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Accident results in death of According to the U.S. Travel nothing more than a seat on a plane. and dehumidifiers. For example,
Grant woman Association, the Internet was the Aprilaire’s Model 1750 Central
nation’s top-ranking source of travel To learn more, call 800-383-7708 or Dehumidifier’s built-in intelligence
NEWAYGO COUNTY — Troopers information in 2009. Between visit www.cheaptripsandfreeairfare. provides automatic control for not
from the Michigan State Police travel agency Web sites and search com. only whole-home dehumidification,
Newaygo Post are investigating a engines, Americans saw little reason but also for fresh air ventilation, air
two-vehicle accident that resulted to call travel agencies or airlines. But Sleeping Beauty -- Skin Tips for cycling and air filtration.
in the death of a 25-year-old Grant do travel Web sites really offer the Youthful Skin at Night
woman. best deals? 2. Ventilation. Without air
Stacy Lynne Myers was traveling (NewsUSA) - In the morning, you circulation, allergens, odors,
north on M-37 at approximately 8 Many Web sites offer ridiculously might cleanse, tone and moisturize. moisture and other pollutants
a.m. on Thursday, when she lost low prices at first glance, like a $99 But your nighttime skin care routine cannot leave the home. Ensure air
control of her vehicle and traveled flight from New York City to London. requires more than just a quick flow with a mechanical ventilation
sideways into the southbound lane. But the price you see might not swipe with a washcloth. In fact, your system, which will use fans and
The passenger’s side of her vehicle include taxes and other fees, which skin needs additional TLC before ducts to circulate fresh air.
was struck by a southbound vehicle. can increase costs quickly. In a bedtime.
Myers was pronounced dead at the 2004 Consumer Reports Webwatch 3. Air Filtration. Central air filters
scene. The driver of the southbound research report, testers experienced During the day, environmental permanently remove airborne
vehicle, Samantha Jean Buttleman, repeated fare-jumping -- the largest factors are battling against our skin contaminants. In a recent standard
25, of White Cloud, was treated for jump increased the ticket price by and breaking down the structural industry test, the Aprilaire 5000
minor injuries at Gerber Hospital $748. components which keep our skin achieved 99 percent efficiency
and released. tight and firm. Elastin, which is one against airborne particles. The
Both drivers were wearing their seat Would-be travelers might also of these components, is primarily unit captures and kills virtually all
belts at the time of the accident, click on a good deal, only to find composed of cross-linked fibers to contaminants, including viruses,
and both vehicles’ air bags were that, by the time they enter their form a durable, resilient web. In bacteria, mold spores and allergens.
deployed. Alcohol does not appear to information, the seat is no longer facial skin, this elastin web helps
be a factor in the crash. available. Travelers might also spend to keep skin flexible but tight, 4. Energy Efficiency. According
Officers said weather may have hours online comparison-shopping, providing a bounce-back reaction to the Environmental Protection
contributed, as it was snowing and only to find the best prices gone by to its normal shape as it stretches to Agency (EPA), using efficient
the road was slippery in the area of the time they go to book. Others accommodate normal activities like heating and cooling systems,
the accident. might struggle to find a reasonable talking. leakless ducts and thermostats that
Troopers were assisted at the price on the return flight. What is are programmed to save energy at
scene by the Newaygo Police going on? As skin ages, the natural cross- night or when residents are away
Department, Newaygo County linking of elastin fibers is reduced. would prevent 169 billion pounds
Sheriff’s Department, Newaygo First “When you’re buying a ticket At night, while you sleep, the skin of greenhouse gas emissions a year.
Responders and Life Ambulance. online, your seats aren’t confirmed works to repair and restore its The EPA says that a programmable
until you enter your credit card structural components, and actually thermostat can save you up to 30
Band of Locals still stress information, so the seat can be “opens up” to allow creams and percent on your energy bills.
shopping local lost while you type,” explains John serums to absorb more readily.
From Staff Reports Ferry, CEO of CheapTrips (www. You can get the most bang for your For more information, visit www.
cheaptripsandfreeairfare.com). buck, then, by applying products aprilaire.com.
MECOSTA COUNTY — The holiday “However, if you’re on the phone with powerful anti-aging ingredients
season may have passed, but the with one of our agents, they secure before bed. To help skin restore itself at night,
Band of Locals committee wants the price as they talk to you on the women should adopt a nighttime
area residents to continue in the phone. You’re always better off “It’s important to establish a skin care routine that includes an
mindset of shopping local. speaking to a person.” nighttime skincare regimen to exfoliating cleanser, a serum and
Mecosta County Area Chamber of restore skin’s defenses and replenish a moisturizing cream created for
Commerce Executive Director Anja Travel agents can also compare essential moisture,” explains evening use. Sass
Wing said area residents should prices far faster than the average nutritionist Cynthia Sass, MPH,
continue to use their Band of Locals computer user -- often closing deals RD. She adds that the skin can lose recommends applying a nighttime
wristbands for discounts at area within five minutes -- and advise moisture during sleep, making serum containing beneficial and
businesses. travelers on hidden fees, like those hydrating ingredients especially robust ingredients such as DDF
“We’re still doing it. We didn’t go on checked-baggage. important. Restoring Night Serum (www.
away after the holidays,” Wing said. ddfskincare.com). This nighttime
Since kicking off last summer, the Ferry says that many Web sites do Is the Air You Breathe at Home serum contains an exclusive
Band of Locals committee has sold not publish the best prices. Airlines Healthy? turmeric complex that strengthens
wristbands and promoted shopping frequently offer less expensive, the moisture barrier and drenches
local. Currently more than 80 wholesale tickets that cannot be sold (NewsUSA) - Between working in the skin with essential hydration to
businesses are a part of the Band online. “Our travel representatives offices, studying at school, exercising allow the natural cross linking of
of Locals and offer discounts to and vendors buy these confidential at the gym and relaxing at home, elastin, helping to repair the look
consumers. tickets in bulk, then sell them to our Americans spend most of their time of deep wrinkles for visible results
The chamber and participating customers for less than online ticket indoors. But many people don’t in just two weeks. Women who
businesses are selling wristbands prices.” realize that, in staying indoors, they used DDF Restoring Night Serum
with “Band of Locals” embossed on face more pollution that they would saw noticeable improvements.
them. Bands cost $10 each and can If you’re determined to book your outside. After four weeks of use, the skin’s
be used at participating businesses flight online, look for travel Web surface structure doubled in
for discounts. sites that offer flexible booking -- Indoor air can contain viruses, strength, significantly minimizing
Wing said the committee plans many tickets cannot be refunded, dust mites, formaldehyde, radon, the appearance of fine lines and
to feature a few Band of Locals even if you find a better deal. For pet dander and volatile organic wrinkles.
activities at this year’s Mecosta example, CheapTrips not only lets compounds (VOCs), pollutants
County Community & Family Expo its members cancel trips, but also that aggravate allergies. But in “The secret to radiant, firm and more
in April. offers a full money-back guarantee understanding four key air quality youthful-looking skin is a skincare
For more information about the if the customer finds a lower price components, Americans can ensure diet rich in robust ingredients,” says
band of locals and a list of the within 24 hours. The Web site also a healthy, sustainable home. Sass.
participating businesses and offers free trips every day, which are
discounts, visit www.bandoflocals. available on a first-come, first-serve 1. Moisture Control. Too much For more information, visit www.
com. basis. moisture can lead to mold, while dry ddfskincare.com.
air can cause skin and respiratory
Do Travel Web Sites Offer the You should also make sure that you problems. Controlling humidity Retirement is a Beginning, Not
Best Bargains? know what’s included in the ticket allows the HVAC system to work an End
price. CheapTrips offers benefits more efficiently, so homeowners
(NewsUSA) - Before Americans like emergency funds or emergency pay less in energy bills. Choose (NewsUSA) - Chances are, you
hop aboard planes, they go online. tickets home, while others give you automatic, whole-home humidifiers know someone about to enter
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00358139 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010
retirement. Between aging baby that will commemorate their their pregnancies, putting more barefoot and wear supportive low-
boomers and struggling businesses, work, such as a personalized wall strain on their feet. heeled shoes.
many seniors find themselves leaving plaque or pen holder. The Web
the workplace. And the numbers of site PlaqueMakerPlus.com offers “In the last five years, I’ve seen an * Foot Cramps. Pregnancy increases
new retirees are only going to rise heirloom-quality acrylic pieces that increase in pregnant women with blood volume and progesterone
-- nearly 6,000 Americans turn 65 feature engraved images or imbedded foot pain because more women levels, which often result in
every day. photographs. Customers can design than ever before are active, even cramping. Increasing circulation to
their gift themselves, creating a running marathons, during their your feet will help -- try rotating your
Retirement is a big transition for unique and memorable gift that any pregnancies,” says Marybeth Crane, ankles and elevating your feet while
a former working stiff, and many retiree will appreciate. DPM, FACFAS, a Dallas-area foot sitting. If cramps persist, try a walk
people struggle to determine their and ankle surgeon. around the block. Stretch your calf
next step. After all, the retirement Of course, retirees today often choose muscles daily.
age of 65 was established in the late to stay active, pursuing new careers But according to the American
1800s, when life expectancies were that suit their personal interests or College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons * Ingrown Toenails. As your feet
shorter -- today’s retirees will live for involving themselves in volunteer (ACFAS), no woman has to endure swell, your shoes get tighter -; and
decades after leaving the workforce. work. sore feet during pregnancy -- the tight shoes can cause painful ingrown
pain can be treated. ACFAS offers the toenails. Wear wider shoes during
And longer lives create more With this in mind, treat your following guidelines for alleviating your last trimester to avoid ingrown
expenses. Many retirees will end coworker’s retirement like a foot problems related to pregnancy: toenails. If you do experience an
up pursuing second jobs in order transition into a new and rewarding ingrown toenail, seek treatment with
to meet expenses. Only half of all phase of life, rather than just an * Painful, Swollen Feet. Pregnant a foot and ankle surgeon. Trying to
employees earn pensions, and the exit from the workplace. Talk to the women often experience throbbing, fix it yourself can make the problem
falling stock market wiped out many retiree’s spouse and friends to learn swollen feet due to excess fluid, or worse.
a retirement fund. about their post-retirement plans. edema, in the feet, caused by the
If they’re planning on going back weight and position of the baby. To You might need to buy new shoes
If you’re planning -- or even to school, for example, you might reduce swelling, put your feet up even after the baby is born. “A
attending -- a retirement party, want to give them a gift certificate whenever possible, stretch your legs permanent growth in a woman’s
you should keep these potential to a book store, as well as a gift that frequently, wear wide, comfortable foot, up to half a size, can occur from
uncertainties in mind. For example, commemorates their contributions to shoes and don’t cross your legs when the release of the same hormone,
a person being forced into early your organization. sitting. relaxin, that allows the pelvis to open
retirement might not appreciate to deliver the baby.” says Dr. Crane.
congratulations. It’s more Enjoy Pregnancy Without Foot * Arch Pain. Fatigue can cause arch “It makes the ligaments in your feet
appropriate to express how glad you Pain pain, as can a condition called “arch more flexible, causing feet to spread
are to have known or worked with fatigue” or “over pronation,” in which wider and longer.”
the retiree. (NewsUSA) - Pregnant women often the arch flattens. Over pronation
complain about aching feet -- and for happens when the ligament that If foot pain persists, visit a foot and
That said, it is still okay to celebrate good reason. Weight gain, swelling holds up the arch of the foot faces ankle surgeon to discuss treatment
by acknowledging the retiree’s and foot instability increase during extreme stress. To prevent arch pain, options. For more information on
contributions. If you’re selecting pregnancy, causing soreness. Modern stretch daily every morning and foot and ankle problems, visit www.
gifts for a retiree, choose something women also stay active longer into before and after exercise, don’t go FootHealthFacts.org.
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Saturday 972-2884. Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. on
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. on Tuesday Thursdays in conference room A, the third room
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 at St. Michael’s School, 8944 50th Ave., Remus. on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center;
p.m. Please join us; we are here to help. Help us help enter on the corner of Locust Street and Winter
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The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap ourselves. For more information, contact Jill at Avenue. For more information, call Eric at 866-
and sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap (231) 679-5718. 398-5440.
shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more p.m.
on M-20. For more info: Contact Jack Hays at information, call (231) 972-2884. Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at
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(231) 592-1587. Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior noon at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
1 p.m. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 information, call (231) 972-2884. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30
N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County p.m. every Thursday. Recycle! is located at 424 N.
Center. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
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more information, call (231) 972-2884. Center.
Sunday Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Diabetes Support Group meets at 3 p.m. on the
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more first Thursday of the month at Mecosta County
Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m. Old Jail House information, call (231) 972-2884. Medical Center, 605 Oak St., Big Rapids, in the
Group, 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on hospital classroom area. Please use the hospital’s
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796-8956. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart main entrance and stop by the information
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. on Sunday Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more desk for directions. Signs will direct you to the
at St. Michael’s School, 8944 50th Ave., Remus. information. classroom. Most meetings have an educational
Please join us; we are here to help. Help us help The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 speaker; there is no charge. No meeting scheduled
ourselves. For more information, contact Jill at p.m. for December or January. For information or to
(231) 679-5718. Grief peer support group 9 a.m. every Tuesday at be placed on the mailing list, contact Charlotte at
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Singles dance held at 8 p.m. every Sunday at the Cadillac Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad (231) 592-4483.
Atrium Plaza Hotel (formerly Quality Inn) located Center at (231) 779-9550. SCRAPBOOKING Join the Mecosta County
on M-55 just one block East of U.S. 127. Enjoy Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear from 9 to 11 a.m. on Genealogical Society as we take a look at old
an evening of dancing and meeting other singles. the first Tuesday of each month at the Mecosta scrapbooks and photo albums on display from
Nice lounge and large dance floor. For more County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 and and 10 a.m. to
information cal (989) 539-5406. $7 admission. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Walk- 2 p.m. Feb. 13, at the office located at 424 N.
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Alanon meeting support group for families and ins welcome. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids, next to Recycle. We
friends of alcoholics will be held every Sunday at 7 Faith Community/Parish Nurses meet the from are looking for loans of scrapbooks or old photo
p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids. 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month albums to have a good display. One scrapbook
at Mecosta County Medical Center’s Conference from the 1940s has articles of local men going
Monday room No. 1. For more information, call (231) 796- off to war, obituaries, and weddings from the Big
3729. Rapids and Paris area. There are several from the
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) No. 1671 Morley and Stanwood area and also the huge Vera
meets at 10 a.m. Monday at the Blanchard Wednesday Barker display of hundreds of newspaper clippings
Wesleyan Church, located at 542 Jackson Road in from the Pioneer. Refreshments will be served.
Blanchard. Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta Come and bring a friend to reminisce and maybe
Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. you will find yourself or one of your relatives in
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. our collection. Call Maureen at (231) 250-5555 if
For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at you can loan us your scrapbook. All books will be
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th returned.
the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Friday
972-2884. Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Bridge at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
information, call (231) 972-2884. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step p.m. Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County
recovery program for anyone with hurts, habits Library preschool story hour at 10:30 a.m. every Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For
and hang-ups meets every Monday. Dinner is at 6 Wednesday at Big Rapids Community Library. more information, call (231) 972-2884.
p.m., worship and gender-specific meetings from Open to the public. Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at
7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Church, 15085 220th Ave., Big Rapids. Call the St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
church office for more infomation (231) 796-2600. at (231) 796-3703. 972-2884.
Schizophrenia Anonymous meets every Monday HERSEY FARMERS MARKET held weekly from Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in downtown Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a Hersey. Contact: Deana Jager at (231) 465-4058 information, call (231) 972-2884.
support group with a 6-step program. Anyone or deanajager@charter.net. Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high
with schizophrenia or mental illness is more than Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open by rise in Big Rapids. For more information, call
welcome to attend. For more information call appointment by calling (231) 250-5555. Special (231) 796-4993.
Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Saturday sessions to be announced at a later date. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
Coffee is available at meetings. South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. p.m.
Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high to 3 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8
rise in Big Rapids. For more information, call month from September through June at the Evart p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
(231) 796-4993. Township Hall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 Anyone interested in quilting or learning to quilt Knitting circle will begin meeting at 4 p.m. on
p.m. is welcome. The group works jointly on personal Fridays at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters
TOPS Club of Michigan, No. 1793 will meet at 3:30 or community quilts and frequently donates of all levels are encouraged to come and learn or
p.m. Mondays at the Red Cross Building in Big to people or organizations in need. For more share knitting techniques.
Rapids. For information, call (231) 823-2275. All information, call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or Ann
are welcome. at (231) 867-3237. Saturday
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at
St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. Thursday The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5
at (231) 796-3703. p.m.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. on The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap
a.m. every Monday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Thursday at St. Michael’s School, 8944 50th Ave., & sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots
Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Remus. Please join us; we are here to help. Help us start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m.
Center. help ourselves. For more information, contact Jill The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on
Victorious Living, a mental illness support at (231) 679-5718. M-20. For more info: Contact Jack Hays at (231)
group meeting, is at 4:30 p.m. on the first and Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County 592-1587.
third Monday of each month at New Journey Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8
Clubhouse, 405-B South Third Ave., Big Rapids. more information, call (231) 972-2884. p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
For more information call call Deanna at (231) Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
856-0105, Dusty at (989) 352-7630, or Ronald at County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to
(231) 796-1019. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. 1 p.m. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424
Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
Tuesday Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Center.
information, call (231) 972-2884. The Mecosta County Democrats meet for breakfast
Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon every Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior the first Saturday of each month. Join in at the
Tuesday at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Wild Rose Cafe on Maple near M-20 at 9 a.m. to
Center. information, call (231) 972-2884. discuss local and national issues and learn about
Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior the activities of the local party.
the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) information, call (231) 972-2884.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 9
090 Business 110 For Rent 110 For Rent 110 For Rent 110 For Rent
Services COUNTRY PLACE SENIOR APTS.,
830 Country Way in Big Rapids (across MORLEY MOTEL
Daily Rooms from $40, Weekly
Duplex
from the industrial park) has 1 bedroom d
units. Rent based on income, NO mini- rooms from $145. Includes utilities.
m odele 2-BEDROOM DUPLEX, $575/month
mum includes heat. Inside mail deliv- No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
a f ew re t! plus low utilities, security deposit. Wash-
Only apts. lef
ery, laundry and community room for er/dryer, garbage pick-up, snowplowing
resident use. Applications in foyer or call and lawn care. QUIET SETTING 5-miles
Beverly 1-800-225-7982. Managed by south of Ferris. No pets. No smoking.
Stratford Group Ltd., 442 W. Baldwin, Alpe- (231)598-1776
EPA Renovate na, MI. Equal Housing Opportunity.
TDD #1-800-855-1155
130 Wanted to Rent
Repair, Paint Law
On April 22, 2010 the EPA has a S
new law that takes effect which will
FOR RENT
2-BEDROOM Mobile Home: Super
A PT
Farming Land
require anyone working on a house
or child occupied facility that was
Clean Condition, Country setting, North
of Remus. Outdoor Shed included. $485
231-734-9978
Office Located at
built before 1978 to be certified. Do month, plus deposit. 989-382-7203
you - replace windows, repaint, install 765 W. Jefferson, Evart
new siding, or perform other remod- HOME FOR RENT on Lake Miramichi, Springview Manor II is accepting
applications for 1, 2 & 3 bdr. Apts.
eling work? If so this applies to you. Evart. Call (989)382-7056. Rent is based on 30% of the adjusted
gross income.
In addition to homes built before Office Hours Tues & Thus 8-6:30.
1978 this also applies to daycares and MOBILE HOME FOR rent in Circle Drive Barrier Free Units available.
Court. If interested, please contact C. TDD 800-649-3777.
elementary schools; are you in www.gldmanagement.com
Robinson Equipment
4 chocolate, house raised. Ready in 2
weeks. 231-349-7025.
VANDYKE’S ENGINE
Rapids. All utilities included in rent. No
pets. Call (231)796-7241
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, heat includ-
ed, country setting 12 miles west of Big REBUILDING
Rapids $400/month, $400 service direc- Since 1957
706 Perry Ave., Big Rapids, MI
tory. Call (231)250-3282.
2 BD MOBILE 15 min. south of Big
17 Westwood • Fremont
(231) 924-3170
(231)796-3808
Rapids. Washer/dryer hookups. Nice
country setting. Security Deposit required
and no pets allowed. For more info call • Head Pressure Checking & Reconditioning
(231)796-6329.
• Crank Shaft Grinding
• Engine Parts & Kits Available
2-BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT
in Reed City. $375/month plus utilities and
deposit. No pets (231)796-1841
TINNEY
3 BEDROOM MOBILE, clean, $600
includes heat and water. new paint, car-
pet, and stove. Located 2 miles from
Evart. No pets, Lease and deposit. call
231-734-5636 or 231-250-0737.
3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH HOUSE. for rent.
$475/month. (352)742-2399
ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION
BIG RAPIDS-
2-Bedroom apartment, family neigh- PRE-OWNED VEHICLES • PRE-OWNED VEHICLES • PRE-OWNED VEHICLES
borhood, $500/month, plus utilities. 2008 Chevy 2009 Buick 2004 Chevy 2007 Chevy 2009 Chevy 2004 Chevy
2003 GMC
1-Bedroom apartment, family neigh- Aveo Lucerne CXL S-10 Sierra 1500 HHR Cobalt LS TrailBlazer
borhood, $495/month includes utilities.
4-Bedroom apartment, $850/month
includes utilities.
3-Bedroom house, quality throughout,
Sedan, Low Miles & Clean. Loaded & Under Warranty
great family neighborhood, $900/month,
1 year lease. Call for private showing. $
10,772 $
19,950 $
10,800 $
10,800 $
11,000 $
9,999 $
13,300
(231)250-3791
APARTMENT IN REED CITY- 3-Bed- 2008 GMC Sierra 2007 Chevy 2008 Chevy 2006 Buick 2007 Saturn 2008 Pontiac 2004 GMC
Crew Cab 4x4 Trailblazer 4x4 Impala LT Terraza CXL Aura XE Grand Prix Envoy
room, 1-bath, washer/dryer hookup. 2-
Story with walkout basement
$500/month. (231)250-3707.
CANADIAN LAKES, 3-BEDROOMS, Chrome Grill, 20” Wheels Rear DVD, and much more. Leather, loaded. Sedan. Low Miles, Leather, Loaded.
Loaded, Chrome Wheels
2-bath, double garage, appliances, nat-
ural gas fireplace, no pets. $700/month.
$
27,995 $
14,995 $
16,950 $
12,950 $
15,950 $
14,550 $
13,995
(231)972-2632
2007 GMC Sierra 2007 Honda 2007 Buick 2006 Chevy 2004 Chevy 2004 Jeep 2006 Buick
COUNTRY PLACE FAMILY APTS., 815 XCab 4x4 Civic Coupe Lucerne CXS Monte Carlo LT Silverado 4x4 Liberty Sport Lucerne CXL
Country Way in Big Rapids (across from
the industrial park) has 1 & 2 bedroom
units available. Rent based on income,
minimum $475 and $500. Laundry at
All the Toys! Navigation, moon roof, low mi. Northstar V8. Loaded. Short Box, New Tires. 4x4. Loaded and Clean.
end of each hallway. Children’s play
area. Applications in hallways or call $
21,950 $
15,950 $
20,275 $
13,677 $
14,995 $
12,773 $
16,975
www.tinneyautomotive.com
Beverly 1-800-225-7982. Managed by
Stratford Group Ltd., 442 W. Baldwin, Alpe-
na, MI. Equal Housing Opportunity.
TDD #1-800-855-1155. Lube, Oil & Filter, Tire Rotation
NICE FAMILY RENTAL close to hospi- 10 Minutes East SALES PARTS & SERVICE $29.95
tal and FSU campus. 3BD/2BA with Up to 5 quarts of GM Goodwrench conventional motor oil. Blend &
of 131 from Mon. & Wed. 9 - 8 Mon. & Wed. 7:30 - 7 synthetic oil higher. 4 tire rotate. Coupon must be presented at the time
washer/dryer hookups/basement and of write up. Most vehicles. Some restrictions apply. No cash value. Not
garage. Tenant pays all utilities. Deposit 14 Mile Road Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 - 6 Tues., Thurs., Fri. to be used with any other coupon or promotion. Expires 2-28-10.
required and no pets allowed. Call Exit 101 Sat. 9 - 3 7:30 - 5:30
(231)796-6329 for more info.
COZY COUNTRY 2-BEDROOM mobile, All prices plus tax, title and fees. See dealer for details.
Greenville, MI • 616-754-3605
close to expressway, Paris area.
14 MILE ROAD WEST OF GREENVILLE
616-754-3605 • 1-800-968-9098
$400/month, security, lease, credit check,
outside pets only. (231)796-0139
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201 S. Michigan St. 844 N. Mitchell
Downtown Big Rapids Cadillac
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4 Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4
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2000 Pontiac Montana Ext. 2002 Chevy Astro Van 2000 Buick Park Ave. Ultra 2002 Chevy Tracker ZR2 2004 Ford Taurus SES
7/8 Pass. Seat, Rear Air, 4 Dr., 8 Pass., 4.3L V6, LS Pkg., Rear Air, 3800 V6, Heated Leather, Chrome 4x4, 81K Miles, Auto., V6, 79K Miles, Power Moon, Power
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4,995 or $10361/mo. $
5,995 or $12433/mo. $
6,495 or $13460/mo. $
6,995 or $11878/mo.
2006 Kia Spectra EX 2003 Ford E150 XLT Van 2006 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 2007 Saturn Ion
68K Miles, Auto., Air, cruise, CD, 8 Passenger, 86K Miloes, 5.4L V8, 60K Miles, Cruise, CD, PL, PW, 3800 V6, Power Seats, CD, 38 K Miles, Auto., Air, Cruise,
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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007 Chrysler Sebring 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 2008 Chevy HHR LS
GT, TURBO! 44K Miles, Heated V6, Power Everything! Sharp! 64K Miles, Quad Seating, Power Extended, 68K Miles, DVD, Rear Air, 40K Miles, 5 Year/100K Drivetrain
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9,995 or $15613/mo. $
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10,995 or $17183/mo. $
10,995 or $17183/mo.
2006 Chevy Equinox 2007 Chevy Impala LS 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2005 Ford 500 Limited 2006 Ford Freestyle SE
All Wheel Drive, V6, LS Pkg. 3.5L V6, 49K Miles, Power Seats, 64K Miles, Heated Leather, All Wheel Drive, Power Moon, 58K Miles, V6, Power Seats,
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11,495 or $17957/mo. $
11,995 or $18738/mo.
2006 Pontiac Torrent 2005 Honda Accord 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 2005 Toyota Sienna LE 2006 Chevy Trailblazer LS
59K Miles, V6, Alloy Wheels, 48K Miles, Auto., Cruise, CD, All Wheel Drive, Power Seats. 75K Miles, Power Slider, 4x4, 59K Miles, Power Seats,
1-Owner Off Lease. PL, PW, 1 Owner! Nice 1 Owner! Power Seats, Rear Air. CD, Loaded, Clean!
$
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12,995 or $20388/mo. $
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12,995 or $20388/mo.
2005 Chrysler 300C 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 Ford Fusion SEL 2006 Honda Accord EX 2006 Chrysler 300 Limited
V8 Hemi, Heated Leather, SE. Stow-N-Go, Power Sliders, V6, Power Seats, CD Changer, 50K Miles, Navigation, Heated All Wheel Drive, Heated Leather,
1-Owner Off Lease. Nice! Power Seats, Rear Air Alloys. Sharp! Leather, Power Moon. Nice, 1-Owner.
$
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13,995 or $21862/mo. $
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2006 Buick Lucerne CXL 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 2005 Chevy Avalanche 1500 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T
Only 21K Miles, Power Moon, Quad Cab, 4x4, 5.3L V8, 66K Miles, 4x4 5.3L V8, Power Seats, Loaded. Crew Cab, 4x4, 65K Miles, 5.3L V8, 4x4, 27K Miles, Heated Leather,
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Year-round home with frontage on 1.63
wooded acres, 2,000 sq. ft. 3-5 Bedrooms,
(231) 937-5173 OR 1-877-937-5173
Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;
DALE LONGCORE
Sales Manager
Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;
Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
all appliances, new roof and siding. 24’x30’
Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer for details.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Garage, two decks. $118,000.
Call (269)629-6087 for further information.
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To Advertise on this
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$4 Watch Batteries
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10-cord loads, 5-cord load minimum.
8-Foot hard-wood $85/cord.
Boiler wood available. 114 S. Michigan Ave. • Downtown Big Rapids
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2007 FORD F-150 FX4 2007 FORD F-150 XL 2007 FORD F-150 XLT
P8618. Heated leather, 20” wheels. P8615. Well equipped work truck, P8548. Loaded with extras. Chrome
Nicely equipped truck. bedliner, hitch, long box. pkg., big 18” wheels, power slider, 6 CD.
2007 FORD F-150 XLT 2006 FORD F-250 LARIAT 2006 FORD F-250 SPORT
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Phone:
ery week for the $50* drawing.
719 West Avenue • Big Rapids
231-796-0276 Good Luck. Have Fun. Enter
(231) 796-0554 Fax: 231-796-2058 Often
Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm Email: angela@mytime2travel.us
*The weekly $50 drawing will be a check made out to the winner
and the participating merchant of their choice.
KEL’S
CLOSET A portion of every dollar spent in this
store goes directly to assist
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Heat Transfer those in need, within this community,
Sweatshirts via food pantries and heat assistance
programs. Thank YOU!
Kelwyn David Shop here to support the
127 W. Upton work of Love INC
Reed City, Mi. 49677 QUALITY PRODUCTS • BARGAIN PRICES 802 Clark St., Big Rapids
116 UPTON, REED CITY • 231-832-9495
(231)832-9751 231-796-2636