDAY, JAN. 9 Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954

80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior

Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at CommunityMental Health, 500 S. ThirdAve., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with asix-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness is welcome toattend. 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 moreinformation, 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 anonconsecutive 13-step program for getting through a divorce. New membersare always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New HopeChurch at (231) 972-2838 for more information.

Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Roadin Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 WilliamsSt., Big Rapids.Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month.For more information, call (231) 796-1571.

Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room atSchmidtys Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For moreinformation, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.

Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room atSchmidtys Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught. Formore information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.

MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District. For more information, call (231) 592-9605.

MOISD Playgroup is from 10 to 11 a.m. in the library at Stanwood ElementarySchool. For more information, call (231) 823-2211.

Living On Grief Support Group at 9 a.m. on the second Monday of each monthat the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884. For those whoexperience death or divorcefrom a spouse.

The Big Rapids Lions Club will be meeting at the Gate at 6:30 p.m. Line dancing - beginners - is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a donation at the Chippewa

Lake Community Building, corner of 105th and 19 Mile Road in Chippewa Lake.Contact Elma at (231) 867-3426.

TUESDAY, JAN. 10 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 80thAve., 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) 644-6911orMike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.

Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve.,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 80thAve.,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.StewartAve., 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 theChase 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 inReed 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 moreinformation, call the parish office at (231) 796-5202.

Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is asupport group for families and friends of alcoholics.

St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 WilliamsSt., Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month.For more information, call (231) 796-1571.

Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day AdventistChurch, 1031 RoseAve. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted. Call (231)796-0771 for more information.

Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron is at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Alzheimers support group, hosted by the Alzheimers Association, GreaterMichigan Chapter, meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Mecosta County MedicalCenter, Administrative Conference Room 2 in Big Rapids. A help line isavailable 24/7 at (800) 272-3900.

Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m.at Reed City Public Librarycommunity room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information.

Disabled AmericanVeterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30 p.m. at theDAV building,402 N. MichiganAve., Big Rapids.

Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6 p.m. atthe United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. This is a group ofsisters in harmony who sing a capella barbershop songs; it is accepting newmembers. Come and sing and havea lot of fun. For more information, contactDiwon at (231) 592-5328.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954

80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior

Center, 12954 80thAve., 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 CampusParish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.


The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 MarionAve., in BigRapids.Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma texts, questionsand answers and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under thedirection of Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who havemore than 35 yearsofexperience in meditation and dharma practice. Beginning students arewelcome.

Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Roadin Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726FullerAve. in Big Rapids.

St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 WilliamsSt., Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month.For more information, call (231) 796-1571.

Mecosta County Genealogical Society will be closed onWednesday nights

until May. It will be open the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. (except Nov. 5 we are open for our Veterans Tribute). Weare lookingfor donations of scrapbooks, photos, obits, funeral cards, old plat books oranything that tells family histories that we can copy and return or preserve.Wewill be working all winter to add more records and documents. If you wouldlike to visit the office, contact Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555 to set up anappointment.

Shuffleboard league meets at 1 p.m. atRiverside Park in Evart. Players of allages are invited to join the league. For more information, call Alan Benson at(231) 734-2701.

Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will beoffered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to 12from 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 BethanyCiemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.

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 afterthe new calendar year.

Big Rapids Business and Professional Womens Club meets at 6:30 p.m. atOsburndale.

FSU Emeriti Association hosts SoupTalk at 11:30 a.m. in the lounge of St.Pauls Campus Parish. All FSUEA members are invited.Contact Jim Jacobs at(231) 796-5271.

Line dancing is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for beginners for free and 7 to 8 p.m. foradvanced for a donation at the Community Building at the Evart Fair Groundsin Evart. Contact Elma at (231) 867-3426 orTerri (231) 734-6477.

THURSDAY, JAN. 12 Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For

more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911orMike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.

Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve.,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 80thAve.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, the thirdroom on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the corner ofLocust 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 families and friends of alcoholics. St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 WilliamsSt., Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month.For more information, call (231) 796-1571.

Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of theMecosta CountyJail. Looking for new members. For more information call (231)796-0966.

MOMS Next for mothers of school-aged children meets from 9 to 11 a.m.at St.Peters Lutheran Church in Big Rapids.

FRIDAY, JAN. 13 Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954

80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80thAve., 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. ContactWoody 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. St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams

St., Big Rapids.Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month.For more information, call (231) 796-1571.


MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District. For more information, call (231) 592-9605.

Bingo onevery second Friday at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-288 4.

SATURDAY, JAN. 14

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and spor ting clay shoots.

Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is locatedfour miles west of Mecosta on M-20.For more info call JackHays at (231) 592-1587.

Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at424 N. FourthAve., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.

Mecosta County Historical Society is closed for the season. For personal orspecial tours, contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Irvin at (231)796-8993.


Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.

Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. ContactWoody W. at (231) 796-8371.


The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open fro m 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, visitwww.EdmoreChamber.com.

Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 RoseAve.in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.

Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at theSeventh Day AdventistChurch, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for moreinformation.

Recycling for Morton andAustin township residents from 9 a.m. to noon at theCanadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100thAve., 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 beoffered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, per class and $2 per sibling. CallBethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.

Come by the Mecosta County Genealogical Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. toview lots of historical information and learn how you can start your family tree

this winter in your spare time.We

also can make copies of your family tree,obits, funeral cards, old photos or anything from the Mecosta County area. Weare located at 424 N. FourthAve., next to Recycle!, in Big Rapids. Office is openby appointment by calling Maureen at (231) 250-5555.

Wheatland Township Library Board meets at 7:30 a.m.

TO ADD YOUR EVENT TO THIS

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PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL

MICHELLE GRAVES AT

(231) 592-8357 OR

MGRAVES@PIONEERGROUP.

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With the new year

coming, we are

putting together next

years calendar.

Please contact Michelle

to let her know if your

event information is

correct and/or to

confirm that you

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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

RAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking

or caring and dedicated people with an interest in

erving terminally ill patients and their families in

he Reed City Area and the outlaying communities.

olunteers provide services such as friendly visiting,

atient transport/patient outings, errand running,hild care, and clerical services. Volunteer classes

re available to fit each persons schedule. Please call

aul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for

urther information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,

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

EED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third

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

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

NTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE

OMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday

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

he Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open

o everyone. Reservation are required, please call

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

hone number and number of people attending.

ntersection Church takes place following the dinner

tarting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

JANUARY 21

HE OSCEOLA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

ill have a meeting on Saturday, January 21 at 10:30

.m. The location is 230 Todd Street, Reed City. All

egistered democrats are welcome.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American

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

noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.

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

10.

VART 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,

all Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are

econd Monday of every month).

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

ity St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m.,

eeting 6p.m.

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

odd Street.

EED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,

10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).

UTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER

UPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday of

ach month, 7p.m. For more information, call Carol

add (231)734-5305.

VART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo eachonday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early

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

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

EIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday

vening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-

10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts

at 6:00p.m.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM

LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support

Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.

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

January-March-May-July-September-November.

Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center, 4499

220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested?

Inquire by calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff

832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or

Paradise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, corner of

Highway 10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group

meets the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. todiscuss 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. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly

the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is

entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-

734-6005.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly

topics. Open to all pregnant and nursing mothers.

Children welcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact

Sue, LLL group leader for directions or questions,

(231)832-1858 or email LLL [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




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 MARSPwill 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 fora 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.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

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

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

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 Methodis

Church. For more information call

(231)734-5752.

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

meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart

corner of Third and Oak. For more information, cal

Joanne at (231)743-2232 or Terri at (231)920-3014.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m

at Evart United Methodist Church.

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

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

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

Todd Street.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night

7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS wil

be meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds i

Evart every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at th

community building. Anyone interested to learn woo

carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is also the mea

site for the Commission on Aging and their Thursday

dinner is at noon. For more information on carving

call 734-5125 or 734-9131. Information on CO

dinner reservations call 734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday

evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids

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

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

meets every third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday o

every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tusti

on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday a




734-6005.

~JANUARY 12

AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIV

will be held Thursday, January 12 at Evart Unite

Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St., Evart from 12 p.m

To 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday

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

more information, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m

at the Evart United Methodist Church.

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

East Todd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to

8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10

in Evart. For more information call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VF

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 Tusti

on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday a




734-6005.

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Las

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

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

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO B

TURNED IN FOR NEXT PUBLICATION.

Send all upcoming events no later than WEDNESDA

NOON to:

The Tri-CountyYvonne Morneau

211 W. Upton, Suit B

Reed City, MI 49677

Phone: (231)832-5566 or (231)592-8344

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THE GREAT FLAVORED MILK

DEBATE

(NewsUSA) - A great debate has been building forhe past five years in school districts across the country:Is flavored milk contributing to childhood obesity, andhould it be taken out of schools?

Facts, research and experts say no. Flavored milkontains the same nine essential nutrients as whiteilk, including calcium, vitamin D and potassium,

hree nutrients that children arent getting enoughof, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for

mericans.

On average, flavored milk accounts for only 2 percentof total calories and 3 percent of all added sugars inids diets. But studies show that schools see a severerop in milk consumption when chocolate milk is taken

away, says Alyssa Greenstein, a registered dietitianwith the Dairy Council of Florida. And the nutrientsost from not consuming enough milk arent easy oraffordable to replace.

Research finds that low-fat chocolate milk is the mostwidely chosen milk option in schools, and despite theavailability of white milk, children will turn to sodas andfruit drinks if flavored milk is removed from cafeterias.Sodas are the main source of added sugar in childrensdiets, and unlike milk, they offer no nutritional value.

Many nutrition and health organizations -- includingthe American Heart Association, the American Academyof Pediatrics, the American Dietetic Association and

the School Nutrition Association -- agree that flavoredmilk is a healthier alternative to soft drinks and a vitalpart of meeting the dietary needs of youngsters.

If children dont drink milk with lunch, it becomesalmost impossible for them to consume the dailyintake of calcium, vitamin D and potassium, which arenutrients of concern as it is, says Greenstein.

Drinking flavored milk is a small but significantcontributor to a childs total milk consumption, and itdoesnt mean youngsters neglect white milk. In fact,flavored milk makes up only 20-26 percent of kidstotal milk intake.

A recent survey of 1,000 moms discovered morethan half opposed any school district decision toeliminate chocolate milk from the menu. In the pastfive years, milk processors nationwide have madesignificant nutritional changes in milk formulations.With 38 percent less added sugar, flavored milk isprojected to contain, on average, just 31 calories morethan white milk.

To see more of the nine essential nutrients found inavored milk, visit www.floridamilk.com.

COUNTY SIGNS FIVE-YEAR

CONTRACT WITH ANIMAL SHELTER

From Staff Reports

BIG RAPIDS Mecosta County Commissionersoted 6-0 to approve a five-year contract to continueervices with the Mecosta County Animal Shelter,hich supersedes a short-term agreement signed lastonth.Under the new agreement, the animal shelter will

se lethal injection to euthanize unwanted dogs andtop usage of its carbon dioxiSde gas chamber.The shelter also is required to ensure that unwanted

nimals only be sent to Cheri Hill Kennels a classmedical research facility in Stanwood and its

n-site subsidiary. The kennel is licensed by the

U.S. Department of Agriculture to research animalroducts on dogs, such as dog food flavors or parasitevaccines.

Animals sent to Cheri Hill are not allowed tosubsequently be sent to similar facilities, according tothe contract.

(Ken and Susan) DeVries shall ensure that noanimals be transferred from Cheri Hill to any other classB dealer, said Commissioner Bill Routley. We felt thatonus should be on the DeVries since our contract is

with them and this is a stipulation in their contract withCheri Hill. It will be up to them to monitor that.The new long-term agreement supersedes a six-

month contract approved last month, which waspenned to allow county officials more time to ensurethat Cheri Hill would agree not to send dogs to otherclass B dealers.

The DeVries will be compensated $35,000 for 2012to operate the shelter. That rate will increase annuallythrough 2016 by either 1 percent or by the ConsumersPrice Index (CPI) inflation rate, as determined by theMichigan Department of Treasurer for property taxpurposes, whichever is greater.

In other news, commissioners Art Adleman and EricONeil were appointed commission chair and vice

chair, respectively, for 2012.Commissioners also appointed Paul MacKersie,of Barryton, to the countys Department of VeteranAffairs Board of Trustees. MacKersie is a member ofthe Barryton American Legion Post No. 473.

EXHIBITORS SOUGHT FOR ANNUAL

TASTE OF MECOSTA

BIG RAPIDS The Mecosta County AreaChamber of Commerce is looking for local restaurantsand catering businesses to showcase their culinarydelights in the seventh annual Taste of Mecosta.

The Mardi Gras-themed event will be held from 5:30to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Holiday Inn Hotel andConference Center in Big Rapids.

Exhibition space can be reserved by contacting thechamber at (231) 796-7649.

Those wanting to taste food items from across thecounty can purchase tickets for the event online atwww.tasteofmecosta.com. Tickets are $12 for adults,$5 for children younger than the age of eight, and freefor children younger than the age of two. All proceedsfrom the event support the Leadership Mecostascholarship program.

ENERGY-EFFICIENT HEATING KEEPS

COST-CONSCIOUS HOMES COZY

(NewsUSA) - With many Americans watching theirbudgets, heating homes has become an unwanted,though necessary, expense.

According to the U.S. Energy InformationAdministration, many American homes will experiencehigher heating costs this winter due to increased fuelprices. Thankfully, simple behavior changes andenergy-efficient appliances can help homeownerscut their heating bills and still enjoy the same level ofcomfort.

Energy-efficient heating means that you use lessenergy to heat the same space, said Phil Weeks,chief operating officer of Rinnai America Corporation,

a company that manufactures gas heating appliances.This saved energy translates into reduced utility costsfor homeowners.

Some energy-efficient heating devices, like Rinnaishydronic furnace, which works in conjunction with thecompanys tankless water heater, can heat a homewhile still conserving energy. Featuring a high-efficiencymotor that offers up to 48 percent better efficiency thana comparable traditional motor, the hydronic furnaceis powered by Rinnais gas-modulating tanklesstechnology, so it uses only the energy needed tomaintain a rooms desired temperature. Because theunit utilizes hot water from the tankless water heater toheat air, the heat it provides is less dry than that of a

typical forced-air furnace.

Another efficient heating option is to forego atraditional furnace in favor of a direct vent wall furnace.These ductless units are capable of comfortably heatingwhole homes or specific zones, depending on the need,

and save energy by constantly adjusting heat outpuand blower speed to meet current demand. Rinnaigas-modulating direct vent wall furnace also can serveas a supplementary heat source for basements, gues

rooms, room additions and generally hard-to-heaareas, thus reducing the demand placed on a homecentral heating system.

Of course, homeowners can take steps to help theicurrent heating units operate on less energy. Considethe following efforts:

* Seal and weather strip doors and windows toprevent heat from escaping the home.

* Reverse the direction of ceiling fans (so they turnclockwise) to push warm air down from the ceiling.

* Minimize the use of bathroom and kitchen hood

fans as they can quickly remove heat from the air.

For more information, visit www.rinnai.us.

SOCIAL CHANGE: A NEW YEARS

RESOLUTION FOR 2012

(NewsUSA) - Political unrest, environmental criseand economic challenges on a global scale practicalldefined 2011. The Arab Spring ousted three iron-fistedrulers, a deadly earthquake led to mass radiationexposure in Japan and Occupy Wall Street emergedto be a historical, internationally united protest. Theyear 2011 seized the idea of social change and ranwith it.

Will that momentum continue throughout 2012? Allsigns point to yes, and Walden Universitys recent SocialChange Impact Report confirms the trend. The resultindicate the importance of social change and revealthat people are taking action now and will continue todo so in the future. The survey shows that more thannine in 10 Americans (92 percent) have taken action toengage in positive social change in the past year andthat more than half of them are committed to engagingin future positive change as individuals acting on theiown or in informal groups.

Around the world, people are thinking globally andacting locally, notes Jonathan Kaplan, president oWalden University. People have a strong belief in theiown power to effect positive social change and makea difference.

The Social Change Impact Report also states thanearly nine in 10 adults in the U.S. (88 percent) believethe best way to have an impact on the world is to makechange at the local level. At a time when many familieand organizations are vulnerable, and fewer resourceare available to support the socioeconomic challengethat exist, individuals now more than ever have theopportunity to make a difference in their communitieand beyond.

Walden University offers five practical tips to

encourage citizens to participate in 2012.

1. Think about what kind of positive socialchange you want to effect.

2. Assess what specific skills or expertise youcan offer to help address a particular need.

3. Connect your passion and skills with youcommitment to serve.

4. Research ways your workplace can geinvolved in the community.

5. Use a resource that can match you with an

organization that needs your skills.

To see more details from the Social ChangeImpact Report, visit WaldenU.edu/impactreport,and for volunteer opportunities, visit WaldenU.eduservicenetwork.

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Select Care Physical TherapyNorth End of Town (Next to Carpet Store)

7762 N. Federal Road, Howard City, MI 49329

Aquatic Therapy (Only one in Town) Anodyne for Neuropathy Vestibular Rehab/Balance Training/

Fall Prevention Sports Medicine/Kinesio Taping Work Injuries/Auto Injuries Pain Mannagement

Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Arthritis/Fibromyalgia/Osteoporosis

Therapy Program Post-op Edema Management

Not affiliated with any other therapyprovider in the area. Operated by husband

and wife physical therapist team withcombined experience of 30 years.

Our therapists work only at this location,and are highly trained and certified.

Our Hand-On approach is the strengthbehind our successful treatment programs.

Therapy provided by licensedphysical therapists only.

Working Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9 am to 5 pm*Early morning and late evening appt. are available, please inquire within.

All insurances are welcome, flexible payment plans for co-payments, deductible, private pay, etc.

231-937-8485Fax: 231-937-9836

www.selectcarept.com

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

2011 RabiesShot Clinic

Lawrence Witt, D.V.M.

Dogs & Cats

231-743-6492

Jan. 14th, 2012 10 a.m.-12 noonat Evart Dept. of Public Works

5468 110th Ave

Rabies Shot $6Distemper Shot $10

For More Information Call Dr. Witt at

Home ElectronicsBaja Hot Tubs DIRECTV Antenna Systems Surveillance Systems Dish Network

SMARTPHONES FEED NEW

PARENTAL FEARS

(NewsUSA) - The kids are in school,which means they spend most of theirday without parental supervision. The

days when parents only had to worrybout their kids skipping class andetting bullied for lunch money areone. Now, new threats have emergedround cell phone use.

According to a survey performed byInternet monitoring software company

pectorSoft, sexting is parents primaryoncern during the school season.

Absolutely, said Rebecca Hagelin,parent who uses SpectorSoft to tracker three teenagers. Its allowed myhildren to enjoy all the benefits theatest technology has to offer them,

nd its allowed me to protect themrom the dangers of some of the newechnology, she said. Its a win-win.

Smartphones with advanced Internetapabilities have greatly increasedarental fears about cyberbullies, onlineredators, sexting and the exchange of

nappropriate messages and pictures.

SpectorSoft reports that 82 percentf all families surveyed contain at leastne child who has a smartphone. Even

f teachers and school faculty can keeptudents off their phones during schoolours, who protects them after school?

Bryan Bowers, author of Keep YourFamily Safe Online, said that thesurvey proves parents are starting togain greater awareness of what theirchildren are actually up to on theirphones and online. So many children

have smartphones, and this tells meparents are starting to get the ideathat these devices can be a problemfor children, Bowers said. They arestarting to see the reality of what is outthere.

SpectorSoft, focused on monitoringproducts for children since theirinception in 1998, has released eBlasterMobile for Android and BlackBerryphones. This software keeps trackof all activity on these smartphonesby monitoring and recording textmessages, calls and Internet activityand then sending that information to

the parent. It also has Geofencingcapabilities to enable parents to betterunderstand the whereabouts of theirchildren through their mobile devices.Parents can create electronic locationboundaries -- or fences -- that trigger analert notification when their child entersor exits a pre-defined area with theirmobile device.

eBlaster is designed for maximumparental convenience and child safety.The software can be downloaded fromits website, www.spectorsoft.com,and then managed from any remotelocation. Plus, it has a GPS function

reporting the exact location of the

phone in the event of emergencies.

MINIMIZE RETIREMENT RISK WITH

PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE

(NewsUSA) - With persistent

economic uncertainty, retirementworries plague many Americans.Instead of dreaming about their goldenyears, workers may be haunted bythe possibility of a retirement wherethe idea of not having enough moneymay not be hyperbole. Consumers arelooking to diminish risk and take control.

A financial professional will tailor a planto fit an individuals own financial goals,but permanent life insurance shouldbe a part of any diversified retirementstrategy and can offer security andgrowth for those with a number ofworking years ahead.

Permanent life insurance offers deathprotection as well as the potential forcash value accumulation, which canbe an important source of retirementincome. As the value of a permanentpolicy grows tax deferred over time, thecash may be used for any purpose.* Thiskind of life insurance offers a measureof flexibility that enables consumers tomake choices and better manage theirfinancial lives and can augment otherincome sources like Social Security,401k savings or pensions for thoselucky enough to have them.

The income stream from a permanent

life insurance policy may also help cover

the gap years, which fall betweenretirement and the age when Medicareand Social Security benefits begin.Most retirees will need the guidanceof a financial professional to determinethe best use of resources during the

gap period and throughout retirement.However, consumers should know thaa permanent insurance policy could bethe difference between retirement at anage you desire instead of when SocialSecurity and qualified plan distributionsstart. This additional resource may alsoenable a retiree to delay the start oSocial Security payments, which willultimately deliver larger monthly sumsover time.

In addition to assisting with bridgingthe gap years, a permanent insurancepolicy may help cover unexpected oplanned expenses from healthcare

costs, to paying for a grandchildscollege education, to contributing to thestart-up of a family business.

No matter how permanent insuranceis ultimately used, if structured properly,a policy can provide an income tax- andestate tax-free death benefit. Retireescan then spend their retirement incomeknowing they will still leave a legacy totheir children or a favorite charity.

To learn more about how to leave alegacy and strengthen your retiremenplan with permanent life insurance,please visit www.pennmutual.com.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 7030 Special Notices

GUN & KNIFEShow Cadillac Jan-uary 7th-8th Wexford Arena. Sat-urday 9am-5pm Sunday 9am-3pm22 Rifle Door Prize J & J SportShows 1-800-968-5016.

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

CARETAKERS WANTED FORLake County tourist attraction, mid-May through mid-October. Excel-lent opportunity for retired coupleor snowbirds. Send resume to: Care-taker, P.O. Box 1320, Baldwin, MI49304-1320 or [email protected]

NEEDED FOR TRIBUTE/CONCERT

band in country and popular music:Electric base, drummer, vocal harmonyability a plus. Call Ron or Gerry at Sier-ra (231)796-2490.

050 Help Wanted

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. thru

Thursday. 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.

CENA'S$13.75- $15.75/HOUR

Canadian Lakeshome care client.

Part-time 12-hour shifts.Good work history/driving

record a must.Experience required.

Call Best Care

Nursing Servicefor more information at1-888-830-7400

bestcarenursing.com

02 KIA SPECTRA GSX4 door hatch back, 4 cyl. (Gas Saver), AM/FM

Stereo, Fresh Trade, New Timing Belt,Only 56,000 miles

YOUR PRICE$4,495

04 GMC ENVOY SLE4 dr., 4.2L 6 cyl., auto., 4WD, ABS, AC, Rear AC,PW, PL, cruise, PS, tilt, CD player, dual air bags,tow pkg., alloys. New radiator & sway bar links.

YOUR PRICE$7,995

01 MERCURY MOUNTAINEERV8, AWD, Just In, 4 Door, PW, PL, Tilt,

Cruise, CD, Running Boards, Towing Pkg.Leather, New U-Joint and Battery

YOUR PRICE$4,495

03 PONT. GRAND PRIXGT, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, auto., front wheel drive, AC, PW,

PL ,cruise, PS, tilt, AM/FM stereo, CD player, dual airbags, pwr. seat, leather, moonroof, rear spoiler, alloys.

YOUR PRICE$5,995

03 CHEVY TRAILBLAZERLT, ext., 4.2L 6 cyl., auto, 4WD, ABS, AC, PW, PL, cruise,PS, tilt, CD, dual air bags, pwr. seat, privacy glass, roof

rack, alloys, tow pkg. New brakes & fluids. KBB $9,455.

YOUR PRICE$5,495

06 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING4 Door, V6, 3.5 L Auto, AWD, ABS (4-Wheel), AC, Rear AC&

Heat, PW, PL, Cruise Control, Power Stee ring, Tilt Wheel, Cas-sette, CD, Dual Air Bags, Dual Power Seat, Leather, 3rd RowSeat, Dual Climate Control, Towing Package, Alloy Wheels.

YOUR PRICE$8,995

01 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500X-Cab, Short Bed, V8, 5.3 L, Auto, 4WD, LS, ABS

(4-Wheel), AC, PW, PL, Cruise Control, PS, Tilt Wheel, CD,Dual Air Bags, PS, Towing, Steel Wheels, Tonneau Cover.

YOUR PRICE $8,995

00 MAZDA MPV2.5L, V6, 4 Door, PW, PL, CD, Tilt, Cruise, Great MPG

and Pep When You Need I t, ABS, AC, Moon Roof

Price Reduced

YOUR PRICE$3,995

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORSSales Service Quick Lube

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORSNOW LOCATEDON M-82 HOWARD CITY

Visit us on the web at

www.kellernorthcountrymotors.com

DALE LONGCOREMon. & 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.

03 FORD FOCUS SE4 Door, 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter, AUTO, FWD, AC,PW, PL, Power Steering, CD Player, Dual

Air Bags, Alloy Wheels.

YOUR PRICE $4,795

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

TRANSMISSION SPECIALTransmission Flush $84.99, Transmission Service $119.99

or Both for $199.99 (Most vehicles.)

WYNNS PROGUARD TREATMENT $1998

PARIS AUTO SALES SERVICE CENTEROF BIG RAPIDS

ALLEN LADNER

Service

DON LUCHA

Service Manager

231-796-7355 All Major Credit Cards Accepted18261 Northland Drive, Big Rapids Just north of the airport on old 131

Free Estimates Towing Available from Curries & BR Towing

OPEN: Mon-Fri 8a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE!NAPA Certified Svc Ctr All Work Guaranteed!

Starting at

$1,295Installed with Warranty

TransmissionRebuilding

Special!

Front End

Alignment$29.95

BrakeSpecial

TuneUps

Starters &

AlternatorService

Struts,

Shocks &Ball Joints

SnowPlowRepair


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Belle OakesRetirement Living

At Belle Oakes, youre not justa tenant, youre family.

Esther Nederhood, RN, Owner

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

Beautiful Belle Oakes Retirement Living is a distinctive and affordable retirement

community. Our mission is to promote & maintain the privacy, dignity, comfort, safety,

and highest level of independence of each resident. Private pay & long term care

insurance are accepted. All suites will include or offer access to the following features:

Three home cooked meals a day plus snacks for regular and special diets

Activities for tenants daily Kitchenette including microwave and refrigerator

Private living area and private bath

Indoor, outdoor, and community activities

On-site beauty and barber shop Cable included in Monthly Rental

Aviary with several varieties of interesting birds & plants

A variety of gathering places to entertain family & friends

Community living room area with fireplace

House keeping and laundry service Emergency call system in every suite

A tenant specialist ready to assist you with meeting your unique needs

Respite available


10/16


2012 Rabies

Shot ClinicLawrence Witt, D.V.M.

Dogs & Cats

231-743-6492

Jan. 7th, 2012 10 a.m.-12 noonat the Lincoln Township Hall

Rabies Shot $6Distemper Shot $10

For More Information Call Dr. Witt at

(877) 597-0577

18261 Northland Dr. 796-7355&1029 N. State Street 796-0602

ALL CARS ARE SAFETY INSPECTED!

BOYD BROWER

Sales Manager

00 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4With plow only (Blizzard plow 8ft).

Only $5,595 plus tax

06 DODGE DAKOTAExt. Cab, 4x4, V-6.


04 CHEVY BLAZER4DR 4X4, V-6, 96K


03 GMC ENVOYLoaded, leather, 4x4


03 CHEVY TRAILBLAZERLoaded, 4x4.


98 FORD EXPLORER XLT4x4, local trade-in.


09 DODGE CARAVAN SELoaded only.


or $219 per mo.

00 DODGE DAKOTAV8, 4x4.


04 DODGE RAM 1500V8, 4x4, Loaded.


00 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500Regular cab, 4x4, V-8, local trade.


ONLY USED CAR DEALERIN BIG RAPIDS WITH A FULLSERVICE DEPARTMENT

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

www.cedarcarco.com

WE BUYWE SELL WE TRADECALLORVISITUSTOSEE

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FORMERLY

Classic Carpet Cleaning

Expires 1/31/12 Expires 1/31/12 Expires 1/31/12

$

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3 Rooms,Up to

350 sq ft

DryerVent

Cleaning

Duct Cleaning,Up to 20register

openings


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REBUILDING

Since1957

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HeadPressureChecking&Reconditioning

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Call John Allshouse

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Monday,Wednesday,Friday

9am-5:30pmandSaturday

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WILSONS

WILSONSMobileHomeImprovementStoreMobileHome&RVPartsAssortedMobileHomeDoors&WindowsVinylWindowsKitchen&BathCabinetsR.V.Parts&SuppliesHOURS:9am-5pmSat.9am-3pmSun.9am-1pmClosedTuesdaysM-82,3MilesWestofU.S.131

231-937-6556

L & L Salvage and Repair

New & Used PartsWe Buy & Sell Used Snowmobiles

Trail Side Service - White Pine Trail

For all your repairs including rebuilds

Phone:

Pellet Wood Gas Stoves

and FireplacesQuality Products Knowledgeable Staff

Family Owned Buy Local FREE Estimates

Fullmer & SonsHeating, Cooling & Fireplaces

SINCE 1971

20928 18 Mile Rd., Big Rapids

231-796-3403fullmerandsons.com

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Lennox Gas Furnaces Service,Sales and Installation

Fully Licensed and InsuredWe Sell Isabella Soft Wood Pellets

Pellet Wood Gas Stoves

and Fireplacesuality Products Knowledgeable Staff

FamilyOwned BuyLocal FREE Estimates

L

e

Phone

592-1204

M-F 8am-5:30pm

1204 N. State St.Big Rapids

BrianHatchew

Owner


12/16

12 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012050 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.

070 Happy Ads!

Tell your loved one how much

you care with aValentinemessage in the Pioneer.

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Love

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message of LOVE &A PHOTO...to appear

in the classifieds onValentines Day,February 14th.

All ads must be prepaid.Deadline is Monday,

February 13, 2012

231-592-8348

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

Health Care

I AM AN experienced Home HealthCare Giver in all phases of elderlycare including meals. Available 24hours or live in. References available.(248)224-7461.

110 For Rent

2 BEDROOM, REED City, rent includesutilities, 1-year lease. No pets, starting at$600/month. (231)465-4049.

2 BEDROOM MOBILE, garage, largeyard, possible pets $525/month plusdeposit $525, Paris. (231)832-8971.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT BIGRapids. All utilities included in rent. Nopets. Call (231)796-7241

WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE-Apts. and houses in and around Big

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

START THE NEW Year in your NewHome at COUNTRY PLACE FAMILYAPTS. Recently renovated 1 & 2 bedroomunits. at 815 Country Way in Big Rapids.Rent based on income minimum rent$390 and $450 includes heat. Laundry atend of each hallway. Children's play areaand carport. Applications in hallways orcall Beverly 1-800-225-7982. Januarymove in special security deposit $212.00.Managed by Stratford Group Ltd., 442 W.Baldwin, Alpena, MI. This institution isan equal opportunity provider, andemployer.

TDD #1-800-855-1155.

START THE NEW Year in your NewHome at COUNTRY PLACE SENIORAPTS., 830 Country Way in Big Rapidshas a 1 bedroom unit available. Rentbased on income $425 minimum includesheat. Carport, inside mail delivery, laun-dry and community rooms for residents.Applications in foyer or call Beverly 1-800-225-7982. January move in special secu-rity deposit $212.00. Managed by Strat-ford Group Ltd., 442 W. Baldwin, Alpena,MI. This institution is an equal oppor-tunity provider, and employerTDD #1-800-855-1155

HERSEY, 2 BEDROOM apartment$450/month plus $450/deposit plus

utilities. No pets/smoking. (231)832-3101.

QUIET 1 BEDROOM duplex, 1-yearlease, large yard, close to BR, no pets.$375/month. 231-796-4564

110 For Rent

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

Mobile HomesTWO MOBILE HOMES: 1 14x70 3-bed-room, washer/dryer hook-up. 1 mile westEvart. 1 12x65 2-bedroom + storageshed, near Evart. (231)734-3439,(231)734-2874.

160 Real Estate

For Sale By Owner2 BEDROOM MOBILE home, familyroom, back porch on 1 wooded acre,terms possible (231)527-1582.

170 Itemsfor Sale

300 LB. WEIGHT bench squat rack plusbench asking $150 (231)287-6114.

FARM FRESH EGGS: $1. dozen,Brohman area or can pick up in BigRapids. (231)689-0936

FREECLASSIFIED AD

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

15 Words or less.No Pet sales.Selling price must be in ad.Ad will run in combo 1 time.Deadline- Thursday, 12noonAdd a photo for $5.00

Call (231)592-8348One ad per weekper household.

HORSE SADDLE WITH stand and sup-plies $500 OBO (231)250-1938.

KING MATTRESS SET,new, paid $800asking $300. (616)835-2131.

KING SIZE BED with head/foot board, boxspring, mattress. $450 (231)796-7920.

170 Itemsfor Sale

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

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 1 HP electricmotor 3,450 RPM, like new $35. Yoder's2150 100th Ave. Lakeview.

SNOW THROWER, TORO S-200machine, runs well $75 (231)796-6345.

SUBSCRIBE TO THEBig Rapids Pioneer

and we will automatically bill yourcredit card monthly. No more

messing with checks or trying toremember when your subscription

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Call for details andsubscription rates.(231)796-1710 or

(800)968-1114

FirewoodFIREWOOD: SEASONED HARD-WOOD. Easy access, Big Rapids area.$40/pick-up load. (231)580-9304.

L-AND-D WOOD SERVICE, nice dryoak, cut/split, $45/rick, stacked on tructo assure quantity plus. Delivery available,231-872-0372.

QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered$54.50 and seasoned $65.00 rick. Bufrom honest, woodcutter. Visa, Energy-draft and DHS accepted. (231)266-5102.

250 Autos for Sale

1990 CAMERO IROCZ convertible, redwith black top, 23,000 actual miles,absolutely mint and priced to sell whenyou call Paul Riley at Bookwalter MotoSales. 1-866-831-5271.

2006 CHEVROLET TRIAL Blazer, guar-anteed credit approval, apply online todayezfastfinance.com. (231)527-7223 ask foJim.

00416773

8Ft Length Hardwood10 Cord Loadfor$900

Cut &Split Wood Available

DOYLEFORESTPRODUCTSBuyerofStandingTimberSince1957

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

Phone

592-1204

M-F8am-5:30pm

1204N.StateSt.BigRapids

BrianHatchewOwner

TakeBackControlofYour

EnergyCosts!

231-823-2105

WindowsSidingDoors

InsulationRemodelingGa

rages

PoleBarnsDecksAddition

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Happy New Yearfrom all of us at

Expressway PublicAuto AuctionDick Nagy, Auctioneer

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

public for the past 20 years

131 Expressway at M46 (east)Exit 120 Howard City

CALL 231-937-5868OR 231-218-5031

or visit our website atexpresswayautoauction.org

First Auction of

2012January 23rdwith 100 Cars,

Trucks, SUVs

& Misc.

Good Selection


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MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 13290 Farm

Equipment1951 TWO-ROW CULTIVATOR, fits Far-mall H. $200 or trade for snowplow, fitsFamall C. 616-984-2960.

991 Mega Mkt.

Community Papers ofMichigan

Ph. 1-800-783-0267STATEWIDE

CLASSIFIED NETWORKds placed in Michigan Mega Market

Classified Network appear in free circu-

lation community papers and shoppingguides reaching the grass roots of Michi-gan. Your advertising can be deliveredweekly to more than 2,100,000 house-holds throughout the state. ONLY $249Call this paper to place a classified ad of25 words or less and reach across thestate. Readers: THIS PUBLICATIONDOES NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPTadvertising which is deceptive, fraudulent,or which might otherwise violate the lawor accepted standards of taste. Howev-er, this publication does not warrant orguarantee the accuracy of any adver-tisement, nor the quality of the goods orservices advertised. Readers are cau-tioned to thoroughly investigate all claimsmade in any advertisements, and to usegood judgment and reasonable care,particularly when dealing with personsunknown to you who ask for money inadvanceof delivery of the goods or serv-ices advertised.

AdoptionADOPT: A HAPPY,secure family yearnsfor a 1st baby to love & cherish. Expens-es paid. Rose, 1-888-449-0803

ADOPTION: LOVING, FINANCIALLY

stable couple offers teddy bears, bedtimestories, and lifetime of unconditional love.Expenses paid. Call Kathie and Kumar 1-888-476-0118 or www.KathieandKu-marAdopt.com

PREGNANT? CONSIDER ADOPTION-A loving alternative. Wonderful couplesto choosefrom. Call for pics/informationand choose your baby's family and future.Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638. 24/7

Homes for SaleFREE FORECLOSURE LISTINGS Over400,000 properties nationwide. Low downpayment. Call now. 800-880-2517

Mattress Sets

A TEMPERPADIC/STYLE MEMORY

FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen, new-never used, as seen on TV, with warranty.Cost $1,800, Sell $695. Can Deliver 989-

832-2401

MedicalMEDICAL MARIJUANA CERTIFICA-

ION. Only $100! NO MEDICALRECORDS? PLEASE CALL! Local Clin-ics Available! www.alternativesolution-splus.com Call for an appointment. N.W.231-753-2300, N.E. 989-525-5700, U.P.906-361-6100, Midwest 616-666-2000Mideast 248-990-1234

Sporting GoodsCABINS FOR RENT IN CANADA-Walleyes, Perch, Northerns, Birds,Wildlife, Pristine Nature. Boats, Motors,

Gas Included. Call Hugh at 800-426-2550 for free brochure. www.bestfish-ing.com

991 Mega Mkt.

Amish FurnitureA AMISH LOG HEADBOARD ANDQueen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brandnew-never used, sell all for $275. 989-923-1278.

EducationAIRLINES ARE HIRING-TRAIN forhands on Aviation Career. FAAapprovedprogram. Financial aid if qualified-Jobplacement assistance. Call Aviation Insti-

tute of Maintenance 877-891-2281.

EmploymentFOREMOST TRANSPORT IS Hiring inall Divisions; Full Time & SEASONALPickup Trucks; Semi; Haul & Tow OwnerOperators to transport RV's throughout theUS and Canada. $250.00 Sign-on Bonus;Reimbursed Tolls; Permits; and Washes.www.qualitydriveaway.com or 866-764-1601

A.M. EXPRESS ESCANABA, MI is look-ing for Southern/Lower Michigan basedOTR Drivers to Join Our Team! Call 800-548-9783 or apply: www.amexpress-inc.org

FinancialDR. DANIELS AND SON Business Pur-pose Real Estate Loans Cash4Land-Contracts.com Private Money $10,000-$500,000 FAST. Free Consultation withAllan Daniels! No Middleman! MichiganLicensed RE Broker & LenderNMLS#138110 [email protected]

Legal Services

DIVORCE $350* COVERS children, etc.only one signature required! *Excludesgovt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Extn. 950.Locally Owned and Operated. Estab-

lished 1977. Baylor & Associates, Inc.

MiscellaneousEARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE.*Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Jobplacement assistance. Computer avail-able. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV cer-tified. Call 877-895-1828 www.Centu-raOnline.com

PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS Free Esti-mates. Licensed and Insured. 2x6 Truss-es. 45 Year Warranty, Galvalume Steel-19 Colors. Since 1976 #1 in Michigan. CallToday 1-800-292-0679

AT&T U-VERSE FOR just $29.99/mo!

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Since 1988

2 Miles North of Greenville on M-91

616-754-6800

Since 1988

2009 GRAND CARAVAN

Stow-N-Go, V6.

$

9,995

2004 FORD MUSTANG

Automatic, Burgundy

$

4,995

2003 CHEV. MONTE CARLO

Sharp

$

6,9952002 CHRYSLER 300MLeather, Loaded, Low Mi.

$6,995

2004 CHRY. PACIFICA

Local Trade

$6,995

2005 CHEVY AVEO

Low Miles, Automatic

$6,9952006 CHEVY COBALT SS

Sharp

$6,995

2006 CHEVY MALIBU

Low Miles

$6,995

2004 SATURN ION

Coupe, 5 Speed

$6,9952003 SATURN L

4 Door, Loaded, Low Mi.

$6,995

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA

Sharp

$6,995

2003 VW BEETLE

CONVERTIBLE Leather

$6,9952003 GMC FULL SIZE

CUSTOM VAN

$7,995

2006 FORD FOCUS

Low Miles

$7,995

2008 KIA SEDONA

8 Passenger

$7,9952006 CHEVROLET HHR

Local Trade

$7,995

2006 DODGE GRAND

CARAVAN Loaded

$7,995

2005 CHEVY CAVALIER

4 Door, 5 Speed.

$5,9952007 TOYOTA YARIS

40 MPG!

$8,995

2006 FORD 500

Loaded

$8,995

2005 CHRY. CROSSFIRELeather, 6 Speed

$9,9952008 CHRY. SEBRING

4 Door, Loaded

$9,995

2009 DODGE CARAVAN

Sharp!

$9,995

2006 FORD FUSION

4 Door, 60K

$9,9952008 DODGE AVENGER

4 Door, Loaded

$9,995

2008 SATURN AURA

4 Door

$9,995

2005 TOYOTA SIENNA

MINIVAN

$9,995

2007 DODGE CALIBERRT All Wheel Drive

$11,995

2009 FORD FUSIONLeather, Loaded, 46K

$13,995

2008 CHARGER SXT3.5 V6, Factory Warr.

$13,9952002 DODGE DAKOTA

EXT. CAB 4x4

$6,995

2003 FORD RANGER

EXT. CAB Clean

$6,995

2004 DODGE DAKOTA

CREW CAB 4x4

$9,9952005 CHEVY SILVERADO

CREW CAB 4x4

$9,995

2004 CHEV. AVALANCHE

4x4 Loaded

$9,995

2008 DODGE DAKOTA

CREW CAB 4x4

$11,9952004 CHEV. COLORADO

CREW CAB 4x4

$12,995

2008 DODGE DAKOTA

CREW CAB 4x4

$11,995

2006 CHEVY SILVERADO4X4, Reg. Cab, Longbox

$5,9952001 FORD SPORT TRAC

4x4

$7,995

2004 JEEP GRAND

CHEROKEE LAREDO

$6,995

2004 JEEP LIBERTY

4x4

$6,9952004 SATURN VUE

AWD, V6, Sharp!

$6,995

2006 CHEVY EQUINOXAll Wheel Drive

$7,995

2003 CHEVROLET

TRAILBLAZER LTZ

$7,9952006 HONDA CR-V

4x4

$7,995

2001 GMC YUKON 4x4

Leather

$9,995

2008 SATURN VUE

AWD, V6

$11,9952005 SUBARU OUTBACK

XT, Limited

$11,995

2009 SUBARU FORESTER

AWD

$11,995

2009 FORD ESCAPE

4x4 Loaded

$12,9952009 DODGE JOURNEY

SXTLoaded$13,995

2008 SATURN OUTLOOK

3rd Seat, Loaded$13,995

2009 DODGE NITRO

Leather, Loaded$14,9952009 MERCURY

MARINER AWD

$14,995

2009 NISSAN ROUGE

SUV

$14,995

2008 HUMMER H3

4x4

$19,995A.C. METAL SALES

231-924-1204

POLE BARN METALRESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL ROOFS & SIDING

18 Colors Available, Cut To Your Length.

Standing Seam/Hidden Fastener Roofing

Custom Metal Trim Accessories In Stock.See Us At Our

NEW LOCATION!New Location1540 W. 48th St.

Fremont 48th St.

40th St.

Croswell

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Spring

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Old Location


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P245/70R16................$14999

P245/65R17.................$16999

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P265/70R16.................$15999

P265/70R17.................$17999

P275/55R20...............$20999

26 SIZES AVAILABLE

FIERCEINSTINCTVR

As Low As

$8999Sale Price

MadeIn

U.S.A.

PERFORMANCE

P195/55R15 BSL

P205/50R16..............................$9999

P205/55R16.............................. $9699

P225/50R16..............................$9999

P215/50R17....................$10999

P215/55R16................$10999

P225/55R17...................$12499

10 SIZES AVAILABLE

1Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty may vary by size or speed rating of tire. See store for complete details on warranties, other sizes and prices available.

BUY NOW & SAVE!DEALS GOOD THRU 1/14/12

SAVE

SAVE

P215/65R17


LIMITED WARRANTY*

BW E

LT245/75R16

SAFARI AT/RP225/75R15 ..........$9999

P235/70R16 ......$12999

P245/70R16 ......$12999P265/70R16 ......$13699

P265/75R16 ......$12999

P265/70R17 ......$14999P275/65R18 ......$16999P275/55R20 ......

$17999ea.

50,000 Mile Warranty

KELLY TIRE

BATTERY SALE

AC DELCO

PROFESSIONAL

$899978 - 7 Year

65 - 7 Year

78 DT - 7 Year

50 Month Free Replacement84 Month Warranty

Prices Valid thru 1/14/12

w/Exchange

SPECIAL BUY

INTEGRITYP215/70R15 BSL

$6999P225/60R16 BSL

$8999ea., While 16 Last

50,000 MileWarranty

50,000 MileWarranty

WRANGLER

HPP265/70R17

$

14999

SPECIAL BUYWhile 100 Last

Original Equipment on Tahoe

SPECIAL BUYSASSURANCEFUELMAX CS$13999

P265/75R16

WRANGLER ATS$14999P265/70R17BW

LT265/75R16 E RWL$18999

LT285/75R16 E RWL$19999

LT265/70R17 E BSL....$19999

LT285/70R17 D...............$22999

LT275/70R18 E BSL..$23999

LT275/65R18 E..............$23999

ASSURANCE

ComforTred/TouringAs Low As

$10999Sale Price

MadeIn

U.S.A.

CAR AND

MINI VAN


LIMITED WARRANTY*

P185/65R15

34 SIZES AVAILABLE ASK FOR YOUR PRICE

SAVEP215/70R15....................

$11999

P215/60R16.................$13999

P205/55R16.................$14999

P205/60R16.................$14999

P215/65R17.................$14999

P235/65R17.................$16999

P225/50R17.................$18999

P225/55R18.................$17999

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