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MONDAY,SEPTEMBER27,2010TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 030 Special Notices

GUN SHOW- OSCEOLA County Fair-grounds, Evart, MI, Sunday, October10th (9am-3pm). For information callDave at (231)652-5757

MCCARES SPONSORED LowCost Dogs and Cats Rabies Clinic.October 2, 2010, Big Rapids PublicSafety, 435 N. Michigan, Big Rapidsfrom 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rabiesvaccine $8.00. Dog licenses avail-able. Dogs need to be on leashesand cats need to be in carriers.Vaccines will be administered by Dr.

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Tri-County

ClassifiedsBaldwin, Big Rapids

Evart, Reed City

Rodney Area

(231)592-8348

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050 Help Wanted

COMPASSIONATE CARE HHS Inc iseeking RNs and LPNs with woundare experience for the Luther area. Alsoeeking Home Health Aides in the Bigapids area for immediate placement. Fax

esume to (231)929-5493, in person at134 Logan Valley Rd. Traverse City ornline at CompassionateCareMi.com.

050 Help Wanted

WITH BREAST CANCER Awarenessupon us, we are hiring women and mento assist in the fundraising at MPI. Manypositions are open and are permanentyear-round positions. 40 Hours/week,paid weekly, earn $8.00 to $11.50/hourguaranteed. Let's help save lives in a funand energetic atmosphere. Call 231-796-9286 for an interview.

CENAS$13.75-$15.75/Hour

Local home care client.Nights Available

7pm-7amGood work history/driving record

a must.Experience required.

Call Best CareNursing Service

for more information at 1-888-830-7400

THE BIG RAPIDS office of West Michi-gan Credit Union is looking for a parttime Teller to assist our members with theirfinancial needs. If you have outstandingmember service skills, a positive andprofessional attitude and can work flex-ible hours, we invite you to fax yourresume and salary requirements to 231-

796-4756 or email [email protected].

090 BusinessServices

BARN REPAIR:We repair or replace roofs, floors, doors,foundations, beams and siding. Structuralstraightening and roof and sidewall paint-ing. No Sundays (231)924-4151.

CUSTOM CROP HARVEST-ING, Soy Beans/Corn/Wheat,etc. Wheat Planting. Grain VacServices. Trucking and CustomFarming. (989)942-1538

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ROOFING: ALL TYPESResidential/Commercial

AgriculturalLow-sloped, flats, shingles,trailers. Repairs & Leaks.

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100 Pets & Supplies

DACHSHUND PUPPIES,REGULAR size, $100/each.2-Males. 1-Black, 1-red.(231)972-4956

PUPPY/BEGINNER DOG OBEDIENCEClasses, sponsored by the RileyMacKenzie Fund. Beginning October19th. 6 weeks for $65. Please pre-register,class space limited. Call Debbie(231)796-2455.

110 For Rent

3 BEDROOM, 1-1/2 bath home in Evartw/2-1/2 stall garage. $600/month. Gas onthe budget $150/mon, electric runs$80/mon. $500 deposit + 1 months rentin advance. (231)734-0525

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath home located onquiet street in Indian Lakes north ofHoward City. $650/month. Call for infor-mation (231)250-5907

Learn2Earn:Training Opportunities

Mecosta-Osceola Career Center

15830 190th Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307

PROGRAM DATES Tuition

Auto-Steering &Suspension

(95 hours)

March 10 June 9Monday & Wednesday

6:00-10:00 p.m.$945.00

Solar PanelInstallation

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January 26February 18OR March 23 April 22

Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 - 9:00

$320.00

MIG Welding(50 hours)

February 2 March 16OR May 4 June 17Tuesday & Thursday

6:00-9:00 p.m.

$985.00

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February 4, 6:00 7:30 &February 12, 10:00 a.m.-5:00

OR April 27 and 29,6:00 p.m.-10:00

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Excel, Access, Power Point, &

Publisher (68 hours)

January 25 April 21Monday & Wednesday

6:00-9:00$385.00

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Intermediate:Word, Excel, Access, Power

Point, & Publisher (24 hours)

January 26 February 18OR April 22 May 18Tuesday & Thursday 6:009:00

$265.00

Data BaseManagement:

(24 hours)

March 2 March 25Tuesday & Thursday 6:009:00 $265.00

Affordable CulinaryDelights(24 hours)

January 26February 18Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-9:00 $265.00

Foods of the WorldOn a Budget

(24 hours)

February 23 March 18Tuesday & Thursday 6:009:00 $265.00

Tasty Baking(24 hours) March 23 April 22Tuesday & Thursday 6:009:00 $265.00For more information contact: Dennis Dull 231-796-5805 (ext. 630)

Premium Hardwood PelletsSingle Ton: $170

Plus Tax

RICHARD IKENS(231) 832-9879

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AUCTIONEERS:

Bob Rottier 231-638-6152

Steve Rottier 989-615-3506

Cash, Check w/positive IDMasterCard and Visa accepted.Registered Auctioneer #2801000032

Full lunch service available.

PUBLIC AUCTIONDATE: SATURDAY, October 2, @ 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION: On Site at 301 W. Main St., Mecosta, Michigan 49332DIRECTIONS: From US 131 take exit 131 (8 Mile Rd.), go East to 155th Ave., turn North(left), go approx. 1 mile to Buchanan Rd., turn East (right), continue on Buchanan thruCanadian Lakes to 90th Ave., turn north (left), go approx. 2 miles to M20 (11 Mile), turnright (east) into Mecosta, sale site is on the right, and parking is in the rear, OR fromUS 127 or M66: Take M20 West to Mecosta, passing thru Remus, sale site will be on

the left, parking is in the rear.SELLER: Lee Feutz AND Lori Beck

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES AND MORE: Peanut and Cof-fee Dispensers, Old Cash Register, Sturgis Steel Churn,Steel Road Signs, English made Wall Hanging, Gas Lan-tern, 10 lb. Burlap Coffee Bags (Tiffany Gourmet Coffee),Glass Insulators, Crocks and Jugs, Candy Scale, LargeFloor Vase, Neon Lights, Many Sets of Dishes, Wedge-wood Glass, Oil Cans, Lionel and Formers, 1948 Ze-nith am/fm Record Player, Buffalo Scale Company (cert.1963), Prince Albert Tins and more, Decanters, ShotGlasses, Homer Laughlin Pieces, Unique Brass andMarble Phone, Fenton Glass, Haegar Vases, ManyCream and Sugar Sets, Decorative Plates, FlorentineItalian Vases, Very nice Crystal Pieces, Yellow andWhite Satin Glass, Havilland Cream and Sugar, Ohmer

Cash Register, Watling Scale Co. (Scale and FortuneRead), Oxen Yoke, Collectible Cans, Many Tea Cups, Amber Glass, Depart-ment of the Navy (Set of 8), Many Cookie Jars, Copper Baking Molds, FederalGlass, Cobalt Canisters, Etched Glass Vases, Amethyst Lunch Plates/ Vasew/ Ruffled Top/ Liquor Bottle, Many more Amethyst Pieces, Noritake ChildTea Set, Bavarian China, Many Art Deco Pieces, 13 Cobalt Vase, Many Cran-berry Glass Pieces, Pattern Glass, Wigs with Heads and Hats, CzechoslovakiaPottery, Viking Glass, National Cash Register (6 Drawer, Special Calculator),Vaseline Glass, Depression Glass (Pink, Green), Fairbanks, Scale w/ Weights,Water Crock w/ Spigot, Costume Jewelry, Chemist Scale/Assayers Scale, Sil -ver, Pistol Holders, Bundy Clarinet, Cameo Cleanser Can, Marbles, Robbinsand Myers Coffee Grinder, Majestic MFG. Co. St Louis Wood Burner w/ BunWarmers, Many Seasonal Holiday Items, Glass Lamps, Tiffany Style LampShades (Stained Glass), Model Airplane w/ Controller w/ parts 5 Wing Span,Montgomery Ward Green/Crme w/ Water Tank and Bun Warmer (24 x 48),Enamel Ware, Stilliard Scale, Hames, Buggy Jack, Primitive Tools, Albums,

Metal Banks, paper Weights, Wall Chalks, Many Glass Items and Figurines,Bullfighter Painting by Ortiz, Pyrex, Fire King, Anniversary Clock, Cast Iron,Trivets, Lou Grasman Thermometer, 36 x 50 Marble Slab, Neon EntranceSign, Vinyl Sign Cutter w/ program, Starter Rival Pistols, Occupied JapanPieces, Scrap Metal, Many Mirrors, and MORE!

FURNITURE: Mission Style Table, Travel Trunks, Wooden Chairs, Buffet Ta-bles, Pump Organ, Blue Print File, Voting Machine (AVM Corporation Jame-stown NY), 7 Buffet, Dresser and Mirror, Maple Buffet, RCA Victrola Cabinet,Shelf Units, Glass Cases, Malleable Range Co w/ Nickel Trim and CopperClad Ranges, China Cabinet, Early 1900s Wood and Chrome Table and 4Chairs, Corner Cabinet w/Glass Doors, Round End Table, Lighted Glass Cabi-net, Treadle Sewing Machine and Cabinet, Old Fireplace Insert, Magic Chef4 Burner Stove (Apt. size), Dentist Cabinet, Love Seat, Hi Boy Cabinet Top,3 Door Ice Box, Montgomery ward Safe 9041 w/ Combination, Wood Stove,Small Wood Burner Garage Stove and MORE!

VEHICLES: Iyeco 6 Cylinder Diesel ( 374,441 Miles,Made by Fiat in 1988, Forward Tilt Cab, 5 Speed, 14Flat Bed), 1973 Star Craft Fiberglass Boat w Tilt Trail-er, 1964 Datsun from West Coast (late model niceTires, 60 HP 4 Cylinder, Runs, Rare Car, Test Modelfor California, Washington and Oregon, used on TruckFarms).

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This auction has something for everyone, from terrificglass to hard to find pieces and lighted display units. Lee and Lori have beencollecting many years. Come and spend the day with us. This is an insideauction and lunch will be onsite. To view pictures go to

www.auctionconnectioninc.com


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110 For Rent

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2ND, 2 bed-room mobile home, two stall garage, BigRapids. Washer/dryer, air/cond, on oneacre land. No smoking, no pets.$600/mon plus utilities. 6, 9 or 12 monthlease. (231)796-1437

QUIET SUBDIVISION NORTH BigRapids. 2-Bedroom, Duplex, starting$500/month. No pets! Gary (231)796-4564 or (231)796-1065

COUNTRYPLACE FAMILY APTS., 815Country Way in Big Rapids (across from

the industrial park) 1 & 2 bedroom units.Rent based on income, minimum $475and $500. Laundry at end of each hall-way. Childrens play area. Applications inhallways or call Beverly 1-800-225-7982.Managed by Stratford Group Ltd., 442 W.Baldwin, Alpena, MI. Equal HousingOpportunity. TDD #1-800-855-1155.

COUNTRY PLACE SENIOR APTS.,

830 Country Way in Big Rapids (acrossfrom the industrial park) 1 bedroom units.Rent based on income, $480 minimumincludes heat. Inside mail delivery, laun-dry and community rooms for residents.Applications in foyer or call Beverly 1-800-225-7982. Managed by Stratford GroupLtd., 442 W. Baldwin, Alpena, MI. EqualHousing Opportunity. TDD #1-800-855-

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MEDICAL, DENTAL, OBGYN, ORTHO-PEDICSSpacious Office Space Available. Easaccess and seconds away from Highway131 & U.S.10. Close to hospital andother medical facilities.Call (231)832-3930, ask for Cheryl.

MANUFACTURED HOMES, RENT toown, located in modular home park, 10-minute drive to Big Rapids, Rodney mail-ing address. All newly remodeled.$390/month to $490/month, includes lorent. (231)972-0505.

SINGLE FAMILY HOME or two unre-

lated. $700 per month plus utilities. No ani-mals. Washer and dryer included. Closeto campus. Phone (231)796-7730.

SMALL COZY 2 bedroom cabin onChippewa River in Barryton area.$400/month rent, $400 security deposit.(989)386-0995.

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TWO 2-BEDROOM MOBILE Homesnear Chippewa Lake. Excellent, cleancondition. Natural gas, no pets. $375$450. 231-250-2770 or 231-867-3341.

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MONDAY,SEPTEMBER27,2010TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER

FREE CANCER SCREENINGS

OFFERED AT SPECTRUM

REED CITY

REED CITY Throughthe collaborative efforts ofSpectrum Health Reed CityHospital, District HealthDepartment No. 10 and the

merican Cancer Society,fourth annual free cancer

creening day will be held onct. 14.he screenings will be held allay at Spectrum Health Reedity Hospital, located at 300 N.

Patterson Road.he one-day free screening forrostate, colorectal, skin, breastnd cervical cancer is targetedoward those who dont havensurance or whose insuranceoes not cover screenings, arege 64 or under and have notad a cancer screening in at

east one year.ppointments are necessary.all (231) 592-0130, ext.659, to make an appointmentr receive more information.

pace is limited and no walk-ns will be accepted.he entities also are askingny organizations or individuals

nterested in making aonetary contribution to the

ause to do so. Checks can beade payable to the Osceolaounty Cancer Awarenessommittee and mailed to Fund

Development Department,pectrum Health Reed City

Hospital, PO Box 75, Reed City,

MI 49677.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

ACTIVITIES BROADEN

CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

ferris hispanic heritage monthCELEBRATION: Ferris studentswill be celebrating HispanicHeritage Month with a variety ofactivities next week. (Courtesyphoto)

>From Staff ReportsBIG RAPIDS To honor theolorful and intricate historyf the Hispanic culture, Ferristate University studentsnd community membersill celebrate diversity as

hey participate in observingHispanic Heritage Monthhrough a series of on-campusctivities.

All of the events expose Ferris

tudents to Hispanic culture,istory and language in a Latino

environment, Ferris RecruitingOfficer Natalia Carvalho-Pintosaid. These events also bringto the campus community

discussions on current andsignificant issues the Hispaniccommunity faces.For the last 20 years, theOffice of Multicultural StudentServices and the HispanicStudent Organization havesponsored events on campusthat educate and showcasethe invaluable contributions ofHispanic peoples.This years festivities includea Hispanic Lunch from 11 a.m.

to 1:30 p.m. at The Rock Cafon Sept. 28, which will befollowed by the live, dramaticperformance Portraits ofCourage: Latinos Shaping aNation at 7 p.m. in G. MennenWilliams Auditorium; and guestspeaker West Cosgrove willdiscuss immigration issues at7 p.m. Sept. 30 in BusinessBuilding, Room 111.Its a great idea for students ofall backgrounds to attend this

months events so that they canlearn more about themselvesand others, OMSS AssistantDirector Michael Wade said.All students can benefitfrom attending these events,and other diversity events,at Ferris, Carvalho-Pinto,who also is the HSO advisor,added. Students must learnabout other cultures; theyshould realize that once theyembark on their careers, theywill encounter many peoplewho are different and comefrom different backgrounds. Ithink Ferris does a great job ofexposing students to diversecultures through these types ofcultural events and activities.The United States CensusBureau notes that peopleof Hispanic descent are thefastest-growing populationin the U.S. Wade and otherfaculty and staff believe thatacknowledging this culture,

embracing its many positiveattributes and becoming awareof the unique struggles Latinosface, is both essential to thegrowth of Ferris students, andin spirit with Ferris educationalgoals.Hispanic culture is a vitalpart of American culture andthe Ferris community shouldhave opportunities to engagein and participate in programsto learn more about it. It is our

goal that participants at thismonths featured events willhave an enhanced knowledge

of Hispanic culture, Wade said.

DONT LET HOLIDAY SWEETS

GO TO YOUR TEETH?

(NewsUSA) - The holidaysbring culinary delights, rangingfrom sparking cocktails topotato latkes to Yule logs. Manybemoan the effects of extracalories when it comes to pantssizes, but few consider whatall that celebrating does to themouth.

Every time we eat a foodcontaining sugar, we feed thedestructive bacteria that livein our mouths. As the bacteriachow down, they release anacid. The acid wears downtooth enamel, leading tocavities and eventually to gumdisease. As gum disease is thenumber-one cause of halitosis,or bad breath, indulging intoo many hearty nogs andsugar cookies could leaveyou standing alone under themistletoe.

The holidays might also meanmore red wine and post-dinnercoffees, which can eventuallylead to stained teeth.

Americans feeling the holidayspirit dont need to give upsugarplums -- they simply needto be a little more diligent abouttooth care. Here are some tips:

* Stay away from the buffet.

Continuous snacking meansthat your teeth are constantlyexposed to sugar and theensuing bacterial acid bath.Stick to meals. If youre at thesort of party where grazing isencouraged, fix yourself a plateinstead of standing by the chipsand dip.

* Avoid sticky foods. Foods thatstick to the teeth are more likelyto cause problems than foods

that are easily washed away.Even healthy choices, likedried fruit, can feed bacteria.Likewise, sucking on hardcandies means that sugarsstay in your mouth for a longeramount of time. If you wantsomething sweet, dont go forgummy bears or candy canes-- try a mug of hot cocoa.

* Drink water. No matter whatyou eat or drink, follow it witha glass of water. The waterwill help rinse sugar from yourmouth.

* Try oral care probiotics. Oralcare probiotics, like EvoraPlus(www.myevoraplus.com), may

help make up the difference.Probiotics, or good bacteria,adhere to tooth and gumsurfaces, where they leaveless room for harmful bacteriato attach and grow. With lessharmful bacteria in the mouth,we are better able to maintainhealthy teeth and gums.

* Create a travel kit. Pack atoothbrush and toothpaste, andbrush your teeth after you eat.

Youll keep your teeth healthier-- and feel less inclined to nab asecond helping of pie.

A LOOK AT GAUCHER

DISEASE ? A RARE GENETIC

DISORDER

(NewsUSA) - Many peopleare unaware that there areapproximately 7,000 identifiedrare diseases that affect about25 million people in the UnitedStates. Rare diseases areconsidered orphan diseaseswhen fewer than 200,000people are affected. Manyorphan diseases are geneticdisorders. Gaucher disease isone of these genetic disorders.

Gaucher disease, named forthe French physician who firstdescribed the symptoms in1882, is an inborn metabolicdisorder. Patients born with

the disease cannot produce anenzyme, glucocerebrosidase,which helps break downa specific complex lipid,glucocerebroside. If the bodycannot break down this lipid,it builds up in body tissues,including the spleen, liver, bonemarrow, lymphatic system,lungs, skin, eyes, kidneys, heartand nervous system.

For a person to develop the

disease, they must inherit anabnormal gene from eachparent. Gaucher disease affectsabout one in every 40,000-60,000 people worldwide. Thedisease is especially commonin those of Ashkenazi (Easternand Central European) Jewishancestry, where it affects one inevery 450-1,000 people.

Not all people with Gaucherdisease display the same

symptoms. In fact, there arethree types of Gaucher disease.Type 1 Gaucher disease is

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he most common form of theisorder. Patients may develop

skeletal abnormalities, enlargedspleens, extreme fatigue,anemia and nosebleeds. Some

patients are diagnosed aschildren, while others dontdevelop symptoms until age 50or 60.

Type 2 Gaucher diseaseafflicts children. Unlike type 1,it causes severe neurologicalsymptoms and usually leads todeath within the first three yearsof life.

Type 3 Gaucher diseaseusually begins in childhoodor adolescence. While it doescause neurological problems,they are typically not as severeas those caused by type 2, andthe symptoms develop moregradually.

Gaucher disease can bediagnosed through genetictesting or a blood test thatevaluates a specific enzymelevel. Most people fromvulnerable populations oftenget tested to see if they carrythe abnormal gene, which could

be passed on to their children.If someone is diagnosed withGaucher disease, enzymereplacement therapy (ERT) ishighly effective in most patients

with type 1, and treats some ofthe symptoms of type 3. ERTdecreases liver and spleen size,reduces skeletal anomalies,and successfully reverses otherdebilitating symptoms of thedisorder, including abnormalblood counts and fatigue.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 25

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap andsporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. andsporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located fourmiles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more informationcontact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behindEastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for toursfrom 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum,located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue MethodistChurch in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come forfood. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m.at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact WoodyW. at (231) 796-8371.

Original Gospel Jamboree offers a potluck dinner

at 6:30 p.m. with music at 7 p.m. at Amazing GraceAcres Church at M-37 and Woodland Park Drive inBrohman. The jamboree features the NorthwoodBrothers with the Faith Gospel Team and master ofceremonies Lucky Fulton. Everyone is welcome.Third Annual Blanchard Harvest Fest is from 9 a.m. to6 p.m. in Blanchard, 20 miles west of Mount Pleasantand five miles south on Costabella Road. There willbe live music, demonstrations of colonial trades, ascarecrow exhibit, multiple antique dealers, 1700sliving history campsite, a Do Nothing machine, gourdart, fresh produce and more.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26

Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meetsat 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231)796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. MichaelsSchool in Remus. For more information call Brad

B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes andLounge from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remoldedroom, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27,Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facingOld 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questionsconcerning the dance.Alanon meeting support group for families and friendsof alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail inBig Rapids.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meetsfrom 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherrystreets. Fourth grade through 12th grade invited. Jointhe group for a free meal, games and fellowship.

MONDAY, SEPT. 27

Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. atthe 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 CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at the Gate at 6:30p.m.Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 1836116 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. ThirdAve., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a 6-stepprogram. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illnessis more than welcome to attend. For more informationcall 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 5p.m.TOPS Club of Michigan, No. 1793 will meet at 3:30p.m. at the Red Cross Building in Big Rapids. Forinformation, call (231) 823-2275. All are welcome.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m.at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C.at (231) 796-3703.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behindEastwood Early Childhood Center.Divorce Care meetings are held every Monday from 7to 9 p.m. at New Hope Church, 7296 Nine Mile Roadin Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive13-step program for getting through a divorce. Newmembers are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray

at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 28

Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday

Inn and Conference Center.Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. atthe Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. MichaelsSchool in Remus. For more information call BradB. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First

Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call(231) 796-6271 for more information.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at CadillacBig 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, contactJeff at (231) 250-4159.Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. atReed City Public Library community room. Call (231)832-2131 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29

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

Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6p.m.Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at BigRapids Community Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m.at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C.at (231) 796-3703.Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. indowntown Hersey. Contact Deana Jager at (231) 465-4058 or [email protected] County Genealogical Society is open from5 to 7 p.m. for research at 424 N. Fourth Ave., BigRapids (next to Recycle!). Call (231) 250-5555 formore information. Volunteers will be on hand, andthere are lots of records. A book sale will be ongoingduring open hours.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue MethodistChurch in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come forfood. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 1836116 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m.on Wednesday at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids.Weekly meetings include discussing various dharmatexts, questions and answers and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction ofMichael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than35 years of experience in meditation and dharmapractice. Beginning students are welcome.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.next to Big Rapids Farm & Garden on Fourth Street in

Big Rapids. Any questions, call (231) 796-6363.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from5 to 7 p.m. for research at 424 N. Fourth Ave., BigRapids (next to Recycle!). Call (231) 250-5555 formore information. Volunteers will be on hand, andthere are lots of records. A book sale will be ongoingduring open hours.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 30

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. MichaelsSchool in Remus. For more information call BradB. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior

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

(231) 972-2884.Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. inconference room A, the third room on the right,at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on thecorner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For moreinformation, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at noonat St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact DarwinT. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behindEastwood Early Childhood Center.Parents Free Clinic from 6 to 7 p.m. at PathwaysHolistic Counseling, 18554 Northland Drive in BigRapids, one mile north of the airport in the CenterBuilding. Learn how to place acupressure magnets on

your childs ears to help reduce symptoms of ADD,ADHD, anxiety and sleep problems. This is a naturaland effective protocol and adults can utilize it too.For more information, call Terry Ruelle, acupuncturedetoxification specialist, at (231) 250-4335.

FRIDAY, OCT. 1

Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre is at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. atthe Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise

in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m.at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact WoodyW. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton PublicLibrary. Knitters of all levels are encouraged to comeand learn or share knitting techniques.Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 1836116 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Mecosta New Home United Methodist Church willextend its hours for its swiss steak supper. New hourswill be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is $9 for adults,$3 for children younger than 12 and preschoolers eatfree. Proceeds go to the building fund.

SATURDAY, OCT. 2

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap andsporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. andsporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located fourmiles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more informationcontact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behindEastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for toursfrom 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum,located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9a.m. in the private upstairs room of Peppers Cafeand Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for greatfood, coffee and conversation. For more information,contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.

Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue MethodistChurch in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come forfood. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactWoody W. at (231) 796-8371.The Michigan Sled Dogs Hockey Team will challengeFerris Club Hockey team and Big Rapids HighSchools team to a game of hockey, sled hockey stylefrom noon to 3 p.m. at the Ferris ice arena. The SledDogs consists of players with a variety of disabilitiesranging from amputees, spina bifida, musculardystrophy, cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries.October is disability Awareness Month. Admissionis $1 or two non-perishable food items. Proceedswill go toward a book scholarship for students withdisabilities. Food items collected will be donated toProject Starburst. For more information on the Sled

Dogs, see their website at www.misleddogs.com.


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EDITORS NOTE: Please check withyour club or organization to be certain ofmeetings, outings and classes, as they maybe canceled due to bad weather or otherreasons. If any listing is incorrect, please call(231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correctinformation.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyonebeing abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is noexcuse for abuse.

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low CostServices. Call (231)679-0489 For MoreInformation.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEERTRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac islooking for caring and dedicated people withan interest in serving terminally ill patientsand their families in the Reed City Areaand the outlaying communities. Volunteersprovide services such as friendly visiting,patient transport/patient outings, errandrunning, child care, and clerical services.Volunteer classes are available to fit eachpersons schedule. Please call Paul Kingat Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 forfurther information.

SATURDAY

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

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluckand Cards, 12 p.m. (third Saturday of eachmonth).

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

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary AllAmerican Breakfast (first Sunday of everymonth), 8a.m-12 noon. 129 East OsceolaAvenue.

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

EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2ndSunday of every month.

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

MONDAY

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

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday atReed 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).

BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCERSUPPORT GROUP MEETING secondMonday of each month, 7p.m. For moreinformation, call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 hostbingo each Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doorsopen at 4p.m. Early bird takes place at6p.m. with regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m.(License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS everyMonday evening at Trinity Lutheran Churchon highway US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at

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

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYPROGRAM LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER.Cancer Support Group for Women.Sponsored by Paradise Salon and SpectrumHealth Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00p.m. January-March-May-July-September-November. Hosted by Crossroads RadiationTherapy Center, 4499 220th Street, ReedCity, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquireby calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832-3411.

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

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDINGSUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m.Monthly topics. Open to all pregnantand nursing mothers. Children welcome.Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLLgroup leader for directions or questions,(231)832-1858 or email LLL [email protected]. (Meetings are Third Tuesday of everymonth.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size,11a.m. and Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the clubhouse.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (everyTuesday) at the church, 216 S. Main Street,Hersey. For more information, call the church(231)832-9072. Church is barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available tothose in need (second and fourth Tuesdayof the month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh DayAdventist Churchs Community Service.

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

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPMEETING, (second Tuesday of each month),1p.m. at St. Anns Church Basement inBaldwin. 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 meetsthe second and fourth Tuesdays of themonth, 2-4p.m. The group meets at theCommunity Mental Health for CentralMichigan in Osceola County located at 4473220th Ave. in Reed City. For mor information

call (231)832-2247. The group is forindividuals who provide caregiving servicesfor individuals with Dementia, Alzheimers orother chronic/terminal medical conditions.There is no charge to participate and thereare no residency restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets7p.m. the second Tuesday of the monthat St. Paul Lutheran Church. Open to thepublic. The May meeting honors Girl Scoutswith a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS everyTuesday morning at the Assembly of GodChurch in Big Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m.meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.

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

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided inTustin on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St.There is entertainment after lunch. Forinformation call 231-734-6005.

WEDNESDAY

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

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

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

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and thirdWednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m.with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie(231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237.

EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEERCLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for firstthrough sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME is every Wednesday from 11:15a.m.until noon.There will be games, crafts, songsand stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUBMEETINGS are held the first Wednesdayof each month (excluding January throughMarch), and the public is always welcome.The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinnerfollowed by the meeting which starts at7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FORHUMANITIES meeting is the firstWednesday of every month. Call thehotline for location of the meeting and forinformation. (231)832-8453

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

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW HallPost #7979, Evart, license A04340. EarlyBird at 6 p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave.,Evart.

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

THURSDAY

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

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of

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

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

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary BaptistChurch, Evart, corner of Third and Oak. Formor information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844or Terri at (231)734-5348.

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

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. atReed City Church of the Nazarene, 5300220th Ave., Reed City.

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

219 East Todd Street.

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

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

CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERSmeet every Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in theEvart Depots community room. There is nocharge. For more information, call (231)734-5125 or (231)734-9131

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS everyThursday evening at the Assembly of GodChurch in Big Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m.,meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

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

EVART CAR CLUB meets the secondThursday of every month at the Evart Mooseat 7p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided inTustin on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St.There is entertainment after lunch. Forinformation call 231-734-6005.

LINCOLN CREEK BAND will perform atthe Reed City Depot the second and fourth

Thursday of the month through Septemberfrom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Admission.

~OCTOBER 7AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODDRIVE will be held Thursday, October 7 atBrooks Corner United Methodist Church,5971 30th Ave, Sears from 12 noon to 5:45p.m.

~FRIDAY

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

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

PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City SeniorCenter, 219 East Todd Street.

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

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoyVFW Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail nextto Citizens Bank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m.Concession stand is open.

~OCTOBER 15WELCAS FALL FESTIVAL at St. PaulLutheran Church, 22275 4 Mile Road, ReedCity will be Friday, October 15th. Bake Sale

and Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Raffledrawing at 1 p.m. and lunch served from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and enjoy.

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

EVENTS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

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MONDAY,SEPTEMBER27,2010TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 11110 For Rent

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130 Wanted to Rent

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160 Real Estate

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2007 ChevroletImpala

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$11,995

2002 ChevroletSuburban

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$11,495

2007 ChevroletSilverado

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$18,795

2005 ChevroletColorado

4x4 * Crew Cab * LS

$15,995

2006 DodgeDakota

4x4 * Quad Cab * SLT

$15,495

2004 FordF150

4x4 * SuperCab * FX4

$16,495

2003 FordEscape

4x4 * XLS

$7,995

2008 DodgeGrand Caravan

SXT * Highway Miles

$11,495

2007 FordFocus

ZX3

$9,495

2005 JeepLiberty Sport4x4 * Diesel * Moonroof

$9,995

2007 HondaCivic

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$12,995

2004 FordF150

4x4 * SuperCab * FX4

$13,995

2008 PontiacG6 GT Sedan

Monsoon Stereo * Chrome Wheels

$10,995

2005 PontiacGrand Prix GT

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160 Real Estate

BEAUTIFUL, ALMOST NEW, year-round home on Loon Lake. 5 bedrooms,21/2 baths. $379,900. Hugh Griffith, 616-443-5251.

LATTIMORE'S MOBILE HOMESales- New 2010 Adventure dou-ble-wide home. 986 sq. ft. 3-Bed-room, 2-bath. On display at ourEvart lot on US-10. Special price forthis lot model is $34,900, plus tax,title. Includes set-up and deliverywithin 50 miles on slab or pierset. (231)734-9100. lattimores.com

For Sale By Owner

ATTENTION DEER HUNTERS!For sale by owner, 40, 80 acres of primehunting land located 12 miles west of BigRapids in Newaygo County. Call(231)250-8162

170 Itemsfor Sale

DINING TABLE, 2 leaves, 6 chairs. Retail$600, selling $150. 308 Savage rifle$300. 16 gauge shot gun 100 years old,$300. 2 reclining chairs $25 each.(989)382-7035.

GET ENERGYSTAR products at FOAMPLUS. Fall Specials: 1.5"x4x8 FoamBoard Insulation only $8.50. Woodboileburied PEX pipe insulation only$1.75/foot. 8 miles South of Baldwin onM-37. Open 6 days. 800-745-7132.

M & J NEW & USED FURNI-TURE of Evart. Largest selectionof good used and new furniturand appliances. (231)734-2707.We buy, sell or trade.Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun.(10-2)www.mandjfurniture.com

TROYER MOVING AUCTIONWe will be moving out of the area and will be offering the following at public auction.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2010 AT 10:00AMEvart, Michigan

YODER BROTHERS AUCTION SERVICESpecializing In Successful Auctions

Auctioneers LeRoy and Willis Yoder9484 S. Rogers Ave., Clare, MI PH: 989-386-9082

Located: 4 miles east of Evart, Michigan on US-10 to 50th Avenue, go south 1 1/2 miles to auction site. 4450 50th Avenue, Sears, MI 49679. FollowYoder Bros. Auction Signs.

Sawmill Equipment & Shop Tools: JCB Telescopinglift, 530B, 8000 lb., 24 extension, 30 height, PerkinsTurbo Diesel, SN#038746 Bandsaw mill, ShowMe industrial 32 cut sawmill, Kohler Command 22hp w/manual track, 66 track 4 gal. 2 hp elec. aircompressor Master Force elec. sliding arm mitersaw w/stand AMT 6 belt sander 5-1/2 Honda motor Bostich framing nailer Bostich N.80 coil nailer DeWalt 7 Ind. Grinder Bostich finish nailer 1/2impact elec. wrench Bosch circular saw Ryobi handplaner DeWalt elec. sander Porter Cable (sawsall) Craftsman router, 2 hp w/ bits DeWalt 18 voltcordless drill, saw, light set Makita impact screwgun Skil 14.4 volt jigsaw and drill Wen 5500 wattgenerator Dyna Tech tenon maker w/air foot control,220v single phase Bosch 10 table saw w/stand Amt 6 belt drive jointer airless paint sprayer 4section scaffold set 7 scaffold picks Hobard 230dc/ac welder/generator, 10,000 watt w/Kohler engine dual power air compressor/generator, 2.3kw Grizzly14.5 wood band saw w/air motor Craftsman 2/3 hp13 floor mtd. drill press w/air motor drill bits 16wooden work bench com-a-long winch Pittsburgh3/4 socket set to 2 tap and die set grease guns Makita curve shoe planer Ryobi 18 volt drill andlight package saw dust wagon w/live deck BoltCutter, Assorted Socket Sets Approx. 100 3-4treated posts large quantity of 1/2 barrel feeders 14 x 12 steel track for Case 1840 Skidsteer 18x 4 wood scaffold plank Honda 24 hp 3000 psipressure washer w/battery start 500 gal. poly tank Handyman jack Acetylene torch set w/cart assortedline shafts Rigid chop saw Stihl ms270c 16 chain

saw, runs Stihl 361 20 chain saw, runs Husqvarna365 16 chain saw, runs Jonsered cs2152 16 chainsaw, runs Husqvarna chain saw, 55 Rancher w/log wizard head Husqvarna 55 Rancher 18 chainsaw, runs Husqvarna 271 chain saw, needs repair miscellaneous nails, screws, catches Numerous airtools not listed, drills, jigsaws, etc.Farm Machinery: New Holland 273 Square baler 2001 2 wheel Gateway Power Cart w/Kohler Command25 hp, hyd. brakes, 2 hyd. outlets 3 hay wagons w/flat racks NH 488 9 haybine Buhler/Farmking 7finish mower, 3 pt. or trail Pioneer forecart w/brakes David Bradley 4 bar hay rake New Idea AVCO 213,2 wh. Manure spreader, pto hay wagon running gear Little Giant 40 hay elevator w/Honda 5-1/2 hp motor chopper box w/out gear gravity wagon 1 rowcultivatorHorses & Ponies: 6 & 8 year old Percheron MorganCross mares, used on the road and farm machinery 14 year old Black Percheron mare, broke to all farmmachinery, very safe 8 year old Black HomazagasMorgan mare, broke to ride, for experienced rider,green broke to drive 5 year old Bay Welch Pony mare,green broke to ride and drive yearling Welch/MorganPony mare Black yearling stud colt, 3/4 Morgan, 1/4Percheron Weanling Black stud colt, 3/4 Morgan, 1/4Percheron, star and snip Black and White Miniaturebrood mare Black Miniature brood mare 2 yearold Miniature mare, broke to drive 2 year old BlackMiniature stud, broke to driveCarts, Harnesses, Saddles, etc.: Pioneer one horsewagon w/springs Large pony cart w/canvas cab Various size saddles Assorted horse collars Set

of bada draft harnesses Bada Halflinger, crossbredharness set Set of Bio harnesses Set of smallleather pony harnesses, like new Mini Bio harness 2 sets Bio pony harnesses Halters Eveners NeckYokesTrailer, Hay & Logs: Trailmobile 45 semi trailer(no title for storage) Building, moving trailer w/adjustable width up to 16 x 14, tandem axle, hauls upto 28 100 4 t o 6 Cedar posts 500 Square baleshay, 1st cutting 200 plus bales 2nd cutting hay 20plus round bales, oats hay 600 sq. ft. 2x6x10 and 14tongue and groove 600 sq. ft. Yellow pine flooring,

random length Miscellaneous lumberGuns & Sporting Goods: 12 ga. Browning, madein Belgium, lite 12, 2 3/4 20 ga. Single Shot NewEngland 22 cal. Semi Auto., 954 Stevens 2 Amerostep tree stands Other numerous stands 10 Flatbottom boatHousehold & Miscellaneous: Log Cabin 3 sided logs,enough for several small cabins, build your own Wooden Kayak Bachtold brush mower and lawndeck Egg washer Corral panels 4 piece, full sizebedroom set China hutch Queen Ann style tableand chairs Sewing machine cabinet Many morenumerous items not listed!40 Acre Horse Farm for sale by realtor: Log Cabin,5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths, horse barn. Contact RandyOstrander with Lake & Lodge Realty (231) 796-5253AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This auction offers a great varietyof treasures. Come on out and enjoy the excitement ofa good country auction! For pictures visit auctionzip.com I.D. 2701 or call for brochure.

OWNERS: NORMAN & BARBARA TROYER4450 50th Avenue Sears, MI 49679 231.734.0515

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The winning pet photo will be the calendarscover and the winner will receive a framed andmatted copy of their photo.

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Photos for the Pioneer

2011 Pet Calendar!


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MONDAY,SEPTEMBER27,2010TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 1170 Items

for SaleFIREARMS- REMINGTON 1100 12-gauge combo w/hard case $325; Rem-ington 121 .22LR $285; Whitworth (Eng-land) .270 bolt action, mint $300.(231)823-9243

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Friday, October 29th5:00-8:00 PMLocal Restaurant Chili Cook off: City Hall Parking Lot

Legend of the Michigan Dog Man: at ArtworksMerchant Window Displays & Scarecrow voting

6:00-8:00 PMMusic & Entertainment Under the Big Top in City Hall Parking Lot

Saturday, October 30th10:00 AMParade line up at theater parking lot; marching to City Hall

10:30 AMChildren- Parents - Pet Parade

Aer the parade:Inflatable playground: Downtown Business Association

Trunk or Treat: area churches and organizationsDecorate Pumpkins, Games, Prizes: FSU volunteers

Meet & Greet Legislative Candidates: Great Start Collaborative

10:30 AM-1:30 PMPumpkin Ed: Master Carver ExtraordinaireLegend of the Michigan Dog Man: at Artworks

11:00 AMPumpkin Roll: Local Celebrities

Community Pumpkin Recipe Contest1:00 PMContest Winners Announced: Scarecrow, Merchant Window, Pumpkin Recipe

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03 CHEVYSUBURBAN LT

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07 FORD FUSION4 Cyl., 1 Owner.

$9,995

07 CHEVY IMPALALeather, Lease Turn In.

$9,995

06 ACURA MDXDVD, Navigation, Loaded.

$21,995

07 CADILLAC CTS39K, Leather, Loaded.

$15,995

05 MITSUBISHI MONTEROAWD, 3rd Seat, Limited.

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02 CHEVY IMPALA LS3.8 V6, Leather, Roof, Clean.

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Cran-Hill RanchPresents

Senior Fall DinnersOnly $15 Per Person

Whether you attend as part of a group or on your own, this willbe an unforgettable day of good, old-fashioned fun at Cran-Hill Ranch.

Enjoy a wonderful meal complete with our famous homemadeCran-Hill Ranch Salad Dressing and Fresh-Baked Bread.

Afterwords we will tour Cran-Hill Ranch via horse drawn wagon

and celebrate our amazing creator as He paints thelandscape with beautiful fall colors.

14444 17 Mile Road Rodney, MI 49342

231.796.7669www.cranhillranch.com

Youth Camps Family Campgrounds Retreats Adventure Experiences

Activities Include: Great Meal Devotions

Hymn Sing Wagon Rides Yard Games Group Photo Fun Fellowship Fall Craft

To register call our office at 231-796-7669.

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18722 16 Mile Rd. Chippewa Lake Rd. Big Rapids, MI

(231)796-7611

Established 1962

Since 1988

2005 PT Cruiser Conv.

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$6,995

2008 Grand Caravan SE

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$12,995

2009 Chevy Impala LT

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$12,995

2006 Saturn Ion

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4

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$8,995

2007 Dodge Ram 2500

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$20,995

2003 Nissan Frontier 4x4

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$10,995

2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid

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$12,995

2008 Jeep Liberty 4x4

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$12,995

2008 Mariner Premier

V6, leather, AWD, loaded.

$13,995

2006 Jeep Wrangler

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$12,995

2008 Ford Taurus SEL

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2003 GMC Envoy SLE

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$5,995

2009 Kia Spectra

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$11,995

2008 Buick LaCrosse

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Big Rapids, MI(231) 796-4808

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Large homeon large lot in downtownBlanchard. Excellent buy at $35,000.10028564

Great neighbors and very lowmaintenance home. Central air,natural gas, and only minutes fromshopping. Nice garden tub in themaster bedroom. Best part is thestorage loft in the garage. 10027123

3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile on 5acres, very secluded with state landsurrounding property. 10028958

18815 5 Mile Road Morley

231-856-4517

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DEER PROCESSING:

Vacuum Packaged & Boneless $65

HANG & SKIN ONLY:$20

SPECIALTY SERVICES:

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Janes Country Meats


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MONDAY,SEPTEMBER27,2010TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 21230 Recreational

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Huge savings on5th Wheels, Trailers& Truck Campers.

Some units ator below dealer cost.

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on Bus. 131 in Cadillac(231)775-3101

250 Autos for Sale

2008 FORD MUSTANG GT: V-8, 5-speed, only 26,000 miles, loaded with theextras. Sharp paint! $19,995. Call JohnDecker Chevrolet 616-866-9511 or 1-800-871-2899.

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19969 FORD ECONOLINE 150 Van,225,000 miles, runs great, new tires andbattery. $2,500 (231)768-5240

2000 FORD- F-150 4x4 Ext. Cab, shortbox, $3,500 OBO. (616)636-8431

KIA SPORTAGE LX2009, V-6, 4WD,12,000 miles $18,500. (231)937-7116

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AUSSIE/BLUE HEALER CROSS pubs.$25 each (231)592-4896.

Retirement Living

Our facilities are designed to provide meals, housekeeping and more!

Our retirement living provides apartment-styleaccommodations where services focus onproviding independence and privacy.The next best thing to home!

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PUBLIC AUCTION!!Thursday, Sept. 30 1:00 PM

LOCATION: 23296 W. M-82, Howard City, MI 49329DIRECTIONS: North of Grand Rapids, or South of Big Rapids, US-131 to theHoward City/M-82 exit #118, W. 2 miles. (Montcalm Co.)

Selling out and moving to Lowell.

At 90 years of age Ed & Barbara Marshall have decided tomove into a smaller home in town, along with antiques from

another person.

Offering: 2003 Keystone 5th wheel camper, very nice! 2000 Polaris 335 4X4quad runner; 2001 Polaris 500 Classic snowmobile; 1999 Dodge 2500 V-10,automatic; 1998 Polaris XLT Classic snowmobile; 1971 Chaparral snowmo-bile; snowmobile sled & clothes; 10 double lift top snowmobile trailer; singlesnowmobile trailer; 5X8 utility trailer with ramp; Sea Nymph 14 boat, motor(25hp) & trailer; (2) battery scooters. SHOP & LAWN: Hyd log splitter; lawntractor; mowers; yard cart & wagon; tools boxes; lots of tools; air compressor;chain saws; ladders; chains & binders; lawn roller & sweeper; wood stove;NG furnace; GUNS ETC: Heritage .22 revolver w/mag. cyl.; Marlin .22 auto-load; WF 12ga. pump; 410 single; .22 autoload; 16ga. single; 1930 & 1931Mich. Small game hunting pins; back tags & metal antler tags; ammo; prints;hunting clothes;

tri county news shopper, september 27, 2010

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