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Morels draw mushroom fans through May, with black morels slopes for hunting, and residents especially for racing. The front
to Michigan growing first, usually a few inches refer to the fungi as the truffle of axle features two powerful electric
tall. White morels, on the other the North,” Norton said. “They motors that supplement the
LANSING — Morels are popping hand, typically come in late May, create new dishes and feature car’s 480 horsepower, naturally
up, attracting tourists who taste, and are capable of growing as the tasty fungi in them. Some also aspirated four-liter flat-six that
hunt and participate in mushroom much as a foot high. feature wine from vineyards in Old drives the rear wheels. Instead
festivals. Mission and Leelanau peninsulas of the heavy batteries found in
While, mushroom-related tourism that pair well with the mushroom.” hybrid road cars, an electrical
Morels grow in various areas but isn’t as abundant locally as it may flywheel power generator resides
they’re most plentiful in Northern be farther north, there’s still a There’s also an annual Mesick next to the driver to deliver energy
Michigan, said Phil Tedeschi, following of tourists that pick them Mushroom Festival scheduled for to the electric motors. The 911
president of the Michigan in Mecosta and Osceola counties. the area. GT3 R Hybrid competed in the
Mushroom Hunters Club in 24 Hours on the Nordschleife of
Southeast Michigan. Typically festivals keep their “It has been going on for 52 years Nürburgring in May 2010, leading
attention on morels, which are and is a three-day event May 6 for eight hours before retiring
“They are found in the spring, safe to eat. But because other through 8 to celebrate the morel after 22 hours and 15 minutes for
which is the major hunting types can be poisonous, Lindquist bloom,” Norton said. mechanical reasons. In the 2010
season, and everyone gets warned amateur mushroom Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta it
involved,” Tedeschi said. hunters to know what they’re Sandy Sheine, of the Michigan finished 18th out of a starting field
“Restaurants offer recipes, plucking and eating before doing Mushroom Hunters Club, said the of 41 cars.
communities plan festivals and it’s so. club does more hunts than any
a great way to show off the state’s other club and it has members With the 918 Spyder high-
locally grown food.” “Go with someone who is from Michigan and out-of-state. performance mid-engine concept
experienced or get some good hybrid sports car, Porsche is
According to Tedeschi, many reference materials,” he said. “People have been hunting these displaying its expertise in the
people come to Michigan to hunt for years, and with the world field of highly efficient and low-
for the mushroom because of And even if you’re sure the becoming more environmentally emission drive technology. The
its unique taste and ability to mushroom is safe, it’s a good idea conscious now, more people want 918 Spyder prototype with plug-
be combined in many prepared to consume only a little bit the first to get involved in fresh food,” in hybrid technology combines
dishes. time. Sheine said. “Especially now, high-tech performance features
younger people are interested in with electric mobility to produce
“It has a distinct, delicate flavor “Some have allergies or reactions locally grown food, and we see a fascinating range of qualities.
and is a very easy mushroom to mushrooms that are very them at more and more of these It has an ultra-compact car’s
to identify,” Tedeschi said. “The individual to the person,” he types of activities.” emission levels of 70 grams
colors of the mushroom change added. “Not everybody reacts the of CO2 per kilometer, and it
throughout the season. They are same to mushrooms, even the Hybrid Cars: The Performance consumes just three liters of fuel
black and gray the majority of the safe ones.” Cars of the Future per 100 kilometers, but can go
time, but turn into yellow toward from 0 to 62 mph in just under 3.2
the end.” The 51st annual Boyne City Morel (NewsUSA) - When most people seconds and reach a top track
Mushroom Festival will take place think of hybrid cars, they imagine speed over 198 mph.
The mushrooms grow better in May 13 through 15, according practical, mild-mannered vehicles.
damp, wooded areas. Safety is to Peter Fitzsimons, executive But could we someday see hybrid Pest-Proof Your Home Against
an important issue when hunting, director of the Petoskey Area racecars burning up the tracks? Summertime Critters
and the morels pose less risk Visitors Bureau.
since it’s easy to identify and there In March of 2010, Porsche (www. (NewsUSA) - In the heat of
are fewer species in the spring, “Hundreds attend the festival to porsche.com/usa/) unveiled summer, unwanted pests are
Tedeschi said. experience the different activities three hybrids at the Geneva Auto making their way into cooler
involving morels,” Fitzsimons said. Show: one for the road; one for homes, and they are more than
During the festivals, people hunt the race track; and one that is a just a nuisance. Pests pose risks
morels, and there is an award for According to Fitzsimons, the event genuine Porsche supercar. These to people’s health and property, so
whoever finds the most. Local includes the Boyne Valley Lion’s innovative new Porsches -- the it is important for homeowners to
restaurants set up stands to teach National Morel Mushroom Hunt Cayenne S Hybrid, the 911 GT3 take steps to prevent infestations.
people new dishes that include and the Taste of Morels, where R Hybrid and the 918 Spyder -- There are many ways in which
the mushroom, Tedeschi said. people search for mushrooms and show that hybrids can be sporty, homeowners can “pest-proof” their
Festivals also boost tourism in the learn recipes. fast and powerful. homes as part of their summer-
state. maintenance routine. Taking
“People hunt in public land in the The Cayenne S, Porsche’s first preventive measures early in the
“We have about 150 members area, like Chandler Hills, and are production hybrid car, features season is the best approach to
in our club and also see a large rewarded for how many they find,” a sophisticated parallel full keeping pests at bay.
amount of Indiana and Ohio Fitzsimons said. “This season is hybrid system with the combined
residents at the hunts,” Tedeschi certainly helping the economy power of a 380 horsepower “As the warmer weather brings
said. “All these people traveling because the festivals and hunts V6 combustion engine and an back numerous pests, early
stay at hotels during the hunting are getting bigger every year by electric motor. The car has the summer is the perfect time for
season.” offering tasting tests, music and potential to significantly enhance homeowners to thoroughly
cooking ideas. It is really helping fuel economy at high speeds inspect their homes as part of
Morels tend to grow in maple local restaurants sell food and -- when the driver lifts off the seasonal maintenance,” says
and aspen-filled woodlands and, also hotels book rooms.” accelerator at cruising or highway Missy Henriksen, vice president of
in good, moist growing years, speeds, the gasoline engine can public affairs for the National Pest
around elm trees and abandoned Mike Norton, media relations be switched off and disengaged Management Association (NPMA).
fruit orchards, said Jerry Lindquist, officer of the Traverse City from the drivetrain. This enables
a regional Michigan State Convention and Visitors Bureau, the vehicle to move without Various insects such as ants, flies,
University Extension educator said the Traverse City area also is combustion or electric power. termites and cockroaches are
based in Osceola County. known for its morels. frequent summer home intruders,
The GT3 R’s innovative hybrid as are those of the stinging variety
The mushroom season runs “The area has many wooded technology has been developed such as mosquitoes, wasps, bees
6
and yellowjackets. periods of time. and the adults who care for them. senior director of technology
The online resource offers free services and programs at BGCA.
The NPMA recommends a Clearing away all things that tools from experts that address “Sprint and BGCA teamed up to
number of methods to keep attract critters is one of the best the perils that young people raise awareness about a prime
household pests outside, where ways to pest-proof a house commonly encounter online and concern of ours -- the importance
they belong. because it denies pests the encourage positive dialogue about of a healthy and safe virtual life for
means of thriving in and around Internet safety. America’s youth.”
* Seal cracks and small openings your home.
in the home’s foundation, around “Sprint is pleased to be entering Sprint and Boys & Girls Clubs of
windows and doors. If you find any signs of an into this partnership with Boys America offers the following tips
infestation after a thorough & Girls Clubs of America,” said to parents to help keep their teens
* Repair ripped window screens. inspection of your home, you Debby Ballard, Sprint’s director safer online.
should call a pest professional of community affairs. “Internet
* Cut tree branches and plants who can help identify and treat the safety is an area that is very 1. Remind your teen that what
so that they do not reach too close problem. important to Sprint, as evidenced they post stays online forever.
to the house. by our 4NetSafety program, and
For more information, visit www. our partnership with BGCA allows 2. Ask to see their profile page.
* Eliminate sources of moisture pestworld.org. us to add to and raise additional
or standing water, including bird awareness about these valuable 3. Tell your chid to only add
baths and in clogged gutters. Cyberbullying and Your Teen resources.” friends they know in real life.
* Inspect the outside of a home (NewsUSA) - According to the A recent survey of young people 4. Have them use a nickname
for nests built by stinging insects National Council of Juvenile revealed some startling statistics that doesn’t identify their location,
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-- typically found in the eaves Court Judges, each year nearly about how parents are supervising gender or age. i
under roofs. 3.2 million students are victims of their children’s online time. More o
online bullying, a serious Internet than 53 percent say their parents 5. Tell them not to post plans or 4
* Keep kitchen counters clean, safety concern. To address these never ask them about whom they whereabouts on a site or page.
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and store food like sugary cereals issues, Boys & Girls Clubs of are talking to on the Internet, and
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in sealed containers. America has partnered with over half say their parents never 6. If your or someone else’s N
Sprint to promote online safety surf the Internet with them. child is harassed or bullied p
* Empty garbage containers resources for teens and parents. online, report it to your local law- h
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frequently and seal indoor “The Internet can be a wonderful enforcement agency or call the S
containers. Sprint’s 4NetSafety program resource, but it has always been CyberTipline at 800-843-5678. (
aims to open the lines of our goal to teach our youth how
* Make sure pets’ food and communication about Internet to navigate the Web safely and
dishes are not left out for long safety between young people appropriately,” said Dan Rauzi,
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TO ADD YOUR EVENT TO THIS PAGE, • Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet on hand for attendees to make a small basic basket under the tutelage
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL room at Schmidty’s Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will of Brenda Griffis, who is the speaker. A business meeting follows lunch.
MICHELLE GRAVES AT be taught. For more information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493. Hostesses are Carol Novak and Sandy Anderson.
• Living On Grief Support Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Mecosta County • Remus Area Historical Society meets at 5 p.m. at the Remus Area
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Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call Museum, 324 S. Sheridan, Remus.
MGRAVES@PIONEERGROUP.COM (231) 972-2884. For those who experience death or divorce from a • Big Rapids Business and Professional Women’s Club meets at 6:30
spouse. p.m. at Osburndale.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 • The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at the Gate at 6:30 p.m.
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at THURSDAY, MAY 12
• The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clay 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus.
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shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The This is a group of “sisters in harmony” who sing a capella barbershop For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at
club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call songs; it is accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lot of (989) 967-8478.
Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587. fun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328. • Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! • MOISD Playgroup from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the MOISD PD North and 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood South Resource Center. • Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
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12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at TUESDAY, MAY 10 • Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
the museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids. • Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Course. • Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come • Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call • Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
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is free. (231) 972-2884. Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Campus Parish, • Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. • Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, the
1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230- For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at third room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the
4085. (989) 967-8478. corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, call
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul • Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Eric at (866) 398-5440.
Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
• The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private • Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. Paul
upstairs room of Pepper’s Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
Rapids for great food, coffee and conversation. For more information, • Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! is
contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893. 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
• Big Rapids Antique Farm & Power Club’s Annual Swap Meet, flea • Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Center.
market, yard sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the club’s Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a support
grounds at 15422 Old Millpond Road. An antique tractor pull will begin • TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, group for families and friends of alcoholics.
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at 10 a.m.; a garden tractor pull will be held afterward at 1 p.m. General 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more • Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse meets at 7 p.m.in the basement of the
admission is free. Vendors can pay $8 on-site for a 20-by-30-foot lot. For information. Mecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more information
more information, contact the Buskirks at (231) 796-2834. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. call (231) 796-0966.
• Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 • Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. For • Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the DAV
Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information. questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550. building, 402 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.
• Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day • Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Township • Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Club’s general membership
Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 Hall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159. meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month, from
for more information. • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Campus Parish, 1 March through October, at 15422 Old Millpond Road in Big Rapids. All
• The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230- are invited — you don’t need a tractor! Annual family membership is
upstairs room of Pepper’s Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big 4085. $20. Introductory special is $10 for the first year. Contact Jerry at (231)
Rapids for great food, coffee and conversation. For more information, • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 796-2834 or brantfarmpower@yahoo.com.
contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893. 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 FRIDAY, MAY 13
SUNDAY, MAY 8 Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions • Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
• Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S. asked, no registration required and no donation is sought at the event. 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956. For more information, call the parish office at (231) 796-5202. • Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
• Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. • Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics. • Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
(989) 967-8478. • Hospice of Michigan will offer a “Loss of Spouse” seminar from 12 to Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call
• Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeled 1:30 p.m. at 400 Perry Ave. in Big Rapids. This seminar will offer support (231) 972-2884.
room at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and hope to those who have lost a spouse. Refreshments and lunch will • Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old be provided. For more information or to register, call Tangela Zielinski Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
27. It’s a great place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening of at (231) 527-0913. • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
dancing to your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of Best • Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Entertainment. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions. Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
• Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group accepted. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information. • Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all
for families and friends of alcoholics. • Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron takes place at the Mecosta levels are encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.
• Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, • Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile
the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. call (231) 972-2884. Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Join the group for a free meal, games and fellowship. • Alzheimers support group, hosted by the Alzheimers Association, • Bingo is at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Greater Michigan Chapter, meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mecosta Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. County Medical Center, Administrative Conference Room 2 in Big • MOISD Playgroup from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the MOISD PD North and
• All-you-can-eat breakfast is from 8 to 11 a.m. at AMVETS Red Arrow Rapids. A help line is available 24/7 at (800) 272-3900. South Resource Center.
Post 1941 in Big Rapids, it includes eggs,pancakes, potatoes and • Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City Public
beverage for $6, sponsored by the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information. SATURDAY, MAY 14
• Reed City Women of the Moose monthly breakfast buffet is all you can • Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District Playgroup meets from • The Mecosta County Genealogical Society will be open from 10 a.m.
eat for $5. Proceeds go to help different charitable organizations. 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the music room at Stanwood Elementary School. For to 2 p.m. to help you start your genealogy research. Browse our large
more information, call (231) 592-9605 or (231) 856-7684. collection of records, obits, and thousands of newspaper articles. Two
MONDAY, MAY 9 families will receive their Pioneer Family Certficate that day, so come
• Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 find out if your family qualifies to be a Pioneer Family. A large book sale
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, is ongoing with proceeds going to office supplies. We are located at 424
• Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. N. Fourth, Big Rapids. Contact Maureen at (231) 250-5555.
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call • Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(231) 972-2884. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call • The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clay
• Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 (231) 972-2884. shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The
80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. • Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call
• Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a • The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle!
support group with a six-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia or • Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
mental illness is welcome to attend. For more information, call Mike B. at Community Library. Open to the public. Center.
(231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic • Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at
• Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids. For Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703. the museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
more information, call (231) 796-4993. • Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for appointment for its • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the
• The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. winter hours by contacting Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555. Watch basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come
• Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic the Pioneer for the genealogical society’s special Saturday hours held for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch
Campus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703. on the second Saturday of the month. is free.
• Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is • Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Campus Parish,
located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-
Center. for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch 4085.
• Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope United is free. • Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul
Methodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetings • The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
cover a nonconsecutive 13-step program for getting through a divorce. Ave., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing various • Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031
New members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598- dharma texts, questions and answers and watching dharma-related Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.
0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information. videos. The group is under the direction of Michael and Margaret • Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day
• Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Erlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience in meditation and Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771
Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome. for more information.
• Right to Life of Mecosta County, Inc. meets at 7 p.m. at Trinity Fellowship • Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile • Wheatland Township Library Board meets at 7:30 a.m.
Church, 15085 220th Ave. in Big Rapids. For more information, call Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Kathie at (231) 796-3931. • Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,
• Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.
at Schmidty’s Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For • Big Rapids Garden Club’s meeting “Hands on Basic Basket Making”
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May 9-22, 2011 KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
It is not too late to enroll your incoming kindergarten student at
May 9 BRPS Board Mtg., 6:30 pm, HS Media Center
Big Rapids Public Schools for the 2011-12 school year!
JV Boys Golf VS Cardinal Invitational, 9:00 am
Riverview Elementary (231) 796-2550 Middle School (231) 796-9965 High School (231) 796-7651 New Directions (231) 796- 3489
MS Coed Track & Field, 3:00 pm @ Reed City
Brookside Elementary (231) 796-8323

JV Coed Track & Field, 3:30 pm @ Lakeview You can pick up an enrollment packet at the Board of Education
JV/Var. Girls Soccer VS Lakeview, 4:30/6:15 pm Office (21034 15 Mile Road) or at Eastwood Early Childhood
May 10 Var. Boys Golf, 9:00 am @ Reed City Center (410 N. Third). Please bring your child’s birth certificate
Var. Girls Tennis VS Manistee, 4:00 pm and immunization records to be copied for their school file.
Var. Coed Track & Field, 4:30 pm @ Morley Stan.
May 11 JV Boys Golf VS JV CSAA Jamboree, 4:00 pm Children will then be attending our “Splash” event June 8th or
JV Boys Baseball VS Reed City, 4:00 pm 9th. Through a variety of activities, this day will help our staff
Var./JV Girls Softball VS Kenowa Hills, 4:00 pm get to know your child and plan for ways to best meet his or her
MS Coed Track & Field, 4:30 pm @ CSAA Meet needs in the upcoming school year. Please look for information
May 12 JV Boys Golf, 9:00 am @ Mona Shores about “Splash” in your mail in
May 13 Var. Boys Baseball VS Lakeview, 4:00 pm
May.
JV Boys Baseball, 4:00 pm @ Lakeview
Var. Girls Softball VS Lakeview, 4:00 pm
Eastwood Early Childhood Center (231) 796-5556 Central Office (231) 796-2627
JV Girls Softball, 4:00 pm @ Lakeview
If you have any questions,
8th Grade Band Trip, TBA
5th/6th Gr. Activity Night, 5:00-7:00 pm, BRMS please call Eastwood
May 14 8th Grade Band Trip, TBA at 796-5556 or the Board of
Var. Girls Tennis, TBA @ Harbor Springs Quad
Var. Boys Baseball VS Tom Ryan Invite, 9:00 am
JV Boys Baseball, 9:30 am @ Pine River
Var. Girls Softball VS Tom Ryan Invite, 9:00 am
JV Girls Softball, 9:30 am @ Pine River
Var. Coed Track & Field, 10:00 am @ Alma College
May 16 Var. Boys Golf VS Tullymore Invite, 8:30 am
Var. Girls Tennis, 4:00 pm @ Grandville
Var./JV Soccer @ Reed City, 4:30/6:15 pm
HS Spring Choral Concert, 7:00 pm, HS Audit.
HS Sports Boosters Mtg., 6:15 pm, HS Rm. 115
May 17 Var. Boys Golf VS CSAA Jamboree, 9:00 am
Var. Boys Baseball VS Holton, 4:00 am
JV Boys Baseball, 4:00 am @ Holton
Var. Girls Softball VS Holton, 4:00 am
JV Girls Softball, 4:00 am @ Holton
Reading and Writing at EECC
The end of the school is year is almost here and our kindergar-
Var. Coed Track & Field VS CSAA Tri Meet, 4:30
ten students have learned so much! They work on their reading
HS Spring Band Concert, 7:00 pm, HS Audit.
and writing skills daily. Pictured are Bryson Beckley and Henry
May 18 Var. Boys Golf, 9:00 am @ Cadillac
Hobart writing some great stories in their journals in Mrs.
JV Boys Golf, 4:00 pm @ Reed City
Basch's kindergarten classroom.
Var. Girls Soccer VS Holton Lake, 4:30 pm
7th/8th Gr. Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm, HS Audit.
May 19 Var. Girls Tennis Regionals, TBA, @ Ludington
BRHS Baccalaureate, 7:00 pm @ St. Mary’s
May 20 Var. Coed Track & Field Regionals, TBA
Var. Boys Golf, 7:00 am @ East Lansing
Var. Boys Baseball, 4:00 am @ Alma
JV Boys Baseball, 4:00 am @ Alma
May 21 Var. Coed Track & Field Regionals, TBA
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your club THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ PROGRAM meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church,
or organization to be certain of meetings, outings LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For more information,
and classes, as they may be canceled due to bad Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon in Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348.
weather or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is
please call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with Services. 2nd Monday of every other month at the Evart Depot. Pink Hatters are welcome too (the ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at
correct information. 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-September- younger ones). Call our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Evart United Methodist Church.
November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Therapy Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for any
DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan information or questions you may have. SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City
abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for 49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: Oncology Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.
abuse. Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads ~MAY 10
Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832- AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219
ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call 3411. be held on Tuesday, May 10 at the Evart United East Todd Street.
(231)679-0489 For More Information. Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St., Evart from 12 p.m.
NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, to 5:45 p.m. REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING. at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10 THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every
Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group meets WEDNESDAY 4th thursday of the month.
looking for caring and dedicated people with an the last monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss
interest in serving terminally ill patients and their natural health options and specific subjects, CO-OP ELIJAH’S PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m.
families in the Reed City Area and the outlaying information is also available. month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
communities. Volunteers provide services such as Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public,
friendly visiting, patient transport/patient outings, SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin free of charge. THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will
errand running, child care, and clerical services. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at be meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in
Volunteer classes are available to fit each person’s noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at the Evart every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the
schedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is club house. community building. Anyone interested to learn
at 231-775-6840 for further information. entertainment after lunch. For information call 231- wood carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is also
734-6005. PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story the meal site for the Commission on Aging and their
SATURDAY Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must Thursday dinner is at noon. For mor information on
TUESDAY remain in the library during story hour. carving call 734-5125 or 734-9131. Information on
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, COA dinner reservations call 734-6005.
12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month). LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third
GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open to Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome. potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big
Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237. Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30
Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102. for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email p.m.
LLL Sue@charter.net. (Meetings are Third Tuesday EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,
INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE of every month.) 6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets
COMMUNITY DINNER takes place every grades. every third Thursday of the month.
Saturday night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and
and 66 in the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house. REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of
Open to everyone. Reservation are required, please every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
call (231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact SHEPHERD’S TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at will be games, crafts, songs and stories.
phone number and number of people attending. the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
Intersection Church takes place folling the dinner information, call the church (231)832-9072. BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome. Church is barrier free. MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
of each month (excluding January through March), the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
SUNDAY FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in and the public is always welcome. The doors open at entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month), 5:30 for a pot luck dinner followed 734-6005.
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary “All American 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist by the meeting which starts at 7:00p.m.
Breakfast” (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12 Church’s Community Service. ~MAY 19
noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue. OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday be held on Thursday, May 19 at Trinity Lutheran
LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet, PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at of every month. Call the hotline for location of the Church, 19778 US-10, Reed City from 12 p.m. to
7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.- St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more meeting and for information. (231)832-8453 5:45 p.m.
10. information.
EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets FRIDAY
EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of
of every month. (second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Ann’s each month. For information call 734-9799. REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday
Church Basement in Baldwin. For further information, of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving call Shawn (231)745-8421. BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post more information, call (231)832-5102.
their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each #7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m.
month until further notice. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at
the Evart United Methodist Church. the Evart United Methodist Church.
EVART UNITED METHODIST YOUTH meet every THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the
Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on the corner BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219
of First and Cherry St. 4th grade through 12th grade Todd Street. Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in East Todd Street.
invited. Join the group for a free meal, games and Big Rapids.
fellowship. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to
second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10
MONDAY The group meets at the Community Mental Health 2418 will hold their monthly in Evart. For more information call (231)734-6181
for Central Michigan in Osceola County located at meeting the second Wednesday of the month at the
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m. 4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For more information United Methodist Church with a pot-luck lunch stating BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post
129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call call (231)832-2247. The group is for individuals at 12 p.m. The Program Schedule is as follows: #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank.
Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second who provide caregiving services for individuals with ~APRIL 13 - Shannon Linquist from the MSU Early birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.
Monday of every month). Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal Extention Office will explain programs that will
medical conditions. benefit AARP. ~MAY 11 - Dr. Linda Myers from 211 SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed There is no charge to participate and there are no will explain what it is and how it will benefit Osceola on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., residency County. noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
meeting 6p.m. restrictions. ~JUNE 8 - Trooper Travis House from the Michigan the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
State Police will explain the duties of the Community entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E. GFWC EVART WOMEN’S CLUB meets 7p.m. the Service position and how it will 734-6005.
Todd Street. second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran benefit the members of AARP.
Church. Open to the public. The May meeting honors REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea. THURSDAY Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.
10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month). For more information, call (231)832-5102.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER morning at the Assembly of God PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BE
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday of Church in Big Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for mor TURNED IN FOR NEXT PUBLICATION.
each month, 7p.m. For more information, call Carol starts at 9:30 information. Send all upcoming events no later than
Ladd (231)734-5305. a.m. WEDNESDAY NOON to:
FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference The Tri-County
Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every Room. For more information contact Dave, call Yvonne Morneau
bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m. (231)745-2000 ext. 16. 211 W. Upton, Suit B
regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. A21600) Reed City, MI 49677
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m., Phone: (231)832-5566
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Fax: (231)832-5558
evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US- Location is at Boomers Ronevous Church. For more information call
10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts (formerly the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. (231)734-5752.
at 6:00p.m. There is entertainment after lunch. For information
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4 Dr, Sedan, 3.5L V6, 6 Speed Auto, 4 Dr, Sedan, Like New, Low Miles, 3.5L 4 Dr, SUV, Silver, 4.0L, 5 Speed 4 Dr, SUV, Red, 2.3L, 4 Speed Auto,
the shell game that other

33,519 Miles, #AP032 V6, 6 Speed Auto, 17,833 Miles, #AP185 Auto, 69,485 Miles, #BP015 26,471 Miles, #BP016
301 325 17,980 329
2-5 thousand dollars
$ $ $ $
72 mo./ /$17,895 66 mo./ /$17,988 66 mo./ /$18,195
will receive a minimum of
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quote from us, you may
and come in to get a buy
4 Dr, SUV, Lt. Green, 6 Cyl, 3.0L V6, 4 Dr, SUV, 7 Pass, Silver, 1 Owner, 3.5L 4 Dr, SUV, 4WD, Lt. Green, 2.3L, 4 4 Dr, SUV, 4WD, Silver, 3.0L V6, 4
4 Speed Auto, 39,921 Miles, #AP191 V6, 6 Speed Auto, 41,627 Miles, #BP011 Speed Auto, 35,741 Miles, #BP001 Speed Auto, 28,392 Miles, #AP182
be pleasantly surprised! 350 350 19,398 351

$ $ $ $
66 mo./ /$19,380 66 mo./ /$19,395 66 mo./ /$19,495
Used Car Manager

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 2009 Mercury 2009 Ford F250 4x2 2009 Ford Fusion SEL
1 • Visit our website: www
.krapohl.com 2 Dr, SUV, 4x4, Check This One Out, Grand Marquis LS 4 Dr, Crew Cab Pickup, Great Work 4 Dr, Sedan, Green, 3.0L V6, 6 Speed
Toll Free 1-80 0-772-5974 • Local 772-299 Great Deal! 3.8L V6, Auto, #BC075A 4 Dr, Sedan, Silver, 4.6L V8, #AP145 Truck, Trailer Pkg, 5.4L V8, #AP125A Auto, 25,829 Miles, #AP142
$
19,498 72 mo./
$
336 /$19,980 72 mo./
$
336 /$19,995 72 mo./
$
336 /$19,995
2008 Ford Edge SE 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 2008 Ford Edge SEL 2008 Ford Edge SEL 2009 Ford Escape XLT 2009 Ford Flex SEL
4 Dr, SUV, Dark Blue, 3.5L V6, 6 Speed 4 Dr, SUV, 7 Pass, White, Moon Roof, 4 Dr, SUV, People Mover, 7 Pass, 4 Dr, SUV, AWD, 1 Owner, Loaded, Black, 4 Dr, SUV, Excellent Condition, 3.5L 4 Dr, SUV, Red, 3.0L V6, 6 Speed 4 Dr, SUV, AWD, Red, 3rd Row Seat,
Auto, 1 Owner, 34,004 Miles, #BP003 3.5L V6, 6 Speed Auto, #BT058A Leather, 3.5 V6, 6 Speed, #AP175 3.5L V6, 6 Speed, 32,721 Miles, #BP021 V6, 6 Speed, 32,068 Miles, #BP023 Auto, 29,523 Miles, #AP164 Leather, 3.5L V6, 6 Speed Auto, #BU021
66 mo./
$
369 /$20,398 66 mo./
$
370 /$20,495 66 mo./
$
406 /$22,495
$
22,895 66 mo./
$
406 /$22,895 72 mo./
$
385 /$22,900 72 mo./
$
386 /$22,995
2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 2008 Ford F150 4x4 2008 Ford F150 4x4 XLT 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 2009 Ford F150 4x4 XLT 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche K1500 4x4
4 Dr, SUV, 3rd Row Seat, Leather, 4 Dr, Ext Cab Truck, 1 Owner, Trailer Tow Pkg, 4 Dr, Ext Cab Truck, Gray, 5.4L V8, 4 4 Dr, AWD, 7 Passenger, Black, 4 Dr, Crew Cab Short Bed Truck, Platinum 4 Dr, Crew Cab Short Bed Truck, Silver, 5.4L 4 Dr, Crew Cab, Short Bed Truck, Local
3.5L V6, 6 Speed Auto, #AP094 Silver, 4.6L V8, 4 Speed Auto, #BT162A Speed Auto, 28,055 Miles, #AP177 3.5L V6, 6 Speed Auto, #BP020 Edition, Maroon, 5.4L, V8 Auto, #9P005 V8, Flexible Fuel, 4 Speed Auto, #AP118 Trade, 5.3L V8, DVD, Loaded, #BT120A
72 mo./
$
395 /$23,495 72 mo./
$
433 /$23,495
$
24,495 $
24,895 $
25,800 66 mo./
$
469 /$25,988 66 mo./
$
487 /$26,980
2008 Lincoln MKX 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 K1500 4x4 2010 Ford Explorer 4x4 Eddie Bauer 2009 Lincoln MKX AWD 2010 Lincoln MKX 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
4 Dr, SUV, AWD, Red, 3.5L V6, 6 Speed 4 Dr, Ext Cab Truck, 5.3L V8, Auto, 4 Dr, SUV, 3rd Row Seat, Leather, 4 Dr, SUV, Fully Loaded, Vista Roof, 4 Dr, SUV, AWD, 3.5L V6, 6 Speed 4 Dr, SUV, 4x4, Gray, 3rd Row Seat, 2 Dr Convertible, One Of A Kind,
Auto, Loaded, 40,757 Miles, #BP010A Loaded, Look, Low Miles, #AP199A Loaded, 4.0L V6, Auto, #BP013 3.5L V6, #BT124A Auto, Ultimate Pkg, #AP174 5.4L V8, 6 Speed Auto, #AP146 5.4L V8, 6 Speed Manual, #AT152A
66 mo./
$
488 /$27,000 72 mo./
$
469 /$27,895 72 mo./
$
486 /$28,900
$
29,100 72 mo./
$
595 /$35,380 72 mo./
$
602 /$35,800
$
46,300
* Price & Payment $0 Down Plus Tax, Title, Doc & Approved Credit. All Vehicles Subject To Prior Sale. Down Payment or Trade Equity Could Lower Payment. 2010 - 72 months at 6.5% Fixed Rate. 2009-2008 - 66 months at 6.5% Fixed Rate. 2007-2006 - 54 months at 6.5% Fixed Rate. 2005 - 48 months at 6.5% Fixed Rate.
2008 F-150 Supercab XLT 4x2 .............................................$9,650 2008 Saturn Vue XE Sport ................................................... $17,195 2011 Mustang Convertible ................................................. $27,998
V8, Auto, Full Power, Dk. Gray Metallic, Local Trade, #BT186A 4 Dr, 4 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, P Locks/Windows, 39,000 Miles, 1 Owner, Black Sport Pkg, 6 Cyl, Auto, Full Power, Red Candy Clearcoat Metallic, Spoiler, 24,000
2008 Chevy Uplander LS ...................................................... $14,895 Metallic Miles, Great Buy, #BP028
4 Dr, 6 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, P Locks/Windows, Stereo CD, 3rd Row Seating, 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 4x4 .................................................. $17,395 2008 F150 Crew 4x4 Lariat Pickup ............................... $28,395
39,000 Miles, Silver Metallic 4 Dr, 6 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, P Locks/Windows, 46,000 Miles, 1 Owner, Inferno 5.4, Auto, Fully Loaded, Moon Roof, Trailer Tow Pkg, Hard Tonneau Cover, 44,000
2008 Ford Fusion SE ............................................................... $14,995 Red/Crystal Pearl Miles, 1 Owner, #BT175A
4 Dr, 6 Cyl, Auto, Full Power, Black Metallic, Moon Roof, #BU041 2008 Mercury Sable ............................................................... $17,800
2009 Mercury Sable Premier ............................................ $15,295 2008 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer................................ $29,800
4 Dr, Full Power, 31,000 Miles, Local Trade, #AP096A 5.4, V8, Auto, 4x4, Dual Air, Leather, Moon Roof, Trailer Tow Pkg, 47,000 Miles,
4 Dr, 6 Cyl, Auto, Full Power, Leather, Moon Roof, Cinnamon Metallic, Extra Clean, 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier....................................... $18,900
#BU039 Power Lift Gate, Rear View Camera, 3rd Row Seating
4 Dr, FWD, 6 Cyl, Auto, Leather, Full Power, Keyless & Remote Entry, 42,000 Miles,
2008 Chevy Impala LT ............................................................ $15,295 Black Metallic With Charcoal Leather, 1 Owner 2010 F150 Crew Cab XLT 4x4 ........................................... $29,895
4 Dr, 6 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, P Windows/Locks, Stereo CD, 1 Owner, White In 5.4, Auto, Fully Loaded, Bright Blue Metallic, 25,0000 Miles, 1 Owner, Local Trade,
Color, 53,000 Miles 2009 Ford E350 Club Wagon XLT Ext ........................... $21,895 #BT204A
15 Passenger, V8, Auto, Air, Full Power, Cloth Seats, White in Color, 51,000 Miles
2008 Chrysler Sebring ........................................................... $15,395 2008 Lincoln Mark LT ............................................................ $33,500
Touring Edition, 4 Dr, 4 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, P Windows/Locks, Stereo, CD, 1 2009 Ford Flex SEL AWD ...................................................... $22,295
4 Dr, 6 Cyl, Auto, Fully Loaded, Leather, 3rd Seat, Red Metallic, Compare Anywhere, 4 Dr, 4x4, Crew, 5.4 V8, Auto, Leather, Full Power, Black Metallic, Beige Leather, 1
Owner, Only 22,000 Miles, Red Metallic Owner, 29,000 Miles
#BU040
2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring ........................................ $15,495 2010 Lincoln Navigator 4x4 ............................................... $40,695
4 Dr, 6 Cyl, Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, P Locks/Windows, 1 Owner, Silver Steel Metallic 2011 E150 Cargo Van............................................................. $22,450
Clearcoat, 41,000 Miles V8, Auto, Air, White, 14,000 Miles, #BU030 4 Dr, Full Power, Silver Clear Coat, Leather, Trailer Tow Pkg, 21,000 Miles, Save
2007 Ford Freestyle Limited ............................................. $16,195 2007 Lincoln MKX AWD ........................................................ $24,998 Thousands & Thousands From New
4 Dr, Fully Loaded, Lt Beige Metallic, 3rd Seat, Only 49,000 Miles, Excellent 4 Dr, Full Power, Trailer Pkg, Vista Roof, White Chocolate, Leather, 55,000 Miles, 2010 Lincoln MKT AWD Elite ............................................ $40,800
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insurance are accepted. All suites will include or offer access to the following features:
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• Activities for tenants daily • Kitchenette including microwave and refrigerator
• Private living area and private bath
• Indoor, outdoor, and community activities
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• Aviary with several varieties of interesting birds & plants
• A variety of gathering places to entertain family & friends
• Community living room area with fireplace
• House keeping and laundry service • Emergency call system in every suite
• A tenant specialist ready to assist you with meeting your unique needs
• Respite available
At Belle Oakes, you’re not just

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Esther Nederhood, RN, Owner
(231)779-4671 • Fax: (231)779-4038
Between Cadillac & Lake City, MI
COLLECTIBLES AUCTION
Including Jewelry, Fenton, Farm Toys and More!
DATE: Tuesday, May 17 @ 5:00 PM (Note day & time)
LOCATION: 5983 S. Warner (Stewart in the City Limits) • Fremont
DIRECTIONS: Main St. in Fremont, East to blinker light (by high school), go South to Sale Site
SELLERS: Ralph Horrock has been collecting Fenton for a lifetime. He’s selling the first portion of his collection.
2003 Larry Truss from Coral, MI has been collecting toys for many years, and is selling his collection, with some added
speciality pieces from others.
Airstream 22’ THIS SALE WILL INCLUDE SOME VERY FINE JEWELRY (APPRAISED), APPROX. 100 PIECES OF
International FENTON, AND APPROX. 200 TOYS. THIS WILL BE A CATALOGED SALE, SOLD IN CATALOG ORDER.
CCD PREVIEW TIME: TUES. MAY 17, STARTING AT NOON.
$24,500 AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Come and join us at our new location! Restrooms, full lunch service. This sale includes some
very nice collections of Jewelry, Fenton Glass, Toys, and more. 6% Sales Tax does apply.
Call
p
To view pictures g to www.auctionconnectioninc.com
go
(231)592-8352
This beautiful camper is in excellent condition – used spar-
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2 adults and 2 children. Comes with sway bar, heavy duty
hitch, electric jack, and level. Has a wet bathroom, desk,
dinette, full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, and many
cabinets for storage. Everything works perfectly and is very
clean. Has propane heat with a thermostat, air conditioner, AUCTIONEERS:
and electronic panel for checking fresh, gray, and black water Bob Rottier 231-638-6152
levels. Is approximately 6000-6500lbs when fully loaded. Steve Rottier 989-615-3506
Tows beautifully, you'll forget it's back there. The International Cash, Check w/ positive ID
CCD is the higher end of the Airstream trailers, so this trailer
MasterCard and Visa accepted
is built to last and has beautiful finishes. More photos avail-
Registered Auctioneer # 2801000032
able upon request. Please contact John at (231)592-8352 for
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4LL V
4 6 Auto. 30 MPG HIGHWAY!
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AY WD, 24K,, Tilt, Cruise. 29 MPG!
FFWD,
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Cyl
y.
$
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6,988 $
5,500 $
18,988 $
17,329
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50K,
5
50K, 1 Owner, PW, PL, Loaded. PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, 54K. FW D, 60K, 1Owner. 28 MPG!
FFWD, 25K,
2
25 y . 29 MPG!
5K, FWD, 2.3L 4 Cyl.
Cyl 2.0L
2.
.0L y ., 41K, 1 Owner. 33 MPG!
0L 4 Cyl
Cyl., MPG
$
16,450 $14,999 $14,999 $16,998 $
13,775
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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

INCLUDING MOBILE HOME AND LOT IN STANWOOD, MICHIGAN
DATE: Thursday, May 19,@ 6:00 P.M
CALL MIKE'S WINDOWS
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DIRECTIONS: Northland Drive to Stanwood, East into Village, North on 2nd Street
to Madison, East on Madison to property. Watch for Signs 1103 N. State St. • Big Rapids, Michigan
Summer Sale on
SELLERS: Kathleen and Jennifer Pratt
OPEN HOUSE DATE: Monday, May 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday May
14, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Roofing and Siding!

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on edge of town w/woods in back. Appliances
Call Now for Best Price,

included.
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plus FREE Gutter System

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 10% deposit due the day of sale. A 5% Buyer Premium will be added
the final bid to determine the sale price. Final Bid is subject to seller confirmation.
FOR BIDDERS PACKAGE: Carol Betts with Big Rapids Realty 231-250-5285 or
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Bob or Nancy Rottier @ Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, 231-924-8203 or
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THE BIG ORANGE BUILDING
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Beautiful log home on an extra
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89
Newer appliances, gas log fireplace,
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Nice 2 bedroom home with a one
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10059548
Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 bath
waterfront property. Large master
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would make a great family home or Adam B. Curtice
rental. 10053227
Includes installation and brake pads.
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2004 Ford F150 FX4 2007 Grand Caravan Eugenia Kelly,

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$
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2005 Honda Odyssey 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT
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2005 Buick LaCrosse 2004 Ford F150 X-Cab Call Andy at Andy’s Tree Service to
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2003 Jeep Liberty 2007 Ford Freestar SEL
1-800-982-4540 or 231-937-5607
SENIOR DISCOUNT
Call For a FREE ESTIMATE
Renegade 4x4, V6, Auto., Loaded. V6, Leather, Loaded.
$
10,995 $
10,995
It’s
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2006 Ford Freestyle 2006 Chevy Equinox LT
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$
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2005 Pontiac Vibe 2006 Chevy Aveo 1 x $15.45 2 x $30.90 3 x $36.25
Date(s) to run: ______________________________________
___________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __________

1 2 3 4 5
4 Cyl., Auto., Loaded. Great Fuel Mileage. Auto., AC, Great Gas Mileage! ___________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __________
6 7 8 9 10
$
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Based on NHTSA Final Industry MY09 CAFE data for Toyota Motor Sales. 2011 EPA-Estimated mileage on new Yaris, Corolla, Camry, Matrix (Excludes S Model & Tacoma 4-cylinder 4x2 all with manual transmission, and Prius, Avalon, RAV4 4-cylinder FWD, Highland 4-cylinder and Sienna 4-cylinder and FWD models. Actual mileage will vary.)
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Plus tax, title, doc ($190) and plate fee. Subject to Prior Purchase.
Boon Rd.
N. Mitchell St.
OPEN Fox
1450 N. Mitchell St. • Cadillac, MI 49601 Mon. & Thurs.
9am-8pm
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Cadillac
131
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