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LEARNING FOR STUDENTSBIG RAPIDS Angela Reeder nowhas an easier way to determine whichstudents in her class are struggling withhelp from new interactive technology.Reeder, a middle school teacher atSt. Marys Catholic School, was oneof many teachers to receive a newSmartBoard when she returned tothe classroom on Tuesday. The newinteractive white boards installed in sixclassrooms allow teachers to teachinteractively through online lessonplans, hands-on learning materialsand student response systems, whichallow students to send their responseto questions on quizzes and lessons

through the push of a button.Teachers can immediately see if theirstudents understand the conceptsthat theyre teaching through thistechnology, Reeder said. Itsawesome. The lessons have alreadyeen created.tudents can learn subjects includingath, English, science, foreign

anguages and handwriting throughhe SmartBoards, which allow teachersnd students to demonstrate conceptsy directing technology on the boards

hrough touch.he new technology is the result ofdonation from the Shaw and Betty

alker Foundation, which providedunds for St. Marys to purchaseaterials where it saw fit in December.he SmartBoards, projectors andomputers were installed over theummer, Principal Barb Borth said.he school also purchased a digitalicroscope and camera with theonated funds.he SmartBoards will allow teachers tossess students quickly and make sure

hey are grasping concepts. It also willllow them to identify which studentsre struggling with a given subject,here one-on-one teaching can takelace.It opens a whole new world for the

ids through this technology, Borthaid. So much is made of assessment,hether its on the MEAP or otherenchmarks. The teachers are soxcited to use it.tudents also shared in the excitement.eventh grade student JonathacAdams said the technology allows

tudents to go back and review notesf they werent in school on a particularay or just review the concepts thatere taught on a given subject.

If you didnt save your notes, you cano back and copy them, she said.he fact that the SmartBoards are

nteractive also allows students to takemore hands-on approach to learning,ighth grade student Matthew Beistleaid. Students in Reeders class spentart of their afternoon on Wednesdaylaying counting games and looking atow to dissecting a frog without any of

he mess.I really like the animation on theessons, he said. The heart of a frogeats without being told to.

CUTTING HEALTH CARE

SPENDING WITHOUT

CUTTING HEALTH COVERAGE(NewsUSA) - During these tougheconomic times, as America continuesto look at cost cutting options, manypeople will be shopping for a healthinsurance plan. Its important to know

that there are health plans that areaffordable and are a fit for you and yourfamily while still offering the coverageyou need to protect your family.

Know your needs. What types ofcoverage are most important to you?Do you or a family member take aprescription regularly? Knowing howmuch coverage you need is importantwhen deciding which health care planis best.

Learn the lingo. Some insurers areworking to use more consumer-friendlylanguage. Learning how a high-deductible plan tied to a health savingsaccount (HSA) that offers choiceamong physicians and hospitals andhow it works best with your needs, isimportant.

Availability when you need it most.Many insurers are working hard toensure customers have health-relatedinformation when they need it, such as:

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* Tools to compare prices on the drugsyou need, helping find the best pricesavailable

Schedule that yearly appointment.Regular checkups can help preventpotential problems or catch conditionsearly, saving money.

Look for extras. Many insurersoffer discounts for programs such assmoking cessation, weight loss, fitnessclub memberships and other servicesalready being used by an individual.

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HEALTHIER MEALS ON THE

WAY TO SCHOOLS(NewsUSA) - For the first time in U.S.history, kids may face a shorter lifespanthan their parents. The cause? Obesity.

American children are suffering from

the obesity epidemic that has plaguedthe nation for the past decade. Today,nearly 20 percent of 6-11 year-olds andover 18 percent of 12-17 year-olds areobese, and over 1/3 of both age groupsare overweight. Childhood obesity hastripled in the last 30 years, accordingto the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention. A reliance on fast food,poor nutrition education, excessivecaloric intake and lack of physicalactivity have been blamed for the illhealth of the nations youth.

First Lady Michelle Obama has madechildhood obesity a central cause inher husbands administration. She has

initiated the Lets Move campaignto solve the epidemic of dangerouslyheavy children within a generation.

The goal is to give parents support,provide healthier meals in schools,encourage and enable kids to becomephysically active and to providehealthy, affordable food to all parts of

the country. We want our kids to facea different and more optimistic future interms of their lifespan, says the FirstLady.

A cornerstone of the Lets Movecampaign is the Healthier U.S. SchoolsChallenge Program, designed tocreate healthy and active kids. Theprogram calls for higher school foodquality, participation in meal programs,physical activity and nutritioneducation. Food service workersin more than 75 percent of schoolshave pledged to work with schoolauthorities to improve the nutrition inmeals. Teachers, principals and schooladministrators have sworn support forthe new measures. Major school foodsuppliers have agreed to decrease thesugar, fat and salt in school meals, andincrease the use of whole grains andproduce.

School suppliers of higher-quality foodat an affordable price are welcomingthe trend toward feeding nutritiouswholesome meals to the nations youth.Food safety leader iPura, producer oforganically cleaned seafood, providesschools with a safe, clean sourcethat includes guarantees of goodfarming and manufacturing practices

from Source-to-Kitchen. iPura offersschools the benefits of food safety,sustainability and the health attributesof seafood backed by a strongguarantee of quality, contributing tothe efforts of school meal authoritiesto improve the health of studentsnationwide.

Ending childhood obesity will requirethat parents, schools and foodcompanies join forces and maintainfocus for years to come. The lifespan ofour children depends on it.

ENGINEERS BRING HOPE TO

UNDEVELOPED NATIONS(NewsUSA) - Humanitarian outreachto the victims of natural disasters andpoverty oftentimes includes the workof medical professionals, missionariesand other volunteer organizations inan effort to bring emergency relief,aid and comfort. Now, engineers areresponding to the growing need toserve in humanitarian roles, buildingemergency shelters and designingsustainable technology systems toprovide assistance and hope in manyareas of the developing world.

Humanitarian engineering has come

to be defined as design underconstraints to directly improve thewellbeing of underserved populations.It has roots dating back to the FrenchRevolution, when a group of engineersat the Ecole Polytechnic debunkedNapoleons military aims and soughtinstead to employ their technical skillsto work for social justice.

More than 200 years later, engineersremain dedicated to helping those inneed. Todays

socially conscious engineers,particularly students, are workingon the scene in underdeveloped

communities around the world, tohelp create a new future for those atthe bottom of the economic pyramid.

For example, seven engineeringstudents at Dartmouth College recentlyvisited the village of Banda, Rwanda,to design and build a small-scalehydropower system to provide lighting

for local residents. After the systemwas installed, the students trainedthe villagers on its operations andsustainable maintenance.

Recently, the American Societyof Mechanical Engineers (ASME)created a Web-based open-sourceproject hosted by Western KentuckyUniversity, in which engineers andengineering students collaborated onthe design of a human-powered waterpurifier for use in remote regions ofthe developing world and locationsaffected by natural disasters and othercatastrophes.

ASME is a partner with the groupEngineers Without Borders-USA, whichoperates more than 400 projects inwater treatment, renewable energyand sanitation in about 45 developingcountries worldwide. Academicinstitutions, such as ValparaisoUniversity in Indiana and the ColoradoSchool of Mines, are teaching thevalue of the engineers worth tosociety by establishing a humanitarianengineering minor within the corecurriculum.

At ASME, a good mechanical engineeris many things, among them a public

servant. Going forward, ASME willencourage engineers to use theirskills and expertise to create lastingsolutions to improve the quality of lifeof individuals and communities in need.For information about ASME, visitwww.asme.org.

SHOPPING FOR A NEW

HOME? CHECK OUT THE

KITCHEN(NewsUSA) - Buying a home is thelargest investment most people willever make, so its no surprise that sucha big decision may seem daunting.

There are, however, some simpleguidelines that can help you find ahome that you will be happy with for avery long time.

A recent study conducted by Merillat,a leading manufacturer of cabinetry,examined what consumers think aboutwhen theyre purchasing a home. Thestudy found that the kitchen swaysmore minds than any other room,followed by the great room and themaster bedroom third.

The kitchen is the gathering place forspecial occasions, family functions andday-to-day activities, which is why it is

so important for prospective buyers toensure their new kitchen will meet theneeds of their family from a design andfunctionality prospective, said PaulRadoy, manager of design services forMerillat.

Try creating a checklist to help youdecide whether a kitchen is right foryou. Ask yourself these questions:

1. Do I like the layout of the kitchen?Consider the kitchen from an overallperspective, and keep all the items thatwill require storage in mind.

2. Does the kitchen look comfortable?Do I feel good when Im in it? Youshould feel at home right away.

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3. Does the kitchen help facilitatefrequent casual interactions with familyand friends? Consider the views intothe surrounding rooms, like the livingand dining areas. Can you easilyassociate with family and friends?

4. Is the cabinetry durable and well-built? Is the finish on the cabinetrysmooth and consistent? Investigate thecabinet interiors to determine whethertheyre covered with a durable water-and stain-resistant material or a lower-quality product. Make sure that thecolor of the interior complements theexterior.

5. Does the kitchen have visual impactor a good focal point like an island,cooking grotto or other unique feature?Islands are a useful feature that many

homeowners desire. When examiningan island, identify the tasks or storagefunctions it serves to decide whether itwill meet your needs.)

6. Does the kitchen have adequatestorage space and built-in featuresto accommodate my possessions?Merillats study found that, afterremodeling a kitchen, manyhomeowners find that they didntinclude enough storage features. Makesure you dont overlook features, likedrawer organizers, pull-out trays andlazy Susans.

Tips for Stress-Free Air Travel

(NewsUSA) - Man-made and naturaldisruptions to air travel are all-too-oftenthe norm. Not only can weather delaytake-offs and landings, but new airline

rules can also keep planes grounded.

For example, if a plane is sitting onthe tarmac for more than three hours,it has to return to the gate. On theupside, there are ways to cope with theunexpected. Here are a few simple tipsto prepare for delays before leavinghome:

* Print copies of itineraries with the 800numbers for your airline, and othersthat fly the same route, just in caseyou have to rebook from the airport.The paper-free option? E-mail thosenumbers or enter them manually intoyour smartphone.

* Check airline Web sites for delaypostings. New rules mandate thatairlines have this information online.Alternatively, you can go to www.

flightstats.com.

* Make sure you can access youroffice and home computers in theevent you are stuck while traveling.Free and inexpensive programs likeLogMeIn (www.LogMeIn.com) makeit quick, easy and secure to accessfiles, calendars and applications fromany computer, smartphone, netbook oriPad with an Internet connection.

* Enlist a friend or family member whoknows their way around online travelsites, and keep them on your mobilephone speed dial. If you have to makealternative plans, they can probably do

it faster than anyone.

* Remember travel insurance. A fewextra dollars tacked onto the price

of your trip can provide peace ofmind if you have to change plans forunforeseen reasons. Check what yourairline, travel agent, booking site andcredit cards offer to make sure thatyoure covered.

* Have fun. Many airports are addingluxuries like spas, high-end restaurantsand even showers to keep passengershappy. Find out what your airport, andthe ones that you will visit, offer beforeyou go, so youre able to enjoy them tothe fullest.

While there is no surefire guaranteefor disruption-free air travel, a littleadvanced planning can go a long way-- even all the way to your destination.

FOUR TIPS TO LEAD YOUR

DOG TO BETTER HEALTH(NewsUSA) - Just like people, dogsfeel much better when they are healthy.But unlike people, dogs cant take careof themselves. To keep your favoritefurry friend on the track to wellness andbetter living, follow these tips:

* Exercise builds efficient bodies.Nothing makes a pooch happier thana stroll through the neighborhood. Andwhile your dogs satisfying his curiosityby sniffing trees and bushes, hes alsoburning calories. For more intensephysical activity, try throwing someballs or frisbees. This should makeyour dog run a little harder, helping

expand lung capacity and tone muscle.No matter what activity you choose,your canine companion will enjoythe benefits of regular exercise while

forging a stronger bond with you in theprocess.

* Protect your smiles. You probablyremember to brush your own teeth,but doggie dental care often goesby the wayside. For dogs that aretemperamental about pet owners orvets touching their teeth, a simple andeffective solution can be found using anew type of probiotics, called TeddysPride Oral Care (www.MyTeddysPride.com), that has been designedspecifically for the oral care needs ofdogs and cats. These probiotics canbe used in addition to brushing or as astand-alone oral care routine.

* Read food labels. Unlike people,dogs cant read food labels. Theyare dependent upon their owners togive them the best possible nutrition.

For dogs, make sure that the firstingredient listed is, for example,Chicken, not Chicken Flavor or DogFood with Chicken -- items that list thename of the meat contain 95 percentof that ingredient, while the withdesignation means that the food onlycontains 3 percent of chicken or beef.

* Visit the vet regularly. Similar topeople visiting the doctor, dogs needregular veterinary care. Every doghas potential health risks it mustguard against -- and many risks varyaccording to dog breed. Your dogsveterinarian will let you know whenrecommended vaccinations are due,

give proper care to keep your doghealthy and notify you about potentialhealth risks and treatments.

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EVENTS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 4, 2010M

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 4The 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. andsporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four mileswest of Mecosta on M-20. For more information contact JackHays 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 EastwoodEarly Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum, located at 129 S.Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m.in the private upstairs room of Peppers Cafe and Deli onMichigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, coffee andconversation. For more information, contact Pamela Flemingat (231) 796-2893.Old Jail Sale is in Big Rapids at the Old Jail.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in BigRapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcomeand the healthy lunch is free.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8 p.m. at St.Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231)796-8371.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5Alcoholics 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. Michaels Schoolin Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and Loungefrom 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remolded room, located atthe corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enterthrough the door facing Old 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if youhave any questions concerning the dance.Alanon meeting support group for families and friends ofalcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids.

Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth gradethrough 12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal,games and fellowship.

MONDAY, SEPT. 6Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at theMecosta 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 6-step program. Anyone withschizophrenia or mental illness is more than welcome to

attend. For more information call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in BigRapids. 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 at 8 p.m. atSt. 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 EastwoodEarly Childhood Center.Victorious Living, a mental illness support group meeting, isat 6:30 p.m. at New Journey Clubhouse, 405-B South ThirdAve., Big Rapids. For more information call call Deanna at(231) 856-0105, Dusty at (989) 352-7630, or Ronald at (231)796-1019.Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)

972-2884.Divorce Care meetings ate held every Monday from 7 to 9p.m. at New Hope Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta.The meetings cover a nonconsecutive 13-step programfor getting through a divorce. New members are alwayswelcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or NewHope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Holiday Inn andConference Center.Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels Schoolin Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Cente r,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Card rec clin is at 1 .m. at the Mecosta Count Senior

Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.

Theology is 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 FirstBaptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231)796-6271 for more information.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 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.Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear is from 9 to 11 a.m. on at theMecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Walk-inswelcome.Faith Community/Parish Nurses meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. atMecosta County Medical Centers Conference room No. 1.For more information, call (231) 796-3729.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call

(231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at theMecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre is 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 6 p.m.Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Big RapidsCommunity Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group meets at 8 p.m. atSt. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231)796-3703.Hersey Farmers Market is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in downtownHersey. Contact Deana Jager at (231) 465-4058 [email protected] County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7p.m. for research at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids (next

to Recycle!). Call (231) 250-5555 for more information.Volunteers will be on hand, and there are lots of records. Abook sale will be ongoing during open hours.3D Archery Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sparta Huntingand Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Drive in Sparta. Call Sueat (616) 887-8771.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in BigRapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcomeand the healthy lunch is free.Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Ferris State University Emeriti Associations Coffee Talk isfrom 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the home of hosts Bob and MaryLouise Leach, 19121 Arrowhead Lane in Big Rapids. All FSUEmeriti members are welcome.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. on

Wednesday at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. Weeklymeetings include discussing various dharma texts, questionsand answers and watching dharma-related videos. The groupis under the direction of Michael and Margaret Erlewine, whohave more than 35 years of experience in meditation anddharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. next toBig Rapids Farm & Garden on Fourth Street in Big Rapids.Any questions, call (231) 796-6363.Remus Area Historical Society meets at 5 p.m. at the RemusArea Museum, 324 S. Sheridan, Remus. Remus HeritageDays will not be meeting until after the new calendar year.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels Schoolin Remus. For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Harmonica is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call

(231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Pedro is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Pinochle is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conferenceroom A, the third room on the right, at Mecosta CountyMedical Center; enter on the corner of Locust Street andWinter 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.

Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind EastwoodEarly Childhood Center.

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter and Auxiliary Unit

18 of Big Rapids meets at 6:30 p.m. at the DAV Hall, locatedat 402 N. Michigan Ave. in Big Rapids. Any veteran with a30 percent disability or greater is eligible for membershipand encouraged to join. The chapters area is to the northand east to Cadillac and Manistee, east to Muskegon, southto Grand Rapids and west to Mount Pleasant. For moreinformation, visit www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/mi/18/default.aspx.Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7 p.m. in thebasement of the Mecosta County Jail. Looking for newmembers. For more information call (231) 796-0966.Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Clubs generalmembership meetings are at 7 p.m. at 15422 Old MillpondRoad in Big Rapids. All are invited you dont need a tractor!Annual family membership is $20. Introductory special is$10 for the first year. Contact Jerry at (231) 796-2834 [email protected].

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10

Enhance Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre is at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,call(231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at theMecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in BigRapids. 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 at 8 p.m. at St.Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231)796-8371.

Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library.Knitters of all levels are encouraged to come and learn orshare knitting techniques.Austin Blair Dinner, hosted by the Mecosta County RepublicanParty, VIP reception is at 5:30 p.m., meet and greet starts at6:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn andConference Center in Big Rapids.Enhance Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Bingo on every second Friday at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap andsporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. andsporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles

west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information contact JackHays 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 EastwoodEarly Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the museum, located at 129 S.Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Archery Breakfast and Shoot is from 7 to 10 a.m. at theSparta Hunting and Fishing Club, 13218 Long Lake Drive inSparta. Shoot 3D targets in spacious woods.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in BigRapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcomeand the healthy lunch is free.North Star Quilt Show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the StudentCenter and library at Baker College of Cadillac, 9600 E. 13thSt. There will be demonstrations, vendors, white elephants,

door prizes and a raffle quilt. Lunch will be available fromBaby Bear Concessions. There is a $3 admission donation.Funderaiser gala for Hope Garden and McCurdy School: asilent auction is from 5 to 6 p.m., a Spanish dinner is from 6to 7 p.m. and Spanish music is from 7 to 8 p.m. at First UnitedMethodist Church, 304 Elm St. in Big Rapids. There will bedoor prizes, and speakers are Bob Parsons and MargaretRobinson. A love offering will be taken at the door.Mecosta County Genealogical Society will host a SpecialSaturday Session called Everything and Anything Oldfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the office at 424 N. Fourth (nextto Recycle! of Mecosta County). It will be dedicated to oldnewspapers, old Bibles, old scrapbooks, plat books, funeralcards, old letters, ANYTHING old. Do you know anyone withold articles, records that we can glean info out of? Point themin our direction, we LOVE doing that. We will have a prizefor the oldest Bibles or scrapbooks brought in to the office.Refreshments will be served. There also will be a used booksale. Donations of old records are accepted or we can copy

and return to you. Lets help preserve our PAST!Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St.Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231)796-8371.


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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 theoutlaying 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 persons 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.

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.

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.

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.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m.

Monthly topics. Open to all pregnant and

nursing mothers. Children welcome. Downtown

Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader for

directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email

LLL [email protected]. (Meetings are Third

Tuesday of every month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m.

and Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every

Tuesday) at the church, 216 S. Main Street,

Hersey. For more information, call the church

(231)832-9072. Church is barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those

in need (second and fourth Tuesday of the

month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist

Churchs Community Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION

FOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday)

1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-

2624 for more information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,

(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St.

Anns Church Basement in Baldwin. For further

information, call Shawn (231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m.

at the Evart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219

East Todd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the

second and fourth Tuesdays of the month,

2-4p.m. The group meets at the Community

Mental Health for Central Michigan in Osceola

County located at 4473 220th Ave. in Reed City.

For 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 WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m.

the second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul

Lutheran Church. Open to the public. The May

meeting honors Girl Scouts with a Girl Scoutstea.

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 Tuesdays and Thursdays 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.

~SEPTEMBER 14

THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF

MARSP will meet on Tuesday, September 14

at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519

North Cherry, in Evart at 1 p.m. Snacks will be

provided, and the program will be presented

by Priority Health Insurance. Dont forget to

bring your extra eyeglasses for the statewide

project to benefit the Lions Club. For any other

information, please contact Joe Curtin at 734-

9139 or Mary Pylman at 734-2748.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday

of each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel

Lutheran Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy.

Open to the public, free of charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m.

at the club house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer

Story Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A

parent must remain in the library during story

hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third

Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m.

with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie

(231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237.

EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER

CLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for first through

sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME

is every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.

There will be games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB

MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday of

each month (excluding January through March),

and the public is always welcome. The doors

open at 5:30 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.

~SEPTEMBER 8

AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

will be held Wednesday, September 8 at Evart

United Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St., Evart

from 12 noon to 5:45 p.m.

COME JOIN US! Wednesday, September 8 at

the United Methodist Church in Reed City for

AARP #2418 Potluck at 12 noon. Bring a dish

to pass and your own table service. Musical

program will be by Dave Marasus. Everyonewelcome. Questions, call Mary Lou Proefrock

231-832-4938.

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.

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 mor

information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri

at (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m.

at Evart United Methodist Church.

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

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

Reed City.

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

219 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 CARVERS meet

every Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart

Depots 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays 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.

LINCOLN CREEK BAND will perform at

the Reed City Depot the second and fourth

Thursday of the month through September from

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Admission.

~SEPTEMBER 16

THERE WILL BE A WALLEYE FISH DINNER

held Thursday, September 16 at the VFW

Post #10770, LeRoy, MI from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost is a donation. Public welcome. Hall is on

Mackinaw Trail in LeRoy next to Citizens Bank.

AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

will be held Thursday, September 16 at Trinity

Lutheran Church, 19778 US-10, Reed City from

12 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 the Evart United Methodist Church.

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

219 East Todd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from

5 to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at

8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information call

(231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW

Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens

Bank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m. Concession

stand is open.

PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO

BE TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.

Send all upcoming events no later than

Wednesday Noon to:

The Tri-County

Yvonne Morneau

211 W. Upton, Suit B

Reed City, MI 49677

Phone: (231)832-5566

Fax: (231)832-5558

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10 TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPERMONDAY,SEPTEMBER6,2010

050 Help Wanted

JC METAL FABRICATION Inc. has 2welding and fabrication positions available.Experience is a must. For an interviewplease contact Andrew @ (231)832-3551.

050 Help Wanted

LTD IS NOW hiring Plastic Injection MoldMakers and CNC Machinists. Apply at17951 180th Avenue, LeRoy. Fax resume(231)768-5870 or apply online atwww.leroytool.com

WANTED - A COUPLE to act as care-takers/guides for local tourist attraction,May through October. Excellent oppor-tunity for retired couple or snowbirds.Send resume to: Caretaker, P.O. Box1320, Baldwin, MI 49304.

060 Situations WantedCARE GIVER IN NEED OF WORK,$10. per hour. Care for loved ones anddo most household duties. Call (231)832-9810

090 BusinessServices

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110 For Rent

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2-BEDROOM MOBILE, QUIET coun-try setting, 15 minutes from Big Rapids,no pets. (231)250-5729

3-bedroom home overlooking LakeMiramichi All Sports Lake. $600/mo.,plus security deposit and utilities(231)832-5820, (231)349-2325.

of Big RapidsFull Service Local Filling Station Rinnai Water Heaters

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Having decided to lower his inventory of new in the box, fullywarranted hand guns, shotguns and rifles, Dave Campbell ownerof Moes Hardware has commissioned Art Smith Auctioneers to

conduct an auction & sell these guns!

NOTE: We will be selling, at auction to the highest bidder, over 50shotguns, rifles and hand guns. All guns must be sold, all guns will besold!!! Guns are all new, in the box with full factory warranties andowners manuals. Take advantage of this opportunity to buy, at your

price, these brand new guns at this Pre-Season gun auction. Davegave us one order, SELL THEM ALL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!!

FFL licensed dealer, all Federal & State rules will apply to all gunpurchases.

Other items of interest in this auction will include Ashley woodstoveparts and over 50 used chain saw power heads of every description &

a walk behind brush hog. More guns may be added!!!!!!!!!!

See website www.artsmithauctions.com

for complete listing of gun catalog, or call 616-696-2598 for flyer.


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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER 11

HERSEY TOWNSHIPRESIDENTS

NOTICE

SPECIAL MEETING REGARDING TWP. ROADS

THE HERSEY TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING SEP-TEMBER 14, 2010 AT 7:00 PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHARING INFORMATIONAND HEARING PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HERSEY TOWNSHIPROADS. ALSO FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING ANY OTHER NEC-ESSARY BUSINESS OF THE TOWNSHIP.LAANE HOCQUARD, HERSEY TOWNSHIP CLERKSeptember 6, 2010 (Tri-County Shopper) andSeptember 8, 2010 Pioneer Osceola Edition

Big RapidsGARAGE/BAKE SALE: SAT.Sept. 11th, 9am-4pm. Corner

of Old Millpond Road, Big

Rapids, and east M-20.Sponser M.C.W.C.

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September 5th Wide Variety ofItems.

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GreenvilleFRIDAY-SATURDAY,

SEPTEMBER 10TH- 11TH11282 M-57, Greenville. Ed

Koehn Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge

is going to have a garagesale!! 3-Buildings to clean out-

Lots of surprises!! Years of

storage! Indoors- Rain orshine.

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MecostaGARAGE/MOVING SALE:

SEPT. 11th & 12th, 9am-4pm.9930 11 Mile Road, (M-20)

Mecosta. Office furniture,

tools, household items,antique dirt bikes, construc-

tion materials.

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110 For Rent

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Friday, September 17thTraditional Germanfest Celebration,

7 pm to 11 pmImported German Bier and WeinAuthentic German food, The Bestof the WurstMusic featruing The Vagabonds,and Linda Lee and Wild Bill withdance area$35 per person, not including drinksAdults only

Saturday, September 18thKinderplatz for childrenHayrides, games and activitiesAdmission is free!!10 am to 11:30 am

This event sells out every year! Order your tickets now!No tickets will be sold at the door!

To purchase tickets for Friday night, contact Laura Viel at 231-796-2511or complete the form below.

Proceeds benefit school and youth programs at St. Peters Lutheran Church and School

Id like to order ______ tickets at $35/person (not including drinks)

Enclosed is my check for $____________

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________ City: _____________________

State: _____________________ Zip: ______________ Phone: ___________________

Tickets will be mailed to you upon receipt of payment.

Those buying 10 tickets or more will be allowed reserved seating.Please mail this form, along with your check, to Germanfest Tickets,

c/o Laura Viel, 19161 Apache Lane, Big Rapids, MI 49307

TICKET

SALESEND

SEPTEMBER

12TH!

Throughout the month of October 2010 our staff will

be administering Flu shots at many locations in Kent,

Montcalm, Mecosta, Newaygo, Lake & Osceola counties.

Please watch for future ads in this paper listing the locations, dates

and times of the Flu Shot clinics. Also, feel free to contact our office

with any questions regarding our flu shot clinics.

s e r a l ooff r

sf r 25ea h.

SHOTS: Are available for both adults and

children. All minors must be accompanied by

parent or legal guardian. For children 4 and

younger, parents should consult their family

physician.

COST: Shot cost $25. We accept cash. We willonly bill traditional Medicare or Medicare Ad-

vantage Plans. Participants of Medicaid and

all other insurance plans will need to pay for

the shot and file for possible reimbursement.

Administered by

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Providing: Skilled Nursing - Therapies (Physical, Occupational, & Speech) - I.V. Infusion

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MONDAY,SEPTEMBER6,2010TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 1110 For Rent

231-734-9978

APTS

Springview Manor is acceptingapplications for 1, 2 & 3 bdr. Apts.Rent is based on 30% of the adjustedgross income.Office Hours Tues & Thus 8-6:

30.Barrier Free Units available.

TDD 800-649-3777.www.gldmanagement.com

Office Located at765 W. Jefferson, Evart

WO 2-BEDROOM MOBILE Homesnear Chippewa Lake. Excellent, cleancondition. Natural gas, no pets. $375.00& $450.00. 231-250-2770 or 231-867-3341.

160 Real Estate

BEAUTIFUL, ALMOST NEW, year-

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

BETWEEN BALDWIN & Idlewild, 3-4bedroom, 2-bath home on almost 2-acres of land. Sanborn Creek runs alongback of land. Great for Trout/Salmon.Come take a look 154 East Josh Drive.Must sell, was $69,000. Now belowmarket value at $59,000. Make offer,willing to give a good deal. (269)352-3912, ask for Shelly

160 Real Estate

LAKE FRONT LOT with older trailer,north east of Reed City. Asking $20,000.(231)796-8842.

ROGERS HEIGHTS- HOUSE manyupdates, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, freshpaint and carpet, move in ready. $74,900call (231)598-8424.

170 Itemsfor Sale

1970 DODGE PICKUP 4x4 Locker $299.

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Lake front 2 bedroom homeon the Martiny Chain. Detached

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170 Itemsfor Sale

FOR SALE- TABLE/CHAIRS

with rollers, leaf $50. Electric hotwater heater $50. Refrigerator$75. Call Bill (231)937-5478

170 Itemsfor Sale

GE REFRIGERATOR, DISH-

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170 Itemsfor Sale

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170 Itemsfor Sale

170 Itemsfor Sale

GARAGE SALE

PRICES:$15.00 - 1 day$27.00 - 2 days$32.35 - 3 days$42.20 - 4 days$52.00 - 5 days$61.80 - 6 days

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Photos of your favorite pet for our

Lake County Star/Pioneer Osceola Edition2011 Calendar.

Digital photo resolution must be at least 300dpi.

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Since 1988

2005 PT Cruiser Conv.

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$6,995

2008 Grand Caravan SE

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$12,995

2009 Chevy Impala LT

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$12,995

2006 Saturn Ion

Auto., AC, loaded.

$7,995

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2000 Chrysler Sebring

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1988 Sylvan 14 V-Bottom

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$1,795

2007 Dodge Ram 2500

Quad cab, 4x4 HEMI. Like new Western plow.

$20,995

2003 Nissan Frontier 4x4

63,000 miles.

$10,995

2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Auto., loaded, 53,000 miles.

$14,995

2000 VW Cabriolet Conv.

5 speed.

$2,995

2008 Mariner Premier

V6, leather, AWD, loaded.

$13,995

2007 Chrysler Sebring

Auto., AC, loaded, 30K.

$11,995

2008 Ford Taurus SEL

V6, auto., loaded.$12,995

2007 Chevy Equinox

AWD, V-6, leather, loaded.

$13,995

2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Quad cab, 4x4 HEMI, lifted, new tires, 39K.

$20,995

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT

V6, AC, auto., loaded.

$14,995

AUCTIONForbes Farm Market

Sat., September 11, 2010 10:00 am3665 M-37 2.5 Miles North of Baldwin, west side of road

Due to health issues we are selling the following equipment,

inventory and miscellaneous.

Partial Sale Bill: Commercial Pizza Oven and Kitchen Equipment, 1998

Dodge 4x4 w/Plow, 1977 International Truck 14 box/non running, 16

tandem axle trailer, 4 wheel wagon, Allis Chalmers forklift-propane, John

Deere manual pallet jack California Works, Keeler Glas Gro Greenhouses

and equipment, 48 Star American Flag, Antique bushel ring pack w/fin-gers-no liner needed & 2 ring packs bushel-takes paper liner.

Sold with reserve: 1928 Erikson 3 wheel forklift-Model A powered

1940 Ford Tractor Model #9N-9AN Serial #9NI2694I

Store inventory as of day of sale Feed, seed, fertilizer, and whatever is on

the shelves and Mrs. Forbes pizza recipe.

Terms of Sale: Cash, Check or Credit Card with identification. Sales tax

will be applied to store inventory. No merchandise to be removed from

grounds until settled for. Lunch on grounds. Porta-jon on site.

Forbes Auction Service231-745-9679

Auctioneers: Gary Northrup and Nick Petersen

2 Auction Rings Bring a Friend!!

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