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MONDAY, JAN. 31 • 6:30 PM
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03 Kia Spectra 4 dr.
04 Chevy Cavalier 2 dr. Sharp!
00 Kia Sportage 4x4
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01 Explorer 2 dr., 4x4, black
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00 Neon 4 dr., economy
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EXPRESSWAY AUTO AUCTION
231-937-5868 • 1-800-560-0838
AT EXIT 120 OFF U.S. 131 • ONE MINUTE EAST ON M-46
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 3
050 Help Wanted
OP OW
RS
OW EN
LABORER: The City of Big Rapids is
NE
accepting applications for a LABORER
position to perform a variety of routine
CORNER CAFE
manual tasks related to the maintenance
W
and repair activities of City facilities. This
NE
is a full time AFSCME Union position
with benefits, starting wage of $14.56
hourly. A detailed job description is avail-
able at the Office of the City Clerk. Appli-
cations must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. DAILY SPECIALS • BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER
on Friday February 11, 2011, to the Office
of the City Clerk, 226 N. Michigan FRIDAY: Prime Rib $1299
Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Applicant
must possess minimum of high school FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Ayce Fish Combo $999
graduation, 1 year of related experience,
valid Michigan Driver's License and the (Pollack, Perch, Clams, Shrimp, Smelt)
ability to acquire CDL license within six
months of employment. An Equal Oppor- STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE • FRESH PIES
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home improvement product knowledge
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Interested candidates should email their
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LITTLE RIVER CASINO
POSITION VACANCIES AT SAT., FEB. 12, 2011
BIG RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Varsity Girls Tennis Coach responsible
for girls tennis program at High School,
DEPART:
spring sports season. Tri County High School • 10:00 am (Please arrive by 9:45 am)
One Custodian position for district.
Hourly position working 3:00-11:30PM Big Rapids Carpool Parking Lot • 10:30 am
daily. Also looking for individuals being sub (Located M-20 & US 131)
Custodians working
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on an on-call basis.
Technology Assistant for the District,
part-time position 20-24 hours per week,
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Office and maintaining accurate data in MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD
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For more information contact the Super- Lynn Aiken 231.349.6944
intendent´s Office at 796-2627. Interest-
Fundraising event sponsored by
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00406558 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011
SKAGGS, BRONNER
ARRAIGNED FOR
SNOWMOBILE THEFT
BIG RAPIDS — Two men who
allegedly stole three snowmobiles
from two Mecosta County
businesses were arraigned
Wednesday in Mecosta County’s
77th District Court.
Nicholas Lee Skaggs, 24, and
Derek Richard Bonner, 19, both of
Big Rapids, were arraigned three
counts of snowmobile theft.
Skaggs is being held in the
Mecosta County Jail on a $100,000
bail and a parole detainer. Bonner
is being held on $10,000 bail.
The arrests stemmed from two
separate reports the Mecosta
County Sheriff’s Office received of
stolen snowmobiles on Tuesday.
Two snowmobiles were reported
stolen from Lakeside Motor
Sports in Mecosta and one more
was stolen from Remus Repair in
Remus. Both snowmobiles were
recovered.
BBB: COMPLAINTS LEVEL,
INQUIRIES UP
GRAND RAPIDS – Complaints
about West Michigan business
decreased by 5 percent from 2009
to 2010, while inquiries increased
by 40 percent over the year,
according to the Better Business
Bureau of Western Michigan.
This reflects the increased
access via the Internet as well as
consumers being more careful by
checking companies out before
making a major buying decision,
a recently-issued BBB statement
said.
While complaints within the
38-county region were down
5 percent; some industries in
the top 10 industries increased
significantly. Complaints for cell
phones, used cars, new cars,
banks, cable TV and Internet
shopping all at least doubled
regionally, the BBB reported.
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR No matter the time of year, it is
CAR IN SNOWY CONDITIONS important to take the appropriate
(NewsUSA) - When the weather
outside is frightful, the road is
the last place you want to be,
especially if your car hasn’t been
prepared to deal with snowy
conditions. Snow and ice covering
the roadways can pose a serious
threat to you and your vehicle.
There is no time like the present
to get yourself and your car
ready for winter driving. Firestone
Complete Auto Care offers the
following tips to get you on your
way:
Slow down
* Reduce your speed during
adverse driving conditions, and
be prepared for longer stopping
distances on snowy or icy
pavement. Try to avoid abrupt
movements when braking,
accelerating or turning.
Tires are the key
* A tire’s PSI (pounds per square
inch) can drop one pound for every
10-degree drop in temperature.
Both under- and over-inflation
lessens a tire’s gripping action.
Once it gets cold, tire pressure
should be checked weekly. Don’t
forget to check your spare tire,
too.
* If snow and ice are a problem
in your area, consider installing
winter tires, which are specially
designed to grip slick roads. Snow
tires should be installed on all four
wheels; using two different types
of tires on the same vehicle can
cause handling problems.
Be seen
* Always use headlights at
dawn and dusk, or while driving
in fog, rain and snow, to warn
other drivers you are there. If you
can’t see them, they can’t see
you! Don’t forget to activate your
flashers when appropriate.
* Take a few moments to check
your wipers -- they don’t last
forever. If the rubber feels rough
or seems cracked, replace the
wiper blades. Older wiper blades
can cause windows to become
dangerously dirty, especially at
night or in snowy conditions when
there is likely to be salt on the road.
Good visibility is a necessity.
measures to ensure that your
vehicle is well maintained.
However, during winter, when
the roads and conditions are
particularly unpredictable, proper
maintenance is essential for
keeping your car prepared for
anything the season delivers.
IMPROVE INDOOR AIR
QUALITY FOR A HEALTHIER
HOME
(NewsUSA) - When the weather
report issues an air quality warning,
some people stay indoors, but
there’s no guarantee that the air
in the home is any healthier than
the air outside. Common indoor
air pollutants such as dust mite
grime, pet dander, mold, tobacco
smoke, and airborne allergens
and germs may be lurking about
without anyone ever noticing.
Adults spend up to 90 percent
of their time indoors and inhale
approximately 2,300 gallons of
air a day. Given that, people face
significant, ongoing exposure to
a variety of unwelcome indoor air
pollutants. Extended exposure
to these pollutants can cause
eye, nose and throat irritation,
respiratory problems, headache,
fatigue and even allergy
symptoms. Asthmatics, the
elderly and children are the most
vulnerable to indoor air pollutants
and can develop more serious
symptoms. Prolonged exposure
to some pollutants has even been
linked to cancer or other serious
diseases.
Homeowners do, however, have
the power to combat indoor air
pollutants and improve their
home’s air quality.
One common first line of defense
is a home air filtration system.
These devices filter pollutants from
the air circulating throughout the
home. The award-winning Carrier
Infinity Air Purifier, for example,
not only traps pollutants, it also
uses a unique ionization process
to kill bacteria, viruses and mold,
which standard air cleaners can’t
do. The whole-home purifier,
installed in line with the ductwork
of a home’s heating, ventilation
and air conditioning system,
re-purifies the air as many as
eight times an hour, removing a
majority of pathogens, allergens
and pet dander. In fact, the Infinity
Air Purifier cleans more than 100
times more air than some of the
popular portable units.
But an air purifier shouldn’t have
to do all the work. Homeowners
need to do their part by maintaining
a clean household. Simple things
like asking people to take off
their shoes at the front door or
preventing family and guests
from smoking indoors go a long
way toward clearing indoor air,
allowing homeowners to breathe
a fresh sigh of relief.
For more information on improving
your indoor air quality, visit www.
residential.carrier.com.
FOODS TO BRING HEALTHY
SMILES TO KIDS’ FACES
(NewsUSA) - You probably know
that sweets and soda are bad for
your children’s teeth, but have
you stopped to think about what
foods are good for their teeth?
Some foods support tooth and
gum health. Keep these foods in
mind the next time you pack your
children’s lunches:
* Look for vegetables high in
vitamin A. Veggies like pumpkin,
sweet potatoes, broccoli and
carrots are high in vitamin A,
which is important in the formation
of tooth enamel. Try packing baby
carrots in children’s lunchboxes or
making homemade, baked sweet
potato fries.
* Say “cheese.” Cheese
helps balance the pH in the
mouth, making it less friendly
for destructive bacteria. It also
contains calcium. Just be sure to
watch portion sizes, as cheese is
high in fat and salt. An appropriate
serving of natural cheese, like
cheddar, is the size of two domino
pieces.
* Snack on fruit. You may know
that vitamin C is good for your
skin, but did you know that it’s
also good for your gums? Healthy
gums help support teeth, so
make sure your children get
enough vitamin C. For their size,
kiwis have more vitamin C than
any other fruit. If green things
are a tough sell, try apple slices,
strawberries or orange wedges.
Don’t Forget Good Oral Hygiene!
Remember that there is no
substitute for good oral hygiene.
Make sure your children brush
their teeth twice a day with a
fluoridated toothpaste and floss
at least once a day. Teach them to
drink water after eating, as it will
help flush food from their mouth.
Of course, children aren’t always
the most diligent brushers and
flossers. Some parents give their
children an oral care
probiotic, such as EvoraKids
(www.myevorakids.com), to help
pick up any slack in kids’ oral care
habits. Oral care probiotics work

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by flooding the mouth with good
bacteria, which adhere to tooth
surfaces, including crevices,
pits and fissures in the chewing
surfaces, leaving less room
for bad bacteria to grow. The
probiotics effectively compete
with certain harmful bacteria
for both nutrients and space on
teeth surfaces, reaching where
brushing and flossing can’t.
PHOTOGRAPHING HAPPY MEMORIES
CAN BE A SNAP
(NAPSI)-With just a little
bit of planning and a basic
understanding of your camera’s
features and modes, creating
great photo memories can be
quick and easy.
The features and capabilities
found in today’s point-and-
shoot cameras are much more
advanced, creative and fun than
in years past. Here’s a look at just
a few:
• Classic Images: Black-and-
white photography has a classic
appeal because it enhances
detail and captures the depth of
a given subject. For an elegant
picture, take the camera out of
“Auto” mode and select the “B&W”
option. Similarly, you can capture
an image with the “Sepia Tone”
mode to create a golden brown,
antiqued photograph that’s nice
for a family portrait.
• Come to the Point: All good
photographs have a main focal
point that draws the attention of
the viewer.
• Find a Fun Perspective:
Capturing your photos in a
different, creative perspective
using the “Fish-Eye Effect” or
“Miniature Effect” mode can let
you create fun images to share
with your friends. The “Fish-Eye
Effect” creates a “ballooned out”
perspective of the subject you’re
shooting.
The “Miniature Effect” mode blurs
the top and bottom of an image to
give the effect of photographing
a miniature-scale model. This is
excellent for shooting landscapes
or scenery from a high vantage
point. You can choose to keep the
image B&W and accent one color,
such as red or green, with “Color
Accent” mode. In this mode, you
can unleash an artistic touch to
create beautiful black-and-white
photos, isolating a single color
that will “pop” out of the image.
• Bounce off the Walls: Your flash,
that is. Instead of a picture taken
in the harsh light of a direct flash,
aim the flash at the wall or ceiling
and photograph your subject
in the warm glow of its diffused
light.
• Smile and Shoot: You can also
use a self-timer to make sure
everyone in your family photo is
picture ready. Use your camera’s
self-timer to make sure the entire
family is in place for the photo.
Instead of a self-timer, certain
Canon cameras have Smart
Shutter Technology. With a single
wink at the camera, it releases
the shutter and takes the photo.
You can also set the camera to
detect a smile and the shutter
will then be released. This avoids
you having to rush into the picture
and gives everyone time to put on
their best smile.
• Fill the Frame: A common error
among part-time photographers
is that the subjects seem off in the
distance with lots of space around
them. Fill your frame with your
subject either by using your zoom
lens or just moving in closer.
• Bright Ideas for Taking Pictures in
the Dark: With so many fine photo
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January 31-February 13, 2011 5th Grade going to the Symphony
Jan. 31 MS-7 Boys Basketball VS Morley-Stanwood, 4:00 pm 5th Grade students are preparing for their trip to the Grand
MS-8 Boys Basketball, 4:00 pm @ Morley-Stanwood Rapids Symphony on February 24, 2011. As part of the
Fr. Boys Basketball VS Central Montcalm, 4:30 pm
Riverview Elementary (231) 796-2550 Middle School (231) 796-9965 High School (231) 796-7651 New Directions (231) 796- 3489

preparation, they created art work that will be submitted

JV Boys Basketball VS Central Montcalm, 6:00 pm

Brookside Elementary (231) 796-8323

based on Igor Stravinski's Firebird Suite. Students read the
JV Girls Basketball VS Central Montcalm, 7:30 pm original folktale and learned about the original ballet. The
Feb. 1 Fr. Girls Basketball 4:00 pm @ Central Montcalm HS artwork will go through a selection process and may be
Var. Girls Basketball, 6:00 pm @ Central Montcalm HS displayed during one of the 5th Grade Concerts.
Var. Boys Basketball, 7:30 pm @ Central Montcalm HS
Feb. 2 Quiz Bowl, 4:00 pm @ Reed City HS
EECC PTO Meeting, 5:30 pm @ Eastwood
Feb. 3 EECC Math Night, 6-7 pm at Eastwood
JV Boys Basketball, 6:00 pm @ White Cloud HS
JV Girls Basketball, 7:30 pm @ White Cloud HS
Feb. 4 Fr. Boys Basketball VS Central Montcalm, 4:30 pm
Var. Boys Basketball VS White Cloud, 6:00 pm
MS 7th/8th Grade Only Activity Night, 7:00-9:00 pm
Var. Girls Basketball VS White Cloud, 7:30 pm

Eastwood Early Childhood Center (231) 796-5556 Central Office (231) 796-2627
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Feb. 10 EECC PTO Fundraiser @ Biggby, 6-9 pm math night on
Feb. 11 MS Boys Wrestling, 4:00 pm @ Chippewa Hills Tourn. Thursday, February
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and neuter animals. Each student received a bookmark. Pictured, students get
to meet the dogs.

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Riverview Elementary (231) 796-2550 Middle School (231) 796-9965 High School (231) 796-7651 New Directions (231) 796- 3489

Brookside Elementary (231) 796-8323

Eastwood Early Childhood Center (231) 796-5556 C entral Office (231) 796-2627
Riverview elementary celebrated National Popcorn Day by
treating the staff and students to a bag of freshly popped
Eighth grade students enjoy the company of Alvin, the Library's
corn. Pictured, Mrs. Kirinovic's 2nd grade class enjoys their
newest companion. Although he belongs to Media Specialist Mrs.
popcorn.
Aris, the rabbit has become an instant friend to the middle school.

Big Rapids High School Hosted Blood Drive

Big Rapids High School National Honors Society hosted their annual American
Red Cross Blood Drive on January 24th. NHS students organize, promote and
run the blood drive under the supervision of the NHS adviser Glen Phelps.
When asked how long has BRHS been hosting blood drives? Mr. Phelps
stated that, "Big Rapids High
School has been hosting blood
drives for at least eleven years".
Mr. Phelps also replied, "We
have an average of 20% of the
junior and senior student
body participate in the blood
drives”. Students who are a
junior or senior can donate blood. Students were encouraged to get a good night
sleep and eat a healthy breakfast before giving blood. The Blood drive was open
to the public as well. Pictured, Senior Ben Straley gives blood while other
students are waiting for their turn to give.

Big Rapids Public Schools Lunch Menu

January 31 February 1 February 2 February 3 February 4 Choice
Nachos with Spaghetti with BBQ Pepperoni Pizza
Pigs in a Blanket
Cheese and Meat Meat Sauce Chicken Chips Pocket Hamburger
Waffle Fries
Tropical Fruit Green Beans Sliced Pears Pineapple on a Bun
Salad Bar / Milk
Salad Bar / Milk Salad Bar / Milk Salad Bar / Milk Salad Bar / Milk
February 7 February 8 February 9 February 10 February 11 Choice

Bosco Sticks Mini Cheese Omelet Nachos with

Pizza Casserole
With Sauce Cheeseburger Blueberry Muffin Cheese and Meat Hot Dog on
Green Beans
Green Beans Corn Roasted Potatoes Pineapple a Bun
Salad Bar / Milk
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SATURDAY, JAN. 29
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting
clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start
O
at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on
M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood
Early Childhood Center.
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• Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April. For
private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or J. Irvin at
(231) 796-8993.
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big
Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome
T
and the healthy lunch is free.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Campus
Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information
call (800) 230-4085.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St.
A
Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-
8371.
SUNDAY, JAN. 30
• Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at
220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School
COUNTY
in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or
Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly
remodeled room at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located
at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter
through the door facing Old 27. It’s a great place to meet other
singles and enjoy an evening of dancing to your favorite music
provided by Bernadette Morley of Best Entertainment. Call
(989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.
• Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a
support group for families and friends of alcoholics.
• Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7
p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through
12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal, games and
fellowship.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran
Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
MONDAY, JAN. 31
• Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)
972-2884.
• Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids.
SA is a support group with a six-step program. Anyone with
schizophrenia or mental illness is welcome to attend. For more
information, call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553.
Coffee is available at meetings.
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big
Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-4993.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle!
is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early
Childhood Center.
• Divorce Care meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. at New Hope
United Methodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The
meetings cover a nonconsecutive 13-step program for getting
through a divorce. New members are always welcome. Contact
Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231)
972-2838 for more information.
• Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile
Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
TUESDAY, FEB. 1
• Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday Inn and
Conference Center.
• Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School
in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or
Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-
2884.
• Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist
Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271
for more information.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy.
For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.
• Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase
Township Hall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-
4159.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Campus
Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information
call (800) 230-4085.
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic
Church in Reed City. For more information call (800) 367-6788.
• God’s Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St.
Mary Parish Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is
welcome; no questions asked, no registration required and no
donation is sought at the event. For more information, call the
parish office at (231) 796-5202.
• Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed
City; it is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics.
• Victorious Living is a support group for mental health consumers.
For more information call Deanna at (231) 856-0105, Dusty at
(989) 352-7630, or Ronald at (231) 796-1019.
• Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear is from 9 to 11 a.m. on at the
Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For
more information, call (231) 972-2884. Walk-ins welcome.
• Faith Community/Parish Nurses meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at
Mecosta County Medical Center’s Conference room No. 1. For
more information, call (231) 796-3729.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2
• Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Library preschool story hour at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at
Big Rapids Community Library. Open to the public.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.
• Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for appointment
for its winter hours by contacting Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-
5555. Watch the Pioneer for the genealogical society’s special
Saturday hours held on the second Saturday of the month.
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big
Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome
and the healthy lunch is free.
• The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315
Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing
various dharma texts, questions and answers and watching
dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction of
Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years
of experience in meditation and dharma practice. Beginning
students are welcome.
• Beginner Line Dance Instruction is at 6 p.m. at G.T. Norman
Elementary School, 338 W. Lincoln St. in Reed City; enter
through the West Gym Door #6. Classes are open to everyone,
drop in and join any time. For more information call Sandee Lee
at (231) 832-3493.
• Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile
Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran
Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
• Preschool Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. at the Big Rapids
Community Library. The event is open to the public.
• South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Evart Township Hall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone
interested in quilting or learning to quilt is welcome. The group
works jointly on personal or community quilts and frequently
donates to people or organizations in need. For more
information, call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-
3237.
THURSDAY, FEB. 3
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School
in Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or
Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
• Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-
2884.
• Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room
A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical
Center; enter on the corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue.
For more information, call Eric at 866-398-5440.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St.
Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-
8956.
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. every
Thursday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind
Eastwood Early Childhood Center.
• Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a
support group for families and friends of alcoholics.
• Diabetes Support Group meets at 3 p.m. at Mecosta County
Medical Center, 605 Oak St., Big Rapids, in the hospital
classroom area. Please use the hospital’s main entrance and
stop by the information desk for directions. Signs will direct you
to the classroom. Most meetings have an educational speaker;
there is no charge. No meeting scheduled for December or
January. For information or to be placed on the mailing list,
contact Charlotte at (231) 592-4483.
• Big Rapids Area Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. at the
City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety Building, 435 N.
Michigan Ave. For more information call Mike at (231) 527-1688
or www.braarc.net.
• Mecosta County Historical Society meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at the
museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. Anyone interested in
local history is encouraged to stop by!
• Stroke Support Group of Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tamarac, the Center for Health
and Well Being, 1401 W. Main St. in Fremont. The topic
is acupuncture with Irv Marcus, nationally board certified
acupuncturist. The support group is open to stroke survivors
and their family/friends/caregivers and/or anyone with an
interest in CVA/stroke. There is no charge to attend. Call Julie
Allers at (231) 924-3195.
• The Big Rapids Rock, Gem & Mineral Club meets at 7 p.m. in
the Geology Lab (room 138), Science Building on the campu of
Ferris State University. Find the Science Building on the campus
map at www.ferris.edu/htmls/ferrisfaq/maps/ and find out more
about the club at www.BigRapidsRockClub.com.
FRIDAY, FEB. 4
• Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
(231) 972-2884.
• Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta
County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Euchre 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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St.
Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-
8371.
• Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. on Fridays at the Barryton Public
Library. Knitters of all levels are encouraged to come and learn
or share knitting techniques.
• Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile
Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Foreign film one, “The Fireman’s Ball” presented by Artworks
and the Festival of the Arts will be shown at 7 p.m. in Ferris’ IRC
room 120. This film is not rated; it is a comedy-drama made in
1967. Admission is free.
• Mecosta New Home United Methodist Church will extend its
hours for its swiss steak supper. New hours will be from 4:30
p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is $9 for adults, $3 for children younger
than 12 and preschoolers eat free. Proceeds go to the building
fund.
SATURDAY, FEB. 5
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting
clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start
at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on
M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood
Early Childhood Center.
• Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April. For
private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or J. Irvin at
(231) 796-8993.
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big
Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome
and the healthy lunch is free.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Campus
Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information
call (800) 230-4085.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St.
Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-
8371.
• The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the
private upstairs room of Pepper’s Cafe and Deli on Michigan
Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, coffee and conversation.
For more information, contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-
2893.
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$189
1-800-348-1367
231-796-8681 & Flat Roofs All Colors, All Barns, Patio Rooms
Metal Roofs Winter Kinds House Additions
BEEF COW & HEIFER DISPERSAL AND Specials Savings!
All Types of Building
Factory Direct, Energy Saving Repairs Ask About FREE Gutter System!
COMMERCIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • 1 PM
LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Roof Repairs
and Roof Snow
Clearing!
Winter Windows
In Stock!
130 Head of Hereford Cows & Heifers We Roof All
Winter Long!
Specials! $35 & Up
100 Cows and 30 2 Year Old Heifers
Consigned by:
Joseph Alexandrowski CALL
NOW!
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Locally
Reading, MI
All Cows and Heifers are bred to a Top Registered
ESTIMATES
LICENSED & INSURED - MEMBER OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Hereford Bull and are due to calve from may 1st
through June 30th, 2011.
Also selling is a 2010 June Bull Calf Sired by the
2010 Grand Champion Bull at the MSU Beef Expo.

WE WILL BE SELLING 2002 Ford Taurus SES

Power Moon Roof * Alloys
2004 Mini Cooper S
6 Speed * Panoramic Roof
2006 Jeep Liberty
Diesel * Limited * 4WD
2007 Mercury Mariner
AWD * Premier * Leather
COMMERCIAL FEEDER CATTLE AT 5 PM $5,995 $11,495 $14,995 $13,995
200 to 300 head expected
Including over 100 Holstein steers -
weighing 250 - 500 lbs.
All Breeds and Sizes
2008 Chrysler Town & Country 2008 Suzuki SX4 2008 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan 2009 Dodge Journey SXT
Large Groups and Singles Touring * 3.8L * 33,000 Miles 4WD * Touring Pkg 2 Monsoon Stereo * Chrome Wheels AWD * DVD * 3rd Row Seat

Consignments accepted for both sales $18,995 $10,995 $10,995 $16,995

Trucking Available - Contact Ron Thelen @ 616-437-2807

LAKE ODESSA LIFESTOCK AUCTION

616-374-8213 2005 Chevy Equinox 2003 Chevy Trailblazer 1997 Dodge Ram Club Cab 2004 Mercury Monterey
LT * AWD * Power Moon * Leather 4WD * DVD * Running Boards 5.9L V8 * SLT * 2WD Premier * Beyond Loaded

Verne Lettinga Mike Petersen $9,995 $8,495 $4,495 $5,995

616-490-6742 231-589-1029 19449 M46 Highway • Howard City
1 Mile East of US131 off Exit 120
Paul Lettinga 1-866-643-5021
616-291-7554 www.231yescars.com
10 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011
050 Help Wanted 050 Help Wanted
Serving Big VERY BUSY PRACTICE is looking for SUPERVISOR/SOCIAL WORK-
Rapids and the receptionist, must have experience. Send
resume to PHS, 4150 225th Avenue,
ER - Catholic Charities West
Reed City, MI 49677 Michigan is searching for an
Surrounding experienced Supervisor/Social
Continuing a Tradition of Service Since 1916 Worker to provide in-home inten-
Area Since 1916 sive family preservation services
in our White Cloud office. Bach-
128 S.Warren Ave., Big Rapids Jack Frizzell Michael Mohnke elors in Human Service required,
796-8628 DIRECTOR/MGR DIRECTOR and experience working with chil-
dren and families is preferred.
Submit resume to hr@ccwest-

Escape to Ahhh…
mi.org or HR Manager, Catholic
Charities West Michigan, 40 Jef-
ferson, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Persons of diverse faiths encour-
… where mind, body and soul connect. aged to apply. EOE

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and spirit. At Ahhh you’ll experience a world of rest and relaxation, soothing
treatments by expert therapists and the holistic attention you deserve. 105 Linden St
Big Rapids, MI
Services Forward Realty, Inc. (231) 796-4808
Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 bath
• Massage, facials, body wraps
home with 100 ft. water front
• Cosmetic laser, skin peels, microdermabrasion on Martiny Chain of Lakes. Call
• Permanent makeup application Brian 10054175
• Botox, dermal filler 4 bedroom, 2 bath stick built
• High quality cosmetics home would make a great family
home or a rental. 10053227
Community welcome. Corner location. Need a large
home? How about 5 bedrooms
very affordable living. $89,900
February Valentine Experiences – All Month Long 10051836
This is a nice 11 acres of
Head-to-Toe Chocolate Indulgence: Your day begins with a total body exfoliation then your skin is hydrated and refined by a chocolate truffle rolling property and is wooded
body wrap. Following a shower, you’ll be caressed with a full body massage soufflé. Finally, enjoy a chocolate facial and pedicure! $190. throughout. Road frontage is on
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and hand treatment (includes a Paraffin Dip). $90. trails and many deer taken off
property. 10051630
Sweetheart: Total indulgence for you and your special someone. Includes an hour 10 acre wooded parcel with
Renew Massage where both will be pampered from head to toe in a candlelit room. $100 for two. paved road frontage. Evart area.
$16,900 10049084
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 MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 11

Sweetheart Sale
2001 Ford F250 4x4 2008 Chevy HHR LS

Start a new 6-month subscription* to the Pioneer and get a

Lariat, V10, leather, auto., loaded. Auto., loaded. $10 off coupon Patterson’s Flowers for your Valentine
$
8,995 $
6,995 shopping!
Regular Rate Sweetheart Sale
2007 Ford Freestar SEL 2009 Chevy Impala LT In-county $79.00 $75 + $10 Coupon
Out-county $93.55 $88 + $10 Coupon
To order, just call (231) 796-1710, stop by our office at 115 N. Michigan, Big Rapids, or fill
out the form below and mail it with your payment to: Pioneer Circulation Department, Attn:
Candy Allan, 115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307. You will be called or emailed
V6, leather, loaded. V6, auto., loaded, 54,000 miles. when your order is received and your coupon is sent.
$
10,995 $
11,995 Name: _____________________________________________________________________

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 2008 Ford Fusion Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Phone:_______________________________ Email: ________________________________

4x4, V8, auto., loaded. Auto., AC. Great Gas Mileage!

$
17,995 $
8,995 Subscription offer valid Jan. 24 through Feb. 11; coupon valid Jan. 24 through Feb. 28. In-county rate applies to
addresses inside Mecosta County. *Previous subscriptions must be inactive 30 days to qualify as new.

2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid 2006 Chevy Uplander LS

Auto., AC. Great Fuel Mileage! V6, Auto., DVD, loaded.

$
13,995 $
13,995
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 2003 Pontiac Vibe

V8 Hemi, leather, moonroof, loaded. Auto., AC, local trade.

$
11,995 $
5,995
2004 Honda Pilot EX 2003 Ford Taurus Wagon

FOLLOW ME TO
AWD, third seat, loaded. V6, auto., loaded.
JOHN DEERE DAY
$
10,995 $
7,995
2006 Chry. PT Cruiser 2000 Ford Ranger XLT

Limited Turbo. Auto., pwr. moon, loaded, 44,000 mi. X-Cab, 4x4, V6, auto.
Mark the date. Make a deal.
$
9,995 $
5,995
1999 Ford F150 X-Cab 2009 Ford Focus SE
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616-754-6800
*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment AD0EECU2IL43306 -00339895
12 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER • MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011
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Sales Tax! 600 Commerce Dr., Reed City See Us Today! 2193, leave message.

(231) 832-4444 • Toll Free: 800-232-1882 • www.sphomes.net ROOFING: ALL TYPES 170 Items
Residential/Commercial for Sale
Agricultural Low-sloped, flats, shin- 17 CUBIC FOOT upright freezer. Asking
gles, trailers. Repairs & Leaks. Free $100. 231-832-9810
Estimates.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION!

20yrs. experience. 1995 MOBILE HOME, 2B, V/S, 6"Walls,
Licensed/Insured. in Manistee, MHP, Delivery Available,
(616)636-8288 $9,500. OBO (231)360-4723, (231)947-
Ensley Roofing, LLC 6381.
BEEF AND PORK for sale, non-chemi-
SELLER ACCEPTING BIDS THRU FEBRUARY 28, 2011 110 For Rent cal $3.00 lb. Half or quarters. Farm
machinery, firewood (231)796-1247
1-BEDROOM HOUSE NEAR Round
CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC OUT-
Lake, Mecosta. $425/month. Call Mike or
DOOR FURNACES, CLEANER &
Kelly for information 231-629-0990, 231-
GREENER, EPA QUALIFIED, 97% EFFI-
629-7544
CIENT. TRADE OUT YOUR OLD OUT-
DOOR FURNACE AND SAVE UP TO
2-BEDROOM TRAILER, 1-YEAR lease, $2,800.00.
credit check, $375/month, security. Paris WHITE PINE OUTDOOR BOILERS,
area. Taking applications 231-796-0139 INC. (231)743-6544

WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE- FREE

Apts. and houses in and around Big CLASSIFIED AD
Rapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required. Sell your item for under
* Building sells with the option to lease warehouse back to seller. Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 or $300 and your ad is free!!
www.silvernailrealty.com on the web. •15 Words or less.
17,000 square feet of office and warehouse space located on high •Selling price must be in ad.
MOBILE HOMES, NEWLY remodeled, •Ad will run in combo 1 time.
traffic route of N. State Street in Big Rapids. Immediate Occupancy. •Deadline- Thursday, 12noon
2 and 3 bedrooms, includes 2 bath-
Corner lot with loading dock. rooms. Located in well cared for com- •Add a photo for $3.00
munity park. Near Big Rapids area. Call Kelly 231-592-8348
$480/monthly, includes lot rent. 231-972- One ad per week per household.
Good through March 28, 2011
INTERESTED BIDDERS SHOULD CONTACT: 0505
HAY, HIGH-QUALITY 4X5 round bales,
MORLEY MOTEL grassy and alfalfa, stored inside, you
DAILY Rooms from $40, Weekly haul. 231-796-7856 evenings.
rooms from $140. Includes utilities.
JERRY GARNER, Agent No Deposit. (231)856-7820. M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of
105 Linden • Big Rapids Evart. Largest selection of good used
NEWER 4-BEDROOM MOBILE home and new furniture and appliances.
(231) 796-4808 on 3-acres. Natural gas, 1-mile from 131 (231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.
and Big Rapids. $600/month, plus secu- Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)
*Bids must meet minimum reserve price. rity. 231-250-1591 www.mandjfurniture.com

TAX TIME SAVINGS!!

Over 50 Vehicles in Stock • 20 Vehicles Under $5,000!!
Call or stop in for selection!
2004 F150 4x4 2007 YUKON XL 2007 FUSION 2007 CHEVY IMPALA 2007 CADILLAC CTS

60K 72K 4 Cyl., Extra Clean! 2 To Choose From! Loaded! 39K

$
16,995 $
24,995 $
8,995 $
8,995 $
15,495
2009 KIA RIO 2004 BONNEVILLE SLE 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 1997 PARKK AVENUE

40K 115K. Nice! 100K, Leather, Nice. New Tires! MPG!! Runs Great. Nice Car.
$
159 Mo.!! $
5,995 $
4,995 $
2,995 $
3,495
2001 BUICK LESABRE 1994 BUICK REGAL 1998 MALIBU 1994 HONDA ACCORD 2001 CHEVY S-10

3800 V6, Full Power. 3.8 Liter, 140K, Clean! V6, PW, PL, 118K. 4 Cyl., LX, New Tires! Ext. Cab, 2WD, High Miles.
$
3,995 $
2,995 $
2,995 $
2,750 $
2,495
1997 TAHOE 4X4 1996 LAND ROVER 2004 NEON 2003 PT CRUISER 1989 CHEVY 4X4

Leather, 5.7 V8, Runs Great! V8, 4x4, Alloys, Loaded! 72K, New Tires, Runs Great! New Tires, PW, CD, Clean! Plow Truck! Runs & Plows Great!
$
4,995 $
3,995 $
4,995 $
4,895 $
4,995
BIG RAPIDS

12771 Northland Drive, Cedar Springs

OWNED & OPERATED
Exit 104
Cedar Springs
GREENVILLE

1 Mile North of M-57 (14 Mile Road)

MUSKEGON

BY
Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:30 am - 8 pm Indian Lakes Rd
Northland Drive

Tue., Thur. & Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm Exit 101

Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
GRAND RAPIDS

Visit us on the web • www.cedarcarco.com

 00406553
EVENTS BEGINNING JANUARY 29, 2011
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your club or
organization to be certain of meetings, outings
and classes, as they may be canceled due to bad
weather or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect,
please call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with
correct information.
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being
abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for
abuse.
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call
(231)679-0489 For More Information.
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.
Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring
and dedicated people with an interest in serving
terminally ill patients and their families in the
Reed City Area and the outlaying communities.
Volunteers provide services such as friendly visiting,
patient transport/patient outings, errand running,
child care, and clerical services. Volunteer classes
are available to fit each person’s schedule. Please
call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-
6840 for further information.
SATURDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ (Third
Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m. (231)832-
5102.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, 12
p.m. (third Saturday of each month).
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third
Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E.
Osceola Ave. For more information, call (231)832-
5102.
REVELATION SEMINAR CONTINUES every
Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the new little
white Seventh-Day Adventist Church on the north
side of Highway 10, 17290 U.S.-10, east of the
Hersey turnoff.
INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE
COMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday
night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66
in the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open
to everyone. Reservation are required, please call
(231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact
phone number and number of people attending.
Intersection Church takes place folling the dinner
starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.
SUNDAY
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All American
Breakfast” (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12
noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,
7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400
U.S.-10.
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday
of every month.
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving
their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of
each month until further notice.
EVART UNITED METHODIST YOUTH meet every
Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on the
corner of First and Cherry St. 4th grade through
12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal,
games and fellowship.
~FEBRUARY 27
MUSIC SUNDAY SERVICE hosted by the United
Methodist Church of Ashton on Sunday, Feb. 27
from 9:30 a.m. till ? Come and worship with us
to the tune of good old-fashioned gospel music.
Afterwards enjoy an Old-Fashioned breakfast with
our church family.
MONDAY
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.
129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information,
call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are
second Monday of every month).
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed
City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m.,
meeting 6p.m.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E.
Todd Street.
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 • TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 13
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, 10:30a.m.
(third Monday of each month).
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING second Monday of each month,
7p.m. For more information, call Carol Ladd
(231)734-5305.
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo
each Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at
4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular
regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday
evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-
10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting
starts at 6:00p.m.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ PROGRAM
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support
Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise
Salon and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
Cancer Services. 2nd Monday of every other
month at 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-
September-November. Hosted by Crossroads
Radiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street,
Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire
by calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-
7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or
Paradise Salon 832-3411.
NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,
at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10
and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group meets
the last monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss
natural health options and specific subjects, CO-OP
information is also available.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
734-6005.
TUESDAY
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open
to all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children
welcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL
group leader for directions or questions, (231)832-
1858 or email LLL Sue@charter.net. (Meetings are
Third Tuesday of every month.)
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and
Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.
SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at
the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more
information, call the church (231)832-9072.
Church is barrier free.
FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in
need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month),
5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Church’s
Community Service.
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St.
Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more
information.
CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,
(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St.
Ann’s Church Basement in Baldwin. For further
information, call Shawn (231)745-8421.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at
the Evart United Methodist Church.
BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East
Todd Street.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second
and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The
group meets at the Community Mental Health for
Central Michigan in Osceola County located at
4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For mor information
call (231)832-2247. The group is for individuals
who provide caregiving services for individuals
with Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/
terminal medical conditions. There is no charge to
participate and there are no residency restrictions.
GFWC EVART WOMEN’S CLUB meets 7p.m. the
second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran
Church. Open to the public. The May meeting
honors Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday
morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big
Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at
9:30 a.m.
ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for
families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every
Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
734-6005.
THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies
in Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD
Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is
the Evart Depot. Pink Hatters are welcome too
(the younger ones). Call our Queen, Jan, at 734-
5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for any
information or questions you may have.
~FEBRUARY 15
A BAKE SALE AND WHITE ELEPHANT SALE will
be held Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the Ashton United
Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free
coffee or hot tea. Proceeds go for the church’s
heating costs.
~FEBRUARY 22
A SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON will be
held Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the United Methodist
Church of Ashton from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Four
kinds of soups, sloppy joe’s, beverages and dessert.
Free will offering accepted. Proceeds go for the
church’s heating costs.
WEDNESDAY
ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each
month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran
Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the
public, free of charge.
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at
the club house.
PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story Hour,
1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must
remain in the library during story hour.
SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third
Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with
potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-
3857 or Ann (231)867-3237.
EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,
6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth
grades.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is every
Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There will
be games, crafts, songs and stories.
BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGS
are held the first Wednesday of each month
(excluding January through March), and the public
is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for
a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which
starts at 7:00p.m.
OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES
meeting is the first Wednesday of every month.
Call the hotline for location of the meeting and for
information. (231)832-8453
EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at
6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For
information call 734-9799.
BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post
#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6
p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.
THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the first
Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big
Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in
Big Rapids.
THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St.
Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for mor
information.
FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each
month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference
Room. For more information contact Dave, call
(231)745-2000 ext. 16.
T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.,
meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist
Church. For more information call (231)734-5752.
T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m.,
meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church,
Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For more
information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri at
(231)734-5348.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at
Evart United Methodist Church.
SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City
Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed
City.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219
East Todd Street.
REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every 4th
thursday of the month.
ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,
7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVER’S meet every
Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart Depot’s
community room. There is no charge. For more
information, call (231)734-5125 or (231)734-
9131
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big
Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at
6:30 p.m.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets
every third Thursday of the month.
EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of
every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
734-6005.
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AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will
be held Thursday, Feruary 3 at Brooks Corner
United Methodist Church, 5971 30th Ave., Sears
from noon to 5:45 p.m.
~FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday
of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For
more information, call (231)832-5102.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at
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PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219
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EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5
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BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post
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SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
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noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
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AWD, 18” alloys, reverse Moonroof, AWD, sync voice Low miles, sync voice Moonroof, Z71, LT1, heated Big 3/4 ton Ram Hemi, 4 Limited. DVD, heated Loaded right up with
sensors, brand new brakes activation, all the power command system with turn leather buckets, and all the full doors. Room for 6, can leather, moonroof, hemi. factory steps, towing pkg.,
& tires, Audiophile stereo. goodies. Under full warr. by turn directions, AWD. other right options. pull a big trailer. Just serviced & ready to go. moonroof, heated seats.
$
19,995 $
22,995 $
23,888 $
16,995 $
17,555 $
17,888 $
17,995
2008 MERCURY 2007 FORD 2010 FORD 2001 GMC 2008 MERCURY 2008 FORD 2008 FORD
MARINER F-150 XLT FOCUS SE SIERRA 3500 SLE MOUNTAINEER F-250 S.D. FX4 F-250 S.D. XLT

P8957 P8916 P8962 P8963 P8937 11T43A P8929

Loaded, leather seats, Clean used truck with new Only 6,700 miles … like CREAMPUFF! Not even Premier. Navigation, all Local one owner, captain Like new! Only 19,000
alloy wheels, moonroof, tires, 5.4 V8, towing pkg., new except for the price. a scratch in the box. One the toys. Heated memory chairs, console, 20” wheels miles, diesel, 6 pass.
gas sipping V6. 4 doors, CD, bedliner & more. Great candy red color. owner, like new, 6.0 V8. leather seats, tow pkg. w/new tires, liner. seating, 6 disc CD.
$
17,995 $
18,995 $
13,995 $
14,595 $
24,998 $
19,995 $
35,995
2006 HONDA 2009 FORD 2005 CHEVROLET 2003 FORD 2008 FORD 2008 MERCURY 2008 MERCURY
ACCORD EX FOCUS SE EQUINOX LT EXPLORER XLT FOCUS SES MILAN I-4 SABLE

11C26A P8840 P8884A P8968 P8945 P8951 P8911

Local one owner, heated Alloy wheels, one owner. Loaded, leather, moonroof, One local owner, 3rd row Loaded, leather, pwr. moon, Moonroof! Lots of toys. All wheel drive!
leather, moonroof, V6. Clean history report. alloy wheels, new tires & seat, leather, moonroof, Audiophile stereo. Gas sipping 4 cyl., pwr. seat Clean in & out.
Clean history report. low miles. brakes, AWD, local trade. Sport pkg. Clean history report. & more. Clean history report.
$
12,595 $
12,695 $
12,877 $
12,888 $
12,995 $
10,555 $
11,995

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